Free His Christmas Wish by Andi Anderson Page B

didn't accept Josh's sexual orientation as a gay man. Even though he didn't flaunt it, he believed in being honest about who he was.
    Roger came from a blue-collar family and worked as a mechanic at the local gas station. He'd been unlike anyone Jolene had ever dated before, and once they went out they'd almost immediately fallen in love. To Josh's surprise, Roger quickly became an extension of Jolene and Josh's inner circle. Roger never judged Josh for being attracted to other men; instead he encouraged Josh to seek out the happiness that he and Jolene had found within each other's arms.
    Josh always dreamed of finding Mr Right. Instead, he'd found a few Mr Right-Nows, and both his sister and brother-in-law had told him to never give up on true love. He used to wish for that special person, but he never came. Now that he had Daniel under his care, Josh knew he'd have to find an extra special man who would not only love him, but embrace Daniel in his life, too. After living the past year alone with Daniel, Josh began to think it would never happen. The most he could hope for would be to get his own shit straightened out and try to give Daniel a happy and content family life.
    Josh had failed miserably, so far, and he couldn't figure out why.
    With the weight of the world on his shoulders, he continued to watch Daniel and Fred play together in the snow. He'd have to make Daniel come in soon. The boy would be cold and wet from the snow, but Josh decided to give him a little more time to enjoy himself.
    Maybe he'd make some cocoa for them to drink when Daniel came in and they could watch one of his favorite movies. But first, he had one more interview to conduct for a live-in nanny. The agency he had gone through didn't impress him very much. None of the candidates really inquired about Daniel, nor did they ask to meet him. They seemed to be more interested in how much they'd be paid, or what days they'd have off. He might have to call another company and see if they could send more qualified applicants.
    Just about to take another sip of his rapidly cooling coffee, he heard the doorbell ring. He set the mug on the granite countertop and walked to the front door. Taking a deep breath, he readied himself for another reject from the agency.
    When Josh opened the door it felt like the floor fell out from beneath him. Instead of a decrepit old man or older teenager popping her gum, the most beautiful man he'd ever seen stood there.
    At five-ten, Josh had to look up several inches into sparkling blue eyes. He suddenly wished he'd paid more attention to the application and resume he'd received. After seeing so many inappropriate candidates, he'd barely glanced at the information. All he remembered was the young man's name; Nicholas.
    Nicholas looked to be in his early twenties. His perfectly oval face shone with health. His clean shaven cheeks were flushed from the cold. Even though it was winter, his complexion held a nice golden tan color that accented gorgeous indigo eyes and sun-streaked tousled hair. He wore a sleek, black leather jacket and tight, faded jeans that molded his slim form. Straight, pearly white teeth were enhanced by nice full, kissable lips.
    Where have you been all of my life, gorgeous?
    "Mr Thomas? The agency sent me here. I'm Nick Kirkland."
    Josh broke contact with those stunning blue eyes and glanced down at the long, ungloved hand extended out for him to shake.
    Stop gazing at him like a lovesick fool and shake the man's hand.
    Josh cleared his throat and slowly grasped Nick's slightly callused hand against his own.
    "Hi, Nick, I'm Joshua Thomas. Please come in."
    Josh reluctantly let go of Nick's hand, stepped back from the doorway, and motioned for Nick to enter his warm house.
    "Thanks, man. I can't believe this weather! It's freakin' cold out here." Nick smiled gratefully and walked with masculine grace past Josh into the foyer of the house.
    "Can I take your coat?"
    Nick nodded almost absently as he