In a world of gas lighting and horse-drawn carriages, Rex is fixing up an old mansion to host a Christmas party for his wealthy family's business. He meets a gentle, insecure magician named Gene, who's come to work on the crumbling mansion's moldings. He doesn't expect to fall in love. Note: This story first appeared in "Christmas Delights," a collection of Male/Male gay romance stories set in and around the Christmas season. Length: 9,615 words Heat level: sweet Themes: Christmas, magic, gay romance, sweet romance, historical fantasy