Kit Grayson doesn't do people. All he needs is solitude and the companionship of his dogs—or so he thinks. But when he rescues a stranger caught out in the weather, there's something about the sorrowful young man that strikes a nerve and Kit finds himself offering him a place to stay. It's only for a couple of weeks. What's the worst that could happen? Besides, Kit's always had a soft spot for strays. Hemi Tembrook is down on his luck and grieving the recent death of his brother. He can't exactly turn down the offer of free room and board, even if his new host is grumpy and a bit anti-social. But it soon becomes apparent that there's more to Kit than meets the eye. It doesn't hurt that he's sexy...or that there's a gentler side to the man that he reserves only for Hemi. As attraction sparks between them, Hemi's determined to thaw the ice surrounding Kit's sheltered heart, in hopes the man might see their potential together, as friends and as lovers. Because with each stolen kiss, Hemi is certain of one thing—this could be it for him.