Patchouli for Christmas Series by Bren Christopher

New York City event planner Michael Cove has a business to run and no time for a relationship. Especially when all around him he sees the pain caused by the inevitable failure of those relationships. He prefers to spend his time planning celebrations for others, seeking only the occasional fling when the need for company becomes too great... moreNew York City event planner Michael Cove has a business to run and no time for a relationship. Especially when all around him he sees the pain caused by the inevitable failure of those relationships. He prefers to spend his time planning celebrations for others, seeking only the occasional fling when the need for company becomes too great. But when a wealthy client demands that her grandson’s dark and gloomy paintings be used to decorate her Christmas party, he visits the brooding artist in his loft and discovers an unexpected attraction to the patchouli-scented modern day hippie. Artist and do-gooder Jude Kendrick has his reasons for disliking Christmas, and prefers to withdraw alone to his loft for the holidays. Although he is in no mood for a visit from a party planner, he cannot deny the heat that flares between them the moment they meet. They have nothing in common except the loneliness of the holidays. Can Michael lift the spirits of the moody Jude? And can Jude convince Michael to risk his heart? less

When a neo-hippie artist drags a New York City party planner to a yoga retreat in the Catskills for a week of togetherness, it could be the end of their relationship. Or the start of something new. New York City event planner Michael Cove has managed to reach his thirties without ever having a real relationship. But he’s been dating artist Jude Kendrick for a record five months, and he’s finding it both exhilarating and frightening... moreWhen a neo-hippie artist drags a New York City party planner to a yoga retreat in the Catskills for a week of togetherness, it could be the end of their relationship. Or the start of something new. New York City event planner Michael Cove has managed to reach his thirties without ever having a real relationship. But he’s been dating artist Jude Kendrick for a record five months, and he’s finding it both exhilarating and frightening. Jude knows he sometimes tries to push the relationship too hard, too fast. He only wants to get to know Michael better, but will pushing too hard mean pushing Michael away? Getting to know each other requires spending time together. With their busy schedules, days go by with barely a phone call. When Jude decides they need to get away, Michael is reluctant to leave his business in the City behind, but he can’t say no to Jude. A week of togetherness at a Retreat Center in the Catskill Mountains will either move them to the next phase in their relationship—or tear them apart. LGBT Romance. Free at Smashwords. less

New York City event planner Michael Cove has been dating temperamental artist Jude Kendrick for two years. Convinced their relationship is going well, he's not inclined to rock the boat. Jude wants more. For a long time, the holidays held only memories of loss and grief. Now he has one bright spot in Michael. But Jude's career is taking off and Michael works every evening. Late nights and early mornings are not enough. He needs Michael to be there for him, and he wants to be there for Michael... moreNew York City event planner Michael Cove has been dating temperamental artist Jude Kendrick for two years. Convinced their relationship is going well, he's not inclined to rock the boat. Jude wants more. For a long time, the holidays held only memories of loss and grief. Now he has one bright spot in Michael. But Jude's career is taking off and Michael works every evening. Late nights and early mornings are not enough. He needs Michael to be there for him, and he wants to be there for Michael. If Michael moves in with him, they can make the most of the time they have together. But Michael is certain that Jude will soon tire of him and refuses to take that risk. When Jude's old flame reappears, all bets are off. Faced with unexpected competition, Michael's doubts come boiling to the surface. Now Michael must make a life-changing decision, and learn his own heart in the process. Status quo is no longer an option. Can Michael overcome his fears and give Jude a perfect Christmas memory, or will he lose the best thing that's ever happened to him? less