Now that Curt Knutzen's family has found their footing with his sexuality, he's finally coming home for Christmas. He almost doesn't make it, though, placing his plans-and his life-in real danger until Oscar Nylund bails his car out of a snowdrift. Oscar is in the same straits Curt was three years ago, but with Curt's open heart-and his family's acceptance of him and Oscar-they may be able to rescue each other for longer than just the holidays.

Baker Brockton's lover, Coby Darling, left town last year because Baker was afraid to come out and admit Coby was more than a friend. Baker's been miserable ever since, but now Coby's home for the holidays, and Baker thinks they might have a chance until Coby hints that he might move back to town if Baker can give him what he wants. Baker is furious about another ultimatum-is he willing to compromise if it means they'll be together?

Jake Holden and Daniel Mehmet are after the same thing: true love. After one brief, shocking encounter, the level-headed, lonely Jake must determine if the dazzling yet discouraged Daniel is for real. With a little help from friends and a lot from the cosmos, they just may find out if they're meant to be. A part of the 2010 Daily Dose Set, Midsummer's Nightmare, which includes 30 M/M stories of supernatural romance that may feature an edge of suspense...

Mick Argall is making ends meet as a shop-window model by keeping quiet, standing in the background, and going unnoticed. He's played that role for twenty-two years in his personal life as well, watching the world pass him by, remaining alone... until this holiday season, when a certain young man stops to take a good, close look, and makes Mick break out of his mold.

With friends and family busy or unwelcoming, Alec and Eli make an unusual decision and accept an invitation from the Tuckers, the family of Eli's dead lover. At first it makes for an uncomfortable holiday, but both men may find questions answered and fears quieted by basking in the love and understanding of the colorful clan.

Gus enjoys a one-night stand with Ford, and discovers that Ford is the man on the other side of a contractual dispute with Gus's firm.

Three years ago, cameraman Powell Perdue and quarterback Talbot Wojewódka called it quits, citing irreconcilable differences. Powell wanted to live honestly, while Talbot felt he couldn't and still succeed in professional football. One knee surgery and a trade later, Talbot finds himself back in town and quarterbacking for the Raptors, a struggling expansion team. Powell's also back, working as a cameraman for KJOC-TV, following two years in Amsterdam...

For their love to last, Lonnie and Jamison will have to be brutally honest not only with themselves, but with each other.