First Kiss Friday – An Excerpt from “You for Christmas” by Valerie Ullmer

Today on First Kiss Friday, we welcome romance author, Valerie Ullmer, and an excerpt from her Contemporary M/M Romance novel, “You for Christmas.”

                                                                                            

Hiding his feelings for his best friend has become second nature to Parker Hunt.  Throughout his years of friendship with Jonah Lee, he’d hoped for more, but he’d never been able to tell Jonah how he felt or what he wanted.  When Jonah’s plans fall through for holiday break, Parker is determined to spend their last Christmas together and this time, be brave enough to tell Jonah exactly how he feels.

Jonah Lee has always been in awe of his friend, Parker.  His energy, enthusiasm, and honesty had drawn Jonah to him from the first time they met.  And while he’s always been an open book with Jonah, lately, Parker had been holding something back.  On top of that, Jonah has realized that his feelings for Parker has grown and for the first time in his life, he’s curious about what Parker’s lips would feel like under his and what his definite male body would feel against his.

Will the holidays bring everything both men want, or will they let this opportunity pass them by?

First Kiss Excerpt

Without another word, Jonah clutched Parker’s hand in his and led the way back to their room.

Parker kept quiet, his body vibrating from Jonah’s voice and the assertive nature he rarely showed.  He’d managed to make Parker’s knees weak whenever he did.  Parker tried to breathe as desire for Jonah overwhelmed his senses, but he gave up a moment later when Jonah pulled him through the door and slammed it behind them.  The click of the lock loud in the dark, quiet room.

Parker had no idea what to say.  Jonah pressed him against the solid door behind him, pressing their chest together as Jonah’s hands opened and tightened on Parker’s waist, holding him still.

“You are…mine.”

Not expecting those words, Parker whimpered.  “Yes.”

Parker watched as he caught the desire as it flared in Jonah’s eyes.  A split second later, Jonah slanted his mouth and pressed their lips together.  Parker let their first kiss consume him, loving the feel of Jonah’s soft lips against his.  When Jonah’s tongue swept inside, he tasted the mint and Jonah.  Parker felt his legs go weak.  He ignored everything but the sensations Jonah drew from him, and he opened his mouth wider, letting Jonah devour him.

Parker’s arms banded against Jonah’s lower back when Jonah pulled back slightly, nibbling on his lips but not moving away.  Jonah pressed their foreheads together and breathed heavily for several long minutes as they stared into each other’s gazes.

“I’ve been so stupid.”

Jonah’s voice was deeper than Parker had ever heard it, but then his words registered and he stiffened.  Jonah regretted kissing Parker.  Searing pain slashed through Parker’s chest and he tried to untangle himself and his hold on Jonah.

“No, Parker, I don’t regret the kiss.  I’m sorry that I couldn’t tell you sooner.  I want you, Parker, but it’s more than that.  I want to share everything with you, I want a relationship with you.”

For a long time, Parker couldn’t make words push past his tight throat.  He cleared it several times before he could speak.

“Am I dreaming?”

“I hope not because I can’t go back to our relationship as it was before.”

“You’re my world, Jonah.  I want whatever you’re willing to give me.”

“I want you.  To be able to make love to you, to hold you and kiss you whenever I want.”

Parker moaned as their lips touched.  Every thought and worry dissipated until there was nothing left but Jonah.

“You for Christmas” will be available on December 12, 2017 for free:

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