Winter Under the Covers - Waters Elle

What better way to spend a cold winter than under the covers with a hot florist?

In the run-up to my sister's Valentine's Day wedding, I'm back at home for the first time since earning my veterinary degree. Working at my mom's vet practice feels right, but my homecoming isn't perfect. I'm not out to my family-since I've never been in a serious relationship, I've never told them I'm gay.

But my hometown seems to have changed since I was an in-the-closet teen. New shops have sprung up on Main Street, the arts scene is thriving, and the dusty flower shop next door to the vet's office has transformed into a lush oasis, thanks to the new manager, Shay Brierley.

Shay's only been in Rosedale for 18 months, but he's the embodiment of the town's transformation-young, vibrant, and unapologetically out and proud. He's also flirty as hell and a total plant nerd. He makes a denim work apron look good.

The last thing I expected to find at home was a hook-up, but my connection with Shay goes deeper than sex. Torn between my feelings for Shay and the fear of sharing my true self with my family, I'm wondering if I'll end up alone by winter's end.

Winter Under the Covers is a stand-alone, secret relationship gay romance with plenty of winter heat and small-town charm.