Brand knew his appearance was at odds with his profession—a chocolatier who was also a tattooed biker. But after being used as a sort of “bad boy” trophy by his former lover, he’d retreated to his shop and his pets rather than be hurt again. Avoiding men in fancy suits was his new game plan—until Dave arrived to pick up an order of wedding chocolates and the attraction flared hot and sweet, despite the fact they didn’t have much in common.

Chief Warrant Officer Micajah Jamison's focus on duty and career has only barely covered over his loneliness since his ex-lover, Captain Harland Norman, had decided they could not be together if Cage wouldn't resign his American Airship Navy commission and take up a British commission instead. Now, for the first time in six years, Cage has a lay-by in the Port of Honolulu and decides to seek out company for the evening. Only his visit to the Persimmon, a very private men's club, doesn't end the way he'd hoped it would when he awakens in chains.

EMT Troy has been out of the closet for years but out of love and respect for his life partner, Derek, he’s played the role of “roommate” to Derek’s family. He’d never risk Derek’s relationship with his large and very traditional family and wouldn’t think of forcing Derek to choose him or his family.

Just before Thanksgiving, Derek heard his family insult Troy one too many times and blurted out their true relationship in a rush that got him fired and disowned on the spot. His career and life in shambles, he was still going to make this a Thanksgiving to remember.