The Missing Ingredient (63) (Dreamspun Desire)

When London chef Marcus loses his best friend, Tom loses his wife and the mother of his children. Marcus's persistent caring wears Tom down, but then Tom confesses he has romantic feelings for Marcus, and everything changes. It can take losing everything to realize what you had all along. Up-and-coming London chef Marcus Vine is poised on the edge of success, but the only men courting him are investors. That leaves Marcus with some free timewhich is fortunate, because his godchildren need him. A year ago, a horrible accident killed Marcuss best friend, Raine, leaving her children without a mother and her husband, Tom, without a partner. Consumed by grief, Tom has been going it alone, refusing help, but when Marcus sees him out with the children, its obvious that Tom and his two daughters need someone. His persistent caring finally wears Tom down, allowing him to accept the comfort Marcus offers. Soon Marcus is up to his elbows in homework, home-cooked meals, and after-school activities. Over time he helps them rebuild their world, until soon their lives are approaching normal. Then the unexpected happens: Tom confesses he has romantic feelings for Marcus, and nothing can ever be the same. Dreamspun Desires #63