Curt & Bailey Series by M. Durango

Bailey occasionally fills in as a substitute bartender at his friend's airport bar as a favor. He strikes up a conversation with Curt, a professor on his way to a family Thanksgiving in Chicago. They hit it off, and make plans to meet up after the holiday, but when the flight is delayed and then canceled, Bailey jumps at the chance to move up the timetable. He invites Curt back to his place for a drink and more, but he has the feeling this is more than a one-night stand. Will Curt feel the same?

To make up for his aborted Thanksgiving trip, Curt travels to Chicago to spend Christmas with his family, but even the whirlwind of activity can’t keep him from missing Bailey. Once he’s back home, he invites Bailey for a quiet dinner, which leads to a lusty reunion. Is Curt alone in thinking this is the start of something special, or was Bailey missing him, too?

Bailey and Curt have been dating for almost three months. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, but a case of nerves causes Bailey to wait until the last minute to invite Curt for dinner. Curt's less than enthusiastic response isn't what Bailey was hoping for. Frustrated by Curt's mixed signals, Bailey finally pushes Curt to decide if he can balance his career and his love life.