Sweet Serendipity

by Nic Starr , Nic Starr

Best friend’s brothers are supposed to be off-limits…

Derek

When Nathan asks me to keep an eye on his brother, of course, I say yes. However, Nathan probably wouldn’t have asked if he knew I’ve fallen head over heels for Ryan. Now Ryan’s back in town, and spending time with him has only reinforced my feelings. He makes me want more out of life. He makes me want to take a chance. But what if telling him how I feel destroys our friendship?

Ryan

I’ve had a crush on Derek for years, but he’s way out of my league. Derek is older, he’s successful, and he has his shit together. There’s no doubt we have chemistry as proven by an unexpected encounter—my blood sizzles just thinking about it—but he could have anyone. What would he see in me?

Thank goodness for Valentine’s Day, a heartfelt letter, and a little girl who recognises love when she sees it.

Sweet Serendipity is a sweet and sexy low angst story featuring a brother’s best friend, opposites attract, and an age gap, with a Valentine’s Day happily ever.

Originally published in the Candy Hearts Volume 1 anthology. The story remains unchanged.

Published: February 14, 2026
Publisher: Independently Published
Editors:

AnEdit

Genres:

Contemporary

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 5
Romantic Content: 5
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Bisexual, Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: 36-45
Protagonist 2 Age: 26-35
Tropes: Age Difference, Best Friend’s Sibling, Unrequited Love
Word Count: 17500
Setting: Australia
Languages Available: English

About the Authors

Nic Starr

Nic Starr lives in Australia where she tries to squeeze as much into her busy life as possible. Balancing the demands of a corporate career with raising a family and writing can be challenging but she wouldn’t give it up for the world.

Always a reader, the lure of m/m romance was strong and she devoured hundreds of wonderful m/m romance books before eventually realising she had some stories of her own that needed to be told!

When not writing or reading, she loves to spend time with her family–an understanding husband and two beautiful daughters–and is often found indulging in her love of cooking and planning her dream home in the country.

Nic Starr

Always a reader, the lure of m/m romance was strong and she devoured hundreds of wonderful m/m romance books before eventually realising she had some stories of her own that needed to be told!

You can find Nic on Facebook, Twitter and her blog. She’d love it if you stopped by to say hi.

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