num_pages: 145
description: As hearts begin to thaw a betrayal of trust threatens to put out the flames.When Marcus McDonald receives a formal warning from his employer he knows its time to tuck tail and head home to Manchester. His medical condition forces him to keep people at arms length and it wouldnt be the first time his temperament has landed him in trouble.All Adam Radney wants is some time to paint but his fathers death leaving Adam and his mum up to their ears in debt means taking on two jobs. Working at the familys run-down Manchester fish and chip shop Adam is confronted by a new surly face in town and instantly dislikes the icy newcomer. So what if he pushes all of Adams hot buttons?When the ice melts and things heat up between Marcus and Adam Adam thinks all his dreams have come true. With Marcuss help new customers arrive and the chip shop starts to flourish easing Adams mind. But when Adam puts all his trust in Marcus on the busiest night the shop has seen in years thing go awry and it leaves Adam with more questions than answers.
language: English
title: As the Ice Melts
publisher: Vivid Blue Press