Valentine's Surprise — Helena Stone

Can a romantic getaway help Ben come to terms with loss?Ben Cronin and Ty O'Malley have been inseparable ever since they got together on Valentine's Day. Nine months into their relationship, dark clouds descend when Ben's father falls seriously ill and dies in a matter of weeks. Having lost his only close relative, Ben is grief-stricken, and appears to be sinking ever deeper into a black hole.Desperate to help Ben cope with his pain, Ty plans a getaway for them, to coincide with their first anniversary. But taking Ben back to the stunning beauty of the Swiss Alps, a place he visited with his father years ago, is a risky undertaking. Reuniting him with memories could as easily push Ben deeper into his pain as it might help him find the first traces of light. Ty's plan will either bring them closer than they've ever been, or spell disaster- for both of them.Valentine's surprise is the sequel to Valentine's Love. While it can be read as a stand-alone, you'll enjoy this story more if you read Valentine's Love first.