Wyatt Abbot is 19. On the outside, he lives the perfect life. He has a loving family, he’s wealthy, and he has just been given the opportunity to travel to Paris and train under one of the world’s best pastry chefs. But underneath all that, Wyatt is struggling. He’s battling anxiety, he’s scared of the future, and he’s struggling to come to terms with the fact that he’s genderfluid.<br><br>Izzy Kostas is 28, and on parole. When he gets a job at Abbot Organic Produce, it’s a chance for a new start. Izzy has his own demons he’s trying to overcome, but meeting Wyatt throws even more complications his way. Izzy has always thought of himself as straight, and certainly didn’t expect to fall for his boss’s little brother.<br><br>When Izzy is blamed for putting the Abbots at risk, it jeopardizes everything he and Wyatt have begun to build together. Izzy knows how important family is to Wyatt, and he doesn’t want him to have to take sides. But when it comes to found families, nobody is perfect, and there’s always room for another seat at the table.

Recipe for Two

“Because it involves traveling,” Dad said. “They want to call it Home Recipes. Instead of just me cooking, it’d be me going around the world and visiting chefs who are at the top of their game in their own kitchens, and seeing what they cook for their families. Like not the fancy restaurant stuff, but their favorite home recipes.”


“That’s, um—” Justin looked suddenly anxious. “How long would you be away?”


Dad shot him a worried look. “Twelve weeks.”


“Oh,” said Justin, and a silence fell over the table.


“It’s a big opportunity,” Dad said. “But I told them I needed to speak to my family first.”


Wyatt and Lettie watched for Justin’s reaction.


“It’s a big opportunity,” Justin echoed at last, setting his fork down. “And I think you should go for it.”


Chapter 11