When cowboy Gage Wellton visits boyhood friend, Corey Cassidy, for a fun-filled weekend in New York City, Corey's life is turned upside down. The two have the time of their lives in the big city. As memories of their childhoods unfold, dancing, drinking, and a night of heavy sex ensue.<br><br>Gage soon finds himself smitten, which he didn't expect. It's too late for romance though, since Gage has to head back to his ranch, ending the weekend of fun and good memories. Corey asks him to stay, but Gage has obligations in Kansas and decides to return home, leaving Corey and the city behind.<br><br>Once back home, Gage struggles without Corey at his side. Then a rodeo accident sends Gage to the hospital and Corey shows up to visit. Corey becomes medicine for Gage. During his visit, the two become intimate again. But it's hard for a closeted, gay cowboy to survive in a straight man's world. Will love be enough to make one man change his entire life for another?

The Weekender

“I’m glad you like his work, and the artist. And I’m glad I had the opportunity to introduce you two and share this with you.”


“This is an amazing gift, Corey. I don’t even know how to thank you.”


“You did that already. Just being here at my side is the perfect thank you.” He turns to face me and nails his lips to mine in front of Forever Red. Our faces melt together with passion. The kiss is strong and potent, and almost proves that he’s never going to let me go, loving me until the end of time.


I realize for maybe the first time that I am a painting to him, comprised of the same rich three hues that Livingston has chosen for his western pieces, and that Corey has much cowboy lust for me, which isn’t about to dissipate anytime soon, if ever. 14: A Part of Me


Chapter 12