Calvin Hamilton reluctantly returns to his home town of Parrish Creek, Texas, to sell his parents' house. Finding the place in need of repair he hires John "Brock" Brockwell to renovate the house before putting it on the market. Brock bares a passing resemblance to Gary Cooper, especially as he often wears western clothing. Calvin has always had a weakness for cowboys.<br><br>Time has reversed the two men's fortunes. In high school Brock was the big man on campus, his popularity allowing him to hide his true nature. Calvin was a nerd, bullied by most of the jocks for being perceived as gay. Now Calvin is a successful New York advertising executive, and Brock is a divorced father with a teenage son who faces financial ruin, unable to pay his late father's hospital bills.<br><br>Can Calvin put past bitterness behind him and help the cowboy with whom he is rapidly falling in love? Will the deeply closeted Brock be able to admit he has feelings for Calvin? Or will pride, fear, distance, and the past prevent them from building a future together?

Calvin's Cowboy

Brock closed his eyes and recalled the visit to the bankruptcy lawyer.He shuddered.Calvin had gone with him—and when it had gotten too much—he’d reached out and taken Calvin’s hand.Brock hadn’t cared what—if anything—the lawyer had thought.That evening,and every evening since,Calvin had listened to him when the shame of failure had seemed overwhelming.Calvin had whispered words of love and reassurance,promising Brock he’d getthrough it and come out whole on the other side.Calvin had been there for him every step of the way.


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