Fiction critic Micah Berk makes a point to spend as much time as possible with neighbor and pianist Tuck Martini. During twenty days of a particularly hot August on the shores of Lake Erie, the two men fall head over heels in love.<br><br>A year later and life has unexpectedly changed for Micah. He meets and falls hard for Carl Bascoe, an irresistible and dark-haired carpenter. Carl is witty, romantic, and the sweetest guy along the lake.<br><br>What happens when events from Micah’s past mix with those in his present? What will Micah do when various ties between his twenty days with Tuck and his current days with Carl begin to unravel? Will Micah finally experience the true meaning of endless love?

20 Days of Tuck

Tuck was at my side the entire time. Next to me. Not part of my imagination.


The strangest thought came to me, one that I couldn’t explain at the time: You’ll lose him. You can’t keep him forever. Even though you want to. 12: Fossil


“I have a little surprise for you,” Carl said, holding something behind his back, smiling at me like a child, being adorable and sweet and confusing all at the same time.


“What kind of surprise?” We were inside my attic, chest to chest. I had just finished editing a  in my mystery, and was going to have dinner with him. The sun had yet to fully set and purple light danced around his frame.


“I hate gifts.” I shook my head and refused to take anything from him, playing.


He laughed. “You’re a lousy liar, Micah. Now, close your eyes and open your hands.”


I listened, excited. What did he have up his sleeve? And what kind of small gift had he gotten me?


Chapter 12