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

The day was bright and sunny, which seemed typical for August, but desired. I wasn’t at all unpleased with his decision to leave me behind in Erie while he flew to Cincinnati. He had his life and I had mine. Besides, I had some work to do and could probably use some time alone, reading and critiquing books, and working on my mystery. There was also Frankie Marchetti, my best gal, who I had neglected in the last three weeks. I wanted to catch up with her and talk about my affections for the pianist, her dating, life, and all the numerous in-between-things that I was sure were happening.


Truth was I really needed to pay attention to Frankie. Tucker Martini had distracted me from her, keeping my full attention. My texts were limited, my calls to her were next to none, and we hadn’t had an evening on the town for drinks and chatter in nineteen days. Quality time with the young woman was overdue.


Chapter 33