Twin brothers Brian and Matt Walker went to live with their mother’s brother after the death of their parents at an early age. Brian is still wracked with the guilt he carries around from a young age and sees the world through a distorted lens of self-loathing. When he meets a sexy and interested college-aged guy at the beginning of his senior year of high school, he may have finally found someone who can help him escape his mundane existence.<br><br>Matt has his life all planned out -- he longs for a solid career in journalism after graduating college. But his tenuous hold on family life threatens his dreams of independence, as does the attentions of a closeted new transfer to their school.<br><br>Can Matt pull away enough from his family to come into his own? And will Brian finally get to grips with his past and allow his twin to chase his own happiness?

Twice the Hands to Hold

Henry kissed his forehead and warm breath tingled his hairline. “You’ve equipped them with all the tools they need to deal with life, and they’ll deal with this. You are the best parent I know, and I’m so proud of the man you’ve become, but not surprised.”


Jake lifted his head and smiled at Henry. “What do you mean you’re not surprised?”


“I’ve loved you for so many years, from afar for a long time, but the qualities I see in you, it’s always been there, and I’ve always loved them in you. I love you. You’re not alone anymore,” Henry said, his voice raspy. “Nor are the boys. You all have me now.”


“Thank God for that,” Jake said and a sigh died on his lips. Exhaustion took over and he fell into a troubled slumber for the first time in what seemed like days, Henry’s constant heartbeat against his ear the most beautiful sound he’d ever heard.


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