As Josh Tully returns home from running errands, he stumbles across a handsome man leaving his apartment complex. Distracted by the charming new stranger, Josh spills his groceries across the front stoop. As the new neighbor helps Josh pick up his belongings, a sudden surge of electricity sparks between the two young men. When Eddie returns to Josh’s apartment with a fresh gallon of milk, a chance meeting turns into mutual attraction. But a severe case of pneumonia lands Josh in the hospital and Eddie stays at his side, and their budding friendship deepens. Eddie is not the nesting type, and he does not stay in one place for long. But as days turn to weeks, something in Josh’s laid-back persona draws Eddie to the small Minnesota town of Gordonville and through the door of Josh’s heart. Will Eddie decide to stay this time ... and for how long?

A Door to the Heart

“Did you want me to call your parents now?” Eddie asks.


Eddie jokes, “Maybe I should snap a pic of your adorable face and post it to my Facebook page.”


A thin, tight-lipped smile stretches across Josh’s face.


“I need caffeine,” Eddie says. “Can I get you anything from the cafeteria?”


“I’ll let you get some sleep.” He stands. “I’ll be back in a few minutes.”


But before Eddie turns to leave, he feels Josh’s cold hand on his arm. Eddie spins around at Josh. Josh mouths, “Thanks.”


“No prob, man.” He engulfs Josh’s hand in his. He leans down and hugs him. Eddie’s body heat lingers between them like old friends. “Thank you,” Josh whispers into Eddie ear.


Josh raises his head off the pillow, nestles his face into Eddie’s chest. “My pants. Spare key.” With a trembling finger he points to the sterile metal bedside table.


Chapter 8