To others, Liam Stokes is a confirmed bachelor, content with his job as a foreman and satisfied with his quiet life. Liam's friends and family don't suspect that under his calm surface a storm is gathering. Liam has had it with living a lie, but can't summon the courage to come out as gay until faith takes charge of that. One morning, his back gives out and Liam is forced into getting a massage. Inked and pierced, Kieran is a young massage therapist with a healing touch and audacious smile. From the moment he sets his hands on Liam, Liam knows this will be unstoppable. But as their relationship evolves, both men are surprised at how much they have in common despite their age difference. Could this be more than a physical connection? And if so, how far can they take this love before someone else tries to end it?

Sawdust and Berries

Kieran’s hot, wet mouth corralled Liam’s cock, and Liam wanted to moan Kieran’s name, but couldn’t summon the nerve. He wanted to stare, but didn’t have the courage to look. He kept his eyes on the ceiling, being rocked and mastered by Kieran’s tongue. But when Kieran clutched his hips to pull him deeper inside his mouth, Liam opened his eyes, daring to look down.


Chapter 17