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

Edith stared at him and narrowed her eyes, searching his face. “Well, you were gone for a long time.”


She didn’t say anything else. Just jumped off the bench and ran down to her bike.


Kieran stepped down to her. “Let’s go to the park.”


What had she meant by that? He’d have to deepen their conversation later.


Edith was already zooming down the sidewalk. “Last one there is a turd with a hat!”


Chapter 73