Pittsburgh filmmaker Josh Hideaway feels he's lost his mind at thirty-five. After his psychiatrist recommends a summer off at his family's cabin for some heavy duty rest and relaxation, Josh leaves the city and heads north.<br><br>Following a warning from park ranger Zeth Mandell, his muscular and attractive neighbor by the lake, Josh learns that a pack of dangerous coyotes is causing random havoc in the area. The coyotes fail to stop Josh from his goal, though: clearing his mind and finding a mental balance.<br><br>Unfortunately, Ranger Zeth needs to heed his own advice when an emergency transpires at the lake. A helpful Josh comes to the hurt hero's rescue. Will something more than friendship blossom between the elusive Mr. Hideaway and the ranger? Sometimes hiding out is the only way to fall in love.

Mr. Hideaway

“You shouldn’t compare the warlocks with rodents. The extraordinary and spell-spinning men who still exist next to the lake wouldn’t appreciate it.”


Zeth nodded with respect. “No offense, of course.” The subject turned quickly, just as the weather could along the lake.


Zeth said, “You’ve got to be careful up here. A pack of coyotes has been seen numerous times. Sandra ran into them just last week. They’re hungry and not so nice.” He rubbed his chin. “Do you have a gun for protection?”


“Three in the cabin. They are registered.”


“I have a Smith and Wesson twelve-gauge shotgun, a Ruger LC9 handgun, and a 30.06 Remington rifle with a Blazer scope. All three are loaded.”


Zeth nodded. “You’re protected then.”


Josh wanted to add: And I have you, Ranger Zeth, to look out for me. A hero in the forest. My real protection. But again, he didn’t share his thoughts with his woodsy friend, keeping them to himself and preventing himself from being overly forward.


Chapter 4