Professional book critic Parker Rexx leads a mundane life in Pittsburgh. The only excitement he really has these days is his faltering relationship with boyfriend Kasey Lowman. Lately Kasey hasn't been paying attention to Parker, beginning the end of their romance.<br><br>Summer days are looking up for Parker ever since sexy cattle rancher Jobe Rider arrives. He’s staying through the end of August as he cares for his aged grandfather. Suddenly Parker’s life becomes very interesting.<br><br>Truth is, Parker can't stop watching the summer cowboy. As his relationship with Kasey crumbles, a fresh one flourishes with Jobe. Soon the two become heated lovers. Unfortunately, August is coming to a quick end. Will Parker be able to keep Jobe, or will he be forced to give up his summer cowboy?

Summer Cowboy

“No buts, Parker. It’s too late for that. There’s no more us. There never was an us. Nothing is here.”


I watch him walk towards the red, illuminated exit sign. I can follow him if I want, but don’t. It’s obvious he doesn’t want me, and never has.


A part of me wants Kasey Lowman to drown in the aquarium with all the fish. I don’t think it’s horribleto feel this way.


Life is always about drowning, I believe. Water is always present.


I imagine he’s inside the aquarium, swimming to the surface, gliding through the water. Swimming and swimming and swimming, but he’s not moving. His body becomes motionless, limp in the folds of water.


A part of me hates him. I will always loathe him, though. This I know. And water will always and forever remind me of him.


Chapter 15