Neil Logan, recently graduated equine veterinarian, always felt he’d know when he found the man he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Unfortunately, though Neil cares deeply for him, his college roommate Jordan is not that man. Neil takes a summer position far from home, foolishly thinking time and distance will cool Jordan’s feelings for him, and they can both move on.<br><br>Neil’s job is on an island attractive to tourists. There, horses are the sole mode of transportation, and Rolf Gundersen is the head farrier. Neil is immediately attracted to the handsome, mature man, and starts to believe Rolf might be the one for him. Frustratingly, despite Neil’s best efforts, Rolf seems determined to avoid him.<br><br>When Neil discovers the reason for Rolf’s aloofness, he’s able to forge a relationship with the farrier. Can Rolf and Neil find happiness in their newfound love, or will Jordan continue to be a factor in Neil’s life, possibly undermining Neil’s efforts to win Rolf over?

Once Upon an Island

Kip laughed. “Somebody’s worried about you.”


Neil checked his messages. There were six from Jordan, one from his sister, and one from Neil’s parents. Neil let out a sigh. He realized he’d not thought about Jordan since he’d arrived on the island. Seeing his name was kind of a reality check.


“They’re from a friend back home and my family,” Neil said.


“Long story,” Neil said, not wanting to go into detail. “I need to get going. Mr. Douglas said dinner was at six, and it’s nearly that now. I need to take a shower.”


“Too bad you’re in a hurry. I could use a hot shower myself.”


Neil smiled. “Now that’s a proposition I wouldn’t mind taking you up on—maybe later.”


Kip waggled his eyebrows, said that maybe he’d take Neil up on that invitation, waved goodbye, and left the room.


Chapter 8