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

As he mulled over this change in tactics in his mind, there was a knock at the door. He and Kip spent several nights a week together. Kip had just been there the night before, so Neil wasn’t expecting him back so soon.


He smiled. But who else can it be?Kip, you old horn dog, he thought as he put his phone aside and went to the door, ready with a quip about Kip being so horny that he couldn’t stay away. Neil felt his cock begin to harden in welcome.


When he opened the door he nearly cried out in shock. It wasn’t Kip who stood before him. It was Rolf.


Rolf’s eyes swept Neil’s semi-clad body. A look of panic crossed his face. “I…I come to apologize for what I said before at the barn. But I…I…I am sorry.” His eyes swept Neil’s body once more, staring for longer than necessary at Neil’s still bulging crotch. Then Rolf abruptly turned on his heel and left.


As Neil watched Rolf retreat down the hallway an avalanche of feelings came over him: shock, confusion, as well as disappointment.


Chapter 19