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

Just when he’d concluded Rolf’s bringing him home after working in the clinic in town was nothing more than a polite gesture to make up for Rolf’s standoffishness, one of the farrier’s assistants came into the clinic, saying that Rolf wanted to see him.


Dr. Turner smiled. “You must be making a positive impression on Rolf,” the senior vet said. “He’s pretty particular about who works on horses with him.”


Neil sent the assistant back to Rolf, saying he’d be over as soon as possible. Neil was scheduled to do the weekly health check on the tour teams that morning. However, Dr. Turner said he’d do that so Neil could attend to Rolf’s request. Neil had to restrain himself from being overly grateful to his boss. A hug of thanks might be a bit over the top


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