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

“We…we…fell in love.” Rolf bit his lip.


When Rolf continued, he didn’t look at Neil. “It was wonderful. We were very happy. Over the year he became a very good rider and won many competitions. He was placed on the alternate list to ride on the German Olympic Team. I was very proud of him.


“The next Olympics were to be in Atlanta, here in the United States. I was to be the head of the grooms and farriers for the German team. When one of the regular members of the riding team got hurt and could not ride. Hans asked me to put in a word for him with the Olympic trainers, that they would select him to be the rider’s replacement. He said it would be a good opportunity for him, and then we would not have to be separated as he would miss me too much if I went to America without him. It would be good to be there together. I was flattered he wanted to be near me


Chapter 28