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 approached the vet surgery, he saw Kip pacing back and forth. When Kip saw Neil, he trotted toward him, coming up to Neil some distance from the building. “Holy shit! Where’ve you been? I’ve been trying to find you all night!”


Neil smiled. “I’ve been with Rolf, and, Kip—it’s wonderful. We’re—”


Running a hand through his hair, Kip interrupted him. “The new vet’s here. And you need to know who it is.”


The door to the clinic opened just at that moment. Neil looked up, and to his astonishment, saw Jordan running toward him. When he reached Neil he Jordan threw his arms around Neil and kissed him. Neil pulled out of the kiss and looked over Jordan’s shoulder just in time to see Rolf coming out of the surgery. He stood for a moment looking toward Neil and Jordan. Then he was striding purposefully off toward the farrier barn.


Chapter 40