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

“Hi, guys,” she said as she took hold of one of the bridles. “Takin’ some time off, but ya just can’t get enough of these horses, can ya?”


They got out of the surrey and walked the short distance to the observationplatform overlooking the straits. The sun was setting, casting a fiery glow over the water. Small waves, looking like ripples from high above, caught the light and made the water sparkle and dance. The sails of recreational sailboats were red in the light of the setting sun, as were the plumes of the island ferries that ploughed through the water, going to and from the island with their loads of tourists, frequent now that they were in high season.


“Wow,” Jordan said. “This is really something.” He took out his phone and began snapping pictures. He had the men pose at the rail of the observation deck and asked a tourist to take pictures of all four of them together. “I’m gonna send these home,” he said.


Chapter 45