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

Neil shrugged. “Chicken I guess. I’ve been hoping he’d bring it up, but he doesn’t. He acts as if we’re a couple, but he’s never mentioned what will happen to us when the season is over. He must know I’m not going to be able to stay.”


“Well, you better talk to him. Cuz if you’re not staying here, you need to be applying for a job somewhere. Maybe you could work on the mainland and take the ferry back and forth.”


“I’ve thought of that,” Neil said. “I checked and there are only two small animal practices close enough to make it workable. Neither need vets, and the only large animal practice that has an opening wants someone with broader experience than just horses. They want someone who does the whole range of farm livestock. Besides, Rolf says the straits usually freeze over in the winter and there’s no ferry service.”


Chapter 48