Dan Holstrom is a middle-aged widower who spent the past year wallowing in grief. His daughter is determined to get him out and socializing again, and to that end, she enlists her boyfriend, Bruce, a personal trainer at a gym, to coach her father. Bruce decides to involve his own father, Luke Fraser, to get Dan back among the living. Luke Fraser is a gay man, a gym aficionado, and an all-around nice guy. When his son Bruce explains he has a new client who is a non-active bisexual man who withdrew socially after the death of his wife, Luke is intrigued and willing to help. An attraction grows between Luke and Dan which slowly morphs into something more. However, Dan’s insecurities cause the budding relationship to cool, and Luke is seen out and about with another man. Reluctantly Dan agrees to accompany Luke to Calgary, where the mystery man in Luke’s life reappears. Dan’s ready to give up and go back to his semi-reclusive life. When a misunderstanding jeopardizes their relationship, is it too late to rebuild things between the two men?

Love, Again

I entered the gym from the locker room and the first sight to greet me was Luke wrapping his alter-ego from Triangles in a tight hug. It reminded me of a spider wrapping a fly in a web of silk for immediate gratification of having the catch and knowing it would relish the bounty later. I turned on my heel and went back to the locker room. I’m sure I heard “Daniel” but ignored it.


I wasn’t sure if I wanted a coffee bar or something stronger. I could always leave my car and cab home. I sighed in defeat when I realized I wanted neither. I wanted Luke and wondered how I could get him from the clutches of that handsome succubus—or was it, Incubus? Whatever that evil male thing is that seduces innocents. I snorted, as if Luke was innocent.


Chapter 11