Heartbroken after the death of his beloved Nana, Hannes, the family outsider, finally allows himself to grieve. The legal battle over Nana’s quirky old house -- the only place he’s ever felt accepted and loved -- is over, and he moves in and finds a sense of peace. ... And a rabbit. An adorable bunny with a huge personality moves in, too, and refuses to leave. Hannes instantly falls in love with the sweet animal who helps heal his heart. But one morning, Hannes’ view of the world changes when the rabbit transforms into a man. A man named Mattis. After the initial shock, Hannes and Mattis discover a connection between them that runs deeper than it seems. Will their newfound feelings survive unraveling secrets and meddling families, and grow into something real? Something deep and everlasting?

9 Willow Street

All I can think about is seeing a man transforming into a rabbit.


When I go into the house to get ready for work, a fresh pot of coffee is ready in the kitchen and my favorite cup cleaned and placed next to the machine. And lying in the bed I’d bought at the pet store last week is Mio.


When I’m showered, dressed, and ready to go, I hunch down and pet his soft fur. “Please be here when I get back.” 5


Night has fallen when I get home. I stayed late at work, thoroughly cleaning the apothecary. Not that my stand-in hadn’t done her job, but I needed time to think. And when Margot finally kicked me out and told me to “go home already,”I postponed obeying her orders by taking a walk around the neighborhood before I jumped into the car and drove home.


Chapter 15