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

He’s probably hiding from his mom and will be back when she leaves. At least I hope so.


I pick up the clothes and bury my nose in the shirt, my chest restricting as I inhale his scent. After a final sniff, I straighten my back and try to shake off my worry, so I don’t have to take on the woman waiting for me as a trembling ball of nerves.


Mrs. Nyman glares at Mio’s bed when I join her. When she notices the clothes I’m carrying, she pinches the bridge of her nose and shakes her head. “That foolish boy…” she mutters and plops down on the closest chair.


“Um…” I don’t know how to react, and it makes me anxious. My foot bounces and my fingers tap a tattoo against my leg. “Can I help you?”


After an annoyed huff, she leans back and studies me intently. “So you’rethe reason he called me this morning? “


She excels in avoiding answering questions, that’s for sure. “I gu—”


“He told you about himself then. Who he is.” It’s not a question.


Chapter 24