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

“My God,” Margot says to him, “you have more questions than Hannes. I didn’t think that was possible.”


“Oh, sorry,” he says, trying to restrain his enthusiasm.


“Don’t be. I like curious people.” When she passes by me on her way to the office, she stops and whispers in my ear. “Wherever did you find him? He’s the most adorable person I’ve met in my life.” She laughs and wanders off before I have time to reply.


The morning hours are slow like they usually are, so we have a lot of time to talk between the occasional customer. He asks insightful questions about the apothecary and sighs happily as he tastes the tea. “This is lovely,” he says, bouncing on his toes, his nose twitching rapidly.


Chapter 26