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

Mattis chuckles and refills our tea, and when I calm down enough to speak, I wipe my face with the back of my hand. “That sound exactlylike Nana. I’m not the least bit surprised.”


A smile plays in the corners of Mrs. Nyman’s mouth and her eyes are unusually merry when she says, “According to the record keeper, her parents were relieved to see her go. She was a force to be reckoned with and they wanted peace and quiet.”


I nod. “She said her parents were elderly when they got her.”


“She was their last litter. The only kit in the litter, which is very unusual.”


Mattis leans forward and taps his chin with his index finger. “But if Hannes’ Nana was one of us, what about spontaneous shifts?”


“It takes a while for us to master shifting on command. At first, it happens randomly. Kits are usually around four or five before they can control the shift and keep whatever form they’re in.”


Chapter 28