Craig and Mitchell have been friends for years, but each of them reached a point where that camaraderie became ... more. Mitchell’s kept his feelings close to his chest. So has Craig, but now that they’ve graduated from UMKC, he knows it’s his last chance to show Mitchell they’re meant to be before their careers take them to opposite sides of the country.<br><br>He insists they can’t leave Missouri behind without one last adventure. Mitchell agrees to a road trip to visit all the touristy spots and say goodbye to their home state.<br><br>As they spend their days and nights together, buried feelings rise to the surface and hope blossoms. When their journey ends with a dance beneath the Branson stars, will they find love and a future together at the end of the road?

Gateway to Love

Shit. Shit. Shit. Mitch knew he was screwed. Why was he letting his emotions get the best of him? He knew this fucking trip was a mistake.


The elevator door slid open and he stood rooted to the ground. Somehow Mitch knew if he went swimming with Craig, things were going to change. Somethingwould change their relationship, either for better or worse. He could feel it in his bones, as if his body were screaming at him to turn back. Warning him to run. Run back to the room. Go to bed. Don’t go to the pool with Craig.


Then he felt Craig’s hand on his back, his fingers on Mitch’s bare skin and pleasure seared through him.


“Mitchell?” Craig asked, watching him intently with those sky-blue eyes.


And he took that step. He ignored all the warning signs. Ignored his common sense. Craig followed him in and the doors slid closed. They were alone. And every cell in Mitch’s body knew it


Chapter 10