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

He gaped at his friend. The timing could nothave been worse. One look across the table and he could see Craig wasn’t happy either. Those sexy lips were turned down in a frown now.


“Hey, Craig.” Adam flicked his blue eyes between the two men, his brow furrowed. “Everything okay?”


“Yeah,” Mitch lied as his friend clapped his shoulder. He shot a look at Craig and bit his lip, lightly shrugging.


“Burgers smell good. Love a good greasy burger from a small grill like this.”


Adam kept up the chatter, not really giving them a chance to talk. Mitch was used to it. He’d known Adam forever, and he’d always been a talker.


He pulled his phone out and discreetly sent a text to Craig.


Mitch shot a little smile across the table when Craig’s phone pinged and he read the message. Adam chattered on, oblivious.


Chapter 24