Student of letters, Micah Yardley wants one thing: to meet the poet Jefferson Dering. After hearing his idol speak at Harvard, Micah travels to Jefferson’s home in nearby Wroxham, entertaining visions of discussing poetry over dinner and drinks. What he experiences exceeds anything he ever anticipated.<br><br>Jefferson finds Micah mesmerizing and passionate, everything he has ever wanted. But after getting caught in a compromising position with another young man a decade earlier, he exiled himself from Boston and from affairs of the heart. Jefferson represses his longing for Micah, but his tumultuous emotions cannot be contained.<br><br>Micah denies the truth of his desire for Jefferson. Jefferson refuses to act on his passion for Micah. But all it takes is a single kiss in Wroxham's haunted church to change the course of their lives ... and ignite the flame that could fulfill a generations-old promise.

A Hidden Beauty

Sitting on the floor wrapped up in a blanket with Jefferson, leaning back against his chest as he caressed Micah’s arm and hands, discussing the merits of publication was infinitely more enjoyable.


There was no discussion when it came time to bed. Wordlessly, Jefferson took Micah’s hand and led him to his bedroom, helping him undress and then spooning behind him as they had done the night before. Micah was asleep almost as soon as Jefferson slipped an arm around his waist.


Chapter 60