A year has passed since Derek's motorcycle accident, but he still battles with brain injury symptoms. Forced to take a sick leave from work, Derek picks up painting to occupy his time. Through his art, he begins to rediscover his imagination and turns to his journal again. Meanwhile, a new business venture is on the horizon for Nick and he can't postpone his trip to Norway any longer. Concerned for Derek's safety, Nick convinces Derek that he needs someone to watch over him while he's away. Myles has just returned from Japan, where he spent time mending his heart after another disappointment. He's longing for a break, so when Nick and Derek reach out to him, he can't refuse. Each man wants what's best for Derek, but soon, Nick and Myles discover that they're not rivals, because what's there between them is echoed in Derek's heart. Can all three men let go of their fear and allow this new love to unfold?

Persimmon Kiss

“I’ll be back around four.” I touched his arm. “I’ll pick up some clams and white wine and we’ll do a whole French cuisine thing and—”


“Okay.” He gave me a gentle look and walked away, and then at the end of the aisle, turned to look at me. He tipped his head. “Good luck, my love,” he mouthed, before disappearing around the corner.


I’d been sitting in the cafe for a few minutes, making friends with a big calico cat who seemed to think I was pretty cool for a human being, when Spence walked in. Markus stopped in the door, gave me a cold look, and I tried not to be jealous when he whispered something in my son’s ear that made him grin.


But at the sight of me, Spencer pulled his baseball cap way down low over his eyes. Not a good sign. He was already slipping in the chair across from mine before I even had the chance to half rise out of my seat to greet or hug him. He gave me a quick look from under the bill of his hat. Myles was right: the kid wasintimidating.


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