Finding love isn’t easy, and holding onto it can be even harder. In this anthology, harsh words and miscommunication between men aren’t helpful, and jealous lovers with well-meaning best friends always make things worse, except when they don’t. It could be a desperate cowboy seeking a home or a dorky associate with questionable fashion sense and self-esteem; a manager who sticks to his principles despite ridicule, or a cheating fiancé and a broken wedding. Can a jaded grocery store worker find satisfaction, or a bouncer forgive the bassist who tricked him into sex? Perhaps it’s the things we do that make our wishes and demands come true. Contains the stories: A Cowboy For Keeps: Slim Montagne stumbles over a bruised cowboy on his way out of town. Daniel "Danny" Crane is a world-weary drifter who has stopped believing in humanity. When Slim offers Danny a place to stay, he figures there’s nothing left to lose. Back at the ranch, Slim introduces Dan...hey end up arguing constantly at work, despite the sexual tension between them. Georgie decides it’s time for a change. Will Ry tag along for the ride? Romancing the Bouncer: Ben Pachowski is a bouncer at Throwbacks. Monty Mabuse, bass player for a popular band that performs there, wants Ben, but he won’t do anything but flirt. Monty plays dirty to get in Ben’s pants, and it backfires. Having alienated Ben, Monty has to figure out how to make amends. He has his work cut out for him, but a little romance could go a long way. The Best Man for Me: Royce Lummis' fiancé is a no-show at the rehearsal; worst of all, he sees him kissing another man. Heartbroken, Royce accepts the offer of a couch from Rodney Fanning—his best man and ex-boyfriend. Though they have history between them, Rodney is a good friend and Royce's heart slowly heals. It's almost too late when Royce finally realizes that Rodney is the best man for him. Will he get his man?

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“Okay, hon. Try to get some sleep.” He kissed me on the forehead then turned off the lamp


“I’ve been a shit to you lately, and I’m sorry. I’m glad you were with me tonight. Thank you.”


“I would do anything for you, love. Have a good night.” I listened as Rodney walked down the hall toward his bedroom. Exhausted, I fell into an uneasy sleep.


I awoke late on Saturday morning with a headache. It took me a minute before I realized I was on the couch in Rodney’s house. And then it all came back to me. The rehearsal, the drinking, the betrayal.


“Royce, baby. You awake?” I felt Rodney move my legs a little so he could sit beside me, his warm hand rubbing my back.


“Yeah, I am, but I don’t want to be. God, my head hurts,” I said, my voice husky. My teeth felt gross. With a sigh, I turned over to face him. “I need to make some phone calls, and then I gotta get my stuff out of Thad’s house.” Just saying his name made my head pound even more.


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