Hotel owner and part-time musician Zeke Bandy is too busy for love. His plate is full running the historic Bandy Hotel and upholding his family’s tradition of offering refuge to strays and runaways. For fun two nights a week, Zeke also plays and sings traditional folk music with his rewritten gay lyrics at the Stonewall Saloon and for occasional celebrations. Then at a gay wedding, Zeke meets Victor Longbow, who just might be the man of his dreams. However, Vic isn’t looking for love either. In fact, because of his upbringing in a strict, white foster family, Vic’s not sure he believes in love. He’s in Stone Acres to open a branch office of a national brokerage firm. He also hopes to track down a vintage photo of what might be his Native American ancestor. After their paths cross, they become friends. Connected by their experiences as orphans raised by flawed fathers, Zeke and Vic wonder if their future could possibly hold love and family or if they are destined only to be lifelong friends.

Relative Best

As I snuggled down under the covers, all I could think about was that the luscious Vic would be staying here tonight and for the next few days. I could always thank Vic for helping me get out of Stonewall tonight. Maybe more could come of my thanks.


Then I blanked out until later when I heard the dim sound of happy male voices and loud footsteps. The two or more going at it directly above my bed made me clutch my dick, but I was too tired to do much. I fell back asleep until sunlight barged into the room.


Still tired, I grudgingly rose and got myself ready to meet the day.  4


Chapter 8