Bryson Merritt may have started life as a broken baby in a basket, but he got lucky with an extraordinary set of circumstances that brought him his adoptive parents. Rich, supportive, and kind, they've given Bryson everything he's ever needed in order to deal with his ongoing recovery issues. If only they could give him some luck when it comes to picking out the right kind of guy.<br><br>When Bryson meets Duke at a horse auction, all he can think about is getting Duke's sweaty hands all over his body. Until he meets Beau -- the beautiful dark horse in Duke's care, who shares Bryson's mobility and pain issues -- and realises exactly where Beau's final destination is. Enraged by what he sees as an unfair, undeserving, and cruel punishment, Bryson decides to buy Beau, problems or not, experience or no, and walks away without looking back.<br><br>However, once again forces have gathered to help Bryson out, and Bryson finds himself working alongside Duke for the sake of Beau. Bryson's attraction is rekindled, but now Duke isn't interested at all. Worse still, it looks like a possible relationship with Duke isn't the only thing that is going to end in tragedy.

Still Standing

“A horse.” Bryson repeated. “Done deal, over and out, and at the risk of sounding like a spoiled brat, I’d really appreciate it if nobody tried to change my mind right now.”


His mother put one hand over her mouth. She looked back at the truck. “And I suppose that the man up there has something to do with it?”


Bryson didn’t follow her gaze. “Big? Dark hair? Kind of an ugly bastard?”


She hummed a noncommittal sound. “William, take your son somewhere he can sit down before he falls down.”


She held up one finger, daring him with her eyes to continue. “I will take it from here. Don’t worry about your horse. Whatever the story is, we’ll get it where it needs to be. You go cool off.”


Chapter 13