Kace Channing has been best friends with Luke Holland for thirty-five years. He can’t imagine his world without him. But over the last twelve months, they’ve hardly seen one another. And life without Luke seems empty. When Luke shows up on Kace’s doorstep, asking for a place to stay, Kace is happy to say yes. But he isn’t prepared for the kiss that follows, or ready to admit he could kiss Luke forever. What they already have is too important. And when Luke, the least outdoorsy person Kace knows, tells him he's buying a cabin in the woods, Kace tries to talk him out of it. But Luke’s made up his mind. He says they need it, the two of them. But won’t kisses and cabins ruin their friendship?

Kisses and Cabins

“You’ll see, I’m totally into tenting.”


Totally?Kace hid a grin. “Of course, you are. Watch out for the wild animals, though.” He kept his tone serious and his face blank.


“There are no wild animals here.” Uncertainty crept into Luke’s eyes. “Right?”


“No, foxes don’t attack people, rats only eat you if you’re asleep, and the occasional bear will be more interested in the trashcan than in you. I’d be more worried about the rapists and the murderers, to be honest.”


“Stop it! You’re not gonna scare me.” Lukas waved his hand, and Kace’s chest filled with warmth. With little thought, he chuckled, hugged Luke closer, and nuzzled his neck. Then he stiffened and took a step away. Hugs they did, neck nuzzles they did not. It was up there with kisses. Luke didn’t seem to mind though. He swayed in Kace’s direction when he increased the distance between them.


“How about some food?” Kace ran a hand through his hair and avoided Lukas’ gaze.


Chapter 5