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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Bestselling author Lydia Michaels delivers a masterfully written love story that explores the challenges and beauty of self-acceptance in this poignant small-town gay romance!"

Luke McCullough's promising future as an athlete is shattered by injury, and he must return to his small-town roots, a shadow of his former self. Battling his demons, Luke crosses paths with Tristan Hughes, a gentle yet strong lumberjack with secrets of his own.

Tristan Hughes came to Center County to escape his past and start anew. Nothing prepared him for a man like Luke McCullough. Intrigued by his intensity, Tristan cautiously gets to know this formidable man and falls head over heels for the vulnerable soul he hides beneath all that muscle, intensity, and drive.

As the two men navigate their growing connection, Luke wrestles with his identity and the fear of embracing the unexpected love that could save him.