Dusty never imagined that one wrong turn in the middle of a storm would change his entire life, but fate brought him to Garret's doorstep. Garret came home from the middle east, injured and mourning the loss of his best friend and lover. For years he had hidden away on his ranch and blocked out the world with only his pack of rescue dogs for company. Though he had grown up in the same town as Dusty, he had eyes only for Andrew. After his loss, Garret never wanted another person to get close to him again. Dusty had felt the rejection of everyone in his town and his family after he had been sent away from home following a vicious attack in 6th grade. He feared peoples rejection and for his safety in his hometown. Dusty felt alone in the world as he drove back to the one place he never wanted to see again. When the storm turned both their lives upside down, they find comfort in each other's arms. When they need help the most, they discover that while they have both seen the tragic side of life: people are willing to help them pick up the pieces again. This is the first book in a new series, and each will always have a happy ending. This book is intended for audiences 18+. It contains m/m romance and erotic scenes. Warning: This book may be triggering.