Actor Ian Graeme hates the spotlight. Those times are too busy and he’s afraid one wrong step will land him in trouble. Downtime is too quiet, and he doesn’t know what to do with himself. When his manager offers him two choices- another movie in a different country or to go home and see his old flame - Ian chooses the fire, and gets burned—again. Family drama, work drama, and a spirited, demanding horse lead Ian on a path of no return- into the arms of someone completely unexpected, who’s been waiting in the wings the whole time. Sometimes it’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for. Love is worth the wait.

Even though Ian Graeme has settled into his new normal—stable hand, director, and writer—when his sister, Anni, asks for a favor, he grants it. One simple act of kindness unravels his new life and his fears come back to haunt him in ways he can’t control, and they won’t let him go. One favor leads to another, and he can’t run to save himself this time. He has to stay and face the demons of his past. “I’ll be here, win or lose.” “Win or lose?” He nipped at my lips. “Yep.” “We’ll see.” “That’s a vow, Ian. I don’t break those.” First person, past tense, one POV. MM romance.