Some wounds take more than time to heal.

Sheriff Rhett Stone never expected to wake up in a hospital bed with a bullet wound to the head—or to find Jasper Riley at his side. Jasper, the younger mechanic with a rough past, has always been under Rhett’s watchful eye, but after the shooting, he becomes something more: Rhett’s lifeline. Determined to help Rhett recover, Jasper moves into his home, proving that love isn’t just whispered words—it’s showing up when it matters most.

As Rhett struggles to regain his strength, the bond between them deepens, blurring the line between friendship and something far more intense. Jasper is steady, his touch grounding, his devotion unwavering—but small-town life isn’t kind to change, and not everyone approves of their growing connection. With Rhett’s ex-wife stirring up trouble and old wounds resurfacing, both men must confront what they truly want: a love worth fighting for or the safety of solitude.

Their hearts have already made the choice, but will they be brave enough to follow?

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