The Art of Husbandry (Mackenzie Country, #1)

by Jay Hogan

“I’m sorry I forgot Hannah’s present.” I pulled away from the kerb and merged like a zip into the stream of school pickup traffic.

I might not know where this is leading, but I know it’s not back to who I was.

There’s no going back, only forward

It’s just a big change for me, feeling all these things again. Like walking out into a storm. I’m not sure if I’m exhilarated or terrified.”

Weirdly - anxiety and excitement do kind of feel the same on the surface.

“And also—” He leaned in again, stopping just a breath away. “—that was the saddest first kiss of my entire life.” He brushed his nose against mine. “Like hello and goodbye all wrapped up in one.”

it can’t be that hard. Romance, I mean. Food, wine, candles, music . . . and a large, studded dildo.”

No one should have to make the choice between living true to themselves and being accepted by their family.