Jessup — Lynn Hagen

It is said that a person cannot choose who they fall in love with. Jessup Wylde finds this to be true when he falls for Benjamin Cross. But loving Ben is not an easy thing to do, especially living in Grizzly Ridge where coming out could cost a man his life. Ben moves to Grizzly Ridge, hoping to start over. It's a chance for a new beginning, until he meets Jess. Ben is fascinated with the cowboy from hello. Everything about the man intrigues him, making living in the closet stifling. But Ben isn't ready to admit his desire for men, so when he and Jess become closer, Ben pushes the man away. Life is never easy when the heart is involved. Jess and Ben find this out the heartbreaking way as they experience love, happiness, tragedy, and pain at the Wylde Cattle and Guest Ranch.