Stubborn Fates — Lesli Richardson

Tragedy strikes when Caz least expects it, ripping those he loved from his grasp and cruelly leaving him behind.But some things are more tenacious than pain. Like hope, and second chances.The key is to not give up before giving in.Book 2 of the Space Confederation series. This angsty, bisexual sci-fi/space opera romance features mature characters, a second-chance at love, various alien/human pairings, and a guaranteed HEA!)