Yukon Sam — Grant C. Holland

“We think he belongs to you.”

After weeks of searching, Charlie finally tracked down the owners of the dog he and his partner Jeremiah called Rollins. Before saying goodbye to the animal that brought them together as a couple, they asked to hear the story of Rollins' earlier days as a dog named Yukon Sam.

“When no one else believed we could make it, she gave us Sam to show her trust in our relationship.”

Matt and Ryan grew up with families who, while not overtly homophobic, expressed attitudes of benign neglect. When they first encountered each other as young men hanging out in a small-town bar with small groups of friends…the recognition was instant. Not only were they gay, they were both outsiders as well.

A romance blossomed, and an ugly family quarrel put Ryan on the street. With the help of Matt's supportive sister, Pam, the pair found a small house, and she offered them an energetic white dog, soon named Yukon Sam, as a sign of her belief in their love.

Yukon Sam is a 50,000 word first time gay novel set in the world of Pet Shop Charlie and The Flawless Mr. Faraday. However, it can easily be read as a standalone and has no cliffhangers. There are steamy scenes and a happily ever after ending.