Happily Ever After Isn't Easy — Jake C. Wallace

<p>How do you start a new life when your old one won't let go? </p>
<p>Freed from a marriage he entered because he feared coming out to his judgmental family, Gabe Reynolds feels his life is just starting -- at forty-three. But what was supposed to be exciting and wonderful has been nothing but disappointing. The man he's loved since they were teens broke his heart -- again. Gabe has no clue how to meet men who are looking for more than one night, much less date them. Add to that his job as a mental health counselor, helping to keep his mentally ill ex-wife stable, and caring for children that belong to another man, and he has little time to look for Mr. Right. </p>
<p>Just as Gabe is giving up, Brandt Sawyer, with his hard body and gorgeous eyes, crashes into Gabe's life. Brandt pushes all Gabe's buttons -- though he could do without the younger man's know-it-all attitude. Gabe never thought he could be so torn between wanting to punch a man and wanting to kiss him. Yet, as he gets to know Brandt, Gabe sees past the military-programmed ex-soldier and catches a glimpse of what could be his happily ever after. </p>
<p>But with a troubled ex and young children involved, Gabe can't just walk away from his past. Guilt is tearing him in every direction -- maybe even away from the man he's falling in love with.</p>