The grieving father of a fallen soldier finds solace and passion with his son's friend and fellow soldier in this emotional gay romance. There'd forever been a thread running through Trevor Estes's life—his son, Riley, strong and constant like a heartbeat. But when Riley is killed in combat, everything in Trevor's life unravels into a mess he doesn't know how to mourn. Then Jesse Byrne, Riley's friend and platoon mate, arrives on Trevor's doorstep with a box of Riley's things. Jesse's all-too-familiar grief provides an unlikely source of comfort for Trevor: knowing he's not alone is exactly what he needs. Trevor never imagined he'd find someone who fills his heart with hope again. As the pair celebrate Riley's memory, their unique bond deepens into something irreplaceable—and something neither man can live without. But diving into a relationship can't be so simple. Being together means Trevor risking the last link he has to his son . . . leaving Jesse to wonder if he'll ever be enough, or if Trevor will always be haunted by the past.