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Morning Report Bundle (Morning Report Series #1)
by Sue BrownDon't miss this exclusive bundle of all five stories of the Morning Report series by Sue Brown! Morning Report: A decade on from their first kiss, Luke Murray is more in love with Simon every day. Running the Lost Cow Ranch for Luke’s parents, they keep their heads down and get along with the locals, until suddenly Luke and Simon find themselves alienated from people they called friends, and their ranch comes under a series of attacks. Can they stand and fight for themselves and their love? —Complete Faith: For Tommy Bradley, a hand working on the Lost Cow Ranch in rural Texas, admitting his sexuality is impossible. Then Tommy meets pastor Noah Taylor, and his difficult secret becomes that much harder to keep. Tommy isn’t the only one facing challenges, however. Thanks to an outpouring of hatred, Noah must cope with the possible loss of his church and his livelihood. —Papa’s Boy: Losing his teaching job and his kids has left Zeke bitter and in denial about his sexuality, but Ray is determined to get under his skin. When life interferes with Ray’s plans, Ray must protect a troubled teen and his own reputation, all while trying to convince Zeke that he doesn’t need to run away. —Luke’s Present: Desperate to help his lover cope with some recent challenges, Simon plans a special Christmas gift... but it is Luke’s present that changes their relationship forever. —Letters from a Cowboy: Fearful of the consequences of their relationship being discovered, Simon leaves Tamar Ranch to save Chip’s job. When he learns that his departure sent Chip off the rails, he knows he needs to risk everything and go back for him.
The Next Call
by Sue BrownMark Grayson volunteers for an LGBT helpline, the same one that helped him through his teenage years. One day he takes a call from "Ricky," a suicidal man being forced into a marriage he doesn't want. For weeks Mark talks to Ricky and provides support, but he's frustrated by the lack of information Ricky provides and the decisions he's making. In the meantime, Mark starts a relationship with another volunteer. Then tragedy strikes and Mark takes time away from the helpline, but when he comes back, Ricky is waiting. Mark realizes Ricky is stronger than before and their relationship changes, but Mark isn't sure what their future holds if their relationship is destined to be at the end of the phone.
The Night Porter (The Night Porter and Light of Day)
by Sue BrownThe first time Max lays eyes on Robert Armitage, he knows exactly what he wants to happen. Tall, broad, and gorgeous, Robert pushes all his buttons. When Robert asks Max to show him around town, the attraction between them only intensifies. But Max is just a night porter and Robert a guest at his hotel before his wedding, and Max knows even as they sleep together that in the morning he'll have to send the groom on his way. A Bittersweet Dreams title: It's an unfortunate truth: love doesn't always conquer all. Regardless of its strength, sometimes fate intervenes, tragedy strikes, or forces conspire against it. These stories of romance do not offer a traditional happy ending, but the strong and enduring love will still touch your heart and maybe move you to tears.
Nothing Ever Happens
by Sue BrownAndrew's life is a cliché: he's a gay man trapped in a loveless marriage, thanks to his religious, overbearing mother. Then a new couple moves in down the street, and Andrew finds himself falling for Nathan in a big way. Nathan is straight, married, and just about to be a father, but after one fateful night out together at a club, Nathan has to face the fact that his feelings for Andrew go way beyond that of a friend and neighbor. When Andrew's wife asks for a divorce, both men's lives are thrown into disarray. Arguments about their responsibilities to their wives and children, doubting themselves and each other, and some harrowing lies pull them apart... but they never leave each other's thoughts.
Papa's Boy (Morning Report Series #3)
by Sue BrownSequel to Complete FaithMorning Report: Book ThreeWhen Ray Sloane tires of the men in his usual club, he finds himself in the Pink Palm, an inauspiciously named spit-and-sawdust dive, not the sort of place an elementary school teacher and pastor's assistant should be seen in. On the other hand, Ray needs a fresh face. But what he gets is a closeted, desperately unhappy divorcé named Zeke. Losing his teaching job and his kids has left Zeke bitter and in denial about his sexuality, but Ray is determined to get under his skin. Just as Zeke starts to relax, life interferes with Ray's plans: Lee, the teenage organist from St. Mark's, tells his parents that he was abused as a teenager by a prominent congregation member from his old church, and Ray becomes the target of bullies at school and has to worry about his own job. With the specter of what happened to Zeke hanging over him, Ray must protect Lee and his own reputation, all while trying to convince Zeke that he doesn't need to run away when their relationship grows more intense.
Secretly Dating the Lionman (Cowboys and Angels #2)
by Sue BrownCowboys and Angels: Book TwoCan a man burdened with family drama find his way into the arms of a happy-go-lucky stripper called Lionman? Cris likes a drink at Cowboys and Angels bar after his shift at the strip club—until one night when a trashed young guy named Mikey tries to kiss him. He’s not Cris’s type, but Cris is good enough to see the kid home safely. There he meets Mikey’s handsome older brother, Bennett, and there’s an immediate spark between them. But Bennett might not be in a position to start a relationship, let alone with the carefree Cris. He’s trying desperately to hold his family together, with a younger brother who’s running off the rails and hostile parents who will never accept not just one, but two gay sons. When Cris is unexpectedly fired and Bennett’s family drama escalates, they turn to each other for support. But can a shoulder to lean on develop into something much closer, something they both deserve?
The Sky Is Dead
by Sue BrownDanny is young, gay, and homeless. He lives in the park, preferring to avoid attention, but when thugs confront a stranger, Danny rushes to his rescue. He and the would-be victim, Harry, form a cautious friendship that deepens months later, when Harry persuades Danny to visit his home. Daring to believe he has found happiness, Danny finds his world turned upside down yet again when tragedy strikes. Until he runs out of options, Danny won't trust anyone. Finally he has to accept the offer of a home, and Danny becomes David, but adjusting to a new life isn't easy. When he meets the mysterious Jack, it stirs up feelings he thought were long gone. Can David dare to allow himself to love? Or will the truth bring his new world tumbling down around him?
Slow Dating the Detective (Cowboys and Angels #3)
by Sue BrownCowboys and Angels: Book ThreeA gentle bartender might have what it takes to mend a relationship-phobic detective’s broken heart… but first they have to admit they’re dating. Keenan Day could kick himself for letting the hot, dark-haired stranger he met outside a strip club get away. Instead of a phone number, he gets a punch in the face—from the boyfriend of his prospective employer at the Cowboys and Angels bar. When two cops come to check up on him, one is the sexy stranger, Detective Nate Gordon. The initial attraction hasn’t cooled, and though Nate is leery of commitment, one hookup turns into another until they’re seeing each other in everything but name. After a recent nasty breakup, Nate balks at being part of a couple, and Keenan agrees, even though that’s all he’s ever wanted. Just as they reach a standstill, a crisis shows them what their friends have known all along—they’ve already moved way past hookups. Now they just have to decide how to move forward.
Speed Dating the Boss (Cowboys and Angels #1)
by Sue BrownCowboys and Angels: Book OneWill a mix of privilege and blue collar be a recipe for love… or disaster? Dan’s pretty satisfied with his job at the working-class bar Cowboys and Angels. He enjoys his simple life, his apartment, and his cat, but he could do without the fights that break out in the bar, his boss’s meddling daughter, Ariel… oh, and a brutal, unrequited crush on his straight alpha boss, Gideon. When Dan’s friend prepares to tie the knot, everyone insists that Dan needs a date for the wedding. Before he can protest, Ariel arranges a gay speed-dating event at the bar with Gideon as a participant. The unforeseen revelation that Gideon is bisexual raises Dan’s hopes, especially when Gideon announces that he wants to accompany Dan to the wedding. Could Gideon really be interested in Dan? When Dan needs someone most, Gideon offers his unconditional support, and with genuine commitment, he shows Dan the kind of man he really is. Teaming up to save the wedding from a hungover groom and intolerant parents, can Gideon convince Dan they’re the best match since beer and pizza?
Stolen Dreams
by Sue Brown2nd EditionAfter cheating on and losing the man he loved, Morgan Conway decided to get his life right. Now he owns a coffee shop and is engaged to Jase, an actor and rising star. All is perfect in his world until the man he thought was gone forever walks into his shop. His hidden feelings rush to the surface, unfortunately there for everyone to see, including his fiancé. Shae Delamere was crushed when Morgan cheated on him five years ago. But he has a reason for seeking Morgan out. As Morgan and Shae get to know each other again, they discover the extent that friends meddled in their lives to keep them apart. Morgan cannot deny he is still in love with Shae, but he is engaged. With some hard decisions to make, Morgan struggles not to hurt the men he cares about--again. Shae has secrets he came to share with Morgan, but revealing them now could keep them apart for good.1st Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
Waiting
by Sue BrownDan Young and Noel Murohy have been together since Dan auditioned to dance at the bar where Noel worked. Now they've found a home to call their own: Barnacles Cottage, a quaint little house on the beach--their forever home. But not long after they move in, their dream becomes a nightmare: a car accident puts Noel into a coma. Dan's and Noel's parents keep a bedside vigil, but Noel doesn't wake. Then Dan finds a picture in the attic. At first it seems to be a painting of a young boy, but even as Dan watches, the boy's face changes... into Noel's. To save his lover's life, Dan will have to unravel the artifact's history--and he'll have to do it before the picture takes Noel away from him forever.
Nunca pasa nada
by Sue Brown L. A. AguilarLa vida de Andrew es un cliché: es un hombre gay atrapado en un matrimonio sin amor, gracias a su religiosa y autoritaria madre. Entonces, una pareja se muda a su vecindario y él se enamora terriblemente de Nathan. Nathan es un hombre heterosexual, casado y a punto de ser padre, pero después de pasar junto a Andrew una fatídica noche en una discoteca, tiene que enfrentarse al hecho de que sus sentimientos por él van mucho más allá que los de un amigo y vecino. Cuando la esposa de Andrew le pide el divorcio, la vida de ambos hombres queda sumida en el caos. Discusiones acerca de sus responsabilidades para con sus esposas e hijos, dudas sobre sí mismos y entre sí, además de algunas desgarradoras mentiras, provocan que se separen..., pero ellos nunca dejan de pensar el uno en el otro.
Là où tu le souhaites (L'île Ser. #2)
by Sue Brown Cassie BlackSuite de Là où tu esL'Île, tome 2Après des vacances tumultueuses à l'île de Wight, où il a trouvé l'amour de sa vie, Sam Owens renvoie Liam Marshall chez lui dans le Michigan pour finaliser son départ, afin qu'ils puissent rester ensemble pour toujours. Quand tout à coup il n'a plus aucune nouvelle, Sam s'inquiète. Craignant le pire, il demande l'aide de son frère, Paul Owens, agent de police, pour retrouver Liam et le ramener à la maison, en sécurité et à temps pour leur mariage. Paul n'a aucun mal à mener son enquête pour découvrir le fin mot de l'histoire. Paul est aussi un homme séduisant et ouvertement bisexuel, tout ce qu'il faut pour dérouter l'inspecteur Olaf Skandik. Olaf est un ancien Marine qui se cache toujours dans le placard. Il vit frustré, emprisonné dans les murs qu'il a lui-même construits, et quand il rencontre Paul, il se demande si ce n'est pas là l'occasion de changer. Alors qu'il cherche le fiancé disparu de son frère, Paul apprend aussi à connaître Olaf, et rapidement le plaisir se mêle aux affaires. Un début de romance qui pourrait les mener à construire un avenir ensemble.
Là où va le vent (L'Île #3)
by Sue Brown Cassie BlackL'Île, tome 3Wig Tobias et Nibs Tyler sont ensemble depuis bien longtemps, mais cette année, leur amour est mis à l'épreuve. Leur restaurant sur l'île de Wight, le Lagon Bleu, est vandalisé, et le fait que leurs voisins veuillent les racheter pourrait ou non être une coïncidence. Pour aggraver les choses, la police ne semble pas intéressée par leurs soucis, jusqu'à ce qu'un ami du couple, policier lui-même, la pousse finalement à agir. Leurs amis, Paul et Olaf, Liam et Sam, et toute la famille Owens, viennent pour aider Wig et Nibs alors qu'ils sont dans le besoin. Mais Paul et Olaf pourraient avoir besoin d'un coup de pouce de Wig et Nibs pour que leur relation fonctionne. Pendant ce temps, un ami précieux tombe gravement malade. Et comme si ça ne suffisait pas, Nibs cache des problèmes de santé à Wig depuis un moment. Quand une tempête s'abat sur l'île de Wight, le Lagon Bleu et ses propriétaires pourraient voir leur fin arriver... sauf si leurs amis et eux arrivent à déjouer les coups du sort un à la fois.
Completa fiducia (Serie Rapporto Mattutino #2)
by Sue Brown Caterina BolognesiSeguito di Rapporto mattutinoSerie Rapporto Mattutino, Libro 2Per Tommy Bradley, un bracciante al ranch Lost Cow nel Texas rurale, ammettere la sua sessualità è impossibile, anche se i suoi capi, Luke e Simon, sono gay: ha passato tutta la vita nascondendo la verità ai suoi genitori omofobi. Poi Tommy incontra il pastore Noah Taylor nella stanza d'ospedale del padre di Luke e il suo segreto diventa ancora più difficile da mantenere. Noah è diverso da ogni altro uomo di Dio, o uomo in generale, che Tommy abbia mai incontrato. Innanzitutto, la sua congregazione è composta principalmente da appartenenti alla comunità GLBT e dalle loro famiglie. Poi, non ha paura dell'attrazione che prova per Tommy e rende le sue intenzioni molto chiare. Ma Noah non vuole celare la sua sessualità o quella del suo compagno, e non comincerà una relazione con Tommy se lui intende invece nasconderla. Dovendo scegliere se perdere Noah o uscire allo scoperto con i suoi genitori, Tommy fa il primo passo per ammettere chi è. Ma Tommy non è il solo a dover affrontare delle sfide. Grazie a un eccesso di odio da parte del Pastore Jackson e di un gruppo di proprietari terrieri, Noah dovrà affrontare la possibilità di perdere la sua chiesa e il suo sostentamento.
Stitch (Gothika #1)
by Sue Brown Jamie Fessenden Kim Fielding Eli EastonGothika: Volume OneWhen a certain kind of man is needed, why not make him to order? Such things can be done, but take care: Much can go wrong--but then, sometimes it can go wonderfully right. Imagine... In The Golem of Mala Lubovnya, a seventeenth century rabbi creates a man of clay to protect the Jews, and the golem lives a life his maker never imagined, gaining a name--Emet--and the love of a good man, Jakob Abramov. But their love may not survive when Emet must fulfill his violent purpose. In Watchworks, Luke Prescott lives as a gentleman in a London that never was. His unique needs bring him to famed watchmaker Harland Wallace. Romance might blossom for them if Harland can come to terms with loving a man and keeping him safe. In Made for Aaron, a young man in an asylum for being gay met the love of his life, Damon Fox. Twenty years later, Aaron thinks his life is over when Damon dies and then disappears from the hospital. Aaron is determined to find the truth, but secrets hide the unthinkable. Reparations unfolds on the harsh planet of Kalan, where weakness cannot be tolerated. When Edward needs help, his life becomes entwined with exceptional cyborg slave, Knox. But when Knox remembers things he shouldn't know, the two may pay a blood price for their taboo alliance.
Il dono di Luke (Serie Rapporto Mattutino Ser.)
by Sue Brown Cristina FontanaUn libro della serie Serie Rapporto MattutinoSimon Bryan, sovrintendente al Lost Cow, è preoccupato per Luke, che da dodici anni è il suo capo e il suo possessivo compagno. Ancora turbato dall'alluvione che gli ha portato via il cavallo, Luke ha posticipato l'operazione al ginocchio, e i suoi incubi stanno aumentando. La cosa peggiore, però, è che sta nascondendo le proprie emozioni al suo uomo. Per aiutare l'amante a superare questo momento, Simon prepara un regalo di Natale speciale, ma sarà il dono di Luke che cambierà la loro relazione per sempre.
Strand der Wünsche (Die Insel Ser. #2)
by Sue Brown Jutta GroblebenFortsetzung zu Einsamer StrandBuch 2 in der Serie - StrandNach einem aufregenden Urlaub auf der Isle of Wight, in dem er die Liebe seines Lebens kennengelernt hat, lässt Sam Owens Liam Marshall nach Michigan zurückkehren, um seine Wohnung endgültig aufzulösen, damit sie den Rest ihres Lebens zusammen verbringen können. Als er Liam plötzlich nicht mehr erreichen kann, macht Sam sich Sorgen. Er rechnet sogar mit dem Schlimmsten, deshalb verpflichtet er seinen Bruder, den British Metropolitan Police Officer Paul Owens dazu, ihm zu helfen, Liam zu finden und ihn rechtzeitig zur Hochzeit wieder nach Hause zu bringen. Paul hat keine Hemmungen, sich in das Rätsel auf der anderen Seite des Großen Teichs einzuschalten, außerdem sieht Paul sehr gut aus und ist offen bisexuell, alles sehr zu Entsetzen von Detective Olaf Skandik aus Wisconsin. Olaf ist ein ehemaliger Soldat und immer noch ungeoutet, denn er arbeitet jetzt bei der Polizei. Er ist frustriert und gefangen in den Mauern, die er selbst um sich errichtet hat. Als er Paul kennenlernt, beginnt er, sich zu fragen, ob es an der Zeit ist für eine Veränderung. Während er nach dem vermissten Verlobten seines Bruders sucht, lernt Paul auch Olaf besser kennen. Bald vermischen sich Pflicht und Vergnügen und eine Romanze entsteht, auf die sie vielleicht eine gemeinsame Zukunft aufbauen können.
Wie Wellen am Strand (Die Insel #3)
by Sue Brown Jutta GroblebenBuch 3 in der Serie - Die InselWig Tobias und Nibs Tyler sind schon sehr lange zusammen, aber dieses Jahr wird ihre Liebe auf die Probe gestellt. Ihr Restaurant, das Blue Lagoon auf der Isle of Wight, wird verwüstet und es könnte ein Zufall sein, dass die Nachbarn ihnen das Restaurant abkaufen wollen ‒ vielleicht aber auch nicht. Dass die Polizei nicht daran interessiert zu sein scheint, die Vorfälle zu untersuchen, macht es nur noch schlimmer, bis ein Freund des Paares, ein Polizist von außerhalb, seine Kollegen drängt, etwas zu unternehmen. Ihre Freunde Paul und Olaf, Liam und Sam und der gesamte Owens-Clan kommen zusammen, um Wig und Nibs in diesen Zeiten der Not zu unterstützen. Aber Paul und Olaf könnten auch einen Stups von Wig und Nibs nötig haben, um ihre Beziehung am Leben zu erhalten. In der Zwischenzeit wird eine enge Freundin schwer krank. Und als wäre das noch nicht genug, verheimlicht Nibs seine eigenen gesundheitlichen Probleme vor Wig. Als ein Sturm auf die Isle of Wight trifft, könnten das Blue Lagoon und seine Besitzer vor dem Aus stehen ‒ es sei denn, sie und ihre Freunde schaffen es, die Fäden der Schicksalsschläge nacheinander zu entwirren.
Morgenrapport (Frühe Vögel #1)
by Sue Brown Grace C. JamesBuch 1 in der Serie - Frühe VögelZehn Jahre nach ihrem ersten Kuss liebt Luke Murray seinen Simon jeden Tag ein bisschen mehr. Sie betreiben die Lost Cow Ranch für Lukes Eltern, halten sich bedeckt und verstehen sich mit den Einheimischen, auch wenn Luke in dem Ruf steht, ein Hitzkopf zu sein. Dann entdecken sie eines Tages, dass die örtlichen Ladenbesitzer mit ihnen keine Geschäfte mehr machen wollen. Die beiden sind völlig vor den Kopf gestoßen, bis Lukes Mutter ihnen erzählt, dass es der neue Pfarrer in seinen Predigten auf sie abgesehen hat. Auf einmal wollen Leute, die Luke und Simon als Freunde gesehen hatten, nichts mehr mit ihnen zu tun haben und ihre Ranch wird Ziel von mehrerer Angriffe. Der Hass und die Homophobie der ganzen Stadt stellen Luke und Simon vor eine schwere Wahl: sollen sie dem Verlangen der Stadtbewohner nachgeben und verschwinden oder sollen sie bleiben und für sich und ihre Liebe kämpfen?
Une foi aveugle (Le Ranch de la Vache Perdue #2)
by Sue Brown Lily KareySuite de Le rapport matinalLe Ranch de la Vache Perdue, tome 2Pour Tommy Bradley, ouvrier sur le Ranch de La Vache Perdue, admettre sa sexualité est impossible, même si ses patrons, Luke et Simon, sont gays. Tommy a passé toute sa vie à cacher la vérité à ses parents homophobes. Puis il rencontre le pasteur Noah Taylor dans la chambre d'hôpital du père de Luke et son secret devient d'autant plus difficile à garder. Noah est différent de tout homme de Dieu - de n'importe quel homme - que Tommy a rencontré. D'une part, sa congrégation est principalement composée d'individus LGBT et de leurs familles. D'autre part, il n'est pas effrayé par l'attraction qu'il ressent envers Tommy et il est très clair sur ses intentions. Mais Noah refuse de cacher sa sexualité ou son amour au monde entier et de commencer une relation avec Tommy tant que le jeune homme dissimule la sienne. Devant choisir entre perdre Noah ou révéler son homosexualité à ses parents, Tommy fait ses premiers pas hors du placard.
Puis je t'ai rencontré
by Sue Brown Violette LedouxLa vie d'Andrew a tout du stéréotype : c'est un homosexuel prisonnier d'un mariage sans amour, la faute en revenant à sa mère, une femme autoritaire et croyante. Lorsqu'un couple de jeunes mariés s'installe dans le quartier, Andrew tombe désespérément amoureux de Nathan. Nathan est hétéro, marié et sur le point de devenir père, mais après une nuit fatidique passée en discothèque, Nathan doit faire face au fait que ses sentiments envers Andrew vont bien au-delà de l'amitié. Lorsque la femme d'Andrew demande le divorce, la vie des deux hommes vole en éclat : les disputes à propos de leurs responsabilités envers leurs familles, les incertitudes envers soi-même et l'autre, et certains mensonges douloureux les séparent... mais ils ne quittent jamais la pensée de l'autre.
Fe ciega (serie Informes Matutinos #2)
by Sue Brown Mae RodriguezLa secuela de Informe matutino Volumen 2 de la serie Informes MatutinosPara Tommy Bradley, un jornalero del Rancho La Vaca Perdida en la Texas rural, admitir su sexualidad es imposible, incluso cuando sus propios jefes, Luke y Simon, son gais. Tommy se ha pasado toda la vida ocultándoles la verdad a sus padres homófobos, hasta que conoce al pastor Noah Taylor en la habitación de hospital del padre de Luke y su incómodo secreto se vuelve aún más difícil de guardar. Noah es diferente a cualquier hombre de Dios --o a cualquier hombre-- que Tommy haya conocido. Por un lado, su congregación está compuesta principalmente por individuos LGTB y sus familias. Por otro, no tiene miedo de la atracción que siente por Tommy y le deja sus intenciones muy claras: Noah no va a ocultarle al mundo su sexualidad ni su amor, pero tampoco iniciará una relación con Tommy mientras este se esconda. Enfrentado al dilema de perder a Noah o contarles la verdad a sus padres, Tommy dará sus primeros pasos fuera del armario. Pero Tommy no es el único que se enfrenta a desafíos. Por culpa de un torrente de odio procedente del pastor Jackson y un grupo de rancheros, Noah debe hacer frente a la posible pérdida de su iglesia y su medio de vida.
Informe matutino (serie Informes Matutinos #1)
by Sue Brown Mae RodríguezVolumen 1 de la serie Informes MatutinosUna década ha pasado desde su primer beso y Luke Murray está cada día más enamorado de Simon. Como administradores de La Vaca Perdida, el rancho de los padres de Luke, ambos llevan su relación con discreción y son apreciados por los vecinos del pueblo, a pesar del conocido mal genio de Luke. Hasta que un día, de repente, los dueños de las tiendas locales se niegan a seguir atendiéndolos. Su desconcierto se prolonga hasta que la madre de Luke les revela que el nuevo pastor ha convertido a la pareja en el blanco de sus sermones. De repente, Luke y Simon se ven rechazados por aquellos a los que llamaban amigos, y su rancho es víctima de una serie de ataques. Conforme el odio y la homofobia del pueblo se vuelven contra ellos, Luke y Simon tendrán que enfrentarse a una decisión crítica: ceder a las exigencias del pueblo y desaparecer o quedarse y luchar por ellos mismos y por su amor.
La isla de… ¿dónde? (Historias de la isla #1)
by Sue Brown Juan J. RoldánVolumen 1 de la serie Historias de la islaCuando el mejor amigo de Liam Marshall, Alex, pierde su lucha contra el cáncer de colon, le deja a Liam un último deseo: que compre un billete de tren hacia Ryde, en la Isla de Wight, y que esparza sus cenizas desde el muelle. Liam está cansado, exhausto, y necesita urgentemente unas vacaciones. Sin embargo, en vez de sol, mar, arena, y chicos bronceados y atractivos, lo que obtiene es una chatarra de tren, niños revoltosos, y ni rastro de Ewan McGregor. Liam habría hecho cualquier cosa por su amigo, pero cumplir con el último deseo de Alex implica desprenderse de la única familia que le queda a Liam. Perdido, se queda helado en el muelle... hasta que Sam Owens llega al rescate. La familia de Sam ha ido en vacaciones a la Isla de Wight desde que él tiene memoria, pero nunca ha conocido a nadie como Liam. Sam está decidido a hacer que Liam siempre recuerde esas vacaciones, por lo que se dedica a cuidarle, tanto dentro como fuera de la habitación. Incluso le presenta a toda su familia. Pero del mismo modo que Sam ayuda a Liam a seguir adelante, se ve forzado a reconocer que quiere que Liam se aferre, no a su vida anterior, sino a la que él y Sam tienen en común.