A New Life Under Desert Skies
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Clint's new life was supposed to be simple: lay low, stay out of trouble, and forget his past that put him in witness protection. But when Joey, the charming neighbor with a heartwarming smile, helps him settle in...well, things get complicated REALLY fast. Clint hadn't planned on falling for anyone that fast, much less someone as kind and easygoing as Joey.
And then there's Dominic, the brooding owner of El Pueblito, with secrets buried under years of family loyalty. When Clint begins to uncover the truth behind Dominic's family business, old memories of the past come rushing back-- Memories that could destroy the new life he has barely begun to build.
But just as Clint's heart starts softening for both his roommate and his boss, a confession from Joey's roommate, Eric, throws him off balance. Now David finds himself trapped between following his heart and protecting his new friends. Suddenly, what was supposed to be a fresh start feels like a web with no easy way out.
With his heart torn between Joey and Dominic and his peace hanging by a thread, Clint is forced to confront the truth about loyalty, love, and the price of secrets that refuse to say buried.
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