September Morning — K.C. Kendricks

Following the death of his partner, Jagger Davis is on a sabbatical to finish healing and to get his life moving again. JD goes to Sandbridge, Virginia, for a restful summer of solitude and discovers the cottage next door is full of friendly neighbors. One in particular catches his interest.

Nate Fischer is part of a group of guys that spends every summer at Sandbridge. An IT specialist for a private contractor at the nearby Naval base, Nate's taking some vacation time. When JD arrives, Nate invites him to a cookout on the beach. It isn't long before Nate and JD are inseparable, but there are three men in the relationship.

JD's memories are a constant companion. He won't banish them to satisfy someone new. When Nate's job abruptly calls him away, JD realizes he didn't give his summer lover a fair chance. Now he has to convince Nate there's room in his heart for both the past and the future.