A poignant tale of two hearts valiantly fighting to stay true and find love. Sawyer Morgan has a secret. Revealing his true feelings to his family has the potential to devastate, so he keeps the burden firmly on his own shoulders. When he moves back to Torey Hope to help with the family business, Sawyer’s hidden truth becomes too much to bear. Luke Hamilton has a past overflowing with emotional and physical scars. A promise to his dying mother prevents him from seeking the love and acceptance he longs for. Taking a job in Torey Hope brings Luke face-to-face with desires he thought long extinguished. Secrets, lies, hatred, and fear threaten to destroy their lives. But love has the power to overcome and lay claim to victory. Will Sawyer succeed in proving to Luke some connections are worth fighting for? *Sawyer is a steamy M/M romance. Readers sensitive to references of an abusive past, hate crimes, and derogatory words should take note.* This story has been revised and polished since its original publication.