Lane Bell is a pro rodeo bullfighter and safety man. He feels like it is his duty to keep the bull riders safe no matter his personal cost. He has demons, an inner beast, and guilt that he cannot seem to outrun and it is currently costing him dearly. He is impulsive, reckless, destructive, untethered, and an adrenaline junkie trying to fill a void that cannot be filled. As he spirals down and faces injury, poor coping strategies, and trouble, he finds himself suspended and in need of somewhere to go. And that place is the ranch and family he left years before and has been avoiding going back. And he has no plans on getting stuck there. 

Denver Reed once was a talented bull rider, but he gave it all up when tragedy struck and Lane ran off. He now takes care of Lane's family ranch. He is dependable, reliable, responsible, and resentful. He sacrificed his own dreams and has been holding everything together while Lane avoids it. 

When they were younger, one kiss followed by tragedy changed the course of their lives. Both feel like they are doing penance due to an accident that they feel partially responsible for. One tries to do everything right, while the other has such low self worth he does not think he deserves anything good. 

But their connection and attraction cannot be denied all these years later. While Lane is openly gay, Denver has only ever kissed Lane and has been in denial ever since.

This is an intense, emotional, hot, second-chance romance with two stubborn cowboys. One broken man trying to find his missing pieces at home and with the only man he has ever loved. And the one left behind needing to be able to have his journey of self-discovery and self-worth. They will have to stop running and hiding, let go of the past, and believe in themselves and each other if they have a chance of finally being happy and fulfilled. 

I was totally enthralled by their story even though it definitely frustrated me at times. My heart hurt for them even when I wanted to shake sense into them. These guys have some deep wounds and can be self-deprecating. But I felt their bond and need, and was really rooting for them to find their peace. I hope to see more in this series with some of the side characters and I enjoyed getting a bit with Cal from Down Low.