Bonfires

Ten years ago Sheriffs Deputy Aaron George lost his wife and moved to Colton, hoping growing up in a small town would be better for his children. Hes gotten to know his community, including Mr. Larkin, the bouncy, funny science teacher. But when Larx is dragged unwillingly into administration, he stops coaching the track team and starts running alone. Aaronwho thought life began and ended with his kidsis distracted by a glistening chest and a principal running on a dangerous road.Larx has been living for his kids tooand for his students at Colton High. Hes not ready to be charmed by Aaron, but when they start running together, he comes to appreciate the deputys steadiness, humor, and complete understanding of Larxs priorities. Children first, job second, his own interests a sad last.It only takes one kiss for two men approaching fifty to start acting like teenagers in love, even amid all the responsibilities they shoulder. Then an act of violence puts their burgeoning relationship on hold. The adult responsibilities theyve embraced are now instrumental in keeping their town from exploding. When things come to a head, they realize their newly forged family might be what keeps the world from spinning out of control.