Second Hand

A Tucker Springs Novel Paul Hannon flunked out of vet school. His fiance left him. He can barely afford his rent, and he hates his house. About the only things he has left are a pantry full of his exs kitchen gadgets and a lot of emotional baggage. He could really use a winand thats when he meets El. Pawnbroker El Rozal is a cynic. His own familys dysfunction has taught him that love and relationships lead to misery. Despite that belief, he keeps making up excuses to see Paul again. Paul, who doesnt seem to realize that hes talented and kind and worthy. Paul, whos not over his ex-fiance and is probably straight anyway. Paul, whos so blind to Els growing attraction, even asking him out on dates doesnt seem to tip him off. El may not do relationships, but something has to give. If he wants to keep Paul, hell have to convince him hes worthy of loveand hell have to admit that attachment might not be so bad after all.