Once he left for college, nothing could convince Ansel Wallis to return to his sleepy little hometown of Hunter, CA—except the passing of his beloved grandfather that is.
Although Ansel plans to drop by the funeral and head right back to his life on the East Coast, he quickly finds himself forced to contend with past demons, long-brewing family tensions, and unexpected romantic feelings. As secrets unravel around him, Ansel spirals out of control. Just when things begin to settle, he learns just how fragile life can be.
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Author Bio:
Hayden Winston Smith is a Black, bisexual, novelist, poet and activist. He graduated summa cum laude with a BSc in Criminal Justice from Purdue. His work draws on his experiences growing up in Los Angeles as a QPOC and the child of West Indian immigrants. (Pen names: HW Smith, Hayden Winston).