[Pride and Joy 02] • Asylum

** *An unplanned fall into a harbor brings together two men from different worlds * **

Colin, an activist on immigration issues, is in Provincetown for the wedding of his best friend—a man he'd once loved. So he does what anyone in that situation would do. He gets blind drunk. Later, after Colin tumbles into the harbor, he's rescued by a gorgeous, kind man who makes sure he gets safely back to his hotel room. Colin feels he owes the man a debt and wants to repay it as soon as possible, while also getting to know his handsome savior better.

Hernán had family, college, and a future in El Salvador until a vicious gang targeted him as gay. Threatened with murder if he stayed, he braved a nightmare journey toward a new life. Now, haunted by his trek, he hides from immigration enforcement and prays to pass in Provincetown unnoticed. When Hernán is exploited due to his immigration status, Colin has to battle Hernán at every step to give his assistance and to earn his trust.

As they grow closer, Colin finds his own strength and learns how far he will go to keep Hernán safe. But will Hernán’s demons destroy their chance at a future together?

*Asylum* is a standalone gay romance novel but contains spoilers for the prior novel *September*. Trigger warnings for brief references to off-page sexual abuse of a child and adult.