What it Takes

A tender story of friendship, love, and the courage it takes to heal. Moments after Milo Graham's family relocates to Cape Cod, he meets Andrew Witherell—launching a lifelong friendship built on deep bonds, secret forts, and plans for the future. But when Milo is called home from college for his domineering father's funeral, he and Andrew finally act on their mutual attraction. Doubting his worth, Milo severs all ties. Years later, circumstances send both men home again, and their long-held feelings can no longer be denied. But with years of secrets and unspoken desires between them, will they have what it takes to find lasting love? For readers who enjoy character-driven stories, emotional depth, and LGBTQ+ themes.