After a life-shattering clash with his father and the end of a toxic relationship, musical actor Arrick Filan has no more fight to give. Running to the other end of the world and returning to his roots as a small-town teacher seems like a good idea. A temporary solution. At least until his new boss’s enticing smiles threaten to draw him out of the comforts of his shell.
Evan Miller’s a vice principal, adores teaching, and his focus is on his friends, his dog and his job. Setting eyes on the new music teacher at Ashland High has Evan greeting a quest for love with open arms. His relentless attempts at friendship and romance force Arrick to examine his past. Could starting something new with Evan be worth the potential pain? Arrick has kept his heart and history close to his chest, but glimpses at his passion for music and teaching make it impossible for Evan to turn away.

Trigger/Content Warnings: Mention of parental abuse, Mention of parental homophobia, Birth (cat giving birth), Death of a close friend

Christina Nolte has been writing stories all her life, some with her friends during class or in online forums, but most of them by herself. She has written pirate adventures, science fiction, many a fanfiction, and is now venturing into the original work territory.
At university she studied English and Theology and is now a teacher at a high school in Germany, where she lives with her Jack Russell mix, Minnie. She loves romance novels, historical fiction and Star Wars, enjoys the outdoors and working with a drama group.