The Cowboy and the Barista: Gay Romance

Openly gay, confident, and the proud owner of The Coffee Corral, Thomas Lexington has always dreamed of opening his own gourmet coffeehouse in his small hometown of Albin, Colorado. That dream is now a reality, and the opening day is a huge success – even the town's penny-pinchers seem to love the new coffeehouse.

On opening day, Asher Jones, a ruggedly handsome cowboy, wanders into Thomas's coffeehouse. Asher usually gets his coffee at a local gas station, but his usual haunt is closed for renovations. The minute Asher and Thomas lay eyes on each other, there's an immediate spark. However, there's one huge problem – Asher isn't out of the closet.

Despite their immediate attraction, Thomas is wary of getting too close to Asher. He's been hurt many times before by men who use him but refuse to be with him openly. Thomas refuses to ever go back to being someone's dirty secret. But the two men share a natural, easy friendship that brings them closer and closer.

As their friendship grows, so does their undeniable chemistry. The two men try to keep things platonic, but when Asher tells Thomas he's willing to come out after all, the men move beyond a platonic relationship. Thomas thinks he's finally found a man who will love him openly – but then Asher suddenly backs out of his promise.

The Cowboy and the Barista is a 70,000-word story based on a novella written in 2014. The story has been completely rewritten and expanded into a full-length novel.

The narrative follows the journey of Thomas Lexington, a proud and confident gay man, as he pursues his dream of opening a gourmet coffeehouse in his small hometown. On the opening day, he meets Asher Jones, a ruggedly handsome cowboy who is not yet out of the closet. Despite their immediate attraction, Thomas is cautious, having been hurt in the past by men who were unwilling to openly acknowledge their relationship.

As their friendship deepens, the undeniable chemistry between Thomas and Asher grows, and they eventually cross the line into a romantic relationship. However, when Asher backs out of his promise to come out, Thomas is left feeling betrayed and uncertain about the future of their relationship.

The story explores the complexities of coming out, the challenges of navigating a relationship with someone who is not yet comfortable with their sexuality, and the importance of self-acceptance and authenticity in finding lasting love. Through the characters of Thomas and Asher, the narrative delves into the emotional nuances of their journey, offering readers a poignant and relatable exploration of the human experience.

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