Braving the Rapids

A Rocky Mountain Boys Novel Estes Park native Todd Fleece works hard to honor his obligations to family and the businesses he inherited, but only his friends and the horses at his ranch brighten Todd's life. In fighting his attraction to his best friend's ex-boyfriend, Todd has focused solely on his work, leaving little room in his life for finding love. Matt Abel's reckless youth put him on a path to a self-destructive lifehis most painful failure was being a horrible father. He excels at extreme sports and living on the edge. Now back in Estes Park and teaching white-water rafting, Matt tries to reconnect with his mother and his grown daughter. When he runs into his ex's friend Todd, Matt longs for more than a fling. But achieving happiness isn't simple, not with Todd's family conflicts and Matt struggling not to slide back into alcoholism. With hurdles threatening to drive them apart, Todd and Matt try to find the courage to brave the rapids and face a future together.