The Heart doesn't Lie

James Stafford is drowning in grief. The sudden death of his partner, Paul, has left him shattered—adrift in a darkness he can't escape. But fate has a way of stepping in when least expected. Sometimes it shatters you all over again, and sometimes… it saves you.
When James meets Shone, the spark is undeniable. What begins as a flicker of attraction soon ignites into something raw, overwhelming, and impossible to ignore. Yet Shone carries more than charm—he carries secrets, buried behind a mask so carefully crafted it could fool anyone. Anyone but the heart.
In a world scarred by loss, prejudice, and silence, James and Shone must decide if love is strong enough to strip away the lies, heal the wounds, and face the truth that has been hidden for far too long.
Because in the end, the heart doesn't lie.