From the author ofLove & Other Disasterscomes a sparkling grumpy-meets-sunshinerom-com featuring two men’s sweeping journey across the Northwestern wilderness.When Alexei Lebedev finally comes out tohisconservative community, it doesnotgo well. Thats how he ended up onthe rugged Pacific Crest Trail, hoping he canfigure out a new life plan in the thousands of miles it’ll take to walk the famed hike. Hes prepared for rattlesnakes, blisters, and months ofsolitude. What hes not prepared for is the ray of sunshine named Ben Caravalho.Charismatic and outgoing, Ben’s personality and infectious laughter is a stark opposite to Alexei’squiet, reserveddemeanor. But no matter how determined Alexei is to hike the trail alone, it seems he and Ben can’t avoid being drawn to each other. Through snow crossings and close calls with coyotes, Alexei inches closer to letting Ben in. As Alexei learns of Bens loving family and supportive friends, he begins to get a taste of what found family and belonging could truly feel like. But just as Alexei starts to let down his defenses, a sudden change in plans reawakens his fearsand he must discover if he has the courage to face something even scarier than the trail less traveled: letting himself fall.