Only the Small Bones

In "Only the Small Bones," renowned music composer William Mayes is called upon by the FBI to help a frightened, non-verbal young man found in connection to human trafficking. As William brings the traumatized youth into his home, their co-dependency grows, intertwining their struggles with the past. Faced with his own demons, William's emotions begin to spiral as secrets surface, leading them toward a path fraught with danger and the possibility of liberation through truth. This MM romance, the first in the Slow Burns & Tragic Beginnings series, explores themes of mental health and trauma.