Home for Hope: Book One Fifteen years ago Elijah Langleys world came to an abrupt halt with the death of his high school boyfriend. He keeps his pastand his sexual orientationhidden until he attends a fundraiser for The Center for HOPE, an LGBT youth center, where he meets Adam Lancaster, HOPEs infuriatingly stubborn and sexy founder. A survivor of a turbulent childhood, Adam understands better than most the challenges his youth face. Hes drawn to Elijahs baby blues and devilish smile but refuses to compromise his values and climb back into the closet for anyonenot even the man showering time and money on HOPE. Months of constant flirting wear down Adams resolve until he surrenders to his desires, but Elijah cant shake his demons. When a youth from the center is brutally assaulted, Elijah must find a way to confront the fears and memories that are starting to ruin his life, so he can stand strong for those he loves.With the help of Adam, can closeted Elijah find a way to confront the fears and memories that are ruining his life?