Hound

Talented artist Gary has lived with bipolar disorder since he was eighteen. He’s stable and has a great family and friends, but at forty he’s never had a relationship. Casual sex has always been the easy option—fun, plentiful and no risk of upsetting the unruly emotions that simmer below his calm exterior.

This all changes the moment he meets Jeff, who instantly becomes his muse. There’s no doubt in Gary’s mind that Jeff’s The One. But even though Jeff seems to be equally smitten, he only wants a part-time arrangement. Jeff works long hours, travelling constantly, and his last relationship was so abusive he’s seemingly ruled them out for good.

Gary does his best to settle for things the way Jeff wants, hoping he’ll eventually come around. But each time Gary feels they are making progress, Jeff restates his position, causing Gary’s confidence to erode and sending his mental health into a harrowing downward spiral.

Hound is the erotic tale of two relationship-shy men making the difficult journey from friends-with-benefits to lifetime lovers. Please note it contains strong adult themes, including coarse language, mental health issues and high-level spice.