num_pages: 350
description: Matt Dixon a young firefighter is the golden child of his family and he never dreamed that coming out would challenge more than the way his church sees him. For years Matt has led a double life hoping to avoid ridicule. When a self-righteous pastors statements provoke him to defend his recently deceased best friends honor and subsequently out himself he suffers the brutal aftermath of his revelation. Everyone in his life including his family and his new lover Darian must deal with the ramifications as Matt struggles to come to terms with guilt shame and his very belief in God. Darian Weston lost his fianc when Jamie took his life and his feelings for Matt added guilt to his burden of grief. Confused and lonely Darian clings to Matt despite his inner strife. But small-town realities keep intruding and if Matt and Darian hope to make a life together they must first take a stand for what they believe in even if they fear the cost.
language: English
title: The Cost of Loving
publisher: Dreamspinner Press