Made of Stars
When eighteen-year-old Hunter Jackson and his half sister, Ashlin, return to their dad’s for the fir
1st Time Gay or Lesbian, Forced Proximity, Romance Mari Thorne 48 8th Jan, 2026
It was supposed to be a father-son bonding weekend, but I ended up bonding with another dad instead…
Andy: When my ex-wife volunteered me to chaperone an elementary-school camping trip, I thought it was going to be a nice father-son bonding experience. But somehow everything went wrong and I found myself snuggling up next to the guy I love to hate. He’s the last person I ever expected to want, and now I have no idea what to do about it. Joel’s not out, and he doesn’t date other parents.
Joel: I’ve been hiding my sexuality for years, scared of how it might affect my son. But Andy’s always intrigued me and pushed my buttons in ways I’ve never experienced. After a fateful night in the woods, my whole world is tilted on its axis, and now I have to decide if I want to keep hiding or if I want to finally stop living for others and seize my own happiness.
Branching out is a low-angst, steamy read with a bi-awakening, a guy who always comes prepared when he's camping, dad jokes galore, and a HEA. This is a 42k word companion novella to Pitching Tents and can be read standalone or as part of the series.
155 pages