On Equal Footing

Mike is sweet, supportive, and everything Brandon's ever wanted in a boyfriend. But then there's his grueling career, Brandon's empty bank account, the impossible differences between their families. Not to mention the long-distance thing.So when Brandon finds himself unexpectedly jobless, he decides it's time for Mike to cut his losses and sets out across the country to break up with him. He hitches a ride with Vera, who's on her own journey to reunite an abandoned urn with its rightful owner.As highways blur into cheap motels, the two forge an unlikely friendship and the story of Brandon's relationship with Mike unspools. Vera and Brandon discover they're not so different after all, and that by refusing to let go of hurts from the past, they're both holding themselves back from happiness.Can Brandon face up to what's important in time to reconcile with a heartbroken Mike, or will he have to start over, fractured and alone? Sydney Rutherford is fond of travel, a morally ambiguous protagonist, and the fragility of the human condition. She writes contemporary m/m romance with a penchant for noir, and currently resides in Aotearoa New Zealand.Join the mailing list to find out more about her books as well as upcoming releases and bonus content: https://sydneyrutherford.com/newsletter/