Paradox Lost

Reegan McNamara works as a time-travel tour guide, escorting tourists to historical moments of their choosing. What should be a routine trip back to 2020 to witness a world-changing speech becomes complicated when a woman abandons his tour group before the return jump. Her wealthy husband demands her safe return, threatening Reegan's job and livelihood. Private investigator Saul Kildare's business is struggling after a difficult separation from the police department has cut off his referrals. When a mysterious stranger arrives at his office offering substantial payment for a missing-person case, Saul sees an opportunity. The two men feel an immediate connection, and Saul is drawn to spend more time with Reegan, despite sensing he is concealing something. Neither man should trust the other—Saul knows Reegan is hiding secrets, and Reegan knows involvement with Saul is dangerous. As their attraction deepens into genuine feelings, they must decide whether to take a leap of faith together. 84,000 words