In the far western wilderness of the Rocky Mountains in 1809, a man can be free to live as he'd like--or love whomever he'd like--if he can survive the dangers of an untamed land.
When his mentor Pierre Tremblay is killed in a raid by Lakota Sioux on the Mandan village where they've overwintered, Mark Hodges finds himself without guidance or protection. Being Tremblay's berdache may not have been what Mark had in mind when he left home with dreams of freedom and adventure in the far west, but Tremblay knew the beaver trade, and he knew the wilderness, and he'd promised to teach Mark how to survive.When his friend and crush Wapiti-nup agrees to accompany him into the wild mountains, Mark's hope is rekindled. Together, he and Wapi face hardships and dangers, and they build an enduring love that has the power to sustain them through anything the wilderness might throw at them.
But what about the hardships they give each other? Wapi's attitudes toward sexuality and gender might be more permissive than the white culture Mark left behind, but his understanding nonetheless boxes Mark into a role that is more restricted than Mark wants. And Mark's concerns only baffle Wapi.
At the first rendezvous of independent trappers along the Laramie River in 1815, they meet Casey Manning, an employee in the trade delegation of the American Fur Company. Casey's outgoing and cheeky, not to mention easy on the eyes; he's set his sights on Mark and Wapi, and he's not shy about it. Mark is stunned when Wapi is even more eager than he to share what Casey's offering.
When the rendezvous draws to a close, Casey abandons his post with the company and jumps into Mark's boat. The three of them lay plans to be partners in every way, business and personal. This new arrangement gives Mark the freedom to explore those parts of his sexuality Wapi has denied--but at a cost.
Meanwhile, agents for the American Fur Company and the Missouri Fur Company fight for dominance in the Rocky Mountain fur trade, and neither will let the independent trappers stand in their way. When Mark, Wapi, and Casey uncover a murderous plot, it will test their skills and the love like never before.
Set against the brutal beauty of the Wyoming and Montana wilderness, Into the Wild features adventure, danger, and a tricky but swoon-worthy love triangle. It's like The Revenant, but gayer (and much steamier).
Genre: Gay Romance