A really great prequel to the Storm Boys series. After breaking up years ago Derek seeks Paul out to get closure, but he quickly realizes he wants the one and only person he's ever loved back. Derek knows he made a mistake and wants to change and be better for Paul. Paul is empathetic, sharing the burden of their falling out and giving Derek the reassurance he was seeking. Also, I'm a sucker for a couple that breaks up and doesn't sleep with anyone else even if years go by. They've always been in love, even when they were apart. I thought they were a really cute couple and I was content with how they worked everything out. 

There's only so much you can do with a second chance story in a novella. A lot of their issues weren't fully explored and wrapped up quickly and neatly, but I still feel like we got good insight into their previous problems and character depth. It was a bit cheesy at times but I didn't mind. I did read this at the end of the series though it's technically a prequel. It's a different couple than the main series, even if Paul and Derek do do pop up a few times in those books. It's a good introduction to the distinctive Australian setting, and I recommend it as a companion to the series for sure!