Take Me With You

Take Me With You by Steven Rowley Pre-Order May 19th 2026 

From the New York Times bestselling author Steven Rowley comes Take Me With You, a poignant, hilarious, and wholly original love story about loss, reinvention, and the ties that bind us.

College professor Jesse del Ruth has been abandoned—literally. After thirty years together, his husband Norman disappears into a strange beam of light in their Joshua Tree backyard. Left to navigate life alone for the first time, Jesse faces grief, confusion, and the daunting question: how do you rebuild when the one you’ve loved for decades is suddenly gone?

With the arrival of Norman’s sister, a nosy neighbor, and mounting suspicions of foul play, Jesse must confront not only the mystery of Norman’s disappearance but also the heart of his own resilience. Take Me With You is a bittersweet, witty, and tender exploration of love, identity, and the courage to live fully even when life takes the unexpected.