Actors Ethan Grey and Alex Haynes are gay, but in Hollywood, they can’t be open unless they’re willing to be typecast in future movies or they’re dating prominent gay producers. Since neither are willing to become stereotypes, and neither have studio boyfriends, they take another path -- hiding their relationship under the cover of a pretend girlfriend. What works for Ethan, though, doesn’t work for Alex, who screws up to the point of losing his job and the chance to get another. His manager finally finds him another job across the pond, where he meets Nathan Wells. Nathan can be the prominent producer Alex needs to further his career, but there’s something Alex doesn’t know about the man. Soon Wells grows obsessed with Alex, and he’ll do anything to keep Alex from getting away. Though Nathan wants Alex for himself, there’s still Ethan to think about. Is the love story between Alex and Ethan really over? Or will Ethan find a way to get his boyfriend back?

Slippery Slope

Alex didn’t want to turn sappy. He simply nodded, staring at Ethan and telling him without so many words that there would be more ‘thanks’ when they were all alone.


“I have something for you, too.” His package was not big at all and suddenly Alex felt it was quite lame. “It’s nothing at all, Ethan. It was just difficult to get an idea…”


Ethan undid the box and whistled softly.


“Nothing?” He flaunted the contents of the box for all to see. “A leather jacket is definitely not nothing.” Ethan caught Alex’s wrist and tugged him closer. A kiss on the lips was due.


Megan’s throat clearing and Aaron’s covertly disapproving look forced them to part.


“Get a room, you two.” Megan sneered.


Alex blushed and Ethan slung an arm around his shoulder, glaring at his sister. “Oh, we will.” His voice was clipped and he began collecting their opened gifts and the paper.


Chapter 3