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

“Thank you, baby. Thank you so much.”


“The dinner with Johnson, is it still on?”


“Of course.” Of course. Where he should have gone with Alex instead.


“Yes. Oh, right. Sorry. I’ll pick you up around seven, all right?”


“I love you.” Ethan clicked his phone off. Who needed Alex anyway? 4


Alex, just want to tell you I’m working hard here, all right? I’m getting you a role. I swear I’ll get one for you.


Alex, so far not so good. But no worries. There must be something out there. And Alex? Call me, okay?


Alex, where the hell are ya? I know I still haven’t found you anything but—talk to me, man.


Damn you, Alex. I can’t even find you at home? Come on. Things are gonna be okay. Call me right this minute or…Alex, please. You’re making me worry.


Chapter 10