Iyana Jenna

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 blinked and rubbed his eyes. “What? What’s up?”


He slid out of the car into the stuffy underground parking garage and fell into step behind Nathan. His eyes threatened to keep closing. In the elevator and along the hall Alex trudged heavily so he felt relieved when they finally stepped into their room.


“Camilla is a lovely and lucky girl.”


And just like that, sleepiness evaporated from Alex’s head, replaced by wariness and dread.


“She had such a good time with you.”


“Oh, no, I’m not going to get mad about it. But this, will you explain to me, Alex, why Ethan called you? Have you two been contacting each other behind my back?”


The shiver he felt might mean two things: grave fear or elation. The words kept playing in his head: Ethan called him. Ethancalled him. Alex felt like dancing.


“Wipe that stupid grin off your face,” Nathan snapped, squeezing Alex’s jaw.


Chapter 22