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

There was Alex, shirtless, clad only in jeans and an apron, standing with his back towards the door. Ethan frowned.


“You didn’t answer—what are you—did I forget something?”


Alex still didn’t talk. He just took a helping of spaghetti, a big spoonful of the sauce, some grated cheese, and brought the plate to the table where he sat and began to stir his meal. He never looked at Ethan.


Ethan groaned and threw his head back. He understood.


“What? What do you owe me this time? Don’t make me feel like a sniveling wife who just stays at home waiting for you to return on time, or at least remember your promises?”


“Don’t say that. You’re going in a month to shoot your own movie. It’s like my last chance to be with you. I’m sorry, Alex.”


Chapter 25