At fifteen, JT Pierce was the star of a hit TV show and had the world in his hands. Every teeny-bopper magazine had his face on it; every teenage girl had his poster on her wall. But then the show went on hiatus, and JT wouldn’t lower himself to bit parts or commercials. Slowly, his star faded from view.<br><br>Seven years later, JT is Johnny Thomas, who hopes to jumpstart his career by hiring his former manager, Lou Merrin. He wants to do serious movies, a huge blockbuster or two, and claim one of those coveted Oscars for himself. But Lou cautions Johnny about the paparazzi, who can make or break a star these days, and he’s heard rumors of Johnny’s sexuality that might prevent him from landing those coveted leading roles.<br><br>Still, Johnny’s nothing if not persistent, and he swears he’ll play it straight. Until he meets Brett, a photographer who turns his life -- and his heart -- upside down. Suddenly the celebrity gossip website Z-23 seems to have exclusive pictures of Johnny, and someone close to him leaks information about an audition that was supposed to be kept quiet. When photographs surface that Johnny thought were taken in confidence, he realizes he must choose between the career path Lou offers him and the love he wants to share with Brett.

Beautiful Liar

Brett’s breath is hot and feathery along Johnny’s inner thigh. “Turn over,” he says as he stands. “You want to do this?” 


Johnny lies on his back a moment, his heart racing, his blood on fire. “Yes.” 


There’s a worried furrow in Brett’s brow that smoothes out at Johnny’s quick laugh. “God, no. Just fuck me already, will you?” 


Brett grins. “For this, your photos are free.” 


“You don’t have to,” Johnny says. “I’ve got money—” 


But Brett leans over him and silences him with a kiss. “I want to.” His hand brushes over one pert nipple and Johnny shivers with delight. “Maybe it’ll entice you to come back.” 


“I haven’t come yet,” Johnny points out. 


Brett’s hand drifts to his crotch, where it closes over Johnny’s tender cockhead. With a gentle tweak, he purrs, “Let’s remedy that.” 


Chapter 6