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

Thinking of him makes Johnny grind his teeth until his jaw aches. How goddamn stupidcould he be? Getting involved with a photographer, letting him take those pictures, letting him in, past his defenses, deep into his heart where Johnny has never allowed another, ever.Sure, it’s just been two weeks, but this is Hollywood. Happily ever after happens every single day, and the lawyers clean up the details when the fantasy falls apart. Why’d he even hope to think this might be different? 


Unfortunately, no amount of time spent with a punk-ass little princess is going to chase awaythatpain. 


Chapter 15