Bridges Barfield is a man of rigid standards and stern demeanor. He finds it hard to relax and accept new things, though he gives it his best. He’s still recovering from the end of a bad relationship, but he’s not letting it stop him from searching for love. Then he meets Trenton LeDoux and they hit it off, despite their differences. Meaning, Trenton’s magenta hair, lip ring, and free spirit.<br><br>Trenton is forthright, refreshing, and not afraid to go after what he wants. But the fact that he can’t seem to get past his grief and possible guilt over his husband’s death makes it difficult to move forward. It doesn’t help that Bridges suffers from foot-in-mouth syndrome, which earns him a slap across the face when he says the wrong thing to Trenton. Which is often.<br><br>When they finally get beyond the angry words, will their union be truly heartfelt?

Heavy Metal Heartfelt Blues

“So where are we going?” he said a minute later as he tried to straighten his mussed hair.


“We’re having lunch with Sonny and Bruce. I thought you’d like to meet them, since they’ve heard tons about you.”


Trenton looked a little anxious. “It’s a little soon to meet the besties, isn’t it?”


“Not at all. They’re nice guys, and I need you to convince Sonny that I will not, under any circumstances, be wearing pink anything at his wedding.”


Trenton’s eyes bugged out, and he laughed long and hard. I loved it. “Oh, God. That I’d have to see.”


I glared at him. “You’re supposed to be on my side.” I got up and kept his hand in mine as we walked toward the door and out of the office.


“I dunno, I think it would be cute to see you trying to hide your disdain as you did your best man duties wearing a pink sash or something or other. I’ll record video for YouTube.”


I huffed in annoyance. “You’d better not, or I’ll spank you.”


Chapter 13