Wheeler Ridley is used to having men fall into his lap at a snap of his fingers. He's gorgeous, well-to-do, and absolutely clueless about commitment and what it takes to have a serious relationship. Which makes the fact that he wants such a thing with his relationship-phobic crush, Gregory Wang almost unheard of. And yet ...<br><br>Gregory runs the daycare center across the street from the gym owned by Wheeler, and he has a reputation in the tiny beach town for being the "ice queen." Although he's interested in Wheeler, Gregory refuses any overtures and leaves frustration in his wake.<br><br>When Wheeler saves the life of one of Gregory’s daycare kids, Gregory sees him in a new light. Together, they work to forge a new beginning: one man learning how to think with his heart; the other figuring out how to let the past go and let ... love.

Can't Buy His Love

His body stiffened slightly, and I stopped.


“Is this making you uncomfortable? We can do something else, if you prefer.”


Gregory paused a moment, as if to take stock of how he really felt about the situation. “This is a position I remember from before. I’m just reminding myself that it’s different now. That you’redifferent. You’re not an asshole. Well”—he grinned—”you have your moments, but I can live with your version of being a dick.”


“I suppose I should be flattered?” I asked, gently rubbing my hands up and down his back over the thin T-shirt.


He laughed. “Coming from me, that’s a compliment.”


“Well then, thank you.” I tenderly cupped his face in my hands. “I want to kiss you, Gregory. May I?”


He nodded as much as I’d let him. I moved in slowly, watching his brown eyes dilate as I tentatively licked his lips with my tongue. His gasp tasted sweet, and I wanted more. I did it over and over until his eyes closed and he slanted his head a little to open to me.


Chapter 12