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

He ran trembling fingers through his hair. “That was amazing, Wheeler. I don’t know how to…” I heard the hitch in his voice and moved immediately to his side on the couch.


He let out a big sob and covered his face with his hands. “Oh, God. How embarrassing is this? The best sex of my life and I’m crying over it.”


“Best sex, huh?” I said, and regretted it. Moron.


Thankfully, all Gregory did was elbow my ribs. It hurt. “I didn’t realize it could feel like this. So…freeing, so…all-consuming. I don’t know if it would have been the same with any other guy. But you’re the guy who did this, and I’m grateful.”


“Think nothing of it. Though, perhaps I should be embarrassed myself for coming in my shorts. I’m not a sixteen-year-old anymore. I should have more control than that.”


Gregory wiped his eyes and turned to face me. “I like that you lost control, that you felt free to do that with me. I want to do that again, with you, and maybe more…”


Chapter 13