Bill Cascade knows what it’s like to have nothing, so it’s easy for him to recognize another human being on the brink. When Bill visits his favorite bar one night, he comes across Thorn Blackstone, a twenty-something hottie who has everyone eating out of his hand. A fight breaks out and Bill comes to the rescue. Thorn, however, doesn’t want Bill’s help and pushes him away, at first.<br><br>When Thorn finally shows up on Bill’s doorstep, he’s dirty, hostile, and starving. Bill ignores all of that and gives Thorn a chance to start over. Trouble is, Bill wants Thorn for his own, but thinks he isn’t good enough for someone with such a bright future ahead of him. Naturally, Thorn thinks that’s hogwash.<br><br>What’s a guy to do when the love of his life won’t take no for an answer? Hold on and never let go.

He's So Heavy

I addressed Shirley. “I don’t have that much here, as you well know. Most of it is books. My lease was month to month, and I’ve already paid for this one. I’ll be out by tomorrow and contact your father, who actually owns this property.”


She flinched, as if she’d been slapped. Perhaps it was finally sinking in, what had just happened. “Bill…” She swallowed. You don’t…you’re not really leaving, are you? How will you—?”


I ignored them and set about moving out, not caring whether they stayed or left. I had phone calls to make.


Tory didn’t ask any questions, just handed over the keycard for a room at the far end of the complex. He didn’t make any comment about Thorn, but nodded and gave him a smile when he was introduced.


Chapter 7