Puzzle maker Peter Find isn't thinking about falling in love anytime soon. Truth be told, he's happy with his job, his mundane life, and being single. He works, has a few drinks at The Hoffstetter Inn after his shifts, and spends quality time alone in his small apartment.<br><br>Then a mystery man by the name of Waverly "Wave" Yorkshire introduces himself to Pete at the inn. Unfortunately Wave has the wrong guy on his radar. This doesn't stop Pete from thinking him charming, and Pete begins to follow and spy on the man.<br><br>Soon Pete's new hobby gets out of hand, though. He finds himself mixed up with a few ugly Russians, government secrets, and a heap of danger. Will Pete live long enough to have The Charmer as his boyfriend? Or will Wave's secrets cause his early demise?

The Charmer

He whispers, “You’re following me.”


I don’t feel it necessary to lie to him. “I am following you. You’re a mystery to me. I’m drawn to you.”


“Stop,” he says. “Believe me. You don’t want to know my secrets. We’re from opposite worlds, Pete.Keep me as the mystery man I am.”


I want to tell him that I won’t. Never. He’s far too interesting. I want to explain to him that he captivates me and…


He loosens his grip against my jacket and shoulders and kisses me. Abruptly, our mouths meet, and I meltagainst the brick wall, lost under his touch and closeness. His kiss becomes intoxicating, stronger than any drink Frankie has ever concocted for me, like poison for my system. The kiss is sugary sweet with just a little bit of sloppy spittle. It takes my breath away, and I become dizzy and misplaced. I’m hot, burning from the inside out, roasting under the canopy, next to him. I’m no one I know. Different. Meshed to him. What’s happening?


Chapter 12