He’s known on the sands as Beach Brat Brody, the arrogant surfer with his group of loyal fans. Finn and his best friend Trent are lifeguards, and Finn has been captivated by Brody since he first saw him surf. He’s hot, skilled, and has Finn’s heart. He doesn’t just want to know the Beach Brat, but also the man behind the board. But Brody is guarded and gives nothing of himself away. He doesn’t do relationships, and Finn doesn’t do one-night stands. Encouraged by his friends, Brody tackles a dangerous wave and Finn rushes to save him. The Beach Brat loses his sass and his confidence. Putting aside his broken heart, Finn vows to help Brody get on the board again. They tackle his fear of the sea together, and Finn catches glimpses of the hidden Brody. His walls come down, and things start to look promising, but Finn has his own demons. Just as him and Brody begin to get close, Finn rushes into the sea for a dangerous rescue that might cost him everything.

The Beach Brat

Finn thought about throwing it back to the sand, letting the sea reclaim the treasure Brody no longer wanted, but he didn’t. He liked that it was part of Brody he got to see, even if Brody denied it to his face. He might not have looked like the kind of guy that collected shells, but it didn’t mean he wasn’t.2


Finn huffed at his reflection. The blue shirt he wore hugged his chest, and the fabric around the buttons creased with the overstretch.


He trimmed his beard, styled his ash-blond hair, and sprayed enough aftershave to make him cough, but couldn’t shift the unease sloshing in his gut.


Finn wasn’t self-conscious over his looks. He kept himself in good shape, had to for his job. He was muscular, his thighs were toned to run on sand, and his arms were powerful to haul weight and swim against strong currents. His appearance was complemented by men and women and posing for photographs was part of the job.


Chapter 4