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

“Maybe not for a guy that can’t surf, but I can ride those waves easily.”


Brody’s crowd cheered and clapped. His lips twisted into a smug smile, and he lifted his chin. The crowd behind Brody rumbled with encouragement, and it only lifted the corners of his mouth higher. They fed confidence into him, and he flashed them smiles, and laughed to himself.


Trent stepped forward shaking his head. “Come on, the red flags are up, go home, come back tomorrow.”


“The red flags are up, but you can’t physically stop me from going into the sea.”


“Don’t call me stupid, you don’t know me.” Brody snapped.


Trent flapped his hand at the thickening cloud, then the unsettled sea. “Going in there is the definition of stupid.”


Brody spoke over his shoulder. “Do you think I’m stupid?”


Reece stood closest and slammed his hand down on Brody’s shoulder. “Course not, we know you can do it.”


Chapter 12