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

It was a paleness in a sea of black. The stark white flesh of Brody’s back, his shoulder, and his still arm. Brody’s head was below the water, and when a wave lifted him, he started to sink further below the surface.


Finn abandoned the surfboard and powered through the water to get to the submerged man. He struggled to lift the rope around him, then hooked the rescue board under Brody’s armpits and leaned back for Brody to flop on his chest.


There was no reaction, Brody slumped limp against his chest, and a hoarse whine of despair left Finn’s lips. He held on tight with one hand securing the rescue board around Brody, while the other curled aggressively into the water as he swam.


Chapter 14