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

“I’ve got someone here to see you.”


Brody didn’t reply. The nurse turned, gave Finn a reassuring smile, then walked off down the corridor.


Brody scrambled to hide the magazine he had been reading and shoved it under the blanket. The color had returned to his cheeks, and his lips were no longer on the stomach churning side of pale. His hair was fluffed up, no longer curled at the tips, but sticking in all different directions. Finn closed his eyes and exhaled slowly. Life, there was so much life in Brody, and the relief had him swaying and reaching for the rail of the bed.


He opened his eyes at his quietly spoken name and shot Brody a smile.


Finn shook his head. “That’s my line, not yours.”


Brody looked down at himself. There were no tubes going into his body, just a clip on his finger that was attached to the monitor. “I’m fine, they’re keeping me in for observation. I have a minor concussion.”


Chapter 16