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

Something uncomfortable coiled in Finn’s chest, and he glanced away, but the pull of Brody was too strong, and he had to look back.


Brody didn’t pick the board up, and it drifted further into the sea. It was still in the shallows, still easy to reclaim, but Brody didn’t make any move towards it.


Reece splashed into the sea to retrieve the board, and Emily moved to Brody, and clutched his shoulder. Brody brushed off her hand, turned his back on the sea, and rushed up the beach. He ducked his head, and his spine was bent forward, and he didn’t stop even when his friends called out to him.


Finn glanced at Trent. “I wonder what that’s about.”


Trent frowned, then shrugged. “Maybe he’s finally realized he’s not invincible.”9


Chapter 27