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

“All I have is surfing. There is nothing else interesting about me. When people find out what I do, they lose interest. I live at home and share a room with my brother. I have a dead-end job, and no qualifications. There’s nothing worth knowing about me.”


“There is,” Finn said. “I said I wanted to know all of you, and I mean it. I want to know Brody, not just the surfer, but the shell collector, the bird watcher, the burger flipper.”


Brody snorted. “I don’t flip burgers.”


“Whatever you do, I want to know the big brother, I want to know the son with the magical bracelets.”


Brody laughed, then sniffed loudly, and turned his head.


“Yes, the brat too. I want to know all of you, every part.”


Brody rubbed at his eyes. “I have nothing to offer you.”


“You’re a lifeguard. You live in a stylish flat, you keep yourself in shape. You’re a goddamn hero.”


Chapter 48