From the farms of Tennessee, Beau Watkins had it all in high school: the cute girl, the popular jock lifestyle, a loving family. As a rising freshman at an out-of-state college, he's determined to find out who he really is behind the fake it 'til you make it attitude. He joins Rainbow Connection, the gay student alliance, hoping to find himself. Instead, he meets Vin Reyes. Raised by his grandparents and the heir to a prosperous company, Vin has been out of the closet since he figured out what that meant. He has it all: fashionable clothing, fancy cars, huge houses, and a real party lifestyle, even a bodyguard. Most of all, he has a secret. Uncomfortable with Vin's generosity, Beau fights his growing attraction for the president of Rainbow Connection, instead chasing a series of shallow affairs. Vin's never been denied anything he wants, though, and now he wants Beau. But it isn’t until an old rival puts Beau in the hospital that Vin realizes Beau means more to him than a simple affair. Can the two of them bridge the gap between their worlds and roll with the all the punches life throws at them?

On a Roll

“That’s hardly helpful, dear,” Mark said.


“I’m not trying to be helpful. Uncle Gerald is being—”


“He’s still Beau’s dad. Have some respect for hisfeelings.”


“You want Kate to respect my feelings?” Beau looked incredulous. “You obviously have not been paying attention.”


“I admit I’ve missed more than a few of your colorful moments,” Mark said. “But I’ve certainly been regaled with the stories. I’m particular enamored of the one about burning your grandmother’s gazebo down.”


Vin turned wide eyes on his boyfriend. “This sounds like something you should share.”


“It was totally her fault,” Beau said. “She had the bright idea of strapping the fireworks to some of my green army men.”


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