Jojo Arias, a Spanish-Filipino mestizo, didn’t expect to meet a U.S. Marine in a tony bar in the Philippines. But, Jojo can’t deny the electricity they have once he meets Adam.<br><br>Although they come from different worlds, they struggle to keep their relationship private to protect Jojo’s status and position as an heir to one of the wealthiest and powerful families in Filipino society. Billions of dollars could be easily lost if his family business is jeopardized by Jojo’s secret love affair.<br><br>Because of his standing in society, Jojo is pressured to abandon Adam and live a life in the closet. But he doesn’t want to leave the man he loves. As he struggles to maintain their secret romance, things begin to unravel and Jojo has to make a life-changing decision. Should he choose to stay with his family, or does he have the courage to pursue the love of his life?

Under the Jasmine Flowers

Unless he’d been to Tiny’s club, Don Antonio would not know that the new receptionist had worked for Tiny. There were a couple of other staffers he hired, but the likelihood that his father would know where they worked before was slim.


“Your mother is flying back in from Kuala Lumpur, no doubt with a ton of batik and other silk fabric as gifts and pasalubong.We should go out to dinner as family tonight. I’m sure your mother will be happy to see you and Jizelle.”


“I actually had other plans tonight,” Jojo said, not volunteering that Jizelle, Roger, and he were planning to go to Tiny’s club. Jojo had planned on inviting Adam, too, if Adam wasn’t still upset from the other night.


“Oh?” Don Antonio said. “Change them. You can hang out with your friends another time. Your mother and I want to make an announcement together with you and Jizelle there.” Don Antonio then turned his attention to his computer, and away from Jojo.


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