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

“It’s different for me,” Jojo whispered.


“Because you’re the sole surviving heir with a penis between his legs, or because you’re gay?” Jizelle said, dropping her voice, too.


Jojo nodded, his eyes closed. “You think everything is easy. You want to go to school in the States, you want to go to school in London. Done! Father does what you say, feeling guilty that Lolo Julio didn’t set up a trust fund for you. Mother goes along with all these schools because on paper you’ll be a more attractive future wife for someone.”


“She doesn’t need to do all that to impress me,” Roger said loudly, his arms crossed, the newspaper he read on the nightstand.


“Where’s your phone?” Jizelle asked.


Chapter 34