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

“I don’t have my golf gear. I don’t even have the right clothes or anything.”


Jojo nodded. “Maybe it’d be better if we just hung out at the pool. I have a pair of trunks you can borrow. They should fit you.”


Adam doubted that. Jojo probably was a size thirty waist, while Adam was a solid thirty-two waist. Even though Jojo had muscular thighs, he was pretty slender compared to Adam.


“Are there shorts for sale at the club we’re going? I can always buy a pair there.”


“I don’t think so. I can have Erwin pick up a pair for you at the mall on the way.”


Adam scrunched up his nose. “I don’t know. I feel like I’d be inconveniencing Erwin.”


“You won’t. Trust me. He likes you.”


Chapter 43