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’ll be Jizelle’s guest officially. I don’t know if the guest books require me to disclose my legal name.”


“Jojo, you’ve been in more newspapers and magazines since your break up with Lani. The other day I saw a picture of you in a cover of a gossip magazine. You’re back as Manila’s most eligible bachelor. You think they won’t recognize you in Palawan?”


“I’m hoping it’s touristy and busy enough that no one will notice.”


“Okay, keep believing that, cousin. You’re flying in on the Arias private plane, staying at an exclusive resort, traveling with a blond American, and with Francesca Lopez, who’s very well known in the island, and you expect to be incognito?”


Jojo stopped trying to convince Tiny to come. “Are you going to be okay?”


Tiny laughed. “I’ll be fine. I might as well as enjoy the last few weeks of the club. I can’t keep it afloat much longer.”


“I’m sorry, Tiny. I’ve asked my father before to help out.”


Chapter 51