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

He stayed up, hoping to hear something from Adam, but the events of the day finally caught up with him and he fell asleep soon after midnight.


When he woke in the morning, he discovered Adam had left a voice mail on Erwin’s phone.


Hey, it’s Adam. I’m sorry I’m calling you really early in the morning. I reported the attack on you and Tiny to my gunny while you were being treated. And I was ordered to report to work. My colonel called JAG, and the Corps thought it best that I leave right away. That’s where I am now. I’m at Subic. They’re shipping me out this morning on a military flight that’s coming just for supplies. They’re worried that I might be perceived as the instigator last night and be subject to local Philippine lawsI didn’t want you to get worried. There’s nothing I can do about what’s happening. When I get back to the states, I’ll get a new SIM card, and send you the new number. I love you, babe. God, I love you, so, so much.


Chapter 71