When Jesse Reid needs emergency surgery, he calls his neighbor to come pick him up instead of one of his many family members. As the youngest of nine, Jesse is used to feeling like a leftover, and he doesn’t need their coddling.<br><br>Holden McRae is a big, beautiful man, everything Jesse wants. But Holden has made it clear he doesn’t want Jesse as a submissive.<br><br>Under the influence of Holden’s care, Jesse becomes bolder and makes Holden see what he’s been missing. The two men’s interests line up, and the attraction that has always been there is something they can finally act on. As Jesse heals, he shares parts of his life with Holden, and Holden helps him see he’s so much more than #9. Their love might not be the most conventional, but maybe it’s exactly what both men need.

Forever Nine

With a concerned frown, Holden set the tray across my lap, then carefully sat on the edge of the mattress. His hip was against my knee, and I could feel his heat wash over me. It made me once again think inappropriate things and I mentally cursed my body for needing to have something removed. If I’d been one hundred percent, I would have thrown myself at him.


“Why are you so reluctant to tell your family what happened?” There was curiosity in his voice and also a bit of worry. I sighed heavily and made a point of eating a big bite of eggs so that I couldn’t answer.


He waited until I chewed and swallowed before he spoke. “Jesse. Answer me.”


Dammit. That freaking commanding voice.


Chapter 6