As it often does, the bad news comes in the middle of the night. When attorney Ben Winters’s close friend takes a bad spill and ends up in the hospital, he flies across the country to be there for her. His instant attraction to her brother takes him by surprise. Wanting Zack Anderson is easy; actually having him is a bad idea. While the two connect over concern for Zack’s sister, there are many reasons to fight the attraction brewing between them. Things heat up as Ben’s friend begins to show improvement, but the reasons not to get involved with the younger man remain the same -- long distance relationships never work, and Ben doesn’t do one-night stands. But there’s one powerful reason to give in: Ben has never wanted anyone more.

Don't Wanna Lose Your Love

“Boy used to strut around like he had something to show off, back when he was little. I started calling him peacock and it just sort of stuck. Annoys the piss out of him now, of course.” Josie waved her free hand dismissively, and the IV line flapped with her motion. “Never mind that. Now, tell me. Why did you really come?”


“You were hurt, honey. I needed to be here.” It was the truth, and she knew it. But she knew me well enough to know there was more to the story. She waited, her blue gaze sharp and assessing, and finally I caved, just like we both knew I would. “When I called him, he just… He sounded lost and broken, Josie. I just needed to be here. For you both.”


“And you wonder why I adore the holy hell out of you?” she grumbled, settling back into her pillow. “How’s he doing now? Really?”


Chapter 10