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

“I’ll do the dishes,” he said firmly. But I was already waving him off.


“No. Go on with you. It’ll only take me a few minutes, and you’ve had a rough couple of days. I’m sure you’re tired.”


He gave me a look I couldn’t decipher, but he nodded his agreement and left the kitchen. I expected to hear his footsteps on the stairs, but the sound never came. Instead, the TV turned on, quiet and low. I wanted to tell him to go to bed and sleep, but it wasn’t my place. I did the dishes instead.


Chapter 12