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 missed you,” he said fervently, his eyes shining. He clenched his hand in my polo. “I wasn’t sure if you wanted me to come, but Josie said—”


“She was right,” I interrupted. I rubbed a thumb on his lightly stubbled cheek. “I’m so happy to see you. But I have to ask, why did you come?”


His answer was immediate and without hesitation. “Because I love you.”


Zack just laughed and let go of my shirt, trailing his fingers along my arm until he could grip my hand. He kissed it, then lowered it to his side, not letting go. He turned slightly, then gave me a gentle tug toward baggage claim. “Come on. Let’s get my bag and go home. We have a lot to talk about.”


Still stunned by his proclamation, and not knowing how to respond, I had no choice but to follow along.


Chapter 24