Calvin Maxwell likes older men, and Turner Marsh is definitely the type of man he’s very much into. Growing up with only his mother by his side, Calvin can’t help but be attracted toward men who are much older than him. His father abandoned him and his mother when he was only four years old, choosing to marry someone new, have kids with her, and refuse any contact with him whatsoever. It’s not strange he has abandonment issues now as an adult. Turner has been single for nearly six years now. He was been dumped by his ex-boyfriend of almost twenty years because the man apparently needed someone fresh, someone more exciting. In other words, anyone but him. The first time they meet, Turner is instantly attracted to Calvin and, fortunately, Calvin likes him, too. Then Turner gets the invitation to attend his ex-boyfriend’s wedding. He brings Calvin along, but doesn’t expect his ex-boyfriend to proposition his new boyfriend. Emotions run high, threatening their new relationship. Can it survive?

Never Left Behind

“Yes, you can,” Turner cut Calvin off midsentence. “Consider this as a bribe so your friends will like me and approve of our relationship.”


Calvin’s eyes widened in surprise upon hearing that. “You really don’t have to do this. My friends already like you. They were the ones who took the initiatives and made us sit next to each other at your restaurant. Remember?”


Turner grinned. “Yeah. I was just teasing you about the bribe. It was a bad joke on my part.”


Calvin still felt bad as he accepted the boxes of buns from the sellers. “I can return you the money.”


Turner shook his head. “Please don’t.”


Calvin was at a loss now. “Are you sure?”


“Yes,” Turner answered while taking the boxes off Calvin’s hands. “Let me carry them for you. I’m sure you want to look around at all of the other stalls. Your friends have told me you’re a bit of a foodie. You should make full use of this wonderful opportunity to try everything from as many stalls as possible.”


Chapter 3