It's 1953, and the golden age of Hollywood musicals. Paul Dunham couldn't be hotter on the dancefloor or the silver screen. Hoping to capitalize on Paul's popularity, the studio pairs him with up-and-comer Jack Wells.<br><br>On the marquee, it's a match made in heaven, but for Paul, it's a personal hell. He hates Jack's newfangled acting style, and he hates Jack's blue eyes, and he especially hates the fact that Jack is one of the most talented dancers he has ever met.<br><br>Jack, however, doesn't hate Paul. In fact, everything Paul does fascinates him. After their first meeting, Jack is determined to win Paul over, and he won't back down until Paul admits the two of them are perfect partners ... in every way.

Sticks and Stones

Which made Jack all that more eager to see just what other buttons he could push. If touching Paul for just those fleeting seconds had driven him to this, what would get him to break completely?


In spite of all Paul’s attempts to make rehearsals run long, the trio were still done by four, packed off with Sweet’s blessing and assurances he’d let the marketing department know so that the press could be alerted. Jack had insisted on driving, though nothing made Paul budge on the issue of him and his date. That meant Jack had to pick up Betty and get her to the restaurant on his own. He’d have to take her home afterward, too, but in light of what he hoped to gain from the evening, he figured the trade-off would be worth it.


When she saw his Roadmaster parked on the curb, she let out a low whistle. “I guess I know what you’ve been spending your money on.”


Chapter 26