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

He found Jack’s small house without incident. It didn’t look the sort of home a movie star would live in. And judging by the lack of car in the driveway and the dark windows, Jack lived there alone. Paul parked on the curb and jumped out of the car before Jack could even move to open his door.


His feet fell out when Paul pulled the door open, and he gazed blearily up at Paul, unmoving from where he stretched out. “You’re going to make me move, aren’t you?”


“Yeah, I don’t think you can sleep in my car all night.” He bent and offered his hand. “Come on.”


Jack’s lashes cast dark shadows across his face when he lowered them to glance at Paul’s hand. He regarded it so long, Paul was sure he was going to refuse. Then, he unfolded one of his arms from beneath his head and reached out to take it.


Chapter 32