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 spied the folded sheet of stationery on the coffee table, his name written across the front in Wendy’s neat script. Be back this afternoon. Stick around as long as you want.—WScrubbing his hands through his hair, he stood and stretched. It was tempting. There were worse ways to spend a Saturday night than hanging out with Wendy.


Thoughts of his upcoming evening, however, immediately brought back memories of the night before. More specifically, Paul’s brusque dismissal in the weak hours of the morning. Wendy had been wrong. It didn’t look any better now that he was rested. Then again, neither did his own behavior. He’d tossed out more than one hurtful comment, purposely being as callous as he could manage. He couldn’t say he could really blame Paul for going so cold there at the end. Hadn’t Jack learned anything about the man in the past two weeks not to know that would be the guaranteed response?


Chapter 54