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

“But I’ve never actually been caught, now have I? I might push the boundaries some, but I do what I have to, to make sure the rags don’t get the dish.”


“I don’t want to push the boundaries at all. I don’t want to give anybody an excuse to rip the rug out from under me. Despite…I know I’ve made some mistakes. I haven’t been perfect. But this morning was an attempt to try to avoid future mistakes. And if you can’t deal with that…then we shouldn’t have a repeat of last night, either.”


Jack frowned. “I never said I couldn’t deal with that. In fact, I distinctly recall just saying I know that’s the world we live in.”


“You’ll excuse me if I’m a little bit skeptical after the way you went on this morning.”


“And maybe I wouldn’t have gone on this morning like that if you’d given me a hint that I might’ve actually been something more than a convenient fuck.”


Chapter 56