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

“I know you have. I know you’ve done everything…I fucked up, Jack. There’s not really any other way to put it. I went out to a house party a few weeks ago. I found this guy…this boy. He was the one who gave me the hickey. I didn’t know it at the time, but he’s also an aspiring actor. With some sort of manager who thinks it’s a good business move to blackmail a high-powered producer at MGM.” Paul shrugged. “I guess it is a good business move, because the kid is going to get his contract.”


Jack stared at him, gobsmacked. They had never really talked about that ill-fated night, even though he’d known Paul had hooked up with a man. As conservative as Paul was, though, he would never have expected him to get caught out. He was too careful for that.


Except he had. And now they were both paying the price.


Chapter 63