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

Martin’s phone call came late in the afternoon, just as Paul’s impatience and anxiety was reaching a fevered pitch. He barely took the time to scribble down the address Martin had recited before rushing out of the house. He hadn’t even asked exactly where he was going. It was an address he could find, and Jack was waiting there. That’s all that mattered to him.


It turned out to be an apartment. The surrounding area seemed free of photographers, but Paul couldn’t be sure. They were a crafty bunch, and they could be hiding in trees, or perched on the roofs of nearby buildings. A quick scan in the area proved that wasn’t actually the case, but Paul still braced himself for one jumping out at him, concocting an elaborate story to explain his presence in the quiet, residential neighborhood.


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