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

They broke apart, gasping for breath, and Paul found the strength to step back a foot. Then another. “Don’t get into too much trouble in New York.”


Jack looked like he was going to grab him back, but the hands that twitched forward were suddenly thrust into Jack’s pockets. He smiled, that carefree grin Paul was sure he’d never forget. “Well, now that’s not any fun. Getting into trouble’s one of my specialties.”


“Just don’t let your specialty get in the way of your career. The next time I make it back to New York, I want to see you headlining the latest Broadway hit.”


“Of course.” He winked. “Who’d want me upstaging them all the time?”


“Nobody with a bit of sense.” Paul swallowed. He didn’t want to say good-bye, and he didn’t think Jack would utter the words first. “Tell your friend thanks for…the coffee.”


Chapter 68