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

Everything in Paul tightened. He knew that move. And now that he could see the chorus member’s face, he knew it was Jack. The hair was different now, all the boyish curls cut away in favor of a closely cropped sidesweep any banker would be proud of. It wasn’t blond anymore, either, now an indistinct shade of brown.


But the smile was pure Jack. And so was the laughing glimmer in those blue eyes. Paul tracked every move he made until he disappeared into the restaurant storefront again.


Chapter 69