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

“Got in a fight with the choreographer, is all. Not a big deal.”


Paul frowned. “A fight over what? And how much of a fight are we talking? Shouting match or did you land a punch?”


Jack sighed. “Second week I was there, I overheard him and the stage manager talking about Dawson going back to LA to work with you again. The bastard called you a no-talent hack who needed stunt doubles for any real footwork, so I decked him.”


“You lost another job in the process of defending my honor? Is it too late to tell you I’m not worth all that?” Paul tried to make a joke of it, but he wasn’t feeling very amused. A part of him wanted to shake Jack and tell him not to do things like that.


Jack didn’t answer right away. They had gone three long blocks before he said quietly, “You are to me.”


Chapter 71