Hayden Owens is just a typical graduate student working his way through school as a barista for the Owens Coffee Company -- no relation. But he keeps the "no relation" part to himself when he meets dashing, older Neal Kirchner, a successful architect from an old-money family. Hayden doesn't exactly lie, but he figures it can't hurt for Neal to believe he's a rich kid. After all, Hayden doesn't want Neal thinking he's a gold digger.<br><br>Neal Kirchner is Asian Indian and British decent. His parents became Christians, shoving their heritage to the side. Neal has returned to the customs and religion his grandmother cherished. On top of being a very successful architect he's heir to the Indian Rose Tea Company, a business that's been in his family for generations.<br><br>Neal's passion is high performance cars and he meets Hayden at a fundraiser for the automotive engineering department of Clemson University. They are immediately smitten with each other. The closer they become, the harder it gets for Hayden to come clean. Something always seems to get in the way. When a company bankruptcy and a jilted, vindictive woman threaten to expose his charade, Hayden thinks it's all gone down the drain. Luckily Neal is ready with some innocent trickery of his own, but will their relationship survive?

High Test

Scuffing the toe of his Chucks along the ground, Hayden shrugged. “It’s a lot prettier on the inside. I like the classics and having something to work on.”


Neal took both of Hayden’s hands. “I’ve always liked Chevys. They’re well-made cars. It must be satisfying being able to do the restorations.”


Hayden blinked at Neal. This guy continued to impress Hayden with his kindness. Despite his obvious success, he was down-to-earth. Stepping forward, Neal let go of one of Hayden’s hands and slipped his arm around Hayden’s waist, gently tugging Hayden against him.


Hayden sighed deeply and relaxed against Neal. He enjoyed the feeling of Neal’s arm, strong and sure, around him. Without giving it any thought, he leaned forward and pressed more firmly against Neal, shivering slightly when he felt Neal’s hard cock through the material of his trousers.


Chapter 15