A one-night stand with a guy in an open relationship introduces a whole new world to lonely college student Luke. When the pressures that left him isolated threaten to destroy his newfound happiness, can brilliant but damaged Nick and compassionate, insecure Evan keep him safe? Luke's parents, clouded by grief, isolated him and his siblings. Fortunately he's gotten away and has found intellectual fulfillment and a promising future in college. When he gets lonely, he can find an outlet for his physical needs in hookup apps. One of those hookups -- with gorgeous, kind graduate student Evan -- opens Luke's eyes to a world he hadn't been sure existed. Evan is in an open relationship with law professor, political strategist, and professional pundit Nick. They love each other, but each is drawn to Luke for his own reasons. Luke agrees to try something new, aglow with the possibility of finding both success and happiness. Not everyone is thrilled with Luke's choices. Some people from Luke's past don't like the thought of him being in a polyamorous relationship. They don't trust either of Luke's boyfriends, who come from very different backgrounds than Luke. And no one, not even they, know how far they'll go to get Luke back on track. Can Luke, Evan, and Nick find their happily ever after together?

Figure It Out

“Don’t Senatorme, Nick.” Blake snarled into the phone. “Where the hell do you get off lashing out at me like that on national television? You know goddamn well the position I’m in here.”


Nick sighed as he headed toward the exit. “Is this something you really want to get into right now? I’m not in my office. I’m walking around a very open street, heading home. Anyone could overhear.”


“God damn it, Nick, don’t give me that shit.”


Nick curled his lip. If Blake’s constituents could only hear him now. “Look, I didn’t say anything you don’t already know. Or that I haven’t already told you a thousand times before. This bill you’re supporting is six tons of bullshit squeezing out of a one ton tube and you know it. I understand why you felt compelled to go along with it, but you know exactly why it’s damaging. You might choose to hide but it has no bearing on me. I will notsit idly by and pay lip service to a bunch of homophobic nonsense because of choices you made.”


Chapter 7