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

Luke closed his eyes and leaned into Nick’s touch. “You don’t know what that does to me.” His pants suddenly fit all wrong, and he didn’t care one bit. Maybe he should be a little worried that two words from a man—this man—could have such a strong effect on him, but right now all he wanted was more.


Nick chuckled darkly in Luke’s ear. “I know exactly what it does to you, Luke. And I love it.”


Luke took a deep breath and let the tension seep out of him on the exhale. He needed this. He needed the praise, and he needed the affection. “Thank you.”


Nick kissed him, nutmeg and cinnamon heavy on his breath. Luke yielded to him, opening to admit his tongue and giving Nick everything he wanted. Nick was an amazing man, and Luke would never dream of refusing him. He breathed deep to take in all of the scents he could, immersing himself in the present and driving the tension of the situation with his uncle out of his mind.


Chapter 29