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

“Only a lawyer is going to try to use logic and love in the same sentence.” Evan laughed softly. “We do love him. And you should have seen him defending us to that uncle of his last week. If that’s not mutual, I’m not sure what would be.”


Nick hummed as his thoughts raced. “I don’t like uncertainty.” He moistened his lips. “This whole thing with his uncle is bothering me. How do we address it?”


Evan sat up straight and gave Nick a funny look. Nick could understand his confusion. Nick was usually the one making suggestions and doing the planning. He had the dominant personality. Evan, though, was the one with experience dealing with dysfunctional families. Even though Luke probably wouldn’t describe their family as anything but typical, Bruce Driscoll’s controlling behavior toward Luke and the lack of attention from anyone else in the family proved there was no function to be had anywhere else in the familial abode.


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