Is sex enough? Can it evolve into love, or will a generous act return to kick Rob where it hurts? Robert may be gay, but he's a responsible adult and a dedicated businessman. He hesitates to hire Lee, the man who's applied for the position of PA at his firm, knowing how hard it will be to deny his attraction to the younger man. What's worse, his business partner's pressing Robert to rent a room to the new hire. But Lee hasn't been entirely honest with his new employers. He's trying to unravel the mysteries of his past, but instead, he falls for Robert. Lee knows Robert has feelings for him, but can he get the proper English gentleman to admit they might share more than lust? And what will happen when Robert discovers they share a past?

An Act of Generosity

Rob’s place. Not home, and if he judged by the look in Rob’s eyes, soon Rob would ask him to move out.


The drive wasn’t a long one, so Rob talked fast. Silence lingered in the car for too long. A swift glance across at Lee’s face told him the man still looked pale, drawn, and it wasn’t all because of his ankle. He was no idiot. Why had Lee been on the other side of the door if not on his way into the room? The papers…Lee was dropping those off.


Sure, Lee tripped, but the fall should have spilled him inside. Why would he turn away? Had he stood on the other side of the door long? How much did he hear? If nothing, what happened when Rob helped Lee up? The moment shared was more than enough to explain the awkwardness now between them.


“Lee,” Rob broke the silence. “What happened back there…” He shook his head, struggling to choose words not to make the situation worse. “It’s not—”


Chapter 16