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

“Was it your mother you hid from, kept quiet because of?”


“No.” Lee shook his head. “I left home a long time ago, long before I had…sex.” Another light flush washed over his face. “My mother’s…dead.”


“I’m sorry to hear that,” Rob said. “And you said you didn’t know your father?”


The abrupt change brought “I’m sorry,” to Rob’s lips before he had time to think about it. He was, sorry. No need to pry, but it hurt a little when Lee failed to volunteer information. “I didn’t mean to wander off the subject like that.”


“That’s okay. I mean…I’m in your house.” Lee dipped his gaze. “I’ve been in your bed. You have a right to want to know more about me.”


“It’s not idle curiosity.” Rob gave Lee a smile. “I’d like to get to know you better—if you’d like that, too, if you’ll let me.”


Chapter 19