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

“I’m not accusing you of working your way into here. That was mostly Phil’s idea, and it sounded reasonable. When I realised you were interested, I didn’t exactly struggle to keep you out of my bed. But…” Rob looked at the hurt, hopeful expression on the young man’s face, trying his best to ignore the pang in his heart. “Lee, it’s one thing to have sex because of a mutual attraction. It’s another when that attraction arises out of gratitude.”


Lee swallowed yet again. Rob couldn’t be certain, but possibly Lee’s lips trembled.


“I knew you’d think so.” He might have thought Lee was accusing if he hadn’t sounded equally upset. “I knew you’d think I was grateful. I knew you wouldn’t believe…”


“Believe what?” Rob asked when Lee’s words trailed off for so long he needed prompting.


“It’s okay. I’ll go.” Lee moved to rise from the bed. “I’ll find a hotel tonight, and then…”


Chapter 23