When he sees entrepreneur Mitch O'Shea whirling around an empty building, contractor Ben Behr is enchanted. Even though his two brothers are gay, Ben always thought he was a ladies' man until he met Mitch. Despite his feelings, Ben knows San Francisco native Mitch is totally out of his league. What could Ben possibly do to get out-and-proud Mitch to notice him? Turns out Mitch is just as attracted to Ben. As they compete in car rallies, camp in the Sierra Nevada foothills, and tour the bars Mitch owns in the city, they realize how stifled they've been their entire lives. Maybe looking over the fence and jumping it to explore what's on the other side are good ideas. When these two seemingly opposites get together, will Ben and Mitch find out they have the world at their feet and might even have love in their hearts?

Waking the Behr

“Here. Get the stuff out before it becomes permanent.” I glared at him even though I wanted to go back to cuddling and maybe even kissing. He was making me uneasy now.


He gave out an unhappy sigh but brushed his head savagely, collecting a small pile of debris in his lap and on the bristles of the brush. With a sharp knock on the table next to him, he slammed down the brush. He shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair, which fell back into an unruly mess around his head.


Then he glanced at me and whispered a fierce “Thanks.” After a pause, he calmed down to add a softer thank-you. I could tell he felt better and less frazzled. I nodded.


He stared at me a few moments, then glared down at his foot and sighed again.


Chapter 32