What do you do when you're a popular porn star and the love of your life is deeply religious and totally closeted? Why, you keep your true identity from him, create an alternate reality, and hope he doesn't find out, of course. Because, if he ever does, that would be the deal breaker. That was Jordan Hearst's reasoning, anyway. However, despite Jordan's best efforts at keeping his charade a secret, Spenser Hudson does find out. Having a liar and a porn star as a boyfriend is a deal breaker as far as the devastated Spenser is concerned. Fearing the loss of both his job and his family, Spenser abruptly disappears from Jordan's life, castigating himself for ever letting his carnal desires override his faith, thus allowing him to fall in love with the handsome, charming Jordan. With all attempts at reconciliation rebuffed, Jordan tries to move on, but the love he feels for Spenser won't go away, making it impossible for him to return to his job of having meaningless sex in front of the cameras. Spenser is given a different perspective on his and Jordan's situation from an unlikely source. Can the love he still feels for Jordan be the key to rekindling what they once shared? Is it enough to make Spenser see there's more than one way to look at the deal life has given him? Can a new deal to be struck?

The Deal Breaker

Kent sighed. “You mean lepers, Jess.”


“Whatever.” Jesse went back to petting Henrietta.


Kent went on, “So, aren’t you going to be a good host and offer some refreshment while you fill us in?”


“You weren’t invited, so, no! You can leave—now!”


Kent got up, walked over to Jordan and put a hand on each of his shoulders. When he spoke, it was in a softer, more consoling tone. “Look, we’re your friends. We know you’re hurting. We just came over to make sure you’re all right and to help if we could. We’ll go if you want.”


Jordan sighed and allowed himself to be hugged. “I’m sorry. It’s been really rough. I never thought I could hurt like this.” He stepped back from Kent’s embrace. “No, stay. I’ll get us a couple of beers.”


Jordan went to the kitchen and came back with the drinks. He handed one to each of the men. Kent had reseated himself on the couch, Jesse was still sitting cross-legged on the floor with Henrietta curled up in his lap. Jordan sat down next to Kent.


Chapter 23