As a freelance photographer, Mal Donnelly is a complete professional, and doesn’t bat a lash at any assignment. Even the special St. Patrick’s Day photo-shoot on the set of a gay pornographic film. But just the sight of the film’s star, Alejandro Marroquin, is enough to turn him into a tongue-tied fool. When Alejandro asks him to dinner, Mal knows it truly is his lucky day.<br><br>Alejandro doesn’t date. With his career, it is difficult to have any sort of real relationship. But Mal, the soft-spoken, talented photographer, had captivated Alejandro from the moment they met six months prior to the St. Patrick’s Day shoot. Still covered in green paint from the photo-shoot, he gathers up his courage and asks Mal to dinner. Alejandro can only hope that their mutual desire will overcome the obstacle of his career. After all, it isn’t easy being with the hottest porn star in town ...

Kiss Me

“Bonita’s place is dress casual,” Alejandro said, holding out the address he’d written down. “So just come as you are, and I’ll have the best date there.”


Mal disagreed with that assessment—it was pretty obvious he was making out with the better end of the deal—but he nodded and accepted the paper. They looked at each other for a beat, and Mal found himself entranced by the perfect curve of Alejandro’s lips. But then the moment passed and Alejandro took a step back toward the door.


“I’ll be there at seven sharp,” Mal promised.


He grabbed the cuffs by the door and led Mal out of the small room, but before they went off in separate directions, Alejandro clasped Mal’s hand and drew him close.


“I’m really looking forward to it,” he murmured. Then Mal felt those same perfect lips brush below his ear, lingering for half a second too long.


Chapter 4