What do you do when someone attempts to frame you for the murder of your roommate? That's the problem facing kinetic artist Trev Eldridge. Although Detective Quint Hawk determines Trev is innocent, it does nothing to assuage Trev's fears. While Quint sets out to discover who's responsible for the murder, Trev is befriended by Dr. Zack Kendall. As Zack helps Trev deal with what happened, the two men begin to bond. At the same time, artist Clay Richardson takes Trev under his wing, after discovering that he is a talented artist. Evidence leads Quint to a theory about the murder and who is involved. With the help of Trev, Zack, Clay, and Officer Lou Hernandez, they come up with a plan to catch the villains. With all that is happening, can the growing attraction between Trev and Zack survive before the criminals take them out of the picture ... permanently?

It Takes an Artist

“Sorry.” Zack pulled him against his chest, stroking his hair. “Believe me. I want us to take the next step as much as I think you do. But now is not the time. Do you understand what I’m saying?”


“Yes. I’m not sure my body approves,” Trev replied with a small grin. “But I do get it. I’d ask if you’d stay the night, just to hold me like we did at your place, but given the size of my bed…” He gestured toward the single bed in the far corner of the room, half-hidden by the accordion screen.


Zack laughed. “That could present several problems, including one of us ending up on the floor.”


“I’ll stick around for a little longer, as long as you behave.” Zack tapped Trev’s nose. “Then I’ll head home, since we both need sleep. Especially you.”


“Your first day back at work, Bill, the stress…Yeah, you have to get some rest.”


Chapter 41