While trying to fulfill his dream of being a published author, Isaac works at a bookshop and tries to heal from the broken heart that his ex left him with.

Sean is a supermodel working for his famous father. After being saved from a mugger, Sean asks his freckled angel out on a date. Being caught by paparazzi, Sean’s father forces his son to date Isaac for the publicity, in return for his freedom after the Autumn Fashion Show.

Isaac struggles with the attention, and Sean’s guilt at using him threatens to tear them apart.
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“I’m…kind of in a contract, with my dad. But he's willing to end the contract early, so for the first time I’m actually able to think of what else I want to do with my life.”

Isaac nodded. “That’s exciting and terrifying.”

It would be better with Isaac at his side, Sean thought, but once he was free, he didn’t know if he’d be able to look Isaac in the eye.
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"Bookworms and Runways" is created by L.R. Weltmann, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Bookworms and Runways

        Sean had never claimed to be a nice person. The week after Isaac kicked him out, he would even go so far as to say he was downright unbearable. He tried to keep himself locked in the home gym, the intense workouts the only thing that would thoroughly distract him. But he did have to emerge for work and food. 


	The photographers were fed up with his performance; he wasn’t able to sink into the pliable headspace needed for the poses, and he had little patience for their whims. 


	He even snapped at Luna while she practiced the make-up designs for the different pieces in the collection. 


	The worst, though, was Hannah, the PR manager, catching him after a disaster of a photoshoot and stopping him in the hall. “Sean, just wanted to check in. You and Isaac haven’t made any appearances in two weeks.”


	He dragged a hand over his face. His irritation was already high after being played with like a doll by the photographer, this was the last thing he needed. 


Chapter 22: Sean Goes Out of Town