69isnotfun
Marce Stephins has always kept his life neat, quiet, and perfectly under control. A tall, soft-spoken teacher in Tokyo, he's made an art of staying out of trouble-and out of anyone's arms. But when he crosses paths with William Fennimore, all effortless muscle, smoldering confidence, and dancer's grace, Marce feels something he hasn't felt in years: annoyed. Deeply.
William is everything Marce can't stand: bold, reckless, impossibly charming... and infuriatingly hard to ignore. Their clash is instant. Their chemistry? Unavoidable.
But when a ruthless criminal targets Marce, it's William who steps into the line of fire-strong hands, steady voice, and a heat that melts straight through Marce's defenses. And suddenly the man Marce swore he'd never fall for is the only one he can't stop thinking about.
Yet William's life as an overworked doctor leaves him too exhausted-and too oblivious-to see just how deeply Marce is beginning to want him. To cope, Marce pours his longing into secret, soul-baring writings... never guessing that William is fighting his own quiet desire.
Then Alan French arrives: a seductive, self-serving painter with eyes on Marce and no intention of playing fair. With temptation circling and jealousy sparking, William has one chance to claim what he's been running from.
If he's brave enough to reach for Marce, they might finally discover the fierce, breath-stealing, once-in-a-lifetime love that's been smoldering between them from the start.
Enemies turned lovers.
Heat that refuses to fade.
Two hearts trying-and failing-to stay apart.
Will they seize their chance... or lose each other forever?