Avon Gale Books

The story explores the contrasting lives of William Fox, a disciplined FBI Art Crimes agent, and Amory Vaughn, a wealthy philanthropist accustomed to using his privilege to get what he wants. Their relationship begins with tension as Vaughn's attempt to impress Will by stealing a painting leads to unexpected consequences. As they navigate their differences—Will's commitment to justice and Vaughn's disregard for rules—they must confront their feelings and the realization that true love cannot be bought or manipulated.

Avery Hextall, a junior architect at a prestigious firm, is thrilled when his design is chosen for a new performing-arts center even if it means working closely with his insufferably uptight project manager, Malin Lacroix. When a chance encounter in the boss s office proves that Lacroix is anything but cold, Avery is determined to learn more about the real man beneath the aloof veneer. Despite their growing attraction and their increasingly kinky encounters, the enigmatic Malin remains as emotionally distant as ever. Worse, Avery s friends are convinced Malin thinks of Avery as a dirty secret and nothing more a secret that might destroy both of their careers. But the real secret is a single moment in time that haunts Malin and keeps him from committing to the life he wants with Avery. In order to move on, Avery must help Malin come to terms with the tragedy in his past before they can work on building a future together. "

Avery beginnt seinen Traumjob als Juniorpartner in einem Architekturbüro, muss jedoch feststellen, dass die Realität enttäuschend ist, besonders wegen seines Chefs Malin Lacroix. Als sie gezwungen sind, an einem Projekt zusammenzuarbeiten, entdecken sie eine unerwartete Leidenschaft füreinander. Werden sie ihre Beziehung weiter vertiefen?

Poe, ein junger Mann ohne Perspektive, lebt für das Graffiti-Sprayen und gerät oft in Schwierigkeiten. Als er eine Ausbildung in einem Tattoostudio von Jericho, dem besten Freund seines Vaters, angeboten bekommt, entwickelt sich zwischen ihnen trotz des Altersunterschieds eine leidenschaftliche Anziehung.