It's time to face the music.

Betrayed by the only man he's ever loved, Ian Cooper is determined to move on with his life and put the past behind him. Even if that means dating again. But no matter how hard he tries, he sinks deeper into a despair full of anger, hatred, and bitterness. Things get from bad to worse when he is forced to work with the guy at church. He will not fall for his charm this time... never again. Unfortunately, when death threats arise, he may have no choice but to lean on the man who offers his protection... and who is little by little getting under his skin again in a way that's beyond his control. Will he be able to resist the tempting affairs of the heart?

Jake Edwards messed up. He should have been honest with the love of his life about the blackmails. Now he is determined to win back the only man he's ever loved. But first things first. Keep him alive. And out of the business affairs of his crooked father. The man who raised him is not who he thought he was. But there's more to it than even Jake knows. When danger finds him and Ian, he fights at all costs to save himself and the man he's fought so hard for. He can't lose him. He won't lose him. He'd rather die.