A past he couldn't forget. Adam Barton is living his dream of working as a firefighter in his small Texas town but a tragedy from his youth continues to haunt him. He decides New York City is the perfect place to start a new life and joins the FDNY, living and loving his own way--no strings and nothing personal. Until he catches sight of Rico Estevez, the sexy chef with the mysterious smile who rocks his world. After one explosive night together, Adam craves another....And then another. the more he and Rico are together, the more Adam wants him. A future he never imagined. Rico Estevez is living a lie. For years he's hidden his sexuality, afraid to hurt the career of his politically ambitious father. He's the perfect American--the best schools, top of his class and most importantly to his father, a successful businessman. Who needs a boyfriend when sex is so easy to find? Starting a torrid love affair with Adam Barton isn't a problem; neither is looking toward forever. But Rico's father is about to get the chance of a lifetime and Rico feels forced to play by the rules. Rules are made to be broken. Adam proves more unforgettable than Rico ever imagines, but he gives in to family pressures above personal desires. When a fire reunites them, both men discover their passion for each other hasn't died; rather it's stronger than ever. Want turns to need and something even more dangerous to their hearts--love. Adam and Rico know if they want to have it all, they can let no one and nothing stand in their way of a life together.
