One summer. One secret. One man who changed everything.
Guillermo had it all figured out—or so he thought. As a star athlete and one of the most popular guys at his high school, his future seemed set. But the summer after graduation brings unexpected challenges, and a secret he’s kept even from himself begins to unravel.
Enter Derek, a commanding and rugged older friend of his brother’s, who awakens desires Guillermo can no longer ignore. Their intense encounters push him past his limits, forcing a reckoning with the truth about who he is and what he craves. As boundaries blur and loyalties are tested, Guillermo must decide if surrendering to temptation will set him free—or consume him completely.
A steamy, dual-POV straight-to-gay coming-of-age novel featuring an arrogant jock, power play, and a first-time summer of sexual surrender. Part of The Redwood Chronicles, a series of interconnected but standalone queer stories packed with heat, tension, and messy relationships.