Cole left Bayside Point seven years ago to escape his forbidden feelings for his stepbrother Marcus and focus on art in Portland, leaving without a goodbye. But now his former stepfather's heart attack has brought him back home, and Marcus is even more irresistible than before. They're no longer stepbrothers, but the pull between them is stronger than ever. Cole tells himself it’s just a temporary attraction until he returns to Portland, yet the more time he spends with Marcus, the harder it is to keep his emotions in check.
Marcus has built a good life since Cole vanished, taking a piece of his heart with him. Seeing Cole again threatens to unravel it all, as their attraction is as intense as when they were teenagers. With nothing standing in their way this time, Marcus is determined not to let Cole leave again. But how can he convince Cole that their connection is worth fighting for when Cole seems ready to walk away once more?
