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.
Content Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content and is intended for adult and mature audiences only. Reader discretion is advised.