![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But Ethan proves that he’s tougher than he seems on the outside. Except… maybe there’s more to Ethan than there seems.Īs the guys grow closer, it’s harder and harder for Alex to keep the darker parts of his life away from Ethan’s brightness. He certainly can’t let himself get attached to a party-boy like Ethan. He’s been hurt too many times and he’s protective of his heart. When he sets his sights on Alex, the world’s hottest bartender, he expects a good time, and nothing more.īut things aren’t so simple with Alex. He’s out every night, partying, dancing with his friends, and meeting guys. Not because they’re dirty, just… half-formed.Įthan is living the good life as a student at Montreal’s McGill University. This is my “home” genre, where I started out, and I have a million half-formed ideas about why I’m drawn to m/m romance, but none of them are really fit for human consumption. As Kate Sherwood, I get to explore the lives of men who love other men. ![]()
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