Publisher's Synopsis
He wanted control-but power doesn't always come the way you expect.
Brian Dawson is supposed to be looking forward to college, but staying behind in Redwood Springs feels like anything but freedom. As his friends prepare to scatter to bigger places, Brian is left facing old routines and family expectations-until Jared Lawson, the older brother of Brian's high school tormentor, crashes into his life with an offer of escape he didn't see coming.
Their intense, unapologetic encounters become a world of power, secrecy, and raw obsession. With Jared, Brian finds the thrill of being seen and the satisfaction of finally calling the shots. But as summer winds down, he'll have to decide what it really means to take control-for himself, his desires, and a future he's only starting to imagine.
A steamy, nerd/jock, coming-of-age short novel featuring a dominant nerd, a submissive jock, and a summer of obsession and emotional unraveling. 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.
