Overview

All the world's a stage for this pas-de-deux.

Lucas Clarke is fine. Sure, he isn’t exactly dancing on world-renowned stages as he once planned, but he made his choice, and there are far worse places than his hometown of Brighton. It’s all good—until his small contemporary troupe loses its sponsor and in waltzes Max Fina, best mate of Lucas’s older brother and Britain’s hottest export since Harry Styles.

Max is here to play hero, and saving the dance troupe is just the ticket for some sweet PR. He only plans to throw some money and stay for a quick photo-op. That’s until he sees Lucas dance—no longer the cute kid running after his brother and Max, but a young man comfortable in his body and magnetic on stage. When Max invites Lucas to dance on his world tour, he expects an easy yes. Instead, Lucas laughs in his face.

What Max doesn’t know? Four years ago, Lucas was in love with him, and he has no intention of making that mistake again. What Lucas doesn’t know? Max is used to getting what he wants.

This slow-burn gay romance features fast-paced banter, bad puns, and globe-trotting adventures. Join the ride as two men reconnect for a second-chance emotional rollercoaster fuelled by fan speculation and playful flirting, taking them through lighthearted ascents and angsty drops as it trundles towards a hard-fought happily ever after.