Disgusted by Hollywood hypocrisy, Parker Stigwood turns what should be a career triumph into a possible career-killer. Despondent, he escapes to his parents' home in Virginia. Done with trying to make it big elsewhere, Luke Hall is excited to direct his first play for the local arts center. Parker's presence in town raises eyebrows, but Luke doesn't mind him sitting in on rehearsals... close enough to touch. As past tragedies and present obstacles threaten their growing attraction, Parker and Luke must flip the script in order to find their happy ending. Previously published as DARE TO ACT and ACTS OF DARING as Leigh Ellwood Possible Triggers: mention of a sex offender in the entertainment industry, age-gap one night stand, multiple mentions of offscreen character who took their life.