It wasn’t supposed to be like this… Scott Davenport craves only one thing: Freedom. Freedom from his loving, yet overprotective, mother. Freedom to test the limits of his sexuality. Freedom from the mediocrity infesting society. In an all-or-nothing world, Scott’s pursuit of an idyllic life may be a saving force … or it could break him. Troy Muir hopes for only one thing: Acceptance. Still scarred from his parents’ divorce, Troy is questioning everything he once believed. His way out? Recreate himself, and that means working determinedly towards his medical degree. And something more: Give himself completely to an unexpected love. Broken Man Broke is the story of an ‘accidental’ yet powerful friendship forged between Scott and Troy during their transformative college years. Navigating the, at times, perilous path to manhood, they find themselves challenging deep-rooted assumptions about each other and themselves. And neither is prepared for the consequences of their unique bond that will, ultimately, leave their lives teetering on the brink. A thought-provoking exploration of identity and belonging, this moving coming-of-age novel captures the naivete of first love and the devastating impact of uncertain ambitions. Raw and rich in emotion, Lopés reminds us that who we are—and who we can become—must not be left to the merciless whims of fate.

In the captivating follow-up to his provocative coming-of-age novel, Broken Man Broke, Marcus Lopés deepens his exploration of the obligations of love that sometimes hold us hostage… It’s hard to live a quiet life when everybody knows his name. And Scott’s newfound celebrity status makes it even harder. Still sifting through the wreckage from his college years, all he wants is time to figure things out – what he wants, what really matters, and who he is. But when he attracts the attention of a ballsy, hot lawyer, all his plans are put on hold. As their powerful romance blossoms, Scott is haunted by memories of his past. The betrayal of his first love, his best friend’s confession and the friendship put to the test, and the tragic loss that reminds him of the importance of family. Each scar reveals unexpected insights about what it means to love: the person we’re with, the place we live, and the life we lead… Everybody but Me revisits and expands the world of Broken Man Broke, where unspoken desires finally find their voice. The consequences will rattle everyone to their cores: to never know what truly belongs to them.