Carter The Number One Rule for gay guys is to not fall in love with the straight guy. I broke that rule the moment I fell in love with my best friend. I’ve never acted on it and have always kept it to myself. But one day he tells me that he might be into guys and he wants to see what it’s like. There’s only one thing for me to volunteer to help. West I’ve always considered myself a straight man. Until the day I start looking at my best friend differently and it turns my world upside down. This is all new to me, so I do the only thing I ask for his help. ***Persuade You is the first book in the Beaumont University series. Each book follows a new couple through their journey to their HEA. Tropes: MM romance, Miscommunication, Friends to lovers, bi-awakening, college setting, pinky locking, low angst.