I’m not an easy man to love—I know that. My life is overflowing with responsibilities, and I can’t take on another. What Kelly, Justin, and I have is special, but before I drown in what that means, I need to escape. So, I run—to my cousin’s place in Santa Cruz. When Kenny tells me he’s leaving, I know it’s the right thing. He deserves to share his voice with the world. But he can’t do it alone. So I convince Justin—we have to follow him. Because when you love someone, you don’t let them run alone. The night we chose to love Kelly changed everything. But now, we have to convince Kenny that love doesn’t have to feel like a burden—that he can trust us with his greatest fears. The Cruz Shorts are high-heat, short why choose romances, each 14,000 words or less. These steamy, passionate stories follow three people meant to be together, delivering a happy-for-now ending every time. While interconnected, each book can be read as a standalone. Please check the content warnings using the "Read Sample" feature before diving in!