What if the "old guy" who lives next door turns out to be a Prince Charming? Cas Rhodes has told everyone he knows that his boyfriend Ronnie's taking him to the Winter Ball, the biggest gay community event in Southern California. But Ronnie's a scumbag, and one right hook later, Cas gains a reputation as the Starbuck's Marauder - and loses his date. When Ronnie shows up für more scumbaggery, it's Cas' "old guy" neighbor, Pops, who comes to the rescue. Pretty fast, Cas learns to value people over stuff - and to look under the funny hat, uncut beard, and scruffy clothes. Face it. Sometimes heroes wear baggy khakis. WINTER BALLS is an age gap, don't-judge-a-hero-by-his-khakis, right-hook, MM romance - with lot of pansies.