Out of the Gate

EM Lynley has worked in finance, the wine industry, and high-tech, though she'd rather be writing hot man-on-man romance. She spent ten years as an economist and financial analyst, including a year as a White House Staff Economist, but only because all the intern positions were filled. Tired of boring herself and others with dry business reports and articles, her creative muse is back and naughtier than ever. She has lived and worked in London, Tokyo, and Washington, DC, but the San Francisco Bay Area is home for now. Contact EM: Website: emlynley.com Blog: emlynley.livejournal.com Twitter: @emlynley Facebook: facebook.com/emlynley

British actor Wesley Tremayne thinks he's close to hitting the big time-a film career-with his role as a hunky explorer on a popular American TV show. Success should be just around the corner, as long as he keeps his sexual orientation a secret. Wes's best friend and beard, Julia Compton, forms the other half of a glamorous Hollywood couple that's merely a façade.

Evan Taylor left his acting career behind five years ago without looking back. He's always been more comfortable around horses than people-especially Hollywood types. His new life training racehorses is a dream come true, but increasing financial problems and an abusive boyfriend have him doubting himself and his choices.


Then Wes and his friends buy a third-rate racehorse-partially for publicity-and send him to Evan's stable. Wes's friendship with Evan soon develops into an overpowering attraction he can't act on. He's never met a man like Evan, but if there's any chance for a future together, Wes must choose between a career he loves and the man he adores.