Thrown together by circumstance, two men gamble their most prized possessions: their hearts Trent's life is full of drama--the ex-wife and two teenage children drama. He's broke, he's lonely. He's also concerned about his health: headaches and misplaced items makes him think something serious is wrong. Meeting Max is a much-needed breath of fresh air. Max enjoys his lifestyle--interior designer by day; BDSM lover by night. Until he meets Trent, who is about as far from his lifestyle as he can get, but who also seems to understand him in a way that's somehow more intimate than sex. They should have nothing in common, but when Max calls after taking a beating, Trent answers without hesitation. As Max recovers, Trent is confused by the feelings that grow between them, feelings he's not supposed to have. Because Trent is straight. And Max is twelve years younger than him. This is a MM romance with age gap, BDSM, hurt/comfort and sexual awakening.