Defend — Charity Parkerson

"Loyalty demands he stay away. Lust challenges Nathan's integrity. Love demolishes all boundaries."

Nathan can't recall the precise moment he fell for Derringer, but he knows exactly why he has to stay away. Derringer is dating Nathan's brother. When Derringer is dumped in the worst of ways, Nathan comes to the rescue. His motives are pure. His intentions above par. Then he kisses Derringer, and nothing is black or white any longer.

Derringer has spent the past two years getting cheated on and manipulated by Nathan's younger brother, Andrew. He's done being weak. The moment Nathan's lips touch his, Derringer feels more powerful than ever before. Nathan has been a thousand things for Derringer--his savior, listening ear, rock, and friend. Now, Derringer is determined to make Nathan one more thing--his.

But Andrew isn't finished with Derringer, and he won't stop until he wins Derringer back or destroys him. Nathan has to make a choice--the younger brother he's always supported or the man he can't live without.