Beginnings — Sandrine Gasq-Dion

It's smooth sailing as the Santorno-Younglood extended family recuperates from the latest psychotic attempt on several members' lives. They are surrounded by peace and harmony, and yoga is the new favorite group activity. Seriously? Have you MET these people? The closest resemblance to yoga in their lives is that someone who pisses them off ends up in The Corpse Pose. Sweet Dr. Reece Martin has to face his dark, violent past without endangering the lives of his friends and the love of his life. An old Mob foe is stirring up trouble for Stefan and his allies. There is collateral damage when the State of Texas paroles a sex offender who has a score to settle with Josh Reynolds, Paul Greystone and Damon Youngblood - and their husbands end up with a score to settle with THEM. And those guys who look a LOT like a couple of the guys we know? Could be there's a reason for that. Guns fire, bombs explode, stalkers stalk, and an Irish drinking contest leaves a mark on several men. The heavily-armed, and charming, Santorno guards do their best to protect their young charges' lives. But who is going to protect their hearts?