Unmask — Charity Parkerson

Adam wasn't looking for love when it fell in his lap. He doesn't want it.

When Adam landed an internship with the makeup artist for the stars, he thought he was on the verge of having all his dreams come true. There was no way he could foresee the nightmare the position would become. By one month in, he wonders if he hasn't made the biggest mistake of his life. That is, until he meets Kano Aramante, the founder of the largest fashion magazine in the world.

Kano doesn't let people in. He learned long ago his position invites users and ladder climbers into his life. Not to mention, Today's Beauty is his whole world. He doesn't have time for lovers or friends. Meeting Adam reminds him what it's like to have passion and drive for something just out of reach. He sees so much of himself in Adam, but giving Adam the opportunity of a lifetime turns out to be Kano's biggest mistake.

Adam doesn't mean to fall in love with Kano. The man is too much to resist. His giving nature and powerful presence draw Adam in against his better judgment. They click. But Adam doesn't want to be seen as the man who slept his way to the top. He's worked too hard to have his dreams belittled. It seems no matter how hard they fight to be closer, the gap between Kano and Adam widens. Sometimes, there is no middle ground, and love isn't always enough to conquer all.