Fail Seven Times

Justin Simos knows a few things for sure: he's gay, he's an unrepentant jerk, and he's in love with his best friend—and his best friend's girlfriend.

Alex and Jamie aren't like other people. They aren't fazed by his moods. They laugh at his critical analysis of nineties cinema. They definitely want to have sex with him (…again), and Jamie wants a go at him with her favorite flogger. Despite the fact that they're perfect together, they want him to join them.

Justin doesn't have words for this thing between the three of them, but he knows romance isn't supposed to be part of it. As long as he ignores his feelings, maybe they can have fun. Keep it simple. Don't fail.

Except Justin's not great at simple, and real damn good at failing. He's not brave enough to be with them, and trying might destroy everything. It's too big a risk. He can't be this strong, passionate person they see him as…unless maybe he already is.

Warning: some mentions of eating disorders. It's not a focus of the book, but there are references, so please take care if you may find this triggering.