In the conservative East Texas town of Black Creek, you're either old money or you work for them. Redmond Cole is the latter. The long hours he spends fixing fancy cars in the local garage are barely enough to support himself, let alone his sixteen-year-old half-sister, Katie. All he wants is a better life for the both of them, one that's easy and real, but he has a secret. One that could blow up the meager existence he's worked so hard to maintain.Red is gay.He doesn't want to lie, especially to Katie, but Black Creek isn't the most hospitable environment for those who are different. His secrets keep them safe. He's all but resigned to a life in the closet when he's propositioned by the dashing, wealthy Victor Itachi. What follows is a secret and intense sexual relationship that challenges everything Red believes about himself. When an unlikely friendship with the only out gay man in town opens Red's eyes to new possibilities, he must make a choice: submit fully to the relative safety of Victor's control or risk it all for a chance at real love.