Unfortunately, disastrous relationships have left him shattered and disillusioned. Enter Antonio (‘Tonio) Miguel Rios, Jr., 30, a deliciously muscular gay Puerto Rican whom Wes has hired as his bodyguard. He, too, has failed at love. Then, without warning, that magical, irrefutable, irresistible force known as chemistry totally engulfs the pair. And after finding they have much in common, Wes and ‘Tonio forge a strong bond. However, they’re too afraid to act on the growing romantic feelings and sexual urges they have for each other.

But after a violent store holdup throws Wes’s life on the line, the connection strengthens, intensifies. Their ardent, pent-up desire for each other rages like a four-alarm inferno, threatening to utterly consume them. Soon, Wes and ‘Tonio break down and profess their love for one another. They celebrate in steamy, hot and heavy lovemaking, which sweeps them away.

However, tough challenges and obstacles jeopardize their relationship. And then there’s “Ruffkut,” a ruthless “gangsta” who has a score to settle with the celeb. The thug sets up Wes to make it appear that he’s been cheating. Taking the bait, the frenzied bodyguard physically brutalizes his partner. The final blow is when the couple learns that Ruffkut was behind the deception!

‘Tonio’s pleas for forgiveness fall of deaf ears. Devastated, and disheartened once again, Wes turns his back on his partner.

Does Wesley somehow forgive Antonio? Is he able to open up his heart once again to allow the love of his life back in? And, what about Ruffkut? What more does he have in store for our "Dynamic Duo?" Grab a copy of Nothing Can Tear Us Apart to find out.