Book excerpt: After contracting the HIV virus bad boy biker, Kade Straus, has given up on life and love. Taken in by his ex-lover, he tries to pull himself up by the boot-straps and continue on with his solitary existence but when he meets shy college student, Lark, he's completely thrown. Lark is nothing like his usual type, so why does he feel the overwhelming desire to get closer to the man? Lark Wilsher grew up in an open environment. He knows people think he's a nerd, but titles mean nothing to him. He knows he's a sensualist hidden behind wire rimmed glasses and text books. Determined to protect Lark, Kade hides his growing attraction. But he has a lot to learn about his disease and the man who's captured his attention. Lark is more than willing take on a six-foot-four biker and fight for his love.