TommyI'm a nerdy introverted guy, so when it comes to dating, "putting myself out there" is out of the question. Luckily, my friend invited me to an epic Halloween party and brought some of his bachelor friends. Only, I wasn't interested in any of them. I had my eyes set on the one guy that was one-hundred-percent bad news: Julian, a notorious player, who showed up dressed as a sexy phantom.That costume was fitting because after one incredible night, he ghosted me. He wouldn't respond to any of my texts and seemed to vanish off the face of the earth. I guess that's just what people do nowadays. It was hard to forget him, but I was getting there...Until we ran into each other again. He wants a repeat of the fun we had on the night we met. Only this time, I'm the one in control...JulianI don't do relationships - I like to keep things simple. My life was exactly the way I wanted it: Managing a successful career, a huge social circle, and a string of one-night-stands kept me plenty busy. Why get attached when I had so much fun being single?Then I met Tommy and my whole world turned upside-down. The way he looked at me was like he saw me - the real me. We had a connection that was nothing short of magnetic. For the first time, I felt like someone truly understood me. So what did I do? I ran. I ghosted him. It was rude, sure, but it was my only option. Tommy was looking for a relationship - someone to treat him right; not garbage like me. When we ran into each other again it was like a gut punch. I knew he was too good to let go...Will he give me a second chance?***This is a 50,000+ word M/M romance featuring an inexperienced nerd, a cocky alpha, and a satisfying HEA.
