Riptide

Some currents are impossible to fight.

Douglas "Duke" Campbell's world has been turned upside down. Everything he thought he knew about himself shattered when Evan-his best friend's stepbrother-crashed into his life. For weeks, Duke has surrendered to Evan's touch, exploring a side of himself he never saw coming.

But as he leaves for a crucial swim meet, Duke is forced to confront what this new reality truly means. Caught between loyalty to his best friend and his unshakable desire for Evan, he feels trapped-restless, reckless, desperate for an escape.

Then he meets him.

Older, bolder, and dangerous in ways Duke isn't ready to admit, the mysterious man at the hotel is relentless-teasing him, testing him, and threatening to drag him into a riptide Duke fears he'll never escape.

Riptide is a high-heat, high-stakes standalone installment in the Redwood Chronicles series, exploring forbidden desire, power play, and the pull of submission. Packed with intensity, dominance, and deep internal conflict, this novella delivers a raw, unapologetic journey into Duke's most hidden cravings.