But Dean and Jonas are such different men, and neither is sure how they could possibly make it work long term. And Dean helps Jonas to loosen up, to see the joy in life and stop worrying about so much structure. Jonas helps make clear to Dean that his dyslexia doesn’t make him stupid, that he is brilliant in his own way at so many things. Even more than that, as Dean and Jonas get to know each other better, they bring out the best in each other. But as they start working more closely together, they can’t help but give in to the intense attraction they both feel. Neither man expects that anything can happen between them. That doesn’t stop Dean from wanting Jonas desperately, however. Dean works hard and he is a consummate professional, but he still sees himself as nothing more than a pretty face, and certainly no one worthy of someone like Jonas, who is smart and gorgeous and well respected. But his childhood was rough and he grew up with a father who constantly made him feel stupid and unworthy. Jonas has no idea how to live that kind of life - not to mention that just the thought of it terrifies him.ĭean is one of the world’s most sought after male models, and he knows he is good at his job. Not only is Dean gorgeous and effortlessly charming, he is also sunny, laid back, and carefree in a way that Jonas doesn’t think he could ever hope to be. Jonas knows nothing can happen between them. He also has a helpless crush on Dean Jacobs, one of his world famous supermodels. He barely has a relationship with his 5-year-old daughter from his former marriage, has few friends, and has generally accepted that most people see him as cold and rigid. He is also incredibly tightly wound, living an extremely controlled life that is mostly focused on work. Jonas Durand is the successful and wealthy owner of a well-known modeling agency.

The Sunny Side by Lily Morton