Troubled Hearts by Ian Finn

Colton:
When Kyle Wolffe walks into the math course I teach at the University of Michigan, I think I might die of temptation. There are so many reasons I should keep my hands off him, no matter how handsome the younger Leo DiCaprio look-alike is. He’s not only a student at the school, but he’s also my Teaching Assistant for this year.
Not to mention that I’m currently a professor on probation, due to a BS allegation made up against me by a female student who was upset I wouldn’t be with her. The reason I wouldn’t be even remotely interested in her–or any woman–is because I’m gay, but I’m closeted. Coming out would help me beat the charge but I didn’t ever picture being forced to do it this way.
Yet when Kyle runs into his own trouble due to anti-gay bullies, it’s time to decide what kind of life I want to live. Will I be able to stop myself from taking what we both want? And if so, will it cause more problems for both of us? Or will love give me the strength to testify honestly in Kyle’s case, as well as my own?
They say love conquers all and I sure hope that’s true. Because both of us are in a heap of trouble and right now it seems that being together could just make it worse.
But still I can’t seem to stop myself from pursuing the attraction I feel for him, no matter what the risk.