Worth the Payne by Peter Styles

“I don’t have time to grieve. I have to hold it together, because we can’t afford for me to fall apart.”
Jace Payne never dreamed he’d be a father at twenty-four – or an orphan, either. After his parents pass away in a plane crash, he’s determined to do right by his two brothers – regardless of what anyone else has to say. The complication? His parents didn’t want Jace to raise his siblings – they wanted his dad’s best friend to adopt them, instead.
“He’s beautiful. I only want to help him. It’s my sacred duty, and I take that responsibility as seriously as my Hippocratic Oath.”
Rowan Baron spent most of his life in love with his best friend. For the most part, it didn’t cause any issues – but a falling out a couple years ago means that the news of Aaron’s death and Rowan’s new responsibilities catches him completely by surprise. He’s conflicted – he believes in Jace, but he’s also got a responsibility to see Aaron’s wishes through. If that wasn’t complex enough, he’s quickly shouldering another problem… his attraction to Jace has him in way over his head.