Sex can be a dangerous business. So can love. On the worst day of his life, Wren Gallagher wants oblivion when he steps into Tricks for a drink. When a mysterious stranger steps up to pay his tab, he offers Wren the key to fulfilling his dreams of prosperity and true love. But appearances are not always what they seem. His savior owns the escort agency ? Louer, and he wants the young and handsome Wren as part of his stable of men-for-hire. Down on his luck, Wren figures, why not? He needs the money. When he joins, though, he doesn't count on meeting Rufus, another escort with whom he falls hopelessly in love. But their love story will have to overcome the obstacles of not only trading love for money, but ? Louer's dark -- and deadly -- secrets.

A Dangerous Game

A young man’s voice came through the line. Dave shuddered. He wished this one could get rid of that small trace of effeminacy that lingered in his speech. This one’s esses were too hissy, too prolonged. They would have to work on that. Dave’s clients were not paying top dollar for nancy boys. If not for this one’s ten-inch penis, he probably would have let him go.


“Hello, Evan. How are you this evening?”


Evan didn’t say anything, as though he were considering how to respond. “I’m well, thank you, sir. Just waiting to hear what might be on my agenda for tonight.”


Dave chuckled. “Well, it’s Friday, so we’ll be busy. You’ll have multiple encounters to handle tonight. I hope you’re upfor the challenge.” Dave shook his head. He usually didn’t like to stoop to bad sexual innuendo


“Yes, sir. Usually not a problem, but the Cialis you keep me on is good insurance for busy nights.”


Chapter 10