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

“I’m sorry I had to talk to you that way, but you were way out of line, buster.”


Linda came up to him and put her arms around him. “You wanna stay here? I can manage for a bit. Harry will understand.”


Wren struggled out of her embrace. “Where would I sleep?”


“There’s the love seat,” Linda offered.


“That would be great if I was a little kid. Or a contortionist.”


“You could sleep on the floor. I could fix it up real nice with pillows and blankets. Maybe we could get one of those air mattresses.”


“Aw, Mom. You’re too nice. There’s no room for me here.” As Wren said the words, true, he felt engulfed by sadness. He didn’t know where there wasroom for him. In the space of a mere few days, he had gone from having a job and a home to completely displaced.


Linda said, “Honeybunch, there’s always room for you. Wherever I am.”


Chapter 22