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

“Yeah,” Rufus said quietly. “Listen, I had another life before this. One that maybe had some promise. Without going into the boring and endless details, I threw it all away. Dave helped me find my way back.”


Rufus closed his eyes and let the sudden cool breeze that moved across the water buffet him. Wren used the opportunity to study his face, how strong the jawline was, how silky his hair, thick and innumerable shades of gold, shimmering. There was something of the bad boy about him, but there was a sense of innocence too, more like a mischief-maker than anyone who would really do you any harm.


Chapter 28