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

Her sister, though, was just the opposite—although one could see they were sisters. They shared the same dark hair, the same bone structure, but sadly, no one would ever call the smaller, chunkier girl pretty. Her face was marred by thick-lensed glasses, and there was something off about her smile.


Dan saw, Evan assumed, where his gaze had gone. “That’s Sherry, my little angel.” Dan met Evan’s eyes and gave him a sad smile. “She has Down’s.” He shrugged. “But she doesn’t let it slow her down. She’s awesome.” Dan stared at Sherry’s image for a long time. “She’s why I need to be here.”


Evan nodded, seeing quickly how futile it would be to entertain a fantasy of breaking this family up.


He then looked at the woman who must be Dan’s wife, and a flare of jealousy coursed through him, as though something burning hot had been injected into his veins.


“That’s Martha,” Dan said softly, without emotion.


“You love her.” It was a statement, not a question.


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