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

“Darling, is that you up there? I hear the pitter-patter of tiny footsteps.”


I laugh, but it’s short, mirthless. I’m eyeing the little mound of snow on my coffee table, hating this distraction. “Yes, those are mine.”


“Good. I didn’t want to think it was some burglar or something.” Gabe laughs. “Unless he was hot.”


“Nope. No burglar, hot or otherwise.”


There’s a moment of silence that I use to wander over to the TV stand and pop Stop! In the Name of Sexinto the DVD player. I won’t switch it on until I’m off the phone.


Finally, Gabe asks, “So what brings us home today? Sick? Again?”


Chapter 46