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

“Don’t be so damn eager, you fuckin’ addict.” He shakes his head. “You party boys are all alike. You with your coke, him with his G, him with his K, him with his tina…don’t you guys get sick of it? All of your fuckers wantin’ to take it bareback…wantin’ the load.” He makes his voice falsetto. “Sperm my pussy.” Jason shakes his head again, the disgust oozing from him. “You guys make me sick. You deserve to get AIDS.”


I wonder if Gabe is downstairs. My heart is pounding, and I don’t know if it’s the coke or the sudden fear I may have let a psycho into my apartment. The scariest thing is he’s half right about everything he’s saying. I’ve thought the same things myself, especially on the day after a binge.


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