Because his pool is untended and filthy, romance author Robert Fine needs to hire a pool boy for the summertime position at his estate. So at the beginning of summer, he places an ad for a pool boy to hire. Enter Kent Tacoma, an ex-Navy stud, handsome, who lands an interview. Almost immediately Robert enjoys his company and himself, hiring Kent on the spot. As Tacoma tends the pool, Robert cannot keep his hungry eyes off the young man. All he can think about is his desire. Unfortunately, Tacoma starts to break Robert’s house rules with a local bad boy named Katz Strong, Tacoma’s opposite. Soon a jealous Robert is convinced Tacoma is under Katz’s bad influence. As Tacoma pulls away from Robert and grows closer to Katz. Robert finds his rage building. Can’t the three men just get along? As summer comes to a close, Tacoma becomes the center of everyone’s attention. Whose heart will survive the heated summer?

The Pool Boy

I watched Tacoma eye the statue’s strong legs, its sharp chin, and the design of abs that created the saint’s lower torso. To break him from his silence and riveted gaze, I asked, “Would you like a glass of water, something to drink?”


He shook his head. “I would hate for you to go out of your way.”


“Then maybe a glass of water is what I need.”


He followed me into the kitchen and we stood drinking glasses of fresh water with slivers of lemon at the island. “I hope you can start immediately, Tacoma. I really do need your assistance with the pool of death. I’m afraid if the smell grows more intense, I will die, among others in the area.”


“Yes. I think I can arrange that. I just have to pack a few things from my aunt’s and then I can find my way back here.”


“Tonight?” I asked, perhaps desperate for a roommate, a fresh companion, new boyfriend, lover, or someone to adore with my sponge-like eyes, soaking him into my world.


Chapter 11