In the advertising business, Harris Desmond is notorious for his bad boy attitude, but behind that arrogant front hides a sensitive soul. Weeks away from launching his first perfume for men, Erebus, Harris dreams of success and finally emerging from his painful past. Weeks before the launch party, Harris's friend suggests he contact an escort agency to hire a date for his big night. Of course, Harris has his reservations about the idea, but the last years of casual encounters and failed relationships have left him feeling lonely. He secretly longs for someone special who'd understand him and all of his faults. When the agency sends him his date, Pallas, Harris gets a lot more than he paid for. Sweet and vulnerable, Pallas cuts through Harris's heart like a clean blade. But Pallas is chasing a dream, running on empty and caught in a downward spiral. He wants to give Harris his heart, yet after years of seeing the ugly side of people, he fears there's nothing left of it to give. But Harris knows the secret of scents, and he and Pallas are the perfect accord.

Cling to Me

Sensing Jude’s heat through his shirt, Harris pressed his lips to Jude’s neck, kissing him there. The kiss made Jude shiver, and Harris kissed him again, squeezing his chest. “No, I’m not okay with not seeing you anymore,” he said into Jude’s ear. He loved the feel of Jude’s round ass against his crotch. The lust was swelling up inside him, but he’d have to control himself or Jude would go into escort mode again. Slowly, he slid his hand down Jude’s stomach, holding him, binding him to his body. Cheeks flushed pink, Jude turned his head to him. “Why do you always feel so good against me?” he breathed, reaching around to hold Harris’s neck.


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