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

Jude hadn’t known who Charon was when he’d been booked by him. He’d walked into his elegant home and Charon had been quick to draw him into his luxurious bedroom full of incredible Turkish black lacquered furniture. Then Jude had spotted the Erebus flask on the dresser and asked where Charon had gotten it. When Charon had come clean, Jude had stormed out of his home.


Now he stood up and flew to his sneakers. “Be a good girl!” he shouted running through the front door.


Had he lost a chance with the only man who’d ever treated him right?


Standing above his worktable, Harris sipped his cognac, staring blankly at the bottles and blotters scattered across the station.


He brought the short glass to his mouth again and caught the woody amber scent of his drink. Bitter almonds and oak. A great combination. He made a few notes on the scent in his black book, ignoring his phone, which kept ringing and ringing.


Chapter 34