Diary of a Hustler by William Maltese

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Joey is a young man (but legal) who happens to have a very young look and that leads him to an escort agency specialized in provide male companionship to older man. To prove his skill Joey has to pass some tests (could you imagine what type of tests?) and Thane, the right hand of the owner, has the duty to judge him.

Thane his an older guy, but very handsome even if a little bit rough. He claims not to like young man, to prefer a solitaire encounter than be here with Joey, but the first two tests prove to him not only that Joey is very up to the job, but also that he is not like all the other boys.

Joey and Thane continue to arguing but the desire between them is palpable. For the first time in his life Thane is willing to have a serious relationship with someone, but Joey is so young and he is not searching the true love, at least not in this moment. But Thane will wait till Joey is ready?

Despite the matter of the book, the sex is enjoyable and somewhat funny (a peculiarity I have just found in other books by William Maltese). Joey is a delightful character and Thane is a man you can easily fall in love: he is the first person to be surprise by his interest in Joey, but he is ready to try.

The book has an open end and I believe to remember that William Maltese is thinking to write a sequel: if not, I surely suggest that. And because this is a romance (yes I can definetly classify this as a romance), I also suggest that Joey and Thane will find a way to be together: may I ask too much?

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Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: MLR Press (March 25, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979311071
ISBN-13: 978-0979311079

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