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Pleasure, a top male escort, has always been in control of his encounters. Suddenly a stranger—she knows nothing about him—takes him captive, determined to exact a strange revenge. As she unravels the truth behind her vengeance, Pleasure must confront the hidden motives that have brought him to this perilous game.
The story explores themes of control, power dynamics, and the complex relationships that form within the escort industry, all set against the backdrop of contemporary African American urban life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Niobia Bryant
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