Hallen Jansen has it all. At 28, he has a flashy car, a great apartment, and a job he’s good at and that he loves – as an escort – working at your beck and call.
His life is easy, with no emotions or attachments slowing him down – choosing to keep moving, always running from the past.
But when a new client awakens unfamiliar feelings, all bets are off. Can he convince a recently divorced woman twenty years older to trust men again – to trust him? Can Hallen trust himself not to screw things up?
Surrounded by people who choose to judge them, will they make their relationship a reality, or is it heartbreak for both?
4.5 Stars
Everyone meet Hallen Jansen. He’s a Swedish, blonde haired beautiful man whose job is to fulfill his client’s sexual desires. He's the master not only in sex but also companionship. Hallen has mastered the art of non attachment. He’s a professional at his job, and does it well, but then he goes home and is alone. The one thing that does bring him joy is his art.
I loved this story and Hallen’s voice. Since the story is told from his POV, you get his honest depiction of his life as an escort. It’s a slow steady, matter of fact read. Hallen provides a chronology of his clients and situations he’s encountered through many years. Some of which are funny, some scary and others just strange.
I felt sad for Hallen throughout. He’s a good guy and I loved his honesty, but he deals with a lot of self doubt and low self esteem. He's also lonely.
Hallen eventually meets Laura for a job which stirs up feelings that he hasn’t dealt with in a long time. It makes him aware of the things that he has missed out on. I won’t say much more, but this begins a different journey for him. It’s a journey with many ups and downs and new experiences that he never imagined for himself.
I loved this story and Hallen is certainly a favorite of mine now. There are times the story felt monotonous , but I was committed to Hallen, his story and the outcome. Definitely a story I would recommend!
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