ZEKI AND AARON – J.J. Massa

The Agency, Book 1

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ISBN: 1-60054-028-7

April 2006

Erotic Gay Contemporary Romance – Short Story

Rating: Shooting Star

Agency Headquarters – Present Day

On the warpath over equipment failure, superspy Aaron Trimmer is arguing with Philco, the science department head, when he notices a new nameplate on the lab next door.   Figuring anyone else would be an improvement over dealing with Philco, Aaron enters the lab and finds a gorgeous Iraqi who looks barely old enough to have a Ph.D.   But looks can be deceiving, and Zeki al-Filastini provides Aaron with new and improved spyware and the two quickly become friends.  Every time Aaron finds himself in dire straits, it seems that Zeki is always there to rescue him or provide another useful gadget.   Aaron soon wishes Zeki was his partner in the field…and in bed.  

As an Iraqi working at the Agency, Zeki al-Filastini is used to facing suspicion and outright bigotry from some of his co-workers, especially his supervisor, Philco.   However, the friendship he's developed with field agent Aaron Trimmer more than makes up for all the hassle.  Since Aaron doesn't have a partner, Zeki keeps an eye out for his friend, even going out in the field himself to rescue him a time or two.   Over time, their friendship turns into something deeper, but will it survive the secret Zeki has kept hidden?

The first in The Agency series, ZEKI AND AARON features a pair of heroes who find love and passion where they least expect it.   Aaron's confident personality is the perfect foil for Zeki's adorable geekiness – a mild mannered persona that hides an intense dedication to his job and his lover.   Filled with plenty of explosive action and fiery love scenes, this story will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very end.

Isabelle Spencer