The first novel in the Cubs for Rent series is First Loser by Charity Parkerson. The protagonist of the tale is Henry, who loses a male escort he fell in love with because of his faults. Tanner a tall, dark, and attractive man who doesn’t require Henry’s money enters. Henry finds it hard to accept Tanner’s sincere desire even after Tanner reimburses Henry’s money.
Tanner’s affections deepen as one of the Cubs for Rent owners but Henry doesn’t notice. Henry needs to be more aggressive when Tanner moves away and interacts with someone his age. There’s a lovely mix of emotions and magnetism in this age-gap affair.