The Flat Tyre – Tom’s Tricks 1, is part of the ‘Love at the Haven’ series. It’s a very short story written from Tom’s pov as he’s turning tricks on a cold, winter’s night in London.

I’ve read about three books from this series, where the stories take place at the Haven. This story is before Tom decides to rent a room at the Haven. He’s quite mischievous and upbeat in those other books, and even in this one when the environment is worse, he still has that bratty, upbeat personality.

In this book he turns a trick in a john’s car as the rain is pouring down. I don’t know if this client ever shows up again in future books with Tom, since I haven’t read the other Tom books yet. Basically, the plot in this one is about Tom’s life on the street, and his turning a trick before he becomes a regular renter at the Haven.

I liked seeing the quick glimpse into Tom’s life beforehand, because in the books I’ve read so far, we don’t get to experience any of the other men’s lives in detail as they live it before Haven. The clients yes, but not the Haven men. This is a fast, easy, read. I give The Flat Tyre – Tom’s Tricks 1, 3 Stars.
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