The Reluctant Pimp : Hero Publishing : 9780998503448 : 18 Sep 2020 : Eddie's young life in the 1970s has been one of poverty and loss-the last being the death of his mother. With a chance meeting at a bus stop, Eddie's world is about to change. Almost overnight, he goes from working as a hotel bellman to becoming a pimp for call girls. Suddenly, he sees a way out of the painful life he's lived. As his business grows, Eddie acquires an apartment complex to house his girls. Finding himself hating his means of making a living, he can't let go of the success, stability, and the money his business provides. An interview with a potential new call girl, Alexandra Turner, leads him to question who he is and what he wants for his life. Is it possible for Eddie to have love despite his profession? When tragedy strikes, Eddie must choose the direction for his life and the family he wants to create. Circumstance led Eddie to a life he never envisioned-is it possible that circumstance can help h