Hard Time by D.J. Manly is a homoerotic contemporary suspense story.

David works at a Durham prison to teach many of the inmates to learn to read. The problem is his step-father, Jack Malone, runs the prison, and they have never got along. To make matters worse, Jack hates that David is gay and throws it into his face ever chance that he gets. Now, a new inmate, Elliot Law has been admitted to the prison, and David’s life may never be the same. David has never been interested in any of the inmates, but he can’t get Elliot out of his mind. It doesn’t help that Elliot’s continual suggestive comments, smart mouth, and gorgeous figure keep David off kilter when Elliot ends up working for him. Between David’s problems with his step-father and his growing feelings for Elliot, what will David do to solve these dilemmas? Will David find a way so he and Elliot can explore their growing feelings?

D.J. Manly has created a new book that has both suspense and a great love story that blend together into a spellbinding romance. David has always wanted to help others, but he never expected to find the man of his dreams in prison. He has to learn that trust is a wonderful thing. Elliot has never given up the hope that eventually he will be freed, but he never expected to find something more important than his freedom in jail. Together David and Elliot may find more than love, hope and enough trust to last the rest of their lives. Thanks go to D.J. Manly for another incredible story.

Reviewed by: Teresa