About Hard for the Money

by Kiernan Kelly, Carol Lynne and Syd McGinley
142 pages / 56000 words
ISBN: 978-1-60370-892-0,  1-60370-892-8
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Sometimes the only way to make a living is to stop giving it away. The men of Hard for the Money know all about what a guy has to do to make a buck, and they all know that it's impossible for a rent boy to find love. Right?

In Syd McGinley's A Cheap Racket, Tim figures all he has going for him is his young body and his patience for his older clients. His roommate Cal has a trust fund, and is pretty sure men only want him for his money. Can a rent boy and a trust fund baby find love and trust as they battle a corrupt and abusive nursing home?

Chaos is an uneducated stripper who knows that life deals guys like him a rotten hand. When he meets RJ at a bachelor party, though, he has to re-evaluate his needs. Can he and RJ find common ground? Find out in Kiernan Kelly's A Hard Man is Good to Find.

Finally, in Cops and Robby, by Carol Lynne, brothers and fellow cops Cole and Morgan have always had to hide their love. When they rescue rent boy Robby, though, they find someone they can share themselves with. Robby's got problems of his own, though, problems that might endanger them all.

All of these men have been hard for the money, but can they face their difficulties and find a happy ending?
 

Review

Mychael Black, co-author of the 7 anthology, writes:

A Cheap Racket by Syd McGinley

Tim makes his money the best way he knows how: by selling his body and time. He enjoys his job, even if his roommate Cal hates it. When Tim’s regular customer, Mr. M, books Tim to do a favor for a dying gay friend, Tim finds out just how horrible the friend’s nursing home is. With Cal, Mr. M, and Tim’s friend-with-benefits, Ari, Tim sets out to take The Pines down for their mistreatment of the elderly. Along the way, he discovers just what he was missing in the arms of the perfect Master: Ari.

Syd writes the most amazing Doms. A perfect mix of heat and humor, Ari is everything Tim needs--and more. If you enjoy Syd’s Dr. Fell series, you’ll like A Cheap Racket.

A Hard Man is Good to Find by Kiernan Kelly

Needing a date for his sister’s wedding reception--and to prove a point to her bigoted husband-to-be--RJ rings up the hot stripper who performed at Paula’s bachelor party. RJ and Chaos hit it off immediately and sparks fly every time they’re together. When they try to settle into a date, however, things take a turn for the worse and they race to save Paula from a horrible marriage.

I’m a huge fan of Kiernan’s style: edgy, hot, and funny. This story is dramatic and intense--in and out of bed--and I highly recommend it.

Cops and Robby by Carol Lynne

Cole and Morgan are cops, brothers, and… lovers. They keep their relationship to themselves and live on the pretense of merely being roommates. When Cole stumbles upon a street hustler badly beaten in an alley, his cop’s heart of gold kicks in and he takes the young man--Robby--home. Despite Morgan’s reservations, Cole manages to convince his brother to let Robby stay and heal. It isn’t until Morgan gets some time alone with Robby that he realizes how much he cares, too. All seems to go well, but Robby’s former pimp has other plans. It’s going to take Morgan and Cole both to get Robby out of trouble before it’s too late.

Carol Lynne never fails to pen a hot and poignant story. It’s impossible to not fall in love with all three men. And honestly, how can anyone resist brotherly love? Robby’s a lucky, lucky man indeed.
 

Sample

With a smile on his face, Cole Caldwell began walking home after a great evening with friends. He loved his brother, but it was nice to have time to himself. It wasn't that Morgan didn't like Cole's friends, but rarely could his brother drop the cop persona enough to let loose, and Cole was all about letting loose. He might be a cop as well, but that didn't mean he didn't know how to leave work at the office and have fun occasionally.

He grinned, thinking about Morgan, the big bad cop. Cole might give Morgan a hard time, but he loved that his brother was so passionate about the job. Although Cole enjoyed being a policeman, their jobs couldn't have been more different. While Morgan scoured the streets as a detective, Cole worked as a full-time policeman on duty at a local junior high school. There were some in the department who called his job glorified babysitting, but Cole didn't agree. Getting to kids before they started down the wrong path was incredibly rewarding to him.

With his hands stuffed into the pockets of his black hoodie, Cole neared his condo, still floating on his good mood. A sound from the alley off to his left caught his attention. He thought it was an injured or hungry animal, but the more he heard, the more he realized it was a man moaning. His first thought was someone was getting lucky in the depths of the alley, but the sobbing that soon followed dispelled that belief immediately.

Cole ventured into the alley, his hands fisted at his sides. "Hello?"

The crying stopped and Cole waited for an answer. When none came, he headed for the row of trashcans. He spotted a form huddled against the grimy brick wall and knelt down. "Do you need some help?"

The shadow huddled closer to the wall. "No."

A glimpse of the battered face in front of him was all it took for Cole to slip into professional mode. He dealt with kids all the time and knew how to talk to them.

"My name's Cole," he said in a gentle tone. "I realize you don't know me from Adam, but I'm offering to help you. If you stay out here in the open, you're a pretty easy target for others who might want to hurt you."

He watched as the boy's head turned toward the direction Cole had come.

"No, there's no one behind me," Cole soothed. "You're safe for now."

Trying to downplay his vocation, Cole opted to say, "I work in a school, so I know I can help you if you'll just let me." Cole took a chance and held out his hand. "Let me get you cleaned up and some food in your belly. I promise I won't do anything you don't want me to."

"No cops, no hospitals," the shadowed boy murmured.

Cole grinned. Well, he couldn't rightly promise no cops, but he could promise not to contact the police department. "I promise I won't call the police, but I think I need to look at your injuries before promising anything on the hospital side of things."

"Nothing's broken."

Cole let loose a sigh of relief. "So, will you let me help you?"

The injured boy eventually reached out and took Cole's hand.

"What's your name?" Cole asked, helping the boy to his feet.

"Robby."

Cole could tell how unsteady Robby was on his feet. "Would it be okay if I wrapped my arm around your waist to help you walk to my condo?" He was met by silence for several long moments. "I promise I'm not going to hurt you."

"Okay."

About the Authors: Kiernan Kelly, Carol Lynne, Syd McGinley