Mine Series by Julie Mannino

After a theft, Luke ends up in the city prison and faces serious consequences for his actions. The next few years of his life will be spent laboring in a lirek mine. Jagger, a senior guard, splits his time between the mine and the prison. He knows how the cruel system works, and Luke needs someone to help him. Protection has a cost, and Luke will have to be trained to serve and submit in the way Jagger prefers before they leave the prison for the mine... moreAfter a theft, Luke ends up in the city prison and faces serious consequences for his actions. The next few years of his life will be spent laboring in a lirek mine. Jagger, a senior guard, splits his time between the mine and the prison. He knows how the cruel system works, and Luke needs someone to help him. Protection has a cost, and Luke will have to be trained to serve and submit in the way Jagger prefers before they leave the prison for the mine. Jagger can be harsh, and he enjoys punishing, but Luke also finds himself being cared for and comforted. Surely, Luke can survive the next five years even if Jagger pushes the boundaries a little. less

After Luke sees the treatment the other prisoners receive as they travel to the mine, Jagger’s ownership is more critical than ever.Jagger has his harsh side, but considering the care he's shown, he’ll surely back off and stop pushing the one thing Luke isn't keen on. He's happy to serve in every other way, so why does it matter if he can't stand a certain, public activity?Guards have rules too, and they aren't to break the system they’ve grown among themselves... moreAfter Luke sees the treatment the other prisoners receive as they travel to the mine, Jagger’s ownership is more critical than ever.Jagger has his harsh side, but considering the care he's shown, he’ll surely back off and stop pushing the one thing Luke isn't keen on. He's happy to serve in every other way, so why does it matter if he can't stand a certain, public activity?Guards have rules too, and they aren't to break the system they’ve grown among themselves. They expect each other to put their wants first, and a guard has to be careful about how much affection and care they show. Jagger can’t have a pet who refuses to fully submit. To protect them both, he'll break Luke to get rid of that last defiant spark, but can he do it without destroying Luke's spirit?Luke is sure he's ruined what they've built so far, and his only chance to keep their relationship might be to swallow his pride. less

The third and final.Blurb coming soon.