Gay for the Stay Series by Seth King

“Gay for the stay” – a tongue-in-cheek term used by prison inmates to describe straight inmates who have sex with other men and “go gay” while incarcerated. Two young, handsome men. One month of forced proximity in a tiny jail cell. One fake relationship that soon starts feeling deliciously, and dangerously, real…... more“Gay for the stay” – a tongue-in-cheek term used by prison inmates to describe straight inmates who have sex with other men and “go gay” while incarcerated. Two young, handsome men. One month of forced proximity in a tiny jail cell. One fake relationship that soon starts feeling deliciously, and dangerously, real…. When 24-year-old former college football star Sutton Nash walks into Roscoe State Penitentiary for tax evasion charges, his rough-and-tumble cellmate Drake Rios instantly sees that sheltered, privileged Sutton is in for a rough ride. So Drake offers Sutton a deal. Drake is the most feared man in Roscoe, and in return for money, Drake will protect Sutton by pretending to be Sutton’s “prison boyfriend” for the duration of his stay. According to Drake, all they’ll have to do to convince the other inmates that Sutton is “spoken for” is stick together, pretend to be close, and pretend to fool around in the showers every morning. As long as they follow those rules, Sutton will be left alone by the other inmates. Sutton is straight, but with no other options, he reluctantly agrees. But soon, their “arrangement” starts feeling almost like a real relationship. Drake is becoming Sutton’s closest confidante, and Sutton is enjoying their “faked” hookups in the showers more and more with each passing day. But as the lines of their "arrangement" start to blur, so does Sutton's sense of safety. .. Because how can you stay safe when the one person who is supposed to protect you is also the one person you suddenly have no defenses against? And once both men are freed, how could a relationship between two "straight" men from two totally different backgrounds ever work in the real world? less

A standalone continuation of Seth King's bestselling novel Gay for the Stay. “Mostly straight” – a slang term for men who are primarily interested in women but occasionally sleep with men, as well. Two friends. One pact to start hooking up – but only as friends. What could go wrong…besides everything? When part-time model Johnny Holt checks into prison for his three-week sentence, he struggles to get medical assistance for a recent injury... moreA standalone continuation of Seth King's bestselling novel Gay for the Stay. “Mostly straight” – a slang term for men who are primarily interested in women but occasionally sleep with men, as well. Two friends. One pact to start hooking up – but only as friends. What could go wrong…besides everything? When part-time model Johnny Holt checks into prison for his three-week sentence, he struggles to get medical assistance for a recent injury. All he needs is Ibuprofen, but he quickly finds that in prison, help is hard to get. But soon his cellmate Eddy makes a shocking you can get anything you want in prison from other inmates, on the underground barter system…. If you are willing to exchange sexual favors with them for it. Which means Johnny now faces an impossible either cross a line he never imagined having to cross, or continue living in chronic pain…. When Johnny’s cellmate is released, his replacement is another young man named Lucky. After Lucky confides that he desperately needs cigarettes, Johnny informs him of this “barter system. ” And soon, they devise a plan…. Both men are straight, but since they are both also in need, they decide to compromise. In order to keep from having to hook up with other, random men, Johnny and Lucky agree to fool around with each other in the showers – just as friends – in front of the other inmates, who will be charged per viewing session. Johnny and Lucky are both young and attractive, and their little “show” quickly becomes a hit. But soon, a new problem they start liking their hookups – and each other – far more than they bargained for…. Which means trouble. Because unbeknownst to Lucky, Johnny is harboring a secret…. A deadly one. less