Under Construction: Book 5: Can't Say No

by Richard Manley

Richard is a straight construction worker who’s recently discovered, he’s not as straight as he thought he was. He’s a working man with a ex-wife, two boys, and a physical job. Not unlike so many men out there. Then the predatory cop next door did something to him in his basement, more than once, and suddenly Richard was not so basic anymore. Suddenly his life was getting complicated. He isn’t sure he’s ready for it. But now that he’d had a taste, he wanted more. He had a need that could only be met in one way. Well, several ways actually, but it still boiled down to just one thing. He needed men. This was a need he’d never really considered. That dirty cop had shown him things, done things, and now he was changing, he was evolving. And he just can’t seem to say no. He and his wife are trying to patch things up, they’ve got a new house, but she’s keeping her condo in the city and they’re letting the boys live in the old house while they go to school. Richard finds himself feeling out of place where ever he is, but one thing he knows for he’s always ready and willing. He knows he’s a little out of control, but maybe he’s just making up for lost time. But he keeps pushing the envelope. He keeps crossing the line. Pretty soon there won’t even be a line. He’s fighting this new need. He wants his old, boring, simple life back. At least that’s what he keeps telling himself. But it’s not that easy. The world is different. He’s different. He’s just a man. Under construction.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 22, 2020

Reviews

[Rainbow Reviewss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the title chosen for the fifth book in the series, “Can’t Say No.” This is exactly how Richard feels. He cannot say no to the men he encounters. I think with every book, he turns into the kind of man I like! The first chapter starts with him explaining how things are going between him and his wife and the arrangement that they agreed to. When Richard goes to his wife’s condo building, he sees a sexy, muscular security guard, so his desires and other things will stir! These men in uniform keep popping up in this series, and I’m not complaining at all.

If you want a very suggestive and erotic dialogue, give it to Richard Manley. I loved the conversation between the protagonist and the security guard. It has everything I expect from dialogue in erotica. I don’t want to spoil it for you. All you need to know is that it is extremely arousing. And with such dialogue comes action, too. You are covered there as well. All good stuff. After the security guard scene, Richard plays a seductive game with his son’s wrestling coach. This one is fantastic too.

One thing I really like about the main character is that he is not hung up on being a top or a bottom. He simply wishes to do whatever feels good and right. He seems like a really attractive and appealing man to me because of his openness and realism. In this part, Brady makes a strong comeback, and later, with other men, they play with Richard in a scene filled with exciting group fun. Can’t Say No is another book I truly enjoyed in this series.

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