Title: Break Down (Dublin Rugby #4)
Author: Rebecca Norinne
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Release Date: February 21, 2018
Blurb He knows his place on the pitch, but life is a whole other game.
All his life, Liam Donnelly looked and wondered. Could he? Would he? And then, finally, he did. But when he sampled a taste of that forbidden fruit, his whole world came crashing down, his position with Dublin Rugby right along with it. When the chance to ply his trade in Edinburgh comes along, Liam jumps at the offer, knowing it could be his best opportunity to start fresh and get back to the man he once was. But one look at Chef Lachlan MacLeod-his knowing, whisky-colored eyes, the abrasive scruff dotting his jaw, and the colorful ink lining his forearms-and Liam's wondering all over again. Can he? Will he? His heart says no, but his body says yes.
He's conquered his own demons; can he help another man do the same?
Out and proud Chef Lachlan MacLeod has no problem with who he is, except he has a history of hooking up with bi-curious straight men. He's vowed never to go down that path again, but when Liam Donnelly shows up in his restaurant, his eyes filled with heat and secret longing, Lachlan can't help himself. He knows the closeted rugby player is a terrible idea, but the man calls to him in a way no one ever has before. What started as a safe way for Liam to explore his sexuality quickly morphs into something much deeper, and now Lachlan wants more. But can his heart reconcile what his head already knows-that loving the gorgeous, broken athlete might actually mean letting him go?
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USA TODAY bestselling author Rebecca Norinne writes steamy contemporary romance featuring strong, determined heroines and sexy, dominant heroes. If you love books filled with heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters, she's got a story for you.
When not writing, Rebecca is watching rugby, drinking craft beer, and traveling the globe in search of inspiration for her next story. She lives in Dublin, Ireland, with her husband, but is originally from California.
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Title: Bulletproof
Series: Bulletproof #4
Author: Jenna Galicki
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: February 20, 2018
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Derek has finally met his match!
Derek MacAlister, the wild one. Known for dancing on table tops, partying too hard and possessing a never-ending thirst for excitement. With his bandmates now settled in committed relationships, heâs the last man standing. The only problem is that he wants to party all night long, but his best friends are content to stay at home. Enter Travis Fontana, a bad boy with a reputation for trouble, and Derek has his partner in crime.
Travis Fontana just scored the gig of a lifetime opening for the nationâs top heavy metal band. Heâs a rebel who thrives on pushing the limits of a good time, and Bulletproofâs sexy, long-haired guitarist, Derek MacAlister, is right by his side to share the fun. Together, theyâre double trouble.
But all is not as it seems. Underneath the painted-on smile and carefree exterior that Travis shows the world lies a tortured soul with a dark past. Little by little, Travis lets Derek see a side of him that no one else knows. Derek, unused to the unfiltered raw honesty that Travis shares, finds that he wants to take care of this troubled, vulnerable man and turns out to be Travisâ rock in times of crisis.
When the pressures of newfound fame begin to overwhelm Travis, he quickly starts to unravel. Pushed to the breaking point, it becomes clear that even Derek canât save him. Travis needs to save himself.
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If anyone ever needed a fucking hug, it was Travis right now, and it made Derekâs heart ache. He took a step forward, wanting to embrace the lost soul in front of him. He longed to feel this man in his arms again and wanted another gentle kiss. He hesitated only because Travis made no move to bridge the space between them, and because of the remark earlier about people only wanting sex from him. Derek decided he was going to dispel that myth, and wrapped his arms around Travis. The guy clung to him. Travis dug his fingers into Derekâs shoulder, pulling Derekâs T-shirt into his fists and burying his face into Derekâs neck. The intensity took Derek by surprise and overwhelmed him with compassion and empathy. He held Travis tighter, melding their bodies together and shouldering whatever burdens lurked inside this passionate man.
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Jenna Galicki writes in multiple genres including m/m/f, m/f, and m/m. She is predominantly known for her Radical Rock Stars Series. The Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars Book 1) was a finalist in the 2015 Bisexual Book Awards.
A native New Yorker, she now resides in Southern California. She's a Rottweiler enthusiast and an avid music buff. When she's not hunched over a computer, you can find her front row at a rock concert.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars Love these guys! I knew, just knew Derekâs story was going to be good. Heâs the last of the band to settle down, the Lone Ranger, the party guy. But when he sees Travis on stage, his heart flutters and he knows he has to met this guy. Travis is broken. Heâs had a rough time growing up and tends to get nervous and panic. Heâs sensitive, sweet and looking for something or someone to call Home. My heart broke for Travis. Heâs is such a great character and has issues that some of us deal with day to day. Thank you Jenna for bringing this to our attention and writing about it with taste and not judgement. This is a wonderful read. Donât pass it up! View all my reviews Today we have the release blitz for ROCK KING by Tara Leigh! I’m so excited to share this with you—be sure to grab your copy today!Title: ROCK KINGAuthor: Tara LeighGenre: Rockstar RomanceAbout Rock King:Fans of Kristen Callihan and Kylie Scott will scream for this sizzling bad boy rock star romance! I'm not who you think I am. Shane Hawthorne has it all. At least, that's what the headlines say about me. I have millions of fans, awards, more money - and women - than I know what to do with. But what you don't see is the wreckage I've caused. The memories and pain I can't escape, even when I pour them into music and spin them into gold. I tried to forget. To lose myself in booze and groupies. It didn't work. It hurt me and - worse - it hurt my band. That's the last thing I want to do, so I'm cleaning up my act... starting with Delaney Fraser. Gorgeous, smart, drama-free, and even nice - Delaney is the perfect "girlfriend." When I'm with her I don't have to pretend. It's like she sees the real me. And I can see a future with her. But that's dangerous. Because the truth is, Shane Hawthorne doesn't actually exist. He's a shield to hide who I really am. Fraud. Runaway. Addict. Murderer. And it's impossible to love a lie, right?Get Your Copy Today:Amazon | NOOK | iBooks | Kobo | GoodreadsThe Nothing but Trouble series:Rock KingRock LegendRock RebelExclusive Excerpt:“Delaney.” I groaned her name. Running my nose along the elegant sweep of her cheekbone, I breathed in the desire rising from her skin like fog off the morning tide. My palms skimmed over her rib cage, fingers dipping beneath the waistband of her pants. Finding a satiny sliver of skin. And a set of keys. Leaning back, I dangled them between us. “Let’s go upstairs.” Eyes that had been as soft and smooth as sea glass blinked into focus, narrowing at their corners. “You really have a one-track mind.” Disappointment trekked across her features. I slapped away the impulse to explain why—that if I didn’t stay focused on the easy, the attainable, I’d be dragged down by my inner demons so fast, running away would be like trying to sprint in quicksand, each panicked step making me sink deeper. “Doesn’t have to be a bad thing.” “Maybe not for you.” Delaney reclaimed her keys, ducking away from me. Grabbing for the door handle, she gave it a firm twist. It squeaked open, sounding mournful and sad. Sounding like an ending. “But the track I’m on doesn’t leave room for middle-of-the-night booty calls with a guy who can’t even be bothered to tell me what he thought of the three minutes I spent onstage—for him. Good night, Shane. Save your voice for someone still willing to listen.” And then she was gone. Leaving me with only the memory of her bewitching smile and pure voice. And a knot of remorse sitting heavily in my chest, leaching toxins into my bloodstream with each dull, disappointed thud of my heart. About Tara Leigh:Tara Leigh attended Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia Business School in New York, and worked on Wall Street and Main Street before “retiring” to become a wife and mother. When the people in her head became just as real as the people in her life, she decided to put their stories on paper. Tara currently lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut with her husband, children and fur-baby, Pixie.Connect with Tara:Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PinterestEnter Tara’s Giveaway:a Rafflecopter giveawayHEARTBREAK FOR HIRE IS LIVE!I turn trusted housewives into adulterous whores.
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I reached out to unzip the plastic holding my dress, but just as I did, the door to the dressing room flew open, and Dylan stood there looking back at me.
His eyes were wide with shock, as if he hadnât expected me to be behind the door, and then they dropped from my face and slid down my body in an invisible caress.
I should have covered myself; I should have screamed at him to get out, but I didnât move or tell him to go. The way he was looking at me, I needed that. I needed to feel beautiful and desirable.
âWhat are you doing here?â I watched him, his eyes a stormy blue.
His eyes devoured me, making me feel uncomfortable. If Mitchell supposedly loved me and disliked what he saw when he looked at me, then surely a man who didnât love me would see me as even worse.
âThe lady out front said the bathroom was the last door on the right, but Iâm guessing she meant the last door on the left,â he said, not bothering to the hide the fact that he was looking at my body.
I nodded, not sure what to say.
âI should apologize and turn around and leave.â
I swallowed hard.
He didnât leave.
Instead, he moved into the room and quietly shut the door behind him.
âBut you see, thereâs a problem.â
âWhatâs that?â I asked.
He reached out, running a single finger over my shoulder and down across my chest. âI canât stop looking at you.â
I folded my arms across my chest now, feeling more exposed than I ever had in my life. His finger dipped into the top of my folded arms and between my breasts.
âYouâre covering yourself like a woman who thinks sheâs unattractive,â he said, moving close enough that his whispered words ruffled the hairs on the side of my face. âBut the truth is, my cockâs hard just looking at you.â
I stiffened at his words.
No one had ever spoken to me like that. No man had ever been so brazen, saying naughty words to me in such a manner.
âHow does that make you feel, Gwyn?â He moved closer, his lips skimming my earlobe and making me bite my bottom lip.
I should have run out, but I was half naked. And the truth was, I couldnât move. My legs were stiff, and my feet were rooted to the spot.
âHow does it make you feel knowing my cock is hard and throbbing for you?â He licked my lobe, and I shivered. âHere you are, in your white bra and panties, looking so innocent and corruptible ... whatâs an evil man like me supposed to do?â
âYouâre not evil,â I said, finally able to speak up.
My voice squeaked with my words, making me blush even harder.
He leaned back, his brow lifting in question. âYou donât think Iâm evil?â
I shook my head. âNot even a little bit.â
âI assure you I am.â Again, he leaned forward, pressing his lips against my shoulder.
As if an automatic reflex, I tilted my head to the side to give him more skin to explore.
âIâm jealous of the way the lace on your panties is riding up your curvy hips and disappearing into the sweet space between your thighs.â He kissed my shoulder once again, his breath striking the side of my neck and filling my ear. âI want to be that lace, Gwyn. I want to be resting inside your warmth.â
Dear God, he was good, and I was so very bad.
Collection Title: The Happy Endings Collection
Titles: My Tempting ~ Bring The Heat ~ His Promise
Author: L. Wilder
Genre: RomCom
After one too many disappointments in and out of the bedroom, I’d all but given up on men. While I was doubtful that therapy would change anything, I had to try something.
As soon as I walked into Dr. Seth Michaels’ office, temptation set in. With his piercing green eyes and devilish smile, the handsome doctor was every woman’s fantasy, including mine.
He tempted me in ways that I never dreamed possible, but some lines just can’t be crossed. With a newfound libido, I left his office thinking I would never see him again, but fate and a meddling mother had other plans.
Tucker Michaels could bring the heat, striking out anyone who stepped up to the plate, and he was burning up the big leagues.
At least, that’s what I was told.
I had no idea who Tucker Michaels was, and I honestly didn’t care. From the moment I met him, I thought he was an arrogant, smart-mouthed jerk.
I’ll admit he was hot—if you’re into those gorgeous, athletic types, but there was no mistaking the way he looked at me, like I was about to be his next grand slam.
Unfortunately for him, he was about to be the one to strike out. I had no interest in playing games, especially when he was helping my little brother’s baseball team.
… But after a week from hell and one too many drinks, I was starting to see another side of the sexy, charismatic player.
After the devastating loss of my wife and daughter, I did everything in my power to guard my heart, making everyone, including myself, believe I no longer had one. I focused on my work and kept everyone at a distance. It was the only way I could face the day.
I had no time for distractions, but the day Langley, my legal assistant, asked for help with her custody battle there was no way I could refuse. When I was at my worst, she was there to pick up the pieces, making sure I didn’t lose the only thing I had left—my career.
Now, it was my turn to ensure she didn’t lose the one thing she cared about most—her children.
I promised to help, but I had no way of knowing that one promise would turn my entire world upside down. With the help of her two kids, she chiseled away at the walls I’d worked so hard to build, and I found myself wanting the one thing I thought was out of my reach—another chance at love.
Leslie Wilder grew up in a small town in West Tennessee. A country girl at heart, she’s always thought that life is too short, but she had no idea how short it really was until her brother passed away in 2014. She’s always been an avid reader, loving the escape only a great book can give, and wondered if she had what it took to write one of the wild romances she’d come to adore. With the support of her family and friends, she published Inferno: A Devil Chaser’s MC, one year after her brother’s death. With him in mind, she fulfilled her lifetime dream of writing. Since then, she’s completed the Devil Chaser’s Series and continued on with the Satan’s Fury MC Series. She has so many stories in her head, and can’t wait to share each and every one.
Title: Elite
A Privileged Novel
Author: Carrie Aarons
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: February 18, 2018
Blurb
If youâre in, youâll never have to ask. If you ask, youâll never be in. Eloise Mason knows what itâs like to live among the privileged. Seeking a change from the upper crust society of Europe, she flies halfway across the world for a semester abroad in the one place guaranteed to toss responsibility out the window and provide some good, old-fashioned fun; college in The United States. Except nothing at the picturesque, Ivy-covered university in Vermont appears as it seems. And after a mysterious invitation arrives on her doorstep, curiosity wins over the need to turn her back on games meant for the rich and ruthless. Secret societies, risky tasks, and an inner circle to rival the royals. But it may just be one American boy who threatens to be the most dangerous endeavor of all. Colton Reiter defines the word idolized at Jade Mountain University. In fact, he practically rules the roost from the three point line of the basketball court. The collegeâs star point guard, he is a god and treated as such; professional scouts at every game, teachers looking the other way when it comes to grades, and girls falling into his lap at the snap of a finger. He wants for nothing, or at least thatâs what he wants everyone to believe. But when he meets the sassy girl with the British accent who could care less about his status, her very existence threatens to unveil the skeletons buried deep in the back of his closet. With stakes this high, and hearts on the line, can they turn their backs on power and popularity before the ivory tower comes crashing down on their heads?
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Author of romance novels such as Red Card and the Captive Heart Duet, Carrie Aarons writes sexy, swoony and sarcastic characters who won't get out of her head until she puts them down on a page.
Carrie has wanted to be an author since the first time she opened a book. She loves spinning tales that include dapper men, women with attitude, and the occasional hunky athlete.
When she isn't in what her husband calls a "writing coma", Carrie is freeing up her jam-packed DVR, starting her latest DIY project, or planning her next travel adventure. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, who is more than happy to watch sports while his wife plots love stories.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thought Privileged was great but geez Elite is spectacular! I fell in love with Eloise in Privileged and was so excited that she got her own book. Traveling to America for a semester on fine wines, Eloise is in need of a break and desperately wants to have the American experience. What she gets is so much more.... All Colton has ever wanted is to play basketball. Heâs worked his butt off and itâs finally paying off. Heâs the king of the court, only he has secrets and is willing to do anything to keep them. I loved Elite. Eloise is one of those characters that you immediately want to get to know. Sheâs funny and really has a big heart. These two are explosive and I love the interaction between the two. This book is so good. Itâs definitely a must read. View all my reviews
Title: Sordid
Author: Ava Harrison
Genre: Contemporary Romance
It was his lips.
The way his stare sent shivers down my spine.
The way his rough voice whispered my name.
So I caved.
I did what I knew I shouldn’t.
But as quickly as he’s there, he’s gone.
Leaving me confused.
Devastated.
I hope I’ll never see him again…
Then I do.
He’s my new boss.
And he has secrets.
*Sordid is a COMPLETE standalone novel.
Ava Harrison is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author.
When she's not journaling her life, you can find her window shopping, cooking dinner for her family, or curled up on her couch reading a book.
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Sordid: A Novel by Ava Harrison
My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed Sordid but for most of the book I wanted to strangle the lead male character Grant. He is a great character but on one hand I wanted to give him a hug and on the other I felt he was leading Bridget on. At one point I was screaming for her to run and for him to just let the poor girl go. But you know what? That is what makes great reading. We invest ourselves into their lives and their problems become our own. The way the author told her story was heart felt and had me hanging onto her words. You’ll definitely want to check this out. View all my reviews The Runner's Daughterby Jessica McCroryBlurb: FBI agent Caid King has fought long and hard to end the corruption within his organization. After the fall of Clayton Matthews, he returns to New York with his head held high and his eye on the next target. He never could have imagined that the dangerous man he’s set his sights on would have ties to the beautiful blonde he found himself instantly drawn to. Jemma Saige thought she had it all figured out. Her rules for survival were simple. Keep your head down, your bags packed, your running shoes on. But when she meets a man at her local gym, their attraction threatens to break the last and most important of those rules: don’t get tied down. Now with Jemma’s secrets out in the open and both her and Caid’s lives on the line, can they find a way to work together? Or will Caid turn his back on the runner’s daughter? Now LiveAmazon→http://amzn.to/2DtoR7U iBooks→https://apple.co/2rwRHCP Nook→ http://bit.ly/2n0ZC5U Enter Now!" I have always had a love of stories and the different worlds you are able to explore when you crack open the cover to a good book." I was born in California and moved to Texas with my family when I was a teenager. I have always been an avid reader and have been writing stories since I was a kid! It has always been a dream of mine to have my stories published and it is beyond exciting to see that dream coming true! I have a caffeine addiction, I am a wine (red!!) lover (my favorite being Crush by Dreaming Tree!) and I love T-shirts (the kind with the hilarious sayings on them). I am OBSESSED with the TV show Scrubs and I watch it constantly. I have an amazing husband who is more supportive than I could have ever hoped for, two sweet kiddos (who keep my life wonderfully eventful), three dogs, a rabbit, and most recently Hefty Smurf the beta fish. Growing up, reading was my way to escape reality whether it was good or bad at the time and I want my stories to offer readers the same kind of adventure I have sought out in between the covers of a book. Stalker Link:
!! Debut Release !!Title: Phoenyx in Flames Author: Daisy St. James Release Date: 2/14/18 Get it on Amazon Add to Goodreads Book one in a brand new series by Author Daisy St. James.
"Any last words?" She asked, almost sweetly. "Phoenyx," the vampire hissed. There weren’t any second chances for the undead in situations like these, at least not by her standards. Especially not after having the audacity to try and take her out. That was the biggest no-no of all. When that happened, you paid with your life––or un-life, so to speak. Silently, she pulled the pin and launched the grenade at his feet. It exploded on impact, sending the living corpse in every direction but South. Phoenyx smiled coldly. "I love it when they say my name." As a child, Jane heard voices. Felt what others could feel. She was witness to the things that went bump in the night and could tell a person's deepest, darkest thoughts with only a touch. Until tragedy changed her life completely, thrusting her into the care of Hutton Grimshaw. Esteemed chair member of The Order of the Flame, Hutton does what he must. Training young Jane to be the one thing the shadows feared. Now, at the age of twenty-five, she is known as Phoenyx, the world's deadliest supernatural assassin. The hard and fast rules change when she finds Judas, a vampire, suffering in a back alley with no memory of who he is, or why he's becoming more and more human every day. With a price on her head and the survival of humanity at stake, Phoenyx finds herself . . . Changing. Her true nature is slowly beginning to reveal itself and mysteriously, Hutton is the only one who seems to know why. After years of taking down the supernatural beings that plague her hometown of Crystal Haven, Phoenyx finds herself teetering on the fine line between good and evil. While her attraction to Judas begins to consume her, growing like a fire out of control, one thing becomes undeniably clear . . . If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned. ***Contains mature subject matter, sexual content, 18+ readers only.***Author Bio - Daisy St. JamesDaisy always dreamed of becoming a writer. From the moment she picked up her very first romance novel at the tender age of twelve, she was hooked. As she got older and more ambitious, she wrote her first Young Adult novel, which promptly got devoured by her temperamental Hewlett-Packard. Since then, she's learned a lot about crafting an engaging story to captivate readers - and how to back up her work to avoid utter devastation at the hands of technology. Daisy lives mostly in her head but calls beautiful Montreal, Quebec her home. She spends her days as a stay-at-home-mom/voice-over artist and lives to make her family as happy as she possibly can! Her husband is the man of her dreams and you’ll find a little bit of him in every Hero she writes. Most of her Heroines have a little bit of her in them as well. In doing so, she’s made her love for her husband immortal. You can stalk Daisy here:
The only way the system was reliable when it came to Tiffany Dempsey was in failing her. Once again, itâd done just that, but this time, she wasnât about to accept that nothing could be done. This time, she went to a source outside the law for help. Sheâs gone to the Sacred Hearts MC, a club whose reputation for bloodshed and violence precedes them. Itâs a gamble sheâs willing to take; desperate times call for desperate measures and sheâs never been more desperate than she is right now.
Zeb joined the Sacred Hearts by way of a second chance when he thought he had none. Heâs determined to do right by his club and himself by changing his ways. So, when Dragon, his president, asks him for help, he doesnât hesitate. Heâs more than happy to give the pretty little stripper with the scarred up face a second chance of her own. The way he sees it, a survivor like her has more than earned it. Neither Tiff nor Zeb expected that this protective detail would be anything other than a strictly business-like arrangement, but the two find quickly that they complement each other in just about every way. Maybe, just maybe, itâs what Dragon had planned. After all, the president of the SHMC is sort of crafty like that.
âTiffany, whatâs wrong?â I heard Nik say distantly, but my adrenaline was spiking and I was already moving.
âIâll call you back, I think heâs here.â
âWhat?â Nik demanded sharply.
âGo now, Tiff, my office,â Alan said gently and I went.
âAlanâs sending me to his office, Zekeâs handling it at the front. Iâm okay for now,â I told Nik. Despite Alan trying to keep me calm, my heart was pounding. I almost didnât register what Nik said.
âIâm on my way, just do what your boss says.â
âI am,â I told him, but I was talking to the empty air, Nik was already gone.
I clattered up the back stairs in my stripper heels and kicked the door to Alanâs office closed and turned the lock. I figured it was his office and he had the key. The space was small, and a bank of windows overlooked the floor below. It was all right, though. They were mirrors on the outside and you could only see inside at very specific angles. If I sat at the desk in front of the windows and ducked down a bit behind the monitors, I would be invisible so thatâs precisely what I did. I sat at Alanâs desk, heart pounding, stomach curdling, and kept bouncing my gaze back and forth between the cameras on the monitors and out the window at the floor below.
Zeke was on camera, out front, hands raised and pushing down in his classic âcalm the fuck down, Iâm trying to explain something to youâ pose. Alan stood back, beside the bar, his cell phone pressed to his ear, nodding and speaking occasionally into it.
My heart thudded painfully in my chest as someone outside the cameraâs range swung on Zeke, in a flash, out of nowhere, and Zeke went crashing to the ground out like a light. Silas strode forward into the cameraâs view and then, through the front door, larger than life and screaming at the top of his lungs. Dancers stopped, patrons stood up, and Alan walked calmly forward.
I couldnât hear anything. There was nothing to hear, the office up here was so well insulated and soundproofed only the dullest thumping of the musicâs bass beat made it through. I swallowed hard as Silas stopped just outside Alanâs reach and Alan waved him forward with a broad sweep of his arm.
âWhat are you doing?â I asked, and realized he was taking Silas on a tour, either to get him out or to buy time for whoever he had been on the phone with to get here. I knew Nik would make it. I knew he would be here, I just didnât know when, and with how fast and how hard Silas had knocked Zeke out? I didnât know if I wanted Nik to square off with him.
I was suddenly very afraid for my lover and biker bodyguard.
I followed Silas and Alan from camera to camera but kept glancing back to Zeke who was sitting up now and rubbing his jaw. My chest loosened with a bit of relief at that and I still couldnât believe that Silas had gotten the drop on him like that. Zeke was good at his job and Iâd seen him handle himself in more than a few fights before.
The phone in my hand buzzed and I answered it without looking, âHello?â
Indistinct club noise came through the line and voices, hard to make out. I looked at the screen and realized Alan had dialed me.
âWhatâs up there?â I heard Silas demand.
âMy office.â
Shit!
I got up and looked around and finally had to settle for ducking into his bathroom up here. I stepped into the shower and pulled the curtain, holding the phone to my chest as I heard the door being messed with out front.
I held my breath and ended the call, fighting with the phone to silence the ringer just in case.
âI told you, thereâs no one up here,â I heard Alan declare. âWe have no dancer by that name at this club. Now, as I told you downstairs, the police have been notified about you striking my bouncer. You can clearly see there is no one up here, so please leave.â
I heard the bathroom door swing wide and bounce against the wall and the fear swarmed over my skin, sweat standing out along my spine under the short, light silk robe Alan had gifted me after my first year here. He did things like that on all of the girlsâ anniversaries.
âFine,â Silas grated. âBut I donât believe you. What is it? Her night off or something?â
âI swear to you, thereâs no âTiffanyâ here.â Alan maintained.
âI find out youâre lying to me, Iâm coming back here and burning this place to the fucking ground with you in it.â
Their voices receded and I squeezed my eyes shut, hot tears tracking down my face. All heâd needed to do to find me had been to pull back the curtain. He just hadnât thought to do it. Dumb luck on my part? Who knew? All I did know was that he was going or gone and I found myself choking on a silent scream that I would not let out from behind my teeth.
I slid down the wall onto my butt against the cold tile and shuddered, sweat slick against my palms where I clutched my phone with both of them over my heart, like it would protect me or something. The blood rushed in my ears and when the curtain jerked back I screamed and cringed but it was Zeke that knelt down, a purple knot swelling on his jawline. He put his hands on mine and said, âEasy, Tiff! Easy itâs just me.â
âIs he gone?â I cried and a hand fell onto Zekeâs shoulder. Zeke jumped and turned but immediately relaxed and got out of the way of our boss who knelt down in front of me.
âHeâs gone,â Alan assured me.
âAre you sure?â
âIâm sure, Iâm so sorry. I had to get him out of here. You did great.â He patted my cheek, the side without the mask, and he looked sorry.
In The Series
Melody Beswick thought she was bringing herself and her thirteen month old son home to his father. It was her last ditch effort to make a better life for her and her boy. One in which Noah had a father to look up to and guide him. While she knew Grinder wasnât perfect, she believed in him, and love always found a way, right? Melody never thought her dreams for herself and her son could twist into such nightmares, and that it was so true, the old adage, that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Sheâs about to find out that another adage is true, that sometimes itâs better the devil you know, when instead of finding Grinder, itâs his cold and critical brother Archer at the end of her long drive that she must contend with. With no other options, and no place else to go, Melody is about to make a deal with this devil that she canât refuse. Who knew it could, quite possibly, be the best decision sheâs ever made?
Fate introduces people at both the right and the wrong timesâ¦
So it is for Maren on the absolute worst day imaginable. When all hope was gone, and she was whittled away to little more than tears and despair, up walks Nox, an unlikely hero to save the day. Maren is about to discover that sometimes the good guys wear black, and there are times that the lines between good and evil blur beyond recognition.
Nox is a bad man with a heart of gold, or so it seems. It also seems that Maren has captured that heart with her wide, tear filled brown eyes. Nox never saw himself going for jailbait before, but thatâs just what Maren is, all woman trapped in a seventeen year old package. Still, what he wouldnât do for her, including taking on the unlikely role of keeper to her unruly preteen brother.
This mess could end beautifully or in some serious time spent behind bars for Nox, but sometimes, itâs worth risking it all.
Rush had always been the brother that was the most up for adventure. Then Grinder died and he realized that it was time to slow down. Fast-forward by a year and more and his older brother Archer had found Mel. Hell, his own twin was with a woman of his own! Rush is starting to get restless again, which was just perfect. Cue a string of anonymous hook-ups and one night stands. It was enough to feed the restlessness for a while, then an adventure of sorts came a callinâ by way of the VPâs estranged aunt and the Presidentâs sister-in-law.
Her daughter was in need of some kind of white knight, which Rush could care less about, but the white knight routine did come with a pretty big perk. It would mean that he got to go back to a job that had, once upon a time, felt like a calling.
Of course, nothing was ever easy where Rush was concerned, especially when he actually set eyes on the damsel in distress. One, she wasnât some paper princess, and two, she definitely didnât want him around. After all, one-night hook-ups were supposed to be just that⦠one and done.
Reckless, dangerous, and out of control; these are the words most often applied to the SHMCâs brother Duracell. Which is why no one can understand what the deal is between him and Blue. Blue is none of those things; if anything heâs quiet, shy, and as mild-mannered as they come. Thereâs no balance between these two yet they are inexplicably a team. Then Blue gets a single look at Hayley, and itâs all it takes for him to know sheâs their third. Is Hayley the woman for them? A match for Blue sure, but strong enough to withstand the bizarre tempest of Cellâs personality? The two MC brothers have set their sights on the waitress and have been patiently feeling her out. Now itâs time to take the next step and see if sheâs indeed able to date the both of them. Sheâll either bring balance to the boys, or Cellâs pull will knock them all off balance and send them crashing, burning them all out before anything can even fully ignite.
Data has always been the quiet brother on the fringes of the club. Always there when you need him, but never quite fully engaged. Thatâs because heâs been harboring a secret. Long before he joined the club, he had a friend who meant the world to him; she disappeared, prompting Data to search for her⦠heâs been looking ever since.
A mysterious message appears on an internet forum: Does anyone remember Amalia Rose?
Of course he does, and he will stop at nothing to get her back. His secret is out, and life is about to change for everyone in some surprising ways.
Check out the Sacred Hearts MC from the very beginning...
A.J. Downey is a born and raised Seattle, WA Native. She finds inspiration from her surroundings, through the people she meets and likely as a byproduct of way too much caffeine.
She has lived many places and done many things though mostly through her own imagination⦠An avid reader all of her life itâs now her turn to try and give back a little, entertaining as she has been entertained.
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