Devil’s Due (Colorado Chapter #3)
Truck Stopped
Devil’s Dilemma (Colorado Chapter #4)
Amy’s Santa (Next Generation #1)
Ink’s Devil (Colorado Chapter #5)
Devil’s Spawn (Colorado Chapter #6)
Coming Soon
Being Lost (San Diego Chapter #1)
Hawk’s Cry (Next Generation #2)
Note 1:
Each book can be read as a standalone, but to get the best reading experience for the Satan’s Devils, read the books in the order above.
Note 2:
While the Blood Brothers series is completely separate to the Satan’s Devils series, there is some crossover. Turning Wheels continues the story of a minor character who appears in Second Changes, and some characters appear in both series.
Other Works by Manda Mellett
Blood Brothers – A series about sexy dominant sheikhs and their bodyguards
Stolen Lives (#1) Nijad and Cara
Close Protection (#2) Jon and Mia
Second Chances (#3) Kadar and Zoe
Identity Crisis (#4) Sean and Vanessa
Dark Horses (#5) Jasim and Janna
Hard Choices (#6) Aiza
Satan’s Devils MC - Arizona Chapter
Turning Wheels (Blood Brothers #3.5, Satan’s Devils #1) Wraith and Sophie
Drummer’s Beat (#2) Drummer and Sam
Slick Running (#3) Slick and Ella
Targeting Dart (#4) Dart and Alex
Heart Broken (#5) Heart and Marc
Peg’s Stand (#6) Peg and Darcy
Rock Bottom (#7) Rock and Becca
Joker’s Fool (#8) Joker and Lady
Mouse Trapped (#9) Mouse and Mariana
Blade’s Edge (#10) Blade and Tash
Truck Stopped (#11) Truck & Allie
Satan’s Devils MC - Colorado Chapter
Paladin’s Hell (#1) Paladin and Jayden
Demon’s Angel (#2) Demon and Violet
Devil’s Due (#3) Beef and Steph
Devil’s Dilemma (#4) Pyro and Mel
Ink’s Devil (#5) Ink and Beth
Satan’s Devils MC - Next Generation
Amy’s Santa (#1) Wizard and Amy
Glossary
Motorcycle Club – An official motorcycle club in the U.S. is one which is sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). The AMA has a set of rules its members must abide by. It is said that ninety-nine percent of motorcyclists in America belong to the AMA
Outlaw Motorcycle Club (MC) – The remaining one percent of motorcycling clubs are historically considered outlaws as they do not wish to be constrained by the rules of the AMA and have their own bylaws. There is no one formula followed by such clubs, but some not only reject the rulings of the AMA, but also that of society, forming tightly knit groups who fiercely protect their chosen ways of life. Outlaw MCs have a reputation for having a criminal element and supporting themselves by less than legal activities, dealing in drugs, gun running or prostitution. The one-percenter clubs are usually run under a strict hierarchy.
Brother – Typically members of the MC refer to themselves as brothers and regard the closely knit MC as their family.
Cage – The name bikers give to cars as they prefer riding their bikes.
Chapter – Some MCs have only one club based in one location. Other MCs have a number of clubs who follow the same bylaws and wear the same patch. Each club is known as a chapter and will normally carry the name of the area where they are based on their patch.
Church – Traditionally the name of the meeting where club business is discussed, either with all members present or with just those holding officer status.
Colours – When a member is wearing (or flying) his colours he will be wearing his cut proudly displaying his patch showing which club he is affiliated with.
Cut – The name given to the jacket or vest which has patches denoting the club that member belongs to.
Enforcer – The member who enforces the rules of the club.
Hang-around – This can apply to men wishing to join the club and who hang-around hoping to be become prospects. It is also used to women who are attracted by bikers and who are happy to make themselves available for sex at biker parties.
Mother Chapter – The founding chapter when a club has more than one chapter.
Nomad – In an outlaw MC a nomad is typically a member who’s been given permission/instruction by the national president to enforce the laws of the club at other chapters.
Patch – The patch or patches on a cut will show the club that member belongs to and other information such as the particular chapter and any role that may be held in the club. There can be a number of other patches with various meanings, including a one-percenter patch. Prospects will not be allowed to wear the club patch until they have been patched-in, instead they will have patches which denote their probationary status.
Patched-in/Patching-in – The term used when a prospect completes his probationary status and becomes a full club member.
President (Prez) – The officer in charge of that particular club or chapter.
Prospect – Anyone wishing to join a club must serve time as a probationer. During this period they have to prove their loyalty to the club. A probationary period can last a year or more. At the end of this period, if they’ve proved themselves a prospect will be patched-in.
Old Lady – The term given to a woman who enters into a permanent relationship with a biker.
RICO – The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act primarily deals with organised crime. Under this Act the officers of a club could be held responsible for activities they order members to do and a conviction carries a potential jail service of twenty years as well as a large fine and the seizure of assets.
Road Captain – The road captain is responsible for the safety of the club on a run. He will organise routes and normally ride at the end of the column.
Ronin – A biker who travels alone, sometimes wearing a patch denoting he’s Ronin. Not affiliated to any club, but often bearing a token which will help ensure safe passage through territories of different clubs.
Secretary – MCs are run like businesses and this officer will perform the secretarial duties such as recording decisions at meetings.
Sergeant-at-Arms – The sergeant-at-arms is responsible for the safety of the club as a whole and for keeping order.
Sweet Butt – A woman who makes her sexual services available to any member at any time. She may well live on the club premises and be fully supported by the club.
Treasurer – The officer responsible for keeping an eye on the club’s money.
Vice President (VP) – The vice president will support the president, stepping into his role in his absence. He may be responsible for making sure the club runs smoothly, overseeing prospects etc.
Acknowledgments
Rather than repeat all the individual thank yous and expressions of appreciation for each book in this box set, I’ve decided to put all the acknowledgements into one place.
When I set off on the Satan’s Devils journey I had no idea where it was going to take me. I’d read a few MC books at that time, and enjoyed the settings. When writing my third book in the Blood Brothers Series, Second Chances, I ended up creating a character who was in a wheelchair. She needed a place to hide out. Almost as a throwaway line, I simply said she’d ended up under the protection of an outlaw MC in Arizona.
At the time I wasn’t sure I’d follow that up. A couple of people asked me what happened to her, and writing her story started to become an intriguing idea. But how could I, an English writer, write a book based in the US?
Despite the obvious drawbacks, I decided to give it a try. The characters grew on me, and it seems, on my readers. Neither would let me give up, and the rest, as they say, is history. At the time of writing I’m working on the tenth book in the Satan’s Devils series, with the spin off series, Satan’s Devils MC Co
lorado Chapter having already commenced.
As to my question, how can an English author write about an American MC? The answer is, not alone. I’ve had a number of people who helped me shape the books. I couldn’t have done it without any of them. It’s to this group I owe my gratitude.
Firstly, I have to thank Lia Rees of Freeyourwords.com. She’s been my cover designer and formatter from the first book I ever published. To just say that doesn’t do her justice at all. She’s been my advisor, and someone who’s there to bounce ideas off during the process of getting a book from a manuscript stage through to publication. I like to think along the way we’ve become friends.
Then there’s the people that put up with a draft full of typos, prepared to wade their way through and advise me of plot holes, where I’m gone wrong, whether they like the book or not, and highlighting UK English words which sneak in. Over time a number of people have beta read for me, along the way, I ended up with an established team who I love to bits. A few names have come and gone, but I owe my thanks to everyone who’s ever beta read for me. So, thank you Alex, Colleen, Danena, Zoe, Mary, Sheri, Terra, Brandy and Foua.
Books need editors. I was pleased to work with Phil Henderson on Turning Wheels and Drummer’s Beat. Slick Running, Targeting Dart and Heart Broken were edited by Brian Tedesco. Maggie Kern @ Ms.Kedits recently went back through and did an amazing job of re-editing the books and given it an extra gloss of polish. I like to think I learn something from every editor I work with, and this was certainly the case with Phil, Brian and Maggie. My appreciation to you all.
It’s always useful to have a supportive family, and my husband Steve has been a beta reader and technical advisor, and his wealth of knowledge about motorcycles has been particularly useful. I couldn’t wish for anyone better behind me. Then, lastly, there’s my son. Love you to bits, Michael, and thank you for being proud of your mum.
Finally, thank you to the most important people. Those of you who’ve taken a chance on the Satan’s Devils MC. I hope you enjoyed the ride, and will come with me on the rest of the journey.
If you’ve enjoyed this book, please don’t keep it to yourself. Authors cannot exist without people who buy and read their books, and readers can’t try an author unless they’ve heard about them. So if you leave a review, share a post on Facebook, shout it from the rooftops, it all helps to keep authors writing. A thank you from the bottom of my heart to those who do leave reviews.
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About the Author
Manda’s life's always seemed a bit weird, starting with a childhood that even today she’s still trying to make sense of, then losing her parents in the late teens. Going from the tragic to the bizarre, who else could be unlucky enough to have had two car accidents, neither her fault, one involving a nun, and another involving a police woman?
There isn’t enough space to list everything that’s happened to Manda, or what she’s learned from it. But by using the rich fabric of her personal life, psychology degree, varied work experiences, and amazing characters she’s met, Manda is able to populate her books with believable in-depth characters and enjoys pitting them against situations which challenge them. Her books are full of suspense, twists and turns and the unexpected.
Manda lives in the beautiful countryside of Essex in the UK, the area’s claim to fame being the Wilkin’s Jam Factory at nearby Tiptree. She can usually find jars of jam which remind her of home wherever she goes. As well as writing books and reading, Manda loves walking her dogs and keeping fit. She lives with her husband of over 30 years, who, along with her son, is her greatest fan and supporter.
Manda is thankful that one of the more unusual, and at the time unpleasant, turns her life took, now enables her to spend her time writing. Confirming, in her view, every cloud has a silver lining.
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