Moments later, Micah stormed in the door, banging the metal against the cinder block of the room. Without a word, he took off his gloves, throwing them to the ground and walked towards her. He lifted her face towards him, circling her hair and neck with his hands. He drew her into his body, as he kissed her, long and deep. She could feel him breathing heavily, as her arms wrapped around his strong shoulders.
“Micah…” She tried to start, but he broke free, releasing her.
“No, Alice. Please, let me talk. I have been a complete idiot. I put this shit before you, before us. I just wanted to give you the life you deserved, and I let that get in the way. I am so incredibly sorry. Please, please believe me.” He looked at her, his hand tracing the side of her face. She nodded silently in return, not wanting to ruin the moment with any more words.
Micah continued, moving away from Alice and heading towards one of his gym bags. “Lucy said something to me earlier about this being about my future, about my responsibilities. And I agree with her.”
“What? Why? You know that the money doesn’t matter to me…that your endorsements mean nothing. I just want you, Micah. That’s all I need.” Alice tried to walk towards him, but he lifted his hand to stop her, as he spun back around to face her.
“Let me explain. She was right because I was not thinking about my future. I was thinking about everything but that. I was thinking about your lifestyle, how I wanted to provide for you today. But there is more than today out there for us, Allie. There is an entire world out there, waiting.” Micah took a deep breath, as he slowly lowered himself down on to the floor, his knee touching the carpet. “And I want you to be there every single step of the way.”
He opened his large palm, revealing a black velvet box. Alice cupped her hands over her mouth, letting out a shocked moan. He looked up at her with such confidence, the same look he had when he first knocked her down in the sports arena hallways months earlier. Slowly, deliberately, he asked the question, “Alice Cross, will you marry—”
Before he could say one more word, she was in his arms, her arms thrown around his neck, as she whispered over and over again, “Yes, yes, yes.”
The two wrapped up one another, not wanting to move from their spot, each realizing that, for once, they both had something worth fighting for. And they’d fight for it together.
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BOOK 1 of the Satan’s Cubs Motorcycle Club trilogy
Melanie is at the end of her rope
When she loses her job, Melanie Verratti joins Addicts Anonymous in the hopes of finding a way out of the self-destructive cycle she's put herself on and make something out of her life.
He's battling devils that haunt him on a daily basis
Being a convoy escort is no laughing matter, and Andy Manners has always been one of the best escorts among his brothers of ink and steel, the Satan's Cubs MC... At least, until he got himself addicted to the very product he's supposed to protect. Now with both his life and job on the line, he must find the help he needs or risk losing it all.
Often times, different roads lead to the same destination
Their common struggle unites the two lost souls and lets them give each other the strength to resist the temptations of their past. But the shadow of relapse looms above the blissful bubble around them. Can the two see the dangers that lie ahead of their paths, or will Andy's inked brotherhood make everything fall apart and plunge them--helpless--back to the crippling grips of addiction?
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BOOK 1 of the Knights Disciples Motorcycle Club trilogy
Laura Mills isn’t asking for much.
Laura Mills wants only three things: keep her little brother Lucas out of trouble, finish her part-time degree in criminal justice, and do her best to not feel flustered every time she catches the sight of William Shriner riding out of the Knights Disciples MC club house.
William Shriner doesn’t forget a thing.
Laura is an old friend of the club who’s helped change the outlook the rest of the community had about the Disciples. Will—as the club’s sergeant-at-arms—is more than thankful for all that Laura does. The club still owes her a favor, and Will’s determined to see the debt paid.
A tiny spark comes alive in the endless sea of darkness
When Lucas gets into hot water with an out of town gang, Laura turns to the Disciples for help. But what she doesn’t expect is William Shriner taking a personal interest in the case, staying up with her late at night, and comforting her as her little brother flirts dangerously close to the fire.
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BOOK 1 of the Headless Reapers Motorcycle Club trilogy
He's a Tribesman--and a sworn enemy
The VP of the Mountain Tribesmen MC, Rafael is a man that's lived his whole life in the fast lane. Having had more hot girls than hot meals, his need for reckless adventure and adrenaline causes him to end up in Headless Reapers territory.
She's just another club girl for the Headless Reapers MC
Just another club girl for the Headless Reapers MC, Emma Walsh is starting to get real tired of the life she's chosen. But once you were a Reapers girl, you had no other choice: it was a job for life. Her devotion to the Reapers is about to be seriously questioned when she spots a mysterious stranger at one of the Reapers' parties.
Their lives are about to change forever
Though both of them are fully aware of the consequence of their coming together, some temptations in life are too hard to ignore. A new connection will be forged--but only if Emma and Rafael can withstand their trial by fire.
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BOOK 1 of the Broken Alpha trilogy
Rose innocently believed her life was perfect
She had it all: a job she loved, a beautiful home, a fiancé who was prince charming himself, financial stability, and a caring family. Rose Greyback’s life was a dream, and nothing could wake her from it.
Beckett is on the run and ready to take down anything in his way
Beckett Abruzzi was on the fast track to becoming Alpha of the infamous Adolfo Pack… until the once-defunct Del Diavolo Pack stages a violent uprising. Against all his instincts, he forces himself to lay low while he plans his revenge. But they’re not giving up so easily, and Beckett is running out of places to hide.
The last thing they expected was to crash
Relying on a total stranger who couldn’t be more different than them was never in the plans. But sometimes, fate has a way of changing things for the better, even if it’s in the form of an unassuming bride-to-be unintentionally saving the life of one vengeful Alpha, who belated realizes she is much more than what she seemed to be…
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BOOK 1 of The Hardell Gang MC trilogy
Chelsie knows everyone in Mountain Grove, and they know her.
It comes with owning the only bar within thirty miles. She’s in everybody’s business whether she wants to be or not - usually not, particularly with the violence that’s been taking hold of her town. She considered leaving once, but she couldn’t leave her bar behind.
Special Agent Garrison is finally closing in on the remnants of Hardell’s gang.
Garrison has tracked the Hardell Gang to a backwater town. The only problem? Small towns don't trust outsiders, even when the alternative is a brutal motorcycle gang, and he's having a hard time piecing together everything he needs.
He’s got to try.
When Garrison arrives at Chelsie’s bar looking for intel, Chelsie can’t get away fast enough. She’s seen what happens when people get involved in gang business and shows Garrison the door..
Chelsie never was a fan of cowardice.
When her friend falls victim to the violence she agrees to guide Garrison, and in the process catches a glimpse of true bravery, a quality the town has been sorely lacking. But how can one man take on a whole gang? Is Chelsie falli
ng for a man who is not long for this world?
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BOOK 1 of the Love Ain’t Easy trilogy
Shella Langston has done everything she can to leave the hood, but the hood won’t ever let her go.
Shella Langston has spent her entire life fighting hard for community conventions to help addicts and give them resources they need to combat their addiction. The only blemish in her otherwise perfect world is her junkie brother Shaun, who has a habit of making life difficult for Shella and whom Shella has done her best to keep out of both trouble and the public eye.
Dr. Marius Rich is a drug addict counselor. Too handsome for his own good and a brilliant psychologist, he has been working closely with Shella to ensure that the best possible care reaches those who need it the most.
Every time she’s around Marius, Shella finds herself in jitters and the cool calm persona she’s built crumbles at his touch. As Shella gets closer and closer to Marius, she is determined to keep her junkie brother a secret from him.
But what she doesn’t know is that Marius has secrets of his own, and the biggest one of them all could destroy everything between them.
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BOOK 1 of the Highway Reapers Motorcycle Club trilogy
She’s the woman Murphy’s Law was made for.
Ella Louise firmly believes that it’s trouble that finds her, and definitely not the other way around. After a trip to prison for a crime she didn’t commit, too much rehab, and a year of completed probation fresh under her belt, she’s ready to finally start fresh. If only things were that easy…
He’s the man who’s about to learn what desperate really is.
Tyson Adler had everything under control, until the shit hit the fan. The Highway Reapers are asking for money he doesn’t have. But it’s just a matter of time – if he can avoid them long enough, he’s sure he can get his hands on some cash, and all of his problems will go away. Problem is, the Reapers are his gang.
And they’re about to taste the dangerous mix of temptation and trouble…
When an offer is made that Ella just can’t refuse, she jumps at the chance. All she has to do is find some guy in town and turn him over. Simple. Everything goes according to plan, but when she meets her ruggedly handsome target, things get out of hand hard and fast.
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BOOK 1 of the Devil’s Mafia Brotherhood Motorcycle Club trilogy
She doesn’t believe in catching flies with honey
Tania McGuire has a tongue that’s known to get her into trouble… in and out of the bedroom. But it’s also brought her to her position as a successful property negotiator with some enemies in the process, and she’s yet to meet anyone who can match her – or turn her down.
It's either his way, or the highway.
When it comes to life, Riley Rothko only knows how to get his own way. The Devil’s Mafia has helped make this happen. While expanding their business territory, he’s in charge of hand-picking the new locale that will be responsible for the storage of some of their most valuable wares yet, but he can’t help but feel something is wrong.
And they’re not ready for the sparks that are about to fly…
The last thing Riley expects when walking into the warehouse is a jaw-dropping woman ready to bite his head off, and Tania can’t say she’s happy to see the intimidating man prepared to ruin her perfect record. It’s a battle of hot-tempers that has the potential to end in disaster, but you know what they say about love and hate…
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