The Aces' Sons Series by Nicole Jacquelyn

Will Hawthorne has been running since the day his baby brother was killed. He takes the jobs no one else wants, pitches in when he’s needed and never complains, all in an effort to win back the trust of his brothers at the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club. Then he catches sight of Molly Duncan across a crowded bar. He’d grown up with her, known her when she had lopsided pigtails and buck teeth, and had watched uninterested as she’d caught the eye of their high school football star... moreWill Hawthorne has been running since the day his baby brother was killed. He takes the jobs no one else wants, pitches in when he’s needed and never complains, all in an effort to win back the trust of his brothers at the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club. Then he catches sight of Molly Duncan across a crowded bar. He’d grown up with her, known her when she had lopsided pigtails and buck teeth, and had watched uninterested as she’d caught the eye of their high school football star. She’d also been his nurse on the worst night of his life. He wants her and he gets her… and it’s better than he could have ever imagined. But Molly isn’t interested in his life at the MC. She’s got her own life as a nurse and a single mom to her little girl. As Molly and Will grow closer, Will is pulled in two different directions. Life with the Aces or life with Molly and her daughter. When he leaves Molly without a word, his decision is clear. He knows immediately that it was the wrong one. Unfortunately for Will, a strong woman like Molly doesn’t forgive easily. less

Tommy Hawthorne thought Heather Collins was sexy. It didn’t matter what color her hair was or how many piercings she added to her face. She just did it for him. Unfortunately, when they were kids she only had eyes for his baby brother, and when Mick died, Tommy lost all contact with Heather. A few years later, they’re thrown together when the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club goes on lockdown. Tommy isn’t the cocky boy Heather remembered... moreTommy Hawthorne thought Heather Collins was sexy. It didn’t matter what color her hair was or how many piercings she added to her face. She just did it for him. Unfortunately, when they were kids she only had eyes for his baby brother, and when Mick died, Tommy lost all contact with Heather. A few years later, they’re thrown together when the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club goes on lockdown. Tommy isn’t the cocky boy Heather remembered. He’s angry with the world, and he can’t seem to harness his rage or the nightmares that wake him up in a cold sweat every night. But one thing hasn’t changed. He still wants Heather. less

I grew up hearing about my parents’ love story. How he’d fought for her when she’d refused to fight for herself. The way she’d fought for him when she’d feared that all was lost. I wanted that. But for some reason, I’d always imagined that my love story would be different. That it would be easy. It wasn’t. No, our story was intense, and convoluted, and frustrating. But it was ours. In the end it all came down to one thing… I’d loved him since the very beginning... moreI grew up hearing about my parents’ love story. How he’d fought for her when she’d refused to fight for herself. The way she’d fought for him when she’d feared that all was lost. I wanted that. But for some reason, I’d always imagined that my love story would be different. That it would be easy. It wasn’t. No, our story was intense, and convoluted, and frustrating. But it was ours. In the end it all came down to one thing… I’d loved him since the very beginning. Even when he wasn’t mine to love. less

I, Rose Hawthorne, have crap taste in men. But, who could blame me, really? When the stories of how your dad and uncles raised hell before settling down are legendary, it was all too easy to see Prince Charming everywhere, believing that if a man loved me enough, he’d change. What a load of garbage. I was tired of the game, almost as tired as I was of being the only single adult at every family barbecue... moreI, Rose Hawthorne, have crap taste in men. But, who could blame me, really? When the stories of how your dad and uncles raised hell before settling down are legendary, it was all too easy to see Prince Charming everywhere, believing that if a man loved me enough, he’d change. What a load of garbage. I was tired of the game, almost as tired as I was of being the only single adult at every family barbecue. But you know what they say, the moment you stop looking, the right one finds you. less

Kara MacKenzie has known since she was fifteen years old that the only way to protect the people you love is by telling them nothing.She’d gotten good at keeping secrets.The day Draco Harrison got out of prison she knew she was in serious trouble. It was impossible to keep secrets from the person who knew you almost as well as you knew yourself.Her plan was to avoid him at all costs.For nearly a year, she kept her distance.She’d gotten pretty good at that, too.There was only one small problem... moreKara MacKenzie has known since she was fifteen years old that the only way to protect the people you love is by telling them nothing.She’d gotten good at keeping secrets.The day Draco Harrison got out of prison she knew she was in serious trouble. It was impossible to keep secrets from the person who knew you almost as well as you knew yourself.Her plan was to avoid him at all costs.For nearly a year, she kept her distance.She’d gotten pretty good at that, too.There was only one small problem.Draco had different plans. less

Michael Hawthorne has known what he wanted from life since he was fourteen years old.A Harley, to join the Aces Motorcycle Club, and to marry Emilia Robertson.When he turned eighteen, those three things seemed within his grasp… until Emilia and her parents disappeared without a word.Three years later, Emilia appears on Michael’s doorstep—older, beautiful, and mother to a toddler who looks just like Michael.He doesn’t know if he can trust her.She doesn’t know if she can count on him... moreMichael Hawthorne has known what he wanted from life since he was fourteen years old.A Harley, to join the Aces Motorcycle Club, and to marry Emilia Robertson.When he turned eighteen, those three things seemed within his grasp… until Emilia and her parents disappeared without a word.Three years later, Emilia appears on Michael’s doorstep—older, beautiful, and mother to a toddler who looks just like Michael.He doesn’t know if he can trust her.She doesn’t know if she can count on him.He’s still in love with her.She never stopped loving him.Everything Michael’s ever wanted is within his grasp again, but in order to get it he’ll have to find a way to forgive the girl who broke him. less

Rumi Hawthorne and Nova Tomlin have been best friends since the summer they turned thirteen. They know each other better than anyone, witnessed every bad decision, bad haircut, and bad mood.By tacit agreement, they’ve kept things strictly platonic.Until one drunken night.Rumi refuses to settle down before he’s forty. Nova works two jobs, single minded in her determination to save enough money to go to school.Neither believes a relationship is in the cards... moreRumi Hawthorne and Nova Tomlin have been best friends since the summer they turned thirteen. They know each other better than anyone, witnessed every bad decision, bad haircut, and bad mood.By tacit agreement, they’ve kept things strictly platonic.Until one drunken night.Rumi refuses to settle down before he’s forty. Nova works two jobs, single minded in her determination to save enough money to go to school.Neither believes a relationship is in the cards.But, now that the line has been crossed… fooling around doesn’t seem like such a terrible idea.What could go wrong?Trigger scenes of domestic violence not involving the hero. less

Esther Allen doesn’t get in trouble. She follows every rule. She’s nice. Goes to church twice a week. Never talks back. Never steps out of line.Otto Hawthorne makes his own rules. After growing up in its shadow, he’s finally a member of the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club. He’s quiet. Surly. A bit of a loner.The idea that they would meet at a party in the woods is completely illogical.The instant attraction is absolutely irrational... moreEsther Allen doesn’t get in trouble. She follows every rule. She’s nice. Goes to church twice a week. Never talks back. Never steps out of line.Otto Hawthorne makes his own rules. After growing up in its shadow, he’s finally a member of the Aces and Eights Motorcycle Club. He’s quiet. Surly. A bit of a loner.The idea that they would meet at a party in the woods is completely illogical.The instant attraction is absolutely irrational.Under normal circumstances they wouldn’t have even crossed paths.Once they do? Both their lives are changed forever. less

Titus Hawthorne knew that he was going to marry Noel Allen. Sure, they had to sneak around because her family would lose their minds if they knew, but it would only be a few years before she was free of them. His older brother had married her older sister, so it was possible.Neither of them expected for their world to be flipped upside down when Noel is forced to move to away.Titus waits, just like he’d always planned... moreTitus Hawthorne knew that he was going to marry Noel Allen. Sure, they had to sneak around because her family would lose their minds if they knew, but it would only be a few years before she was free of them. His older brother had married her older sister, so it was possible.Neither of them expected for their world to be flipped upside down when Noel is forced to move to away.Titus waits, just like he’d always planned. But, when years go by and Noel’s 18th birthday passes without a word from her he has to accept the fact that she isn’t coming back. He tries to move on and on most days, he can lie to himself and say he’s succeeded.Until six years later when a phone call in the middle of the night changes everything. less