Cerberus MC Series by Marie James, Kari Ayasha, Nathan Hainline

I am Emmalyn Mikaelson. My husband, in a rage, hit me in front of the wrong person. Diego, or Kincaid to most, beat the hell out of him for it. I left with Diego anyway. Even though he could turn on me just like my husband did, I knew I had a better chance of survival with Diego. That was until I realized Kincaid could hurt me so much worse than my husband ever could. Physical pain pales in comparison to troubles of the heart. I am Diego “Kincaid” Anderson... moreI am Emmalyn Mikaelson. My husband, in a rage, hit me in front of the wrong person. Diego, or Kincaid to most, beat the hell out of him for it. I left with Diego anyway. Even though he could turn on me just like my husband did, I knew I had a better chance of survival with Diego. That was until I realized Kincaid could hurt me so much worse than my husband ever could. Physical pain pales in comparison to troubles of the heart. I am Diego “Kincaid” Anderson. She was a waitress at a bar in a bad situation. I brought her to my clubhouse because I knew her husband would kill her if I didn’t. Now she has my protection and that of the Cerberus MC. I never expected her to become something more to me. I was in more trouble than I’ve ever been in before, and that’s saying a lot considering I served eight years in the Marine Corp with Special Forces. less

Khloe When Khloe Devaro’s best friend and fiancé is lost to the war in Iraq, she’s beyond distraught. Her intentions of joining him in the afterlife are thwarted by a Cerberus Motorcycle club member. Too young to do anything on her own, the only alternative she has now is to take Kid up on his offer to stay at the MC Clubhouse. As if that’s not a disaster waiting to happen, but anything is better than returning to the foster home she’s been forced to live in the last three years... moreKhloe When Khloe Devaro’s best friend and fiancé is lost to the war in Iraq, she’s beyond distraught. Her intentions of joining him in the afterlife are thwarted by a Cerberus Motorcycle club member. Too young to do anything on her own, the only alternative she has now is to take Kid up on his offer to stay at the MC Clubhouse. As if that’s not a disaster waiting to happen, but anything is better than returning to the foster home she’s been forced to live in the last three years. "Kid" Dustin “Kid” Andrews spent four years as a Marine; training, fighting, and learning how to survive the most horrendous of conditions. He never imagined that holding a BBQ fundraiser for a local fallen soldier would end up as the catalyst that turns his world upside down. Resisting his attraction for a girl he’s not even certain is of legal age was easy, until he’s forced to intervene when her intentions become clear. All his training is wasted as far as he’s concerned, since none of that will help him when it comes to Khloe. Will the self-proclaimed man-whore sleep with a woman in every country he visits as planned, or will the beautiful, yet feisty girl living down the hall throw a wrench in his plan? less

Morrison “Shadow” Griggs, VP of the Cerberus MC, is a force to be reckoned with. Women fall at his feet, willing to do almost anything for a night with him. Misty Bowen is the exception. She’s young and impressionable, but with her religious upbringing, she’s able to resist Shadow’s advances… for a while at least. Never one to look back on past conquests, Shadow is surprised that he’s intrigued by Misty, which only grows more when she seems to be done with him without a word... moreMorrison “Shadow” Griggs, VP of the Cerberus MC, is a force to be reckoned with. Women fall at his feet, willing to do almost anything for a night with him. Misty Bowen is the exception. She’s young and impressionable, but with her religious upbringing, she’s able to resist Shadow’s advances… for a while at least. Never one to look back on past conquests, Shadow is surprised that he’s intrigued by Misty, which only grows more when she seems to be done with him without a word. Being ghosted by a twenty-one-year-old is not the norm where he’s concerned, and the rejection doesn’t sit right with him. Life goes on, however, until Misty shows up on the doorstep of the Cerberus MC clubhouse with a surprise that rocks his entire world off of its axis. With only the clothes on her back and the consequences of her lies and deceit, Misty needs help now more than she ever has. Alone in the world and desperate for help, she turns to the one man she thought she’d never see again. Shadow would never turn his back on a woman in need, but his inability to forgive has always been his main character flaw. Unintended circumstances have cast Misty into his life, but will he have the ability to keep his distance when her situation necessitates a closeness he’s never dreamed of having with a woman? less

Dominic Anderson knows exactly what he wants in life: simplicity, safety, and solidarity with his brothers. He’s vowed to spend each day living his life exactly how he chooses since the day his wife betrayed him and his four year military career turned into twenty. Returning home after retirement from the Marines, he’s traded the sand in the Middle East for that of the New Mexico desert, Humvees for a motorcycle, and the comradery of men in uniform for the occasional woman at his feet... moreDominic Anderson knows exactly what he wants in life: simplicity, safety, and solidarity with his brothers. He’s vowed to spend each day living his life exactly how he chooses since the day his wife betrayed him and his four year military career turned into twenty. Returning home after retirement from the Marines, he’s traded the sand in the Middle East for that of the New Mexico desert, Humvees for a motorcycle, and the comradery of men in uniform for the occasional woman at his feet. Life was perfect until Makayla “Poison” Evans, Renegade MC Princess, knocked on his door, bruises on her face, neck, and arms, and no money to pay the cab driver. Pink hair, perfect body, and a mouth that Dom yearned to teach a million lessons, Mak asks more from him than he’s conceded to a woman in decades. She needs his help, his protection, and against his better judgment, she expects him to keep her secrets. Only her secrets are deadly, dangerous, and have the potential to start a war between two MCs. At what point does safeguarding a woman become a betrayal to the men Dominic calls his family? More importantly, can he get back the sanctity of his home once Makayla is no longer in the picture, or will he be forever tainted by her poison? less

I’ve been Jaxon Donovan since the day I was born, obviously. My road name, Snatch, came years later due to my ability to literally snatch up any woman I set my sights on. I’ve always been a connoisseur of the opposite sex. Tall, short, thin, thick and juicy, my tastes knew no limitations. I didn’t think there was a limitation to my sexuality, and I found out just how true that actually was the night my best friend took it upon himself to take me in his mouth... moreI’ve been Jaxon Donovan since the day I was born, obviously. My road name, Snatch, came years later due to my ability to literally snatch up any woman I set my sights on. I’ve always been a connoisseur of the opposite sex. Tall, short, thin, thick and juicy, my tastes knew no limitations. I didn’t think there was a limitation to my sexuality, and I found out just how true that actually was the night my best friend took it upon himself to take me in his mouth. Sure, there’d been close calls before, the slip of a hand or misplaced lips. With our propensity to share women, it’s bound to happen. That fateful night, I was met with pure intention and an experience I never want to forget. How do you explain to your friends, your brother’s in arms, that your extremely active sexuality has led you to your best friend’s doorstep? How do you admit, after twenty-six years of heterosexuality, that you’re into something else? I’ll soon find out that what happens in the dark will always come to light. less

My plan was as simple as they come… in theory. Show up at the Cerberus clubhouse and give dear old Dad a piece of my mind. What I didn’t expect was being welcomed by the open arms of a father who had no idea I existed. More importantly, I didn’t anticipate HER. Delilah Donovan was a breath of fresh air. She would soon become my reason for wanting to become a better man, my reason for getting out of bed with a smile on my normally sneering face... moreMy plan was as simple as they come… in theory. Show up at the Cerberus clubhouse and give dear old Dad a piece of my mind. What I didn’t expect was being welcomed by the open arms of a father who had no idea I existed. More importantly, I didn’t anticipate HER. Delilah Donovan was a breath of fresh air. She would soon become my reason for wanting to become a better man, my reason for getting out of bed with a smile on my normally sneering face. But no matter how much I changed, she’d always be too good for a man like me. It was over before it could even begin. less

My first job with the Cerberus MC was to grab a girl from a seedy bar. Easy money, right? The moment I realized the blonde I was hunting wasn’t around, I ended up captivated by a redhead dancing on the stage. With her striking features and sinful body, I knew she was trouble, but that didn’t stop me from making her mine that night. When I learned that she WAS the job, everything became clouded... moreMy first job with the Cerberus MC was to grab a girl from a seedy bar. Easy money, right? The moment I realized the blonde I was hunting wasn’t around, I ended up captivated by a redhead dancing on the stage. With her striking features and sinful body, I knew she was trouble, but that didn’t stop me from making her mine that night. When I learned that she WAS the job, everything became clouded. I was only looking for a one night stand, but when the dust settled and she ran, my only desire was to chase her. Should I risk my job, and quite possibly my life, in order to have her? Would she even stay if I caught her? less

I was the golden child. The one all the Cerberus guys looked up to. I was on my way to becoming the next career Marine. But after my last deployment to Syria, being a Marine was no longer an option. Unfortunately, my not so honorable discharge from the Corps didn’t get rid of the demons created while I was enlisted. Not even my childhood friend can save me. I’ll destroy her just like I destroyed everything else I touched.

Who says you can’t fall in love at seven years old? I know I did. The love I felt for my babysitter, Camryn Davison at such a young age transformed over time. By the time I was a teen that love turned into fantasies I knew would never come true. By the time I saw her again at twenty-one I was determined to make those fantasies a reality. If only she’d see me as the man I am now and not the little boy she used to soothe when I had nightmares as a child... moreWho says you can’t fall in love at seven years old? I know I did. The love I felt for my babysitter, Camryn Davison at such a young age transformed over time. By the time I was a teen that love turned into fantasies I knew would never come true. By the time I saw her again at twenty-one I was determined to make those fantasies a reality. If only she’d see me as the man I am now and not the little boy she used to soothe when I had nightmares as a child. She’s the only one that has an issue with our seven-year age difference, but I’m determined to prove to her that a younger man is exactly what she needs. less

The plans I made for my life didn’t pan out. I walked away from my best friend, my lover, the only man I could see spending my life with to make a career of being a Marine, but it didn’t happen. A car accident took him away from me before I realized the mistake I’d made. Now, thirteen years later, I’ve met a woman and a man who makes everything seem ideal. He’s perfect in a familiar kind of way, and she’s the kind of brand new you can’t get enough of... moreThe plans I made for my life didn’t pan out. I walked away from my best friend, my lover, the only man I could see spending my life with to make a career of being a Marine, but it didn’t happen. A car accident took him away from me before I realized the mistake I’d made. Now, thirteen years later, I’ve met a woman and a man who makes everything seem ideal. He’s perfect in a familiar kind of way, and she’s the kind of brand new you can’t get enough of. It’s just my luck that one’s a ghost and the other is my boss’s daughter. These plans may not pan out either. **This is NOT a paranormal romance** **Tug is a standalone MMF novel in an interconnected series** less

I’m no one’s savior. I work with the Cerberus MC for the thrills, not for the glory. Saving people who’ve been trafficked is just a side benefit, coming in second to the adrenaline rush of eradicating some of the evil in the world. Mia Vazquez didn’t seem to get the memo. When I pulled her out of Hell, she wouldn’t let go. She literally wrapped her arms around my neck and refused to release me. I did the only thing I could do; I held her back... moreI’m no one’s savior. I work with the Cerberus MC for the thrills, not for the glory. Saving people who’ve been trafficked is just a side benefit, coming in second to the adrenaline rush of eradicating some of the evil in the world. Mia Vazquez didn’t seem to get the memo. When I pulled her out of Hell, she wouldn’t let go. She literally wrapped her arms around my neck and refused to release me. I did the only thing I could do; I held her back. For weeks I stayed by her side, comforting her and assuring her things would eventually get better. She managed to climb inside of me, and then she took off. Mia Vazquez didn’t get the memo. She’s mine, and letting go of me doesn’t mean I’ll let go of her. less

I’m the fun guy.The one always quick with a joke.The guy who is crazy enough to do wild things to make people smile.That’s how people see me.That’s who I’ve presented myself to be.That’s how I introduced myself to Rivet.The first female Cerberus team member wasn’t impressed with my corny pickup lines and wide smile like the other women I use it on.And why should she be?She’s seen it all and lived to tell the tale.She took one look at me and decided she wasn’t interested... moreI’m the fun guy.The one always quick with a joke.The guy who is crazy enough to do wild things to make people smile.That’s how people see me.That’s who I’ve presented myself to be.That’s how I introduced myself to Rivet.The first female Cerberus team member wasn’t impressed with my corny pickup lines and wide smile like the other women I use it on.And why should she be?She’s seen it all and lived to tell the tale.She took one look at me and decided she wasn’t interested.I should move on, but her rejection stings.I can’t seem to let it go.I can’t get her out of my head.I also can’t figure out if it’s the chase I crave, or if this woman is someone special I’ve been missing in my life.So that really only leaves one thing…Do I show her the real me? less

Life can change in the blink of an eye.As a member of the Cerberus MC, an elite organization that specializes In the rescue and recovery of trafficked women, I’ve seen it happen more than once.I’ve witnessed how easily a family can be torn apart from a single bad choice.We’ve been too late before, and have to live with the guilt of how a few hours would’ve changed everything.Curveballs with lasting effects happen. I’ve learned to accept that... moreLife can change in the blink of an eye.As a member of the Cerberus MC, an elite organization that specializes In the rescue and recovery of trafficked women, I’ve seen it happen more than once.I’ve witnessed how easily a family can be torn apart from a single bad choice.We’ve been too late before, and have to live with the guilt of how a few hours would’ve changed everything.Curveballs with lasting effects happen. I’ve learned to accept that.But I never imagined the biggest life-altering situation of my life would show up at our door bruised and bloodied, confessing her role in a man’s death.It’s a lot to wrap my head around. Unfortunately, it’s not even half of the story... less

Detective Colton Matthews has experienced a lot in the last ten years. Promotions. Divorce. Single-dad life. His work life is as full of surprises as his home life. But nothing prepared him for her. Saying yes to the favor asked of the Cerberus MC was a no brainer. He’s a good guy helping other good guys... moreDetective Colton Matthews has experienced a lot in the last ten years. Promotions. Divorce. Single-dad life. His work life is as full of surprises as his home life. But nothing prepared him for her. Saying yes to the favor asked of the Cerberus MC was a no brainer. He’s a good guy helping other good guys. How hard would it be to allow, Sophia, Dominic Anderson’s daughter, to shadow him for a few months to complete a college credit and keep things professional? The short answer… Impossible. Especially when his job puts her in danger. less

Falling for a girl I just met was never in my plans.We had one night together and most days I convince myself that she was an apparition—something I made up in my mind to get me through the hard days.Then I found her again.Only she wasn’t happy and smiling, giving me a hard time like she did the day we met.She was broken...unseeing eyes no longer filled with life.She was gone because of another person’s disregard for human life... moreFalling for a girl I just met was never in my plans.We had one night together and most days I convince myself that she was an apparition—something I made up in my mind to get me through the hard days.Then I found her again.Only she wasn’t happy and smiling, giving me a hard time like she did the day we met.She was broken...unseeing eyes no longer filled with life.She was gone because of another person’s disregard for human life.That night devastated me—transformed me from a person who upheld the law to a man that broke it.My life was ruined, and all I had to fall back on was the Cerberus MC. Returning to the clubhouse breathed new life and determination into me. less

Fake relationships have no place in an adult’s life.Until they do.It was one kiss.One trick to convince her ex she’s in a happy relationship.One kiss is all it took.Captivated isn’t a strong enough word.Haunted is a little closer.Obsessed fits the bill.I’m obsessed with Reagan Dunn.Only Reagan isn’t looking for that happy relationship.Until she needs me to pretend again.Pretending is perfect.Pretending gets me closer.It gives me the opportunity to prove that we are the perfect combination.

I’ve been many things in my life.A liar.A cheater.A thief.And I’ve never had a problem with any of it.I knew my path, knew which direction I was heading when it was all over—straight to Satan’s lair.I accepted it, reveled in it, and always asked for more.Nothing would change me, no one could sway me.Or so I thought.I knew I was a monster.I just don’t know how to convince Cara Gibson that I’m her> monster.

The first time we met, I was rescuing her from a cult.The second time I laid eyes on her was when she showed up at Cerberus with a secret, asking me for an unthinkable favor.What she was offering was something I never thought I could have, so I readily agreed.I wanted more than just her secret though.How can I convince my wife to fall in love with me when someone else is threatening to take it all away?

I wouldn’t call it love at first sight, but my body definitely reacted when I saw her.Getting Faith Robbins under me became my obsession.I knew I wanted fast and done.It’s how I always did things.Looking for anything more with a woman was never in the cards.I wasn’t like the other guys in the Cerberus MC. I didn’t want more.It was physical, sating a desire.Then someone began to seek revenge, and my other instincts kicked in.Spending time with her was about protecting her, keeping her safe... moreI wouldn’t call it love at first sight, but my body definitely reacted when I saw her.Getting Faith Robbins under me became my obsession.I knew I wanted fast and done.It’s how I always did things.Looking for anything more with a woman was never in the cards.I wasn’t like the other guys in the Cerberus MC. I didn’t want more.It was physical, sating a desire.Then someone began to seek revenge, and my other instincts kicked in.Spending time with her was about protecting her, keeping her safe.Now if only I could remind my heart what the plan was. less

I never ran from my past or the only woman I ever loved.She made sure to stomp me into the ground and demand I forget all about her.I tried to do just that, and in the twelve years since she ripped my heart out, I’ve done fairly well.Sometimes I could even go a day or two without thinking of her.We were never supposed to see each other again, but Grace Neiman just couldn’t stay gone. She couldn’t stay in my past where she put herself... moreI never ran from my past or the only woman I ever loved.She made sure to stomp me into the ground and demand I forget all about her.I tried to do just that, and in the twelve years since she ripped my heart out, I’ve done fairly well.Sometimes I could even go a day or two without thinking of her.We were never supposed to see each other again, but Grace Neiman just couldn’t stay gone. She couldn’t stay in my past where she put herself.Facing her again after she was abducted and sold was going to be the toughest challenge of my life.All I have to do is make sure she stays a part of my history because she made sure I understood love was a joke.Too bad Grace has other plans. less

They say misery loves company, but after losing the love of my life all I wanted was to be completely alone.Having a young daughter made that impossible.I couldn’t curl into myself.I couldn’t spend hours in the dark living in regret.I couldn’t end it all no matter how many times that thought crossed my mind.Regretfully, I couldn’t go through life on my own.I needed help, and although my teammates were there to lend a helping hand, I still needed more than they could offer... moreThey say misery loves company, but after losing the love of my life all I wanted was to be completely alone.Having a young daughter made that impossible.I couldn’t curl into myself.I couldn’t spend hours in the dark living in regret.I couldn’t end it all no matter how many times that thought crossed my mind.Regretfully, I couldn’t go through life on my own.I needed help, and although my teammates were there to lend a helping hand, I still needed more than they could offer.Alyssa Dansby suffered more than any woman ever should.She came to the Cerberus clubhouse to heal, working in the clubhouse’s nursery.She was a godsend for my daughter Aria.She was trouble for me.I shouldn’t be thinking about the woman caring for my child so soon after my wife’s death.We were both looking for our new normal.I never imagined mine would include her. less

He ruined a lifelong friendship the night he kissed me.I spent the next three years avoiding him.Well… I tried at least.With my dad being a member of the Cerberus MC and his dad married to one of the members it was virtually impossible.Just like it was impossible to keep from watching his mouth when he spoke.The same went for staring at his hands and remembering how they felt on my skin that night.Senior year of college, after years of keeping our distance, we ended up in the same dorm room... moreHe ruined a lifelong friendship the night he kissed me.I spent the next three years avoiding him.Well… I tried at least.With my dad being a member of the Cerberus MC and his dad married to one of the members it was virtually impossible.Just like it was impossible to keep from watching his mouth when he spoke.The same went for staring at his hands and remembering how they felt on my skin that night.Senior year of college, after years of keeping our distance, we ended up in the same dorm room.Avoiding him now is no longer an option…Landon is a bi-awakening, best friends to enemies to lovers novel. less

So I forgot about the night I spent with Sylvie Davis… big deal.Listing all of my one-night stands would be impossible.It’s par for the course for any man who decided early in life they’d rather enjoy a buffet instead of a single entrée.But now my boss has ordered me to accompany her back to her hometown.His She needs a little I think you could fall for this girl.Leave it to the MC president, and every other chump in this club, to think I need help where women are concerned... moreSo I forgot about the night I spent with Sylvie Davis… big deal.Listing all of my one-night stands would be impossible.It’s par for the course for any man who decided early in life they’d rather enjoy a buffet instead of a single entrée.But now my boss has ordered me to accompany her back to her hometown.His She needs a little I think you could fall for this girl.Leave it to the MC president, and every other chump in this club, to think I need help where women are concerned.They think love is the final answer in this game of life. If you don’t have it you’re losing.I know they’re wrong, but find myself grateful that I agreed to go.It doesn’t take long for an ex to come sniffing around.I say he’s bad news.She says I’m jealous.With the vibes I’m getting from this guy, I find myself hoping she’s right.The alternative is bad for everyone concerned. less

It takes a lot to shake me, and even when I’m upset, most people wouldn’t even know it.There was just something about the last job that kept me from keeping my cool.I know how dangerous it is, and knew even better when I had to be carried away that day, becoming literally less of the man that entered that compound.I was ordered to rest, recover, and recuperate, all under the watchful eyes of the team’s psychologist... moreIt takes a lot to shake me, and even when I’m upset, most people wouldn’t even know it.There was just something about the last job that kept me from keeping my cool.I know how dangerous it is, and knew even better when I had to be carried away that day, becoming literally less of the man that entered that compound.I was ordered to rest, recover, and recuperate, all under the watchful eyes of the team’s psychologist.She was there to get in my head, to watch for signs that I may be a danger to myself.She became my outlet, the calm to the storm trying to take over in my head.There would be no problem with what we were doing because the possibility of returning to work with the Cerberus MC was never going to happen, and if there was an off-chance I would, walking away would be easy, right? less

Secrets are poison.They eat away at you from the inside.I doubt there’s a single person in the club that would have a problem with who I am.Keeping my mouth shut is all about my own shame.Who I am isn’t acceptable.That’s what my Fundamentalist family raised me to believe, but even after leaving home, I couldn’t be myself.Fighting against it never really became a struggle until the flirty bartender set his eyes on me.He made me wish for things I couldn’t have... moreSecrets are poison.They eat away at you from the inside.I doubt there’s a single person in the club that would have a problem with who I am.Keeping my mouth shut is all about my own shame.Who I am isn’t acceptable.That’s what my Fundamentalist family raised me to believe, but even after leaving home, I couldn’t be myself.Fighting against it never really became a struggle until the flirty bartender set his eyes on me.He made me wish for things I couldn’t have.Resisting him was easy until that first kiss.Now there’s a very real chance my shame will ruin us both. less

Hooking up with a cop was supposed to be fun.How joking with Detective Lennox Maison about her handcuffs transformed into her actually arresting me was something I could’ve never predicted.I thought it was a joke at first, but what kind of person would joke about the murder of a local woman?Lennox claimed I was the last one to see her alive.I should have an alibi. I should be able to tell them exactly what I was doing that night... moreHooking up with a cop was supposed to be fun.How joking with Detective Lennox Maison about her handcuffs transformed into her actually arresting me was something I could’ve never predicted.I thought it was a joke at first, but what kind of person would joke about the murder of a local woman?Lennox claimed I was the last one to see her alive.I should have an alibi. I should be able to tell them exactly what I was doing that night.The truth is, I can’t remember, and that argument never holds up in court.I manage to convince her that I’m innocent, only for it to happen again.I not only have to worry about being falsely accused of murder, but now I have to worry if I’ve put Lennox in the crosshairs of a serial killer. less

In the grand scheme of things five years isn’t a very long time. It goes by in a blink, literally. Waking up with no recollection of the last five years is devastating. The woman I remember loving is with someone else. The only family I had is gone, and I’m forced to relive those losses all over again. I’m now a member of Cerberus, and I can’t even recall if I signed on to get Rivet back or if I got over her before joining... moreIn the grand scheme of things five years isn’t a very long time. It goes by in a blink, literally. Waking up with no recollection of the last five years is devastating. The woman I remember loving is with someone else. The only family I had is gone, and I’m forced to relive those losses all over again. I’m now a member of Cerberus, and I can’t even recall if I signed on to get Rivet back or if I got over her before joining. I have no other choice but to cling to the woman hired to help me recover because she’s the only one that knows less about me than I do. I was afraid of never getting my memory back, but the closer I get to her makes me terrified of what will happen if I do. less

I never expected to see her again.The connection we shared through her brother was severed when he died in combat.Their parents were adamant that I never reach out to them again.I forgot about the pact I made, my promise to make her mine if I wasn’t married by thirty.The only answer I had for her when she showed up with that handwritten note was no.Only Devyn Malloy isn’t the type to take no for an answer... moreI never expected to see her again.The connection we shared through her brother was severed when he died in combat.Their parents were adamant that I never reach out to them again.I forgot about the pact I made, my promise to make her mine if I wasn’t married by thirty.The only answer I had for her when she showed up with that handwritten note was no.Only Devyn Malloy isn’t the type to take no for an answer.Cerberus welcomed her with open arms, but as that became enough for her, I realized it might not be enough for me… less

Life changes in the blink of an eye.One minute my best friend from childhood is alive and well and the next minute he and his wife are gone.One minute I’m a single guy looking for fun, and the next I’m responsible for two little boys.With those two little boys comes Mila, the aunt refusing to be cast aside although she wasn’t named their guardian.Secrets in my friend's life come to light and with them danger and expectations from a very volatile motorcycle club... moreLife changes in the blink of an eye.One minute my best friend from childhood is alive and well and the next minute he and his wife are gone.One minute I’m a single guy looking for fun, and the next I’m responsible for two little boys.With those two little boys comes Mila, the aunt refusing to be cast aside although she wasn’t named their guardian.Secrets in my friend's life come to light and with them danger and expectations from a very volatile motorcycle club.I’d never leave the kids in that situation, the pawns in a retaliation scheme, but with them comes her.With her comes the reminder of the night we spent together three years ago and her own set of secrets she never thought would be disclosed. less

I told myself I'd never fall in love.It just wasn't the trajectory my life was going to take.Maybe I should've read the fine print on that vow because not falling in love doesn't mean no marriage.I woke up with a gold band on my left hand and very few memories of how it got there.Beth Moore needed an escape, and I needed one more night like we shared.When she asked if she could come back to New Mexico with me, I opened my mouth to tell her that wouldn't be a great idea but YES came out instead... moreI told myself I'd never fall in love.It just wasn't the trajectory my life was going to take.Maybe I should've read the fine print on that vow because not falling in love doesn't mean no marriage.I woke up with a gold band on my left hand and very few memories of how it got there.Beth Moore needed an escape, and I needed one more night like we shared.When she asked if she could come back to New Mexico with me, I opened my mouth to tell her that wouldn't be a great idea but YES came out instead.To save her the embarrassment of what we did, I played along.Besides, no one falls in love after they get married.That's supposed to come first, and I told myself I'd never fall in love... less

There's no shortage of victims in my work with the Cerberus MC.When I first met Brielle Adair, she had just witnessed a family tragedy.She was broken, betrayed, and terrified that her end was near.She chose to curl up in a frightened ball in my closet, and I chose to let her stay there.My own history told me not to force her to do anything. She had to make those decisions on her own... moreThere's no shortage of victims in my work with the Cerberus MC.When I first met Brielle Adair, she had just witnessed a family tragedy.She was broken, betrayed, and terrified that her end was near.She chose to curl up in a frightened ball in my closet, and I chose to let her stay there.My own history told me not to force her to do anything. She had to make those decisions on her own.In order to start healing, she had to trust me, but knowing the lifestyle she was raised in, I didn't know if trusting her was the smart thing to do.Does she really need our help, or is every tear and whimper a form of manipulation?With the way I get lost in her pretty eyes, in the end, will it even matter? less