Scarred Angels MC Series by Kathryn Thomas

A worst nightmare comes to life When gunfire in the middle of the night leads to her father in the hospital, Dakota Rose’s life falls apart. Now he’s concerned for her safety in case they come back for her – only that means Dakota’s about to get the last thing she wants… And he’s the worst nightmare At 6’2” and 200lbs of muscle, Adam Mendel sends a clear message: back off... moreA worst nightmare comes to life When gunfire in the middle of the night leads to her father in the hospital, Dakota Rose’s life falls apart. Now he’s concerned for her safety in case they come back for her – only that means Dakota’s about to get the last thing she wants… And he’s the worst nightmare At 6’2” and 200lbs of muscle, Adam Mendel sends a clear message: back off. This makes him a pro at his day job, but when his club Scarred Angels assigns him the job of protecting rich-girl Dakota Rose, he’s certain he’s about to become a glorified baby-sitter rather than high-profile security. But it might just be a dream come true… Adam is looking forward to the paycheck until he sees her and his heart stops; Dakota is already planning how to get away from this dangerously sexy man as fast as possible. These two might be from completely different worlds, but they’re about to learn a lesson in how much more there can be than what meets the eye… EXCERPT Dakota leaned back into the comfortable leather seats and closed her eyes for a moment. It was a perfect night, and it was then that she felt Adam’s hand on her cheek, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The gesture was so intimate and so delicate; it sent shivers down Dakota’s spine. Her eyes still closed, she leaned into his soft and gentle touch. He cupped her cheek with his hand and stroked her cheekbone with his thumb as Dakota let out a sigh. She finally opened her eyes and turned to look at Adam, at his dark eyes and strong jaw. Slowly he leaned over and placed his lips on hers. He kissed her gently, kissing her lips, her cheek, her jaw, before coming back to her mouth. He kissed her again, deeper this time sliding his tongue between her lips where it found hers and together they slid and glided along each other. Dakota brought her hand up and ran it down Adam’s strong arm and then his chest. She could feel the bulge of his muscles underneath his shirt. His pectorals, and his abs were hard against her soft fingers. Adam’s hand left her thigh and rested it for a moment on her stomach before sneaking up and underneath her shirt. His fingers danced across her flat stomach and then he reached farther up to caress her breasts over the thin bra she was wearing, still kissing her all the while. “Let’s get in the back,” she whispered. And he nodded opening his door and walking around to hers and opening it up for her. She slid her feet out and stood up. Adam grabbed her by the arm and pulled her away from the car, closing the door and then pushing her back against the car to begin to kissing her neck. He started at her jaw and moved down, biting, sucking, and kissing his way towards the nape of her neck. He kissed her there, and she gasped, pushing herself into him. He stroked the nape of her neck with his tongue, bit down on it and she moaned for more. less

You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone Just when Dakota Rose thinks Adam Mendel is out of her hair, she can’t seem to stop thinking about him... moreYou don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone Just when Dakota Rose thinks Adam Mendel is out of her hair, she can’t seem to stop thinking about him. She thought she wanted what her life was before him, but the peace and quiet doesn’t seem to be adding up with the racing of her heart… And he can’t seem to stop thinking about her either Things spiral out of control for Adam faster than ever: word is the Soul Stealers are back on the job, and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to finish their contracts – and that means the woman he can’t get off his mind is still in deep trouble… The fight is not over yet, and things are about to get more heated than ever Fate draws their hearts back together like sunshine on asphalt, and they can’t get enough of each other. There’s more going on than they could possibly know, but will they be able to stop denying their attraction in order to save themselves? EXCERPT “Why didn’t you call me?” Dakota asked and Adam froze. She didn’t say anything else. She just looked at him. She wasn’t afraid or worried about what he was going to say. It didn’t matter, she was with him, they were together, and that was all that mattered. She just needed to know why. “I was told not to contact you by James Hastings. He said the contract was over and that we should delete all of your personal information and have no more contact since the contract was over. I tried to visit you in the hospital, but they wouldn’t let me, said I wasn’t family.” “I didn’t know,” Dakota said. She could feel her heart breaking. She could see Adam being turned away at the hospital, being told not to speak with her anymore. “James shouldn’t have done that. I didn’t ask him to.” “Why didn’t you call me?” he asked. “When I didn’t hear from you…I just figured that the job was over and you were done. That it was just a one-time thing,” Dakota answered. “That’s what I thought, too, and after what you said to the police...” Adam said, walking over to her and taking her hand in his, he squeezed it gently and looked down at Dakota. “I wanted to call you. I kept your number in my phone.” “I lied to the police because it’s none of their business. You have to understand that if you want to spend time with me; people care about the details of my life. I don’t know why, but they do; news sites report on who I’m dating and it sucks. I have no privacy. I didn’t want a bunch of gossip rags discussing it on the seven o’clock entertainment news.” Adam chuckled and said, “Fair enough.” He leaned forward and kissed her, and Dakota fell into the kiss and his arms like a thirsty man falls into a lake. He swept her up in his arms, running his hands over her back and she brought her hand up to his face, caressing his cheek, and avoiding the places where he had been hit. “Take a shower with me?” she whispered, her forehead pressed against his. He nodded and it was Dakota who took him by the hand and led him into the bathroom, closing the door behind them. less

The heart wants what it wants The draw is inescapable. After resisting for so long, Dakota has finally given into temptation that is Adam Mendel, bodyguard-turned-boyfriend. Conveniently, Adam has found himself addicted to the blonde that has slowly accepted him into her life... moreThe heart wants what it wants The draw is inescapable. After resisting for so long, Dakota has finally given into temptation that is Adam Mendel, bodyguard-turned-boyfriend. Conveniently, Adam has found himself addicted to the blonde that has slowly accepted him into her life. There’s just one problem… But will their hearts make it to the finish line Tensions rise to a high when they learn someone is still out for Dakota’s blood, and if Adam can’t keep her safe, then who will? Lies come to the surface, and a desperate plot is about to unfold that will sink its claws into everyone involved… Before it’s too late? Nobody’s ready to give up yet, and longtime rivals Scarred Angels and Soul Stealers will go head to head to play the game til the end. With Dakota’s life in danger, Adam’s ready to go on the warpath, though Dakota’s got a few tricks up her sleeve as well… But will it be enough? EXCERPT It was one in the afternoon when Dakota woke to the sensation of strong hands running up and down her back and squeezing her backside. She smiled into the pillow, but otherwise didn’t move. She enjoyed his touch too much to interrupt it. His warm hands made her skin tremble and, finally, she couldn’t stop a pleasant sigh from escaping her lips. She turned over onto her back and looked at Adam in the bed next to her. His hair was messy and his beard had grown thicker; how long had it been since he last shaved? she wondered. She reached out with her hand and stroked his cheek, letting her fingers play in the stubble. “Good afternoon,” he said. “Afternoon? What time is it?” Dakota asked, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. “A little after one,” Adam answered as his hands resumed the exploration of her body. He ran them up and down her thighs, over her stomach, tracing the outline of her breast, and coming up to caress her cheek. “After college I promised myself no more sleeping into the afternoon.” “I think, after last night, we can make an exception,” Adam said. Dakota half sat up and took a drink from the bottle of water on the nightstand. She stretched out her arms once before snuggling back down into the bed. She was still exhausted; she was ready to sleep for years. But Adam’s hands, travelling up and down her body were becoming preferable to sleep. She couldn’t help but move her body to accommodate him, to give him better access to all the places she wanted him to touch. It felt right to be in this bed with him. She had only been in his house a few times, but already she was so familiar with it. She knew the way the light hit the windows and what his sheets smelled like. These things had become familiar to her in such a short amount of time. Adam pulled himself up, so he was leaning on his elbow, his face hovering above hers, and he leaned down and kissed her, his tongue slipping into her mouth as his hand squeezed her breast. Dakota pushed up against him. She had missed his touch, had been worried that she would never feel it again. But here she was, in his bed, and he wanted her more than ever. less