Steel Jockeys MC Series by Evelyn Glass

Joseph Ryan made a promise to his brother of ink and steel. Joseph Ryan never knew what family meant until he joined the Steel Jockeys MC. It was there that he met Kyle Clarke, there that he found a brother in all but name for the next ten years. Until one fateful day when he's forced to watch as Kyle is ruthlessly gunned down in a hailstorm of bullets. With his last dying breath, Kyle makes Joseph promise to keep his sister Ruby out of their violent world, no matter what... moreJoseph Ryan made a promise to his brother of ink and steel. Joseph Ryan never knew what family meant until he joined the Steel Jockeys MC. It was there that he met Kyle Clarke, there that he found a brother in all but name for the next ten years. Until one fateful day when he's forced to watch as Kyle is ruthlessly gunned down in a hailstorm of bullets. With his last dying breath, Kyle makes Joseph promise to keep his sister Ruby out of their violent world, no matter what. Ruby Clarke has lost everything to the inked brotherhood known as the Steel Jockeys Having lost her parents when she was just a little girl, Ruby only had her brother Kyle to look after her. Now, he's gone too and she's beside herself with grief, with only Joseph to share her pain with. Joseph will break the promise he's made in order to keep it Joseph is determined to honor his fallen brother's wishes, but when an unexpected kiss from Ruby leads him into her bed, he isn't sure what to think anymore. He promised Kyle to keep Ruby away from the Steel Jockeys, but how can he do that when all she wants is to be a part of his life? From bestselling author Evelyn Glass comes another heart-racing series of love, betrayal, and broken promises. EXCERPT He leaned in. She bristled, knew she should pull away, shriek, or throw a pillow at him at the very least. Show him that she'd only been performing. Like a ballerina in a music box, dancing on cue simply to save her skin. That she had had no other intention, no other desire for young Joseph Ryan, and that he must be not only presumptuous but insane to think otherwise. Instead, she kissed him back. The way his full lips felt was unexpected, confident but also curious as they probed hers, slowly, exploratory, not in any way aggressive or forceful. He was giving her an out, she realized. In case she didn't want this. In case she'd made a mistake. But she darted her tongue deeper, to taste more, and she felt his body shift and respond, as if he were surprised at the enthusiasm of her kiss. less

Ruby Clarke knows she shouldn't be involved with Joseph Ryan She knows better than anyone what kind of world Joseph Ryan lives in. She's known it ever since her brother died. But in spite of all that, she can't find it in herself to cut Joseph out of her life. Joseph is determined to keep his promise With the rest of the Jockeys calling to avenge Kyle, Joseph knows that Ruby will be in more danger than ever if she's still involved with him... moreRuby Clarke knows she shouldn't be involved with Joseph Ryan She knows better than anyone what kind of world Joseph Ryan lives in. She's known it ever since her brother died. But in spite of all that, she can't find it in herself to cut Joseph out of her life. Joseph is determined to keep his promise With the rest of the Jockeys calling to avenge Kyle, Joseph knows that Ruby will be in more danger than ever if she's still involved with him. But he doesn't want to let her go, doesn't want to leave her alone and without anyone in the world. They'll fight to stay together even as circumstance pushes them apart. When the Steel Jockeys vow to avenge Kyle, both Joseph and Ruby knows that it will only be a matter of time before they must leave each other. Will they be able to overcome the dangers that surround them or will they be forced apart forever? From bestselling author Evelyn Glass comes another heart-racing series of love, betrayal, and broken promises. EXCERPT "Kiss me." "Are you sure?" She knew he wasn't just asking to be polite; she was spooked, and he knew it. He wanted to make sure she was talking out of desire rather than fear. She loved him for that. "Yes." He crouched a little, bent his head, then his mouth was covering hers and he was giving her everything she wanted. He pressed her to him tightly, lifted her to her toes, then off the floor completely as his tongue probed her mouth, as far as he dared. He lightly bit the corner of her lip, playfully at first, but he seemed to fall deeper into the kiss. She closed her eyes, coasting along with it, not daring to think about what might happen when he pulled away. "Tell me what you want, Ruby," he sighed into her ear. "I want--" His hand was cold, his fingers rough, but beneath all of that, there was a warmth. She could feel it. She wanted it on her; in her. Locking her fingers into his, he squeezed, and her pleasure cried out to be handled and to feel it all. "I want you to touch me. Here." less

Joseph has held up his promise He's done everything his fallen brother asked him to, did everything he was supposed to for the club... ... Yet he feels empty, like a piece of his soul has been ripped out of him. Ruby is left questioning everything she's known. Still reeling in the aftermath of everything, she finds it harder and harder to accept what is happening around her. Two lost souls must find each other and the absolution they're both looking for... moreJoseph has held up his promise He's done everything his fallen brother asked him to, did everything he was supposed to for the club... ... Yet he feels empty, like a piece of his soul has been ripped out of him. Ruby is left questioning everything she's known. Still reeling in the aftermath of everything, she finds it harder and harder to accept what is happening around her. Two lost souls must find each other and the absolution they're both looking for. Where one promise is broken, another will be fulfilled. When it's all said and done, Ruby and Joseph will either find a way to be with each other, or make one. From bestselling author Evelyn Glass comes another heart-racing series of love, betrayal, and broken promises. EXCERPT But when she'd glanced out her door and caught a glimpse of Joe for the first time in days, she froze. He wasn’t looking at her – not at the moment, anyway. He was playing it cool, hands jammed in his pockets. Still, she knew this was her chance. A little movement, a swish of her robe, had attracted his attention; he swept his blond bangs off his face and the hungry, almost rapturous look on his face when he caught sight of her again, like a starving man laid before a feast, reassured her that she had made the right choice. She would have him tonight. Instead of begging him to come to her, she'd have him begging to come to her. Her hands slipped awkwardly on the laces of the corset. He was here, his hand on the doorframe; she could almost hear him breathe. Her plan had worked. less