The Hardell Gang MC Series by Sophia Hampton

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... moreChelsie 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 falling for a man who is not long for this world? less

Things have taken a terrifying turn for Chelsie Her newfound relationship with Garrison had just been exposed, and Chelsie finds herself caught in a stand-off between the law and the Hardell gang. Special Agent Garrison won't leave anyone behind Having lost his chance to save the ones who were under him in the past, he sure as hell isn't about to let it happen again... moreThings have taken a terrifying turn for Chelsie Her newfound relationship with Garrison had just been exposed, and Chelsie finds herself caught in a stand-off between the law and the Hardell gang. Special Agent Garrison won't leave anyone behind Having lost his chance to save the ones who were under him in the past, he sure as hell isn't about to let it happen again. One wrong move, and it's all over With both his and Chelsie's life hanging in the balance, he'll have to do whatever it takes to pull them both out of this situation and take them somewhere safe. EXCERPT “I’ll make sure you’re good and ready for me when the time comes, Chelsie.” It was one of the few times Garrison called me by my full name and I felt the gravity of the situation descend over me like a current pulling me under. I was doing this. The statement was punctuated by a sudden dip in the bed from Garrison’s weight, heat sliding against my bare skin, and lips and tongue that tasted like meat and blood sliding against mine. There was something else, some other flavor unfurling in my mouth, spreading warm through my body. Hmm… I didn’t know what it was, but it was nice. less

I’ve always been obsessed with clocks and time, but now it’s for a whole new reason. I don’t want him to leave. I was always scared of what would come when time ran out, but now I was afraid of what would leave when time ran out. My heart. I loved Garrison—though I was still too chicken to admit it out loud. Maybe it was because once I heard the words in the air they’d be ones I could never take back. He shifted beneath me and pulled me tighter into the shelter of his body... moreI’ve always been obsessed with clocks and time, but now it’s for a whole new reason. I don’t want him to leave. I was always scared of what would come when time ran out, but now I was afraid of what would leave when time ran out. My heart. I loved Garrison—though I was still too chicken to admit it out loud. Maybe it was because once I heard the words in the air they’d be ones I could never take back. He shifted beneath me and pulled me tighter into the shelter of his body. “Don’t want me to go?” The word “no” got trapped in my throat and refused to let me speak. Garrison sighed, well-aware of the scars I carried. “Let’s not think about it.” But I didn’t want to ignore it, and I didn’t want to just leave things unsaid. What if the FBI called tomorrow and demanded him back, he couldn’t refuse. I forced myself to gather up my courage and break down the last small barrier that separated us, and I said, “I love you.” I could almost see the wind snatch the words greedily, mockingly, as if to say, “No going back now.” Garrison was silent under me, barely moving or breathing. And then, he melted and let out a long sigh. “Thank God.” I held still for a moment, letting his words sink in. “Thank God?” I sat up on his chest and scrunched up my face. “That’s all you're going to say?” Laughing blue eyes met mine, as his hand reached behind my neck and pulled me down for a kiss. “I love you too, sugar.” less