Hellhounds Motorcycle Club Series by Kathryn Thomas

A single night of sensuality Alexandra Berndhart was happy with her life, and proud of her difficult, hard-working journey to get to where she was: bartending at one of the most exclusive clubs in the city. It led to a lot of fun, and Alex was always looking forward to what was coming next. That was, until the club is booked one night by a motorcycle club she’s only heard rumors about: the Hellhounds... moreA single night of sensuality Alexandra Berndhart was happy with her life, and proud of her difficult, hard-working journey to get to where she was: bartending at one of the most exclusive clubs in the city. It led to a lot of fun, and Alex was always looking forward to what was coming next. That was, until the club is booked one night by a motorcycle club she’s only heard rumors about: the Hellhounds. Cain’s prerogative is to work hard, and play harder Cain Rodgers led a life of hedonism and luxury, just how he wanted it. Moving weapons to high-profile clients in the area tended to leave one with more money than they knew what to do with, but he seemed to be doing just fine spending it on all the girls, drugs, and alcohol he could dream of. But what was supposed to be just another reckless night out on the town with the boys ends up with more consequences than he could have ever imagined. Sometimes the right mistake is the sweetest sin A drunken, passionate evening is the norm for Cain, but everything still felt different with Alex. Without the time to find her before the Hellhounds move on out, he reluctantly leaves their encounter as a one night stand. Alex, however, has a whole new set of problems to deal with, and a pregnancy test is just the beginning of it… EXCERPT He picked me up as if I weighed nothing at all and carried me through my house to my bedroom where he placed me carefully in the center of the bed. He pulled back and simply looked at me, his eyes taking me in as if seeing me for the first time, his expression making me feel like the most beautiful woman in the world. I didn’t move, allowing him to look at me as I warmed with his gaze. I could feel the first tenuous connections forming between us and I smiled. Perhaps we were meant to be together. I held my arms out, offering myself to him, and his smile touched me. Not the smile of a man taking something he had won, but the smile of a man that was receiving a cherished gift. He leaned in and took my lips as his fingers drifted along my cheek, his touch gentle, as if he were handling the most delicate flower. He slowly undressed me, removing my button down blouse, jeans, and sneakers, his lips never long removed from my skin. I had managed to unbutton his shirt, but nothing else, and I wanted to feel his flesh against mine. I pulled him up by his arms and he came, his lips finding mine. I pushed his shirt over his shoulders and he allowed it to fall as I began to work on his belt. He allowed me to open his pants and I reached inside, taking his hardness into my hand, each beat of his heart a pulse in my hand. As I held him, he kissed me with intent, a kiss as erotic as any I ever had, and it practically took my breath. “I want you,” I whispered as I stared into his eyes. His smile returned and he beamed at me as his face softened. “I want you,” he whispered in return. less

Alex knew love wasn’t easy Alex may have accepted the chemistry between her and Cain, but it sure as hell doesn’t mean she has to love him. She knows she wants her unborn child’s father to be involved in its life – but how much does she want this dangerous, magnetic man to be involved in hers? Cain is torn between his darkest demons and his deepest desires Cain has never felt more certain of anything in his life... moreAlex knew love wasn’t easy Alex may have accepted the chemistry between her and Cain, but it sure as hell doesn’t mean she has to love him. She knows she wants her unborn child’s father to be involved in its life – but how much does she want this dangerous, magnetic man to be involved in hers? Cain is torn between his darkest demons and his deepest desires Cain has never felt more certain of anything in his life. There’s just one problem… the woman he desires wants almost nothing to do with him. Not to mention his stake in the Hellhounds is in trouble if he doesn’t shut down their rival gang’s initiative to take their clients from under their feet – and fast. Nothing is harder than committing the right sin Danger has always been the norm for Cain, but when Alex is involved, the stakes are raised to a new level. Now Cain must prove to Alex that he’s ready to do what it takes in his lifelong debauchery as a Hellhound, but not let anyone get hurt in the process. Easier said than done. And neither of them are prepared for the backlash that will put their lives on the line… EXCERPT I decided that I was going to do it, that I was going to make the leap of faith as my grandmother had. I leaned into the kiss, forcing Cain’s head back as I rose and sat astride of him, losing myself in the kiss. He pulled me in, holding me tight, his arms wrapping around me and holding me so that I felt protected in a way that I never had before. He pulled back from the kiss, his lips going to the hollow of my throat where he kissed, his tongue busy caressing my skin. I didn’t love him, but I wanted to. I wanted to fall deeply, madly, head over heels, can’t live without him, in love with him. I opened my heart and, once again, I felt the connections form, tenuous, delicate, easily broken, but there. “I want you,” I whispered as I held his head to my neck, my face leaning lightly against his hair. He rose, picking me up with him, and carried me to my bedroom as I wrapped my legs around his back. This was a near repeat of the last time I asked him to stay, but this time I wouldn’t send him away. He dumped me into the bed, falling with me, pressing me into the mattress with his weight and I smiled at him. less

Cain’s not going home empty-handed Cain has gone all in to get what he wants, and nothing is going to stop him after promising that to Alex. With the help of his closest brothers, they’re going to shut down the Blacktop Bulls’ secret deal with everything they’ve got. Alex will put everything on the line She’s never one to give up, but Alex is at risk of losing everything if Cain doesn’t win this fight... moreCain’s not going home empty-handed Cain has gone all in to get what he wants, and nothing is going to stop him after promising that to Alex. With the help of his closest brothers, they’re going to shut down the Blacktop Bulls’ secret deal with everything they’ve got. Alex will put everything on the line She’s never one to give up, but Alex is at risk of losing everything if Cain doesn’t win this fight. With not only her life at stake, can she afford to keep faith in the man she loves in hopes of him giving up everything for them? It’s the highest risk for the highest reward: a love like an inferno. Tensions boil to an all-time high, and just when things look like they’re getting better, the truth about the Hellhounds comes out. It’s going to take a miracle to save this rugged biker and the feisty girl-next-door, and their luck has all but run out. Everything rides on one last ante up: the gamble for life, for the truth, and for a love that overcomes all obstacles… EXCERPT He lowered his arm over my head, his other arm coming around my back. “I didn’t have anything to say. I already had everything I wanted.” “What was that?” “You, in my arms.” I leaned into his chest. “Can we start over? Can we go back to the beginning and try again. Pretend the last couple of months haven’t happened?” “No. I don’t want to give up even one memory of you.” I whimpered. “Can you forgive me then?” “Nothing to forgive. I’m sorry I dragged you into this. You had every right to be concerned. I’m glad you were worried over the baby. But now that you’ve seen the club, will you trust me?” “Yes. I trust you.” I expected him to pull my lips to his, but when he didn’t move, I looked up at him. He was smiling down at me and moved to offer me his lips, but he gave me the choice to kiss him or not. I stretched up and closed the remaining distance. As we stood in the bathroom, Cain naked to the waist, my desire for him surged. I knew I had misjudged him from the beginning. He was a good man. All the Hounds appeared to be good men. To have Cherie tell me so plainly how the club interacted made me feel more comfortable with them. They had a certain... honor... about them. I stepped back from the kiss and took his hand. “Are you able to perform tonight?” I asked as I continued to walk backwards, pulling him along. “Does this mean I don’t have to sleep on the couch again tonight?” he teased as he followed along in my wake. I felt guilty that I had let him do that for the last few nights. “So long as you don’t disappoint me,” I teased. less