A Mercy Ravens MC Novel Series by M.J. Marino

Not all the best decisions in life come from making logical choices. Going off the path most chosen sometimes brings you to where you were always meant to be. Josephine Holland doesn’t veer from the path of least resistance. She may appear fragile like a pixie, but Josephine takes control like a dictator with a Napoleon Complex. An awful ex-boyfriend has left her with a sour taste for any future relationships. Josephine wipes the slate clean for a fresh start in Fort Collins, Colorado... moreNot all the best decisions in life come from making logical choices. Going off the path most chosen sometimes brings you to where you were always meant to be. Josephine Holland doesn’t veer from the path of least resistance. She may appear fragile like a pixie, but Josephine takes control like a dictator with a Napoleon Complex. An awful ex-boyfriend has left her with a sour taste for any future relationships. Josephine wipes the slate clean for a fresh start in Fort Collins, Colorado. With no time for nonsense, Josephine busies herself with her start-up design company and hopes for the best. Maceo Tabares, a man who oozes trouble, is only interested in no-strings-attached hookups. The former Navy SEAL’s life is dangerous, and a target is always on his back. A relationship would only complicate things. Tired of the vagabond lifestyle, he chooses Fort Collins as his headquarters for his crew, with plans of expanding his security company. Maceo longs for stability, but having an old lady to share his life with is not in the cards. So when a chance encounter on a hiking trail has these two conflicting characters running into each other—literally—neither one is interested in anything beyond a stolen moment. What neither of them expected was for a spark to form after that single encounter—a spark that would burn down their defensive walls and throw their clear-cut paths into unfamiliar territory. Josephine’s reaction is to flee while Maceo’s is to pursue. Josephine has no intentions of seeing Maceo again, but fate intervenes. When she meets her new client, Atlas, President of the Mercy Ravens MC, she comes face-to-face with Maceo, and all bets are off. When a potential stalker puts Josephine in danger, Maceo will stop at nothing to protect the woman who has consumed his life. Several hurdles must be cleared for them to have a fighting chance, but will their love be enough fight off all those that want to to do them harm? Will love conquer all for these two headstrong lovers? Lips On My Heart is the first book in the Mercy Ravens MC series. less

Their love story continues…. Maceo and Josephine have overcome so much in their new romance, but their challenges are far from over—if anything, their troubles are only starting. The headstrong and independent, Josephine Holland, is a former shell of herself after surviving her stalker, plagued by night terrors and an uneasiness of something—someone—lurking in the shadows. Josephine can’t help but feel she is losing her grip on sanity, fearing the worst is yet to come... moreTheir love story continues…. Maceo and Josephine have overcome so much in their new romance, but their challenges are far from over—if anything, their troubles are only starting. The headstrong and independent, Josephine Holland, is a former shell of herself after surviving her stalker, plagued by night terrors and an uneasiness of something—someone—lurking in the shadows. Josephine can’t help but feel she is losing her grip on sanity, fearing the worst is yet to come. The love of her life and president of the Mercy Ravens MC, Maceo Tabares, refuses to sit back and watch her shrink inside the recesses of her mind. He takes command and helps her to remember the woman she was before her abduction, and stands by her side as she rebuilds herself into someone stronger than she could have ever imagined. However, Maceo has not made it this long in his life without listening to his instincts. Taking a page out of Josephine’s book, Maceo follows the illogical route, taking Josephine’s fears seriously, and digs to discover the root of her worries is far more serious than her imagination. With Josephine’s estranged family back in the picture, wedding preparations going amuck, unplanned construction projects, Mercy Ravens missions, spies creeping, leaked personal files, and a hacker causing all kinds of mayhem, life throws Maceo and Josephine lots of hilarious curveballs and heart-shattering moments. And of course, there’s always Esteban Moreno to worry about. But a threat closer to home may be their biggest obstacle—mafioso Don, Lorenzo Bianchi. Lorenzo’s unhealthy attachment to Josephine is only growing by the day, and he has no intentions on backing off, no matter how many threats Maceo makes. Will Josephine be able to overcome her personal fears and use the safety techniques that Maceo has taught her to protect herself from all those who wish to harm her? Will Maceo be able to help Josephine to heal emotionally from her past trauma so she can move forward? Are they doomed to fall apart at the hands of their enemies, or will love, once again, triumph? less

Clint “Gauge” Roberts has been a biker since retiring as a Navy SEAL, cruising the States as Vice President of the Mercy Ravens MC. He loves the brotherhood, but he has an itch for something enduring to complement his lifestyle, and she’s swinging around a pole in a kinky schoolgirl costume. Opal is as precious as the stone she’s named after, and sweeter than a southern peach. There was no way Gauge would leave that club without her clinging to his back on his hog... moreClint “Gauge” Roberts has been a biker since retiring as a Navy SEAL, cruising the States as Vice President of the Mercy Ravens MC. He loves the brotherhood, but he has an itch for something enduring to complement his lifestyle, and she’s swinging around a pole in a kinky schoolgirl costume. Opal is as precious as the stone she’s named after, and sweeter than a southern peach. There was no way Gauge would leave that club without her clinging to his back on his hog. She’s too darling to waste away in the eyes of lecherous men. Gauge isn’t much better, but for her, he will try. All is good until Opal confesses secrets from her past, secrets so disturbing it forces Gauge to step back. She is too ethereal, too innocent for the dirty things he wants. Opal deserves a decent man—a better man—and that’s not him. But if Gauge isn’t good enough, why does Opal not agree? Why does she fight to remain with him when she deserves more than what he can offer? Gauge needs to let her go for good—he should—before it’s too late for her to escape, cause once he commits, there ain’t no turning back. Hearts will break and tears will flow as the past returns to haunt Opal. Will Gauge be the man Opal deserves, helping her heal from her past trauma? Or will her history prove too much, tearing them apart for good? Engaging Opal is a contemporary, steamy, instalove, age-gap, second-chance, protective biker romance. This is a standalone novel within the Mercy Ravens MC Series, and book #4 in the series. Reading the previous three books in the series is not necessary, but recommended. There are dark elements and strong language in this book, including scenes of a violent or sexual nature. Therefore, it is intended for readers 18+ years. Please take note of trigger warnings listed on the trigger page within the book. less

Shawn "Chase" Brighton, head of intelligence for Mercy Ravens MC Security, is an ethical hacker who forages the dark web for predators and corruption. No one is safe from his cyberstalking skills as he tracks those who do evil things to innocence or have wronged his club. The hipster biker loves his MC brotherhood as much as he loved being a Navy SEAL, content to live the rough and notorious playboy lifestyle... moreShawn "Chase" Brighton, head of intelligence for Mercy Ravens MC Security, is an ethical hacker who forages the dark web for predators and corruption. No one is safe from his cyberstalking skills as he tracks those who do evil things to innocence or have wronged his club. The hipster biker loves his MC brotherhood as much as he loved being a Navy SEAL, content to live the rough and notorious playboy lifestyle. However, even bad boy heartthrobs can fall in love, and Chase has fallen hard for a woman he's only seen on his computer monitors. Simone Holland was out of his reach until the day the sassy yet sophisticated accountant arrived at Mercy Ravens' headquarters, looking for a fresh start after a painful breakup. That day, Chase laid a silent claim on her—she would be his old lady, come hell or high water. It doesn't matter if Simone is high-maintenance or as opposite to Chase as positive is to negative. When they come together, they mix better than cool ice and smooth bourbon. Their chemistry burns as much as it soothes. The problem is Simone's unable to commit to a new relationship until she has moved on from the last. Chase has given her space and time, but the wait has ended. Simone is as good as his. With a relationship forming on the horizon, Chase sees no harm in asking Simone to join the club's latest security case, where her accounting skills will help investigate a pilfering operation. But all goes belly-up when the accounting firm's liaison is none other than Simone's cheating ex-boyfriend. Will old feelings resurface for Simone? Can Chase keep himself in check while Simone works closely with her ex? Does an edgy biker stand a chance of winning the heart of a white-collar queen? Chasing Simone is a contemporary, steamy, instalove, opposites attract, Dom/brat, protective biker romance where the hero will go to great lengths to have his happily ever after with his woman. This is a Standalone novel within the Mercy Ravens MC Series, and book #5 in the series. Reading the previous four books in the series is not necessary, but is recommended. There are dark elements and strong language in this book. Therefore, it is intended for readers 18+ years. Full content disclaimers are listed at the front of the book and on the author's website for reference. less

It’s difficult being a male submissive when you’re a member of the Mercy Ravens MC. Penn “Butch” Lawson isn’t embarrassed by his bedroom preferences, though he doesn’t broadcast it, especially amongst his alpha, domineering brothers. He keeps his lifestyle behind closed doors, leading many in the crew to suspect he lives a celibate life. How wrong they are. Butch is about to show the brotherhood the strongest of men will kneel before their women... moreIt’s difficult being a male submissive when you’re a member of the Mercy Ravens MC. Penn “Butch” Lawson isn’t embarrassed by his bedroom preferences, though he doesn’t broadcast it, especially amongst his alpha, domineering brothers. He keeps his lifestyle behind closed doors, leading many in the crew to suspect he lives a celibate life. How wrong they are. Butch is about to show the brotherhood the strongest of men will kneel before their women. After all, the sweetest candies are the ones you beg for, not the ones handed out. For all her life, Candy has lived in a man’s world, obligated to submit. Unable to find happiness with any romantic partners, she worries her experiences make it impossible to find joy with a man. Struggling to find her place within the MC, Candy finds an unlikely friend in the quiet Butch. Despite all odds, he’s earned her trust. If only she could confess her feelings for him, maybe she could have a shot at a happily ever after. But Candy doesn’t realize the lengths Butch would go to be her everything. He sees her—the real her—a dominant woman demanding a partner bend to her instead. And Butch is the man who would kneel before her for the rest of his days if she’ll be his goddess. A wild night in Las Vegas threatens to derail the promising couple when Butch finds a piece of paper legally binding them in wedded matrimony. As if an unplanned marriage wasn’t enough to navigate, Candy joins the MC’s mercenary case to uncover a flesh trafficking ring, putting her smack in the middle of her problematic past. Can the strong, silent Butch convince Candy he’s hers to rule before she annuls the marriage? Is it possible for the insecure Candy to dominate an alpha biker? Or will demons from Candy’s past sever their connection before Butch and Candy’s new relationship takes root? Kneeling to Candy is a contemporary, steamy, instalove, fast burn, he falls first, chosen family, childfree by choice, surprise marriage, biker claim, she gets her revenge, light fem domme/male submissive, over the top hero, protective mercenary biker romance where the hero will go to great lengths to have his happily ever after with his woman. Hope you’re in the mood for equal parts steam, suspense, angst, and humor. This is a standalone novel within the Mercy Ravens MC Series, and book #6 in the series. Reading the previous five books in the series is not necessary, but is recommended. There are dark elements and strong language in this book. Therefore, it is intended for readers 18+ years. Full content disclaimers are listed at the front of the book and on the author's website for reference. less