SBMC South Carolina Series by Erin Trejo

"My heart has done that since the very first day I saw you. There's nothin', and I mean nothin', ugly about you."Locke's past left scars deeper than anyone can see, wounds that nearly broke him. But with the Soulless Bastards MC, he found a new brotherhood, rising to Vice President beside Gunner, the club's powerful and loyal president. Locke finally feels a sense of belonging until Kiki walks back into her father's life.Kiki is no stranger to scars herself... more"My heart has done that since the very first day I saw you. There's nothin', and I mean nothin', ugly about you."Locke's past left scars deeper than anyone can see, wounds that nearly broke him. But with the Soulless Bastards MC, he found a new brotherhood, rising to Vice President beside Gunner, the club's powerful and loyal president. Locke finally feels a sense of belonging until Kiki walks back into her father's life.Kiki is no stranger to scars herself. She escaped her abusive ex, Spike, but not without reminders of the pain he left behind. Returning home to heal and rebuild, Kiki didn't expect to find herself drawn to Locke, the hardened, guarded man with a haunted past. Locke tries to deny his growing feelings, knowing Kiki deserves protection, not complications. But passion flares and their connection is undeniable.When Spike comes looking to reclaim what he thinks is his, Locke will have to face the darkest parts of himself to keep Kiki safe. In a world of loyalty, revenge, and love, Locke and Kiki will have to fight for each other and confront their pasts if they want a chance at a future. less

Gunner appeared to have everything he could ever want with his club and kids, but there was something missing. Something he craved more than anything, and that was a woman at his side and in his bed. That was until she walked into his clubhouse and caught his eye.She was young, beautiful, and full of life. One night with her changed everything. When she showed up a month later, pregnant with his child sent him reeling... moreGunner appeared to have everything he could ever want with his club and kids, but there was something missing. Something he craved more than anything, and that was a woman at his side and in his bed. That was until she walked into his clubhouse and caught his eye.She was young, beautiful, and full of life. One night with her changed everything. When she showed up a month later, pregnant with his child sent him reeling. Emotions ran rampant through him, but never one to turn his back on family, he takes her in. Her past is filled with darkness, and haunts her to this day.When it raises its ugly head Gunner will need to face her demons. Can he save her and their future? less

Tianna has been mine since we were kids.No one else touched her without my permission, and let’s just say, I didn’t give permission.Fast forward to adulthood and things changed, we changed, and wanted different things out of life.She went one way and I another, but she always came running back to me.When she tells me she’s marrying the current boyfriend, I lose it.She doesn’t love him, can’t love him, he’s not for her. I would know... moreTianna has been mine since we were kids.No one else touched her without my permission, and let’s just say, I didn’t give permission.Fast forward to adulthood and things changed, we changed, and wanted different things out of life.She went one way and I another, but she always came running back to me.When she tells me she’s marrying the current boyfriend, I lose it.She doesn’t love him, can’t love him, he’s not for her. I would know. Tianna is hiding something from me, something that could rock our world.I’m sent out on a job where I learn the truth about Tianna, and him.Now, I’m determined to destroy him. I can only hope I don’t destroy her in the process. less

One accident was all it took to change my life. It broke me, ruined the man I was.When another accident brings her to me, I don’t know what to think.She stayed by my side and I have no idea why.Just one taste makes me realize I’ll never have my fill of her.Kemah was different, nothing like the other girls around me, and I wanted, no, needed to know why.I let myself get caught up in the past and pushed her away.By the time I realize what she means to me, it may be just too late.