Last week I reviewed (and loved) Reaper’s Legacy by Joanna Wylde. Today I have an excerpt and a signed book to giveaway. First the excerpt…
The thudding of feet overhead woke me up around three o’clock early Friday morning. Ruger was home, I noted drowsily, and it sounded like he was throwing a party. Fortunately, my kid and I could sleep through anything, so five minutes later I was out again.
The next day, Noah and I did our best to stay quiet as we got ready and used our own door to leave the house. When I got back from dropping him at school, I had a near-miss with the house alarm, punching in the code twice before I got it right. His obsession with security was damned inconvenient at times . . .
I showered and straightened up our little apartment. By then it was almost ten and still no noise from upstairs. Maybe I dreamed the whole thing up? God knew, Ruger had a tendency to invade my dreams.
I slipped up the stairs softly, not wanting to wake him. I reached the top, turned toward the kitchen and swayed, completely shocked.
Apparently a hurricane had hit the house in the night.
Empty beer bottles covered every possible surface. The furniture had been shoved around, with one end of the love seat actually lifted up and resting on the back of the main couch. There were partially empty pizza boxes, spilled beer—and the most disturbing part of all?
A completely naked blonde chick sat at the breakfast bar, lighting a cigarette.
Seeing her hit me hard—I actually couldn’t breathe for a second, and I felt dizzy. I knew Ruger slept around. I’d found the evidence myself, but somehow this finally brought it all home for me.
She was gorgeous and utterly unselfconscious. Naturally, I wore an old tank top and cutoffs, hair in a messy bun, and no makeup. I wanted to kill her. Dead. Strangle her on the spot for being a damned whore and being prettier than me and fucking my man.
I gave myself a mental smack.
I had no claim on Ruger. None. This was his house and he could do whatever he wanted in it, including this whore.
I didn’t even want him, not really.
“So, you Ruger’s property?” she asked me, eyes hostile, red-tipped talons tapping the bar idly.
“Um, I don’t think I understand the question,” I replied, torn between staring at her perky, jiggly boobs and watching the trail of smoke rise from her cigarette toward the ceiling. Once that smoky smell gets into a house, you never get it back out.
Yet another reason to hate the bitch.
“Simple yes or no,” she said. “You belong to him? He patch you?”
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I said, glancing around the living room, growing pissier by the second, despite the fact that it was none of my business. That was going to take hours to clean and it sure as hell wouldn’t be me doing it, I decided. Let the whore do it. Or Ruger himself—what a concept!
“That’s a no . . .” she said slowly. “So, why the hell are you here? Did he call you this morning? Seriously, if he wanted a three-way, he should’ve talked to me earlier. No offense, but I can do better.”
She looked me up and down as she said this, judging every inch of my body.
“I think I should go back downstairs,” I said with careful control. I turned to leave, but Ruger’s voice stopped me.
“You still here?” he called. The blonde answered, voice all sweet like honey, eyes sparkling with possessive triumph.
“Sure thing, baby. You need me?”
Ruger strolled down the stairs and into the living room, wearing only a pair of unfastened jeans. I could tell this because they drooped low enough to leave very few secrets. Damn.
I knew Ruger was hot, but it seemed like I forgot just how hot whenever I didn’t see him for a while, because it still shocked me. I could spend a year trying to describe him, but you still wouldn’t fully appreciate his unique appeal until your panties spontaneously combusted the first time he smiled at you.
Or, in this case, when he walked through the living room wearing half-fastened jeans commando, eyes still sleepy.
My eyes caught on his chest, sliding down along the lines of his muscles. Oh, my . . . Perfect pecs, sculpted obliques and abs. They disappeared into the denim, which just barely rode his hips, ready to slip at any minute. I wanted to lick him all over.
Right after I killed him for fucking The Blonde Slut.
Book Blurb
Welcome to the club…In REAPER’S LEGACY we meet Sophie, who eight years ago lost her virginity to Zach. It was memorable, but not in the good way. Not only was the sex less than enjoyable, but Zach’s older, heavily tattooed and ripped, brother, Ruger walked in on them. Horribly embarrassing for Sophie, yet unforgettable for Ruger. That night left her with one good thing: her son, Noah. Sophie loves Noah more than anything, but is struggling to support both of them as a single mom and Ruger is furious to discover the pair of them living in near poverty.
Ruger is determined to give his nephew a better life and decides to make Sophie and Noah his responsibility – with the help of the Reapers Motorcycle Club. Living with outlaw bikers wasn’t exactly in Sophie’s grand plan, but Ruger isn’t giving her a choice. He can be a complete ass and sometimes even a little scary, but Ruger will be there for Noah, whether she wants him or not. But Sophie does want him…has always wanted him. Now she’ll learn that taking a biker to bed is worth the risk.
Author Bio
Joanna Wylde is the author of the Reapers Motorcycle Club series and currently lives in Idaho. Learn more at www.joannawylde.net and connect with her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/JoannaWylde or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/joannawyldebooks.
Giveaway Info
One random commenter will win a signed copy of Reaper’s Legacy! Open through February 6.
Thanks for the giveaway, I loved Reapers Property.
I’ve been waiting for this book since I read Reaper’s Property.
I’ve been wanting to try this author. Thanx!
Thanks for this giveaway. Looking forward to reading the book either way.
Count me in!
I read Reaper’s Legacy and I was actually surprised by how much I liked it. The blurb I had read before buying it didn’t do much for me, but I liked Reaper’s Property so much I bought it anyway. Fun, sexy read.
I can’t wait until I can finally sit down and read this one! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Whoa! I have not read this author yet but I definitely want to now!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this one!
I am so looking forward to reading this, I can’t wait to read their story, loved the 1st book!
I enjoyed this book a lot, even more than Reaper’s Property :) Would love to win a signed copy of this! Thanks for the chance!
I’ve been wanting to read this book since I finished Reaper’s Property. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Excited to read Legacy. Really enjoyed Property!
Every time I read this little blurb I feel SO bad for her. Thank you.
Interesting blurb
Ooh, I can hardly wait to get my mitts on REAPER’S LEGACY … thanks for the chance to win a signed copy (which would be greatly treasured)!
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love a copy of this.
I think this sounds really good. Thank you.
Enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the chance. I loved Reapers Property and I can’t wait to read more from Joanna Wylde
I’m interested in this book. The excerpt was good.
Thanks for the giveaway. I have been eyeing this books for several weeks. Love the MC stroylines
That would be …storylines…lol
LOVED this book :)
I’ve been WAITING for the next Reapers installment! :)
I’ve heard really good things about this series. I’d love to read it. Thanks!
One of my good friends loved this book. She said it was even hotter than the first.
I’ve got my eye on this book … and on Ruger!
Can’t wait to read this book!!!!!
I need a new series to read like I need another hole in my head, but these books seem so entertaining!
I love the covers of these books…just awesome! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Thank You for the giveaway!!!! Can’t wait to read it :)
Loved Loved the first book!!! Reapers property was so very good I kinda am in love with bikers!!! Sigh………. Would love to get this BOOK. ;)
Haha, AWWWKWARD!
Thanks for sharing!
Been trying to track down a signed Joanna Wylde book for ages….crossing fingers!
I have heard good things about this book. Looks like a heck of a read.
I’ve been looking forward to another Reaper’s book. I can tell this one will not disappoint. Thanks for the preview!
this sounds very interesting! Thanks for sharing :)
Thank you so much for the chance!!! I seriously lovvvved this book! And would love a signed copy!
Thanks for the giveaway
Sounds awesome. Love the cover.
I really enjoyed the first story and this looks like another good one.
Can’t wait to read this one. I loved Reaper’s Property and Ruger sounds yummy!
I WANT TO OWN YOU!
Loved this book!
This just made LOLOLOL
<3 :)
This sounds like a wonderful book. Thanks for sharing the excerpt.
Definitely looking forward to reading this. The synopsis and the excerpt were great. Thanks for the giveaway.
This is definitely on my list.
Great excerpt! Thanks for the giveaway?
I’ve been in a bit a reading slump lately, but I really want to read this book. The only other MC book I’ve read was Motorcycle Man which I enjoyed.
I’ve been hesitant to try MC books. This sounds like it could be a good one to start with.
I so love that cover!
Uh oh! It’s on! ;-)
Love this whole series!!! Really looking forward to getting to know more of the characters… they feel so real to me!