with the crook of her tiny finger. And heaven help whatever boys decided to look her way.
Life was never perfect. It was messy, often painful, and full of mistakes. But it was in all the imperfectness that you could find true joy, and that’s exactly what I had with Beast. Our lives were just starting, and I had no doubt it would be a bumpy, winding road. As long as I had him by my side, I’d face everything head-on. With him, I was invincible, but only because that was how he saw me.
My dad and mom chased after my siblings in the front yard, making my heart feel full. I remembered the days when I’d been one of the kids being chased. Now that I was all grown up, I’d be the one doing the chasing. When my pregnant belly wasn’t slowing me down.
I pressed my hand to my baby bump again. “I can’t wait to meet you, Madison. There’s so much to show you, tell you, and teach you. But mostly, I can’t wait to build a life with you and your daddy, filled with tons of memories.”
Beast stopped and dropped to his knees, kissing my belly. I ran my fingers through his hair as he talked to our daughter. He always whispered his conversations with her, so it remained between them. I found it endearing, and it made my big, fierce biker all that more special to me. Beast was a force to be reckoned with, but with me -- and now with our daughter -- he was a gentle giant.
I’d found myself a biker with a heart of gold and a soft mushy center. It didn’t get more perfect than that.
Dedication and Acknowledgements
This one is for all the readers who have begged for Beast to have a story. Thank you for all your comments and messages.
The biggest, hugest thank you ever to my editor, Crystal. She’s a rock. A saint. And deserves a mountain of gold and never-ending supply of chocolate (or whatever else she wants). Seriously, I can’t think of anyone else who would put up with me.
Thanks to everyone at Changeling Press for taking a chance on me way back in 2010 and continuing to give their support. The various editors, proofers, formatters, and my fabulous cover artist Bryan Keller all work hard to make each book shine. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate each of them.
Thank you to my street team, ARC readers, and Wyldlings. You guys are all super amazing and I love you. Your support means the world to me.
And lastly, thanks to my family for… well, just being you. Even when you drive me insane (which admittedly is often). Although, if I’d heard “that doesn’t look like writing” one more time from my husband, I may have screamed. Love you!
Dear Reader
Thank you for purchasing a copy of Beast (Reckless Kings MC). I hope you’ll take a moment to leave a review, or even just a rating, at the retailer of your choice, Goodreads, or BookBub. I appreciate your support!
While there was a little bit of darkness in Beast’s book, it was extremely mild compared to some of the other series. I can’t say whether or not all the Reckless Kings will have this same lighter tone. I know I didn’t dig quite as deep with this one, but I had my reasons (mostly the pandemic of 2020). Sometimes a slightly fluffier story is what we need (well, as fluffy as I get). The characters tell me their stories as I write them. Sometimes I’m every bit as surprised as you are.
There were several characters in this book who have been brought up in previous stories or have their own books. First, Lyssa’s parents Torch and Isabella meet in Venom (Dixie Reapers MC #1) and have their own story in Dixie Reapers MC #2 -- Torch. Those were my very first two MC books and are really the beginning of everything. The Savage Knights have made an appearance previously, in Dixie Reapers MC book 11 (Flicker). Want to know more about Casper VanHorne? While he’s made appearances in various books (mostly in the Dixie Reapers MC series), he has his own story… Naughty or Nice is part of the Bad Boy Romance series. You’ll also find out more about Lyssa hiring people to kill Casper’s wife in his book.
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Thanks again for reading Beast. I hope you enjoyed it.
Until next time…
~ Harley
Harley Wylde
Harley Wylde is the International Bestselling Author of the Dixie Reapers MC, Devil’s Boneyard MC, and Hades Abyss MC series.
When Harley’s writing, her motto is the hotter the better -- off-the-charts sex, commanding men, and the women who can’t deny them. If you want men who talk dirty, are sexy as hell, and take what they want, then you’ve come to the right place. She doesn’t shy away from the dangers and nastiness in the world, bringing those realities to the pages of her books, but always gives her characters a happily-ever-after and makes sure the bad guys get what they deserve.
The times Harley isn’t writing, she’s thinking up naughty things to do to her husband, drinking copious amounts of Starbucks, and reading. She loves to read and devours a book a day, sometimes more. She’s also fond of TV shows and movies from the 1980s, as well as paranormal shows from the 1990s to today, even though she’d much rather be reading or writing.
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