After a devastating
blow, the VC Warriors find themselves fighting, but not an enemy they
can see. Their power and expertise alone cannot save the ones they love.
Breaking new and old laws, one Warrior is determined to save
his mate no matter the consequences, but will his mate agree to be his
downfall.
*DISCLOSURE* No Warrior or main character was seriously injured during the writing of this book. ;)
My Thoughts on the Book
This
book was much more then I expected it to be and that really surprised
me and a very good way. I was expecting a light fluffy hea story and I
was almost expecting a novella for some reason. This is not what I got
at all. Instead I got a very serious story line, more then one in fact,
tons of romance, yes a wedding an HEA ( maybe more then one depending on
whose counting) and nice set up for the next protectors book and even
the next Werewolf book I am guessing. Excellent job!
From the author of the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Hard Ink Series, comes a special announcement sure to excite readers everywhere! Don't miss what Laura Kaye has to say...
A Hard Ink Special Announcement from Laura Kaye!
As I celebrate the release last week of Hard to Let Go, the finale in my Hard Ink romantic suspense series, I’m super excited to share some more news about Hard Ink! I’m going to do another book in this series. And not just any book. I’m going to write a wedding novella for one of the couples in the series!! And I’m so flippin’ excited!!!
This is how this idea came about: I happened to see another author celebrating the release of a follow-up wedding book, and I’ve never written any follow-up stories about any of my characters—once they’ve gotten their happily ever afters in their original story, I just moved right on to the next couple. But that author’s book got me thinking about who I would even do a follow-up story on. Who is it that would get married? My initial thoughts went right to the Hard Ink series, of course, because I’ve been immersed in this world for the past two years and absolutely adore these characters. Seriously – I know many of us have joked about the title of the last book being apropos, and trust me when I say I’m feeling that, too. I want more Hard Ink myself.
And then I had to ask – which couple? My gut instinct was to say Nick and Becca. They started the series, have been together the longest, and the personal issues they each have and struggles they each face are less than some of the other characters. BUT…
But then my brain started to think about all the other couples. And as I thought through all of them, I could make a case why any of the Hard Ink couples might be the first to get married.
And that’s where YOU come in.
I can’t decide which couple to write.
I could make the argument for Nick and Becca for all the reasons above. I could make the argument that Shane would be eager to take care of Sara in every way he can. I could make the argument that Easy and Jenna’s bond would be so tight because of the hell Easy’s come through and him having saved Jenna’s life. Marz has never wanted anything more than a family, so I could see him being eager to make Emilie his forever. Jeremy and Charlie had the bond of best friends before becoming lovers, and I could see the two of them wanting to prove the depth of their love by committing to forever. And Kat so knocked Beckett on his ass that I could see him wanting to hold her tight and, well, never let go – and finally have a family that valued him.
So, yeah, I can’t decide!
Which means you guys get to.
For real.
I’m letting you pick.
Have you read and met all the Hard Ink couples yet? If not, now’s the time!
Eeep! Can you believe it? I’m nervous! And excited! And eeep!
Whoever wins, the book will be called Hard Ever After and will release January 19, 2016. How freaking awesome is that title, by the way? I’ve been giggling over it for months! *winks*
Down below, I’ve got some wedding invitations for you to share around to encourage other readers to vote for the couple you want. So grab your favorite couple’s invitations and help spread the word! You can also grab one of the smaller avatar images for your Facebook and Twitter avatars. Have fun with it and vote, vote, vote!
And I figure we should have ways for you to win prizes, too, right? After all, weddings do have gifts! So see below for two big ways to win!
Now, please spread the word and vote! I cannot wait to see who I’m going to be writing about!
Thanks for reading,
Laura Kaye
Vote by clicking on the link above and then grab the Avatar below for the couple you chose. Change your profile pictures on social media to show who you voted for!
GIVEAWAYS:TWITTER HASHTAG CONTEST, 7/9 – 7/12
Tweet about the novella, the voting, and your favorite couple for a chance to win your choice of any one signed paperback from the Hard Ink series and lots of Hard Ink swag including stuffed animals! Open to international. One winner will be picked from tweets that use each of the following six hashtags:
#VoteNickandBecca
#VoteShaneandSara
#VoteEasyandJenna
#VoteMarzandEmilie
#VoteJeremyandCharlie
#VoteBeckettandKat
Check your spelling when you tweet because I will be picking winners only from those that use one of the six above hashtags! I will announce winners from the Twitter Hashtag Contest on Monday, July 13. Feel free to keep using the hashtag after the contest closes to connect with other readers who want your favorite couple to win, too!
And don't miss this second fantastic giveaway from Laura Kaye!
ABOUT Laura Kaye:
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
Five dishonored soldiers. Former Special Forces. One last mission. These are the men of Hard Ink.
Beckett
Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush
that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career
gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their
enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters the biggest complication
yet—seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.
A tough, stubborn
prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers’ Hard Ink Tattoo following a bad
break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger’s gun.
Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he’s also the most
infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat’s brothers are at war with criminals
her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands
straight in Beckett’s sights—and his arms. Not to mention their enemies’
crosshairs.
Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences
to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is
finding love and never letting go.
My Thoughts on the Book
I am so sorry to see the
series end but so happy with how everything came together. This last
book in the series had all of the emotion and romance of the others but
with a lot more action and adventure to tie up the story. I could not
book the book down; ok once or twice I had no choice but my mind never
left the story. A few times I thought I had guessed what was going to
happen only to be wrong and very surprised by what did happen ( hence
the could not put down part) These men had been through so much
together and apart it was beautiful to see an ending that was worthy of
these men and what they represent.
We are so excited to bring you the Release Week Blitz for Laura Kaye's HARD TO LET GO! HARD TO LET GO is the 4th novel in Laura's Hard Ink Series, published by Avon Romance. Grab your copy of this sexy, suspenseful book today!!
EXCERPT:
Taking a deep breath, Beckett knocked on the door.
No answer.
He turned the knob, and the door opened.
“Go away,” came a strained voice.
Beckett poked his head through the opening. Kat sat in a ball in the corner, her legs pulled up to her chest, her arms hugging herself tight.
“Aw, Jesus, Beckett. Really?” Her face was splotchy and her eyes watery, though he didn’t see any tears.
Ten-to-one she was going through some adrenaline letdown right now, too. Which no doubt made it all worse. That shit could fuck you up even when you were used to how it left you feeling drained and shaky, by how all the stress you’d suppressed during the height of the crisis boomeranged twice over after the fact.
He came into the room, closed the door, and turned the lock for good measure. And then he crossed to Kat, scooped his arms under her knees and behind her back and lifted her up against him.
She smacked his chest. “Put me down.”
“No.” He moved to the edge of the bed.
“I don’t need this right now, Beckett. Put me down.”
“Yes, you do,” he said, sitting on the edge of the mattress. He pulled her face in against his throat and smoothed her hair back from her cheek. She trembled against him, just the littlest bit, her skin hot to the touch. He pressed a kiss to her forehead and hugged her tighter. “You did good, kid.”
Every one of her muscles went tight. Her hand fisted in his shirt. And her breath caught as she buried her face against his neck and shoulder.
Then Kat burst out crying.
And it was like being torn apart and put back together, all at once. He hated her pain, but he adored that she wasn’t hiding herself from him, and that she was letting him be there for her.
He didn’t shush her, or try to talk her down, or encourage her to dry her eyes. To be sure, her tears were like daggers in his heart—they hurt like fucking hell. But the only way she was going to feel better was to let this shit out. Ironic realization for him—he did actually see that. But just because you could see what was good for others didn’t mean you had the first goddamned idea how to apply those principles in your own life. And that was a problem for another time anyway.
What mattered right now was Kat. What mattered … was Kat.
Hard Ink Series Trailer:
About HARD TO LET GO:
Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters his biggest complication yet—a seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.
A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers’ Hard Ink Tattoo shop following a bad break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger’s gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he’s also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat’s brothers are at war with the criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett’s sights . . . and in his arms. Not to mention their enemies’ crosshairs.
Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.
Praise for HARD TO LET GO:
“Kaye wraps up her bestselling series with this action-packed story, highlighting her talent for alpha military heroes, hot romance, and an ensemble cast of characters who are unique and engaging. A super sexy, high-octane romantic suspense novel that concludes the popular Hard Ink series in a completely satisfying way.” ~Kirkus Reviews
“TOP PICK! Kaye brings her Hard Ink series to a spectacular conclusion that successfully wraps up the overarching mystery and brings closure to her compelling characters. Kaye really nails it with this awesome book and series!” ~RT Book Reviews
“HARD TO LET GO will blow you away! Anyone who has been following Laura Kaye’s fantastic Hard Ink series will expect something great for the last book in the series, and to say HARD TO LET GO does not disappoint would be the understatement of the year! Ms. Kaye writes sex scenes like it’s nobody’s business, and the blistering chemistry between Kat and Becket will leave you panting and begging for more! If you expected world-class action in HARD TO LET GO, think again and multiply that by ten! HARD TO LET GO has to be the most explosive conclusion to a series ever! Do not miss it at any cost!” ~Fresh FictionAnd don’t miss the other Hard Ink books, now available:
Praise for the Hard Ink Series:
"TOP PICK! If you're looking for danger, gritty action, and sizzling passion, then Kaye has just the book and the series for you." ~RT Book Reviews Magazine
About Laura Kaye:
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
I never planned on going back to Hung Island, Georgia. Ever.
I
was a top notch Were agent for the secret paranormal Council and
happily living in Chicago where I had everything I needed – a gym
membership, season tickets to the Cubs and Dwayne – my gay, Vampyre best
friend. Going back now would mean facing the reason I’d left and I’d
rather chew my own paw off than deal with Hank.
Hank the Tank
Wilson was the six foot three, obnoxious, egotistical, perfect-assed,
best-sex-of-my-life, Werewolf who cheated on me and broke my heart. At
the time, I did what any rational woman would do. I left in the middle
of the night with a suitcase, big plans and enough money for a one-way
bus ticket to freedom. I vowed to never return.
But here I am,
trying to wrap my head around what has happened to some missing Weres
without wrapping my body around Hank. I hope I don’t have to eat my
words and my paw.
***This novella originally appeared in the
Three Southern Beaches collection released July of 2014. This is an
extended version of that story.
My Thoughts on the Book
A
fun novella to start a series, it reminds me of Molly Harper books,
which I am a huge fan of. Fun characters, lots of snark and great
romance. I will be reading more of Robyn books very very soon. Like
tonight!
Chava is a golem, a
creature made of clay, brought to life by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles
in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master, the husband who commissioned
her, dies at sea on the voyage from Poland, she is unmoored and adrift
as the ship arrives in New York in 1899.
Ahmad is a jinni, a
being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian desert. Trapped in an old
copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released
accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop. Though he is no
longer imprisoned, Ahmad is not entirely free – an unbreakable band of
iron binds him to the physical world.
The Golem and the Jinni
is their magical, unforgettable story; unlikely friends whose tenuous
attachment challenges their opposing natures – until the night a
terrifying incident drives them back into their separate worlds. But a
powerful threat will soon bring Chava and Ahmad together again,
challenging their existence and forcing them to make a fateful choice.
My Thoughts on the Book
I
have been meaning to read this book for a long time, it has gotten a
lot of praise and sounded like an interesting read. This is a fantasy
and it is also a book about friendship as well as a very interesting
take a peoples first impression of coming to America in the 1900s.I
found myself really understanding and immersed in the time period
perfectly. It was not what I expected at all but still I could not put
it down either, it is a beautifully written and executed story.
The Guardians
of Eternity are facing a final battle to save their world—but battles of
the heart may be the most difficult to fight…
Cyn, the
vampire clan chief of Ireland, is an unabashed hedonist whose beauty is
surpassed only by his insatiable appetite for pleasure. It’s no wonder
he’s furious when he’s transported from the magical land of the
pureblooded feys to his desolate private lair—only to have his very
existence thrown into a chaos that even he cannot charm his way out of…
Most
women may be all but powerless against Cyn, but Fallon, a sharp-witted
fairy princess, is less than beguiled by the silver-tongued vampire.
She’s a serious soul with no time for the sort of games he
plays—especially when they learn that someone is trying to close the
veil that separates the dimensions. But seduction may prove the most
powerful force of all, as attraction ignites between the unlikely pair
even as worlds are colliding around them…
My Thoughts on the Book
Thank you Netgalley for a chance to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This is the first book I have read by this author which is really sad because I really enjoyed this book. While being the end of a series it read enough like a stand alone that I did not mind. I am quite sure I would have loved it even more if I had read the other books as I know there were some inside jokes that I did not get to enjoy as much as others that have followed this series. I will be be fixing that issue soon and adding the rest of her titles to my reading list very soon.
We are over the moon about this Trailer Reveal for Laura Kaye’s Hard Ink Series! HARD TO LET GO-the final title in the Hard Ink Series, published by Avon Romance, is releasing June 30th!! Laura hasa very special treat, through June 29, anyone who pre-orders HARD TO LET GO, and Fills Out This Form, will receive a Hard Ink Series Short Story! Just fill out the quick form here!
About HARD TO LET GO:
Beckett Murda hates to dwell on the past. But his investigation into the ambush that killed half his Special Forces team and ended his Army career gives him little choice. Just when his team learns how powerful their enemies are, hard-ass Beckett encounters his biggest complication yet—a seductive, feisty Katherine Rixey.
A tough, stubborn prosecutor, Kat visits her brothers’ Hard Ink Tattoo shop following a bad break-up—and finds herself staring down the barrel of a stranger’s gun. Beckett is hard-bodied and sexy as hell, but he’s also the most infuriating man ever. Worse, Kat’s brothers are at war with the criminals her office is investigating. When Kat joins the fight, she lands straight in Beckett’s sights . . . and in his arms. Not to mention their enemies’ crosshairs.
Now Beckett and Kat must set aside their differences to work together, because the only thing sweeter than justice is finding love and never letting go.
Praise for Hard to Let Go:
“Kaye wraps up her bestselling series with this action-packed story, highlighting her talent for alpha military heroes, hot romance, and an ensemble cast of characters who are unique and engaging. A supersexy, high-octane romantic suspense novel that concludes the popular Hard Ink series in a completely satisfying way.” ~Kirkus ReviewsAbout Laura Kaye:
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over twenty books in contemporary and paranormal romance and romantic suspense. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
After a devastating
blow, the VC Warriors find themselves fighting, but not an enemy they
can see. Their power and expertise alone cannot save the ones they love.
