Download or read book Savage Collision A Hawke Family Novel written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's everything she didn't know she wanted. She's everything he thought he could never have. The last thing I expect when I walk into The Hawkeye Club is to fall head over heels in lust. It’s supposed to be a rescue mission. I have to get my baby sister off the pole, into some clothes, and out of the grasp of the pussy peddler who somehow manipulated her into stripping. But the moment I see Savage Hawke and verbally spar with him, my ability to remain rational flies out the window and my libido takes center stage. I’ve never wanted a relationship—my time is better spent focusing on taking down the scum running this city—but what I want and what I need are apparently two different things. Danika Eriksson storms into my office in her high heels and on her high horse. Her holier-than-thou attitude and accusations should offend me, but instead, I can’t get her out of my head or my heart. Her incomparable drive, take-no-prisoners attitude, and blatant honesty captivate me and hold me prisoner. I should steer clear, but my self-preservation instinct is apparently dead—which is exactly what our relationship will be once she knows everything. It’s only a matter of time. The truth doesn’t always set you free. Sometimes, it just royally screws you. ***Savage Collision is the first book in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings continues in book two, Tortured Skye, book three, Stone Sober, and finally book four, Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots. Many reviews for Savage Collision contain MAJOR spoilers for the book without being marked as containing spoilers. This book is best enjoyed without the spoiler information. *** Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

Download or read book Savage Collision A Hawke Family Novel written by Gwyn McNamee and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's everything she didn't know she wanted. She's everything he thought he could never have. The last thing I expect when I walk into The Hawkeye Club is to fall head over heels in lust. It's supposed to be a rescue mission. I have to get my baby sister off the pole, into some clothes, and out of the grasp of the pussy peddler who somehow manipulated her into stripping. But the moment I see Savage Hawke and verbally spar with him, my ability to remain rational flies out the window and my libido takes center stage. I've never wanted a relationship--my time is better spent focusing on taking down the scum running this city--but what I want and what I need are apparently two different things. Danika Eriksson storms into my office in her high heels and on her high horse. Her holier-than-thou attitude and accusations should offend me, but instead, I can't get her out of my head or my heart. Her incomparable drive, take-no-prisoners attitude, and blatant honesty captivate me and hold me prisoner. I should steer clear, but my self-preservation instinct is apparently dead--which is exactly what our relationship will be once she knows everything. It's only a matter of time. The truth doesn't always set you free. Sometimes, it just royally screws you. The Hawke Family Reading Order:Savage CollisionTortured SkyeStone SoberBuilding StormTainted SaintSteele Resolve

Download or read book The Hawke Family Collection One written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2021-02-04 with total page 723 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WARNING: Once you start reading the Hawke Family Series, you won’t want to stop! Be prepared to stay up all night! “The Hawkes are the family I wish I had! These books have everything! Steamy romance, all the angsty feels, and a bit of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.” -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ There’s always something happening in the Hawke family in New Orleans. Whether it’s conflict with the Italian mob, issues with the dancers at their clubs, hurricanes, or typical sibling drama, the Hawkes and their friends will drag you into their lives and refuse to let go! Grab the first two books in the series, Savage Collisionand Tortured Skye, today to meet them all and get lost in their world. Featuring two never before published bonus scenes! Savage Collision He's everything she didn't know she wanted. She's everything he thought he could never have. • Enemies to Lovers • Billionaire • Damaged Hero • Feisty heroine • The Italian Mob • Secrets ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Oh, my lord! This book deserves a standing ovation. This is me standing and hollering like a loon." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"If I could rate this 10-stars I would and it still wouldn't be enough!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This book made me laugh, cry, and want to throw my Kindle across the room. I loved it.” – Alpha Loving Erotic Book Beauty Blog Tortured Skye She's always been off-limits. He's always just out of reach. • Best friend’s little sister • Forbidden romance • Damaged Hero • Former military • Determined heroine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "...I fell in love with Gwyn McNamee's writing style from page one...[it] is smart, sure, fiery, quick-witted, sexy and sarcastic!!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Funny, sexy, steamy, hot, mysterious, gripping, edgy, action and full of love. This couple has to be one of my favourites to read about.” Grab your copy of the Hawke Family Series Collection and meet the Hawkes today! Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime, Billionaire Romance, Billionaire, Enemies to lovers, Best Friends Sister, Military,

Download or read book Steele Resolve A Hawke Family Story written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For one man, power is king. For the other, loyalty reigns. Mob boss Luca “Steele” Abello isn’t just dangerous—he’s lethal. A master manipulator, liar, and user, no one should trust a word that comes out of his mouth. Yet, I can’t get him out of my head. The time we spent together before I knew his true identity is seared into my brain. His touch. His voice. They haunt my every waking hour and occupy my dreams. So does my guilt. I’m literally sleeping with the enemy and betraying the only family I’ve ever had. When I come clean, it will be the end of me. Byron Harris is a distraction I can’t afford. I never should have let it go beyond that first night, but I couldn’t stay away. Even when I learned who he was, when the only option was to end things, I kept going back, risking his life and mine to continue our indiscretion. The truth of what I am could get us both killed, but being with the man who’s such an integral part of the Hawke family is even more terrifying. The only people I’ve ever cared about are on opposing sides, and I’m the rift that could end their friendship forever. Love is a battlefield isn’t just a saying, for some, it’s a reality. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

Download or read book Tortured Skye A Hawke Family Novel written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's always been off-limits. He's always just out of reach. Falling in love with Gabe Anderson was as easy as breathing. Fighting my feelings for my brother’s best friend was agonizingly hard. I never imagined giving in to my desire for him would cause such a destructive ripple effect. That kiss was my grasp at a lifeline—something, anything to hold me steady in my crumbling life. Now, I have to suffer with the fallout while trying to convince him it’s all worth the consequences. Guilt overwhelms me—over what I’ve done, the lives I’ve taken, and more than anything, over my feelings for Skye Hawke. Craving my best friend’s little sister is insanely self-destructive. It never should have happened, but since the moment she kissed me, I haven’t been able to get her out of my mind. If I take what I want, I risk losing everything. If I don’t, I’ll lose her and a piece of myself. The raging storm threatening to rain down on the city is nothing compared to the one that will come from my decision. Love can be torture, but sometimes, love is the only thing that can save you. *** Tortured Skye is the second book in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings begins in Savage Collision (book one) and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, book three, Stone Sober, and finally book four, Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

Download or read book Dickslip A Scandalous Slip Story 1 written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One wardrobe malfunction. Two lives forever changed. Playing in a star-studded charity basketball game should be fun, and it is, until I literally go balls out to show up my arch nemesis. When I dive for the basketball and my junk slips out of my gym shorts, I know my life and career are over. There’s no way the network can keep my kids’ show on the air after I’ve exposed myself to millions of people. I don’t know how Andy, the new CEO, can go to bat for me with such passion. I also never anticipate how hot she looks in a pair of high heels. Rafe’s dickslip has made my new job even more stressful. It’s hard enough being a woman in a man’s world without dealing with sex organs being publicly displayed when someone is representing the company. But he’s an asset to the network, not to mention hot as hell. I can barely keep my eyes off him or his crotch during our meetings. Defending him to the board puts my ass on the line as much as his, but it’s worth it. So is risking my job to fulfill the fantasies I’ve had about him since he first set foot in my office. Things may have started out bad, but…Some accidents have happy endings.

Download or read book Building Storm A Hawke Family Novel written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She hasn’t been living. He’s looking for a way to forget it all. My life went up in flames. All I’m left with is my daughter and ashes. The simple act of breathing is so excruciating, there are days I wish I could stop altogether. So I have no business being at the party, and I definitely shouldn’t be in the arms of the handsome stranger. When his lips meet mine, he breathes life into me for the first time since the day the inferno disintegrated my world. But loving again isn’t in the cards, and there are even greater dangers to face than trying to keep Landon McCabe out of my heart. Running is my only option. I have to get away from Chicago and the betrayal that shattered my world. I need a new life-one without attachments. The vibrancy of New Orleans convinces me it’s possible to start over. Yet in all the excitement of a new city, it’s Storm Hawke’s dark, sad beauty that draws me in. She isn’t looking for love, and we both need a hot, sweaty release without feelings getting involved. But even the best laid plans fail, and life can leave you burned. Love can build, and love can destroy. But in the end, love is what raises you from the ashes. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

Download or read book Billionaire Lumberjack A Standalone Billionaire Mountain Man Forced Proximity Romance written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescued by the billionaire lumberjack... Lost. Alone. Freezing on the side of a desolate mountain in a massive snowstorm. Until a rugged man with an ax saves me. Waking in his warm, comfortable bed leaves more than one question. How did I get here? Where are my clothes? And who is this handsome recluse with striking dark eyes and a grumpy demeanor? The answers only bring more mysteries. He doesn’t want me here. Doesn’t want his secrets exposed. I don’t want him to know mine, either. But there’s only so long we can deny this sizzling attraction. Only so long until I learn the truth about my billionaire lumberjack and our pasts come back to haunt us. Grab this steamy stand-alone from USA Today Bestselling Author Gwyn McNamee about a billionaire in hiding, the photographer who stumbles upon him, and what happens when they’re trapped together during a major snow storm with building attraction and dark secrets!

Download or read book Building Storm written by Gwyn McNamee and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She hasn't been living. He's looking for a way to forget it all. My life went up in flames. All I'm left with is my daughter and ashes. The simple act of breathing is so excruciating, there are days I wish I could stop altogether. So I have no business being at the party, and I definitely shouldn't be in the arms of the handsome stranger. When his lips meet mine, he breathes life into me for the first time since the day the inferno disintegrated my world. But loving again isn't in the cards, and there are even greater dangers to face than trying to keep Landon McCabe out of my heart.Running is my only option. I have to get away from Chicago and the betrayal that shattered my world. I need a new life-one without attachments. The vibrancy of New Orleans convinces me it's possible to start over. Yet in all the excitement of a new city, it's Storm Hawke's dark, sad beauty that draws me in. She isn't looking for love, and we both need a hot, sweaty release without feelings getting involved. But even the best laid plans fail, and life can leave you burned.Love can build, and love can destroy. But in the end, love is what raises you from the ashes.***Building Storm is the fourth and final full-length novel in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings starts in Savage Collision and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, and book three, Stone Sober before reaching the plot in Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots and characters. ***

Download or read book The End of Books or Books Without End written by J. Yellowlees Douglas and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of the possibilities of hypertext fiction as art form and entertainment

Download or read book Stone Sober A Hawke Family Novel written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's innocent and sweet. He's dark and depraved. Stone Hawke is precisely the kind of man women are warned about—handsome, intelligent, arrogant, and intricately entangled with some dangerous people. I should stay away, but he manages to strip my soul bare with just a look and dominates my thoughts. Bad decisions are in my past. My life is (mostly) on track, even if it is no longer the one to medical school. I can’t allow myself to cave to the fierce pull and ardent attraction I feel toward the youngest Hawke. Nora Eriksson is off-limits, and not just because she’s my brother’s employee and sister-in-law. Despite the fact she’s stripping at The Hawkeye Club, she has an innocent and pure heart. Normally, the only thing that appeals to me about innocence is the opportunity to taint it. But not when it comes to Nora. I can’t expose her to the filth permeating my life. There are too many things I can’t control, things completely out of my hands. She doesn’t deserve any of it, but the power she holds over me is stronger than any addiction. The hardest battles we fight are often with ourselves, but only through defeating our own demons can we find true peace. *** Stone Sober is the third book in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings begins in Savage Collision (book one), and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, book three, Stone Sober, and finally book four, Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

Download or read book Building Storm written by Gwyn McNamee and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-18 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She hasn't been living. He's looking for a way to forget it all. My life went up in flames. All I'm left with is my daughter and ashes. The simple act of breathing is so excruciating, there are days I wish I could stop altogether. So I have no business being at the party, and I definitely shouldn't be in the arms of the handsome stranger. When his lips meet mine, he breathes life into me for the first time since the day the inferno disintegrated my world. But loving again isn't in the cards, and there are even greater dangers to face than trying to keep Landon McCabe out of my heart.Running is my only option. I have to get away from Chicago and the betrayal that shattered my world. I need a new life-one without attachments. The vibrancy of New Orleans convinces me it's possible to start over. Yet in all the excitement of a new city, it's Storm Hawke's dark, sad beauty that draws me in. She isn't looking for love, and we both need a hot, sweaty release without feelings getting involved. But even the best laid plans fail, and life can leave you burned.Love can build, and love can destroy. But in the end, love is what raises you from the ashes.***Building Storm is the fourth and final full-length novel in The Hawke Family Series. While it is a complete story, it is NOT meant to be read as a standalone. The story of the Hawke siblings starts in Savage Collision and continues in book two, Tortured Skye, and book three, Stone Sober before reaching the plot in Building Storm. These stories all build on one another and are intertwined. They need to be read in order to fully enjoy and understand the plots and characters. ***

Download or read book The Hawke Family Complete Collection written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 1660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romance. Suspense. The mob and murder… There’s always something happening in the Hawke family in New Orleans. Whether it’s conflict with the Italian mob, issues with the dancers at their clubs, hurricanes, or typical sibling drama, the Hawkes and their friends will drag you into their lives and refuse to let go! This series includes: Savage Collision, Tortured Skye, Stone Sober, Building Storm, Tainted Saint, and Steele Resolve. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime, M/M, Enemies to Lovers, Billionaire Romance, Billionaire,

Download or read book The Inland Seas Series The Complete Collection written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suspense. Romance. Murder. Mayhem… Working for the Italian mob in Chicago gets complicated for the modern pirates in The Inland Seas Series. Raiding ships on the Great Lakes provides a steady source of income, but it also exposes them to a world of dangers. Rival families. Duplicitous bosses. Gunfights. These men aren’t afraid to spill blood when necessary to accomplish their tasks, but when they meet the women who change their lives, all bets are off. Kidnapping. Forced proximity. Enemies to Lovers. Second Chances at Love. This series has it all! Dive into the world of the modern pirates of the Inland Seas Series today! This collection includes: Squall Line, Rogue Wave, Safe Harbor, Anchor Point, and Dark Tide.

Download or read book Tainted Saint A Hawke Family Story written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2019-03-14 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's searching for absolution. She wants her happily ever after. Solomon Clarke goes by Saint, though he’s anything but. After lusting for him from afar, the masquerade party affords me the anonymity to pursue that attraction without worrying about the fall-out of hooking-up with the bouncer from the Hawkeye Club. From the second he lays his eyes and hands on me, I’m helpless to resist him. Even burying myself in a dangerous investigation can’t erase the memory of our combustible connection and one night together. The only problem… he has no idea who I am. Caroline Brooks thinks I don’t see her watching me, the way her eyes rake over me with appreciation. But I’ve noticed, and the party is the perfect opportunity to unleash the desire I’ve kept reined in for so damn long. It also sets off a series of events no one sees coming. Events that leave those I love hurting because of my failures. While the guilt eats away at my soul, Caroline continues to weigh on my heart. That woman may be the death of me, but oh, what a way to go. Life isn’t always clean, and sometimes, it takes a saint to do the dirty work. Keywords: Love books, Love stories, Romantic novels, Sexually romantic books, Contemporary romance, Family saga, Tattoo romance, Blue Collar, Sexy, Family love, Strong heroine, Captivating romance, Loyalty, Protect, Kissing books, Steamy romance, Contemporary, Romance series, Long series, Long romance series, Hot, Hot romance, Sparks, Ebook, Racy, Racy Books, Gwyn McNamee, Suspense romance, Action scene romance, Hot guy, Love, Romance, Alpha Romance, Hawke Family, Hawke Family Series, Hawke Club, Mafia, Mafia romance, Dominant Alpha Male, Action and adventure romance, Organized Crime

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Download or read book Holiday Terminal A Second Chance Secret Baby Billionaire Holiday Romance written by Gwyn McNamee and published by Gwyn McNamee. This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two hearts. One snowstorm. A second chance at love. Penelope Swirling snow may have stranded me at this tiny airport in the middle of nowhere on Christmas Eve, but it has nothing on the storm raging inside me when he walks into the terminal. Artemis Warren. My first love and the man who shattered my world. I thought I locked my feelings for him safely away in the past, but one look is all it takes for me to drown in his icy blue eyes again. So much time has passed. I’m no longer that naïve teenager standing on a beach, wishing the boy would choose me. Now, I’m hiding a secret that could unravel both our lives. Artemis The emergency landing in Nowheresville is more than an inconvenience. It’s a disaster. The annual family holiday party in NYC was my chance to make the statement I’ve been dreaming of for so long. Now, all my best laid plans will have to wait until I can get out of here and back to civilization. Nothing can salvage this day. Yet seeing Penelope Barnes again turns this bad situation into the opportunity of a lifetime. Reuniting with the only woman I’ve ever loved would be the ultimate Christmas gift. But how can I heal the old wounds and or fit into the new life she created? When temperatures drop and snowflakes fly, can love find a way to weather the storm for the ultimate Christmas miracle?