Raging Heart On (Lucas Brothers #2)
Jordan Marie
FOREWORD
It’s that time again! Thank you for taking a chance on reading White. This book has been a labor of love and I’m in a love/hate relationship with White. I rewrote this book four times, and by the last time I told him he was either happy with his story or he could shut it. (Yes the voices in my head are real to me. It’s a problem—or a blessing.)
I hope you love this couple as much as Gray and CC. Kayla has issues. She had to work through them and as much as I wanted to shake her at times, abuse is hard to put behind you. Her insecurities and her vulnerabilities reminded me a lot of myself.
Over the next few months my back catalog will be leaving the Kindle Unlimited program and will be distributed wide. It was a decision I made after careful consideration and much thought. I may try a few wide releases on new books, but I will always sell on Amazon and offer a 99 cent special if you buy it on release day. I definitely understand how it’s hard for a reader to come by money to purchase the books they want. It’s why I’ve always been a strong supporter of KU in general.
At the end of White and Kayla’s story you will find a bonus book. This one is Unlawful Seizure, my first book I wrote as Baylee Rose. Max is kind of special to me and he is a bad boy. This is spicier and more instant love than my other books. So there’s your warning.
Please let me know how you liked my book! I love hearing from readers. All my stalking links will be at the end of the book.
All my love and gratitude,
Jordan
CHAPTER 1
KAYLA
“You’re what??!”
I hold the phone away from my ear, wincing. That man can yell.
“Calm down, White. I said, I’m getting married.”
“Who the fuck to? Kayla, if you’re still seeing that bastard Crenshaw after he…”
“I’m not seeing Bobby.”
“Damn it! That was only a month ago. How are you getting married?”
“It’s complicated.”
“Well, it just so happens I seem to have a lot of free time on my hands, so explain it to me.”
“Yeah, right. Football season starts next week. I may not watch that crap, but I keep up with the MVP in last year’s big game.”
“Obviously not enough, or you would know I messed up my fucking shoulder again two weeks ago. I’m out for at least another six weeks.”
“Oh no, White! I’m so sorry. You didn’t tell me! Why didn’t you at least text me?”
“If I had, you would have told me how I shouldn’t have been riding bulls in the off season and trying to conquer two sports. I already had my trainers, general manager and doctor’s harping enough.”
“I’m sorry. I just don’t like knowing you’re taking chances and I panic, worrying something will happen to you. I know you’re an adrenaline junkie, but bull riding is dangerous.”
“Ironic that I got hurt playing football then, right?”
“I’m sorry White. I wish you’d told me. I would have been there.”
“You were dealing with enough, cleaning Crenshaw out of your life… or at least I thought you were. So come on, Kayla, tell me what’s going on.”
“You’re just going to get mad.”