Forge/Casper Duet (Print)
A Dixie Reapers Bad Boys Romance
Author: Harley Wylde
Cover Art: Bryan Keller
BIN: 010546-03427
ISBN (13): 9781605218458
Genres: Action Adventure, Contemporary Women’s Fiction, Print, Romance, Suspense
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Age Gap (Older Man), Christmas, MC Romance, Medical Romance, Multicultural & Interracial, New Adult, Organized Crime, Single Parent/Pregnancy
Series: Dixie Reapers MC Print (#25)
Multiverse: Bad Boys (#9)
Book Length: Print
Page Count: 224
Forge (Reckless Kings MC 4)
Whisper -- The brutal man who kidnapped me made sure I kept quiet and did as I was told for nearly a decade. But he’s not my father, and when Forge came to confront him I knew it was my one chance. Going to live with a bunch of bikers was scary, but I knew there was nothing Forge wouldn’t do for me. When my world imploded once more, I ran. Now Forge is back, and I’m terrified and excited all at once.
Forge -- I only intended to make sure Whisper’s all right. How the hell I ended up marrying her and claiming her son as my own is beyond me. Bringing Whisper and Jacob home had to be the best idea I ever had. Now they’re mine and I’ll do anything to hold onto them.
Naughty Or Nice (A Bad Boy Romance)
Casper Van Horne -- Making Carmella my wife was the only way to save my daughter, but I never intended to stay married. Ten years I’ve kept my distance, but now it’s time to set things right.
I never counted on her being sick. Or falling for her as I nursed her back to health. But it’s Carmella who brought me back to life, and now that I’ve had a taste of the tempting woman who wears my ring, I know I can’t ever let her go.
Publisher's Note: Once upon a time, there was a supporting cast member (known as Casper VanHorne) in an MC Romance world, who was not part of any MC. Casper was simply a background player who caught too much attention (For a top rated international assassin, any attention is too much attention).
Eventually Casper met his match in a book titled Naughty or Nice. Apparently that wasn’t enough to satisfy Casper VanHorne. Since his author can’t very well rewrite Casper’s story, we now offer a 2nd Edition as Casper VanHorne. The title and cover have been updated. No content changes.
However. As every assassin knows, actions have consequences. Forge and Casper VanHorne each have their devotees. Per reader request, we are also offering an alternative cover for Forge/Casper Duet, titled, appropriately, Forge/Casper VanHorne Duet.
One book. Two covers. The contents have not changed. Choose your cover. Choose wisely.
Praise for Forge (Reckless Kings MC 4)
"A heartbreakingly beautiful story of trauma moving on, acceptance and redemption. Their chemistry is palpable, their connection was instant but the love they have for one another is undeniable."
-- 5 Stars from Drea Fernandez, BookBub Review
"Forge and Whisper were meant to be; their love story is amazing. I absolutely love how Whisper and Forge completed each other. Forge would do anything and be anything for Whisper while Whisper would give Forge all the love he never knew he needed."
-- 5 Stars from Shelby, Amazon Review
"Another amazing MC read! This one with a childhood crush fulfilled, I practically melted. Forge and Whisper are such a strong, amazing couple. That Whisper had the strength after all she had been through to move off on her own was awe-inspiring. It made me so happy that Forge never forgot her and kept an eye on her."
-- 5 Stars from Leslee Nevill, Amazon Review
"Sometimes it's takes something tragic to happened to find your soulmate, in Forge and Whisper's story it's what exactly happens. Their relationship may come off easily and fast to some but it took years to finally step in the right direction, they're so adorable and perfect together."
-- 5 Stars from Fabiola Cadet-Destil, Amazon Review
"I enjoyed reading another great book. Definitely worth the wait. I can wait to read the next one. This author is definitely my go to, when I want to read a good. Trust me I need a forge of my own!!
-- 5 Stars from Amandagail, Amazon Review
"Who doesn’t love a sexy biker hero? Forge (Reckless Kings MC 4) was another awesome MC romance by Harley Wylde! I have read many of her books and am continually impressed by the way she takes those rough around the edges, scary biker types and turns then into loving heroes. Love blooms in the strangest places and leaves us with another great read! Forge has me wishing for more of the Reckless Kings' stories."
-- 5 Stars from Laura C., Amazon Review
"Forge is so awesome. I just love how he took charge of each situation as it came up. He and Whisper are so good together. I just love it!"
-- 5 Stars from Diana mack, Amazon Review
"Forge has me all up in my feelings! His and Whispers story is so completely tragic, utterly heartbreaking, and epically beautiful... an incredibly beautiful journey. Harley Wylde has delivered an all encompassing age gap read that I hated to see end."
-- 5 Stars from GKP2460, Amazon Review
"Forge and Whisper was a hell of a story, the things that they both had to overcome shows the strength in the human spirit! Harley’s books almost always allow you to walk in their world and for that I am extremely grateful! I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next one."
-- 5 Stars from Julianna Winslett, Amazon Review
"What a totally awesome book and series!! I just absolutely loved it from beginning to end!! I can't wait for the next book to come out! A definite must read!"
-- 5 Stars from Debbie, Amazon Review
"This book was such a good read... awesome. Can’t wait to see what happens next. I highly recommend this book."
-- 5 Stars from Gretchen Calder, Amazon Review
Praise for Casper (Naughty or Nice)
"This is one of the characters in this universe that Harley Wylde has created that I have been the most curious about. It is a short read but gave me romance and sizzling chemistry. Harley Wylde was able to show the emotional journey of Carmella from when she got married to where the book starts. There might have been a couple of tears–and a lot of laughs. Overall a great book for readers who want a bit of everything in their read."
-- 4 Stars from Sorrel, Long & Short Reviews
"Casper VanHorne's character has always fascinated me. He's been a peripheral character, staying in the shadows for the most part due to his job as a highly-sought-after assassin. His marriage to Carmella ten years prior was a means to an end - saving his beloved daughter Isabella, who is married to a member of the Dixie Reapers. Carmella has been on her own for the past ten years - set up in a house with servants and left to her own devices. Her friends are the people who are paid to take care of her. She's alone, lonely, and has a huge secret. When Casper comes to town to end things, he finds out that all is not what it seems to be where his wife is concerned. Loved this Christmas short; plus, got to "see" some old favorites!"
-- 5 Stars from Darlene Tallman, Amazon Review
"Naughty and Nice is a great novella where we finally met the woman Casper married to save Isabella. I wanted to punch Casper in the face for breaking this beautiful woman’s heart. It takes a near tragedy to open his eyes and see his second chance. Casper has always been elusive and reclusive. One wonderful woman changes all of that. Watch out for the next generation of Dixie Reapers they might be scarier then their dads!"
-- 5 Stars from Melissa Toner, Advance Reader Review
"...soo sweet and so steamy! It was nice to finally get to [read] about Casper's wife! It was a great Christmas story! And those Dixie Reaper kids, man oh man are they a handful."
-- 5 Stars from Jessica, Goodreads Review
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-- 5 Stars from Excuseu2008, Bookbub Review
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Forge/Casper Duet (Print)
Harley Wylde
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Copyright ©2022 Harley Wylde
Excerpt from Forge
“Dad! I’m going to be late. Would you hurry the hell up?” I yelled across the house.
“Where’s the fucking fire?” he demanded, stomping into the room in jeans with a blue button-down. He’d put his cut on over it. It was the closest he’d ever get to dressing up and I smiled, thinking he looked nice.
“The fire is called graduation. I need to be there in fifteen minutes or I can’t walk. You’re the one who made a big deal about me attending the local high school and having a normal life. Guess what? Normal kids walk across the stage and get a diploma, or so I’ve been told.”
“You driving there?” he asked.
“No.” I rubbed the toe of my boot on the floor. “I’m getting a ride from a friend.”
He froze, his jaw tensing and his eyes narrowing. “Friend? Whisper Evans, I know damn well your friends don’t come here to pick you up. Who the hell do you think you’re riding with?”
“Tommy Aikens asked to drive me to graduation and to the field party after. He’s meeting me at the gate in five minutes. I thought you could give me a ride up there.”
He folded his arms and glowered. Brick, otherwise known as Hank Evans, and my adopted father, got that stubborn look in his eyes I knew didn’t bode well for me. The day he’d brought me home with him, I’d not known what to expect. I’d once asked what happened to John Gillis, and he’d told me the man had been taken care of. I’d not asked again. Something told me they hadn’t handed him over to the police.
After I’d come to live with Brick, it had taken us a week to settle into a routine and get to know one another. Now it felt like I’d been his daughter all my life. I couldn’t imagine anyone I’d rather have for a dad. He’d been amazing, and he didn’t even give me shit about my crush on Forge.
I fingered the necklace I never took off. It had started as a piece of his artwork but had broken off. I’d commented on how pretty it was, so he’d smoothed out the edges, drilled a hole through it, and put it on a chain for me. Sadly, the big guy had only ever seen me as a child, and probably always would.
“Come on, Dad! I’m leaving for college in three days. Let me have a little fun tonight.”
He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. “Fine. But don’t come home pregnant or I’ll have to kill a motherfucker.”
I threw my arms around him and hugged him tight. “Thanks, Dad. I promise I won’t stay out too late.”
“Come on. I’ll drop you at the gate and then ride out with the others. You wait inside the fence. You hear me? Lyle is on duty, and he’ll let you out when your friend gets here.”
I rolled my eyes. “We really are just friends, Dad. You know I don’t date. Never have, don’t plan to start now.”
Well, not entirely true. If a certain foxy older man ever looked at me as more than a kid, then I’d jump at the chance to date. Forge had saved me the day he’d come to meet with John Gillis, and I’d had a bit of hero worship going on. Then I’d started spending time with him and fell head over heels. No boy could ever measure up.
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