We are absolutely thrilled to bring you the Release Day Launch for Laura Kaye's HARD AS STEEL!!
HARD AS STEEL is a Hard Ink/Raven Riders Series Crossover Novella brought to you by 1001 Dark Nights. Grab your copy
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Excerpt:
I’m thrilled to be here celebrating the release of my 21st book, HARD AS STEEL! After
a midnight break-in at her apartment, close friends and Hard Ink Tattoo co-workers Ike Young and
Jessica Jakes are forced into hiding—and forced to confront the feelings they’ve always denied for one
another. I have always adored friends-to-lovers and forced proximity stories, and HARD AS STEEL
delivers that and more, including a taste of both my award-winning and best-selling Hard Ink and
upcoming Raven Riders series! Check out this excerpt:
They stared at each for a long moment. Jess went from feeling amused to awkward to observed…and
that made her hot. Especially as she was standing there in nothing but a towel.
As if he could hear her thoughts, Ike’s gaze slowly ran down her neck to her chest. She wiped at
something there and the wetness on the fingers told her it had been a droplet of water from her hair.
Ike watched the movement of her hand openly, hungrily, and his desire made her bold, daring, hungry in
return.
Without giving herself time to second guess the idea, she reached out and lightly dragged her wet
fingers against his bottom lip.
And it was like she’d unleashed a beast.
Ike grabbed her wrist and hauled her to him. He was on her everywhere. His hands in her hair, on her
back, grabbing her ass and lifting her up. His tongue licked the exact route that water droplet had taken,
from chest to neck to ear. And then he was kissing her, fucking her mouth with his tongue, absolutely
devouring her.
Jess held on like her life depended on it, and at some point she became aware of the breeze on her bare
skin. She’d dropped the towel, which meant she was totally buck-ass naked in Ike’s big arms, and she
couldn’t have cared less.
Ike licked her mouth, sucked her tongue, nipped at her lips. He turned and made for the stairs, and Jess
thought she might die from sheer joy and anticipation. He tasted like strength and sin and sex, and she
tightened her legs around his hips as he carried her to the loft, eager to see if
all of him
tasted so good—or even better.
When they reached the second floor, Ike growled low in his throat and his grip tightened on her on her
ass, his fingers digging in. She moaned and—
Cool air from the ceiling fan washed over Jess as Ike dropped her onto the bed—and promptly turned
around to leave. Jess was so stunned she couldn’t speak. Just as he hit the top of the steps, he said,
“Don’t fucking tease me, Jessica. I’m trying to do right by you, but I’m still just a goddamned man.”
About HARD AS STEEL: A Hard Ink/Raven Riders Crossover Novella
After identifying her employer's dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the
Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep
Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection
didn't make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him—and always has.
Ike Young loved and lost a woman in trouble once before. The last thing he needs is alone time with the
sexiest and feistiest woman he's ever known, one he's purposely kept at a distance for years. Now, Ike's
not sure he can keep his hands or his heart to himself—or that he even wants to anymore. And that
means he has to do whatever it takes to hold on to Jess forever.
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.
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About HARD AS STEEL: A Hard Ink/Raven Riders Crossover Novella
After identifying her employer's dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the
Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep
Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection
didn't make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him—and always has.
Ike Young loved and lost a woman in trouble once before. The last thing he needs is alone time with the
sexiest and feistiest woman he's ever known, one he's purposely kept at a distance for years. Now, Ike's
not sure he can keep his hands or his heart to himself—or that he even wants to anymore. And that
means he has to do whatever it takes to hold on to Jess forever.
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.
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