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Stripes - Book Tour and Giveaway

11/28/2022

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Stripes
Devil's Boneyard MC 12
by Harley Wylde
Genre: MC Romantic Suspense 

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Melina -- Men have never given me a reason to trust them. The Bratva taught me men are brutal. Selfish. And take what they want. Death would be better than tying myself to one ever again. Then a Russian biker swoops in to save me. As much as I want to believe everything he says, how can I? I’ve only known pain at the hands of men. I want him to be different… but any hope I had died long ago.

Stripes -- She thinks she’s broken. I see a survivor. A strong woman who’s still standing despite what’s been done to her. It will take time, but I’ll help her heal. Prove not all men are evil. I’ll give her a reason to keep living. Never again will someone cause her pain. If they do, they’ll answer to me. My hands are already stained with blood. What’s a little more?


WARNING: Recommended for readers 18+ due to language, violence, and adult situations. Stripes is part of the Devil’s Boneyard MC series and contains darker content some readers may find objectionable. Stripes can be read as a stand-alone story, even though it’s part of a series.



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​Melina


Marriage to Ruslan had been nothing but pure hell since day one. He’d given me two beautiful daughters, and I wouldn’t wish them away for anything, but every other moment of our lives had been only pain and humiliation. I’d learned early never to speak back, and to never ask questions. If he told me to do something, I did it, regardless of whether I should.
Which was how I found myself in trouble.
I bowed my head, refusing to make eye contact with Feliks Sobol. The higher ups had left him in charge for some reason, not that it mattered. When Ruslan forced me to aid him in his thirst for power, I’d known it wouldn’t end well for me. But I’d done it, because the alternative would mean letting him kill me, and leaving my girls vulnerable. I’d have done anything to keep Yulia and Oksana safe. Although, I had a feeling Ruslan had embellished my involvement. One last chance for him to make my life hell.
“Melina Romanov, do you know why you’re here?” Feliks asked.
“Nyet, Mr. Sobol.” No one had told me outright why I’d been brought in. The fact my husband hadn’t returned home had left me uneasy. They had to have caught him, and now I’d pay the price as well. Ruslan wouldn’t go down without a fight, and nothing would delight him more than knowing the Bratva would destroy me.
“Your husband is guilty of breaking multiple laws. He tried to cheat the Bratva, and he’s failed. At this very moment, he’s being tortured to gain more information on those who aided him.” He tapped his fingers on the desk. “Your name came up.”
I clenched my hands. It didn’t surprise me. Anything Ruslan had asked me to do could possibly have tied into his human trafficking ring. I wouldn’t have known since he told me very little. Although, I did know what he’d been up to. He hadn’t kept it a secret from me. In fact, I thought he got off on letting me know about the women and children who would suffer at his hands. If I’d gone to anyone without proof, they wouldn’t have believed me.
“Nothing to say?” Feliks asked.
“Will it matter?” I doubted it. If my husband hadn’t cared what I had to say, why would this man? In the Bratva, women were to be seen and not heard. We were merely a decoration, or a means to gain power through political marriages. Nothing more. Except in my husband’s case, we were meant for twisted forms of entertainment. The louder we screamed, the more he got off on the pain he inflicted.
“For your crimes, you’ll spend the rest of your days in one of our brothels. Seems fitting, doesn’t it? You’re guilty of helping Ruslan Romanov steal women and children and selling them into sexual slavery. Now you’ll be in the same predicament. Just so we’re clear, it won’t be one of our upscale places.”
I swallowed the knot of fear lodged in my throat and gave a short nod. Pleading for my life wouldn’t do me any good. Telling him I was innocent would only fall on deaf ears, or perhaps anger him. The thought of being used by countless men made me sick. I’d been a dutiful wife, and I’d been a virgin when Ruslan married me. I’d never been with anyone other than him. Of course, being in his bed had been far from pleasant, but I had a feeling my life would be much worse now.
“This is rather disappointing,” Feliks murmured. “I’d hoped for some sort of reaction. Do you enjoy being a whore? Is that why you aren’t crying and begging for me to spare you?”
Bile rose in my throat when I contemplated what my life would be like moving forward. I hadn’t liked my husband touching me. The thought of strangers paying to use me made me want to throw up. All my choices had been taken from me. I hadn’t had many to begin with. As long as they could pay, they’d be permitted to do whatever they wanted with me.
“Still nothing?” Feliks asked, pursing his lips.
“I don’t know what you want me to say,” I admitted. “Begging won’t do me any good. Saying I’m innocent won’t either. Whether I speak up or remain silent, my fate will remain the same.”
“Smart woman.” Feliks smiled, but the sight chilled me to the bone.


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Harley Wylde is the International Bestselling Author of the Dixie Reapers MC, Devil's Boneyard MC, and Hades Abyss MC series.

When Harley's writing, her motto is the hotter the better -- off the charts sex, commanding men, and the women who can't deny them. If you want men who talk dirty, are sexy as hell, and take what they want, then you've come to the right place. She doesn't shy away from the dangers and nastiness in the world, bringing those realities to the pages of her books, but always gives her characters a happily-ever-after and makes sure the bad guys get what they deserve.

The times Harley isn't writing, she's thinking up naughty things to do to her husband, drinking copious amounts of Starbucks, and reading. She loves to read and devours a book a day, sometimes more. She's also fond of TV shows and movies from the 1980's, as well as paranormal shows from the 1990's to today, even though she'd much rather be reading or writing.

You can find out more about Harley or enter her monthly giveaway on her website. Be sure to join her newsletter while you're there to learn more about discounts, signing events, and other goodies!


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How do you create your characters and stories?


This particular question is courtesy of a reader in my fan group—Harley’s Wyldlings – on Facebook… and it’s probably one of the hardest questions for me to answer! But here goes…

My characters usually come before the story. In the case of Stripes, I introduced him years ago in book 1, Jackal. At the time, I didn’t know if he’d ever get a book of his own, he was simply a supporting character. Everyone loved him! My inbox became flooded with readers wanting to know if he’d get a book. The timing was never right. Until now.
When I introduced Melina in Grimm’s book, as Oksana’s mother, I didn’t plan to give her a story. I certainly hadn’t thought to pair her with Stripes. I simply needed her to be a mother. But as the story evolved, Melina’s story started to form in my mind, and I dropped bits and pieces into Grimm’s book. She ended up being paired with Stripes because, as I got to know her better, I realized they were the perfect match.
As for the story itself… I’m not a plotter. Not even a little bit. Once I know my characters well enough to even consider starting their book, it usually takes me another day or three before the opening scene hits me. Once that happens, I sit down and write until I run out of words, then I do it again the next day. The story comes to me as I go, and on page 1 I have no idea what’s going to unfold, or how it will end. I’m every bit as surprised as I’m writing it, as the readers are once they get their hands on the book.
Now, in some instances, I know more starting out than others. That happened with Melina and Stripes. I knew exactly how they’d met, and the struggles they’d face (or at least some of them). One of my upcoming releases is the same. Cotton’s story actually starts in Bear’s book (Hades Abyss MC series). I planted quite a few bits in Bear’s story that will jump start Cotton’s book. However, that’s more the exception than the norm for me.

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28 Comments
Marcy Meyer
11/28/2022 06:29:01 am

The cover looks great. Love his smile. Sounds like a good book.

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Beyond Comps
11/28/2022 10:16:56 am

Great cover!

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Rita Wray
11/28/2022 10:54:18 am

Sounds like a good read.

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wendy hutton
11/28/2022 01:38:29 pm

this sounds like a great book to read, thanks

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bn100
11/28/2022 03:21:42 pm

interesting

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Sherry
11/28/2022 05:43:06 pm

I really like the cover and the excerpt.

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Heather Mahley
11/28/2022 10:15:36 pm

wow, love the cover

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Wendy Jensen
11/29/2022 01:19:02 pm

The book details sound like an exciting romance.

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Valerie Seal
11/29/2022 01:36:38 pm

Looks OK

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David Basile
11/30/2022 10:16:01 am

Looks like a good suspense

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beth shepherd
11/30/2022 01:20:58 pm

This looks like a great read!

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Thomas Gibson
11/30/2022 04:47:54 pm

The cover rocks in every level.

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Terri Quick
11/30/2022 11:35:13 pm

Nice cover

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Ann Fantom
12/1/2022 03:59:42 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Danielle S Day
12/3/2022 07:44:57 pm

I like it!

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Diana Hardt
12/4/2022 12:32:04 am

It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.

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Stephanie Liske
12/4/2022 09:30:05 am

I like the book details.

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Christy R.
12/4/2022 09:05:23 pm

The book details sound good. I'm loving the smile of the cover model. Very sexy.

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Judy Gregory
12/5/2022 12:35:57 am

An interesting read.

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Brigitte Bauman
12/5/2022 06:28:27 am

Sounds like an interesting book that is worth reading.

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Alma Fisher
12/5/2022 07:29:21 am

Looks great

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Francine A
12/5/2022 07:51:28 am

Sounds like a great book

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Debbi Wellenstein
12/5/2022 09:01:35 am

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Susan Smith
12/5/2022 10:47:35 am

I like the cover and excerpt.

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RACHEL B
12/5/2022 03:30:19 pm

I think this will be a book I will love to read

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Amy Nick
12/5/2022 06:04:08 pm

I really like the cover and the title ! Very well done

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Jen R
12/5/2022 10:53:53 pm

The romantic suspense book looks fun to read.

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Sand
12/5/2022 11:13:09 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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