White Heat (Lost Kings MC #5)

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WHITE HEAT (Lost Kings MC #5)

by Autumn Jones Lake

Digital ISBN: 978-1-943950-00-3

Print ISBN: 978-1-943950-01-0

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Without the following people, White Heat would not be in your hands right now.

My husband who encourages me and listens to me talk about writing stuff and my imaginary friends every day—for
hours
sometimes
and never complains.

My critique partners. I am so proud and happy that I get to work with you every week. Cara Connelly, Kari W. Cole, and Virginia Frost, thank you for checking to make sure I’m alive every Tuesday night. I don’t know what I’d do without you.

K.A. Mitchell, you’re an inspiration to me and help me remember what’s important.  

Jeanette Grey, Jenna Kendrick and Marie Lark, who are always so supportive.

Angi J., Amanda, Brandy, Chris, Clarisse, Elizabeth, Iveta, Tamra, and Shelly. Thank you for hanging in there for another book. Tanya, thank you for taking a last look and letting me bug you with a bunch of extra questions. Sue, thank you for the last-minute catches!

Vanessa, thank you for going above and beyond.

Amanda R. Thank you so much for everything!

Elizabeth, Tanya, Terra, Johnnie-Marie, Natalie, thank you for the time you spend promoting my books.

My Lost Kings MC Ladies Facebook group. Each one of you means so much to me. I love our little group. Thank you for hanging out with me. I think shit’s about to get real in the Murphy/Axel debate.

You may not know this, but Wrath has a mistress. Her name is Iza and she’s awesome. Thank you for all of your support.

Jeannie V. and Sunny H., thank you for your thoughtfulness.

Sometimes I’m asked what I’ll do when this “MC Fad” dies out. I don’t think MC Romances are going anywhere, and that’s because of its loyal, generous and enthusiastic readers—you!

THE QUEEN ALWAYS PROTECTS HER KING.

For straight-laced attorney, Hope Kendall, loving an outlaw has never been easy. New challenges test her loyalty as she discovers how far she’s willing to go to protect her man.

IF YOU HAVE HOPE, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING.

MC President, Rochlan “Rock” North finally has everything he’s ever wanted. Hope as his ol’ lady and his MC earning money while staying out of trouble. The only thing left is to make Hope his wife. But as their wedding day nears, an old adversary threatens Rock’s freedom, the wedding, and throws the Lost Kings MC into chaos.

LOVE MAKES THE RIDE WORTHWHILE.

While the club waits for Rock's fate to be decided, Wrath has to balance solidifying his new relationship with Trinity and fulfilling his president's orders.

LOYALTY GIVES AN OUTLAW STRENGTH.

Threats from unexpected places will challenge every member, but in the Lost Kings MC, brotherhood isn’t about the blood you share. It’s about those who are willing to bleed for you.

CONTENTS

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

Nine

Ten

Eleven

Twelve

Thirteen

Fourteen

Fifteen

Sixteen

Seventeen

Eighteen

Nineteen

Twenty

Twenty-One

Twenty-Two

Twenty-Three

Twenty-Four

Twenty-Five

Twenty-Six

Twenty-Seven

Twenty-Eight

Twenty-Nine

Thirty

Thirty-One

Thirty-Two

Thirty-Three

Thirty-Four

Thirty-Five

Thirty-Six

Thirty-Seven

Thirty-Eight

Glossary of Terms

Note from the Author

Keep in Touch

Also by Autumn

GLOSSARY

I first used a glossary in the
Road to Royalty
Limited-Edition box set and again in
Tattered on My Sleeve.
I’ve made a few small updates and changes here.

The Lost Kings MC Organizational Structure

President:
Rochlan “Rock” North.
Leader of the Upstate NY charter of the Lost Kings MC. The word of the President is law within the club. He takes advice from senior club members. He is the public “face” of the MC.

Sergeant-at-Arms:
Wyatt "Wrath" Ramsey
. Responsible for the security of the club. Keeps order at club events. Responsible for the safety and protection of the president, the club, its members and its women. Disciplines club members who violate the rules. Keeps track of club by-laws. Will challenge Rock when he deems it necessary.

Vice President:
Zero or “Z.”
In most clubs, I think the VP would be considered the second-in-command. In mine, I see the VP and SAA on equal footing within the club. Carries out the orders of the President. Communicates with other chapters of the club. Assumes the responsibilities of the President in his absence. Keeps records of club patches and colors issued.

Treasurer:
Marcel "Teller" Whelan.
Keeps records of income, expenses and investments.

Road Captain:
Blake "Murphy" O'Callaghan
. Responsible for researching, planning and organizing club runs. Responsible for obtaining and maintaining club vehicles.

The Lost Kings MC Ladies

Hope Kendall, Esq
.: The object of Rock’s love and obsession. Their epic love story spans four books;
Slow Burn, Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty
, and now
White Heat
.

Trinity Hurst:
Caretaker of the Lost Kings MC clubhouse and the brothers. She and Wrath have a long, tattered love story full of lust, fury, and forgiveness in
Tattered on My Sleeve (Lost Kings MC #4)

Heidi Whelan:
Teller’s little sister. Has nurtured a crush on her brother’s best friend, Murphy, since she was a little girl. You get glimpses of Heidi through
Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty, Tattered on My Sleeve, and White Heat
. She will have her own book, tentatively titled
On the Edge
(Lost Kings MC #6
), to be released sometime in 2016.

Lilly:
One of Hope’s best friends and frequent “booty call” of Z. You’ve met her in
Slow Burn, Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty, Tattered on My Sleeve, White Heat
and two short stories, “Z and Lilly” in
Three Kings, One Night
and “Infatuated” from the
Pink: Hot ‘n Sexy for a Cure anthology
. She will be featured in
Zero Tolerance (Lost Kings MC #7).

Mara Oak
: Friend of Hope. Also an attorney. She’s appeared in
Slow Burn, Corrupting Cinderella, Strength From Loyalty, Tattered on My Sleeve, and White Heat.
She’s married to Empire city court judge, Damon Oak. Their story,
Objection
, will be available in 2016.