Bleed Me (Haunted Roads Book 3)
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~James Gunn Dalton
AUTHOR NOTE
I so hope you have enjoyed the final part of this ride that has swept through my soul like a perfect storm. I simply, and complicatedly, love this couple. I am so grateful they revealed themselves to me. Kenny, what a journey and full circle his life has led.
If you are in my reader group on FB, India’s Flames, and heard about the Epilogue I originally wrote for this book, I am so sorry, but it has been moved to now be the Epilogue for Hostile Justice, a Steel Stallion MC Novel. One of my alpha readers was so affected by it, she begged me, for the sake of my readers, to add it to Justice’s story. I knew it was a rough chapter when I told my husband about it, and he said, “Damn, babe!” So, please forgive me and keep an eye out for Justice’s story. I may do a surprise release in August 2021 if my author schedule permits. If you don’t want to miss it, be sure to sign up for my newsletter. (For a little while longer, my newsletter signup comes with my novella, Blue Waters, the first story in Tainted Waters.)
As for my Maverick and Delilah lovers, Bleed Me was intended to sink you back into their world, but as you can see, Giver and Justice have defiant minds of their own. Please forgive me for letting their story have its day. To be a part of Mav and Lilah again, here is the link to the next chapter in their life, Road to Absolution, a Ryder Redemption MC Novel. It will be in your hands in February 2021.
To any readers who joined the Haunted Road series with Bleed Me, but wish to know more about Maverick, Delilah, Tucker, and (Vixen) Viola, here is a link to the first book of this series, Steal Me, and the second book, Scar Me.
To the readers who took the whole Haunted Roads journey, thank you. Thank you for loving a simple story with Steal Me and begging for more. Thank you for reading Scar Me and yelling at me, (playfully) hating me, and begging for more. Thank you for proving right one of the big publishers that almost signed me when Steal Me was one big book. The editor had told my agent that I needed to separate these stories and make a series. She was right. Forever will I be grateful.
To those who are ready to start my Steel Stallion MC series, the first book will be Hostile Saint.
To everyone, thank you for understanding that damaged souls are worth saving.
Yes, what a perfect storm.
For my Haunted Road readers who are now screaming, “What about Jazabelle and the Twins?” Don’t you worry. Their story, Identical Opposites, is coming soon. Again, be sure to sign up for my newsletter for that announcement.
Burn bright and beautiful, everyone!
India
INDIA’S THANK YOUS
Thank yous are sometimes as emotional as writing a book! It takes so many people to put together a novel like this. So, let’s dive in and watch me cry…
Cat, I’m going to start with you because, well, that will get my tears rolling. If everyone knew all that you do for me, in so many aspects, they would be floored. You are not only a soul sister, but a true investor in my craft and heart. You design covers for many of my books (TRC Designs), and you’re making your way through my past books, reformatting them all! You make me the most beautiful graphics that constantly have me in awe. You do your best to reel me in and keep on a schedule, which, for those who know me, is an endless game of trial and error. You go above and beyond what any PA should ever do. Then you review my work through The Reading Cat! I can honestly, and wholeheartedly, say I would not be where I am today without your support and absolute dedication. Thank you for constantly pointing to the stars, saying one of those is me, when I feel you are a star that shoots across the sky so that little people like me have something to wish upon.
Lindsay (Linz’s Book Buddies), Bmy Postmaster and Booboo fixer ;) , if every author had a Unicorn like you, this world would be a happier place. You are a priceless rainbow. I bow to you.
Deb (Heart and Soul Author Collection ), you are not only a ‘lead with your heart’ Alpha reader for me. You are my friend and a spiritual guide I never saw coming. Thank you for being my very own special butterfly.
Speaking of butterflies, Amy, you are always willing to dive in, both feet and soul, and give me such perfect advice with my books. Your literary touches are a gift I hope to never edit without. I can’t wait for our monthly lunches to take place so I can squeeze you tight.
Keeendraaaaaa, the editor I can’t live without! You, being so willing to deal with an oddball like me, makes you a saint. Thank you. I adore you, dearly. After I write and my girls fix my emotional torment, you take over and dig in and take my work to the next level. Thank you for being priceless.
Snow (Siren’s Book Reviews) you crazy, wickedly wise woman. Thank you for being such a firm beta I can always count on to keep me on track. May someday our paths cross beyond the pages we share.
Annette (Book Nerd Services), you special soul. Thank you for your endless kindness. Thank you for reading Bleed Me and for helping it be ready for release. Oh, and tell your Book Wife she rocks, too. ;)
Flames! My beautiful rays of light and strength! Every quirky post I make in our reader groups is received with such love, laughter, and heart. I have to constantly pinch myself to believe I am awake and the luckiest author in the world.
Igniters! My ARC readers! Your reviews and PMs are life. That is all. Just life. To me and my books. Loooove youuuuuuu!
Sparks! My social media hustlers, haha. Thank you so much for being ready to post or share anything Cat and Lindsay give you. You guys are the machine behind my success. Freaking love you!
Bloggers, what else can a girl say but thank you for putting my books in front of hungry readers and yelling, “You HAVE to read this!” with such conviction they run to an online store and click!? How can I express what that means to me? For once, I am speechless at how much I love you all.
Gracious shout outs to a few I have seen push the hell out Bleed Me:
Mimi! One of my OGs! Thank you for being with me, and waiting not-so-patiently. ;)
Mariela (Book Boyfriend Whoarder), your Tik Tok video rocked my motherfu… world!
Michelle (Digital Dirty Girl Book Blog), not only do you post like a mad woman for me, but you support Cat in the background, always willing to give advice in this crazy book world. Thank you!
Cris, my little Costa Rican love, you may be young, but you are wise and one of the kindest souls. I see all you do for me, and it warms my heart, daily.
Elle, Nicole Dykes is so lucky to have you! I feel blessed you are in my corner, too.
Sophie, you are a nut and I love the shit out of ya!
Jamie, you little firestorm! I adore you! Did you like your name and who got it? ;)
Tara, you are such a love!
Clayr, I am so glad Sophie brought you to my world!
Erin F., you are always so sweet to me on my Author Page posts. Thank you.
Ofa (OJ Reads), I love having you in my author world!
Collete, I see you!!! Hugs!
Ayesha, you love books hard. And I like it. ;)
Thank you, Jay Aheer, for making James Gunn Dalton so perfect for my readers and me!
Candi Kane PR! This is my first release with you, and I hope for a thousand more. Thank you for answering all my PMs and questions. You are a gem.
Best for last? My family…
Now, I am choking on tears. Books like Bleed Me where my heart is shredded and my brain is frazzled could never, ever be possible without your smiles, your hugs, your jokes, your pride, and takeout dinners. Thank you for loving me like no one else can. You guys are my infinity.
ABOUT INDIA
India R Adams is an author/singer/songwriter who has written YA and NA novels such as My Wolf and Me, Blue Waters (A Tainted Water Novella), Steal Me (A Haunted Roads Novel), Rain (A Stranger in the Woods Novel), and Serenity (A Forever Novel), as well as music for the Forever series.
India was born and raised in Florida but has also been lucky enough to live in Idaho (where she froze but fell in love with the small-town life), Austin, Texa
s (where she started her first book, Serenity and met wonderful artists), and now Murphy, North Carolina (where the mountains have stolen a piece of her heart).
Being a survivor of abuse has inspired India to let others know they have nothing to be ashamed of. She has used her many years of professional theater experience to build characters and stories with dark undercurrents that stem from her personal life. She says, “I’m simply finding ways to empower perfect imperfections.”
Another thing India feels needs much more awareness is sexual slavery. She has joined forces with jewelers to design beautiful ways to raise money for nonprofit organizations. Even though India writes about serious subjects such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking, she has a magnificent sense of humor, as do the characters she creates. Her novels are perfectly balanced between laughter and tears, letting readers see how to empower their own perfect imperfections.
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BOOKS BY INDIA
Steel Stallions MC
Hostile Illusions (Prequel)
Hostile Saint (Pre-Order)
Haunted Roads
Steal Me
Scar Me
Bleed Me
A Stranger in the Woods
Rain
River
Mist
The Travelers (Pre-Order)
Forever
Serenity
Destiny
Mercy
Hope (Coming Soon)
Tainted Water
Blue Waters
Black Waters
Red Waters
Volatile Waters
Ashen Waters (Coming Soon)
Standalones
My Wolf and Me
Ivy’s Poison
Redemption Ryders MC
Road to Absolution (Coming Soon)
SONGS INDIA WROTE TO
I wrote to many songs but the one that will always be Justice and Giver, is:
“Buy and Buy” Ross Ellis
“Island in My Mind” by Cobi
“Prophet Story” by Cobi
“John the Revelator” by Curtis Stigers & The Forest Rangers
“Roads Untraveled” by Linkin Park
“Dead Man’s Arms” by Bishop Briggs
“Save Yourself” by Kaleo
“Judgement Day” by Stealth
For Justice “Nobody Opened the Door” Cobi
“Country Boy Can Survive” by Aaron Lewis
“Hunger Strike” by Temple of the Dog
“Unconditional” by Freya Ridings
“Mad Woman” by Taylor Swift
“What Hurts the Most” by Rascal Flatts
“Daisies” by Katy Perry
“Bare Bones” EP album by Stealth
“Blue on Black” by Fiver Finger Death Punch
“Hush Hush Baby” by Lxandra
“Baby Outlaw” by Elle King
“I Believe” by Nikki Yanofsky
“Outside” by Staind
“Forever Young” by Audra Mae & The Forest Rangers
And, a special dedi`ion to Jenny
“Concrete Angel” by Martina McBride