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  AMNESIA

  A psychological thriller by KYLIE HILLMAN

  AMNESIA

  Copyright © 2017 Kylie Hillman

  All rights reserved.

  Second edition released December 14th, 2019

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  Published: DyMi Ink

  Cover Design: By Hang Le

  Editing: Rose Vaden

  Cover Images: DepositPhotos

  KYLIE HILLMAN is an Australian author who writes bloodstained love stories and erotic, psychological thrillers. She intertwines grit, sarcasm, and romance in her tall tales.

  Wife to a Harley riding, quintessential Aussie bloke and mum to two teens, Kylie splits her non-writing time between reading, sharing memes, avoiding black jellybeans, and lamenting her inability to drink a cup of tea before it goes cold.

  ALSO BY KYLIE HILLMAN

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  BLACK SHAMROCKS MC SERIES

  SOOTHING SUFFERING

  Soothing Suffering is an introductory novella designed to give you a taste of the dark, raw, and gritty Internationally Bestselling Black Shamrocks MC series.

  With the woman he loves—the woman he failed— fading away before his eyes, Mikhail “Mad Dog” Kennedy knows he needs to do something drastic to save her. To save himself. If she flinches away from his touch one more time, his guilt-ridden heart is going to shatter into a million pieces.

  Madelaine O’Brien knows she’s drowning. The after effects of what happened to her are slowly killing her will to live; yet, she can’t find the strength to stop it. Keeping everything a secret is the only option. Her internal battle to fight off her feelings of contamination and shame is hard enough without needing to explain to the Black Shamrocks MC what really happened with her crazy ex-boyfriend.

  When Mik comes home and tosses her motorcycle helmet into her hands, declaring that they’re going to ride for as long as it takes for Maddi to open up to him, she realizes this is make-or-break. The trip is either going to push their relationship past the point of no return or it’s going to be their chance to set about soothing suffering.

  *only available in the Truth & Treachery Boxed Set.

  SEIZING CONTROL

  A biker engagement. A brutal kidnapping. Can the Black Shamrocks MC root out a vicious sociopath to bring her back alive?

  Madelaine “Lainey” O'Brien is relieved her troubled past is behind her. Now under the protection of her father's motorcycle club and her brawny husband-to-be, she’s finally stopped looking over her shoulder. But letting her guard down shouldn't have left her open to a violent kidnapping…

  Mikhail “Mad Dog” Kennedy vows not to fail Lainey ever again. So when she’s grabbed from under the club’s nose, he flies into immediate action. There will be a price to pay for those involved—violent, deadly consequences. But catching up to the demons from Lainey's past could force him to confront an unsettling truth.

  With the Black Shamrocks forced to play both sides of this battle, Lainey must fight like hell to get back to the man she loves.

  Will Mik and Lainey reunite, or will the darkness of the past finally consume them?

  MAKING CHOICES

  A one night stand. An innocent woman caught in a biker war. Can the Black Shamrocks MC rescue her before the consequences turn fatal?

  Juliette “JJ” Patrice has a gigantic legacy to live up to. Her father is the Chief of Surgery at Brisbane’s preeminent hospital and she’s single-mindedly determined to meet his twisted expectations, no matter the cost. A one-night stand with her patient’s rough and gruff bodyguard seems like a good way to let off steam until she finds herself kidnapped by her new lover’s biggest enemy.

  Lucas “Timber” Blake was almost ruined the last time he let a woman into his heart. He hasn’t been tempted to trust again until he spends a night with JJ and discovers that underneath her brusque exterior is a woman crying out for someone to love her for who she is.

  After JJ witnesses the dark side of MC life firsthand, Lucas has to convince her that, despite their differences, they’re perfect for each other before she makes a decision that will change both their lives forever.

  Can Lucas and JJ find a way to trust each other, or are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past?

  SEEKING REDEMPTION

  Two addicts. One cold-blooded deception. Can the Black Shamrocks MC withstand an attack from within without losing their loved ones to the lies?

  Lacey Marquis was deserted by the man she thought was the love of her life when he sold out his MC. He left her to pick up the pieces of the life they shared, all the while struggling with the emotional side effects of his brutality and her own increasing drug use.

  Benjamin “Benji” O’Brien was the golden boy. He was told from birth that he was destined for greater things—an illustrious football career and all the trappings that went with it. Until he stepped off the path of ambition and found himself lost in his own excesses.

  After selling out his twin and her fiancé to aid his father’s twisted plan to regain control of the MC, Benji finds himself caught between the consequences of his betrayal and the implications that telling the truth will have on his growing relationship with Lacey.

  When two scarred souls who’ve surrounded themselves with lies are confronted by the truth, can their relationship survive the stark reality of their wrongdoings?

  Will Benji and Lacey find redemption in each other, or will they fall victim to the temptation of their old habits?

  CONQUERING CIRCUMSTANCES

  Conquering Circumstances is a novella that can be read between Seeking Redemption and Tempting Fate—told from the main antagonist’s POV, this tale gives you a quick insight into his mind and why he does what he does.

  Wendy Markham. Gentle. Compassionate. Loyal. Step-mother to five headstrong children, long-time partner of the cantankerous ex-President of the Black Shamrocks MC, and the woman everyone turns to in a crisis.

  Patrick “Beast” O’Brien. Brutal. Merciless. Duplicitous. A father in name only, traitor to his own Club, and a man living on borrowed time.

  He’s broken all of the rules, hurt the one’s closest to him, and then run away like a coward. She’s been left behind to clean up his mess. Pouring every ounce of energy into their abandoned children, the last thing Wendy needs is for her own health to fail.

  Facing the battle of a lifetime and determined to protect everyone from the fallout, she forges ahead alone. In the meantime, Beast’s found that putting your ego above your family makes for a lonely life. When he discovers Wendy’s secret, will he learn the true value of what he threw away and find the capacity to commence conquering circumstances?

  *only available in the Truth & Treachery Boxed Set.

  TEMPTING FATE

  One man’s revenge plot. One woman�
�s struggle. Can the Black Shamrocks MC survive the betrayal that’s to come?

  Madelaine “Lainey” O’Brien thought all their troubles were over. Her fiancé is out of prison and he’s finally taking his rightful place as the next President of the Black Shamrocks MC. Except it turns out their struggles have only just begun.

  Mikhail “Mad Dog” Kennedy has one last traitor to tick off his payback list before he’s ready to move on from the events of the past three years. The damage done to him in prison will follow him for the rest of his life—a permanent reminder etched in his flesh that tells the tale of his father-in-law-to-be’s final treachery.

  With his marriage at stake, will Mik cede to Lainey’s wishes and leave her father to fester in his own failure, or will he give in to his need for revenge and sacrifice his relationship for retribution?

  Will Mik and Lainey fall at the final hurdle, or will the happy ending they’ve been fighting so hard for finally be theirs?

  FINDING NIRVANA

  A secret is revealed. A new love brings unexpected choices. Can the Black Shamrocks MC put together the pieces of a decades old plot before it’s too late?

  Sascha Koswalski knows all too well what comes from loving an outlaw biker. Humiliation. Heartbreak. Hatred. Together it all adds up to a humbled type of humanity. Her daughter’s father had left her wary of love and fearful of bikers. The life she lives now is a half-life at best, and that’s the way she prefers it.

  Joel O’Brien was unwillingly drafted into a fight he didn’t believe in—one he still bears the scars from. While the rest of his family rallies around the MC, he dreams of a different life. A life where his family is intact, and the MC no longer exists.

  As the end of the Black Shamrocks MC’s battle with the Mavericks of Mayhem and Thomas Taylor nears, and life-changing secrets are revealed, Joel and Sascha find themselves drawn together by the cold, hard realisation that they are the key to the survival of their family.

  With the future of the Black Shamrocks in the hands of two people who detest their way of life, will the Black Shamrocks MC be the ultimate victors or the unsuspecting victims?

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  AMNESIA

  Dr. Jaxon Ray has only ever wanted one woman.

  He's loved her from afar since their Junior School days, worshiping the ground she walks on, intent on having her for his own when the time is right.

  Amber St. George isn't interested in the trappings that come with her family's wealth. A simple life as a teacher at an under-privileged school, a comfortable home with her lover, and good friends; that's all she desires.

  Once Jax decides it's time to take what's his, Amber finds herself at the mercy of a madman. A sociopath with access to the latest neurological advancements, who possesses the ability to use her own mind to keep her captive. Programmed to forget. Reprogrammed as her captor's perfect partner. Amber's left with medically induced amnesia and no idea that she's in for the fight of her life.

  When the people who know you're missing aren't on your side, and the love of your life has been led to believe that you've turned your back on him, is rescue possible? When you can't remember the real you, is escape even on the cards?

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  BLACK SHAMROCKS MC: FIRST GENERATION SERIES

  CONAN

  He’s sworn to be loyal. She’s desperate to escape. Betraying his MC may be their only path toward love…

  Colin “Conan” Blake’s only ambition is to be a part of the Black Shamrocks. With the club running in his family, the only thing they need from him is his sworn allegiance. But when he finds out the MC's curvy waitress is underage; his protective instincts force him into conflict with his sworn brothers.

  Colleen McCormack wants nothing more than to get her sister away from their scummy uncle. After the seventeen-year-old is bartered as the Shamrocks' next topless waitress to settle his drug debt, she spends every moment planning their escape. But she never expected one of the bikers to join her fight and steal her heart.

  Forced to keep their budding attraction a secret, their romance comes under threat when they accidentally reignite a deadly MC rivalry.

  Can Conan save Colleen and keep their love alive before club rules destroy their chance for happiness?

  VIKING

  Why does forbidden fruit always taste the sweetest?

  A filthy biker with a reputation for using his fists first and asking questions later, Victor "Viking" Kennedy wasn't under the illusion that his marriage to Bonnie Dubois had the makings of a grand love affair. She was a prima ballerina—a snobby bitch who knew she was sex-on-legs. She was also ripe for a walk on the wild side with him.

  Their understanding was mutual. A year-long fling that kept them both satisfied until she headed overseas to pursue her dancing career. It was good while it lasted. The perfect arrangement that took a wrong turn and ended with a surprise pregnancy followed by a shotgun wedding.

  Nowadays, they're just two parents doing their best to raise their son right. And, it was working until his VP's teenage daughter sashayed her way into his life and turned everything on its head.

  She's off-limits.

  An indiscretion punishable by death.

  So why can't Viking find a way to halt their growing connection?

  BUTCH

  To save his Club, he has to sell his soul.

  Brian “Butch” Kelly became the father of a toddler overnight. His ex-girlfriend left their child on his doorstep with nothing but a note and a bag of clothes before she split for parts unknown.

  With his Club on the cusp of a turf war over their ongoing expansion plans, he doesn’t have time to raise a kid.

  His little sister’s new friend offers to help. Only problem? She’s the secret daughter of their greatest enemy and she’s just stumbled onto enough ammunition to bring the Black Shamrocks MC to its knees.

  This epic enemies to lover’s story will leave you uncertain who deserves to win – the boy who’s had his life thrown on its head or the girl struggling to put family loyalty before her own growing feelings?

  A further four full-length novels will to complete the Black Shamrocks MC: First Generation series.

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  CONTENTS

  Also by Kylie Hillman

  Become an Ultimate Insider

  Author Note

  Dedication

  Playlist

  Prologue

  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

  Epilogue

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  Acknowledgements

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  AUTHOR NOTE

  This story isn’t suitable for those who do not enjoy dark romance and all that entails, psychological mindfuckery, and the fact that sometimes the bad guy wins because life simply isn’t fair. Elements of this story may be triggering for some readers.

  Please consider yourself warned.

  FOR JENEANE JOHNSTON

  Thank you for letting me use your devilish idea for Jax and Amber.

  DEDICATION

  I decide to let my freak flag fly while writing and my twelve-year-old begs me to dedicate a book to him.

  Coincidence? I think not.

  The universe is having a big, fat chuckle at my expense, right now.

  This book is dedicated to Dylan.

  May you harness your ample intelligence for good; even though, using it for evil would be a lot more fun.

  Thank you for the many cups of tea you provide—although, I’m deducting points of gratitude for the cold one’s. Boiling the kettle really isn’t that hard, you know?

  I appreciate your social media know-all, your company on late nights, and your constant surveillance of my book rankings. I could probably do without the running commentary and screenshots, though.

  But, all jokes aside.

  I love you.

  Thank you for being you xoxo

  PLAYLIST

  Music is my main inspiration.