The Kings of KearnyJakob Larson is going to be the death of me. Thats what I think every time he strides into my bar. The Kings of Kearny run this small Texas town, and Jakob is their chief enforcer. The Viking, they call him. Hes a criminal. As dangerous as he is sexy. The kind of man who makes my inner cavewoman sit up and take notice. Him big. Make strong babies. Bring home mammoth for dinner. Im ready to indulge her desires, but just for one night. Unfortunately,

and banter as sharp as a deranged killer’s knife

with no happy end

Too—a true celebration of Black love and the profound impact of HBCUs on the community

This dark hitchhiker romance has extreme content

• Political intrigue & court unrest

Magic Sensual Bonds

Something more than friendly… Because when he calls me “wife” lately

Bailey has scars she hasn’t told many people about

and above all

When a late bloomer goes viral for coming out

If I run now

With the promise of freedom from the king’s claws