The Black Tuxedos MC Series by Darlene Tallman

Corinne Owens had everything going for her - a great job as a vet tech, a best friend who would do anything for her, and the man she was going to spend the rest of her life with. The day she confronted him with the news she had received, her world came crashing down. Now, bearing the scars of that day, along with mourning the loss of her baby, she deals with an aversion to touch, and goes through her days a shadow of her former self. Until Reese comes along... moreCorinne Owens had everything going for her - a great job as a vet tech, a best friend who would do anything for her, and the man she was going to spend the rest of her life with. The day she confronted him with the news she had received, her world came crashing down. Now, bearing the scars of that day, along with mourning the loss of her baby, she deals with an aversion to touch, and goes through her days a shadow of her former self. Until Reese comes along. His commanding yet gentle presence gives her the safety net she needs to heal. Reese Thomas is the President of The Black Tuxedos MC. A former Marine, he came home shell-shocked, dealing with PTSD. He was a hit-it-and-quit-it kind of man, one who has never wanted just one woman until the day he met her, his “Slugger”. He sees the signs with her and encourages her to seek therapy. Together, they navigate the oftentimes tricky issues she deals with and he has vowed to wait as long as it takes. With an ex serving the rest of his life behind bars, will Corrie be able to heal enough to allow Reese into her life? Meet The Black Tuxedos MC and the ladies they love. less

Nick Johnson went through hell during his military tours. When he finally comes home, he's no longer the person who left that sunny day. Unable to be around his family, he finds solace as a member of The Black Tuxedos MC. The brotherhood and camaraderie help him keep his PTSD at bay and when he takes over training at the sanctuary his president's old lady starts, he finds his niche. Shayla Hopkins has had a life that she sums up as craptastic... moreNick Johnson went through hell during his military tours. When he finally comes home, he's no longer the person who left that sunny day. Unable to be around his family, he finds solace as a member of The Black Tuxedos MC. The brotherhood and camaraderie help him keep his PTSD at bay and when he takes over training at the sanctuary his president's old lady starts, he finds his niche. Shayla Hopkins has had a life that she sums up as craptastic. Forced to flee with her nine-month old, she finds herself in a small town struggling to survive. When Nick finds her living in her van, he steps in and she finds her life changing for the better. Can Nick put the demons from his past to rest or will he continue on his self-destructive path despite his president's best efforts? Will Shayla finally find the family she has always longed for with Nick and his extended family? Or will her past come back and put everyone she's come to care about in danger? **This is book two in a series. While it is a standalone with regard to the couple, to get the best reading experience, you should read Reese first. Intended for mature audiences ages 18+ due to adult situations and scenarios** less

When Matt Ferguson got severely injured during his last deployment, he thought he’d come home and marry his high school sweetheart and they’d live happily ever after. That dream crashed and burned when she left him after cruelly hurling words that still impact him to this day. Eventually, he finds a home with the Black Tuxedos MC and is now running the construction company that the MC owns... moreWhen Matt Ferguson got severely injured during his last deployment, he thought he’d come home and marry his high school sweetheart and they’d live happily ever after. That dream crashed and burned when she left him after cruelly hurling words that still impact him to this day. Eventually, he finds a home with the Black Tuxedos MC and is now running the construction company that the MC owns. He’s lonely, but he knows there’s no woman alive who’ll deal with the problem he has, so he resolves to do what he can, where he can, even though all he wants is someone who he can love and who will love him back.Mandie Matchum was dealt a crappy hand, but as her foster mother always told her, you make the best of what you’ve got and she’s trying. Raising two small children on her own with no support, she’s struggling to finish up her degree while working as a waitress at a local restaurant. She’s noticed the handsome biker but doesn’t think he’d ever want someone like her and anyhow, she’s no good at relationships so why bother?Can two people who’ve lost faith in love still build a life together? Will they each overcome their past to forge a new future?*This book is rated for ages 18+ due to subject matter and adult themes* less