J.L. Drake's Blog
October 8, 2024
Havoc of Sins Series is COMPLETE!
Book 3, Sins is LIVE!
Grim:
https://books2read.com/Grim-JLDrake
Havoc:
https://books2read.com/Havoc-JLDrake-
new release - Sins:
https://books2read.com/Sins-JLDrake-
Grim:
https://books2read.com/Grim-JLDrake
Havoc:
https://books2read.com/Havoc-JLDrake-
new release - Sins:
https://books2read.com/Sins-JLDrake-
June 11, 2024
Release Day - Havoc!
HAVOC is live!
https://books2read.com/u/4A1agA
Genre: Dark Billionaire Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Las Vegas, Mafia/MC Romance
https://books2read.com/u/4A1agA
Genre: Dark Billionaire Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Las Vegas, Mafia/MC Romance
January 11, 2024
GRIM Cover Reveal
COVER REVEAL
Grim is releasing March 5th!!
Series: Havoc of Sins #1
Genre: Billionaire Dark Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Mafia/MC Romance
Cover Design: TRC Designs
PREORDER
$4.99 pre-order exclusive price!
https://books2read.com/Grim-JLDrake
BLURB
Many sins lay in the creases of my hands. Darkness and corruption are part of my life.
After hints from my brother that all is not right with the family business, I leave Mexico and return to Vegas. I have a responsibility to protect what’s ours, no matter the price or who gets in the way. Those who don't fall in line will soon realize why I’m called The Vegas Reaper.
I demand order and obedience, so when I come head-to-head with our beautiful new hire, I’m faced with an unusual challenge, one that infuriates yet intrigues me.
When my hotel goes up in flames, my anger flares along with it. I pull on my cut and join The Devils Reach. The desert ride pays off, but there’s more at play here than I ever imagined, and I’m caught in a chess game of power from an unseen force. Deception, secrets, and chaos threaten my world. Could our new hire hold the key to it all?
___________
Warning: This story is meant to be read in the reading order that can be found in my Amazon bio and website. There is a heavy crossover from my Devil’s Reach Trilogy through the Quiet Mafia Series, and my Dark Water Series, where Grim is first introduced.
This is intended for 18+, violent, may contain trigger warnings, and of course…ends with a cliffhanger.
Grim is releasing March 5th!!
Series: Havoc of Sins #1
Genre: Billionaire Dark Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers/Mafia/MC Romance
Cover Design: TRC Designs
PREORDER
$4.99 pre-order exclusive price!
https://books2read.com/Grim-JLDrake
BLURB
Many sins lay in the creases of my hands. Darkness and corruption are part of my life.
After hints from my brother that all is not right with the family business, I leave Mexico and return to Vegas. I have a responsibility to protect what’s ours, no matter the price or who gets in the way. Those who don't fall in line will soon realize why I’m called The Vegas Reaper.
I demand order and obedience, so when I come head-to-head with our beautiful new hire, I’m faced with an unusual challenge, one that infuriates yet intrigues me.
When my hotel goes up in flames, my anger flares along with it. I pull on my cut and join The Devils Reach. The desert ride pays off, but there’s more at play here than I ever imagined, and I’m caught in a chess game of power from an unseen force. Deception, secrets, and chaos threaten my world. Could our new hire hold the key to it all?
___________
Warning: This story is meant to be read in the reading order that can be found in my Amazon bio and website. There is a heavy crossover from my Devil’s Reach Trilogy through the Quiet Mafia Series, and my Dark Water Series, where Grim is first introduced.
This is intended for 18+, violent, may contain trigger warnings, and of course…ends with a cliffhanger.
November 21, 2023
TANGO IS LIVE!
TANGO:
https://books2read.com/Tango-Dark-Water
Major Ty Beckett
A ghost returned with one of our own.
A rescue has been made.
Ivy and I fight to stay strong while the team leans on one another and goodbyes are laid to rest.
Missing pieces to an old puzzle form a picture that will send a shockwave through the house.
I return for one last mission on familiar ground to bring justice to light.
Then I focus on one of the biggest fights Blackstone will ever face.
We call in every favor we are owed because it’s time for revenge.
Eric Noah
I am a ghost with a recognizable face racing to cross the border unseen.
Once on home soil, I’m met with confusion and doubt.
There’s a lot to explain.
I gather information and continue to watch those who feared me.
Secrets spill as tempers rise and the truths start to surface.
I can’t change the past, but I can help mend the future.
The Dark Water Series is COMPLETE.
💚 Shadows: https://books2read.com/ShadowsDarkWater
💚 Whiskey: https://books2read.com/WhiskeyDarkWater
💚 Alpha: https://books2read.com/Alpha-Dark-Water
💚 Tango: https://books2read.com/Tango-Dark-Water
https://books2read.com/Tango-Dark-Water
Major Ty Beckett
A ghost returned with one of our own.
A rescue has been made.
Ivy and I fight to stay strong while the team leans on one another and goodbyes are laid to rest.
Missing pieces to an old puzzle form a picture that will send a shockwave through the house.
I return for one last mission on familiar ground to bring justice to light.
Then I focus on one of the biggest fights Blackstone will ever face.
We call in every favor we are owed because it’s time for revenge.
Eric Noah
I am a ghost with a recognizable face racing to cross the border unseen.
Once on home soil, I’m met with confusion and doubt.
There’s a lot to explain.
I gather information and continue to watch those who feared me.
Secrets spill as tempers rise and the truths start to surface.
I can’t change the past, but I can help mend the future.
The Dark Water Series is COMPLETE.
💚 Shadows: https://books2read.com/ShadowsDarkWater
💚 Whiskey: https://books2read.com/WhiskeyDarkWater
💚 Alpha: https://books2read.com/Alpha-Dark-Water
💚 Tango: https://books2read.com/Tango-Dark-Water
August 15, 2023
July 10, 2023
Alpha Cover Reveal
Alpha, book 3 in the Dark Water Series is set to release Aug. 15th!
PREORDER: https://books2read.com/AlphaDarkWater
GOODREADS: https://bit.ly/3IY5c2S
COVER DESIGNER: Deranged Doctor Book Covers
𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘁
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙.
We will not stand by while one of our own is in the enemy’s grasp.
Ivy and I are part of the house now, and their family is our family. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.
This mission nearly brings Blackstone down. We missed our mark, and now it’s
𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘥.
Though our families are prepared for the unthinkable, we will not take this lying down.
𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝘃𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Ty and I have a good connection, 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙣.
Regardless of my personal struggles, I know one thing is true.
The house is in disarray, and it’s up to me to keep everyone on point.
But deep inside, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜. I need to find a way to get my life back.
Shadows has a mixture of light and laughter, but there’s a level of danger that comes with living here. I just hope I’m strong enough to endure.
PREORDER: https://books2read.com/AlphaDarkWater
GOODREADS: https://bit.ly/3IY5c2S
COVER DESIGNER: Deranged Doctor Book Covers
𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘁
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙.
We will not stand by while one of our own is in the enemy’s grasp.
Ivy and I are part of the house now, and their family is our family. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.
This mission nearly brings Blackstone down. We missed our mark, and now it’s
𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘥.
Though our families are prepared for the unthinkable, we will not take this lying down.
𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝘃𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁
Ty and I have a good connection, 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙖 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙣.
Regardless of my personal struggles, I know one thing is true.
The house is in disarray, and it’s up to me to keep everyone on point.
But deep inside, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙮 𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜. I need to find a way to get my life back.
Shadows has a mixture of light and laughter, but there’s a level of danger that comes with living here. I just hope I’m strong enough to endure.
May 9, 2023
April 6, 2023
Whiskey Cover Reveal!
RELEASING MAY 9TH!
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3KEBWQX
BN: https://bit.ly/3RG2WBu
Apple: https://apple.co/3X4S2WX
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Yp5i9X
Major Ty Beckett
I was born for a life in the military. When gunfire and RPGs become a way of life, you know exactly what your purpose is. But it was all taken away. When I returned to US soil, I lost myself in hatred but was given a second chance to become something more. When I accepted a position as team leader at a safe house in Montana, I had no idea what kind of fight I was in for or what kind of brotherhood I was about to join.
With the good comes the bad. I just didn’t think the two would tangle like they did.
Dr. Ivy Knight
Helping soldiers who suffered from PTSD was my area of expertise until a dangerous situation changed everything. For my safety, I agreed to be taken to an unknown location to work with a group of soldiers. But these men fight a whole different kind of war. With my own problems hot on my heels, I tried to focus on my new job, but that was harder than I ever imagined. I found myself in the arms of someone who lit a fire inside me like nobody ever had.
Maybe I need to take the risk and let the dice roll.
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3KEBWQX
BN: https://bit.ly/3RG2WBu
Apple: https://apple.co/3X4S2WX
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3Yp5i9X
Major Ty Beckett
I was born for a life in the military. When gunfire and RPGs become a way of life, you know exactly what your purpose is. But it was all taken away. When I returned to US soil, I lost myself in hatred but was given a second chance to become something more. When I accepted a position as team leader at a safe house in Montana, I had no idea what kind of fight I was in for or what kind of brotherhood I was about to join.
With the good comes the bad. I just didn’t think the two would tangle like they did.
Dr. Ivy Knight
Helping soldiers who suffered from PTSD was my area of expertise until a dangerous situation changed everything. For my safety, I agreed to be taken to an unknown location to work with a group of soldiers. But these men fight a whole different kind of war. With my own problems hot on my heels, I tried to focus on my new job, but that was harder than I ever imagined. I found myself in the arms of someone who lit a fire inside me like nobody ever had.
Maybe I need to take the risk and let the dice roll.
February 14, 2023
Shadows is LIVE!!
I know I barely know that girl, but I’m gonna marry her. You watch.
1974
We travel back in time to the very beginning and discover the birth of Shadows.
The aftereffects of a horrible war left broken men, but then a secret brought them back to life.
Love and friendships grow while fighting a new type of war, one that may never be won, while the bonds between generations hold true. No matter what is thrown at them, they will always have each other to lean on. Even while they stay hidden within the halls of Shadows.
2023
Trouble is brewing deep in the Montana mountains, and the fate of some is uncertain. Change is coming to Team Blackstone, and whether they like it or not, it’s happening. But will this rock the foundation of Shadows, or will it usher in a whole new era for the team? The pranks bring much needed humor to help overcome the heartache. And a housemate asks for help, leading us into dark water…
*May contain triggers, sensitive content about Vietnam, cliffhanger, intended for 18+ This is a sweet romance, the rest of the series is not.
💚 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨:
https://books2read.com/ShadowsDarkWater
💚 Whiskey:
https://books2read.com/WhiskeyDarkWater
💚 Alpha:
https://books2read.com/AlphaDarkWater
💚 Tango:
https://books2read.com/TangoDarkWater
1974
We travel back in time to the very beginning and discover the birth of Shadows.
The aftereffects of a horrible war left broken men, but then a secret brought them back to life.
Love and friendships grow while fighting a new type of war, one that may never be won, while the bonds between generations hold true. No matter what is thrown at them, they will always have each other to lean on. Even while they stay hidden within the halls of Shadows.
2023
Trouble is brewing deep in the Montana mountains, and the fate of some is uncertain. Change is coming to Team Blackstone, and whether they like it or not, it’s happening. But will this rock the foundation of Shadows, or will it usher in a whole new era for the team? The pranks bring much needed humor to help overcome the heartache. And a housemate asks for help, leading us into dark water…
*May contain triggers, sensitive content about Vietnam, cliffhanger, intended for 18+ This is a sweet romance, the rest of the series is not.
💚 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙨:
https://books2read.com/ShadowsDarkWater
💚 Whiskey:
https://books2read.com/WhiskeyDarkWater
💚 Alpha:
https://books2read.com/AlphaDarkWater
💚 Tango:
https://books2read.com/TangoDarkWater
November 23, 2022
Shadows Cover Reveal
Title: Shadows
Series: Dark Water #1
Author: J.L. Drake
Genre: Military Romance
Cover Design: Deranged Doctor Designs
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Pre-order: https://books2read.com/u/md6X8y
BLURB
𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈’𝐦 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡.
𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟒
We travel back in time to the very beginning and discover the birth of Shadows.
The aftereffects of a horrible war left broken men, but then a secret brought them back to life.
Love and friendships grow while fighting a new type of war, one that may never be won, while the bonds between generations hold true. No matter what is thrown at them, they will always have each other to lean on. Even while they stay hidden within the halls of Shadows.
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
Trouble is brewing deep in the Montana mountains, and the fate of some is uncertain. Change is coming to Team Blackstone, and whether they like it or not, it’s happening. But will this rock the foundation of Shadows, or will it usher in a whole new era for the team? The pranks bring much needed humor to help overcome the heartache. And a housemate asks for help, leading us into dark water…
*May contain triggers, sensitive content about Vietnam, cliffhanger, intended for 18+ This is a sweet romance, the rest of the series is NOT. *
