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Hard Core: Cheat Codes II: A Hotpast Story
Cheat Codes Hard CorePaul Lacuna's life seemed perfectly normal—a successful career in tech, a beautiful girlfriend, and a best friend he'd trust with his life. But when mysterious files appeared on his computer containing journal entries from a woman named Claire—a wife he has no memory of—his world began to fall apart.
As Paul digs deeper into his forgotten past, he discovers he was part of an experimental memory-wiping procedure called "Fresh Start" conducted by the enigmatic Elysium Corporation. The more he learns, the more dangerous his quest becomes. Someone is watching his every move, hacking his car, following him through the city—and they'll stop at nothing to ensure his memories stay buried.
With the help of a mysterious journalist and a rogue neuroscientist, Paul must piece together the fragments of his erased life while navigating a web of betrayal and desire. Why did he choose to forget Claire? What connection does he have to Elysium? And why is his best friend Harry suddenly missing?
As relationships crumble and new ones form, Paul discovers that remembering might be more dangerous than forgetting. Because some memories aren't just painful—they're deadly.Hard Core is the thrilling second installment in the Cheat Codes trilogy, a provocative blend of erotica, psychological suspense and sci-fi that delves into the darkest corners of memory, identity, and betrayal.
Contains explicit adult scenes of a graphic sexual nature exploring cuckold, hotwife, and hotpast themes.
As Paul digs deeper into his forgotten past, he discovers he was part of an experimental memory-wiping procedure called "Fresh Start" conducted by the enigmatic Elysium Corporation. The more he learns, the more dangerous his quest becomes. Someone is watching his every move, hacking his car, following him through the city—and they'll stop at nothing to ensure his memories stay buried.
With the help of a mysterious journalist and a rogue neuroscientist, Paul must piece together the fragments of his erased life while navigating a web of betrayal and desire. Why did he choose to forget Claire? What connection does he have to Elysium? And why is his best friend Harry suddenly missing?
As relationships crumble and new ones form, Paul discovers that remembering might be more dangerous than forgetting. Because some memories aren't just painful—they're deadly.Hard Core is the thrilling second installment in the Cheat Codes trilogy, a provocative blend of erotica, psychological suspense and sci-fi that delves into the darkest corners of memory, identity, and betrayal.
Contains explicit adult scenes of a graphic sexual nature exploring cuckold, hotwife, and hotpast themes.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2025
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October 23, 2025
Great Sci-fi series but not really erotica.
Wow. Mr Garland outdone himself on this one. He obviously put a lot of effort into crafting this story. I don’t know if the terminology was all made up or not but he made it very believable.
It’s a multi level story with a variety of characters and some intriguing twists and turns. And yes, a few sex scenes thrown in here and there.
However, it’s not really Hotwife or even erotica. But a really good sci fi tale. I recommend.
Wow. Mr Garland outdone himself on this one. He obviously put a lot of effort into crafting this story. I don’t know if the terminology was all made up or not but he made it very believable.
It’s a multi level story with a variety of characters and some intriguing twists and turns. And yes, a few sex scenes thrown in here and there.
However, it’s not really Hotwife or even erotica. But a really good sci fi tale. I recommend.
December 15, 2025
An erotic SciFi thriller. What’s real, what’s not? Who can you trust, and who can’t you trust? And why did he want to forget it all?
These are the questions Paul is facing as he reaches for fragments of his past.
There’s a little more meat in this story. Where’s Harry, why is Sam cheating on him, and why did he fall into bed with Beth, again? Are Adam and Phoenix legit? What is Rachel up to and why is she so eager to jump him?
This book ends in a bit of a cliffhanger, with Paul in a new city with new relationships. And we still haven’t met the famous Claire, Paul’s ex-wife.
This is the second book in a 3 part series. It’s about 120 pages, but I’ll grade this on my novel scale. Definitely an interesting and hot read. I’ve already started Book 3.
5 Intriguing Stars!
ps: I’ve finished Book 3 and it’s a barnburner. My review of Book 3 provides some insight, but no spoilers. If you’re hesitant about taking on this series, don’t be, it’s so worth the investment.
These are the questions Paul is facing as he reaches for fragments of his past.
There’s a little more meat in this story. Where’s Harry, why is Sam cheating on him, and why did he fall into bed with Beth, again? Are Adam and Phoenix legit? What is Rachel up to and why is she so eager to jump him?
This book ends in a bit of a cliffhanger, with Paul in a new city with new relationships. And we still haven’t met the famous Claire, Paul’s ex-wife.
This is the second book in a 3 part series. It’s about 120 pages, but I’ll grade this on my novel scale. Definitely an interesting and hot read. I’ve already started Book 3.
5 Intriguing Stars!
ps: I’ve finished Book 3 and it’s a barnburner. My review of Book 3 provides some insight, but no spoilers. If you’re hesitant about taking on this series, don’t be, it’s so worth the investment.
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