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Pillbillies #2
Laced
Bestselling author K.L. Randis' much-anticipated second book of the PILLBILLIES Series is another intoxicating ride into the world of addiction and those who sustain it.Exiled from his past life and plagued with the responsibility of a broken empire of Pillbillies, Jared Vorcelli dives into the underbelly of an addict's world to avenge the ones he loves and pull them from the wreckage of his choices. Targeting a dangerous ex-drug kingpin and his own father, Jared needs to learn who to trust, who to kill, and who to forgive when their respective paths collide.
- GenresFiction
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2014
About the author
K.L. Randis
5 books1,012 followersAuthor of bestselling novel Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story and new release Pillbillies. Lover of reading, writing, journaling, running and spending tons of time with family.
I love books that move me, make me think and allow powerful relationships with the characters in them. As my husband so eloquently puts it, I am 'Literally the only person he knows who will laugh out loud, gasp or cry while reading.'
I penned my first novel in the hopes to bring peace to myself and in turn have brought peace, healing and understanding to thousands. Thank you for your ongoing and enthusiastic support, it means the world to me.
I love books that move me, make me think and allow powerful relationships with the characters in them. As my husband so eloquently puts it, I am 'Literally the only person he knows who will laugh out loud, gasp or cry while reading.'
I penned my first novel in the hopes to bring peace to myself and in turn have brought peace, healing and understanding to thousands. Thank you for your ongoing and enthusiastic support, it means the world to me.
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July 23, 2016
What am I supposed to do now?!?!?
I'm feeling so empty and sad that this story is over now!! This book and the first have had me hooked all day and I'm sad that it's over and I now have that empty, yet happy feeling that you get when you just finished a good book. I hope to see more stories from this author in the future. I have high hopes for this woman!
I'm feeling so empty and sad that this story is over now!! This book and the first have had me hooked all day and I'm sad that it's over and I now have that empty, yet happy feeling that you get when you just finished a good book. I hope to see more stories from this author in the future. I have high hopes for this woman!
February 4, 2020
Why is this not a Movie?
When you catch yourself talking to yourself when you've read something crazy! That's how you know you have yourself a good read. Drama filled and suspenseful second part to "Pillbilles".
When you catch yourself talking to yourself when you've read something crazy! That's how you know you have yourself a good read. Drama filled and suspenseful second part to "Pillbilles".
December 10, 2021
The first book of this series had me a bit skeptical to read the second, but I am so glad I did. I am a stickler on the bad guy getting his/her comeuppance and typically thriller/suspense novels like to kill them off. There is no justice there! That is a lazy way of ending these otherwise great stories. HOWEVER!! K.L. Randis, bless her soul! did the best job of ARRESTING the bad mamajamma. It filled me with such joy and happiness to see that there is a fulfilling end.
Loved it! Mainly for the ending.
Loved it! Mainly for the ending.
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April 16, 2026
Good finish to pillbillies! I really liked this series. Different than others and short!
June 25, 2018
Great story, great read, such a thrill
I read this after reading the first pillbillies book and I enjoyed the thrill. As a recovering addict I really enjoyed the story and seeing am addict in recovery. I loved the characters and I couldn’t put the book down once I picked it up. I read both pillbillies books in one day. Great read. Such a thrill.
I read this after reading the first pillbillies book and I enjoyed the thrill. As a recovering addict I really enjoyed the story and seeing am addict in recovery. I loved the characters and I couldn’t put the book down once I picked it up. I read both pillbillies books in one day. Great read. Such a thrill.
December 9, 2018
The writer opens a world to the reader to her personal experiences. Her writing is engaging. I read her first novel, Spilled Milk, and wanted to read more of her work. I can't wait to read her fourth book. She definitely has talent.
I would recommend her work to teenagers and up. I think there is still room for a sequel to her book 'Lace'.
I would recommend her work to teenagers and up. I think there is still room for a sequel to her book 'Lace'.
February 16, 2020
Beautifully real
Taking a horrible reality and made in a beautifully written book, this one I could not put down until the last word. Thanks.
Taking a horrible reality and made in a beautifully written book, this one I could not put down until the last word. Thanks.
April 3, 2020
Such a thrill
Seriously this book was a great finish to the Pillbillies series. Jared came back and took back his life as well as his town. Kind of sucked that the book was so short but once again K.L Randis has done it again. I honestly feel as the two book should have just been one though, other than that this series was so good.
Favorite Quote: “You can never be lost if you know where you’ve been.”
Seriously this book was a great finish to the Pillbillies series. Jared came back and took back his life as well as his town. Kind of sucked that the book was so short but once again K.L Randis has done it again. I honestly feel as the two book should have just been one though, other than that this series was so good.
Favorite Quote: “You can never be lost if you know where you’ve been.”
December 28, 2024
Laced
Fast pace moving through this book. Although not what I originally thought I was getting into when I bought these two books it still was a decent read. Good guys, bad guys and bad guys going good. That about sums it up however I do believe it could have been so much more. Puzzling indeed and the pieces all fall together but...I feel the ending falls short. Too many loose ends in the lives of the characters good and bad. Perhaps another book in the future ?
Fast pace moving through this book. Although not what I originally thought I was getting into when I bought these two books it still was a decent read. Good guys, bad guys and bad guys going good. That about sums it up however I do believe it could have been so much more. Puzzling indeed and the pieces all fall together but...I feel the ending falls short. Too many loose ends in the lives of the characters good and bad. Perhaps another book in the future ?
February 19, 2018
A Must Read
You have to read this book and it's predecessor Pillbillies.I already had mad respect for this author after reading her book Spilt Milk but when I went on to read these two books it only just increased my respect.Great,believable characters and the subject matter is oh so relevant in today's society.
You have to read this book and it's predecessor Pillbillies.I already had mad respect for this author after reading her book Spilt Milk but when I went on to read these two books it only just increased my respect.Great,believable characters and the subject matter is oh so relevant in today's society.
October 23, 2018
There shouldn’t have been a “series”
I didn’t mind the book. I actually finished it in 2 days because of how much action/drama to this book it had. But I think pillbillies book number 1 should have just stayed at that end and not go for a number 2. I did not like the ending why can’t we know how he lived after!
I didn’t mind the book. I actually finished it in 2 days because of how much action/drama to this book it had. But I think pillbillies book number 1 should have just stayed at that end and not go for a number 2. I did not like the ending why can’t we know how he lived after!
December 25, 2019
“You can never be lost if you know where you’ve been”
2nd of 2 book short series. Nice ending. It does not erase the wrong that drugs can do to one's life but this series definitely gives a message of hope and perserverance to battle drug addiction. Question is, those do drugs don't really read books, do they?
2nd of 2 book short series. Nice ending. It does not erase the wrong that drugs can do to one's life but this series definitely gives a message of hope and perserverance to battle drug addiction. Question is, those do drugs don't really read books, do they?
August 10, 2020
Finally proud of Jared!
I thought I was not going to like this book because, at first, he was going back home, and ended up in the drug trade once again. Yet he ended up on the right side of the law, even when local law was corrupt. It will be interesting if there is a sequel. I would like to see where he and his family land.
I thought I was not going to like this book because, at first, he was going back home, and ended up in the drug trade once again. Yet he ended up on the right side of the law, even when local law was corrupt. It will be interesting if there is a sequel. I would like to see where he and his family land.
August 23, 2020
I feel like I know the characters in this book I stopped reading my "currently reading book" in order to read this entire book. This is the 2nd book of the series. I loved them both...Jared is hot!!!! It's a crazy life..being a drug dealer....but you want Jared to win the game! I'm waiting for the third book!!!!
August 27, 2020
This is a great ending to the story but I wish there was a little more detail. I want to know why Jared's Dad beat Hailey so bad. I want to know if they rescued his Dad. I want to know if his parents forgave him? Are Haley's parents going to accept Jared? So many unanswered questions but I still loved it!!!!
October 9, 2020
Gripping and intriguing
The book slowly pulls you in taking many interesting turns. Great characters that can be related to real life. I highly recommend this book for teachers, just to help them realize to some extent to understanding a little more about how easy its to get sucked into this
The book slowly pulls you in taking many interesting turns. Great characters that can be related to real life. I highly recommend this book for teachers, just to help them realize to some extent to understanding a little more about how easy its to get sucked into this
May 26, 2021
So darn short
It was good but I'm glad I didn't pay to read this as both books were on a kindle unlimited deal I had. The writer could have easily wrote just one book. All in all, I thought it was a fair representation of the lovely world of addiction. The ending was maybe a tad too sunny, but that is neither here nor there.
It was good but I'm glad I didn't pay to read this as both books were on a kindle unlimited deal I had. The writer could have easily wrote just one book. All in all, I thought it was a fair representation of the lovely world of addiction. The ending was maybe a tad too sunny, but that is neither here nor there.
June 1, 2021
Okay....
It was okay -- little boring, but okay. The whole book, just like the first book "Pillbillies" used 95% of the book for boring backdrop -- it was only about 5% of the book that really mattered. I'm glad it was free and short. I did like "Spilled Milk" but this doesn't measure up.
It was okay -- little boring, but okay. The whole book, just like the first book "Pillbillies" used 95% of the book for boring backdrop -- it was only about 5% of the book that really mattered. I'm glad it was free and short. I did like "Spilled Milk" but this doesn't measure up.
April 4, 2024
Awesome author
I have a short list of favorite authors with Stephen King and Dean koontz at the top. You just made my list. I will read more of your work when I find it. I have already read spilt milk. And that's where I heard of these two titles of books pillbillies 1 and 2. Thank you for writing
I have a short list of favorite authors with Stephen King and Dean koontz at the top. You just made my list. I will read more of your work when I find it. I have already read spilt milk. And that's where I heard of these two titles of books pillbillies 1 and 2. Thank you for writing
June 12, 2025
I really liked Pillbillies and Laced, this is the 3rd book that I've read by this author and I definitely am going to go look right now for another one from her! I do agree that the end seemed rushed and I was expecting more explanation on Flick and why she was so hell bent on Jared etc but it was still great
October 20, 2017
The author had a lot to work with in this story but for whatever reason chose to end it in the laziest way possible. There are more loose threads than the fringe on a flapper dress. Very disappointing...
January 2, 2018
Pills
Pillbillies and Lace are must reads! Wonderfully woven and realistic. Love this authors books. Taking a look at drugs in these two books and domestic abuse in Spilled Milk.
This author is red- hot on touchy subjects.
Pillbillies and Lace are must reads! Wonderfully woven and realistic. Love this authors books. Taking a look at drugs in these two books and domestic abuse in Spilled Milk.
This author is red- hot on touchy subjects.
August 19, 2018
After the first one I was hooked.
Enjoyed this book almost as much as the first one. The charts evolved well but it's ending was not as detailed as I'd envisioned. Well done, as detailed go.
Enjoyed this book almost as much as the first one. The charts evolved well but it's ending was not as detailed as I'd envisioned. Well done, as detailed go.
August 31, 2018
I felt like there could have been a lot more to this book. Especially the ending. It felt rushed. I loved Pillbillies. It kept me intrigued and wanting to know what was going to happen next. But this one wasn’t my favorite.
April 3, 2019
Great conclusion
This was a great conclusion to the Pillbilly Series. I'm glad Jared sobered up and wanted more for himself and was able to try to forgive himself for his mistakes. I would definitely recommend this series to my friends and lovers of books.
This was a great conclusion to the Pillbilly Series. I'm glad Jared sobered up and wanted more for himself and was able to try to forgive himself for his mistakes. I would definitely recommend this series to my friends and lovers of books.
November 4, 2019
Sexual to Pillbillie
Super short read. Quick and easy to follow. It filled in any questions and loose ends were tied quickly and efficiently. Loved the 1st book and this one didn’t disappoint!
Super short read. Quick and easy to follow. It filled in any questions and loose ends were tied quickly and efficiently. Loved the 1st book and this one didn’t disappoint!
December 31, 2019
Excellent characters and plot line
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a recovering addict, I identified with the main character. The speech he gave to his ex about deciding to be clean finally was really good.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. As a recovering addict, I identified with the main character. The speech he gave to his ex about deciding to be clean finally was really good.
March 2, 2020
Great read!!
Great book and well written. It is based on the way things are happening nowadays, sad but it is the way a lot of society lives or at least know someone who lives that way. I cant wait for the next series, hopefully it will be a 3 soon
Great book and well written. It is based on the way things are happening nowadays, sad but it is the way a lot of society lives or at least know someone who lives that way. I cant wait for the next series, hopefully it will be a 3 soon
April 3, 2020
Chilling look at the drug trafficking trade
Seeing the ruined lives, the deaths, the destroyed families this way brought a terrifying understanding as the second book unfolded. The money is a trap and it is sad and sickening. I liked the ending.
Seeing the ruined lives, the deaths, the destroyed families this way brought a terrifying understanding as the second book unfolded. The money is a trap and it is sad and sickening. I liked the ending.
May 19, 2020
Laced
The story of Jared finishes here. All the characters end up where they should be. Its been an exciting drug journey. I enjoyed it very much. This definitely could have come from a real life story.
The story of Jared finishes here. All the characters end up where they should be. Its been an exciting drug journey. I enjoyed it very much. This definitely could have come from a real life story.
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