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Inked in Brotherhood: The Men of Poughkeepsie
Three Boys. One Vow.
Blake, Beckett and Cole aren’t related. The only blood they share is what’s traded between them on their foster father’s fists. Every night, they make the choice to take the hits so the little kids in the home don’t have to.
The boys are just months from graduating and being sent into the cold, hard world. Beckett is intent on becoming the scariest man in town. Because protecting his brothers means doing the unforgivable. He certainly has no time to fall for the new girl. Rich, untouchable Candy proves to be everything he’ll never deserve.
Loving Candy could destroy his delicate found family forever.
Previously published as Poughkeepsie Begins by Omnific Publishing
Blake, Beckett and Cole aren’t related. The only blood they share is what’s traded between them on their foster father’s fists. Every night, they make the choice to take the hits so the little kids in the home don’t have to.
The boys are just months from graduating and being sent into the cold, hard world. Beckett is intent on becoming the scariest man in town. Because protecting his brothers means doing the unforgivable. He certainly has no time to fall for the new girl. Rich, untouchable Candy proves to be everything he’ll never deserve.
Loving Candy could destroy his delicate found family forever.
Previously published as Poughkeepsie Begins by Omnific Publishing
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2026
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Debra Anastasia
44 books3,809 followers USA Today Bestselling Author Debra Anastasia creates pretend people in her head and paints them on the giant, beautiful canvas of your imagination.
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in political science but writes new adult angst and romantic comedies. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two amazing children. She is always surrounded by her shelter kitties who listen to all the scenes she's writing as she acts them out.
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She has a Bachelor of Science degree in political science but writes new adult angst and romantic comedies. She lives in Maryland with her husband and two amazing children. She is always surrounded by her shelter kitties who listen to all the scenes she's writing as she acts them out.
Become a Daredevil reader today.
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June 4, 2026
INKED IN BROTHERHOOD by Debra Anastasia is a deeply emotional and powerful story that immediately pulls readers in with its raw intensity, brotherhood, and unforgettable characters. From the very beginning, the book creates a strong emotional connection through the bond shared between Blake, Beckett, and Cole, making the story both heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time.
Debra Anastasia does an incredible job portraying loyalty, sacrifice, survival, and found family with authenticity and emotional depth. The relationship between the boys feels genuine and powerful, especially as they endure pain and hardship together while protecting the younger children in the foster home. Their vow to each other becomes the emotional heartbeat of the story.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is Beckett’s character. His determination to become strong enough to protect the people he loves adds emotional weight and intensity throughout the narrative. The romance with Candy brings vulnerability and heart to the story, creating moments that feel emotional, passionate, and unforgettable.
The writing style is immersive, emotional, and beautifully paced, balancing darkness, romance, and hope in a way that keeps readers fully invested from beginning to end. Debra Anastasia creates characters that stay in readers’ hearts long after the story ends.
INKED IN BROTHERHOOD is highly recommended for readers who enjoy emotional romance, found family dynamics, intense character driven stories, and powerful themes of love, loyalty, and survival. It is a gripping and unforgettable read filled with heart and emotional depth.
June 8, 2026
Wow!
This was such a powerful book full of raw emotions and angst.
Set against a horrendous and cruel background, the sense of found family and brotherhood shone through.
I loved how the characters were presented and despite their day-to-day struggle to survive, there were moments of levity and hope.
My heart was rooting for Blake, Cole and the dark angel that is Beckett from the get-go.
This was such a powerful book full of raw emotions and angst.
Set against a horrendous and cruel background, the sense of found family and brotherhood shone through.
I loved how the characters were presented and despite their day-to-day struggle to survive, there were moments of levity and hope.
My heart was rooting for Blake, Cole and the dark angel that is Beckett from the get-go.
July 2, 2026
I loved getting to know these characters and while the next books are several years later, I cant wait to devour them!!!!
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