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Badlands
***Badlands is a special edition mini novella, covering themes from both the Blood & Roses series (before Deviant) and the Dead Man's Ink series (Rebel).***
Michael Aubertin has an arrangement - one that not only suits him, but also the couple he spends time with, too. No strings. No questions. No complications. Nothing could be simpler.
His work life, on the other hand...
With strange, intense women showing up on his employer's doorstep, dodging crazed English mob bosses, and dealing with a long-lost cousin on a mission, Michael's day couldn't possibly get more complicated.
Badlands is a short story, released especially for Christmas 2015. Michael will be receiving his own full-length story in late 2016.
Michael Aubertin has an arrangement - one that not only suits him, but also the couple he spends time with, too. No strings. No questions. No complications. Nothing could be simpler.
His work life, on the other hand...
With strange, intense women showing up on his employer's doorstep, dodging crazed English mob bosses, and dealing with a long-lost cousin on a mission, Michael's day couldn't possibly get more complicated.
Badlands is a short story, released especially for Christmas 2015. Michael will be receiving his own full-length story in late 2016.
46 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 23, 2015
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February 5, 2016
I enjoyed every minute of the 'Blood & Roses' series, so when I saw that there was a prequel novella released, I was all over it. While this incredibly short read didn't feature Zeth as prominently as I'd hoped it would, it was the perfect teaser for Michael's book. Easily read in one sitting, this quickie was highly entertaining and left me wanting more.
'Badlands' provides a glimpse into the life of Michael, Zeth's right-hand man. Although he was always hanging around in the periphery in earlier books, very little of his story was actually given away. This novella highlights his sexual exploits and his hardened lifestyle, as well as his growing desire for redemption.
In addition, Ms. Hart gives readers a firsthand look at Lacey's first days with Zeth. She was such a fragile, she'll of a girl. It was nice to see how her relationship with Michael began. Both broken in different ways, they seemed to help heal one another. Although their relationship was not fully explored in this book, it was clear that they shared a special bond.
For a super quick read, this was an excellent choice. Of course, if you haven't read the 'Blood & Roses' series, then this novella may not hold the same appeal. I thought that it was a great "extra" and I can't wait to read Michael's full story.
'Badlands' provides a glimpse into the life of Michael, Zeth's right-hand man. Although he was always hanging around in the periphery in earlier books, very little of his story was actually given away. This novella highlights his sexual exploits and his hardened lifestyle, as well as his growing desire for redemption.
In addition, Ms. Hart gives readers a firsthand look at Lacey's first days with Zeth. She was such a fragile, she'll of a girl. It was nice to see how her relationship with Michael began. Both broken in different ways, they seemed to help heal one another. Although their relationship was not fully explored in this book, it was clear that they shared a special bond.
For a super quick read, this was an excellent choice. Of course, if you haven't read the 'Blood & Roses' series, then this novella may not hold the same appeal. I thought that it was a great "extra" and I can't wait to read Michael's full story.
January 15, 2016
"Shall we be friends then?"
"I'd like that very much."
"It's a symphony of chaos that clean robs me of breath every single time I witness it."-MichaelBadlands is another taste of Callie Hart at her best. It is a mini novella that packs quite a punch!
In The Blood and Roses Series, we met Michael Aubertin. Michael is Zeth Mayfair's right hand man and Rebel's Cousin! Badlands transports us back in time when Zeth had just met Laci. This book is suspended before and between both Deviant and Rebel. This dynamic kept me on the edge of my seat the entire read.
In true Callie Hart fashion, Michael is another hero that certainly knows how to deliver. His stealth power as a killer, taste for unconventional sex, and his undying loyalty for his friends and family give him the unstoppable qualities of a "stellar" swoonworthy hero. One day spent encompassed in Michael and I has hooked.
"How about you? Are you fucked up, Michael?"Badlands contains all of the ingredients we have grown to love in Callie's writing. A strong alpha male, kinky sex, and non-stop action. If you are fan of the Blood and Roses Series or the Dead Man's Ink Series then this is a mini-novella you are not going to want to miss. Told in Michael's POV, the writing is fast paced and the characters are unique and quite engaging.
"The most interesting people are, aren't they?"
"That's what I am right now: unstoppable, untameable, insatiable."-Michael
Overall, Badlands was another great read from Callie Hart. I never question my choice to read one of her works. I simply strap on my seatbelt and hang on tight for the ride. I have no idea where Ms. Hart is going to take us next. I only know that I can't wait for more. Anything that is delivered to my kindle from this author, I am happy to receive!
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December 31, 2015
Title: Badlands
Series: Mini Novella
Author: Callie Hart
Release date: 23rd December, 2015
Have I told you how much I love Callie Hart?! It's absolutely impressive the genius of this woman's brain. The way in which she flawlessly weaves her story arcs & characters make for such an exciting experience every time I read one of her books.
Badlands is the introduction to Michael's story. For those of us who are fully obsessed with Callie's Blood & Roses series, we know Michael is the silent but deadly right hand man to
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January 16, 2016
I've been intrigued by Michael since the Blood & Roses series. When this novella became a reality it was a no brainer to one-click it. Badlands offers you a glimpse into Michael's past.
If you haven't read Blood & Roses start with that series before reading this book. The first book in the series is currently FREE - http://amzn.to/1Q5Eof5
Thank you, Ms. Hart, for piquing my curiosity even more about Michael. I'm looking forward to Michael's full length book coming out later this year.
If you haven't read Blood & Roses start with that series before reading this book. The first book in the series is currently FREE - http://amzn.to/1Q5Eof5
Thank you, Ms. Hart, for piquing my curiosity even more about Michael. I'm looking forward to Michael's full length book coming out later this year.
January 3, 2016
If you loved the Blood & Roses series the you'll definitely going to love the new series by Callie Hart that start Michael, Zeth right hand men and best friend and, also, Rebel's cousin.
This is a short novella that takes place before the Blood & Roses series and the Dead Man's Ink series begin so it may contain some spoiler but if you haven't read the previous series you wouldn't know what I'm talking about :P
Men I'm so excited about Michael's story and can't wait to get my hands on the full novel that's coming out this year.
This is a short novella that takes place before the Blood & Roses series and the Dead Man's Ink series begin so it may contain some spoiler but if you haven't read the previous series you wouldn't know what I'm talking about :P
Men I'm so excited about Michael's story and can't wait to get my hands on the full novel that's coming out this year.
January 6, 2016
4.5 Stars!
In this novella, we are properly introduced to Michael Aubertin, a southern gentleman from Alabama. Most of you will know Michael as Zeth Mayfair’s #2. Ever since the Blood & Roses series, I’ve been curious about Michael, the Armani suit clad man who takes care of business. If you remember, he is also the cousin of Jamie Louis Aubertin, better known as Rebel. As Badlands begins, we are taken back into the timeline of Deviant when Zeth first meets Lacey and just before Zeth meets Sloane. Interestingly enough, the storyline slightly precedes the timeline of the book Rebel, when Jamie (Rebel) and Cade are searching for Cade’s sister, Laura.
So, now that you are up to date on the timeline, let me say that Michael is definitely meeting my expectations! He is a man of many talents and he proved he has the tools, desire and kink to fuck like a champ! Michael is no stranger to deviancy and welcomes the opportunity to watch, be watched and play with whomever. Hot damn! lol!
In addition to sexiness, more of Michael’s character is revealed which will continue to unfold nicely into his full book due to be released this year. Michael definitely brings his own style and intelligence to the table proving he is a man of substance.
It was nice to revisit with my man, Zeth, and when Michael, Rebel and Cade were all in one room together, I was ready to spontaneously combust! lol! In true Callie fashion, the story line is captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed being back in the world of these men. This novella only gives us a glimpse of what is to come and I cannot wait to read more!
*Thanks to Lonestar Liz for the (F)BR!!
In this novella, we are properly introduced to Michael Aubertin, a southern gentleman from Alabama. Most of you will know Michael as Zeth Mayfair’s #2. Ever since the Blood & Roses series, I’ve been curious about Michael, the Armani suit clad man who takes care of business. If you remember, he is also the cousin of Jamie Louis Aubertin, better known as Rebel. As Badlands begins, we are taken back into the timeline of Deviant when Zeth first meets Lacey and just before Zeth meets Sloane. Interestingly enough, the storyline slightly precedes the timeline of the book Rebel, when Jamie (Rebel) and Cade are searching for Cade’s sister, Laura.
So, now that you are up to date on the timeline, let me say that Michael is definitely meeting my expectations! He is a man of many talents and he proved he has the tools, desire and kink to fuck like a champ! Michael is no stranger to deviancy and welcomes the opportunity to watch, be watched and play with whomever. Hot damn! lol!
“The more fucked up, kinky, dark or downright naughty the sex is, the happier I am. There’s very little I won’t do.”
In addition to sexiness, more of Michael’s character is revealed which will continue to unfold nicely into his full book due to be released this year. Michael definitely brings his own style and intelligence to the table proving he is a man of substance.
It was nice to revisit with my man, Zeth, and when Michael, Rebel and Cade were all in one room together, I was ready to spontaneously combust! lol! In true Callie fashion, the story line is captivating and I thoroughly enjoyed being back in the world of these men. This novella only gives us a glimpse of what is to come and I cannot wait to read more!
*Thanks to Lonestar Liz for the (F)BR!!
December 28, 2015
Loved this novella! Michael, Zeth, Rebel and Cage...what a surprise! This is just a sneak peak of Michael's story and it's enough to leave you craving more. I love this series, these characters and this author. If you haven't read the Blood & Roses series, first of all you are missing out and secondly, you will need to before reading this novella. Callie Hart's books are full of angst, action, drama, and romance and they're awesome.
April 18, 2025
Wow! Badlands packs a lot of punch for its size. Highly recommend it…
Callie Hart has done it again, another great story linking in to both the Blood & Roses as well as the Dead Man’s Ink Series. Michael is Zeth Mayfair’s trusted employee, one who is always there in the background and it was good to have a scenario told from his point of view. He didn’t disappoint of course, since he has Zeth’s trust and that is something you don’t earn lightly.
Michael’s enjoying some R & R, well he’s enjoying a lot more with the convenient arrangement he has in place. His personal life kept low key previously, we now get to see he is not missing out at all! Then his phone goes off and it’s back to work he goes.
His call-out is a delicate situation which he handles in his usual efficient way, carefully, as this request has him walking a dangerous line and needs to stay under the radar as much as possible.
The good ones. They do exist, it would seem.
He runs into a good Samaritan along the way who helps him out. The passerby acknowledged Michael’s warning assisting a stranger could get him into trouble but it wasn’t in the stranger to not help a good person. It’s not until later on Michael concedes, maybe he can claim to be a good person. I’m going to leave who the good Samaritan is as a surprise, but this along with his time with Lacey were my favourite moments in a short story that packed a lot of goodness into its 48 pages.
Normally I would balk at considering buying a book of this size but the quality of the story has already found me recommending it to others. At the time I purchased Badlands it was under a dollar!
Callie Hart has done it again, another great story linking in to both the Blood & Roses as well as the Dead Man’s Ink Series. Michael is Zeth Mayfair’s trusted employee, one who is always there in the background and it was good to have a scenario told from his point of view. He didn’t disappoint of course, since he has Zeth’s trust and that is something you don’t earn lightly.
Michael’s enjoying some R & R, well he’s enjoying a lot more with the convenient arrangement he has in place. His personal life kept low key previously, we now get to see he is not missing out at all! Then his phone goes off and it’s back to work he goes.
His call-out is a delicate situation which he handles in his usual efficient way, carefully, as this request has him walking a dangerous line and needs to stay under the radar as much as possible.
The good ones. They do exist, it would seem.
He runs into a good Samaritan along the way who helps him out. The passerby acknowledged Michael’s warning assisting a stranger could get him into trouble but it wasn’t in the stranger to not help a good person. It’s not until later on Michael concedes, maybe he can claim to be a good person. I’m going to leave who the good Samaritan is as a surprise, but this along with his time with Lacey were my favourite moments in a short story that packed a lot of goodness into its 48 pages.
Normally I would balk at considering buying a book of this size but the quality of the story has already found me recommending it to others. At the time I purchased Badlands it was under a dollar!
January 5, 2016
Can't wait for Michaels story. I hope we get to see all the debauchery this teaser alludes too. Michael in M/m yes please. Sign me up.
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March 26, 2016HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS???
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January 2, 2017
I found the timeline of this book to be off significantly. This is the only reason I'm giving it such a low rating.
Following contains spoilers:
In the Blood and Roses series it says Lacey had only been with Zeth 8 months when Sloane reenters his life, at the end of Badlands Lacey is already living with Zeth but Lex has not disappeared yet. We know this because Michael meets Sloane and Alexis dad when he accepts a ride from him. Also, Rebel is only Jamie at this time just home from the army and not the leader of the bike gang. Laura has only just gone missing wherein the B and R series she has been missing five years.
Following contains spoilers:
In the Blood and Roses series it says Lacey had only been with Zeth 8 months when Sloane reenters his life, at the end of Badlands Lacey is already living with Zeth but Lex has not disappeared yet. We know this because Michael meets Sloane and Alexis dad when he accepts a ride from him. Also, Rebel is only Jamie at this time just home from the army and not the leader of the bike gang. Laura has only just gone missing wherein the B and R series she has been missing five years.
December 29, 2015
I need more. This was a short quick read about I need more. This was a short quick read about Michael Aubertin who has an arrangement - one that not only suits him, but also the couple he spends time with, too. No strings. No questions. No complications. Nothing could be simpler. Michael works for Zeth he is also the cousin of Rebel from the Dead Man's Ink series I have always wanted to read about him and his sex life which from my understanding includes some pretty hot things. This short quick read was well written like all of Callie's books with no errors in grammar or spelling. I can't wait to read more about Michael..
December 25, 2015
5 Yes He is as Bad and oh so Good Stars
Wow. Finally we get a glimpse into the life of Michael!!! He is every bit of the bada*s we all thought he would be. I loved getting to see how he interacts with Zeth and his cousin Jamie. Oh and I always thought there was a tender side to Michael!!! Yes he is one awesome sexy complex man.
Callie I am ready for more of Michael like now!!!!
Wow. Finally we get a glimpse into the life of Michael!!! He is every bit of the bada*s we all thought he would be. I loved getting to see how he interacts with Zeth and his cousin Jamie. Oh and I always thought there was a tender side to Michael!!! Yes he is one awesome sexy complex man.
Callie I am ready for more of Michael like now!!!!
September 22, 2016
3.5 stars.
Ugh the feels when Michael was taking care of Lacey.
Will the Sara chick in this book be his love interest? If not I really wish there wasn't such an explicit scene between her and Michael. Not a fan of reading sex between hero and his other woman. But we'll see when his Michael's full book comes out.
Oh and convenience of Sloane and Alexis' Dad being the one to pick up Michael when he hitch hiked...yeah that's a bit of a stretch.
Ugh the feels when Michael was taking care of Lacey.
Will the Sara chick in this book be his love interest? If not I really wish there wasn't such an explicit scene between her and Michael. Not a fan of reading sex between hero and his other woman. But we'll see when his Michael's full book comes out.
Oh and convenience of Sloane and Alexis' Dad being the one to pick up Michael when he hitch hiked...yeah that's a bit of a stretch.
May 14, 2016
Michael! (L)
January 2, 2016
Ohhhhh Michael.....I needed more of him then and I still need more of him now. I hope this isn't it!!
August 10, 2024
What was even the point of this novella 🤡
Supposedly we are still going to get a full Michael book though. I think I'll like that because where this novella went was just so out if the blue from the Michael you meet in blood and roses lol
Supposedly we are still going to get a full Michael book though. I think I'll like that because where this novella went was just so out if the blue from the Michael you meet in blood and roses lol
October 22, 2016
It's a Callie Hart weekend.
So, Badlands. Gives us a glimpse into Michael's history, has Lacey when she's just getting into the picture in Zeth's life and also has a chance encounter with Sloane's dad, or rather I think it is him.
It shows Michael helping his cousin track down a lost girl. But it's a very, very minor snippet, just enough to have you curious to read about Michael in his own book.
Then, it also gives us a peak into Michael's sexual/private life and his preferences. It was interesting, but now I'm just waiting for his story.
So, Badlands. Gives us a glimpse into Michael's history, has Lacey when she's just getting into the picture in Zeth's life and also has a chance encounter with Sloane's dad, or rather I think it is him.
It shows Michael helping his cousin track down a lost girl. But it's a very, very minor snippet, just enough to have you curious to read about Michael in his own book.
Then, it also gives us a peak into Michael's sexual/private life and his preferences. It was interesting, but now I'm just waiting for his story.
January 3, 2016
Having a glimpse into Zeth Mayfair's right hand man, was such a treat. He's so composed and mysterious in the Blood & Roses series and you can't help but wonder more about him. This small novella is only a taste of the man that is Michael.
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE, to see him get his own story. This novella gives so much insight into the person he is and his sexual appetite...I would be ecstatic to read more!!
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE, to see him get his own story. This novella gives so much insight into the person he is and his sexual appetite...I would be ecstatic to read more!!
June 30, 2020
Well, this book didn't disappoint. I didn't think the series could keep getting better but it does and I don't know if my heart can take any more of the cliff hangers. The characters are growing within each book and the relationships that are being created. I loved seeing these characters together and getting to know them more from the previous series.
December 31, 2015
After reading this I can't wait for more from Michael. Another brilliant book from Callie
December 28, 2015
Can't wait for Michael's full length novel :)
January 1, 2016
4,5 STARS!
December 29, 2015
Very short.... almost too short.
January 4, 2016
OMG may just be a novella but in true Callie style.
I love Michael, more today than yesterday but I want to love him more soon !!
I love Michael, more today than yesterday but I want to love him more soon !!
January 8, 2016
I liked getting a glimpse of who Michael is and love seeing ZETH and his cuz Jamie. I can't wait to read more about Michael.
January 23, 2016
Wasn't long enough, need more Michael
July 12, 2016
I really like Michael but you can only do so much with 34 pages. I'm planning to read his full book when it's published later this year I think
September 15, 2016
loved this book need more of Michael he needs another book
November 16, 2016
A glimpse into Michael's life plus the added bonus of when Lacey first entered the picture. It was short and extremely interesting.
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