Bleed Me

Haunted Roads #3

by India R. Adams

My secrets weren’t hidden.
They were lost.
What took their place made me the monster in the night.
She should tell someone about what I’ve done.
She should scream the truth!
But she doesn’t.
Instead, she loves me.
So, down the haunted road she followed me.

*Bleed Me is book 3 in the Haunted Roads series. This is an all-new interconnecting standalone!

Genres: Dark, Abuse, Tragedy, Suspense, Mystery, Mental Health, Erotic Romance

297 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 5, 2020

About the author

Souls on fire…

USA TODAY bestselling author India R Adams writes stories of souls on fire. Whether India’s characters are feeling the heat from hell or the wings of grace, they are all transforming and want to share their journey with you. Her novels range from Dark MC, Paranormal, to Contemporary, but each story is either a path of destruction or a road to redemption.

Sometimes both.

So, if you want to read about voyages of the heart, the grit to rise from one’s knees, or the strength to break free of the binds of a spirit, then pick one of India’s stories because she believes damaged souls are worth saving and that there is nothing more beautiful than a soul on fire.

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Reviews

[➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Yeah, yeah, I know that I’m late to the party, I mean come on anyone who knows me knows that I’ll show up late to their party………. But seriously all kidding aside. You need to prep yourself before you read this one. With a good bottle of wine. A large box of tissues………. Buckle up babies this is a harsh one.

I must say after the last book’s cliffhanger left us brutally leaving us in the wind, I am super happy I made it to this party late, I honestly can’t say I wouldn’t vented more about having to wait 2 long years for my wound to be reopened again


I think that I should add this as reminder
Author Warning
Very serious subjects of abuse are described, in detail, within these pages. If any reader has fear of sexual abuse triggers, please do not continue reading.



This read left me speechless and in tears after reading Heart-wrenching conclusion to the Haunted Road series…… I’m not going to lie, I was a bit hesitant towards this book In the beginning, due to the fact that I knew who’s Book this was. I fear the unknown and yet, at the same time, I had a feeling that Giver ’s past was something darker than I might be able to handle……. And damn was Giver ’s story Heartbreaking.




In this Installment we learn the true meaning of how damaged souls are worth saving


Holy hell watching Giver go from that lost teenager into man, and everything in between with Justice…… the journey wasn’t easy one , but together they had climbed that mighty hill together and watching Giver do a full circle in his life ….. that I just don’t know how to put into words

[Mg ♥ The Bookishmedialite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you India R. Adams for pulling me out of my reading slump!

THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING. I'm still re-reading my favorite lines and trying not to cry!

Full review to follow :)

[Mimiorphee · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It was an answered prayer and another death. A judgment, freedom, and condemnation."


Heart-wrenching conclusion to the Haunted Road serie, Bleed Me (OMG, it just clicked on me how accurate that title is - all the titles of the other books of the series were for that matter-) sent me on a path I never saw coming. 

Thanks to characters I found myself rooting for, hurting for, CRYING for, I simply couldn't stop turning the pages. Word after word, chapter after chapter, the author captured the craziest emotions. Such guilt, such raw feelings...  And so many smiles as well.

Nothing is easy in India R. Adams' work. You have to get involved and visit the darkest places to find the light that will warm you heart and give you peace. 

This is what Bleed Me is about. Finding your peace, finding in your heart the strength and the willpower to forgive yourself. In order to accept the unthinkable, Giver had to learn to trust his chosen family to give him a place to put his demons to rest. Isn't that the most precious gift ever?

Life isn't perfect but Justice and Giver fought for their own perfection, through their incredibly touching and tragic (still beautiful) journey.

Coming full circle, the Haunted Roads series reaches its end. The poetry sprinkled amidst the darkness is not lost on me. The subject matters are tough (mental illness, domestic violence, suicide, and more) but always handled with the upmost justess. Mrs Adams' signature style once more worked its magic. 


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[Violet · Rating 5 out of 5]

India Adams has woven a macabre tale riddled with death, loss, abuse, retribution, and violence, lacing it with love, resilience, friendship, family, healing, and forgiveness. Her brilliance is scattered throughout the series in how she combines complex characters and multiple ingenious storylines, even crossing storylines from other series while maintaining the integrity and uniqueness of the current story.
She has done the impossible in taking a kid we had questions about in book one, turning him into a villain almost in book 2, and then somehow redeeming him in the hearts of readers in book 3.

I won't break down the story in my review because it's been out for a while, and I'm sure others have successfully done that. So instead, I'll simply say I was blown away by this series. I have never felt so consumed by a story as I was in this one. When I began reading book 1, I had this dire need to know everything about these characters. I was left reeling, feeling as if the world had been ripped out from under me. And now that it's over, I feel lost. I feel like I left a part of myself in between these pages.
As I said in my review of the previous book... Steal Me was beautiful. Scar Me had a vice grip on my heart and wouldn't let go until the very end. But Bleed Me... Bleed Me dug straight to my soul and left a part of it with me. I won't soon forget these character or their stories, if ever. I needed these books, and I believe these characters' stories must be heard. So if you're brave enough, take the chance.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Giver is not the same boy we used to know - haunted and hurt. He becomes a strong man, a “stallion”, by finding his “justice”.
This is a MC novel. I recommend to read the first two books first.

[Tamara Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, so here's the thing with this book...it took me a good few days to read because there is just so much emotion that it took me a while to get through.
The other thing is that there was so much to it, so much drama and angst and I just cannot explain all the feelings that I have about this.
This book was different from what I expected and because of that I had a harder time than I thought I would. It's not a bad thing or a good thing at this point, it's just a thing. With how this book is written it can be read as a complete standalone or you can read the other two books first, it's connected but in a way that means it isn't detrimental to the story or plot.
I think that no matter what you feel about this book I can say with certainty that India's writing style is truly unique and in the best way. Her way with words is out of this world she knows how to pull all these feelings out of you. I can honestly say that this was probably one of the emotional books that I have ever read and will stay with me for a long while. The abundance of chocolate I am currently consuming will tell you how emotional I truly am.
My advice is just jump in and don't plan anything to do or even have to leave your house because it's so consuming and emotional you'll need the time to just be.
I am a huge India fan and look forward to what she will be bringing us next.
This is my honest and unbiased review.

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm... still processing. I read this book without reading the first two, and I wasn't at all lost within the story. But I have to say, this author throws you into the deep end and you don't really get out until the final word. And that's okay, because that's exactly what this story needed. I'm speechless at the emotion Adams brought out of me with her perfectly wielded words that struck like a sword, right through the heart.

Beautiful. Painful. Poignant. Breathtaking.

Bleed Me has certainly taken everything I have, and I must be crazy because I want more. Dive into this world, and I promise, you're not getting out easily.

[India Adams]

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This book ripped me apart then put me back together.
I hope you enjoy the ride!

Favorite quote:
“Yeah, I love ya, babe. Like the moon lives the night.”
Swoon!

[DMCechak · Rating 5 out of 5]

India R. Adams writes exquisite stories. They are painful and slowly meander along your bloodstream, eventually landing deep in your heart. They are lifeblood.

And what makes each so incredibly poignant is that you may not initially realize it, but she is infusing you with some of her very own lifeblood.

You feel the pulse that she is sharing with you, while following Giver and Justice. Your heart beats in rhythm watching, listening, and living the intense relationship that make two individuals unify.

Giver and Justice - Any Storm

[Tees_BookCave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bleed Me by India R. Adams is Book Three in the Haunted Roads Series.

It’s been mere minutes since I finished this book and I am a complete mess, I have dried up tears and fresh tears still dripping down my face. I feel like I should have collected those tears and sent them to this author.

How does one write a review for a book that rocked their world?

One of the things that I love about this author is her ability to when you first start one of her books she transforms you into her world, it’s like you are walking along side these characters, you are experiencing everything they feel, and you feel as every word that’s been said is bleeding into your mind, body and soul.

This is what this book did for me, it consumed me wholeheartedly mind, body and soul. Going into this book, I knew I was going to love it but in the back burner of my mind I was facing all the emotions of how I would feel about Giver. Going in, I had so much anger towards him as in the previous books he was the worse kind.

But surprisingly as the pages went by so rapidly, my feelings somehow started to ease and I started to see things in a new light. I started to see myself going blind into this book.

Feelings.
Emotions.
Running Wild.

I feel like I’ve been cut open and salt and vinegar has been sprinkled and poured onto a bleeding wound. I feel in a daze with the High that I am feeling but I also feeling at my lowest. Their was just so much to digest and so much to know.

This is a book that you will all need to go in blind for, which is why this review won’t contain any spoilers about the plot.

James aka The Giver, He has a lot of self discovering, a lot of dealing with his past and so much healing. One of the things I loved that this author had done was provided us with flashbacks, the episodes that all explained and gave us insight into his life. It made you connect with him and grow closer to him as you were shown this part of him through his mind. Everything about him broke a piece of my heart each time I read it and still as I think about it, I want to cry.

This Guy needed someone that could love him and accept him for who he is and not hold any judgment for his past. From the moment Giver met Justice, and Justice met Giver. They Belonged to one another. They had grown this deep rooted trust and soon become each other’s soul.

As the months go by, you see how close these two are getting! How one calls to the other. Seeks support and nurturing. She’s become his rock, someone who can handle his different personalities that are caused when triggered. I am just so touched by her and them together.

Above it all, this book is such an emotionally charged journey that will hit you deep in your soul. Not only do these characters have to come to terms with their pasts, relive those pasts. Which is the whole point of the haunted roads, it’s a road where your past lingers and stays with you for years.

A path that these characters have to face is now up to them. The question is how are they going to live with it and accept it. Thats the magic of it, is completely up to you. In this case it is completely up to them. Giver and Justice.

Prepare yourselves for the unexpected, and for the ride that this book is going to take you on. The twists and turns that this book will bring you on. The road that inspires understanding, forgiveness, self discovery, darkness, emotion and so much more.

I am also obsessed with all The secondary characters that will make you melt and want stories for.

Thank you to this author for providing me with an early copy of this book to review.

[• Island Queen Reads • Ofa • · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gosh...I've been going round in circles trying to think of the perfect words to emulate how it is I feel about this book. Honestly, I don't even know how I made it out alive, I'm still feeling the after effects and it's been almost 24 hours since I've finished. I know what you're thinking, 'here we go, another drama queen with her dramatic ass review'. I KID YOU NOT THIS BOOK WAS A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE! Don't believe me? Buy it for yourself and then don't come crying to me afterwards, cos I will say 'I told you so' while simultaneously petting you from a distance with a stick. THE TWISTS, THE TURNS, THE ANGER, THE HORROR, this was definitely not what I was expecting and I've waited so long for this book, I was caught off guard. Truly I tell you, I was so stressed the whole time reading this.

Bleed Me is the third book in India R. Adams' Haunted Roads series and it is an interconnected standalone. I mean, I do think you would be able to read it by itself, but you won't understand jack shit if you haven't read the first two, so do that yeah? I picked this book up at 11pm, messaging a friend every time something significant happened (basically after every few paragraphs), next thing I know, it's 7am and it was time to get ready for reality #NoRegrets.

There isn't much I can say without spoiling the book because this entire book is a complete twist that I don't think anyone will see coming! It's truly a testament to an author's ability to write stories, if you end up sympathising with a character you absolutely despised! I am a stubborn biatch so the first 10 chapters in, I was hating every single moment because I refused to allow myself to feel sorry for someone who didn't deserve it in my eyes. But the deeper I went into the book, the more I began to understand, the harder I fell, not only for the main characters but everyone else in between. It's a tough story to read about to be honest, let alone to write, so I applaud the author for giving us such an intense story and making it out alive.

We get so many questions answered and then a whole new bunch of questions arose which left my head spinning. After the first twist, I sat up on my bed, turned my light on and really focused, dissecting EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. trying to prep myself for whatever unexpected plot twist was coming next. God, I was soooo mad during this, like 98% of the time I was cussing the day this author was born and these stupid characters, and the other 2% was spent crying over every other little thing and lusting after my main girl Justice and her mans.

While I did want to see more of the other characters in the series, I completely understand that this story just needed to be told. There are so many aspects to this story, it's a very complex, slow burn & ANGSTY romance. It deals with mental trauma, forgiveness, dealing with your demons & sticking through the storms of life no matter what. It's about bikers, family, brotherhood, love, hatred, betrayal & violence. There are definitely some triggers in this book for those of you who are faint hearted, but I think toughing it out and hearing their stories and their pasts will help the story resonate within you better. This is not a story that can simply be read. It's a story that will stay with you forever. A story that cracks a bit of your soul while simultaneously healing it at the same time.

[Abstract ♥ Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

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'Bleed Me' is the conclusion of the 'Haunted Road' series by India R. Adams. This book is the heart wrenching solution to this series that I absolutely loved!

This was a new author to me. So I was pretty surprised when this series of hers became a favourite read of mine! Her books have this delicious pain that makes me love them so much and enjoy every word.

Justice and Giver's story was a long time coming one. They are perfect and flawed all at once but the best part was how they tried their level best to make each other better! Their story was not one for the faint hearted and had a lot of painful scenes. The storyline was perfect and u loved the way these two struggled so much yet managed to find their HEA. My heart broke so many times while reading this book, only to be mended back together by these amazing characters!

A definite recommendation to all the dark MC romance lovers out there.


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[Erin Scorpio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a ride! ( no pun intended). One of the things I love most about India is her amazing way of making you feel every word. You feel what the characters feel. You become immersed in the world of her books. This story is no different.

Justice and Giver are the perfect couple. She knows and more importantly accepts all the sides of Giver,and he accepts and loves all that she is. Both are damaged, but trying desperately to heal and together they do. Their love is timeless and beautiful. I found myself crying, or choking up at a number of points in the story,( as I always do).

My heart was broken a couple of times with this story, but in true India fashion, she repairs your heart and makes it all okay. I'm sorry to see the series end, it's tragic yet beautiful and just amazing to read.

[Shanene Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long ride

Wow just wow!! This series was amazing!! So if you like twists and turns, a splash darkness, extreme forgiveness and so much more!! I didn’t know where this book was going to go but it definitely was everything that I wanted!! I really hope to see other characters get there stories told!! Diesel, Art and even lynx need their own story told!!!!

[Maria (Ri) · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do I even review a book like this? Everything that I have read by this author has me falling down the rabbit hole, but this... yeah, the words to do it justice are a little hard for me to come up with. Reminiscent of how I felt after I read, Volatile Waters, that is how I feel about this book. I am not sure how this author manages to create these epic storylines that both gut me but also leave me feeling joy is beyond me. It is a testament to her being extraordinary when it comes to her ability to create not only complex characters but also storylines that grip my heart from the first page to the last. That is a master wordsmith, or possibly Gandalf the White. Hell, at this point, I might even call her a Goddess because her writing is that divine.

The cliffhanger from the second book was BRUTAL. This story picks up with the main character but in a way that I never saw coming. My heart literally felt like it was breaking as I watched their life go in a totally different direction and had to overcome so many memories. Memories, that were beyond horrendous. I cannot even imagine having to create what they did in order to be able to live and function. The growth of this character was phenomenal. Even as corny as it sounds upon first hearing his road name as Giver, there truly was no better name for this character. Add in Justice, who might just be my favorite character not only from this author but in books period, and this story took over causing a maelstrom of emotions.

Fantastic secondary characters, appearances of some old characters, and even getting a glimpse of a Saint of a man and his Evermore, made this book exceed even my own expectations. I cannot recommend this author enough. So back to my first question of how do I leave a review for this amazing book? Sometimes, just imploring people to take a chance and trust that I wouldn't steer them wrong is the best way of doing that since I cannot get into the details without spoiling something spectacular. This author and this book is proof that books really are magic.

[Sage Knightly · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

TW: rape, suicide, attempted suicide, child abuse, sexually assaulting children, drug abuse

Bleed Me is a deeply emotional read about broken souls finding peace. It's all about the journey to recovery, the discovery that something isn't right, and about how important having a support group really is.

Kenny has been losing time, forgetting things and waking up in random places. People talk to him about things he doesn't remember and expect him to know what they mean. He doesn't understand what's going on, and everything starts to click into place when his girlfriend, Delilah, explains that she thinks he has a multiple personality disorder. He fights to remember what he did, what happened in his past, but he can't control the blackouts and he slowly begins to agree with his enemies. He deserves to die.

His enemies were convinced to help him though, and gave him a new life. Now Kenny goes by another name and finally has a family and friends who love and support him. But will they stick by his side through his blackouts? Will they be strong enough to stand by him as he fights to take control of his life?

Honestly, this book is one heck of an emotional journey. Not only do characters have to come to terms with their horrible pasts, as well as relive memories they buried, but they also have to keep control of their future no matter what gets thrown their way. We see how having a support system can help heal, and how not having one can lead to regression and mistakes. This book is full of meaning and important lessons.

This is a book that inspires hope and understanding, forgiveness and determination. It's dark, emotional, and honest.

*A huge thanks to the author for providing a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affects my review.*

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[Jennifer Kreinbring · Rating 5 out of 5]

I.am.speechless. Seriously speechless! This story knocked me off my feet and I devoured it! Kenny's story was begging to be told am I am soooo happy he got his voice! His damaged broken beautiful soul deserved saving more than any character I have read. the entire story from beginning to end was intense, detailed, tragically magical and so deep I just couldn't stop turning the pages until it was done. The force of it sucked me in, and gripped me so tight I don't think I realized the effect it had on me until I stopped reading, because that was when the tears came. I cried all the happy, sad, angry hopeful and and tragic tears for Giver and Justice. Justice is an honest and amazing character down to her bones and her fortitude and strength are to be admired. This story fully encompassed what it means to go to the ends of the earth physically and emotionally for another human being and truly did bleed me. It poured so much out of me and healed parts of my damaged soul as well. This book is story telling at its finest.

[Nikki Landis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two damaged souls. Two yearning hearts. A love as deep as the night loves the moon.

After reading Steal Me and Scar Me, I was ready to dive into Bleed Me. The character of Giver - Heart. Soul. Darkness. Pain. Suffering. Healing. A journey like no other. A man with a dozen haunted roads and a will to fight, to break through and find the light. - nothing like I have ever read.

Justice - the perfect woman for Giver. Her strong FIERCE personality and devotion, her drive and compassion, and her love for Giver. It was flawed, soul-binding, absolutely raw.

This book has a character from the first two books in this series I didn't want to like or forgive. The beauty of this novel is finding forgiveness in ourselves and others and the courage to press forward, hoping, and reaching out for help, love, and the courage to find redemption.

This book was beautifully constructed, heart-wrenching, and flawlessly written. The series is a MUST to add to your collection.

[Laura Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing! I hated Kenny going into this book! It goes to show not to judge with out all the answers. By the end, you have no way of not loving James, even with all his flaws! India R Adams has a way to totally captivate you with each and every sentence! I cannot wait to dive in to everyone else's stories. I would rate 100 stars if I could!

[Chelle Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every once in a while, a story comes along that sticks with you long after the last page is turned. This is one of those stories. This whole series is incredible, but this is Adams best work yet! One of the things I've learned about this author is that she doesn't hold anything back and she's not afraid to take her readers out of their comfort zones. The very first page of chapter one proves exactly that when the main character is revealed. A character that deserved to be heard so Adams gave him a voice to tell his story. The result is a powerful, thought provoking, emotional and inspiring read that shot straight to the top of my favorites list!
Bleed Me is the third interconnected standalone in the Haunted Roads series. You don't have to read Steal Me and Scar Me first, but I highly recommend them to get a full history leading up to this book.
This is Giver and Justice's story. Giver is the new prospect for the Steel Stallions MC looking to escape his tragic past and build a new life for himself. Justice is the tough as nails Steel Stallions Road Captain fighting the demons of her own past. A female MC member is rarely seen in books if ever and is a perfect example of Adams unique storytelling and creativity.
Giver and Justice are two damaged souls trying to find their way through life after the pain and suffering they endured in their pasts. Everything they went through has led them to each other and their connection was obvious from the very first time they met.
"All there was for her to see was the tragic leftover of a life that no longer wanted this man who was no longer a boy. What she saw was so much more."
One look was all it took for them and it was all it took for me. I fell head over heels in love with this couple and they have forever changed me. Their story is dark and deeply emotional but it's also beautiful and full of hope because Adams doesn't write about victims, she writes about survivors and these two are survivors. Side by side they face their demons and make each other stronger.
"Together and only together, can we withstand the storm."
Despite the pain and sadness in this book it is still wildly romantic and deliciously sexy. I have never swooned harder than I did for these two. Their scenes together were so powerful, so full of emotion that I found myself reading them over and over again. They have an unconditional love that will melt your heart and steal your soul.
"even though I felt I was bankrupt goods, she saw potential. She saw the man deep inside my spirit. She saw a fighter. She saw...me. Most importantly? She let me be me"
Justice is sexy and sassy and a total badass but she has this softness and vulnerability that she only lets Giver see. The way she stood strong by his side despite all the turmoil his past caused in their present is what made Justice my favorite female character.
"He is beautiful, he is courageous, he is faithful...He is torture, he is terror, he is a nightmare... And he is all mine."
Giver is all those things but he is so much more. He is the epitome of a sexy Alpha male and his dirty talk is panty melting but it's his big, beautiful heart that made me fall so hard for him. Because despite all the horrible things that he’s been through in his life he is still able to open his heart to Justice and love her fiercely.
"Babe. This is a moment for you to remember. This is when you captured my heart and consumed me whole."
Giver and Justice are a perfect match. They will make you cry; they will make you laugh at their crazy hilarious banter, and they will melt not only your hearts but your e-readers with their all-consuming passion for each other. I will never love another couple the way I love them!
Adams writing is so powerful and so gripping that I became completely immersed in this world she created. I lived and breathed every word of it and although it put me through the wringer emotionally, I still never wanted it to end.
India R. Adams has created something truly special with the Haunted Roads series. The characters, their relationships with each other and their stories are unforgettable. If you haven't read the first two books Steal Me and Scar Me, I cannot recommend them enough. This is without a doubt one of the best series I have ever read. Yes, the stories are dark, and they will break your heart, but Adams has an amazing ability of turning tragedy into triumph and leading us back into the light.
“The creation of haunted roads can be devastatingly painful, but…the lingering lessons and unseen answered prayers on those haunted roads brought me to a path of absolution.”
Bleed Me is my new favorite book of 2020! An absolute MUST READ that deserves way more than 5 Stars!
* This story contains delicate subject matter that may be difficult for some readers. Please read the author warning at the beginning of the book prior to reading.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal, utterly tragic and beautiful story!

“I would eventually join that team of being tough as steel, but first had much to learn about the man I would become, and the child I once was, as I embarked on a hunted road that was long, lonely, and full of darkness.”

AMAZING! This is an intensely deep, dark and brilliantly written story. We are taken on an emotional journey of finding a purpose to live and fight and the healing it takes to get there. India has an uncanny ability to write stories that reach deep into our souls and that stay there for eternity. This is one of those stories.

Giver bring us into his dark, tormented and painful past. His story is not beautiful. It’s raw, gritty, dark and twisted. The fact that he is still alive after all of it shows how much of a fighter he really is. With every word I could feel his anger, his pain, his ache to be normal and his need to let it all go. Giver’s story was like a punch to the gut. It broke me, it made me cry uncontrollably and it made me ache to hold him.

Justice has her own dark and painful past. We only get glimpses of it, but I can feel it in my gut that it is as deeply painful as Giver’s. Justice is a fierce queen in her own right. She’s smart, witty, strong and has earned her place with some very tough bikers.

Justice and Giver are the perfect couple. They are two souls that are crying out looking for their other half. When these two are together it’s like their souls can finally breath as they have finally found their perfect twin flame. Justice is exactly what Giver needs to fight his demons in the dark and bring light to his life. Their love is beyond this world and undeniable.

“All there was for her to see was the tragic leftover of a life that no longer wanted this man who was no longer a boy. What she saw was so much more.”

“…she saw potential. She saw that man deep inside my spirit. She saw a fighter. She saw…me.

Most importantly? She let me be me.”

“He is beautiful, he is courageous, he is faithful…He is torture, he is terror, he is a nightmare…And, he is all mine.”

This was truly an amazing story to read. India really brings to light the demons that some of us face daily and she shows us ways that those demons can be conquered with her powerful and passionate words. Her words are real and honest making her characters and stories come to life on the page.

This book may be dark but in the darkness there is always light and India guides us and her characters towards the light in the darkness.

[Christy Davisson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must Read!!!! Completely unexpected with tragedy and hope.

Let me first start off by saying this was the first book I have read by this author, and yes I read this book out of order. I was introduced to this author by a reading challenge and it will most definitely not be my last. This was an easy to follow book without having read the first two books prior and could be read as a standalone, so with that being said I will definitely grab the first two books to get more of this chaotic world she has created. This book completely blew my mind it was just such an unexpected journey in this book, its way more than just a MC or dark romance that is for sure.
Giver/kenny/James' character was uniquely complicated and written so tragically beautiful and his story was haunting to say the least. To follow someone who has a traumatic life and then has a mental disorder that causes him to put up a defense of different personalities to keep from completely breaking down to a never ending spiral, was just truly fascinating and honestly made this story completely unique with just that alone. I was completely pulled into this tragic and chaotic world after just a few few pages. To see just not the person with this mental disorder and issues plaguing himself but to see how each person who has been in his life is affected by each of his different sides that come out and how they handle the situation was thoughtfully written. I can say this is just one of those books that will stay with you after it's finished.
Justice was the perfectly flawed female character to help and hold Giver through his torturous journey from past to present. She had her own issues but she never held him back from trying to find a inner peace for his soul as he journeyed into utter devastating and horrific events he must follow to reach his peace. This becomes their mantra to be the strength and courage for another when needed to face whatever storm may come their way and to weather it all together. So yes I highly recommend this book because it is so much more than just an MC or dark romance book but a utter journey from one's most horrific tragedies in life to find a saving grace/hope for more than just the pain and loss. This book will take you on a fascinating journey that will forever be ingrained into your mind after the very last page.

[Ayesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are a few authors who I know can ruin my soul but I still read them anyways. Why, because I want to feel.

India R. Adams writes stories outside of someone's comfort zone. And I love that about her. I read because I want to learn more. She makes me see that there are always bigger things out there. That the world is vast and there are people out there who aren't the same as you. That they went through different circumstances that you haven't gone through. That being said, you learn how to empathize more. How to be more compassionate and understanding. How to feel deeply for others.

Bleed Me is fascinating, poignant, raw, tragic, yet all beautiful at the same time. It is the story of two damaged souls. Two broken and shattered souls who found salvation and solace within each other's embrace. The beauty of their love story is that they may not be perfect individuals but they are perfect for each other. They complement one another. They share the same damaged pasts, they grieved the same losses, and they triumped the same demons and obstacles. And the slow burn of their romance is everything.

The dark aspect of this story is one of the many things that I love. It will keeo you on the edge of your seats. It will make you dread the events in the story yet it will make you want to read it non stop because it is just so addicting and you can't keeo yoursekf from flipping through the pages. The scenes are graphic but for someone like me who lives for these gritty stories, I was not disappointed. India delivered. She exceeded my expectations. I wasn't expecting for this book to go that way but nonetheless, I still lived the journey that I had while venturing down India's haunted roads. It is a journey of learning, acceptance, salvation, and above all, love.

If someone will ask me what do they need to read if they don't want to miss out on the best ones, I will shamelessly utter or shout with my whole heart for countless times BLEED ME BY INDIA R. ADAMS. This is a story that is so beautifully written. A story you weren't expecting you'll need because it isn't what anyone can expect for. Yet after reading, you'll just know that this story completes you. And your soul needed to meet and read this.

[Paulette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Prepare yourself for one doozy of a story. I’m still trying to put together all the pieces. This is not an easy read. At times I had to put this book down to absorb what I read. After saying that I also had to go back and pick it up because I was addicted to finding out what was going to happen. It brings attention to so many issues that are so current. I don’t want to go into what is going on because you need to discover this for yourself. This book is not for the faint of heart. It is definitely a book that deserves to be read. Two of the main things I realized is that there is a place in this world for everyone and it doesn’t have to fit in where others fit. It just has to fit you. Also, everyone’s story deserves to be told. Another important piece I realized is that our past surely impacts us. It doesn’t have to define us, but it can. If some are lucky enough they can make it worth their while or if it was not so nice hopefully it can be changed. A thought came to me that we judge people all the time for their actions and we make snap judgments when in fact maybe they were never discovered to have been mistreated or given the helping hand they needed. I’m not condoning bad behavior I’m just looking at it from a different angle.
I read this story a week ago and I am just now able to write this review. It has stuck with me all this time. That people is a good book!!

[jaclyn malkiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do I even start and try to tell you how perfect this book is??? An absolute need to read. I have never had so much emotion tied into a book before . . . I wanted to savor each chapter as it gave me chills and tears and laughs and just plain awe. The true rawness and devastingly reality that broken people are still worth saving is an emotional battle that is worth reading about. Where there is light, there is also darkness but we must choose to see both in order to appreciate it all. This is that story . . . The one that dares to go dark to make that light so much brighter!

Justice and Giver . . . Amazing characters that have both come from very dark places. And yet they have grown so much! The depths they have clawed through to be worthy . . . It literally leaves me speechless and in awe. Through any storm, I have no doubt these two will make it. And after reading their story, I am left with wanting more of the Steel Stallions because this is one MC I can stand behind!

This whole Haunted Roads series has been one amazing ride and worth all the feels it comes with. This story in particular has been my favorite and until you read them all, you just won't know how perfect it is. So start the series, don't hesitate . . . Its worth it, so very worth it!

[Collete · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOWZA!! This book...OMG. This is a book that will sear itself into your soul and you may possibly never fully recover from. This is a dark and haunted story about Giver and Justice. Two lost souls, who never thought they could find happiness. Little did the know one day would change everything.

There is so much I want to tell you about this book, but it would give away to much. What I will tell you is this is a book that will make an everlasting impression on your soul. It will leave you breathless at times, I found myself holding my breath A LOT! Giver and Justice will tear your heart out and leave you a bawling mess, then heal you with their words. Their story is intense, while at the same time healing and calming.

India created a world where I felt the pain Giver and Justice felt. India writes stories that are difficult to read, however, need to be discussed. She has the beautiful ability to send you down a road that you didn’t want to venture down, but at the same time giving you strength while doing so. India has proven once again why she is one of my top 5 authors ever!

[Jamie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was always on the fence with Kenny, but I wanted to reserve judgment until I heard his story. From the glimpses we got of him previously, I knew his story was going to take a piece of my soul, but I needed to hear his voice. Not to fix, but to understand. Then India told his story, and man, I’m a little more broken. This book drained me emotionally but also left my heart so full because damaged souls are worth saving, and this story proves that perfectly.

There are some stories that stick with you. Stories that make you think of them many years down the road, and for me, this is one of them. Actually, the whole Haunted Roads series is that for me. Each and every one of them owns my heart now. They all had an important part to play, and even when things went sideways, the right people did what needed to be done. India has done a beautiful job of making the broken seen and heard. She gives the damaged a voice and opens up the road to understanding. So much so that they will be carried in my heart forever.

[Amy Shelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I even begin? This book was nothing like I expected, was not what I wanted, but apparently was what I needed. It. Is. Heavy. Emotional. Sexual. Frustrating. Full of Love. Happy. It’s full of so many emotions I couldn’t figure out exactly how I was supposed to feel. I think my favorite part is that India humanized Giver and his disorder. She related it to her readers. She broke it down layer by layer. She did all this while taking an ice pick to the layer of ice around my heart to this particular character. It’s been almost 24 hours since I finished the story and I’m still not entirely sure how she did it. She knocked this book out of the park. Please read this story. The characters are absolutely amazing, well developed, and quite colorful. Their bond is forever and who wouldn’t want to read about that. Any questions you had in book two will likely be answered in book three. I know I appreciate the story that much more after reading this book. I’d recommend this story to you over and over and over again. I just wish it didn’t have to end the series!

[Sophie Ruthven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I lovingly call this series my sunburn books as I  couldn't move reading the first 2 while at the beach, and well NZ sun is brutal. So I'm reading the third one from my bed in the hopes my skin and kindle will be safe from harm. Been waiting years for answers,  after an ending to book 2 that shook me to my core. From early reviews I know this one will be just as brutal...

I had all the plans in the world to write a lengthy review as I went, but should of known better. This author has jammed so much into one book that anything I try to mention will end up being a spoiler. That and each bombshell dropped left me even more gobsmacked and speechless. Again that isn't surprising coming from one of my top favourite authors.

Honestly there is so much I want to say but can't say as for old and new readers this journey needs to be experienced first hand. From cover to cover you'll be riveted and sent on a rollercoaster of emotions with no safety bar. Yet again the author has delivered another top read. Definitely a must click and would give more stars if I could.

[Biggs_bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blown away with this book! Every book I read from India Adams get better and better. Third book in the haunted roads series and is from the point of view of Kenny, the villain we want vengeance on or do we. Having heard of some of his issues this book dives all the way in so beware if you have trigger warning because this story if full of them including childhood rape, murder, drug use, domestic violence, torture and more. Extremely darker then the other book it also contains a lot more heat. Every story has a side and now it’s his turn. I don’t want to give anything away especially if you have read the first two because the smallest detail could to me tell you to much. This book is a must read and can be read with out reading the first two but I think to ge the full emotional scope you need to read them! This book will give you all the feels and a few surprises! Loved it!