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HAIL
Getting sworn in as a Hellbound Lover changed my life.
I was no longer alone.
No longer without a family.
No longer a goon for Frank Campesato and his Mafia.
I've moved on and never looked back,
But the past has a way of reaching out and not letting go.
And my past comes in the shape of a raven-haired beauty.
A fiery woman who has no idea she has my life in her hands.

FRANKY
It was a mistake accepting the help of a Hellbound Lover.
Especially one with which I share a torrid past.
Now, I am at the mercy of an MC,
And of a man who thinks he has control.
But no one cages in the Queen of the Italian Mafia
He may have destroyed my heart once,
But I'll die before he destroys me again.

146 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 10, 2020

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Crimson Syn

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International Bestselling Author, Crimson Syn, has been writing since the age of sixteen. Born and raised in New York City, to two extremely supportive Colombian parents, Crimson picked up the pen to escape from bullying in school. Her first book, Wolf: Hellbound Lovers MC, was published in March 2017, and ever since she has been focused on bringing her readers page turning, lip biting, bookmarking passion.
Today she is the lead on the Royal Bastards MC project, and she is working hard on creating brand new worlds for you to escape into. Her alphas are rough and possessive, and her heroines are independent, bright women with lots of sexy curves who know how to handle these naughty boys. From the Motorcycle Club world, to a twisted Alice in Wonderland, and a very sexy Cowboy series-Crimson's sole goal is to indulge her readers into these steamy reads that will send you into the arms of dangerous alphas and deliciously sexy rogues without leaving the confines of your nice warm beds.
If she is able to entice your inner goddesses, then she has done her job.

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Profile Image for Natalie  ~ The Biblioholic.
2,713 reviews1,423 followers
July 16, 2020
Hail was young, smart and gorgeous. He used his wits to find people the average Joe, or even the consummate professional, couldn't locate. He curries favor with a mafia capo and when he is tasked with locating his client's daughter, he's confident he can bring results. What he didn't count on was the way he would feel when he finally met Franky. She was beautiful and she drew him in like a moth to a flame. Laundering money for the criminal underworld, she was no stranger to the darkness of her city. She also knew why Hail had crossed her path. But when he proves to her that her father has nothing to do with why he's staying, their relationship blossomed into something neither of them could have expected.

And yet, they couldn't escape the clutches of the mafia forever. Tons of pain was to come and both of them had to learn to live without the other. But the past couldn't remain in the past for long. When Franky's life is in danger, there's only one man who can keep her safe. With Hail, Crimson Syn gave me an action-packed second chance romance I could really sink my teeth into.
Profile Image for Sandy S.
8,479 reviews210 followers
July 10, 2020
HAIL is the third prequel in Crimson Syn’s contemporary, adult HELLBOUND LOVERS MC erotic, romance series focusing on the Hellbound Lovers MC. This is Jack ‘Hail’ Hailey, and Franky Campesato’s story line. HAIL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hail and Franky) HAIL starts twenty-four years in the past, and follows Hellbound Lovers MC member Jack ‘Hail’ Hailey as he is contracted to locate and return the daughter of mafia boss Frank Campesato, Franky Campesato, a woman who wants nothing to do with her father’s life. Finding our heroine was easy but falling in love was never in the cards. Refusing to return Franky to her father, Hail finds himself walking away to protect the woman he loves when his own life is threatened for disobeying the boss. Four years would pass before Hail walks back into Franky’s life, a life wherein Franky is now part of the mafia lifestyle.

HAIL is an intensely erotic story of love, hate, love and forever. Franky is an independent business woman who is capable of looking after herself but her father’s life is about to destroy everything and more. Franky will fall in love with the man sent to take her back home but Hail will quickly disappear without a trace.

HAIL, like RYDER and BEAR, focuses on the original members of the Hellbound Lovers MC. We get a quick peak, albeit sexy and hot, into the lives of the men and women who rode a path wearing the patch of the MC. The premise is edgy ; the romance is provocative and intense but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word; the characters are energetic and dramatic.

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Profile Image for Rebecca Austin.
3,157 reviews3 followers
October 3, 2020
Jack Hailey works for Frank Campesato and the Italian Mafia and Frank wants Jack to locate his daughter, Franky, whom he hasn't seen in 20 years.

When he locates Franky he finds himself falling for the beauty but he has a job to do and must decide if love is worth losing everything.

When Jack is forced to give up everything he finds a home and family with the Hellbound Lovers but when the past comes back again, he is once again forced to make decisions he never thought he'd have to make again.

This was such a great book and I enjoyed it from start to finish!

One thing I really liked about the book was that I was never really sure what was going to happen with a few of the twists! There was a few things I was definitely surprised about which I love!

I loved Jack and how he was successful in his role with the Mafia but still tried to keep a distance with them. That being said he took on the job Frank gave him with trying to locate his daughter not knowing how he would fall for her and risk everything.

Franky had a lot of attitude and I was really shocked at how she lived her life while trying to distance herself from her father. I was very surprised where she lived and how nobody had really "found" her before. Yet we soon learn how smart Franky is yet I still found her a little naïve with who she surrounded herself with.

I loved the chemistry between Franky and Jack once they got everything out in the open but there was a lot of hostility directed to Jack by a certain character and I knew that Jack was risking a lot by being with Franky because of the job he was given.

When everything imploded on Jack I was so mad but I loved how he ended up with Hellbound Lovers!

When everything moves ahead a few years I was surprised on what Franky received but it put her in a difficult position and I knew that Jack wasn't going to let anything happen to her, especially with their past. I understood why Franky was so mad and I would've been too but Jack lost a lot which she didn't seem to get right away.

There was so much tension between Jack and Franky with everything going on but her life was in danger and Jack had a job to do. There was so many family issues and it was interesting to see who was all working together and what each of them wanted.

There were two scenes back to back that were super intense and things definitely had me freaking a little bit about what was happening!

The end was totally awesome and although I was a little bit worried, I was definitely happy about how it all turned out!

1,270 reviews19 followers
July 15, 2020
HAIL: A Hellbound Lovers MC Romance (Prequel #3) by Crimson Syn is a fast moving, compelling, thrilling story with not only drama of the Mafia but also the Hellbound Lovers MC. Jack/Hail is a sexy smart young man with a rough past. He finds that he has a way of finding people and makes a good living as a tracker doing work for Frank Campesato who is the head of the Mafia. Jack's latest job given to him by Frank is he wants him to find his estranged daughter. Frankie hiding from her father for years is a successful business women who brokers with high profile men laundering money for them. When Jack locates her he is drawn to this beauty and doesn't inform Frank that he has found her, now Jack and Frankie begin a torrent love affair that turns violent and deadly, especially when her business partner tells her father where she is and that Jack was hiding the fact that he found her. Jack was beaten by her father and his men and told to leave her. as he knows that this is the only way to protect her . Now under her father's rule all that she had was taken from her and she finds she has to work for him. Broken and badly injured he is saved by Wolf, Pres. of the Hellbound Lovers MC and ends up becoming a valid member of the club known as Hail. When Frankie's father dies he leaves everything to her including her being named as the head of the Mafia family but her Uncle and half brother are not happy with his decision and they place a hit on her. Now four years later these two will come together when Hail learns of her fate, he informs the club that he has to protect the woman he never stopped loving: Now she is reunited with Hail as he informs her what happened when he disappeared and that he and his brothers will do all they can to protect her and help her leave all of this behind and start a new life with him.This was a fast paced romance story filled with passion, danger and violence. Another great prequel to the Hellbound Lovers MC series.
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1,243 reviews178 followers
July 12, 2020
Amount of sex – 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes – 3 / 5
Story – 4 / 5
Overall: – 4 / 5

Hail is the third prequel in the Hellbound Lovers MC series, which is written by author Crimson Syn. It tells the story of Jack “Hail” Hailey and Franky Campesato, and it begins about twenty-four years before Wolf, the first book in the series. Hail can be read as a standalone mc romance, although I do recommend also reading the other books in the series. I have a weakness for alpha male bikers, and the Hellbound Lovers MC is one of my favorite places to find some deliciously hot bikers.

In this story, Hail’s contacted by the Italian Mafia boss, Frank Campesato. He asks Hail to find and return his daughter, Franky. Frank’s ex-wife ran off about twenty years ago, and she took their daughter Franky with her. Frank’s been looking for her ever since, and he hopes Hail can find her. Well, Hail has no problem finding Franky, but she has no desire to see her dad again.

I really enjoyed Hail and Franky’s story! It was suspenseful and deliciously steamy. I definitely recommend adding this to your TBR list!

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Profile Image for Barbara.
2,682 reviews62 followers
July 9, 2020
I just love this series. The author has done an amazing job of going back and giving us the stories on how the Hellbound Lovers MC got started and the couples that led us up to Wolf - the current Prez of the MC. This is the 3rd Prequel to the Hellbound Lovers series (which this reader thinks is a MUST READ series if you're an MC Romance lover like I am - That series starts with Wolf - give it a look see if you haven’t already).

In this prequel we get Hail and Franky’s story as well as how the connection with the Italian Cartel expanded. This is a well written story that is action packed, suspenseful and sexy hot. I hate to sound like a broken record but, you really need to grab up the prequels and the Hellbound Lovers MC Series - they are one of this readers Favorite MC Brotherhoods.

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars
Profile Image for CrazyGal609.
1,932 reviews13 followers
June 13, 2024
Hail is one Wicked talker when in the naughty mood!
Franky is fantastic & a great business woman, but was expecting her to be just a bit more tough, hard, more bite, she definitely has steel ovaries for trying to save Hail at the end❤️
🖤💜💙💙💜🖤 Regina in true BFF fashion, doing what she can to protect her gal😉

🗯️Hail: “😈👑😈 I traced the words that fit so perfectly along the bottom curve of her breast, these violent delights have violent ends , and I smiled as I licked them knowing perfectly well that the violent ending she sought was at the tip of my cock as it buried itself deep inside of her 😈👑😈”

🍀I’m hoping there’s a book for Shamrock, he still seems interesting!
Whoa with the ⏩FF⏩ 20-year time-warp timeline🤯😵‍💫😶
Loving these characters, even the evil ones -in the sense that they are written soo damn well!!
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Profile Image for Book Snob Sue.
1,428 reviews139 followers
July 13, 2020
Hail is paid to track down the Italian Mafia princess. When he finds her, she’s his perfect girl, the take no shit Franky. I love that she knows how to play the game and get exactly what she wants and needs for her business. He instantly becomes taken with her, and decides to keep her secret. Then all hell breaks loose and they have to separate. Fast forward 4 years, and let the heat reignite, and these two find each other again.

Safe read, even though they separated there was no mention of anyone between that time. A dirty talking, spanking MC alpha, and his tough as nails Italian Mafia princess. The heat between these two was intense, as was their love for each other. Lots of action, an epilogue I loved and an hea.
Profile Image for Bookbytch5 janet Gray.
1,459 reviews9 followers
July 11, 2020
Welcome to Hail and Franky’s story, When we first Jack AKA Hail when he asked to find Franky by her father who is head of Mafia that quickly changes when they meet, They have sizzling HOT chemistry. Plenty of danger and action along the way for both of them, ONE -CLICK NOW to find out how there story plays out and if they get a HEA or go there separate ways for good.

Hail Link: https://books2read.com/HAIL-HLMCPrequel3

☠️ Catch up to the Hellbound Lovers MC Prequels here:
RYDER: https://books2read.com/RYDER-HLMCPreq...
BEAR: https://books2read.com/Bear-HLMCPrequel2
Profile Image for Ann L.
4,949 reviews39 followers
July 13, 2020
Jack (Hail) Hailey was Frank Campesato's go to tracker, he could find anyone until Frank asks him to look for his daughter Franky, thing is Jack already knows where she is and she doesn't want anything to do with her father. Keeping the secret costs Jack and he finds himself on the Hellbound Lovers doorstep, four years later the past catches up to him.

This is an exciting novella in the Hellbound Lovers MC originals, its great looking back on the lives of the guys when Wolf, the now Prez was a youngster in the MC
1,465 reviews3 followers
August 18, 2020
Hail and Franky’s story is not an easy one. Their story is told in dual points of view years apart. These two have had hard and rough lives. These two create their lives to forget each other. But when Franky suffers a loss and even worse, inherits the life she never wanted, she needs to fight for her life. Hail has and always will be there to protect Franky. Their story is an emotional roller coaster and not for the faint of heart. It is quick to read but they will leave a mark on your heart.
Profile Image for Alexandra St'Siege.
599 reviews
September 27, 2025
Olha, a história é divertida, mas de jeito nenhum vou aceitar a premissa (que o pai mafioso não consegue encontrar a filha que está bem ali à vista, dona de um clube, usando o nome verdadeiro, parceira do cartel, só subornando os caras que ele manda atrás dela)
Isso meio que estragou o resto, pq não consegui acreditar que ela era assim tão durona
DNF na morte do pai mafioso
Ah, colé, hein?
O mafioso chefe deixou tudo pra filhA que não entende como a mafia funciona? Sem nem um consiglieri? A nova "capo" teve que pedir proteção a um MC?
🙄
Profile Image for Andrea  Floyd.
906 reviews1 follower
July 13, 2020
Great book

A tracker, a mafia don, a princess that doesn't want to be found, a Mexican Cartel boss, motorcycle clubs, murder, mayhm, plenty of twists and turns, action, and romance, add in an evil sadistic brother, and a double dealing uncle, and you have one fantastic story filled with thoroughly enjoyable characters and an interesting storyline, well worth your time to read, it even comes with an HEA.
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,859 reviews66 followers
July 16, 2020
Jack (Hail) was asked by Frank Campesato to track down his daughter, Franky. Hail has no problem finding her, but she wants nothing to do with her father. Hail finds himself falling in love with the sassy Franky, but he must walk away to protect her. Now four years later their paths cross again. This story is action packed, filled with danger, twists, and intense chemistry. A definite must read.
Profile Image for Elizabeth Edwards.
5,552 reviews9 followers
July 16, 2020
it's been 2 long Crimson Syn ... 2 long ... i check this author out over and over ... and will always return ... i am sorry it has been so long ... i have been checking out other authors ... there is just not enough time in the world .. i mean book life is just so busy ... move out of the way ... other chores, marriage, life ... i mean get the heck out of the way... lol!! so fun. great characters. fun setting. great cover. heck yeah, this author rocks!! well done.
Profile Image for Andrzejewski Amy.
384 reviews5 followers
November 3, 2020
Hail
(HellBound Lovers Prequel, #3)
Crimson Syn

The Hellbound Lovers MC Series by Crimson is my favorite. I'm always excited when there's another novel, novella or prequel added to HBL MC series. Hail and Franky's story did not disappoint. It was a suspenseful, easy read. The characters were a perfect pair whose sexual chemistry was out of this world.
I can't wait to read more into the story of the HBL MC & The Royal Bastards MC series. Both are excellent read and will not disappoint.
2,778 reviews2 followers
February 10, 2021
Hail tried 2 do the rt thing but it blew up in his face cause of a asshole but he will find a way 2 do what he sent out 2 do. It's really dad about shamrock. I sooooo want 2 find his book of possible and the fallen kings series. But after what happened in the past collided with the present cause of very bad people. But 1 way or another he's going 2 keep his word this x and do whatever it takes 2 have his future with her and with the help of good men.
Profile Image for Madeleine.
4,425 reviews10 followers
July 9, 2020
I love, love, loved Franky’s sassiness I think she totally made the book. But then you weigh in the love that Hail has for her and it makes for a beautiful story with wonderful characters and amazing chemistry. There was not one point in this book that I was bored I was captivated the entire time! Sexy, steamy, action packed, intense and oh so good.
Profile Image for April   ♥"LOS" ♥.
3,142 reviews60 followers
July 10, 2020
I really liked how this book tied into the Hellbound Lovers series, which I loved. We see some of the characters that we know and love and we get some background on new ones.
Hail will do anything to protect the woman he lives even if it means walking away. But fate is a fickle thing and when Hail finds out that his one time lover Frankie is in trouble he’ll stop at nothing to save her.
Profile Image for Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog).
7,751 reviews170 followers
July 14, 2020
Oh this was exciting. It's a prequel to Hail, one of the original members of the MC. I love his dedication and protectiveness for Franky and how he just walked away. I don't want to give too much away but it's heartbreaking, passionate, sexy, and it's also about forgiving and doing what is right for you.
Profile Image for Debbie Earley.
2,999 reviews18 followers
July 16, 2020
Hail

Fast paced action packed, steamy novella and I loved every second of it. The chemistry between Jail and Franky is off the charts hot! For a minute I held my breath as I it seemed Jack was killed, however I breathed easy when he got his happily ever after. I can't wait for more.
3,936 reviews31 followers
July 18, 2020
Hail is hired to track down Franky, but he never expected to fall in love with her. Battling the Mafia and the Cartel, their hopes were shattered. Years later, they are back in each other's lives, but is there still hope for a future together? I loved the fast-paced action and the heat and heart of Hail and Franky. This prequel was another good peek into the beginnings of the Hellbound Lovers MC!
Profile Image for Sue.
4,426 reviews5 followers
July 10, 2020
A lot going on in this book. At first It sounded more like a mafia book than an biker book. Hail was given a task by a mafia boss to find his daughter, but things change when he meets her. There is plenty of action, heat and danger. HEA.
Profile Image for Rhonda Cave.
698 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2020
Another good one from Crimson

I like how Crimson goes back in time and tells about the Hellbound Lovers back stories and how the group fits and comes together. If you are a fan of the HLMC then you won't want to !miss this one either.
Profile Image for Fabiola Cadet.
2,076 reviews7 followers
July 15, 2020
Author Crimson Syn did a heck of a good job doing these novellas of The Originals, I love reading about how the Hellbound Lovers MC came about, they're ruthless just like their offsprings. Great job Author Crimson Syn on another awesome read.
Profile Image for Julia Leonard.
807 reviews16 followers
July 17, 2020
Fantastic MC

Jack and Frankie's story is phenomenal.
Jack was paid by her father to find out her location.
He definitely didn't expect to fall in love.
This latest in the MC Series will leave you wanting more.
Profile Image for Lora Cimino.
843 reviews16 followers
September 26, 2023
Crimson has written a very good book and I enjoyed the story of Franky and Hail. This book is steamy and angsty. The couple is good.together. I have been reading a !it of.her books lately and will continue to do so. Start this story with the first prequel of the series, Ryder.
222 reviews4 followers
July 20, 2020
Awesome

The HLMC was an awesome series and this pre sequel was as good, loved to read of the founders and how it lead to the present HLMC was amazing. Great job
Profile Image for Jeanne Kotsios.
2,422 reviews11 followers
May 21, 2021
Fantastic

I loved it I laughed I cried my heart aches but it was just an awesome read I just couldn’t put it down
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