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A Black Heart Prologue Novella

The line between hate and love often stands on a razor’s edge...

Ian Black has sacrificed his honor and reputation for God and country. He’s a fighter and a survivor. No price is too high, and no one crosses him. Not for long, anyway.

But then Natasha Oliver walks into his life, threatening to expose the one thing Ian thought dead and buried: his heart.

Pick up this prequel and start the story today! This book is a preview of Black Heart, Book 5 in the Black's Bandits Series.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 28, 2021

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Lynn Raye Harris

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2,512 reviews86 followers
January 25, 2022
This is the first five chapters on Ian and Natasha's HEA. Get Black Heart to found out what happens.
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2,974 reviews64 followers
January 18, 2022
Masquerade🤩

Masquerade is the Prologue and introduction to the much anticipated Ian Black’s story. So excited to read about him and Calypso❣️
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Want to read
November 22, 2024
🎁 FREE on Amazon & on Apple iBooks today (1/2/2022)! 🎁
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3,415 reviews8 followers
October 30, 2023
A perfect anecdote

Ian and Natasha. The two have been mentioned in many books separately and recently together. Former CIA, or still deep undercover, and an assassin for one of the groups Ian is working to take down. This is a brief look into a party after their kiss in DC where they both are there and Natasha tries to fool Ian, but he knows it is her. The relationship takes a turn and sets us up for their book as it shares that Natasha has some conflicting opinions and goals regarding Ian and his future!
500 reviews2 followers
January 2, 2022
Brilliant

This prologue is the perfect preparation for the ultimate Ian Black novel - Black Heart. Ian and Natasha are long-term nemesis. But at heart too much pulls them together for them to be apart for long. This short story provides excellent insight into both protagonists, their professions, their passions, their need for each other. The conclusion to this story is merely the ideal segue to the full story of Ian and Natasha.
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776 reviews
December 31, 2021
Whet your Appetite for Ian and His Calypso

How many years have we been waiting for Natasha Oliver aka the assassin Calypso to give into the enormous attraction to mystery man, Ian Black? A long time. This novella is a prequel for Black Heart coming out on Jan 25 & judging by what transpires, it'll be explosive.

Will she assassinate Ian? Or will he win her over?
Profile Image for Sue Thomas.
395 reviews
January 15, 2022
Wow!!

Prequel to a book all Lynn's fans including me have been waiting for. Now even more so. Ian is a character everyone loved to hate until they got to know him. He is an integral part of the Hostile Operations Team and proved himself to be indispensable. Hot, sexy and a great leader. Black Heart is coming soon. Can't wait.
3,132 reviews
January 18, 2022
This is just a little sneak preview of Ian and Natasha. They are at a masquerade party thrown by Ian. There’s not much more to say. They have sex, he wakes up the next morning and she is gone. I don’t think it needs to be read before reading Black Heart. I have started Black Heart and this is the first 5 chapters of it.
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3,467 reviews13 followers
November 14, 2022
Masquerade

This is just a peak at the newest series coming out. His past exploded and he and his men are now considered to be the bad guys. But in reality it's just a cover, very deep cover, so that the enemy has no idea. Natasha wants him dead. She is an assassin and he is the reason why her family is gone. These two have sizzling chemistry together. This is just the beginning.
48 reviews
January 1, 2022
More

As always, Mrs. Harris has written another wonderful piece that leaves us waiting for more. I was already excited for the release of Black Heart, but now..... It can't come soon enough!
Thank you for this wonderful distraction during these trying times.
993 reviews6 followers
January 3, 2022
I CANNOT WAIT!

Ahhhh! I knew better than to read considering the release of Black Heart is still sooo far away (24 days is too long!) But when I found the link in Lynn's email...I couldn't help it. Two arcs needing read but I had to know! Ian and Natasha's book is going to be just as epic as I thought if this is any indication. Book hangover over 5 chapters...I think so...
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680 reviews6 followers
January 4, 2022
great

Another great book by Lynn Raye Harris. I love the characters in this book and series. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of Lynn’s books
130 reviews
January 8, 2022
Interesting.

Wow, a taste of what is to come. looking forward to reading more about Mr Ian Black., there is not a hint of who is involved, he certainly has some favours to call in from Hot.
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Author 294 books370 followers
January 8, 2022
A quick, wonderful set-up for the upcoming release, BLACK HEART. Laced with mystery and sexual tension, it really whets my appetite for Ian and Natasha's book, which releases later this month. I can't wait!
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1,133 reviews8 followers
January 10, 2022
Masquerade

OMG! What a tease! This just gave us a taste of what is to become an explosive relationship between Ian and Natasha! You are definitely a tease Lynn! Can't wait for the full length book of these two. FANTASTIC job Lynn! I would highly recommend this novella!
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2,380 reviews14 followers
January 13, 2022
Just enough to crank up the excitement for the next book!

This prequel is just enough of a taste of the sizzling chemistry and chess match between Ian Black and Natasha to make you eager for their book, Black Heart!

531 reviews
January 24, 2022
TEASER

Recapped info that’s important for this story but also for A Black Heart. Totally enjoyed that Ian and Natasha danced around each other just long enough that they caught each other. Perfect lead into Ian’s story. Definitely recommend.
2,472 reviews32 followers
January 30, 2022
Natasha and Ian

Masquerade is a short hot steamy story about a night of passion between Natasha and Ian. Their chemistry has been building in the previous Black Bandit series. LRH gives us a night of passion between these two charismatic characters! Happy Reading!!
323 reviews4 followers
May 28, 2022
Masquerade: A Black Heart Prologue

This was a very intriguing story, it promises action, passion, adventure, lust, mystery perhaps betrayal but hopefully love! Getting ready to order the complete story of Natasha and Ian. I would recommend the book. Happy Reading!!!
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104 reviews2 followers
January 1, 2022
HOT!!!

Oh my goodness!! I cannot wait for this book. You have just whet my appetite for more Ian and Natasha!
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4,268 reviews
January 1, 2022
Wet Your Appetite

What a great start to a story that we've all wanted for a long time - looking forward to when it comes out.
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1,646 reviews20 followers
January 5, 2022
This is 6 chapters of awesomeness. Just enough to know that Blackheart is going to be incendiary and I can’t wait to finally be able to read it.
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806 reviews7 followers
January 6, 2022
An exciting prologue to whet the reader's appetite as to the mystery surrounding Natasha (an assassin). And her attraction to Ian Black.
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961 reviews5 followers
January 7, 2022
Ian and Natasha are a steamy hot couple. Their mere presence near each other alerts them. The ending of this short read is a great segue to The Black Heart.
839 reviews7 followers
January 8, 2022
Masquerade: A Black Heart Prologue by Lynn Raye Harris is a page turner for sure. An awesome start to Ian’s story. It’s gonna be hard waiting for his story after reading this prelogue.
5 reviews
January 9, 2022
can’t wait

Torcher;-). This is a tease, so happy I preordered. Great author, great stories. You will love it as did I.
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947 reviews10 followers
January 9, 2022
Ian Black, what can one say……….
He is 1 HOT operator, a Professor of seduction, a Master of talent.
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293 reviews3 followers
January 9, 2022
So good!

This is the story that we have all been waiting for, and his just wets your appetite for the full story. Can not wait , great job with this Prologue makes us so anxious.
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1,124 reviews14 followers
January 13, 2022
Masquerade

Holy Moly that was HOT!! I love that Lynn Raye Harris gave us a preview of Ian and Natasha's story. I absolutely can not wait for their full story to release!!
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