Table of Contents
Title Page
Legal Page
Book Description
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Trademark Acknowledgements
Epigraph
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
Chapter Thirty-Five
Chapter Thirty-Six
Chapter Thirty-Seven
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chapter Thirty-Nine
Chapter Forty
Chapter Forty-One
Chapter Forty-Two
Chapter Forty-Three
Chapter Forty-Four
Epilogue
Read more like this
Get your copy now
More exciting books!
About the Author
Wicked Games
TWIST MY HEART
BROOKE TAYLOR
Twist My Heart
ISBN # 978-1-83943-487-7
©Copyright Brooke Taylor 2021
Cover Art by Louisa Maggio ©Copyright March 2021
Interior text design by Claire Siemaszkiewicz
Totally Bound Publishing
This is a work of fiction. All characters, places and events are from the author’s imagination and should not be confused with fact. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, events or places is purely coincidental.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form, whether by printing, photocopying, scanning or otherwise without the written permission of the publisher, Totally Bound Publishing.
Applications should be addressed in the first instance, in writing, to Totally Bound Publishing. Unauthorised or restricted acts in relation to this publication may result in civil proceedings and/or criminal prosecution.
The author and illustrator have asserted their respective rights under the Copyright Designs and Patents Acts 1988 (as amended) to be identified as the author of this book and illustrator of the artwork.
Published in 2021 by Totally Bound Publishing, United Kingdom.
No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the authors’ rights. Purchase only authorised copies.
Totally Bound Publishing is an imprint of Totally Entwined Group Limited.
If you purchased this book without a cover you should be aware that this book is stolen property. It was reported as “unsold and destroyed” to the publisher and neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this “stripped book”.
Book one in the
Wicked Games series
After a tornado drops a feisty fugitive into the arms of a steel-hearted warrior, she must convince him to help her and her not-so-little dog evade a wicked enemy.
When a tornado drops Thea Gale and her not-so-little dog Titan into the arms of a steel-hearted warrior, she has no idea the trouble she is in. Lucky for her, the battle-scarred Navy SEAL who comes to her rescue knows a few things about evading wicked enemies.
Nickolas Steele is certain the right thing to do is to turn the filterless fugitive and her overprotective canine in to the authorities. But is the captivating amnesiac really a threat or is she the one whose life is in grave danger?
Nik can’t shake the feeling Thea’s past has come back to claim her, and discovering who she really is might be more deadly than either of them is prepared for. In order to enlist Nik’s help, Thea must not only confront the trauma of her former life but also penetrate the carefully forged armor protecting what’s left of Nik’s heart.
Dedication
To Mom, thank you for always loving me and supporting me through all of my endeavors. You are my rock, my cheerleader, and my best friend. I am forever grateful for all you’ve done for me.
Acknowledgements
To the Martini Club—Alicia Dean, Krysta Scott, Kathy Wheeler, and Amanda McCabe—thank you so much for all the Friday night laughs and drinks, but especially for encouraging me to write again! Love you all!!
To my amazing critique partners—Jenn Mason, Terri Schaefer, Terri Folks, and Hayley Elliott—thank you for giving me such great advice on what to keep and what to cut. You’ve made this book so much better and I am forever grateful.
To my wonderful agent—Amy Brewer with Metamorphosis Literary Agency—thank you for being such an amazing advocate for Twist! You are awesome!!
To the hard-working team at Totally Bound Publishing—thank you for being just amazing to work with, especially my editor Ann Leveille!
To my family and friends—thank you for all of your enthusiasm and excitement throughout the years. Love you!
Trademark Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of the following wordmarks mentioned in this work of fiction:
Navy SEAL: The Department of the Navy
Atomic Fireball: Ferrara Candy Company
Jeep Rubicon: FCA US LLC
Ford: Ford Motor Company
Cocaine Blues: Woodie Guthrie
Tigger the Tiger: A.A. Milne
Pooh: A.A. Milne
Sig P365: Sig Swiss Industrial Company
Lucchese: Lucchese, Inc.
Breathe: Roger Waters, Richard Wright, David Gilmore
Humvees: AM General LLC
Tridents: The United States Naval Special Warfare Command
A Few Good Men: Castle Rock Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
KC LED: KC HiLiTES Inc.
Shell: Shell Oil Company
Ding Dongs: Hostess Brands
Munchkins: DD IP Holder LLC
Dunkin Donuts: DD IP Holder LLC
Glock 43: Glock, Inc
Steri-Strips: 3M Company
Lassie: Eric Knight
Cujo: Stephen King
Ken: Mattel, Inc.
Barbie: Mattel, Inc.
Jayhawks: University of Kansas, the State Educational Institution
Tabasco: McIlhenry Company
Girl Scout: Girl Scouts of the United States of America
Avengers: Marvel Characters Inc
Iron Man: Marvel Characters Inc
University of Kansas: University of Kansas, the State Educational Institution
Special Forces: Department of the Army
Chevy Tahoe: General Motors LLC
Jack Daniel’s: Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc.
Sayoc Kali: Sayoc Global LLC
Krav Maga: Eyal, Yanilov Individual
Google: Google, Inc.
Rocky Mountain National Forest: National Park Service
Solo: Solo Cup Company
Sharpie: Sanford L.P. Newell Operating Company
Chutes and Ladders: Hasbro, Inc.
Jaws: Zanuck/Brown Company, Universal Pictures
Bed, Bath & Beyond: Liberty Procurement Inc
Hermès: Hermès International S.A.
Tampax: Proctor & Gamble
Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound: Hank Williams, Jr.
Coors: Molson Coors Beverage Company
The Godfather: Paramount Pictures, Alfran Productions
Psycho: Shamley Productions, Paramount Pictures
Stanley Hotel: Grand Heritage Hotel Group
Best Western: Best Western International Inc
Beatles: Apple Corps, Ltd
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man: Dan Aykroyd, Bill Bryan
Gore-Tex: W.L. Gore & Associates
Mossberg 590: O.F. Mossberg & Sons
FN Scars: FN Herstal/FN America
Colt: Colt’s Manufacturing Company
Marlin: Marlin Firearms Co.
M4: Colt’s Manufacturing Company
Trojans: Church & Dwight Company
Twister: Milton Bradley Company
Outbreak: Outbreak Nutrition
Betty Crocker: General Mills
Buc-ee’s: Arch April III, Dan Wasek
Slurpee: 7-Eleven
McDonald’s: McDonald’s Corporation
Subaru: Subaru Corporation
Colby Free Press: Steve Haynes
Driving Miss Daisy: The Zanuck Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Gulfstream G650: General Dynamics
James Bond: Ian Fleming
Victoria’s Secret: L. Brands
GQ: Condé Nast, Inc.
Sometimes I’m
