Claire’s sister, Raine, however, was exactly what Juliet had expected to find a Hells Saints woman to be. Tall and trim, Raine was easily the most beautiful woman that Juliet had ever seen. Her long dark hair was threaded with silver, and her stunning blue eyes were clear and determined. She wore silver bracelets up and down her wrists and had all of her children’s birthdates tattooed in delicate script on the back of her neck. Out of all the men in the family, Juliet had found Raine’s husband, Diego, to be the most intimidating. However, it soon became evident that Raine could more than handle him. Raine and Diego had six girls and they were a boisterous bunch. All of them seemed happily married, and although Juliet couldn’t keep track, it seemed like most of them had at least a couple of kids. Harmony, who was the youngest and quietest of the brood, seemed to be the exception. When Juliet asked P.J. about her, he told Juliet that Fiddler, Harmony’s husband had died the previous year.
It was the last night before P.J. and Juliet would head back to Maine to settle things and get ready to make their move south. It had been a crazy and busy week and now they both lay exhausted in bed. But with the weight of all they had to do heavy on their minds, sleep had proven impossible. Luckily though, everything seemed to be sliding into place. Throughout the week, Juliet had been in almost daily touch with Layla. Although her friend was sad to hear that Juliet and P.J. would be leaving Port Harbor, she was overjoyed at the fact that they would be leaving together. Reggie had already begun to work on the real estate papers for the sale of the shops and P.J.’s house.
Juliet was happier than she ever thought possible, still there was a question that nagged at her. “You know, P.J., there is still something that I don’t understand.”
“Yeah?” P.J. propped his head on his hand and looked at her. “And what’s that?”
“I’ve been watching you with your family all week and with the guys from the club. It’s obvious that you’re happy here, content even. You never told me what it was that made you leave.”
P.J. scrubbed a hand through his hair. He leaned back into his pillow and pulled Juliet into his arms.
“I want to tell you about a man named Beast…”
My Dear Friends,
When I finished the Hells Saints series, I firmly believed that my journey with the club had ended. After writing the epilogue in Prosper’s book, I raised a glass and bid a fond farewell to the Worthington tribe and their big, wonderfully complicated, and messy lives. However, as my writing moved forward, I found that I could not leave the HSMC behind.
It might be interesting for you all to know that in writing Becoming Juliet, I outlined Lucy/Juliet’s character first. I strive to write strong, interesting, female characters; so, of course, when Lucy Brewster came knocking at my door, I opened it wide in welcome. But I also knew that she would need someone special by her side. I wanted to give her the man that she deserved. Someone strong, loyal and … well…totally badass. And one day while I was in the shower (don’t we all do our best thinking there?) P.J. McCabe came busting into my head like Vin Diesel looking for a fight. That’s when I knew that the Hells Saints brotherhood wasn’t done with me yet, and honestly, I was glad. Because really, I had begun to miss them.
I hope that you enjoyed reading this story as much as I enjoyed weaving it for you.
With much love and heartfelt gratitude,
Paula Marinaro
All books can be found on Amazon.com
Hells Saints Series (in order)
Raine Falling
Chasing Claire
Taming Crow
Saving Glory
Hallelujah Rising
Raising Riker
Prosper
While each of these books are written to be enjoyed as a standalone, I think you may find a much richer and enjoyable experience to read the series in order. Thanks so much for taking this journey with Prosper and his boys!
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