Marauders Series by Lina Andersson

M-Theory: This theory combines the five different string theories into one. It states that strings are really 1-dimensional slices of a 2-dimensional membrane vibrating in 11-dimensional space and that the five different versions of string theory might describe the same thing seen from different perspectives.In plain text: it's a fucking mystery.This is a short story that can be found on the Freak Circle Press blog.http://freakcirclepress.com/2014/02/2...

After traveling around the world for six years, both running from her past and seeking her future, Edie Yates is back in Greenville, Arizona to reconnect with her older sister, Melanie. While Edie was away, Melanie married Brick Baxter, president of the Marauder Riders MC, and found a real family, the likes of which neither Melanie nor Edie had ever known. Now Melanie wants Edie to know the love and security of that family. And she does... moreAfter traveling around the world for six years, both running from her past and seeking her future, Edie Yates is back in Greenville, Arizona to reconnect with her older sister, Melanie. While Edie was away, Melanie married Brick Baxter, president of the Marauder Riders MC, and found a real family, the likes of which neither Melanie nor Edie had ever known. Now Melanie wants Edie to know the love and security of that family. And she does. In the Marauders, Edie finds brothers, nieces and nephews, even a surrogate father or two. She begins to settle in, though she still struggles with her past. And she finds Dawg, who earns his road name regularly. He loves women, and they love him. Edie knows he’s bad news, and she tells him she’s not interested. But he’s funny and charming, and she enjoys his company. Dawg knows he isn’t boyfriend material. He doesn’t want to be boyfriend material. He likes being a dawg. And he’s far too smart to hit on his president’s sister-in-law. But she’s interesting. She’s had a life, been everywhere. He enjoys talking with her. When she makes it clear that she’s not interested, and he makes it clear that he’s not stupid, they begin to forge a friendship. They become close—real friends. And then everything explodes. Note: Explicit sex and violence. less

Brian 'Bear' Warren, the Vice President of the Marauder Riders MC, is a typical biker. He likes beer, women, and bikes. His only soft spot is his youngest daughter, Violet. She's a shy, careful, and insecure girl, who generally did her very best to be noticed as little as possible. Bear always did his best to protect her, especially from her own mom, but did an almost too good job at it. Because by the time she turns eighteen, she's still a shy, careful, insecure, and slightly naïve girl... moreBrian 'Bear' Warren, the Vice President of the Marauder Riders MC, is a typical biker. He likes beer, women, and bikes. His only soft spot is his youngest daughter, Violet. She's a shy, careful, and insecure girl, who generally did her very best to be noticed as little as possible. Bear always did his best to protect her, especially from her own mom, but did an almost too good job at it. Because by the time she turns eighteen, she's still a shy, careful, insecure, and slightly naïve girl. No one could've guessed she'd grown up in a biker club. He knew Vi'd had a crush on Mac Baxter since her early teens, but around her eighteenth birthday, Mac starts to take notice of Vi as well. As far as Bear was concerned, Mac might be good guy, a fellow member of the Marauder Riders MC, his best friend's son, and someone Bear'd known since the day he was born—but he still didn't like the thought of his Vi with a six years older biker. Not at all. At the same time, he knew he had to accept that his daughter was growing up. In the choice between Vi with Mac, or Vi with some other guy, Mac might be the better option. There wasn't much Violet Warren considered easy in life. Even just talking to people was a challenge, because she tended to stutter and blush whenever she opened her mouth. On the other hand, she didn't like all that many people. Her dad was one of few people she loved, simply because he understood her. Or at least tried to understand her, as opposed to her mom. Then there was Mac... She couldn't really say she knew Mac, but he'd been around her entire life, since he was the son of the club’s President. She liked him. He was the one who suggested she could become a tattoo artist, an idea she loved, since drawing was one of few things she considered herself good at. Her dad helped her to get a spot as an apprentice at Wicked Ink. That's when things started to look up, and she owed it to Mac. She wasn't sure how to thank him properly until he asked her to do a tattoo on him. It sort of went downhill from there. Marcus 'Mac' Baxter couldn't really say he knew Vi. She was just the tiny, shy girl who'd always had a sketchbook in her lap. He knew she'd been crushing on him when she was a kid, but he'd never thought much about it. She was simply one of the younger club kids, and not one of those you took notice of. When he decided to become a Marauder, he left Greenville, Arizona, to join the Emporia, Kansas charter instead. He wanted to make a name for himself and not just be 'Brick's son.' A few years later he transferred back, and realized Vi had grown up while he was away. But you didn’t take advantage of a girl who’d been crushing on you for years, a girl who was the daughter of a fellow member. You just didn’t. And you definitely didn’t kiss her. That was insane... But that’s what he did. Please note: though Perfect Collision occurs in the same world as Arrow of Time, this story is a standalone. Warning: explicit sex, not for younger readers. less

This isn't a book about an MC, and, though it is a love story, it's not a traditional romance. It's just Sisco's story. At times, Sisco thought about her more often. Pretty much anything could lead him down the path to another memory of her. It hurt, but at the same time he liked those memories because they were a reminder of how he'd once had her—and had been all hers. They met at a party in Seattle, Washington, during the late eighties. She followed him home and never left... moreThis isn't a book about an MC, and, though it is a love story, it's not a traditional romance. It's just Sisco's story. At times, Sisco thought about her more often. Pretty much anything could lead him down the path to another memory of her. It hurt, but at the same time he liked those memories because they were a reminder of how he'd once had her—and had been all hers. They met at a party in Seattle, Washington, during the late eighties. She followed him home and never left. It wasn't a conventional relationship, and they didn't do things the way most people did, but that was why it worked for them. While the intimate local music scene they'd both loved became the empty media circus known as "grunge," the two of them found comfort in knowing that no matter what happened, it would always be the two of them. Please note: Although S-Duality can be read as a standalone, it contains spoilers for Arrow of Time and Perfect Collision. Contains explicit sex and dark themes. For adults only. less

Anna’s goal in life had been set when she was ten years old: she was going to become a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, and she made it. Her entire life revolved around dancing, and she loved every second of it. But after a split-second lapse of attention, she lost it all. Now, with a heart as broken as her leg, she agrees to follow her aunt Irina back home—to Greenville, Arizona... moreAnna’s goal in life had been set when she was ten years old: she was going to become a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet, and she made it. Her entire life revolved around dancing, and she loved every second of it. But after a split-second lapse of attention, she lost it all. Now, with a heart as broken as her leg, she agrees to follow her aunt Irina back home—to Greenville, Arizona. Mitch lived family life vicariously through his older brother, Mac, and even if he envied Mac’s devotion to his wife, he’d never even been close to feeling anything similar to a woman, and he wasn’t looking for it, either. When their friend Lisa asks him to show her friend Anna a good time, he’s very intrigued about the possibilities a flexible ballerina would present. Then he gets to truly know her, and that’s when things become complicated. less

Back when Billie Jensen’s life was simple, Tommy Miles had been her older brother’s best friend. They’d had that deeper than blood kind of connection and Tommy had even lived with them for a few years before he and Zach joined the Marines. At some point, that simple life got complicated. When Zach died, it had fallen apart completely. In Zach, Tommy had found his soul brother; it had even included an annoying little sister in the bargain... moreBack when Billie Jensen’s life was simple, Tommy Miles had been her older brother’s best friend. They’d had that deeper than blood kind of connection and Tommy had even lived with them for a few years before he and Zach joined the Marines. At some point, that simple life got complicated. When Zach died, it had fallen apart completely. In Zach, Tommy had found his soul brother; it had even included an annoying little sister in the bargain. Then Zach died, and Tommy lost the entire Jensen family, something he blamed that little sister for. But now everyone is out of options. Billie’s son is sick, and Tommy could potentially save his life Tommy is used to rolling with the punches that life throws him, but when Billie shows up at his door asking for help, and ready to reveal a devastating secret, he’s not sure he’ll ever be able to forgive her for turning him upside-down—again. Please not: Even though ‘Resonance’ is a part of the Marauder Series, it can be read as a standalone. less