Escape: Wolfes of Manhattan, #6

By Helen Hardt

She escaped her brutal ex-lover's grasp...

Emily Moreno, a budding artist, is fleeing from a controlling lover. When her brother, a former Navy SEAL, spirits her away to an exclusive art colony on a secluded tropical island owned by the enigmatic Wolfe family, she can't shake the feeling that she's being watched.

Keanu "Scotty" Scott is the island's charming beach bum. He revels in the cool waves, the feel of sand between his toes, tropical cocktails, and the company of bikini-clad beauties. But when Emily, a guarded and stunning brunette, steps into his beach bar, Scotty is captivated. She's a mystery he's determined to unravel.

As sparks fly between them, danger closes in. Emily's past is catching up, and Scotty's laid-back charm may not be enough to protect her. The island paradise turns into a battleground where love and danger collide, leaving them both fighting for their lives.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hardt & Sons
• Release date: Nov 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201599201

Helen Hardt

#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. helenhardt.com

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Escape

ESCAPE

A WOLFES OF MANHATTAN NOVELLA

HELEN HARDT

Hardt & Sons

CONTENTS

Escape

Dedication

Praise For Helen Hardt

Reading order for the Wolfes of Manhattan

1. Emily

2. Scotty

3. Emily

4. Scotty

5. Emily

6. Scotty

7. Emily

8. Scotty

9. Emily

10. Scotty

11. Emily

12. Scotty

13. Emily

14. Scotty

15. Emily

16. Scotty

17. Emily

Bonus Content

Excerpt from Moonstone

A Note From Helen

Acknowledgments

Also by Helen Hardt

About the Author

ESCAPE

A WOLFES OF MANHATTAN NOVELLA

Helen Hardt

This book is an original publication of Helen Hardt

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. The publisher does not assume any responsibility for third-party websites or their content.

The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work that have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized by, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

Copyright © 2021 Helen Hardt, LLC dba Hardt & Sons

Cover Design: Shepard Originals

Escape was originally published in Cocktails on the Beach, a limited edition anthology

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Paperback ISBN: 978-1-952841-08-8

PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To all the Wolfes of Manhattan fans!

PRAISE FOR HELEN HARDT

Helen Hardt is a master at making you fall for the bad boy.

~Words We Love By on Savage Sin

Hardt spins erotic gold…

~Publishers Weekly on Follow Me Darkly

22 Best Erotic Novels to Read

~Marie Claire Magazine on Follow Me Darkly

"Intensely erotic and wildly emotional…"

~New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones on Follow Me Darkly

"With an edgy, enigmatic hero and loads of sexual tension, Helen Hardt's fast-paced Follow Me Darkly had me turning pages late into the night!"

~New York Times bestselling author J. Kenner on Follow Me Darkly

"Christian, Gideon, and now…Braden Black."

~Books, Wine, and Besties on Follow Me Darkly

This red-hot tale will have readers fanning themselves.

~Publishers Weekly on Blush

Scintillating…

~Publishers Weekly on Bloom

An absolute must-read. With its engaging plot and enthralling characters, this novel keeps you hooked from start to finish.

~The Llama Library on Bloom

Helen's intelligent writing style and skills have made this story a must-read.

~FireSerene Reads on Bloom

It's hot, it's intense, and the plot starts off thick and had me completely spellbound from page one.

~The Sassy Nerd Blog on Rebel

This book was fantastic! It was steamy, funny, romantic, and just about any other emotion you can think of…

~Steamy Book Mama on Lily and the Duke

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~Bound by Books on Lily and the Duke

"Craving is the jaw-dropping book you need to read!"

~New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones on Craving

Completely raw and addictive.

~#1 New York Times bestselling author Meredith Wild on Craving

Talon has hit my top five list…up there next to Jamie Fraser and Gideon Cross.

~USA Today bestselling author Angel Payne on Craving

Talon and Jade’s instant chemistry heats up the pages…

~RT Book Reviews on Craving

Sorry Christian and Gideon, there’s a new heartthrob for you to contend with. Meet Talon. Talon Steel.

~Booktopia on Craving

Such a beautiful torment—the waiting, the anticipation, the relief that only comes briefly before more questions arise, and the wait begins again… Check. Mate. Ms. Hardt…

~Bare Naked Words on Craving

Made my heart stop in my chest. Helen has given us such a heartbreakingly beautiful series.

~Tina, Bookalicious Babes on the Steel Brothers Saga

An enthralling and rousing vampire tale that will leave readers waiting for the sequel.

~Kirkus Reviews on Unchained

Dangerous and sexy. A new favorite!

~New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Day on Unchained

A dark, intoxicating tale.

~Library Journal on Unchained

Helen Hardt has some kind of skill I don’t have the words to describe. Her writing is addictive. She sucked in my mind and I just don’t want to read anything but her right now!

~OMGReads Blog

Helen Hardt…is a master story teller.

~Small Town Book Nerd

READING ORDER FOR THE WOLFES OF MANHATTAN

Rebel

Recluse

Runaway

Rake

Reckoning

Escape

Moonstone

Raven

Garnet

Buck

Opal

Phoenix

Amethyst

1

EMILY

Istop looking over my shoulder on the fourth day.

I don’t notice this until the evening, when I sit down by myself at the bar. I’ve been at the Wolfe Island—nicknamed Billionaire Island—Art Colony less than a week, but until today, I’ve been watching my back.

When you’re hiding from the devil himself, you don’t let your guard down.

A second after sitting down on the wooden stool at the beachfront bar, I look behind me.

That’s when I realize it’s the first time I’ve done it today.

Whether that’s good or bad, I can’t say. I shouldn’t be getting too comfortable.

What’ll it be, pretty girl?

I shift my gaze toward the bartender’s deep voice⁠—

And nearly drop my jaw onto the counter. His eyes are such a gorgeous mixture of emerald and cognac. Most would simply call them hazel. I see a swirl of Prussian green and olive green with hints of Renaissance gold.

Believe it or not, those amazing eyes pale in comparison to the rest of him.

I smile shyly. I’ve kept to myself since I arrived on the island, spending most of my time painting the