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  Mastered By The Mavericks

  The WILD Boys of Special Forces

  Book 8

  By Angel Payne

  Are you ready to go WILD? Angel Payne’s USA Today bestselling series continues with Book 8, MASTERED BY THE MAVERICKS:

  The first step to solving a problem…

  Brynna Monet is on a man diet for the rest of her life. No more G men, spies, or soldiers, period. Willpower comes easily from the scars on her heart, left by a string of dominant bad boys who have all asked too high a price for her passion: her trust.

  But what ransom will she give for her best friend’s life?

  When the unspeakable happens, Brynn insists on courting temptation in every hot, dangerous sense of the word—times two. In order to save her friend from the captivity of a madman, Brynn is assigned as a secret consultant on one of the military’s riskiest missions, working with a pair of the Special Forces’ most notorious bad boys: Rhett Lange and Rebel Stafford.

  …is admitting you’ve got one.

  From the moment Brynn lands in the middle of a Texas wilderness with these two, she questions the sanity of her decision—and the survival of her willpower. Like the most decadent dominant dessert, Rhett and Rebel embody everything her body craves—and her spirit fears. Their control unravels her fantasies, their command exposes her desire…and their courage, with themselves as well as the monster they chase, moves her heart.

  But, like all dreams-come-true, it’s temporary.

  Though Brynn submits to her lovers, she knows better than to give up her trust—until the fate of the mission hinges on exactly that. Can Brynn face her biggest fear to save a friend’s life—but still know her own soul at the end?

  Mastered By The Mavericks

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 8

  Copyright © 2015 By Angel Payne Writes, LLC

  All Rights Reserved

  ISBN: 978-0-9962861-2-1

  Nook Edition

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  All characters in these books are fictional, and the product of the author’s imagination.

  Edited By:

  Melisande Scott

  Tracy Roelle

  Beta Goddesses:

  Lisa Simo-Kinzer

  Shannon Poole

  Amy Kaneff-Rudolph

  Cover Art:

  Rachel Rivera – Parajunkee

  www.parajunkee.net

  Final Formatting:

  BB eBooks

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  Dedication

  Forever and always…for Thomas.

  Table of Contents

  Cover

  Title Page

  About the Book

  Copyright Page

  Dedication

  Acknowledgements

  Praise for Angel Payne’s W.I.L.D. Boys Series

  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

  Other Books in the W.I.L.D. Series

  Additional Books by Angel Payne

  About the Author

  Acknowledgements

  For all the fans and readers who encouraged me to push the envelope…this one’s for you. Thank you for supporting The Boys through all their adventures, as crazy as they’ve been.

  Sometimes, it really does “take a village.” The road to getting Rhett, Rebel, and Brynn onto the page was a journey like no other. Pushing into these uncharted waters was exhilarating, wonderful—and damn scary. Thank you to my writing world friends who held my shaking hands every step of the way:

  Victoria Blue, AKA “The Daily Rock”

  Shayla Black and Jenna Jacob, AKA “Sassy Sprinting Sistahs”

  Sierra Cartwright, AKA “Cheerleader Extraordinaire”

  Lexi Blake, AKA “Yoda with Better Shoes”

  Zoey Derrick, AKA “Eleventh Hour Savior”

  So many thanks to Shannon Hunt. Girl, there’s a ledge out there I need to engrave with your name—as soon as you talk me down from it again.

  Elisa: You are so something in French…and that word is extraordinaire.

  I cannot begin to thank you for everything you do.

  To each and every one of you who writes, comments, and supports The Boys: THANK YOU, from the bottom of their heart and mine!

  For the men and women serving selflessly in our nation’s military:

  your dedication and sacrifice are never forgotten or taken for granted.

  Thank you from this humble citizen.

  A portion of profits from this book will be donated to the following fine organizations.

  Please join me in supporting them:

  Special Operations Warrior Foundation (www.specialops.org)

  DAV Homeless Veterans Initiative (www.dav.org)

  Readers and Bloggers across the globe are WILD for W.I.L.D.…

  SAVED BY HIS SUBMISSIVE

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 1

  “TOP PICK! Saved By His Submissive is a wonderful, adventurous, suspenseful and erotic read that will have you panting for much more. My emotions were all over the place…I totally love military men, and Garrett is one hot man, but what makes him hotter is his undying love for Sage.”

  —The Romance Reviews

  “Wow. This book was a total surprise for me. Truly, this was one of the most beautiful love stories I have read.”

  —The Delighted Reader

  “Keeps you glued to your e-reader!”

  —The Jeep Diva

  “After reading Saved By His Submissive, I have added Ms. Payne to the short list of writers I will automatically buy a book from…the book provides a refreshing change to the standard romance novel.”

  —Sizzling Hot Books

  “I found this was a book I just couldn’t put down. I got hooked from the beginning and then couldn’t stop reading. Garrett and Zeke are…good dream material.”

  —Love Romance Passion Reviews

  “The chemistry between Garrett and Sage was scorching. It was very easy to believe how much they cared for each other. This was a wonderful story. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.”

  —Night Owl Reviews

  “Angel Payne delivers well-rounded characters, an action-packed storyline that is overflowing with passion, and above all, a love that overcomes and flourishes despite the darkness threatening to destr
oy the main characters. I cannot wait to meet and fall in love with more of the W.I.L.D. Boys.”

  —RAW Reviews

  HANDCUFFED BY HER HERO

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 2

  “I am never disappointed with what Angel Payne brings to the table. She always rocks it out hardcore in everything she creates, and Handcuffed By Her Hero is no exception. Zeke and Rayna…have a gritty, suspenseful, and incredibly sexy story that will keep you on your toes and leave you breathless…I caught myself a couple of times holding my breath, and trying to read faster and faster. It was a very emotional read…a story of survival, growth, and love.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “Well-written…overall, a magnificent book. I am hooked on this series!”

  —Night Owl Reviews

  “Zeke’s power and intensity are jaw-dropping and sexy as hell. He’s a knight in black leather who…awakens impulses and desires that Rayna has never felt before. The book as a whole is deep and passionate.”

  —RAW Reviews

  “Grabbed hold of my heart and never let go. Zeke and Rayna’s intense bond is forged in fire. Thick with passion, smoldering looks, and red-hot dominant sex, Angel Payne has created a sequel to rival its sibling. I am anxious for the continuation of her addicting characters!”

  —RomFan Reviews

  “I really loved this book. Zeke is the epitome of the hot sexy military alpha man, and Rayna is one of the strongest female characters that I’ve read lately. Both of these characters are complicated, which makes for a great story, and it worked in such a suspenseful erotic romance. This is one hot and steamy read. I’m still waiting for the fog to clear on my Kindle!”

  —Delighted Reader Book Blog

  “Amazing from beginning to end…full of suspense and creativity…I also liked the little details that make the book more ‘real’ for me. The hotness of their ‘scenes’ is off the charts!”

  —Riverina Romantics

  SURRENDERING TO HER SERGEANT

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 3

  “I think I’m in love with Ethan. I have enjoyed this series, but really enjoyed Ethan’s story. There’s action, explosions, espionage, very hot D/s sex, and even heartbreak. These books are similar to the ‘Shadowlands’ series, but I have to say if Ms. Payne keeps it up, they’ll be just as popular. I gladly give this book 5 stars.”

  —Raw Books

  “Steaming hot chemistry, intense drama and plot twists like no other…secondary characters weave their way into your heart as much as the hero and heroine…I loved the BDSM elements that added more heat. I can’t wait to read the next book!”

  —Delighted Reader Reviews

  “Ethan Archer is an absolutely amazing man. He can take down a drug smuggler with only his words, and can make a girl embrace her submissive side with just a look. He is that good. Ava knows that one command from him, and she’s putty in his hands. But how can she say no to the man she craves and the Dom who brings her to her knee? There is such a visceral need and a raw intensity between these two that you feel it in your gut and in your heart. Five stars!”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “Wow! Just Wow! Ethan and Ava sound like an unlikely pair, but the storyline is perfect. This is a must read. Angel Payne is an amazing author, and I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.”

  —We Love Kink

  “An enjoyable thrill ride with just the right amount of kinky sex…anyone who likes a good action novel, mystery and/or romance will find the story interesting and well-written. The love story is touching, realistic, heart-warming and very hot. With just the right amount of conflict between the two main characters, the story builds tension without overdoing angst.”

  —My Book Addiction Reviews

  “I loved Ethan and Ava together! They had great chemistry and just enough turmoil to keep things hot and fulfilling for a reader. I highly recommend this story!”

  —Illustrious Illusions

  A WILDER WONDERLAND – SEXY STORIES OF THE SEASON

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 4

  “Heartbreaking, emotionally draining, and beautiful.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “I couldn’t wait to catch up with all the couples…Ms. Payne did not disappoint! I laughed, cried, and had to take a cold shower. This book is hot!”

  —Delighted Reader Reviews

  “All of these stories are great reads, and…will pull on your heartstrings. I enjoyed revisiting all the characters…the love they have shines through in everything that they do.”

  —BDSM Book Reviews

  WET FOR HER WARRIORS

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 5

  “Certain things in life are absolutes: birth, death, taxes, and the fact that any book by Angel Payne will rock my world. The chemistry between these three will blow up your e-reader, but it’ll be worth every sweaty steamy moment!”

  —Sizzling Hot Books

  “This series just keeps getting better and better. It pulls you in, and you will never want to let go. These characters will haunt your dreams, steal your heart, and give you hope. Nothing will prepare you for the depth of emotions you will experience in this series. The lessons you will learn, the inspiration you will feel, the undeniable steam factor you will experience, is just the tip of the iceberg. Be prepared to be blown away by the complexity of the characters, the angst of the story lines, and the scorching factor of the love scenes. Angel Payne has gifted us with yet another gem of a love story.”

  —Shayna Renee’s Spicy Reads

  “Lava-hawt…this is the first menage of Ms. Payne’s I’ve read and it is very good. The sexual heat is delicious. The characters…stand out with their quirky characteristics; their banter is both fun and sexual—lovely to read. The chemistry between these three is apparent and so good. Ms. Payne does an excellent job of mixing in a bit of Hawaiian culture and bringing the Garden Isle to life.”

  —The Romance Reviews

  “Full of humor, action yummy sex…perhaps my favorite in the series. Gave me a whole roller coaster of emotions.”

  —Riverina Romantics

  HOT FOR HIS HOSTAGE

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 6

  “Anyone who likes a good action novel, mystery and/or romance will find the story interesting and well-written. The love story is touching, realistic, heart-warming and very hot. With just the right amount of conflict between the main characters, the story builds tension without overdoing angst.”

  —My Book Addiction Reviews

  “So many OMG moments! This book does not disappoint!”

  —Twinsie Talk Reviews

  “The heat factor is sizzling and blends well with a storyline filled with adventure.”

  —The Romance Reviews

  “The details in the story really make a reader feel like they are part of the action.”

  —Illustrious Illusions

  A WILDER KIND OF LOVE

  The W.I.L.D. Boys of Special Forces, Book 7

  “5 smoldering, seductive stars. Oh My Gahhh. Even though this is book 7 in the Wild Boys series, it is my first book by Angel Payne, and I see what I’ve been missing! Aside from the excellent writing, excellent editing, ease of reading and all around fabulous story…the characters have me frantic. Dan is such a complex character…and Tess, wow, how she desired him from afar, being nothing more than co-workers, and then coming to bat for him after his “accident” and helping him recuperate in the hospital. This is a tale of desire, a body’s need for Dominance/submission, and how not following your soul’s desire for honesty could mush up a great thing.”

  —Rachel Bound by Books

  “Ms. Payne has really outdone herself with this couple. They were perfect for each other and brought out the best in each other. Their sexual chemistry was off the charts. Since Ms. Payne’s writing just keeps getting better and better, I know that there will be s
ome amazing books for me to read.”

  —Sizzling Hot Books

  “A beautiful story about a disfigured person who is beautiful in the inside and a woman who knows what she wants and willing to do anything to get it. They both complete each other. Their story was definitely worth reading.”

  —Books Eater Blog

  “If you are looking for a hot read and a walk on the darker side of the BDSM world is OK with you, definitely check out A WILDer Kind of Love. The familiar faces from the previous books in the series are present in varying degrees, but this story can absolutely be read as a standalone.”

  —Oh, My Growing TBR Blog

  “5 Stars! A lot of heat…Tess was a real surprise to me. Her strength and drive to change her life are what brings Dan out of his dark world and into the light with her.”

  —Smut & Bonbons

  “OMG, what a book! I have waited for Dan Colton’s story. This author pours her heart and soul into her books. You can just feel it.”

  —Kimmie Sue’s Book Reviews

  Chapter One

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  TIME HAD DICTATED a lot of Brynn Monet’s life. Watching it, abiding by it, dancing to it…and praying to it for better things to come.

  This was one of the prayer moments.

  Lots of prayer.

  No one confirmed that point better than Shay Bommer, the husband of Brynn’s best friend Zoe, as he drove a fist into the living room wall of the Las Vegas suburban home he shared with Zoe.

  But Zoe wasn’t here right now.

  The emptiness was symbolized to sickening perfection by the crater left behind as Shay stepped back, snarling at everyone in the room like a cornered animal. It took a while. It was a full house tonight with eight other people in the room, five of them legitimately qualifying as humanized Mack trucks. The men had dropped everything to fly here for the guy who’d once served side-by-side with them as part of the First Special Forces Group. Brynna stood nervously in an opposite corner with El Browning and Ryder Monroe, the friends she couldn’t be without right now.

  Shay pulled his fist back, leaving a gaping cavity behind. The hole joined the other two he’d already made. Brynn doubted anyone would blink if he destroyed the whole wall.