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I met her among the chaos of a gang fight - one that I inadvertently started.

Ember.

Beautiful, feisty, and passionate. And the sister of Mercy, an infamous assassin. We fell for each other, hard. Until forces outside of our control intervened.

Now, she's a prisoner, doing everything she can to keep her family safe. And I'm her guard, doing everything I can to set her free.

I'd take a bullet for her. Hell, I'd take a few.

In this dark, twisted world, we only have each other. But I have to wonder, is that enough?

From the author of MERCY and HAVOC comes a new standalone about love, family, loyalty and sacrifice.
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“You’re the inhale; I’m the exhale. One is useless without the other.”

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"It was the beginning. I don’t even know what of, but nothing else in my life had been so definitive. Ever."

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"I could feel my soul carving all of this, every freaking thing right into itself. Her beauty was the blade."

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"LOCK was a sweet College Love Story slash Heartbreakingly Beautiful &Scary Romantic Thriller!! Run to your nearest amazon for your own Lock - this one is MINE!!!!" --Bianca BJ's Book Blog"LOCK is another brilliant piece of storytelling by Debra that will have you biting your nails from the edge of your seat." -Elaine from BeyondBooks.org.uk"Debra Anastasia's signature humor and emotionally poignant storytelling will have you head over heels for LOCK." -Helena Hunting NYT Bestselling Author"I would have never predicted that the story would take this turn." -Bre L. Goodreads Reviewer"This book is definitely one of my top books of 2018 (possibly ever)" -Meg Bee Book Lover Blog

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Debra Anastasia writes the story you least expect. She's considered the Daredevil of Romance because your imagination will go on a roller coaster ride throughout any novel by her. She's topped humor bestseller lists and has a cult following as one of the very early Indie romance writers. Debra lives in Maryland with her two kids, husband of twenty years and two dogs. The king of the house is clearly the tuxedo cat that is the size of a small donkey. Find about her latest adventures on DebraAnastasia.com

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There are a lot of eyes in Debra Anastasia's house in Maryland. First, her own creepy peepers are there, staring at her computer screen. She's made two more sets of eyes with her body, and the kids they belong to are amazing. The poor husband is still looking at her after 17 years of marriage. At least he likes to laugh. Then the freaking dogs are looking at her—six eyeballs altogether, though the old dog is blind. And the cat watches her too, mostly while knocking stuff off the counter and doing that internal kitty laugh when Deb can't catch the items fast enough. In between taking care of everything those eyes involve, Debra creates pretend people in her head and paints them on the giant, beautiful canvas of your imagination. What an amazing job that is. The stories hit her hard while driving the minivan or shaving her legs, especially when there's no paper and pen around. Within all of the lies she writes hides her heart, so thank you for letting it play in your mind.

Debra has written a smattering of books in a few genres. There are two paranormal romances in the Seraphim Series and now four contemporary romances in the Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Series, Fire Down Below and Fire in the Hole, complete the Gynazule Comedy Series. The Revenger, a dark paranormal romance, is finally in the light, and the last, a novella called Late Night with Andres, is special because 100% of the proceeds go to breast cancer research. (So go get it right now, please!)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07LC1ZHNT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Debra Anastasia (December 12, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 411 pages
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Meet Debra Anastasia, the USA Today bestselling novelist who brings her vivid imagination to life on the pages of her books. With a Bachelor of Science in political science, Debra creates complex and relatable characters in the genre of new adult angst and romantic comedies. Based in Maryland with her loving family, including her husband, two children, and a chatty tuxedo cat, Debra finds inspiration in everyday life and the world around her. Follow her journey as she paints the pretend people in her head and transports you to the world of her stories. Visit DebraAnastasia.com for more information on her latest works and to stay updated on her writing journey 📚🎨 #AuthorBio #NewAdultAngst #DebraAnastasia

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Customers find the story captivating and engaging. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their intense drama. The story is described as suspenseful, exciting, and a romantic rollercoaster. Readers praise the strong, loyal characters and their ability to find strength in difficult situations. They appreciate the writing style as well-crafted and nuanced, with distinct voices for each character. Overall, customers describe the book as heartwarming and full of love.

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32 customers mention "Story quality"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story. They found it captivating, amazing, and a fantastic read. The author's storytelling ability kept them hooked with drama and intensity. The characters and world were well-developed, making it a perfect book to start the new year.

"...He was an added piece to Thai story...." Read more

"...This book had the right amount of spice and the right amount of story; perfectly balanced!" Read more

"...World. It was captivating and I adore the way Anastasia made me fall in love with the characters...." Read more

"Read this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. Great story!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Lock quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's character, Lock. They find him loving, courageous, and a strong character. The journey between Lock and Ember is described as engaging with twists and turns.

"...Debra Anastasia outdid herself with Lock. With each book she releases in this series the more I need and don’t want her to leave these characters...." Read more

"...Swoon! Loved the LOL moments. Lock is hysterical!" Read more

"...I enjoy the darkness in this series. Their is incredible beauty in the dark. Not everyone is born into their family...." Read more

"...Lock is a real Prince Charming. He is gritty and raw, with this sense of write and wrong that gets him in lots of trouble...." Read more

16 customers mention "Suspenseful story"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the thrilling story. They find it exciting and emotional, tying together the previous books. The story is described as an intense romantic rollercoaster with drama and intensity.

"...Ember and Lock are perfect for each other. The wittiness between then was great...." Read more

"...I absolutely love Ember and Lock! Their relationship is so cute...." Read more

"...Their strength, their stubbornness, their love that is so great and powerful, it also is their only Achilles Heel. I love Lock!..." Read more

"...An unstoppable attraction, a bunch of bad guys and a beautiful love story in the perfect package. I enjoy the darkness in this series...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the well-developed characters and their relationships. They find the intense drama between them amazing. The heroines are strong in a different way than many books, and the author portrays real families and situations with skill.

"...Such a memorable character. An “innocent”, good kind of bad boy. Swoon! Loved the LOL moments. Lock is hysterical!" Read more

"...Also, the heroines in this series are everything, stronger in a different way than many of books I’ve read. I so appreciate that about the series...." Read more

"...from Mercy and Havoc—all standalone books by the way—each character is very unique and well developed...." Read more

"...The author portrays real families and real situations with a serious talent for getting the mental health issues right - without it seeming like a..." Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the characters' strength and perseverance in difficult situations. They find the characters brave, stubborn, and loyal.

"...Brother and sister are more alike than they could have known. Their strength, their stubbornness, their love that is so great and powerful, it also..." Read more

"...Also, the heroines in this series are everything, stronger in a different way than many of books I’ve read. I so appreciate that about the series...." Read more

"...Ember was such a strong fighter throughout the whole book and Lock the protector that he is had to witness so much while Ember was fighting through..." Read more

"...Ember is so strong, and definitely strong willed. I just adore this group so much. Add Lock to your Must Read list ASAP!" Read more

6 customers mention "Writing style"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style as well-written and nuanced. They appreciate the distinct voices of the various characters and their unique, bold, and well-developed personalities.

"...this series, and I in particular loved the way the author could give very distinct voices to the various heroes and heroines...." Read more

"...—all standalone books by the way—each character is very unique and well developed. She takes your emotions on a roller coaster ride with this one...." Read more

"...Ember is so strong, and definitely strong willed. I just adore this group so much. Add Lock to your Must Read list ASAP!" Read more

"Just finished the series... and I just have to say that it was so well-written, and the characters so well -developed that I was able to immerse..." Read more

5 customers mention "Heartwarming"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and engaging. They say it's full of passion, suspense, and a sense of rawness. The characters are described as feisty, loyal, and brave.

"...Lock is a real Prince Charming. He is gritty and raw, with this sense of write and wrong that gets him in lots of trouble...." Read more

"...Ember is so loving and full of heart and Lock is full of courage and Swagger!..." Read more

"...Lock is swoon-worthy and brave, Ember is feisty and loyal and we get to revisit old friends. Loved it. I kinda hope Rhy gets her story, too." Read more

"It’s riveting and engaging...." Read more

4 customers mention "Humor"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it well-balanced with a touch of sexiness. Readers appreciate Lock's sense of humor, honesty, and ability to face fear.

"Read this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. Great story! Lock’s sense of humor, honesty and ability to face fear in his way made him..." Read more

"...She has the perfect amount of humor backed with the correct amount of sexy with a dash of dirty...." Read more

"...Lock is so adorable, funny, smooth, and pure amazing ness. Ember is so strong, and definitely strong willed...." Read more

"Laughed, cried, feared, anxiety, and overall the best damn book I have read in awhile. Loved Mercy and Havoc and now Lock...." Read more

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One Look, Their Fate Was Sealed
When their eyes met the first time, their fate was sealed. He was just trying to provide for his family and survive. All she wanted was independence and to finally spread her wings. Life had it’s own plan.Lock fought for a better future, but circumstances forced him to make choices to survive. He never saw her coming.Ember has been completely sheltered. Her brother Nix was determined to keep the ugly from touching her, no matter the cost. However, his protection left her unprepared for her future.Another great story from the author. An unstoppable attraction, a bunch of bad guys and a beautiful love story in the perfect package. I enjoy the darkness in this series. Their is incredible beauty in the dark. Not everyone is born into their family. Some families are created by blood shed and sacrifice.I love Nix, so getting so much of him in this story was fantastic. We also get to catch up with T and Animal which was a treat! I hope their will be more because I would love to read Felon’s story!
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  • southern book nerd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lock and Key
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
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    My obsession with this book and this series is at an all time high. Debra Anastasia outdid herself with Lock. With each book she releases in this series the more I need and don’t want her to leave these characters. I wasn’t sure where we were going when I knew Ember was getting her own story but Anastasia blew my expectations out of the water.

    Ember and Lock are perfect for each other. The wittiness between then was great. But also we were shown just how much they needed one another to survive their situations. They leaned on one another when there was no one else around. They were the Lock and Key.

    It was also great to see the relationship between Ember and Mercy develop more into that brother and sister bond. We see just how much they mean to each other and we understand a little more why Mercy is the way he is.

    ANIMAL!!!!! So many hearts for this man lol. After reading Lock my love for Animal is so much stronger than it was for Havoc. He was an added piece to Thai story. We got to see what was going on from Mercy and Animal’s point of view even though the story is about Ember and Lock. We also see how much Animal values Ember.

    I can’t wait to read this story again and fall in love with these characters again and again. 5 stars for Lock
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  • Ayla Revé
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another solid read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2023
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    I have honestly loved this entire series and this book did not disappoint! Another top read for me and I cannot get enough do these characters.

    Ember is the sister of Mercy, an assassin who will do anything to protect her. When she tell Mercy that she needs some space and wants to go to college, she never thought the boy who would capture her heart would be thrown through the window of the pizza shop she was eating at. Ember and Lock are immediately drawn to each other and realize what they feel for each other isn’t like any other relationship they’ve ever had.

    When Ember’s life is out in danger, Lock knows that he has to do whatever he can to protect her, even reaching out to her brother for help.

    I absolutely love Ember and Lock! Their relationship is so cute. Lock is pretty much obsessed with Ember from the get go and I love how far he goes to show her how much she means to him.

    I liked the story line and how old enemies came back in this book. Nix and Animal are some of my faves so I was really excited to have them be in this book. I did enjoy having Animal’s POV in this.

    This book had the right amount of spice and the right amount of story; perfectly balanced!
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  • Katie Silvi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lock me up and send in Mercy!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018
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    Lock is a fantastic and absolute must read. Anastasia blew me away with this book. I loved every second of Embers' journey through the Hell that is Mercys'
    World. It was captivating and I adore the way Anastasia made me fall in love with the characters.

    I am literally OBSESSED with this world Anastasia created. I have always wanted Embers' story, since the moment she showed up in Mercy. She was the mysterious sister, who knew little of the world in which she was thrust into. 

    Ember desperately doesnt want to be alone, but she decides she wants the freedom of being a young woman. Once she sets out on her journey, she is immediately thrown into a dangerous situation and meets Lock. For them it was insta love. I love Locks goofiness and his willingness to do anything for those he loves. But living in the world of Mercy isnt always rainbows and unicorns. Both Ember and Lock soon realise that in order to survive they have to protect the ones they love at all costs. The situations they find themselves in leaf my heart pounding and my mind screaming. 

    You also get more of Nix, Animal and T. Iove how entwined they all are. And seriously Anastsia loves making my man Nix hurt. I just wanted to run into these pages and hug the big bad skeleton. I just adore him to freaking pieces. 

    So I must say this. You need to read Lock. If you havent read Mercy or Havoc either, then you better do that now. One of my favorites ever.
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  • sirago17
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breathing in n and out for Lock and ember!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
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    Just finished Lock! With the title I kept thinking of the movie Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels and this had some of those actors in mind while reading and I want Ember’s Hair. I do color in my daughter’s hair every summer, our one rebellion from our school district rules against it.
    Debra Anastasia I’m in love with Lock and Ember! And it was fun to Have Animal as a feature again too along with more with Ember’s relationship with her brother and crew. She just wanted a college life. She wanted independence just as most 19 year olds do. But Ember was new to this complicated underworld. She was protected from it and didn’t grow up understanding it. Fate draws her in. Brother and sister are more alike than they could have known. Their strength, their stubbornness, their love that is so great and powerful, it also is their only Achilles Heel.
    I love Lock! What a charmer he is! I can see why Ember would have an attraction to Animal and Lock with both of their charm. But this was a true love at first sight in the middle of gunfire, violence and blood. I breathed their inhale and exhale with them through the whole tale! I also love the inclusion of Lock’s little sister with special needs. As a special education teacher I have met many Kids like her. They may not have the words but they understand and tell you so much from their expressions. I want baby tales for this group! All of them! Born and adopted! This is the family of their making.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Slow
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
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    It was just ok
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  • Wendigo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lock-what a character!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023
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    Read this in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. Great story! Lock’s sense of humor, honesty and ability to face fear in his way made him absolutely lovable. Such a memorable character. An “innocent”, good kind of bad boy. Swoon! Loved the LOL moments. Lock is hysterical!
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  • Brenda
    5.0 out of 5 stars GET READY TO FEEL ALL THE FEELS.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2018
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    I think this is my favorite book in this incredible world Debra has woven for us.
    Suspense, drama, humour, swoon worthy and of course our two favorite men that's a few of the thing you can expect from LOCK.
    I highly recommend LOCK. Debra did not disappoint. LOCK is going to leave you wanting more.
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  • E Turner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nail biting stuff with awesome characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2018
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    The third book from Debra tells the story of Nix’s sister Ember. At 19 she wants to be independent which goes against everything Nix is comfortable with.

    Lock is the only bread winner for his mother & sister. They live in an area where gang life is the norm and sons often never come home.

    One fateful day, Lock comes across Ember and we could say the rest us history. However, an old adversary of Nix & Animal comes out to play and decides Ember is just the ticket for his future plans.

    Lock is ridiculously sweet. He wears his heart on his sleeve and doesn’t shy away from telling Ember what he’s thinking. Ember, while feeling the same, is a little more cautious. There are so many obstacles for this young couple to overcome, you wonder if they ever will.

    This story is a roller coaster ride with every character in the series having a part to play. Ember is worthy of standing alongside Becca and T while Lock is like Nix & Animal, his woman is everything to him.

    Another brilliant piece of storytelling by Debra that will have you biting your nails from the edge of your seat.
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  • paddlefoot1397
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lock
    Reviewed in Australia on December 14, 2018
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    You will need to have read at least Mercy and Havoc before reading Lock to get the full effects, as things with Ember did start back in their books.

    I won't lie - it did take me a little while to get into Lock, and it wasn't until about 45% that things really did kick off for me - however I think this is probably just me, and end of year book blogger weariness and not the book.

    This does start out as a sweet college romance, however it does not take long for things to turn darker, however with Ember being Nix/Mercy's sister, it should not really surprise you.

    To me, this book should have been called Ember rather than Lock, as I felt we got so much more of her than Lock. I loved the journey Ember takes in this story, and whilst yes it is a lot of .... Lock it is more her story.

    But this is just me.

    I don't want to give anything away, as I feel that this is a story that you need to immerse yourself in , heart and soul.

    You will be taken on one hell of a ride with this lot!

    Buy it. Love it.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2018
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    I loved this book. I loved Lock and Ember's story. Lock is a real charmer and sweet guy for Ember. I loved the whole gang Nix, Becca, Animal and T. What a great ending and new beginning with a baby for Nix and Becca. Loved it.
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  • n young
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a read! Loved it!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2018
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    Debra Anastasia once again draws us into the world of crime and obsession by giving us the next edition to this series this time telling us the story of Ember who is Nix little sister.
    After being raised by her auntie after her mother's death and then being over protected by Nix after entering his wicked world Ember decides she's want to study somewhere away... somewhere far away which of course does not go down with with Nix Becca Animal & T.
    As always with the life of murder and mayhem nothing is easy when she finally arrives and on her first night she gets involved in a fight with local gang members meeting the man of the dreams Lock!
    Amazing story... amazing characters.. amazing read. Would read about these guys all day long!
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