Truck You

Truck You A Hate to Love Small Town Romace The Mutter Brothers Book 1 Aria Bliss Truck You is a work of fiction. Names, places, characters, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. Contains adult situations and not intended for young audiences. Copyright © 2023 by Aria Bliss Written by Aria Bliss www.ariabliss.com [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or any other electronic or mechanical methods, without prior written permission of the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review. Published in the United States by Misadventure Press, Gainesville, FL. www.misadventurepress.com [email protected] Book Layout, formatting, typesetting and cover design by Angelique’s Designs, a Misadventure Press Author Service https://misadventurepress.com/author-services/ Limits of Liability and Disclaimer Warranty The author shall not be liable for your misuse of this material. This book is strictly for entertainment purposes. FIRST EDITION ISBN (Original paperback): 978-1-948169-82-0 ISBN (Special Edition paperback): 978-1-948169-83-7 ISBN (eBook): 978-1-948169-81-3 Printed in the United States of America Contents Books by Aria Bliss 1. Apples aren’t the only things that are red. Mac 2. Caramel apples aren’t the only thing I find irresistible. Sophia 3. Gearheads and farm boys are surprisingly a good mix. Mac 4. Family feuds fed by apple pies and bad attitudes. Sophia 5. Losing never felt so good. Mac 6. God made dirt, and dirt don’t hurt. Sophia 7. Control is just an illusion. Mac 8. Small towns are weird. Sophia 9. Beauty and the Dare Devil. Mac 10. I touched you first, therefore you’re mine. Sophia 11. A wall works just fine. Mac 12. Not all history lessons are boring. Sophia 13. Trapped in a metal box with temptation. Mac 14. Small places plus forced romance equals excessive tension. Sophia 15. Sleep is not on the agenda. Mac 16. Up a river with a paddle and no way to turn around. Sophia 17. Costumes, beer, and forks in the road. Mac 18. Silly legends, even sillier country boys, and one weird-ass party. Sophia 19. Once in my head, always in my head. Mac 20. When everything falls apart, stay calm. Sophia 21. When you’re an asshole, work double time to make up for it. Mac 22. A perfect first date—dinner, a movie, too much teasing, and a tryst in the woods. Sophia 23. Throwing a wrench at it doesn’t make things better. Mac 24. When a drink isn’t just a drink. Sophia 25. Being a dumbass is one thing. But being an asshole is unacceptable. Mac 26. I’m not fine. We’re not fine. Nothing. Is. Fine. Sophia 27. Once a fool, always a fool. Mac 28. If you want it … Fight for it. Sophia 29. When you get a second chance, take it. Mac 30. Family knows no bounds and has no limits. Sophia Epilogue Books by Aria Bliss Connect with Me Author Bio Books by Aria Bliss The Mutter Brothers Series Truck You: A Hate to Love Small Town Romance Truck Me: A Grumpy-Sunshine Small Town Romance A Drunk Love Contemporary Romance Series Not for Me: A Fake Dating Romance Let Me Stay: A Friends to Lovers, Best Friend’s Sister Romance Lead Me Here: A Grumpy-Sunshine Romance Aside From Me: A Roommate to Lovers Romance Make Me Go: An Age Gap Romance Hearts of Watercress Falls Series Healing Hearts: A Second Chance at Love Small Town Romance Trusting Hearts: A Single Dad Small Town Romance Falling Hearts: A Secret Marriage Small Town Romance Laughing Hearts: A Best Friend’s Sister Small Town Romance Forgiving Hearts: A Hate to Love Small Town Romance Standalone Novels Good Wine & Bad Decisions: A Sexy Romance An After-Hours Affair Series In Charge: Book 1 One Drink: Book 2 You’re Mine: Book 3 Charm Me: Book 4 Stuck Together: Book 5 (A Holiday Romance) Trigger Warnings: This series deals with some heavy themes including abandonment, anger and rage, physical and mental abuse, fear and helplessness, growing up too young, guilt, loss of childhood, jealousy and hatred, substance abuse, emptiness and inadequacy, self-harm, neglect, self-loathing, self-doubt, low self-esteem, domestic violence, and poverty. While all themes are not presented in every book, there may be hints to them throughout the series. However, this is still a romance and a happily-ever-after will be delivered with a heavy dose of humor along with all the big feels you expect from an Aria Bliss novel. Chapter 1 Apples aren’t the only things that are red. Mac There’s an energy in the air that feeds my soul and sends a buzz of excitement through every bone in my body. I love this time of year. The temperatures are cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and before long, there will be snow on the ground. I might have to wait a few more months for that, but it’s coming. Racing ATVs in the snow is one of my favorite activities. But for now, there’s still a warmth that draws people out to enjoy good food, silly games, and mostly safe carnival rides. Because it’s festival season. My brother Ash and I step into a local tavern in downtown Jackson, a small city close to where we grew up racing and fixing cars in the hills of southern Ohio with our five older brothers. Many of whom should be here soon. We’ll grab a couple of beers before we head out to enjoy the opening night of Jackson’s locally famous Apple Festival. “Yo, jackass! What are you drinking?” Ash yells across the noisy bar. I cup my hands around my mouth and call back. “A Bud’s fine.” He nods while I claim a pool table in the back corner. I’m surprised to find one open considering how busy this place is tonight. It’s always crowded in here during the Apple Festival, and playing pool typically isn’t an