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Broken Deeds MC #5.5

Leaving The Past Behind

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Leaving The Past Behind.

Everyone has a past and yet Kray and North shared more than just a past. One meaningless encounter can set a path for the future.

Are you ready for a hot trip down memory lane? Buckle-up for a front row seat how Kray and North met twelve years ago and get ready for book six and seven of Broken Deeds MC where they will be leaving the past behind.

Warning: Steamy, Ménage. Kray and North aren’t virgins and have a scorching past before they eventually get their HEA.


The complete Broken Deeds MC series can be read together or separately. Each book in the Broken Deeds MC series is a complete standalone story featuring a new couple. Except for Kray and North. They are like a unit, where there’s one, there’s the other. As are their stories; you read one, you’ll need the other. For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order:
"Deeds" Broken Deeds MC book one
"Broke" Broken Deeds MC book two
"Depay" Broken Deeds MC book three
"Unforgiving" Broken Deeds MC book four
"Chopper" Broken Deeds MC book 4.5
"Lochlan" Broken Deeds MC book five
“Leaving The Past Behind” Broken Deeds MC book 5.5
"Kray" Broken Deeds MC book six
"North" Broken Deeds MC book seven

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Published August 1, 2019

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Esther E. Schmidt

200 books1,493 followers
Esther E. Schmidt is an USA Today bestselling author who loves to write MC (biker) series, Mafia Romance series, PNR series, contemporary romance series, and more. She's a graphic designer that also loves to write. She released her first series "Areion Fury MC" in October 2015. Esther lives in The Netherlands with her family, three daughters, and a crazy iguana. She loves to write about bad boy Alphas with a heart for only one woman. To make it a bit interesting, that woman needs to be a badass herself.

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802 reviews11 followers
August 9, 2019
Oh my Have Mercy!!!!! Talk about panting melting dayummmm!!! Ok forget that and listen carefully, THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT STORY! Yes it was 🔥 . However Krey and North are 2 very strong alpha males, they're both dominating, bossy, and take absolutely no carp from anyone.... They have a good thing going on. Their personalities are a like but very different. I love how they rate things... The ending was epic. So cannot wait for Krey and North's story. Super excited. Esther E Schmidt is fantastic with her writing skill and her imagination is awesome!!!!!! This is a short prequel of what's to come💕 loved this story!!!!!!
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2,921 reviews44 followers
August 8, 2019
Though only a short prequel there's enough to get you hooked and wanting more, there's a hot scene to get the blood pumping and give a clue of more to come and it ends with the lead into the main story. I have a feeling I'm going to want to be left completely alone to get lost in that when I can. Very enjoyable and a read that any die hard fans of Broken Deeds won't want to miss.
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2,184 reviews30 followers
August 8, 2019
A short steamy prequel! It gave me just enough story to introduce me to the characters and now I am salivating for more of their story. I learned their past and NEED to know their futures.
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3,489 reviews53 followers
August 9, 2019
Ready for more
Was getting good
Need more North and Kray and V
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1,411 reviews1 follower
July 12, 2020
This book. Oh my. It's everything I didn't know I needed. What a brilliant insight into these two brothers.

It's only a shame it's not widely available, or easy to find, because you can't really enjoy Kray or North as much without knowing this first.

Love this pair so much.
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Author 0 books146 followers
July 12, 2020
This is a super short prequel to North and Krause. This shows how they met and how they started having threesomes together . I am never one for ménage but this book was hilarious. After they went out for pie and rated the pie and the woman . The author provided this free on book funnel .
630 reviews
July 24, 2020
You learn how Kay and North became best frinds..........loved it !!!!!!!
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1,342 reviews8 followers
October 4, 2021
Different than from what I read but it was really good
984 reviews1 follower
January 31, 2023
Can not wait to see what happens with the both of them.
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969 reviews15 followers
August 19, 2019
Not your typical bromance, but when Kray and North meet for the first time, they soon realize that they have a lot in common..for instance..they share the same ex! And now, they are about to share the same woman. But it doesn't end there. Seems like they are both heading to the same place, to the same job, and wouldn't you know it, they are put on the same team! But these two have something special. They are the same, yet different. They are the yin to the other's yang. Perfect teammates, perfect friends, and perfect tag team when they go out for some fun. But they each have their own likes when it comes to women. One likes them a bit sassy and strong, the other likes his women quiet and submissive. They work with each other for years, and when they go to meet their contact person for their next possible job, they find a woman, an agent who is trying to find out what happened to her sister, another agent. But the male agent does not want her to have anything to do with the case since she is so close to it. But it's his manner that has both men on edge and when it comes right down to it, they guys will be working with the woman, not him.

This strong willed, sassy woman is just to Kray's liking, and something tells me that this is one he will not want to share. We shall see!

Great read, great story showing us how Kray and North came to be..including how they got their names. Loved it!!! I highly recommend this entire series, cause you can't read this one unless you read the others...so you know just who you're dealing with. Go on..you know you want to.
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698 reviews23 followers
January 1, 2020
♥️🌼🔥MÉNAGE, ANYONE??? I LOVE KRAY AND NORTH..♥️🌼🔥
First let me say THIS NOVELLA IS NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!! Having said that, I can’t wait to read Kray’s and North’s books.... LEAVING THE PAST BEHIND is a prequel to those books....and it tells us how they met and started their sharing ...but it just ends too soon...so...it’s very good!!!♥️🌼🔥
These guys do EVERYTHING together....That’s right...EVERY FREAKING THING!!! Kray and North have grabbed our attentions in other books...we know they “tag team” women...so I was really looking forward to their stories.....and Esther E. Schmidt did not disappoint....♥️🌼🔥
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4,920 reviews114 followers
September 24, 2019
This was an amazing story that I could not put down. From the moment that I started reading until I finished the very last word, I was in their reality. No escape for me until it was finished. The characters are so lifelike and you come away feeling as though you know them personally. You want them to be happy and to be able to overcome whatever or whomever may get in their way. You will not be sorry that you read this book and once you do if you have not read the others in this series already you will be doing so as quickly as you can.

Loved it.
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1,159 reviews10 followers
August 9, 2019
WOW! Esther E Schmidt delivers another amazing story! I absolutely loved this short prequel into Kray and North's past!

I've been having trouble sitting down and reading a book lately. Anyone who knows me knows that's not normal at all. I got this book this morning and within a half an hour I was finished!! Maybe all I needed was this book to get me back on track! Can't wait for Kray and North's books!!
Profile Image for Claire Powell.
116 reviews
August 8, 2019
This delivered a KNOCKOUT PUNCH,I knew these two had some wicked twisted history but hot dang panties melting in a crock pot with delicious sweet and sour ingredients. Esther has given her elites more mouth watering sexy Alpha men, who would bend you to their will if they spared you a glance. 10* rating from myself, no matter the length it's simply that good.
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2,613 reviews43 followers
August 13, 2019
This book is a prequel for North and Kray’s books. This book explains how they meet and became friends and brothers. This book is funny and hot. I loved this book so much and I can’t wait to read North and Kray’s books. Theses guys are fantastic. I can’t say enough about this book or these two characters. I love all of Esther’s books and I can’t wait for the next book by her.
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1,200 reviews5 followers
August 16, 2019
Leaving the Past Behind is the Prequel for Kray & North. This short story gives us an insight into Kray and North and how they meet. It might be a short story but it’s sexy, hot and hot plenty to keep you entertained. This story leaves you wanting so much more from Kray & North, I love it. Bring on the next book.
487 reviews3 followers
August 7, 2019
Love this Kray & North prequel as it takes us on a hot trip down memory lane! It makes one hell of an intro to books 6 & 7 of Broken Deads MC! They make one hot 🔥 team and I can't wait for more Kray and North because I want them to get their HEA!
Profile Image for Katie Kavanagh.
151 reviews1 follower
August 8, 2019
This was a short book but boy it definitely makes me want both Kray and North books now! It was a great introduction to Kray and North’s past and how they became so close before joining the MC. I can’t wait for their books to come out especially with this preview!!
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682 reviews17 followers
August 13, 2019
Oh Wow!!! Kray and North was hot. I'm not going to say anything more...lol you just have to read it. Esther always knows how to get to you with her stories and this is the best way to get you so hyped for the next two books. Please don't make us wait too long now Esther.. xx
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4,383 reviews5 followers
August 31, 2019
North and Kray going down memory lane. Mostly about the women they shared and how they met. The girl they both dumped, yeh same woman. If u like a menage and plenty of heat this is the book for you.
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2,061 reviews23 followers
August 9, 2019
Well that was short,sweet and super sexy! Kray and North share a crazy past. I’m totally ready for then to find there one and only.
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2,945 reviews18 followers
November 11, 2024
Steamy short prequel to all that is Kray and North. I was hooked from the very beginning and can't wait to read their stories.
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1,238 reviews37 followers
August 14, 2019
This is only a prequel. But it doesnt counteract how HOT Kray & North are. I'm ready for more
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448 reviews8 followers
September 12, 2019
What a great way to lead into the next book in the series. This has really wet my appetite for North and Kray’s books. So muck packed into such a little book. Well done Esther.
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1,198 reviews5 followers
June 2, 2025
Fabulous way to be introduced.
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