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jackies_journal's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
eevonnee's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
He doesn’t grovel enough (or not much at all imo).
sarahbeth621's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lacyparrish's review against another edition
4.0
This book is previewed in a bonus epilogue for the previous instalment. I was shocked at the set-up and the couple, immediately grabbing the ebook to devour. The series is overlapping in plot and well-woven to the point that I feel like I would have enjoyed this less if I had not read the previous books and met these two messy and delicious characters. From the moment that King shows up in Michigan to kidnap Rae, he doesn't know what he's done. On the surface, I understood his thinking and even if it wasn't the best of character traits, it opened the door to one of the most fun books I've read in a while. Rae isn't going down without a fight and is 1000 times as smart as the whole club ... plus all the therapist evaluations and Shakespeare quotes framed her as not-your-typical ol' lady. So excited to continue, even though the next book isn't someone I really want to read about, because the author is keeping me on my toes.
Full Rating (out of 10 possible): 7.857 (based on a modified CAWPILE system)
Romance level (out of 5 possible): 4 (for on-page, detailed intimacy scenes)
Full Rating (out of 10 possible): 7.857 (based on a modified CAWPILE system)
Romance level (out of 5 possible): 4 (for on-page, detailed intimacy scenes)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping
Moderate: Child abuse, Self harm, Violence, and Abandonment
1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
5.0
I have a new favorite couple and book in this thrilling, smart and sexy MC series!
The banter is next level between, King and his k*dn*pee, Rae. The psychological games and the dry wit of both characters is fantastically entertaining.
King is the young President of the MC, he has a lot to live up to and a lot on his shoulders. He kidn*ps the sister of a former member he considers a traitor as payback.
Rae is not the kind of woman King is used to dealing with. She’s very intelligent, she’s a psychologist who can quickly get him tripped up over his own words, she shows no fear or intention of backing down.
The dynamic between the two is pure scorching fire! There’s never a dull moment between them. They are such interesting characters and together they’re magic.
The chemistry is unique, Rae has some k!nks she’s not felt comfortable fully exploring and she has some sexual insecurities. The way that plays out with the extremely alpha, King who’s demanding, controlling and rough is genius and so satisfying. It’s such a clever part of their story and I absolutely love it and them together.
There’s a lot of intelligent things going on in this story, (including the characters themselves) it elevates a motorcycle, kidn*pper romance to something much deeper, emotional, interesting and satisfying.
Did I mention the quoting of Shakespeare and other old classics? It was such an amusing addition to the conversations and it provided some clever and utterly swoon worthy scenes.
The plot took a few turns I didn’t see coming which is always a treat for me. I loved the twists.
The writing is impeccable, the characters are multidimensional and so very wonderful.
As the story progresses I was in love with these two characters who on paper should not work together, yet I believed they did. I was rooting for their happily ever after. Both are damaged and have things that haunt them, I felt they deserved each other and would be the strength the other needed.
They have to deal with the MC and Rae’s brother, Saint. I loved the secondary characters from the previous books. I do recommend reading this series in order. It adds to the characters depth and they are all 5 STAR reads for me.
I highly recommend this book and series. Check CW’s, this book has “consensual dubc0n”. It’s not done in a way I’ve ever read, it’s really unique and not traditional of the trope. It’s hard to explain, I didn’t find it disturbing at all. I do read traditional dubc0n, but I can still see the vast difference with this particular book.
I’m so excited for the next book, I’m so intrigued by the character and the brief peek I got at the beginning of the story….It’s shocking and very intriguing!
The banter is next level between, King and his k*dn*pee, Rae. The psychological games and the dry wit of both characters is fantastically entertaining.
King is the young President of the MC, he has a lot to live up to and a lot on his shoulders. He kidn*ps the sister of a former member he considers a traitor as payback.
Rae is not the kind of woman King is used to dealing with. She’s very intelligent, she’s a psychologist who can quickly get him tripped up over his own words, she shows no fear or intention of backing down.
The dynamic between the two is pure scorching fire! There’s never a dull moment between them. They are such interesting characters and together they’re magic.
The chemistry is unique, Rae has some k!nks she’s not felt comfortable fully exploring and she has some sexual insecurities. The way that plays out with the extremely alpha, King who’s demanding, controlling and rough is genius and so satisfying. It’s such a clever part of their story and I absolutely love it and them together.
There’s a lot of intelligent things going on in this story, (including the characters themselves) it elevates a motorcycle, kidn*pper romance to something much deeper, emotional, interesting and satisfying.
Did I mention the quoting of Shakespeare and other old classics? It was such an amusing addition to the conversations and it provided some clever and utterly swoon worthy scenes.
The plot took a few turns I didn’t see coming which is always a treat for me. I loved the twists.
The writing is impeccable, the characters are multidimensional and so very wonderful.
As the story progresses I was in love with these two characters who on paper should not work together, yet I believed they did. I was rooting for their happily ever after. Both are damaged and have things that haunt them, I felt they deserved each other and would be the strength the other needed.
They have to deal with the MC and Rae’s brother, Saint. I loved the secondary characters from the previous books. I do recommend reading this series in order. It adds to the characters depth and they are all 5 STAR reads for me.
I highly recommend this book and series. Check CW’s, this book has “consensual dubc0n”. It’s not done in a way I’ve ever read, it’s really unique and not traditional of the trope. It’s hard to explain, I didn’t find it disturbing at all. I do read traditional dubc0n, but I can still see the vast difference with this particular book.
I’m so excited for the next book, I’m so intrigued by the character and the brief peek I got at the beginning of the story….It’s shocking and very intriguing!
corvinascloud's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“it might have started out that you were my captive, but now i’m yours.”
who knew kidnapping worked not only in mafia romance but in a mc setting too? what a mindfuck of a book, pun intended. the way psychology played into the story, both in the female lead's inner monologue and how she approached the relationship with her kidnapper, was nothing short of genius. this fed my criminology inclined academic brain, stimulating me both physically and mentally. i wanted to hate the mmc so bad, and i did, but i also could relate to him. everything is foreshadowing when you have trust issues, which is how i guessed the plot twist in the previous book. but as intrinsically different these two were, where it matter they complemented the other. neither was broken or in need of saving, but they added together in a perfect union. king truly became his namesake when he embraced his queen.
who knew kidnapping worked not only in mafia romance but in a mc setting too? what a mindfuck of a book, pun intended. the way psychology played into the story, both in the female lead's inner monologue and how she approached the relationship with her kidnapper, was nothing short of genius. this fed my criminology inclined academic brain, stimulating me both physically and mentally. i wanted to hate the mmc so bad, and i did, but i also could relate to him. everything is foreshadowing when you have trust issues, which is how i guessed the plot twist in the previous book. but as intrinsically different these two were, where it matter they complemented the other. neither was broken or in need of saving, but they added together in a perfect union. king truly became his namesake when he embraced his queen.
lovehollyxx's review against another edition
5.0
I went into this book HATING King!!! And honestly for the first 60% of this book I still hated him. But I will very begrudgingly admit that he won me over.
I loved this book so hard. Even when I still hated him, I knew this was the best in the series. King and Rae’s story was brilliant and I absolutely love Rae!! She’s my fave character out of the whole series. I loved that she sassed him the whole way and completely held her own with him, she’s exactly what King and the club needed.
Niro is up next… another Iron Outlaw who I don’t like… 🤣 Scarlett Cole thinks she can redeem him, let’s see if she can…
I loved this book so hard. Even when I still hated him, I knew this was the best in the series. King and Rae’s story was brilliant and I absolutely love Rae!! She’s my fave character out of the whole series. I loved that she sassed him the whole way and completely held her own with him, she’s exactly what King and the club needed.
Niro is up next… another Iron Outlaw who I don’t like… 🤣 Scarlett Cole thinks she can redeem him, let’s see if she can…
bookreviewsbykayla's review against another edition
4.0
King was worth the wait!
Tropes:
MC President/Traitor’s little sister
Kidnapped to lovers
Dub con
I hated King at the beginning of this book (it’s hard not to) but by the end he is a Hamlet-quoting softie. Swoon. And Rae is a total badass.
Tropes:
MC President/Traitor’s little sister
Kidnapped to lovers
Dub con
I hated King at the beginning of this book (it’s hard not to) but by the end he is a Hamlet-quoting softie. Swoon. And Rae is a total badass.
sueread2030's review against another edition
5.0
“It’s human to break. But it’s beautiful to survive and be proud of the scars.”
This book was so beautiful that I don't even know where to begin
But if I want to give one word to why this was perfect then it's
Rae
Usually, when FL are broken, especially in MC romances, they always want someone to help them and put the pieces back together
Which is OK and awesome
But Rae? Oh my God. The hurt she went through should have broken her spirit completely
But it didnt
She came so close to the edge but decided she is better than just rolling over
She put her life back together
She studied and made something of her life
She went into the field she knew would help her and others
And SHE FREAKING QUOTES SHAKESPEARE
This book was so beautiful that I don't even know where to begin
But if I want to give one word to why this was perfect then it's
Rae
Usually, when FL are broken, especially in MC romances, they always want someone to help them and put the pieces back together
Which is OK and awesome
But Rae? Oh my God. The hurt she went through should have broken her spirit completely
But it didnt
She came so close to the edge but decided she is better than just rolling over
She put her life back together
She studied and made something of her life
She went into the field she knew would help her and others
And SHE FREAKING QUOTES SHAKESPEARE
mariarroyo9's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.25