alh18's review
Just couldn't get past the first few bits establishing the main male character as "Alpha". I assume the really misogynistic comments were part of a redemption arc, but I gave up.
anabelsbrother's review
4.0
TW: DV? Heroine was in an abusive relationship. Attempted assault.
Reading this makes me sentimental for the good old days when I first forayed into the adult romance genre and all I consumed was MC romance. I loved Megan Crane's post-apocalyptic romance series (and gushed about it on the blog), so when I saw this book on sale and featured a biker hero, I immediately one-clicked.
Greeley kinda reminds me of Tyr (The Edge book 1 hero) and I love him and his rough ways. I love how he didn't want to want Merritt, especially after how their affair ended in the past, but he also couldn't stay away from her. Their chemistry is so intense! I was completely engrossed in the scenes whenever they were together.
Book 2 next!
Reading this makes me sentimental for the good old days when I first forayed into the adult romance genre and all I consumed was MC romance. I loved Megan Crane's post-apocalyptic romance series (and gushed about it on the blog), so when I saw this book on sale and featured a biker hero, I immediately one-clicked.
Greeley kinda reminds me of Tyr (The Edge book 1 hero) and I love him and his rough ways. I love how he didn't want to want Merritt, especially after how their affair ended in the past, but he also couldn't stay away from her. Their chemistry is so intense! I was completely engrossed in the scenes whenever they were together.
Book 2 next!
sgrizanti's review
5.0
Megan Crane is just amazing. I loved the first book she wrote in the "Deacons of Bourbon Street" series and I'm so happy to see her come back to not only bikers, but Louisiana in a brand. new. series.
Greeley is a big, bad biker with the Devil's Keepers, a motorcycle club in the tiny town of Lagrange, Louisiana. Merritt is the girl who got away. He warned her not to come back, but she's in trouble and he's still the only person she can trust.
Crane does such an amazing job with plot & setting & character development, that it's hard to know where to start. First of all, Louisiana is so present its practically its own character in the book. Its steamy and seedy, more than a little bit dirty, and yet, its also home. The plot is super fast paced and while it does have some suspenseful elements, its definitely a story that's focused on Merritt & Greeley and not side plots. But, oh, the characters. Greeley is the consummate bad boy and you can't help but love him for it. He's rough and tough and incredibly hot. Merritt though, isn't a waif waiting on some guy to step in and fix everything for her. She's in trouble, sure, but she's also not a pushover.
Granted, this book won't appeal to everyone, and you'll understand that right from the first page. Greeley is an alpha male with a giant, capital 'A' and some of the exchanges between him and Merritt are a bit heavy handed. Still, I loved this and as always, can't wait to see what Crane comes out with next.
*Thank to Netgalley for a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.*
Greeley is a big, bad biker with the Devil's Keepers, a motorcycle club in the tiny town of Lagrange, Louisiana. Merritt is the girl who got away. He warned her not to come back, but she's in trouble and he's still the only person she can trust.
Crane does such an amazing job with plot & setting & character development, that it's hard to know where to start. First of all, Louisiana is so present its practically its own character in the book. Its steamy and seedy, more than a little bit dirty, and yet, its also home. The plot is super fast paced and while it does have some suspenseful elements, its definitely a story that's focused on Merritt & Greeley and not side plots. But, oh, the characters. Greeley is the consummate bad boy and you can't help but love him for it. He's rough and tough and incredibly hot. Merritt though, isn't a waif waiting on some guy to step in and fix everything for her. She's in trouble, sure, but she's also not a pushover.
Granted, this book won't appeal to everyone, and you'll understand that right from the first page. Greeley is an alpha male with a giant, capital 'A' and some of the exchanges between him and Merritt are a bit heavy handed. Still, I loved this and as always, can't wait to see what Crane comes out with next.
*Thank to Netgalley for a free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.*
emmiegreadsbooks's review
2.0
This book has so much potential. And it checks off so many of my favorites: alpha, MC, good girl, deep South. I just want to know why the author has to describe every. little. thing. in such detail?! I lost the forest for all the trees in this one.
naaytaashreads's review
3.0
"You don't have to go anywhere." He leaned in, resting his forehead against hers and feeling her breathe against him. The way she was supposed to. "But it doesn't matter if you do. If you run. If you're out on some roof again. Whatever. When you're ready to come home, baby, all you have to do is look around and I'll be right there to catch you and bring you back. Always."
This is the type of book that you really read it for entertainment purposes only.
It's not the best story line I ever read but its entertaining and easy read.
However, it's definitely not a book you want to read it in public because it is H O T.
The storyline is very fast pace and very predictable.
I wish it was more action based and has more badass scene since it is a biker book.
But it was more heavily on the romance instead. No complains but I wanted to action.
The character involvement and introduction is small and simple, no complicated details.
I can't wait to read about all the other characters.
The male lead is definitely a romantic person.
Like its a good change since its always the the woman showing their feelings and love.
He could sweet talk to me everyday.
I honestly roll my eyes with the female lead a fair few times.
She is quite annoying but I kind of get it with where she is coming from, how she feels and grew up.
Excited to read the rest of the series and other characters!
"Because if it's the second one, don't you think it's high time you asked yourself what happens if you decide to stay If you do what makes you happy for a change?"
This is the type of book that you really read it for entertainment purposes only.
It's not the best story line I ever read but its entertaining and easy read.
However, it's definitely not a book you want to read it in public because it is H O T.
The storyline is very fast pace and very predictable.
I wish it was more action based and has more badass scene since it is a biker book.
But it was more heavily on the romance instead. No complains but I wanted to action.
The character involvement and introduction is small and simple, no complicated details.
I can't wait to read about all the other characters.
The male lead is definitely a romantic person.
Like its a good change since its always the the woman showing their feelings and love.
He could sweet talk to me everyday.
I honestly roll my eyes with the female lead a fair few times.
She is quite annoying but I kind of get it with where she is coming from, how she feels and grew up.
Excited to read the rest of the series and other characters!
"Because if it's the second one, don't you think it's high time you asked yourself what happens if you decide to stay If you do what makes you happy for a change?"
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