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A review by kfriend
Angel Unseen by J. Bree
5.0
J Bree is fast becoming a new addiction for me- and Angel Unseen is my favorite book of hers to date. This has everything I want in an MC romance- violence, suspense, ample sexiness, and a lot of heart.
In this Mounts Bay spin-off set in my home state of Mississippi, we dive deep into the seedy, bloody MC world of the Unseen. Our mysterious heroine, Angel, is starting fresh in Coldstone, home of the dominating Unseen MC. She’s looking for fast cash with limited questions, and decides to use her many talents as a stripper at the MC owned club. She just wants to go unnoticed, earn money and go to college, and to find a way to live her dream- but her fresh face and captivating stage presence quickly gather much attention- both good and bad- she’s alluring, sexy, and doggedly principled in how she’ll earn, something that keeps the house packed but earns her a reputation as being cold and arrogant. No attention is quite as life changing, however, as that of the huge, tattooed biker who runs the club. Tomi is immediately ‘struck but this dark haired siren, and he’s not happy about it. Being ‘struck is a curse, and strippers always have baggage. And boy, does she ever. The desire for each other is undeniable, but Angel’s secrets and distances are a constant barrier, and Tomi isn’t quite willing to be distracted by this newcomer- a woman he can’t deny is “his” but he’s not quite ready to embrace. And that, my friends, sets up for a delightfully gritty and intense push-pull romance swirling with MC drama, secrets, a colorful menagerie of delightful secondary characters (familiar and new) and chock full of suspense.
Like most J Bree stories, this love story isn’t easy- the road to love is paved with darkness, blood, trauma, and tears- but together? Oh man, these two are explosive. Tomi is a MC hero dream- rough around the edges, dangerous, gritty, possessive and protective with a mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold underneath his edge. And this man in the bedroom? HOSE ME DOWN. But Angel is who really stole my heart. This strong, brave, wounded woman is a fighter. She’s reserved, but firm in who she is and is willing to be. This is a character who lives with integrity, quiet but resolute, broken but brave. I wanted to tear down the world for her- and I was not alone- Tomi would cut his own heart out for her.
I have continued to marvel at J Bree’s attention to detail- from character, setting place, story interconnections. Every person, every word, every detail has a purpose- and often one greater than we can yet to understand. That is because J Bree is a world builder- she’s not just giving us action or interesting characters (although we get that too). We get this entire living and breathing ecosystem that is arresting, immersive, and consuming. I can hear the thumping music in the strip club, smell the fumes from the motorcycles in the air, hear the rustle of leather cuts as these characters move around. That is how vividly J Bree creates her worlds. And even more incredible, she so seamlessly interweaves every character and every story- a complicated but clear web of interconnection and meaning. That is some outstanding story telling.
The characters are also just so fantastic, each one fully dimensional and integral. Of course, I’m desperate for Rue and Poe’s story, but I am delighted at seeing friends old and new for me to adore. J Bree gives each one care and attention, each one a purpose. J Bree doesn’t hold back- she puts them through it- but that makes us loves them and their connection so much more. This is a story about the power of the love you choose- whether its the love of your chosen brothers or your soulmate- and how that is the love that defines and inspires you. That is the love that makes you whole, no matter how dark the journey to get there.
Whether you are new to J Bree or a hard core fan, you’ll love this story. It is thrilling, heart breaking, intense, and hopeful. And the ending? The ending will make your heart completely stop. I’m not sure it will start beating again until we find out what is next for these characters. What a wild ride!
In this Mounts Bay spin-off set in my home state of Mississippi, we dive deep into the seedy, bloody MC world of the Unseen. Our mysterious heroine, Angel, is starting fresh in Coldstone, home of the dominating Unseen MC. She’s looking for fast cash with limited questions, and decides to use her many talents as a stripper at the MC owned club. She just wants to go unnoticed, earn money and go to college, and to find a way to live her dream- but her fresh face and captivating stage presence quickly gather much attention- both good and bad- she’s alluring, sexy, and doggedly principled in how she’ll earn, something that keeps the house packed but earns her a reputation as being cold and arrogant. No attention is quite as life changing, however, as that of the huge, tattooed biker who runs the club. Tomi is immediately ‘struck but this dark haired siren, and he’s not happy about it. Being ‘struck is a curse, and strippers always have baggage. And boy, does she ever. The desire for each other is undeniable, but Angel’s secrets and distances are a constant barrier, and Tomi isn’t quite willing to be distracted by this newcomer- a woman he can’t deny is “his” but he’s not quite ready to embrace. And that, my friends, sets up for a delightfully gritty and intense push-pull romance swirling with MC drama, secrets, a colorful menagerie of delightful secondary characters (familiar and new) and chock full of suspense.
Like most J Bree stories, this love story isn’t easy- the road to love is paved with darkness, blood, trauma, and tears- but together? Oh man, these two are explosive. Tomi is a MC hero dream- rough around the edges, dangerous, gritty, possessive and protective with a mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold underneath his edge. And this man in the bedroom? HOSE ME DOWN. But Angel is who really stole my heart. This strong, brave, wounded woman is a fighter. She’s reserved, but firm in who she is and is willing to be. This is a character who lives with integrity, quiet but resolute, broken but brave. I wanted to tear down the world for her- and I was not alone- Tomi would cut his own heart out for her.
I have continued to marvel at J Bree’s attention to detail- from character, setting place, story interconnections. Every person, every word, every detail has a purpose- and often one greater than we can yet to understand. That is because J Bree is a world builder- she’s not just giving us action or interesting characters (although we get that too). We get this entire living and breathing ecosystem that is arresting, immersive, and consuming. I can hear the thumping music in the strip club, smell the fumes from the motorcycles in the air, hear the rustle of leather cuts as these characters move around. That is how vividly J Bree creates her worlds. And even more incredible, she so seamlessly interweaves every character and every story- a complicated but clear web of interconnection and meaning. That is some outstanding story telling.
The characters are also just so fantastic, each one fully dimensional and integral. Of course, I’m desperate for Rue and Poe’s story, but I am delighted at seeing friends old and new for me to adore. J Bree gives each one care and attention, each one a purpose. J Bree doesn’t hold back- she puts them through it- but that makes us loves them and their connection so much more. This is a story about the power of the love you choose- whether its the love of your chosen brothers or your soulmate- and how that is the love that defines and inspires you. That is the love that makes you whole, no matter how dark the journey to get there.
Whether you are new to J Bree or a hard core fan, you’ll love this story. It is thrilling, heart breaking, intense, and hopeful. And the ending? The ending will make your heart completely stop. I’m not sure it will start beating again until we find out what is next for these characters. What a wild ride!