SABOTAGE/Maverick (Toxic Warriors MC 5 & 6)by EC Land-review tour

☠️💙SABOTAGE / Maverick (Toxic Warriors MC 5 & 6) by EC Land-review tour☠️💙

 

☠️💙 SABOTAGE ☠️💙
Toxic Warriors MC 6
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC, Romance

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk / Amazon.au /

Don’t own a Kindle? Download the FREE Amazon Kindle App for your mobile device or pc

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 18, 2024

In a blink of an eye life can be taken, just as it’s given.

Sabotage

Years ago, I gave up on finding a woman to fit my life. I had everything I needed. My daughter. My club. My bike. Life was good. Then it wasn’t. I came into this life, knowing what I was looking for, but I got lost. When I was able to I traveled the world. Then everything fell apart. My daughter needed me.

Now she’s happy and wants the same for me. But the problem is, there’s only one woman who catches my eye and she doesn’t need to put up with my demons when she’s got her own.

Or so I thought.

Thrust into a situation where it’s her and me, no one else around, we’re stuck together. Together we have to figure this out. If not both our lives are on the line.

••••

REVIEW: SABOTAGE is the eighth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult TOXIC WARRIORS MC dark, erotic, MC, romance series. This is MC Chaplain Wesley aka Sabotage, and Ryann Branch’s story line. SABOTAGE can be read as a stand alone but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading the series in order as there is an ongoing premise throughout.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from three first person perspectives (Sabotage, Ryann, Warrant) SABOTAGE follows two years after the rescue of Sabotage’s daughter Fawn, Peyton, Ryann and Nevaeh from human sexual traffickers, and in the ensuing time, Sabotage has kept his distance from the young woman that calls to his heart. Allowing Ryann to heal, Sabotage will find himself spiralling when our heroine is once again abducted with a price on her head. Ryann struggles with the distance Sabotage has placed between them but another rescue by the man with whom she is falling in love finds Sabotage claiming our heroine in body and heart but the past refuses to let go, and another target has been place on Ryann’s head. What ensues is the building relationship between Ryann and Sabotage, and the potential fall-out as the MC is unable to protect one of their own.

The world building continues to focus on the take of a human trafficking ring but no one is aware of the true identities, and in this, the four young women are the only people who know the faces of the men who meant them harm.

The relationship between Sabotage and Ryann is one of immediate attraction but Sabotage has kept his distance while allowing Ryann to heal but threats against the woman he loves push Sabotage to claim our heroine, once and for all. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic and anxious secondary and supporting characters as everyone is struggling with the reality of what has happened and why. Always one step behind, the Toxic Warriors MC find themselves facing the men want the return of what was taken.

SABOTAGE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, obsession and madness, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dark, twisted and tragic; the romance is passionate; the characters are wounded, animated and trying to thrive.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book four GRIMM

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

________

MAVERICK
(Toxic Warriors MC 5)
by EC Land
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, MC romance

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk / Amazon.au /

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 19, 2023

She was mine, and I let her go.

Maverick

The moment I saw her, I knew I was doomed.
Doomed to fall, but that’s something I swore I’d never do. She’s been through more than a woman should. Lived through being sold to a man who hurt in ways that gives me nightmares.

No matter how much I want more, I can’t. Not with everything she’s been through. Not even with the temptation being so great. But she makes it hard. Especially when she reacts to my touch.

When secrets result in chaos, it’s my job to keep it together. However, can I keep it together and watch her walk away?

••••••••

REVIEW: MAVERICK is the fifth instalment in EC Land’s contemporary, adult TOXIC WARRIORS erotic, MC romance series interconnected with the author’s Satan’s Keepers MC series. This is Sargent at Arms, Vance aka Maverick, and Nevaeh’s story line. MAVERICK can be read as a stand alone but for back story I recommend reading the series in order.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Maverick and Nevaeh) MAVERICK follows the building romance and relationship between Maverick and Nevaeh. Several years earlier our heroine was abducted on her eighteenth birthday, and along with several other women were used and abused until they were rescued by the Toxic Warriors MC. For two years Nevaeh has lived and worked with the other woman, watching as each slowly succumbed to love. Since her rescue Nevaeh has watched from afar as Maverick became her guardian and security until his latest assignment finds Nevaeh going along for the ride. A business deal is about to reveal an unlikely connection to family and a past Nevaeh is hoping to forget. What ensues is the building relationship between Nevaeh and Maverick, and the potential fall-out as the past is determined to take back what doesn’t belong.

The world building continues to focus on the investigation and whereabouts of a human trafficking organization, one of which, the Toxic Warriors MC has rescued many of the story line heroines but all is not well as the man in charge wants what he lost, including the woman with whom Maverick has fallen in love.

The relationship between Maverick and Nevaeh has been building throughout the series but Maverick has kept his distance in the face of Nevaeh’s abuse at the hands of her abductor. Having danced around one another for close to two years, Maverick is determined to claim Nevaeh as his own but a much needed push comes from an unlikely source. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Nevaeh’s brothers Banshee, Druid and Keller; their parents Daghda and Brynne; actor Romeo Cohen; gym owners Jasper and Milo, and Gizmo; as well as the return of several members of the Toxic Warriors MC including Pirate, Sabotage and Wrath and their president Viking.

MAVERICK is a story of recovery and healing, betrayal and obsession, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is familiar but emotional and intriguing; the romance is seductive ; the characters are broken but struggling to heal. MAVERICK ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

A little about E.C. Land 

E.C. Land grew up in the country and has it deep in her bones. As she grew up, if she wasn’t out on the ball field or playing in the woods, she had her nose stuck in a book. Now she writes romantic suspense stories, specializing in MC (motorcycle club) romance. She plans to broaden her writing horizons in the near future and move into other forms of romantic suspense. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, three kids, and fur babies. 

Now 2 times USA Today Bestselling Author.

Social Media: Facebook / Amazon Author Page / Goodreads / Instagram/

Share

Maverick by Lisa Bingham – Review & Giveaway

Maverick by Lisa Bingham – Review & Giveaway

 

Maverick Banner

 

MaverickAmazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / BAM / The Book Depository

Description:
Rough riding Bodey Taggart may be rock hard and tough as nails, but even he has a soft side when the right woman comes along…

Bodey has always followed his own rules: live hard, play hard, and win big. But when his wild ways give him two concussions within a month of each other, his brothers lay down some new rules: no bronco busting, sky diving, or ATVs for the rest of summer. It seems the only pastimes not restricted are shooting competitions…and women. 

Beth Tivoli is new to Bodey’s circle of friends, and unlike any woman Bodey has ever met—she isn’t about to follow him into bed. She’s not looking to hook up with anyone, especially when she’s trying to escape her past. Bodey quickly realizes that courting Beth is no game, and despite her resolve, they both begin to discover that maybe romance can be different this time around…

 


Review:

Maverick by Lisa Bingham is the 3rd book in her wonderful Taggart Brothers series.  This book belongs to Bodey Taggart, our hero, who is very competitive in everything he does.  Bodey has suffered some concussions in his previous competitions, and despite warnings from his brothers, he continues to push himself to win.

At one event, Bodey finds himself almost near collapse, with a major headache.  Enter Beth Tivoli, who is helping out with sales in a tent run by some friends of Bodey.  She comes to his rescue, helping him out of the sun, and giving him drinks to hydrate him.  Beth is only staying in town a short time, to make some money, as she is on the run, taking care of her two younger siblings, who are staying at a cheap motel.  At the death of her mother, Beth was able to get custody of her brother and sister, but the cult that her mother belonged to wants the kids. Hence, Beth is constantly moving.

Bodey finds himself interested in Beth, even if she is not the usual women he likes.  Beth shows no interest in Bodey, though she is attracted to him; after all, Bodey is one hot hunk. Beth does fight her attraction,  since she doesn’t plan to stay long, but Bodey constantly gives her a ride to her motel, or invites her to lunch.  She accepts, so that to be able to bring home food to her siblings. This starts off as an unlikely romance, but along the way, we really want them to find a way to stay together

What follows is a nice sweet romance, with a couple that truly had nothing in common, but life has a way of changing things.  Bodey begins to suspect Beth is hiding something, and is determined to help her.  The story becomes exciting, as the villains that are chasing Beth and the kids, finds them.  It will be Bodey, his brothers, and their friends who will step up and help Beth.  Just when you begin to relax, the danger is still not over, making it even more exciting.  I not only grew to love Bodey and Beth, but it was great to see many of the characters of the previous books again.  

Lisa Bingham once again gives us a wonderful story that had us worried, and anxious a few times for Beth.  I did think the previous story was a bit better, but I enjoyed this book very much, and have become a big fan of Lisa Bingham and this series.   I suggest you start with the 1st book, and read this series. 

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Publisher

 

Giveaway beige

Lisa’s publisher is offering a paper copy of MAVERICK to ONE (1) lucky commenter at The Reading Cafe

1. If you have not previously registered at The Reading Cafe, please register by using the log-in at the top of the page (side bar) or by using one of the social log-ins.

2. If you are using a social log-in, please post your email address with your comment.

3. Please LIKE us on FACEBOOK and click GET NOTIFICATIONS

4. Please LIKE us on Twitter for an additional entry.

5. Please LIKE us on GOODREADS  for an additional entry.

6. Please LIKE  Lisa Bingham on FACEBOOK.

7. Giveaway is open to USA only

8. Giveaway runs from November 4 to November 8, 2016

 

 

 

Share

The Family Simon Series 1-3 by Juliana Stone-Series Review

The Family Simon Series 1-3 by Juliana Stone-series review

The Family Simon

I will start the reviews in reverse order from the most recent release.

___________________________________

MaverickMAVERICK
(The Family Simon #3)
by Juliana Stone
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO /

About the book: Release Date February 18, 2015

Maverick Simon lost his mojo somewhere between the last film he scored and a nasty break-up with one of Hollywood’s elite. Burnt out, a vacation is just what this California boy needs. His brother’s empty house in Maine offers the perfect sanctuary. But plans go awry when he meets a woman who rocks his world in more ways than one. She’s not his usual type—she’s edgy, opinionated, and downright rude. But something about the prickly Charlie Samuels sparks his interest. Maverick must decide if that something is exactly what he needs, or if the smokin’ hot chemistry they share is nothing more than a vacation fling…

Charlie Samuels had always dreamed of leaving her small New England town for something bigger. But that dream disappeared the day her father died, leaving her to raise her younger brother and keep the family business afloat. Now a mechanic, she’s knee deep in grease and oil, and with a pile of bills to pay, has no time for someone like Maverick Simon—a guy who’s just passing through. She can’t deny the tall, brooding, sexy-as-sin, Maverick, causes her pulse to race, but she knows that he’s way out of her league. So why is she contemplating an affair? Especially when she knows that Maverick Simon could cost her more than she’s willing to give, namely, her heart…

•••••••••••••••

REVIEW: MAVERICK is the third installment in Juliana Stone’s adult, contemporary The Family Simon romance series focusing on the Simon Family. This is music composer and writer Maverick Simon, and mechanic Charlotte (Charlie) Samuels’s storyline. MAVERICK can be read as a stand alone without too much difficulty but some of the previous storyline scenarios are beginning to cross between installments.

Told from third person perspective, the storyline focuses on Maverick ‘Rick’ Simon as he takes some personal time at his brother’s place in Fisherman’s Landing, Maine. While his best friend and music partner Donovan James-Simon (JACK books 2) and husband Jack Simon await the birth of their first child, Rick finds solace in the winter solitude of Maine. Hoping to find someone to fix his brother’s wayward snowmobile, Rick will be introduced to Charlie Samuels-the town’s only female mechanic-and the woman who would steal Maverick’s heart.

MAVERICK is an ensemble storyline with many of the Simon family siblings and cousins front and center in the family business- a family that closely resembles the Kennedys including the political elite, the rich and famous, the superstars and military heroes. Maverick is a song writer whose hit a road block, of sorts, and finding Charlie Samuels has lifted the block and lightened his heart. But like all ‘Kennedy’ style families, tragedy will befall the Simon Clan, and Rick finds himself torn between what he knows he must do and where he wants to remain. Rick’s cousin Teague deserves his happily ever after, but getting there will be even more dramatic and intense than previous storylines.

The relationship between Charlie and Maverick is one of immediate attraction but Charlie is a woman whose has responsibilities beyond her business-since the death of her father, Charlie has been raising her younger brother Connor, and in this, his safety and protection are her first concerns. The $ex scenes are intimate, romantic and compelling without the over stimulation of erotic graphic imagery. Charlie believes that Rick is only a temporary fixture in her life, and both her and Connor may not survive the heartbreak when Rick returns to his career in California.

MAVERICK is another emotional and moving storyline of family and love. The characters are engaging, colorful and charismatic; the storyline is enjoyable, passionate and encouraging. There are no hidden demons or exes making life miserable but Rick keeps his true identity a secret far longer than he should have.

Reviewed by Sandy

______________

JackJACK
(The Family Simon #2)
by Juliana Stone
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO /

About the book: Release Date August 25, 2014

One night with the wrong woman can change your life….

Jack Simon’s road to the White House has been a smooth one until a night with the notorious Donovan James becomes a roadblock he can’t escape. Suddenly he’s America’s number one story and it has nothing to do with politics. Jack’s tangled with this woman before and knows they’re no good together because the only thing they’re good for is a four letter word…hurt. He should get on with his life and concentrate on his job. But that’s hard to do when the one thing standing in his way, is the one thing he wants the most…

Donovan James, international singing sensation, has made a living singing songs about heartache and pain, two things she grew up on. But it’s time to set down some roots and the only man she wants is a man she’s all wrong for. A man she’s never stopped loving—Jack Simon. They’d had it all once, until they didn’t. And yet she can’t help but wonder if a second shot together just might be the game changer she needs. Or if old secrets can still ruin the only man she’s ever loved…

••••••••••••••••••

REVIEW: JACK is the second installment in Juliana Stone’s adult, contemporary The Family Stone romance series focusing on The Family Simon-a spinoff from Juliana’s The Barker Triplets series. This is political candidate and golden boy Jack Simon, and singing sensation Donovan James’s storyline. JACK can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.

Told from third person perspective, the focus of the storyline is the rekindling of the relationship between Jack and Donovan. Five years earlier, after a heated argument, Donovan walked out of Jack’s life without explanation or reason. In the ensuing time, our couple saw one another once leading the paparazzi to speculate that America’s glamor couple were back on. But Jack despises the very ground upon which Donovan walks, and Donovan knew that to attempt any reconciliation with Jack would mean death to both of their careers.

Jack ‘s character has some issues with forgiveness and letting go of the past. His hurtful words and actions border dangerously on emotional abuse and in this I took issue with behavior. Donovan has never stopped loving Jack and walking away was the only thing she could do to save both of their careers. Although Jack is not aware of the circumstances, his attitude left something to be desired.

The relationship between Donovan and Jack is angry, hurt-filled and volatile. Jack has never forgiven Donovan for walking away, and Donovan has not been able to reveal the truth about what happened years before. Our couple will find themselves on a secluded island in Belize, where it is hoped, by well meaning but interfering family members that Jack and Donovan will get back together. The $ex scenes were limited, as our couple struggled with their relationship throughout most of the story but there was definite sexual chemistry and tension.

The engaging, colorful and energetic supporting characters include most of the Simon siblings, cousins as well as a cameo by the Simon family elders Noah and Eden. We are introduced to Jacks’ nosey but enlightened neighbor as well as Simon’s best friend Derek whose intentions are questionable, at best. The Simon family reminds me a little of the Kennedy Clan-similar numbers, fame and family issues. I did have one concern-it is never revealed who leaked the background story, and in this, we never learn who was responsible or if anyone has paid for their ‘crimes’.

JACK is an emotional second chance storyline; a story of betrayal and friendship; love and understanding; acceptance and letting go. JACK is also a story about family differences and different families. Juliana Stone writes a passionate and emotional storyline that will have you reaching for the tissues.

Reviewed by Sandy

_____________

TuckerTUCKER
(The Family Simon #1)
by Juliana Stone
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance

FREE ebook: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO /

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 15, 2014

When all hope is gone, can love still find a way?

Tucker Simon has given up on love. After a tragedy, it’s just not in the cards for him, and he wishes his family would get off his back. He’s fine—or at least he thought he was–until a family wedding forces him to address a few things, namely his date, Abby Mathews. She’s been put in the ‘friend’ category, mostly because she deserves so much more than what he can give. But the more time that he spends with her, Tucker begins to think that maybe there is a chance for love after all…

Abby Mathews has been in love with Tucker Simon since he walked into her family’s bar nearly a year ago. But he’s got baggage and heartache a plenty. His one-night-stands aren’t going to lessen that no matter what he thinks. Tucker needs a friend, but Abby wants to give him more, and as they navigate their way through a weekend in Florida, their attraction can’t be ignored. Abby has to make a choice. Does she cherish their friendship and take what she can get? Or does she go after what she really wants, which is Tucker’s heart…

••••••••••••••

REVIEW: TUCKER is the first instalment in Juliana Stone’s new, contemporary, adult romance spinoff series The Family Simon. The Family Simon is a spinoff from Juliana’s successful –The Barker Triplets series-and we were introduced to Beau Simon in CONCEAL (TBT #3). This is Tucker Simon and Abby Mathews story. Tucker is a high powered broker and Abby (and her family) own The Black Dog-a pub near Times Square, New York. This is a friends to lovers storyline where misunderstandings, lost loves and letting go set the stage for a heartbreaking tale.

The focus of the storyline is on the sexual and palpable attraction between our leading couple and the ghost blocking any chance at love for a couple who have been dancing around one another for close to a year. Tucker’s emotional baggage is part of his current persona and there will never be any chance of moving forward until the past is buried but burying the past is nearly impossible when everything he does reminds him of what is missing and why. Abby is Tucker’s close friend, perhaps his best friend and confidant but Abby wants more. The fear of destroying their friendship is one of many reasons Tucker refuses to place his heart on the line.

The relationship between Tucker and Abby begins as friends and escalates when Tucker asks Abby to be his plus one for cousin’s wedding. There is no denying their attraction but Tucker’s past is the one thing holding him back-regardless of time and unanswered questions. As the storyline develops, so too does the relationship until the past comes roaring back and everything they have worked towards may be lost in a matter of moments. Tucker’s previous relationship and the subsequent demise is first and foremost on the minds of everyone in the storyline and is a major focus of the premise-there is no moving forward because closure has never been made.

The storyline is well paced and the cast of secondary characters are colorful; add humor; and hint at future storylines. There is mystery and suspense; romance and love; well meaning family and friends; and at times a little too much tortuous remorse. I will add that the novel is in need of another proof read or editor-there were several spelling and grammar errors that should have been caught and corrected –especially for a novel that has already been released to the public.

Juliana Stone writes a story about moving forward and letting go. When loss cannot be explained there is rarely any closure for those left behind. Juliana pulls the reader into an emotional and heartbreaking storyline where one man must close the door to the past before opening the door to his future.

Reviewed by Sandy

Share