SPARK OF REDEMPTION / SPARK OF PASSION (MacKenny Brothers /MC 6 & 7) by Kathleen Kelly-reviews
SPARK OF REDEMPTION
MacKenny Brothers / MC 6
by Kathleen Kelly
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 15 2021
The MacKenny family has six brothers, of which I’m the youngest.
They are all honest men, but I’m not.I lie, I cheat, and I’ll do anything to get what I want.My life got complicated the day my girlfriend walked in on me with another woman. It meant nothing, but to Annette, it was the ultimate betrayal. Annette should have called before her surprise visit, but I suppose her grandmother dying was why she didn’t.
I don’t deserve a second chance, but the universe conspires to give me one.What would you do if the woman you loved lost her memory and didn’t remember what a bastard you are but instead went back to a time when you were in love? Would you go along with it? Would you do anything to keep her in the dark?
I’m not wasting the time we have together. My brothers can go to hell, this is my redemption, and I’ll do whatever is necessary to keep Annette and prove I can be the man she needs me to be.
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REVIEW: SPARK OF REDEMPTION is the sixth instalment in Kathleen Kelly’s contemporary, adult MACKENNY BROTHERS/ MC erotic, romance series focusing on the McKenny brothers. This is young brother Lochlan MacKenny, and Annette’s story line. SPARK OF REDEMPTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion.
Told from several first person perspectives (Lochlan, Kyle, Sean, Annette) SPARK OF REDEMPTION follows in the aftermath of Annette discovering the man whom she loved in bed with someone else. Annette and Lochlan have been in a relationship for as long as she can remember and hoping to surprise him, Annette heads to Boston where Lochlan is working on a business proposal with New England Warriors former QB Grayson Moore. Betrayal is swift; then her grandmother dies, and Annette struggles with her place in the MacKenny fold. Moving to New York to start anew working for the owner of a successful string of yoga studios, Annette will have to face her demons when Lochlan announces the family intends to buy the business for which Annette currently works. An accident will pull Annette back into Lochlan’s life, an accident of which Annette no longer remembers what happened. With Lochlan by her side, Annette begins her recovery but life has other plans for our story line couple.
The world building focuses on betrayal, growing up, responsibility and love. As Lochlan struggles to make amends for the past, Annette struggles to heal in the face of both physical and emotional pain.
The relationship between Lochlan and Annette is one of second chances. Lochlan broke Annette’s heart, and her trust, and in this, our hero is determined to make amends for the sins of his past. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.
The secondary and supporting characters include most of the previous story line couples, and all of the MacKenny brothers. We are introduced to New England Warriors former QB Grayson Moore; nurse and physiotherapist Simon; Yoga studio owner Derek Strauss, and New England Warriors team owner Tyson Reed.
SPARK OF REDEMPTION is a story of betrayal and mistrust; secrets and lies; family and friendships; forgiveness, love and loss. The premise is heart breaking and emotional; the romance is seductive ; the characters are charismatic and determined. SPARK OF REDEMPTION ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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Reviewed by Sandy
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SPARK OF PASSION
MacKenny Brothers / MC 7
by Kathleen Kelly
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic,romance
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Release Date: September 30, 2024
ABOUT THE BOOK: It’s been five years since I left home and nearly six since Lochlan passed away.
New York isn’t the place I envision for my son. I want Beathan to experience the same joyful childhood I had—surrounded by family and be free to run and play without fear. So, returning to my hometown will give Beathan the life I’ve always dreamed of providing him.
For five years, I lived in New York with billionaire Tyson Reed. Our relationship has remained strictly platonic, though my heart longs for more. Tyson has been a father figure to Beathan and the man I fall for more deeply with each passing day.
But life takes a dark turn when Beathan is kidnapped.
The captors believe he is Tyson’s son.
Now, the MacKenny family and Tyson must unite to bring Beathan home.
Cutter, the ruthless enforcer for the Loyal Rebels, must confront his inner demons while vying for a permanent place within the MacKenny brothers’ inner circle. His deadly resolve is tested as he struggles to rescue the boy and do as his MC president commands.
It is a desperate race against time, not only to save my son but to ignite the spark of passion between Tyson and me that has been smoldering for so long.
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REVIEW:SPARK OF PASSION is the seventh instalment in Kathleen Kelly’s contemporary, adult MACKENNY BROTHERS / MC romance series focusing on the MacKenny clan and the Loyal Rebels MC. This is New England Warriors football team owner Tyson Reed, and Annette’s story line. SPARK OF PASSION can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading book six SPARK OF REDEMPTION for back story and cohesion where Annette’s story begins.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
SPOILER WARNING: If you have not read SPARK OF REDEMPTION there may be spoilers in my review although the book blurb is quite revealing.
Told from six first person perspectives including Tyson and Annette SPARK OF PASSION follows the return of Annette to her home town of Becca Falls, and to the extended family she left behind. Approximately six years earlier Annette lost the love of her life, and in the ensuing aftermath, discovered she was pregnant. Moving back to New York to forget about the past, Annette and her son will take refuge with a close family friend, billionaire Tyson Reed. Fast forward to present day, Annette believes it is time to return home, home to the family she has never forgotten but life is about to become more complicated when her son Beathan is kidnapped, believing he is the son of Tyson Reed. As the MacKenny family members and the Loyal Rebels MC begins a search for the missing child, Tyson must come to terms with a perceived betrayal from within.
The world building follows several paths including Annette’s move to Becca Falls; her relationship and building love for Tyson Reed; the kidnapping of a five year old child; the fall-out of betrayal and greed.
The relationship between Annette and Tyson begins as friendship but we are oblivious to the six years between book six and seven. Tyson and Annette never crossed the line throughout the years but the palpable sexual attraction and love continued to grow. Annette’s return to Becca Falls forces Tyson to make a decision about his future, a future that involves our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.
There is another large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters including Sean, Logan, Kyle, and Cutter, and Cutter’s new girlfriend Elaine, a relationship questioned by the MacKenny Clan. And Logan is struggling to find his place in the family.
SPARK OF PASSION is a story of betrayal and greed, obsession and madness, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is limited; the characters are desperate and dynamic.
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Reviewed by Sandy
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Kathleen Kelly is a USA Today Best Selling Author and was born in Penrith, NSW, Australia. When she was four her family moved to Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Although born in NSW she considers herself a QUEENSLANDER!!
She married her childhood sweetheart and they live in Toowoomba. Kathleen enjoys writing contemporary, romance novels with a little bit of steam. She draws her inspiration from family, friends and the people around her. She can often be found in cafes writing and observing the locals.
