Monday, April 22, 2024

Review: Claimed by the Bikers

Claimed by the Bikers Claimed by the Bikers by Nikki Landis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Not Without Me


Author: Maria Dean
Title: Not Without Me
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Subgenre: Second-Chance Romance
Release Date: July 26, 2024
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Cover Designer: BookSmith Design

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When my mum’s new partner walked into our lives, bringing along his brooding son, Cade Westwood, I never imagined the rollercoaster that awaited me.

Cade, haunted by his past, kept a tight lid on his emotions, and I couldn't help but be intrigued by the mystery that surrounded him. Little did I know that our innocent connection would soon be tested by unexpected hurdles, turning our fairy-tale love story into a haunting nightmare.

Fast forward sixteen years, and I find myself staring into the eyes of Cade once again—only this time, he’s my boss. The wounds from our shared history resurface, and I’m forced to confront the bittersweet memories that still linger.

As I try to navigate my newfound professional life, buried feelings for Cade threaten to emerge from the shadows. Will I be able to keep my emotions in check? And can Cade’s secrets avoid derailing our chance at a renewed connection?

Trigger Warning: Explores themes of parental death, emotional abuse, physical abuse, and trauma that some readers may find triggering.

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Maria Dean is an author from Yorkshire in England where she lives with her husband, two boys, and her faithful Boston Terrier. Her short stories have appeared in various publications and range from fantasy to science fiction and the supernatural, but for the long haul, her heart remains rooted in romance novels. An avid reader, she can be known to devour a book in a day, especially if there’s a twist in the tale and a swoon-worthy main character. She’s more than prepared to have her heart broken by a good book, just as long as it’s put back together again by the happily-ever-after. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found walking her dog in her local woods, usually dreaming up her next novel or listening to an audiobook. 

Malicious


Title: Malicious
Series: LA Defiance MC Series Book 2
Author: K E Osborn
Genre: MC Romance, Forbidden Lovers, Forced Proximity, Enemies to Lovers
Release Date: May 13, 2024
Cover Design: Designs by Dana
Photographer: Reggie Deanching
Cover Model: Jordan Franklin



My entire world has been turned upside down.
With one adjustment after another.
The truth of my father’s betrayal cuts deep.
Now, my little sister, Clover, is struggling to deal with day-to-day life.

I’ve given everything for her. I joined Defiance to keep her safe. And now, being reunited with our older sister who we thought was gone, I don’t have to go it alone. But it’s not enough. Clover’s grades are declining, and I refuse to let her fail.

Enter Sadie, the feisty blonde tutor. A woman who takes my breath away, despite hurling accusations that the club is Clover’s issue.

She might be small in stature, but what she lacks in size, she makes up for in sassiness. Sadie doesn’t hold back, letting me know her thoughts on the club, and me. But what is clear mutual loathing needs to be set aside, because Sadie is the only one who can help Clover thrive.

Sadie aggravates me, yet something pulls me toward her. She’s a beacon, but beneath the light shines secrets. There’s a poison running through her hidden past. I just have to hope the venom doesn’t paralyze me before it’s too late.

From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the highly desired Second book in the LA Defiance MC Series. This is an enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance involving forced proximity, and can be read as a standalone.








With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She's entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn't love a good binge?

Explosive. Addictive. Romance. www.keosbornauthor.com



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Seize


Title: Seize
Series: The Exiled Eight MC - Detroit Series
Author: Addison Jane
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: April 22, 2024
Cover Design: Natasha Snow Designs





I escaped a dark past.

Barely dragging myself from the depths of hell.

But when addiction sinks its claws into your soul, there are only two options—surrender and let it devour you or wage the fight of your life.

Out of the shadows, I found strength and resilience.

What I didn’t expect was to find him.


Bishop wasn’t just the President of The Exiled Eight MC in Detroit.

He was powerful.

He was commanding.

And as my best friend’s father, he should have been off-limits.

But the magnetic pull was relentless, luring us toward a line we knew we shouldn’t cross.





"Get under the blankets,” I told her as I walked across the room to the window. I pulled the curtains across, holding them a little longer as I waited for the shuffling behind me to stop.

The room was dark now.

Or at least as dark as it could be for five o’clock in the afternoon.

The armchair in the corner of my room was piled high with clean clothes. I didn’t bother folding or putting my laundry away these days, so they were just tossed there to use. Right now, though, I needed the chair, so I shoved the clothes to the floor and wrapped my arms around it, carrying it to the door.

Shay’s eyes followed me in silence as I pressed the back of the chair hard against the door and pulled my gun from the back of my jeans. I fell back into the chair, resting my gun and hand on my knee and getting comfortable.

“Sleep, Shay.”

She pulled the comforter up to her neck, tucking it in around her. “What are you—”

“I’m gonna sit here so you can sleep knowing not a fucking thing in this world is going to get past me,” I told her honestly, clutching my nine millimeter tightly in my grasp. “Now close your eyes.”

It was so hard to sit there and not climb into the bed with her.

But despite knowing my self-control would not stand it, that wasn’t what this was about.

This was about making her feel safe. I’d deal with the rest of these feelings later since it was becoming pretty fucking obvious they weren’t going away any time soon.

But for now, I’d sit here.

I’d protect her from the danger outside this room and the shadows within if I had to.









USA Today Bestselling Author Addison Jane is a country girl from New Zealand with dreams of taking on the world.

She enjoys bringing her books to life with strong female leads, sexy, passionate men and a rollercoaster of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing. She’s a believer in telling love stories that aren’t perfect, but that are still full of passion, adventure, and excitement.

When Addison isn’t glued to her desk writing all the words, you’ll likely find her attempting to navigate single mum life with her beautiful, strong, and kind-hearted teenage daughter. Or you might spot her on the couch binge watching shows she’s already seen a million times.



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