Review: And I Thought This Series Couldn't Get Any Better!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 6, 2014
Blurb:Brick, a bear shifter and the Sergeant at Arms for the Grizzly MC, is a recluse and bastard by all accounts. With an ugly past, and a scar to match, he is content with using club whores to pass the time. But then he sees Darra, a stripper and the only female that makes his cold, dead heart beat again.Darra Strand has a past filled with emotional and physical pain, but she is stronger because of it. When someone threatens her, a savior comes in the form of an angry, scarred, and heavily muscled biker named Brick.But when the MC has to go on a run out of state to help another charter, Brick is forced to leave Darra behind. A club rival decides the time for retaliation toward the Grizzlies has come. But Darra is Brick’s and anyone that hurts her is as good as dead.________________________________________What Worked For Me:I was extremely excited to read the second installment in the Grizzly MC Series and I have to say, Jenika did not disappoint.  Brick was an enigma to me, with what little I read about him in the first installment of this series, but he fascinated me none the less.  I love men who have scars with stories who find love despite what they feel to be their physical imperfections and Brick is no exception.  And when Brick meets his mate, Darra, the gloves come off.  We find Darra working in a strip club (let me make it clear, she is dancing only, not doing any behind the scenes extracurricular activities, if you get my drift).  She just wants to work and make a better life for herself after having such a horrendous life so far.  Brick intervenes in a precarious situation Darra finds herself in and become her self-appointed savior, unsure and uncomfortable about and with the feelings she provokes in him.  Chivalry be damned, he wants her truly and madly and when an even more violent attack is made against the woman he learns is his mate, blood will be spilled to soothe the ravage beast inside of him.  Darra is smart, courageous and beautiful.  She is not a skin and bones kind of girl and I love that she is a real woman and embraces who and what she is, lumbs, bumps, and perceived imperfections.  Their love and passion is instantaneous and I enjoyed watching Brick try to go slow and court her and Darra taking the reigns and letter her man know that it’s ok to give her what he needs; that she can, will, and is ready to take it all.  They are the perfect pair for each other and I got goose bumps just reading how well these two connected both in and out of the bedroom.  Jenika Snow can write some panty dripping love scenes and these are flawless and beautiful with the perfect amount of raunchy and dirty bedtime theatrics I love.  I’m on pins and needles for the third book in this series.  Well done Jenika.  This series just gets better and better, and I didn’t even think that was possible.What Didn’t Work For Me:While illicit drugs did not feature in the story, there was mention of marijuana use, while very minor and, while not playing a part in the overall storyline, it did make me slightly uncomfortable.  But, stepping outside of one’s comfort level is not always a bad thing and worked in this series.  It also works well with the MC storylines since these are just your simple cut-and-dry romance.  It doesn’t distract from the story, it’s just not something I’m used to reading about but I’m sure my comfort level will adjust.Would I Recommend This Book:Yes isn’t the appropriate word for my recommendation.  I suggest you run out and buy this book for your e-reader immediately.  It’s got a sweet love story and some wicked hot passion.Final Star Rating:5 of 5 stars