Review: Fantastic book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
I was given a copy of this book by the author for an honest review, of which I received no compensation for.OMG…this book was fantastic! I seriously just got out of bed at 3 am…no I have not slept yet because I couldn't stop reading…to write this review!Ani is a Tennessee girl who moved to New York right after high school leaving behind a broken heart thanks to her longtime friend and then boyfriend Cash. After many years she moves back home to be with her ailing older father. Cash is set on getting Ani back but she doesn't want to fall back into her same old pattern. Cash hurt her and she has changed in her years away…as has the occupants of the town she grew up in. She has some fences to mend because of the way she left all those years ago and an attraction to one very alluring biker that she can't get away from.Ani is a strong character. Confused in the beginning about where she fits into her old world and what she wants her future to be she jumps head first into taking care of her father and childhood home. As the story unfolds and she is placed in various circumstances outside of her control you see her develop and grow. I was impressed by her clear head and strength in the face of adversity. She is not only strong of mind but most importantly of spirit…even in the bleakest moments.Cash is a good old country boy…devastated by what he lost in Ani and how he never repaired it he is determined to win her back but fate has other plans. Given only a brief glimpse into his character he didn't really pull me in until the end when his true colors shined through. No matter his hurt or disappointment, he stood up for what he cared for and took care of business in the end. I really hope that he will be a more involved character in future installments.Knox….ohhhh….everyone needs them a Knox. What isn't to love about a hot Irish biker with a heart of gold? Trustworthy, loyal, loving…I abso-freaking-lutely loved Knox! Sorry…swooning over here. Anyways, I want to know more about Knox and his past…who and what made him the man that he is? As much power as he holds, he also has the respect of his club and the love of its members. The softness he shows to Ani, the unconditional soul encompassing love…I just don't have the words.As much as I loved the main characters the secondary characters were funny and just as engrossing there were some I loved, some I hated, and some who were shrouded in mystery. I have questions and I need details! I want to know more about Rage and Kate...Jameson and Starla…Charon…Butcher and who he was protecting…and what the hell is up with Chloe? Oh the possibilities this has as a series…doing a little happy dance in my own head now!I have read other reviews on this book where people commented on editing…honestly, that normally doesn't bother me if the story sucks me in and this did wholeheartedly…so if there were editing issues I didn't even notice. What I can say is that though it started out a hair slow…I have read much worse…it wasn't for long and once it grabbed me it had me by the balls. There were moments where my heart about pounded out of my chest…seriously! I got irritated, angry, and scared right there along with the characters. The emotional trip this book took me on was astounding and my hat is off to Jennifer for producing such a gripping tale. I will say 100% that this is not for everyone…if you are offended by sex (consensual and not so consensual), crude language, and heavy drinking this is not for you. I spent many of my teen years around bikers and I can honestly say memories of the friendship and family this story brought back were welcomed. I love, love, loved this book and can't wait for another! That all being said if you love your bikers go get this book and read it…you won't be disappointed!