Review: Not Your Typical Biker Book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
Faith's Temptation is not your typical biker book, and I'm still torn as to whether or not its differences made for a better story or just a different one. Most motorcycle club books I've read are gritty and action packed due to the biker environment. That is not the case in this text because even though Ryder is a part of the Dueling Dragons MC, the vice president elect nonetheless, there are only a few scenes that focus on that lifestyle. Ryder is making amends for his father's indiscretions, so he's actually a truck driver transporting drugs for the Russians his father deceived. So, there's really none of the no holds barred, reckless behavior that usually occurs in a motorcycle club. Ryder definitely looks the part of a biker, but the biker attitude is only shown sporadically throughout the text, mostly when he takes control during sex or talks with his biker buddies. For most of the story, readers see a softer side of him - the side that sees Faith as his soul mate - the one he plans to be with for the rest of his life.Faith and Ryder getting to know one another and building their relationship is what drives this story, and although I'm glad that it is more relationship centered, I kind of missed the angst and dramatics...Ryder explains to Faith that he has killed and done other things that he is not proud of, but readers never get to see that side of him, so I feel like I don't have a complete picture of Ryder, which takes away from the story a bit. The emphasis on their developing relationship also slows the story down at times, but I'm pretty sure it's meant to so that when readers are hit with the cliff hanger at the end, they can anticipate that the action will pick up in book 2.I really like Faith's character, but like Ryder, I need more insight into what makes her who she is. She leaves her hometown to get away from her cheating ex, and it makes sense that she is hesitant with Ryder because she doesn't want to get hurt again, but the mixed signals she sends him are excruciating at times. I will say though that girl power moment that Faith has really makes up for some of her childlike acts.Overall, Faith's Temptation works as the first part of a series. It provides enough backstory and storyline to set the stage for what will happen in book 2. It will be interesting to see how everything works out for Faith and Ryder. I hope that Ryder's sister, Layla, is back because she loves both Faith and Ryder, but she also sees the dangers of them being together due to Ryder's past. Good thing readers won't have to wait too long to find out what happens next for Faith and Ryder.Complimentary copy provided by author/publisher for an honest review.3.5/4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)