The Kings of Kearny by Navessa Allen............ Review by Dawn

 

Jakob Larson is going to be the death of me.

That’s what I think every time he strides into my bar.

The Kings of Kearny Motorcycle Club run this small Texas town, and Jakob is their chief enforcer.

The Viking, they call him. He’s a criminal. As dangerous as he is sexy. The kind of man who makes my inner cavewoman sit up and take notice.

Him big. Make strong babies. Bring home mammoth for dinner.

I’m ready to indulge her desires, but just for one night. Unfortunately, Jakob has other plans.

Someone in town is breaking one of the cardinal rules set by the leader of The Kings. And Jakob thinks they’re using my grandmother’s nursing home as a front for their illicit activities.

Now I’m neck-deep in trouble with him, and every time I think I’ve figured out what’s really going on, Jakob reveals another piece of the puzzle.

I need to figure out how far I’m willing to go to protect this town. How far I’m willing to go with Jakob.

Because if I fall for him, there’s no going back. No hope for a peaceful ending.

But Jakob is the kind of man who makes me think that peace is overrated, and descending into the darkness with him could lead to something even better than a Happily Ever After.

~REVIEW~


I am a very big fan of MC and am always looking for the next great MC read. I was so hoping this was going to be it but sadly this fell a little flat. I was a bit put off right from the start, the author seemed to have this need to use words that really had no place in the MC world when describing Jakob's appearance. The characters I never could connect 100%b with. Krista was not incredibly loveable except with her Grandmother. I mean, I get that she had just met Jakob, but he was so stiff and was a man of little words, but it made him seem so off-putting. They truly should have been a one-night stand at least that would explain the lack of chemistry. The drama seemed mild at best and I kept waiting on it to develop and sadly it didn't. It was almost there and I thought it was going that way and then it would just be over and done with it.

I liked the epilogue it had more emotion than the entire book. Gran was the best character followed closely by Jennifer. This will find the right audience and I am happy for the author.

The Kings of Kearny

by

Navessa Allen
3 Clocks

               
Book provided by NetGalley for honest review

Custom Made by Chantal Fernando ..... Review by Dawn

 

Cameron Davies has the job she’s always wanted—designing custom motorcycles at Fast & Fury. No way is she going to screw this up. But when her wild, sexy one-night stand ends up being the shop’s new VIP client, her life is suddenly turned on its head.

Orion Stenton radiates power, danger, and, most of all, sex. His lavish lifestyle is fraught with dangers for Cam—and a far too intimate link to her past. She has to keep things professional, but it’s impossible to forget the feel of him or the way he whispers her name.

The connection between them demands far more than a quick fling. But when Cam’s past puts Orion in danger, she must face her demons if she’s going to save them both.

Dawn's Review

I liked Custom Built but I LOVE Custom Made! Cameron and Orion, I just thought we such a great match, and their chemistry just exploded right off the pages. Made was an improvement for me from the storyline in Built. Maybe it was that I sort of knew the characters and could connect with them better this time around? I am not sure but whatever it was it worked so well for me.

I thought it was particularly endearing that Orion was so close with his family and they would just show up unannounced and barge right in on Orion and Cam. I did get the giggles a few times when this happened. Also, the Knights were present and interwoven into the dynamic of Cameron and their need to look out for her, she was one of their own. I enjoyed that Orion didn't hide the fact that he had "questionable" business practices. That was refreshing, two characters being honest with one another. 
The plot twist, I did not see that coming... one could even say "the double plot twist." It was written really smart where it wasn't this overbearing subject that was not on every page. It was a crazy and twisted change in direction of the story, but it worked so well. 
What I enjoyed most was the fact that the author did not diminish the importance of Cameron's job and how she was a BOSS! Her work in a male-dominated field was never treated like she "slept her way up" or that she was there just because "she is pretty." Her skill was always on display in the words written and I beautifully crafted so that we understood that Cameron was definitely one of the team.
It should also be noted her success never came between them and caused problems, it was actually celebrated. That would have been such a disservice to these characters if that would have happened. 

I seriously enjoyed Custom Made and can not wait for the next one!!!

Custom Made 
by

Chantal Fernando

CLOCKS

Book provided by NetGalley for honest review