Ride Rough
Raven Riders #2
By Laura Kaye
Releasing April 25th, 2017
Avon Romance
Tour Host: InkSlinger PR
Maverick Rylan won’t apologize for who he is—the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club Vice-President, a sought-after custom bike builder, and a man dedicated to protecting those he loves. So when he learns that the only woman who has ever held his heart is in trouble, he’ll move heaven and earth to save her.
Alexa Harmon thought she had it all—the security of a good job, a beautiful home, and a powerful, charming fiancé who offered the life she never had growing up. But when her dream quickly turns into a nightmare, Alexa realizes she’s fallen for a façade she can’t escape—until sexy, dangerous Maverick offers her a way out.
Forced together to keep Alexa safe, their powerful attraction reignites and Maverick determines to do whatever it takes to earn a second chance—one Alexa is tempted to give. But her ex-fiancé isn’t going to let her go without a fight, one that will threaten everything they both hold dear.
So this is the second book in the Raven Riders series, and I have to
admit, I have been desperate for this book since Ride Hard was released, and
although it truly is an amazing book, filled with everything I love in a MC
romance, but I struggled with liking all of the characters in this book, and
although it was one of the main characters, it didn't detract too much, on my
feelings for this book.
Mainly I struggled with Alena's character a little, as she seems a
strong an assertive person, with everyone but her mother, who just seems to
bombard her and her abusive fiancé Grant, but there I can understand it. I
honestly don't know why I struggled with her character, but I guess you can't
win them all!
I did love Mavericks character though! He is kind, respectful, and
stands up to bullies and you honestly can't help but full in love with him. And
as expected, you get to see the rest of the crew and that I loved it!
When it comes to the writing and plot, it is truly everything you have
come to expect from Laura Kaye; well written and researched, characters that
provoke emotion and a storyline that you can't kept getting wrapped up in.
With all that being said, I give Ride Rough 4 stars!
“I
want you. Feels like I’ve been wanting you my whole life.” Alexa peered up at
him, her eyes so vibrant they were nearly green.
Maverick
pulled back, her words hitting him in all kinds of places, some comfortable,
some even healing, but some less so. “You can’t toy with me, Alexa. Not when
I’ve wanted you for so long. Not when I never wanted to let you go in the first
place. This . . . this can just be fucking. But don’t you dare say anything you
don’t mean.”
She
stroked his hair. “Truth?”
He
gave a tight nod and prepared for the worst, even as he hoped for a shot.
“Truth
is, I don’t know what this means. Yet. I am so messed up right now. I’m not
even going to hide that. But . . .” She tilted her head, and her expression was
filled with something Mav didn’t want to name, but it sure as hell looked like
affection. “But I know I want this. I want you, Maverick. Right now. And
wanting you feels like one of the smartest decisions I’ve made in forever.
Everything else be damned.” Her voice was shaky and breathy and her words were
so full of dangerous, dangerous hope that Maverick didn’t dare move.
His
muscles nearly shook with the force of his restraint, because his body was
literally screaming at him. Screaming at him to just let go. “Fuck, Alexa.”
“I
don’t want to hurt you. I never wanted to hurt you. But I want you. I
want you inside me right now more than I want my next breath.”
Even
though his mind was rolling out a list of all the reasons why this was a no
good what the fuck are you thinking very bad idea, Maverick’s body grabbed
the reins. On a groan, he went in for a kiss, rougher than he intended,
but the moan she unleashed when his mouth crashed down on hers
told him she didn’t mind. They fumbled with clothes. Her boxers. His
jeans. Until they were both naked and pressed tight, all hot skin on
skin, and his cock ground against her soft folds until she was mewling
and writhing and silently pleading with the rough, desperate grip of her
hands on his shoulders, his back, his ass.
A
big part of Maverick wanted to pick Alexa up and carry her to his bed—where his
heart said she belonged—but this wasn’t about that. At least not yet, and he
wasn’t giving either of them any more time to think than he already had.
Don’t miss all the books in the Raven Riders Series!
HARD AS STEEL now available RIDE HARD now available RIDE ROUGH coming April 25th, 2017 RIDE WILD coming October 31st, 2017
Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.
Thank you so much! ~Jessica, InkSlinger PR
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