Reapers MC, Book 1
Synopsis: Marie doesn’t need a complication like Horse. The massive, tattooed, badass biker who shows up at her brother’s house one afternoon doesn’t agree. He wants Marie on his bike and in his bed. Now.
But Marie just left her abusive jerk of an ex-husband and she’s not looking for a new man. Especially one like Horse—she doesn’t know his real name or where he lives, she’s ninety percent certain he’s a criminal and that the “business” he talks with her brother isn’t website design. She needs him out of her life, which would be a snap if he’d just stop giving her mind-blowing orgasms.
Horse is part of the Reapers Motorcycle Club, and when he wants something, he takes it. What he wants is Marie, but she’s not interested in becoming “property of”.
Then her brother steals from the club. Marie can save him by giving Horse what he wants—at home, in public, on his bike… If she’s a very, very good girl, she’ll get lots more of those orgasms only he can offer, and he’ll let her brother live.
Maybe.
Review: Anna had some fabulous compliments about this series and I confess that by seeing all the volumes on her blog, I started to be really intrigued. In addition, it must be said that I have never read a book highlighting bikers and it’s true that in the United States, it’s quite a different lifestyle. I was therefore really curious to start this one.
Marie is a young woman who has just left her violent husband and now hopes to rebuild her life in peace. For this, she returns to live with her brother, Jeff. The only problem? Jeff does not really keep a good company and all that easily falls on our beloved heroine who did not ask anything. After trying a little love-story with a biker member, her brother is now attracting their wrath. After scamming them and stealing them a lot of money, the man she thought she knew, Horse (I’m sure you’re wondering why he calls himself this way), offers her a deal: to become his property the time Jeff reimburses them or to kill him. It’s a pretty easy choice to make, especially for a brother and sister who love each other deeply. Yet Mary does not know what she agreed to do, and even though Horse appreciates her very much, she is really there for his pleasure (okay for hers too). Alas, her brother isn’t done yet.
We can read this novel quite fast and easily. I had a good time in discovering Mary and Horse but it’s true that I expected maybe a little more. Not that it is not good, no, because the romance is nice enough, and I liked the biker side but I think that what bothered me the most is the repetitions and the redundancy of the steamy scenes between our two heroes. I think that in the end it annoyed me a bit because it takes over the story that finally turns around that fact and what Mary had accepted to do or not. However, it was very interesting to see how the integration took place at the club and how she would act in the long run.
To conclude, it was a good book even if it is true that I have been a little less carried away than I thought. I perhaps expected too much from the beginning, but I still had a good time and I’m curious to see what will result with the sequel.
blodeuedd
Maybe not for me
Jennifer Bielman @ Bad Bird Reads
I just never got into biker romances.
Ruby @ Ruby's Books
I personally love this series! The stories get better in my opinion. And hotter. I’ve read a few biker romance books, but this series seemed a bit more realistic, without overusing some pretty annoying cliches, like unnecessary curse words. Can’t wait to see what you think about the other books in the series 🙂
Melliane
I’ll have to read more to see how they are now!
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
This is one of my favorite series!! But I didn’t love book one all that much. I had some issues with it. But book 3 & 4…fantastic! Book 2 was good (it’s the one I started with) but more tame than I expected. I hope you enjoy the rest when you try them out. 😀
Melliane
that’s good to know. I need to read the others, so curious after all your reviews about them.
Melanie Simmons @mlsimmons
I haven’t tried one of the biker books yet. I’ve heard mixed things about them. It does sound interesting. I have so many books that I want to try, maybe one day. Thanks for the great and honest review.
Melliane
really? YOu should!
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
I read this one a while back and remember enjoying it overall, though it didn’t pull any punches in the portrayal of an MC. I did struggle with some of the scenes involving the club itself and how the women seemed fine being used for sex. I never made it to book 2 so I’m looking forward to your thoughts on it!
Melliane
yes that was quite my problem for that here…
Kim @ BookSwoon
I love the French cover! I’ve read this one and had fun overall. I agree it was interesting to see Marie’s integration at the club, the wives/girlfriends are tough. 🙂
Melliane
Yes I prefer the French one too.
Tracy Terry
Whilst this book does appeal to me I worry that I’d find the characters stereotypical. Great review, its just a shame that something was missing for you.
Melliane
ah yes maybe…
Heidi
I still haven’t gotten the whole biker book thing. Maybe I really need to give it a hard look. Sounds like this one was solid, but I don’t think it is the one to start into the whole biker thing.
kindlemom1
I can definitely see how biking here is way different than there, especially in this setting! Glad you took a chance though and did enjoy this.
Ramona
I loved Sons of Anarchy! Motorcycle clubs make an interesting setting for a novel 🙂 I’ll definitely have to read this! Great review <3
Melliane
I haven’t really tried the TV show I confess
Braine Talk Supe
I have a confession: I skip the sex scenes sometimes. I think I’ve read enough smut to last me three lifetimes. lol
Melliane
lol maybe I should do that
Melissa (Books and Things)
Oh being annoyed isn’t a good thing. I’m not sure this one is for me, but at least it looks entertaining at best. 🙂
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
I remember seeing these on Facebook by the author. They sound good. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
I struggle with MC books but I am glad you were somewhat entertained.
Carole Rae
Being a biker babe is a tough gig. Trust me…I watched some of “Sons of Anarchy” lol