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Tarnished Angels Motorcycle Club #2
Crash & Carnage
Adderly “Boxer” Ford is nothing like the men of my past.
He’s an outlaw.
A criminal.
My opposite in every way.
I save lives.
He takes them.
I’m makeup and mink.
He’s leather and ink.
I’m a fan of monogamy.
I’m not sure Boxer knows the definition of the word.
It’s a bad idea to get mixed up with him and his motorcycle club.
But when his lips meet mine, and his fingers plow through my hair, my desire for an orderly, safe life goes out the window.
In his bed, I discover passion.
With his club, I find a family.
In his arms, I am safe.
I don’t belong in Boxer’s world.
But when you fall for a Blue Angel, you get a lot more than you bargain for.
He’s an outlaw.
A criminal.
My opposite in every way.
I save lives.
He takes them.
I’m makeup and mink.
He’s leather and ink.
I’m a fan of monogamy.
I’m not sure Boxer knows the definition of the word.
It’s a bad idea to get mixed up with him and his motorcycle club.
But when his lips meet mine, and his fingers plow through my hair, my desire for an orderly, safe life goes out the window.
In his bed, I discover passion.
With his club, I find a family.
In his arms, I am safe.
I don’t belong in Boxer’s world.
But when you fall for a Blue Angel, you get a lot more than you bargain for.
434 pages, Paperback
First published September 5, 2021
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Emma Slate
30 books2,032 followersWall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Emma Slate writes romance with heart and heat.
Called “the dialogue queen” by her college playwriting professor, Emma writes love stories that range from romance-for-your-pants to action-flicks-for-chicks.
When she isn’t writing, she’s usually curled up under a heating blanket with a steamy romance novel and her two beagles—unless her outdoorsy husband can convince her to go on a hike.
Called “the dialogue queen” by her college playwriting professor, Emma writes love stories that range from romance-for-your-pants to action-flicks-for-chicks.
When she isn’t writing, she’s usually curled up under a heating blanket with a steamy romance novel and her two beagles—unless her outdoorsy husband can convince her to go on a hike.
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December 4, 2023
I feel like I’ve been waiting ages for Boxers story, whilst I really liked this book, I was a little disappointed that we didn’t get Boxer’s POV at all. I personally felt like there were some situations that I wanted to know how he was feeling, and his thoughts & I think it would of made this a 5 star read for me.
Whilst I appreciate that some readers don’t need trigger warnings, I really felt like this book should of had a note at the beginning from the author, warning readers that some of the subject matter may be sensitive.
Here’s why Linden, our heroine goes through a dramatic & heartbreaking situation, the things she had done to her were hard to read, and I had to put my kindle down a few times & wipe my tears.
TW: kidnapping, torture & branding
Whilst I appreciate that some readers don’t need trigger warnings, I really felt like this book should of had a note at the beginning from the author, warning readers that some of the subject matter may be sensitive.
Here’s why Linden, our heroine goes through a dramatic & heartbreaking situation, the things she had done to her were hard to read, and I had to put my kindle down a few times & wipe my tears.
TW: kidnapping, torture & branding
March 18, 2023
This one was really good but it did touch on some dark parts.
⚠️Violence, torture, murder, abduction, mention of rape & kidnapping/human trafficking
⚠️Violence, torture, murder, abduction, mention of rape & kidnapping/human trafficking
January 12, 2023
Will hell I wasn't expecting that to happen at all. I love the Blue Angel Mc and I fucking need more.
March 21, 2022
Honestly... this was a hot mess of a book. Really should have been about a hundred pages shorter at least. The author's choice to have it entirely from Linden's perspective made the pacing of the book feel off not to mention that she was a hot and cold character - and not even from the trauma that was on the page but just in general. There were tons of storylines and side characters that made Boxer and Linden seem like they were the secondary plot and it all read like a mess. I think I am over this series and won't be picking up more.
February 20, 2023
4.5 Emotional Carnage Stars
Linden and Boxer's was way too emotional for me. Their banter was cute, there was steam and that twist in the end... not a big fan... but I enjoyed reading it. On a side note, I would have preferred if everyone was still alive, but that's on me...
Linden and Boxer's was way too emotional for me. Their banter was cute, there was steam and that twist in the end... not a big fan... but I enjoyed reading it. On a side note, I would have preferred if everyone was still alive, but that's on me...
October 3, 2022
First and above everything where are the trigger warnings. I know it is a club and shady business but where is the trigger warnings of female assault and torture. It actually riled me and being empathetic it made me on edge.
Second a book all from the female viewpoint… meh. I wanted the male pov as well.
The ending feel rushed.
Hated the female character from the beginning, couldn’t sympathize with her then she was abducted and it pained me deeply.
Didn’t get the forgiveness part and the illogical decisions of not protecting her in the first place when you already involved her in your business
Second a book all from the female viewpoint… meh. I wanted the male pov as well.
The ending feel rushed.
Hated the female character from the beginning, couldn’t sympathize with her then she was abducted and it pained me deeply.
Didn’t get the forgiveness part and the illogical decisions of not protecting her in the first place when you already involved her in your business
September 8, 2021
Emma Slate is a go-to author of mine, that always delivers an addictive and captivating read. This books was action packed, steamy, hilarious, heart wrenching and multi-layered with some of the previous series (SINS) as well as allowing our faves to return from wreck & ruin. Loved Boxer from book 1 and his book definitely did NOT disappoint!
Linden is new to the area after leaving the east coast. She is well liked by all the meddling nurses who want her to get out and date, and low and be hold Boxer comes along as her patient and sparks fly. There is immediate chemistry and the scene with Mia, boxer and linden where she doesn’t realize Mia is colts wife was cute and funny. Adderly ‘Boxer’ Ford is has many layers and is definitely more than meets the eye, although what you see is so very appealing. Considerate, charming, charismatic, as well as down and dirty; boxer checks all the boxes.
She saves his life on the OR table and then he woos her to give him a shot and take a chance on him. And obviously she needed a change because her ‘type’ wasn’t working. She is soon immersed in the Blue Angels world and all that it entails. Danger lurks around the MC and all those it holds dead and Linden learns first hand how horrible consequences of their life can be. But they are a loyal, dedicated family based bunch and they rally behind those they deem their own.
Loved seeing cameos from Quinn, and Ramsey!! Emma Slate knows how to weave stories and series so that everything has its place and you just love to see Easter eggs and fave characters get tied into new story lines. Can’t wait for more in the series and from the author in general!!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest and voluntary review.
Linden is new to the area after leaving the east coast. She is well liked by all the meddling nurses who want her to get out and date, and low and be hold Boxer comes along as her patient and sparks fly. There is immediate chemistry and the scene with Mia, boxer and linden where she doesn’t realize Mia is colts wife was cute and funny. Adderly ‘Boxer’ Ford is has many layers and is definitely more than meets the eye, although what you see is so very appealing. Considerate, charming, charismatic, as well as down and dirty; boxer checks all the boxes.
She saves his life on the OR table and then he woos her to give him a shot and take a chance on him. And obviously she needed a change because her ‘type’ wasn’t working. She is soon immersed in the Blue Angels world and all that it entails. Danger lurks around the MC and all those it holds dead and Linden learns first hand how horrible consequences of their life can be. But they are a loyal, dedicated family based bunch and they rally behind those they deem their own.
Loved seeing cameos from Quinn, and Ramsey!! Emma Slate knows how to weave stories and series so that everything has its place and you just love to see Easter eggs and fave characters get tied into new story lines. Can’t wait for more in the series and from the author in general!!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest and voluntary review.
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June 13, 2022I’m not giving this a star rating bc I didn’t actually like this book at all. It was well written and I liked the main characters to some extent, but I think this book proved that MC books just aren’t for me.
Spoiler warning, but I am so tired of books absolutely destroying the woman characters and sacrificing what makes her her in order to drive the plot and for the man. The heroine was a brilliant surgeon and it was her entire life, and now her hand is ruined and people are telling her to have babies and raise children as a backup… I’m so so tired of it. Why couldn’t his arm be broken and he could no longer ride a bike and he could be a house wife for his brilliant surgeon wife??
I do appreciate that she actually got told some of the info and it wasn’t hidden from her “for her own good”. I’m also glad she got her revenge. But, I think this genre just isn’t for me.
Spoiler warning, but I am so tired of books absolutely destroying the woman characters and sacrificing what makes her her in order to drive the plot and for the man. The heroine was a brilliant surgeon and it was her entire life, and now her hand is ruined and people are telling her to have babies and raise children as a backup… I’m so so tired of it. Why couldn’t his arm be broken and he could no longer ride a bike and he could be a house wife for his brilliant surgeon wife??
I do appreciate that she actually got told some of the info and it wasn’t hidden from her “for her own good”. I’m also glad she got her revenge. But, I think this genre just isn’t for me.
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September 5, 2021We're so close to Boxer hitting ereaders!! I can't wait for you to read this story!
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What early readers are saying...
"Crash & Carnage blew me away!" -Sian
"I was up until 3 AM because I couldn't put it down!" -Sam
"I’m not even half way through this book and it’s already gotten my in trouble with my husband! I forgot to order his lunch because I was reading." -Sarah
"I may or may not have been late for work this morning." - Ellena
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June 13, 2025
i was fully ready to hate this book (i hate the fmc) but at around 80% it took a SHARP left turn (spoiler: torture) and now idk if i can hate her anymore because that will make it seem like im the worst person on the planet
February 20, 2022
dnf
I DNF’d this book at 80%, took me days to get to that point. It was just lacking something… wasn’t horrible, just wasn’t all that great! Loved the trope though.
I DNF’d this book at 80%, took me days to get to that point. It was just lacking something… wasn’t horrible, just wasn’t all that great! Loved the trope though.
September 9, 2021
Way darker than I expected. Nothing like the first book and I didn’t care for Linden. She’s…..not good character worthy in my eyes. More often she’s too “undeserving” of a story. I can’t put in words….just rubs me wrong. She didn’t deserve her story. Out of place, maybe?
August 9, 2022
I’m not sure about the ending of this book? Nothing really felt that resolved… also, I would have killed for a Boxer POV.
October 14, 2022
zero chemistry between the characters and zero development of their relationship.
March 20, 2024
Okay, so like, here's the thing ... I liked it, but then I didn't, but then I liked it again, but then meh, but then okay-ish, but then bored, and then *shrug*.
So take that for what you will...
So take that for what you will...
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September 9, 2025
I loved Boxer in book one so was happy this was his own book! Bit of a slow start but when the action kicked in, it really took off! There was sine good shove, great plot line and even it even made me shed a few tears!
April 15, 2025
Ik vond dit boek wat realistischer dan deel 1, omdat de gevaren van een relatie met een biker meer naar voren komen. Ondanks dat het ook laat zien wat er na een ontvoering gebeurt met het verwerkingsproces, vond ik dit niet altijd even logisch. Van het ene standpunt op de ene dag naar het andere standpunt op de andere dag.
Verder prima boek en ik ga zeker verder lezen in de serie.
Verder prima boek en ik ga zeker verder lezen in de serie.
January 10, 2023
The banter and chemistry between Linden and Boxer was my kind of catnip. I enjoyed the way Linden navigated her way between her world and his.
My only reason for this not being a 5 star read was that I wasn't prepared for the dark chapter. I imagined the catalyst for the twist being something else even though the revelation made sense.
Not as keen for the next book as Brooklyn doesn't seem anywhere as mature a character as Linden was.
Each book is a standalone with a subtle overarching plot. I am reading on because the secondary characters have hooked me in!
My only reason for this not being a 5 star read was that I wasn't prepared for the dark chapter. I imagined the catalyst for the twist being something else even though the revelation made sense.
Not as keen for the next book as Brooklyn doesn't seem anywhere as mature a character as Linden was.
Each book is a standalone with a subtle overarching plot. I am reading on because the secondary characters have hooked me in!
March 20, 2022
3.5 stars
I DK some parts of this book were actually pretty weird. I’ve never read a book where the character admits to wishing that she could truly go back and not meet her current love. I also don’t know what happened with her being a surgeon like what’s going a half an hour after this. I also couldn’t find books about the other couples except for Mia and her guy but the rest I couldn’t find the books. Do they not have any?? Seemed like he bookbad lots of loose ends as well. Like reap died.. so what’s happening with Rachel and the baby? Is she getting a book or something. Also that’s all dante got? Is linden going to still be a surgeon or what’s happening. Just lots of questions.
I will say I was reading this book and was half way through and was like what more could happen and then he kidnapping did which added some fun and suspense. But I didn’t like how all the nurses kept bugging linden about dating the lead guy like stop being so nosy every page it’s so redundant and annoying.
Alsooooo what’s happening with her parents and that mean doctor at the hospital. It seems like this author started writing one book and finished by writing a completely different book and the Internet transition to well with the problems. Like why did we ever get a confrontation between the girl and Jerry because Jerry was spying on her for her mom.
I DK some parts of this book were actually pretty weird. I’ve never read a book where the character admits to wishing that she could truly go back and not meet her current love. I also don’t know what happened with her being a surgeon like what’s going a half an hour after this. I also couldn’t find books about the other couples except for Mia and her guy but the rest I couldn’t find the books. Do they not have any?? Seemed like he bookbad lots of loose ends as well. Like reap died.. so what’s happening with Rachel and the baby? Is she getting a book or something. Also that’s all dante got? Is linden going to still be a surgeon or what’s happening. Just lots of questions.
I will say I was reading this book and was half way through and was like what more could happen and then he kidnapping did which added some fun and suspense. But I didn’t like how all the nurses kept bugging linden about dating the lead guy like stop being so nosy every page it’s so redundant and annoying.
Alsooooo what’s happening with her parents and that mean doctor at the hospital. It seems like this author started writing one book and finished by writing a completely different book and the Internet transition to well with the problems. Like why did we ever get a confrontation between the girl and Jerry because Jerry was spying on her for her mom.
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June 17, 2022
I really liked the first book but sadly this fell a little bit flat for me. I loved Boxer in the first book, but he didn't feel the same way in this book. I just didn't fuller click with this book.
January 10, 2023
FMC is still not very likeable even at the end of the book. The first book truly felt like a love story, this story felt forced and that the FMC settled because she had no other choice. Everything wrapped up in the end of the book very quickly, too much filler at the beginning with back and forth. So many questions left unanswered for why the FMC is the way she is. Definitely more emotional than the first though.
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January 5, 2024
I feel a little let down with this book. I was so looking forward to Boxer's story because he is such a golden retriever boyfriend, but I felt like after the first few chapters he loses that part of his personality. I also wish we got dual POV with this book because there were so many times that I wish I knew what was going on in Boxer's mind and just what he was doing. It felt like we didn't get a lot of the biker side of this MC romance because everything was happening with Boxer behind the scenes. Also the fact that there were no trigger warnings for this book was shocking. I mean Linden gets tortured and there is no warnings. I also felt like Boxer and Linden went back and forth so much when they were talking. One moment they seemed happy and good then the next they were fighting about something. I wish we also got a little more closure with the end of the book.
I think the story was amazing and if this was told in dual POV it would have been phenomenal. I loved that Linden is this amazing surgeon and she tells Boxer straight up that her job is important to her so don't try to change that. I think both of them were good with accepting each others flaws. The Old Ladies accepting Linden into their group right away was so sweet and I loved how they were there for her through everything she went through.
One thing that was hard was remembering all the side character (mainly the prospects) and I know they are going to be the main characters in later books, but it is so hard keeping all of them straight.
I think the story was amazing and if this was told in dual POV it would have been phenomenal. I loved that Linden is this amazing surgeon and she tells Boxer straight up that her job is important to her so don't try to change that. I think both of them were good with accepting each others flaws. The Old Ladies accepting Linden into their group right away was so sweet and I loved how they were there for her through everything she went through.
One thing that was hard was remembering all the side character (mainly the prospects) and I know they are going to be the main characters in later books, but it is so hard keeping all of them straight.
July 1, 2022
The second book in the Blue Angels MC series, Crash & Carnage is a really good read.
We meet Doctor Linden Ward at the hospital in Dallas when she saves Boxer's life.
It's easy to see that Linden has secrets and things in her life she's hiding from, thanks to her interactions with the nurses at the hospital, but Boxer - who was a great character in book one of the series - has charm for days and eventually wears Linden down to go out with him.
Boxer is fun and charming, and in book one, was the playboy in the club, nowhere near ready to settle down. But his brush with death and meeting Linden changes him.
It was a little hard to connect with Linden, but once we knew what was in her past, I could emphasise with her.
The one thing this book really lacked was a dual pov. I think it really needed it, especially when something awful happens to Linden, and we only know what's going on from her perspective. What was going on with Boxer? What was the club doing? I know Boxer shows her the aftermath of his emotions at that time, but we needed it badly. When she was found by Mia it almost came across like they hadn't even known she was missing!
This author doesn't hold back from injuring or killing off characters, which is very sad, as I like all the guys in the MC, but it packs an emotional punch for the reader.
I'm definitely looking forward to more from the Blue Angels.
We meet Doctor Linden Ward at the hospital in Dallas when she saves Boxer's life.
It's easy to see that Linden has secrets and things in her life she's hiding from, thanks to her interactions with the nurses at the hospital, but Boxer - who was a great character in book one of the series - has charm for days and eventually wears Linden down to go out with him.
Boxer is fun and charming, and in book one, was the playboy in the club, nowhere near ready to settle down. But his brush with death and meeting Linden changes him.
It was a little hard to connect with Linden, but once we knew what was in her past, I could emphasise with her.
The one thing this book really lacked was a dual pov. I think it really needed it, especially when something awful happens to Linden, and we only know what's going on from her perspective. What was going on with Boxer? What was the club doing? I know Boxer shows her the aftermath of his emotions at that time, but we needed it badly. When she was found by Mia it almost came across like they hadn't even known she was missing!
This author doesn't hold back from injuring or killing off characters, which is very sad, as I like all the guys in the MC, but it packs an emotional punch for the reader.
I'm definitely looking forward to more from the Blue Angels.
June 5, 2024
I was so excited to dive back into the world of the Tarnished Angels MC! It was so great to see familiar characters in this book too and get insight into the continuation of the relationships from the first book.
But wow, this one was intense. I mean, the first one wasn’t exactly all sunshine and rainbows, but this one was more.
The relationship between the FMC and MMC is intense. They’re an unconventional pairing: doctor and MC, but they have such strong chemistry. But they have a very rocky road, between her self-doubts and his profession.
This book was very emotional and spent a lot of time tackling deep, difficult, and enduring trauma and emotions. It was heartbreaking at times. It had, on balance, more hard times than good times. While realistic, I wish there’d been more cute, cozy, sweet moments, to balance out the raw, heart wrenching moments. I loved both the main characters and I still plan to continue the series, but I don’t love this one as much as the first because, for me, it was a bit darker than I was looking for. Boxer was so in love, I wish we’d seen more happy moments for him.
Key Tropes & Triggers:
🏍️ Biker MMC
🩺 Doctor FMC
Touch Her and ☠️
🛟 Protective MMC
❤️ He Falls First
⛓️ Kidnapping
🔫 Gun Violence
🔪 Torture
💉 Injection (NonCon)
🚦 References to Human Trafficking
But wow, this one was intense. I mean, the first one wasn’t exactly all sunshine and rainbows, but this one was more.
The relationship between the FMC and MMC is intense. They’re an unconventional pairing: doctor and MC, but they have such strong chemistry. But they have a very rocky road, between her self-doubts and his profession.
This book was very emotional and spent a lot of time tackling deep, difficult, and enduring trauma and emotions. It was heartbreaking at times. It had, on balance, more hard times than good times. While realistic, I wish there’d been more cute, cozy, sweet moments, to balance out the raw, heart wrenching moments. I loved both the main characters and I still plan to continue the series, but I don’t love this one as much as the first because, for me, it was a bit darker than I was looking for. Boxer was so in love, I wish we’d seen more happy moments for him.
Key Tropes & Triggers:
🏍️ Biker MMC
🩺 Doctor FMC
Touch Her and ☠️
🛟 Protective MMC
❤️ He Falls First
⛓️ Kidnapping
🔫 Gun Violence
🔪 Torture
💉 Injection (NonCon)
🚦 References to Human Trafficking
November 12, 2024
I was not expecting the turn this book went, but I was in it and I literally just had to sit and listen to parts of it.
Why not 5 stars? I needed Boxer's POV. I needed to hear from him while she was gone, I needed to hear from him in the hospital. Authors, STOP LEAVING THESE GUYS OUT!! We need to hear from them.
I'm not a huge fan of trigger warnings (so I usually skip them), because I don't get triggered and I think sometimes it can take away that moment where you just have to stop and live in it, even when its hard. BUT, I can see some not being able to hand what Linden has to go through on page.
And how she responded to it. I won't lie, I wasn't sure how to feel about her responses, but once I finished and she started to "heal" a little, it made sense and I feel like it was a very valid response.
I liked her more than Mia. I think her backbone showed more. Both of these girls have abandonment issues, and you can see them pretty clear in how they handle their relationships, but in the end they both kept fighting instead of taking the easy route.
I will definitely be on the look out for the rest of the audiobooks when they come out.
Why not 5 stars? I needed Boxer's POV. I needed to hear from him while she was gone, I needed to hear from him in the hospital. Authors, STOP LEAVING THESE GUYS OUT!! We need to hear from them.
I'm not a huge fan of trigger warnings (so I usually skip them), because I don't get triggered and I think sometimes it can take away that moment where you just have to stop and live in it, even when its hard. BUT, I can see some not being able to hand what Linden has to go through on page.
And how she responded to it. I won't lie, I wasn't sure how to feel about her responses, but once I finished and she started to "heal" a little, it made sense and I feel like it was a very valid response.
I liked her more than Mia. I think her backbone showed more. Both of these girls have abandonment issues, and you can see them pretty clear in how they handle their relationships, but in the end they both kept fighting instead of taking the easy route.
I will definitely be on the look out for the rest of the audiobooks when they come out.
February 8, 2023
Love the sly humor, the nicknames, the road names, and the opposites attract situation central to the story. And the whole “found family” aspect of the motorcycle club. The story eventually goes somewhere that is stunningly violent. Believable, and important to the story, but seriously uncomfortable for me to read. I guess that means the author did a really good job, but I’m not sure it’s my cup of tea.
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May 18, 2025
I like it
Den har ju sin charm som den första boken. Tycker det är en fin found family
Det var ju dock sjuka saker som hände i denna bok, gav mig stress deluxe
Men den va liksom ändå fin men typ helt sjuk
Mådde ju lite dåligt under den men kunde ju aldrig sluta läsa
Älskar dock charmen hos grabben och tjejen e ju sassssy men typ ändå mega blyg
Den har ju sin charm som den första boken. Tycker det är en fin found family
Det var ju dock sjuka saker som hände i denna bok, gav mig stress deluxe
Men den va liksom ändå fin men typ helt sjuk
Mådde ju lite dåligt under den men kunde ju aldrig sluta läsa
Älskar dock charmen hos grabben och tjejen e ju sassssy men typ ändå mega blyg
August 2, 2022
“ride or die.” <33 i won’t act like i enjoyed everything in the book because the chapter where shit actually went down in mexico with dante made me dnf the book last month, so i definitely didn’t enjoy that part but other than that it was nice and i’m glad i decided to give it another try
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