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Blurb Gears I’m a Prospect. Nothing special. Nothing to anyone, except to her. She’s my V.P.’s sister, and she’s older than me. She’s off limits. And as much as I try to keep my distance, she keeps coming around. Showing up places where she shouldn’t be. Like my bed. It’s no secret that she could undo me. Take everything from me. Like my soul isn’t already tortured enough. Now I have to betray my club. But it may just be worth the fall. If it means I get to keep her safe and keep her in my arms. Amelia I shouldn’t, but he’s just too tempting. Those hazel eyes. His bad attitude. The way he swaggers like he owns the world. I don’t know why I’m like a moth to a flame. Why I have to have him. Why I don’t care about the consequences. But when danger lurks and he has to make a choice, will he be the last man standing? Will we survive the aftermath? That is, if the Rebel’s enemies don’t step in first. Then all could be lost. Including my fractured heart. And the man I love. Forever.
NOTE: This book is book 9 in a series but is written as a stand-alone with no cliff hanger and a HEA. Recommended for mature readers only as contains adult themes. Bracken Ridge Rebels rule...enter at own risk!

324 pages, Paperback

Published February 10, 2023

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Mackenzy Fox

68 books541 followers
Mackenzy Fox is an author of M.C. badass and contemporary enemies to lovers themed romance novels. When she’s not writing she loves vegan cooking, walking her beloved pooch’s, reading books and is an expert on online shopping.
She’s slightly obsessed with drinking tea, testing bubbly Moscato, watching home decorating shows and has a black belt in origami. She strives to live a quiet and introverted life in Western Australia’s North West with her hubby, twin sister and her dogs.

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Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
2,349 reviews1,589 followers
December 19, 2023
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: forbidden
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Overall, I really liked this story. The characters are likable and it moved well. I did feel like because they were sneaking around so much, it was a little lighter on the relationship development and heavier on the smexy times. Not necessarily a bad thing, lol, just not what I prefer :)

I also want to mention, while it didn't affect my rating, these books still struggle with editing issues with some typos, grammar mistakes, and idiomatic errors as well. Its too bad, because it is distracting at times.
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1,250 reviews8 followers
February 1, 2023
Off Limits…

The MC has rules for a reason but sometimes rules are meant to be broken. Gears is a young 21 year old with an old soul. He’s seen things that have made him grow up faster then he should have. He’s a prospect for the MC biding his time until he gets patched in to be a full member. When a club members sister catches his eye he knows she’s off limits and comes up with a way to bend the rules.

Amelia is 26 years old and her two brothers are members of the MC, they also drive her crazy with their protectiveness. When Gears helps her out one night when her car is broken down she sees him. She sees his potential and even though he’s much younger then her she can’t stop the connection she feels for him.

These two were hot, hot, hot! Gears and his dirty straight talk could sweep any woman off their feet. When he sets his sights on Amelia he knows he’s going to be breaking the rules because she’s worth it.

There were a few twists and turns that you don’t see coming. Family found in the MC gives Gears a whole new look on life.

Lots to unpack and to sort out. Which will lead us into the next book about Knox, a member’s newly found brother.
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1,100 reviews20 followers
January 30, 2023
The author writes her characters so well that you won’t stop yourself from falling for them or admiring them in a way. Her characters are super hot and handsome and beautiful and here Gears and Amelia are the ones. They are defined so well with so much shit in their past that getting on with their lives is hard individually but when they connect the fireworks come into play. The chemistry between them is intense and off the charts, an instant connection is there which they ignore at their bests. The twists and turns in the story are entertaining and their banter is to die for. Amelia with Gears is totally different from what she is when she’s alone. I really enjoyed reading this book.
Profile Image for WhiskeyandReading.
2,789 reviews
February 1, 2023
Im sitting here in shock trying to remember if I was given a heads-up on this ending. I will be sad when this series ends. Now about the book, I loved it like I have the others in this series. I have loved Amelia since her brother's books. I loved watching her grow in this book. She is nothing like her brothers, Brock and Axton. Jake, Gears, story broke my heart. That boy had been through so much but was still standing. They both knew the rules but still broke them. These two were so compatible that you felt it. Their chemistry was perfect. I found the only downfall was the reminder that she was older than him. Did it take away from the book no because as you can tell that ending has me speechless.
Profile Image for Ari Loves All The Books.
385 reviews81 followers
January 26, 2023
I really enjoyed this MC book about Gears & Amelia. When I normally read about MC books, it's always about blood, sweet butts, & hard @$$es... But with this book, it showed more of Gears personality and I really loved how he was portrayed. He was a "touch her & you die" guy, but not to the point where he was psychotic and just unruly. This book is a really great read, I couldn't put it down.
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2,145 reviews23 followers
January 31, 2023
A Prospect and a Club Sister are not allowed to get together but there attraction is just to strong.

Gears can’t stop thinking about her. He knows the rules it’s just to much of a temptation.

“You are a strong, beautiful, capable woman. I know how far you’ve come, sugar.

I see that strength you have inside you, it’s one of the things I love about you.

Amelia is older than him but oh boy!!

This story is super spicy hot, age gap, secret relationship goodness. This author writes superb MC stories. I fell in love with her writing from the very first one and she has never disappointed me.

There are more than one shocking revelation come to light. I can’t wait to read about Cash and Deanna!! Been waiting for them for a while now.
Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,551 reviews53 followers
July 25, 2023
Love this series
Love the brmc
Gears and Amelia's intense emotional broken heartstopping forbidden love story
All the feels
Ready for more
Need Knox
22 reviews
January 31, 2023
At a lost for words

I thought I had found my favorite story and then comes Gears and Amelia 🥰
Storyline: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
Plot twist: *chefs kiss* So good!
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Author 25 books53 followers
February 11, 2023
One of the best
Gears is so good because it's different from the rest. And I love it. I'm sitting on the edge in excitement for what happens next. Well done Mackenzy ❤️❤️
Profile Image for Renee.
5,368 reviews76 followers
February 1, 2023
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

GEARS
I'm a Prospect. Nothing special. Nothing to anyone, except her. She's my V.P.'s sister, and she's older than me. She's off limits. And as much as I try to keep my distance, she keeps coming around. Showing up places where she shouldn't be. Like my bed. It's no secret that she could undo me. Take everything from me. Like my soul isn't already tortured enough. Now I have to betray my club. But it may just be worth the fall.. If it means I get to keep her safe and keep her in my arms.
AMELIA
I shouldn't, but he is just too tempting. Those hazel eyes. His bad attitude. The way he swaggers like he owns the world. I don't know why I'm like a moth to a flame. Why I have to have him. Why I don't care about the consequences. But when danger lurks and he has to make a choice, will he be the last man standing? Will we survive the aftermath? That is, if the Rebel's enemies don't step in first. Then all could be lost. Including my fractured heart. And the man I love. Forever.

This romance is on the darker side and you will want to heed the warnings in the beginning of the book. There will be triggers for some readers.
This is the story of Gears and Amelia. He is a prospect and she is the sister of his Vice President and certainly off limits. However, she doesn't want things to be that way between them. They have some explosive chemistry going on between them from the moment they met. Neither one of them is able to deny or fight it because it is so strong. Thus begins the sneaking around a hooking up until it turns in to so much more for the both of them. Neither of them has the ability or the want to to walk away. However Gears has a past that is about to come back with a vengeance. This is what stops him for ever thinking that he and Amelia can ever be more than just a big old secret. He will never be enough for Amelia in his mind. I have to stop talking about the story or I am going to say something that I do not need to say. I loved these characters and I really loved witnessing the growth in Gears as this book goes on. He is really going to steal your heart. He and Amelia are pure fire and you are not going to want to lay this book down.
121 reviews4 followers
February 5, 2023
WOW 🤩 !! Where do I even start to explain how this book is now one of my top ten MC books. Gears is the second book I read from this author but the very first MC book from her and let me tell you she did not disappoint.

I love ❤️ MC trope books where the male character is a possessive dirty talking alpha in and out of the bedroom who might or might not have a Jacob Ladder piercing. And let me tell you that Gears is definitely that and more.

“This what you want sugar?” ~Gears

Gears is a prospect who happens to help out Amelia out one night, a night that has changed them forever. Gears is young but he has lived a hard life making him an old soul. He’s good looking, funny, cocky, hardworking, dirty talking and possessive.

“Talk dirty to me.” ~Amelia

Amelia is a 26 year old independent strong woman. She’s smart, beautiful, sassy, hardworking and flirtatious but only with Gears. She’s like a moth to a flame 🔥. Their connection and chemistry is hot 🥵 consequences be damned.

Mackenzy Fox has done a well job with her characters and well as her supporting characters who give the story a little more.

This book will have you crying 😭, laughing 😂, and definitely getting wet 💦💦. Gears by Mackenzy Fox is full of emotions and there are a few twist and turns that you won’t expect but definitely worth the read and emotional roller coaster 🎢.

So if you love ❤️ MC Romance Series then look no further because this book will introduce you to some very hot 🥵 filthy talking possessive men.

Gears by Mackenzy Fox is definitely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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751 reviews25 followers
January 29, 2023
I received a copy of this arc in exchange for my honest review. Another fantastic installment to this MC series I’ve become so engrossed in! Gears, aka Jake, is a prospect to the MC club, meaning all the club ladies are OFF LIMITS.
Amelia, is a club sister, aka, off limits to all prospects.
These two have an insane chemistry between them from day one, neither of which have the strength to deny. What starts off as sneaking around hooking up, turns into something so much more, and neither are willing to walk away. They connect on such a deeper level than just intimately.
Gears has a past that is creeping in on him, and the reason that he believes he can never be more than a secret hookup or enough for Amelia.
Gears is an entirely different man than he portrays himself to be to those around him. His character went through so much growth, my heart was so happy for him.
I loved these two so much. The heat In this was CHEF’S KISS on the Spice-O- meter! 🔥
Mackenzie has a way of stealing your interest and sucking you in from the very first chapter. This series has easily become one of my favorite MC romance series.
If you like filthy talking, possessive MC club men, this series IS IT.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Profile Image for Erin.
3,557 reviews81 followers
February 6, 2023
DAMN!!!! THAT WAS STEAMY AND HOT!! Gears could melt the panties off anyone!! He’s such a dirty talking, sexy, possessive but sweet young man with a heart of gold. No wonder all the women want him. His story is gritty, suspenseful, emotional and so damn sexy that I had to stop a few times to just cool myself off.

Gears and Amelia’s chemistry was undeniable and the sexual tension between them was so thick you could cut it with a knife. You new that when these two finally gave into the uncontrollable lust and desire pulling them together, it was going to be extremely explosive and there were going to be fireworks!!! They were definitely going to set my kindle on fire!

Fantastic writing that just pulls you in, keeps you riveted to your seat and gripping your kindle tightly trying not to let it combust from all of the heat coming off the pages.

There are some twists and turns that I didn’t see coming but in the end this story left me completely satisfied!!!

I can’t wait for more of this MC!
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680 reviews6 followers
January 26, 2023
First of all I didn’t think I’d be into this with Gears only being 20/21 years old. Young guys never (well, rarely) feel like a man to me in the books. OMFG 🥵🥵🥵🥵 Was I wrong. Gears is so hot it’s just not describable. Amelia is awesome with him. The writing and storyline are awesome. There’s twists that you don’t expect, and the added thrill of sneaking around makes the whole story even hotter. There’s so much going on, and we get to see beloved characters from previous books in the series. I loved every single second of reading this book and only out it down when I was forced to do so…like having to cook, work, and pay attention to me kids. I would have read this straight through- even taking it to the bathroom with me - if I could have done so. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars because it was just that fabulous and hot, so damn hot.
Profile Image for Courtnee.
125 reviews29 followers
January 26, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️


“The only redemption I need is you.”

Gears is book 9 in the Bracken Ridge Rebels MC series, and I think it might be one of my favourites of the entire series so far.

As always, please check your trigger warnings before diving in.

Gears and Amelia give me life. They are both strong, independent, adventurous, and sassy. I love the chemistry between them and the relationship and trust they built with each other. They both know what they want, and they go after it no matter the cost.

Can we just talk about the spice for a second because, damn, it was hot as hell! And the plot twist, too? I definitely did not expect it, but my heart is so happy!

I love this series and cannot wait for Cash and Deanna’s story. I need it, and I need it now!
Profile Image for Molly Insall.
169 reviews3 followers
February 6, 2023
I've loved this series so far and this book is no exception. Although it's not my favourite.

I feel like there shouldve been alot more blood, guts and kidnapping as its a mc book. But the love story was definitely a cute one ❤️

Gears is a prospect in the club and he falls for the one woman he can never have. At 20 years old he just tries to keep his head down, do his work and hopefully get patched into the club. And when the absolute fire cracker that is Amelia decides to drop herself into his life he has to question whether to follow his heart or not.

This series is one of my favourites I've read, there are multiple books, all standalones but should be read in order to get the full prospective of the storyline.
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704 reviews50 followers
February 1, 2023
𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑴𝒚 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏. 𝑰 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥.5
Tropes: MW, motorcycle club romance, reverse age gap (26 & 21), club brother's sister, forbidden, spicy time over FaceTime, sneaking around, pierced 🍆, praise, toys, degradation, 🍑 play
Series: Bracken Ridge Rebels M.C. #9

⚠️Check triggers⚠️

Gears is a prospect for the Bracken Ridge Rebels and he knows his job is to do what they say without question. He needs to pay his dues and be on his best behavior, including staying away from club sisters, until he's patched in. But staying away isn't easy when Amelia, his VP's sister, is so tempting. She's older, beautiful, and she wants Gears. They can't fight their attraction and begin sneaking around together.

I enjoy this series so much and the found family aspect the club has. This is a great addition to the series and I enjoyed both Gears and Amelia. I liked the connection and trust they built with one another. I liked their flirting and banter. The spice was really good. I love when couples sneak around because it's hot and forbidden. I'm not super into FaceTime spice but this book changed my mind. Those scenes were so hot 🥵

We got some potential glimpses into a possible book with Deanna and Cash, and I need it immediately. I love dad's best friend's romances. I ask for their book in every review and will continue to do so until we get it. PLEASE, Mackenzy 🙏🏻

Thank you to Mackenzy and Peachy Keen for the early copy in exchange for an honest review!
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997 reviews13 followers
January 31, 2023
Slow Burn 💕 But the Epilogue 😱⁉️

Amelia is the little sister to the club's VP with her sights set on the young Prospect, Gears.

Gears came into the series a bit ago, and is now a Prospect for the Bracken Ridge Rebels and wrapped around Amelia's fingers.

Slow burn tension turns into steamy and spicy 💋🔥 phew ❣️ A vendetta of revenge leads to unearthed truths that I never saw coming 😱🤗 Something else I didn't see coming was the new character that shows up out of the blue in the extended epilogue 😱 eeeeek, can't wait to see where that extra twist leads 💋

Deanna and Cash, an age-gap romance crash I am anxiously awaiting on as well❣️❣️❣️
2,712 reviews15 followers
February 1, 2023
A sort of forbidden love. As Gears is just a prospect to the MC and the lady he is falling for is the sister of the VP and along with that she is older. So it's a no no on many levels but can you fight love? Especially when you're taunted and yet you try to keep away from her. What do you do when you fall for the bad guy but he seems to want nothing to do with you? Well persuade him for sure. That is what you must do. Use all tackticks you can think of. And then life throws in things you didn't expect. I think this is my favorite in this series so far. Loved it!
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513 reviews9 followers
January 25, 2023
I received an ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review of Gears by Mackenzy Fox.

Gears is a steamy romance for readers 18 + it contains mature themes that may make some readers uncomfortable. It includes violence, mentions of domestic violence and rape (not graphic) coarse language…basically what the Bracken Ridge boys do best! And as always…. LOTS of very spicy love scenes!

THIS BOOK DID NOT DISAPPOINT ME AT ALL! I LOVED THEM SO MUCH! OH MY GAWD! IT WAS SPICY! LOVED IT! WOHOOOOOO!
6,174 reviews
January 30, 2023
My second novel by this author! Now, I have to catch up with the series!

I'm not usually an MC reader, but the blurb drew me in and I'm glad I decided to ride!

He's a prospect. The ladies are off limits during this time. Especially his VP's sister.

But hey, when the chemistry is there, can it be denied? Well, sneaking around might just be the petri dish.

Loved the characters, the spiciness, and the "twist!" So GOOD!
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5,068 reviews39 followers
January 31, 2023
I love Gears and Amelia.

He's a prospect and one of the rules is he does whatever is wanted by the members and sweet***s and little sisters are off limits.

Amelia is the VP, Brock's little sister, and she has a crush on Gears, he thinks she's beautiful and they start to flirt, which leads to ...... but they both know the consequences if caught.

The banter is fantastic and the growth between the characters is wonderful to see .
1,097 reviews16 followers
February 1, 2023
While I liked the pairing of Amelia and Gears, there was just too much sex. It’s like, we get it, you guys like to have sex, how about some plot movement? It’s too bad because the back stories of both the main characters were interesting. These came to the forefront towards the end of the book, but I wish there had been more focus on the characters as individuals and not just the physical side of their relationship throughout the book. Still a decent read.
Profile Image for Erin - Books&nails&puppydogtales.
631 reviews29 followers
February 17, 2023
So much spice!!

Gears and Amelia dance around each other and their feelings until they just can't take it anymore. Gears being a prospect and Amelia being a club sister, this could only end one way.... badly. So do they fight for it or keep sneaking once he's patched in? Secrets are revealed and babies are born. At the end we are left with a peek into the next book. I absolutely love this series!
100 reviews1 follower
January 21, 2023
Yet another amazing book from Mackenzy. I do love her MC men! Possessive, foul mouthed and loving. The kind of I will destroy the world for you loving.
Gears and Amelia is in the center of this one. Older woman and a younger man.

It can be read as a stand alone but you get so much more out of it if you read the others to.
Steel
Gunner (my main man)
Brock
Colt
Rubble
Bones
Axton
Nitro
Profile Image for Kira.
1,181 reviews34 followers
January 25, 2023
Gears literally has to be my all time favorite bracken ridge guys!!! I love him! He's is so perfect. And Amelia oof she is my second favorite female! Lucy is still my fave! The spice is next level! And the story is chefs kiss! I could not put this down!! If I could give this more then 5 stars I would it's easily a 10 star ! I'd say the best in the series ! Can't wait to see what's next!!!
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2,373 reviews39 followers
January 31, 2023
I thought the other guys were was hot but omg! Cold shower recommend. Amelia and Gears story is amazing. I love a good reverse age gap. Amelia is a club sister and Gears is a prospect. They both have demons they are fighting. This series is a must read. Each can be read alone but for the best reading pleasure is to read in order.
Profile Image for Joy Whiteside.
5,104 reviews123 followers
January 31, 2023
This book was a fantastic read that grabbed me from the first page all the way till the last. It moves along at a pace that makes for an easy and enjoyable read. It has interesting characters that you want to know better and no matter what happens you will end up loving and a story that will not disappoint and keep you reading until the end. This book needs to be read, no doubt about it.
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97 reviews7 followers
February 2, 2023
This book is the hottest one yet! Mackenzy has made me love the reverse age gap and this book didn't disappoint! Gears is such a dirty talking loveable guy and Amelia is sassy without being annoying. I have to say the plot twist was my favorite thing aside from the hot smut and I am so here for the next book!
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