Talon

Devil's Murder MC #4

by Nikki Landis

Talon's story

TALON is a full-length, standalone bad boy romance with a slight paranormal twist. The series featuring take-charge bikers who adore and fiercely protect their women. This is a dark romance with violence, biker slang, kidnapping, forced proximity, and an OTT protective outlaw. Head the CWs. For a complete list, refer to the Author's Note inside the book.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Romance, Paranormal, Family

ebook

Published January 30, 2024

About the author

Nikki Landis is a romance enthusiast, tea addict, and book hoarder. She's the USA Today Bestselling Author of over seventy novels, including her widely popular Tonopah, NV GBMC series. She writes wickedly fierce, spicy romances featuring dirty talkin' bikers, deadly, possessive reapers, wild bad boys, and the feisty, independent women they love. Nikki loves to write character-driven, emotionally raw stories where protective, morally gray anti-heroes fall hard for their ride-or-die.

She's a mom to six sons, two of whom are Marines. Books are her favorite escape.

To learn about Nikki's next release, check out her website: https://nikkilandisbooks.com/

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nooooooooo, you can't end it there. Wow, this is a great edition to the series. Love Talon and Gail, they have a great connection, and their chemistry is off the charts. Interesting what's happening with Gail. I'm intrigued by Carrion. Can't wait for the next book in this series.

[Penny Penny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok, you are killing me!!!!! These books aren't coming fast enough! This author's books are that good, it's hard to wait, but wait I will!!

[KDLediting · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Nobody does it better. (It being paranormal motorcycle club romantic suspense.) Makes me feel bad for the rest. Nobody does it half as good as Nikki Landis, she's the best!

[MizFig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon!!

What an amazing book. This series keeps getting better and more twisted as it goes. You think everything is nice and safe and then BAM!!! Nope you’re so wrong.
So much I want to say but I will not spoil it for anyone but you MUST read this series in order.

[Patricia Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon is an awesome story of love and mating. Finding his mate was the last thing on his mind when he was sent to watch over this young lady. That young lady happened to be Crow's little sister.
I feel in love with this couple the minute that she realized the crow's were part of Talon's life and part of her life.
As always this author has put forth another awesome book. One that I will highly recommend to everyone.

[Wendy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon

WOW such an epic, enjoyable journey throughout this book. I absolutely loved Talon and Gail’s story ❤️❤️❤️ This series is one of the best I’ve read in a while and I urge anyone reading the reviews to dive in, you will not be disappointed 😎 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕

[Ana Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING!!!!!!

OH 👏🏼 MY 👏🏼 GOODNESS 👏🏼
What a book!!!!! Heart stopping action throughout with our fantastic hero Talon and the amazing heroine, Gail.
I can’t tell you how much I love this book and we even get to stop by and visit with some of my absolute favorite RBMCs!!!!
So much action, intrigue, drama and allllllll the good super spicy stuff too!
Ummmmmm….the ending….are you trying to give me a nervous breakdown??? At least June isn’t too far out. I NEED this resolved…..quickly please.

[Terri West · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these guys. I am a fan of both MC and paranormal romance and what do you know, these books cater to both. This book had me engaged from start to finish, with the fast paced plot and great chemistry between Talon and Gail. Did I say I fricken hate Undertaker? Someone needs to take that Ahole down! I am sooo needing Crow's Revenge, that book cannot come quick enough.
Great book and series.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Read

Oh wow, I cannot get enough of these stories. Talon and Gail have mated to the crows. I am so ready for more. I highly recommend this and all.

[Reading by Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon had been watching the house for over four hours before the owner arrived home. He was the Enforcer for the Devil's Murder MC and Crow had asked him to keep watch over the woman he just found out was his sister. They still didn't know why Rook had kept her a secret but Crow was determined to keep her safe.

Despite Crow telling him to stay in the background and not to interfere with her life, Talon was fascinated and became obsessed once he set eyes on the beautiful woman. And when dates started showing up at her door he made sure they didn't return.

I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Even though this story has its own HEA, I would suggest that you read this series in order as the characters are recurring and there is an underlying enemy throughout the series. This story also brings Sadie back into the mix as the obsession of their enemy.

Talon was watching over Gail when he broke his president's rules and interfered in her life when he realized she had a stalker and when she is kidnapped right from underneath his nose he goes berserk.

This book is action-packed and full of danger and intrigue. All of Nikki Landis's stories have a shifter twist to them, but this one adds another dimension. This book is smoking hot and brings even more of the Undertaker's POV to the series. Highly recommend!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon's president gave one specific order, but his heart wouldn't let him follow that order.

Talon's job is to protect his club at all costs. So when he's tasked with finding and protecting Abigail, Crow's sister, he is ready to do the job. Little does he know that she will change his life forever.

Abigail is just going about her life with no knowledge that she's being watched or that there is danger lurking for her. She's lonely, but she's trying to date. However, those dates aren't going anywhere. When she returns home one night after work to find her home has been invaded, her life will never be the same again.

I love the Devil's Murder MC series and each book seems to get better and more interesting as they go along. Talon's and Abigail's story is no different. I love the characters in this series and the stories themselves are wonderful. They are tragic, dark, and sometimes twisted, but that's what makes them so wonderful for me. I love reading anything my Nikki Landis and watch for her books all the time. She's a great author and story teller. I have a hard time putting her books down once I've started them and I hate to see them end. Don't miss this 4th book in the Devil's Murder MC, I have a feeling the next one will be just as good.

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Winner in The Devil’s Murder MC Series

This has become one of my favorite MC series because Ms. Landis always has alpha bikers who love their women with their whole beings. The President of the Devil’s Murder, Crow, has taken over from his father and finds out he has a sister and his sister is in danger. He sends the club’s enforcer, Talon, to stay in the shadows watching Gail and making sure she’s safe.

I loved the chemistry between Talon and Gail but with things growing between them he will put his life on the line to keep her safe…much to Crow’s dismay. The enemy is at hand and the crows are ready for war. I can’t wait to see what comes next with Undertaker on the move to take down the Devil’s Murder MC.

Fantastic book that I highly recommend.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon by Nikki Landis is the story of Talon and Gail. Gail is the pres’ sister and no one knew it. Now, he wants her safe and has tasked Talon with the job. He’s the enforcer of crows and the moment he saw her, he knew. But, there are dangerous, deadly forces at work, seeking to inflict harm or worse on her.

I loved both of these characters equally!!! Not the norm for me! But, Gail is the perfect combination of unawareness and awareness of all that surrounds her and the crows…and what is happening outside them as well. Then, there’s the enigma that is Talon. Talon is fiercely loyal and protective, but also can’t ruin things with the pres. So much inner turmoil. But, all bets are off when Gail’s life hangs in the balance…Excellent read!!

[Amanda M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was ecstatic to read this book. I mean it was amazing and I could not put it down. Talon is quite the character. So is Gail. Plus when you put these two characters together you're going to get a whole lot of things happening. This story is full of surprises. I also liked that there's a slight paranormal twist thrown into the overall story. I also liked that it was insta love with a touch of forced proximity and that the H was super protective of the h. I think it was written well with a great concept for the storyline. Then of course that ending really surprised me and left me wanting the next book. I definitely recommend reading it does not disappoint.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon is the Enforcer for the Devil's Murder MC and Abigail is the President of the MC's newly found sister. Talon is sent to find and protect her but from the moment he sees her he falls hard and he knows he's found his mate. He does his best to watch her from afar but when danger comes Talon goes into protective mode and things take some suspenseful turns. This is a fast paced, MC romance with well developed characters, secrets, danger, suspense, steam, unexpected and paranormal twists, and an ending that left me wanting the next book asap. Talon is book four in the Devil's Murder MC and I can't wait to read the rest of this page turning series.

[TheReaderVert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad

Isn't a bad book. It has all the fixings to be intriguing and interesting. Here, Talon starts off strong with the obsessed. I wished it was pushed further. I wanted more jacking off under bed scenes, but what we got was ok. I know I shouldn't, but the Undertaker is an interesting character. He's the one I wish I was reading and rooting for. I want him to get his revenge. I want him to keep Sadie chained to the bed. I want him to fight his baser nature to keep her safe because she's his mate. Unfortunately, he's the Big Bad of the series, so we'll never see his HEA, and that's a bummer.

[STEPHANIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved Talon’s book! The devils murder MC is not your typical MC storyline. The author, Nikki Landis, has managed to find a new twist on the MC world. This makes the books way more unique. Talon itself was an amazing book, and his character is your fierce, protective alpha male who mated with someone unexpected, and she’s not a normal person either. Can Talon protect the one person he wasn’t allowed to fall for? When the enemy has managed to grab him, can the mate bond save him and his brothers?

[Kurtins R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my f'ing nora heck.
I loved this story. Talon and Abigail (Gail) are awesome. Lots of secrets being revealed in this story. and almost a stalkerish vide from Talon at the beginning but wow, what a story. Lot's of twists and turns and Crows. With a little twist at the end to get us hyped up for the next story...

[Charlotte Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a book. We get some answers finally. I couldn't put book down once started.

I loved Talon and Gail together, they meet under some horrible circumstances. But they find each other. Talon is protective of Gail and will do anything to protect her. Gail finds out some stuff she never knew.

I can't wait for more.

[Michelle M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the supernatural elements in this series

Talon is fierce and so is the woman he is sent to protect. Staying away becomes harder and harder. He wants her. The connection these two have is something everyone wants. A true strong love for one another. Can this MC find a way to rid their lives of Undertaker and save those they love.

[Lynne Garlick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shit! What a read, this series just keeps getting better!!
This kicks off from the previous book and Talon has been tasked to keep an eye on Crow’s sister. Even after the threat from Crow, Talon cannot deny the pull he feels towards Gail and his Crow agrees!
Holy moly, this had me on the edge of my seat and that ending?!!!
Cannot wait for the next book in this series!

[Bernice Sheppard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Out of this world

Talon and Gail's story was one of instant love. He knew she was his mate. Their journey is one of twist and turns, cryptic messages and an enemy with no morals. The author gave us a cliff hanger ending and Ms.Landis ended it with the readers wanting more and more

[Lisa Dinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must read

This series is interesting. It is a page turner, I had a hard time putting it down. The characters and storyline are interesting. I can't wait until the next book comes out.

[Mrs Jayne Rushton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow

This series is really building up to something special.

Talon and Gail are going to be a force to be reckoned with and I can't wait.

I need the next book now please.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good!

This was a fast paced story. So thrilled that Crow got his sister, but interesting twist that she has the gift. Really want to see what happens with Carrions prediction.

[Bloody Blogger Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rollercoaster in the dark! Talon is a fantastic fast paced book written by Award winning author Nikki Landis.
I wan pulled in immediately by the vivid characters. There were twists I didn't see coming, and I couldn't put it down. There was danger, action, darkness, and a bond.The way Ms. Landis presented the crows was incredible, adding intensity to the world build she wove. I recommend this well-written book to all MC fans and to those curious about MC worlds this author weaves! Can't wait for the next installment‼️

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

TALON is the fourth instalment in Nikki Landis’ contemporary, adult DEVIL’S MURDER MC erotic, paranormal romance MC series. This is club enforcer Talon, and pharmacist Gail Holmes’ story line. TALON can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion. There is a slight cross over with the multi-authored RBMC series, and the Tonopah MC.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

SOME BACKGROUND: The Devil’s Murder MC is a group of bikers all with special affinities and abilities related to the crows. Some have the ability to shift; call the crows for assistance, or in the case of Talon, see through the eyes, up close and personal.

Told from several first person perspectives including Talon, Gail, Crow and Undertaker TALON focuses on the protection of Crow’s sister Gail. Upon the murder of his father and club president Rook, Crow would discover the existence of a younger sister, a woman he knew nothing about. Sending Talon to protect the only family he had left, Crow had no idea he was about to bring together a potentially mated pair but someone had targeted our story line heroine, and Talon refused to walk away from the woman with whom he would fall in love. What ensues is the building relationship between Talon and Gail, and the potential fall-out as the sins of the father take aim at the Devil’s Murder MC.

The world building focuses on the war between Devil’s Murder MC and the Dirty Death MC, a war predicated upon murder and revenge. Crow is desperate to protect the sister he never knew but in doing so would leave open the only woman he would ever love.

The relationship between Talon and Gail begins as an assignment but Talon knows immediately that Gail is their mate. Talon’s internal crow needs to claim and protect the woman they will love but someone else is always waiting to tear them down. For two months Talon stood guard over the woman he would one day call mate but the sins of the father have taken aim at our the Devil’s Murder MC. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and magical secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Devil’s Murder MC, most of whom we met in the previous story lines including Gails’ brother Austin ‘Crow’ Holmes. We are reintroduced to Dirty Death MC president Undertaker, whose ‘wolf’ is determined to destroy the people who destroy his life.

TALON is a story of murder and vengeance, secrets and lies, power and control, fate acceptance, family and love. The premise is gritty, dark, intriguing and dramatic; the romance is fated and seductive; the characters are determined, desperate and powerful. TALON ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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[E Loprete · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talon is the Enforcer for the Devil's Murder MC, this is another outstanding addition to this series, Nikki Landis has once again taken her readers on a suspenseful journey with an in-depth look into the violent world of the MC with a paranormal twist like non other as these bad$ss bikers are one with their Crows! The story is about revenge, secrets, lies, murder and power with plenty of steamy moments. The club is still dealing with Rook's murder as we learn Undertaker, President of the Dirty Death MC involvement, whose wolf is out to destroy the people he blames for destroying his life. This is Talon and Gail's fated romance story , one that will have you on edge from beginning to end it is dark, gritty, violent and seductive. Will Talon have found his mate when he is told by Crow his President to find and protect his sister Gail? With his tracker abilities, he is the perfect man for the job.

Will he be able to resist the urge to be with Gail as he has been watching her for months? Soon he will have to intervene when he hears her screaming in her home. Now he has to take her with him once he explains she is in danger and her connection to Crow who is not only President of the Devil's Murder MC but also a brother she never knew about. Some members of the Tonopah RBMC are mentioned in this story to assist Talon and Crow. With Talon's determination to protect Gail, they give into the passion and desire that is between them as Talon and his Crow acknowledge that Gail is their mate. The sex scenes are steamy and explosive and consuming. Talon will stand his ground when he takes Gail to the clubhouse and has to face Crow as he makes it known to his brother that Gail is his. Love how this story played out as Gail is a strong young woman who once she meets her brother Crow for the first time will let him know that Talon and her are together and that she won't allow him to interfere. Once Gail informs Crow that Crows have been following her for awhile she starts to asks questions especially when Crow and the others learn she is mated to Talon. Soon things take a drastic turn when Talon is taken, beaten and abused by Undertaker's men. Knowing he may not make it, he is then told by Undertaker he will be released so he can give a message to Crow that his club and women will be destroyed by him. All alone on foot injured he doesn't know if he can make it until the crows come and pick up to take him home. While Crow and the others are worried about Talon a frantic Gail informs Crow that she can see that Talon is injured and in trouble and that they have to help him. Crow is astonished to learn that his sister's bond with Talon is a true mate bond. With all of the twists and turns in this story, you will be on edge once Talon returns he is united with Gail as he wounds are healed by his brother. As he and Gail make plans for a future together he gives Crow Undertakers message of the chaos that is coming. Now we are left with one hell of a twist once Talon gives Crow Undertaker's message as we are left with one hell of suspenseful preview of what is in story next for Crow.

[Rebel Devlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Talon is the 4th book in the Devil's Murder MC series by Nikki Landis. This one's a paranormal forbidden love opposites attract slow burn romance. Nikki brought us a couple of new twists to her paranormal bikers that I haven't read before and they were good! It gives me the feeling we haven't seen anything yet with what's to come.
Talon was assigned to watch Crow's sister Gail from afar to keep her safe. Gail doesn't know she has a brother or that she's in any type of danger until it's in her face. For 2 months everything was good except the more Talon watched the more he fell for her and his crow didn't care that he was told she was off-limits. Everything was revealed to Gail when Talon had to save her from the enemy her world was turned upside down and the only thing keeping her sane was Talon. With Undertaker taking more drastic steps to get what's his back the whole club is in danger and on the verge of war. The end of this book is the tipping point that has decisions being made that can't be taken back.
I gave this a 4-star rating and a 3-spicy rating. Gail is an awesome character, basically a female version of Crow, and when they finally meet, man are they stubborn and hard-headed, it's so funny. Crow finally has someone in his life who will stand up to him and isn't afraid to not listen to his orders. The connection between Gail and Talon is explosive and unlike any other in the series so far. Crow's Revenge is up next and I can't wait.
*I received this book for free. I voluntarily gave an honest review.*

[Ana Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so in love with this author's writing that I can't get enough.
Not only does she write my favorite genre, MC, but she makes them special, in a paranormal kind of way.
That's Nikki Landis for you.
Have you had the chance to read her books?
If you have, you know why I'm always eager to read more, but if you don't... Guys, stop reading my review and go read her books. You won't regret it.
Talon is her late release and it's the fourth book from the Devil's Murder Mac series.
This book explores the lives of Talon and Gail.
Talon is the Enforcer for the Devil's Murder MC, a position he takes very seriously.
Making sure his club and brothers are safe it's his priority and he doesn't shy up from beating someone to a pulp.
When he's given the take of finding his president's sister...
Abigail, aka Gail, is this sweet girl who's being hunted by a ruthless enemy.
When her house is broken into...
Like I knew it would be, this story was amazing.
I love these guys and I'm always eager to have more from them all.
Amazing plot, is well written, super engaging, intense, and hot as hell.
Love the danger that is always present and the need to know what happens next made me always want to read nonstop.
The paranormal element is perfect and it's the perfect addition to each book.
Love the unknown I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Another amazing book that ended in a way that left me wanting more and it will be crazy waiting for the next one.
As always Nikki, you nailed it.
Please don't take too long to get the next book ready.
I need answers.