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Iron Tzars MC #5
Walker
Blossom -- My life is about as complicated as it can get. To fulfill his political aspirations, my stepfather has decided to sell me to a man who can take him to the governor’s seat. He’s always been abusive, demanding I be perfect in public, silent in private, and obey him in all things. After we moved to Evansville, Indiana, I spent months trying to find the perfect protector, looking for the biggest, bravest, meanest man I could find. Then I meet Walker from the motorcycle club, Iron Tzars. He’s everything I need, everything I want, and nothing I can handle. But he’s the one. And I’m determined for him to make me his. Walker -- I’m emotionally unavailable, a mean bastard on the best of days. Serving my country as a Dog Handler for the Army, finding explosives meant to kill my fellow soldiers and innocent people, left me with emotional scars I never thought I’d get over. I lost my fiancée, my partner, and my ability to empathize with anything. Hell, I even refused to name the dog that took up with me and refused to leave, simply calling her Dog. Then this lost little waif worms her way into a compound full of hardasses who never allow outsiders. Of all the men in this club, the little fool sets her sights on me. Time to set her straight. Only, I might have gone too far. If Blossom doesn’t survive this, it’s on me. And I might have accidentally fallen for her. Graphic violence, adult situations, and references to human trafficking and domestic abuse that may be triggers for some readers. Features a grumpy hero and a feisty heroine. Eventual happy ending and NO cheating, as always.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2023
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Marteeka Karland
358 books348 followersErotic romance author by night, emergency room tech/clerk by day, Marteeka Karland works really hard to drive everyone in her life completely and totally nuts. She has been creating stories from her warped imagination since she was in the third grade. Her love of writing blossomed throughout her teenage years until it developed into the totally unorthodox and irreverent style her English teachers tried hard to rid her of.
Want to see what’s up with Marteeka? Check out her website at www.marteekakarland.com. Marteeka always welcomes e-mail from her readers. You can reach her at mkarland@gmail.com.
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May 11, 2024
Sparkle and Glitter
It's hard not to like Blossom 🌸 Evergreen (there's a story to go with her name). I don't agree with his tactics, so I love the dress down Walker gets after it's learned what he did to push her away. I also like that she makes him sufficiently grovel.
There are some terrible things that happen. I love how the Club, especially the eligible men, rallies to do what they can to make things right. Some are chuckle worthy and others are sweet even if off the mark. The dogs just add to the fun in more ways than one.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen and is always easy to listen to.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
H = 41; h = 25?
It's hard not to like Blossom 🌸 Evergreen (there's a story to go with her name). I don't agree with his tactics, so I love the dress down Walker gets after it's learned what he did to push her away. I also like that she makes him sufficiently grovel.
There are some terrible things that happen. I love how the Club, especially the eligible men, rallies to do what they can to make things right. Some are chuckle worthy and others are sweet even if off the mark. The dogs just add to the fun in more ways than one.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen and is always easy to listen to.
Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.6x
H = 41; h = 25?
June 22, 2023
Good story, touched many subjects. As always, easy to read, words flow evenly.
I like that your books are easy to read, they just seem to flow. I was reAlly hoping that the MC would put the screws so to speak. What I am trying to say is you painted a scene where the Heroine is severely beaten and the MC saved her. Then the male hero let's us, the reader know in his thinking, that he's going to make culprits pay for every thing he or they didn't harm his women, his old lady and etc.
My thoughts are you and many other authors are dropping the ball. Make those villains pay, stripe for stripe, bruise fox bruise, if a bone Is broken , give the villain a broken bone in the same spot. Then put a bullet to to the villains head. I have seen/read where only one author gave the bad guy his just do.
I like that your books are easy to read, they just seem to flow. I was reAlly hoping that the MC would put the screws so to speak. What I am trying to say is you painted a scene where the Heroine is severely beaten and the MC saved her. Then the male hero let's us, the reader know in his thinking, that he's going to make culprits pay for every thing he or they didn't harm his women, his old lady and etc.
My thoughts are you and many other authors are dropping the ball. Make those villains pay, stripe for stripe, bruise fox bruise, if a bone Is broken , give the villain a broken bone in the same spot. Then put a bullet to to the villains head. I have seen/read where only one author gave the bad guy his just do.
June 9, 2023
This is the 5th book in the Iron Tzars MC series, this is the epic tale of Blossom and Walker.
Honestly they start off pretty bad, Blossom just wants to be protected from her stepfather who is trying to sell her to the highest bidder, she chooses Walker. Walker on the other hand, his surliness is not attractive and he treats blossom horridly, but realises he’s treated her badly and slowly repairs the situation.
I really enjoyed this sorry for blossom and walker it’s brilliantly written, slow burn, chemistry off the charts banger of a book! This took no time to read and I could have read more about this couple. I’ll say it again as I do what an amazing writer Marteeka is you’d be mad to miss this one or anything else she’s written.
Honestly they start off pretty bad, Blossom just wants to be protected from her stepfather who is trying to sell her to the highest bidder, she chooses Walker. Walker on the other hand, his surliness is not attractive and he treats blossom horridly, but realises he’s treated her badly and slowly repairs the situation.
I really enjoyed this sorry for blossom and walker it’s brilliantly written, slow burn, chemistry off the charts banger of a book! This took no time to read and I could have read more about this couple. I’ll say it again as I do what an amazing writer Marteeka is you’d be mad to miss this one or anything else she’s written.
June 9, 2023
Blossom is the BEST! WALKER is a grade A donkey! Blossom lived in fear she needed a savior, hoping it could be Walker. Bitter from the past Walker takes it out on Blossom, sending her right back to her nightmare. When found barely hanging and the full truth of the danger she's truly in is revealed, Walker realizes Blossom is his woman, but is he too late?
July 16, 2024
Don’t be fooled by this one when it starts out seemingly generic - he’s acting like a d!¢k to turn her off. He has good reasons, but that isn’t what I meant … The female lead is stuck with an abusive, powerful politician father who is very abu$!ve.
I love a good protector / action-y / suspense-y read. Bikers too? Even better.
As usual, I was hooked just minutes into this.
Abusive parent.
Corrupt politics.
Motorcycle club.
Animal rescue.
Age gap.
Dogs!!
Protector romance,
Slow/ medium burn.
This was the third of 3, as in I binge-read 3 of this author’s MC reads tonight while I worked and I still want more—so fun!
4 stars.
🎧 Audio:
I absolutely love this narrator—she’s done amazing with all of the books in this series. Smooth voice, appropriate emotion inserted, etc. 5 stars.
I love a good protector / action-y / suspense-y read. Bikers too? Even better.
As usual, I was hooked just minutes into this.
Abusive parent.
Corrupt politics.
Motorcycle club.
Animal rescue.
Age gap.
Dogs!!
Protector romance,
Slow/ medium burn.
This was the third of 3, as in I binge-read 3 of this author’s MC reads tonight while I worked and I still want more—so fun!
4 stars.
🎧 Audio:
I absolutely love this narrator—she’s done amazing with all of the books in this series. Smooth voice, appropriate emotion inserted, etc. 5 stars.
June 7, 2023
Walker and Blossom have a rocky start. Walker doesn't like that Blossom is always around the club and trying to talk to him. He is rude, standoffish and finally pushes Blossom away with his attitude and cruel words. What happens after Blossom leaves the clubhouse sets her and Walker on a rollercoaster of emotions.
Walker is closed off and struggles with his feelings and actions toward Blossom. As he struggles, we watch as Blossom grows and finds a new family that will love and accept her. Walker redeems himself for all his wrongs and Blossom is there every step of the way, accepting and loving him. This was such a great addition to the already amazing Iron Tzars MC series and I can't wait to see where Marteeka takes us next.
Walker is closed off and struggles with his feelings and actions toward Blossom. As he struggles, we watch as Blossom grows and finds a new family that will love and accept her. Walker redeems himself for all his wrongs and Blossom is there every step of the way, accepting and loving him. This was such a great addition to the already amazing Iron Tzars MC series and I can't wait to see where Marteeka takes us next.
July 30, 2025
2.5/5 ⭐️
This book wasn’t quite what I was expecting from an MC novel. It was a quick read, which isn’t always a bad thing, but this one felt too rushed. It felt like we missed out on a lot of context, and the male lead barely grovelled (at one point, I actually kind of hoped he wouldn’t get the girl and would have to live with her being with someone else 😅).
I’m glad things worked out in the end, but again, it all felt too rushed. The confrontation with the dad was especially short and uneventful — a bit of a letdown.
What I did love was how much the MC club cared for and protected her, even from Walker. The side characters were interesting enough to make me curious about their stories, but I’m just not hooked enough from this one alone.
I liked it, but I didn’t love it.
This book wasn’t quite what I was expecting from an MC novel. It was a quick read, which isn’t always a bad thing, but this one felt too rushed. It felt like we missed out on a lot of context, and the male lead barely grovelled (at one point, I actually kind of hoped he wouldn’t get the girl and would have to live with her being with someone else 😅).
I’m glad things worked out in the end, but again, it all felt too rushed. The confrontation with the dad was especially short and uneventful — a bit of a letdown.
What I did love was how much the MC club cared for and protected her, even from Walker. The side characters were interesting enough to make me curious about their stories, but I’m just not hooked enough from this one alone.
I liked it, but I didn’t love it.
June 10, 2023
Walker is book 5 in the Iron Tzars series. This is Walker and Blossoms story. It is filled with suspense, action, steamy, sexy times and so much emotion.
You will absolutely hate Walker, you will ask yourself if he is redeemable. Don't worry, Marteeka does her magic with Walker and you will soon be sighing!
Blossom notices Walker and instantly knows that he is the protector she is looking for. Walker wants nothing to do with her and has no problem expressing this to her much to the dismay of the club.
Oh, what a journey we are taken on while we read this one.
I cannot wait to see what adventure we are taken on next.
You will absolutely hate Walker, you will ask yourself if he is redeemable. Don't worry, Marteeka does her magic with Walker and you will soon be sighing!
Blossom notices Walker and instantly knows that he is the protector she is looking for. Walker wants nothing to do with her and has no problem expressing this to her much to the dismay of the club.
Oh, what a journey we are taken on while we read this one.
I cannot wait to see what adventure we are taken on next.
June 11, 2024
Walker is a grumpy emotionally unavailable biker who won’t even name his dog. Blossom is sunshine and kindness personified but she’s hiding something. Walker gets annoyed that he can’t ignore Blossom and even his dogs like her (when they only like him),so he goes out of his way to run her off. Blossom is trapped in an abusive/controlling situation that she wants to ask for help with but before she can ask the club discovers her secret. If you thought Walker was mean wait until this woman is threatened and make no mistake, she is his long before they figure it out! A great addition to the series!
October 14, 2024
I loved this series, but I literally feel in love with Walker. He was a real butthole at first, but you had to hear his side to understand why. Once his side came out, I changed my thoughts about Walker. Blossom was young, inexperienced, and scared to death of her stepfather, who was using her for his political aspirations.
I love how the Iron Tzars came for Walker and made him work for Blossom.. and Dog, and her puppies stole the pages every time they showed up.
As always, Umi made the characters believable and came off the pages. You truly believed not only are you part of the club, but you are the proverbial fly on the wall about the inside info.
I love how the Iron Tzars came for Walker and made him work for Blossom.. and Dog, and her puppies stole the pages every time they showed up.
As always, Umi made the characters believable and came off the pages. You truly believed not only are you part of the club, but you are the proverbial fly on the wall about the inside info.
May 21, 2023
I love the Iron Tzars. Walker is no exception, although it took me a but to warm up to him. He's a major a*^ to Blossom and as sweet as she is, I was furious with him. He has his reasons just like she has hers for continuing to come back to the Tzars but really, he could have at least taken the time to dig a little deeper. Not that's off my chest, I really love Walker and Blossom together. Once Walker got his head out of his butt, no one else really would have fit him any better than her and him for her. Walker is another fantastic story in the Iron Tzars family
November 28, 2023
What to say about Walker? Well, he’s an *******. And he’s a *******. But Blossom wants him anyhow. Part of the reason she wants him is because he’s an *******. But she also sees him as a protector. But Walker really messes up and Blossom leaves. Then she pays a horrible price for defying her father. Who knew that a little stowaway puppy would be the cause of her rescue. Now Walker has to figure out how to make Blossom see that he is the man for her. This might take a bit of convincing.
May 6, 2024
Blossom grew up wealthy and privileged. She meets Walker at the MC, as she is friends with one of the wives. A disappearance, a missing puppy, and the MC learns about her abusive stepfather. Taking care of her while she heals wakes Walker up. I liked the story, but felt like a bit was missing. The story hints at the violence and retribution they will do, but it falls a little flat. Overall, it is a sweet story. The narration was well done. I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my review.
May 16, 2024
I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. This is my honest review.
Walker. With a history of violent military service, past heart breaks, he has become an unlikeable man, but a dependable, strong MCC member. Blossom. Is looking for protection from her abusive stepfather. She is just the sweetest character. Their story is amazing.
Umi Markkanen narrates their story with knowledge and feelings to match. Her male voice is even believable. 5 stars for her.
Walker. With a history of violent military service, past heart breaks, he has become an unlikeable man, but a dependable, strong MCC member. Blossom. Is looking for protection from her abusive stepfather. She is just the sweetest character. Their story is amazing.
Umi Markkanen narrates their story with knowledge and feelings to match. Her male voice is even believable. 5 stars for her.
May 24, 2023
Be still my beating heart. This story will take you on a journey that will break you apart and then put you back together in a way that you don't expect. Walker and Blossom’s road was not paved in gold or sprinkled with glitter, it took some time to warm up to Walker’s surliness but when their path’s finally aligned and Walker let his guard down their destination was absolutely beautiful. I enjoyed everything about this story.
November 19, 2023
Poor, poor Blossom 💔💔😢😭😭😭 amazing writing again, heart in throat again, tears too!!
Yea for real Daddy and his paranoia with buttloads of clauses💸💸💸
sweet how all the MC is taking care of her & giving shit to Walker, especially with Shooter and the red laser dot warning 😆😆
I’m sorry, but I hate that nickname “scooter”🤢🤮
nice follow-up with the 2traitors, Winston should be added to that barn and get some comeuppance 🩸🩸🩸
🐾🐾Love the puppy love🐾🐾
Yea for real Daddy and his paranoia with buttloads of clauses💸💸💸
sweet how all the MC is taking care of her & giving shit to Walker, especially with Shooter and the red laser dot warning 😆😆
I’m sorry, but I hate that nickname “scooter”🤢🤮
nice follow-up with the 2traitors, Winston should be added to that barn and get some comeuppance 🩸🩸🩸
🐾🐾Love the puppy love🐾🐾
September 9, 2025
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Walker and Blossom
Genre- MC Romance
Heat- Slow Burn, then explicit
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- domestic violence, violence, death of animal, language, sex.
Tropes- Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, Abused Heroine On The Run, Secret Crush, Dog Days.
Mewsings
I liked the Iron Tzars and their sense of family. I wasn’t as crazy about the way Walker treated Blossom.
The narrator was very good and was easy to understand.
MMC/FMC- Walker and Blossom
Genre- MC Romance
Heat- Slow Burn, then explicit
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- domestic violence, violence, death of animal, language, sex.
Tropes- Enemies to Lovers, Grumpy/Sunshine, Abused Heroine On The Run, Secret Crush, Dog Days.
Mewsings
I liked the Iron Tzars and their sense of family. I wasn’t as crazy about the way Walker treated Blossom.
The narrator was very good and was easy to understand.
June 10, 2023
OK once again I have a new favorite Iron Tzar, lol. Walker is extra special because he know how to redeem himself for mistakes made. Blossom went through a lot and found love, protection and family with the club. This read is awesome and I highly recommend you adding this to your library along will all of the books in this series and the connection ones.
June 10, 2023
Excellent
Wow, this book was just great. Read it in one sitting. Grabbed my attention from the start and kept it to the end. Good characters and plot along with some good twists and turns plus action and suspense. Very enjoyable. Loving this series.
Wow, this book was just great. Read it in one sitting. Grabbed my attention from the start and kept it to the end. Good characters and plot along with some good twists and turns plus action and suspense. Very enjoyable. Loving this series.
May 6, 2024
Quick pace and falling hard for the woman who tries to drive away because he wont admit he's scared of falling for the beautiful woman. Typical bad boy attitude, but when his buddies put him on notice, he finally speaks his truth and he has her bewitched. The usual hot stuff from the author. Good.
July 6, 2024
I enjoyed this audiobook narrated by Umi Markkanen. I liked Blossom's sass and how she stands up for herself against Walker. Walker was a jerk to her at the beginning. Thank goodness he got his head out of his you know what to realize how special she was to him and his future. Great book.
June 11, 2023
Pretty far fetched and not very romantic, but a somewhat entertaining short read.
July 14, 2023
WOW!!!
What a great book and series!! I just absolutely loved it and I can't wait for the next book to come out! A definite must read!! Happy Reading!!! :)
What a great book and series!! I just absolutely loved it and I can't wait for the next book to come out! A definite must read!! Happy Reading!!! :)
May 29, 2024
Not very erotic but I enjoyed the story
May 31, 2024
I have grown to love this series and the couples in it. Blossom and Walker are no different. They are as opposite as can be, but their bond is amazing. I look forward to more in the series.
August 11, 2024
Love the narration of Umi Markkanen
Heads up, you will hate Walker, and wonder if he could redeem himself.
Blossom needs a protector and when she sees Walker and knows he is the one she needs and wants. Walker wants nothing to do with her and tells he so, much the the clubs dismay. He is grumpy and she is sunshine.
We have suspense, action, steamy, and strong emotions.
Heads up, you will hate Walker, and wonder if he could redeem himself.
Blossom needs a protector and when she sees Walker and knows he is the one she needs and wants. Walker wants nothing to do with her and tells he so, much the the clubs dismay. He is grumpy and she is sunshine.
We have suspense, action, steamy, and strong emotions.
March 31, 2025
Amazing Book
This book keeps you guessing what is going to happen. There is a lot of action, and it keeps you engaged throughout the whole book.
This book keeps you guessing what is going to happen. There is a lot of action, and it keeps you engaged throughout the whole book.
April 1, 2025
Great short story
I love this book. It's a quick read which I enjoy and it never stops being interesting. I couldn't put it down.
I love this book. It's a quick read which I enjoy and it never stops being interesting. I couldn't put it down.
March 23, 2024
Great book.. Awesome series.. Fantastic author..
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