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Hellion's Motorcycle Club #1
The Possibility of Trey
Trey Jackson is a big, bad-ass who makes no apologies for his biker life.
Having grown up in the Hellion Motorcycle Club and then taking the gavel as president, Trey was more than capable of handling his responsibilities. Just as he was his day-job as president overseeing and leading Hellion Construction and any of his needs of the personal, physical variety.
Dallas Sheridan has no time or use for bikers.
Even though she suspects she's surrounded by them in her work as the only female plumber for HC. But she's of a mind that if she doesn't bother them, they won't bother her. Besides, she's busy enough with long workdays, keeping her younger brother out of juvie and ensuring her disabled parents are healthy and secure, in order to avoid them.
A chance meeting puts them on each other's radar.
When Dallas meets with her boss's, boss's, boss she can't get over her discrimination against men who ride. Trey had thought he'd be meeting with another man, not a beautiful girl. But as fate continually throws them together, the two find it thrilling that something wonderful is building between them. One that transcends their roles and responsibilities, their choices and prejudices, even their busy everyday lives.
Leaving Dallas and Trey with the possibility of a 'them'.
From the author of Hiding in Plain Sight, comes the first book in the Hellion MC series. It's a story about surrendering to the possibilities of love in spite of the labels we give both ourselves and others.
**Intended for mature audiences due to very extreme language and explicit sex.**
Having grown up in the Hellion Motorcycle Club and then taking the gavel as president, Trey was more than capable of handling his responsibilities. Just as he was his day-job as president overseeing and leading Hellion Construction and any of his needs of the personal, physical variety.
Dallas Sheridan has no time or use for bikers.
Even though she suspects she's surrounded by them in her work as the only female plumber for HC. But she's of a mind that if she doesn't bother them, they won't bother her. Besides, she's busy enough with long workdays, keeping her younger brother out of juvie and ensuring her disabled parents are healthy and secure, in order to avoid them.
A chance meeting puts them on each other's radar.
When Dallas meets with her boss's, boss's, boss she can't get over her discrimination against men who ride. Trey had thought he'd be meeting with another man, not a beautiful girl. But as fate continually throws them together, the two find it thrilling that something wonderful is building between them. One that transcends their roles and responsibilities, their choices and prejudices, even their busy everyday lives.
Leaving Dallas and Trey with the possibility of a 'them'.
From the author of Hiding in Plain Sight, comes the first book in the Hellion MC series. It's a story about surrendering to the possibilities of love in spite of the labels we give both ourselves and others.
**Intended for mature audiences due to very extreme language and explicit sex.**
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2013
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J.A. Hornbuckle
20 books396 followersMy heart was beating so freaking fast. I could hear the murmurings of the crowd behind the curtain where I was hiding, that separated me from them.
It was time. Time for me to come out and talk with them, those people from Goodreads that had read my books, rated my books and that wanted to know the person behind the words.
I stepped my way carefully out onto the stage, my heartbeat the only sound my ears could hear.
"Hi," I mumbled into the microphone. "My name is Judy and I write as J.A. Hornbuckle."
Damn. My voice sounded as hesitant as I felt.
"Tha-thank you so much for your interest." I was fumbling. But, I'd done this before. The public speaking thingie. And I really hadn't ever been this nervous before. But, geesh, I'd had notes then.
Not now.
Deep breath, my mind instructed.
Okay, that I could do.
"I, ah, I don't know what to…uhm, I'm uncertain what I'm supposed to talk about," I began.
The fact that I couldn't see into the crowd was a problem. Talking to crowds is supposed to be like talking to other people. But I couldn't actually SEE the other people.
Crap.
Just start at the beginning.
"I started writing because of a migraine," I started, my voice reedy and thin even in the amplification of the microphone. "I'd read three crap books in a row and thought I could do better."
I cleared my throat which I hadn't realized beforehand would be captured by the speakers.
"Sorry," I mumbled and tried again.
"I read three books that convinced me that I could write better. I'm an avid reader. A voracious reader that consumed four to six fiction books a week. Three books, three crap books, meant that I had wasted fifty percent of my reading time. And I knew that I could do better, could write better."
The noise in the large room lessened as I spoke and I gained courage from that silence.
"As I laid on the floor of my walk-in closet because it, of all the rooms in my apartment, had no noise, no light, and with my frozen pack of corn on my head, thought of the book I might write."
I remembered that time of pain. Of hurting so bad that my stomach would roil, where every heartbeat was torture and I couldn't breathe without the air hurting my teeth.
"I started to think about Caitlin and Jake, about what was to become 'Pole Dance', and eventually I found that I could shove that pain to one side as I planned. I learned to stash a steno pad and pen in there with me and use my baby finger to hold the end of the steno pad and write in the dark."
I heard a couple of chuckles which made me bolder.
"I tried to capture the story on my computer in my 'dull roar' times. And, in a word? It was crap. I didn't know what I was doing. So I started to study. Read, absorbed. But you know what I found? Writing is like driving a car. You can read about driving, learning the rules of the road, reading about safety tips and precautions. But until you are actually behind the wheel? Oh, baby. Completely different story."
More laughs this time. My knees were steadier and I felt my voice strengthen.
I needed to finish up.
"My name is Judy. And I'm a new author who is learning by the seat of her yoga pants as she goes. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my books. You mean a lot to me."
I smiled and waved into the glare that was hiding the group that had come to hear me speak.
Because I've never spoken so much and with such honesty from my heart at one time.
It was time. Time for me to come out and talk with them, those people from Goodreads that had read my books, rated my books and that wanted to know the person behind the words.
I stepped my way carefully out onto the stage, my heartbeat the only sound my ears could hear.
"Hi," I mumbled into the microphone. "My name is Judy and I write as J.A. Hornbuckle."
Damn. My voice sounded as hesitant as I felt.
"Tha-thank you so much for your interest." I was fumbling. But, I'd done this before. The public speaking thingie. And I really hadn't ever been this nervous before. But, geesh, I'd had notes then.
Not now.
Deep breath, my mind instructed.
Okay, that I could do.
"I, ah, I don't know what to…uhm, I'm uncertain what I'm supposed to talk about," I began.
The fact that I couldn't see into the crowd was a problem. Talking to crowds is supposed to be like talking to other people. But I couldn't actually SEE the other people.
Crap.
Just start at the beginning.
"I started writing because of a migraine," I started, my voice reedy and thin even in the amplification of the microphone. "I'd read three crap books in a row and thought I could do better."
I cleared my throat which I hadn't realized beforehand would be captured by the speakers.
"Sorry," I mumbled and tried again.
"I read three books that convinced me that I could write better. I'm an avid reader. A voracious reader that consumed four to six fiction books a week. Three books, three crap books, meant that I had wasted fifty percent of my reading time. And I knew that I could do better, could write better."
The noise in the large room lessened as I spoke and I gained courage from that silence.
"As I laid on the floor of my walk-in closet because it, of all the rooms in my apartment, had no noise, no light, and with my frozen pack of corn on my head, thought of the book I might write."
I remembered that time of pain. Of hurting so bad that my stomach would roil, where every heartbeat was torture and I couldn't breathe without the air hurting my teeth.
"I started to think about Caitlin and Jake, about what was to become 'Pole Dance', and eventually I found that I could shove that pain to one side as I planned. I learned to stash a steno pad and pen in there with me and use my baby finger to hold the end of the steno pad and write in the dark."
I heard a couple of chuckles which made me bolder.
"I tried to capture the story on my computer in my 'dull roar' times. And, in a word? It was crap. I didn't know what I was doing. So I started to study. Read, absorbed. But you know what I found? Writing is like driving a car. You can read about driving, learning the rules of the road, reading about safety tips and precautions. But until you are actually behind the wheel? Oh, baby. Completely different story."
More laughs this time. My knees were steadier and I felt my voice strengthen.
I needed to finish up.
"My name is Judy. And I'm a new author who is learning by the seat of her yoga pants as she goes. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my books. You mean a lot to me."
I smiled and waved into the glare that was hiding the group that had come to hear me speak.
Because I've never spoken so much and with such honesty from my heart at one time.
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March 4, 2014
This was a did not finish book for me. You have a bratty juvenile delinquent causing problems for his older sister, two parents with serious medical issues who require their daughter's care, and problems at her construction job.
Way too much real life drama for me. I read books to escape, not be depressed by everyday life drowning the reader.
Way too much real life drama for me. I read books to escape, not be depressed by everyday life drowning the reader.
August 10, 2016
I've got to get this off my chest.
I am from East Texas originally, and this author made us sound like a bunch of hicks that are not well educated.
That couldn't be further from the truth.
Here are a few examples:
"Mama, quit," I remembered saying. "I don't care I ain't no virgin. I don't want no husband."
"Baby girl, we ain't got nothin' without them. No way of gettin' out 'cept for them. Don't throw away your life."
"I ain't nobody's bride,"
"I always knowed my Reese was gonna be happy."
This is why I rated it 1 star. Texans do not speak like that.
I am from East Texas originally, and this author made us sound like a bunch of hicks that are not well educated.
That couldn't be further from the truth.
Here are a few examples:
"Mama, quit," I remembered saying. "I don't care I ain't no virgin. I don't want no husband."
"Baby girl, we ain't got nothin' without them. No way of gettin' out 'cept for them. Don't throw away your life."
"I ain't nobody's bride,"
"I always knowed my Reese was gonna be happy."
This is why I rated it 1 star. Texans do not speak like that.
October 15, 2014
Reese has been running trying to keep away from the forced marriage her family is intent on her having. Her luck has not been in her favor though and now she is stranded on the side of the road with a broken down car.
Brand carries his own ghosts he is running from. As a member of the Hellions MC, he knows he has to face the consequences for doing a disappearing act. Coming across Reese is a diversion but when he realizes she is running from something, he is determined to find out what it is. Brand finds himself falling for Reese but he has to handle his MC club first and keep her protected before he can focus on any type of future.
Had a couple of surprising twists. I liked Reese she was a straightforward shooter where Brand is concerned. Brand is hubba hubba, he is like a mighty giant. First in series, excellent read.
Brand carries his own ghosts he is running from. As a member of the Hellions MC, he knows he has to face the consequences for doing a disappearing act. Coming across Reese is a diversion but when he realizes she is running from something, he is determined to find out what it is. Brand finds himself falling for Reese but he has to handle his MC club first and keep her protected before he can focus on any type of future.
Had a couple of surprising twists. I liked Reese she was a straightforward shooter where Brand is concerned. Brand is hubba hubba, he is like a mighty giant. First in series, excellent read.
July 4, 2016
Hot damn, I just found a new author to stalk... think I'll like this series, a lot!
February 6, 2017
Reece and Brand. Wow, what a ride! Brand has quite the sad war-torn childhood but has made it to America with his two childhood friends. But so have their enemies... He lives a duplicitous life that has no room for love, and doesn't even think his heart could do that emotion. But his heart is the size of an ocean as Reece will find out. Reece has had a terrible childhood as well, and has never met a man she could trust. She's on the run from the wealthy old guy who bought her but she doesn't really know how to get away on her own. On a country road in the middle of middle america her piece-o-sh*t car dies and her only hope in a cell phone dead zone on a Sunday, is the hot biker who almost decided to pass her, but changes his mind before it's too late.
I love the way the author weaves Reece and Brand slowly into the story, revealing their characters slowly as the story forces truths to come forth. Brand was fantastic and Reece was the perfect foil. They are both in their early 20's but because of their pasts, they come across as a decade older in experience. Nothing is as it seems, but both MCs are honest with themselves and practical when it comes to life.
Safety
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I re-read this one today and enjoyed it just as much if not more than the first time. The MCs are fantastic!
I love the way the author weaves Reece and Brand slowly into the story, revealing their characters slowly as the story forces truths to come forth. Brand was fantastic and Reece was the perfect foil. They are both in their early 20's but because of their pasts, they come across as a decade older in experience. Nothing is as it seems, but both MCs are honest with themselves and practical when it comes to life.
Safety
****************
I re-read this one today and enjoyed it just as much if not more than the first time. The MCs are fantastic!
September 6, 2016
Unfortunately, the reality of Trey doesn't exceed past a possibility, so this was another "meh" read in my quest for good MC romances.
On one thought though, the heroine was kind of pleasantly different and there was a do-gooder quality about the MC involved that kind of made them less badass, but more respectable, on another front altogether: scaring teenage delinquents straight[a teenager in question being the younger brother of the heroine]. It was a variation with merit on the author's side.
I'm sure there was an important conflict I was supposed to care about that kept the brothers busy, but for the life of me, it couldn't hold my attention--maybe because it was depicted with a series of barely cohesive scenes rather than created to go along relevantly with the plot. Having read this author before, I recognize this as a bit of her style and maybe it is intended to make things fast paced, but as with the last story I read by her, it just made me ask "Why?"
Sometimes the characterization can camouflage some holes in the conflict & suspense, but when the conflict staggers in and out of the love story or even takes a backseat to superficial background fluff, it sort of takes the wind of the story's sails.
Truthfully, the story didn't need a tough and violent MC antagonist. It could have survived with the process of scaring the heroine's delinquent brother straight, the legitimate concerns of the heroine enmeshing herself in the MC life and her turned-around delinquent brother contemplating becoming an MC recruit. Written along those lines(with perhaps the addition of the teenager's PoV), this conflict alone, a less flashy one, would have made the possibility of Trey more of a great impression.
Less is more.
On one thought though, the heroine was kind of pleasantly different and there was a do-gooder quality about the MC involved that kind of made them less badass, but more respectable, on another front altogether: scaring teenage delinquents straight[a teenager in question being the younger brother of the heroine]. It was a variation with merit on the author's side.
I'm sure there was an important conflict I was supposed to care about that kept the brothers busy, but for the life of me, it couldn't hold my attention--maybe because it was depicted with a series of barely cohesive scenes rather than created to go along relevantly with the plot. Having read this author before, I recognize this as a bit of her style and maybe it is intended to make things fast paced, but as with the last story I read by her, it just made me ask "Why?"
Sometimes the characterization can camouflage some holes in the conflict & suspense, but when the conflict staggers in and out of the love story or even takes a backseat to superficial background fluff, it sort of takes the wind of the story's sails.
Truthfully, the story didn't need a tough and violent MC antagonist. It could have survived with the process of scaring the heroine's delinquent brother straight, the legitimate concerns of the heroine enmeshing herself in the MC life and her turned-around delinquent brother contemplating becoming an MC recruit. Written along those lines(with perhaps the addition of the teenager's PoV), this conflict alone, a less flashy one, would have made the possibility of Trey more of a great impression.
Less is more.
August 1, 2015
Loved it
Loved it
Didn't realise that Hiding in Plain Sight was before this story, will have to go and buy it now.
Really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and the storyline interesting. Great sexy bits with the H and h connecting in a believable way.
Will definitely be reading more from this series.
Loved it
Didn't realise that Hiding in Plain Sight was before this story, will have to go and buy it now.
Really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and the storyline interesting. Great sexy bits with the H and h connecting in a believable way.
Will definitely be reading more from this series.
March 9, 2014
Well this review ought to be fun to write, lots of notes and highlights I did, and why you asked BECAUSE I FREAKIN' LOVED THIS DAMN BOOK! Trey is a man that has never been taken by surprise, well not until Dallas literally walks through his door, "in all his years and all he'd seen, Trey wasn't easily shocked. But the little vision of loveliness standing in doorway knocked him on his effing a**." And the way he cares off the bat is something he's not used to either, "sh**, pretty girl. That's a lot of weight on your shoulders." I heard a note of respect in the deepness of his voice and that's what I clung to." And he's a no bullsh**er either he gets to the point, "asked you a question, wanna be. You gonna answer or am I gonna have to get physical?" The words were said slowly, menacingly and I couldn't help how I'd open my mouth to run interference. But I caught Mr. Jackson's quick glance and shut my mouth with an audible click. "Don't look at her. I'm the one talking here." He really is a caring guy, even though he's total a biker bada**, "he was grinning at me again and standing entirely too close for comfort. "I'll have an update on your brother by then. The food and entertainment will help soften the sting if I have bad sh** to say." The boy has a hard time when it comes to Dallas he's never wanted something so badly, "no. I'll pay. I would just like to spend some time with you alone." Christ! He was trying like hell to keep a lid on it, but he didn't know how much more he could take without yanking her to press against his co**." I mean these two have some major chemistry going on, "if what I saw in Trey's face and what was boldly pressing into my a** was right, he was just as turned on as I was. From just a kiss." I mean Trey, he likes to know he affects her the way she affects him, "catching sight of the wet-spot clearly visible on the denim between her still spread legs, his co** pulsed with male pride. He'd gotten her the same way she had him." Dallas I just loved her, "Trey? It's okay. We don't have to do it tonight," she murmured, resting her head on his shoulder as her naked warmth curled against his side. Her hand rubbed over his chest as if to soothe him. If he wasn't mistaken, she'd sounded as disappointed as he felt." I think it's cute how he can get embarrassed around Dallas, "you did, pretty girl. And in such a good way, I need to clean up my mess." He watched as her eyebrows came together in confusion. "I, uhm, lost it the same time you did. All over your beautiful little belly." Sometimes Trey has to do a little coaxing on some things and has to remember the Dallas is a pure one, "Christ! He was even turning himself on trying to talk her into a shower for two. Bending his knees, he dragged the evidence of his arousal over the firm cheeks of her succulent a**. "I bought condoms, too. No need for just fingers and mouths tonight." I mean Trey is sexy but I have to say him stroking himself is a real turn on for me as it was Dallas, "he held her gaze as he opened the condom and stoked it on, thrilling as her eyes flared when he continued to fist himself. "Come effing ride me, Dallas." His voice wasn't a demand but a simple statement of what he knew they both wanted." Dallas is a proud a proud person, "I'll pay you back when the money comes in, Trey." Not effing likely. He took care of what was his and Dallas was most definitely his. However, he'd known better than to argue the point further." Trey can be a smarta**, "he paused to shoot me a glance. "Making effing spaghetti. What the hell does it look like I'm doing?" He stripped down to his boxers and then pulled the covers on his side of the bed to slide between them, bunching the pillows as he leaned against the headboard." And let's not get started on the thought of him sharing his girl, "I thought about it for about thirty seconds. But the idea of a dude just touching you makes me to effing pi**ed. Don't even want to think about you on another brother's co**." He dropped his head down to lay next to mine. "Just for the record other chicks touching me is a no-no."
May 3, 2014
Looks like I'm in the minority here but this was just okay for me. Probably wont be in a rush to read more of the series based off of this book. Not terrible, just not all that good.
April 21, 2014
Trey is more than a possibility to me, I definitely would take Trey. This book was really a 4.5 to me with a strong leaning towards 5 stars. The author has probably written one of the best approaches to a bad ass MC with hot alpha males that really sucked me in. I have read many of Hornbuckle’s other books and liked most of them. She has an excellent writing style and the ability to suck me in and involve me with the characters she writes about. In this book she tells the story of Trey, the president of the Hellion Motorcycle Club (HC), and Dallas. The MC is not about illegal activities but more about the “brotherhood” and all of the protective traits exhibited by true bad ass bikers. Trey was raised in the club and at one time it was all about criminal, illegal activities but he has brought it out to the more legal side. The HC also owns a thriving construction company that sits across from the HC clubhouse. Most of the HC members also work for the construction company but there are a lot of civilian employees also. Trey is in his mid-thirties and is your usual jaded, man hoe who has never been in love. Can I say he is hot? I mean really jumped off the pages to me. Enter Dallas, a female plumber who has worked for HC Construction for five years and has heard all the dirty rumors about the MC. She has never met Trey and has never been exposed to the real club life. She is the sole support system for her disabled parents and younger teenage brother who has gone wild. She meets Trey when she had to ask for a third salary advance to pay for her out of control teenage brother’s actions. Dallas is a strong female lead who works in a total male environment but has gained the respect of her all male team. The love story that develops between Trey and Dallas was very moving to me. In the first pages, Trey comes across as a first class asshole but that opinion changes drastically as the book progresses. There are so many other characters in this book that I want a story on. The MC club officers are also managers at the construction company so you see all these guys in roles other than just MC officers. There’s Dare, Bishop and Silo, all of them make my heart beat a little faster. I see a story coming for Dallas’ brother Derek but sure hope it’s after Dare, Bishop and Silo’s. The real first book of this series was, Hiding in Plain Sight, the story of one of the MC members, Brand. A good book also.
I immediately one clicked the next in the series, Reinventing Mel, after finishing this one. If you like bad ass, alpha, sweet, protective bikers and hot romance, this is a series for you. Please Ms. Hornbuckle, give me Dare or Bishop next and soon.
I immediately one clicked the next in the series, Reinventing Mel, after finishing this one. If you like bad ass, alpha, sweet, protective bikers and hot romance, this is a series for you. Please Ms. Hornbuckle, give me Dare or Bishop next and soon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 30, 2016
This is my first book from this author and the first the MC (Motorcycle club) genre, I got interested in MC after reading a glimpse of it in Whisper Falls , though this one gave a different impression than the one in whisper falls.
I liked this book, it was adorable and flipping awesome in it's tough-guy but gentleman-bear-like persona. At first I was trying to get over the shock of the Trey's sexual tastes: he's into a bit of rough sex, he's ok with 3P but that was held me for a bit like how would he ask his club brothers for it would it be like "Hey bro, I have an itch can I come and have it scratched with you and your old lady?" cause common to ask a married couple if their ok with a threesome, it's just an idea I'm not comfortable with especially if the guys were like brothers, but what the heck, it's a personal preference and as he told the heroine it more like freedom of a sort.
I liked the Heroine, she was all tomboyish and tough-assed, not just it her it's cause of what life made her, she the sole provider for 4 person family, 2 disabled parents, a delinquent of a brother and she's in a man's job and environment, so life didn't give her much choice in the matter. And when I say I liked her I meant that I was with her in every step of the way, nothing she did I didn't agree with, and that's rare even if I liked the characters cause sometimes I disagree with some actions they took, but with Dallas I didn't even when she disappeared on Trey, she had every right to. I liked how in this book the author didn't stress in the issue of boss-subordinate can't have a relationship issue.
Trey was a badass biker dude, through and through, though I liked the gentlemanly side of him when he helped her and her parents, his only black spot in my book was when he thought she would be cool with him kissing the other girls, like seriously you grow up in this environment she didn't so of course she won't go all "Sure sweetie, you can go kiss her and fuck her" Hell no! that's why I was with her when she left and she was smart on the moves she took to do it, she gets my total respect. Though I thought she laid him easier than he should, but what the heck he suffered from it in his own way. I liked how everything worked out between them , and how even for the last couple of chapters nothing bad ruined it, and yeah the slap she gave that bitch was well placed, at the time I was like you go girl, show them what your made of! XD
Overall, *thumbs up* and really this book is getting to my language XD
I liked this book, it was adorable and flipping awesome in it's tough-guy but gentleman-bear-like persona. At first I was trying to get over the shock of the Trey's sexual tastes: he's into a bit of rough sex, he's ok with 3P but that was held me for a bit like how would he ask his club brothers for it would it be like "Hey bro, I have an itch can I come and have it scratched with you and your old lady?" cause common to ask a married couple if their ok with a threesome, it's just an idea I'm not comfortable with especially if the guys were like brothers, but what the heck, it's a personal preference and as he told the heroine it more like freedom of a sort.
I liked the Heroine, she was all tomboyish and tough-assed, not just it her it's cause of what life made her, she the sole provider for 4 person family, 2 disabled parents, a delinquent of a brother and she's in a man's job and environment, so life didn't give her much choice in the matter. And when I say I liked her I meant that I was with her in every step of the way, nothing she did I didn't agree with, and that's rare even if I liked the characters cause sometimes I disagree with some actions they took, but with Dallas I didn't even when she disappeared on Trey, she had every right to. I liked how in this book the author didn't stress in the issue of boss-subordinate can't have a relationship issue.
Trey was a badass biker dude, through and through, though I liked the gentlemanly side of him when he helped her and her parents, his only black spot in my book was when he thought she would be cool with him kissing the other girls, like seriously you grow up in this environment she didn't so of course she won't go all "Sure sweetie, you can go kiss her and fuck her" Hell no! that's why I was with her when she left and she was smart on the moves she took to do it, she gets my total respect. Though I thought she laid him easier than he should, but what the heck he suffered from it in his own way. I liked how everything worked out between them , and how even for the last couple of chapters nothing bad ruined it, and yeah the slap she gave that bitch was well placed, at the time I was like you go girl, show them what your made of! XD
Overall, *thumbs up* and really this book is getting to my language XD
January 9, 2022
Well this was a hot mess of epic promotions. I went into this one expecting an emotional and heartbreaking story about a sweet naive h and a badass alpha MC president J/P H who is callous and careless with her feelings and naivety. This is not what I got! At all. Humph. I def had issues with a lot of the authors choices for her characters. Nothing made sense, everything contradicted itself.
The h: oh man, this one. I didn’t get her at all. She already knows biker men to be manhos who just fight and fuck. She says this so many times and in so many different ways. We get it chick, you’re judgey. Then she sees him rub a club girls ass before anything happens between them (aside from some very mild and tame flirting). Yet she says nothing? What about those two red flags has you being silent? I mean I know If I saw a dude touching a girls ass and then he asked me out I would have def been like “well what about ass grab girl? Are you sure you’re single?” But hey, that’s just me! This one decides to just go for it anyways without a relationship status or expectations talk and she acknowledges multiple times that she’s unsure of what they’re doing. So like why didn’t she fucking ask?!? Why doesn’t she ever say anything? She’s clearly uncomfortable and gets confused multiple times, first about his interest, then the speed of things, then about the relationship status. Which okay, great, fine whatever. I can handle meek, but you’re self proclaimed to be able to handle tough men from your job as a plumber. So you’re telling me a woman who can run a team of men while fixing poopy pipes can’t say to the dude who’s dick she has in her mouth “hey by the way what are we?” Nah, man. I just don’t buy it. If you can’t drum up the courage to ask your man what you are while having all those red flags then, I’m sorry, you can’t cry foul that he kissed another chick. She has no problem saying she doesn’t share and that if he’s with her he’s only with her after the kiss so why didn’t she just say it before? Smdh, I just cant with this one. I really wanted this pinnacle scene to pack a punch but it didn’t.
Now the H: What a douche. He knows she’s inexperienced and yet he’s throwing her the full “boyfriend experience” crap without defining things between them. This is a man who runs a MC and a company and you’re telling me he isn’t responsible or mindful enough to have a conversation. Nope, don’t buy this either. Too unbelievable. But I mean why I had realistic hopes for a character who uses the word “secret pink” is beyond me?!? I really really disliked his attitude about how all the club girls are “dirty and slutty” now that he’s had “clean”.
Just no with this one.
The h: oh man, this one. I didn’t get her at all. She already knows biker men to be manhos who just fight and fuck. She says this so many times and in so many different ways. We get it chick, you’re judgey. Then she sees him rub a club girls ass before anything happens between them (aside from some very mild and tame flirting). Yet she says nothing? What about those two red flags has you being silent? I mean I know If I saw a dude touching a girls ass and then he asked me out I would have def been like “well what about ass grab girl? Are you sure you’re single?” But hey, that’s just me! This one decides to just go for it anyways without a relationship status or expectations talk and she acknowledges multiple times that she’s unsure of what they’re doing. So like why didn’t she fucking ask?!? Why doesn’t she ever say anything? She’s clearly uncomfortable and gets confused multiple times, first about his interest, then the speed of things, then about the relationship status. Which okay, great, fine whatever. I can handle meek, but you’re self proclaimed to be able to handle tough men from your job as a plumber. So you’re telling me a woman who can run a team of men while fixing poopy pipes can’t say to the dude who’s dick she has in her mouth “hey by the way what are we?” Nah, man. I just don’t buy it. If you can’t drum up the courage to ask your man what you are while having all those red flags then, I’m sorry, you can’t cry foul that he kissed another chick. She has no problem saying she doesn’t share and that if he’s with her he’s only with her after the kiss so why didn’t she just say it before? Smdh, I just cant with this one. I really wanted this pinnacle scene to pack a punch but it didn’t.
Now the H: What a douche. He knows she’s inexperienced and yet he’s throwing her the full “boyfriend experience” crap without defining things between them. This is a man who runs a MC and a company and you’re telling me he isn’t responsible or mindful enough to have a conversation. Nope, don’t buy this either. Too unbelievable. But I mean why I had realistic hopes for a character who uses the word “secret pink” is beyond me?!? I really really disliked his attitude about how all the club girls are “dirty and slutty” now that he’s had “clean”.
Just no with this one.
November 29, 2013
3 1/2-4 stars. I thought this was a good read. It had a good suspenseful plot, and steamy intimate scenes. I liked the writing style--I thought the 1st person POV of the heroine, interchanged with the heroes thoughts was slightly confusing at first for me, with the jumping back and forth, but the plot moved well, and it gave the reader more depth to the story. I really enjoyed the H and h. Conflict between the H and h seemed to be resolved quickly. I feel the way they worked their problems out helped show the growth of their relationship. Secondary characters were interesting too. There were a couple issues I had with the story that keep coming to mind. Without giving anything away (I hope you understand if you read the book)--I found the heroine's mother's actions confusing--I wished their relationship was explored further. Also, the deal with the mc club, especially at the very end--I did not think their actions were realistic (I LIKED their action, I just remembered thinking that it would never happen like that) This was not the first story I read from this author, and I am looking forward to the next one!
September 20, 2017
I put off reading this book for a while because of the reviews that Trey (H) made out with a club whore. Since I am in a reading slump, I wanted to give this a try. I found the scene and it indeed pissed me off. However, I did believe Trey’s grovel and his promise that he won’t be doing any touchy-feely with ow ever again. He also suffered a bit as Dallas (h) disappeared from his life for a few days.
All in all, there was no outright intentional cheating and the story was good. I liked the angst of Trey’s liplock and Dallas’ kidnapping.
All in all, there was no outright intentional cheating and the story was good. I liked the angst of Trey’s liplock and Dallas’ kidnapping.
March 2, 2021
This was an ok read. Im not into tomboy heroines at all but overall Dallas was ok. Trey first came across as a selfish jerk but he improved. I didn’t care about the club drama as it wasn’t made to be engrossing or a central part of the story and so skimmed over the church scenes.
November 30, 2013
Really liked it, save some of the unusual sexual body part references and the occasional typos. If you're familiar with this author's bks this one gives some background for that mysterious hot bad boy, Niko from her Tap Dance-Grantham series. Looking forward to Niko's bk. Although I was pretty darn happy here with Brand. ;)
Reese (heroine) is the on the run from an older mob boss whose bought and paid for her to be his young bride. (Gross, right?) Thank the bk gods for Brand/Bayco (Hero). He's the hunkalicious undercover biker who happens to ride by and rescues her from car trouble. That's when the real trouble begins. Intense HOT relationship with plenty of drama/suspense. REALLY liked protective Brand and even liked Reese. There was plenty of opportunity here for her to play the victim card but she doesn't. Not sure why but these characters seemed older in my mind than their 21/25 yrs. But this is not a NA story.
Hiding in Plain Sight ends with a much too quickly for my liking sudden HEA and unfortunately there wasn't an epilogue. Can’t remember the page length but this bk was over way before I was ready for it to be.
If you're a KA fan, this bk had a sort of KA-ish kinda vibe along the lines of Mystery Man/Motorcycle Man. At least it did for me.
Reese (heroine) is the on the run from an older mob boss whose bought and paid for her to be his young bride. (Gross, right?) Thank the bk gods for Brand/Bayco (Hero). He's the hunkalicious undercover biker who happens to ride by and rescues her from car trouble. That's when the real trouble begins. Intense HOT relationship with plenty of drama/suspense. REALLY liked protective Brand and even liked Reese. There was plenty of opportunity here for her to play the victim card but she doesn't. Not sure why but these characters seemed older in my mind than their 21/25 yrs. But this is not a NA story.
Hiding in Plain Sight ends with a much too quickly for my liking sudden HEA and unfortunately there wasn't an epilogue. Can’t remember the page length but this bk was over way before I was ready for it to be.
If you're a KA fan, this bk had a sort of KA-ish kinda vibe along the lines of Mystery Man/Motorcycle Man. At least it did for me.
June 10, 2015
Reese is a young woman of 21 who is on the run from an old geezer of 67 who wants her for his wife. Her father sold her. Her car dies on an isolated farm road and then, by some miracle, Brand/Bayco rides up on his mighty steed, I mean, Harley.
I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. It was an entertaining read but there were some things that bugged me. Nothing really major, though. I did like the characters for the most part. I guess anyone looking for a knight-on-a-shining-Harley might be interested in this one. Sure, I'd recommend it.
I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars. It was an entertaining read but there were some things that bugged me. Nothing really major, though. I did like the characters for the most part. I guess anyone looking for a knight-on-a-shining-Harley might be interested in this one. Sure, I'd recommend it.
March 2, 2014
I always want to know Trey's story when I read about Brand and Reese. That's why I'm so happy when I got his book and his Dallas is a rare gem too. I'm not into a hardcore biker story, I can't stand them! So I love with this type of biker romance, no stupid cheating H who sleeping around when he declare his love to the h because he is a badass biker! Nope, this not one of those and a plumber h, oh did I mention before I love the h too?:)
August 12, 2016
Great read! I loved Brand. LOVED him. And Reese was written perfectly for her 21 yr old self. Not saying she didn't annoy me by acting full on 21 at times but for the most part, I liked her.
April 7, 2014
This is a sweet little MC read. I loved Dallas. She was a normal girl trying to keep her family together. Her parents were both disabled and her baby brother was constantly in trouble. She's a plumber, which is an unusual job for a girl. The construction company she works for is owned by the Hellions MC. The Hellions are trying to go strictly legit especially after some issues in the past, but they aren't afraid to get their hands dirty either. Trey is the MC President. He is definitely an alpha badass biker who likes what he sees in his female plumber. I loved that Dallas made him work for it and that her panties didn't immediately fall off at Treys bidding. A less than legit construction company with ties to another MC tries to muscle in on Hellion Territory and Dallas ends up in their sites. This added some action but it all happened really fast and kind of matter-of-fact in the way it was written. Maybe there could have been more buildup. Also when Trey screws up (as the alphas always do) once he got her to talk, he got off way too easy. She was way to matter of fact about it. This was a 3 1/2 star read for me. I am looking forward to seeing more from the Hellions.
July 25, 2016
Dallas Sheridan had grown up hearing about the nefarious deeds of the motorcycle club called the Hellions. It was every teenage girls warning to not fall into the hands of the members from the clubs where they let everything go and women were just an object. Dallas hadn't made a true connection that her job as a female plumber at HC was actually owned by the Hellion MC. When her brother ends up in trouble again, Dallas has to ask for an advance on pay which puts her in front of the President of Hellion MC Trey Jackson.
Trey had not expected the stunning woman in front of him to be the plumber he has heard such good things about. When he finds out how much she is juggling to stay afloat, Trey steps in. From an unruly brother who needs a wake up call, to two medically challenged parents, Dallas has too much on her plate. Trey's interest is selfish though because for the first time ever he is seeing a woman he wants to make his.
Fantastic read, I was not certain where Trey was going to take his relationship with Dallas as it is something he never has done. I loved Dallas, she was a bit naive in some sense but she was also charming and loyal. Definitely picking up more in this series. Not sure how I stumbled on this one but glad I did.
Trey had not expected the stunning woman in front of him to be the plumber he has heard such good things about. When he finds out how much she is juggling to stay afloat, Trey steps in. From an unruly brother who needs a wake up call, to two medically challenged parents, Dallas has too much on her plate. Trey's interest is selfish though because for the first time ever he is seeing a woman he wants to make his.
Fantastic read, I was not certain where Trey was going to take his relationship with Dallas as it is something he never has done. I loved Dallas, she was a bit naive in some sense but she was also charming and loyal. Definitely picking up more in this series. Not sure how I stumbled on this one but glad I did.
March 10, 2014
4.5* This is what I thought was the start to a great series, only to get to the end and find that Hiding in Plain Sight, which was on my Kindle unread, is a prequel to this series. I am reading that now. Only one major spoiler given in Trey's book about what happens with Brand and Reese. If you haven't read this book yet, put it down and read the prequel first. I'm all about order and like seeing this glimpse of Trey before he has the Prez title. Now on to this book, I really loved the main characters as well as the supporting cast, well, except maybe Bambi:/ really enjoyed the family dynamic for hers as well as the MC and then the blend of the two. So after you read In Plain Sight, then Trey you will be off to a great start in a series that in a sea of MC books has alot of heart and heat:)
August 21, 2014
A great beginning with interesting characters but all too soon, it kind of became fuzzy and not as exciting.
Trey seems like a good guy but act like a teenager at times, it seemed very strange given his position as President of a MC and company boss. and the way he acts was like asking for trouble really.
As for Dallas, I liked her sense of responsibility but she rarely stands up for herself or even realizes she is treated like a slave... I would have like her to be more outspoken and maybe playing a bit harder to get, it all fall down to easily.
As for the plot and MC trouble, Dallas kidnapping, I sometimes didn't really saw the point behind all of that. Somethings happen but nothing follows... I don't know, it could have been a lot better I think.
Trey seems like a good guy but act like a teenager at times, it seemed very strange given his position as President of a MC and company boss. and the way he acts was like asking for trouble really.
As for Dallas, I liked her sense of responsibility but she rarely stands up for herself or even realizes she is treated like a slave... I would have like her to be more outspoken and maybe playing a bit harder to get, it all fall down to easily.
As for the plot and MC trouble, Dallas kidnapping, I sometimes didn't really saw the point behind all of that. Somethings happen but nothing follows... I don't know, it could have been a lot better I think.
March 7, 2014
Loved it!!
Dallas & Trey were great! ..thing about Dallas I liked so much (she reminded me of my Ex-Sister in law) tough as nails, take no prisoners, balls to the walls tom-boy with great knockers!! she held down a mans job on a construction site as well lol..this book just hit the spot for me..there were no pretense to allude to Dallas being some sex pot...she was a beauty but all natural, which is so appealing after all the hoo hah in most books like this & Olets not forget Trey & the rest the boys..oh yeah baby!! hot!...I cant wait for the next book..lord i hope its not going to take too long to the next release!
Dallas & Trey were great! ..thing about Dallas I liked so much (she reminded me of my Ex-Sister in law) tough as nails, take no prisoners, balls to the walls tom-boy with great knockers!! she held down a mans job on a construction site as well lol..this book just hit the spot for me..there were no pretense to allude to Dallas being some sex pot...she was a beauty but all natural, which is so appealing after all the hoo hah in most books like this & Olets not forget Trey & the rest the boys..oh yeah baby!! hot!...I cant wait for the next book..lord i hope its not going to take too long to the next release!
March 21, 2015
I liked it.
The story was good and I liked the characters, although the dialogues felt a little unnatural.
The descriptions and the way Brand and Reese talked during the sex scenes made me laugh, which I'm sure wasn't the author's intent.
Also, I didn't find realistic how the club situation was resolved,
The story was good and I liked the characters, although the dialogues felt a little unnatural.
The descriptions and the way Brand and Reese talked during the sex scenes made me laugh, which I'm sure wasn't the author's intent.
Also, I didn't find realistic how the club situation was resolved,
March 11, 2014
JA Hornbuckle is almost, ALMOST an auto buy at this point for me.
To me, this was a great biker book.
1) Hot Alpha Male that's a bad ass biker and totally caveman
2) A sweet heroine that's struggling to make it while taking care of her family
3) A totally hot connection
4) True biker-ness moments that make a story that's already interesting even more so!
5) A biker that's brought to his knees when he realizes what his girl means and grovels appropriately!
6) Brand is in it!
Definitely recommend for a quick, page turning, sexy read.
To me, this was a great biker book.
1) Hot Alpha Male that's a bad ass biker and totally caveman
2) A sweet heroine that's struggling to make it while taking care of her family
3) A totally hot connection
4) True biker-ness moments that make a story that's already interesting even more so!
5) A biker that's brought to his knees when he realizes what his girl means and grovels appropriately!
6) Brand is in it!
Definitely recommend for a quick, page turning, sexy read.
March 8, 2014
DNF
I got half way and couldn't read any more .. I thought Dallas would be a take no shit person but she seems to have no back bone, I thought cuz she spends all her time with biker men she would have. mouth too...
I didn't feel the hot chemistry between them ... I thought it be more alpha male bad ass ... I don't know if my standards are to high or I'm just not liking it :/
I got half way and couldn't read any more .. I thought Dallas would be a take no shit person but she seems to have no back bone, I thought cuz she spends all her time with biker men she would have. mouth too...
I didn't feel the hot chemistry between them ... I thought it be more alpha male bad ass ... I don't know if my standards are to high or I'm just not liking it :/
December 22, 2014
Brand and Reese past was really sad and I'm happy to see their beautiful ending! This certainly more than just another biker story. Oh there are funny part too and give you a good laugh:)) in all It's really a very good read.
February 13, 2015
Loved this book. It was long, took me days to finish it. I like books that have the angst be non romance angst. They always seemed solid. So in my own mind it was a stress free read. This review is sounding crazy...
August 4, 2016
YAAAAWWWWWNNNNN!!!!! Too boring.
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