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Deep in the valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies a town no one thinks twice about. Dreadnought, North Carolina is a quiet sleepy town no one dares to wake up since SOMC has settled in.

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Chelsea Camaron

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USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Chelsea Camaron is a small town Carolina girl with a big imagination. She is a wife and mom chasing her dreams.

She writes contemporary romance, erotic suspense, and psychological thrillers. She loves to write blue-collar men who have real problems with a fictional twist. From mechanics to bikers to oil riggers to smokejumpers, bar owners, and beyond, she loves a strong hero who works hard and plays harder.

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Profile Image for Jinane Abou Hassan zahran.
414 reviews27 followers
September 7, 2025
Thank you for choosing me for this ARC!

What a powerful start to this series! Gonzo’s Grudge is gritty, emotional, and addictive. I was hooked from the first pages.

Gabriel “Gonzo” Gonzales is a war-hardened vet turned MC president whose life unravels when his son is falsely sentenced to life in prison by a corrupt judge. Bent on vengeance, Gonzo targets the judge’s daughter, IvaLeigh, planning to use her as a pawn. But what begins as a cold, calculated move shifts into something far more complicated as real feelings get tangled in his war.

IvaLeigh is a character who grows so much: starting out sheltered and naive, she discovers her courage and fire in the harshest of circumstances. And Gonzo… what a man. He’s raw, honest to a fault, terrifying at times, yet he makes her feel safe in a world that is anything but. Their chemistry is magnetic and their relationship builds in a way that feels both intense and believable.

I don’t usually go for age-gap romances, but here it didn’t feel heavy-handed at all. Gonzo’s presence, his honesty, and the way he protects her made the gap fade into the background. This is more than a romance. It’s about brotherhood, loyalty, betrayal, and finding love in the middle of chaos.

The suspense, the emotion, the heat, it had everything I love in an MC romance. And that ending left me both satisfied and excited for more. I cannot wait for Loco’s story next.

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy MC romance that’s raw, gritty, and full of heart.
Profile Image for Doris.
3,790 reviews141 followers
September 9, 2025
Loved This Book

Gonzo is ex-military and he is also the current President of Saints Outlaws MC. Now Gonzo is out for revenge since his son is framed for murder and receives life without parole for a murder he did not commit. When Gonzo targets the dirty judge’s daughter, Ivaleigh, things take a turn and the seemingly meek woman shows that there is much more to her and that is what gets Gonzo’s attention.

This book had it all from age gap, betrayals, twists and turns, chemistry and steam which made this book a big page turner. I am hooked and I can’t wait to read more in this series.
Profile Image for Vedece Barnes.
692 reviews8 followers
September 9, 2025
Do I think you should dive into this MC revenge-war? YES!
To Gonzo, his MC and his son are his life. When someone comes for them both, he's going for blood. Theirs!
He knows he's never been a "good" person, just like he knows that someone with dirt, deep pockets and an ax to grind is behind all of it. And he's willing to do whatever it takes to get his son back.
Ivaleigh is a young college student and as innocent as they come. After her friend's betrayal at a party, she heads home to her parents to have time to think. When her car dies on a dark back road in a small town, all she can think about is how she'll probably die in a little nowhere place and never be found. When an older smexy biker comes along, she's not afraid but cautious. He didn't accept any payment for helping her and even followed her home to make sure that she was safe.
Little does she know, she's a pawn in a war that she has nothing to do with.
But, is she really a pawn or a reality, an undeniable pull, a, , ,love that he can't live without? Will the truth steal her from him?
The deceptions run deep in this one and the Saints Outlaws plan to bring them all down!
Profile Image for Lisa Newton.
267 reviews
September 3, 2025
Gonzo is a tough, no-nonsense ex-military vet who’s forced to step up as President of his MC after the sudden death of their leader—and things only get more complicated when his son is framed for the murder. Enter Ivaleigh, the daughter of the same judge who just so happens to be the one who sentenced Gonzo’s son to life without parole.

What starts as a calculated move to get his son out of prison quickly spirals into something much deeper. The chemistry between Gonzo and Ivaleigh is undeniable, and as they navigate a maze of lies, betrayals, and shifting loyalties, the stakes get higher for everyone involved.

Gripping, emotional, and full of heat—I couldn’t put it down. Already looking forward to the next book in the series!
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.5k reviews259 followers
September 8, 2025
This is the first in a new series, and this is Gabriel / Gonzo and Leigh’s story.
Gonzo is ex-military and after the president of their MC is dead, he is forced to step up as the new president. Gonzo is fueled by vengeance after his son is sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole, and Leigh is the judge’s daughter.

No spoilers, this is a must read for all MC lovers, you will not be disappointed!

This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with found family, friendships, lies, betrayal, tension, loyalty, revenge, an age gap, revelations, trust, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, twisted, and unpredictable, addictive page turner.

I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Profile Image for Jojo Reeves.
1,169 reviews21 followers
September 10, 2025
I slipped in this book as smooth as silk, I fell
In book love with Gabriel ‘Gonzo’ Gonzales from the start, I mourned for Pops with him, I shared his anger and grief over his son and routed for him and IvaLeigh and prayed he wouldn’t hurt her the ha ha’d him Nelson style when he caught feels for her .
After the betrayal of her room mate and her boyfriend, then Gonzo and her dad this girl proved that she may have only been on this earth for 22 yrs but she was older and wiser mentally. Her character made the age gap so easy to forget, she is stronger than that, she’s loyal to a fault and makes one hell of an old lady
I can’t wait to get in the lives of more brother
Profile Image for Christine.
1,757 reviews
September 8, 2025
Gonzo is one complicated man. He is honest to a fault even if it’s something that will hurt. He hides nothing. IvaLeigh is one smart woman. She has more compassion and courage than most people her age. They make for one interesting mix. I loved all the twists in this story. Could not put this book down. Loved the ending.
Profile Image for Jinane Abou Hassan zahran.
414 reviews27 followers
September 10, 2025
Thank you for choosing me for this ARC!

What a powerful start to this series! Gonzo’s Grudge is gritty, emotional, and addictive. I was hooked from the first pages.

Gabriel “Gonzo” Gonzales is a war-hardened vet turned MC president whose life unravels when his son is falsely sentenced to life in prison by a corrupt judge. Bent on vengeance, Gonzo targets the judge’s daughter, IvaLeigh, planning to use her as a pawn. But what begins as a cold, calculated move shifts into something far more complicated as real feelings get tangled in his war.

IvaLeigh is a character who grows so much: starting out sheltered and naive, she discovers her courage and fire in the harshest of circumstances. And Gonzo… what a man. He’s raw, honest to a fault, terrifying at times, yet he makes her feel safe in a world that is anything but. Their chemistry is magnetic and their relationship builds in a way that feels both intense and believable.

I don’t usually go for age-gap romances, but here it didn’t feel heavy-handed at all. Gonzo’s presence, his honesty, and the way he protects her made the gap fade into the background. This is more than a romance. It’s about brotherhood, loyalty, betrayal, and finding love in the middle of chaos.

The suspense, the emotion, the heat, it had everything I love in an MC romance. And that ending left me both satisfied and excited for more. I cannot wait for Loco’s story next.

Highly recommended for readers who enjoy MC romance that’s raw, gritty, and full of heart.
Profile Image for Carol.
3,630 reviews3 followers
September 4, 2025
Wow, this story is so intense and full of drama, the unexpected events for them seem to take everyone off guard. There is so much political corruption, murder, and setting people up, for crimes they didn't commit. The Judges, officials are so in people's pockets, unknown who anyone can trust. This story kept me glued reading from the start to finish.
Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,515 reviews53 followers
September 7, 2025
love this series
love somc
gonzo and Ivaleighs heartstopping broken beautiful forbidden insta love story
Gripping
Heartwrenching
ready for more
Gimme Loco
Profile Image for Patricia Howard.
676 reviews
September 29, 2025
I feel for the man that Gonzo had become because life was never meant to drag you down but his had. Then the forces that be decided to mess with something that meant more than his own life. Sparking a vow of vengeance from within the depths of Gonzo.
Gonzo wasn't meant to find happiness in the middle of despair but alas the smile of IvaLeigh changed that for him. A love that he knew he couldn't have because his lifestyle just doesn't fit it or so he thinks.
I loved this book because it shows what life can give you, it shows you what you want to have, and it shows you that you have to stand strong in order to have what you want. When life gives you an opportunity at a chance for something you must take that chance to make you better. The story of this couple is one that will have you gripping the edge of your seat and praying that it doesn't stop.
Plot and characters worked very well together. Characters added to the plot of the story and the banter of the brothers added to it even more. Bravo a job well done Miss Chelsea. I can't wait to read what comes in the next book.
68 reviews2 followers
September 4, 2025
Gonzo & Ivaleigh

Gonzo unexpectedly gets placed a the higher order of power in the MC while he son gets life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Gonzo swears vengeance on the man who wronged them and will get it by any means necessary. Gonzo needs a Pawn.

Ivaleigh is a college student who doesn’t fit in with the crowd. Driving to home one night her car breaks down with no cell reception but lucky for her Gonzo shows up r just the right time on just the ride road and saves her. The same happens again when she gets 2 flat tires. They begin to spend time with each other. Gonzo can’t get her out of his head and Ivaleigh goes along for the ride. Little does she know her world will come crashing down in more way than one when an enemy fills her head with knowledge that she’s just a pawn in a man’s war.
This is a grifter love story, no pretty words or flowery emotion but lots of raw grit.
164 reviews2 followers
November 16, 2025
Chelsea always has such a way of sucking you in from the very beginning and then you never want to leave. The story and characters always have me wanting more. The stories aren’t overdone and they aren’t super lengthy. We get to the point and we get an awesome read every time. Love the MC books!

Gonzo is coasting in life after being in a war zone and just going through the motions until his club and his family are dragged into something bigger than he ever expected. Then it’s time to get his revenge. He’s fighting for his club and his son and he knows just the target.

IvaLeigh is in school and trying her best. She hits a couple rough patches and this guy just seems to always be there when she needs help. He’s much older but they have chemistry. They have to decide if it’s worth all of the trouble to be together.
Profile Image for Lisa.
33 reviews2 followers
September 6, 2025
I really loved this book. This is only the second book of the Saint's Outlaws series I have read, but I have read many of Chelsea's books. This book grabbed my attention right away and kept me interested to the very end! I loved how Iva Leigh seemed to come into herself as the book went on. She started out seeming meek and naive, but she found her fire and strength! I love how while she was busy growing, Gonzo was figuring out new things about himself, all while getting things done in the MC. And boy were there many things to get done! I can't wait to see what happens next in Loco's book! I recommend to everyone who loves MC Series to read this book, I believe you will enjoy it!

Profile Image for BecReadReview.
2,062 reviews34 followers
September 2, 2025
Gonzo drags you through the brutal clash of hate & love, his raw honesty cutting deep & leaving scars. His life is unfiltered, messy almost too hard to swallow. Iva, with her quiet sweetness & undeniable strength, is the anchor that steadies the storm. Their relationship doesn’t ignite in a blaze but builds slow & steady, forging something real from the wreckage. When the truth finally shatters the surface, the heartbreak is crushing, yet Gonzo’s blinding transformation grips you with awe. Brotherhood & loyalty bleeds through every page.
309 reviews4 followers
September 11, 2025
If I had to choose one word to describe Gonzo's Grudge it would be gritty.

It's a story of betrayal on so many levels, revenge, plotting and scheming, and love on so many levels. Who's the good guy and who's the bad guy? Or are the good guys missing? (Hint: They're not) It's also a story of acceptance that none of us are perfect so sometimes we have to find perfection and acceptance in the world around us.

Fair warning: If you do not enjoy significant age-gap stories, then this book is not for you.
Profile Image for Michelle.
855 reviews4 followers
September 22, 2025
Gonzo is ex-military and President of the Saints Outlaw MC. He would do anything for his son, and when he is falsely sentenced to life in prison by a corrupt judge, he ends up targeting his daughter. Ivaleigh is a young college student who seems very innocent, however; she proves that she is much strong than given credit for and loyal to a fault.
Their story is action packed full of betrayals, revenge, emotional roller coaster ride with many twists and turns. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
Profile Image for Annemarie C.
41 reviews
September 17, 2025
This story has many twists and turns, as well as ups and downs, but I couldn't put it down. Gonzo has a complicated past and is not a good person. IvaLeigh is young and innocent, but I feel she sees something good in Gonzo. I would recommend this book because it allows you to see all sides of FMC and MMC.
562 reviews4 followers
September 21, 2025
So to start off with Gonzo is not the most upstanding citizen there is. He’s a veteran that has also done some things in his past. This book has a lot of twist and turns though out. From betrayals to politicians. I loved the chemistry between Ivaleigh and himself. There is a bit of an age which just adds to the story. This one kept me on the edge of my seat with awesome chemistry among them.
Profile Image for Andrea Fernandez .
4,952 reviews23 followers
February 26, 2026
Define page turner

A wild, intense, raw and emotional ride to go on. Gonzo and Ivaleigh are total opposites that fit perfectly together. Their road was bumpy, they had lots of obstacles to climb but their deep bond held them together. I loved everything about this story. I didn’t want it to end.
Profile Image for Lisa Dinger.
483 reviews3 followers
September 4, 2025
Wow, what a start to this series. This book was absolutely amazing. I will have a hard time waiting for the next book to come out. Age gap, alpha biker, this book was so unpredictable and really kept me on my toes.
Profile Image for Debbie Bolay.
938 reviews2 followers
September 11, 2025
💓💖💓 Gonzo and IvaLeigh 💓💖💓 Gonzo was rough and angry. IvaLeigh was niave. This is a wonderful booknand should be on your TBR list. I enjoyed the storyline and I look forward to the next part of this series!
Profile Image for Yvonne.
1,050 reviews4 followers
September 11, 2025
So good…

From the past remembered to the present drama, Gonzo has a lot to fight for. The MC is his family, him doing anything needed to protect them. When he meets Iva and sparks fly, things become more than he expects. Quite a “ride”!
357 reviews4 followers
September 9, 2025
A great story. Very entertaining and captivating. You can see the hard work this author put into writing this book. I definitely recommend this book
Profile Image for Renee.
5,318 reviews76 followers
September 9, 2025
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.

Buckle up. It is going to be a bumpy ride that you are going to love every single second of. This is the first book in the Saint's Outlaws MC. Welcome to Dreadnought, NC. A town in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Just so happens that's where I live. Well, not the fictional town but in the mountains of Western NC. The Blue Ridge Mountains. Where the mountains are beautiful and yes some days they look blue. So, because of that I could so perfectly picture this town. This is the story of Gonzo and IvaLeigh. Gonzo is a veteran and has done some things that some might consider him as a bad man. However, I think it is a to know the real him is to love him kind of situation. He has a code that he lives by and doesn't break it. He is now in a situation that is difficult and he is at odds with how to deal with it. There is only one right way to deal with it after all. I think I forgot to mention that is he the President of the Saint's Outlaws MC. Now he finds himself with a son that is falsely accused and convicted of murder and sent to prison by a very corrupt judge. Now he is out for vengeance. IvaLeigh is his target and the judge's daughter. She is to be his pawn. However, when she meets her he knows that he is in trouble and soon feelings start to come into play. I don't think I can say more about the book than this. I will say that I devoured this book. It is full of twists and turns and I thought it was a rather emotional read. I loved that we got so much growth in IvaLeigh from the first time we met her to the end of the book. I loved that she found some serious courage that she was lacking too. She and Gonzo are just pure perfection for each other. He makes her want to change some things about himself too. There is so much growth. Moments that will take your breath and have you on the edge of your seat. I loved every single second of this book. You do not want to miss it.
Profile Image for GKP2460 .
4,551 reviews75 followers
September 1, 2025
Gonzo's Grudge is book 1 in the Saint's Outlaws MC, Dreadnought, N.C. Chapter. The series starts out with Gonzo and IvaLeigh's story and it's definitely the way to start a new series. Thier story is
a variety of emotions and readers feel them all. Gonzo is not what I would necessarily call a bad guy but he's done things, obviously, that's considered bad. He's a veteran and he used the military to hide and then his club but IvaLeigh changes something in him and makes him want better.

"Men like me are built out of bad decisions and duct tape."
They have a long haul and Gonzo's life changes but so does he. This is a fantastic, consuming, age gap read that keeps you in place from start to finish.
Profile Image for Debbie Earley.
3,000 reviews18 followers
September 12, 2025
Gonzo's Grudge is book 1 in the Saint's Outlaws MC, Dreadnought, N.C. Chapter. Gonzo and IvaLeigh's story kicks off this new series and their ride takes you through all the emotions. Gonzo he's done things that most would call him a bad guy, he's a veteran, and lives by a code, but IvaLeigh changes something in him and makes him want better. They have a long journey ahead and not only does Gonzo's life changes so does he. This is a fantastic, age gap read that keeps you turning the pages from start to finish. I can't wait to see where they are and who falls next.
2,780 reviews2 followers
September 8, 2025
i loved it!! Gonzo had a difficult situation 2 deal with. how can he decide the rt way 2 go about it? when he meets her at 1st it was with evil intentions cause of the situation with his son. but there was more involved with her that he didn't plan on. can he have a future and have everything work out for the better for his son 2 and still have her? it was shocking for me cause of the ending 2 finally finding out the truth. he may b a hard man, but he believes in protecting family at any costs.
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3,475 reviews2 followers
September 9, 2025
I got hooked on this story so quickly. It definitely had everything that I love in MC story.

Romance, drama, corruption, action, murder, crime and so much more going on. While I was reading this all I could think of was oh my word I couldn’t read fast enough to see how this was going to end, lol

I really loved Gonzo and Ivaleigh’s story. What started out as some revenge story, turned into so much more.

I am dying to read Loco’s story 😊

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166 reviews2 followers
September 14, 2025
Chelsea Cameron has written a could not put down story.! Motorcycles, guilt , and love lost and found with so much suspicion and suspense.
Gonzo and Ivaleigh Story is another raw emotional charged story with so many facets.

“Intentions matter sweetheart. Never trust that anyone has pure intentions.”
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