Reclaiming You: The Insidious Seven MC, Book One

by A.E. Nalle

Liam
Within the gritty underbelly of New Orleans is where I have always found my home. As a key member of The Insidious Seven MC, I’ve never hesitated to embrace the darkest corners of morality and mayhem to protect my brotherhood. Forever the villain within a family of heroes, I found solace and purpose within the MC’s fold. But even after finding my brothers, I was left wanting more. That was until I met the one person who turned out to be the other half of my soul.

And when she disappeared without a trace, she left me with a heart full of questions and a void that seemed impossible to fill.

Tatum
I used to be a simple investigative journalist. Traveling the world and chasing the stories I craved to uncover. Until three years ago, when I was recruited by the FBI for a life altering mission. Dismantle a corrupt politician and the private security firm shielding him – The Insidious Seven MC. But while among the morally ambiguous, I fell in love with Liam and jeopardized the mission to protect him. Now, fate’s relentless hand has reunited us, but my secrets weigh heavy on my heart. Now tasked with taking down a rising mafia boss, my mission quickly becomes a game of life and death as I’m forced to work with those I once betrayed.And as I struggle to keep my secrets hidden, his determination to reclaim me only intensifies.

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Genres: Dark Romance, Romance, Dark

424 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2024

About the author

A.E. lives in a tiny rural community with her husband, two children, and a multitude of furry companions. In her rare downtime, she enjoys time spent with her small family and friend group, reading, and creating. As a lifelong enthusiast of romance literature, she recently embarked on her career as a writer, discovering a profound sense of purpose in crafting tantalizing stories. While her literary endeavors are still in their early years, she’s invigorated by the realization that she has found her true calling, creating compelling and passionate stories that elicit both swoons and an insatiable desire for more.

Reviews

[Kimberly Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowza!! What a great start to this series!! Man the chemistry between Liam and Tatum is electric! They are hot AF! The storyline keeps you going from the beginning. Liam had so many highlights but this one, “Sure, it's dirty and raw, but that's the point. When you decide to reveal that part of yourself to someone, when you share that fragment of yourself, you're supposed to be open and exposed. Stripping away all that masks who you really are. Nothing else matters at that moment when it's just the two of you. Completely giving yourself over to that person so they can see every broken and barbed piece of your soul is the whole point. And then accepting them when they do the same, jagged shards and all. That's where the connection forms and makes it more than just sex. It creates a bond that becomes impossible to break.” Chefs kiss on this!!! I can’t wait for Sofee and Declan…I know he said Romero being there was like a nuke in NOLA but damn…the sexual tension there is off the charts. I would highly recommend this book!!

[Hollylovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝕀 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕔𝕣𝕒𝕤𝕙𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕪 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖, 𝕋𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕞. ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕝𝕕 𝕀 𝕟𝕠𝕥? 𝕎𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦’𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕙𝕒𝕝𝕗 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕤𝕠𝕦𝕝. 𝕄𝕪 𝕙𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕥 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕠𝕨 𝕚𝕥,” 𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕕.

• From the get go I was so IN to this book. Her writing style and the way she molds the story is, chefs kiss. I am so pumped I got to read this one early!

• Tatum and Liam make for a perfect pair. Tatum, who used to be an investigative journalist, was recruited by the FBI. And her life is full of secrets, and danger. I personally loved her, she is headstrong and a total badass. But the flames are most definitely burning for a certain bad boy. Liam a key member in the Insidious Seven MC. What. A. Man. 🥵 I mean give me a hot motorcycle man any day, but Liam is on another level. He won’t stop his pursuit of her, because she is a huge missing piece is his life. And he WILL figure out what she’s hiding.

• If any of those tropes tickle your fancy, I highly suggest this book. Even if you’re unsure, I say give it a try. It’s absolutely delicious. And I can’t wait for more in ℝ𝕦𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕖!

[Chaotic Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming You is the first book of the Insidious Seven MC series.
It follows Liam a member of the Insidious Seven MC and Tate a journalist after meeting and falling in love, but then Tate disappears without a trace. 3 years later Tate returns to the place where it all begun, only to reunite with Liam.
From there the story is full of action, secrets, lies suspense and of course spice.

As always don’t forget to check the TW/CW before diving in.

Nalle has done a fantastic job with the story/plot and the characters. I love that Tate is a strong badass FMC and the chemistry between Tate and Liam is fire!
I haven’t read many MC books but after reading this Nalle has definitely opened the door to a troupe. This book has a bit of everything it keeps you on your toes and engaged from start to finish.
Definitely recommend this book.

[Brittany Ferraro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, this was my first MC romance and OMG give them all to me. I’m so thrilled this is going to be a series because I’m already falling in love with these MMC’s and I NEED their stories.

Liam + Tatum = 🔥💣🤩💥 this couple was top-tier.
The banter the SPICE. When Tatum punched Liam in the face I just knew I was going to eat this UP.

This story was so exciting. I loved the action and the story line so much.

AND THE NICKNAME MAMA!!! Please 🫠 I was giggling everytime he said it.

“ somehow I keep ending up on my knees for you. You look good from down here too, mama.” LIKE SIRRR🥵🤭😮‍💨 yes gimme

I will be patiently waiting for the next book. I am a FAN!!

[Amanda LeAnne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well.....I'm blown away...utterly blown away by this beauty!

I already had high expectations because come on, it's A.E. Nalle, and when I tell you this lady can write some spice, I'm not exaggerating. What I wasn't expecting was a dark romance MC book that blew me away (I think this is her first MC). Kudos baby, you did your d@mn thing and did it well.

This story is about Tatum and Liam. Liam is part of The Insidious Seven MC and Tatum is a journalist...orrrrrr....😏 lol. Tatum and Liam meet and have a two-month relationship before she ups and leaves him. But she's back now and is about to "run" into the man who she fell in love with and things are about to get realllly interesting lol.

I loved the story line and all the characters (except the bad guys....F**k you bad guys). I loved how the story mostly stayed on Liam and Tatum, but you also got to learn about the other characters and I loved that!!!! I was honestly connected to all the characters and kept hoping that as this series went on, that their stories were the ones that were also going to be told.

Tatum.....man...that girl is such a strong FMC, and if you know me, you know I am a sucker for a strong FMC!!!!! A.E. nailed this character!!! She is witty, smart, swift, caring, loving, and will beat a man down if need be. Her only weakness....Liam and her sidekick Max (love max so much!!!!)

Liam is the fictional man we all hope and pray for!!!!! He's a brut, strong, unhinged, he has the touch her and you ☠️ vibe, and he protects the things he loves, which includes his brothers in the MC and Tatum.

There’s plenty of twist and turns, lots of unknowns that come to a head, and lots of time that’s being made up with Tatum being away from Liam 😏.

I highly recommend this read, and please check your TWs before you dive in!! Enjoy

Rating: 5⭐
Spicy: 5🌶️

[LJ Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

You’re Claiming me that’s for sure!!

All I can hear in my head is heavy panting…..or it might just be me. Either way, I am sl^tt for MC books! Tatum and Liam had all the spark. Almost like when someone did that thing with their car. 🫣

The writing style of this story really had my attention. The dialogue and vocabulary had me swooning. Another thing I really loved about Reclaiming You was how the FMC was also in power and she damn well knew it too! She was always ready to spring into action or a certain type of action *wink*.

Then of course there’s always the DEE-Bag in a pollo who thinks he has everything figured out and that he is going to come out on the winning side. Which never happens, sorry to tell you homeboy.

But wait there's more! Because I do not pay attention to detail very well and always go into a book blind. I didn’t realize that in big bold letters it says BOOK ONE! So of course there is going to be more and I am screamingggggg. That sneak peak just really put me in my place thinking, oof it can go anywhere from here. I am sooo looking forward to it!

Until next time

XxX- Laura

[Trista · Rating 5 out of 5]

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING/KINKS ⚠️

Extreme Violence
Gun Violence
Organized Crime
Mentions of Torture
Knife play
Blood play
Breath play
Sexual Degradation
Dub-Con
Sexual Restraining


Step aside Jax Teller because you, my friend, have some competition.

The series debut of the Insidious Seven MC starts with Liam, the club’s VP and Tate, the self-proclaimed travel journalist but in reality…an undercover specialist.

Tate disappeared 3 years ago but a chance encounter one night with her rental car and Liam’s poor Harley brings everything back to the surface for them both…and the fire clearly never extinguished between them.

This book was fast paced, SPICY, and had the perfect balance of touch her & ☠️ not to mention Liam and Tate’s chemistry is electric 🥵

I cannot wait to see what’s in store for the other six bad boys of the Insidious MC…I have some ideas 😈

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Sami Rudd · Rating 4 out of 5]

There’s just something about MC romances that get me every time! And the Insidious Seven is honestly where it’s at. Liam and the boys are the ultimate found family!

Tate is another bad*ss FMC! She has been holding her own (with the help of Max) for years and I love that! Plus, Liam and the boys only compliment what she already brings to the table. Tate and Liam have the best relationship. She loves him so much she needs to let him go, but he is not having it this time. Their chemistry is off the charts. And the spicy, is spicing with these two!!

I loved this book and can’t wait to see what the rest of the seven have in store for us!

[Smut Cartel · Rating 5 out of 5]

And when she disappeared without a trace, she left me with a heart full of questions and a void that seemed impossible to fill.

The first book of the Insidious Seven MC series, and it was a wild ride!
Tate and Liam are brought back together in this whirlwind ride of action, suspense, drama and secrets, but a second chance at love has you hooked throughout.
Tate is a strong, sassy and smart FMC that you absolutely fall in love with, and Liam.... total book boyfriend vibes.

Well written, great plot, amazing characters, and spice that is spicy!

Tropes:
- Second chance romance
- MC romance
- Secret identity
- Touch her and d!e vibes
- Redemption

[Jessi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it! The story was captivating and kept me hooked from start to finish. Every character was incredibly well-developed, but Liam and Tatum’s chemistry was something else. Liam’s possessiveness and jealousy added an extra layer of depth to their dynamic, making it impossible not to swoon. And Tatum? She was a force to be reckoned with, standing her ground against Liam with unwavering confidence. Needless to say, I’m eagerly anticipating book 2!

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve read a lot of MC romance. I’ve read so many they all started to read the same so when I tell you this story was like a breath of fresh air, I mean it!

I loved every gritty, angst filled moment of this story. The MC brotherhood is strong. Tatum is a pure baddie and her little side kick has some underdeveloped baddie inside her also. Li is a dream hero. He’s honest, has integrity but will throw it all the way down when needs be. Together these two are a force! This is a soul mate connection with action and enough steam to need a cold cloth. It’s just fantastic.

I can’t recommend this book enough and I’m going to dive fast and furious into the next book.

[Bookish_Reese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received as an ARC and I loved it! The banter and 🌶️ was amazing between the two MC’s and the plot was giving. I loved it all!

[Readingwithdesi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! I enjoyed the story and fell in love with Declan! I called dibs ladies! I loved Max so much even as a sidekick I feel like he needed some love. This story is about Liam and Tate. Liam being apart of the MC and Tate is a journalist and she is a freaking baddie!!

[Brittany Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was sooo good! Liam and Tatum were so badass together. Nothing better than when a man starts to trust the fmc to handle her own!
This had it all Mc drama, spice, cartel transactions, and a ton of flirting of the other characters foreshadowing the rest of the series couples and I for one can NOT wait! The insidious seven is going to be a wild series and I’m here for it

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this book the emotion that i felt when reading it. I couldn’t put my phone down it was so good
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ and cant wait for the next one

[Brittany ⭑ Book lover · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶️

I loved this story. I haven’t read a good MC book in a while so I was excited to start this!

This book had it all - secrets, twists, spice, emotion, love, hate…everything. I liked how this story was written. Even though Tatum and Liam met and fell in love in the past, Tatum left, and then they are reunited 3 years later - the story doesn’t jump back and forth. I liked that we saw everything from the present moment without flashbacks mixed in.

Tatum was a total bad a** and I loved her. Liam was the perfect mix of soft and hard and they meshed perfectly. Their chemistry was 🔥, the spice was amazing. The side characters added so much depth and I can’t wait to read about more of the brothers!

As always, check for TWs and happy reading!

[Elicia Meairs · Rating 5 out of 5]

A.E. Nalle's "Reclaiming You" is an intense and electrifying ride through the dark alleys of New Orleans, blending romance, suspense, and a touch of gritty realism that grips you from the first page to the last. The story of Liam and Tatum is a testament to the power of love and redemption, set against the backdrop of a dangerous underworld.

Liam, a key member of The Insidious Seven MC, is a character carved out of the shadows. His journey from finding purpose within the morally ambiguous world of the MC to yearning for something more makes him an intriguing and complex protagonist. His pain and longing after Tatum's disappearance are palpable, and his determination to reclaim her when fate brings them back together adds a layer of raw intensity to the narrative.

Tatum, on the other hand, is a fascinating blend of strength and vulnerability. Her transition from an investigative journalist to an FBI operative tasked with dismantling the very world she becomes a part of is masterfully portrayed. The conflict between her duty and her heart, especially her love for Liam, creates a compelling inner turmoil that drives the story forward.

The chemistry between Liam and Tatum is electric, charged with unresolved emotions and secrets that threaten to unravel their reunion. Nalle excels at weaving a narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat, as their rekindled relationship is tested by the dangerous mission at hand. The tension between their past and present, coupled with the life-and-death stakes of taking down a rising mafia boss, ensures that the plot is as thrilling as it is emotionally resonant.

Nalle's portrayal of the gritty underworld of New Orleans is vivid and immersive, capturing the essence of a city steeped in history and danger. The supporting characters, especially the members of The Insidious Seven MC, add depth and richness to the story, making the reader feel part of this tight-knit yet perilous world.

"Reclaiming You" is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and redemption. A.E. Nalle has crafted a novel that balances heart-pounding action with heartfelt emotion, making it a must-read for fans of romantic suspense. The twists and turns, combined with the powerful connection between Liam and Tatum, make this book impossible to put down. It's a story that stays with you, long after the final page is turned. Highly recommended for those who crave a love story wrapped in danger and intrigue.

[Frida · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall Rating: 4.25 ⭐

Color me surprised! I've sunk my teeth into my fair share of MC Romances, but this one had a surprisingly sweet touch. Sure, it still had all the hallmarks of a classic MC tale – big guys on shiny bikes, possessive attitudes, impulsive actions, and a gritty backdrop of violence and illegal activities. But A.E. Nalle delivered a refreshing take on the genre.

First off, let me tell you, there was none of that unnecessary drama just for the sake of it. No stereotypes or derogatory labels are thrown around for female characters. The misogyny was rightly confined to the antagonists. It was a breath of fresh air.

From the get-go, I was hooked. The plot had me guessing, and the romance had me rooting for the characters. And can we talk about the chemistry? It was sizzling! Plus, major props for not dragging out the miscommunication trope.

Set three years after a tumultuous split between the FMC Tatum and the MMC Liam, a member of the notorious Insidious Seven MC, the storyline tantalizingly suggests hidden secrets waiting to surface upon Tatum's return to New Orleans, threatening to unravel their already complex relationship and lies once believed to be truths.

What I loved most was how the book didn't just focus on Tatum and Liam but also gave depth to the supporting characters. By doing this, A.E. masterfully sets up for a series I eagerly anticipate.

Now, onto the main characters. Tatum is the kind of fierce and witty leading lady I adore. She's got sass, smarts, and a heart of gold, but don't mess with her—she's got a mean right hook. And then there's Liam, the epitome of the protective alpha male. He's rough around the edges, fiercely loyal, and loves with an intensity that's impossible to ignore.

My only gripe? I couldn't help feeling that Tatum sometimes stole the spotlight, leaving Liam's character arc underexplored. I also wished for a bit more emotional depth in their relationship, with a little more finesse in the balance between showing and telling. A.E. left some untapped potential in this regard.

Still, it was a wild ride I'd gladly take again. Can't wait for the next installment! Declan's story sounds like it's going to be a five-star read and I am all in for that!

*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving the ARC didn't affect my opinion of the book.

[Heather Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming You has claimed me, and boy do I want to live in this world and be friends with this wild group of people. The Insidious Seven is more than a brotherhood and MC. They are a family and really show what it means to be there for each other.

The only thing Liam cared about was his family both chosen and blood. Nothing would ever take him away from the MC and he never thought anything could. That is until Tatum walked into the MC's bar one night and flipped his world upside down. It was an amazing few months and he was in love. But after one massive fight she walked out, and he hasn't seen her for three years until she accidently hit him on his bike. Now Tate is back in his life and as if no time has passed, they are back to being a wild, crazy bunch. Between reclaiming true love and fighting the bad guys, nothing should tear them apart.

One thing I love the A.E. Nalle did is show the true soul of a MC. Yes, they are all "scary" men, but they can be the sweetest person you meet. They are full of love and respect and will do anything for each other. They chose their family, and they protect them with everything they got. So, when something threatened one of their own The Insidious Seven protected Liam & Tate in every possible way they could. I love the anticipation and anxiety this story held up to the final mission. Throughout the story we get bits and pieces of what is going on in the mission while watching true love bloom but when they final mission happens all cards got thrown on the table and everything went into play. But even after the mission A.E. had to throw us a plot twist that had me reeling for vengeance. I honestly can't wait to see what is coming next because Dec is something else and him and Sophee will be PERFECT for each other. We all know that banter is just another way to cover up your true feelings.

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so good! From the beginning I had to know what happened next! This is the first MC book I’ve read and I was not disappointed.

Talk about spicy!! This book was so spicy 🥵 🌶️ But also, the plot was so good!!

Tate left Liam three years ago out of the blue they both think they are never going to see each other again until Tate’s job brings her back to New Orleans and she eventually reconnects with Liam and this time he is not letting her go. But Tate’s job is dangerous and she doesn’t want to get Liam involved but she soon realizes she has to because she needs the help and Liam won’t let her take on the job by herself.
There are so many twists and turns and secrets!
Tate is such a strong FMC, I loved her!
Liam is so protective and would do anything for Tate. He literally calls her his soul’s mate. Also, he has the best dirty talk.

Even though we don’t really get much flash backs it was easy to tell how much Tate has grown and become such a badass. I also loved her and Max’s relationship. Max is such a good character I can’t wait to read her story and see who her love interest(s) 😏 are!!

I’m obsessed with the Insidious Seven and the clues throughout the book and the epilogue has me so impatient for the next book! I want Declan’s story so bad!

Make sure to check trigger warnings!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

🖤 Dark romance
🖤 MC romance
🖤 Second chance
🖤 Touch her & 💀
🖤 Found family
🖤 Secret identity
🖤 Thriller/ suspense

"𝐼 𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑔𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓃𝓉 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓈𝒽𝑒𝒹 𝒷𝒶𝒸𝓀 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝓎 𝓁𝒾𝒻𝑒, 𝒯𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓂. 𝐻𝑜𝓌 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝐼 𝓃𝑜𝓉? 𝒲𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓎𝑜𝓊'𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝒽𝒶𝓁𝒻 𝑜𝒻 𝓂𝓎 𝓈𝑜𝓊𝓁. 𝑀𝓎 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝑜𝓃𝓁𝓎 𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓉𝓈 𝒷𝑒𝒸𝒶𝓊𝓈𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑜𝓌 𝒾𝓉,"

"𝓘 𝔀𝓪𝓼 𝓪 𝓯𝓸𝓸𝓵 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓘 𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝓱𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓶𝔂 𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓱𝓪𝓵𝓯. 𝓗𝓮'𝓼 𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽, 𝔀𝓮 𝓼𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓪𝓶𝓮 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵, 𝓪𝓵𝔀𝓪𝔂𝓼 𝓱𝓪𝓿𝓮."

Thank you to A.E. Nalle for the arc!

[SellersReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I forgave you the moment you crashed back into my life, Tatum. How could I not? When you are the other half of my soul. My heart only beats because you allow it."

If A.E Nalle knows how to do anything it's write characters that you will fall in love with and that is exactly what she did here.

Liam is a member of the Insididious Seven MC's and gives off the rough and tough alpha male energy. Tatum is an investigative journalist turned FBI agent who was sent to take down the Insidious Seven MC. Tatum is a powerhouse. She is feisty and fiery in all the right ways. She doesn't take shit from anyone and is a total badass. If I love anything more it's a strong FMC and that is exactly what Tatum is. She will go toe to toe with anyone.

The plot was awesome & has you going until the end and sitting on the edge of your seat. Tatum leaves Liam high & dry after 2 months together....we don't really know why.....until she's thrown into good ole New Orleans after 3 years apart. They literally meet again after Tatum accidentally hits Liam with her car. After that all the feelings that never left are brought to the surface but then so are the questions like, why is she here and why did she leave?

Finally we get to know some of the personalities of the Insidious Seven, plus Tatum's ride or die partner in crime, Max. This was an extremely fun intense read and I can not wait to see the next story unfold with Declan.

Tropes:
MC Romance
Dark Romance
Second Chance Romance
Touch her and ☠️
Secret Identity
Found Family
Suspense/Thriller
Redemption

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶

⚠️⚠️ Make sure to check your trigger warnings this is a dark romance

[cloudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

“when you’re the other half of my soul. my heart only beats because you allow it,”

i don’t know what it says about me, but i need mc romances to emotionally destroy me. and this book surely did. there were different layers of darkness to this story, different sides of trauma. this wasn’t just charged with sexual tension, there was an added depth to the unsettling atmosphere that made the book even more captivating, haunting even. yes, there was the element of found family that distinguishes motorcycle club romances, but even between the different dynamics there was this underlying current of something sinister in the best way possible; this animosity between two brothers, albeit one sided that spoke to so much potential (of both their backstories and future); the foreshadowing of internal conflict within the ranks because of a brother’s best friend pairing. i thoroughly enjoyed how each member already had something of their own aside from the established role in the club, that they’re personalities were so strong from the get-go without having to wait for their respective book to get a glimpse of who they are. but nothing could have shadowed the two main characters, no matter how well-crafted every single detail about everything else was. the second chance love was simply perfection, i loved how the fmc was the one to end things the first time around and her reasoning behind it (hidden identity is a favorite trope of mine, and when the girl is the secretive one it makes it all the better), i loved even more that she groveled in a way that not only made sense for her character individually but the space she took over in the mmc’s life, specifically the club, since she had already been a part of it in the past. i especially appreciated how the brothers didn’t shy away from being protective over their boy and how the male lead was unapologetic about his heartbreak. there was nothing i didn’t like. and that ending? the tease of a mc x mafia crossover? that’s my love language the author was speaking.

[Kelly Eudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:
5/5⭐️
4/5🔥

𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐖/𝐓𝐖(𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳):
MF/dual pov/motorcycle/second chance(ish)/touch her and die/found family/gore/violence/kidnapping/mentions of torture/bdsm aspects/spanking/degradation/breath play/blood play/knife play/hand necklaces/forced o’s/dubcon/exhibition/spitting… and the shopping list continues 😈

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:
Book one in the Insidious Seven motorcycle series. This book is set in the same world as Nalle’s Wicked Series and while it’s not mandatory to read those first there is some character cross over and you should definitely check them out also!

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰:
This book takes off running and will have you hooked in no time. This book follows Liam and Tatum. Not only do they have a past, but now they have the present and wowwwee is it pure fire. 💥 Liam won’t be deterred and Tatum is keeping her secrets close to the vest. Tatum is a such strong, smart and badass FMC (always a favorite trait of mine in a FMC) and Liam is just all the right kinda book boyfriend material … damn. 🥵

Secrets, lies, truths, action, suspense, confessions… gah we get a little bit of it all and I enjoyed this book so much. As always Nalle is making sure all the spice is spicing and melting panties along the way. I did love that we got a good introduction to The Insidious Seven, the brotherhood they share and a few little facts about them and I’m super pumped for the rest of this series!!

[Randi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming You is a dark romance (and definitely dark) filled with motorcycles, morally gray characters, and unexpected people forming a beautiful family bond. The story is centered on male character Liam who is a part of a biker gang (The Insidious) whom specializes is security details for the highest bidder. The female character is Tatum who years prior, up and left Liam without a word.

The spice in the book is all kinds of male dominance with (surprisingly) an incredibly strong and independent female lead. Those conflicting ideas made the story quite interesting to see play out. There aren’t enough capable FMCs, I feel, and Tatum checked all the boxes. Tatum’s personality and her internal battles are extremely relatable. The protective instinct for both characters is beautifully related and of course swoon worthy. You gotta love a man who only wants to make sure his lady is safe above everything else.

I feel some aspects of the book drug in the middle. But I found Liam and Tatum’s connection to each other to be so intense and compelling that I was hooked from the reunion on.

There is a bit of foreshadowing for others in Liam’s gang to find love themselves. Personally, I cannot wait to see what happens with Max and Sofee’s characters. Certain men in the Insidious have taken quite the interest and of course, I’m here for it.

I guess I’ll just have to wait for the rest but i definitely recommend this one for all my dark romance readers out there.

[Bailey Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

A.E. Nalle's "Reclaiming You: The Insidious Seven MC, Book One" is a gripping ride through the morally ambiguous world of motorcycle clubs, FBI operations, and dangerous secrets.

Set against the gritty backdrop of New Orleans, this story masterfully weaves together suspense and intrigue. The dual POV between Liam, a complex MC member who embraces his darker nature, and Tatum, an undercover FBI agent turned investigative journalist, creates a compelling narrative tension that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

What really stands out is the depth of the characters and the high-stakes plot. Liam's struggle with his identity as the "villain" among heroes is fascinating, while Tatum's internal conflict between duty and loyalty adds layers of complexity to the story. The betrayal, the secrets, and the impossible situation they find themselves in when fate brings them back together creates an intense, page turning experience.

The motorcycle club world feels authentic and dangerous, and the addition of FBI operations and mafia intrigue elevates this beyond a typical MC story. Nalle doesn't shy away from the darker elements, which makes the story feel raw and real.

I'd recommend this to readers who enjoy MC romance with heavy suspense elements, morally gray characters, and high stakes drama. Just be sure to check the content warnings on the author's website before diving in.

Looking forward to the next book in The Insidious Seven MC series!

[Candace LiteraryAdventurer_23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reclaiming You By: A.E. Nalle
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶🌶🌶🌶.5

This book was slow for me at first but once I got into it 👏 Loved the characters and the story!

“ This is the state you left me in three years ago. A constant state of strangulation, somewhere between life and death. Endlessly gasping but never feeling the sweet relief that comes with a fresh gulp of air."


The quotes and dirty talk in the book....👏👏👏 it was hard to pick a favorite quote. This book has a touch of Sons of Anarchy in it for me. Liam and Tatum are stunning together. They're both strong and fierce and he knows when to let her be strong and do things herself. He longs for her, devours her, worships her and knows exactly what she needs even when she doesn't. They are both strong MCs. Liam is the VP of a motorcycle club and Tatum is a traveling journalist...or is she? 😉 I haven't read many books about MC clubs but this one ate and was soo good. The author did such a great job with details and characters, she brings you into the story and you feel like you're watching it in front of you. I'll definitely be reading more books from her.

🖤 Protective MMC
🖤 Second Chance
🖤 Motorcycle Club
🖤 Touch Her and Die Vibes
🖤 Strong FMC & MMC

Always check your triggers.

If you enjoy a story about motorcycle clubs, intense love, twists and turns, and slight revenge, you'll enjoy this one. 😉

[Jamie Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

🖤ARC REVIEW🖤

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

“You want me to let you go, but how can I when you’re my air, Tate?”

This is my very first ARC review and I am so thrilled I got to read it early. I thoroughly enjoyed A.E. Nalle’s Wicked Series, but this…this was amazing!

- Although I am a sucker for a good MC story, I just know this one is going to deliver. Reclaiming You was filled with secrets, lies, denial, crime and spicy scenes that were absolutely delicious 🥵

-Tatum and Liam are such the perfect duo. Tatum was recruited by the FBI from her career as an investigative journalist. Her life is nothing if not dangerous and deceitful. Liam is a member of the motorcycle club, The Insidious Seven. And whew, does he deliver. He is SCRUMPTIOUS. I loved Tate and her headstrong personality and who doesn’t love a badass FMC! Of course I loved Liam, I’m a sucker for a motorcycle club hottie, and Liam is all that and then some. And his Latino flair just adds to his appeal. Liam and Tate have a past and he won’t stop until he reclaims her for good.

- Nalle makes you fall in love with the characters so easily, even characters who aren’t the main focus of this specific book. I can’t wait to read the other Insidious men’s books. I’m so ready for the next book, Ruining Me!

🖤Book Releases May 7th.

[darkromancexo · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Liam & Tatum

“𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝒾𝓈 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓉ℯ 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓁ℯ𝒻𝓉 𝓂ℯ 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝓇ℯℯ 𝓎ℯ𝒶𝓇𝓈 𝒶𝑔ℴ.𝒜 𝒸ℴ𝓃𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓈𝓉𝒶𝓉ℯ ℴ𝒻 𝓈𝓉𝓇𝒶𝓃𝑔𝓊𝓁𝒶𝓉𝒾ℴ𝓃,𝓈ℴ𝓂ℯ𝓌𝒽ℯ𝓇ℯ 𝒷ℯ𝓉𝓌ℯℯ𝓃 𝓁𝒾𝒻ℯ 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒹ℯ𝒶𝓉𝒽.ℰ𝓃𝒹𝓁ℯ𝓈𝓈𝓁𝓎 𝑔𝒶𝓈𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝓃ℯ𝓋ℯ𝓇 𝒻ℯℯ𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓈𝓌ℯℯ𝓉 𝓇ℯ𝓁𝒾ℯ𝒻 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ𝓈 𝓌𝒾𝓉𝒽 𝒶 𝒻𝓇ℯ𝓈𝒽 𝑔𝓊𝓁𝓅 ℴ𝒻 𝒶𝒾𝓇,𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝓂ℯ 𝓉ℴ 𝓁ℯ𝓉 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝑔ℴ,𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝒽ℴ𝓌 𝒸𝒶𝓃 ℐ 𝓌𝒽ℯ𝓃 𝓎ℴ𝓊'𝓇ℯ 𝓂𝓎 𝒶𝒾𝓇,𝒯𝒶𝓉ℯ.“

“𝒴ℴ𝓊 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝓀 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓂ℯ 𝒶𝓌𝒶𝓎 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓀ℯℯ𝓅 𝓂ℯ 𝑔ℴ𝓃ℯ?𝒦ℯℯ𝓅 𝓂ℯ 𝒽𝒾𝒹ℯℯ𝓃 𝒻𝓇ℴ𝓂 𝓎ℴ𝓊?𝒯𝒽ℯ𝓇ℯ 𝒾𝓈𝓃'𝓉 𝒶 𝒻ℴ𝓇𝒸ℯ 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓊𝓃𝒾𝓋ℯ𝓇𝓈ℯ 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓀ℯℯ𝓅 𝓂ℯ 𝒻𝓇ℴ𝓂 𝓎ℴ𝓊.𝒟ℯ𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝒽𝒾𝓂𝓈ℯ𝓁𝒻 𝒸ℴ𝓊𝓁𝒹 𝒸ℴ𝓂ℯ 𝒻ℴ𝓇 𝓂ℯ,𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓌ℴ𝓊𝓁𝒹𝓃'𝓉 𝓈𝓉ℴ𝓅 𝓂ℯ 𝒻𝓇ℴ𝓂 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓎ℴ𝓊 𝒶𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃.𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈 𝓁𝒾𝒻ℯ ℴ𝓇 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓃ℯ𝓍𝓉,𝒯𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓂.𝒲ℯ'𝓁𝓁 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝒻𝒾𝓃𝒹 ℯ𝒶𝒸𝒽 ℴ𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓇.“

“𝒲ℯ'𝓇ℯ ℴ𝓃ℯ 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓈𝒶𝓂ℯ,𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓎.𝒯𝓌ℴ 𝒽𝒶𝓁𝓋ℯ𝓈 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓈𝒶𝓂ℯ 𝒻𝓊𝒸𝓀ℯ𝒹 𝓊𝓅 𝓌𝒽ℴ𝓁ℯ.𝒩ℴ𝓌,𝒷ℯ 𝒶 𝑔ℴℴ𝒹 𝑔𝒾𝓇𝓁 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒸𝒶𝓁𝓁 ℴ𝓊𝓉 𝓂𝓎 𝓃𝒶𝓂ℯ 𝒶𝓈 ℐ 𝓂𝒶𝓀ℯ 𝓊𝓈 𝒷ℴ𝓉𝒽 𝒸ℴ𝓂𝓅𝓁ℯ𝓉ℯ 𝒶𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃.“

First book I’ve ever read by A.E. Nalle and I love her writing. 🙌🏼 This book was full of plots, twists and plenty of spice. 🔥🔥 I love that the Fmc is a badass and can defend herself and doesn’t take shit from no one. And she has purple hair and nipple piercings. The Mmc is over protective with tattoos and in a motorcycle gang and dominant. 🔥🔥 Such a good book I couldn’t put it down highly recommend. I can’t wait for the next one. 😭😭


🖤 Touch Her & 💀
🖤 Mc Romance
🖤 Dark Romance
🖤 Second Chance
🖤 Secret Identity
🖤Motorcycle Club
🖤 Strong Fmc & Mmc

[Montana Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a bit of a rocky start for me, I think the author really got into the swing of the book around the half-way point. I felt it really hard to connect with the main characters throughout the story. I didn’t find myself caring a lot about the actual plot of the book, and even then I felt it was quite predictable. I thought Liam and Tate’s attraction was almost too out of character for them. A woman going celibate for a man is a bit of a turnoff for me, and just didn’t add up for her character. The spicy scenes were erotic and a decent length, and I felt like they were reasonably placed throughout the story. I definitely felt this book could’ve been shorter, the first half could be whittled down tremendously. The side characters all fell very flat for me, they seem to have one personality trait a piece. The intro for all of them was confusing for me, just because there is so many of them all at once, and it was difficult remembering who was who throughout the story. The story does wrap up well, even though it hints at a second installment, I think you could read this as a standalone and be happy with where the story ends.

[Rah Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️|🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️



This novel is the start to a definite obsession with the Insidious Seven M.C. Megaverse for me. I could tell from the first chapter Nalle had me hook, line and sinker!

The rollercoaster ride this book had me on; was full of thrills, suspense, danger and extra spice! The chokehold had me devouring it in one setting, on the edge of my seat wanting to throw my kindle but begging for more!

Liam and Tatum are a chef’s kiss spice, touch her and 💀, and a swoon worthy power couple that navigate through so many secrets and obstacles. Based in New Orleans, I love the vibes of the location with the bustling city as a backdrop. This book had me constantly waiting for the second shoe to drop through out the whole storyline!

Insidious Seven MC men will have you with some why choose feelings, as you meet and learn the personalities each of them! Or was that just me 😜?!?! A.E. Nalle, I have high expectations for this series! Y’all don’t walk run to order your copy of this one!