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Dead Presidents MC #2
Wreaking Havoc
Wanted: Reformed mean girl in search of a hot, unflappable +1 to brave a dreaded social function.
Fresh out of jail, the Dead Presidents MC sergeant at arms, Marcus “Havoc” Wilson, is laying low to keep his PTSD-induced temper in check when his help is required by a flirtatious bookstore owner with a sharp wit and a body made for sin.
Julia Edwards gave up her life of privilege the minute she attempted to exterminate her cockroach of an ex-husband, and she doesn’t want it—or him—back. But her plan to keep all future romances fictional falls apart when her real-life fantasy agrees to be her plus one.
Can these two attempted murderers find peace together? Or will the loose ends from their pasts unravel their future?
The Dead Presidents MC is a brotherhood of military veterans formed to help vets reintegrate into civilian society. They’re the good guys… mostly. Complete, standalone HEA love stories. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
Fresh out of jail, the Dead Presidents MC sergeant at arms, Marcus “Havoc” Wilson, is laying low to keep his PTSD-induced temper in check when his help is required by a flirtatious bookstore owner with a sharp wit and a body made for sin.
Julia Edwards gave up her life of privilege the minute she attempted to exterminate her cockroach of an ex-husband, and she doesn’t want it—or him—back. But her plan to keep all future romances fictional falls apart when her real-life fantasy agrees to be her plus one.
Can these two attempted murderers find peace together? Or will the loose ends from their pasts unravel their future?
The Dead Presidents MC is a brotherhood of military veterans formed to help vets reintegrate into civilian society. They’re the good guys… mostly. Complete, standalone HEA love stories. No cheating, no cliffhangers.
202 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2018
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November 3, 2018
Another great addition to this series. Loved it. Little push/pull. Couple days separation, but it was fixed once they talked. Little om drama in the form of her exhusband. Safety: There was talk of rape as Havoc went to jail for attacking the man who was raping someone. Talk about sex trafficking-not very much. Only like a 3 day separation. Great read. Review: https://youtu.be/8njfIOaMR3I
April 9, 2019
2.5 STARS
Book 2 gives us the Dead Presidents MC Sargent at Arms – Havoc (a.k.a. Marcus Wilson), who is trying to lay low and keep his temper under control, while helping other military veterans rejoin society. It’s only been a short while since he was arrested for beating the crap out of a privileged rapist. In search of relaxation techniques, he goes to a bookstore owned by Julia Edwards to find books on how to keep plants alive.
Julia divorced her cheating hubby and gave up her life of wealth, privilege and manipulation. She is attempting to be a better person, and is also trying to keep her violent tendencies in check, As a small Seattle bookstore owner, she’s determined to spend her days hidden between the covers of novels, but her sister's upcoming nuptials mean she needs a date, one that will protect the guests and her ex from her wrath – and in Havoc she finds just what she needs, and more.
I was so looking forward to this book, but sadly I never found myself truly connecting with the story or the main characters – especially Julia. There was something about her repeatedly warning Havoc about the beast of temper she has, how vicious she can be that annoyed me, I just couldn’t connect with her. Although I did like how she put her ex in his place and how she stands up to Havoc’s mum.
I really disliked the brief introduction we get of one of the members of the Dead Presidents MC, Buddha, he was a douche who seems to have a super poor/bad attitude, when it comes to women and I see him causing trouble sooner or later.
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I can say with all honesty this is one book I won’t be re-reading.
Book 2 gives us the Dead Presidents MC Sargent at Arms – Havoc (a.k.a. Marcus Wilson), who is trying to lay low and keep his temper under control, while helping other military veterans rejoin society. It’s only been a short while since he was arrested for beating the crap out of a privileged rapist. In search of relaxation techniques, he goes to a bookstore owned by Julia Edwards to find books on how to keep plants alive.
Julia divorced her cheating hubby and gave up her life of wealth, privilege and manipulation. She is attempting to be a better person, and is also trying to keep her violent tendencies in check, As a small Seattle bookstore owner, she’s determined to spend her days hidden between the covers of novels, but her sister's upcoming nuptials mean she needs a date, one that will protect the guests and her ex from her wrath – and in Havoc she finds just what she needs, and more.
I was so looking forward to this book, but sadly I never found myself truly connecting with the story or the main characters – especially Julia. There was something about her repeatedly warning Havoc about the beast of temper she has, how vicious she can be that annoyed me, I just couldn’t connect with her. Although I did like how she put her ex in his place and how she stands up to Havoc’s mum.
I really disliked the brief introduction we get of one of the members of the Dead Presidents MC, Buddha, he was a douche who seems to have a super poor/bad attitude, when it comes to women and I see him causing trouble sooner or later.
Triggers:
I can say with all honesty this is one book I won’t be re-reading.
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Blurb:
Fresh out of jail, Dead Presidents MC Sargent at Arms, Marcus “Havoc” Wilson, is trying to lay low and keep his PTSD-induced temper under control while helping other military veterans rejoin society. In search of relaxation techniques, Havoc stumbles upon an alluring bookstore owner with a violent past of her own who’s able to calm him down in ways he’s never experienced.
Julia Edwards gave up her life of privilege the minute she tried to kill her ex-husband, and she doesn’t want it—or him—back. As a small Seattle bookstore owner, she’s determined to spend her days hidden between the covers of romance novels until her real-life fantasy appears and shakes up her entire existence.
Can these two attempted murderers find peace together? Or will the loose ends from their pasts unravel their future?
Blurb:
Fresh out of jail, Dead Presidents MC Sargent at Arms, Marcus “Havoc” Wilson, is trying to lay low and keep his PTSD-induced temper under control while helping other military veterans rejoin society. In search of relaxation techniques, Havoc stumbles upon an alluring bookstore owner with a violent past of her own who’s able to calm him down in ways he’s never experienced.
Julia Edwards gave up her life of privilege the minute she tried to kill her ex-husband, and she doesn’t want it—or him—back. As a small Seattle bookstore owner, she’s determined to spend her days hidden between the covers of romance novels until her real-life fantasy appears and shakes up her entire existence.
Can these two attempted murderers find peace together? Or will the loose ends from their pasts unravel their future?
August 9, 2021
I just adored this one.
It was fun, suspenseful and Jules was bad ass.
I loved watching Havoc and Jules fall for each other. They kind of exploded together and just fell in love.
It was fun, suspenseful and Jules was bad ass.
I loved watching Havoc and Jules fall for each other. They kind of exploded together and just fell in love.
May 28, 2018
I really enjoyed Wreaking Havoc by Harley Stone it had me from start to finish , loved the first book in the Dead Presidents I'd recommend that you start with Link'd up but this can be read as a standalone . The characters were really likable and I wanted to see them get a happy ending and these two really needed one with what they have been through . The sex scenes were super steamy to a point were I wanted to find a way to cool down or heat up depending on how you look at it (wink) . I can't wait to see what's to come in the future for these characters and the stories that the author will come up with .
copy provided for honest review
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hero=10 heroine=10 secondary characters=10 Chemistry=10 steam=10
romance=6 humor=3 darkness level=3 action=3 mystery=4
enjoyment=10 angst=2 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 stars= 5
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book=yes
would I read future books by this author=yes
copy provided for honest review
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hero=10 heroine=10 secondary characters=10 Chemistry=10 steam=10
romance=6 humor=3 darkness level=3 action=3 mystery=4
enjoyment=10 angst=2 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 stars= 5
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book=yes
would I read future books by this author=yes
May 30, 2018
Havoc is the second book in The Dead Presidents MC series.
Havoc is the sergeant at arms for the Dead Presidents and just released from jail meets bookstore owner Julia and they are very much attracted to each other.
Julia invites Havoc to be her date at her sisters wedding.
Loved this book very much. Julia was a strong heroine even though I didn’t like her at the very beginning but after I’ve read why she was like that, I understood her.
Havoc is a ex military that came from war with a few problems. He’s a very good man and Link, The President of the Dead Presidents is his best friend.
Havoc and Jules were hot together. Love the story and the suspense.
Can’t wait to read more of this series.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Havoc is the sergeant at arms for the Dead Presidents and just released from jail meets bookstore owner Julia and they are very much attracted to each other.
Julia invites Havoc to be her date at her sisters wedding.
Loved this book very much. Julia was a strong heroine even though I didn’t like her at the very beginning but after I’ve read why she was like that, I understood her.
Havoc is a ex military that came from war with a few problems. He’s a very good man and Link, The President of the Dead Presidents is his best friend.
Havoc and Jules were hot together. Love the story and the suspense.
Can’t wait to read more of this series.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 4, 2018
I enjoyed Link'D Up and I was excited to get Havoc's story, especially with how awesome of a personality he has. And Harley did an amazing job of bringing it out. But Havoc needed a strong woman to keep him in line. Or so I thought. Instead, Harley found him a woman just as nuts as he is.
These two are a match made in heaven. Julia is a high society or used to be. Julia was on the top of her game running the high society until she found out her husband had slept with most if not all her friends. So she decides to leave him and her family to make a life of her own. But when it is time for her sister to get married she needs a date. And in walks Havoc.
I loved this story. These two are wonderful for each other and I will be rereading this book. I am excited to see what is next for this group!
May 3, 2024
Havoc, frisch aus dem Gefängnis und mit einem Temperament, das seines gleichen sucht, trifft auf Buchladenbesitzerin mit scharfem Verstand
Havoc mochte ich schon im ersten Band, aber da wurde natürlich nicht so tief in ihn geschaut und wir konnten sein wirkliches Ich nicht so kennenlernen. Auch wenn er eine dunkle Seite hat, so kann ich sagen, ist sein Gerechtigkeitsgefühl doch das Beste. Er kann einfach nicht nein sagen, als Julia ihn um Hilfe bittet, auch wenn diese Bitte eher ungewöhnlich ist. Aber Julia hat auch ihre Vergangenheit, der sie zu entfliehen versucht. Wo das alles dann aber hinführt, hätte ich nicht vermutet
Julia lässt ihr privilegiertes Leben hinter sich, kann ihm aber doch nicht komplett entfliehen. Doch mit Havoc an ihrer Seite könnte es wenigstens erträglich werden. Julia ist sicher nicht auf den Mund gefallen, aber Havoc gegenüber kommt tatsächlich nur das zur Sprache, was wahr ist. Das größte Ereignis, bei dem sie seine Hilfe brauchte, ist geschafft, doch was dann passiert, hätte sie nie gedacht
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Band eins hatte mir ja schon gut gefallen, Band zwei setzt definitiv noch eine Schippe oben drauf. Havoc und Julia sind einfach füreinander gemacht und man begleitet die beiden dabei, einer Intrige auf die Spur zu kommen, die mich an mancher Stelle kurz sprachlos gemacht hat. Es wird spannend, spicy und es gibt was fürs Herz.
✨Leseempfehlung✨
Havoc mochte ich schon im ersten Band, aber da wurde natürlich nicht so tief in ihn geschaut und wir konnten sein wirkliches Ich nicht so kennenlernen. Auch wenn er eine dunkle Seite hat, so kann ich sagen, ist sein Gerechtigkeitsgefühl doch das Beste. Er kann einfach nicht nein sagen, als Julia ihn um Hilfe bittet, auch wenn diese Bitte eher ungewöhnlich ist. Aber Julia hat auch ihre Vergangenheit, der sie zu entfliehen versucht. Wo das alles dann aber hinführt, hätte ich nicht vermutet
Julia lässt ihr privilegiertes Leben hinter sich, kann ihm aber doch nicht komplett entfliehen. Doch mit Havoc an ihrer Seite könnte es wenigstens erträglich werden. Julia ist sicher nicht auf den Mund gefallen, aber Havoc gegenüber kommt tatsächlich nur das zur Sprache, was wahr ist. Das größte Ereignis, bei dem sie seine Hilfe brauchte, ist geschafft, doch was dann passiert, hätte sie nie gedacht
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Band eins hatte mir ja schon gut gefallen, Band zwei setzt definitiv noch eine Schippe oben drauf. Havoc und Julia sind einfach füreinander gemacht und man begleitet die beiden dabei, einer Intrige auf die Spur zu kommen, die mich an mancher Stelle kurz sprachlos gemacht hat. Es wird spannend, spicy und es gibt was fürs Herz.
✨Leseempfehlung✨
May 20, 2018
Holy hotness! Wreaking Havoc not only bring plenty of delicious heat, but has maximum levels of swoon to go along with it! Sexy, sweet, and with a bit of edge that hooks you I stayed up way past when I should have been asleep just to keep reading. It’s worth the extra coffee tomorrow because there was no way I could have put this book down! I loved every second of reading this book!
Havoc is my new favorite book boyfriend. Sexy, insanely hot, and bringing all the swoon this man is perfection in one big bada*$ biker package. Not a saint by any means, but a genuinely good man it was easy to fall fast and hard for him. I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about Julia at first but the more I got to know her the more I adored her. Perfectly balancing each other and with off the charts chemistry Julia and Havoc together are absolutely incredible!
Havoc is my new favorite book boyfriend. Sexy, insanely hot, and bringing all the swoon this man is perfection in one big bada*$ biker package. Not a saint by any means, but a genuinely good man it was easy to fall fast and hard for him. I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about Julia at first but the more I got to know her the more I adored her. Perfectly balancing each other and with off the charts chemistry Julia and Havoc together are absolutely incredible!
May 25, 2018
This is the second book in this amazing series. Havoc is the Sergeant at Arms for the MC, and is newly released from jail. Julia is a small bookstore owner. These two are drawn to each other, and before he knows what has hit him, he has agreed to go to Julia’s sister’s wedding with her. No spoilers; this is a must read, you will not be disappointed. This is a fast paced and entertaining story, which is filled with action, drama, humour and love. I was totally captivated throughout, and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author. I highly recommend this author to all lovers of MC stories.
June 20, 2019
With how we were introduced to Havoc in the last book I was intrigued to learn more about him and this book did not disappoint. I wasn't sure that Julia was going to be good for Havoc, but through the book she proved that she was more than a slumming poor little rich girl. I liked that Havoc was able to pull Julia back when she started to get out of control, funny was that Julia warned Havoc that he might need to do this and she let him.
I liked how this one ended, loved the surprise that was laid on both Havoc and Julia, it was perfect for them.
I liked how this one ended, loved the surprise that was laid on both Havoc and Julia, it was perfect for them.
May 29, 2018
Havoc and Julia our my new favorite couple. I couldn't put this book down, and the resulting book hangover was completely worth it. Julia is just the right mix of neurosis, snark and sass. And Havoc is the quintessential biker, with a very odd hobby (trust me you have to read this book to find out what it is).
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves bikers, snark, and an all around sexy good read.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves bikers, snark, and an all around sexy good read.
December 29, 2022
Loved it!!!
I am loving this series! Julia (Jules) was absolutely perfect for Havoc. And there could not have been a better choice for Havoc! Looking forward to reading more!
I am loving this series! Julia (Jules) was absolutely perfect for Havoc. And there could not have been a better choice for Havoc! Looking forward to reading more!
November 4, 2018
Jealous Possessive Alpha
If you like your Hs like that, then this is a book for you. I loved how the H, Havoc, was not afraid of showing how he felt and how he didn't even play around with the club girls. He's all about the h once they meet. Also, I really liked the h. I generally dislike b*tchy h's because a lot of authers write them as off-putting. This one, Jules, was refreshing. She was strong but not to the point that I disliked her. Plus, I liked the premise about her wanting to stop being the queen of mean girls. And that she never judged Havoc for their difference in background. I liked book 1 in this series but this one was way better.
If you like your Hs like that, then this is a book for you. I loved how the H, Havoc, was not afraid of showing how he felt and how he didn't even play around with the club girls. He's all about the h once they meet. Also, I really liked the h. I generally dislike b*tchy h's because a lot of authers write them as off-putting. This one, Jules, was refreshing. She was strong but not to the point that I disliked her. Plus, I liked the premise about her wanting to stop being the queen of mean girls. And that she never judged Havoc for their difference in background. I liked book 1 in this series but this one was way better.
August 20, 2018
fit well with the current run of biker contemporary romances. some interesting plot lines and a fun romance. a bit of everything and some seriously hot sweaty sex scenes so it makes for great reading when you just want to curl up and get lost in a wild romance.
20/8/18 - trapping wasp has just been released and i love this story so it was an easy decision to reread to prep for the new book. loved it just as much this time round.
20/8/18 - trapping wasp has just been released and i love this story so it was an easy decision to reread to prep for the new book. loved it just as much this time round.
May 26, 2018
Fantastic addition to the series. Once again the author has written a wonderful storyline with characters that you just want to scoop up and hug. YEP even those alpha bikers. Her writing style will have you feeling everything from excitement, anger and of course swooning.
The Dead Presidents are so much more than just bikers in a brotherhood. These are all exmilitary that have come back from the service that are all struggling with their own personal wartime demons. Men that have formed family that will have each other’s backs as well as help them get a handle on their issues. The storyline in both Book 1 (Link’d Up) and Wreaking Havoc (Book 2) are MC style of exciting and of course very sexy reads but they are also touching and emotional reads. The author has just done such an amazing job with both books you’ll just feel like you are right there fighting their personal battles with them as well as feeling the love and connection with their brother and women.
This is Havoc’s Story. To say he has temper issues might be a little mild. But he has a compassionate heart of gold and when he sees a wrong being done, especially to a woman or defenseless person his temper flares. He meets Julia, a woman who has given up her pampered wealthy lifestyle, in a bookstore, a woman who wants his help. She offers him a proposition he can’t refuse. From here the author takes you on a wild exciting ride. Can these two end up helping each other. Will their lifestyles keep them at arms length?
I Highly recommend this series to all biker and military romance fans. I say 2 Thumbs Up and this reader is looking forward to Trapping Wasp, Book 3 in the Dead Presidents series. To Ms. Stone I say Kudos on a terrific series with a lot of action, excitement and romance but that also has an underlying meaning that everyone can and should take to heart. 5 Amazing Stars for Wreaking Havoc.
The Dead Presidents are so much more than just bikers in a brotherhood. These are all exmilitary that have come back from the service that are all struggling with their own personal wartime demons. Men that have formed family that will have each other’s backs as well as help them get a handle on their issues. The storyline in both Book 1 (Link’d Up) and Wreaking Havoc (Book 2) are MC style of exciting and of course very sexy reads but they are also touching and emotional reads. The author has just done such an amazing job with both books you’ll just feel like you are right there fighting their personal battles with them as well as feeling the love and connection with their brother and women.
This is Havoc’s Story. To say he has temper issues might be a little mild. But he has a compassionate heart of gold and when he sees a wrong being done, especially to a woman or defenseless person his temper flares. He meets Julia, a woman who has given up her pampered wealthy lifestyle, in a bookstore, a woman who wants his help. She offers him a proposition he can’t refuse. From here the author takes you on a wild exciting ride. Can these two end up helping each other. Will their lifestyles keep them at arms length?
I Highly recommend this series to all biker and military romance fans. I say 2 Thumbs Up and this reader is looking forward to Trapping Wasp, Book 3 in the Dead Presidents series. To Ms. Stone I say Kudos on a terrific series with a lot of action, excitement and romance but that also has an underlying meaning that everyone can and should take to heart. 5 Amazing Stars for Wreaking Havoc.
April 24, 2025
*** Review ***
Wreaking Havoc by Harley Stone
⭐️⭐️⭐️
After meeting Havoc while he was im jail on attempted murder charges, in Link’d Up, I knew that that would take a hell of a woman to be his perfect match.
That’s exactly what he finds here when he goes to bookstore to find out why his flowers keep dying. The bookstore owner, Julia, had left behind her life of privilege and manipulation after she found out her husband was cheating on her.
In no way is she meek and mild mannered which you may pressume when you read walked away but that was after taking a shot gun to her Ex. Only the kick back and her poor aim stopped it from being attempted murder and him alive.
With her sister getting married she is about to be thrown into her old life and circle of friends Julia is I need of a date who won’t let her walk all over him. So she invites Havoc as her plus one and offers to have her parents gardener help with his gardening in return.
I loved the fact Julia shot her ex husband rather than just allowing him to walk all over her like other privileged young women around her would have. However, she does seem to say more about her violent history than anything else and at parts did start to get on my nerves.
Havoc only just few months out of jail seems to not think through going to a wedding where the guests ran in the same circle as the rapist he attacked which to me seems quick sure way to get into trouble. I also like that even after Julia gives him silent treatment that he doesn’t just walk away.
Julia’s Ex husband is definitely creepy and deserves to be shot but I’m not sure how despite being very intelligent that she didn’t at least see some of his bad traits before she did.
All in all I didn’t have the same love for it as first book but certainly won’t put me off from reading the rest in the series.
Wreaking Havoc by Harley Stone
⭐️⭐️⭐️
After meeting Havoc while he was im jail on attempted murder charges, in Link’d Up, I knew that that would take a hell of a woman to be his perfect match.
That’s exactly what he finds here when he goes to bookstore to find out why his flowers keep dying. The bookstore owner, Julia, had left behind her life of privilege and manipulation after she found out her husband was cheating on her.
In no way is she meek and mild mannered which you may pressume when you read walked away but that was after taking a shot gun to her Ex. Only the kick back and her poor aim stopped it from being attempted murder and him alive.
With her sister getting married she is about to be thrown into her old life and circle of friends Julia is I need of a date who won’t let her walk all over him. So she invites Havoc as her plus one and offers to have her parents gardener help with his gardening in return.
I loved the fact Julia shot her ex husband rather than just allowing him to walk all over her like other privileged young women around her would have. However, she does seem to say more about her violent history than anything else and at parts did start to get on my nerves.
Havoc only just few months out of jail seems to not think through going to a wedding where the guests ran in the same circle as the rapist he attacked which to me seems quick sure way to get into trouble. I also like that even after Julia gives him silent treatment that he doesn’t just walk away.
Julia’s Ex husband is definitely creepy and deserves to be shot but I’m not sure how despite being very intelligent that she didn’t at least see some of his bad traits before she did.
All in all I didn’t have the same love for it as first book but certainly won’t put me off from reading the rest in the series.
May 29, 2018
I have quickly become a fan of Harley since I read Link'd In and I was eager to get my hands on the next. After reading the first in this series I had some pretty high expectations and they were met exceedingly so. These two couldn't have been more perfect for each other and the build up to their relationship was one that I truly enjoyed. Not only that but I absolutely love the members in the Dead Presidents MC and after reading each book I look forward to the next.
These two were meant for each other. After a chance meeting these two come to an agreement never expecting anything more to come from it besides maybe a night of fun between the sheets when all is said and done. He is trying to find ways to calm the raging beast in side and wouldn't you know that she is trying to reign in her inner beast as well. Both beasts come from different situations but they find a way to calm each other and to bring out the best in each other. But there are people who don't want to see them together and are about to make things difficult. Julia is feisty, independent and oh so hilarious, she will definitely have you laughing with the things that come out of her mouth and the things she does. Havoc is an alpha all the way, he is hard as nails and can inflict some serious pain, but when it comes to Julia she brings out a side of him that is sweet and caring as well. The ex, talk about a major asshole.
I highly recommend this book. You will be hooked and will love every second of this book and be left like me eager to see what is next for the Dead Presidents MC.
These two were meant for each other. After a chance meeting these two come to an agreement never expecting anything more to come from it besides maybe a night of fun between the sheets when all is said and done. He is trying to find ways to calm the raging beast in side and wouldn't you know that she is trying to reign in her inner beast as well. Both beasts come from different situations but they find a way to calm each other and to bring out the best in each other. But there are people who don't want to see them together and are about to make things difficult. Julia is feisty, independent and oh so hilarious, she will definitely have you laughing with the things that come out of her mouth and the things she does. Havoc is an alpha all the way, he is hard as nails and can inflict some serious pain, but when it comes to Julia she brings out a side of him that is sweet and caring as well. The ex, talk about a major asshole.
I highly recommend this book. You will be hooked and will love every second of this book and be left like me eager to see what is next for the Dead Presidents MC.
May 25, 2018
We learned of Havoc in Link'd up (Dead Presidents MC book 1), when he was sent to prison for something he shouldn't have been. Now he's home, and trying to find an outlet for his temper, which keeps getting him in trouble. He starts gardening, as a hobby, but it doesn't work out so well, and his plants keep dying. When it is suggested he pick up a book to see if he can figure out what he is doing wrong, he runs into bookstore owner, Julia. She has an interesting proposition for him!
Julia is an enigma. Sometimes she is ruthless, at others she is so vulnerable it makes me want to cry. At the beginning of the story, she doesn't really know who she is anymore. Her whole entire world has been turned upside down, and she is trying to straighten it back out. She does, however, know what kind of person she wants to be, she is just having trouble keeping herself from sliding back into the person she was before. I guess that's what Havoc is there for, to keep her straight!
Havoc and Julia light this book up like fireworks! This book is HOT! Their chemistry is amazing, and their personalities complement each other so well, they just fit! I enjoyed visiting with the characters of the Dead Presidents MC, and am looking forward to seeing just who is going to find their HEA next!
Julia is an enigma. Sometimes she is ruthless, at others she is so vulnerable it makes me want to cry. At the beginning of the story, she doesn't really know who she is anymore. Her whole entire world has been turned upside down, and she is trying to straighten it back out. She does, however, know what kind of person she wants to be, she is just having trouble keeping herself from sliding back into the person she was before. I guess that's what Havoc is there for, to keep her straight!
Havoc and Julia light this book up like fireworks! This book is HOT! Their chemistry is amazing, and their personalities complement each other so well, they just fit! I enjoyed visiting with the characters of the Dead Presidents MC, and am looking forward to seeing just who is going to find their HEA next!
May 28, 2018
Julia Edwards is a rich girl who has gone rogue since she found out her husband was screwing everything with a pulse, so she left the world behind to become a different person, including divorcing him. Marcus "Havoc" Wilson is doing everything in his power to keep his PTSD induced temper under control while lying low when they meet at her book store because he needs a book for his gardening needs, which is one of his tools for peace. They strike up a deal, her getting him help for his plants for a date to her sister's wedding, and that's when the sexy journey begins. This story was a fantastic way to be introduced to the amazing Harley Stone whose talented writing style shone through the pages, and I'm completely HOOKED! I fell in love with the feisty Julia immediately as she had a fantastic way of turning a phrase, especially insults that I will be using in my own life. And Havoc? Oh sigh....he was absolutely yummy with no douchey tendencies so yeah, LOVED HIM! Together they tried to short circuit my kindle with the sparks of chemistry which ignited into sexy times that lit the sheets on fire! And the cast of secondaries added more humor to the story in big ways, while there were twists that allowed me to drop some serious f-bombs to make heart racing action packed moments! This story ticked all my boxes for perfection, so I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!
May 29, 2018
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*ARC*
It is no secret that I wasn’t a huge fan of the first book in this series but had mentioned that I felt the series had potential and wanted to read the next book to see if I liked it any better than I did book one. Well Wreaking Havoc is book number two in the Dead Presidents MC series and I must say I enjoyed it more than I did book one. For me, Wreaking Havoc flowed better, I felt the connection between Julia and Havoc almost instantly and I enjoyed the storyline from beginning to end.
I loved Julia aka Jules and how she let’s say left her ex unable to sit comfortably for a while, that is so something I would do but I also wouldn’t have forgotten about the kickback. I bet you are all like what has the book whore drank now because this makes zero sense, well if you read the book it will, I promise. Havoc was a good balance for Jules and man he is sexy as hell. I mean the man could take me to a wedding any day.
I am so glad I didn’t give up on this series after reading book one, if I had I would have missed out on Jules and Havoc’s book. If you were like me and were on the fence about trying Wreaking Havoc, don’t be because I think you will like it as much as I did. I am looking forward to the next book.
*ARC*
It is no secret that I wasn’t a huge fan of the first book in this series but had mentioned that I felt the series had potential and wanted to read the next book to see if I liked it any better than I did book one. Well Wreaking Havoc is book number two in the Dead Presidents MC series and I must say I enjoyed it more than I did book one. For me, Wreaking Havoc flowed better, I felt the connection between Julia and Havoc almost instantly and I enjoyed the storyline from beginning to end.
I loved Julia aka Jules and how she let’s say left her ex unable to sit comfortably for a while, that is so something I would do but I also wouldn’t have forgotten about the kickback. I bet you are all like what has the book whore drank now because this makes zero sense, well if you read the book it will, I promise. Havoc was a good balance for Jules and man he is sexy as hell. I mean the man could take me to a wedding any day.
I am so glad I didn’t give up on this series after reading book one, if I had I would have missed out on Jules and Havoc’s book. If you were like me and were on the fence about trying Wreaking Havoc, don’t be because I think you will like it as much as I did. I am looking forward to the next book.
May 29, 2018
5 stars
Holy hotness! Y'all know by now, I have a couple of weaknesses, MCs, military and veterans helping veterans. Combine all those things and you have my heart on lockdown! Harley Stone and the Dead President's MC might be my new favorite MC collection. The DP's MC is a ragtag bunch of vets that live to help their fellow vets refind the brotherhood they once had in their respective branches and help them quiet the battlefield of their minds. This is my first read in the series but as it's a stand alone and I had no difficulty following along. I also ran out and gave my one-click figure a work out picking up the first book.
Havoc and Julia were FIRE! Hot as heck but also very sweet. This broken, tatted up veteran biker was exactly what that messed up mean girl needed. Both are trying to reform their inner demons and Havoc has just the thing for their therapy, one is in his arms (OK maybe lower, wink wink) and the other...volunteering for veterans. OMG, swoon big time.
Fabulous book, wonderful writing and I love the premise. It still had all the elements you love about MC books but these guys are committed to a bigger purpose I couldn't help but love! Count me in for all these books and I hope Ms. Stone never runs out of brothers to write about with this club.
AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book
Holy hotness! Y'all know by now, I have a couple of weaknesses, MCs, military and veterans helping veterans. Combine all those things and you have my heart on lockdown! Harley Stone and the Dead President's MC might be my new favorite MC collection. The DP's MC is a ragtag bunch of vets that live to help their fellow vets refind the brotherhood they once had in their respective branches and help them quiet the battlefield of their minds. This is my first read in the series but as it's a stand alone and I had no difficulty following along. I also ran out and gave my one-click figure a work out picking up the first book.
Havoc and Julia were FIRE! Hot as heck but also very sweet. This broken, tatted up veteran biker was exactly what that messed up mean girl needed. Both are trying to reform their inner demons and Havoc has just the thing for their therapy, one is in his arms (OK maybe lower, wink wink) and the other...volunteering for veterans. OMG, swoon big time.
Fabulous book, wonderful writing and I love the premise. It still had all the elements you love about MC books but these guys are committed to a bigger purpose I couldn't help but love! Count me in for all these books and I hope Ms. Stone never runs out of brothers to write about with this club.
AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book
May 30, 2018
This is the second book in the Dead President’s MC who are a brotherhood of Military Vets.
Havoc is recently out of jail after a miscarriage of justice. Trying to hold in his anger is getting more difficult so when his president’s old lady refers him to take up gardening, he wanders into the local bookstore to find some books on the subject. What he wasn’t expected was Julia and her invitation to be her date at a wedding!
Having devoured the first book Link’d Up, I was eager to get my hands on Havoc. I was expecting him to be surly and deep but he surprised me with his moments of banter and fun. Julia was a little harder to get to like but I think that was more of getting to understand how a stuck up society girl could turn around and be someone so totally different. I found it harder to find the connection between Havoc and Julia but once it was there I was hooked. These two certainly brought out the best in each other. Little can be said about the ex who I found to be bizarre with how he was initially portrayed as to how he turned out to be. Very strange.
Overall although I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first book in the series, I still liked it and read it in one sitting. Four stars.
ARC kindly provided by the author to Foxylutely Books!
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Havoc is recently out of jail after a miscarriage of justice. Trying to hold in his anger is getting more difficult so when his president’s old lady refers him to take up gardening, he wanders into the local bookstore to find some books on the subject. What he wasn’t expected was Julia and her invitation to be her date at a wedding!
Having devoured the first book Link’d Up, I was eager to get my hands on Havoc. I was expecting him to be surly and deep but he surprised me with his moments of banter and fun. Julia was a little harder to get to like but I think that was more of getting to understand how a stuck up society girl could turn around and be someone so totally different. I found it harder to find the connection between Havoc and Julia but once it was there I was hooked. These two certainly brought out the best in each other. Little can be said about the ex who I found to be bizarre with how he was initially portrayed as to how he turned out to be. Very strange.
Overall although I didn’t enjoy this book as much as the first book in the series, I still liked it and read it in one sitting. Four stars.
ARC kindly provided by the author to Foxylutely Books!
http://foxylutely.blogspot.co.uk
May 17, 2018
I can't stop drooling. I knew Havoc would wrap me around his finger. The fact that the main characters name is Julia and she's a red head (I'm Julia and a red head!!!) I knew I'd connect with Havoc more than anyone else. I was right. Wreaking Havoc blew my socks off! Harley Stone's writing puts you right into the story, makes you live it. This MC keeps getting better and better.
Julia is so different than any character I've ran across before. She's trying to escape the rich and manipulative life her family leads, but she was raised and groomed to be one of them and fears her inner beast will make her go back to that life. When she enlists the help of one sexy biker she didn't realize what she was getting in to. Havoc has an inner beast of his own and fights it back daily. He bumps into Julia and like recognizes like. They are drawn to each other and hot damn when they come together it's panty melting explosive!
Harley Stone has stolen my heart with this MC. She's got a stage five clinger in me! I love this club and I can't wait to get to know the other guys. Just remember Havoc remains mine.
Julia is so different than any character I've ran across before. She's trying to escape the rich and manipulative life her family leads, but she was raised and groomed to be one of them and fears her inner beast will make her go back to that life. When she enlists the help of one sexy biker she didn't realize what she was getting in to. Havoc has an inner beast of his own and fights it back daily. He bumps into Julia and like recognizes like. They are drawn to each other and hot damn when they come together it's panty melting explosive!
Harley Stone has stolen my heart with this MC. She's got a stage five clinger in me! I love this club and I can't wait to get to know the other guys. Just remember Havoc remains mine.
May 28, 2018
Another MC to steal your heart and heat you up. Havoc's club prez hired the attorney to get him out of jail after his temper ... well, you need to read to find out why and make your own decision. Not only did she get him out she got the prez, too. Havoc's ignoring their suggestions he needs a good woman until he finds a book to calm his temper and a woman to spur his libido.
Their encounter is funny, steamy, and not to be missed. MC hot guy is taking former Country Club princess to a wedding of her former peers. How is that going to work out? Will he wear jeans and his cut? You're gonna love it.
Different yet drawn together their meeting is just the beginning of a fun story with all the characters we grew to love in the first book. Never fear, it is a stand-alone story with just some old friends thrown in. Too bad people from her past aren't as willing to accept as Havoc is. An old flame doesn't want to let her go. Nice to have a guy like Havoc around. Even though she can handle her own issues, can't she?
Enjoy this one. The book is as hot as the cover.
Reviewed for Words Turn me On
Their encounter is funny, steamy, and not to be missed. MC hot guy is taking former Country Club princess to a wedding of her former peers. How is that going to work out? Will he wear jeans and his cut? You're gonna love it.
Different yet drawn together their meeting is just the beginning of a fun story with all the characters we grew to love in the first book. Never fear, it is a stand-alone story with just some old friends thrown in. Too bad people from her past aren't as willing to accept as Havoc is. An old flame doesn't want to let her go. Nice to have a guy like Havoc around. Even though she can handle her own issues, can't she?
Enjoy this one. The book is as hot as the cover.
Reviewed for Words Turn me On
May 28, 2018
I freakin loved this latest installment of the Dead Presidents MC series!!!! I absolutely adored Havoc....I just love him to pieces sigh! Julia is a bookstore owner. She meets Havoc when he comes to her store looking for a book on gardening. When he walks in she knew that he would be perfect for what she needs. She needs a date for her sister's upcoming wedding and to Julia's surprise he agrees. One of the reasons I absolutely love Havoc was that he was true to himself, took no crap from anyone, and stood up for Julia when no one else would. Julia has one nasty temper when provoked and it seems that only Havoc can calm Julia. The chemistry between the two was explosive and very, very hot!! Their relationship wasn't always smooth sailing but Havoc knows that she is the one for him and will always be there for Julia period no matter what they go through.
I love this series and dare I say this is my favorite book to date so far. I loved everything about their story and I would highly recommend everyone grab and copy and read it....you won't be disappointed! I can't wait for the next book in this amazing series....well done!!!
I love this series and dare I say this is my favorite book to date so far. I loved everything about their story and I would highly recommend everyone grab and copy and read it....you won't be disappointed! I can't wait for the next book in this amazing series....well done!!!
June 18, 2020
It's been a long time since I have a book 5 stars!
How could I not give this book 5 stars!! I fell in love with Marcus "Havoc" in book 1 & I knew his book would be off the charts hot, sexy, intriguing, entertaining and make me obsessed with Havoc and Julia's story. Havoc is big, bad @$$ and beautiful inside and out. Julia aka "Jules" is a mean rich girl turned coat. She manages to beat back her b•t©π side to become the strong, caring, strong person she always would have been if not programmed from Birth by her parents to be the b•t©π! My heart hurt for her and how her family treated her! Havoc and Julia are an amazing couple with a brilliant story! Recurring characters make this a terrific series to read. This is not your normal MC series! These men are retired military men who look out for our men and women who served to give us our freedom, who suffered and lost not just pieces of there bodies but carry ghosts and loss from the horrors they've seen and required/ordered to do! Amazing books, highly recommend!! Free with k.u. HEA and epilogue with lead into the next book equals phenomenal results for bookaholics like myself!
How could I not give this book 5 stars!! I fell in love with Marcus "Havoc" in book 1 & I knew his book would be off the charts hot, sexy, intriguing, entertaining and make me obsessed with Havoc and Julia's story. Havoc is big, bad @$$ and beautiful inside and out. Julia aka "Jules" is a mean rich girl turned coat. She manages to beat back her b•t©π side to become the strong, caring, strong person she always would have been if not programmed from Birth by her parents to be the b•t©π! My heart hurt for her and how her family treated her! Havoc and Julia are an amazing couple with a brilliant story! Recurring characters make this a terrific series to read. This is not your normal MC series! These men are retired military men who look out for our men and women who served to give us our freedom, who suffered and lost not just pieces of there bodies but carry ghosts and loss from the horrors they've seen and required/ordered to do! Amazing books, highly recommend!! Free with k.u. HEA and epilogue with lead into the next book equals phenomenal results for bookaholics like myself!
November 24, 2020
4 Wreaking Havoc Stars
Wreaking Havoc is book 2 of the Dead Presidents MC series by Harley Stone and he is their Sargent at Arms. He has just released from jail when he meets bookstore owner Julia.
She was weak and untrained, and I could crush her. I could make her regret ever betraying me. But I was out of the game. I didn’t want to be that person anymore.
Julia has a past that she wants to keep there, but unfortunately it’s her sister’s wedding and she needs a date. A date would show her family, former friends and ex that she has moved on from their world. In walks Havoc to her bookstore and to her surprise he agrees to help her if she agrees to help him out.
Yeah, gardening is fucking relaxing, Emily. I should throw in the spade and give up, but it was about the principle now. I refused to be bested by vegetation.
Wreaking Havoc is a very fast paced read. It is an entertaining story, which is jammed packed with action, drama, and some humour. I was hooked throughout, and the secondary characters made the book for me. I highly recommend this book.
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Wreaking Havoc is book 2 of the Dead Presidents MC series by Harley Stone and he is their Sargent at Arms. He has just released from jail when he meets bookstore owner Julia.
She was weak and untrained, and I could crush her. I could make her regret ever betraying me. But I was out of the game. I didn’t want to be that person anymore.
Julia has a past that she wants to keep there, but unfortunately it’s her sister’s wedding and she needs a date. A date would show her family, former friends and ex that she has moved on from their world. In walks Havoc to her bookstore and to her surprise he agrees to help her if she agrees to help him out.
Yeah, gardening is fucking relaxing, Emily. I should throw in the spade and give up, but it was about the principle now. I refused to be bested by vegetation.
Wreaking Havoc is a very fast paced read. It is an entertaining story, which is jammed packed with action, drama, and some humour. I was hooked throughout, and the secondary characters made the book for me. I highly recommend this book.
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June 16, 2025
I should walk. I should get the fuck out of that bookstore and never look back. But the fear and desperation in Julia's eyes held me hostage. I could help her. As crazy as she sounded, I understood her. I too had a beast inside of me, and he was a motherfucker to contain.
4.5 stars
This was such a fantastic second book in this series by Harley Stone! I freaking LOVED Havoc and Jules together. Their chemistry was off-the-charts, and I loved how they tried to bring out the best in each other (without anyone getting murdered). Julia had a hard time trusting and letting Havoc in, but Havoc's persistence and protective nature coaxed her into letting her guard down and allowing their mutual attraction to flourish. The drama surrounding her crazy ex was also a great catalyst for their sexual relationship, and I loved seeing Havoc in all of his sexy dom glory. I'm so excited for Wasp's story next🖤
Tropes: friends-with-benefits, flirty meet-cute, obsessed protector hero, sassy heroine, touch her and die, crazy stalker ex, MC romance, dirty talk, STEAMY🔥
May 24, 2018
Review by: Melanie
(5 stars)
We first met Havoc in book one as he was the brother that Emily (the Prez’s Ol’ Lady) was hired to represent. In his story, we see just what happened to land him in jail, and the aftereffects of book one’s drama. After Emily sends him to a local bookstore to find help with something, Havoc meets ex-socialite and bookstore owner, Julia. Despite literally just meeting, the beautiful redhead, ends up getting him to agree to accompany her to her sister’s wedding the following weekend, and from there their story begins.
I don’t really want to say anything else plot wise, but Wreaking Havoc is quite fast paced, plenty of drama, action and sexy times. I liked Julia’s temper, it was pretty fun to read, she’s certainly not the kind of entitled, rich, socialite you hear about that’s for sure. Just the fact that one of the reasons she wanted to take a big, black, bad boy biker to her sister’s wedding was because it would annoy her family was awesome. I’m loving this series so far and can’t wait for the next one. Wreaking Havoc gets 5 stars from me.
(5 stars)
We first met Havoc in book one as he was the brother that Emily (the Prez’s Ol’ Lady) was hired to represent. In his story, we see just what happened to land him in jail, and the aftereffects of book one’s drama. After Emily sends him to a local bookstore to find help with something, Havoc meets ex-socialite and bookstore owner, Julia. Despite literally just meeting, the beautiful redhead, ends up getting him to agree to accompany her to her sister’s wedding the following weekend, and from there their story begins.
I don’t really want to say anything else plot wise, but Wreaking Havoc is quite fast paced, plenty of drama, action and sexy times. I liked Julia’s temper, it was pretty fun to read, she’s certainly not the kind of entitled, rich, socialite you hear about that’s for sure. Just the fact that one of the reasons she wanted to take a big, black, bad boy biker to her sister’s wedding was because it would annoy her family was awesome. I’m loving this series so far and can’t wait for the next one. Wreaking Havoc gets 5 stars from me.
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