Rugged Soul

Deviant Souls MC #1

by Cameron Hart

I didn’t plan on becoming the president of Deviant Souls MC. After the last Prez was involved in multiple scandals that threatened to tear the club apart, however, someone needed to step up.

After six months, I’ve done my best to take out the trash and keep it out. What we really need to cement this change is a new clubhouse to make our own without the ghosts of the last regime lurking in every corner.

The only problem with finding a new clubhouse is... well, the actual finding part. I have very little patience for gimmicks and upsells in the real estate world. When I meet the real estate agent I’ll be working with, things do not go as planned.

I wasn’t expecting to go toe-to-toe with the curvy, feisty, and irresistibly adorable Calista. She has a list of properties that all sound great on paper, but for some reason, I keep finding excuses not to buy. It can’t be because I’m intoxicated by her beauty or inexplicably drawn to her warm smile. That would be ridiculous.

When old enemies arise and threaten Calista, all bets are off. She’s mine. I just hope I can prove to her I’m done playing games. I want her heart, and I want it for keeps.

Genres: Novella, Romance, Erotica, Contemporary

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2024

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Reviews

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

Domino is now Pres of his brotherhood and trying to start a new fresh, and he and the club need a new clubhouse here enters Calista sweet new to the scene. She gets her shot to sell a place, but she gets a no every time just because Dom wants to be around her even with his sour puss expression, haha. Until his past comes knocking and puts her in danger. This makes him make a move and make her his old lady.

The spice was okay, I think (in my eyes), the author toned down the spice. And we are getting a bunch of new bikers :).

No ow/om drama, no cheating, secondary character, drama, sexy times, virgin and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶


Slowinsta
Age gap
Praise kink
Violence
No condom
Hea
Epilogue

[Jen ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐


Okay, this was short, but maaan, was it hot. 🤭🥵

Domino (39) was looking for a new MC clubhouse, and Calista (24) just got her license as a real estate agent and was assigned to him. It was insta-something for both of them. But nothing happened right away because Dom has a lot going on with his MC, and he was also trying to fight off the attraction (it didn't last long though 🫣).

His enemies came and hurt Calista to send a message to him. After seeing her distressed state, he brought her to his home. And I guess readers know what's going to happen next. I mean, mutual attraction + forced proximity, right? 🤭

And gaawd, the spice did deliver. 🥵 Domino really knows what he's doing, and Calista's just having the best time of her life. What a lucky girl. 😂

Anyway, it's a novella, so there's nothing much going on in the story. Even the handling of the bad guys was done off-page. It was definitely a quick read, which I was looking for atm, and it was still a good read for me.


Book info:
- Novella
- MC Romance
- Age gap (15)
- Physical Assault
- No cheating, OM/OW, separation
- V FMC, Celibate MMC (unsure how long)
- HEA (yrs later, married with 2 daughters)

[CriSsStina · Rating 3 out of 5]

short, fast, and quite spicy
it was a freebie, which is a plus
I liked these two, I might continue the series

why not a better rating? because both main characters took stupid decisions
also, all these short stories recycle the same tropes, so the "plot" is definitely predictable

[april ♡ probably reading smut - safety reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5

TROPES:
~motorcycle club
~age gap
~heroine in distress

I adore Cameron Hart. She's such a phenomenal author... but I feel like this one fell short. I read a LOT of novellas and this one just sounds really familiar like the story has been told before. There's nothing new in this book. It was... boring to read, honestly. I still love her though and I hope her next novella is amazing! That's allllll I have to say lmao. Onto the next book!

[Tai]

I could see the potential but I don’t think this author is for me. 😕

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rugged Soul is Book 1 of the Deviant Souls MC series. It's a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, opposites-attract, grumpy-sunshine, curvy girl gets her biker MC romance. Domino "Dom" is the hunky, grumpy president of the MC looking for a location for their clubhouse. Calista is the sweet, sassy, and curvy realtor trying to sell him a property. But Dom keeps on throwing up roadblocks, rejecting locations so he can spend time with Calista. But when Calista ends up caught up in club drama, Dom is getting his woman whatever it takes. Their chemistry was decent, and the ending was happy after a bit of drama. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BookFox · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would have been a cute story but there was more sex than storyline you don’t even know what happened to the mc that hurt her just that “he handled it and had cut up knuckles”

Safe
Dual pov
Virgin h celibate H
No ow/om drama
Epilogue maybe 10 years out not sure exactly

[Laura Moylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calista is working at a realty and she just got her license for it. Her boss, Lisa Dunham, gives her a shot at a new client, because the previous realtor, had her baby over the weekend. So she meets Domino Gabriel at the first option for his new clubhouse as he is the new Prez of the Deviant Souls MC. Finding out what happened in the MC is freaky and a bit scary. Domino finds Calista to be totally fascinating and drawn to her. She thinks he is hot too, but tries to remain professional. We find out that Calista had a very different upbringing than most people. Her mom is a free spirit and has done many different things in her life, but where she is currently had me laughing. I make jewelry too.

After showing him a handful of places, things get a bit scary. As the MC had a schism, the other group are the bad boys and they send a message. I’ll leave it at that. I was almost in tears at this point and livid at the same time. When Domino finds out what happened he is beyond livid. I found the book to be fun, scary, romantic, steamy, funny, hot, and just a tiny bit crazy. Lol. Now I wanna see what happens next with the rest of the MC.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simply wonderful ride, great characters and riveting story that’s captivating reading
He had never expected to be the President of the Deviant Souls MC and the club is not in the greatest of health and he has stepped up and the problem is that they are going to have to find a new clubhouse that they can call their new home, a gathering place that will live up to their expectations.
The main problem that he is currently struggling with is the fact that he has no patience for this but he knows how important it is that they find a new home so sets out in finding a real estate agent and this is how he meets Calista.
As the couple start to look at various properties and he sees a few that would suit the purpose he refuses and continues looking, when he is honest with himself, he has to admit that the motive is because he enjoys spending time with Calista.
When some old enemies turn up and threaten her he has to admit that he has fallen for the girl, she is his and he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the wonderful writing.

[Mafia Wife · Rating 4 out of 5]

She grew up living with her "free spirit" mom, never putting down roots for long. Now she is determined to make a life for herself and put down roots. She has gotten her real estate license and her boss has trusted her with a client looking for a commercial property. He is the new president of the Deviant Souls after his club brothers cleaned house and kicked out the riff raff. He is struck by her the second he lays eyes on her, and knows she is his future. This is a MC Lite story. It definitely has some club drama but due to the short story format it is not too in depth. If you want hot bikers but not too much of the underbelly this is a good series for you. The character development is good, you have a strong sense of both mains and their back stories. It is well written the story is very engaging. They have hot chemistry and several very spicy scenes. They of course get their HEA in the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Heather Dudley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rugged Soul is the first story in the Deviant Souls MC series. Rugged Soul follows the journey of Calista and Domino. I absolutely enjoyed reading Rugged Soul, I found it to be quite entertaining and an absolute pleasure to read. I fell in love with both Calista and Domino, as well as their story. Rugged Soul is an ease to read, a page-turner, has wonderful characters, an amazing storyline/plot, a happily ever after for the main characters, romantic/steamy, suspenseful, and overall a fantastic addition to the MC romance genre. Rugged Soul is the first book that I have read by Cameron Hart, and in my honest opinion this author is a fantastic storyteller and writer. Rugged Soul is a definite recommended book for anyone who enjoys reading MC romances. I'm looking forward to reading more books written by Cameron Hart.

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[Hanna Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book number 1 of the Deviant Souls MC series and focuses on Domino and Calista. Domino is the new president of the Deviant Souls MC after their last president and a few other members turned out to not be loyal members. Domino is wanting a fresh start for the MC without the memories of the betrayal of their former MC brothers hanging over their head so he is determined to find a new clubhouse for the MC. When Calista is chosen to take over finding a clubhouse for the MC, Domino is immediately drawn to her in a way he had never experienced before. It didn’t take him long to realize that Calista was his and that she was everything that he didn’t know was missing from his life. This was a great story and a great introduction to the series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[BM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Start of the series.
The Deviant Souls MC is being reborn and rebuilt after inside conflict; some brothers have left to go their own way, others stayed and voted Domino as President. As part of the rebirth, he is looking for new premises to start afresh..out with the old, in with the new.
Callista enters the world of property sales and her first assignment is dealing with selling a commercial property to an unexpected client..Domino.
Her stumbling, literally and figuratively, catches his full attention and in order to continue, he makes up reasons and excuses to view new premises, so they dance around each other.
An older man, life weary, hardened is brought low by the younger, naive, flirty but innocent temptress who he is besotted with..only fully admitting it when she is attacked. Protective streak a mile long. Cute and simple.

[Paige · Rating 5 out of 5]

New series alert and I love that it’s a continuation of the MC world’s Cameron Hart has built. Her words really paint a picture and take you on a journey! Domino was a gruff, man of few words, recently named President of his fractured MC and he had the world on his shoulders. Calista was just trying to make it out in the world by herself and become independent. The two instantly connected, but Domino had no idea how to navigate that connection. He found out quick though and protected and loved her in a way she always needed. They were like fireworks together and yet so tender at the same time. Virgin FMC, no OM/OW drama, no cheating, HEA and an epilogue 10 years in the future. Can’t wait to read Jett’s book and all the ones to follow!

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Calista just passed her test and receive her real estate license. She is sent out to meet with a client who is looking for a new clubhouse. This is her first potential sale and she is nervous. Domino has just been voted in as President of Deviant Souls MC after the club was torn apart. It is time for a new start and new building is a step in the right direction.

He no idea on how he would feel when he first meets the adorable agent, Calista. He finds something wrong with each property she shows him. When she is threatened by the old President the banished members, he will do everything to protect her, including moving her into his house.

This is a sweet and steamy read, Domino is a big softie for her.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amanda Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 1 of the new world Cameron is writing and is about newly elected President of the MC Domino and real estate agent Calista.
If you had a rugged MC member who will do anything for his club and you add a man who falls hard and fast plus has a sensitive side for his woman then you have Domino.. He will surprise you in the best ways.
Calista grew up with a mom who never stayed in one place for very long..she was a free spirit and even though she loves Calista, it left Calista feeling lost. All Calista wants is to find her "home" and I think at the beginning of the story, she thought it was a place but by the end, she knew what finding her true home really meant.
This was a Grumpy\sunshine, age gap, v*rg*n FMC and MC book and it didn't disappoint!!
5⭐
3.5🌶

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark, dangerous and bordering on feral....

Domino is fighting many demons and a number of lawless enemies who know no boundaries, but his biggest fight is his need for Calista, it borders on obsession, a need he cannot control....but Calista never asked for control. She may be innocent, however, Domino calls to her in exactly the same way leaving her hungry, needy and more than happy to take part in every dirty, delicious and depraved fantasy he could ever imagine. Deviant Souls or just men who are a little rough around the edges but have a good heart and possessive need? I look forward to more books in the series.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.

[Nicolle Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cameron Hart has created another amazing story!

Domino is the new president of his club, after their old club got torn apart by their previous presidents antics. He's looking for a way to rebuild the unity within his MC, and to do that, he needs a new clubhouse. He never expects Calista, his real estate agent, to be everything he never knew he was missing.

"She smells like Honeycrisp apples and coming home after a long day on the road. What the fuck does that even mean?"

“And you’re Mr. Gabriel?” “Domino.” Nailed it. Me, Domino. You, pretty lady. Me take you to cave now.".

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[Melissa Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in Deviant Souls MC series. Tropes: motorcycle club, age gap, ex military MMC, and innocent FMC. Calista is a new real estate agent when she is given Domino as a client. Instant attraction for both Calista and Domino. Loved the interaction between the two. Some angst with past bikers. Domino was grumpy with others but a cinnamon roll when it came to Calista. Enjoyed the side characters too. Glad Cameron Hart is doing more MC series. Can't wait for the next book in the series.

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[Cynkris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm in love with this new series by Cameron Hart! Domino is wonderfully gruff. He is the new President of the Deviant Souls MC and it's not as smooth sailing as he could wish. Calista is a brand new Real Estate Agent and Domino is her first client. They both fall hard and fast but keep everything professional. When the old President and the men that left with him come back to make trouble Domino has to act. This is an exciting, very steamy story with great characters and an engrossing storyline. Definitely worth your reading time. 5+ stars

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book from Cameron Hart. Well written and likeable characters. Domino, H, was kind of a softie bit it was really sweet. Calista, h, was also likeable. I do wish the conflict with the other MC was more fleshed out at the end. It was a big part of the story l, then all of a sudden it was resolved off page and ended abruptly with little detail.

H- 39, no real mention of past relationships

h- 24, Virgin

No condom use

No OW/OM drama

Safe read.

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[Jenifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet romance that was hidden under the gritty top layer of the MC world. There's a rough scene that could go much worse than it actually did, but it was the driving factor to get Calista and Domino together. There's lots and lots of steamy scenes, and boy are they vividly descriptive. Definitely gets the juices flowing. It has a sweet ending and a beautiful bonus epilogue. This is a great start to a new MC series by this author.

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[Aspen G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rugged Soul is a scorching hot, dramatic love-at-first-sight novella! Calista is younger and innocent in so many ways—naive but sweet with gorgeous heart. Domino is a true alpha-protector who’s heart has been closed off. Their first meeting is dynamite, and it just gets better from there! I love their witty banter and the way the author blends in the danger and intrigue of the overarching series plot. I can’t wait for the next book!.

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[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real Estate agent Calista never had a stable home growing up with her mom's wanderlust lifestyle. Now she wants to give others a permanent place. Her first client is Domino, president of the Deviant Souls MC. Helping Domino find his club's new clubhouse is a challenge, with their growing attraction to each other, and the appearance of brutal rivals out to destroy the MC.

There is action, danger, and plenty of steam in this sweet romance, with a HEA for the couple.

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[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Domino had taken over as prez and was reshaping the club for the better, all they needed was a place to call home, a club house and that's where newly passed estate agent Calista comes in, desperate to prove herself on the field. They didn't have a great start to their working relationship despite the sparks flying, as things heat up between them his enemies threaten what they have Domino will do everything to keep her safe and his. Well written fast paced engaging steamy age gap romance

[Syd Springer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read! I loved the instant connection and chemistry between Calista and Domino. These two fall hard and fast for each other but then you find someone that makes you feel whole and seen and like you finally have a home, you hold on with both hands. Lots of steam and teasing with a bit of drama and an HEA made this book a must read.

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[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as an arc from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving my honest review.

This was a great instalove romance. It was a short, well written story with a good pace. I loved the storyline, Domino needing to get a new clubhouse but not wanting to buy any property Calista showed him because he wanted an excuse to keep seeing her and her needing to make a sale but also wanting to get to see him again, it made for an interesting story.

[Rowena · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable start to a new series.

An enjoyable start to a new series. Book 1 of Deviant Souls MC series is a Grumpy/Sunshine MC romance that did not disappoint. His the new president of the MC and she’s helping him find their new home. From the first meeting he was attracted to her, but fighting the attraction until danger enters her world. Will he finally take the step to heat things up? One click to find out in this enjoyable new series.

[Georgina Inglis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book I was ina little slump and see this must admit I’m knee pulled me in but I stayed for the amazing writing and fun story I have pre ordered the next one because couldn’t get enough. The right amount of spice and tenderness.
Shy girl looking for love and some stability. Domino thinks he needs to put the club and everyone before him self but love has other plans.
Great read and yeah I judge the book by it’s cover by I’m glad I did 🥰🥰

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Domino was the new president on the Deviant Souls MC following a series of scandals. He wants a fresh start so is looking for a new clubhouse. Casita is a young, newly qualified real estate agent who is sent to help him. From the second he sees her he knows she is his forever. Sweet, steamy story with amazing chemistry, love, romance, danger, suspense, a loving, protective hero and a wonderful HEA.

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