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Knot PMCs #1
Knot Guilty
She’s a badass, and she’s blind to the three men that want her
Sadie has seen and done it all as the first and only Marine Raider and now top operative at Knot PMCs. She likes her regimented routine free of messy complications.
Maxen, a former Delta Force soldier, crashes through all her neatly constructed walls. The sexy operative lights Sadie’s world and bed on fire in the best ways, showing her the fiery passion she’s been missing.
The ride of her life comes to a screeching halt
A mission goes wrong, dealing a devastating loss to Sadie’s team. The blame is directed toward her longtime teammate and friend, Aaron. Aaron refuses Sadie’s help to clear his name and disappears, making matters worse.
With Maxen’s help, Sadie sets out to prove Aaron’s innocence, but the truth might mean the end for them all.
Sadie has seen and done it all as the first and only Marine Raider and now top operative at Knot PMCs. She likes her regimented routine free of messy complications.
Maxen, a former Delta Force soldier, crashes through all her neatly constructed walls. The sexy operative lights Sadie’s world and bed on fire in the best ways, showing her the fiery passion she’s been missing.
The ride of her life comes to a screeching halt
A mission goes wrong, dealing a devastating loss to Sadie’s team. The blame is directed toward her longtime teammate and friend, Aaron. Aaron refuses Sadie’s help to clear his name and disappears, making matters worse.
With Maxen’s help, Sadie sets out to prove Aaron’s innocence, but the truth might mean the end for them all.
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Published August 1, 2024
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July 21, 2023
I love Jo Chambliss's books every book that I have read so far, I have never before given one of her books a low rating. That being said I was very disappointed and let down by this book.
My biggest two problems with it were.
1: That this was supposed to be a romantic suspense but for me that means that the two people the book is supposed to be about needs to be working their way to being together not throwing them together at the 96% mark of the book!
2: I don't want to read a book where that one of the main characters is screwing someone else all throughout the story. I know that the main couple is not together at the time but for me I still feel as if it is cheating.
That being said the writing was great and the suspense/mystery was really good.
I had my thoughts on who it was, and I was glad that I was proven right.
All that being said I was still so angry after I read this, I could not stop ranting about it I had been waiting for so long to read about this couple. I am still in a little shock at how this was written.
I still love Jo Chambliss I just wish this story had not gone down the way it had.
My biggest two problems with it were.
1: That this was supposed to be a romantic suspense but for me that means that the two people the book is supposed to be about needs to be working their way to being together not throwing them together at the 96% mark of the book!
2: I don't want to read a book where that one of the main characters is screwing someone else all throughout the story. I know that the main couple is not together at the time but for me I still feel as if it is cheating.
That being said the writing was great and the suspense/mystery was really good.
I had my thoughts on who it was, and I was glad that I was proven right.
All that being said I was still so angry after I read this, I could not stop ranting about it I had been waiting for so long to read about this couple. I am still in a little shock at how this was written.
I still love Jo Chambliss I just wish this story had not gone down the way it had.
April 4, 2023
Knot Guilty (Knot PMC Book 1)
By Jo Chambliss
First I have read all of the author's previous book series and loved them but this new series left me at times wanting more to the story. I love Ms. Chambliss books as they wrap the reader up into the story.
Sadie is a great warrior and former Air Force who now works as a PMC with Knot Corp but when someone from her past comes back it will wreak havoc to everyone and there's a scramble to find the source and get them stopped before more harm happens. But you'll have a wild ride at the ending as Maxen will save Sadie from those who betrayed her.
I look forward to finding out more of the story in future books. All in all a great book and worthy of 4 stars in my rating.
Thank you Net Galley and Authors Collective 20 for the copy of the book and I leave my voluntary and honest review.
By Jo Chambliss
First I have read all of the author's previous book series and loved them but this new series left me at times wanting more to the story. I love Ms. Chambliss books as they wrap the reader up into the story.
Sadie is a great warrior and former Air Force who now works as a PMC with Knot Corp but when someone from her past comes back it will wreak havoc to everyone and there's a scramble to find the source and get them stopped before more harm happens. But you'll have a wild ride at the ending as Maxen will save Sadie from those who betrayed her.
I look forward to finding out more of the story in future books. All in all a great book and worthy of 4 stars in my rating.
Thank you Net Galley and Authors Collective 20 for the copy of the book and I leave my voluntary and honest review.
January 29, 2023
It’s been almost a week since I read this book and to be honest I still haven’t quite sorted out my feelings about it.
Positives
The story is exciting, drama and suspense filled and executed brilliantly. Another amazing world built by the author that I desperately want more of. Characters (both main and side) given enough depth to really grab you and engage you fully in the story.
I loved how Sadie was just herself down to her core. She was unapologetically tough and not just to be one of the boys, she was harder, better and badder than most. I loved how soft she was with her family though (need to hear more about those brothers I’m thinking….hint hint Ms Chambliss!) and that there were so many sides to her.
Downsides
It’s a me thing. It’s not the book, the author or the writing. It’s probably not even the trope but I just feel like this was so unfinished.
I didn’t like the story I don’t think. I don’t want to give spoilers but if you’ve read the authors previous works then you will no doubt have been shipping a certain 2 people. I feel like I got what I hope is a hfn and there is more to come. If this is the hea then I don’t feel like I got anything from this book for them as a couple to deserve that. I found the first 75% of the book hard going because it wasn’t what I wanted, then just when I’m bought in we switch change and in the last few chapters it’s all different then bam it’s over…
The truth is I still crave more, I want the next in series and if I don’t get more of a certain couple I’ll still enjoy everything this author delivers. For me this wasn’t IT but it’s honestly ME and my wants and needs. If that’s not the story the author envisioned and wrote it’s not her problem in the slightest…
As a series starter it’s explosive and immersive and a rollercoaster ride. Enjoy
Positives
The story is exciting, drama and suspense filled and executed brilliantly. Another amazing world built by the author that I desperately want more of. Characters (both main and side) given enough depth to really grab you and engage you fully in the story.
I loved how Sadie was just herself down to her core. She was unapologetically tough and not just to be one of the boys, she was harder, better and badder than most. I loved how soft she was with her family though (need to hear more about those brothers I’m thinking….hint hint Ms Chambliss!) and that there were so many sides to her.
Downsides
It’s a me thing. It’s not the book, the author or the writing. It’s probably not even the trope but I just feel like this was so unfinished.
I didn’t like the story I don’t think. I don’t want to give spoilers but if you’ve read the authors previous works then you will no doubt have been shipping a certain 2 people. I feel like I got what I hope is a hfn and there is more to come. If this is the hea then I don’t feel like I got anything from this book for them as a couple to deserve that. I found the first 75% of the book hard going because it wasn’t what I wanted, then just when I’m bought in we switch change and in the last few chapters it’s all different then bam it’s over…
The truth is I still crave more, I want the next in series and if I don’t get more of a certain couple I’ll still enjoy everything this author delivers. For me this wasn’t IT but it’s honestly ME and my wants and needs. If that’s not the story the author envisioned and wrote it’s not her problem in the slightest…
As a series starter it’s explosive and immersive and a rollercoaster ride. Enjoy
April 3, 2023
This is book one in The Knot PMC’s series and it is Sadie and Aaron’s story and omg what a great start to a new series and definitely a must read. Sadie and Aaron have been best friends for years after meeting at basic training as marine recruits but now they both work for Dillon Knot of Knot’s Organisation and they loved what they did even though at times it was difficult and dangerous. When Sadie was on a mission in the Philippines she was drugged, taken and beaten for a ransom and now she has demons that reared it head at times but in general she was strong, tough and a fighter. Aaron watched everything that happened to Sadie without being able to do anything until help arrived and he has never got over it or forgiven himself even though he couldn’t have done anything about it but because he is in love with Sadie and had been for years it hit him harder knowing that it changed both of there lives. There are twists and turns that you definitely didn’t see coming along with danger, betrayal, loss, suspense, drama and situations that had you on the edge of your seat while turning the pages wondering what would happen next and then a mission goes wrong and one of there own is killed along with many others causing complications but until they find out who betrayed them and why none of them are safe. I absolutely loved this book and the storyline pulled you in right from the start and kept your attention throughout the whole book as it was so addictive and a real page turner. I definitely recommend you read this book and you will not be disappointed and I can’t wait to read more books in the future.
April 6, 2023
Knot Guilty by Jo Chambliss is an engaging and fast-paced read. The author has done a great job creating a high-stakes plot centred around secrets, alliances and betrayal. The supporting characters complement the protagonist (Sadie) and the key players (Maxen, Aaron and Knox). However, the love/lust element for me was way too predictable, and I deciphered the bad guy almost halfway. Without giving too much away, the red flags were way too obvious, and the slow-burn romance between the protagonist and an essential character was sudden and left me wanting more. Sadie's past and trauma are fleshed out well even though, at times, her decisions and rationale appear to be naive. With that being said, this is an excellent start to the Knot PMC series, and I look forward to reading more work from this author.
Do not skip this one if you love romantic suspense, action-packed premises and an entertaining read to finish in one day. Thank you, NetGalley & Hover Press, for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
Do not skip this one if you love romantic suspense, action-packed premises and an entertaining read to finish in one day. Thank you, NetGalley & Hover Press, for giving me an ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
March 12, 2023
My mind was blown! I read this book in one sitting on March 3rd. Today is March 12th and I am still knotted up with this book. I have read every book this author has written. They are all emotional but this one had detours, twists and so much more. I met Sadie and Aaron in her Waterproof Series (which I highly recommend). This book spun me around and dumped me on my head. My emotions were all over the place. I agree with most of the readers that the ending could have had a little more to it. The wrap up seemed short, but this books was so outstanding in other ways I could not lower the rating for that one item. I met Sadies family and want to know more about them, I hurt with Aaron as he went on the run trying to prove his honesty. Maxen.....I can't even. READ THE BOOK. Thank you for the arc. I freely volunteer my thoughts and opinions. #KnotGuilty #knotPMCS #jochambliss #hoverpress #netgalley
February 27, 2023
Oh, my poor little heart! Jo Chambliss takes us for quite a ride on this one. It's hard to write a review without giving too much away, and trust me, you'll want to go into this one as blind as possible. Sophie and team work to clear the name of her best friend who is accused of treason. Throughout the struggle, poor Sophie has had her eyes opened to the people around her. She beats herself up for being a highly trained operative yet didn't see things that were right in front of her. I struggled with liking Sophie because she was at times too stubborn and closed off to having a relationship. But because of the talent of this author, that personality flaw was warranted. Love. Betrayal. Teamwork. Friendships. Suspense. Awesome fighting/action scenes. This one had it all.
April 4, 2023
Knot Guilty by Jo Chambliss.
Sadie has seen and done it all as a badass Marine Raider and now top operative at Knot PMCs. She likes her regimented routine, that’s free of messy complications. Maxen, a former Delta Force soldier, crashes through all her neatly constructed walls, determined to rip off her blinders and show her what real passion is.
I really enjoyed this book. Twisty and gripping and tense. I certainly didn't see that coming. Loved Sadie character. But some characters I just didn't trust. 5*.
Sadie has seen and done it all as a badass Marine Raider and now top operative at Knot PMCs. She likes her regimented routine, that’s free of messy complications. Maxen, a former Delta Force soldier, crashes through all her neatly constructed walls, determined to rip off her blinders and show her what real passion is.
I really enjoyed this book. Twisty and gripping and tense. I certainly didn't see that coming. Loved Sadie character. But some characters I just didn't trust. 5*.
January 30, 2023
I received this ARC from NetGalley in return for a review.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. What a twisted storyline this was. Just when you think you knew what was going on, something different happens. I have to say I wasn’t a fan of the Sadie/Maxen pairing. It felt off and I believe the author succeeded in this part of the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. What a twisted storyline this was. Just when you think you knew what was going on, something different happens. I have to say I wasn’t a fan of the Sadie/Maxen pairing. It felt off and I believe the author succeeded in this part of the story. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
January 27, 2023
There is so much going on with different charactors in this book, it takes you in all directions. Betrayals, lies, secrets and danger. Sadie is a great warrior, but clueless about the men who love her. It's sad how all this turns out for the men involved, except for one of them who is a traitor of the worst kind. Hang onto your seats for a heavy read. HEA.
April 16, 2023
wow!
What an amazing start to a new series, absolutely breathtaking. This is action packed from beginning to end with twists and turns all over the place . Sadie is a kick..s heroine like you wouldn’t believe, she gets hit from all angles but still gets up to fight again, a true Marine! Loved this book, well done Jo!
What an amazing start to a new series, absolutely breathtaking. This is action packed from beginning to end with twists and turns all over the place . Sadie is a kick..s heroine like you wouldn’t believe, she gets hit from all angles but still gets up to fight again, a true Marine! Loved this book, well done Jo!
October 24, 2023
Great story
This story has a lot of danger around every corner keeping you turning the page to read what happens next with a little romance towards the end,looking forward to reading more books from this author
This story has a lot of danger around every corner keeping you turning the page to read what happens next with a little romance towards the end,looking forward to reading more books from this author
June 8, 2023
Amazing
Jo Chambliss' books never disappoint and this one was no exception. I loved Sadie's story and can't wait for more of this series!
Jo Chambliss' books never disappoint and this one was no exception. I loved Sadie's story and can't wait for more of this series!
February 13, 2024
Love this
This book was so freaking good!!! And the twist!!! I absolutely did not see it coming! Such a good read!!!!
This book was so freaking good!!! And the twist!!! I absolutely did not see it coming! Such a good read!!!!
February 12, 2026
This book was fine-ish, but there’s really no reason to include a racial slur (chapter 19).
December 16, 2023
It’s been almost a week since I read this book and to be honest I still haven’t quite sorted out my feelings about it.
Positives
The story is exciting, drama and suspense filled and executed brilliantly. Another amazing world built by the author that I desperately want more of. Characters (both main and side) given enough depth to really grab you and engage you fully in the story.
I loved how Sadie was just herself down to her core. She was unapologetically tough and not just to be one of the boys, she was harder, better and badder than most. I loved how soft she was with her family though (need to hear more about those brothers I’m thinking….hint hint Ms Chambliss!) and that there were so many sides to her.
Downsides
It’s a me thing. It’s not the book, the author or the writing. It’s probably not even the trope but I just feel like this was so unfinished.
I didn’t like the story I don’t think. I don’t want to give spoilers but if you’ve read the authors previous works then you will no doubt have been shipping a certain 2 people. I feel like I got what I hope is a hfn and there is more to come. If this is the hea then I don’t feel like I got anything from this book for them as a couple to deserve that. I found the first 75% of the book hard going because it wasn’t what I wanted, then just when I’m bought in we switch change and in the last few chapters it’s all different then bam it’s over…
The truth is I still crave more, I want the next in series and if I don’t get more of a certain couple I’ll still enjoy everything this author delivers. For me this wasn’t IT but it’s honestly ME and my wants and needs. If that’s not the story the author envisioned and wrote it’s not her problem in the slightest…
As a series starter it’s explosive and immersive and a rollercoaster ride. Enjoy
Positives
The story is exciting, drama and suspense filled and executed brilliantly. Another amazing world built by the author that I desperately want more of. Characters (both main and side) given enough depth to really grab you and engage you fully in the story.
I loved how Sadie was just herself down to her core. She was unapologetically tough and not just to be one of the boys, she was harder, better and badder than most. I loved how soft she was with her family though (need to hear more about those brothers I’m thinking….hint hint Ms Chambliss!) and that there were so many sides to her.
Downsides
It’s a me thing. It’s not the book, the author or the writing. It’s probably not even the trope but I just feel like this was so unfinished.
I didn’t like the story I don’t think. I don’t want to give spoilers but if you’ve read the authors previous works then you will no doubt have been shipping a certain 2 people. I feel like I got what I hope is a hfn and there is more to come. If this is the hea then I don’t feel like I got anything from this book for them as a couple to deserve that. I found the first 75% of the book hard going because it wasn’t what I wanted, then just when I’m bought in we switch change and in the last few chapters it’s all different then bam it’s over…
The truth is I still crave more, I want the next in series and if I don’t get more of a certain couple I’ll still enjoy everything this author delivers. For me this wasn’t IT but it’s honestly ME and my wants and needs. If that’s not the story the author envisioned and wrote it’s not her problem in the slightest…
As a series starter it’s explosive and immersive and a rollercoaster ride. Enjoy
April 13, 2023
There is so much going on with all the different charactors in this book, it takes you in all directions. Betrayals, lies, secrets and danger. Sadie is a great warrior, but clueless about the men who love her. It's sad how all this turns out for the men involved, except for one of them who is a traitor of the worst kind possible. Hang onto your seats for a heavy read you won’t be disappointed
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