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Raven Souls MC #3
The First Cut
I fell in love with a boy before I even knew what love was.
I gave up my world for him, bartered away my hopes and dreams so that boy could have his, but he threw me away at the first sign of trouble.
And somehow, I became the villain of our story.
Everyone hates me for my betrayal. Only I didn’t turn my back on him—he turned his back on me.
Now, I live out my days at the Raven Souls MC as public enemy number one, guarding my secrets like a precious commodity.
My silence keeps others safe, so instead of speaking up, I fade away.
Now all I dream about is escaping the monster in my bed, but before I can run, he lets slip his intentions toward the mother chapter.
Torn between loyalty and freedom, I put my neck on the line to deliver a final warning.
But nothing in this life is easy, and instead of freedom, I find myself being pulled from one cage and locked in another.
Because there’s never just one monster, is there?
Only this one I never saw coming.
Content Bikers are gonna be bikers. If you are looking for a PG read, this book is not for you. Please expect a whole lot of cuss words, foul language, and dirty talk. There is also enough sexcapades and violence to make you question your morals.
I gave up my world for him, bartered away my hopes and dreams so that boy could have his, but he threw me away at the first sign of trouble.
And somehow, I became the villain of our story.
Everyone hates me for my betrayal. Only I didn’t turn my back on him—he turned his back on me.
Now, I live out my days at the Raven Souls MC as public enemy number one, guarding my secrets like a precious commodity.
My silence keeps others safe, so instead of speaking up, I fade away.
Now all I dream about is escaping the monster in my bed, but before I can run, he lets slip his intentions toward the mother chapter.
Torn between loyalty and freedom, I put my neck on the line to deliver a final warning.
But nothing in this life is easy, and instead of freedom, I find myself being pulled from one cage and locked in another.
Because there’s never just one monster, is there?
Only this one I never saw coming.
Content Bikers are gonna be bikers. If you are looking for a PG read, this book is not for you. Please expect a whole lot of cuss words, foul language, and dirty talk. There is also enough sexcapades and violence to make you question your morals.
502 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 5, 2025
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October 18, 2025
4.5⭐️
офіційно - наразі найкраща книга в цій серії. ганні виправдав усі очікування, забираю його в гарем до своїх дедді 😝😁
тут авторка сказала: досить цього гумору і легкої атмосфери минулих книг, награлись у хіханьки-хаханьки - тому тримайте болючу драму та жорстоке домашнє насильство в усіх деталях одразу з перших сторінок 💔
у цьому плані книга найважча та найбільш травматична. а я ж люблю подібні історії читати. тому спостерігати за тим, як дівчина, вся в тріщинах і шрамах, намагається вирватись з темряви, почати вільно дихати й оживити справжню себе, було боляче й прекрасно водночас.
після всього, що пережила героїня, ганнібал - це саме той чоловік, який її заслуговує, не зважаючи на його схильності 💀 проте його відношення до неї🤌
а що витворяє цей дедді в ліжку 😈🥵😮💨
буду слухняною дівчинкою й округлю оцінку до 5. треба ж ранжувати книги в серії, а ця мені сподобалась найбільше 😎
p.s. 39 розділ - це повна мєрзость в усій красі від автора всього цього мистецтва - його величності ганнібала🫀
офіційно - наразі найкраща книга в цій серії. ганні виправдав усі очікування, забираю його в гарем до своїх дедді 😝😁
тут авторка сказала: досить цього гумору і легкої атмосфери минулих книг, награлись у хіханьки-хаханьки - тому тримайте болючу драму та жорстоке домашнє насильство в усіх деталях одразу з перших сторінок 💔
у цьому плані книга найважча та найбільш травматична. а я ж люблю подібні історії читати. тому спостерігати за тим, як дівчина, вся в тріщинах і шрамах, намагається вирватись з темряви, почати вільно дихати й оживити справжню себе, було боляче й прекрасно водночас.
після всього, що пережила героїня, ганнібал - це саме той чоловік, який її заслуговує, не зважаючи на його схильності 💀 проте його відношення до неї🤌
а що витворяє цей дедді в ліжку 😈🥵😮💨
буду слухняною дівчинкою й округлю оцінку до 5. треба ж ранжувати книги в серії, а ця мені сподобалась найбільше 😎
p.s. 39 розділ - це повна мєрзость в усій красі від автора всього цього мистецтва - його величності ганнібала🫀
August 28, 2025
Hannibal supremacy 🛐
June 22, 2025
“I get that you’re pissed, but she’s my old lady now, so I expect you to keep your opinions to yourselves.”
Day one, baby. He stood up for her, even to his president (her ex), from DAY ONE. Even not knowing the full story, still thinking she'd betrayed her ex, she was his so no one was gonna trash talk her in his presence. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
"That was then, and this is now. She’s my old lady, and I expect her to be treated with respect when she’s in the room. That’s not up for debate.”
The way I would get on my knees for this man.
I really liked both of these characters. The FMC was the suffer in silence type for years...right up until the MMC gave her the safe space to open up and voice what had been going on with her.
From day one this man was up front with her, always clear about his thoughts and intentions, and never letting any miscommunication stand between them. After what she had gone through, that's exactly what she needed, and it allowed her to feel confidence in her own mind and feelings once again.
There were some things missing in other aspects, such as the fact that this is very much insta love. The MMC is obsessed from their first interaction, and from there he molds his entire life around her. The FMC trusts him so quickly, making this a fast burn on top of the insta love, which could have still worked for me if she hadn't spent the prior 4 years being tortured, abused, and raped by the villain of the story.
We never get a clear hold on how much time is passing for most of the book, so that at one point she's able to cover her pregnant belly with a sweater, then she's going into labor in what seems like just a few weeks later.
The majority of the bonding with his daughter also happened off page, since other things were going on, which was a let down.
If not for those these things, this would have been a 4 or even 5 star for me.
With that said, this was a wonderful dark MC romance once I got over the insta love. The MCs are completely dedicated to each other, and I never doubted either of their feelings.
“This ends today. I know most of you have started to make amends with her, and for those that haven’t, fix it now or fuck off. This club is her fucking home, and by god, it’s about time you all started making her feel welcome.”
He's her champion in all things from the moment they meet. 😭😭😭
‼️ Spoilers
I can't stand that her ex got an HEA in the previous book. I don't mind that she forgave him here because the forgiveness was for her own peace of mind not his, but after the way he treated and discarded her without a single word while she protected him for years, I won't ever be able to read his book and have any type of respect for him. I'm also borderline on all the club members who say they didn't see how she was being treated in those years. Definitely side eyeing them all.
Day one, baby. He stood up for her, even to his president (her ex), from DAY ONE. Even not knowing the full story, still thinking she'd betrayed her ex, she was his so no one was gonna trash talk her in his presence. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
"That was then, and this is now. She’s my old lady, and I expect her to be treated with respect when she’s in the room. That’s not up for debate.”
The way I would get on my knees for this man.
I really liked both of these characters. The FMC was the suffer in silence type for years...right up until the MMC gave her the safe space to open up and voice what had been going on with her.
From day one this man was up front with her, always clear about his thoughts and intentions, and never letting any miscommunication stand between them. After what she had gone through, that's exactly what she needed, and it allowed her to feel confidence in her own mind and feelings once again.
There were some things missing in other aspects, such as the fact that this is very much insta love. The MMC is obsessed from their first interaction, and from there he molds his entire life around her. The FMC trusts him so quickly, making this a fast burn on top of the insta love, which could have still worked for me if she hadn't spent the prior 4 years being tortured, abused, and raped by the villain of the story.
We never get a clear hold on how much time is passing for most of the book, so that at one point she's able to cover her pregnant belly with a sweater, then she's going into labor in what seems like just a few weeks later.
The majority of the bonding with his daughter also happened off page, since other things were going on, which was a let down.
If not for those these things, this would have been a 4 or even 5 star for me.
With that said, this was a wonderful dark MC romance once I got over the insta love. The MCs are completely dedicated to each other, and I never doubted either of their feelings.
“This ends today. I know most of you have started to make amends with her, and for those that haven’t, fix it now or fuck off. This club is her fucking home, and by god, it’s about time you all started making her feel welcome.”
He's her champion in all things from the moment they meet. 😭😭😭
‼️ Spoilers
I can't stand that her ex got an HEA in the previous book. I don't mind that she forgave him here because the forgiveness was for her own peace of mind not his, but after the way he treated and discarded her without a single word while she protected him for years, I won't ever be able to read his book and have any type of respect for him. I'm also borderline on all the club members who say they didn't see how she was being treated in those years. Definitely side eyeing them all.
June 6, 2025
I loved reading Lola and Hannibal's story. They were so perfect for each other. Loved that Lola FINALLY had someone who had her back, no matter what, who would burn the fucking world down for her to protect her. My kind of hero! Yes, he's somewhat insane, but he never once lets her second-guess what he's thinking - just lays it all out there for her so she never has to worry. Not once did I think he was ever going to be anything other than loyal, loving, and protective...everything that Lola needed and deserved after all she'd been through.
So why not 5 stars? I would have had that bullshit scene making up with Havoc didn't happen. I was cheering my petty arse off when Havoc and Neveah first came to see Lola to get answers and she told them the truth before dismissing them. But here's the thing. I get that Havoc was probably a hero of his own book, but I have absolutely no interest in reading his story. That piece of shit, along with his brother, are responsible for everything that poor girl went through. She was loyal to that useless excuse for a man, and all he did was turn his back on her. I thought he got let off way too easy (although I loved when Hannibal punched Havoc in the face and told him he didn't care who the fuck he was; that if he ever upset Lola again, Havoc would be 6 feet under!)...and I would have preferred if she just stayed indifferent. Not angry, not sad, just completely over him and have no interest in having any kind of relationship with him. So because none of what I wanted happened, I had to lower the rating to 3.75 stars (just because Havoc breathing pisses me off so much lol). As for Neveah, she comes across as a bit holier than thou, and she annoys me. Probably more to do with the fact that she's dumb enough to be with Havoc, but whatever.
Anyhoo, this is my first Candice Wright book but it won't be my last if we keep getting heroes like this 😍 I'll just remember to avoid Havoc's story. But interested in seeing what else this author has written. 😊
So why not 5 stars? I would have had that bullshit scene making up with Havoc didn't happen. I was cheering my petty arse off when Havoc and Neveah first came to see Lola to get answers and she told them the truth before dismissing them. But here's the thing. I get that Havoc was probably a hero of his own book, but I have absolutely no interest in reading his story. That piece of shit, along with his brother, are responsible for everything that poor girl went through. She was loyal to that useless excuse for a man, and all he did was turn his back on her. I thought he got let off way too easy (although I loved when Hannibal punched Havoc in the face and told him he didn't care who the fuck he was; that if he ever upset Lola again, Havoc would be 6 feet under!)...and I would have preferred if she just stayed indifferent. Not angry, not sad, just completely over him and have no interest in having any kind of relationship with him. So because none of what I wanted happened, I had to lower the rating to 3.75 stars (just because Havoc breathing pisses me off so much lol). As for Neveah, she comes across as a bit holier than thou, and she annoys me. Probably more to do with the fact that she's dumb enough to be with Havoc, but whatever.
Anyhoo, this is my first Candice Wright book but it won't be my last if we keep getting heroes like this 😍 I'll just remember to avoid Havoc's story. But interested in seeing what else this author has written. 😊
June 5, 2025
FLOVED!! 😍
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: broken heroine, psycho MMC
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥1/2
"𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶?"
What a fracking ride! Lola’s story was incredibly emotional and heartbreaking, with tons of highs and lows, ending with her rising from the ashes of her past. This story completely sucked me in from page one and just didn’t let up. It was wonderful to see her regain her footing and sense of self as the story went on. Hannibal ended up being her perfect other half. The monster she needed, two sides of the same farked up coin. If you’re a fan of the series, you already know a bit of their story going in since the timeline runs concurrently with book two, but it doesn’t compare to seeing it from her perspective as all the events unfold. Great storyline, fast-paced, and plenty of really hot, smexy times - you really can’t ask for more. The First Cut is a standalone, but I highly recommend starting with the first book of the series and proceeding from there. You can’t go wrong - they’re all fantastic and are on my “Faves of the Year” lists. I will mention that if you’re a sensitive reader, you may want to check out the trigger warnings.
"𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘐'𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴. 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘐'𝘮 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰."
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: broken heroine, psycho MMC
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥1/2
"𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘪𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩. 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶?"
What a fracking ride! Lola’s story was incredibly emotional and heartbreaking, with tons of highs and lows, ending with her rising from the ashes of her past. This story completely sucked me in from page one and just didn’t let up. It was wonderful to see her regain her footing and sense of self as the story went on. Hannibal ended up being her perfect other half. The monster she needed, two sides of the same farked up coin. If you’re a fan of the series, you already know a bit of their story going in since the timeline runs concurrently with book two, but it doesn’t compare to seeing it from her perspective as all the events unfold. Great storyline, fast-paced, and plenty of really hot, smexy times - you really can’t ask for more. The First Cut is a standalone, but I highly recommend starting with the first book of the series and proceeding from there. You can’t go wrong - they’re all fantastic and are on my “Faves of the Year” lists. I will mention that if you’re a sensitive reader, you may want to check out the trigger warnings.
"𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘐'𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴. 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥. 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘐'𝘮 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰."
October 23, 2025
And we have a winner....for best crazy sexy man of the series. It was really good, hard but heartwarming story. Was also really nice to see some events from different perspective.
October 21, 2025
5⭐️з 5
Найкраща книга в серії на даний момент (є підозра що так і лишиться)
Ганнібал - все як я люблю, псих, псих, люблячий, щирий, справжній, відданий чоловік, псих 😈❤️
Лола - яка ж сила в цій жінці, неймовірна, зламана але з нереальною жагою до життя 🥰🥹
Вони разом - найкращі, їх сімʼя чудова ❤️
У фіналі насмішив блендер, це було епічно 😂
Хевок - не знаю як Лола, я тебе скатіну не пробачаю.
Найкраща книга в серії на даний момент (є підозра що так і лишиться)
Ганнібал - все як я люблю, псих, псих, люблячий, щирий, справжній, відданий чоловік, псих 😈❤️
Лола - яка ж сила в цій жінці, неймовірна, зламана але з нереальною жагою до життя 🥰🥹
Вони разом - найкращі, їх сімʼя чудова ❤️
У фіналі насмішив блендер, це було епічно 😂
Хевок - не знаю як Лола, я тебе скатіну не пробачаю.
August 22, 2025
The First Cut is one of those books that pulls you in right from the start because it doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It’s dark, it’s emotional, and it’s built around characters who’ve been through hell but still find a way to connect.
The heroine (without giving too much away) has scars—physical and emotional—that define how the world sees her, but not who she truly is. Watching her fight to reclaim her confidence and identity is honestly the heart of the story. Then comes the hero: tough, dangerous-looking, and absolutely not the guy people would expect her to fall for. But the way he sees her, not as broken but as powerful, makes their romance really land.
The chemistry between them is raw, not all sweet fluff, but it works because both of them are carrying their own pain and choosing to face it together. There’s tension, steam, and plenty of banter, but what makes it stick is the way their relationship feels like healing without losing the grit.
The heroine (without giving too much away) has scars—physical and emotional—that define how the world sees her, but not who she truly is. Watching her fight to reclaim her confidence and identity is honestly the heart of the story. Then comes the hero: tough, dangerous-looking, and absolutely not the guy people would expect her to fall for. But the way he sees her, not as broken but as powerful, makes their romance really land.
The chemistry between them is raw, not all sweet fluff, but it works because both of them are carrying their own pain and choosing to face it together. There’s tension, steam, and plenty of banter, but what makes it stick is the way their relationship feels like healing without losing the grit.
November 9, 2025
✨4 stars✨
June 15, 2025
Loved the book, but....
The ending pissed me off. I was mad and uncomfortable with how Havoc and ol lady started in the last book, but this one that just made me him more. And then read she used the last bit of her money to save Havoc's dad's bike.
Havoc didn't apologize enough for me.
The ending pissed me off. I was mad and uncomfortable with how Havoc and ol lady started in the last book, but this one that just made me him more. And then read she used the last bit of her money to save Havoc's dad's bike.
Havoc didn't apologize enough for me.
December 11, 2025
4.25⭐️
June 4, 2025
5 ⭐️/2.5 🌶️
Okay, I have to start by saying—getting through the first few chapters of this book was really hard for me. Not because the writing was bad or the story was slow, but because I felt so incredibly guilty.🥺 After reading Havoc’s book, I had totally judged Lola... and wow, was I wrong. This woman has been through so much. I actually found myself wishing she were real, just so I could give her a hug and apologize in person. And maybe help Hannibal take down Driller while we’re at it. 😈
This book seriously messed with my emotions—in the best way. I cried, I felt ashamed, I smiled, I got angry, and then I felt this wild need for revenge. It’s not often a story pulls that kind of reaction out of me, but this one did. Hannibal is everything Lola needed and more. He showed up for her in every scene, and I genuinely think he’s the best mmc in the whole series. No contest.🙌🏼
The writing? So good. The plot had me completely hooked. The romance, the spice, the heartbreak, the healing—it all just worked. It was intense and emotional and beautiful. But seriously, read the trigger warnings before diving in. There’s a lot of heavy stuff in here, and it’s not for everyone.🚨
If you’ve read the other books, you have to read this one. And if you’re starting fresh—just be ready. It’s going to hit you hard, but it’s so worth it.
Okay, I have to start by saying—getting through the first few chapters of this book was really hard for me. Not because the writing was bad or the story was slow, but because I felt so incredibly guilty.🥺 After reading Havoc’s book, I had totally judged Lola... and wow, was I wrong. This woman has been through so much. I actually found myself wishing she were real, just so I could give her a hug and apologize in person. And maybe help Hannibal take down Driller while we’re at it. 😈
This book seriously messed with my emotions—in the best way. I cried, I felt ashamed, I smiled, I got angry, and then I felt this wild need for revenge. It’s not often a story pulls that kind of reaction out of me, but this one did. Hannibal is everything Lola needed and more. He showed up for her in every scene, and I genuinely think he’s the best mmc in the whole series. No contest.🙌🏼
The writing? So good. The plot had me completely hooked. The romance, the spice, the heartbreak, the healing—it all just worked. It was intense and emotional and beautiful. But seriously, read the trigger warnings before diving in. There’s a lot of heavy stuff in here, and it’s not for everyone.🚨
If you’ve read the other books, you have to read this one. And if you’re starting fresh—just be ready. It’s going to hit you hard, but it’s so worth it.
October 5, 2025
I love Hannibal and Lola! I love every part of their love story 🖤
But Havoc needs to die painfully in a ditch somewhere after everything he put her through. And Neveah is nothing to write home about. Dumb, shitty men getting a HEA will never sit right with me, so for all intents and purposes, Havoc doesn’t exist for me. I really wish Lola wasn’t such an angel to forgive him. Even thinking about that pisses me off. Ugh!
But Havoc needs to die painfully in a ditch somewhere after everything he put her through. And Neveah is nothing to write home about. Dumb, shitty men getting a HEA will never sit right with me, so for all intents and purposes, Havoc doesn’t exist for me. I really wish Lola wasn’t such an angel to forgive him. Even thinking about that pisses me off. Ugh!
June 15, 2025
I don't care what anybody says, Hannibal is on my list of book boyfriends. He was perfect with Lola. Because from the moment he set eyes on her, he CARED. He saw right through to the broken person she was, and he raised her up and held her there. I didn't read the first two books, but when I saw the blurb for this one, I pined for it. I know this author knows how to do angst, and I was not disappointed. Lola deserved a family who would love and cherish her, and she finally got it with Hannibal, Millie, and Evan.
July 2, 2025
I was completely blown away by this story.
I admit I was a little hesitant to start this. I’ve been on an angsty binge for a while now, but sometimes feeling too much heartache on behalf of a character can be too much. While I felt the heartache early on, this was so well written that I was sucked right in and couldn't stop. I read it non-stop cover to cover. I felt it all. It was heartbreaking, so emotional, suspenseful, action-packed, and yet had delicious steam and a heart-felt love journey that had me rooting for the two main characters.
Lolas' story is devastating. As soon as she is claimed by Hannibal, pulling her away from danger, I was instantly rooting for them. He is everything she deserves and more. The way he instantly defended her and vowed to protect.. I was done for. The way she was treated by all the mc members in the past made me antsy for them to discover some truths just so I could see how guilty they would feel about how much they fucked up.
I absolutely loved this story. I did not read books 1 and 2 before reading this, but I definitely want to now. Definitely will be a re read for sure.
I admit I was a little hesitant to start this. I’ve been on an angsty binge for a while now, but sometimes feeling too much heartache on behalf of a character can be too much. While I felt the heartache early on, this was so well written that I was sucked right in and couldn't stop. I read it non-stop cover to cover. I felt it all. It was heartbreaking, so emotional, suspenseful, action-packed, and yet had delicious steam and a heart-felt love journey that had me rooting for the two main characters.
Lolas' story is devastating. As soon as she is claimed by Hannibal, pulling her away from danger, I was instantly rooting for them. He is everything she deserves and more. The way he instantly defended her and vowed to protect.. I was done for. The way she was treated by all the mc members in the past made me antsy for them to discover some truths just so I could see how guilty they would feel about how much they fucked up.
I absolutely loved this story. I did not read books 1 and 2 before reading this, but I definitely want to now. Definitely will be a re read for sure.
June 5, 2025
This is the third book in this series, and this is Lola and Hannibal’s story.
Lola has endured so much in her life, after giving up her dreams and hopes for a boy, who threw her away at the first sign of trouble, making her to become the villain in the story. Lola now leads a life where everybody hates her, and she is continually dealt blow after blow, living at the MC, and guarding her secret. Hannibal is crazy, and when he uncovers the truth, he protects Lola from all those who treated her so badly in the past.
This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with secrets, betrayal, loyalty, danger, suspense, intrigue, trust, revelations, redemption, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, heartwrenching, twisted, and unpredictable, addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Lola has endured so much in her life, after giving up her dreams and hopes for a boy, who threw her away at the first sign of trouble, making her to become the villain in the story. Lola now leads a life where everybody hates her, and she is continually dealt blow after blow, living at the MC, and guarding her secret. Hannibal is crazy, and when he uncovers the truth, he protects Lola from all those who treated her so badly in the past.
This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with secrets, betrayal, loyalty, danger, suspense, intrigue, trust, revelations, redemption, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, heartwrenching, twisted, and unpredictable, addictive page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
July 2, 2025
Honestly, this is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. The angst, the feelings, the sadness and then the happiness, the man that stood up for her - that was everything. For him to even do that before he got to know her - that was chefs kiss! 💋
The life Lola lived, everything she sacrificed, loved through and suffered through would break anyone but she fought it, made herself stronger from each situation without even knowing it herself. And then she meet the MMC Hannibal and he really was THE MAN. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love this book. I haven’t read the two before this and I think I managed to understand the story and what happens before just fine. 😇
The life Lola lived, everything she sacrificed, loved through and suffered through would break anyone but she fought it, made herself stronger from each situation without even knowing it herself. And then she meet the MMC Hannibal and he really was THE MAN. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I love this book. I haven’t read the two before this and I think I managed to understand the story and what happens before just fine. 😇
October 13, 2025
Please! DO NOT READ THIS SERIES OUT OF ORDER!
I know most of the time, series like these that are interconnected standalones are fine out of order but sometimes you miss the context and nuance of other characters journeys and stories. There are a lot of reviews on this one that say they will never read Havoc's story (book two) but you have to! You really miss the other side of Lola's story. Just like if you only read book 2 and skipped this one, you would look at Lola in a different light. Please give the other books a chance because you won't be disappointed.
I know most of the time, series like these that are interconnected standalones are fine out of order but sometimes you miss the context and nuance of other characters journeys and stories. There are a lot of reviews on this one that say they will never read Havoc's story (book two) but you have to! You really miss the other side of Lola's story. Just like if you only read book 2 and skipped this one, you would look at Lola in a different light. Please give the other books a chance because you won't be disappointed.
June 5, 2025
Brilliant read.
Lola is forever buying her tongue, When someone else is not doing this for her. Lola has been silenced to protect those she loves, but time has past and she is faced with the concequences of her actions... Her bravery, her protection and the sacrifices she has made have been thrown in her face and she is ground into the first even more. But Hannibal takes her back to her home and where she thought she would never be happy again, She is happier than ever.
Brilliant read.
Lola is forever buying her tongue, When someone else is not doing this for her. Lola has been silenced to protect those she loves, but time has past and she is faced with the concequences of her actions... Her bravery, her protection and the sacrifices she has made have been thrown in her face and she is ground into the first even more. But Hannibal takes her back to her home and where she thought she would never be happy again, She is happier than ever.
Brilliant read.
October 23, 2025
❤️🔥
Пара Ганнібала і Лоли, мені сподабалася🥰
Ганнібал - псих, але ніжний і люблячий для Лоли 😈
Лола - виявилася сильною, витривалою.
Зазначено у тропах - скло, і його буде достатньо, моментами депресивно.
Ганнібал піклується, турбується, забезпечує комфорт, безпеку. Як мало потрібно, коли не маєш навіть базових елементів.
(обирає спати у будці із собаками, ніж з людьми, які не чують; одягає зручний одяг на випадок, якщо знадобитися тікати.)
Готова зробити все, щоб захистити дитину.
Поведінка і реакція, Хевока на розповідь Лоли мені не сподобалася, дивно відреагував 🤨
"Можливо, тобі був потрібен Хевок, щоб зламати тебе, аби потім я міг переставити твої частинки і скласти тебе заново так, щоб ти відповідала моєму довбаному ідеалу. Моя ідеальна недосконала старенька."
39 - дякую, що це нарешті сталося 👏Ганнібал підтвердив своє ім'я.
Приніс у кишені, член Дріллера у лікарню до Лоли. Сюрприз 🎊
Мідаса затримали за переслідування - наступна книга про нього?
Пара Ганнібала і Лоли, мені сподабалася🥰
Ганнібал - псих, але ніжний і люблячий для Лоли 😈
Лола - виявилася сильною, витривалою.
Зазначено у тропах - скло, і його буде достатньо, моментами депресивно.
Ганнібал піклується, турбується, забезпечує комфорт, безпеку. Як мало потрібно, коли не маєш навіть базових елементів.
(обирає спати у будці із собаками, ніж з людьми, які не чують; одягає зручний одяг на випадок, якщо знадобитися тікати.)
Готова зробити все, щоб захистити дитину.
Поведінка і реакція, Хевока на розповідь Лоли мені не сподобалася, дивно відреагував 🤨
"Можливо, тобі був потрібен Хевок, щоб зламати тебе, аби потім я міг переставити твої частинки і скласти тебе заново так, щоб ти відповідала моєму довбаному ідеалу. Моя ідеальна недосконала старенька."
39 - дякую, що це нарешті сталося 👏Ганнібал підтвердив своє ім'я.
Приніс у кишені, член Дріллера у лікарню до Лоли. Сюрприз 🎊
Мідаса затримали за переслідування - наступна книга про нього?
May 31, 2025
I will forever be in love with this series and all the spinoffs 👌🏼
June 5, 2025
-MC Romance 🏍
-Dirty Talk 👄
-Dark Romance 🖤
this book will definitely make you quedtiin your morals....it has an MMC that you hate to love but still do it anyways.....
definitely a must read! 🔞
-Dirty Talk 👄
-Dark Romance 🖤
this book will definitely make you quedtiin your morals....it has an MMC that you hate to love but still do it anyways.....
definitely a must read! 🔞
February 2, 2026
this book was so emotional! .. amazing book amazing series upto yet
January 30, 2026
I wish I hadn’t read these books out of order�� because now I have no interest in reading the book before this (Havoc’s book). Screw him and his HEA! Lola and Hannibal were MC goals.
October 20, 2025
Hannibal this is an example of a man for me. For Lola, he became her safe haven, her home, a person who would do anything for her: appreciate, respect, and most importantly, listen💔. Lola has someone to live for, someone to love, my girl will handle this shit. Hannibal His relationship with the children touched my heart, well, the man of my dreams, recognized the child as his own, he will be a wonderful father for the boy🥺. We still need to work on the relationship with my daughter, but not all at once. Their love strong, passionate, fiery, and most importantly, it exists and it saves them both in difficult times
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2025
Lola and Hannibal make all the broken pieces work
We first meet Lola in book two, the good girl, has Havocs ex old lady. We get a deeper dive into what actually happened, and it's a roller-coaster that just doesn't seem to stop.
Lola is my new favourite, and I will send Hannibal onto you if you think otherwise. She took suffering in silence to a whole new level. Seeing past interactions from her point of view.... Hannibal cutting out your eyes would be less painful. Then, to see Hannibal with her is all the chefs kisses. This is a dark romance, so expect wtf moments, plenty of spice, and all the obsession.
Don't want to give anything away, I didn't come into this expecting to like Lola as much as I did. And I may need 2 more books before I can forgive Havoc. Hannibal could eat human steaks, and I would still wanna play doctors and nurses with him.
Loved this book and don't think I can look a blenders the same.
We first meet Lola in book two, the good girl, has Havocs ex old lady. We get a deeper dive into what actually happened, and it's a roller-coaster that just doesn't seem to stop.
Lola is my new favourite, and I will send Hannibal onto you if you think otherwise. She took suffering in silence to a whole new level. Seeing past interactions from her point of view.... Hannibal cutting out your eyes would be less painful. Then, to see Hannibal with her is all the chefs kisses. This is a dark romance, so expect wtf moments, plenty of spice, and all the obsession.
Don't want to give anything away, I didn't come into this expecting to like Lola as much as I did. And I may need 2 more books before I can forgive Havoc. Hannibal could eat human steaks, and I would still wanna play doctors and nurses with him.
Loved this book and don't think I can look a blenders the same.
June 3, 2025
I will never not love this world! And Hannibal might just be my new fav guy. His gift giving is next level.
As usual, Candice delivers an addicting, funny, smoking hot story with a sprinkle of emotional trauma in a delicious biker package.
I’ll have the next one now please!
As usual, Candice delivers an addicting, funny, smoking hot story with a sprinkle of emotional trauma in a delicious biker package.
I’ll have the next one now please!
July 6, 2025
I hated the majority of the male characters in this apart from Hannibal who although he was a bit of a psycho was absolutely fabulous. I loved Lola.
I thought Havoc was just awful. He didn't even give Lola a quick phone call to tell her where he was going, all those years together and he so easily believed the worst of her, it was shameful. Even when he got out he didn't make any effort to try and find out the truth yet he knew his brother was scum but just believed what the men told him. If I've been Nevaeh I wouldn't have trusted him not to do the dirty on me either.
Some omissions in this book I felt -
I never really understood why Khan and Driller treated her the way they did.
I wanted to know what happened to Citi after she was found. I want to know what happened to the other girl, the club princess who disappeared.
I thought Havoc was just awful. He didn't even give Lola a quick phone call to tell her where he was going, all those years together and he so easily believed the worst of her, it was shameful. Even when he got out he didn't make any effort to try and find out the truth yet he knew his brother was scum but just believed what the men told him. If I've been Nevaeh I wouldn't have trusted him not to do the dirty on me either.
Some omissions in this book I felt -
I never really understood why Khan and Driller treated her the way they did.
I wanted to know what happened to Citi after she was found. I want to know what happened to the other girl, the club princess who disappeared.
June 3, 2025
No one does it better!
Do you like your books dark? Do you like your MMC’s to come with a warning label? Are you hard to trigger? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the book for you! This is the third book in Candice’s Raven Souls series, each book has its own couple, but there is a storyline that goes throughout all three books, so for me I started at the beginning, which trust me is the way to go.
We’ve met Lola before, and never heard her side of the story, well this is it. Her story is raw, and almost painful to read, but when she meets Hannibal her story gets really interesting. Hannibal is a proud red flag waving hero, he definitely is a lot, but at his core he is loyal to a fault and loves so hard you may be able to look past some of the questionable things he does.
I have read all of Candice’s books, no one writes biker romance better. But these worlds are not sunshine and rainbow sort of stories, these are gritty, shocking and are not going to be for everyone, so read the trigger warnings, and dive in if you think you can handle it. I will never stop reading her books, this series is a great place to start your addiction to her work.
Do you like your books dark? Do you like your MMC’s to come with a warning label? Are you hard to trigger? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the book for you! This is the third book in Candice’s Raven Souls series, each book has its own couple, but there is a storyline that goes throughout all three books, so for me I started at the beginning, which trust me is the way to go.
We’ve met Lola before, and never heard her side of the story, well this is it. Her story is raw, and almost painful to read, but when she meets Hannibal her story gets really interesting. Hannibal is a proud red flag waving hero, he definitely is a lot, but at his core he is loyal to a fault and loves so hard you may be able to look past some of the questionable things he does.
I have read all of Candice’s books, no one writes biker romance better. But these worlds are not sunshine and rainbow sort of stories, these are gritty, shocking and are not going to be for everyone, so read the trigger warnings, and dive in if you think you can handle it. I will never stop reading her books, this series is a great place to start your addiction to her work.
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