Lockout

by Cathleen Cole, Frank Jensen

326 pages, Paperback

Published June 26, 2025

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Reviews

[➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me just say, what a fantastic conclusion to The Viking's Rampage Tucson Chapter! The build-up to Lockout and Keely finally giving in was so worth the wait.



Keely is employed by a private law firm in Tucson, but her serious feelings for Lockout have made it difficult for her to function at times. Lockout's tendency to push her away has led her to sign a contract with the FBI. What was supposed to be a six-month commitment has turned into nearly a year without her returning to Tucson. While working undercover, her handler has endangered her life more times than she can remember. Rather than fulfilling her role as a prosecutor for a criminal organization involved in human trafficking, her circumstances have shifted dramatically.

Keely is compelled to ask Lockout for help, since whatever she was working on followed her back to Tucson from Washington DC ...
She is hesitant but desperate





Lockout was the core of the Tucson club, and everyone recognized it except for him. Without him, the other guys wouldn’t operate as the cohesive group they are. Lockout serves as their leader and president of the Tucson Chapter. He consistently prioritizes everyone else's needs over his own and never allows himself to have what he desires; that includes Keely.but in this Installment, it’s evident how much he gives up for them, How he puts his life in danger to protect his family


I've shared laughs, tears, and even some rage with these characters during the last 11 installments... So yeah, it's pretty heartbreaking to see the series finish—it's one of my top favorite MC / Military misfits ..




Side note: the Epilogue Was phenomenal, Getting to update on everyone’s lives was Priceless


I see that the author has several new releases on the way for various MC clubs. I'm not really sure if I'm ready or patient enough to wait for a yearly release. I might just wait a bit longer until she has more new books out before I think about diving back in with her. But hey, don't get upset with me if I don't follow through on my promise...HEHE

[Angela Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cathleen and Frank did not disappoint with their final book in this chapter. If you've been along for the ride since the beg then you fell in love with these guys in the Austin Chapter. Each new story in the Tucson Chapter let us to get know the guys even more. Lockout is their fearless leader, their president of the Tucson Chapter. He always puts everyone's needs ahead of us and he never truly relaxes.

Keely is Dani's older sister and her and Lock have an instant connection. Only problem is they are both too stubborn to do anything about it. When Keely gets a job working for the Feds in D.C she takes it. Lockout lets her go because he never wants to be the one to hinder her career. However when Keely falls on the radar of a dangerous MC club, she runs home to hide. Once Lockout finds out, he convinces her that she will staying at the clubhouse until they can eliminate the threat.

So many twists and turns and scenes where my heart stopped. A nice amount of spice too!!

I'm so sad this series has come to and end, but I'm so thankful to have been on this reading journey with so many others.

Cathleen and Frank - Congrats on writing such an amazing series. The Vikings Rampage Series may be coming to a close, but you aren't leaving behind the MC world! On to the next Chapter with new MC fictional characters to fall in love with!!!

[Arlene | Lost_inwander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
MC Romance
Lawyer and MC President
Touch her and die

Lockout, Lockout, Lockout! He was absolutely worth the wait and the perfect way to wrap up this incredible series. Both Lockout and Keely are incredibly stubborn, but somehow that just made them perfect for each other. Their chemistry allowed them to soften each other’s rough edges in the most unexpected ways.

The spicy scenes? 🔥🔥🔥 Let’s just say they did not disappoint.

I don’t want to give away any spoilers but it’s definitely worth the read. Lockout instantly became my favorite. He carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, but his love for those he cares about is fierce and unwavering. He would burn the world down to protect them and don’t we just love such a possessive man? It’s such a bitter sweet ending. I’m so happy Lockout finally got his HEA with Keely, but it’s so hard to say goodbye to the Tucson chapter.

What a wild, emotional, and unforgettable ride this series has been. 🖤

[Kaitlyn Slavick · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a phenomenal book to end the Tucson Chapter, Cathleen and Frank did not disappoint! With every book this series we got to learn more about each of the guys and their ladies.

Lockout is their leader and president of the Tucson Chapter. He always puts everyone's needs ahead of his own and he never lets himself have what he wants; including Keely. They are both too stubborn to see what’s right in front of them, and follow their own paths until the time is right.

This book had just the perfect amount of spice, as well as heart stopping twists and turns! The chemistry between Lockout and Keely was the perfect way to end the series. I’m looking forward to the next series and can’t wait to dive into Cathleen and Franks books again!

[Lillie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad to see the series end 💔 one of my faves of them all

[Maria Stadler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved, loved, loved, the final installment of these bad ass bikers and their even more badass ladies. It was action packed and filled with the alpha type attitude we all love. Add to that the lady who loves it and her independence as well. A total must read!!!!!!

[Terri Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

UNFORGETTABLE, SPICY, AND PACKED WITH HEART





Lockout by Cathleen Cole is everything I crave in a motorcycle club romance—raw, emotional, protective, and dangerously addictive. This book grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go.

Keely is the kind of heroine I love to root for—smart, strong, and torn between doing what’s right and following her heart. She’s built a life around justice and rules, but nothing could prepare her for falling back into the arms of the one man who lives by his own code. Lockout is the ultimate MC alpha—possessive, loyal, and so intensely protective that I was melting every time he called her his.

Their chemistry? Explosive. The spice level? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Full five-alarm fire. Lockout and Keely burn up the pages with their second-chance love, but what really makes this story stand out is the emotional weight behind every scene. You feel their past, their pain, and their passion. It's more than lust—it's loyalty, found family, and choosing love even when it’s messy.



The tension with the Legion of Shadow MC added the perfect layer of danger, keeping the plot fast-paced and gripping. Every moment felt high-stakes, both on the battlefield and between the sheets.

Cathleen Cole has a gift for balancing heat with heart, and she gave Lockout and Keely the ending they deserved. I laughed, I swooned, I may have teared up a little—and I’m already missing the Tucson chapter. If this is the end of the line for this crew, she sent them out with a bang.

If you love a take-no-sh*t heroine, an alpha biker who’ll burn the world down for her, and a romance that rides the line between dangerous and tender, Lockout is a must-read.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a perfect series ending for The Viking's Rampage Tucson Chapter. The wait to see Lockout & Keely finally give in was sooooo worth it. This book was everything I was hoping for and more. Even though the epilogue made me tear up because I knew this was the end, I was also smiling & laughing because they were still cutting up with each other the same as always, which made the ending not feel so final. The way they've slowly brought in The Berserker's Rage crew so we can start getting to know them has been so exciting.

Cathleen & Frank have created worlds of family and belonging that would be amazing to be a part of. I can't wait to go on this next adventure with them starting with Warrant 🥰