Banshee

Shotgun Saints MC #2

by Elizabeth Knox

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284 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 13, 2026

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Elizabeth Knox is a USA Today Bestselling romance author who specializes in romantic suspense, and dark romance. She’s well-known for her intense page-turning motorcycle clubs, and sinister dark mafia books. 

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Reviews

[Sannia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yikes. It had potential to be angsty but...I expected more. I don't relish the idea of sharing your man with a ghost. It’s hard to root for a relationship when one half of the couple hasn’t truly moved forward. Instead of an uplifting second-chance romance, I felt like I was watching a woman settle for half a heart.

The relationship between Lee and Bex felt secondary to their mourning. And it comes down to the "Rose Factor". Yes, I know how that sounds. I’m absolutely sympathetic to her tragic death. But I needed more of Lee and Bex as a couple. More shared joy. More undeniable passion. More proof of a powerful love that belonged solely to them and wasn’t tethered to Rose’s memory. Instead, the relationship felt rushed and fragile. A couple of intimate moments and suddenly we’re supposed to believe they're in love?

It felt like Lee and Bex only gravitated towards each other because they both can't let go of Rose. It was basically a love triangle with a dead woman. Rose is present in their thoughts, their conversations, their memories—nearly every chapter, all the way into the epilogue. For me, it became excessive. Don't get me started on him still wearing his wedding ring while being intimate with Bex nearly to the end. And for her to be ok and not make a peep about it. What!? She is a better woman than me. I'd be deuces Lee, my soulmate is waiting for me! 👋

Lastly, and I'm sorry if it makes me heartless & unreasonable. I've yet to see this in any romance books and my jaw dropped. But Lee transferring his ring to his right hand instead of removing it, leaving his left hand “free” for Bex. The whole “left hand for the future, right hand for the past” monologue? It didn’t feel romantic. It felt like a glaring red flag.

If my partner moved his previous wedding ring to the other hand instead of taking it off--while expecting me to accept that symbolism--I would be out the door. That isn’t honoring the past. It’s refusing to let go of it. Especially after Bex had already reassured him that Rose would always live in his heart, that a ring was just metal when he agonized over removing it. She was understanding and compassionate. And yet he still pulls this move without even considering how she might feel? That didn’t sit right with me and unfair to both women. What if something happens to Bex in the future? He'll move this ring next to Rose and make room for the next person? Just no!

Epilogue --6 months later his left hand still bare, while Rose's ring glinted on his right. 🙄 Man, I feel depressed. Bex, girl you deserved better.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book of the series, I loved Banshee and Bex. It's a emotional story that will engage you from the beginning, Banshee was married to Rose Bex best friend, She past away years ago, Bex had moved away but has come back to help Rose's dad. I couldn't put it down,.

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[Andra Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banshee (Shotgun Saints MC, Book 2) absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way. I went in prepared for emotion after reading Shadow, because Knox didn’t exactly hide that Banshee’s story was going to carry weight. What I wasn’t prepared for was how hard it would hit. I had tears… real tears. And as a true Elizabeth Knox fan, I can say this with my whole chest: she has fully proven that a Cowboy MC series can not only work, it can shine.

This installment leans heavily into healing and grief, and the emotional stakes are what drive the story forward. There’s some action, mainly sparked by one truly stupid person who thinks they can test the Shotgun Saints and live to brag about it. however, the heart of the book is the internal battle: the kind of grief that changes people, the kind of pain that doesn’t follow anyone else’s timeline, and the way outsiders love to make assumptions about what “moving on” is supposed to look like. Knox doesn’t romanticize trauma, and she doesn’t rush recovery. She lets it be messy, layered, and painfully real.

Earl, Bex, and Banshee (Lee) are written with so much relational depth that you feel like you’re watching people, not just characters, fight for a way back to themselves. The relationships in this book are especially strong: complicated, tender, sometimes raw, but always grounded in the kind of loyalty and love that feels unpretentious and earned. And then there’s the romance: hot, intense, and emotionally binding. It seems forbidden at first, like it might be inappropriate, too easy, or too quick, but it isn’t. There are real barriers here, real fears, real consequences, and that tension makes every step toward connection matter.

The ending took me out again. Seeing Shadow and Grace’s son born (a beautiful callback to Book 1), and then that quiet, powerful moment with baby Braxton lying on Uncle Shadow’s chest? It felt like past and present colliding in a single scene, grief and joy in the same breath, and it gave me that rare sense of hope that a series like this can deliver when it’s done right.

I read Banshee in one sitting because once it digs in, it doesn’t let go. It’s emotional, character-driven, and deeply satisfying for readers who want their MC romance to have heart beneath the heat.

Five stars, easily. Elizabeth Knox hit a home run again.

And yes… I’m already eyeing Phantom, book three in the series, with a mix of excitement and dread. I want Phantom and Jolene back together so badly, but I can see the storm coming, and I’m trying to go in braced.

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[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

He made a vow at her grave. Her best friend is about to break it.

Banshee

I haven't taken off my wedding ring in five and a half years.

Haven't slept through the night. Haven't answered a phone call without my hands shaking. Haven't let a woman close enough to touch the wreckage my wife left behind when she died on a rain-soaked highway with my name as the last word on her lips.

I had rules. The ring stays on. The walls stay up. The grief stays mine.

Then her best friend showed up.

Bex Dalton is everything Rose wasn't—dark, rough, stubborn as hell, built like a woman who fights the world with her bare hands and wins. She came back to Sharp for Rose's dying father, not for me. She made that real clear.

Doesn't matter. I watch her anyway. Watch her bend steel and gentle my horses and stand her ground against men twice her size. Watch her grieve the same woman I grieve and pretend she's not falling apart.

She was the reason Rose was on that road. I was the reason Rose was on that phone.

We're both guilty. Both broken. Both starving for something we have no right to take from each other.

I'm going to take it anyway.

This contemporary Shotgun Saints MC friends-to-lovers western cowboy, opposites attract widow romance is page-turning with exceptional world-building that is engulfed by darkness, danger, violence, and grit, and characters who are an alpha male exuding power, a cowboy who is broken/female heroine who was the best friend of the wife who died, who are both captivating, resilient, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with banshee, explicit romance that is consumed by steamy, sizzling passion, lust, desire, and spice with all the feelings to leave readers breathless and begging for more, forced proximity, humor, chaos/drama, heartfelt emotions/emotional depth, action/adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with a banshee and an explicit Shotgun Saints MC friends-to-lovers western cowboy, opposites attract widow romance Western/cowboy romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is wildly lustful, emotional, and unforgettable.

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[Dimitra A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banshee & Bex: a story of pain, healing, found family & second chances in life!

What a heartfelt story this one was! This story is more about healing and emotions than Shotgun Saints danger and action – although there is some of that too – and the fact that pain, grief and devastation can reshape someone but, ultimately, don’t break them. The story is a bit taboo, one would say, since Banshee (Lee) lost his beloved wife, Rose, in a car accident 5.5 years ago and pushed away everyone connected to her; Earl, his father-in-law, and Bex Rose’s best friend since childhood – more of a sister than anything else. A complicated emotional turmoil takes place when Bex comes back to Sharp to work as a farrier but mostly to take care of a cancer ridden Earl. She works in Lee’s farm and forces him to confront his emotions and made him realize two important things. That grief and devastation over a beloved one’s death can reshape you but don’t break you and that there will always be room for love inside someone – the room doesn’t replace the old one but it expands to include the new and coexists with the past one. I loved how Lee managed to understand this and when he did, he was 100% there. Bex was not a consolation prize or a dirty little secret. And neither was he. I loved how they found their way to a HEA, how their unique family evolved. Everything was presented in such a way that it was natural, an evolution than anything else, so the taboo factor of late wife’s best friend didn’t sting. It was celebrated. Lee is not the man Rose fell in love with. This is a different version of him, Bex’s version. This story gutted me to the core and I enjoyed every second. 5 stars unquestionably from me!

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[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

BANSHEE is the second instalment in Elizabeth Knox’s contemporary, adult SHOTGUN SAINTS MC romance series, a ranching MC, a next generation spin off set in the author’s REAPER’S REJECTS world. This is Shotgun Saints MC road captain Lee ‘Banshee’ Simms, and farrier Bexley “Bex’ Dalton’s story line. BANSHEE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lee and Bex) BANSHEE follows five and half years after the accident that took the life of Banshee’s wife Rose. Withdrawing from family and friends, Banshee went about day to day without acknowledging the people in his life. Fast forward to present day, a ghost from the past returns, Rose’s best friend Bex, the woman with whom Banshee will fall in love. Bex doesn’t have time to tip toe around her late friend’s husband but when a local rancher sets his eyes on Rose’s father’s ranch, Banshee and the Shotgun Saints MC rally to protect the man everyone had loved.

The world building focuses on grief and loss, friendships and family as Banshee struggles to move on from the past but when someone threatens the father of the woman he loved, Banshee becomes guardian and protector.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of MC president Phantom, enforcer Shadow and his wife Grace, as well as the introduction of Banshee’s father in law Earl. The requisite evil has many faces.

BANSHEE is a story of grief and loss, family and struggle, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is emotional and dramatic; the romance is once again, limited but seductive; the characters are broken but fighting to heal.

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[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is what Elizabeth Knox is all about. This is full, deep, nuanced character. This is feeling deep and hard. This is about people and storytelling and words that don’t leave you when the book is over.
I cried through a lot of it, not gonna lie. The grief was beautifully drawn and so vivid. I smiled through a lot of it. The joy of coming back to life despite the birthing pains. And I melted. Because from the way they looked at each other to the way they were each other’s air was stunning.
Banshee lost his wife five and a half years ago. At the same time, Bex lost the sister of her heart. With the help of a caring MC, an ill man who loved them both, and some very special rescue horses, they find their way into each other’s hearts.
I loved this book. A good book makes you feel, and by those lights, this is a darned good book.
There was plot as well as character development. Three main plotlines: an Ebil land buyer, a wounded horse, and a dying man, all wrapped into the story of people moving past grief into living again. It was never boring, and that’s saying something, seeing as how I have the attention span of a chipmunk on speed (ADHD is real, y’all) and I got so focused on this story that I plumb forgot it was past my bedtime and I have to be up early. Worth it.
Cat’s Stats
Book is SAFE.
PASSES the Bechdel test.
Heat is EXPLICIT. And excellent.
TRIGGERS include grief, abused horses, cancer, death, and mild violence.
TROPES include Best Friend’s Widower, Love After Loss, MC Romance, Found Family, A Horse Is a Horse (of course, of course), Cowboy.

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[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc Review

I know I reiterate but Elizabeth does clearly state her “trigger warnings” a change in pace here - survivors guilt.

As stated this is book 2 in the series and you needed to have read book 1 to understand the foundations set for The Shotgun Saints MC. No cheating as this won’t prove a reading point.

Life is generous to us and it all depends on how we treat each day. It may be simple and it can be cruel. For 5.5 yrs, life was cruel to Banshee -Lee. A loss which constantly replayed on him.
As Road Captain, he knows the roads and all their imperfections and smooth tar. It was on these roads that he lost his treasure - Rose.

Choices - good/bad, can never be altered. It is how you are able too live with them now.

Bex - farrier. Taught by Earl, Rose’s father has come full circle. What has brought her back and will things change for her?

An emotional introduction. An understanding of who Banshee - Lee is/was. The choices he made 5.5 yrs ago. A life living in a tourniquet. This is how Banshee survives day by day.

I hope I didn’t spoil as there in nothing worse than having the plot spread out. I threw out crumbs allowing the reader to form their opinion.
What I will say, the Shotgun Saints MC is on a different scale compared to the Raiders MC and counter charters. Here, this MC is dedicated to the land as ranchers. Yes, they do have stables - horses and cattle. A different leaf into the MC world.

No cliffhanger, but the series does continue. Phantom needs to let us know what actually happened.

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[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bex has come home. She has come to look after Earl, her bestfriend Rose's father. A man who was more of a parent to her than her own. Both Earl and Bex have grieved for Rose, who died 5 years ago.

Banshee, lost in grief when Rose died, walked away from Earl, who considered him a son, and Bex, once they laid her to rest. People he should have been with to help ease the grief, but for him, made the grief worse. He's ignored Bex over this time, every time she reached out to him. He couldn't open that door to let them back in, as that just reminded him of his loss. But that's about to change when he comes face-to-face with her.

Banshee has to face what he has done over the past 5 years. People he should have been there for and wasn't, knowing Rose would be unhappy at what he had done. But what's more confusing and hard for him to acknowledge is his feelings for Bex, his wife's best friend, someone who should be off-limits.
But he also has to face Earl, the person he should have been helping over this time.

This is an emotional storyline. Grief, friendship, loss, and family, how all four can affect people in different ways. Grief doesn't have an end date, but over time, hopefully, you will come to accept what has happened and remember the love that person shared with you, which you hold in your heart, and the memories you will always hold dear.

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[Avid MC Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series and is a heart wrencher. Banshee lost his wife, Rose and himself over five years ago. He still wears his wedding ring, vowing never to remove it, and remains suspended in his grief.
Bex, Rose's best friend feels guilty as Rose was driving in the rain to meet her for dinner. She calls Lee frequently at first and as the years pass, the calls taper off. Eventually, haunted by too many memories of Rose, Bex moves away.
When Bex finds out that Rose's father is sick, she packs up and comes back home where it is inevitable that she'll run into Lee. When Banshee finds out that Earl is sick, he still can't bring himself to visit but when Earl, his farm, and by extension, Bex are threatened, Banshee finally steps up bringing his MC brothers with him.
Lee and Bex begin to see each other as individuals and not just as Rose's husband and her best friend. Both fight their attraction to one another but eventually succumb to their feelings.
This is a deep, heart wrenching book about love, loss, grief, and moving on. Make sure to have a box of tissues at hand as this book hits hard and I cried from beginning to end.

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[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banshee/Lee is at the clubhouse playing poker when his wife calls. He answers they talk then he hears the tires change tone and his wife call his name then a crash. His brothers come outside when they hear his yelling. His best friend gets him in the truck and they go to the crash site. She's gone. The impact was on the driver's side. He shuts down.
Bex was Banshee's wife's best friend from the age of 8. She has drowned in grief because she was the reason her friend was on the road. At one point she sees Banshee's eyes which show that he feels she's the reason his wife is dead.
For five and a half years he's held himself so tight that it was like a corpse walking. He handles the horses. He built a rescue. Then the club vet tells him the horses need a ferrier and she has one coming.
How will he live with the reason his wife died? How can he face the truths she tells him? How does he handle trying to start to live again? Then trouble comes for his dead wife's father and he takes a stand. Will he and the club be able to save the day?
This is a beautiful story that will bring tears to the readers' eyes as well as a swoon from lips as they watch what two people are experiencing.

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[Phyllis Wolford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a story of love,guilt, and redemption. The characters have been in each others lives for years, but do to a sudden tragedy, they both fell out of touch during per to the deep deep sadness that they both carried.
Banshee has been living in his wife’s death for the last five and half years and is falling into it deeper every year, he pushed her father, and best friend away and refused to open up to either of them. When Bex comes back after moving away to try to survive her grief, she must come to terms that Banshee might not want anything to do with her. They meet unexpectedly and they both try to ignore the other, but thats hard to do when Bex is the new farrier and is hired to take care of all the horses on the ranch.
They slowly start to thaw around each other, but it’s manly because of Rose’s father Earl, who made them family and will try to get them to stay as family.
When trouble comes around and try’s to take Earls farm from him, the Mc,Banshee and Bex all come together to save,take of, and protect both Earl and the ranch. Together they find the kind of love that has survived basically everything and they came out the other side stronger and more in love than before.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unlike book 1, Banshee's book is realistic and pulls at the heartstrings. This book comes in and explains what happened to Banshee from the start, making him the man that he is. But, out of nowhere, Banshee's past comes back and hits him like a freight train making him realize that what he's done is wrong and forces him to change it.

Bex is a strong female character that tells it like it is, and isn't afraid to be the bad guy. She stands up for her family, and doesn't let them go even when it feels like a dead end. Bex is the type of female character that you'd want as your best friend and someone who would stand by your side even when you're wrong.

The collision of Bex and Banshee isn't explosive, it's healing for both of them and I love the natural way that fall into each other even when they fight it. There isn't an awkward period where they're learning each other because they already know each other. The way they heal together and separately is real and raw. And, even together, they experience more loss, but find a way to honor the past while continuing with their future.

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[Linda Stokes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banshee is the enforcer for the Shotgun Saints MC. Five years ago he was married to Rose, he was talking to her on the phone when she crashed and he heard her die. He has never taken his wedding ring off. He has never answered a call from Bex, Rose’s best friend in the five and a half years since Rose died on the highway. Banshee became a working machine. Bex is a ferrier and is going to be working at the ranch owned by the Shotgun Saints. Bex has come back to Sharp to take care of Earl, Rose’s dad and Bex’s dad by choice. Bex runs into Banshee or Lee as she knows him at the feed store and she confronts him about the phone calls and she informs him that Earl has cancer. Lee and Bex have to work together and eventually Lee starts looking at Bex differently. Bex and Lee end up having sex in the tack room. Lee starts to feel for the first time since Rose died. Earl is declining and needs help at his ranch. Lee helps when he can. Will Lee and Bex find happiness in their grief? Will Earl bequeath the ranch to Bex and Lee?
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Excellent Shotgun Saints MC romance!

[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this story.

Banshee is a widower, and Bex was his late wife Rose’s best friend. Both of them carry deep guilt over the tragic accident that took her life, even though neither of them could have prevented the rain-slicked roads that night. Their shared grief drove them apart for five long years.

Now Bex has returned to help care for Rose’s father, Earl, who is gravely ill. Being back at the ranch forces Banshee and Bex to confront the pain they’ve avoided for so long. As Bex begins working with the Shotgun Saints ranch horses, they slowly start putting their differences aside and, in the process, begin helping each other heal.

But with another rancher pressuring Earl to sell, tensions rise and the future of the ranch is suddenly uncertain.

Can Banshee step up to help his father-in-law and protect what’s left of their family legacy?

The story ends with so many questions, and I’m really hoping they’ll either be answered in Phantom’s story or that we get a part two focused on Banshee.

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[Lenna Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed coming back into the Shotgun Saints world with this book. Banshee has always been one of those characters who felt like he had more going on beneath the surface, and this story finally gives him the depth I was hoping for. His past, his loyalty, and the way he handles the people he cares about all come through in a way that feels true to the MC world.

The romance has that rough‑around‑the‑edges charm that fits the series—slowly building, emotionally guarded, and shaped by everything these characters have survived. I liked the mix of western and MC elements, and the forced proximity moments added some great tension.

A couple scenes moved a little fast, but overall the pacing kept me hooked, and the character development made this a strong addition to the series. Fans of the Saints and Reapers universe will appreciate how this book expands the world and gives Banshee the spotlight he deserves

Lee 'Banshee' Simms, 40, Road Captain, first wife was Rose Simms maiden name Dawson, died in a car wreck 5.5 years prior.
Bex Dalton, 34, best friend to Rose since they were 8.

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[Maelle C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Banshee is not your typical MC romance, and that’s both its strength and its weakness.

This story is much more focused on grief, healing, and finding love after loss than on club life, violence, or MC drama. It’s a slow, emotional journey about two broken people trying to survive their guilt and their pain. While there is some action and angst woven into the story, it clearly isn’t the main focus here.

I genuinely enjoyed Banshee and Bex’s relationship. Their connection feels raw, heavy, and complicated, shaped by shared loss and unresolved emotions. Their story is intense, messy, and full of difficult feelings, which made it feel real and heartfelt.

That said, I did find myself a little disappointed by how quickly and easily the conflict around the farm was resolved. I was expecting more tension and a stronger payoff there, especially since the emotional build-up was so well done. A bit more action or resistance would have made that part of the story more satisfying.

Overall, Banshee is an emotional and character-driven MC romance that leans heavily into grief and second chances. It won’t work for everyone, especially if you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-heavy MC story, but it offers a deeper, more introspective take on the genre.

[Krissy C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as an ARC and leaving my honest review voluntarily. Note that there is mention of death of a loved one, grief and terminal illness so sensitive readers to proceed with caution. This was an emotional story that dealt with loss, guilt, grief and how crippling it can be as Banshee (Lee) is still grieving the death of his wife, Rose who passed away 5-years ago. Her best friend Bex is also grieving that loss and guilt in her own way but has come home to care for Earl, Rose's father. The relationship dynamics between Lee and Bex is complicated as there is history, their love of Rose, feelings of guilt and unresolved emotion between them. Meeting each other after 5 years apart, both feels an attraction for the other but fights it as they have a wall of guilt and feelings of 'taboo' between them. It takes time, effort and sharing their pain and guilt that helps them to forgive themselves for their perceived roles the night Rose died. Their road to HEA was a difficult, pain filled one but worth the patience and fight to reach.

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[Unrulyreadr Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Banshee" is an exceptionally moving and inspiring story that masterfully portrays the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale delves deep into the emotional landscape of individuals navigating the aftermath of profound grief, offering a nuanced exploration of resilience and the potential for finding love and happiness again. The narrative beautifully weaves together poignant themes of strength, cherished memories, and the unwavering belief in the possibility of a fulfilling future. What truly sets this novel apart is its powerful portrayal of healing, demonstrating that embracing new love isn't a betrayal of the past, but rather a courageous act of honoring what was lost while simultaneously discovering the capacity to love again with an open heart. The characters' journeys are nothing short of captivating, filled with moments of both profound sadness and uplifting hope, ultimately making this book a truly unforgettable and deeply rewarding reading experience.

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[Lisa Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such an emotional and heartfelt story. Banshee, the road captain, has been living in the shadow of losing his wife five years ago. He’s loyal, steady, and still carrying the weight of that grief in everything he does.

When Bex — his late wife’s best friend — moves back to town to help his father-in-law, the past and present collide in the most complicated way. The sparks between them are undeniable, but so is the guilt. Every look, every touch, feels layered with memories, pain, and questions about what moving forward really means.

What I loved most was how thoughtfully their grief was handled. There was no rushing the emotions, no dismissing the loss. Instead, we see two people working through heartbreak, honoring what was, while slowly allowing themselves the possibility of something new.

A beautiful story about healing, second chances, and finding love again without forgetting the one you lost.

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[Mrs Reads Between The Lines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Banshee is a heart-wrenching and hopeful second-chance at love after loss. It’s a story of strength, remembrance, and happiness. Of learning that healing isn't a betrayal—it’s a way to honor what was lost while finding the strength to love again.

Banshee has spent years shutting out the world—still grieving the loss of his wife 5.5 years after her death. Bex—his late wife’s best friend— has returned to town and forces him to start living again. Their shared history becomes complicated when their connection is beyond electric. Heavy guilt burdens them as every shared moment is a reminder of the woman they both loved. Their journey will be messy and deeply moving, as they try to find a way to build a new future without letting go of the past.

*Please read trigger and content warnings. Banshee is a raw and deeply emotional read.*.

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[Nicola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I lost count of the amount of times that I had to pause for a couple minutes when reading this book.

This book suckerpunched me in the feels in a major way. The grief and anguish that Banshee feels from the loss of his wife was so poignant. Mixed with his complex feelings towards Bex when he begins to realise he is beginning to have non-platonic feelings for her, and what that means to him and Rose's memory. Throw in Earl and everything going on with him, and this book literally had me ugly crying on the bus on the way to work. Especially as I read the last few chapters. But it was so worth the strange looks I got from the other passengers in the bus. I think this book is one that is going to live with me for a while. Such a good read, and definitely one you should pick up and read. This book encompasses everything that Banshee is, real and honest.

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[J.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 and we have Banshees story, he is suffering from the death of his wife 5 and half years ago , he partly blames himself and partly blames Bex his dead wife’s childhood best friend. They grieve separately and have nothing to do with each other till Bex returns home to work at the ranch for Ethan ( her bffs father) whilst sharing their grief feelings develop between Banshee and Bex albeit I felt there were 3 people in that relationship with Roses ghost ( banshees wife) always present. Their journey to a sort of hea is not a smooth one as there’s danger, darkness, loss, but also great side characters that are there for each other, some humour and heat. A good story but although I liked Bex’s strength of character and that she was Roses complete opposite but the fact she seemed to be second best to a ghost didn’t sit well with me. And Banshees whole wedding ring issue was a negative factor for me too.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emotional read about two people, whose shared love for Rose, causes each of them to carry the weight of her death differently. Both trying to heal, Rose's husband, Banshee, the Road Caption of the Shotgun Saints, and Rose's BF Bex, a farrier - Bex tried for over 5 years to get Banshee to share the grief, but he acted as if he were the only one allowed to grieve. She had moved but comes back to Sharp because Earl, Rose's father is sick and needs help. Close proximity to Banshee, due to her job, forces each of them to confront their feelings for each other. It's understandable that Banshee fights it but slowly his walls come down.

This story emphasized the relationship between Banshee and Bex, but there was some MC business thrown in. There was a showdown between Lockhart, trying to buy Earl's land and the MC club. The confrontation was tame compared to what it could have been, but it ended with Lockhart leaving defeated.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in this impressive series, and this is Banshee and Bex’s story,
Banshee has been grieving the loss of his wife Rose for the past five and a half years and has pushed away her dad and her best friend. Bex was Rose’s best friend, and she has suffered feeling if guilt since her death, as has Banshee, as she is the reason Rose was on the road, and Banshee was on the phone to her when the crash happened. Bex is back in town to look after Rose’s ill dad, but will she and banshee admit they need each other in their lives?
This is a well written emotional roller coaster, with found family, friendships, tragedy, loss, grief, guilt, heartbreak, redemption, healing, humour, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, and unpredictable, addictive page turner.
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[Carmela Dimattia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story had so many emotions and it as beautiful to read. Banshee is a widower still grieving is wife and Bex is her best friend and unfortunately they both are still harbouring guilt over her death. After five years apart they are brought together and are forced to confront their guilt over Rose’s death and try to somehow overcome the crippling guilt they both face on a daily basis. Their emotions are raw and real and it is not an easy road for them but once they start on this journey, together they pave the way to find a way to heal each other. Elizabeth Knox has been outstanding in her handling of this story and I loved reading this book. Looking forward to reading more in this amazing series.

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[Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is my own opinion and I am not influenced by anyone.

I am an Elizabeth Knox fan and I just love this new series. The combo cowboy/MC works well. I sat after reading Banshee. This is one very emotional story; however, it is also about healing. What makes a great story to me is character development. I need to feel like I know them. Through that, I can walk in their world. Banshee is a great story. I found myself in tears, no make that sobs at point in the story. Even after all of this, I recommend the book. Do take a look at the trigger warnings. Take them seriously.

I love this new group. I cannot wait to dig in deeper with each member. Banshee and Bex went through so much I am glad that we had the happy for now (but please let them have the HEA).

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of Shotgun Saints MC

I'm not sure how but the Biker/Cowboy combo just works and it is a HOT combination. I loved book 1 and was so excited to get to Banshee's story. This one was a little more of a slow burn but the spice was still there. It was also more on the emotional side which hit deeper than I expected. Of course, we also get the action from the MC plot that's happening throughout the series with appearances from previous characters.

Bex and Banshee's story is so deep and gutwrenching at times I had my heart in my throat. These characters are so well written. It was such a beautiful build-up with a satisfying well-earned HEA.


Tropes:
Biker
Cowboy
Widow
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Opposites attract
Dual POV

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I can't wait for Phantom's book.

[Sherryle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this second story down cus it has a feeling of love, strength, loss & rememberance right throughout the whole story that made me cry & have some real deep feelings while reading this. The absolute best part that I wish had was a more of an in depth loving feeling between Banshee & Bexley. I have a feeling that if Rose had a different future, she would've given them permission to be together before she was k*lled. I feel that Earl has had a very dark past without reveiling this without his daughter & no help of Banshee leaving him to do everything since Rose died. This was a very indepth story & I wish the next few books have the same. I wonder what will happen to this couple?

[Mimirureviewbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Banshee is book 2 in the new series Shotgun Saints MC written by the talented and amazing author Elizabeth Knox. This is the story of Lee ‘Banshee’ Simms, the Shotgun Saints MC road captain
and Bexley “Bex’ Dalton, BF of Rose and an excellent farrier in the horse world. The book can be read as a stand alone but in my opinion is best to read them in order to get more acquainted with all the great characters involved. The plot is full of action, grief, love, enemies, hope, emotional growth and so much more. The author once again hits a home run with this book, a romantic roller-coaster that’s equal parts heartbreaking and soul-restoring. So prepare to fall in love with Bex and Lee, and sit back and enjoy the ride.



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