Property of Fatal

by Esther E. Schmidt

Betrayal cuts deeper when it’s a club brother messing up our business, the same night I find a woman going through the books for our brewery. Things rapidly spiral in a direction neither of us want, or asked for.

167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 3, 2026

About the author

Esther E. Schmidt is an USA Today bestselling author who loves to write MC (biker) series, Mafia Romance series, PNR series, contemporary romance series, and more. She's a graphic designer that also loves to write. She released her first series "Areion Fury MC" in October 2015. Esther lives in The Netherlands with her family, three daughters, and a crazy iguana. She loves to write about bad boy Alphas with a heart for only one woman. To make it a bit interesting, that woman needs to be a badass herself.

Reviews

[Mimirureviewbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Property of Fatal (King of Anarchy: Maryland) is book 1 in the KOA MC series written by the amazing author Esther E. Schmidt. OMG, an awesome way of start a new series. The Maryland chapters are more than a brotherhood when it comes to putting the club first, and handling those who cause problems. Each story features a new couple, and can be read as a complete standalone with action, suspense, no cheating, and a happily ever after. This is Fatal and Norie wild ride romantic story.
Rhymes 'Fatal' Coburn is the president of KOA Maryland chapter. Norie Castor is a sassy, smart and feisty woman who is in the wrong place at the right time you can say. Their banter is sharp and playful. Then those twists and turns I didn't even see them coming, totally unexpected.
This book was something else. I couldn't put it down. The story line is amazing and full of action, lies, betrayal, enemies, secrets, suspense, hot chemistry and romance. Hands down one of my favorite reads of the year so far, highly recommend it!!!!

[Katie Kavanagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Property of Fatal, King of Anarchy Maryland was a great start to the KOA MC series. The description only gave you a bit of insight to this amazing book. Fatal is the president of the MC and happens to just stumble into Norie while she was checking out things at their brewery. Their first interaction set the pace for the whole book. It was full of suspense, betrayal, twist and turns you don’t see coming and the perfect couple forming an ever,asking love between them. Norie is a sassy, smart, and strong woman with some mystery surrounding her. Fatal was not prepared to meet someone like her and their chemistry was off the charts. I did not predict or know what was going to happen from page to page which kept me on my toes. Even 5e secondary characters in this book were amazing and I cannot wait to read more in this whole series.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a start to the Kings of Anarchy, Maryland Chapter. Ms. Schmidt has given us readers a thrilling storyline that is filled with betrayal, suspense, thrilling action and a touch of the paranormal. OH and I can’t forget the romantic attraction, steamy scenes and amazing banter between Fatal and Norie.

The storyline is very well written with twists and turns that this reader never expected. The club’s brotherhood is tight-knit, protective of their own and will go the extra mile to keep what is theirs safe. I can’t recommend grabbing up Fatal and Norie’s story and getting in on the ground floor of what looks to be an outstanding new series written as only Ms. Schmidt can do it.

2 Thumbs Up and 5+ Stars

[Wendy Hodges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some very different and unusual names in this book which was really good. Nice easy pace and flow with action moments and some violence, sexual content was very much on the couple connecting and not just for the sake of an extra sex scene. Norie as the heroine was strong, sassy and had lots of spark, she was also very down to earth and not a woman to be stuck in a corner. Fatal pretty quickly figured her out and gave in as long as she was safe. A few twists and quirks to keep things exciting. Brilliant read that honestly had a wonderful balance of light to dark and had me smiling.

[Lynne Garlick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. Days!! What a freaking start to a new series by this author. And a new chapter of the Kings Of Anarchy! If you have read any other chapters then you will know that ‘nobody fucks with the Kings’.
But it appears that they are and Norie gets unintentionally dragged into it!
Holy shit! The first encounter between Norie and Fatal?! Lynn would be so damn proud #iykyk
Norie is sass and fire, wrapped in pink and Fatal is blown away!!
This was amazing! The twists and turns and ooooh Sevrin?! Yep! Pre-ordered that one already! Go! You know you want to!!

[Danielle Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Norie and Fatal were perfect together, the were so well matched, brought out a stronger, better side to one another, their connection was strong, they were fierce, intense chemistry that was off the charts, it was steamy, they were so good together. Fatal and Norie's journey wasn't an easy one but they fighters, they made a fierce couple, I'd suggest reading their journey, Esther E. Schmidt did a wonderful job on the story, the plot was strong, written well, Esther is truly talented.
Thank you, Esther E. Schmidt. Wonderful work ❤️
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[Shannon Godwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I love Norie!! Love the sassy mouth with Fatal. And it’s so funny bc he really doesn’t know how to handle her at first. But my heart breaks for her as the truth comes out. Living a life of a lie. This book has betrayal, friendship, love, a sassy woman who has a problem keeping her mouth shut but isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. Fatal is the perfect man for her if he doesn’t choke the life out of her first. Yes this book had me smiling and rooting for Norie and Fatal. Loved it

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to the Kings of Anarchy Maryland Chapter. Fatal is the President of the Maryland chapter. Fatal and Norie’s story drew me in from the very beginning. Norie is caught in the office of the MC’s brewery looking at the books. They take her back to the clubhouse to figure out what she’s seen. From here we learn of the lies, their enemies and betrayal. It has suspense, twist and turns and secrets were revealed. Looking forward to the next book.

[Stacy Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another fantastic read. I loved fatal and Norie so much, they were perfect together. Fatal has club brothers who are deceiving the other brothers. Enter Norie And we get a whole other level to this mystery and action-packed romance. The story is action-packed with plenty of romance and all that goes with it. I cannot recommend this book enough!

[Andrea Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, just wow! What an amazing start to the Maryland chapter of Kings of Anarchy MC. This is a heart palpitating, pearl clutching, raw, gritty and titillating ride to go on. Fatal and Norie are absolute perfection. I loved their banter, their wit, charm but most of all the deep bond they developed. I do not think I could’ve enjoyed and loved this story anymore than I already do. Phenomenal story!

[╰⊱♥⊱╮ღ꧁Kathy,Ahmazing Book Faerie꧂ღ╭⊱♥≺ · Rating 3 out of 5]

So, i read that this was a great book by a fantastic author.
I found the story was just ok.
I don't think ill look for any mord from this author.
One thing that's a turn off for me, is future based epilogues. 25 years in the future. . . . .
Nope, sorry.
It's not a long book, I read it all today. It just didn't do it for me.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Claiming

After executing a traitor to his club Fatal arrives at their brewery to find a strange woman going through their books. Norie is tough and smart mouthed just the type of woman Fatal likes. The more time they spend together as thing spiral with the club the closer they get in this engaging read.

[Mrs Jayne Rushton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start to a new series

Fatal is a great start to a new MC series.

I can't wait to see how the chapter grows and how they intertwine with their allies.

Bring me more KOAMC: Maryland.