Twisted Road

Torpedo Ink #10

by Christine Feehan

There's no escaping the pull of desire in this novel in No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan's Torpedo Ink motorcycle club series.

When Czar shut down Lazar "Keys" Alexeev's undercover mission, that should have been the end of the story. Instead, Keys is back in the middle of a nowhere town where a petite redhead with a pouty mouth and a ready smile drives him to distraction. He's not sure why he's breaking all of Torpedo Ink's rules to spend more time around a woman who's not even his type. He can't get her out of his head-and now he's facing the consequences.

Lyric Johansen doesn't like to look anyone in the eyes, but Keys's gaze is the one thing keeping her from a full-on panic attack. Her instinct to charge into the fray and help the biker fend off a group of vicious thugs has led to the most insane situation she's ever been trapped in a coffin with a man she barely knows, minutes away from a painful death.

Survival means staying focused. But when Keys kisses Lyric to snap her out of losing it, he's the one who ends up falling apart. He'll need to unleash hell to get them out alive.

If only to get another taste....

Genres: Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Dark, Audiobook, Suspense

432 pages, Paperback

First published July 7, 2026

About the author

Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author multiple times over with her portfolio including over 100 published novels, including five series; Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, the Sisters of the Heart Series, Shadow Riders, Torpedo Ink and her Romantic Suspense novels. All of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestselling list as well. Her debut novel Dark Prince received 3 of the 9 Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature (PEARL) in 1999. Since then she has been published by various publishing houses including Leisure Books, Pocket Books, and currently is writing for Berkley/Jove. She also has earned 7 more PEARL awards since Dark Prince.
Her series include:
The Dark Series - https://www.christinefeehan.com/darkb...
The GhostWalker series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/ghost...
The Leopard Series - https://www.christinefeehan.com/leopa...
The Shadow Series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/shado...
Torpedo Ink series- https://www.christinefeehan.com/torpe...




IN HER WORDS:
I've been a writer all of my life -- it is who I am. I write for myself and always have. The ability to create pictures and emotions with words is such a miracle to me. I read everything; I mean everything! All kinds of books, even encyclopedias. I am fascinated by the written word and I love storytellers. It is a great privilege to be counted one myself. (www.christinefeehan.com)

Reviews

[Kathleen Kolling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lazar “Keys” wakes up to find himself locked inside a coffin, after getting beaten and knocked unconscious. Only, he's not alone! Laying underneath him is Lyric, the woman he's been watching and getting to know over the last few months. With his enemies about ready to open the coffin and unleash hell on them, Lazar has to figure out how to get them out of this mess and get word back to his club who will protect him at any cost. But are these enemies his or Lyric's?

Another great book by Christine Feehan. I love reading Keys' story and seeing another club member find HEA after the horrors of their childhood. I also liked Feehan's inclusion of Lyric being a neurodivergent character with autism, though I preferred Rikki's neurodivergent story better, Water Bound. Lyric's case seemed very mild and I wasn't sure the label of autism was necessary. Lazar and Lyric have a cute relationship, quite spicy at times, but I love how they support each other. I always enjoy catching up with the other Torpedo Ink members and seeing them find love and happiness. The additional plot of Lyric having been rejected by her parents and brother seemed a bit random and needed to be better flushed out.

Christine Feehan is one of my favorite authors and every new release is an automatic purchase for me. I love the Torpedo Ink club members and all of their stories. I was a bit disappointed to hear that they're enveloping other motorcycle clubs from around them. I would've been content with just reading the stories for the 18 surviving club members. Now the newest club members open it up for Feehan to publish dozens more books, similar to the Dark series that's gone on and on and on.

I felt blessed to get an ARC from one of my favorites!!

*** I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. ***

[Dozelina 666 · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's always a good day when a new Torpedo Ink book comes out, and I was especially happy to finally see Keys get his HEA.

One of my favorite things about this series has always been the club itself. Spending time with these characters again felt like coming home, and I loved seeing the other members pop in throughout the story. Their loyalty, banter, and unwavering support for one another continue to be one of the strongest parts of the series.

Keys and Lyric made such a sweet couple. Lyric, who is neurodivergent, was a wonderful heroine, and I really enjoyed watching the relationship between her and Keys develop. From the moment these two meet (in probably one of the most dangerous ways imaginable) you just know they're in for quite the ride.

As expected from Christine Feehan, the romance is packed with chemistry, PLENTY of spice, danger around every corner and enough suspense to keep the pages turning. She always manages to blend action, romance and the Torpedo Ink family dynamics into a story that's incredibly easy to get lost in.

My only small criticism is that, while I thoroughly enjoyed the book, it didn't quite leave the same lasting impact on me as some of the earlier installments in the series. Everything was there—the romance, the action, the emotional moments and the suspense, buuuut overall it felt like a quieter story that sat comfortably in the middle of the series rather than becoming one of my favorites.

That said, I still had a wonderful time returning to the Torpedo Ink world, and I'm already looking forward to the next book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.75*)

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this book.

[Cathy McCaughan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t know why I stay with this series. Yes I do. I want Lana’s story. So, I keep reading books where the women are groomed to accept abuse under the guise of it being a necessary kink. The characters dialogue is indistinguishable from other characters. The exact same conversations happen for no discernible reason. I love the Drake sisters. I hate this group more with every book.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed this advanced copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I can't believe we're finally at the tenth book of Torpedo Ink! I believe this may go onto 18 books, considering that's the number of original Russians who escaped the compound. Who knows though since her Carpathian series is still kicking at nearly 40 volumes! Twisted Road wasn't the best entry but it certainly wasn't the worst. I do miss that the cover doesn't feature a hot dude on a motorcycle who doesn't match his book description at all. This book had an odd opener with the main couple trapped in a coffin together. He kept smooching her to prevent her from having a claustrophobic panic attack. Ok, dude. Chill out. The pacing was way off for me. There were major time-jumps as they recovered from their injuries and the drama revolved around the motorcycle club. This was another case of the plot overshadowing the romance, but I'll take it. This is also the third redhead this month I've read! Who doesn't like a ginger? Keys obviously did. The book ended on a cliffhanger and I wonder which Torpedo Ink member is next on the roster. I'm sure they'll be freaky, but I'm gonna read it regardless. This series is totally Twisted, and so are their Roads!

[Mary Heron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't enjoy this one at all.

I have always had a bit of a hard time with this series. The backstory of the Torpedo Ink members is truly horrific and a hard thing to get past then there is the way all the club members have been left so emotionally and psychologically damaged ......... Which is irreparable. So each club member is meeting the woman who can live and love the man they are ...... without reservation. So there is a lot of sex and sex play (some books focus on this more than others). My problem with this book is that it's one big emotional reassurance from start to finish ............. with a few action scenes thrown in for good measure. Lyric is not a bad character and as a person who is neurodivergent would have been a great character but as with this series she turned into a woman who just wanted to please her man. I like the idea of this series I even like the relationship all the club members have with each other. I don't like 300+ pages of can he love me/ can she love me, please go back to telling a proper story.................

[Terri Palermo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Torpedo Ink is one of my favorite series!
It can be a bit intense, a very different lifestyle and sometimes a bit too kinky, but I feel like I can really understand the way they support each other, even if it is their own special code of honor.
Whenever I read one of the installments, I can’t help but remember my own very outer ring brush with a biker gang and the memories that come back are actually pretty good :)

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

After struggling to get in to and connect with this story, I have decided to DNF at 85%. I just did not connect with these two characters at all. I felt like the story was very formula driven to match the other stories in this series.

My favorite part was seeing the characters from other Feehan titles. Sadly, while I usually love her works, this one is a no for me.

Thank you NetGalley and Berkeley Publishing Group for the ARC opportunity.

[Cait B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love to see the tough hard Torpedo Inks become big old marshmallows for their ladies. Will continue the series.

[EKO_TheNeurospicyAfterDarkArchive Oakley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Twisted Game (Torpedo Ink #10)
Author: Christine Feehan
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Subgenres:
• MC Romance
• Romantic Suspense
• Dark Romance
• Action Romance
• Found Family

⭐ My Rating: 4/5
🌶️ My Spice Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: July 7th 2026

Tropes:
• MC Club
• Trapped Together
• Forced Proximity
• Protective Alpha Hero Type
• Touch Her and Die
• Morally Gray Characters
• Trauma Healing Vibe
• High Stakes & Survival
• Action & Suspense

Trigger/Content Warnings:
• Childhood abuse and trauma
• PTSD
• Panic attacks
• Kidnapping
• Burial alive / confined spaces
• Violence
• Murder
• Organized crime
• Graphic injuries
• Torture references
• Emotional abuse
• Strong language
• Open-door sexual content

The Quick & Dirty Rundown
Lazar "Keys" Alexeev thought his undercover mission was over, but one stubborn return trip changes everything when he meets Lyric Johansen. Lyric is a quiet woman with gentrle nature that immediately captures Keys attention despite her being unlike anyone he has every met or imagined himself falling for.

A brutal attack leaves the pair buried alive together and survival becomes their only focus. In the darkness together, an impulsive desperate kiss changes everything for them. As they fight their way back to freedom, Keys realizes there is no force on earth powerful enough to keep him away from the woman who somehow found her way beneath every wall he'd ever built.

Okay…So Hear Me Out…
Christine Feehan has built the Torpedo Ink series around deeply damaged people learning to trust, heal, and love despite unimaginable trauma, and Twisted Road continues that tradition beautifully.

I can’t say I was shocked that the storyline didn’t waste any time whatsoever in throwing the reader directly into danger. The buried-alive sequence chilled me to the bone and created an immediate suspense while simultaneously laying a foundation for the forecasted romance. I appreciate that Feehan doesn’t rely on constant misunderstandings but lets shared survival i.e. trauma bonding become the catalyst for the relationship central to the plot.

The FMC: Lyric Johansen
I really liked Lyric Johansen. She is probably one of my favorite characters from recent Christine Feehan novels. Let me tell you, I have been reading Chrisine Feehan novels since the beginning.

Lyric is introverted, socially anxious, uncomfortable with eye contact and often she exhibited overwhelm when forced into large social situations with constant stimulation. I liked the fact that despite these characteristics she was not portrayed as weak or lacking.

I would say that instead she was portrayed as a quiet resilient woman and that throughout the novel this was her greatest strength. She was able to repeatedly step into frightening situations despite living with anxiety simply due to this resilience. It made her character feel much more relatable to me and authentically human.

The MMC: Lazar “Keys” Alexeev
I would say that Keys is everything that readers have come to expect from a Torpedo Ink hero. He is dangerous, protective, violent when necessary and completely confused the moment Lyric enters his life.

Unlike a lot of possessive MC heroes, I would say that Keys spends a lot of the novel question why he feels so intensely connected to Lyric especially when she is so far outside his comfort zone. I enjoyed reading as he slowly realized that being vulnerable, letting someone isn’t a weakness and that he can have that for himself.

The Chemistry Check: Keys & Lyric Together
I felt that this relationship worked exceptionally well for me. They balanced each other, had amazing intimacy and great chemistry. The trauma bonding via being buried alive together established a trust immediately between the two that can only be achieved through this shared event. The physical connection and chemistry never overshadowed the connection and the development of the relationship which is key for me when reading a novel like this.

The Author’s Pen
As I always come to expect from Christine Feehan, the writing is immersive and cinematic. She excels at creating tension while allowing readers inside the emotional struggles of both protagonists. Her descriptions remain vivid without becoming overly flowery, and as a longtime Torpedo Ink reader I appreciate how seamlessly familiar characters remain woven throughout the story.

The pacing balances action, suspense, romance, and quieter emotional moments remarkably well. Every action sequence pushes both the external danger and the emotional high stakes forward.

The Dopamine Hits:
✔️ Excellent opening that immediately hooks the reader.
✔️ Strong emotional chemistry between the leads.
✔️ Lyric is an incredibly likable heroine.
✔️ Keys has fantastic emotional growth.
✔️ Great balance between romance and suspense.
✔️ The Torpedo Ink family dynamic continues to be one of the best aspects of the series.
✔️ High emotional payoff.

The Dopamine Deficits:
• Some internal monologues become repetitive, particularly regarding Keys questioning his feelings.
• Readers unfamiliar with Torpedo Ink may occasionally feel like they're missing background information about secondary characters.
• Some action scenes move quickly enough that I occasionally wished they had lingered just a bit longer before transitioning back into romance.

Before You Add It to Your TBR:
Although each Torpedo Ink novel follows a different couple, this series is heavily interconnected. New readers can certainly enjoy Twisted Road, but longtime fans will appreciate many of the recurring relationships and character growth even more.
This is also a considerably darker romance than the bright cover colors might initially suggest. Childhood trauma, violence, organized crime, and psychological healing remain central themes throughout the series.

The Neurospicy Perspective:
Lyric was the standout character for me due to her neurodivergent characteristics and perspective.

Her discomfort with prolonged eye contact, tendency toward sensory and social overwhelm, and preference for quieter interactions may resonate with many neurodivergent readers.

What I appreciated most is that these traits are never portrayed as flaws to be "fixed." Instead, Keys accepts Lyric exactly as she is, learning how she communicates and recognizing that her quieter demeanor doesn't diminish her strength. It was saddening to read about her being rejected by her family but also extremely common with many neurodivergent people later in life due to differences and inability to accept them.

The broader theme of finding people who accept your authentic self rather than expecting you to mask hit home. Much like many neurodivergent individuals, several Torpedo Ink members carry deep emotional scars and struggle with believing they're "too broken" to deserve love. Watching these characters slowly build trust and create a family where they can exist without pretending felt incredibly rewarding. It was inspiring as well because neurodivergent readers need to be reminded that they can find that it is possible.

That message i.e. that healing doesn't require becoming someone else, only finding people who love the real you is one of the novel's strongest emotional takeaway.

The Bottom Line:
Twisted Road delivers exactly what readers have come to expect from Christine Feehan: dangerous bikers, explosive action, emotionally scarred characters, found family, and an intensely protective romance wrapped inside a suspense-filled story.

While not my favorite Torpedo Ink installment overall, it is certainly one of the stronger recent entries thanks to Lyric's wonderfully written character and the believable emotional progression between her and Keys.

Diagnosis: Acute Motorcycle Book Hangover with recurrent emotional damage... and an inexplicable urge to join a biker family that would absolutely tell me to stop overpacking my saddlebags.
Until Next Time…

Until next time… stay delightfully neurospicy, stay hydrated, and may your fictional husbands always remember where they left their boots…even if they forget everything else.

- Dr. Neurospicy, MD
The Neurospicy After Dark Archive Curator

Disclaimer: Thank you to Christine Feehan and the publisher for providing me with an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of Twisted Game (Torpedo Ink #10). I am leaving this review voluntarily and received no incentive or compensation to do so. Receiving an ARC did not influence my opinions either. As always, every thought, emotional breakdown, happy sigh, and rating expressed here is entirely my own.

[DJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

TWISTED PASTS, TRUE LOVE, AND TORPEDO INK MAYHEM!

I have missed Christine Feehan and her Torpedo Ink series. It has been two years since the release of Betrayal Road, book nine of her paranormal motorcycle-club romance series, so the arrival of Twisted Road was eagerly anticipated.

I am happy to report that Feehan did not disappoint.

Book ten is packed with everything readers have come to expect from Feehan's unique brand of magic: a flawed hero hiding a heart of gold beneath his bad-boy persona, a heroine who sees past the mask to the man underneath, pulse-pounding suspense, and enough twists and turns to make you feel like you're riding a roller coaster at Coney Island.

Hold on to your hats—Feehan is on a roll with this one!

Feehan's character development remains unsurpassed. The members of Torpedo Ink are all survivors of unimaginable abuse and torture at Sorbacov's brutal Russian "school." With each installment, Feehan reveals new emotional scars left behind by those horrific years and explores how those wounds continue to affect the survivors' lives and relationships.

In Twisted Road, Keys is no exception. His response to his trauma—becoming a player with little regard for women—makes him difficult to understand and even harder to sympathize with at first. But Feehan slowly peels back the layers of his pain, revealing the frightened, damaged boy hidden beneath the swagger. As Keys recognizes a kindred spirit in Lyric, he begins to believe that true love might exist even for someone he considers a "monster."

That realization leads to an equally important epiphany: he owes his brothers' women an apology for all the terrible relationship advice he has dispensed over the years.

I cried for the little boy who grew up believing love was a fantasy. And I cheered for the man who finally realized that being human means being flawed—and that our flaws do not have to define us.

And Lyric?

Feehan shines once again as she tackles the topic of neurodivergence with compassion and authenticity. Lyric struggles with social cues, physical touch, and fitting into a world that often makes little sense to her. Yet Feehan never portrays her as broken. Instead, Lyric is intelligent, resilient, and wonderfully unique.

What fascinates Keys is that Lyric only drops the mask she wears for everyone else when she is with him. For perhaps the first time in either of their lives, someone truly sees them. Lyric recognizes the man beneath Keys' carefully crafted persona—and, unlike everyone else, she is perfectly willing to call him on his BS when necessary.

Together, they are a perfect match.

Feehan does a magnificent job of showing why Keys and Lyric belong together, and like the other women of Torpedo Ink, Lyric proves that surviving hardship does not make a person damaged—it makes them strong.

The action explodes from page one and never lets up. Twisted Road is another captivating read that will keep you up long past your bedtime as Keys and Lyric fight to survive kidnapping, attempted murder, and one disaster after another. An incredible escape forces Keys to unleash the monster he works so hard to keep hidden, setting off a chain reaction of danger that had me holding my breath more than once.

Meanwhile, Feehan delivers her trademark mystery. The suspect list is long, tangled, and deliberately confusing. Red herrings, plausible motives, and multiple potential villains send readers down one twisting path after another before the truth is finally revealed.

And trust me—you won't see it coming.

After two years away from Torpedo Ink, Christine Feehan returns with a story that is thrilling, emotional, and impossible to put down. Twisted Road reminds us that even the most twisted paths can lead us exactly where we belong.

[LizReads.Late · Rating 3 out of 5]

Synopsis:
To all who know him, Keys is a womanizer with no intentions of settling down. However, when he wakes up trapped in a coffin with Lyric—the woman he has been secretly stalking for weeks—he begins to realize she might be the one to change his ways. Lyric has been running from her past, and it seems it has finally caught up with her. While fighting for their lives, Keys must convince her to stop running and start fighting for a future together.
Review:
As a long-time fan of this author, I was eager to dive into this latest installment. This series is known for its "burn-down-the-world" possessive male leads and interconnected plots. While these are standalone romances, the cameos from previous characters are a highlight, and I would highly recommend reading the series in order to fully appreciate the world-building.
The author excels at jumping straight into the action. The story is fast-paced, and I appreciated that the main characters already had a foundation of friendship. The narrative effectively sprinkles in details of their history without needing to dedicate the entire beginning of the book to it. However, I struggled more with the male lead in this book than in previous novels. While the "morally gray" archetype is a staple of the series, some of the character dynamics felt more abrasive than romantic.
What I Liked:
- Pacing and Structure: The story starts in the middle of the relationship’s development, which keeps the momentum high from the first page.
- Character Cameos: Seeing previous leads was the highlight of the book for me and made me nostalgic for their specific stories. Probably going to re-read my favorites.
- Emotional Conflict: The moments of betrayal and heartache—specifically when other characters were testing Lyric’s fit for Keys—were highly effective and emotionally resonant.
- Neurodivergent Representation: The FMC’s neurodivergent traits were a notable and appreciated addition to the character dynamic.
What I Didn't Like:
- Character Behavior: I found it difficult to connect with Keys. The constant emphasis on his history as a womanizer felt heavy-handed and unrealistic for the setting. Additionally, his tendency to blame poor behavior on a "monster" persona felt like a way to avoid accountability.
- Consent and Tone: There were moments where the language leaned closer to abusive behavior than romantic tension. I would have liked to see more explicit signals of consent earlier in the book.
- Contradictions: There were several inconsistencies in Keys' characterization regarding his past and his preferences that made his growth feel less cohesive and abrupt.
- Lack of Context: I expected a deeper exploration of his specific trauma to help justify his distrustful and occasionally misogynistic worldview, but this wasn't fully delivered, making him harder to sympathize with.
Final Verdict:
For dedicated fans of the series, this book offers the usual high-stakes possessiveness and familiar faces that we’ve come to appreciate. While the spice levels are consistent with previous books and the kinks are more mainstream than in the most recent installments, the lead character’s behavior may be polarizing.
I would not recommend this as a starting point for those new to the series. However, if you already love this author’s world, it is worth the read for the cameos and the fast-paced plot. I would suggest newcomers start with the earlier books for a more balanced introduction to these types of heroes.

***I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.***

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

TWISTED ROAD is the tenth instalment in Christine Feehan’s contemporary, adult TORPEDO INK erotic, slightly paranormal, romance series focusing on the members of the MC Torpedo Ink. The Torpedo Ink series is a spin-off from the author’s Sea Haven series but you do not have to have read the original series to understand or follow Torpedo Ink. This is Lazar ‘Keys’ Alexeev, and hair stylist Lyric Johansen’s story line. TWISTED ROAD can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary

NOTE: Most of the characters including Torpedo Ink club president Victor ‘Czar’ Prakenski, were first introduced in the final instalment of the author’s Sea Haven Series BOUND TOGETHER.

WARNING: BETRAYAL ROAD contains graphic reflections of , and makes reference to violence, rape, murder, torture, child prostitution, human trafficking and abuse against children, women and men, and may not be suitable for more sensitive readers. The violence is a part of the history and lives of the Torpedo Ink crews. The eighteen (plus one) original Torpedo Ink members are the sole survivors of a one particular Russian pedophile ring, and as such work towards rescuing children, women and men in similar situations.

SOME BACKGROUND: At the age of ten years old, Victor ‘Czar’ Prakenski set about to save and rescue over three hundred children from a Russian child sex-slave operation but in the end only eighteen survived. The Torpedo Ink series focuses on the survivors: their stories, their history, and their happily ever afters.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Keys and Lyric) TWISTED ROAD follows Keys as he finds himself, along with Lyric Johansen in an impossible situation. Trapped and imprisoned, our couple must fight their way to freedom wherein the members of Torpedo Ink set up a search and rescue for our story line couple but Like any and all newcomers, the fear of the unknown places Lyric in the proverbial hotseat, wherein she will find herself at the mercy of the members of the Torpedo Ink MC. All is not well in the small town of Caspar where the Torpedo Ink MC have laid claim as their own, a human trafficking ring is taking aim at members of several surrounding local MCs, and Torpedo Ink has been targeted.

The world building focuses on betrayal and obsession as the members of the Torpedo Ink strive to save the people they love, and the townsfolk they have sworn to protect. Lyric Johansen reveals a haunting past mired in abuse and tragedy, as she struggles to trust the man with whom she is falling in love.

The relationship between Keys and Lyric is one of a power imbalance. Like all of CF’s men, Keys is an alpha male, pushy and controlling but a man who has proclaimed himself guardian and protector of our story line heroine. Lyric had watched from afar as Keys flaunted his sexual prowess, and she must now come to terms with a possible future tied to Lazar ‘Keys’ Alexeev. The $ex scenes are aggressive, intense and provocative.

Once again, there is a large ensemble cast of familiar, resilient, vulnerable and tragic secondary and supporting characters including the members of the Torpedo Ink MC, and the author’s interconnected series including Sheriff Jonas Harrington and his wife Hannah.

TWISTED ROAD is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, family and survival, relationships and love. The character driven premise is detailed, dramatic and edgy; the romance is fated and impassioned; the diverse cast of characters are broken, animated, and inspiring.

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[Mary Kirkland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keys and Lyric wake up in a pine box after getting knocked out by some bad guys. Keys has been undercover in Lyrics small town for a few months and they have gotten to know one another a bit. But waking up in a box on their way to be slaughtered is not a good day.

Keys knows he can get them out alive but first he has to calm her down from having a panic attack which isn't easy since he's just found out she's claustrophobic. He gets through to her, tells her to act unconscious and he'll do the rest. It almost works but she's not known for her ability to take orders and sit idlily by when she thinks she could help.

Now the bad guys are dead, another bad guy is waiting for confirmation of their death, they're both hurt and Keys has no way to get ahold of his motorcycle club members to help them. But his club, Torpedo Ink does come for them when he can get word to them. Afterwards when the wounds are healed and Key and Lyric have time to themselves, they come to realize that they don't want to go back to being alone and want to make a life together but Lyric doesn't know if she'll be enough for him, to stay with her in the long run. It was fun watching these two learn how they fit together, even if Keys was way too bossy for my taste.

Keys makes it a point to show Lyric and tell her that he doesn't want to live without her. The first meeting with some of the other members of Torpedo Ink, doesn't go as well as Keys was hoping because the guys don't think Lyric is the kind of woman that Keys would end up with if he ever claimed one woman. There's some misunderstandings and then when Lyric meets Czar, their leader he can see that both Keys and Lyric are meant to be together. All of the members of Torpedo Ink have special supernatural type gifts. Steele is a doctor and can surgically repair injuries psychically. Someone else in the group is a human lie detector and Czar knows instantly if two people are meant for each other. They all have their own gifts in that way.

But the guys are all like family because they all went through something truly horrible as children. It made them killers, killers who go after human traffickers and pedophiles. Czar thinks that there's a human trafficking ring operating from the town that Lyric was living in when she met Keys. So, Czar and some of the others question her about what she saw and heard while she lived there. While she's not comfortable, she does her best to answer them. They know they have to go after the human traffickers and save whatever women and children they might have kidnapped.

While I liked the storyline quite a bit and loved being able to see what some of the other characters have been up to, Keys is over the top bossy and pushy in what he wants to do with Lyric. She goes along with him because she wants to please him which sat wrong with me on more than one occasion. I didn't love his characters the way I loved some of the others, but it was a nice addition to the series.

Twisted Road is the 10th book in the Torpedo Ink series by Christine Feehan. I've read all the books and they are best read in order to understand what the members have gone through since they were children. There's a lot of talk of murder, revenge and sex in these books. But these are not bad people, they spend their lives saving people when they can.

Disclosure: I was given an e-ARC of this book via NetGalley but all opinions and thoughts are my own.

[Hollollolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twisted Road is a dub con paranormal motorcycle club story. It carries themes of found family and is not quite fated mates, but does seem to have elements of it. Though I found the story repetitive, and book over book repetitive, I did enjoy the neurodivergent diversity. Sections become skimmable if you’re reading through the series because there is so much recap. Twisted Road reads like every other Christine Feehan book. If you like those, you will like this.

We jump right in the action and are playing catch up with the characters right off the bat. MMC Keys and FMC Lyric are short term friends to lovers and I wish we had gotten to see part of the friendship instead of being thrown right into him convincing us they belong together. I wasn’t really rooting for them yet because I didn’t know anything about them.

I also struggled to connect with Keys. He’s misogynistic as only a white motorcycle club man can be. He doesn’t want to commit but doesn’t want her to do her own thing, Lyric doesn’t even want him, yet he keeps pushing the issue. Said he wouldn’t force a marriage proposal and then forced her to do everything but legally marry him. Demanding lots of sex and loyalty when she already said nah. Less dark romance vibes more misogynist romance. Requires a specific type of femininity. IE do as I say, I want full control, rules like no swearing and punishments to match. All elements of submissive/master relationship but none of the consent. The spicy scenes seemed a little vanilla for the FMC to be so immediately dickmatized, even with her being a virgin…until he starts blowing past boundaries and the orgies hit. He kinda took advantage of her with some dub-con, but he’s a psychic in an MC so what would you expect. Thanks to NetGalley I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Spoilers! Below are the tags I included in my personal tracking that other readers may find relevant: anal, California, contemporary, dark, fmc-lyric, friends to lovers, interseries, mental health, mmc-keys, motorcycle club, paranormal, sexual assault, spanking, toys, virgin

Fiction, contemporary, crime, romance, dark, emotional, fast paced
Plot or Character Driven: character
Strong character development: no
Lovable characters: no
Diverse cast of characters: somewhat
Flaws of characters a main focus: yes
Prior reading required: A lot of the book is recapping the other characters stories, so you don’t necessarily need to have read the prior books, but it will help a lot. This is book ten and the series is a spinoff of a spinoff series. I have read a handful of prior books in this series and was able to follow along, but if you’ve read only this it might be too deep in the series to follow fully.

[ALR · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m excited to say that the Torpedo Ink series is back everyone and book 10 in this series does not disappoint! Keys and Lyric are not what you’d expect given their opposite natures, but as you know opposites attract.
Keys is a playboy with no plans on finds his ¨one.¨ Growing up in unimaginable circumstances has left him jaded about women and focused on the MC family and their missions but even though he’s used to following orders and keeping his missions separate from his ¨regular¨ life there is something about Lyric that keeps Keys coming back for more. He becomes obsessed with making her ¨his,¨ which is something he never expected to want for himself. It has him reevaluating his life, wanting to be the one that Lyric can depend on and willing to work at it, which is nice.
Lyric is more timid and shy, and used to being on her own, her own insecurities having her never imaging that she’d find someone for herself, yet her neurodivergence nature lets some of Keys ¨alpha male¨ vibes flourish. Don´t get me wrong, Lyric is far from being a limp noodle yet her gentleness seems to settle some of the more harsh tendencies Keys has and she seems to understands him better than anyone else, giving him the space he needs when letting his inner darkness emerge but also taming it at the same time.
Like many of the other MC members stories, Keys and Lyrics relationship has a high amount of spice (4/5), yet it is softer than some of the other MC brothers. My only complaint is Keys more than some of the other Torpedo Ink members, at time seems to override some of Lyric´s concerns. Yes, she seems okay with it in the end but at times it is a bit more heavy handed than I typically like. Still, I am so happy that we’re getting more stories from the Torpedo Ink family.
Those familiar with the series will be happy to see many familiar faces, even those outside of the Torpedo Ink MC. There are some overlapping story lines that are enhanced by reading the other books in the series, but you it has its own intrigue and action aspects that mean you can read it on its own and still enjoy it.
I received an advance review of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving this review.

[Nancy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Some spoilers below:

Twisted Road is a moody, character-driven entry in the Torpedo Ink series that leans heavily into emotional and physical trauma, healing, and the complicated bonds of found family. Christine Feehan delivers exactly what her longtime readers expect—intense romance layered with danger and graphic sex scenes.

The story centres on Lazar "Keys" Alexeev and Lyric Johansen, two deeply scarred individuals whose connection unfolds quickly and with volatility. Feehan starts the novel with a brutal kidnapping, murders for revenge and the relationship builds improbably from there.

One of the novel’s strongest elements is its exploration of trauma. Keys is a serial womanizer who never sleeps with the same woman twice. Lyric is neurodivergent and feels uneasy about her social skills. As a result she is a runner, who doesn't ever stay in one place for long. With her many quirks she never feels like she belongs. Both of them carry significant psychological wounds, and Feehan doesn’t gloss over the impact—sometimes to a fault. There is a focus on past abuse and recovery which can get repetitive. Still, there’s a sincerity in how healing is portrayed: messy, nonlinear, and deeply dependent on connection with others.

The Torpedo Ink brotherhood's loyalty and protectiveness add tension and warmth, though readers new to the series may want to read some of the other books in the series which set out the established dynamics. I was surprised that Keys doesn't play music once during the book, although that's kind of what he's known for. The suspense plot takes a backseat to the emotional arcs, which may disappoint those expecting a more balanced thriller-romance blend.

Overall, Twisted Road will resonate most with readers who appreciate intense, trauma-focused romance and are already invested in the Torpedo Ink world, though newcomers should be prepared for fairly graphic and kinky sex scenes.

[Maureen Gianinio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now's Keys turn in to share the twisted fate he faced in Sorbacov’s School, his role in Czar’s chosen to deliver their karma. How it shaped him and the way he saw himself and people. Trying to Live Free, but shaped to still hunt and need to protect the victims of trafficking and innocents… he's pulled from a mission that won't give him anything but questions. It also led him to experience the friendship Lyric seems to bring him, a new experience of trust… but how open can he be, can he trust her beyond the fear of betrayal and rejection vulnerability can bring.

Both wear masks. I love the  journey as they share who they are, see the reality and come to love each other even more, as both have to decide to accept and understand the reasons for them and choose the honesty, trust to take them off, the desire for a relationship to be together without them. Finding someone who you trust not only to see the real you and find they accept you but also sees the best in you can be not only uplifting but also disconcerting! Are they willing to do what’s necessary to live free, be all in?

Of course, this takes place woven through dangerous life-threatening edge-of-seat moments. Ones where Masks are worn, Keys gladly let’s his monster out and vengeance and justice are delivered. Be it delivered for missions or Lyrics shadows, TI is facing many antagonists some from past paths, some current paths and reader can tell they’ve paved dangerous paths to come… are these all separate antagonists different paths or all connected  to form one Twisted Road?

As Lyric finds her place with Keys, the Torpedo Ink family and others, we get to see growth and slight stumbles by these brothers and sisters trying to find their new reality and still act to protect themselves and each other’s backs, finding it hard to trust they are safe. That happiness is in the way you choose it. But steps forward and back are part of life  and endear them to me more, can't wait to see what comes next…where the Road takes them!

[Sandra Ramsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted Road is the 10th book in the Torpedo Ink series. The first five books made me fall in love with the series and I await the release of each one. I want them all to find thier HEA's as they rid the world of pedo's. I gave books 1-5 all 5 stars, thought 6&7 were over written but still on target with the series, 8 was also a 5 star but then in book 9 the world fell apart and I disliked Maestro's story with a passion. For Book 10, Twisted Road, I wanted to give it a 3 star but it was better than the previous but I give it a 4 because it returned to a blueprint that melds with the whole series. So...

Twisted Road. I didn't know as much about Keys entering the story. They all like to F, but in this book Keys has become a morally gray man-whore. He gets involved with a neuro-divergent girl friend. They get kidnapped before they escape and single handed kills like ten bad guys. I didn't know Keys was superman. And he was written as an outsider, not seen by the club. What? In the previous 9 books, this was never mentioned. It was like he had magical powers that pops up when convienient. I don't believe the neuro-divergence was covered well, left us wondering what her exact issues were. Feehan needed to channel her inner Rikki to make it believeable. And Lyric needs to say...no sometimes. I didn't know Keys was so bullish. I found Keys very shallow and my least favorite character so far.

So why the 4 stars. Zar and the rest of the club saved the day. Thier interactions are always entertaining. I love seeing these men try to learn how to live in society. Love that Blyth is still giving Zar a run for his money and Sachelle is standing up to (almost) Savage.

It was better than the previous but not the best. I'll still keep reading. There are plot holes in the series I need solved. One, when did ...Rock...get his patching in party. I'm sorry but bikers celebrate that stuff. From Betrayal Road on, he suddenly has his patch. Second, who is Silvie? She's listed as an old lady in the front pages.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ This was a decent book, and I enjoyed it for the most part. While it technically could be read as a stand alone, it would be best having read the prior books in the Torpedo Ink series. Christine’s books are a bit fantastical at times, where her characters are untouchable when it comes to skills and abilities. These books also have a small paranormal aspect to them, that I wish the author leaned more into, or just didn’t include at all. Those abilities only come out in bits and pieces, and seem to be used to give the characters a major advantage. I’ve come to accept that and just go with it.

Keys is a member of the Torpedo Ink motorcycle club and has been interested in Lyric, a hairdresser he met while on an undercover operation for the MC. The book opens with a threat to Keys and Lyric’s lives, and they must work together to get themselves safe. I liked that Keys realized he needed to change his views on relationships and accept that he couldn’t keep sleeping around if he wanted to be with Lyric. Lyric being neurodivergent was an interesting add, and I loved that Keys understood her and how her brain worked differently.

There were elements of their love life that I didn’t really like and were of dubious consent. While the FMC always ended up being ok with things, I don’t love when someone doesn’t stop something when asked to.

The book was a lot of talking about their relationship and not much action. Things felt repetitive at times, and the plot didn’t move forward very much. There is an overarching storyline going through these last few books and little progress was made with that. I plan on still reading the rest of the books in this series as it comes out. I want to thank the Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley for the free copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to leave a review.

No third act breakup

5/5 on the Spicy Scale

M/F

Dub-con

Paranormal Romance

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just really am obsessed with Feehan's books. I wasn't expecting to like the Torpedo Ink series as much as I have been but having started it late last year, I didn't expect to get so far caught up that I was now impatiently waiting for the next installment. Of course, once Keys's story dropped, I had to read it as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, while I had a great time reading this, I still had some issues with aspects of it that kept me from loving this. Most of my issues stemmed from the sheer amount of dubious consent. It seemed like every smut scene we got between Keys and Lyric had some aspect where the consent was dubiously there, namely when Keys was introducing a new kink to their repertoire. Lyric would say no or she wasn't sure and Keys would barrel on because she was "turned on." It was just exhausting to see the sexual relationship be so one sided without any safe guards like a safe word. The aftercare was top notch though so I appreciate that.

I loved Lyric as a character. She was so easy to identify with and I appreciated that there were so many aspects of neurodivergence that were woven into the character building to really establish a well written character. When Keys left her in the cafe and she had a mini freak out because she wasn't sure what she was supposed to do? That was the most I've ever identified with a character before.

I like how Keys and Lyric worked as a couple (outside of the sexual relationship.) Once they nailed down the communication and started talking about their issues, they really just were perfect together. And the relationship building was paced very well with the suspense plot. There never seemed to be any lulls in what was happening, of course, that was also helped with time jumps through their healing as well. This was a good installment for sure. Not the best in the series so far, but certainly keeps me waiting for the next book.

[Marti · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twisted Road by Christine Feehan is part of the genre I call “biker romance”, but others call it a paranormal motorcycle club story. This is the 10th novel in the series called Torpedo Ink. THe novel is not for everyone as there is murder, mayhem and kinky sex. The main characters all belong to the Torpedo Ink Club. Their background highlighted the twisted childhood they shared. Each book consists of another member of the club finding their person.

Lazar “Keys” Alexeev’s while following his president’s direction was investigating a small town and another biker club . When the allegations he was investigating were not able to be verified, he was called home. The problem is he met Lyric Johansen, a hair dresser in town and found he could not stay away from her. Keys kept returning to see her. That’s when he was attacked suddenly and Lyric came rushing out of her salon to help. Both end up tied up in a coffin with pretty severe head injuries. Of course, they escaped, but that is just the beginning of the adventure.

I liked how Lyric is able to identify her neurodivergence and help Keys to recognize what he needs to do to help her with a group. I like how Lyric is able to humanize Keys. The story highlights how people can choose their own family. Again I need to highlight that murder and sex are huge elements in these novels. There is a similar arc of all the books in this series, but each has their own strifes and character traits. Another interesting item is that each of the Torpedo Ink and other related characters all have a strong paranormal ability.

Twisted Road by Christine Feehan is a fierce read with loads of interesting characters and plot twists and turns.

This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Milly Dashwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to try something outside my usual reading lane with Twisted Road, and I learned an important lesson about being more cautious with my NetGalley requests.

Christine Feehan is prolific, enormously successful, and clearly loved by her established readership. Longtime fans who understand the Torpedo Ink world may have a very different experience, but as a newcomer, I found this an extremely difficult entry point.

There is a lot happening here. Motorcycle club lore, paranormal elements, psychic connections, extensive backstory, previous couples, found family dynamics, and complicated consent all arrive very quickly. I often felt like I was playing catch-up.

I also struggled with the romance. We enter after Keys and Lyric have already developed a friendship, so I never really got to see the foundation of their connection before being asked to believe in his intense certainty that they belong together. There is also dubious consent for days, along with repeated moments when Keys pushes past Lyric’s expressed boundaries. I know those darker, controlling dynamics may be part of what some readers come to this series for, but I found myself more irked than swept away.

One element I genuinely appreciated was Lyric’s neurodivergence. Her sensory needs, communication differences, and experience of panic felt like meaningful representation rather than a decorative character trait.

Twisted Road will likely work best for readers already immersed in Feehan’s world and comfortable with its darker relationship dynamics. For someone casually hoping to try something new, though, this is not an easy entry book in any sense. I tried something different, and I am honestly not sure I was the right reader for it.

I do want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity though!

[Brea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Christine Feehan’s Twisted Road continues the long-running Torpedo Ink with Keys and Lyric’s story—one that drops readers straight into danger and never really slows down.
The novel opens with a striking, high-stakes scene: Keys and Lyric waking up trapped together in a coffin being transported into the mountains. It’s an immediate adrenaline rush that sets the tone for the suspense and tension that follows. The pacing stays tight throughout, with the kind of danger, action, and emotional intensity readers expect from Christine Feehan.
Because the story begins in the middle of an already-established friendship, the romance takes a little longer to settle in. The characters have known each other for several months when the book begins, but most of that early connection happens off-page. As a result, the emotional investment in their relationship builds more gradually. Once their dynamic finds its footing, though, the story leans into the fierce loyalty and devotion that defines the Torpedo Ink world—when these characters fall, they fall hard.
The book blends dark romantic tension with the series’ signature elements: found-family bonds, gritty suspense, and the paranormal threads that run quietly through the club’s world. Lyric’s neurodivergence adds another layer to the story, and watching her slowly become part of the Torpedo Ink family adds emotional weight alongside the action.
Twisted Road ultimately delivers exactly what longtime readers of the series expect—intensity, heat, danger, and a fiercely loyal MC family at the center of it all. A solid addition to the series for fans who enjoy dark, emotional romance with plenty of suspense.
Thank you to Christine Feehan, Berkley Publishing Group, and NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions are my own

[Cheyenne Tolhurst · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this.
I've been reading Christine Feehan books since I was about 16 years old, I love everything she writes and this is no different.
Now a little warning if your new to Christine Feehan books, it's heavy on sex scenes, but I personally don't think it takes away from the story, especially with the Torpedo Ink Series, where there is a lot of sex based trauma.
I feel like the chemistry with Keys and Lyric is amazing (as usual, Christine Feehan never fails with chemistry - I wish this women could write me a man 😂).
I like that Torpedo Ink women have a fight in them, even with everything they struggle with, they don't go easy.
Now, Torpedo Ink seem to still struggle a little with letting a brothers women in straight away, a few members definitely give her a hard time, but she takes it on without showing them any weakness. I want Lyric as my spirit animal.
Christine Feehan has a talent when it comes to creating her characters, she manages to incorporate Lyric being neurodivergent without any problems.
Now admittedly, Keys story isn't my favourite but that's because I have a soft spot for Savages stories, it in no way diminishes this story though.
It's action packed, with developing relationship from determination to only be friends to deciding they can't live without each other.
I'd highly recommend reading this story.
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the early access, I really appreciate this. Despite be granted early access, all opinions are my own and have not been influenced by others.

[Anne Szlachcic · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well I went down the rabbit hole again with this latest Torpedo Ink
book . I expect sex scenes , sometimes kinky sex scenes , sometimes
rough sex scenes but this book was full of what I felt was "coercive"
sexual behaviour throughout . Previous books in this series have had
similar sexual themes , which I can accept due to the Club's upbringing
in Russia , but this book took it too far
The female lead in the book was neurodivergent which I thought
made Keyes' actions/demands around sex unacceptable - little
regard was given to Lyric's fears - it was a case of I want it this way
so as long as I give you orgasms you will like it .
It's not the first time the Author has had a neurodivergent central character
and this was handled brilliantly , making for a great read
Maybe I am becoming more vanilla as I grow older but I do expect
a book to at least have a storyline . This book started well and had
moments of action but I estimate that at least 75% of the book
was detailed sexual acts of not just the central characters but also
those around them , which I found repetitious and unnecessary - this
is reflected in my STAR rating of only 3 instead of at least a 4/5
I hope this is a one off as this Author is usually one of the top five
on my must buy list as soon as a new book becomes available

.I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

[Margaret Lemus · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual in this series, some things will meet your expectations, and others are unique to the couple. “Keys” and Lyric don’t seem like they’d fit, but they do. They recognize a need in one another and form an odd friendship, ignoring their attraction. A lot of the early parts of the relationship-building (friendship) happen off-page just prior to the start of the book. “Keys” has been visiting and friends with Lyric for 5 months. The book starts off with them waking up together in a coffin, and the life-or-death situation quickly shifts the tenor of their relationship.

Lyric is neurodivergent, OCD is mentioned at one point among other characteristics hinted at, including discomfort in social situations. A lot of the book revolves around the couple talking things through to establish a healthy relationship. The overarching plot brings back in the series typical elements, their small town Casper and Sea Haven, motorcycle clubs and the parties, the Russian schools and human trafficking, but the focus of this book really is the couple.

Tropes and plot elements
⚰️One coffin
🧠Neurodivergent FMC
🎭Masking
🤝Found family
🏍️Motorcycle club
🥷🏻Assassins

For anyone who’s read a lot of this series and had some gripes: This book does not fall into those same issues — we don’t rehash Torpedo Ink's history. They’re generally a well-rounded couple talking things out, and compared to some of the other books in this series, it has lighter kinks.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

**Twisted Road can be read as a stand-alone but is best read in order as part of the Torpedo Ink series. This is Keys’ and Lyric’s book. **

The key theme of the book is masks. Keys and Lyric wear them in nearly all situations but see through each other’s masks from the beginning, which is what drew Keys to her in the first place, despite his trust issues (with everyone but women especially).

Lyric is neurodivergent and struggles in different settings. Socializing can be difficult for her and regular readers will know already that the club is very insular and not exactly welcoming of outsiders.

In any moment where Lyric is starting to panic, whether it is life-or-death, a romantic moment or something else, Keys keeps reiterating that she is safe, even when he manhandles her or holds her in place. I like how he uses those reassurances to ground her and deepen their connection while also not being afraid of his size and strength compared to hers. The author maintains Keys’ rough and tumble exterior without compromising his character, Lyric’s backbone, or the scene.

One thing I found interesting is that we have some scenes from other POVs in Twisted Road. These feel natural and didn’t ever jolt me out of the romance. Czar and Steele worried about Keys, that they had failed him. They also help advance the ghost storyline that has been building for several books.

I highly enjoyed Twisted Road and hope we will have another book in 2027!

[Lynn Latimer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Torpedo Ink member, Lazar “Keys” Alexeev, had been recalled from an undercover mission to track down more of the human trafficking ring the club has been targeting. Keys broke an essential rule of not returning to the area without back up because of a woman he was drawn to who works in the town. He is attracted to her despite his usual proclivity for going through women at an insane and disrespectful pace. When danger comes to call, Keys will do anything to save Lyric Johansen.

Lyric rushes to save Keys when he is brutally attacked outside of her salon; they end up in a horrific situation that is about to get worse. Lyric and Keys have been abducted and are being taken to an uninhabited area which will lead only to their doom.

Once Keys battles his way out of the dire situation, they end up back at Torpedo Ink’s territory; however, things are far from simple. Lyric does not do well with most people; she puts on a front to hide her true self. The club is not sure she is the right person for Keys making both of their lives more difficult while the usual mayhem and grim fighting against the traffickers continues.

This book is the tenth entry in the Torpedo Ink series with pretty much the same themes of the previous stories of the men and woman of Torpedo Ink as well as the level of the kink that readers will not be surprised to see.

[DemetraP · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it but a few issues bothered me.

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They met 4 months ago. He was undercover and not wearing his biker vest. He repeatedly had one night stands with other women, sometimes twice a day. She knew and would watch him leave with these other women.

They were just friends. She was thin and muscular from rock climbing and his usual type was very curvy and an easy lay. She is a virgin.

It really bothered me She was just his friend and he was having sex with other women for months.

When they do agree to be in an exclusive relationship, he constantly pushes her boundaries.

He demands she have public sex in front of his biker friends. She asked him to leave the party and he said they could leave after they had sex. He does check in and afterwards says he could tell she liked it and is she ok. She tells him she is ok but she was very uncomfortable with it at first. I felt like what she wanted did not matter.

He tells her later in the book that if she really didn't like some kind of sex he proposed that he still wanted her and he was ok with that.

But she never tells him no or stop.

He uses nipple clamps on her and ginger in her butt and it just felt like he pushed and pushed until she agreed to what he wanted.

I guess I felt the earlier books were more romantic.

[Terry Sasada · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing

Christine Feehan absolutely does it again. This is truly a study of characters and a look into the mind of someone who feels she just isn’t right. Lyrics parents never let her forget it. She’s been on her own and unfortunately on the run from some very bad men. Keys is one of Torpedo Ink’s sex machines. There is no feeling in it just something his body needs. Every member of torpedo Ink has their own special needs when it comes to any intimacy. And there is always only one female for each of them. Keys has no idea what’s going on when he cannot get lyric out of his mind. Christine Feehan really shakes it up in this book, with some understanding about people and how everybody copes differently. There are so much going on in this book, and so many bad guys. Keys is interested in getting justice for Lyric with the help of his brothers, but there is also plenty of evil going on that needs all the brothers to set things right. Secrets, treachery, and some pretty freaky intimacy. I am so impatient when it comes to waiting for the next book of Torpedo Ink. I love all Christine Feehan books, but this series just seems to stick with me.. The in depth characters and the loyalty of the brothers for everything they’ve been through since they were kids just sets this series on a whole new level.