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Dutch
Indira
I gave him my heart. He broke it on his desk with a club girl.
Dutch is the President of the Venom Riders MC. He's powerful, possessive, and used to getting exactly what he wants. He thought I understood the rules—that club girls were just a perk of his position, that my place was to look the other way. He was wrong. I walked away without a backward glance, leaving him to the wreckage he'd made of us.
Now, Dutch is a mess. Celibate. Obsessed. Finally realizing that his precious club traditions are relics of a past that deserves to die. Me? I'm flourishing. New city. Career success. And yes—new men who actually treat me like the prize I am.
Dutch wants me back. He swears he's changed.
Dutch
I destroyed the best thing in my life on my office desk.
For thirty-four years, I thought I knew what it meant to be a man. My father taught me that women were property, that club girls were perks, that real men took what they wanted without apology. I was an idiot. The moment Indira walked in on me with Crystal, I lost everything that mattered. I didn't understand it then—thought she was being dramatic, that she'd calm down and come back. She didn't come back. Now I'm fighting for a second chance I don't deserve. No club girls. No excuses. Just the brutal realization that I need to become a completely different man before I can even think about earning her forgiveness.
I have to watch as she dates other men. Men who treat her the way I should have from the beginning. But I'm not giving up. I'll prove I've learned. I'll prove I'm the one for her. I'll tear down everything I've built before I ever hurt her again. Because Indira isn't just the woman I want. She's the only woman I'll ever need.
This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone. It is also Book 1 of 5 in the Venom Riders MC series, each with its own HEA. Due to mature themes, it is recommended for readers aged 18+. This story may contain triggers. Dutch contains on-page cheating.
I gave him my heart. He broke it on his desk with a club girl.
Dutch is the President of the Venom Riders MC. He's powerful, possessive, and used to getting exactly what he wants. He thought I understood the rules—that club girls were just a perk of his position, that my place was to look the other way. He was wrong. I walked away without a backward glance, leaving him to the wreckage he'd made of us.
Now, Dutch is a mess. Celibate. Obsessed. Finally realizing that his precious club traditions are relics of a past that deserves to die. Me? I'm flourishing. New city. Career success. And yes—new men who actually treat me like the prize I am.
Dutch wants me back. He swears he's changed.
Dutch
I destroyed the best thing in my life on my office desk.
For thirty-four years, I thought I knew what it meant to be a man. My father taught me that women were property, that club girls were perks, that real men took what they wanted without apology. I was an idiot. The moment Indira walked in on me with Crystal, I lost everything that mattered. I didn't understand it then—thought she was being dramatic, that she'd calm down and come back. She didn't come back. Now I'm fighting for a second chance I don't deserve. No club girls. No excuses. Just the brutal realization that I need to become a completely different man before I can even think about earning her forgiveness.
I have to watch as she dates other men. Men who treat her the way I should have from the beginning. But I'm not giving up. I'll prove I've learned. I'll prove I'm the one for her. I'll tear down everything I've built before I ever hurt her again. Because Indira isn't just the woman I want. She's the only woman I'll ever need.
This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone. It is also Book 1 of 5 in the Venom Riders MC series, each with its own HEA. Due to mature themes, it is recommended for readers aged 18+. This story may contain triggers. Dutch contains on-page cheating.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026
This was ok. Just not my preference when it comes to MC books. So I'm not sure if I'll continue the series. The beginning was brutal with Dutch's cheating, but in all honesty a civilian woman like Indira wouldn't belong as an ol lady to an MC president. Yes, he changed himself for the good, and he should have, but considering he's a criminal and she's a "I'm a boss bitch feminist" they actually didn't mesh well together here. And I felt that the entire book. The words were there on page telling me, but I couldn't find any real emotion unfortunately. But again this all comes down to preference. I prefer the alphahole MC and the ol' lady that wears the "Property of" kutte. I know this is fiction, but realistically a woman like Indira wouldn't have ignored and been ok with what he does for a living. She would have walked. So I'm scratching my head as to why the author wrote her this way. Yes, I get Dutch himself had to learn how to respect the opposite sex etc, but Indira wouldn't have stayed in all honesty. She demanded to be told club business basically. When it involved her I can totally understand that, but everything else? hmmm.... yeah not buying it. There's a reason why MC guys don't tell their significant others everything for safety purposes or the off chance of someone going to prison. That's full protection. Overall not bad. But I prefer my MC guys gritty and in charge. Have a strong ol' lady yes. But by the time I got to the end I wasn't convinced that Indira would actually have Dutch's back in the future. I do though like how Indira dealt with the ow. But then what Dutch did to ow at the end didn't really go with how the book was written. We got no grittiness or anything remotely violent, and then bang! Literally. Lastly, I would have liked to know what happened to Dutch's mom.
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February 17, 2026
1. Dutch said that “he didn’t understand why” Indira was angry at him for f*cking Crystal. That was bull$hit. He may not have thought it was wrong but he was a smart man and he knew that people who weren’t in the club life didn’t have the same beliefs when it came to fidelity.
2. Dutch used the excuse that he was actually fantasizing about Indira while he was f*cking Crystal. If that were true, he wouldn’t have been “annoyed” at Indira when she interrupted him.
3. Why was Indira so intrigued when she watched Dutch turn down the two girls that approached him in the club? I would think that she would have just assumed he did it because she was there and he didn’t want her to see him with other women.
4. Such a disappointment. When Indira walked out on Dutch, I thought I was finally going to read about a MFC with some spine but all he had to do was write her a letter and she let him back into her life.
5. Dutch hadn’t changed. He was still the same “controlling a$$hole” who had “treated Indira like property”. He wanted to hack Indira’s phone to see if she had read his emails and if she was talking to anyone about him. The only reason he didn’t was because Glitch refused to do it.
6. Another example that proved Dutch hadn’t changed - the very first time a situation came up with the rival club, Dutch broke his word to Indira. He intended to either lie to her or tell her it was “club business” both of which he promised he would never do again.
7. After Dutch broke his word to Indira about “total honesty” and “no compartmentalizing”, all he had to do was tell her half the story and she rolled over and let it go. She said that he was “choosing honesty”. He didn't choose to be honest; she literally had to force him into it. His first instinct was still to lie to her or put her off with “club business” and she saw that and let it go. So disappointing.
2.5 stars
2. Dutch used the excuse that he was actually fantasizing about Indira while he was f*cking Crystal. If that were true, he wouldn’t have been “annoyed” at Indira when she interrupted him.
3. Why was Indira so intrigued when she watched Dutch turn down the two girls that approached him in the club? I would think that she would have just assumed he did it because she was there and he didn’t want her to see him with other women.
4. Such a disappointment. When Indira walked out on Dutch, I thought I was finally going to read about a MFC with some spine but all he had to do was write her a letter and she let him back into her life.
5. Dutch hadn’t changed. He was still the same “controlling a$$hole” who had “treated Indira like property”. He wanted to hack Indira’s phone to see if she had read his emails and if she was talking to anyone about him. The only reason he didn’t was because Glitch refused to do it.
6. Another example that proved Dutch hadn’t changed - the very first time a situation came up with the rival club, Dutch broke his word to Indira. He intended to either lie to her or tell her it was “club business” both of which he promised he would never do again.
7. After Dutch broke his word to Indira about “total honesty” and “no compartmentalizing”, all he had to do was tell her half the story and she rolled over and let it go. She said that he was “choosing honesty”. He didn't choose to be honest; she literally had to force him into it. His first instinct was still to lie to her or put her off with “club business” and she saw that and let it go. So disappointing.
2.5 stars
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February 16, 2026
I liked that she moved on, I liked that there was a background on whY he thought his behavior was justified but in no way would I expect her to come back to him in a year. The man slept with multiple other women while she was away and he didn't consider that cheating.
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February 19, 2026
This started out strong and the floundered. The storytelling got monotonous. When they finally hashed out Their feelings it was via email…way to go ! make the reconciliation as bland and boring as you can. I guess the positive is the first two chapters were good.
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February 19, 2026On page cheating at the start with smug club girl.
I will say the Hero was brought up in club life and genuinely thought this is how a healthy relationship is, using his parents as an example.
He later talks to his parents and sees it wasn't how he thought.
He does grovel, even offering to give up the club with actions to prove it and moves long term to be with her as she moved away after the initial scene.
I would read the next book as there have been breadcrumbs dropped for it.
I will say the Hero was brought up in club life and genuinely thought this is how a healthy relationship is, using his parents as an example.
He later talks to his parents and sees it wasn't how he thought.
He does grovel, even offering to give up the club with actions to prove it and moves long term to be with her as she moved away after the initial scene.
I would read the next book as there have been breadcrumbs dropped for it.
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February 16, 2026
disapointing
I was so excited for a cheating MC book. This started strong then went into being a told atonement of the H. We don’t get to see the relationship before the betrayal. We are told in regurgitated words chapter after chapter then in two pages the conclusion.
I was so excited for a cheating MC book. This started strong then went into being a told atonement of the H. We don’t get to see the relationship before the betrayal. We are told in regurgitated words chapter after chapter then in two pages the conclusion.
February 17, 2026
3.5⭐️
February 19, 2026
one big eyeroll
A year of sleeping with other women in the guise of “club culture” somehow gets forgiven by a letter, some emails, and a few months of abstinence? Give me a break. The whole grovel was so performative. Comparing Indira’s situation of dating (not sleeping with, mind you) a few men, to his attempt at repentance through “celibacy” for half a year like it’s some big sacrifice is ridiculous. Dutch wrote that letter hoping for something to happen despite saying he wasn’t, otherwise if he truly wished for her happiness he would have just let her be happy and move on without trying to have a voice in it. Again performative as hell.
Unfortunately Indira was the type to fall for that kind of performance. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes thinking “girl, be for frickin real.” Additionally, having to handle and stand up to the women from Dutch’s past that may pop back up is not the flex she thinks it is. Her man is so ran through that there is an actual need to assert her claim over him at a grocery parking lot. Indira can say that she put OW Crystal in her place, but Crystal will forever have one over her because of the fact that “her man” gave Crystal that power because he couldn’t keep it in his pants. Yeah, what a real catch that guy is.
*INSERT EYEROLL HERE*
Doing the “I’m whole without him because I have options” stint in Tennessee only to choose the same man in the end was the most counterproductive “I am woman, hear me roar” crap I’ve ever read. Indira was not endearing.
A year of sleeping with other women in the guise of “club culture” somehow gets forgiven by a letter, some emails, and a few months of abstinence? Give me a break. The whole grovel was so performative. Comparing Indira’s situation of dating (not sleeping with, mind you) a few men, to his attempt at repentance through “celibacy” for half a year like it’s some big sacrifice is ridiculous. Dutch wrote that letter hoping for something to happen despite saying he wasn’t, otherwise if he truly wished for her happiness he would have just let her be happy and move on without trying to have a voice in it. Again performative as hell.
Unfortunately Indira was the type to fall for that kind of performance. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes thinking “girl, be for frickin real.” Additionally, having to handle and stand up to the women from Dutch’s past that may pop back up is not the flex she thinks it is. Her man is so ran through that there is an actual need to assert her claim over him at a grocery parking lot. Indira can say that she put OW Crystal in her place, but Crystal will forever have one over her because of the fact that “her man” gave Crystal that power because he couldn’t keep it in his pants. Yeah, what a real catch that guy is.
*INSERT EYEROLL HERE*
Doing the “I’m whole without him because I have options” stint in Tennessee only to choose the same man in the end was the most counterproductive “I am woman, hear me roar” crap I’ve ever read. Indira was not endearing.
February 15, 2026
I was not sure what to expect when I went into this book. What I got was one amazing read.
Dutch is your typical MC Prez, has himself a girlfriend while still indulging in club whores. His life implodes when the woman he loves leaves him in the dust after catching him with his pants around his ankles.
What follows is a woman with a spine rebuilding her life and a broken man realising the life he thought was not worth what it cost him. You will love this one.
Dutch is your typical MC Prez, has himself a girlfriend while still indulging in club whores. His life implodes when the woman he loves leaves him in the dust after catching him with his pants around his ankles.
What follows is a woman with a spine rebuilding her life and a broken man realising the life he thought was not worth what it cost him. You will love this one.
February 15, 2026
He cheated on her and she became a wh*re. Great story. Fmc was insufferable.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Welcome to book 1 of the Venom Riders MC by Ivy Myst. This is a well written story that would probably appeal to people who shy away from MC’s(especially if you are not into graphic sex and violence). There is some angst, but I would not say it was an angsty read. IF you are looking for a story with a strong heroine, then this should check off the box for you. This h’s motto has to be FAFO. The H in the story spends most of the book figuring out how to be a better man, so that he can win back the h. For me if a hero takes the time to make authentic change then that is essentially the grovel for me. Ok let me break this down a bit more.
Indira- the heroine, is of Indian descent. Her dark brown hair , coffee colored eyes, and natural beauty stick out like a sore thumb among the plastic looking, inflated boobs, bleached blonde club whores that hang around the club. She has a full time job where she can usually work remotely. She has been dating Dutch for a year and they often spend nights at each others places not at the club. Don’t get me wrong, she visits the club and is friendly with some of the members, she also has had smexy times in Dutch’s office, but when it comes to being together Dutch prefers to treat her like his woman and take her to his house on the compound. She doesn’t know much about the running of the MC, as Dutch keeps that pretty separate from their relationship. However, one thing that Indira was expecting, was fidelity. She knew the club bunnies were there, but Dutch was hers and she was his….or so she thought.
Dutch- He is the President of the Venom Riders, just like his daddy was before him. He learned by example and has loyal members in the club. He follows the same ways as always, making no changes. Dutch loves Indira and is planning on making her his Ole’ Lady any day now. The cut has already been ordered and delivered, the one he plans to place on her shoulders lovingly. Now this would be sweet and wonderful if it wasn’t for the fact that Dutch still indulges his baser instincts with the club bunnies. I mean it doesn’t mean anything. His dad did it and his mom accepted it. Everyone needs a stress reliever of some sort……
The following may have some slight spoilers in it, so if you do not want any spoilers stop 🛑 now! SLIGHT SPOILERS INCOMING….the first spoiler is a big one, but it happens in the first chapter and is warned about by the author…so here we go!!!
Indira came back early from a job, and wanted to surprise her boyfriend. Well she was the one with the surprise and it was not a warm fuzzy one. She walked in on Dutch, pants around his ankles, pounding into the club bunny Crystal on the same desk he had taken Indira before. To say she was stunned, is an understatement. Did she cower? Not at all…she checked him and the club Ho. Dutch, in all of his entitlement, not only defends the ho(because she provides services) but also defends his right to indulge in the stress relieving practice of screwing any ho he wants to. I mean it is just the way it is and mommy had no issues with it. So Indira just needs to get with the program, right? HUGE SPOILER-Indira most definitely does not get with the program and in less time it takes to watch a Netflix movie, she is packed and on her way to a destination unknown, but far far away from Oregon and Dutch!
Dutch thought he had everything under control. Control being a huge factor for him. He already struggled with Indira having a job that didn’t keep her as his beck and call girl. He thinks Indira is cooling down. So, he is shocked to learn that not only is she gone the next day, but he can’t seem to track her. Some of the other club members basically ask him, What did you expect? She is not of this world and of course she would not be ok with this behavior. Even if she was of this world, does it make sense to act like that when you profess to love her?
So, this is the set up for the rest of the story. You will dislike Dutch for the first few chapters. His way of rationalizing will make you roll your eyes hard. He gets a little bit of a wake up call when he visits his parents and for the first time he sees the toll his father’s life took on his mom. So Dutch has some decisions to make. He can continue to be like his dad and lose the love of his life(because he does love her). Or he can be a better man, a man worthy of Indira’s love.
Things I really liked about the story and there was a lot to like:
Indira:
*Strong heroine who actually moves on with her life. That is not to say she still doesn’t love Dutch, because even when betrayed you cannot turn off the emotions like a light switch. However, she is excelling at her job, carves out friendships with other woman, and yes she is not celibate. One man in particular gets her all a tingle, yet their relationship is very transparent and adult like. Indira eventually reconnects with Dutch after he reaches out via letter. She is very cautious in her interactions with him and it takes a long time via emails and phone calls to get to the point where they meet up and even then she is not ready to pursue anything with him. He says all the right things, seems to do the right things, but is it long term?
Dutch:
*Change!! Yes, he changes his whole mindset. His way of life. His eyes have been opened. His journey takes most of the book and it feels real and authentic. There was no quick fix as he had years of this toxic idealism to get rid of. I am not just talking about him being celibate(which I do appreciate) It’s the time he takes to reflect upon himself as a man and his actions. It starts with a letter, he hand delivers to her mailbox. Giving her the option to reach back. She does via emails and that reopens communication. Soon turning into weekly phone calls, and eventually that first meet up. That meet up finally addressed the whole “but I only thought of you while with the ow” speech that puts most of us readers in the ick zone. Good news is we finally have a heroine that shows her disgust at that statement. Dutch does some heroic things in the rest of the story, and when he gets a chance to prove himself, he fails(for a hot minute) but then comes clean(it has to do with club business not cheating). They have a believable HEA because the hero really does change and the heroine is absolutely clear that she will not take anything less.
Crystal(the ow)- She is there at the beginning, and after her deskapades with Dutch, she is shut out of his life. But you can’t keep a nasty ow down forever, and she shows up near the end in a parking lot to cause trouble for our reunited couple. She is vicious with her words against Indira, and although Dutch was ready to shut her down, Indira shows her strength and shuts her down herself. No worries though, Dutch gets some alone time with Crystal a little later and things really don’t go her way…….
Overall this was a well written enjoyable story. Ivy puts her own spin on the MC life with great success. In addition to this, she has given us a taste of future heroes and stories. Just enough of a a taste that we will want more(Colt is up next and I am ready for him!!!) Being the angst junkie I am, I would not put this as an angsty story, however, I enjoyed the gut punch in the beginning quite a bit. There is not a lot of smexy times in this one, so maybe a flashback to Indira and Dutch to add an extra scene would be nice, but again not necessary. I definitely would not want it thrown in just to have one. This is an MC and they are engaged in illegal activities, but we are spared the bigger details of this. That is why I feel that people who are turned off by the MC life may actually enjoy this one because the story takes precedence over it.
Indira- the heroine, is of Indian descent. Her dark brown hair , coffee colored eyes, and natural beauty stick out like a sore thumb among the plastic looking, inflated boobs, bleached blonde club whores that hang around the club. She has a full time job where she can usually work remotely. She has been dating Dutch for a year and they often spend nights at each others places not at the club. Don’t get me wrong, she visits the club and is friendly with some of the members, she also has had smexy times in Dutch’s office, but when it comes to being together Dutch prefers to treat her like his woman and take her to his house on the compound. She doesn’t know much about the running of the MC, as Dutch keeps that pretty separate from their relationship. However, one thing that Indira was expecting, was fidelity. She knew the club bunnies were there, but Dutch was hers and she was his….or so she thought.
Dutch- He is the President of the Venom Riders, just like his daddy was before him. He learned by example and has loyal members in the club. He follows the same ways as always, making no changes. Dutch loves Indira and is planning on making her his Ole’ Lady any day now. The cut has already been ordered and delivered, the one he plans to place on her shoulders lovingly. Now this would be sweet and wonderful if it wasn’t for the fact that Dutch still indulges his baser instincts with the club bunnies. I mean it doesn’t mean anything. His dad did it and his mom accepted it. Everyone needs a stress reliever of some sort……
The following may have some slight spoilers in it, so if you do not want any spoilers stop 🛑 now! SLIGHT SPOILERS INCOMING….the first spoiler is a big one, but it happens in the first chapter and is warned about by the author…so here we go!!!
Indira came back early from a job, and wanted to surprise her boyfriend. Well she was the one with the surprise and it was not a warm fuzzy one. She walked in on Dutch, pants around his ankles, pounding into the club bunny Crystal on the same desk he had taken Indira before. To say she was stunned, is an understatement. Did she cower? Not at all…she checked him and the club Ho. Dutch, in all of his entitlement, not only defends the ho(because she provides services) but also defends his right to indulge in the stress relieving practice of screwing any ho he wants to. I mean it is just the way it is and mommy had no issues with it. So Indira just needs to get with the program, right? HUGE SPOILER-Indira most definitely does not get with the program and in less time it takes to watch a Netflix movie, she is packed and on her way to a destination unknown, but far far away from Oregon and Dutch!
Dutch thought he had everything under control. Control being a huge factor for him. He already struggled with Indira having a job that didn’t keep her as his beck and call girl. He thinks Indira is cooling down. So, he is shocked to learn that not only is she gone the next day, but he can’t seem to track her. Some of the other club members basically ask him, What did you expect? She is not of this world and of course she would not be ok with this behavior. Even if she was of this world, does it make sense to act like that when you profess to love her?
So, this is the set up for the rest of the story. You will dislike Dutch for the first few chapters. His way of rationalizing will make you roll your eyes hard. He gets a little bit of a wake up call when he visits his parents and for the first time he sees the toll his father’s life took on his mom. So Dutch has some decisions to make. He can continue to be like his dad and lose the love of his life(because he does love her). Or he can be a better man, a man worthy of Indira’s love.
Things I really liked about the story and there was a lot to like:
Indira:
*Strong heroine who actually moves on with her life. That is not to say she still doesn’t love Dutch, because even when betrayed you cannot turn off the emotions like a light switch. However, she is excelling at her job, carves out friendships with other woman, and yes she is not celibate. One man in particular gets her all a tingle, yet their relationship is very transparent and adult like. Indira eventually reconnects with Dutch after he reaches out via letter. She is very cautious in her interactions with him and it takes a long time via emails and phone calls to get to the point where they meet up and even then she is not ready to pursue anything with him. He says all the right things, seems to do the right things, but is it long term?
Dutch:
*Change!! Yes, he changes his whole mindset. His way of life. His eyes have been opened. His journey takes most of the book and it feels real and authentic. There was no quick fix as he had years of this toxic idealism to get rid of. I am not just talking about him being celibate(which I do appreciate) It’s the time he takes to reflect upon himself as a man and his actions. It starts with a letter, he hand delivers to her mailbox. Giving her the option to reach back. She does via emails and that reopens communication. Soon turning into weekly phone calls, and eventually that first meet up. That meet up finally addressed the whole “but I only thought of you while with the ow” speech that puts most of us readers in the ick zone. Good news is we finally have a heroine that shows her disgust at that statement. Dutch does some heroic things in the rest of the story, and when he gets a chance to prove himself, he fails(for a hot minute) but then comes clean(it has to do with club business not cheating). They have a believable HEA because the hero really does change and the heroine is absolutely clear that she will not take anything less.
Crystal(the ow)- She is there at the beginning, and after her deskapades with Dutch, she is shut out of his life. But you can’t keep a nasty ow down forever, and she shows up near the end in a parking lot to cause trouble for our reunited couple. She is vicious with her words against Indira, and although Dutch was ready to shut her down, Indira shows her strength and shuts her down herself. No worries though, Dutch gets some alone time with Crystal a little later and things really don’t go her way…….
Overall this was a well written enjoyable story. Ivy puts her own spin on the MC life with great success. In addition to this, she has given us a taste of future heroes and stories. Just enough of a a taste that we will want more(Colt is up next and I am ready for him!!!) Being the angst junkie I am, I would not put this as an angsty story, however, I enjoyed the gut punch in the beginning quite a bit. There is not a lot of smexy times in this one, so maybe a flashback to Indira and Dutch to add an extra scene would be nice, but again not necessary. I definitely would not want it thrown in just to have one. This is an MC and they are engaged in illegal activities, but we are spared the bigger details of this. That is why I feel that people who are turned off by the MC life may actually enjoy this one because the story takes precedence over it.
February 18, 2026
Dutch (Venom Riders MC Book 1)
Ivy Myst
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating System (as of 8/14/2025):
⭐: It was a struggle to read. I almost DNF
⭐⭐: This could have been so much better.
⭐⭐⭐: Good/Average
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Great book. I will probably reread it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: I absolutely loved this book.
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Triggers:
🚩Violence
🚩Threats/Stalking
🚩Off Page Sex Trafficking
🚩On Page Cheating
Tropes:
💕Grovel to HEA
💕MF Romance
💕MC Romance
💕OW Drama
💕Part of a Series
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Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice Level Rating System (as of 9/4/25)
🔥: Clean. Handholding. Kissing.
🔥🔥: Non-Descriptive/Implied on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥: Hot-Descriptive on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥🔥: So Hot—Do Not Read in Public
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Oh My-BDSM. Blood Play. Smut.
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THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES
Quote:
Now I had a missing woman who vanished without a trace, a bunch of brothers who thought it was okay to tell their Prez what to do, and civilians who thought they could take the piss out of me in public. Everything was falling apart, and I was the common denominator.
Summary:
FMC and MMC are in a relationship until the FMC walks in on the MMC with another woman. FMC was led to believe that they were exclusive. MMC is the mc president and only knows cheating because that is what his dad did to his mom. And his mom stayed.
FMC leaves after a confrontation. MMC goes downhill when he realizes FMC is not sticking around. FMC moves to a new town and starts a new life. MMC eventually talks with his mom. His mom sets him straight on her marriage and why she stayed. FMC and MMC accidently see each other. MMC begins a letter campaign to win the FMC back. HEA
Review:
I really liked this book and look forward to the rest of the series. I liked that the FMC knew her worth and move on when the MMC cheated. The growth of both characters is evident. The pacing of this story was just right. The coming back together wasn't immediate and the FMC stood her ground. The MMC did a lot of self-reflection and it showed.
The writer does this right. The FMC is not a pushover. The club members are all you expect mc brothers to be, but they also hold the MMC accountable. I also liked that the FMC dated during their separation while the MMC remained celibate. The scene where he finds out about her dating and how he feels---chef's kiss.
I look forward to the upcoming books in this series.
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Candice Wright
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Penny Dee
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating System (as of 8/14/2025):
⭐: It was a struggle to read. I almost DNF
⭐⭐: This could have been so much better.
⭐⭐⭐: Good/Average
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Great book. I will probably reread it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: I absolutely loved this book.
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Triggers:
🚩Violence
🚩Threats/Stalking
🚩Off Page Sex Trafficking
🚩On Page Cheating
Tropes:
💕Grovel to HEA
💕MF Romance
💕MC Romance
💕OW Drama
💕Part of a Series
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Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice Level Rating System (as of 9/4/25)
🔥: Clean. Handholding. Kissing.
🔥🔥: Non-Descriptive/Implied on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥: Hot-Descriptive on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥🔥: So Hot—Do Not Read in Public
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Oh My-BDSM. Blood Play. Smut.
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THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN THE SERIES
Quote:
Now I had a missing woman who vanished without a trace, a bunch of brothers who thought it was okay to tell their Prez what to do, and civilians who thought they could take the piss out of me in public. Everything was falling apart, and I was the common denominator.
Summary:
FMC and MMC are in a relationship until the FMC walks in on the MMC with another woman. FMC was led to believe that they were exclusive. MMC is the mc president and only knows cheating because that is what his dad did to his mom. And his mom stayed.
FMC leaves after a confrontation. MMC goes downhill when he realizes FMC is not sticking around. FMC moves to a new town and starts a new life. MMC eventually talks with his mom. His mom sets him straight on her marriage and why she stayed. FMC and MMC accidently see each other. MMC begins a letter campaign to win the FMC back. HEA
Review:
I really liked this book and look forward to the rest of the series. I liked that the FMC knew her worth and move on when the MMC cheated. The growth of both characters is evident. The pacing of this story was just right. The coming back together wasn't immediate and the FMC stood her ground. The MMC did a lot of self-reflection and it showed.
The writer does this right. The FMC is not a pushover. The club members are all you expect mc brothers to be, but they also hold the MMC accountable. I also liked that the FMC dated during their separation while the MMC remained celibate. The scene where he finds out about her dating and how he feels---chef's kiss.
I look forward to the upcoming books in this series.
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February 16, 2026
3.5 stars. This one was hard to put down. The angst was real!
Here’s what I liked:
-A redemption arc for the H that was thoughtfully fleshed out. 98% of the book was Dutch trying to redeem himself.
-I also liked that Indira had options and built a life away from Dutch
-Dutch’s mom finally dumping his POS father. That probably made me happier than the mains getting back together. 😂
What I didn’t like/couldn’t quite believe:
-We are dropped into the story by way of Dutch’s betrayal. We later learn it’s been going on for the entirety of he and Indira’s year long relationship and yet she seems to be blindsided. Not sure how she has no idea considering the frequency of his fucking other women and the author kind of glosses over it. Dutch seems to think it’s no big deal, just what his dad did as prez and what he would always do. Ok, so why not let the h know this? Well…because he knows that she won’t like it let alone except it!
-We also know that EVERYONE else knew, he wasn’t hiding it from the club in any way. So she’ll be surrounded by all these guys and all the club whores who knowingly watched and probably encouraged or participated in Dutch’s infidelity. 😡
The only one who didn’t seem like a complete ass was Glitch, but he was complicit as well.
In the end, the redemption of the H was satisfying for the most part if not somewhat unbelievable.
Here’s what I liked:
-A redemption arc for the H that was thoughtfully fleshed out. 98% of the book was Dutch trying to redeem himself.
-I also liked that Indira had options and built a life away from Dutch
-Dutch’s mom finally dumping his POS father. That probably made me happier than the mains getting back together. 😂
What I didn’t like/couldn’t quite believe:
-We are dropped into the story by way of Dutch’s betrayal. We later learn it’s been going on for the entirety of he and Indira’s year long relationship and yet she seems to be blindsided. Not sure how she has no idea considering the frequency of his fucking other women and the author kind of glosses over it. Dutch seems to think it’s no big deal, just what his dad did as prez and what he would always do. Ok, so why not let the h know this? Well…because he knows that she won’t like it let alone except it!
-We also know that EVERYONE else knew, he wasn’t hiding it from the club in any way. So she’ll be surrounded by all these guys and all the club whores who knowingly watched and probably encouraged or participated in Dutch’s infidelity. 😡
The only one who didn’t seem like a complete ass was Glitch, but he was complicit as well.
In the end, the redemption of the H was satisfying for the most part if not somewhat unbelievable.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2026
Ya sabía que era un libro de infidelidad pero me gusta ver el arrastre fuerte del infiel. En este caso, si bien, el cambió, me desagrado mucho las justificaciones que daba, desde: no estabas aquí y tenía que sacar el estrés, hasta en mi mundo las mujeres soportan todo y no se van, y como pensaba en ti mientras me echaba a otras, no cuenta como infidelidad. Te encontraron follando a otra, esa todavía se burla de tu novia, y ¿La defiendes a ella? ¿En serio? El mismo menciona que esperaba que Indira se calmara, tener sexo y que con eso olvidará su infidelidad. 🤬 De verdad que a pesar de que "cambió", yo no le veía lo rescatable, cuando la confianza se rompe, ya nada es igual y si él, amándola (según el) le fue infiel, que será después? El decía que su madre aguanto décadas las infidelidades de su padre y nunca se fue, que por eso era normal. Él realmente esperaba que Indira le tolerará todo, hasta que se fue y se dió cuenta que no era posible. La mamá de él me agradó bastante, simplemente cuando habló de Indira con Hutch y le dijo: que bueno que te dejó, que se escogió a ella misma.
Al inició me gustó que Indira se mantuvo firme, todo hasta que él la contactó y valió madres. Ella había seguido su vida, salía con diferentes hombres, pero apenas Dutch le habla, duda de todo. Cae con el otra vez y yo sé que cambió pero no sentí que se demostrara bien, no se, me gusta ver sufrir al tramposo pero aquí no sentí nada.
Al inició me gustó que Indira se mantuvo firme, todo hasta que él la contactó y valió madres. Ella había seguido su vida, salía con diferentes hombres, pero apenas Dutch le habla, duda de todo. Cae con el otra vez y yo sé que cambió pero no sentí que se demostrara bien, no se, me gusta ver sufrir al tramposo pero aquí no sentí nada.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Great start to a new MC series!
I am not usually one that is very forgiving in books. I can forgive overheard betrayals, misunderstandings, neglect, sometimes an emotional affairs and possibly a misplaced kiss. When it comes to the physical affairs and anything beyond a kiss my forgiveness generally goes right out the window! This was one of the few exceptions. It helps that the betrayal happens right at the beginning, so there is no having to try to prep yourself for the gut punch.
It helps that this is a MC book and that it seemed like Dutch was so clueless to start that he had no idea what he did wrong. He really was a case of TSTL to start the book, but you can see him figuring things out and growing. One thing I love in books is character growth! I could not stand Dutch to start and seriously wanted to bang my head against the wall at times with how he screwed up so epically.
I loved Indira and I loved her strength and for a good part of the book I wondered if Dutch could ever possibly make himself worthy of the Queen that Indira was. Luckily, Ivy Myst knows how to redeem the irredeemable! I loved Dutch by the end of the book, not as much as I loved Indira. She was pretty amazing and I’m not sure anyone can live up to her awesomeness. I love a strong FMC and she is definitely that! She didn’t even hesitate to stick up for herself and let her boundaries be known right away and that Dutch had crossed into the no mans land, despite him being in denial.
I loved the side character and the brothers. This was a great start to the series and I am now looking forward to all of the books. I have a particular love for Glitch and won’t lie, I am especially excited for whenever his story comes out! I’d like to think that any of them might have learned from Dutch and his failures, but I have a feeling that won’t be the case. I am looking forward to the rest of the series when Dutch gets to keep saying “I told you so!”
Excellent book! I loved it from beginning to end and I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Ivy Myst continues to be a must read author for me! 💜
I am not usually one that is very forgiving in books. I can forgive overheard betrayals, misunderstandings, neglect, sometimes an emotional affairs and possibly a misplaced kiss. When it comes to the physical affairs and anything beyond a kiss my forgiveness generally goes right out the window! This was one of the few exceptions. It helps that the betrayal happens right at the beginning, so there is no having to try to prep yourself for the gut punch.
It helps that this is a MC book and that it seemed like Dutch was so clueless to start that he had no idea what he did wrong. He really was a case of TSTL to start the book, but you can see him figuring things out and growing. One thing I love in books is character growth! I could not stand Dutch to start and seriously wanted to bang my head against the wall at times with how he screwed up so epically.
I loved Indira and I loved her strength and for a good part of the book I wondered if Dutch could ever possibly make himself worthy of the Queen that Indira was. Luckily, Ivy Myst knows how to redeem the irredeemable! I loved Dutch by the end of the book, not as much as I loved Indira. She was pretty amazing and I’m not sure anyone can live up to her awesomeness. I love a strong FMC and she is definitely that! She didn’t even hesitate to stick up for herself and let her boundaries be known right away and that Dutch had crossed into the no mans land, despite him being in denial.
I loved the side character and the brothers. This was a great start to the series and I am now looking forward to all of the books. I have a particular love for Glitch and won’t lie, I am especially excited for whenever his story comes out! I’d like to think that any of them might have learned from Dutch and his failures, but I have a feeling that won’t be the case. I am looking forward to the rest of the series when Dutch gets to keep saying “I told you so!”
Excellent book! I loved it from beginning to end and I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Ivy Myst continues to be a must read author for me! 💜
February 16, 2026
If you’re looking for an emotional rollercoaster where the "groveling" trope is taken to a whole new level, Dutch by Ivy Myst is a must-read!
Why You’ll Love It
Real Character Evolution: Dutch isn't just another "bad boy" who gives a half-hearted apology. He’s an MC President who has to dismantle his entire worldview and toxic traditions to realize his mistake. Watching his downfall and desperate fight for redemption is incredibly satisfying.
Indira’s Strength: I love that the heroine doesn't just sit around waiting for him to change. Indira walks away, thrives, and builds the life she deserves. Her strength and self-worth are inspiring—she is the one calling the shots.
Emotional Intensity: Ivy Myst masterfully captures the pain of betrayal and the hope for change. This is a dark MC romance that deconstructs tropes rather than just following them.
A brutal yet beautiful story about how a second chance must be earned through blood, sweat, and total transformation. Perfect for fans of romances where the man has to truly prove his worth!
Why You’ll Love It
Real Character Evolution: Dutch isn't just another "bad boy" who gives a half-hearted apology. He’s an MC President who has to dismantle his entire worldview and toxic traditions to realize his mistake. Watching his downfall and desperate fight for redemption is incredibly satisfying.
Indira’s Strength: I love that the heroine doesn't just sit around waiting for him to change. Indira walks away, thrives, and builds the life she deserves. Her strength and self-worth are inspiring—she is the one calling the shots.
Emotional Intensity: Ivy Myst masterfully captures the pain of betrayal and the hope for change. This is a dark MC romance that deconstructs tropes rather than just following them.
A brutal yet beautiful story about how a second chance must be earned through blood, sweat, and total transformation. Perfect for fans of romances where the man has to truly prove his worth!
February 16, 2026
new MC series
I have been waiting for this book and it definitely lived up to the hype! MMC is an arrogant man who sees women as being there to serve a specific purpose. Even though he wants a future with FMC, he still sees her as being there to service his needs. This is the example he grew up seeing from his dad, and it’s all he knows. FMC isn’t having it, though, and when she walks in on his cheating, and realizes that the entire club knew about it, she keeps her head, makes her plans, and disappears into the night. I loved how she didn’t get hysterical, didn’t beg him to change, and didn’t put her life on hold mourning the relationship. MMC had one of the best character arcs ever, and the other characters dropped great hints of stories to come (hopefully!!! I neeeeed to see Glitch’s story; he was one of my faves!!). I also liked how FMC handled the confrontation with Crystal. These sorts of confrontations are often cringey, with FMC being way over the top and cartoonish, but this one was handled perfectly.
Can’t wait for Colt’s story!
I have been waiting for this book and it definitely lived up to the hype! MMC is an arrogant man who sees women as being there to serve a specific purpose. Even though he wants a future with FMC, he still sees her as being there to service his needs. This is the example he grew up seeing from his dad, and it’s all he knows. FMC isn’t having it, though, and when she walks in on his cheating, and realizes that the entire club knew about it, she keeps her head, makes her plans, and disappears into the night. I loved how she didn’t get hysterical, didn’t beg him to change, and didn’t put her life on hold mourning the relationship. MMC had one of the best character arcs ever, and the other characters dropped great hints of stories to come (hopefully!!! I neeeeed to see Glitch’s story; he was one of my faves!!). I also liked how FMC handled the confrontation with Crystal. These sorts of confrontations are often cringey, with FMC being way over the top and cartoonish, but this one was handled perfectly.
Can’t wait for Colt’s story!
February 18, 2026
2.5 stars
I think I felt like something was missing. The story started with the betrayal, but I really missed the build up in their relationship to get to that point. I know it’s a style choice, but you don’t get the gut punch when you don’t care about the characters. We were told things, but I didn’t get to feel it and I was reading them going through the motions.
I really appreciated the redemption and I believed that Dutch was a changed man. But part of me wondered how did they start, why didn’t she know more about the mc gang before, didn’t she suspect they weren’t a legal club, had she not met the club bunnies, been around the members, had questions for Dutch when they first got together?? She seemed to have a well respected job, but her pov of the clubs undertakings was glossed over. In other books I’ve read of the same genre it didn’t have an impact because we knew that they knew, but the good outweighed the bad, but we just didn’t have an context or basis to their history and dialogue before the cheating happened so I was left wondering.
I think I felt like something was missing. The story started with the betrayal, but I really missed the build up in their relationship to get to that point. I know it’s a style choice, but you don’t get the gut punch when you don’t care about the characters. We were told things, but I didn’t get to feel it and I was reading them going through the motions.
I really appreciated the redemption and I believed that Dutch was a changed man. But part of me wondered how did they start, why didn’t she know more about the mc gang before, didn’t she suspect they weren’t a legal club, had she not met the club bunnies, been around the members, had questions for Dutch when they first got together?? She seemed to have a well respected job, but her pov of the clubs undertakings was glossed over. In other books I’ve read of the same genre it didn’t have an impact because we knew that they knew, but the good outweighed the bad, but we just didn’t have an context or basis to their history and dialogue before the cheating happened so I was left wondering.
February 17, 2026
3 stars
This ended up being a DNF for me, not because it was bad, but because it didn’t fully align with my reading preferences.
I actually really enjoyed the opening chapters. The angst, the betrayal, the cheating reveal, all of that had me hooked. I especially appreciated the FMC’s reactions and decisions in those early moments. That emotional intensity is exactly what pulls me into a story.
Where it lost me was the pacing afterward. The majority of the book focuses on groveling, and while I know many readers love a heavy grovel arc (I like grovelling, but sometimes too much is too much), I tend to lose interest when that becomes the main focus. I personally need sustained tension and emotional friction to stay fully engaged.
So this is very much a “me” thing. If you enjoy extended groveling and emotional redemption arcs, this will probably work much better for you. I just lean toward high angst and ongoing tension to keep me invested.
This ended up being a DNF for me, not because it was bad, but because it didn’t fully align with my reading preferences.
I actually really enjoyed the opening chapters. The angst, the betrayal, the cheating reveal, all of that had me hooked. I especially appreciated the FMC’s reactions and decisions in those early moments. That emotional intensity is exactly what pulls me into a story.
Where it lost me was the pacing afterward. The majority of the book focuses on groveling, and while I know many readers love a heavy grovel arc (I like grovelling, but sometimes too much is too much), I tend to lose interest when that becomes the main focus. I personally need sustained tension and emotional friction to stay fully engaged.
So this is very much a “me” thing. If you enjoy extended groveling and emotional redemption arcs, this will probably work much better for you. I just lean toward high angst and ongoing tension to keep me invested.
February 18, 2026
This book was really good. The h was not suffering in silence while her man did what he wanted. She left, moved away, made a great life for herself. The H realized what he lost too late. He made real changes. Just to be a better person and not just in hope of getting her back. I also like that they both acknowledged that what he did would not be forgotten and would hurt anytime the memory was triggered. The only issue I had was (and these are minor and did not affect my enjoyment of the book) I wish the H would not have let the OW talk to the h the way she did right in front of him. He didn't defend the h, or put the OW in her place. That is not very alpha to me. Also, I do wish the h, H, or someone would have pointed out, that she couldn't know the rules, or how he was as it was never explained to her. How was she supposed to understand what was happening if it was a secret. I do like that she demanded total honesty in all things later. Great MC book! I highly recommend!
February 19, 2026
Indira starts her life over after discovering Dutch in a compromising position. She moves thousands of miles away and begins a new chapter. Dutch realizes that he needs to change and begins doing that. I will say that what he did was wrong. However, I am not a fan of respect and working on a relationship being one-sided. She was enjoying herself and there is nothing wrong with that. I had a problem with the fact that she kept having him jump through hoops when she wasn't sure she wanted him back. You don't toy with people, especially not ones in an MC. Parts of this book were okay, but others just didn't add up. She was in marketing and you would think she was a brain surgeon the way her "intelligence" kept being brought up. I had no issues with him groveling. I had no issues with him making some changes. The issue I had was that he was supposed to put her first which would be fine, except he was the President of an MC and that is definitely not how that world works.
February 20, 2026
really enjoyable read.
I've been obsessed with cheating/grovel/redemption stories this past year and this one hit the spot.
BRUTAL "caught in the act" scene within the first few chapters, and a hero TSTL in the beginning.
our heroine moves o, builds a life, friends, dates other men... while the hero remains celibate 🙌🏼 imagine that!!! so freaking good.
the final conflict lost me a little bit if I'm honest, I wasnt really geling with Indiras response when the final conflict/situation happened, I understand what the author was trying to do but just for me, it didnt make sense because it was a life threatening situation and home girl was really bent out of shape about him "keeping secrets" when he was bound by his club code for the time being to accept protection. felt unreasonable and the wrong moment to be so put out when those conversationscould have come later when she was safe.. but reguardless, I will be back for round 2 with Colt.
I've been obsessed with cheating/grovel/redemption stories this past year and this one hit the spot.
BRUTAL "caught in the act" scene within the first few chapters, and a hero TSTL in the beginning.
our heroine moves o, builds a life, friends, dates other men... while the hero remains celibate 🙌🏼 imagine that!!! so freaking good.
the final conflict lost me a little bit if I'm honest, I wasnt really geling with Indiras response when the final conflict/situation happened, I understand what the author was trying to do but just for me, it didnt make sense because it was a life threatening situation and home girl was really bent out of shape about him "keeping secrets" when he was bound by his club code for the time being to accept protection. felt unreasonable and the wrong moment to be so put out when those conversationscould have come later when she was safe.. but reguardless, I will be back for round 2 with Colt.
February 22, 2026
Second chance romance with on page cheating. The MMC is a cheater, a selfish man, a gaslighter and has a really bad view on women and where are their place in an MC. That was at the beginning, then he did some self reflection and went to visit his parents and that made him change his mind on his belief.
That’s when the story stop being interesting and it became boring with the back and forth between the main characters reconnecting and trying to get back together while being long distance. There wasn’t too much of a plot, it felt it was basically centered on the cheating and the MMC changes.
I was disappointed by page 136, I wanted to skip to the end and be done with this story. The groveling was drawn out for too long, in too much depth, the MMC has a whole different personality. The FMC was too resentful and it felt like it repeated itself for a while!
Now, I want to read about Colt and Glitch as I think there are more to their stories.
That’s when the story stop being interesting and it became boring with the back and forth between the main characters reconnecting and trying to get back together while being long distance. There wasn’t too much of a plot, it felt it was basically centered on the cheating and the MMC changes.
I was disappointed by page 136, I wanted to skip to the end and be done with this story. The groveling was drawn out for too long, in too much depth, the MMC has a whole different personality. The FMC was too resentful and it felt like it repeated itself for a while!
Now, I want to read about Colt and Glitch as I think there are more to their stories.
February 15, 2026
I love how this story developed. There is the gut punch in the very beginning. Indira said, nope, not having that and leaves. What is concerning is that Dutch doesn't get what he did wrong. So, there is a separation where she moves on and he is left floundering. The character progression of both Indira & Dutch is on point. Indira explores other relationships. One that I liked is Vaughn, but they have both agreed to keep what they have as a casual relationship. At least they both know where they stand and there will be no hard feelings when they go their separate ways. I was also impressed with the clarity Dutch eventually found, his maturity, and the steps he took to rectify the situation. A wonderful start to the series -- I certainly look forward to the rest of the members in this MC.
February 16, 2026
The story begins with the h walking in on the H with another woman. The h has returned early from an out of town trip. The H is the Prez of an MC and like the H in Silent Flames he sees nothing wrong with what he's been caught doing. The H in both books deflect onto to the h's in this case for being emotional and dramatic. This H gives her a night to get over it. She packs her stuff and leaves. It takes a few months to find her again. While he's looking he's drinking, losing interest in club business and he's celibate. The h rebuilds herself dating several men. The H visits his parents and realizes how poorly and disrespectfully his father treated his mother. He decides to break the cycle and change. Attention is focused on the changes by explicitly identifying the new behaviors and describing previous responses.
February 20, 2026
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½
Couple: Dutch & Indira
❋❋❋❋❋❋
First time reader of this author, and I enjoyed her writing and storytelling, a tad bit long winded but still good. I will continue this series definitely but this one didn't really hit for me. I like the betrayal/cheating books because they cause all type of feels, even knowing that they really would never get another chance. Dutch was literally never faithful to her from the moment they met. Club life yada-yada doesn't erase you being a grown a** man who can't be that stupid and be a president. I did like them when they weren't together and put work in on themselves. She should have never given him another chance. I would still liked to see his growth but she should have settled with someone else.
Couple: Dutch & Indira
❋❋❋❋❋❋
First time reader of this author, and I enjoyed her writing and storytelling, a tad bit long winded but still good. I will continue this series definitely but this one didn't really hit for me. I like the betrayal/cheating books because they cause all type of feels, even knowing that they really would never get another chance. Dutch was literally never faithful to her from the moment they met. Club life yada-yada doesn't erase you being a grown a** man who can't be that stupid and be a president. I did like them when they weren't together and put work in on themselves. She should have never given him another chance. I would still liked to see his growth but she should have settled with someone else.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh Dutch. What a clueless mmc. The betrayal is immediate in this one, so you don’t have to wait long for the gut punch. What really blew my mind was spending half the book reading it going “I just can’t wait to see how Ivy turns this one around because this man messed up SO badly”. I didn’t know what to expect but watching Dutch realize he has been raised and trained to believe all the wrong things about love and loyalty and faithfulness is amazing. His grovel is slow and background almost but he learns his lesson and then has to spend his time showing up and letting everyone know he isn’t the same clueless, entitled man we got at the beginning.
February 15, 2026
Worth taking the chance…
Only way this could work - cheating before we get to know the characters. As the reader, there was no investment or feelings because I didn’t know them yet. Then, all the work and self realization Dutch went through definitely helped his redemption. I liked how Indira found her own peace on her own terms and I think the author did a great job balancing their individual journeys before bringing them back together. Very entertaining story.
Colt’s story is next and I’m very hopeful that the author gives the mfc a good relationship (or more) in the years that have passed and not remain celibate or suffering since Colt wasn’t celibate. (Hint, hint)…
Only way this could work - cheating before we get to know the characters. As the reader, there was no investment or feelings because I didn’t know them yet. Then, all the work and self realization Dutch went through definitely helped his redemption. I liked how Indira found her own peace on her own terms and I think the author did a great job balancing their individual journeys before bringing them back together. Very entertaining story.
Colt’s story is next and I’m very hopeful that the author gives the mfc a good relationship (or more) in the years that have passed and not remain celibate or suffering since Colt wasn’t celibate. (Hint, hint)…
February 16, 2026
this was an absolute rage read - but i am here for the betrayal & grovel tropes, every single time. this was no different.
Dutch is TSTL (i was today years old when i understood that means "Too Stupid To Live/Love"). Honestly, he's a first rate idiot. To think it would be ok to cheat, and continuously, on his girlfriend. She is a complete soldier; she ditches his sorry a** and then disappears. What follows is sheer torture for him, but a complete triumph for her.
read this book if you've made your peace with the fact that a good betrayal & grovel romance will require a pretty heinous transgression.
Dutch is TSTL (i was today years old when i understood that means "Too Stupid To Live/Love"). Honestly, he's a first rate idiot. To think it would be ok to cheat, and continuously, on his girlfriend. She is a complete soldier; she ditches his sorry a** and then disappears. What follows is sheer torture for him, but a complete triumph for her.
read this book if you've made your peace with the fact that a good betrayal & grovel romance will require a pretty heinous transgression.
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February 19, 2026
The book is just ok. It's the start of a new series, and I found the side characters more interesting than the main ones.
Dutch is the president of an MC. He's also a serial cheater, screwing every chic in the clubhouse behind his long-term girlfriend's back. She catches him, breaks up with him, and leaves.
Indira moves to Nashville and begins a new life where she is thriving ... and that's where she should've stayed, in my opinion.
There's nothing exceptional about the plot of this book, and it's quite far-fetched to think a man whore like Dutch really decided to change and went celibate for a year in the hopes of winning Indira back, but that's fiction for you.
Dutch is the president of an MC. He's also a serial cheater, screwing every chic in the clubhouse behind his long-term girlfriend's back. She catches him, breaks up with him, and leaves.
Indira moves to Nashville and begins a new life where she is thriving ... and that's where she should've stayed, in my opinion.
There's nothing exceptional about the plot of this book, and it's quite far-fetched to think a man whore like Dutch really decided to change and went celibate for a year in the hopes of winning Indira back, but that's fiction for you.
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