Dirty Ties

by Pam Godwin

"Masterfully written, Dirty Ties is full of mystery and suspense, twists you never saw coming and a very satisfying, but unconventional romance." ~ Book Buddies

Revenge.
I race to finance it.
I evade to protect it.
I kill to attain it.
I planned everything.

Except her.
The alluring, curvaceous blonde at the finish line.
With sapphire eyes that cheat and lie.
Whose powerful family murdered mine.

I hate her.
I want her.

I know she’s hiding something.
But so am I.

Genres: Romance, Dark, Dark Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Erotica, Romantic Suspense

271 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 12, 2015

About the author

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, cats, retired greyhounds, and an old, foul-mouthed parrot. She traveled the world for seven years, attended three universities, married the vocalist of her favorite rock band, and retired from her quantitative analyst career in 2014 to write full-time.

Her interests veer toward the unconventional: bourbon, full-body tattoos, and tragic villains. Equally peculiar are her aversions to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.

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Enemies-to-lovers
Revenge
Billionaire
One Night Stand
Blackmail
Forced Marriage
Sportsbike Racing
Office Romance

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars!

The strongest love begins from a place of conflict…

Dirty Ties is one of those books that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It starts fast paced and never slows. I loved all the twists, turns, secrets and surprises. Pam Godwin is one of those authors I can always count on to be consistently good. Her books are always original, gritty and well written. She never disappoints. This book was no exception. Although very different from her other books, it was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed Logan and Kaci’s journey.

Logan is a man looking for revenge. That is what his life has become. It’s where all his focus lies. He races illegally and is well known as the ‘Evader’ in an underground racing circuit and he never loses. It’s not an option.

Revenge wasn’t an emotion. It was my inheritance, the acting force that lived in my blood and sustained my balance.

Then there is Kaci Baskel. The girl who appears to be completely satisfied in her life. She’s beautiful, rich, and seems to have it all. On the inside, she’s not happy. She’s not content in her life. Though she has no regrets about some aspects, there are other things she wants to change so badly. But circumstances out of her control make it near impossible. Kaci’s only reprieve from her life are the days the races are going on. She has sources that makes sure she knows when he’ll be racing. When she can get just a glimpse of the man who makes her heart pound and gets her blood pumping. Evader.

Kaci may think Evader has no idea who she is, she doesn’t know who he is, but he’s recognized her. He’s noticed her. And once he finds out who she really is, it becomes even more complicated.



Kaci and Logan have a sexual connection that its out of this world. I mean, it’s insanely hot.

A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He’s powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care.

There is so much to say about this story, but it’s so full of secrets, twists and turns at every corner, I’d be afraid to spoil something so I’ll stop talking about the actual story now and move to the characters.

Kaci is a strong heroine. She’s devoted and she’s fierce. She perfect as her life appears, she was really dealt a crap hand. I am in awe with how she was able to deal with everything in her life. At the age of 37, going through this for so long, she has to be strong. She has no other choice. I also want to say I loved Colin. My heart broke for him as well, but he really was a good guy. Who is Colin you ask? He’s one of those characters you’ll have to read to the book and meet.

Logan is a hard nut to crack. He’s out for one thing and one thing only. Revenge. And when things start going exactly as planned for him, they get more complicated than ever. I loved him hard. He was rough, tough and sexy as hell. But the way he felt for Kaci, at times it made me swoon.

She was my connection to life, my reason for fighting. She was why I felt so alive and wild and terrified. Because I felt all those things in her.

Overall, this book was a sexy and entertaining read full of action and suspense. It’s a true standalone, and it’s one heck of a ride! It’s the perfect combination of sex, mystery, action, and it has that uniqueness that is purely Pam Godwin. Her work is brilliant and I just can’t get enough! I would highly recommend this one for anyone looking for an out of the box, original romance!

“No matter what happens or how volatile the journey, there will be no room for emptiness. I promise.”

[Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars

The strongest love begins from a place of conflict. It's a volatile journey of committing and fighting and recommitting, but the effort is resolute and evolves into something so consuming the heart aches just thinking about it.

It's official, Pam Godwin is completely incapable of writing a book that I not only devour in one sitting, but I book I have yet to not absolutely love. And Dirty Ties was definitely no exception. It was different from her other books since it wasn't dark but an romantic thriller. It was also absolutely unputdownable.

This author has this incredible ability to completely suck you into the story with her writing. You will not only feel every ounce of emotion along with the characters, but she paints such a picture with her words that the entire book unfolds before your eyes in vivid detail like a movie.

On the surface, Kaci Baskel has it all; stunning good looks, a healthy sex drive, an heir to media empire, and a loving marriage. But much like everything is with this book, not everything is as it seems and behind every door there's a dark and dirty secret, some of which you will never see coming. While her husband is her best friend their marriage is anything but conventional, leaving Kaci unfulfilled in every way a woman yearns to be. Besides dealing with her corrupt and twisted parents and parents in law that sit at the head of the company she works for and hopes to be CEO of one day, there is the threat that is always hanging over her head that could cost her and her husband, Collin, everything. Should they not portray exactly what they need them to portray for the public their parents hold the very key to their destruction and they have no problem using it. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, Kaci wants what she knows she can never have. And the man that is always front and center of her every fantasy is the one that's only known in the illegal underground racing circuit as The Evader for his ability to evade not only his racing opponents but the cops.

A man that's just as lethal behind his bike as his image is off of it. He's never lost a race and continues to be a mystery dressed in black leather since no one knows what he looks like behind his sleek helmet.

But behind the lethal image and the helmet is a man, one that's focused on one thing and one thing only; revenge. Revenge against the powerful family that ripped everything away from him.

He wasn't a man women said no to. The way he carried himself, the way he fought. Built like a warrior, he knew how to manipulate torque and power between his legs.

How does everything tie together? Well in that, my friends, is the engrossing story and one that I will not spoil for you with too many details.

I was captivated by this story. The chemistry between the MCs was absolutely SIZZLING. And I do mean sizzling. I have 2 words for you; elevator scene> Yeah, you'll see what I mean. But man oh man does Pam know how to build undeniable chemistry. Chemistry that's so hot that when things finally get together? Everything will go BOOM, your ovaries included.

Nothing compared to this, to him. Because he didn't just kiss. He fucked with his mouth, stretching and owning, dragging his tongue, wrenching every wanton part of me from my chest, and drawing it past my lips.

Kaci was a heroine I wasn't sure I'd like at first. But I was already rooting for her after one chapter. I truly felt for her and what she's dealing with, and how she's managed to maintain her inner strength even through everything that's thrown on her with her twisted family. Her desires were so simple and yet almost impossible for her to attain

I wanted legendary love. Love intensified to its highest power. The kind that would fill the vacancy in my heart with a simple touch, a thought, a broody glare.

And of course the way that she managed to captivate the mystery outlaw was so much fun to read too.

Then there was The Evader. Sweet baby jebus! I still don't know how my ovaries survived everything that was him.

I wanted to bite him, slap him, punch him again. More than that, I wanted to make him mine. I wanted his anger, his ferocity, his pain. To claim every part of him, fuse it with with all of me, and make us a singular whole.

This book was action-packed and fast paced from beginning to finish. It was entertaining and sexy and filled with twists and turns that weren't just on the racing track. It was fucking awesome is what I'm trying to tell you here.

Sure I felt some things wrapped up just a little too smoothly at the end and there may have been some things here and there that I could pick at but I was so engrossed in the book and enjoying it so much that I simply couldn't bring myself to even give one tiny little fuck. If you're a fan of this author, this is a must read. And if you haven't read her yet, than this is a great book to start with.

This is a stand-alone.

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[Lady Vigilante (Feifei) · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5-4 stars!



This book was one helluva ride! It kept me on my toes, had numerous twists and reveals I didn’t see coming and most of all, was so steamy I was sure my iPad was going to combust. But at the same time I also felt a wee bit underwhelmed by it all and part of the reason is because of this misconception I had, so I do want to emphasize that this book is a contemporary erotic romance with suspense elements. I don’t know why I thought it was dark – probably because everything else I’ve read from this author is dark romance. Even with the minor issues I had, overall the story had an engaging plot that kept my attention and made me flip the pages fast so I did end up liking it.

Right off the bat, I was immediately immersed in the world the author built up, one that exclusively focused on the wealthy and the corrupt dealings revolving around these individuals and Trenchant Media, the corporation that houses these villains. But at the same time, it was also home to the heroine and her equally naïve husband who were both coerced into marrying each other by their parents in order to ensure a picture perfect social image.



The heroine Kaci Baskel is well and truly trapped. To others it seems she has everything anyone could ask for but anything she does is monitored by her parents and father-in-law. Her marriage is a sham as her husband is more like her best friend and is secretly gay, her social life is practically nonexistent and the only thing she can afford is to entertain these erotic fantasies she has of ‘Evader,’ a notorious underground racer she’s intrigued by.

And this underground racer? None other than the hero Logan ‘Evader’ Flynt and also the guy who’s planned revenge against Kaci’s family and Trenchant Media for years. Nothing is more important to him than exacting retribution against the people who’ve harmed him personally and others they’ve hurt in their path of greed.



Through a series of coincidences, Kaci and Logan bump heads and it’s obvious they have this explosive chemistry together. And while they eventually find out exactly who each other are and their respective agendas, it doesn’t stop them from wanting to be together.

I have to applaud the author for taking a rather familiar enemies-to-lovers premise and spinning it into her own unique version that definitely stands out from the norm. While not dark, the plot is nevertheless twisted with several hidden layers of secrets that unfold chapter after chapter. However, I did have a few issues while I read, none of them too prominent but I really don’t believe in too many coincidences and clichés, and this book had tons.

Open the spoiler tag at your own risk. It pretty much ruins the entire book and just contains all my complaints in one since I don’t know how to voice them without revealing the plot.

First, I had a major disconnect in the beginning of the book because I didn’t understand why Kaci was so fixated on Logan (back when she only knew him as Evader per his underground racing name. But then I figured it was probably easier to present the attraction part this way to set up Kaci and Logan’s eventual relationship. Still, I found the fixation odd and too coincidental just so it’d make sense they’d be together.

Another thing is I don’t understand how Kaci couldn’t tell Evader and Logan was the same person. I mean, she had both of their dicks in her mouth and aside from the mask ‘Evader’ had on, it was SO darn obvious they were the same person, in build and mannerisms.

While I loved getting an inside look into the setting the author built up that mainly focused on the rich and hinted that the wealthy – from high profiled politicians to old money social figures – took part in corrupt activities I really needed a reason given to why all that was bad and evil was pinned solely on Kaci’s parents and her father-in-law. To me, it’s hard to accept why a parent would act this way even in the name of greed and I don’t know why, but it felt like it was just easier for them to be the villains to make Kaci and Logan’s actions more heroic.

Lastly, I absolutely did NOT like the ending. It was just…so anticlimactic. I won’t say exactly how everything went down but even if the characters seemed satisfied, I was so disappointed that everything Logan planned to fruition ended up being blah and cheesy. I think this was my biggest complaint and though the final chapter was beautifully romantic, I still felt a huge sense of loss.

It’s important to remember that despite the huge emphasis on revenge and the delicious promise of an enemies to lovers premise, at the heart of this book is a romance story. And the romance will always take precedent over anything twisted or remotely dark that’s presented. The chemistry and depth of feeling Kaci and Logan feel for each other is tangible and believable and in the end, it’s what won me over.



Dirty Ties is a contemporary erotic romance with suspense elements. It’s a standalone and isn’t related to any of the author’s other books.

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[Jennifer Kyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Wow! That was one hell of a sexy mysterious ride! Kaci Baskel is married to her gay best friend and they are being blackmailed by not only her evil stepfather but her own parents. You see, Trenchant Media is run by Collin and Kaci’s evil parents and our couple has been stuck following their rule for many years.

Kaci is so much more than what she seems in the corporate world. She is a Ducanti rider and has been having hot crazy fantasies about the underground racing champion, The Evader.



The story is told in alternating povs of Kaci and Logan.
Sssh.. Logan is The Evader. He is also crazy smart and ubber sexy! It just so happens, that Kaci has caught his eye as well at his races. Their interactions together where sexually charged and that elevator scene was totally panty changing.

When Logan finds out that Kaci is connected to Trent and also married, he doesn’t let her mess up his plans to avenge his mother’s death. Logan finds himself CEO of Trentchant and Kaci finds herself with a broken heart.



The story and the mystery just kept going with every page. Logan and Kaci can’t resist their attraction and connection those sparks are constantly flying.



Will Logan have to abandon his murder plans for true love? Can Kaci find true happiness and be loved in the way she has always desired? Is Kaci’s husband, Collin in with his father and playing everybody?

Overall, I was so excited to win this copy and really enjoyed this sexy mysterious story. Pam Godwin’s stories are always unpredictable and she is a go to author for me. The reason for 4.5 and not full 5 would be that I missed her amazingly dark sense of humor from Vanquish and also the reveals felt a tad Scooby Do-ish to me. Still this was one steamy mysterious thriller that will have fans fanning themselves and falling for Logan, the cool rider.

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[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Best. Kept. Secret. stars

"No matter what happens or how volatile the journey, there will be no room for emptiness. I promise."

Logan

He was the only man who could arouse me and scare me in the same breath, who could make my pulse thunder so ferociously I felt carelessly drunk."

Kaci

She was a dangerous distraction, exactly what I didn't want. Yet she was everything I never knew I was searching for.

Lies. Blackmail. Deceit. Control. Power.

Revenge.

No Regrets.

What a wonderful web we weep...Two strangers who find freedom in privacy and secrets on two parallel paths, to right the wrongs that have been done with an end goal of truly being free. What they never counted on was each other, but a pull as strong as theirs isn't one even the strongest can fight or deny, no matter how hard they try...

"You won't invite me up. Won't give me your name. Won't remove your helmet. What are you hiding?"

"Same thing you are."

On the edge, never really trusting, even though deep down in their soul that they can. Two is better than one, and in their case they form a powerful alliance that is unstoppable, or so they hope...

Dirty Ties is a deliciously fast paced erotic tale full of what really matters in life. The story starts off with a bang, and had me wondering, contemplating what the hell was going on at the same time enjoying every bit of it. I had no preconceived notion, didn't know more than revenge being a big player in all this, so I was pleasantly surprised with the turn of events... Scared with not knowing where things were going, having my mind race all over the place. The dual POV kept us in the light, being told what we needed at the right time, never feeling disconnected, almost as if we were right there unraveling everything at the same time as the characters themselves.

I felt the need, the emptiness, the mistrust, but more importantly I felt the yearning, the passion and the drive behind it all. I was surprised by the ending, didn't think it would go that route, but I can appreciate the maturity of the couple, no mind games, no major tantrums, just gave as good as they got. I can't say too much, this is something your going to have to take a ride on yourself. Not to mention, it's always a plus when the hero and the heroine can handle all that power in between their legs ;)

*Is there more to come, not sure, but this did wrap up what it needed to but left the possibility of more... but I am praying to the gods that Collin get's his book!

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[Amy | Foxy Blogs · Rating 5 out of 5]

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OOOOOH YEAH!!!!
Another stellar book to add to my every growing “I love Ms. Godwin shelf.” Dirty Ties was a STEAMY read!!!

I'm going to avoid discussing the majority of the plot so not spoil anything for the upcoming readers. However, I will share the blurb that outlines the essence of the book.

Blurb :
Revenge.
I race to finance it.
I evade to protect it.
I kill to attain it.
I planned everything.

Except her.
The alluring, curvaceous blonde at the finish line.
With sapphire eyes that cheat and lie.
Whose powerful family murdered mine.

I hate her.
I want her.

I know she’s hiding something.
But so am I.

After reading the blurb I knew this book was for me. The backbone of 'Dirty Ties' is REVENGE! Revenge fuels this book and drives home the point that not everything we think we know is the truth.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.



Both hero and heroine are masked and unknown to each other. Mystery and intrigue surround them. Both have secrets that will rock each others worlds. When the mask come off so do all their pretenses about the other person. ”The strongest love begins from a place of conflict.” In the end which masked person will be the last one standing?

Ms. Godwin has a knack for pulling the reader into the world she's created through her gifted writing abilities. Dirty Ties marks my fourth book by Ms. Godwin and each book, for me, has been a winner. Dirty Ties is a suspense driven novel that has the reader on the edge of their seat as they try to anticipate the characters next moves.

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[~♡AB♡~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

★★★★★ 5 Stars ★★★★★

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Absolutely fantastic, fast paced, gripping, unique, sexy - there aren't enough words to describe how much I enjoyed reading this book. I felt totally immersed in the story it was as if I was watching it play out on the screen.

Kaci Baskel comes from a very influential and well known family in Chicago and is married to her best friend Collin. She spends her days working hard at their parents company - Trenchant Media, and her evenings stalking the infamous racer - Evader. At the age of 37, Kaci is dreaming of something more than a busy career and a reliable husband.



Logan Flynt is the man underneath the motorcycle helmet, every woman's fantasy and out for revenge against the corporation who killed his mother. What he isn't expecting is meeting a captivating woman who is about to change the direction of the plans he has been making since he was 13.



Behind all the explosive chemistry and emotional heartache, there is an intricate storyline which culminates in what has to be the best romantic suspense I have ever read. I cannot gush enough about this book, I loved living through it and even when Logan did the unthinkable, he fought for his woman and made me love him again.



I don't want to go into the storyline too much, because I feel that it has to be experienced first hand - but this story of a woman's loneliness, a man's revenge and the high speed action packed web of lies and secrets is going straight on my favourites shelf.

Pam Godwin has excelled herself - I highly recommend it to everyone.

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[Bibi · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plot was a little contrived and too damned interwoven for my liking, still, it was well written and the pacing kept the reader engaged from start to finish.

So, why the 2 stars? Everyone was so gd old. Yes, I said it. I never knew I was an ageist but gosh darn it, they were all so old. The parents, Kaci, Logan/Evader, Collins, and on and on. Furthermore, Kaci was frigging unlikeable and for a woman in her late 30s who was also VP at a Fortune five O O company, she was plain ignorant and silly.

Then that opening scene was just icky. I know, I know, but icky is the only word that conveys my feelings. After THAT scene, I really hoped the book would prove its mettle by being riveting and scorching but really, the plot just didn't make any sense. To me, at least.

2 stars it is then.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Dirty, Sexy, Love Stars



This is my first book by Pam Godwin, but it definitely won’t be my last. I loved this one about revenge and self-discovery. Our two main characters are on two different paths, but are highly motivated: one driven by revenge and the other by desire for freedom.

Every decision Logan has made for years has been driven by his need for revenge. When his mother was killed it forever altered his life and he wants the family behind her death to pay. As part of his plan Logan begins racing in underground races and becomes known as The Evader.



Kaci Baskel knows love and has had love, just not the kind of love she needs. Married to her best friend out of obligation to their families, she desires to finally be loved and free of her families control.

“Too bad the sexual chemistry was all wrong. It might’ve been the perfect marriage.”

I want to be clear this is s not a story with a love triangle or cheating, no Kaci is married to her gay best friend. Their families required them to marry for political reasons. So while it appears she has everything on the outside, on the inside she is lonely and desires to know real love.



In her search for fulfillment she comes across underground racing and notices The Evader. She is immediately drawn to him. Even though she has never seen his face, she can tell by the way he operates his motorcycle riding on the edge of danger he is sexy as sin. I can completely see this, after seeing his sexy, flawless racing does it really matter what his face looks like?

“A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He’s powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care.”

Kaci may think she is alone in her attraction, but after attending multiple races on her Ducati she has caught the attention of The Evader. Finally after months of skating around each other the finally meet, and lord is it hot! Like I said this was my first Pam Godwin scene and ladies I was not disappointed.

What starts as a hot scene driven by lust and desire quickly turns into a mess when Logan realizes the mystery girl is a Baskel. Her and her husband’s families were responsible for destroying his life.



Logan has to decide if he wants to continue his plan for revenge or pursue Kaci. It may seem like a simple question, with an easy answer, but there is nothing simple about this story. Their relationship is complex and the further they dig the more complicated things get. You may think you have read a story like this, but you haven’t. This story was completely unique and kept changing.



So much happens from here and I loved it all. This story had all the elements I love and they were meshed together perfectly. This story had lots of plots twist and was unpredictable, I really wasn’t sure what would come next. It also had some extremely hot scenes that had me fanning myself. While I love all these things I do read for the romance, and this love story was beautiful. I loved how Logan wanted Kaci to find love and be happy, he was completely selfless.

I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more books by Ms. Godwin

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[Catarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Dirty Stars

Kaci is the daughter of one of the most two powerful business families. She has an arranged and fake marriage with Collin, her best-friend and the son of the other power family. They are both completely controlled by their families.
Logan seeks revenge for his mother’s homicide. In order to do that, he wants to kill the person who did it, Collin’s father and Kaci father in law. He needs to use Kaci in order to do that, and in the beginning he has no problem doing so.
But as he and Kaci get closer and start to unravel the secrets they both hide, they know their feelings for each other are getting out of control. And when the person you love are in the way of your revenge, what comes first?



If you’re in need of a wild and sexy ride, this book is for you. It is an amazing love story wrapped up in the middle of drama, lies and deceit. I loved it.
For some reason there are a lot of people thinking this a dark book. (The fact that it is shelved that way, doesn’t help.). Take it from someone who isn’t the biggest fan of dark books, this isn’t dark. Yes, it’s wild, it has a lot of drama and more “hardcore” scenes, but it’s full of suspense, it has a great romantic background and will grab your attention from the first page. A great reading.



Rating: 4 Stars.
Characters Development: Logan was seriously one the sexiest guys I’ve read about lately. And despite everything he also was really sweet with some pretty sexy alpha traits. He was a pretty good hero. Kaci was good, and considering everything she at least did the best she could. Not to mention she was a great and loyal friend to Collin and that was admirable.
Steam: HOT.
Sensible Subjects: Murder.
Love Triangle: Not really.
Cheating: No.
HEA: Yes.

[*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!

"...beneath the tailored power-suit and affluent family, I was a woman like any other with a need for acceptance, a connection to cling to, a passion to balance out the monotony."

That was....

Enthralling:



Very edge of your seat. I was hooked from the very beginning.

Intriguing:



Who is bad? Who is good?

Sexy:



One word. Elevator.

Dark, Dangerous, Mysterious:



Loved the underground racing elements. Loved all of the scenes with Evader.

Yeah I know...I didn't say much about the plot, but I think it's best to just go in to this one blind and enjoy the ride!

[Pavlina Read more sleep less blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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+5 BRILLIANT STARS

From the first moment I saw this book I was sure this book was for me!!!I didn't know exactly what to wait from the book but when I saw the bike on the cover(the truth is I have a think for bikers :) ) and read the synopsis who says revenge...mmmm I was intrigued!!When I started...
OMG I was hooked and captivated from the first page!!!The story was brilliant,passionate,compelling and so unique!!!Dirty Ties has everything I want!It's clever,there is a mystery at the begining,drama and hot scenes!!!!From the moment I started, I couldn't put it down!!!I don't know what else to say to express how much I love it!!
This is the second book I read from Pam and immediately it becomes one of my favorite books for 2015!!!

In this book you will find:
corrupted people..
a man who is looking for revenge...
a woman who is looking for love and freedom..




First of all I would like to say that I love so much the characters..I felt so connected with them!Kaci is one of my favorite heroines!!She is smart,brave and sexy!!She is stuck in an unconventional mariage and she tries to find her own happiness and freedom. She is following the criminal biker, Evader and this makes her feel so many things...one of them is excitment...Evader is a mystery to eveyone...Soon she meets a hot man named Logan..she will captivate and intrigued from his precence...but behind this there will be coraption and lies....


Who really is Logan and what he wants?

Is she going to reveal who Evader is?

And what is their role in all this ?

Who is really her enemy?



Logan...omg he is sexy,determined and he thinks one thing...Revenge...Those two together... OMG their chemisty is so passionate and intense!!!I feel every moment they have together...I felt so connected with the characters!!




Hold on tight and get ready for a wild ride!!!!

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4-4.25 Crotch Rocketing Stars

This was really good. Pam Godwin is one seriously talented author chick.



This is the third book by her that I have read and all three have been quite original, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve these days it seems.

All the plots have been different.
All the environments have been different.
All the characters have been different.

And, in a book world where a lot of authors seem to churn out the same characters over and over again but call them by different names and slap on a different book title, I find this to be very refreshing.



Dirty Ties was a really fun ride.



The plot was very layered and I really enjoyed the characters.







And the sex.



Yum.

So why not 5 stars you say?

Well, the beginning was kind of slow to be honest. It really took a while for things to get going and, while I appreciated that from a story development perspective, I also struggle when our two main characters don't even "meet" until almost 20% into the book. I found myself getting a little frustrated up until that point.

Once it got going though, it was worth the wait and I really enjoyed everything about the story. The ending seemed a little too "tied up in a neat little bow" considering all the conflicts, but whatever, it worked for me.

I can't wait for Godwin's next book.

[Eda** · Rating 4 out of 5]

** 4 "no room for emptiness" STARS **

“The strongest love begins from a place of conflict. It's a volatile journey of committing and fighting and recommitting, but the effort is resolute and evolves into something so consuming the heart aches just thinking about it.”

Being the book that helped me to finally pop my Pam Godwin cherry, Dirty Ties showed me how a book can be saved by the writing style of it's author.

You see, I had a few minor problems about the story and the characters, but they fell insignificant...SO INSIGNIFICANT behind the looming shadow of the lyricism and poeticism, making even the simplest things feel like soft music caressing one's ears, a silk gown sliding on one's skin, loving words hugging one's heart and squeezing it. If the sizzling chemistry and heart-grabbing romance, or the nail-biting suspense didn't capture you, the words and sentences flowing over the pages did. Simply...



Kaci Baskel has been a prisoner for thirty-seven years. A prisoner in her seemingly perfect life. A beautiful face. More money than she could ever spend. A successful career that she has always dreamed of having. A gorgeous and caring husband... One that doesn't warm her bed at night. One that can't sate her yearning for an intimate connection. One that is equally as miserable as her in a marriage forged in deception and friendship.

Shackled to the walls of her lonely and hollow life, her cruel, power-hungry, manipulative family always lurking in the shadows as guardians, the only light in Kaci's life is the fantasy of a faceless man on a sportbike. Evader... The anonymous undefeated underground racer. The man who never takes off his helmet. The man that's been visiting her every night, in her dreams, for the last 9 months.

“A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He’s powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care.”

Logan Flynt has been living a life driven by revenge, fueled by fury and hollowed out by the loss of the most important person in his life. His only escape, from the burden of his life filled with hurt and hatred, is the rush of racing.



Well, maybe not the ONLY escape. Not anymore, anyway. He has Miss Ducati now. The woman he longs to see at the end of every race. The woman sitting on a silver Ducati bike, her blonde braid snaking out of her silver helmet and her luscious curves covered in silver leathers. The woman who has been slowly creating an unreasonable fixation in him for the last 9 months.

She was a dangerous distraction, exactly what I didn’t want. Yet she was everything I knew I was searching for.
~ LOGAN

When Logan’s plans for revenge and Kaci’s own plans to escape her prison collide, what will they choose? Will they be strong enough to give up on the things they've always longed for? Will they be strong enough to choose each other over all the secrets, betrayals, and heartache?



So why not 5 stars?

#1 // The VERY anti-climactic ending. Not gonna elaborate on that note, just know that everything worked out pretty well, TOO WELL, and quite easily too.

#2 // THE INSTALUST. Or rather, the power of it over the characters. Especially Logan. The man portrayed in the first %30 of the book was nothing like the one in the rest. I hate it when perfectly dominant and impressive men turn into puppies jumping up and down for a piece of bone thrown in their way by the female MC. I mean, C'MON, am I the only one that doesn't find THIS sexy or romantic?

“She had me by the balls, the heart, and every other vulnerable bit of my body. She could have my air as well, because I couldn’t breathe without her.”
~ LOGAN

Maybe this makes me a cold-hearted b*tch, but thoughts like THESE make the man look seriously pathetic in my eyes. Oh you wanna know how many days had passed since these two met, when Logan thought of all this bullsh*t about her having all his air? NOT EVEN A WEEK!!! He even told Kaci all of his biggest secrets, all of his plans for vengeance with detail, oh and also confessed his ever-consuming LOVE at that point. I certainly wouldn't call it love though. For me, it's just the evidence of all the blood in his brain rushing to another organ below his belt.

OVERALL: If you're in the mood to get all hot and bothered by an insanely intense sexual tension for a few hours, THIS IS YOUR BOOK! The ELEVATOR SCENE is enough reason to get your hands on it! You'll know what I mean when you read it... ;)

“I’m going to pass you at the finish line,” he said without distortion. “But Kaci, I will follow you FOREVER, and I will love you EVEN LONGER.”
~ LOGAN

** BR with my lovely bestie Sandyღ!! **

[Christie«SHBBblogger» · Rating 5 out of 5]

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**



Title:Dirty Ties
Series:Standalone
Author:Pam Godwin
Release date: January 12, 2015
Rating:5 stars
Cliffhanger:No
HEA: Yes



I have to say, the skill that Pam Godwin wields with her words is so brilliant, I could probably be onboard to read just about any future books, regardless of the premise. She's that good. Not only is the writing first-rate, but the story was laid out in a vivid and fast paced manner. Which made my reading experience virtually boredom free with plenty of red-hot erotic moments to keep any dirty mind satisfied. I'm pretty much in extreme shock that I found another top notch book on the heels of my last 5 star read. That's kind of akin to seeing a unicorn and Big Foot all in the same week, but whatever. I'm just going to roll with it.

If this book doesn't melt your panties and make your heart pound, I don't know what will. This story is about one man's vigilante master plan for revenge and retribution and one woman's attempt to escape her corrupt family's dirty ties. What happens when both of their plans collide, crash, and burn? Neither of them counted on finding comfort in each other's arms. But just one taste leaves them desperate for more.



From the public's viewpoint, Kaci has it all. Wealth, power, a marriage to a devastatingly handsome man from a similar background; everything is right there at her fingertips. What they don't know is that she's entrapped by her corrupt and vicious family in a passionless and lonely marriage to a man who can never give her the type of love she needs. Although she and Collin love each other deeply, it's a love of friendship and respect...Collin is gay. But they're ruled with an iron fist and their marriage is sealed with a contract that forces them to hide their true needs and desires. Kaci longs for true intimacy with a man. She's had hot, raw sex with plenty of men, but never wakes up with his arms holding her. All she has to keep her warm is her relentless fantasies of the unattainable underground racing syndicate's "Evader"



She has no idea that he's had his eye on her just as long. Every race, he searches for her on the outskirts of the crowd. Until he gives into temptation and decides to indulge in a little harmless pleasure with "Miss Ducati". Dear gawd, these two are insanely hot together. Every single interaction between them was explosive and made my heart clench. The angst due to the fact that he eventually sees her as "the enemy" but is unable to stay away from her is so tantalizing.



Logan has conflicted feelings about Kaci. As much as he wants her, knowing she's married and she's a part of the family that took away his mother and his future at the age of 13 kills him. What he witnessed as a young boy changed him forever and filled him with the resolution to destroy those who destroyed him.

That night, my thirteen-year-old dreams morphed from racing in the World Championship Grand Prix to filling Hell with the gutted targets of my revenge.

I'm a sucker for books with revenge and this one was the perfect example of why.

All the secrets, unspoken motivations, and one hell of a betrayal lead you on a high-octane path that will keep you guessing about the outcome. Eventually, this damaged pair must learn to put enough trust in each other to realize their growing feelings aren't going to destroy them. But with her malicious family in the background, who knows who could fall prey to their schemes?

I loved this book. It had every element I need in a 5 star read. It was intense, unique, well developed, and unpredictable with some seriously combustible heat. There was a well-plotted story behind that heat though with characters who I was able to easily connect with. And not a weak heroine in sight. Thank God. If you don't have this on your to-read pile, I have one question: What are you waiting for?



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[MELISSA *Mel Reader* · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Wild. Dirty. Stunning. Stars!
(ARC provided by author)
(BR with Jennifer)







Kaci Baskel is a 37 yr. old beautiful woman living in Chicago who is controlled by her powerful, wealthy family. She lives a lavish lifestyle with her husband Collin who has been her best friend since she was a child. I must say I adored Collin! He is major swoon worthy, but her marriage is very unconventional, and nothing is what it seems. Most of her life she's tried to play a role and be what everyone else wants, and this life has left her very lonely, and longing for something meaningful & special. She is desperate to fill the void in her heart.



In her quest for the acceptance & connection she craves, Kaci has developed an obsession with a man she's never met. He is a notorious, undefeated sport bike racer known as the Evader aka Logan Flynt. He races in an underground racing network, and a secret society of gamblers have made him a very wealthy man. Dirty money from all over the world is bet on these illegal races. He was a confident, reckless, gorgeous, sexy criminal wrapped from head to toe in black leather who the media & fans couldn't get enough of, and Kaci was no exception. She lusted hard for this sexy man!



Even though it was dangerous, Kaci frequented his venues hoping for a chance encounter with Chicago's bad boy racing icon. She would sneak into the underground races to get a glimpse of the mysterious Evader. He was the one fantasy that she indulged in, & riding her bike, and being someone else for a few hours made her feel alive. While Kaci is trying to get a peek at Logan, he has also noticed her. He searches the finish line after every race looking for the stunning blonde on the silver motorcycle.

-The mysterious Miss Ducati at the finish line captivated me long before I knew who she was.



-My body was singularly focused on silver leather painted over hourglass curves, my mind refusing to move past it. Until I discovered who she was.

Logan raced to finance his revenge against two prominent families he blamed for the death of his mother. These executives who thought they were untouchable were the powerful heads at Trenchant Media. Logan planned his revenge for years, to make the monsters pay that took away his only family. He would retaliate & take them down, and they wouldn't know what hit them till it was too late. What Logan didn't count on was feeling something for Kaci. He was on a mission & women were just a distraction, but he can't walk away from Kaci.



Things get complicated as their worlds collide, & we get a fabulous, sexy, exciting book full of secrets , lies, action, mystery, suspense, scandals, corruption, deception, friendship, & love. Yes, this book has it all & is now my favorite I've read by this author. I couldn't put it down. It was scorching hot & the writing was fantastic!!! :D



-The question every woman in the city wanted answered? Was his face as viciously sexy as his body?

-Temptation was carved into his sexy-as-fuck body. I couldn't back away, couldn't fight it.

-I longed for the ruthless, sexual man who starred in my fantasies every night.



-"I want to be the one who makes her happy."

-"Your fucking gorgeous. Sexiest damned woman I've ever met."

-"God, I love the way you watch me, the way you touch me."

-"Your mouth, the feel of your tongue against mine, your kiss."

-"It's all yours. All night."



-I wanted to make him mine.

-To claim every part of him, fuse it with all of me, and make us a singular whole.

-This silent intimacy was something I'd never experienced with another person, yet it came so easy with him.

[Jasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 DIRTY STARS! ★★★★

"The strongest love begins from a place of conflict."

Talk about hard, fast and dirty! Pam Godwin surely delivered one helluva read here that nearly made my Kindle spontaneously combust. It's official that Pam writes some of the best smut out there and being a fan of her dark reads, I'm not sure if I can possibly love this woman enough already.



Oh yes, that elevator scene lived up to its expectations and the brooding mystery of the notorious Evader surely got me hooked onto this read in no time. One of the things I really enjoyed reading about is being immersed in the world of corruption, the dirty secrets behind a family corporation and with each layer of secret being peeled off slowly, there was a twist awaiting there.

"My pursuit was personal; my vendetta fermented in hatred."

While the book delivered on the steam, ironically it was what that also made me struggled with the read. Initially I appreciated those scenes a lot but after a while, it came to a point that almost every scene of Kaci and Logan together were them going crazy on instalust. The angst was present with both of them feeling conflicted but it almost felt like it was not acted upon enough. Also another would be the inconsistency of Logan's character that threw me off a little when he easily spilled the beans on everything to Kaci. I felt like what was being portrayed by Logan in the first portion of the book got hit by a flip-switch almost too quickly after he gets enamoured with Kaci.

Overall I still really enjoyed this one and Pam Godwin surely is one of those authors that doesn't fail to deliver something unique and always putting her own twist to it. Also I wouldn't deem this to be her usual dark ones and definitely more on the erotica side laced with dark elements. I would still recommend this read if you're fan of this author's work but it wasn't my most favorite one from her ;)

Dirty Ties is a standalone erotica suspense read with dark elements.

Buddy read with the amazing Allison! ♥ Check out her more detailed review here which resonates with my thoughts -> HERE

[Candace · Rating 4 out of 5]

What A Ride!

Suspenseful. Mysterious. Hot as hell!

This was a captivating story about revenge, loyalty and love. I always look forward to Ms. Godwin's books because of the unique and well-developed characters and storylines. She always seems to put a different spin on things that makes her work stand out from others. I am constantly reevaluating my boundaries and stepping outside of my comfort zone when I read a story of hers. The content isn't the darkest or most shocking, it's in the subtle way she incorporates elements into the story that forces the reader to reconsider what their limits are, almost on a subconscious level.

Each of Ms. Godwin's books that I've read has made me look at things differently. In 'Deliver' it was the male vs. female captive. In 'Vanquish' it was reconciling my conflicted feelings about Van's past and present, and whether or not some acts can be forgiven. This time around, the relationship dynamics between Kaci and Collin were a little outside of my comfort zone. Their unconventional marriage was weird to me, to say the least. Yet, given their circumstances, I completely understood. Although misguided, Collin's attempts at a sexual relationship with Kaci were kind of endearing.

From the moment the contract is mentioned, I sympathized with Kaci and Collin. They had to have some of the vilest parents in existence. How ruthless and cold do you have to be to do that to your children!?! What else can you say? It was just wrong, on so many levels.

Although it was a little slow moving at first, I didn't mind at all. I think I needed that time to absorb the screwed up reality of Kaci's life. When she met Evader/Logan, things really picked up. The heat between them was off the charts!

From that point on, I was completely entranced. I felt the Kaci's devastation at Logan's betrayal. I felt his guilt and turmoil. I rode that emotional roller coaster with them all the way, hoping things would work out for them, but terrified that they wouldn't. As more and more secrets came to light, there were a few surprises, but none that were game-changing shockers for me.

No cliffhangers here. The story wraps up nicely and I wasn't left with any lingering questions. Anymore, that is hard to come by. All in all, it was a great story! It was mysterious, sexy and entertaining!

[Sandy ღCoffee Addict Booksღ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m in the minority. AGAIN!! I’m soon becoming the bitch lady who hates/ dislikes/voices unpopular opinion of the book everyone loved :’(

Anyway let’s get down to business…I was so looking forward to read this book since it had been raved about plus I never read anything from this author before so with full enthusiasm I picked ‘Dirty Ties’ for our BR. But….. I didn’t really enjoy it as much as I hoped!

I love bikes, love the thrill about speeding, going to any extent to win the race like your entire life depends on winning, Just love everything about racing. In fact I spent better half of my childhood playing this…



Imagine my arousal excitement when mysteries underground racer Evader was introduced. That man oozes of sex! His mere badass attitude had me hooked for a while but my excitement died pretty soon.

The story started with one man's thirst for revenge but everything was just been “said” and “done”, this story somehow only executed the final plan but corruption, deceit, greed, political power and path to revenge was placed conveniently to give enough substance to the story; something like I watch a cookery show and all I get to see is the chef setting up his dish for final presentation while blabbering about how he made it and never showed it!! (I know my analogy sucks! Just making a point)

I’m a huge sucker for enemies to lovers plot but I felt the MC’s connection to be one dimensional based purely on lust. All I got was they had a let’s-rip-each-other’s clothes-and fuck-body, but nothing about how they fell in love or what they saw in each other?! In just one night they spent in the hotel room screwing each other for hours they made a unspeakable connection that, Logan was willing to give up his lifelong vengeance of bringing down the people responsible for killing his mother just for the woman he had sex the first night he met and almost confessing his love and spilling his guts on fifth day and planning their future on day thirty?!

I signed up for a badass alpha male biker not a love struck boy! Once I predicted the story which was the time when Logan stepped in Trent’s office with his offer, I lost interest in the story soon after and got distracted easily. I must have watched several movies in between before I finished this book, not even Pam Godwin’s beautiful writing was enough to hold my attention for longer duration.

Ok, It didn’t suck that bad! I liked some scenes too like the snake prank, the infamous elevator ride and my favorite one where Logan, Kaci and Collin were in same room *winks*

Buddy read with bestie Eda♥♥

[✝✝ Ⓓaisy ❣ ✝✝ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This was attraction. That was all. Long, pent-up, sexual attraction"

Dirty Ties is a masterpiece in the world of bikers. The story is different, unique with full of twist and surprises. Pam had me glued from page one till the end. I must have I felt so good to give this 5 stars rating. Been really awhile I was able to do that!



What's It About An unique biker story that not only keeps you going but it keeps you hot. Boy, that man is sex on the stick. MR. LOGAN, MINE!



Hero He is all mine! That says it all.

Heroine A darling

Steam OVERLOADED



"Tell me Ms.Ducati, will I find your pussy as tight as I've imagined?"





If biker boys are in your alley, pick him up!



Happy reading

D xoxo

[Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 Biker Hotness Stars!





Here I go...a bit against popular opinion again. I'm not gonna lie...there's things I really loved about this book and things that just didn't connect well for me. Dirty Lies centers around Kaci and Collin, married because their parents essentially blackmailed them into it...with a contract. Collin is gay and his parents run a ruthless multi-media conglomerate. Both Kaci and Collin are pawns in their parent's sick, twisted, unlawful business dealings.


Kaci has this infatuation with underground bike racing... specifically The Evader. He's undefeated, sexy as all get-out in his black leather garb, legs hugging the machine likes he's f$cking it...but nobody knows a thing about him. He's never been seen without his helmet and flees after each win. Nobody seems to catch him.


"A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He's powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care."


Logan spots Kaci on her silver Ducati at every race. He's drawn to her lean physique, her long blonde braid hanging down her back. What brings a clearly wealthy woman out in this element? Until the night they meet, he has no idea at that she is the daughter of the ruthless people he's spent the last 19 years plotting revenge for his mother's murder...the murder he witnessed as a 13-year old child. The lines quickly blur...seek his revenge or cave to his insatiable draw to Kaci. Is she part of this corrupt enterprise her parents run or simply another innocent victim?





So, this is what I loved about this book- the steam. Pam Godwin is the queen of steam. My kindle, I swear, was smoking! The notorious elevator scene, rest assured, did not disappoint! I also loved the mystery of The Evader. What's his full story? What the details of his plot for revenge? Will he faulsely attack innocent victims like Collin and Kaci?


I also loved the relationship Kaci had with her (gay) husband Collin. Their banter was comical and the reader truly felt their amorous connection. A love stemming from long-term friendship and deep seated trust and not something sexual. A devotion to each other in the face of constant threats and blackmail from both of their parents. They'd do ANYTHING to protect one another. I found it refreshing!
What really didn't hit the mark for me was how quickly I felt Logan (The Evader) changed his tune from a mysterious anti-hero to a lust-crazed dummie. He trusted Kaci with all the details of his past and his detailed plot for revenge (on HER parents, for goodness sake) without even KNOWING her. For all he knew, she's just as lethal and guilty as her parents for the crimes he's uncovered. What makes him think otherwise? She LOOKS lonely? Really? That's all it takes to spill the beans? Logan has spent literally years planning this revenge, killing those men that are guilty just to risk it all for a girl he's crazy attracted to who rides a hot sport bike? I mean, he just STOLE her CEO position out from under her by recording their sex scenes...then he trusts her enough to tell her all these murders he's committed? What's to stop HER from turning him in? Insta-trust, I guess. Odd for the elusive guy he was the first 25% of the book. Oh, and he didn't know a thing about her marriage arrangement when he screws her multiple times, then vents his life focus of going after her parents. He's that into a married woman...lonely eyes aside? Was he thinking with his brain above or below the belt? We start with a mysterious elusive anti-hero and within pages have ourselves a white knight. The inconsistency distracted me...a lot.


**As a side note, am I the only person who thinks a guy wearing a suit with black Converse "Chucks" is DORKY? See book cover. That looks ridiculous, IMHO. But his black leather pants...commando...that's another visualization. Anywho...

Dirty Ties was still an enjoyable read, just not my favorite from this author. It has darkish elements (more grayish) but is far from her dark reads. It's more suspense with a heavy dose of steam.


BR with the lovely Jasmine! Mwah!

[Glass · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to be completely honest and admit that until 23% of Dirty Ties, I was almost sure that I'd DNF this book. Luckily, things turned around and new Pam Godwin novel ended as quite decent read. As in naughty fluff of awesomeness.

What I liked?

+ Revenge. After amazing Gypsy Brothers series by Lili St. Germain ( and that TV show about Emily Thorne, of course), this has became one of my favorite topics.

+ Hotness level "priceless". Everything from that elevator scene to the part in the hotel was so damn hot. Pam Godwin knows how to write them. But seriously!

+ Kaci and Collin's relationship. Those two gave whole new meaning to the phrase best friend forever.

+ Logan. Well, hello there, my new book husband! Oh, yes please, I would love to take ride on your... um, bike. ;)

What I didn't like?

- As I already said, beginning of the story. It wasn't that much promising and it reminded me too much of Arrow (TV show).

- Parents. They were more like villains from comic books or fairy tales with all black and white reasoning.

Rating: 3.7 stars

[Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** · Rating 5 out of 5]

***5 Stars***

Revenge wasn’t an emotion. It was my inheritance, the acting force that lived in my blood and sustained my balance. It was my equilibrium.

What in the ever loving hell took me so long to read a Pam Godwin book?!?!?!



First off, let me say that by the second paragraph I was in love with the quality of writing. Pam Godwin, why were you buried in my kindle for so long? Your hooks were in me deep by the end of the first chapter. My heart was racing and my mind was spinning throughout that whole first chapter. Talk about grabbing you by the balls. I seriously finished the chapter, closed my kindle, took a deep breath and let out a big ol’



Let me start with Kaci. What can I say about Kaci except that I fucking LOVE her! She was the epitome of vulnerability and strength. She has lived her life and was raised by and among vile and greedy creatures, people who raised her to be molded and shaped into what they want, into doing things that further pushed their agenda and strengthened their wealth and power. Kaci tried to appease them as best she could while still holding on to some kind of moral compass, because if she played her cards right and waited, she’d eventually get the freedom she longed for. However, freedom wasn’t the only thing Kaci suffered for. She craved a partner. Someone to consume her heart, her body...her soul. Her situation was a precarious one, but her desires ran deep.

I was terrified to be alone, to spend the rest of my life alone. I was terrified to not be alone, to fall for a man, knowing my situation didn’t allow that. I was terrified to fall for a man who fell for me, because I wanted that more than anything.

Kaci has recently become entranced by the Evader. A mysterious, undefeated, underground racer. She is completely consumed by her wanton desire for him, obsessed for a glimpse of the real him since no one has ever seen him without his helmet. He brings her erotic sexual aggression to the surface, stars in her wildest fantasies.

I wanted to be that machine, to feel the strength of his legs while being ridden to the edge of death and back.

She assumes she knows what kind of man lurks under that helmet. What kind of raw power and masculinity is cloaked in leather. And she wants it. Damn the consequences.

A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He’s powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care.

Logan. Logan is a man fueled by anger, thirsty for revenge and driven by determination. He is on a mission to avenge his mother’s death...make those responsible pay for their actions. His racing funds his efforts, but also feeds his need to feel in control of his life.

Nothing beat this feeling, the grip of battle, the fight for supremacy, dominating with skill and lethal speed while straddling the kind of power few mortals could harness on congested streets.

Logan is 100% pure testosterone pumping masculinity. He’s the kind of man that while reading in his POV, you find yourself rubbing your legs together. Doesn’t matter what he’s saying or what he’s doing, he exudes confidence and power. It’s in his manner, in his actions...just plain in the air around him.

Kaci and Logan could have never prepared for the other. Each a giant roadblock wrapped in erotically charged desire, all encompassing passion and an unguarded yearning for a connection. It’s there. It’s sizzling just beneath the surface. Fueling every thought, every action, every breath.

I’d never been so caught up in someone’s gaze that every breath, every touch, every needy throb depended on that visual connection. Heavy groping wouldn’t shattered it. Seductive words would’ve only gotten in the way. Watching him watch me was the best foreplay I’d ever experienced.

As I watched her, everything I wanted to know – including things I never knew I craved – stretched out in the depth of her gaze. Her worries, her desires, her painful beauty swirled in a mesmerizing dance of complexity, one I had no hope of untangling.

These two are on a collision course...both restless with the desire for that inevitable impact. But what happens when these two forces collide and the past is revealed? Will anyone come out unscathed and whole in the end?

No one had ever looked at me like that before, like nothing had come before that moment and everything after would pale in comparison.

This book...THIS BOOK. Can I just say that the visuals while reading are better than any big budget movie you can watch on the big screen. Everything about this book is a reader’s wet dream when it comes to your imagination. Pam Godwin is a master painter with words and this book is a gallery showcase. You are so engrossed in the book that you can practically hear the roar of the bike, smell the richness of the leather, feel the tingle of desire and all but combust with the way every word flows through you. It’s been quite a while since I’ve read a book where I can vividly picture EVERYTHING.

There are so many layers and twists and turns in this book that I’ve managed to write a review that tells you NOTHING. Not a damn thing. Nothing I’ve said here even scratches the surface of what this book is about, but hopefully it’ll give you a glimpse of what the book made me feel. It made my skin hum while reading. It made my heart race and toes curl. It made me angry, frustrated and disgusted. It made me hopeful, it made me swoon and it made me ache. But most importantly, it left me completely satisfied.

[☆ Sammy ☆彡 · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible first read of the new year!!! Once I picked up Dirty Ties by Pam Godwin, I couldn't put it down. There were times when I tried to stop reading to get some sleep because I had to work the next day but ended up picking my Kindle right back up and finished the book around 2:30 AM. The lack of sleep was totally worth it!

Every aspect of Logan Flynt's life centers around revenge and he will do whatever it takes to get it. Illegal motorcycle racing, lying, keeping secrets, killing those who get in the way, and keeping his personal relationships to a minimum. Nothing is off the table in Logan's pursuit of justice.

*~*~*~*~*

"A man like that fucks like he rides. With intimidation, recklessness, and unharnessed energy. He's powered by adrenaline and takes what he wants without care."



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Logan was the epitome of sexy and his character was completely irresistible! <3 I was captivated by his mysterious racing persona and desperately wanted to know more about his background and who wronged him. He lives his life like he races his motorcycle, fast and dangerously.



Logan's carefully laid plans for revenge are complicated when a woman on a silver Ducati with matching racing gear catches his eye.

By all appearances, Kaci Baskel has the perfect life. She's beautiful, a successful business woman on track to become CEO, and married to a handsome man that she adores and considers her best friend. Real life, however, doesn't live up to her flawless public facade. Her family dictates almost every aspect of her life, from her marriage to her career, and Kaci wants nothing more than to break free and live life on her own terms. She never considered that freedom may come in the form of a mysterious, illegal street racer. A man who she frequently fantasizes about. A man who may have deep connections to her family that she is unaware of.

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"She was a dangerous distraction, exactly what I didn't want. Yet she was everything I never knew I was searching for."

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I felt a strong connection to Kaci's character from the start. I really respected her strength, intelligence, independence, and selflessness. She is in such a tough situation, one that forces her to choose between the well being of her loved ones and her own desires but she doesn't let these circumstances corrupt her. Kaci puts her loved ones first, despite the sacrifices that she must make in order to protect them.

Dirty Ties by Pam Godwin was so freaking amazing! The racing, sexy forbidden romance, suspense, and unexpected plot twists all made for an unputdownable experience!

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Ilze · Rating 1 out of 5]

More like - very disappointed.

I need a refund asap

[Penelope ✘ that awkward girl that doesn't go here ✘ · Rating 4 out of 5]

FOUR STARS!

This was my second book by Pam Godwin and I have to admit, I'm becoming a fan of her work. Whilst this wasn't as groundbreaking as Vanquish, I still found this book quite enjoyable and am quite impressed with Godwin's versatility as a writer.

As there are many amazing reviews already out there for this book, I won't bother rehashing points that have already been made. Instead, I'll leave you all with five memorable moments from Dirty Ties, which may only make sense to those who've already read the book:

1.
Ya feel me, Seth?!


2.
The Evader practicing safe sex by protecting his head with plastic.


3.
Can I get a witness?


4.
Logan plays dirty. Well, after he plays dirty.


5.
Kaci performs (from) the lift.

Curious? Read the book and find out! ;D

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story Rating ~ 4.5 Stars
Hero Rating ~ 5 Bad Boy Stars
Heroine Rating ~ 5 Stars
Action Level ~ 4 Stars
Heat Level ~ 4.5 Stars
Ending ~ 4.5 Stars
Overall Rating ~ 4.5 Stars

This was my first book written by Pam Godwin and I can honestly say that it will not be my last.

For me, the story grabbed me right from the start and held my interest all the way through. I was easily caught up in the whole revenge thing and loved reading how it all played out. The racing scenes were fantastic and gave me the action I always crave. Add in the excellent characters and their circumstances and I was AMAZED!

The villains were all nasty pieces of work and I was quite surprised by what they all did. I really loved how Logan took them down.

This book was a SCORCHER when it came to the sex/love scenes. They honestly worked me up and had me squirming in my seat.

The ending was a good one, leaving Logan and Kaci happy doing the things they love and being together.

Overall I REALLY enjoyed this read and I don’t feel this review does this book justice.

[.Lili. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pam Godwin,





This woman always delivers. That being said- this is a hard book to review because for best enjoyment of the book it's best not to reveal too much- so I'll just tell you about what I loved.

*Engaging plot full of mystery and suspense
*The author makes the reader feel everything the characters are feeling: despair, suspicion, and sexual tension.
*Dual POV
*It's haaaawt *wink, wink*
*forbidden romance <---I'm a sucker for those :)

I do want to point out that this book is not Pam Godwin's usual style. She's known for writing dark romance and dark this is not. But you know what- I love that. Love that she did something different. It just further proves what a talented writer she is.

Definitely check this one out guys! 5 Stars!





***ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review***

[Vanessa Booked Up · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 The Fourth Option Stars!!

OMG! Did this book give anyone else an Iron Man vibe?! Evader's whole underground cave thing totally reminded me of Iron Man...hot!!! Any book that allows my to fantasize about Robert Downey Jr. all greased up and sexy is A-ok by me!!!



Loved this!!!!! This book kinda took me by surprise. I was expecting a scorching hot contemporary romance, and while it DEFINITELY delivered on that front, it was so much more. This story packed a mean punch in a way that I wasn't expecting. With the exception on one or two other books, this is my best read in the last couple of months!! I highly recommend it! It's not dark but it is highly suspenseful, hot as HELL and the characters were awesome. No stupid drama. The chemistry between Logan and Kaci was incredible. The concept was refreshing and unique as well.

It is a revenge story, which there seem to be a lot of out there right now, but is a bit of a different spin.

"Revenge wasn’t an emotion. It was my inheritance, the acting force that lived in my blood and sustained my balance. It was my equilibrium. Revenge. I raced to finance it. I evaded to protect it. I killed to attain it. I planned everything."

I loved the whole story-line with the hidden identities here! Evader is an undefeated street racer in an underground, illegal racing brigade. But for Evader, his racing isn't just for fun. He has an agenda. It's a means to an end. And Kaci, and her silver Ducati, is the woman that fantasizes about him from afar. Evader never takes off his helmet, never revealing his identity to his fans. He maintains an elusive presence, disappearing immediately following his races.

And this attraction to their alternate personalities, is mutual. Evader is just as intrigued by the sexy siren on the silver Ducati.



But in their every day personas, these two have an extreme love lust-hate relationship that was so fun to read. Everything isn't as it seems with Kaci who is suffering in a corrupt life that looks like perfection, but is actually riddled with blackmail and hidden agendas. She soon becomes the pawn that Logan has to use in order to get the revenge that he needs.

"I wanted to bite him, slap him, punch him again. More than that, I wanted to make him mine. I wanted his anger, his ferocity, his pain. To claim every part of him, fuse it with all of me, and make us a singular whole."

"I wanted to hate her for being so goddamned beautiful. I wanted to kiss her for the same reason."

All of these messy ingredients tie together in a spell-binding way that kept me glued to the pages of this book way into the wee hours of the early morning.

And for all the edge in this book, it still had its insanely romantic moments that I loved. When I say these two had some insane chemistry, I'm talking, raw and primal, but sensual and emotional too. Just remember these words....ELEVATOR SCENE!!!!! You'll know it when you get to it.. trust me!! HOT!! Oh, oh, oh!! And the scene at the club when they dance...it's all seduction and desire! There just aren't enough hot dance scenes in books these days, in my opinion!! ;)



Above the suspense story-arc, what's really at the core of this story is a beautiful tale of finding love that goes beyond revenge. In a life of betrayal and extreme loneliness, they find each other. And when they do, it is powerful, profound and intense and it becomes something both of them not only desired but needed.



As much as I have said here, believe me when I say that this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more going on in this story that you just have to check out yourself to understand. This was my first read of Pam Godwin, but I now want to check out a bunch of her other books that have been sitting on my TBR. Loved her writing style!

“We’ll always have races and fights and risks to contend with. As long as we tackle it together, we’ve got this, Logan. You and me. One race at a time.”