Los reyes de Kearny

by Navessa Allen, Yolanda Casamayor Corderi (Translator)

De la autora A oscuras , la comedia romántica oscura que ha conquistado a miles de lectoras, llega un dark romance donde el amor puede ser tan peligroso como el crimen.

Jakob Larson va a ser mi perdición . Eso es lo que pienso cada vez que entra con paso firme en mi bar. Los Reyes de Kearny controlan este pequeño pueblo de Texas, y Jakob es su principal ejecutor. El Vikingo, lo llaman. Es un criminal tan peligroso como atractivo, el tipo de hombre que hace que mi lado más salvaje despierte y preste atención. No me importaría ceder a sus deseos solo por una noche.

Desafortunadamente, Jakob tiene otros planes para mí. Me necesita para averiguar quién en el pueblo está rompiendo las reglas de los Reyes y, cada vez que creo haber descubierto lo que está pasando, Jakob revela otra pieza del puzle. Tengo que decidir hasta dónde estoy dispuesta a llegar, porque si me enamoro de él no volveré a vivir tranquila. Aunque lo cierto es que Jakob me hace pensar que la tranquilidad está sobrevalorada, y que descender a la oscuridad con él podría conducir a algo incluso mejor que un final feliz.

Esta novela
Un club de moteros
«Tócala y te mato»
Proximidad forzosa
Personajes de moralidad gris
Opuestos que se atraen
Un toque de suspense

Los lectores
«Estoy obsesionada con este libro. Me ha encantado. No solo por la historia de amor, sino porque la trama en general es excepcional. Sin duda, buscaré más libros de Navessa en el futuro».
Steph en Goodreads

«Los libros de Navessa siempre se leen de un tirón y son una auténtica delicia».
Brianne Klodowski en Goodreads

«¡Me enganchó desde el primer capítulo! Esta novela es toda una sensual, llena de suspense y de sorpresas».
Anne Bayer en Goodreads

Genres: Romance, Audiobook, Dark Romance, Dark, Military Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary

364 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2026

About the author

Navessa Allen lives on a 200-year-old farm in rural New England with her husband, their cats, and an assorted collection of farm animals.

To keep up with her latest projects, check out her Patreon Page or subscribe to her website.

Reviews

[Christy]

I was looking for a new MC book and I thought I'd give this one a try. I enjoyed a lot of aspects about this story. I specifically liked that both Krista and Jakob were ex-military and I love a good baddie heroine! Also, grandma's in books are my favorite and Krista's Gran was the best.

There was a bit of a twist I didn't see coming which was also good. But that ending was so stinking rushed, I felt wanted so much more out of the last 20%. Overall, I would try this author again because I liked this one more than I didn't!

[Navessa]

UPDATE

Pre-order is now live on Amazon.

OR, you can read the beta chapters for free by clicking the picture below. FYI, it's coming down in a few weeks when I send it to my editor.

[Momma Eureka]

DNF !

Wasn’t feeling ….

[Mónica BQ]

I don't like biker romance books. I also dislike as a general rule anything to do with US military and any seemingly positive spin on it.
But I read this in one sitting. Until 3 am on a weekday.

So consider me converted.

Navessa Allen is a really good writer. And she posts most of her works for a while for free. She's worth checking out.

TKoK was a fun read. I think that's what I take most from it: I was highly entertained. The mystery subplot made sense and that's a bonus. It was presented in such a way that we did only have the information that Krista, the narrator, has; so you are immersed in the speculation right along with her. But the main thing is that I really enjoyed the banter and back and forth between the main characters. I liked Krista a lot. And I give maaaajor props for the mostly positive interaction between women here. Krista has girlfriends, she has normal conversations with other girls (even Jakob's exes), and that's just a huge relief. Even when a dislikeable character makes an appareance, it is made clear that any animosity with Krista is because of personality and incompatibility, not because women spend their days hating each other. I'm not usually a fan, but the epilogue from a different POV worked like a charm for me in this one too.

There's a couple of thins I could nitpick at, like the overuse of the "freezing" and "artic" similes to describe Jakob's eyes every.single.time they are mentioned; or the fact that the last chapters were too mushy for the overall tone of the book even despite the fact that this ends in a tenous HFN. Buuuut, I read this for FREE, and it was better that half of the shit I paid money for in 2020. I am totally buying this when it comes out as a novel, cause I permanently want it on my kindle.

I am also impatiently awaiting the sequel to The Lunatics: Volume One. It's been a long time coming now, and that's another thing to take into account with Navessa Allen: wait until a project is actually complete before starting to read it xD

[Meg]

I wasn’t at all how I was going to enjoy this book… the plot of this was very interesting yet really slow to get into. Though I did like the MC being an ex military which I find very different and the whole aspect of the books I have being around the Ukraine war that I found interesting to see in a book like this! I get people find it odd seeing a book with something to do with us military or the war but usually not being spoken enough!

The writing I really liked on this one it was very different to lights out ngl it was very much entertaining fast paced read in the first half of this book setting the story of the two characters background story then bam straight into the smutt scenes which didn’t take long would say (50 pages in) 🤣



˚┊✦Jakob
I really enjoyed Jakob there was just something about him that I found very broody arrogant man but I suppose coming out of being an ex soilder and now working outside the law trying to find his ways in normal life again without aswell having these triggers from being in the us military. I do love the fact that he just winds up krista but he does still care for her in his own little way



˚┊✦ Krista :
It took me a while to like Krista to say she was an ex us military coming home injured leg I did find her attitude kinda meh for my liking she was good but not as good as Jakob she was good for him ngl.



The Romance:

The romance was just epic the only thing I kept going was the romance the tension between these two couldn’t keep there hands off each other especially when it came to the smutt scenes that was lush!
I did love the fact that Krista took the dark side out of Jakob turning him softie 🤭when deep down he actually is

The whole drama of this book was something else I couldn’t put it down after… the whole Liam and Daniel scenario 😭don’t wanna reveal too much for spoilers but shit that ending of the cliffhanger I know it’s gonna set for book 2 I couldn’t put this one down when I reached 200 pgs in it got so interesting with the characters



I know I haven’t said much in this review but it was pretty mild when it’s a short review that’s when you know it’s meh kinda like 50/50 chance on how to write a review on this book! It was good ngl not the best of this author unfortunately I still prefer her lights out series

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𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋🍉⋮ ⌗ pre read ⋆˙⟡
⤷ ゛ ˎˊ˗ Started 11th July 2026



i got this given as a gift which melted my heart !! was so unexpected ! i cant wait to read this i did enjoy the lights out series by her so hopefully ill enjoy her standalone book!! This isnt even on my tbr but it is now LOL

[Faith]

The dumbest girl alive is shocked her one night stand isn’t completely forthcoming in the first 48hrs of acquaintance.

[Mia S.]

MC

Wow that took a dark twist! But loved it! MC drama mixed in with power struggle and the difficulties that comes with. Great story and wow ending.

[Jenn (The Book Refuge)]

*Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

This book was so unexpected and it got me so excited.

An MC full of war heroes. Wounded female heroine. Sexy as hell male biker..... I was salivating over this story. I really enjoyed how competent both characters were how much there connection had been building.

I have never read anything by this author before but the world building and the depth of character made me feel like there was so much below the surface. I want more books in this world RIGHT NOW!

I loved the hidden depth of Jakob and the dichotomy of him being a former soldier and now working outside the law. He is a bit tortured but a lot sexy and he wants to keep his town in line.

Krista is also a Veteran working at a bar and her and Jakob have been eyeing each other up for weeks. When they finally come together it is so explosive and sexy and I just couldn't get enough.

They both just felt so REAL! They had faults and attributes that were annoying and they would sometimes fly off the handle. But nothing was left to fester and it all just felt very mature! Which was such a breath of fresh air. I feel like so many romances these days get out of hand with the miscommunication. Even when there were cases of that, they were handled quickly and trust was built from there.

I also loved the consent that was written into this book. Even in the heat of a sexual encounter, Jakob reminds Krista that she is in control and she can revoke that permission at any time... ugh! That stuff gets me so HOT!

Over all this book was a great surprise and I am already looking into other books by this author.

4.5 out of 5 stars from me. Rounded to a 5!

[Allie MacDonald]

DNF

I love this author, but I couldn’t finish this. My husband, Thor, is in Army Special Operations as an EOD tech. People in the military aren’t stereotypical men that are 200 pounds of muscle. If you want to look at one of the deadliest soldiers, just check out my instagram. Yeah, he looks like he wouldn’t hurt a fly(and he wouldn’t, he likes our animals more than me). I wouldn’t have read it if I knew it would be about someone in Special Ops, it’s too personal and unfortunately wasn’t written well enough. Also, if there are any authors reading this, military men(or women) aren’t clean. I don’t know where the stereotype came from, but when Thor joined the Army I was so excited because I thought he would magically want to clean. ITS A LIE. I’ve consulted with the other dependas and we have confirmed that someone made it up to trap women or something. Besides the brunt of misinformation about the military, there were a few spelling and grammar errors. Again, I love Navessa Allen as an author. I just think this wasn’t her best showing

[Diamond L]

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. After having recently re-watched some Sons Of Anarchy episodes I saw this book and thought, why not? I haven’t had the best experience with biker romance stories, but after reading the synopsis I thought I’d give it a try. I was not disappointed.

While this book did introduce some gritty aspects of biker culture, it also had a good plot. There was a mystery to be solved. Krista agrees to help Jakob get in to her grandma’s care facility to see who is stealing prescriptions from the residents and selling them on the streets.

The chemistry between the two was great and the sex scenes were spicy. But the maturity and consent were what did it for me. After Krista handed Jakob his ass when he grabbed her without her consent, he made sure that she knew she had to give him the green light for anything to happen. That coupled with the fact that they actually communicated when they were pissed off and resolved their issues...refreshing and sexy as hell.

The characters were great, the plot was good, and the writing style was a little sassy and easy to read. The only real problem I had was with the ending. It wrapped things up well, but it seemed a little anti-climatic. There was a build up through the whole book and I felt a little let down with how it ended. But overall it was a fun and quick read. I give it 3.5 stars.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for releasing this ARC to me in exchange for an honest review.

[Steph ✨]

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for gifting me with a copy of this book.


I picked this up expecting it to be an enjoyable but trashy steamy romance novel.

Instead, I got a steamy romance novel with a fascinating and intriguing plot line, so much so that I'm desperate for more time with these characters.

Krista is a strong, independent woman in both physical and mental respect. She's ex forces and now walks with a limp after gaining an injury whilst serving. However she never let's this get her down. She works at a local MC's bar and her Gran lives in the local care home.

Jakob is one of the bikes in said local MC and Krista has had her eye on him since she moved to Kearny 3 months ago.

However things turn pretty dark and sinister when Krista finds out from Jakob that things may not be as they seem in the care home where her Gran lives.

Krista fascinates me. It's great to see some tall girl rep too. At 5ft 9 myself, it's nice to be represented. Krista's Gran, Izzy, is fiesty and firey despite her Alzheimers and I absolutely loved her! She was brilliant. And Jakob was just an absolutely terrifying dream boat and I need more of him immediately.

I'm obsessed with this book. I absolutely loved it. Not just for the romance, but the overall plot was outstanding. Will definitely be looking for more books from Navessa in the future

[Jess]

After reading Lights Out I craved more from this author and this was the book I needed. I loved these characters, Krista and Jakob were made for each other. Both ex-military, both in the MC world, both injured. The sparks flying about were spectacular and this books has a good plot to go with the smut! 😜

Overall had me hooked and I will definitely seek out more books from this author! 💕

[Deni]

Благодаря на Навеса Алън, че ме измъкна от читателската дупка, в която ме вкара Април 🖤

[Lindsey]

Lost interest around the 40% mark..

Maybe will try the audio. Maybe not.

Didn’t feel like a motorcycle romance, was very bland.

[Hailey Goshert]

3.75⭐️ this was a fast paced and entertaining read, but nothing life changing or brain altering if we’re being honest

i enjoyed my time reading, and loved the audio narrators’ performances, but something was missing to make this really great. i liked the plot and the characters, but this wasn’t necessarily ‘unputdownable’ by any means, and probably a bit forgettable if i’m honest.

so if you’re looking for a quick, easy, and enjoyable motorcycle club romance book- then i definitely recommend! something to save a slump or act as a palette cleanser, but not take too much brain power.

[Angela]

You can put three things in a book that will almost always piss me off:
1. A pregnancy trope that has absolutely no business being there
2. A child who is wise beyond their years
3. A sassy grandparent

I originally had hope for this one because I love the “fake dating… but was it ever really fake?” trope. It’s usually foolproof. Comforting. Reliable. Practically a public service.
…Until now.

Because not only did we get that trope, it was paired with a sassy grandma. A SASSY. GRANDMA. Please. I beg. Let us retire this character archetype.

Still, I told myself to push through and give it a fair shot, even though it was already stacked with things I know I hate. And wow. What a colossal waste of my time.

Let’s get into it…
Every review I saw raved about how strong and tough the FMC is. And sure, she’s not weak. But compelling? Interesting? Memorable? Not even a little. Krista had all the personality of a bag of flour. We’re told she has this fascinating background, but none of it translates to the page. She comes off as a slightly annoying know-it-all with zero spark. Also, quick side note: she has chronic, constant leg pain… yet she’s walking around in six-inch stilettos. I’m sorry, how? Be serious.

Then there’s Jacob. Our tall, muscular, silent-type enforcer. Should be a slam dunk with him… Except we barely get to know him, so how exactly am I supposed to care? He’s so aggressively unproblematic that he circles back around to being a problem. I could not tell you a single meaningful thing about this man. Actually, correction, I can: his kisses “steal her breath” approximately 200 times. Riveting.
This book would have been so much better with dual POVs.

Now let’s talk about the spice… or whatever this was supposed to be. On the spice scale, this lands firmly at mayonnaise. Had me fighting for my life to stay awake.

And finally… my biggest issue: the entire premise. There are drugs being run through the town, which should make for a good time. Instead? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. When we finally reach what should be the big, explosive reveal… ABSOLUTELY NOTHING HAPPENS!!! It’s like Allen gave up on even trying to make this book good. I wish I were exaggerating. I’m not. WE GET NOTHING.



I won’t spoil it for anyone still curious enough to pick this up, but just… manage your expectations. Severely.

This book was just plain annoying.
And if you’re coming into this expecting Sons of Anarchy in book form? Think again.

[Liv Niklas]

Me ha sorprendido porque yo entraba pensando que iba a tener poca trama y que era todo muy marranooks Y NO. Tiene trama, una que bueno no es tampoco el código da Vinci pero OJO OJO, Que está jugosona.

Buenos personajes, spice bien elaborado. El único fallo para mi es que ambos personajes piensan y hablan igual y para mi eso quiere decir que la autora no hace buen trabajo metiendose en el papel de cada uno para que se diferencien.

[HorrorBook HellHound]

I had a fun time with this book. I felt like there was a little bit missing as far as connecting with the characters, but they were still loveable and fun.

[Dvdbxo]

this was such a fun read (I actually listened to the audiobook). I really like the writing style of Navessa

[✨Wendy✨| downtherabbitholes]

Audiobook Review

📖- 4 ⭐️
🎙️- 5 ⭐️

Format: Audiobook
Narrators: Andi Eloise and JF Harding

I love a great motorcycle book/ series. The MC is always grumpy, possessive and has the whole Touch Her and ☠️ thing going (living vicariously through my books, because in real life, yeah, not my thing 😂) Andi Eloise and JF Harding were phenomenal in this book.

Krista (FMC) is not only fierce and independent she is dominant. Sometimes that can be off putting for me, but she was in the military so it flowed well with her character. Jacob (MMC), the enforcer for Kings of Kearny and his IDGAF attitude, until it came to Krista, covered in tattoos and also ex-military, had the whole sexy “bad boy” image down perfectly. And grandma? Loved grandma!

There were several twist and turns, rival biker clubs, and illegal activities happening that broke the golden rule of the Kings that kept me glued to my headphones…. not just the spice 😏 It didn’t hurt that the location took place in Texas so my interest was immediately peaked. My favorite parts were Krista’s inner monologues of embarrassment and Andi nailed it every time.

Do I recommend? Yes!

[Nadine]

Sorry to say it, but this is another strike for me with Navessa Allen. I loved Lights Out, didn’t enjoy Caught Up, and figured, okay, not everything is going to be a hit. So I gave The Kings of Kearny a shot.

Oh boy.

Our female lead is supposed to have this incredibly impressive military career, yet somehow has the personality of a damp paper towel and the emotional maturity of a teenager who’s just been told she can’t go to the party. I kept waiting for the competence and life experience we’re told she has to actually show up on the page.

The story itself is kind of all over the place. Conflicts that should have had real weight are wrapped up suspiciously easily, the military elements had me repeatedly thinking, there is absolutely no way this is how that works, and the whole thing felt like it needed another round or two of tightening.

I really wanted Caught Up to have just been a miss for me, especially after how much fun I had with Lights Out, but KoK has unfortunately made this feel more like a pattern than a fluke.

I think this is where Navessa Allen and I part ways. We’ll always have Lights Out.

[darra.reads]

Мда, докато не я изалушах място не си намерих.
Много увлекателна история, имаше си всичкоо - екшън, малко трилър, мотори (не пистарки за съжаление), напрежение, секс 🥹🫠🤩

Жалко, че свърши… жалко, че няма още…

Та да… готино е да станеш част от машинациите на вращдуващи мото клибове в Щатите 🫠🫠🫠

[Kyla Schmidt]

For fans of Sons of Anarchy and 🌶️

[Holly Wallace]

4.5⭐️

[Kaylee]

this was cheesy but fun!

my one, singular, inconsequential pet peeve about it though is no one says "southern texas." it's south texas. we don't add the "ern" part when saying what part of texas we're from.

[Leandra]

This was my September Hot Potato Book Club pick and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! Think sons of anarchy and spice 🌶️🔥Jakob & Krista is a story I’d keep reading about - I’m a little sad this was a stand alone, it was good!!!

[Frederike Rudman]

Loved the story and how it unfolded in the course of the book. The author's writing style catches me every time. I liked the unknown in between and that it wasn't predictable.
The story of a hardass biker and an ex-military woman meeting at a bar and falling for each other and how it unfolds ABS develops during the course of the book, really caught me.

[Zinaida]

Заслужаваше си всяка секунда! 👌🏻🥹🖤

[Tasha Penney]

Boring asf

[Kirsten Matthews]

I 👏🏼 LOVED 👏🏼 THIS 👏🏼 (that’s all)