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Found Through Fire: Singed Lies #1
381 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2026
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July 13, 2026
YES YES YES!
🗡️Bad ass FMC
🖤Found family
🗡️Cocky MMC #1
🖤Broody MMC #2
🗡️ Why choose
🖤TENSION!!!
🗡️Biker / Mercenary
This book pulled me right in! I truly fell in love with Willow she is such a bad ass with such a soft heart!
Everyone loves Willow! She will lay her life on the line to protect anyone in need.
She deeply cares about everyone in her life but she will not hesitate to cut you down if you threaten the things she loves most!
Her brothers
Her peace
Or her coffee 😂
Willow is trying to build a relationship with her long lost brother when she finds herself locked in the sights of his best friend Flame.
Flame knows that Willow will be his wife, he just hasn’t told her yet 😏
She doesn’t have time for men, between her freelance rescue missions and opening up her own shop the only male company she has are the men her father sends with her on her missions. She gets along with all of the men her father employs…. Except for Grey.
Little does she know Grey only wants what’s best for her 😝
🗡️Bad ass FMC
🖤Found family
🗡️Cocky MMC #1
🖤Broody MMC #2
🗡️ Why choose
🖤TENSION!!!
🗡️Biker / Mercenary
This book pulled me right in! I truly fell in love with Willow she is such a bad ass with such a soft heart!
Everyone loves Willow! She will lay her life on the line to protect anyone in need.
She deeply cares about everyone in her life but she will not hesitate to cut you down if you threaten the things she loves most!
Her brothers
Her peace
Or her coffee 😂
Willow is trying to build a relationship with her long lost brother when she finds herself locked in the sights of his best friend Flame.
Flame knows that Willow will be his wife, he just hasn’t told her yet 😏
She doesn’t have time for men, between her freelance rescue missions and opening up her own shop the only male company she has are the men her father sends with her on her missions. She gets along with all of the men her father employs…. Except for Grey.
Little does she know Grey only wants what’s best for her 😝
July 16, 2026
I decided to step out of my comfort zone and comfort tropes and try something new. I had never read a motorcycle club book… and had read very few why choose. I love supporting indie authors and I found out this author was releasing a book and I decided to give it a read. Thank you to the author for allowing me to arc Found Through Fire.
Now I am normally a Romantasy/romance reader in general and so I had no idea what terms like MC stood for at first or what “church” referred to 😅
Now with all of this being said, I have discovered that I do not particularly like “why choose” as a trope, but I did like the plot. I enjoyed the story all the way up until the literal. “Why choose” moment if you get my drift lol. It’s just not the trope for me… I am more of a love triangle reader. (I’m kinda hoping it will transform into a love triangle in the future books after the ending that it had and the featured characters …but that’s just a me thing 🤣😅🤭)
So anyways I will be doing my review based solely on vibes, characters and the plot in general since I was fully aware that it was a why choose and it’s unfair to rate a book off a trope I don’t like when I knew beforehand, it was in the book upon reading it. (My dislike of the why choose trope will have no bearing on my rating) Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the plot.
I enjoyed the story line and the characters. This story is about a young woman who’s essentially a hired hit woman/vigilante due to a traumatic history. She is very close with her family and connects with her long lost brother. This story has multiple POVS. It also has the two MMCs that she has an attraction to. It also has a POV from her actual long lost brother. The FMC is a total bad a** who gives the men in her life a run for their money and is very independent. She has endured a lot of trauma and life altering events for someone her age that has made her into the person she is today. She is eventually faced with a threat that she finds herself not being able to face alone. This new threat has her finding herself accepting help and protection from two very different men that she is drawn to and ends with a plot twist that has an unexpected cliffhanger 🤯 and leaves you with so many questions…
Considering I am not a fan of the Why choose trope as it turns out… I enjoyed the character and the dynamics of the character Flame and our FMC. He is snarky, cocky and hilarious which is a nice match to her independent wit and exuding confidence.
There is another MMC as well. He has a can’t be bothered personality and can be humorous in that overbearing protective type of way.
My favorite character particularly would probably be Smoke out of them all. I would have loved more of him as well. (Maybe a future spin off with a love triangle lol 😜)
So If why choose and motorcycle clubs are your jam especially, here is a new book for you to check out!
The FMC in this book is the MVP of the story imo💅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RELEASING AUGUST 11,2026
I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the book..
“Fuckin’ adorable. My little Fox is shy. “It’s cool, Smoke will need directions,” I say, trying to get her to look up at me again so I can have those gorgeous eyes on me.”
✨TROPES✨
✨Why Choose
✨Motorcycle Club Mercenary
✨Enemies to Lovers
✨Slow Burn
✨Kick-Ass FMC
✨Age Gap
✨Found Family
Now I am normally a Romantasy/romance reader in general and so I had no idea what terms like MC stood for at first or what “church” referred to 😅
Now with all of this being said, I have discovered that I do not particularly like “why choose” as a trope, but I did like the plot. I enjoyed the story all the way up until the literal. “Why choose” moment if you get my drift lol. It’s just not the trope for me… I am more of a love triangle reader. (I’m kinda hoping it will transform into a love triangle in the future books after the ending that it had and the featured characters …but that’s just a me thing 🤣😅🤭)
So anyways I will be doing my review based solely on vibes, characters and the plot in general since I was fully aware that it was a why choose and it’s unfair to rate a book off a trope I don’t like when I knew beforehand, it was in the book upon reading it. (My dislike of the why choose trope will have no bearing on my rating) Now that’s out of the way, let’s talk about the plot.
I enjoyed the story line and the characters. This story is about a young woman who’s essentially a hired hit woman/vigilante due to a traumatic history. She is very close with her family and connects with her long lost brother. This story has multiple POVS. It also has the two MMCs that she has an attraction to. It also has a POV from her actual long lost brother. The FMC is a total bad a** who gives the men in her life a run for their money and is very independent. She has endured a lot of trauma and life altering events for someone her age that has made her into the person she is today. She is eventually faced with a threat that she finds herself not being able to face alone. This new threat has her finding herself accepting help and protection from two very different men that she is drawn to and ends with a plot twist that has an unexpected cliffhanger 🤯 and leaves you with so many questions…
Considering I am not a fan of the Why choose trope as it turns out… I enjoyed the character and the dynamics of the character Flame and our FMC. He is snarky, cocky and hilarious which is a nice match to her independent wit and exuding confidence.
There is another MMC as well. He has a can’t be bothered personality and can be humorous in that overbearing protective type of way.
My favorite character particularly would probably be Smoke out of them all. I would have loved more of him as well. (Maybe a future spin off with a love triangle lol 😜)
So If why choose and motorcycle clubs are your jam especially, here is a new book for you to check out!
The FMC in this book is the MVP of the story imo💅
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
RELEASING AUGUST 11,2026
I will leave you with one of my favorite quotes from the book..
“Fuckin’ adorable. My little Fox is shy. “It’s cool, Smoke will need directions,” I say, trying to get her to look up at me again so I can have those gorgeous eyes on me.”
✨TROPES✨
✨Why Choose
✨Motorcycle Club Mercenary
✨Enemies to Lovers
✨Slow Burn
✨Kick-Ass FMC
✨Age Gap
✨Found Family
July 24, 2026
What to expect
✨Why choose
🖤Mercenary
✨Motorcycle club
🖤Enemies to lovers
✨Slow burn
🖤Strong FMC
✨Age gap
🖤Found family
This right here is EXACTLY how I like my why choose romances.
The slow burn? Perfection. The character development? Incredible. The relationships? Everything I could have asked for.
Willow was an absolute powerhouse of an FMC. She was fierce, independent, and never backed down, making it impossible not to root for her every step of the way.
And the guys? I loved every single one of them for completely different reasons. Flame/Knox had me kicking my feet from the moment he laid eyes on Willow. The instant obsession? The protective energy? Him staking his claim immediately? Say. Less.
Then there’s Grey… the grumpy, tortured soul who slowly worked his way into my heart. Every chapter peeled back another layer of him, and I found myself loving his character more and more.
What I appreciated most was that this story focused on building the relationships instead of relying on spice. Every interaction, every conversation, every little moment mattered, which made all of the connections feel so much more meaningful.
That cliffhanger should honestly be illegal. I’m completely obsessed with these characters now, and I already know book two is going to consume my entire personality. I need it immediately!
✨Why choose
🖤Mercenary
✨Motorcycle club
🖤Enemies to lovers
✨Slow burn
🖤Strong FMC
✨Age gap
🖤Found family
This right here is EXACTLY how I like my why choose romances.
The slow burn? Perfection. The character development? Incredible. The relationships? Everything I could have asked for.
Willow was an absolute powerhouse of an FMC. She was fierce, independent, and never backed down, making it impossible not to root for her every step of the way.
And the guys? I loved every single one of them for completely different reasons. Flame/Knox had me kicking my feet from the moment he laid eyes on Willow. The instant obsession? The protective energy? Him staking his claim immediately? Say. Less.
Then there’s Grey… the grumpy, tortured soul who slowly worked his way into my heart. Every chapter peeled back another layer of him, and I found myself loving his character more and more.
What I appreciated most was that this story focused on building the relationships instead of relying on spice. Every interaction, every conversation, every little moment mattered, which made all of the connections feel so much more meaningful.
That cliffhanger should honestly be illegal. I’m completely obsessed with these characters now, and I already know book two is going to consume my entire personality. I need it immediately!
July 25, 2026
I am absolutely screaming after that ending! I finished this book with literal chills.
This story had everything I love: an incredible found family, witty banter that had me smiling, and one of the most badass FMCs I’ve read in a long time. And don’t even get me started on the two MMCs..one broody, one cocky, and both very yummy! The chemistry, angst, and slow-burning tension between the characters had me completely hooked.
The action never let up, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. Every chapter raised the stakes, making it nearly impossible to put down.
That ending completely wrecked me in the best way possible, and now I’m desperately counting down the days until I can get my hands on book two. If you’re looking for a book packed with action, unforgettable characters, found family, and heart-pounding tension, this one absolutely delivers.
This story had everything I love: an incredible found family, witty banter that had me smiling, and one of the most badass FMCs I’ve read in a long time. And don’t even get me started on the two MMCs..one broody, one cocky, and both very yummy! The chemistry, angst, and slow-burning tension between the characters had me completely hooked.
The action never let up, and I was constantly on the edge of my seat, wondering what was going to happen next. Every chapter raised the stakes, making it nearly impossible to put down.
That ending completely wrecked me in the best way possible, and now I’m desperately counting down the days until I can get my hands on book two. If you’re looking for a book packed with action, unforgettable characters, found family, and heart-pounding tension, this one absolutely delivers.
July 14, 2026
I’m not going to lie… when I started Found Through Fire, I realized I had forgotten what the arc was about, so the first chapter had me feeling a little lost.
But then this book absolutely found its footing.
Once the story got going, I was completely hooked. The relationships and character dynamics are so layered that every new revelation adds another piece to the puzzle. One of my favorite aspects was the multiple POVs. Getting to experience the story through more than just Willow’s eyes gives so much depth to the world and lets you truly understand each character’s motivations.
What really stood out to me was the relationship between Flame, Grey, and Willow. Instead of the typical rivalry you see in a lot of why choose romances, Flame and Grey both recognize that neither of them is enough for Willow on their own. Watching them come to that realization—and seeing their own relationship evolve because of it—made the romance feel refreshingly mature and emotionally satisfying.
And that ending…
What. Just. Happened?!
That cliffhanger completely caught me off guard and left me staring at the page trying to process everything. I genuinely have no idea where this series is headed next, but after that ending, I need the next book immediately.
But then this book absolutely found its footing.
Once the story got going, I was completely hooked. The relationships and character dynamics are so layered that every new revelation adds another piece to the puzzle. One of my favorite aspects was the multiple POVs. Getting to experience the story through more than just Willow’s eyes gives so much depth to the world and lets you truly understand each character’s motivations.
What really stood out to me was the relationship between Flame, Grey, and Willow. Instead of the typical rivalry you see in a lot of why choose romances, Flame and Grey both recognize that neither of them is enough for Willow on their own. Watching them come to that realization—and seeing their own relationship evolve because of it—made the romance feel refreshingly mature and emotionally satisfying.
And that ending…
What. Just. Happened?!
That cliffhanger completely caught me off guard and left me staring at the page trying to process everything. I genuinely have no idea where this series is headed next, but after that ending, I need the next book immediately.
July 6, 2026
I will never turn away a book with a badass FMC that turns the men around her into puppy dig simps. I just really like a good reverse harem with a well written woman and men who don't try to smother her with their useless personalities. Found Through Fire was exactly that.
I really liked how richly the characters were written in this. Willow was fierce, capable, and could beat anyone's ass. I loved that she didn't need the men for anything but she allowed them to be around her. It's such a nice take to have a badass FMC stay just as independent throughout the book. The MMCs were also so well done. I liked that Knox and Grey were so completely different both in their personalities as well as the way they originally thought of Willow. They fit so well in the little polycule.
The pacing to the plot is well done. The romance between all the characters is fairly slow burn, slower for the Grey x Willow mashup, but Knox was immediately a simp once he saw video evidence of Willow's contract killing capabilities. I like that we have a slow build up of a suspense plot too; it gives a lot of forward momentum without overpowering the relationship building.
The real shining star for me though was all of the POVs. We aren't just getting POVs for the main characters, we also had a few from friends and family close to our characters. It gave a lot of depth to the story and provided a lot of foundation to our characters' backstories and relationships outside of the polycule.
This does end on a cliffhanger and it kills me that because I'm reading an ARC, I have to wait even longer for a resolution. I will be waiting though, however impatiently, because this was such a great read.
I really liked how richly the characters were written in this. Willow was fierce, capable, and could beat anyone's ass. I loved that she didn't need the men for anything but she allowed them to be around her. It's such a nice take to have a badass FMC stay just as independent throughout the book. The MMCs were also so well done. I liked that Knox and Grey were so completely different both in their personalities as well as the way they originally thought of Willow. They fit so well in the little polycule.
The pacing to the plot is well done. The romance between all the characters is fairly slow burn, slower for the Grey x Willow mashup, but Knox was immediately a simp once he saw video evidence of Willow's contract killing capabilities. I like that we have a slow build up of a suspense plot too; it gives a lot of forward momentum without overpowering the relationship building.
The real shining star for me though was all of the POVs. We aren't just getting POVs for the main characters, we also had a few from friends and family close to our characters. It gave a lot of depth to the story and provided a lot of foundation to our characters' backstories and relationships outside of the polycule.
This does end on a cliffhanger and it kills me that because I'm reading an ARC, I have to wait even longer for a resolution. I will be waiting though, however impatiently, because this was such a great read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you the Author for the ARC of her book. You are the real Rockstar Sister
Great book Babe💋
I came in expecting an MC romance, but Found Through Fire delivered so much more. Willow is fierce, hilarious, loyal, and the kind of FMC you can't help but root for. The banter had me snickering, and the emotion in this story runs deep. The action never lets up, and that ending? I closed the book and immediately needed the next one.
If you love found family, motorcycle clubs, badass heroines, and stories that can make you laugh one minute and punch you in the heart the next...don't sleep on this one. 😉
Great book Babe💋
I came in expecting an MC romance, but Found Through Fire delivered so much more. Willow is fierce, hilarious, loyal, and the kind of FMC you can't help but root for. The banter had me snickering, and the emotion in this story runs deep. The action never lets up, and that ending? I closed the book and immediately needed the next one.
If you love found family, motorcycle clubs, badass heroines, and stories that can make you laugh one minute and punch you in the heart the next...don't sleep on this one. 😉
July 8, 2026
I am going to say this book is by far one of my top 5 favorites of 2026. I was provided this as an arc read and let me say I am so glad I said yes. I adore Motorcycle Club stories and every single one of these characters are fantastic. This had me crying and giggling the next minute. You have Willow along with her brothers who are bada**! Jackson/Smoke who is the next VP of the MC chapter learns about a family he thought didn’t want him. Grey the older spotter of Willow who is grumpy but lovable. Knox/ Flame is Jackson’s best friend who wants Willow as his Ol lady. One thing is these brothers are protective of their sister. This book will end off on a cliffhanger so get ready to dive into book 2. I do can not wait to read more.
Thank you J. Addison Wahl for letting me be a post of the Singed Lies series!
Thank you J. Addison Wahl for letting me be a post of the Singed Lies series!
July 8, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ MOTORCYCLES AND MILITARY MEN
This was SO good—I literally could not put it down.
If you’re looking for a story with a strong, badass FMC, look no further because she delivered everything she needed to give and then some. I was hooked on her from the start and just loved watching her step into her power.
And can we talk about the reverse harem for a second? Because YES. Both men had me completely hooked. They each brought something different to the table, and I loved how they balanced each other out while giving her exactly what she needed.
Honestly, there wasn’t a single thing about this book I didn’t enjoy. The characters, the dynamic, the energy—it all just worked for me. This is one of those reads that pulls you in and doesn’t let go until the very last page.
This was SO good—I literally could not put it down.
If you’re looking for a story with a strong, badass FMC, look no further because she delivered everything she needed to give and then some. I was hooked on her from the start and just loved watching her step into her power.
And can we talk about the reverse harem for a second? Because YES. Both men had me completely hooked. They each brought something different to the table, and I loved how they balanced each other out while giving her exactly what she needed.
Honestly, there wasn’t a single thing about this book I didn’t enjoy. The characters, the dynamic, the energy—it all just worked for me. This is one of those reads that pulls you in and doesn’t let go until the very last page.
July 5, 2026
Review of Advanced Copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️- 🌶️🌶️ (only a couple open door scenes)
If you want motorcycle club mixed with mercantile marines, veterans and a kick ass fmc, This is the book for you!!!!
I consumed this book in 24 hours. I could not put it down. From the beginning the fmc is kicking ass. I’m not normally a fan of why choose romance but I enjoyed how this was written. The romance is secondary to the main action taking place in the story in my opinion. I kept wondering how the author was going to end the book, going back and forth in my thoughts on who I thought the end villain would be. I still am not 100% sure but I definitely didn’t see what was presented coming! Now I need more!!!
Thank you to the author for this early copy, I thoroughly enjoyed it 🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️- 🌶️🌶️ (only a couple open door scenes)
If you want motorcycle club mixed with mercantile marines, veterans and a kick ass fmc, This is the book for you!!!!
I consumed this book in 24 hours. I could not put it down. From the beginning the fmc is kicking ass. I’m not normally a fan of why choose romance but I enjoyed how this was written. The romance is secondary to the main action taking place in the story in my opinion. I kept wondering how the author was going to end the book, going back and forth in my thoughts on who I thought the end villain would be. I still am not 100% sure but I definitely didn’t see what was presented coming! Now I need more!!!
Thank you to the author for this early copy, I thoroughly enjoyed it 🖤
July 29, 2026
Overall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Panty Meter: 💦💦💦
Emotional Damage: 💔💔💔💔
Thank you to J. Addison Wahl for trusting me with an ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
I went into this knowing it was a slow-burn, why choose, found family romance with an MC and some mercenaries, and that’s exactly what I got.
I’ll admit…I started getting a little nervous during the first hundred pages because the only POVs were from Willow and her long-lost biological brother. They don’t know each other, but I was over here wondering if we were headed into some weird backwoods sibling romance. 😅 Thankfully, the moment Flame showed up, all of those fears disappeared. I immediately knew, okay…there’s the love interest.
And can we talk about Flame? I loved him from his very first chapter. His personality had me smiling instantly, and he quickly became one of my favorite characters.
Then there’s Grey. Since Willow comes from a family of mercenaries, her father insists she always has someone watching her back on missions. Grey gets stuck with that job, and the constant bickering between them was so much fun. You just know there’s chemistry simmering beneath all those arguments.
Yes, this is a slow burn, so if you’re someone who needs immediate romance and spice, consider this your warning. But honestly? I wasn’t bothered by it at all. The story itself was so engaging that I never felt like I was waiting for something to happen. The writing kept me completely invested.
The world J. Addison Wahl created played like a movie in my head. I could picture every scene so vividly that I genuinely found myself thinking, Someone needs to adapt this into a movie. It’s one of those stories that pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
Fair warning: this book ends on a cliffhanger! Thankfully, I talked with J. Addison, and she told me she’s already working on book two. That made the ending a little easier to survive…but I still need that sequel ASAP because I have to know what happens next!
I absolutely loved this story, and I always appreciate getting the opportunity to connect with authors and experience their stories before they’re released. Thank you again, J. Addison, for trusting me with Willow’s story. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next!
If you enjoy why choose, found family, mercenaries, an MC, slow-burn romance, and incredible world-building, this is definitely one to add to your TBR!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Panty Meter: 💦💦💦
Emotional Damage: 💔💔💔💔
Thank you to J. Addison Wahl for trusting me with an ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
I went into this knowing it was a slow-burn, why choose, found family romance with an MC and some mercenaries, and that’s exactly what I got.
I’ll admit…I started getting a little nervous during the first hundred pages because the only POVs were from Willow and her long-lost biological brother. They don’t know each other, but I was over here wondering if we were headed into some weird backwoods sibling romance. 😅 Thankfully, the moment Flame showed up, all of those fears disappeared. I immediately knew, okay…there’s the love interest.
And can we talk about Flame? I loved him from his very first chapter. His personality had me smiling instantly, and he quickly became one of my favorite characters.
Then there’s Grey. Since Willow comes from a family of mercenaries, her father insists she always has someone watching her back on missions. Grey gets stuck with that job, and the constant bickering between them was so much fun. You just know there’s chemistry simmering beneath all those arguments.
Yes, this is a slow burn, so if you’re someone who needs immediate romance and spice, consider this your warning. But honestly? I wasn’t bothered by it at all. The story itself was so engaging that I never felt like I was waiting for something to happen. The writing kept me completely invested.
The world J. Addison Wahl created played like a movie in my head. I could picture every scene so vividly that I genuinely found myself thinking, Someone needs to adapt this into a movie. It’s one of those stories that pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
Fair warning: this book ends on a cliffhanger! Thankfully, I talked with J. Addison, and she told me she’s already working on book two. That made the ending a little easier to survive…but I still need that sequel ASAP because I have to know what happens next!
I absolutely loved this story, and I always appreciate getting the opportunity to connect with authors and experience their stories before they’re released. Thank you again, J. Addison, for trusting me with Willow’s story. I can’t wait to see where this series goes next!
If you enjoy why choose, found family, mercenaries, an MC, slow-burn romance, and incredible world-building, this is definitely one to add to your TBR!
August 1, 2026
I went into Found Through Fire almost completely blind as an ARC reader, and I’ll admit, the first chapter took me a minute to get my bearings. I wasn’t entirely sure where the story was headed or how all the pieces fit together, but once everything clicked, I was absolutely hooked.
Willow is such a badass protagonist. She’s a mercenary who’s more than capable of taking care of herself. But I loved that alongside everything else, there was such an emotional focus on family and finding where you belong.
One of my favorite parts was the romance setup. This is a true why choose/reverse harem, and I really appreciated that it never fell into the typical love triangle drama. Willow has two love interests, and the story lets those relationships develop naturally without forcing unnecessary drama. It was refreshing to read a romance that embraced the dynamic instead of treating it like someone had to “win.”
By the end, I was completely invested in Willow, her journey, and everyone around her. If you enjoy strong female leads, motorcycle clubs, mercenary groups, found family, action, and a refreshing take on why choose romance, I’d definitely recommend picking this one up.
I’m already looking forward to seeing where this series goes next after that ending!!
Willow is such a badass protagonist. She’s a mercenary who’s more than capable of taking care of herself. But I loved that alongside everything else, there was such an emotional focus on family and finding where you belong.
One of my favorite parts was the romance setup. This is a true why choose/reverse harem, and I really appreciated that it never fell into the typical love triangle drama. Willow has two love interests, and the story lets those relationships develop naturally without forcing unnecessary drama. It was refreshing to read a romance that embraced the dynamic instead of treating it like someone had to “win.”
By the end, I was completely invested in Willow, her journey, and everyone around her. If you enjoy strong female leads, motorcycle clubs, mercenary groups, found family, action, and a refreshing take on why choose romance, I’d definitely recommend picking this one up.
I’m already looking forward to seeing where this series goes next after that ending!!
August 5, 2026
First thank you so much for a letting me read an eARC of this book!
Willow is strong and fierce but also soft and caring for the people she loves. She finds her lost brother and starts building a relationship with him. Through him is how she finds Flame/Knox. Or he finds her 😛
I didn’t know I needed this book, but wow. I absolutely did!! Motorcycle club, mercenaries, why choose?!?! 🥵 Grey is broody and grumpy and Knox is Cocky, and somehow it works!
I started off thinking who the heck is this dude Grey, but by the end I love him and understand why he’s grumpy.
I loved the story, I loved the romance. The tension had me giggling and kicking my feet at so many places. I really felt like I was in this story.
The ending?!?! AHHHHH!! Knox, Lochlan?! I literally said “ahhhh, a cliffhanger!! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED?” As I finished it this morning.
🏍️ Biker
🌟 mercenary
🏍️ strong fmc
🌟 why choose
🏍️ broody mmc
🌟 slow burn
🏍️ age gap
If any of these sound good to you, absolutely check this one out! It released on Aug 1st!
Willow is strong and fierce but also soft and caring for the people she loves. She finds her lost brother and starts building a relationship with him. Through him is how she finds Flame/Knox. Or he finds her 😛
I didn’t know I needed this book, but wow. I absolutely did!! Motorcycle club, mercenaries, why choose?!?! 🥵 Grey is broody and grumpy and Knox is Cocky, and somehow it works!
I started off thinking who the heck is this dude Grey, but by the end I love him and understand why he’s grumpy.
I loved the story, I loved the romance. The tension had me giggling and kicking my feet at so many places. I really felt like I was in this story.
The ending?!?! AHHHHH!! Knox, Lochlan?! I literally said “ahhhh, a cliffhanger!! I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED?” As I finished it this morning.
🏍️ Biker
🌟 mercenary
🏍️ strong fmc
🌟 why choose
🏍️ broody mmc
🌟 slow burn
🏍️ age gap
If any of these sound good to you, absolutely check this one out! It released on Aug 1st!
August 2, 2026
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Full review on link.
This book has something for everyone trope. A Y-Choose romance with action, family, loss, found family, hot military men, hot bikers, a baddie for an FMC, and a spicy payoff! There is a lot of plot and world building to this book. It is the first in a series. The world building is all about continuing the series and future plots. The author keeps you guessing even until the last page. Definitely the beginning of a great series with action, adventure, revenge, justice, payback, and spicy romance. The last 30% is pure fire. I could not put it down!
Full review on link.
This book has something for everyone trope. A Y-Choose romance with action, family, loss, found family, hot military men, hot bikers, a baddie for an FMC, and a spicy payoff! There is a lot of plot and world building to this book. It is the first in a series. The world building is all about continuing the series and future plots. The author keeps you guessing even until the last page. Definitely the beginning of a great series with action, adventure, revenge, justice, payback, and spicy romance. The last 30% is pure fire. I could not put it down!
July 14, 2026
This why chose, MC romance was giving everything and more! Willow is such a baddie. She has been through some things in her short life and she has the biggest heart, smartest brain and will not hesitate to ☠️ if needed. She may be tiny, but she is fierce and proves it over and over again. She may also be inexperienced in certain areas…but then enters Knox (her brothers best friend) and Grey (her dad’s employee). There is not a lot of spice in this book, but there is tension 🫠
I am impressed in what this indie author has created and I’m eagerly awaiting book two.
I am impressed in what this indie author has created and I’m eagerly awaiting book two.
July 16, 2026
ARC read from local author.
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read and review Found Through Fire.
I really enjoyed this one. The action was great and super detailed. Badass FMC. Banter was great. Gave SOA and Alias vibes. Not a huge fan of an inexperienced FMC.
Overall… 4⭐️ and “patiently” waiting for the next book!
‼️Warning‼️
🧗🏻♀️It does end on a cliff hanger.
🌶️minimal spice and at the very end.
Tropes:
3️⃣Why choose (poly relationship)
🏍️MC romance
🏡Found family
❤️He falls first
😡❤️Enemies to lovers
👩🏻❤️👨🏻Age gap (she’s 24, he’s 36)
Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read and review Found Through Fire.
I really enjoyed this one. The action was great and super detailed. Badass FMC. Banter was great. Gave SOA and Alias vibes. Not a huge fan of an inexperienced FMC.
Overall… 4⭐️ and “patiently” waiting for the next book!
‼️Warning‼️
🧗🏻♀️It does end on a cliff hanger.
🌶️minimal spice and at the very end.
Tropes:
3️⃣Why choose (poly relationship)
🏍️MC romance
🏡Found family
❤️He falls first
😡❤️Enemies to lovers
👩🏻❤️👨🏻Age gap (she’s 24, he’s 36)
August 3, 2026
OMG, what an absolute wild ride!
Willow is such a badass FMC. She's fierce, hilarious, and so incredibly likeable. I absolutely loved the rich backstory surrounding her and her family, it added so much depth to the story. And the triplets? They completely stole every scene they were in. They had me laughing out loud!
My favourite moment has to be when Flame watched the body cam footage for the first time and immediately decided he was going to marry her. I was crying with laughter! It was such a perfect introduction to their dynamic.
Grey completely caught me off guard. I was expecting him to stay the broody, mysterious one, but watching him slowly reveal his softer, sweeter side had me absolutely swooning.
And that ending... WHAT?! I genuinely wasn't prepared for it. Now I'm desperately counting down the days until book two because I need answers, and I need them immediately!
Willow is such a badass FMC. She's fierce, hilarious, and so incredibly likeable. I absolutely loved the rich backstory surrounding her and her family, it added so much depth to the story. And the triplets? They completely stole every scene they were in. They had me laughing out loud!
My favourite moment has to be when Flame watched the body cam footage for the first time and immediately decided he was going to marry her. I was crying with laughter! It was such a perfect introduction to their dynamic.
Grey completely caught me off guard. I was expecting him to stay the broody, mysterious one, but watching him slowly reveal his softer, sweeter side had me absolutely swooning.
And that ending... WHAT?! I genuinely wasn't prepared for it. Now I'm desperately counting down the days until book two because I need answers, and I need them immediately!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was honored to be a Beta Reader/ARC for this book. Absolutely could not put it down. The writer brought Willow, her bothers, her parents, and the rest of the characters to life. I felt like I knew them. I don't want to give away any spoilers. Let me just say, the burn is slow but hot. The end....well, yall just going to have to read it. I won't give it away. The book makes me want to know more, dying to know what is to come in Book 2. READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it.
July 29, 2026
This was an ARC read for me and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a slow burn, MC/why choose romance. The FMC is badass and I like the found family aspect. There are enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and I enjoyed the story line. It ends on a cliffhanger so now I’m left wondering what’s next!
July 31, 2026
To start off Willow is a badass!!! This book does tend to have a lot going on and a lot of moving parts but overall I enjoyed it. Why choose, MC, and mercenaries. Such a great story that leaves you wanting more!
August 3, 2026
Review Advanced Copy from Author
My review is late I know, it was supposed to be done before the first of August but the way...
Listen I'm not going to dog on the book but I'm also not going to sugar coat my review.
It should not have taken me this long to finish a less than 400pg Why Choose Book because not only do I absolutely love Why Choose but I can devour a less than 400pg book in one sitting.
Now you must be wondering why did it take me so long to read it then and I will tell you dear reader, it's because this book is boring. Thats right boring absolutely boring.
The way nothing absolutely nothing of significance happened until the end of the book.
I was so bored out of my mind reading this book I wanted to DNF believe me I did but I felt bad because I promised the author I was going to read it.
I should have DNF'd because my following words are what some might consider mean.
Let's start with the plot -
There is no plot, genuinely I couldn't tell you what the plot is of this book. I'm not even kidding, there's like mini plots sure in the background but the overall main plot of the book I couldn't tell you what it is honestly.
I would want to say the relationship is the main plot holder but genuinely that doesn't even start to take off till the end of the book.
So for like 95% of this book we are literally just watching(reading) Willow live out her life and that would be fine if it wasn't for the fact that it was absolutely boring. So boring I had to take multiple breaks in between because I was so bored out of my mind.
Now moving onto the characters -
Willow, I didn't like her she gave major Pick Me and 'not like other girls' and 'I only hang out the guys', I wanted to like her believe me I did but she gave me so much ick and her spiels and little comments about womanhood and men felt so performative and cringe. This is going to sound so mean to but you could tell a millennial wrote this book because of those comments.
And don't even get me started on the dynamic between her brothers and all those other guys it gave major MAJOR Y/N & CEO.
And with the brothers it felt very weird in the sense like you know that weird sibling trope in Anime/Mangas, yea thats what their relationship gave because why when referring to her brothers she always uses MY like the my insinuates a possessiveness there and that would be fine if she didn't refer to her brothers as MY Idiots EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Look maybe its just me and how I don't have a good understanding of what a normal family is and they work but that is what the sibling relationship gave. It just felt so weird to me.
Moving on to the romance aspect -
It felt flat honestly, their relationship felt so forced and there was no chemistry at all.
Because Knox first of all only lusted for her, like yea he was like shes going to be my wife but every single time this dude talked about her in his POV it was only about how he wanted and couldn't wait to duck her.
As for Grey, that felt so forced way more forced than Knox because genuinely Grey and Willow had no chemistry at all. It felt more like the author wanted the bodyguard trope.
Moving on to other comments I have about the book -
I found it so very annoying with how many times people mentioned how little Willow is, like yea we know she's short you don't have to mention it almost EVERY SINGLE PAGE.
There were so many moments that I found very cringe to the point that all I could do was roll my eyes and deep sigh because god and again this going to sound so mean but you can tell this was written by a millennial.
Also another thing it was definitely a choice giving Jackson and the Uncle chapters because those felt like the author wanted a third person perspective on what was happening in the background but it didn't give what the author was trying to do.
Because for their chapters although it was first person present tense it read as third person past tense.
Alot of the actions were very over explained to, it wasn't bad per se I just found it very weird in the sense of what felt again like trying to hard. It sounds mean I know but it was just, like I know the author was trying to paint clear pictures but to me it didn't read like that. I just thought it was so weird.
Also the whole trying to play of Willow being 'innocent' in the sense of relationships, I found very like they were trying to infantalize her. It gave major creep and pdf file vibes to me.
Also the whole thing with Lochlan was very predictable.
Also why did Knox get mad Willow for speaking out? Like homeboy should've known she wouldn't keep her mouth closed. Like genuinely what did he expect?
I'm glad Willow did call out the fact that Lochlans poems were bad because they were bad. It didn't give mysterious at all, it read as that one cliche 'nice guy' that talks like his nose is stuffy and hasn't gone through puberty yet.
I did notice very few grammatical and sentence structure errors though, there was some but not alot.
Also there were so many moments that felt very 'trying to hard to look cool', those moments honeslty besides the other stuff it annoyed me because again this is going to sound mean but you can tell a millennial wrote this.
I don't mean that in a bad way with the whole 'you can tell a millennial wrote this' but my god dude it just fed into the cliche weird millennial joke that's all over social media. Like alot not all of it but alot of it the writing read as trashy wattpad fanfiction.
Also because the whole thing with the coffee to felt very millennial, like that weird cliche millennial joke on social media.
Also the moment when Willow was saying and explaining to the other guys about the events and their Ol' Ladies, it didn't give what the author was trying to do because to me it gave that Willow is a male centered women and we know for a fact that she isn't but thats what it gave.
My predictions for the next book are as follows -
- Griz is obviously selling out the club to the Knight Repears or whatever their clubs name was
- The Ol' Lady sleeping with the Pres or whatever the one feeding the info to the Repear Guys is either going to be Griz's wife, daughter or that other girl Brandi I think her name was, the one that was sleeping with Knox.
- Lochlan will obviously be joining the relationship
Moving on,
Look I wanted to like this book I did but I was so disappointed by it.
Maybe its just me and maybe I am the problem because clealry I was not the target audience, but I can see how someone could like this book. It has all the necessary tropes and everything a average reader would like.
But I did not like this book and I will not be picking up the second, I am done.
Sorry but not sorry,
1/5 ⭐️
My review is late I know, it was supposed to be done before the first of August but the way...
Listen I'm not going to dog on the book but I'm also not going to sugar coat my review.
It should not have taken me this long to finish a less than 400pg Why Choose Book because not only do I absolutely love Why Choose but I can devour a less than 400pg book in one sitting.
Now you must be wondering why did it take me so long to read it then and I will tell you dear reader, it's because this book is boring. Thats right boring absolutely boring.
The way nothing absolutely nothing of significance happened until the end of the book.
I was so bored out of my mind reading this book I wanted to DNF believe me I did but I felt bad because I promised the author I was going to read it.
I should have DNF'd because my following words are what some might consider mean.
Let's start with the plot -
There is no plot, genuinely I couldn't tell you what the plot is of this book. I'm not even kidding, there's like mini plots sure in the background but the overall main plot of the book I couldn't tell you what it is honestly.
I would want to say the relationship is the main plot holder but genuinely that doesn't even start to take off till the end of the book.
So for like 95% of this book we are literally just watching(reading) Willow live out her life and that would be fine if it wasn't for the fact that it was absolutely boring. So boring I had to take multiple breaks in between because I was so bored out of my mind.
Now moving onto the characters -
Willow, I didn't like her she gave major Pick Me and 'not like other girls' and 'I only hang out the guys', I wanted to like her believe me I did but she gave me so much ick and her spiels and little comments about womanhood and men felt so performative and cringe. This is going to sound so mean to but you could tell a millennial wrote this book because of those comments.
And don't even get me started on the dynamic between her brothers and all those other guys it gave major MAJOR Y/N & CEO.
And with the brothers it felt very weird in the sense like you know that weird sibling trope in Anime/Mangas, yea thats what their relationship gave because why when referring to her brothers she always uses MY like the my insinuates a possessiveness there and that would be fine if she didn't refer to her brothers as MY Idiots EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Look maybe its just me and how I don't have a good understanding of what a normal family is and they work but that is what the sibling relationship gave. It just felt so weird to me.
Moving on to the romance aspect -
It felt flat honestly, their relationship felt so forced and there was no chemistry at all.
Because Knox first of all only lusted for her, like yea he was like shes going to be my wife but every single time this dude talked about her in his POV it was only about how he wanted and couldn't wait to duck her.
As for Grey, that felt so forced way more forced than Knox because genuinely Grey and Willow had no chemistry at all. It felt more like the author wanted the bodyguard trope.
Moving on to other comments I have about the book -
I found it so very annoying with how many times people mentioned how little Willow is, like yea we know she's short you don't have to mention it almost EVERY SINGLE PAGE.
There were so many moments that I found very cringe to the point that all I could do was roll my eyes and deep sigh because god and again this going to sound so mean but you can tell this was written by a millennial.
Also another thing it was definitely a choice giving Jackson and the Uncle chapters because those felt like the author wanted a third person perspective on what was happening in the background but it didn't give what the author was trying to do.
Because for their chapters although it was first person present tense it read as third person past tense.
Alot of the actions were very over explained to, it wasn't bad per se I just found it very weird in the sense of what felt again like trying to hard. It sounds mean I know but it was just, like I know the author was trying to paint clear pictures but to me it didn't read like that. I just thought it was so weird.
Also the whole trying to play of Willow being 'innocent' in the sense of relationships, I found very like they were trying to infantalize her. It gave major creep and pdf file vibes to me.
Also the whole thing with Lochlan was very predictable.
Also why did Knox get mad Willow for speaking out? Like homeboy should've known she wouldn't keep her mouth closed. Like genuinely what did he expect?
I'm glad Willow did call out the fact that Lochlans poems were bad because they were bad. It didn't give mysterious at all, it read as that one cliche 'nice guy' that talks like his nose is stuffy and hasn't gone through puberty yet.
I did notice very few grammatical and sentence structure errors though, there was some but not alot.
Also there were so many moments that felt very 'trying to hard to look cool', those moments honeslty besides the other stuff it annoyed me because again this is going to sound mean but you can tell a millennial wrote this.
I don't mean that in a bad way with the whole 'you can tell a millennial wrote this' but my god dude it just fed into the cliche weird millennial joke that's all over social media. Like alot not all of it but alot of it the writing read as trashy wattpad fanfiction.
Also because the whole thing with the coffee to felt very millennial, like that weird cliche millennial joke on social media.
Also the moment when Willow was saying and explaining to the other guys about the events and their Ol' Ladies, it didn't give what the author was trying to do because to me it gave that Willow is a male centered women and we know for a fact that she isn't but thats what it gave.
My predictions for the next book are as follows -
- Griz is obviously selling out the club to the Knight Repears or whatever their clubs name was
- The Ol' Lady sleeping with the Pres or whatever the one feeding the info to the Repear Guys is either going to be Griz's wife, daughter or that other girl Brandi I think her name was, the one that was sleeping with Knox.
- Lochlan will obviously be joining the relationship
Moving on,
Look I wanted to like this book I did but I was so disappointed by it.
Maybe its just me and maybe I am the problem because clealry I was not the target audience, but I can see how someone could like this book. It has all the necessary tropes and everything a average reader would like.
But I did not like this book and I will not be picking up the second, I am done.
Sorry but not sorry,
1/5 ⭐️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I finished this book in ONE. SINGLE. DAY.
Actually, let me rephrase that. I DEVOURED this book in one day. I barely slept because every time I told myself, “Okay, one more chapter,” something happened that made it physically impossible to put down.
So first thank you, J. Addison Wahl, for trusting me with an ARC of Found Through Fire. It was an absolute privilege to get to experience this story early.
One of my favorite things about reading is when a book stops feeling like words on a page and starts feeling like a place you somehow get to live in for a little while. That’s exactly what happened here.
I didn’t just read this story, I disappeared into it.
The opening completely broke my heart. You could feel the grief, the trauma, and the weight the FMC carried before she ever said much at all. I settled in expecting a beautiful story about healing that was a slower but steady read. BUT ABSOLUTELY NOT, THINK AGAIN.
Every twist made me question what I thought I knew. Every reveal made me rethink everything I’d read before it. By chapter five, I wasn’t just trying to finish the book because it was good. I was trying to finish it because I genuinely had to know.
What impressed me most wasn’t even the plot. It was the people. Every time the POV changed, I found myself completely stepping into that person’s shoes. I wasn’t reading about them. I was becoming them. Their fears became mine. Their hope became mine. Their frustration became mine. I found myself smiling when they smiled, anxious when they were in danger, and whispering, “Please don’t do that” more than once.
That’s the kind of writing that keeps me turning pages.
The FMC? Absolutely unforgettable. She’s fierce without trying to prove it. Strong without losing her heart. Funny, resilient, and the kind of woman who reminds you that being vulnerable and being powerful can exist at the same time.
And the relationships. OH.MY.GOD. I loved every single one of them. The family dynamic felt just like home. The banter felt real. The chemistry had me grinning like an idiot. The tension had me holding my breath. Even the quiet moments somehow mattered just as much as the action.
Then there’s the chaos and the fun. Stalkers. Mercenaries. Biker gangs. Secrets. Twists that made me audibly gasp. Every single time I thought I’d figured it out, this book gently took my theory, laughed at me, and threw it out the window.
And then THAT. ENDING.
I closed the book and literally just sat there. No scrolling. No starting another book. Just staring at the wall while my brain tried to process what had just happened. Reminding myself to breathe as if I just witnessed the WORST heartache of my life. And that’s my favorite kind of ending. The kind that refuses to let you move on.
So now here I am, emotionally attached to fictional people, emotionally damaged that it’s over, and desperately hoping this isn’t the last time we get to step into this world.
Because if book two is happening, I’ll absolutely be first in line.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Actually, let me rephrase that. I DEVOURED this book in one day. I barely slept because every time I told myself, “Okay, one more chapter,” something happened that made it physically impossible to put down.
So first thank you, J. Addison Wahl, for trusting me with an ARC of Found Through Fire. It was an absolute privilege to get to experience this story early.
One of my favorite things about reading is when a book stops feeling like words on a page and starts feeling like a place you somehow get to live in for a little while. That’s exactly what happened here.
I didn’t just read this story, I disappeared into it.
The opening completely broke my heart. You could feel the grief, the trauma, and the weight the FMC carried before she ever said much at all. I settled in expecting a beautiful story about healing that was a slower but steady read. BUT ABSOLUTELY NOT, THINK AGAIN.
Every twist made me question what I thought I knew. Every reveal made me rethink everything I’d read before it. By chapter five, I wasn’t just trying to finish the book because it was good. I was trying to finish it because I genuinely had to know.
What impressed me most wasn’t even the plot. It was the people. Every time the POV changed, I found myself completely stepping into that person’s shoes. I wasn’t reading about them. I was becoming them. Their fears became mine. Their hope became mine. Their frustration became mine. I found myself smiling when they smiled, anxious when they were in danger, and whispering, “Please don’t do that” more than once.
That’s the kind of writing that keeps me turning pages.
The FMC? Absolutely unforgettable. She’s fierce without trying to prove it. Strong without losing her heart. Funny, resilient, and the kind of woman who reminds you that being vulnerable and being powerful can exist at the same time.
And the relationships. OH.MY.GOD. I loved every single one of them. The family dynamic felt just like home. The banter felt real. The chemistry had me grinning like an idiot. The tension had me holding my breath. Even the quiet moments somehow mattered just as much as the action.
Then there’s the chaos and the fun. Stalkers. Mercenaries. Biker gangs. Secrets. Twists that made me audibly gasp. Every single time I thought I’d figured it out, this book gently took my theory, laughed at me, and threw it out the window.
And then THAT. ENDING.
I closed the book and literally just sat there. No scrolling. No starting another book. Just staring at the wall while my brain tried to process what had just happened. Reminding myself to breathe as if I just witnessed the WORST heartache of my life. And that’s my favorite kind of ending. The kind that refuses to let you move on.
So now here I am, emotionally attached to fictional people, emotionally damaged that it’s over, and desperately hoping this isn’t the last time we get to step into this world.
Because if book two is happening, I’ll absolutely be first in line.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review of advance copy received from Author
A huge thank you to J. Addison Wahl for allowing me an ARC of this book, Found Through Fire!
The first three chapters had me emotional. That letter in the box? Yeah... I was tearing up.
You could feel the heartbreak, the trauma the FMC lived through, and the grief she was carrying around with her. She came across as this sweet, quiet woman with maybe a little internal rage simmering under the surface.
I went into this almost completely blind because that's my preferred reading experience. I assumed I was settling in for a healing journey full of grief, growth, and emotional damage.
Then chapter four showed up and said, "Absolutely not." HOLY SHIT was I wrong.
The plot hit me with a twist and reveal that completely changed the direction of the story. The FMC may be small, but mighty doesn't even begin to cover it And I mean that in the least fantasy way possible. She is genuinely one of the most badass, strong, witty, and funny FMCs I've read in a long time. This woman does not need a man to save her, IN fact the men need saving from her ha
Then enter the family: four brothers and a father that any girl would kill to have. Protective without being overbearing, loving without being controlling, and absolutely wrapped around her finger while still giving her the space to be independent and handle her own business.
But then the MMCs enter the chat.
We have Gray, the work associate, and Knox—aka Flame—the biker MC man himself.
And then there's a mysterious stalker...
Gray and Knox are both possessive in that fictional-man way that has readers kicking their feet and ignoring red flags for entertainment purposes. And the spice... Hot!
This book is packed with twists, turns, reveals, and plot swerves that had me repeatedly saying, "Oh shit."
We're talking stalkers, contract killers, mercenaries, biker gangs, and enough chaos to keep me glued to the pages.
And that ending?!
What the actual fu**. I NEVER saw that reveal coming. The cliffhanger was criminal, and while I may be emotionally damaged, I am officially locked in and desperately need book two.
The first three chapters had me emotional. That letter in the box? Yeah... I was tearing up.
You could feel the heartbreak, the trauma the FMC lived through, and the grief she was carrying around with her. She came across as this sweet, quiet woman with maybe a little internal rage simmering under the surface.
I went into this almost completely blind because that's my preferred reading experience. I assumed I was settling in for a healing journey full of grief, growth, and emotional damage.
Then chapter four showed up and said, "Absolutely not." HOLY SHIT was I wrong.
The plot hit me with a twist and reveal that completely changed the direction of the story. The FMC may be small, but mighty doesn't even begin to cover it And I mean that in the least fantasy way possible. She is genuinely one of the most badass, strong, witty, and funny FMCs I've read in a long time. This woman does not need a man to save her, IN fact the men need saving from her ha
Then enter the family: four brothers and a father that any girl would kill to have. Protective without being overbearing, loving without being controlling, and absolutely wrapped around her finger while still giving her the space to be independent and handle her own business.
But then the MMCs enter the chat.
We have Gray, the work associate, and Knox—aka Flame—the biker MC man himself.
And then there's a mysterious stalker...
Gray and Knox are both possessive in that fictional-man way that has readers kicking their feet and ignoring red flags for entertainment purposes. And the spice... Hot!
This book is packed with twists, turns, reveals, and plot swerves that had me repeatedly saying, "Oh shit."
We're talking stalkers, contract killers, mercenaries, biker gangs, and enough chaos to keep me glued to the pages.
And that ending?!
What the actual fu**. I NEVER saw that reveal coming. The cliffhanger was criminal, and while I may be emotionally damaged, I am officially locked in and desperately need book two.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.75/5
I jumped into this one and had completely forgotten what the book was actually supposed to be about. It didn't take me long to get hooked in and remember what I was getting into.
I love a story with a fierce, baddie, FMC and we definitely got that with Willow! Willow is part of a very strong and powerful family that has a lot of ties to organizations, and she is basically a hit woman/vigilante and is very well known for what she can do. This is something Willow started at a younger age and is finally getting back into it after being off for a bit of time due to her mother's passing. Her dad and her brothers are super supportive but also protective and I loved their whole family dynamic. Willow has gone through some pretty horrible things in her life, and she definitely has not let that define her.
Then we have Flame and Grey. Flame is a member of the MC that her newfound brother is a part of and his best friend. Grey works for her father and she cannot hardly stand to be around him. Flame and Grey aren't getting along in the beginning when they are put on protection duty after a stalker appears...it doesn't take long for their dynamic to change and honestly, it was not what I was expecting at all.
I feel like the relationship she was trying to build with her brother started off as a very prominent thing and then I felt like it kind of fell off a bit and it was more about Flame and Grey and I did want to see more depth into that relationship.
One thing that gave me the ick a little bit was how quickly Flame started calling her baby. For me, the "baby" nickname is overused and always seems to give me the ick if it is overused and I definitely felt it was with this one. Way too quick and way too much.
Overall, I think this is a really strong debut novel! If you love a motorcycle romance, with a hitwoman FMC that is a total baddie, why choose, a super slow burn, a stalker, and some action, then I definitely recommend you check this one out. Huge thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me!
I jumped into this one and had completely forgotten what the book was actually supposed to be about. It didn't take me long to get hooked in and remember what I was getting into.
I love a story with a fierce, baddie, FMC and we definitely got that with Willow! Willow is part of a very strong and powerful family that has a lot of ties to organizations, and she is basically a hit woman/vigilante and is very well known for what she can do. This is something Willow started at a younger age and is finally getting back into it after being off for a bit of time due to her mother's passing. Her dad and her brothers are super supportive but also protective and I loved their whole family dynamic. Willow has gone through some pretty horrible things in her life, and she definitely has not let that define her.
Then we have Flame and Grey. Flame is a member of the MC that her newfound brother is a part of and his best friend. Grey works for her father and she cannot hardly stand to be around him. Flame and Grey aren't getting along in the beginning when they are put on protection duty after a stalker appears...it doesn't take long for their dynamic to change and honestly, it was not what I was expecting at all.
I feel like the relationship she was trying to build with her brother started off as a very prominent thing and then I felt like it kind of fell off a bit and it was more about Flame and Grey and I did want to see more depth into that relationship.
One thing that gave me the ick a little bit was how quickly Flame started calling her baby. For me, the "baby" nickname is overused and always seems to give me the ick if it is overused and I definitely felt it was with this one. Way too quick and way too much.
Overall, I think this is a really strong debut novel! If you love a motorcycle romance, with a hitwoman FMC that is a total baddie, why choose, a super slow burn, a stalker, and some action, then I definitely recommend you check this one out. Huge thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I’m so glad that I took a chance on this ARC. This book was such a whirlwind, and in a good way!
First, this was one of the best slow burns I have read in a while. I’m not one for a slow burn, but hot damn, if the tension, teasing and broodiness didn’t build up! Even was screaming “just get it on already!” 😂
Second, I love an FMC that is such a badass and can hold her own. Finding out that she saved people made me just want to read more of her journey.
Third, these men are HOT! Military and MC?!?! Whew, even Jackson seemed hot and we are only reading about Grey and Knox. Know was the perfect possessive golden retriever and Grey balanced it out with his broodiness and dark vibes. I’m a huge Grey fan😍
The ending?!??? WHAT?!?!?! Like I had to stop, set my Kindle down and just wring my hands for a little bit. It was like a bomb was dropped on me. I had to remember there is a second book.
I will say, at the beginning, the boom dragged for me. It took me awhile to fully get into it. That’s just me. I also didn’t like the fact that the term “idiots” was mentioned over and over when she referred to her brothers. I know that’s what she called them, just didn’t like that it was constantly mentioned throughout the book. Overall, I gave it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and a 🌶️🌶️ spice!
First, this was one of the best slow burns I have read in a while. I’m not one for a slow burn, but hot damn, if the tension, teasing and broodiness didn’t build up! Even was screaming “just get it on already!” 😂
Second, I love an FMC that is such a badass and can hold her own. Finding out that she saved people made me just want to read more of her journey.
Third, these men are HOT! Military and MC?!?! Whew, even Jackson seemed hot and we are only reading about Grey and Knox. Know was the perfect possessive golden retriever and Grey balanced it out with his broodiness and dark vibes. I’m a huge Grey fan😍
The ending?!??? WHAT?!?!?! Like I had to stop, set my Kindle down and just wring my hands for a little bit. It was like a bomb was dropped on me. I had to remember there is a second book.
I will say, at the beginning, the boom dragged for me. It took me awhile to fully get into it. That’s just me. I also didn’t like the fact that the term “idiots” was mentioned over and over when she referred to her brothers. I know that’s what she called them, just didn’t like that it was constantly mentioned throughout the book. Overall, I gave it a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and a 🌶️🌶️ spice!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Received this as an ARC from the author.
Honestly when the first MC POV’s were the brother and sister I was a little concerned about where this book was headed. Lol
I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried something new. Which is motorcycle club and multiple POVs (more than 3 which has been the max for me until now). The multiple POVs had my dyslexia spinning. Took me a while to get through this book as a result. And that’s just a me thing, nothing to do with the quality of the book. So I think 3 POVs are my max.
This book has action, entertaining and funny banter between characters, The Why choose troupe, found family, enemies to lovers and more. The action is detailed so you’re not left with questions. This book ends on a cliffhanger as though. The author is fast at work on book 2, so you don’t have to wait long.
My favorite character would have to be Knox the brothers best friend. My brain kept getting the names Knox and flame mixed up for some reason. Lol. Again that’s just a me thing. So definitely a series to get into for “motorcycle club, action packed, fun MCs, multiple POV’s, enemies to lovers” type of people.
One thing that did bug me, was the nickname she had for her brothers. I cringed every time.
Honestly when the first MC POV’s were the brother and sister I was a little concerned about where this book was headed. Lol
I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried something new. Which is motorcycle club and multiple POVs (more than 3 which has been the max for me until now). The multiple POVs had my dyslexia spinning. Took me a while to get through this book as a result. And that’s just a me thing, nothing to do with the quality of the book. So I think 3 POVs are my max.
This book has action, entertaining and funny banter between characters, The Why choose troupe, found family, enemies to lovers and more. The action is detailed so you’re not left with questions. This book ends on a cliffhanger as though. The author is fast at work on book 2, so you don’t have to wait long.
My favorite character would have to be Knox the brothers best friend. My brain kept getting the names Knox and flame mixed up for some reason. Lol. Again that’s just a me thing. So definitely a series to get into for “motorcycle club, action packed, fun MCs, multiple POV’s, enemies to lovers” type of people.
One thing that did bug me, was the nickname she had for her brothers. I cringed every time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The author of this masterpiece reached out to me to read her book and thank the algorithm that she did because HOLY MOTHER OF JEBUS when’s the next one coming out ?
Willow is a badass FMC boss bitch, she’s got the banter to match. Why would a woman like that have to choose only one man.? Good question… She doesn’t.
Flame aka Knox and Grey aka Greyson both want her. One is obsessed and one’s in denial but either way. They both aren’t good enough for her separately. But together ?
This book is a slow burn. Full of suspense with a few spicy scenes that keep you wanting more. Flame is the up and coming motorcycle club president and Grey is a Mercenary, both have a traumatic past. Both were moving through the motions and getting on with life, que fire cracker Willow.
Just when shits about to get good. BAM! Cliff hanger.
Willow is a badass FMC boss bitch, she’s got the banter to match. Why would a woman like that have to choose only one man.? Good question… She doesn’t.
Flame aka Knox and Grey aka Greyson both want her. One is obsessed and one’s in denial but either way. They both aren’t good enough for her separately. But together ?
This book is a slow burn. Full of suspense with a few spicy scenes that keep you wanting more. Flame is the up and coming motorcycle club president and Grey is a Mercenary, both have a traumatic past. Both were moving through the motions and getting on with life, que fire cracker Willow.
Just when shits about to get good. BAM! Cliff hanger.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Military and Motorcycle clubs !
Overall story premise was great.
Willow the FMC is a family thats gone through some traumatic events,Her dad and 3 brothers are military trained and she hopped right in at a young age to learn the family business.
After her mother dies she meets a long lost brother that she knew about he just didn’t know her and of course resentment ensues. Jackson, her brother is in a motorcycle club and his dad is the one that held major information from him.
Willow though is hiding a secret and only her family knows.
Will she be able to keep hidden or will it all unravel?
Definitely enjoyed. Pretty fast paced and a little bit of a why choose towards the end. Did leave in a cliffhanger so intrigued to see how it all plays out with the military aspect as well as the MC
Not too spicy, but jut enough
Overall story premise was great.
Willow the FMC is a family thats gone through some traumatic events,Her dad and 3 brothers are military trained and she hopped right in at a young age to learn the family business.
After her mother dies she meets a long lost brother that she knew about he just didn’t know her and of course resentment ensues. Jackson, her brother is in a motorcycle club and his dad is the one that held major information from him.
Willow though is hiding a secret and only her family knows.
Will she be able to keep hidden or will it all unravel?
Definitely enjoyed. Pretty fast paced and a little bit of a why choose towards the end. Did leave in a cliffhanger so intrigued to see how it all plays out with the military aspect as well as the MC
Not too spicy, but jut enough
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was given the opportunity to read an ARC of "Found Through Fire" and I am writing this review voluntarily.
This book is a wild ride from start to finish!
⭐️Motorcycle Club
⭐️Military
⭐️Mercenary
⭐️Contract Unaliver
⭐️Stalker
⭐️Enemies to Lovers
⭐️Morally Grey Characters
⭐️Slow Burn
⭐️Age Gap
⭐️Reverse Harem/Why Chose
⭐️Violence
⭐️Kidnapping
⭐️Kick Ass FMC
⭐️Found Family
⭐️Touch her and Die (even though she can take care of herself!)
This was an entertaining read with endearing family dynamics and interesting and captivating characters.
Willow is a complicated mixture of strength, vulnerability, compassion, violence and innocence which makes her a wonderfully written FMC.
And then there are the men . . . 🔥🔥🔥
This book is a wild ride from start to finish!
⭐️Motorcycle Club
⭐️Military
⭐️Mercenary
⭐️Contract Unaliver
⭐️Stalker
⭐️Enemies to Lovers
⭐️Morally Grey Characters
⭐️Slow Burn
⭐️Age Gap
⭐️Reverse Harem/Why Chose
⭐️Violence
⭐️Kidnapping
⭐️Kick Ass FMC
⭐️Found Family
⭐️Touch her and Die (even though she can take care of herself!)
This was an entertaining read with endearing family dynamics and interesting and captivating characters.
Willow is a complicated mixture of strength, vulnerability, compassion, violence and innocence which makes her a wonderfully written FMC.
And then there are the men . . . 🔥🔥🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
Was so happy and honnored to get this ARC read sent to me from the author and be able to read it before it gets published
A book with
🌟Motorcycle gange
🌟mercinarys
🌟stalkers
🌟contract killers
🌟slow burn
🌟age gap
🌟moraly grey
🌟enamies to lovers
🌟found family
🌟kiddnapping
🌟touch her and die
🌟reverse harem
🌟why choose
🌟military
🌟business woman
Everything in this book was amazing and I just kept getting drawn in I haven't been able to put it down have either been reading on my phone or tablet while at work and at home.
The characters are amazing and the ending I was not expecting at all I was gobsmacked and can't wait for the book to be published and for the next one to come out.
A book with
🌟Motorcycle gange
🌟mercinarys
🌟stalkers
🌟contract killers
🌟slow burn
🌟age gap
🌟moraly grey
🌟enamies to lovers
🌟found family
🌟kiddnapping
🌟touch her and die
🌟reverse harem
🌟why choose
🌟military
🌟business woman
Everything in this book was amazing and I just kept getting drawn in I haven't been able to put it down have either been reading on my phone or tablet while at work and at home.
The characters are amazing and the ending I was not expecting at all I was gobsmacked and can't wait for the book to be published and for the next one to come out.
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