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Best Laid Plans: A Dark MC Romance
I thought I’d found my happily ever after until I realized it was all a lie.
But to escape the man I’d loved, I had to kill the woman I once was.
Knowing he’d hunt me to the ends of the earth, I assumed someone else’s identity, reshaping all my good, bad, and ugly parts to fit her mold.
My history, my experiences, even my name, all belong to her.
I thought it was enough, but after years in hiding, I’m still not safe.
See, hunters don’t forget about their prey; they lie in wait, setting traps, patiently waiting for you to fall. Only this time it’s not me that falls. It’s the MC.
My secrets kept me safe, but they made the club a target, and though I didn’t pull the trigger, a brother’s blood still coats my hands.
If the club casts me out for what I’ve done, I’ll be at the mercy of the man who won’t think twice about killing everyone I care about, including the man I’m falling for.
All because he wants to love me…to death.
And if he can’t have me, no one can.
Content Warnin Bikers are gonna be bikers. If you are looking for a PG read, this book is not for you. Please expect a whole lot of cuss words, foul language, and dirty talk. There are also enough sexcapades and violence to make you question your morals.
But to escape the man I’d loved, I had to kill the woman I once was.
Knowing he’d hunt me to the ends of the earth, I assumed someone else’s identity, reshaping all my good, bad, and ugly parts to fit her mold.
My history, my experiences, even my name, all belong to her.
I thought it was enough, but after years in hiding, I’m still not safe.
See, hunters don’t forget about their prey; they lie in wait, setting traps, patiently waiting for you to fall. Only this time it’s not me that falls. It’s the MC.
My secrets kept me safe, but they made the club a target, and though I didn’t pull the trigger, a brother’s blood still coats my hands.
If the club casts me out for what I’ve done, I’ll be at the mercy of the man who won’t think twice about killing everyone I care about, including the man I’m falling for.
All because he wants to love me…to death.
And if he can’t have me, no one can.
Content Warnin Bikers are gonna be bikers. If you are looking for a PG read, this book is not for you. Please expect a whole lot of cuss words, foul language, and dirty talk. There are also enough sexcapades and violence to make you question your morals.
420 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2026
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October 22, 2026
4.25 stars
PLEASE DON'T SKIP THE EPILOGUES WITH THIS ONE.
It helps heal the hurt a bit.
I already loved Lil, and I adored getting to know Powers. He knew exactly how to keep Lil. I even admired Havoc some, although you'll never make me like him (forever a Lola girl...sorry, not sorry). It was awesome to see Blade and Conan again. I'm still BEGGING for another Sunshine story!!
Can't wait to delve into Greer's journey!
PLEASE DON'T SKIP THE EPILOGUES WITH THIS ONE.
It helps heal the hurt a bit.
I already loved Lil, and I adored getting to know Powers. He knew exactly how to keep Lil. I even admired Havoc some, although you'll never make me like him (forever a Lola girl...sorry, not sorry). It was awesome to see Blade and Conan again. I'm still BEGGING for another Sunshine story!!
Can't wait to delve into Greer's journey!
October 16, 2026
Lil has been through so much and is strong even when her plans don't go as she wanted at times. Powers was strong enough to be the man she needed him to be at any moment. A crazy rollercoaster of a ride and full of twists and turns.
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۶ৎ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ʟᴀɪᴅ ᴘʟᴀɴꜱ ʙʏ ᴄᴀɴᴅɪᴄᴇ ᴡʀɪɢʜᴛ ۶ৎ
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𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 - dark mc romance, emotional, soulmates, secrets and twists, secret identity
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“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘯, 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵.”
After 7 books my babies are finally hereee and it was definitely worth the wait ugh omg I love them so much and this freaking!?! Absolutely crazy I couldn’t tell you the amount of times I freaking cried (maybe like ever single chapter) and don’t even get me started on that ONE chapter at the end like was that need Candice!?! Ugh my heart. I love these two so much and I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for them they are so amazing and their souls literally just crawl into each other like no other every chapter you can just tell they’re made for each other and that their love is just so deep they went through so much just to be together I’m so happy after all this time and heartache that they finally get to be together and have their HEA cause they deserve it so badly. This was such an emotional roller coaster but I knew it was going to be because that’s just how Candice books are she just makes you feel so many things but I do wish this book was a little bit longer but I still loved it and love Power and Lil so much!
“𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
Thank You So Much for this arc💖
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ʀᴀᴛɪɴɢ: ★♾️
𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 - dark mc romance, emotional, soulmates, secrets and twists, secret identity
—
“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘯, 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵.”
After 7 books my babies are finally hereee and it was definitely worth the wait ugh omg I love them so much and this freaking!?! Absolutely crazy I couldn’t tell you the amount of times I freaking cried (maybe like ever single chapter) and don’t even get me started on that ONE chapter at the end like was that need Candice!?! Ugh my heart. I love these two so much and I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for them they are so amazing and their souls literally just crawl into each other like no other every chapter you can just tell they’re made for each other and that their love is just so deep they went through so much just to be together I’m so happy after all this time and heartache that they finally get to be together and have their HEA cause they deserve it so badly. This was such an emotional roller coaster but I knew it was going to be because that’s just how Candice books are she just makes you feel so many things but I do wish this book was a little bit longer but I still loved it and love Power and Lil so much!
“𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘸𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨.”
Thank You So Much for this arc💖
October 24, 2026
Lil wakes up in a hospital room with the taste of copper pennies in her mouth and no memory of why she was there, but when she sees the man sitting in the chair beside her, all she feels is horror. Everything she had done for the last few years to protect him, protect the Raven Souls MC, was for nothing.
I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. This book has its own HEA, but this series is intended to be read in order as the characters and underlying plot run throughout the series. This book especially needs the previous books with Lil to get a full understanding of the huge twists in this character.
Raven Souls MC has been searching for Lil since she disappeared without a trace. The only thing she took with her were Powers’ dog tags. When a affiliate Raven Soul’s club contacted them about a Jane Doe wearing Powers’ dog tags, they boarded a plane and headed for the hospital. Because they now know why she ran and they need to get to her first.
Powers and Lil’s relationship was friendly in the previous books in the series as he had been a prospect and club girls weren’t allowed, but he made sure his club brothers knew he had claimed her when they finally got her back and all their sizzling chemistry built over the years finally ignites.
The complete series has unexpected twists, but Lil has secrets… and her secrets have secrets. I was scratching my head in places during this story until Candice Wright starts unveiling some of the twists. I didn’t think she could top Citi’s story, but WOW. Change everything you thought you knew about Lil.
This book is action-packed, full of explosive danger and off the page sexual chemistry. This dark MC romance hits all the emotions and I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Con, hint, hint.
Highly recommend!
I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. This book has its own HEA, but this series is intended to be read in order as the characters and underlying plot run throughout the series. This book especially needs the previous books with Lil to get a full understanding of the huge twists in this character.
Raven Souls MC has been searching for Lil since she disappeared without a trace. The only thing she took with her were Powers’ dog tags. When a affiliate Raven Soul’s club contacted them about a Jane Doe wearing Powers’ dog tags, they boarded a plane and headed for the hospital. Because they now know why she ran and they need to get to her first.
Powers and Lil’s relationship was friendly in the previous books in the series as he had been a prospect and club girls weren’t allowed, but he made sure his club brothers knew he had claimed her when they finally got her back and all their sizzling chemistry built over the years finally ignites.
The complete series has unexpected twists, but Lil has secrets… and her secrets have secrets. I was scratching my head in places during this story until Candice Wright starts unveiling some of the twists. I didn’t think she could top Citi’s story, but WOW. Change everything you thought you knew about Lil.
This book is action-packed, full of explosive danger and off the page sexual chemistry. This dark MC romance hits all the emotions and I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Con, hint, hint.
Highly recommend!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I first want to say that if you have read any of Candice Wrights work then you already know this book will be amazing. She definitely does not disappoint.
Our FMC is Lil. Lil is one bad a** woman if you ask me. This can be seen by how amazing she brings this story to life. Her ability to not only blend in when she has to, but to also be able to stand out is remarkable . She can do it in such a way you can’t help but be in awe of her presence. Lil might have been broken down in many ways but she never let it keep her down for long. Her ability to stand up for those around her is inspiring. Her finial floor stopping move at the end was both crazy and courageous at the same time. It truly showed her heart in all its glory.
Now onto our MMC. Powers. Wow, that is a damn good man. Powers has this way of making you fall for him even more with every page. His ability to not only support Lil at all times, but understand her like no one else is what any of us could only hope for. I loved how he has this firmness about him when need but can completely hold back when Lil needed the softer side of him. He was always there when Lil needed him. No questions asked.
The story line itself was fast paced and easy to follow. I like how Lil took control in the end. It truly showed how strong and capable she is. I will say I almost cried more than once during reading this. With that being said, I still truly enjoyed every minute of it.
My favorite parts are epilogue two and the bonus scene. They are truly chef kiss!
Our FMC is Lil. Lil is one bad a** woman if you ask me. This can be seen by how amazing she brings this story to life. Her ability to not only blend in when she has to, but to also be able to stand out is remarkable . She can do it in such a way you can’t help but be in awe of her presence. Lil might have been broken down in many ways but she never let it keep her down for long. Her ability to stand up for those around her is inspiring. Her finial floor stopping move at the end was both crazy and courageous at the same time. It truly showed her heart in all its glory.
Now onto our MMC. Powers. Wow, that is a damn good man. Powers has this way of making you fall for him even more with every page. His ability to not only support Lil at all times, but understand her like no one else is what any of us could only hope for. I loved how he has this firmness about him when need but can completely hold back when Lil needed the softer side of him. He was always there when Lil needed him. No questions asked.
The story line itself was fast paced and easy to follow. I like how Lil took control in the end. It truly showed how strong and capable she is. I will say I almost cried more than once during reading this. With that being said, I still truly enjoyed every minute of it.
My favorite parts are epilogue two and the bonus scene. They are truly chef kiss!
October 15, 2026
💜Motorcycle Club
💜Found Family
💜Forced Proximity
💜Romantic Suspense
I don’t know what Candice puts in her books, but they are seriously addictive! I devoured this one in a single sitting because I absolutely could not put it down. I love the entire world she has created for us and I can never get enough of it!
Lil has been through so much, but that woman is a baddie! She will sacrifice herself without hesitation if it means protecting the people she loves. And Powers? He is absolutely perfect for her! He never lets her question how loved she is and will do whatever it takes to protect her. These two were everything!
This story had me swooning, getting emotional, laughing, and getting downright ticked off at certain characters (not the story, I promise). I especially loved seeing how much this MC shows up for one another. The loyalty, love, and unwavering support they have for each other make this world even more special.
If you love fast paced stories filled with found family, forced proximity, suspense, and characters who will do anything for the people they love, I highly recommend picking this one up!
💜Found Family
💜Forced Proximity
💜Romantic Suspense
I don’t know what Candice puts in her books, but they are seriously addictive! I devoured this one in a single sitting because I absolutely could not put it down. I love the entire world she has created for us and I can never get enough of it!
Lil has been through so much, but that woman is a baddie! She will sacrifice herself without hesitation if it means protecting the people she loves. And Powers? He is absolutely perfect for her! He never lets her question how loved she is and will do whatever it takes to protect her. These two were everything!
This story had me swooning, getting emotional, laughing, and getting downright ticked off at certain characters (not the story, I promise). I especially loved seeing how much this MC shows up for one another. The loyalty, love, and unwavering support they have for each other make this world even more special.
If you love fast paced stories filled with found family, forced proximity, suspense, and characters who will do anything for the people they love, I highly recommend picking this one up!
October 29, 2026
BREAKING NEWS !!!
Another brilliant book by Candice Wright ! I did an involuntary happy dance in my seat when I noticed this book had been released. Yes, the series really is that good. One series leads to another. This book won’t make much sense unless you read the previous books.
For the Raven Souls MC everything is coming to a head, the missing club girl Lil, has been found. The only reason they know it was her is because an unconscious woman was brought to a hospital after being attacked, she wasn’t carrying any ID. Instead she was wearing military dog tags that belonged to Powers (an MC member).
Lil’s life is written in trauma and abuse, always moving on too scared to make a life for herself because she’s being hunted by James Taylor the former surgeon turned serial killer. When he caught up to her the last time he turned his attention to the Raven Souls MC. Playing with their lives to force her to return to him.
To the MC she appeared to be a traitor, complicit in the attempted coup of the club, but there was still so much more to Lil’s story than they ever knew. Now it’s time to find out the truth and to catch themselves a killer.
Another brilliant book by Candice Wright ! I did an involuntary happy dance in my seat when I noticed this book had been released. Yes, the series really is that good. One series leads to another. This book won’t make much sense unless you read the previous books.
For the Raven Souls MC everything is coming to a head, the missing club girl Lil, has been found. The only reason they know it was her is because an unconscious woman was brought to a hospital after being attacked, she wasn’t carrying any ID. Instead she was wearing military dog tags that belonged to Powers (an MC member).
Lil’s life is written in trauma and abuse, always moving on too scared to make a life for herself because she’s being hunted by James Taylor the former surgeon turned serial killer. When he caught up to her the last time he turned his attention to the Raven Souls MC. Playing with their lives to force her to return to him.
To the MC she appeared to be a traitor, complicit in the attempted coup of the club, but there was still so much more to Lil’s story than they ever knew. Now it’s time to find out the truth and to catch themselves a killer.
October 17, 2026
Cue the emotional book hangover
Candice Wright nails another one. A hot biker romance that toys with all the emotions and doesn’t hesitate to speak up about important issues for women while we watch amazing characters get their HEA. Lil and Powers deserved to finally be together and just like any other Raven Souls book the road there is littered with bodies and suspense. There’s the added bonus of watching Lil really come out of her shell and find her voice/calling. With Powers loving and supporting her the whole way. While their story is a standalone you really really want to read the other 6 books in order first. They are all amazing and build such a solid world for the events. And for those criminals out there who like to skip to the last page just for funsies, don’t do it. Just don’t. Read it all the way through and then go grab your sweet treat and industrial size box of tissues to process all the emotions that hit like a Mac Truck in the final 15% of the book. This is going to take a lot of recovery time, but it’s so worth it!!
Candice Wright nails another one. A hot biker romance that toys with all the emotions and doesn’t hesitate to speak up about important issues for women while we watch amazing characters get their HEA. Lil and Powers deserved to finally be together and just like any other Raven Souls book the road there is littered with bodies and suspense. There’s the added bonus of watching Lil really come out of her shell and find her voice/calling. With Powers loving and supporting her the whole way. While their story is a standalone you really really want to read the other 6 books in order first. They are all amazing and build such a solid world for the events. And for those criminals out there who like to skip to the last page just for funsies, don’t do it. Just don’t. Read it all the way through and then go grab your sweet treat and industrial size box of tissues to process all the emotions that hit like a Mac Truck in the final 15% of the book. This is going to take a lot of recovery time, but it’s so worth it!!
October 18, 2026
This is the 7th book in this addictive series and I was so waiting for Lil's story and I was not disappointed! I was hooked from beginning to end! I could NOT put it down until finished! But now need the next book NOW!
This one picks up with the running storyline that has gone on throughout the other books and now we are getting another piece to it.
Lil has been through so much and I loved that Powers was doing everything he could to make her feel safe and give her a better life. Lil was loved much more then she realised, she made a huge impact on those around her even if she could not see it.
Candice has done a brilliant job with this book and series and I cannot wait to see what is coming next, hopefully Greer's story!
I was gifted a copy of this boon by the author and this is my honest opinion
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This one picks up with the running storyline that has gone on throughout the other books and now we are getting another piece to it.
Lil has been through so much and I loved that Powers was doing everything he could to make her feel safe and give her a better life. Lil was loved much more then she realised, she made a huge impact on those around her even if she could not see it.
Candice has done a brilliant job with this book and series and I cannot wait to see what is coming next, hopefully Greer's story!
I was gifted a copy of this boon by the author and this is my honest opinion
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October 15, 2026
Best Laid Plans, that titles fits this book a little too well. Lil with her plans that keep blowing up in her face over and over again throughout her life.
This was such an emotional rollercoaster. I cried, I laughed, I sweat from the spice, I pulled at my hair, swooned, and then cried all over again.
Lil is the sweetest and Powers is perfect for her. So patient and so in love.
Candice Wright is a sadist, but I keep coming back for more, so I guess I am a masochist. Though I will say this, and try not to spoil anything for you. How does someone both make you feel better about something she put us through in the last book… while still ripping our hearts out and stomping on it? It is an absolute mindf*ck how Candice Wright can tear you apart and fix you back up so quickly.
This was such an emotional rollercoaster. I cried, I laughed, I sweat from the spice, I pulled at my hair, swooned, and then cried all over again.
Lil is the sweetest and Powers is perfect for her. So patient and so in love.
Candice Wright is a sadist, but I keep coming back for more, so I guess I am a masochist. Though I will say this, and try not to spoil anything for you. How does someone both make you feel better about something she put us through in the last book… while still ripping our hearts out and stomping on it? It is an absolute mindf*ck how Candice Wright can tear you apart and fix you back up so quickly.
October 18, 2026
I love this and honestly I love all of Candice Wrights books!
They have that perfect balance of funny, emotional, dramatic, action packed in it and a lot more!
And Lils story was as heartbreaking as all of the other ones, it was as beautiful ad it was heartbreaking and while reading it I for some reason got the feeling that the series is coming to an end but I don’t want it to! I wanna read about all of them getting the women they deserve or men, I don’t judge! Cause honestly someone has to have som some gay in them, right 😏
Either way , I love the story and the writing and the extra Epilogues was a real treat, especially the one about Lucy and Capone, but also the Bonus scene with Theo was cute as fudge! Aaargh!!
I want more and can’t really wait, hate that I read this in just 3 days, I really tried prolonging it but at the end of the day, who needs sleep when you can read?
They have that perfect balance of funny, emotional, dramatic, action packed in it and a lot more!
And Lils story was as heartbreaking as all of the other ones, it was as beautiful ad it was heartbreaking and while reading it I for some reason got the feeling that the series is coming to an end but I don’t want it to! I wanna read about all of them getting the women they deserve or men, I don’t judge! Cause honestly someone has to have som some gay in them, right 😏
Either way , I love the story and the writing and the extra Epilogues was a real treat, especially the one about Lucy and Capone, but also the Bonus scene with Theo was cute as fudge! Aaargh!!
I want more and can’t really wait, hate that I read this in just 3 days, I really tried prolonging it but at the end of the day, who needs sleep when you can read?
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my freaking stars! Lil's story grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go. If I hadn't needed sleep, I would have read Best Laid Plans in one sitting. I couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end. Mysterious as all get-out, Lil has lived a life of hardship that would break anyone's heart. All I wanted was to give her a great big hug and not let go. Having Powers claim her was the best thing that could ever happen to her. He saw past all her subterfuge and secrets to the woman beneath. Lil's inner strength gave her the will to continue living. She put the club's welfare before her own, proving that her love for Powers and the club was insurmountable. Powers had enough fight in him for the two of them. He wasn’t about to relinquish his sweet love. Together, with the club, they were stronger than their enemy. And love always wins.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Candice writes the best stories!
If she writes it, I read it, it’s just that simple. I am so invested in this biker world of Candice’s, I tear through the pages and don’t stop until I get to the very end, it’s almost like I don’t have a choice.
Lil’s story has it all, suspense, action, emotion and heat, it’s what every good MC story should be. It’s filled with men with touch her and 💀 mentalities who will stop at nothing to keep the people close to them safe.
This book finally gives us the ending of the ongoing big bad that we’ve been reading about throughout the series and you are not going to be prepared. So hold on tight when you pick this one up, because it’s going to be a crazy ride!
If she writes it, I read it, it’s just that simple. I am so invested in this biker world of Candice’s, I tear through the pages and don’t stop until I get to the very end, it’s almost like I don’t have a choice.
Lil’s story has it all, suspense, action, emotion and heat, it’s what every good MC story should be. It’s filled with men with touch her and 💀 mentalities who will stop at nothing to keep the people close to them safe.
This book finally gives us the ending of the ongoing big bad that we’ve been reading about throughout the series and you are not going to be prepared. So hold on tight when you pick this one up, because it’s going to be a crazy ride!
October 15, 2026
This is the 7th book in this phenomenal series, and this is Lil and Power’s journey.
Lil has endured so much heartbreak in her life, while Powers is protective and caring over her, and he sees through the facade she hides behind.
This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with found family, friendships, trauma, hidden identity, secrets, danger, suspense, intrigue, stalking, second chances, forced proximity, revelations, trust, healing, humour, witty banter, violence, hurt / comfort, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, twisted, and unpredictable, dark MC romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Lil has endured so much heartbreak in her life, while Powers is protective and caring over her, and he sees through the facade she hides behind.
This is a well written action packed, emotional roller coaster, with found family, friendships, trauma, hidden identity, secrets, danger, suspense, intrigue, stalking, second chances, forced proximity, revelations, trust, healing, humour, witty banter, violence, hurt / comfort, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, twisted, and unpredictable, dark MC romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
October 17, 2026
Best Laid Plans is the seventh book in the Raven Souls MC series, and one I’ve been waiting for. The other books have been building toward this, and it did not disappoint.
This is Lil’s story, and we finally learn what she’s truly been running and hiding from. If you read Crown of Fools or any of the previous books that revealed what happened to her when Bear tried to take over the club, that was nothing in comparison! And Powers… he’s the perfect man for her! He’s everything she’s needed.
Honestly, this book was so much better than the last couple of books in the series that it completely makes up for them! It was jam-packed with everything we’ve come to expect from Candice and why we all keep coming back for more! And those epilogues… I have no words.
Another must-read! And if you haven’t read one of Candice’s books… what are you waiting for?! Do it now! You won’t regret it! And you’re welcome in advance.
This is Lil’s story, and we finally learn what she’s truly been running and hiding from. If you read Crown of Fools or any of the previous books that revealed what happened to her when Bear tried to take over the club, that was nothing in comparison! And Powers… he’s the perfect man for her! He’s everything she’s needed.
Honestly, this book was so much better than the last couple of books in the series that it completely makes up for them! It was jam-packed with everything we’ve come to expect from Candice and why we all keep coming back for more! And those epilogues… I have no words.
Another must-read! And if you haven’t read one of Candice’s books… what are you waiting for?! Do it now! You won’t regret it! And you’re welcome in advance.
Review of advance copy
Lil and Powers
First, I was so excited to get Lil's story. Second, once I started reading I couldn't stop! The twists in her story had me shocked at times.
Talk about secrets, betrayal, danger,and some crazy revelations. I feel like we got some much needed answers too.
I'm also crossing my fingers for a future romance for some other characters.
Lil was a fantastic FMC. She was resilient and had the biggest heart. She wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice herself for others.
I loved Powers. He stood beside her, he encouraged her, and loved her. They had great chemistry and the spice was perfect.
I'm so glad these two got their happy ending!
First, I was so excited to get Lil's story. Second, once I started reading I couldn't stop! The twists in her story had me shocked at times.
Talk about secrets, betrayal, danger,and some crazy revelations. I feel like we got some much needed answers too.
I'm also crossing my fingers for a future romance for some other characters.
Lil was a fantastic FMC. She was resilient and had the biggest heart. She wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice herself for others.
I loved Powers. He stood beside her, he encouraged her, and loved her. They had great chemistry and the spice was perfect.
I'm so glad these two got their happy ending!
Review of advance copy
Welcome back to the Ravens Soul MC. Candice finally delivers the story we’ve all been waiting for… Lil’s. The twists and turns throughout this book are enough to put any one on edge and not be able to put the book down.
Powers forbidden to be with a club girl while a prospect is a not a prospect anymore when Lil comes back to the club. Trying to gain her trust after all the hardships she’s been through is a testimony to his love from her. He showers her and protects her, exactly what she’s been missing for all of her life. There were bombs dropped in this book I WASN’T expecting. This story explains so many hidden pieces to the Raven Souls and I can’t wait to see what’s next. 5 ⭐️S
Powers forbidden to be with a club girl while a prospect is a not a prospect anymore when Lil comes back to the club. Trying to gain her trust after all the hardships she’s been through is a testimony to his love from her. He showers her and protects her, exactly what she’s been missing for all of her life. There were bombs dropped in this book I WASN’T expecting. This story explains so many hidden pieces to the Raven Souls and I can’t wait to see what’s next. 5 ⭐️S
October 23, 2026
Great
You really need to have read the other books in this series to benefit from understanding of what’s happened/ happening, especially book 6.
Even so, it’s been a while since reading the last book and the way this book was written you needed to remember things that happened previously. Would have been nice if the author incorporated some reminders, as at times I was lost.
Great story line. Again I find myself flicking through some of the numerous bedroom scenes as they were plentiful and repetitive and I wanted to get back to the storyline, it was that good. Maybe the author could have utilised the fade to black concept a few times.
You really need to have read the other books in this series to benefit from understanding of what’s happened/ happening, especially book 6.
Even so, it’s been a while since reading the last book and the way this book was written you needed to remember things that happened previously. Would have been nice if the author incorporated some reminders, as at times I was lost.
Great story line. Again I find myself flicking through some of the numerous bedroom scenes as they were plentiful and repetitive and I wanted to get back to the storyline, it was that good. Maybe the author could have utilised the fade to black concept a few times.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received this as an ARC. This was amazing. Candice brings it with this series which is a spin off of another amazing MC series of hers. I loved those and and I definitely love these. We finally get Lil’s story. It was well worth the wait. No spoilers but this was a wild ride. It was so, so, good. I will not spoil anything. You need to read this if you haven’t yet. If you haven’t started this series, please start from the beginning or better yet go back and start with the Underestimated series which this spun off of. You will not be disappointed!
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 ⭐️/ 2.5 🌶️
I will keep this short so I don't spoil anything, but I will say this: This is exactly what I hoped for in Lily's story. It is full of mystery, suspense, heartbreak, and the unrelenting love Powers had for Lily. The twists and turns in this one were just so 🤌🏼.
This book works as a standalone, but I would suggest reading all the books in the entire series because they all play a part in this book in some way or another.
I cannot wait to see what we get next from Candice
Tropes: mc romance, fmc on the run
I will keep this short so I don't spoil anything, but I will say this: This is exactly what I hoped for in Lily's story. It is full of mystery, suspense, heartbreak, and the unrelenting love Powers had for Lily. The twists and turns in this one were just so 🤌🏼.
This book works as a standalone, but I would suggest reading all the books in the entire series because they all play a part in this book in some way or another.
I cannot wait to see what we get next from Candice
Tropes: mc romance, fmc on the run
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow what a torture of a dang good book. I tried to purposely read this one slow. I laughed, I cried, I yelled. It gets all your emotions going. Lil has had a wild life. From the beginning it’s been rough. She turned her life around and became a chameleon. No one saw her, no one remembered her words, no one caught her. Powers finally found peace and she ran trying to protect everyone. He and the brothers scoured everywhere to find Lil. One thing she’s good at is hiding. When they find her, trouble comes along. They will fight to the death to keep each other’s love.
October 16, 2026
I couldn't wait to dive into Lil and Powers book. I've loved this series and all of the spin off books, big time! I can definitely say that this was a brilliant addition to it. As with all the other books expect to be dragged through the emotional wringer with plenty of laughs and tears in equal measure. The plot twists and turns were so good that I couldn't put it down. This book was a knockout read. I just loved it. The epilogues (epilogue 2 had me in tears but it did tie up a loose end from another book beautifully) were just the cherry on top of the cake.
October 17, 2026
idk why but i was expecting so much more from lil’s story and that made me quite disappointed with this book 🫠
sure, i loved her and powers but i felt like it was a bit rushed since this was 250-ish pages and the other books are at least 300+ pages with a lot more depth, emotion and fully explored characters and their individual stories.
i thought this was gonna be my favorite of the ravens but it turned out to be the least one…
alas, i am hoping for a better one and for more mcs series since we got introduced to a new one this time.
sure, i loved her and powers but i felt like it was a bit rushed since this was 250-ish pages and the other books are at least 300+ pages with a lot more depth, emotion and fully explored characters and their individual stories.
i thought this was gonna be my favorite of the ravens but it turned out to be the least one…
alas, i am hoping for a better one and for more mcs series since we got introduced to a new one this time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wow what a ride this book takes you on! Candice truly does not pull any punches when it comes to her characters and their stories.
Lil has been one of my favorite side characters for a while now. The fact we are getting her story is beyond exciting. Not only does Candice give us the answers we want, she heals our hearts with so many other things along the way.
But just be prepared for one wild, unpredictable story with spice and all the feels
Lil has been one of my favorite side characters for a while now. The fact we are getting her story is beyond exciting. Not only does Candice give us the answers we want, she heals our hearts with so many other things along the way.
But just be prepared for one wild, unpredictable story with spice and all the feels
October 14, 2026
Man. I just have to say thank you to Give Me Books Promotions for introducing me to Ms. Wright!
What an amazing series!
I needed tissues for Lil's story! My goodness, what she went through. Wow!
I sure the heck was glad Powers was in her corner!
Action-packed.
Suspenseful.
Steamy.
Emotional.
I was not prepared for this ending!
But the ride, OMG, so worth all the twists and turns!
What an amazing series!
I needed tissues for Lil's story! My goodness, what she went through. Wow!
I sure the heck was glad Powers was in her corner!
Action-packed.
Suspenseful.
Steamy.
Emotional.
I was not prepared for this ending!
But the ride, OMG, so worth all the twists and turns!
October 15, 2026
If you’ve been a fan of this series, then you have definitely been dying for Lil’s book like I have and let me tell you it doesn’t disappoint! There are so many twists and turns, I give the author so much credit for keeping everything straight. The ending was epic and the epilogue had me crying my eyes out! Lil and Power’s chemistry is off the charts and she is such a bad a$$! I never want this series to end!
November 9, 2026
When I see this author's name on a book I know it is going to be good! And it absolutely was! I loved Lil and Powers so much. In the best way possible the fmc had a tragic backstory that she saved herself from- or so she thought. She keeps the secret of who she is and tells no one, until things start happening and she knows it might be what destroys everyone around her if she doesn't do something. I genuinely loved seeing how Powers was so protective of her from the beginning.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Oh my Lil! I feel like I’ve been waiting for her story for forever! And this was totally worth the wait. All the twists and turns and fantastic storytelling I expect from Candice. Lil’s story was rough but so worth it. Powers was perfect for her. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, if Candice wrote nothing but these MC series, I’d be a happy camper. 💜
Review of advance copy
✨️Review ✨️
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Best Laid plans was so good! I loved Lil and Powers. Their relationship was beautiful. The writing was so good and full of emotions. The story was heartbreaking and dark but still so good. The ending was amazing and I cannot wait for the next book!
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Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Romance: 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
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Best Laid plans was so good! I loved Lil and Powers. Their relationship was beautiful. The writing was so good and full of emotions. The story was heartbreaking and dark but still so good. The ending was amazing and I cannot wait for the next book!
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Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Romance: 🩷🩷🩷🩷
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
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October 17, 2026
Loved it!
Im so happy to finally have read lils and powers story, it was amazing! I also hope the next in series is toot and mack and greer..there was a few spelling mistakes/names wrong in the book but overall not enough to throw me off the story.. excited for the next book.. 10/10
Im so happy to finally have read lils and powers story, it was amazing! I also hope the next in series is toot and mack and greer..there was a few spelling mistakes/names wrong in the book but overall not enough to throw me off the story.. excited for the next book.. 10/10
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