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Zack’s spent his whole life loving just one woman—Belle—only to have her walk out of his life and go half way across the world. But three years later, her unexpected return is stirring up feelings that never died, and Zack’s ready to do whatever it takes to get her back.
Belle has never gotten over Zack, but she has secrets—secrets she knows could hurt those closest to her, Zack included. When an old enemy returns and wants what he thinks is already his for the taking, she knows it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
With so much more than just their love on the line, will Zack and Belle manage to come together as one and pull through or will their past and their enemies tear them apart?
Belle has never gotten over Zack, but she has secrets—secrets she knows could hurt those closest to her, Zack included. When an old enemy returns and wants what he thinks is already his for the taking, she knows it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
With so much more than just their love on the line, will Zack and Belle manage to come together as one and pull through or will their past and their enemies tear them apart?
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Esther E. Schmidt
195 books1,493 followersEsther E. Schmidt is an USA Today bestselling author who loves to write MC (biker) series, Mafia Romance series, PNR series, contemporary romance series, and more. She's a graphic designer that also loves to write. She released her first series "Areion Fury MC" in October 2015. Esther lives in The Netherlands with her family, three daughters, and a crazy iguana. She loves to write about bad boy Alphas with a heart for only one woman. To make it a bit interesting, that woman needs to be a badass herself.
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October 23, 2015
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TITLE: Zack
SERIES: (Areion Fury MC #1)
AUTHOR: Esther E. Schmidt
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: October 23rd, 2015
MY RATING: 5 STARS
This is Esther's debut novel so I'm keen to get started to see what she's going to throw at me, being an MC read it's got big boots to fill as this is one of my favourite genres of all time..Other than it being a favourite genre of mine I love the second chance romance aspect to this story..
Prays to the book gods that it has some dark elements
is gritty and has a hot alpha male with lots of drama thrown in!!
Two of my wishes have been fulfilled, we have a hot alpha caveman male (Zack) and lots of drama between these two that's had me racing through the pages..
Belle has only been back on home turf for a few weeks when she's asked by her best friend to cover her shift cleaning the bar club house at the Areion Fury MC ring the kind of female whose used to taking care of herself she's not afraid being around big, rough, biker men..
A sassy mouthed, tough riding biker chick, a tattoo artist
As I spray and wipe at the new ink I just finished, that proud feeling hits me. It's kind of like a drug for me. To create something epic on a person's skin.
Zack turns out Belle is the girl that stole his heart, his first love, the girl next door he never got over..
Belle...It's fucking Jazzebelle. The girl next door, my first love. My only love. Until she took my heart with her, the day her father took her and her brother to Japan.
There will be no dating Blue. She's mine and I don't share. So get that thought out of your fucking head and then take your smooth talking ass out of here ~ Zack
And when the guy isn't intimidated by Zack, Zack just takes it up a notch.
Listen up buddy, I can shove my fingers up your nose and let you take a whiff as to where they were a few hours ago. That's how close you'll ever come to her p*ssy ~ Zack
You fucking no filter, dirty mouth caveman with a peanut for a brain. How dare you talok to him like that? Dragging me off like a helpless sheep without a choice to follow/ I should kick your ass you dick! ~ Belle
It's not very often that I've caught myself giggling whilst reading an MC book, Belle's best friend who happens to be Zack's sister will have you giggling at times too, what I'm also liking about this book our tough heroine Belle she could lay anyone out, I love her character, she's tough, sexy, sassy, and has these hot alphas running rings around her..
"Esther E. Schmidt" in exchange for an honest review..Thank you!!
TITLE: Zack
SERIES: (Areion Fury MC #1)
AUTHOR: Esther E. Schmidt
GENRE: Contemporary Romance
RELEASE DATE: October 23rd, 2015
MY RATING: 5 STARS
This is Esther's debut novel so I'm keen to get started to see what she's going to throw at me, being an MC read it's got big boots to fill as this is one of my favourite genres of all time..Other than it being a favourite genre of mine I love the second chance romance aspect to this story..
Prays to the book gods that it has some dark elements
is gritty and has a hot alpha male with lots of drama thrown in!!
Two of my wishes have been fulfilled, we have a hot alpha caveman male (Zack) and lots of drama between these two that's had me racing through the pages..
Belle has only been back on home turf for a few weeks when she's asked by her best friend to cover her shift cleaning the bar club house at the Areion Fury MC ring the kind of female whose used to taking care of herself she's not afraid being around big, rough, biker men..
A sassy mouthed, tough riding biker chick, a tattoo artist
As I spray and wipe at the new ink I just finished, that proud feeling hits me. It's kind of like a drug for me. To create something epic on a person's skin.
Zack turns out Belle is the girl that stole his heart, his first love, the girl next door he never got over..
Belle...It's fucking Jazzebelle. The girl next door, my first love. My only love. Until she took my heart with her, the day her father took her and her brother to Japan.
There will be no dating Blue. She's mine and I don't share. So get that thought out of your fucking head and then take your smooth talking ass out of here ~ Zack
And when the guy isn't intimidated by Zack, Zack just takes it up a notch.
Listen up buddy, I can shove my fingers up your nose and let you take a whiff as to where they were a few hours ago. That's how close you'll ever come to her p*ssy ~ Zack
You fucking no filter, dirty mouth caveman with a peanut for a brain. How dare you talok to him like that? Dragging me off like a helpless sheep without a choice to follow/ I should kick your ass you dick! ~ Belle
It's not very often that I've caught myself giggling whilst reading an MC book, Belle's best friend who happens to be Zack's sister will have you giggling at times too, what I'm also liking about this book our tough heroine Belle she could lay anyone out, I love her character, she's tough, sexy, sassy, and has these hot alphas running rings around her..
December 5, 2015
BASICS
Love triangle?
Cheating?
HEA?
Any Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex?
Would I read more by this author/or in this series?YES!
Rating: 4 stars.
Reviewed on Amazon.
Hmm, it turned out better than I'd hoped. I went into this one blindly and at the beginning I thought I wouldn't really like the story but after reading a few chapters I grew to like it immensely. Also, maybe it's just me, but this book is freaking hilarious! Some of the things Belle and Lynn were saying left me completely breathless from all the laughter. Belle reminded me a lot of Meryn from My Commander. And as for Lynn
I feel like Lynn is my new best friend. Yes, I know she's a fictional character, but WHO CARES!!! The best part is definitely where she and Belle are discussing piercing Belle's sex toy. ;) I cannot wait to read her and Deeds story. I have a feeling it will be amazing!
I loved how crazy Zack was over his Belle aka. Blue. She was his first love and he never forgot her. After he found out she was back in his town there was no way he was letting his second chance slip from his fingers. He's really protective, possessive and completely over the moon for her and, boy, does he let her know that.
“Just so you know, no man will ever lay a hand on that tight little ass of yours. I like knowing you haven’t been with anyone else but me and I meant what I said last night. Your mouth is the best one I’ve had on my dick. Since that’s the only thing I can compare because I’ve never put it in another pussy. Just yours Honeybump.
As for Belle, this quote describes her perfectly “The girl gets taken, is hurt and bleeding, guns pointing and bullets flying and the first thing she asks for is gum.” I have to admit, at times her gum addiction really worried me but at the end that made her more adorable. She's a feisty one, stubborn, a skilled tattoo artist and knows how to handle those around her. Also, the girl can swear like a sailor, I kid you not!
Zack and Belle fit together perfectly. They have some ups and down, mainly because of Belle's sad confession of what happened when he was on tour and she couldn't reach him. The story was so heartbreaking but at the end it made their love and them both stonger. I really had to laugh at what the poor Dams always had to go through whenever those two love birds touched.
“Everybody OUT! OUT, RIGHT THE FUCK NOW! Fuck! One of these days I ain’t gonna be around for this shit. Fucking bunnies I tell ya.”
Of course there was also lots of action, some mystery, kidnapping and lots of sexy times. A great read, worth my time. I can't wait to read what happens in the next one in this series. I hope they finally catch the bad guy. :)
Safety-gang:
Triggers: Yes.
nope-not-celibate-aftr-seeing-h
August 13, 2024Note for me:
May 9, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick second chances read. The primary and secondary characters were rounded with a memorable storyline full of contagious banter, humor, twists and turns and very heavy on suspense.
FYI , "Zack" is interconnected with another MC series, Broken Deeds MC with a strong friendship between MC presidents, Zack of Aerion MC and of course Deeds of the Broken Deeds MC as well as Zack's sister being bff of heroine, Belle/Blue.
5 memorable stars *****
5 second time around stars *****
FYI , "Zack" is interconnected with another MC series, Broken Deeds MC with a strong friendship between MC presidents, Zack of Aerion MC and of course Deeds of the Broken Deeds MC as well as Zack's sister being bff of heroine, Belle/Blue.
5 memorable stars *****
5 second time around stars *****
dnf
August 1, 2016As much as it pains me I'm tapping out. I hate Blue in this book. She is awful. Forget Zack getting blow jobs after she left him. At 50% she has kissed another man twice and has enjoyed it and got turned on once after her and Zack have had sex after being reunited. I wish he had stuck his dick in a ho...moving on to Dams.
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July 13, 2022DNF @ 13%. I can't deal with h that has a gross and annoying habit. Chewing gum and make balloons in front of other people. Doesn't make sense. She stayed in Japan for few years for goodness sake! Train to be a surgeon!
"I chew my gum and stretch it out against the front of my upper row of teeth and to the back of my lower row of teeth. I suck in air through the gum, hearing 4 loud pops as a result" ......
and another.....
"I stretch out my gum and suck hard, making three loud pops while the fourth is smothered and that just pisses me off more"
OMG! Bad ass h no need to be portrait like this! Ok enough ranting!
"I chew my gum and stretch it out against the front of my upper row of teeth and to the back of my lower row of teeth. I suck in air through the gum, hearing 4 loud pops as a result" ......
and another.....
"I stretch out my gum and suck hard, making three loud pops while the fourth is smothered and that just pisses me off more"
OMG! Bad ass h no need to be portrait like this! Ok enough ranting!
maybe-need-more-info-check-safety
August 8, 2016self note: bj after heroine (they weren't together) she stayed celibate . but during current timeline she kisses other guy twice. once after having sex with hero . she gets turned on.they weren't back together yet but that's a big no for me!
October 13, 2015
I have to confess I was apprehensive to read it. I'm always unsure about new authors I'm having a date with. Each author has it's own touch or a soul into theirs stories. A spark that marks those stories to the authors. Most of the time it depends on that spark to conclude are you going to love the story or be indifferent to it. No matter how much the plot is interesting and involving, the story sometimes just simple don't touch your heart.
So, what can I say about Zack?
The spark... It wasn't... Well, you know, when you go bad sh*t crazy about character(s) and you starting to see them in the songs, pictures, in some sayings and even you're thinking about them before you go to sleep. I hope I'm not the only one so crazy. LOL.
So, back to Zack. The spark wasn’t exactly there. But I wasn't indifferent to this ride. Actually I was looking forward for each chapter.
You know, the first chapter sometimes can be such a bother. Right? Where you're thinking should you drop it and try latter. Or push yourself a little more and maybe you will find what drag you in. With Zack there isn't anything like that. It catch you. And you flow into the story easily. Waiting for what next page would bring you. And let me tell you it sure brought me a lot of laugh. One way or another, characters would make be smile. Even know I'm smiling remembering some moments.
Also story brings enough of tension and danger. On some parts I was worried and concerned. Worried that some characters wouldn't become enemys of Areion Fury, because I took a liking to them. And I'm hoping that they would be able to tell theirs story.
And let's talk about main couple. Belle and Zack. They can be hot, cute and so frustrating at the same time, when they go into theirs little world. Where only exsist Zack and Belle. They often got themselves into public places devouring each other. On one time there was a really hot scene, where they had some fun not noticing there is audience. Most of the time Zack & Belle when they were in the touching distance they were at risk to repeat it. Where comes one of those funniest moments. Dums, the VP of the club, trying to tame these two. Like some parent controling misbehaving teenagers. It really was hilarious and precious moments.
Belle was strong and a little crazy. Which isn't a bad thing. Sometimes we need some crazy to make the story more lively. The girl was a little horny. But hey! No judging here. Three year of drought! I would like to see how you would had coped with no playing for so long and then be surrounded by hot, tattooed and pierced guys. *fanning myself*
Belle was also a fighter. And I mean that literally. So, I would have loved to see her more into action. But because of something that happened in her past, made her to quit it. And find her passion into new dream. Which was tattooing. And she was really good at it.
Zack was a Prez. So, no wonder he's all hardcore alpha. I loved that he saw his woman and don't let anyone or anything to interfere of claiming his old lady. Sometimes it's gets on my last nerves to read how a guy thinks of all kinds of nonsense excuses to not be able to claim his woman. So, it was refreshing.
I liked that some things were written differently. I mean sometimes it just gets old to 'see' the same words used to describe some happenings of the story in more than few books. Though, sometimes a little overboard, Esther uses some unique approaches that I really liked.
Oh, I loved Zack’s sister. That chick... Just... She is something else. Special crazy. Lol. I hope she will have her story to tell. And soon.
So, what can I say about Zack?
The spark... It wasn't... Well, you know, when you go bad sh*t crazy about character(s) and you starting to see them in the songs, pictures, in some sayings and even you're thinking about them before you go to sleep. I hope I'm not the only one so crazy. LOL.
So, back to Zack. The spark wasn’t exactly there. But I wasn't indifferent to this ride. Actually I was looking forward for each chapter.
You know, the first chapter sometimes can be such a bother. Right? Where you're thinking should you drop it and try latter. Or push yourself a little more and maybe you will find what drag you in. With Zack there isn't anything like that. It catch you. And you flow into the story easily. Waiting for what next page would bring you. And let me tell you it sure brought me a lot of laugh. One way or another, characters would make be smile. Even know I'm smiling remembering some moments.
Also story brings enough of tension and danger. On some parts I was worried and concerned. Worried that some characters wouldn't become enemys of Areion Fury, because I took a liking to them. And I'm hoping that they would be able to tell theirs story.
And let's talk about main couple. Belle and Zack. They can be hot, cute and so frustrating at the same time, when they go into theirs little world. Where only exsist Zack and Belle. They often got themselves into public places devouring each other. On one time there was a really hot scene, where they had some fun not noticing there is audience. Most of the time Zack & Belle when they were in the touching distance they were at risk to repeat it. Where comes one of those funniest moments. Dums, the VP of the club, trying to tame these two. Like some parent controling misbehaving teenagers. It really was hilarious and precious moments.
Belle was strong and a little crazy. Which isn't a bad thing. Sometimes we need some crazy to make the story more lively. The girl was a little horny. But hey! No judging here. Three year of drought! I would like to see how you would had coped with no playing for so long and then be surrounded by hot, tattooed and pierced guys. *fanning myself*
Belle was also a fighter. And I mean that literally. So, I would have loved to see her more into action. But because of something that happened in her past, made her to quit it. And find her passion into new dream. Which was tattooing. And she was really good at it.
Zack was a Prez. So, no wonder he's all hardcore alpha. I loved that he saw his woman and don't let anyone or anything to interfere of claiming his old lady. Sometimes it's gets on my last nerves to read how a guy thinks of all kinds of nonsense excuses to not be able to claim his woman. So, it was refreshing.
I liked that some things were written differently. I mean sometimes it just gets old to 'see' the same words used to describe some happenings of the story in more than few books. Though, sometimes a little overboard, Esther uses some unique approaches that I really liked.
Oh, I loved Zack’s sister. That chick... Just... She is something else. Special crazy. Lol. I hope she will have her story to tell. And soon.
October 13, 2015
I absolutely loved this book. And definitely highly recommend it.
We all love a good second chance romance book especially when the main characters are a Hot as hell alpha male and a strong and feisty female heroine.
For me this book had the perfect balance of loyalty sexiness and humor, not only between the main characters Zack and Belle but also the supporting characters too.
Oh and did I mention the hot as hell alpha is a biker bet that spiked your interest.
Esther did an amazing job with her debut book and delivered a story that not only had me loving her main characters but also excited for the supporting characters future books. Definitely a must read.
Can't wait to read more from this amazing author.
We all love a good second chance romance book especially when the main characters are a Hot as hell alpha male and a strong and feisty female heroine.
For me this book had the perfect balance of loyalty sexiness and humor, not only between the main characters Zack and Belle but also the supporting characters too.
Oh and did I mention the hot as hell alpha is a biker bet that spiked your interest.
Esther did an amazing job with her debut book and delivered a story that not only had me loving her main characters but also excited for the supporting characters future books. Definitely a must read.
Can't wait to read more from this amazing author.
not-interested-big-to-fuck-no
February 8, 2017Decided not this read this one. After reading reviews.
So I might try the next book.
So I might try the next book.
dnf
August 16, 2016Nope!
I did not like Jazzbelle/Jazz/Belle/Sugar and my personal favorite honeybump. Whatever!
She is back in town after a tragedy with her remaining family. She is living with her best friend Lynn, who I also found extremely annoying. Lynn is the sister of our H, Zack/Sally/Prez. He is now the President of the Areion MC after his father passed away.
First off this girl gets turned on by every guy, starting out with Dams, who is the VP of Areion and Zack's best friend. Then there is the friend from Japan who she only went on one date with. He did help her out with a very sad situation, so maybe it was gratitude, who knows. Then of course our H Zack who she had a relationship with a few years before.
I guess the author was going for hardcore chick with Jazzy, I got bitchy shrew. Zack was supposed to be a bad-ass, caveman alpha, he wasn't.
I got to 47% and the Japan guy Frederick has shown up at a gym Honeybump purchased. She makes out with him in front of Dams and this is after she was literally claimed in front of the whole MC gang by Zack. They got so carried away at the club and ended up having sex in front of the MC club members. They did get applause at the end, so I guess that's good, Not! Zack does show up at the gym and has a pissing contest with Frederick, but Belle baby still agrees to go on a date with him, but it's a business date so I guess that's okay, Not! Then right after Frederick leaves she practically has sex with Zack, but Dams interrupts them.
I did not like Jazzbelle/Jazz/Belle/Sugar and my personal favorite honeybump. Whatever!
She is back in town after a tragedy with her remaining family. She is living with her best friend Lynn, who I also found extremely annoying. Lynn is the sister of our H, Zack/Sally/Prez. He is now the President of the Areion MC after his father passed away.
First off this girl gets turned on by every guy, starting out with Dams, who is the VP of Areion and Zack's best friend. Then there is the friend from Japan who she only went on one date with. He did help her out with a very sad situation, so maybe it was gratitude, who knows. Then of course our H Zack who she had a relationship with a few years before.
I guess the author was going for hardcore chick with Jazzy, I got bitchy shrew. Zack was supposed to be a bad-ass, caveman alpha, he wasn't.
I got to 47% and the Japan guy Frederick has shown up at a gym Honeybump purchased. She makes out with him in front of Dams and this is after she was literally claimed in front of the whole MC gang by Zack. They got so carried away at the club and ended up having sex in front of the MC club members. They did get applause at the end, so I guess that's good, Not! Zack does show up at the gym and has a pissing contest with Frederick, but Belle baby still agrees to go on a date with him, but it's a business date so I guess that's okay, Not! Then right after Frederick leaves she practically has sex with Zack, but Dams interrupts them.
February 14, 2017
Belle had moved away from Zack in a brisk moment by her father, Zack was her first and held her heart though. Now Belle is back and she does't want Zack to know, she is dealing with her fathers and brothers death and needs time to move on.
Once Zack is aware Belle is back, he is on her like velcro. Zack loves Belle, she is the only woman for him and he wants her as his ol' lady. However Belle has a secret she needs to tell Zack about and a madman after her for reasons she doesn't understand.
Good book, not my favorite but entertaining. It was nice to see how it all began and did have interaction with Lynn and Deeds which was fun to see how that began. Definitely a favorite biker series.
Once Zack is aware Belle is back, he is on her like velcro. Zack loves Belle, she is the only woman for him and he wants her as his ol' lady. However Belle has a secret she needs to tell Zack about and a madman after her for reasons she doesn't understand.
Good book, not my favorite but entertaining. It was nice to see how it all began and did have interaction with Lynn and Deeds which was fun to see how that began. Definitely a favorite biker series.
not-happening
August 1, 2016Previous reviews state a few issues that aren't for me.
April 9, 2019
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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“Glad you’ve had enough women to compare me with. Now fucking leave.”
March 19, 2017
3.5 Stars
This was my first read by this author and although I cringed on certain aspects of the characters personalities, I found myself enjoying the story for the most part:)
I liked it a lot and yet there were some parts I didn't quite care for at all. I enjoyed the story but found Belle to be little too abrasive for my liking. I also wasn't loving her and Lynn's bantering back and forth, I personally found them crude and lacking "class" sometimes. Their "name calling" albeit in good fun, for me, it wasn't funny. It actually "cheapened" their characters.
I loved Zack and the rest of the gang so yes, I plan on reading more in this series as well as the spin-off series in the future!
This was my first read by this author and although I cringed on certain aspects of the characters personalities, I found myself enjoying the story for the most part:)
I liked it a lot and yet there were some parts I didn't quite care for at all. I enjoyed the story but found Belle to be little too abrasive for my liking. I also wasn't loving her and Lynn's bantering back and forth, I personally found them crude and lacking "class" sometimes. Their "name calling" albeit in good fun, for me, it wasn't funny. It actually "cheapened" their characters.
I loved Zack and the rest of the gang so yes, I plan on reading more in this series as well as the spin-off series in the future!
October 9, 2015
Ok, so. Wow.
THE STORY IS FANTASTIC. I love the characters and the attitude that oozes from their pores. The flow is great and the possibilities for more connections and stories….it just makes my mind spin!
MC novel with hot bikers? Check! Alpha male? Check! Strong female? Second Chance at love? Check!! There's more but as always, no spoilers!! Seriously, though...do yourself a favor and pick this one up!!!!
THE STORY IS FANTASTIC. I love the characters and the attitude that oozes from their pores. The flow is great and the possibilities for more connections and stories….it just makes my mind spin!
MC novel with hot bikers? Check! Alpha male? Check! Strong female? Second Chance at love? Check!! There's more but as always, no spoilers!! Seriously, though...do yourself a favor and pick this one up!!!!
November 2, 2015
2.5
I'm giving this book a 2.5 because it did keep me reading and wanting to know what happened to the end. However, for me this didn't read smoothly and I think an editor would've done wonders for this story. The characters were pretty cool and the plot was good. It was in need of an editor though to clean it up. May read it again if author decides to do that.
I'm giving this book a 2.5 because it did keep me reading and wanting to know what happened to the end. However, for me this didn't read smoothly and I think an editor would've done wonders for this story. The characters were pretty cool and the plot was good. It was in need of an editor though to clean it up. May read it again if author decides to do that.
October 7, 2015
I really really love this one. A possessive, loyal Hero and a feisty heroine!
Whats not to love about that. Esther you did an amazing job!
I definitely going to read your next book!
Whats not to love about that. Esther you did an amazing job!
I definitely going to read your next book!
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October 21, 2016 heroine kisses om twice once after having sex with hero and she gets turned on! PASS!!
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February 10, 2017
Esther is a new author to me and I can’t exactly remember how I happened upon this book but dang, I’m hooked!
Zack was raised in the MC lifestyle so it was only natural that when the time came, he stepped up to be Prez. He’s young, dedicated, hard working and understands what it takes to be strong. He doesn’t have a lot of weakness’ that others can see. He’s determined with the help of his brothers to keep improving the MC and their reputation,no matter what. There’s just one problem, a blast from his past crosses his path out of nowhere. Now he has to figure out what to do and if which part of his body will control his decisions?
Belle’s was raised to fight. Not just professionally, but figuratively as well. She’s faced an uphill battle being a woman in a male dominated industry. With an unexpected change surfacing she was taken away from the life and love she’d always cherished to go around the world to continue the fight. She’s never understood why, but accepted it. When tragedy strikes, she goes back to the place she left her heart, and secrets. How does she move on from there?
When Belle and Zack reunite, their chemistry is just as intense and explosive as before! They’re trying to figure out how the hell they belong in each others lives again. Each of them holding back on secrets to protect each other. An enemy sets their sights not just on Belle, but the MC and those connected. The reality of how close they are to shattering their fragile connection becomes clear, everything is out in the open. The raw, traitorous, infuriating emotions spill along with the blood of those caught in the middle. Can they fix it this time?
Creative adoration (positives): There is literally so freaking much I LOVE about this book. Zack and Belle are both such strong, complex characters. I can admit it, at first their attraction made me roll my eyes because of it’s intensity, but that changed a few chapters in. Because of the layers Esther adds to them, it started to make sense. As she reveals minor details about their pasts or personalities, it starts to click like a well thought out puzzle. They are extremely strong, but so fragile at the same time, and it works! I loved that Zack wasn’t always the hard ass, he wasn’t a total caveman jerky idiot like he could have been. She shows a side of him that is very raw and it adds so much to his dedication to those he loves.
Creative indifference (negatives): I’m still very curious about Zack and Lynn’s parents and I’d love to know more about their past.
Creative appraisal (overall): I have to say, for this being a first book for me from this author, it’s very strong! It grabbed my attention, and held on. I Love a good MC, suspense, steamy, romance, with strong characters. The best part of it for me? The humor! I ADORE the fact that Esther does not hold back what so ever with the humor. It’s not something I feel that can be easily slipped into a dialogue for this kind of genre. It wasn’t choppy or thrown in, it flowed perfect. I still giggle after reading each one and just think about the stuff Belle says. Can you say no filter? :) Excellent book, I’m so glad I snagged this one up!
Zack was raised in the MC lifestyle so it was only natural that when the time came, he stepped up to be Prez. He’s young, dedicated, hard working and understands what it takes to be strong. He doesn’t have a lot of weakness’ that others can see. He’s determined with the help of his brothers to keep improving the MC and their reputation,no matter what. There’s just one problem, a blast from his past crosses his path out of nowhere. Now he has to figure out what to do and if which part of his body will control his decisions?
Belle’s was raised to fight. Not just professionally, but figuratively as well. She’s faced an uphill battle being a woman in a male dominated industry. With an unexpected change surfacing she was taken away from the life and love she’d always cherished to go around the world to continue the fight. She’s never understood why, but accepted it. When tragedy strikes, she goes back to the place she left her heart, and secrets. How does she move on from there?
When Belle and Zack reunite, their chemistry is just as intense and explosive as before! They’re trying to figure out how the hell they belong in each others lives again. Each of them holding back on secrets to protect each other. An enemy sets their sights not just on Belle, but the MC and those connected. The reality of how close they are to shattering their fragile connection becomes clear, everything is out in the open. The raw, traitorous, infuriating emotions spill along with the blood of those caught in the middle. Can they fix it this time?
Creative adoration (positives): There is literally so freaking much I LOVE about this book. Zack and Belle are both such strong, complex characters. I can admit it, at first their attraction made me roll my eyes because of it’s intensity, but that changed a few chapters in. Because of the layers Esther adds to them, it started to make sense. As she reveals minor details about their pasts or personalities, it starts to click like a well thought out puzzle. They are extremely strong, but so fragile at the same time, and it works! I loved that Zack wasn’t always the hard ass, he wasn’t a total caveman jerky idiot like he could have been. She shows a side of him that is very raw and it adds so much to his dedication to those he loves.
Creative indifference (negatives): I’m still very curious about Zack and Lynn’s parents and I’d love to know more about their past.
Creative appraisal (overall): I have to say, for this being a first book for me from this author, it’s very strong! It grabbed my attention, and held on. I Love a good MC, suspense, steamy, romance, with strong characters. The best part of it for me? The humor! I ADORE the fact that Esther does not hold back what so ever with the humor. It’s not something I feel that can be easily slipped into a dialogue for this kind of genre. It wasn’t choppy or thrown in, it flowed perfect. I still giggle after reading each one and just think about the stuff Belle says. Can you say no filter? :) Excellent book, I’m so glad I snagged this one up!
April 15, 2016
"By f@@king you in this room, on this table. According to the old rules, I officially claimed you as my ol'lady."
"How's does that work? Like boyfriend, girlfriend?"
"More like married for life, biker style."
And boom let the fireworks begin! This story is like a virtual explosion, starting with an attention grabbing scene the pace doesn't slow down one bit throughout. Drama, murder and tested loyalties make the first book in this series a show stopper. Zack is the Prez of Areion Fury MC, looking to expand their business and invest in something the brothers are passionate about. It's been ten months since Zack's dad passed away leaving the gavel in his son's hands and it's time to make some decisions. Yet an unknown stand in for his sister, who's too sick to help out in the club captures all eyes. Who is the woman who has the attention of the whole club?
Blue - first and only love of Zack, best friend of Lynn his sister and a kick ass business woman/ex professional fighter has returned home. After her mother was gunned down her father took her far away to live in Japan yet now he too is dead in mysterious circumstances Blue seeks solace in her best friend. In turn she runs into the boy who stole her heart and quickly realises he has grown into a man. The spark between has only grown stronger but with so much heartache between them can they find a way of admitting their feelings or just keep getting lost in the passion between them?
Throw in a love triangle, a business deal and death threats and all together you gave a high octane no holds barred read. Zack is a bull headed alpha male too used to getting his own way. Blue is also head strong, raised to not be a quitter and to be an equal in a male dominated environment. She takes no prisoners and calls it as she sees it. A perfect match for the Prez! I find the tongue in cheek writing style refreshing and quite unique for this genre. Yes it's still gritty and raw, with explicit scenes of sex and violence but it's also humorous and sensitive. The touching scenes regarding blue orchards and tattoos were awesome as it was a stark contrast to the tone of the book and very poignant, showing the multiple sides to even a hardened biker.
A four and a half star read.
"How's does that work? Like boyfriend, girlfriend?"
"More like married for life, biker style."
And boom let the fireworks begin! This story is like a virtual explosion, starting with an attention grabbing scene the pace doesn't slow down one bit throughout. Drama, murder and tested loyalties make the first book in this series a show stopper. Zack is the Prez of Areion Fury MC, looking to expand their business and invest in something the brothers are passionate about. It's been ten months since Zack's dad passed away leaving the gavel in his son's hands and it's time to make some decisions. Yet an unknown stand in for his sister, who's too sick to help out in the club captures all eyes. Who is the woman who has the attention of the whole club?
Blue - first and only love of Zack, best friend of Lynn his sister and a kick ass business woman/ex professional fighter has returned home. After her mother was gunned down her father took her far away to live in Japan yet now he too is dead in mysterious circumstances Blue seeks solace in her best friend. In turn she runs into the boy who stole her heart and quickly realises he has grown into a man. The spark between has only grown stronger but with so much heartache between them can they find a way of admitting their feelings or just keep getting lost in the passion between them?
Throw in a love triangle, a business deal and death threats and all together you gave a high octane no holds barred read. Zack is a bull headed alpha male too used to getting his own way. Blue is also head strong, raised to not be a quitter and to be an equal in a male dominated environment. She takes no prisoners and calls it as she sees it. A perfect match for the Prez! I find the tongue in cheek writing style refreshing and quite unique for this genre. Yes it's still gritty and raw, with explicit scenes of sex and violence but it's also humorous and sensitive. The touching scenes regarding blue orchards and tattoos were awesome as it was a stark contrast to the tone of the book and very poignant, showing the multiple sides to even a hardened biker.
A four and a half star read.
October 17, 2015
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is Ms. Schmidt's debut novel and the story line in this book is very good. I really enjoyed the story line and felt it had great potential. However there were a few things that fell short. I truly believe that those issues would all be completely solved with a good editor and experience. There were places in the book that were kind of choppy and also places that things seemed to move extremely fast and skip forward only to then come to a halt. There were some minor timeline issues also. One thing I do feel strongly about is that the characters were very well developed and very easy to relate to. To be completely honest, all the issues I encountered I feel are just basically inexperience and lack of guidance from a good editor. All of that will come with time and experience. All the basics and things that are hard to learn are there, all that is left is the fine tuning. I don't know if Ms. Schmidt had an editor for this book and it really doesn't matter, the important thing is that if she were to hook up with a good editor right now with this book, I am very confident that my 3 star rating would be a 5 star rating when they were done. I am hoping that this new author does not get discouraged because you are too talented and the book world needs you and more authors like you. Thank you for choosing me to receive an ARC of your debut novel, I very much enjoyed the story and hope that my notes and this review help you in your journey.
This is Ms. Schmidt's debut novel and the story line in this book is very good. I really enjoyed the story line and felt it had great potential. However there were a few things that fell short. I truly believe that those issues would all be completely solved with a good editor and experience. There were places in the book that were kind of choppy and also places that things seemed to move extremely fast and skip forward only to then come to a halt. There were some minor timeline issues also. One thing I do feel strongly about is that the characters were very well developed and very easy to relate to. To be completely honest, all the issues I encountered I feel are just basically inexperience and lack of guidance from a good editor. All of that will come with time and experience. All the basics and things that are hard to learn are there, all that is left is the fine tuning. I don't know if Ms. Schmidt had an editor for this book and it really doesn't matter, the important thing is that if she were to hook up with a good editor right now with this book, I am very confident that my 3 star rating would be a 5 star rating when they were done. I am hoping that this new author does not get discouraged because you are too talented and the book world needs you and more authors like you. Thank you for choosing me to receive an ARC of your debut novel, I very much enjoyed the story and hope that my notes and this review help you in your journey.
November 2, 2015
WOW I can't believe this is Esther's debut novel! It was fan-freaking-tastic. I absolutely LOVED this book. I was hooked from the beginning. I loved the storyline of this book, along with the characters and I mean all of them. If you like MCs, second chances, dirty mouthed alphas, and some feisty smart mouthed female characters, then this is for you. The female characters cracked me up and had me laughing with the crazy things they say. My heart broke for Belle and all she has gone through in the last 3 years. She is finally getting her second chance with Zack but she fights it at first because she has a big secret and she doesn't know how he will react to it. Not to mention that she has someone else trying to get her attention and someone who is threatening her life. How will Zack react to her secret? Will this break them apart or will it be someone else that keeps them from being together?
I seriously can't wait until the Esther's next 2 books come out! I will definitely be keeping my eye out for her newest. This is an author that you won't want to miss. She did an outstanding job with this book and I can only imagine what the others will be like.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I seriously can't wait until the Esther's next 2 books come out! I will definitely be keeping my eye out for her newest. This is an author that you won't want to miss. She did an outstanding job with this book and I can only imagine what the others will be like.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2016
Book was gifted in return for a honest review..
MC books are my downfall.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Them.. so when I was given the opportunity to read this along with Deeds… I jumped…. As I said I was given this book when I got Deeds from this author.. of course I read deeds first and I loved it.. so I figured I better get this one read soon…
This book defiantly did not disappoint.
Belle is a strong, sassy biker chick who also tattoos…
Zack is the President of the Aerion Fury MC and ALPHA to the boot…
Belle has been away for 3 yrs.. No sooner is she back her BF asks her to help her out and cover her shift cleaning the bar at the Aerion Fury MC club house.. Zack being the President is there and he hears some commotion in the bar area.. he peeks out the window.. see’s a sexy as hell beauty… upon further inspection he finds out just who that sexy beauty is… Its his Jazzebelle (Belle/Blue).. The woman who has his heart… the woman who left him 3 years ago..
I sooooo enjoyed this book… Cannot wait to get more from this amazing author.. Considering this is Esther’s debut novel… she hit it out of the ballpark…
MC books are my downfall.. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Them.. so when I was given the opportunity to read this along with Deeds… I jumped…. As I said I was given this book when I got Deeds from this author.. of course I read deeds first and I loved it.. so I figured I better get this one read soon…
This book defiantly did not disappoint.
Belle is a strong, sassy biker chick who also tattoos…
Zack is the President of the Aerion Fury MC and ALPHA to the boot…
Belle has been away for 3 yrs.. No sooner is she back her BF asks her to help her out and cover her shift cleaning the bar at the Aerion Fury MC club house.. Zack being the President is there and he hears some commotion in the bar area.. he peeks out the window.. see’s a sexy as hell beauty… upon further inspection he finds out just who that sexy beauty is… Its his Jazzebelle (Belle/Blue).. The woman who has his heart… the woman who left him 3 years ago..
I sooooo enjoyed this book… Cannot wait to get more from this amazing author.. Considering this is Esther’s debut novel… she hit it out of the ballpark…
January 30, 2016
WOW !
Zack is the president of Aireon Fury MC and has only ever loved one girl, Belle. Belle is a true fighter in all senses of the word.
He doesn't know she's back from Japan so when he sees a hotty cleaning the clubhouse he doesn't realise it's her until she does her signature move....... She'd swore to herself and his sister, her best friend Lynn, that she'd stay away from him as she's got too much going on in her life and secrets too. What follows leads to some hot, explosive sex scenes and some pretty fiery arguments too.
What i loved about this was the fact that Belle wasn't some "damsel in distress" going to the club for help. She's such a spitfire that she'd rather do things her own way and on her own too. But Zack being every inch the alpha won't allow her to no matter how hard she fights him.I also loved that, at times it was full of laughs especially when it came to when Belle and Zack get lost in their "own planet" !! Absolutely loved this and i really can't wait for the next book as there's a few unsolved issues i NEED to know the outcome of.
Zack is the president of Aireon Fury MC and has only ever loved one girl, Belle. Belle is a true fighter in all senses of the word.
He doesn't know she's back from Japan so when he sees a hotty cleaning the clubhouse he doesn't realise it's her until she does her signature move....... She'd swore to herself and his sister, her best friend Lynn, that she'd stay away from him as she's got too much going on in her life and secrets too. What follows leads to some hot, explosive sex scenes and some pretty fiery arguments too.
What i loved about this was the fact that Belle wasn't some "damsel in distress" going to the club for help. She's such a spitfire that she'd rather do things her own way and on her own too. But Zack being every inch the alpha won't allow her to no matter how hard she fights him.I also loved that, at times it was full of laughs especially when it came to when Belle and Zack get lost in their "own planet" !! Absolutely loved this and i really can't wait for the next book as there's a few unsolved issues i NEED to know the outcome of.
January 14, 2018
I have known this Author for a little over a year and a half and I have had this book on my kindle for that length of time but never once read it until a few months back I finally read this book. Zack just kept calling me to me to read him but just did not know if I could handle him but I read it and I
handle his story just perfect. Not many know this but I love a good MC read just because their story can pull me right in from the cover to the end
of the book.
Zack can catch you from the cover of the book to the end of the book. The writing style flows just perfectly and it is easy to understand and read. Going into any type of motorcycle clubs they will become your family and you will protect your clue and your family. When being on a motorcycle clue they will keep secrets when they have too or when it's needed.
handle his story just perfect. Not many know this but I love a good MC read just because their story can pull me right in from the cover to the end
of the book.
Zack can catch you from the cover of the book to the end of the book. The writing style flows just perfectly and it is easy to understand and read. Going into any type of motorcycle clubs they will become your family and you will protect your clue and your family. When being on a motorcycle clue they will keep secrets when they have too or when it's needed.
December 31, 2016
I'm always excited and a bit scared to read a new author. And I went into the book not expecting it to be five stars, but to my shock and happiness this was worthy of more than five! The author wrote this book where since page one it brings us the readers along for the ride. Not only did I feel every smile, tear and anger with the characters,but the pace the story was written in made me want to get the next one. I highly recommend this author she is one of my favorite now.
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