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Insurgents MC #2
Jax's Dilemma
Jax, Sergeant-At-Arms of the Insurgents Motorcycle Club, likes his women easy.
Raised in the outlaw biker world, Jax has bedded more women than he can count. The only things on his mind are big ass Harleys, scorching whiskey, and pretty women who can spread on command.
Then he meets Cherri—the stripper with ice blue eyes and white-blonde hair.
He wants her in his bed.
She would rather not.
Cherri has complicated stamped all over her. Jax doesn’t need a woman like her messing up his life.
Too bad he can’t stop thinking about her.
Cherri ran away from a bad situation back home. She has secrets she hasn’t shared with anyone. Stripping is her means of making enough money to start a new life, and nothing’s going to screw up her plans.
Then she meets Jax.
He’s gorgeous, sexy, and a cocky bastard. His tattooed, ripped chest and biceps make her drool. She knows she should run far away from him, but her body wants him in the worst way.
Just as she begins to relax, her past collides with her new life. Cherri must navigate a deadly obstacle course littered with outlaw motorcycle clubs and a power-hungry politician.
Jax won’t stop until he claims Cherri. He vows to protect and love Cherri no matter what. When put to the test, will Jax betray his family—the Insurgents MC—or will he lose the woman he loves forever?
The Insurgents MC series are standalone romance novels. This is Jax and Cherri’s love story. This book contains violence, strong language, sensitive issues, and steamy sexual scenes. HEA. No cliffhangers! The book is intended for readers over the age of 18.
Previous Titles in this Series:
Hawk's Property (Book 1)
Raised in the outlaw biker world, Jax has bedded more women than he can count. The only things on his mind are big ass Harleys, scorching whiskey, and pretty women who can spread on command.
Then he meets Cherri—the stripper with ice blue eyes and white-blonde hair.
He wants her in his bed.
She would rather not.
Cherri has complicated stamped all over her. Jax doesn’t need a woman like her messing up his life.
Too bad he can’t stop thinking about her.
Cherri ran away from a bad situation back home. She has secrets she hasn’t shared with anyone. Stripping is her means of making enough money to start a new life, and nothing’s going to screw up her plans.
Then she meets Jax.
He’s gorgeous, sexy, and a cocky bastard. His tattooed, ripped chest and biceps make her drool. She knows she should run far away from him, but her body wants him in the worst way.
Just as she begins to relax, her past collides with her new life. Cherri must navigate a deadly obstacle course littered with outlaw motorcycle clubs and a power-hungry politician.
Jax won’t stop until he claims Cherri. He vows to protect and love Cherri no matter what. When put to the test, will Jax betray his family—the Insurgents MC—or will he lose the woman he loves forever?
The Insurgents MC series are standalone romance novels. This is Jax and Cherri’s love story. This book contains violence, strong language, sensitive issues, and steamy sexual scenes. HEA. No cliffhangers! The book is intended for readers over the age of 18.
Previous Titles in this Series:
Hawk's Property (Book 1)
335 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 15, 2015
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About the author
Chiah Wilder
35 books1,045 followersChiah Wilder writes about rough, sexy men who know how to treat their women.
Always a lover of books, she began writing at a young age and continued through college with collections of short stories. Figuring she had to grow up and get a “real” job, her writing was placed on the back burner.
Her love of reading has always been center front in her life. Chiah’s love of bad boys both in and out of fiction has inspired her books. She loves an alpha male whose softer side is brought out by a passionate, spirited woman. In fiction there are no rules or boundaries, and fantasies can go as far as the characters want to take them. Steamy, romances with tough, sexy bad boys are her guilty pleasure along with brownies, cheddar cheese, and movie marathons.
Always a lover of books, she began writing at a young age and continued through college with collections of short stories. Figuring she had to grow up and get a “real” job, her writing was placed on the back burner.
Her love of reading has always been center front in her life. Chiah’s love of bad boys both in and out of fiction has inspired her books. She loves an alpha male whose softer side is brought out by a passionate, spirited woman. In fiction there are no rules or boundaries, and fantasies can go as far as the characters want to take them. Steamy, romances with tough, sexy bad boys are her guilty pleasure along with brownies, cheddar cheese, and movie marathons.
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February 26, 2016
This story is beyond ridiculous. The H keeps going on & on about how he only wants the h, only has eyes for the h.....and the WHOLE TIME he's constantly screwing other women. WTF?
This was so stupiddddddddddddddddddddddddd!
This was so stupiddddddddddddddddddddddddd!
December 25, 2015
Manwhore , sex scenes with ow, having sex with other people even after being with main mc..,.,no I did not enjoy this book even though the writing was actually pretty good.
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November 20, 2015
Chiah Wilder does not disappoint in Jax's Dilemma. She created a riveting tale of brutality in it's most savage form. Forged with some prominent themes and tackling certain forms of addiction. Chiah Wilder makes us believe that there isn't hope. She instils hatred and anger. Pain and remorse. Love and loss, but mostly, she gives us two lost children adapting to their circumstances and coming out on top. The journey of each is vastly different from the other, yet the pain is still lingering from their pasts. But, when the past rises and infiltrates the present, we will see how one young woman, fights for all she has. And one young man, will get pass his anger and surge forward, like a knight in shining armour. Albeit, he's actually in leather and on a motorcycle. But you all get where I'm going with this lol. :):)
We met Cherri in Book 1, where she got caught up with a sex trafficking ring, and was rescued by the Insurgents MC. Being alone and looking for work, with her past experiences, she is offered a job, stripping in a club owned by the Insurgents. In turn they will take care of her. It's at this point, in book 2 we learn that Cherri has had a more than rough past. Sexually abused by her stepfather, in every possible way and in every opening possible. Words of hatred and lack of self worth was constantly spewed at her. Solidifying in her young, naive and impressionable mind. That she is worthless and not capable of being more than a man's plaything. Psychologically, this has set Cherri up for mistakes and failures that all lead her to the present day. Mistakes that sees her running from one bad situation, getting caught in another, to end up doing what she does best, Stripping.(Everyone's gotta make a dollar. No judgement here).
Jax, Sergeant-at-arms to the Insurgents MC, had known this brotherhood from his father's days of being a member. A little boy hanging around, the MC was his second family, up until the death of his old man. Now, they are the only loyalty he knows. Women and booze come easily. Flowing regularly and just as easy as the women hanging around the club. Never in Jax's mind, did he think, nor was he ready for a woman like Cherri. And believe me, he was a serious freaking man whore. I had loads of WTF! moments. The need to throw my kindle (yes my poor baby) and even jump right in and strangle the ever loving crap out of Jax. He infuriated and annoyed me. Gave me goosebumps and love bites (yup,figuratively -stupes). At times, I felt his endearments were even too overdone. And I got fed up. but despite that, he was seriously kick ass and hard core as they come.
These two kept dancing around each other. Or rather, I should say Cherri did. Jax was clear from inception that he wanted a taste. Even though he knew, deep down, that Cherri captured his interests more than carnally. Cherri's feelings for Jax was known from the minute she started her tough girl, take no prisoners attitude. She was down right vicious when it came to Jax. His character and behaviour was the very past she was running from. Not wanting to succumb to past traits of being a man's plaything. Cherri's mission is to earn money in order to have a better life and to protect those she hold close.
But with Jax, she knows, one slip and the past could smack her right in the face. Yet, all her anger and jealousy was seriously unnerving whenever she saw Jax with other women. She started infuriating me with her, I want him, but I don't want him attitude. But, I did understand her plight. Afraid of falling into old habits and allowing a man to control and dictate her pace. Knowing Jax is a strong character. She needed to protect herself, her heart and her loved ones.
Jax and Cherri didn't have an easy start. Other than them being damaged by their parents and living through their pasts, they each had a tough time letting the other in. The many ups and downs, was actually more downs, than anything else. Cherri's fears were prominent throughout the story, while battling with flashbacks of brutality and the truth of her mother's obsession. The lack of love, and the despair and loneliness that accompanied it all.
Jax and Cherri were well developed and aptly portrayed characters. The issues put forth and the themes within the novel were strong and very much realistic. I wished CW would have touched a little more on Cutting. It showed it's ugly head in the book, but I felt, it wasn't enough for such a powerful story. The softer parts of the novel concerning family and innocence was heart warming and so tender.
Getting some insight on Hawk and Cara was lovely also. They are my favourite couple so far. I'm excited for Chas's Fervor. And I can't wait for Banger's story and one with his little girl also. That should be freaking slamming.
Abandoned, separated and lonely. These two will battle the past, the present and they will fight for their families.
"Yesterday is gone. Today is the beginning for us."
*ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book PR on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
We met Cherri in Book 1, where she got caught up with a sex trafficking ring, and was rescued by the Insurgents MC. Being alone and looking for work, with her past experiences, she is offered a job, stripping in a club owned by the Insurgents. In turn they will take care of her. It's at this point, in book 2 we learn that Cherri has had a more than rough past. Sexually abused by her stepfather, in every possible way and in every opening possible. Words of hatred and lack of self worth was constantly spewed at her. Solidifying in her young, naive and impressionable mind. That she is worthless and not capable of being more than a man's plaything. Psychologically, this has set Cherri up for mistakes and failures that all lead her to the present day. Mistakes that sees her running from one bad situation, getting caught in another, to end up doing what she does best, Stripping.(Everyone's gotta make a dollar. No judgement here).
Jax, Sergeant-at-arms to the Insurgents MC, had known this brotherhood from his father's days of being a member. A little boy hanging around, the MC was his second family, up until the death of his old man. Now, they are the only loyalty he knows. Women and booze come easily. Flowing regularly and just as easy as the women hanging around the club. Never in Jax's mind, did he think, nor was he ready for a woman like Cherri. And believe me, he was a serious freaking man whore. I had loads of WTF! moments. The need to throw my kindle (yes my poor baby) and even jump right in and strangle the ever loving crap out of Jax. He infuriated and annoyed me. Gave me goosebumps and love bites (yup,figuratively -stupes). At times, I felt his endearments were even too overdone. And I got fed up. but despite that, he was seriously kick ass and hard core as they come.
These two kept dancing around each other. Or rather, I should say Cherri did. Jax was clear from inception that he wanted a taste. Even though he knew, deep down, that Cherri captured his interests more than carnally. Cherri's feelings for Jax was known from the minute she started her tough girl, take no prisoners attitude. She was down right vicious when it came to Jax. His character and behaviour was the very past she was running from. Not wanting to succumb to past traits of being a man's plaything. Cherri's mission is to earn money in order to have a better life and to protect those she hold close.
But with Jax, she knows, one slip and the past could smack her right in the face. Yet, all her anger and jealousy was seriously unnerving whenever she saw Jax with other women. She started infuriating me with her, I want him, but I don't want him attitude. But, I did understand her plight. Afraid of falling into old habits and allowing a man to control and dictate her pace. Knowing Jax is a strong character. She needed to protect herself, her heart and her loved ones.
Jax and Cherri didn't have an easy start. Other than them being damaged by their parents and living through their pasts, they each had a tough time letting the other in. The many ups and downs, was actually more downs, than anything else. Cherri's fears were prominent throughout the story, while battling with flashbacks of brutality and the truth of her mother's obsession. The lack of love, and the despair and loneliness that accompanied it all.
Jax and Cherri were well developed and aptly portrayed characters. The issues put forth and the themes within the novel were strong and very much realistic. I wished CW would have touched a little more on Cutting. It showed it's ugly head in the book, but I felt, it wasn't enough for such a powerful story. The softer parts of the novel concerning family and innocence was heart warming and so tender.
Getting some insight on Hawk and Cara was lovely also. They are my favourite couple so far. I'm excited for Chas's Fervor. And I can't wait for Banger's story and one with his little girl also. That should be freaking slamming.
Abandoned, separated and lonely. These two will battle the past, the present and they will fight for their families.
"Yesterday is gone. Today is the beginning for us."
*ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book PR on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 22, 2015
cheater; manwhore; rape; prostitution; over the top; sugar daddy; child; club whore; dumb plot
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November 21, 2015Nope I'm not reading this. the H is a cheater
November 17, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed book one of this series and was very much looking forward to this one. Unfortunately this book failed to capture me like book one did and I struggled to give it 3 stars. Jax and Cherri aggravated me to no end with their back and forth silly struggles and often had me skipping pages. The characters came across as very young, immature people who lacked the maturity to make a commitment and stick with it. The continued reference to a 40 year old member being "old" - "old man" really put the book in the category of NA/YA. There was an overload of bad things that happened to Cherri during her life and supposedly was the cause of her fear of commitment, but it just didn't ring true or believable to me. At times Jax was portrayed as a solid mature Sargeant Of Arms for the club and other times seemed like a teenage boy rebelling to get what he wants. There's a lot of screwing around with each character justifying their actions. The characters did not grip me and the multitude of bad events i.e., sexual abuse by the step father, becoming a prostitute, becoming a stripper, rape by her former sugar daddy both before and after she/Jax get together, a hidden baby she had by the sugar daddy, the club slut who is a major villain all because she wants to be Jax's old lady, all seemed way over the top. Too many things going on, immature characters, unbelievable chain of events and character reactions. The only reason I gave the book 3 stars is because !0 this is a new author and 2) the first book showed so much more quality.
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can-never-read
November 21, 2015And once again... A cheater!
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November 16, 2015
No
I love MC books. I'm disappointed with this one. Back and forth between h and h. Sleep with her,then sleep with someone else to get back at her because she is afraid of a relationship. H says I will do my best to be faithful. I liked the first book in this series. This one was a long drawn out back and forth, I want you but not enough to not sleep with other people. If these books continue,I hope the storyline improves.
I love MC books. I'm disappointed with this one. Back and forth between h and h. Sleep with her,then sleep with someone else to get back at her because she is afraid of a relationship. H says I will do my best to be faithful. I liked the first book in this series. This one was a long drawn out back and forth, I want you but not enough to not sleep with other people. If these books continue,I hope the storyline improves.
December 17, 2015
I thought Jax and Cherri really shouldn't be together. Jax is a manwhore,hypocrite and Cherri's past has fucked her up she thinks everything that goes wrong is her fault. I swear the amount of times Jax called Cherri a whore I'm shocked anyone would want him. He says he cares for her and her pussys his but he's still going to fuck other woman WTF! I really didn't like this book especially the end where the club beats the shit out of him and she just acts like la-di-da that's normal.
September 24, 2017
Jax's Dilemma was the second book in the Insurgents MC by Chiah Wilder.
Jax was the Sergeant at Arms for the Insurgents MC. He was born and raised in the MC and fit the description of the typical biker player.
Cherri Benoit was a stripper at the Insurgents strip club, Dream House. She was strong, independent, had a hard and unfair childhood and was keeping an abundance of secrets.
I struggled with Jax on this one. He was so disrespectful to Cherri as a woman that it wasn't surprising that she wouldn't give in to him. I know it was an MC and they were rough around the edges, but for the good ones, I'm used to more respectful behavior to those they care about. He didn't show that until much later in the book. Additionally, it was filled with other women and men scenarios that I totally disliked. I wanted to feel a connection but it just wasn't there for me.
I usually like dark and suspenseful themes but Jax was so dark and disturbing that it was a challenge to complete. I also missed the genuine MC bond that I'm used to experiencing in the MC books.
Although this wasn't my favorite book, I'm still interested in seeing where Wilder takes us next in Chas's Fervor.
Jax was the Sergeant at Arms for the Insurgents MC. He was born and raised in the MC and fit the description of the typical biker player.
Cherri Benoit was a stripper at the Insurgents strip club, Dream House. She was strong, independent, had a hard and unfair childhood and was keeping an abundance of secrets.
I struggled with Jax on this one. He was so disrespectful to Cherri as a woman that it wasn't surprising that she wouldn't give in to him. I know it was an MC and they were rough around the edges, but for the good ones, I'm used to more respectful behavior to those they care about. He didn't show that until much later in the book. Additionally, it was filled with other women and men scenarios that I totally disliked. I wanted to feel a connection but it just wasn't there for me.
I usually like dark and suspenseful themes but Jax was so dark and disturbing that it was a challenge to complete. I also missed the genuine MC bond that I'm used to experiencing in the MC books.
Although this wasn't my favorite book, I'm still interested in seeing where Wilder takes us next in Chas's Fervor.
not-for-me
November 21, 2015Self note:
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Cheating, weak h in my opinion...
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Cheating, weak h in my opinion...
August 1, 2016
Jax's Dilemma (Insurgents MC #2) by Chiah Wilder
I enjoyed Jax's Dilemma, good read, well written and will continue to read this series.
I enjoyed Jax's Dilemma, good read, well written and will continue to read this series.
November 19, 2015
**JOSIE'S REVIEW**
This book is a far darker and gritty read than Hawks Property. Jax and Cherri are two very complexed characters with their own traumatic stories to tell. Ms. Wilder has done an amazing job with this 2nd book in the Insurgents MC series. What I like a lot about her writing is that the stories in this MC are not the same, they are each very different, very intriguing and suspenseful. Jax’s Dilemma is told in dual POV’s and the story is filled with angst, drama, jealously, suspense, violence and betrayal.
Cheri’s character is one that I loved and instantly connected with. Cheri is running from a past that made me cringe, in every sense of the word. Left with no options, Cheri runs, she runs to a life of stripping so she can make enough money to start her new life. Because of her past, Cheri does not trust men and has built a wall, tighter than Fort Knox around her heart. Cheri is a woman that is focused on achieving her one goal and nothing else. Not even the gorgeous, drop dead, tattooed, ripped biker named Jax can get in.
Jax, Jax, Jax!!! Jax is the Sergeant-At-Arms of the Insurgent MC. He is gorgeous, sexy and ripped, and he has his pick of women on a given day. He loves his club, his whiskey and a loves to have sex with women that are not complicated. Jax’s world get turned on its axis when he sees Cherri working at the Insurgents strip club. Jax wants Cheri, in a bad way but for the first time a woman (this woman) does not want him.
Jax and Cheri’s relationship is not an easy one to read. They are both attracted to one another but neither will follow through. When Jax looks at Cheri, he not only sees her beauty but also deep pain and complications written all over her face, and he is not willing to go down that road. For Cheri, Jax shows her time and time again how cocky and arrogant he is. All she sees is his man whore ways. This part of the story just really pissed me off, because just when we think they are going to get together a slew of misunderstandings (although planned out) keep these two apart. Their story gets pretty intense and is filled with heartbreak, loss and angst. On numerous occasions I wanted to throat punch a beotch, but my Kindle would not let me.
There are some twists and turns throughout this book that added not only to the plot of the story but also changed the predictably that normally follows a MC read. The angst factor and the denial in this book was off the charts. What do you do when the choices you make keep you from the one person that makes you want to be a better person? Just when Jax and Cheri start to build some kind of relationship, Cheri’s past comes barging in and threatens to take all that she has worked so hard for. Just how much is Jax willing to sacrifice for the woman he wants to claim as his own? Will Cheri have to run again to keep all that she loves safe? When faced with the bitter truth of a betrayal, will Jax risk it all for the woman he loves? Definitely one you want to pick up. It was just so worth the ride.
This book is a far darker and gritty read than Hawks Property. Jax and Cherri are two very complexed characters with their own traumatic stories to tell. Ms. Wilder has done an amazing job with this 2nd book in the Insurgents MC series. What I like a lot about her writing is that the stories in this MC are not the same, they are each very different, very intriguing and suspenseful. Jax’s Dilemma is told in dual POV’s and the story is filled with angst, drama, jealously, suspense, violence and betrayal.
Cheri’s character is one that I loved and instantly connected with. Cheri is running from a past that made me cringe, in every sense of the word. Left with no options, Cheri runs, she runs to a life of stripping so she can make enough money to start her new life. Because of her past, Cheri does not trust men and has built a wall, tighter than Fort Knox around her heart. Cheri is a woman that is focused on achieving her one goal and nothing else. Not even the gorgeous, drop dead, tattooed, ripped biker named Jax can get in.
Jax, Jax, Jax!!! Jax is the Sergeant-At-Arms of the Insurgent MC. He is gorgeous, sexy and ripped, and he has his pick of women on a given day. He loves his club, his whiskey and a loves to have sex with women that are not complicated. Jax’s world get turned on its axis when he sees Cherri working at the Insurgents strip club. Jax wants Cheri, in a bad way but for the first time a woman (this woman) does not want him.
Jax and Cheri’s relationship is not an easy one to read. They are both attracted to one another but neither will follow through. When Jax looks at Cheri, he not only sees her beauty but also deep pain and complications written all over her face, and he is not willing to go down that road. For Cheri, Jax shows her time and time again how cocky and arrogant he is. All she sees is his man whore ways. This part of the story just really pissed me off, because just when we think they are going to get together a slew of misunderstandings (although planned out) keep these two apart. Their story gets pretty intense and is filled with heartbreak, loss and angst. On numerous occasions I wanted to throat punch a beotch, but my Kindle would not let me.
There are some twists and turns throughout this book that added not only to the plot of the story but also changed the predictably that normally follows a MC read. The angst factor and the denial in this book was off the charts. What do you do when the choices you make keep you from the one person that makes you want to be a better person? Just when Jax and Cheri start to build some kind of relationship, Cheri’s past comes barging in and threatens to take all that she has worked so hard for. Just how much is Jax willing to sacrifice for the woman he wants to claim as his own? Will Cheri have to run again to keep all that she loves safe? When faced with the bitter truth of a betrayal, will Jax risk it all for the woman he loves? Definitely one you want to pick up. It was just so worth the ride.
November 8, 2023
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: heroine in peril
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holy geez, lol. This was was definitely pushing my upper drama tolerance levels, lol. Great storyline with tons of other woman/other man drama and a sweet HEA. This heroine was a fighter and survivor and while you want to ch0ke the hero out occasionally, they definitely deserved happiness. Still feel like the hero is a bit of an over the top MC caricature, but glad I'm sticking with the series since the one is a tad bit better than the last and I'm hoping the trend to dial them down continues since I like the stories so much.
Trope: heroine in peril
Angst: 😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Holy geez, lol. This was was definitely pushing my upper drama tolerance levels, lol. Great storyline with tons of other woman/other man drama and a sweet HEA. This heroine was a fighter and survivor and while you want to ch0ke the hero out occasionally, they definitely deserved happiness. Still feel like the hero is a bit of an over the top MC caricature, but glad I'm sticking with the series since the one is a tad bit better than the last and I'm hoping the trend to dial them down continues since I like the stories so much.
June 15, 2025
Dnf 62% 2.5 stars
Sorry- don’t even remember what’s going on. Gotta go.
Sorry- don’t even remember what’s going on. Gotta go.
November 29, 2015
1 star
Ok so while not the worst book I've ever read this comes close... Not really to do with the writing but it went from bad to worse, I wasn't a fan of what was happening at the start of the book but by the 65% mark I was skim reading just to find out what happened since I had gotten so far into the book. Rape, prostitution and murder were just some of the things I hated about this book, and yes I purposely used the "hate" word because my dislike was that intense of the content this book contained, it didn't give a warning in any of the descriptions in this book otherwise I wouldn't have picked it up. Ignoring all that I can't stand about this book I can say it was fairly well written, the book flowed fairly well but the characters, especially Jax, I found to be unlikeable and in Jax's case there may have been 2 moments in the book where he flashed a side to him that was likeable but in no way did it make up for everything else he did. I also must say I am not a huge fan of MC books with major illegal activities in them it just doesn't do it for me, I feel the same about organised crime/mob books. I read the first book in this series and while I wasn't in love with it I decided to give this book a go but you can guarantee I will not be reading another book in this series, if you don't have a problem with violence, rape (not graphic scene), prostitution or murder as well as similar type crime give this book a go because it isn't badly written and the editing seemed to be done well - at least nothing that jumped out at me.
Ok so while not the worst book I've ever read this comes close... Not really to do with the writing but it went from bad to worse, I wasn't a fan of what was happening at the start of the book but by the 65% mark I was skim reading just to find out what happened since I had gotten so far into the book. Rape, prostitution and murder were just some of the things I hated about this book, and yes I purposely used the "hate" word because my dislike was that intense of the content this book contained, it didn't give a warning in any of the descriptions in this book otherwise I wouldn't have picked it up. Ignoring all that I can't stand about this book I can say it was fairly well written, the book flowed fairly well but the characters, especially Jax, I found to be unlikeable and in Jax's case there may have been 2 moments in the book where he flashed a side to him that was likeable but in no way did it make up for everything else he did. I also must say I am not a huge fan of MC books with major illegal activities in them it just doesn't do it for me, I feel the same about organised crime/mob books. I read the first book in this series and while I wasn't in love with it I decided to give this book a go but you can guarantee I will not be reading another book in this series, if you don't have a problem with violence, rape (not graphic scene), prostitution or murder as well as similar type crime give this book a go because it isn't badly written and the editing seemed to be done well - at least nothing that jumped out at me.
November 16, 2015
This is a wickedly good read. I read it pretty quickly as I couldn't put it down.
I'm reluctant to say much about the storyline as the book description tells us enough of a teaser.
I thought the storyline was great. I found it emotional and angsty with taboo subjects that give it the darkish theme. My heart broke for Cherri and I love how this author can portray the characters as real.
Really enjoyed this story. Looking forward to reading more of this series.
I'm reluctant to say much about the storyline as the book description tells us enough of a teaser.
I thought the storyline was great. I found it emotional and angsty with taboo subjects that give it the darkish theme. My heart broke for Cherri and I love how this author can portray the characters as real.
Really enjoyed this story. Looking forward to reading more of this series.
March 1, 2016
For some reason this book took me forever to finish. I guess because I got annoyed with the whole back and forth thing between Jax and Cherri.
And after a while I just wanted to slap Jax cause seriously he was suppose to be in love with Cherri but yet he still sleeps around and says it doesn't mean anything.
I am hoping that Chas is going to be so much better!
And after a while I just wanted to slap Jax cause seriously he was suppose to be in love with Cherri but yet he still sleeps around and says it doesn't mean anything.
I am hoping that Chas is going to be so much better!
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December 21, 2015heroine is a stripper
January 15, 2016
Series getting much better. As with any mc you have to get past the book to meet the crew...these guys are hot and as usual the sex is sexy and the ho's are bitchy. Love the mix
March 16, 2021
OK, I definitely liked it better than book 1, but that's not really saying much - I pretty much hated almost everything about Hawk's Property. Lots of immature drama, and lots of sex and violence, but the characters are more developed than in book 1. If you are in the mood for a push-and-pull, messy love tangle, this one could be a lot worse. I'll round up to 2 stars.
Cherie (h) was one of the women rescued at the end of Hawk's Property. She caught the eye of Insurgent Sergeant at Arms Jax (H). She's running from an abusive past and keeping secrets, not the type of person to hop into bed with anyone, no matter how much of a connection she feels to him. He's determined though, and not about to back down. Add in other love interests, some psychotic exes, secrets coming to light, serious miscommunications, and Cherie's past coming back, and will the young couple ever find their new start?
This book was a whole big bundle of back and forth, push and pull, see-sawing between two rather immature leads who, yes, did have a connection, but also had no ability to communicate or handle any sort of disagreement. Both of them tended to have knee-jerk reactions to anything that didn't go smoothly, any even perceived hurdle or fault in the other. They'd take offense, then turn to their nominal partner in revenge/reaffirmation/what-have-you, which would only tick the other off more. Rinse and repeat. Over and over and over. They had more of a connection than I ever felt from Hawk and Cara, though it was very hormonally driven too. Still, they never really talked things through, just kept leaping to their misunderstandings and continuing to hurt the other and take offense in return. It peaked (or hit its lowest point?) when
Cherri (h) has a pretty horrible personal history. I mean, for someone who's barely in her early 20s, she's been a victim of quite a lot. And it continues through this book too. So, seriously, how can one person attract so much attention and sexual violence??
Jax, meanwhile, was very alpha, to the point of stupidity. As shown by the spoiler above (where he definitely crossed all sorts of idiocy lines), he tended to act first without thinking through his actions. Like when he pulled his club influence to take her off the dance floor. He's thinking that he's taking care of her, but he's not stepping up at all (in fact, he's still hooking up with Peaches) and in fact, he's doing the direct opposite, by cutting her income so significantly. Just one example of many! Possessive and territorial in a book alpha H can be a plus, but once it starts veering into stupidly possessive territory? He starts losing points from me.
I kinda liked that there were repercussions to their choices. So, yeah, as much as I don't necessarily need characters getting the snot beaten out of them, it made for an interesting change.
The scarring/cutting issue. It never was really gone into. I mean, she's doing it, there's the talk of the make-up, but it seems rather extraneous through the whole thing. Could have been handled a lot better, used to spread a message of seeking help for self-harm. Instead, apparently if you're f*cking the right guy, you'll stop cutting yourself. That whole tiny story arc was completely unnecessary.
A number of editing issues. Mostly comma issues and word choice. Lots of homophone issues or word forms (nonchalant/nonchalance) and almost homophones (palatable/palpable) and just plain ol' "this sounded fancy and like it could be correct but in fact isn't."
Alternating 3rd person POV, mostly Cherie and Jax but also sections from some other minor characters. Lots of my negative boxes checked. Love triangle angst (mostly on her part). No OM drama, but some definite psychotic OW drama - beyond Mean Girl drama. Cheating by both leads (well, with each other while both have another regular partner). She's trying to find calm and stability with Gunner but hooking up with Jax, while Jax keeps proclaiming to Cherie how much he wants her, but turns to Peaches at any slight hiccup with Cherie. So, yes, both the H and h are with others after they've met - basically a big ol' tangled mess. Lots of violence to the h in her past and in this book, so trigger warning. Makes for lots of angst on her part, and some questionable decision-making. Little communication or banter or getting-to-know-you between the leads, but more than in Hawk's story, so I guess we're improving. No cliffhangers, but Chas started playing more of a role, ready for book 3. And there are some plot threads with a club chapter which aren't totally resolved.
Would I read more in the series? I got this as part of a Kindle bundle of the first 4 Insurgents books. I'm giving them a chance. I hated the first one, and while there was a lot that I didn't like or got fed up with here, it was definitely an improvement. So, I'll at least finish the bundle to see if it was just a rough start, or if it's this world that I don't like, seeing as there are still some promising summaries ahead.
Cherie (h) was one of the women rescued at the end of Hawk's Property. She caught the eye of Insurgent Sergeant at Arms Jax (H). She's running from an abusive past and keeping secrets, not the type of person to hop into bed with anyone, no matter how much of a connection she feels to him. He's determined though, and not about to back down. Add in other love interests, some psychotic exes, secrets coming to light, serious miscommunications, and Cherie's past coming back, and will the young couple ever find their new start?
This book was a whole big bundle of back and forth, push and pull, see-sawing between two rather immature leads who, yes, did have a connection, but also had no ability to communicate or handle any sort of disagreement. Both of them tended to have knee-jerk reactions to anything that didn't go smoothly, any even perceived hurdle or fault in the other. They'd take offense, then turn to their nominal partner in revenge/reaffirmation/what-have-you, which would only tick the other off more. Rinse and repeat. Over and over and over. They had more of a connection than I ever felt from Hawk and Cara, though it was very hormonally driven too. Still, they never really talked things through, just kept leaping to their misunderstandings and continuing to hurt the other and take offense in return. It peaked (or hit its lowest point?) when
Cherri (h) has a pretty horrible personal history. I mean, for someone who's barely in her early 20s, she's been a victim of quite a lot. And it continues through this book too. So, seriously, how can one person attract so much attention and sexual violence??
Jax, meanwhile, was very alpha, to the point of stupidity. As shown by the spoiler above (where he definitely crossed all sorts of idiocy lines), he tended to act first without thinking through his actions. Like when he pulled his club influence to take her off the dance floor. He's thinking that he's taking care of her, but he's not stepping up at all (in fact, he's still hooking up with Peaches) and in fact, he's doing the direct opposite, by cutting her income so significantly. Just one example of many! Possessive and territorial in a book alpha H can be a plus, but once it starts veering into stupidly possessive territory? He starts losing points from me.
I kinda liked that there were repercussions to their choices. So, yeah, as much as I don't necessarily need characters getting the snot beaten out of them, it made for an interesting change.
The scarring/cutting issue. It never was really gone into. I mean, she's doing it, there's the talk of the make-up, but it seems rather extraneous through the whole thing. Could have been handled a lot better, used to spread a message of seeking help for self-harm. Instead, apparently if you're f*cking the right guy, you'll stop cutting yourself. That whole tiny story arc was completely unnecessary.
A number of editing issues. Mostly comma issues and word choice. Lots of homophone issues or word forms (nonchalant/nonchalance) and almost homophones (palatable/palpable) and just plain ol' "this sounded fancy and like it could be correct but in fact isn't."
Alternating 3rd person POV, mostly Cherie and Jax but also sections from some other minor characters. Lots of my negative boxes checked. Love triangle angst (mostly on her part). No OM drama, but some definite psychotic OW drama - beyond Mean Girl drama. Cheating by both leads (well, with each other while both have another regular partner). She's trying to find calm and stability with Gunner but hooking up with Jax, while Jax keeps proclaiming to Cherie how much he wants her, but turns to Peaches at any slight hiccup with Cherie. So, yes, both the H and h are with others after they've met - basically a big ol' tangled mess. Lots of violence to the h in her past and in this book, so trigger warning. Makes for lots of angst on her part, and some questionable decision-making. Little communication or banter or getting-to-know-you between the leads, but more than in Hawk's story, so I guess we're improving. No cliffhangers, but Chas started playing more of a role, ready for book 3. And there are some plot threads with a club chapter which aren't totally resolved.
Would I read more in the series? I got this as part of a Kindle bundle of the first 4 Insurgents books. I'm giving them a chance. I hated the first one, and while there was a lot that I didn't like or got fed up with here, it was definitely an improvement. So, I'll at least finish the bundle to see if it was just a rough start, or if it's this world that I don't like, seeing as there are still some promising summaries ahead.
September 7, 2020
This review is hard for me to write because I was mad at everybody in this book about 80% of the time. I'm still mad. This book is not for the faint of heart, that is for sure, but if you love a raw MC read, this is a book for you.
January 2, 2020
Don't know if I'm going to finish this series...just overall poor story telling by the author.
So this story didn't really work for me. Again the author tried too hard to make these bikers 1% badass and just was over the top. It also felt very mechanical almost robot like reading it.
Having said that, many reviews state they hated this book due to cheating...I didn't see it that way...they technically weren't in a real relationship during Jax's sexapades and Cherri with Gunner. Let's call a spade a spade here...this was not just Jax here readers.
However, calling Cherri after he threesome saying he missed her and her hearing the girls in the background and understandably upset when she hangs up on him...he didn't understand why is just a duh moment for me and how bad the author was clueless on how to keep the distance between the two...imo
Then Cherri uses a sweet older MC brother, Gunner, and keeps him at arms length except for blow jobs since actual intercourse would feel like cheating on Jax...ummm BJs is cheating deary. And poor Gunner is being lead on. To me, that is worse in my opinion...I was more pissed at Cherri then at Jax.
Then Jax admits he is not a one woman show...well some men are like that...but at least he is up front with it...I dont agree but it's not me who's interested in him. But it's ok for him to have side lovers but not her...oh hell no.
I didn't feel a thing for either of them as they just played each other by flaunting others in front of the other. The lack of communication, trust, respect for each other and towards themselves was just appalling to me. I just couldn't get into this book. The lies and deceit was just over baring for me. The anger and his treatment to Cherrie because of it, Jax had for things in her past which had no baring on the now was just ridiculous, annoying and childish
The story was too predictable too. I figured out who the bad man is as well as Cherri's secret. Oh and when Jax finds out...Cherri reacts to it as a toy? Just poorly executed by the author.
So this story didn't really work for me. Again the author tried too hard to make these bikers 1% badass and just was over the top. It also felt very mechanical almost robot like reading it.
Having said that, many reviews state they hated this book due to cheating...I didn't see it that way...they technically weren't in a real relationship during Jax's sexapades and Cherri with Gunner. Let's call a spade a spade here...this was not just Jax here readers.
However, calling Cherri after he threesome saying he missed her and her hearing the girls in the background and understandably upset when she hangs up on him...he didn't understand why is just a duh moment for me and how bad the author was clueless on how to keep the distance between the two...imo
Then Cherri uses a sweet older MC brother, Gunner, and keeps him at arms length except for blow jobs since actual intercourse would feel like cheating on Jax...ummm BJs is cheating deary. And poor Gunner is being lead on. To me, that is worse in my opinion...I was more pissed at Cherri then at Jax.
Then Jax admits he is not a one woman show...well some men are like that...but at least he is up front with it...I dont agree but it's not me who's interested in him. But it's ok for him to have side lovers but not her...oh hell no.
I didn't feel a thing for either of them as they just played each other by flaunting others in front of the other. The lack of communication, trust, respect for each other and towards themselves was just appalling to me. I just couldn't get into this book. The lies and deceit was just over baring for me. The anger and his treatment to Cherrie because of it, Jax had for things in her past which had no baring on the now was just ridiculous, annoying and childish
The story was too predictable too. I figured out who the bad man is as well as Cherri's secret. Oh and when Jax finds out...Cherri reacts to it as a toy? Just poorly executed by the author.
November 14, 2015
What do you do when your woman has been brutalized, raped, tortured, made to feel like she was less than nothing and that she was a bad girl and not worthy of anyone? Well, this is Cherri and Jax's story. Cherri has never trusted men, she always found a happy place to go to in her mind while men were having sex with her. However, Jax has come into her life and he is the one man that she cannot go to her happy place with. What does he do as the SAA for the Insurgents when it comes to Cherri, his brothers, her step father, and the guy that decided to become her sugar daddy? This is a dark story, but a really good one. It talks about some really taboo issues, and addresses them in some dark ways. When Jax and some of the other brothers, like Hawk have to go to Nebraska to a club that their club is a parent club too, because they're screwing too many things up, what happens when they get there? What do they do and why? What happens when they tell the national President for the Insurgents what is going on? What happens when one of the strippers at the Insurgent's club decides to be a royal b*tch and tells McFahey (slimeball that he is and crooked as all get out) what she finds out from stalking/following Cherri to another town? What does she tell him? What happens when Cherri and Paisley are both kidnapped? What happens with the Insurgents and Jax once they find out he tried to cover up her stealing from them? This is a must read book!
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RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M.Brennan.
November 19, 2015
WOW! I LOVED Hawk's Property so much, but the author took it up a notch in Jax's Dilemma, and I LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!
Cherri ran away from a nightmare at home. She doesn't trust anyone enough to tell her secrets, and has been on the run for a while. After the Insurgents MC rescued her from evil men, she now works at their club as a stripper. There is no time for anything that even resembles strings, that is until she meets Jax. He has been raised in the MC most of his life, is allergic to relationships, and is a giant man-whore. The problem is that he can't get Cherri out of his head, and can't get her into his bed. Cherri feels the connection they have, but refused to give in to it. Will Jax be able to get her to trust him before her past collides with her present?
I absolutely LOVE this author's bikers, AND I'm utterly and completely addicted now. The character development is great, and the added secondaries are freaking awesome! A fast paced, exciting, well written storyline flows super smoothly. Chiah Wilder does a fantastic job writing about sensitive subjects well, and the emotions had me feeling like I was in the story. She had my heart in a vice grip, and I couldn't get enough. The chemistry is flammable, leading to sexy scenes that are extremely EXPLOSIVE. It's raw, dirty, and gritty love that made plenty of mistakes rounded it out. I'm a fan girl, and I CANNOT WAIT to read the next book!
Cherri ran away from a nightmare at home. She doesn't trust anyone enough to tell her secrets, and has been on the run for a while. After the Insurgents MC rescued her from evil men, she now works at their club as a stripper. There is no time for anything that even resembles strings, that is until she meets Jax. He has been raised in the MC most of his life, is allergic to relationships, and is a giant man-whore. The problem is that he can't get Cherri out of his head, and can't get her into his bed. Cherri feels the connection they have, but refused to give in to it. Will Jax be able to get her to trust him before her past collides with her present?
I absolutely LOVE this author's bikers, AND I'm utterly and completely addicted now. The character development is great, and the added secondaries are freaking awesome! A fast paced, exciting, well written storyline flows super smoothly. Chiah Wilder does a fantastic job writing about sensitive subjects well, and the emotions had me feeling like I was in the story. She had my heart in a vice grip, and I couldn't get enough. The chemistry is flammable, leading to sexy scenes that are extremely EXPLOSIVE. It's raw, dirty, and gritty love that made plenty of mistakes rounded it out. I'm a fan girl, and I CANNOT WAIT to read the next book!
November 19, 2015
~I was given this for an honest review~
I honestly gave this book a 3.5 star rating. First off I'm a huge fan of MC books but I can't always read the really graphic ones and this is one of those. I also don't like for the lead male character to be an A*****e. Jax was definitely one of those. He played these two woman like a game of chess. He was so into Cherri but since she shot him down many times I might add, he moves on to a love sick stripper who he also treats like crap. I realize he's a bada** biker but I was kinda turned off by him. I like my strong alpha male characters but this was taking it a bit far. Cherri, despite all the crap she had to deal with in her life. I mean she was basically treated like garbage but kept going. She is holding some secrets, one in particular is huge. They all come out in this book and it sets her free. I admire her for holding her ground and standing strong against Jax but she also let him treat her like garbage. I just don't get it. He kinda redeems himself in the end, I mean he did go against the club to protect her. That shows he does have a heart. So if you like your guy to treat you like garbage and play you against another woman then this a book for you.
I honestly gave this book a 3.5 star rating. First off I'm a huge fan of MC books but I can't always read the really graphic ones and this is one of those. I also don't like for the lead male character to be an A*****e. Jax was definitely one of those. He played these two woman like a game of chess. He was so into Cherri but since she shot him down many times I might add, he moves on to a love sick stripper who he also treats like crap. I realize he's a bada** biker but I was kinda turned off by him. I like my strong alpha male characters but this was taking it a bit far. Cherri, despite all the crap she had to deal with in her life. I mean she was basically treated like garbage but kept going. She is holding some secrets, one in particular is huge. They all come out in this book and it sets her free. I admire her for holding her ground and standing strong against Jax but she also let him treat her like garbage. I just don't get it. He kinda redeems himself in the end, I mean he did go against the club to protect her. That shows he does have a heart. So if you like your guy to treat you like garbage and play you against another woman then this a book for you.
April 26, 2016
Cherri has been brutalized, raped, tortured, made to feel like she was less than nothing and that she was a bad girl and not worthy of anyone. That is a lot for any one person to have to deal with. Add in the secrets that she is carrying and it is a miracle she has broken under the pressure.
Jax grew up in the Insurgents MC and is a huge man whore. He is not a one woman man but there is something about Cherri that makes him rethink his position. He wants her and for more than a one night stand. When he finds out one of her secrets he takes it all in stride.
This book was great although there are moments when you just want to slap Cherri. They both make some decisions that could cost them everything including Jax's position in the club. I was a little miffed at what the MC does but I understand and know that it could have been worst. I can't wait for the next book!
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was first published at Blushing Reads.
Jax grew up in the Insurgents MC and is a huge man whore. He is not a one woman man but there is something about Cherri that makes him rethink his position. He wants her and for more than a one night stand. When he finds out one of her secrets he takes it all in stride.
This book was great although there are moments when you just want to slap Cherri. They both make some decisions that could cost them everything including Jax's position in the club. I was a little miffed at what the MC does but I understand and know that it could have been worst. I can't wait for the next book!
I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was first published at Blushing Reads.
February 3, 2017
Book two of the Insurgents MC series by Chiah Wilder.
Jax is the Insurgents sergeant at arms which means he protects the club from their enemy and assess threats that could affect the clubs but through the book he doesn't seem to do much with protecting club. he does mess with Cherri life making it so she cant strip or do lap dancing so she not making the type of money you would if she had.
I really struggled with Jax because i really disliked him and Cherri character was bland with a whole load of issues.
i did keep reading because i can't not finish a book even if i dont like it.
The story did get more interesting but because i didn't like the main character it was surrounded with i didn't enjoy it as much as Hawk's.
This series is is not the sugar sweet alpha types but very violent and at times feels like the don't give too shits about the women the are in contact with which only improves slightly when they meet their Old Ladies.
will try next in series because i did like Chas in previous book. hopefully his attitude is better than Jax. i dont mind a badass but the Insurgent characters are a little too much dickness and not enough sweet.
Jax is the Insurgents sergeant at arms which means he protects the club from their enemy and assess threats that could affect the clubs but through the book he doesn't seem to do much with protecting club. he does mess with Cherri life making it so she cant strip or do lap dancing so she not making the type of money you would if she had.
I really struggled with Jax because i really disliked him and Cherri character was bland with a whole load of issues.
i did keep reading because i can't not finish a book even if i dont like it.
The story did get more interesting but because i didn't like the main character it was surrounded with i didn't enjoy it as much as Hawk's.
This series is is not the sugar sweet alpha types but very violent and at times feels like the don't give too shits about the women the are in contact with which only improves slightly when they meet their Old Ladies.
will try next in series because i did like Chas in previous book. hopefully his attitude is better than Jax. i dont mind a badass but the Insurgent characters are a little too much dickness and not enough sweet.
November 16, 2015
“‘You belong to me, sweetness. You always have, ever since I laid eyes on you. We lost our way for a while, but we’re back, and I’m never letting you go. Got that? Never. Letting. You. GO.’”
5 disturbingly dark stars!! This book will bring you to your knees with each turn of the page!! It’s dark and so delicious!!
Cherri has severe trust issues when it comes to men. While sleeping with men, she always zones out and finds a different place to be. In walks Jax and with him she can’t seem to zone out during their sexual encounters. These two have several issues they need to work through to make it work with them, but can they??
This book is dark and touches on taboo subject matters!! If you are easily offended this is not the book for you!! If not, then dive in and brace yourself!! This book, is sexy and dark!! I loved every minute of this book!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
5 disturbingly dark stars!! This book will bring you to your knees with each turn of the page!! It’s dark and so delicious!!
Cherri has severe trust issues when it comes to men. While sleeping with men, she always zones out and finds a different place to be. In walks Jax and with him she can’t seem to zone out during their sexual encounters. These two have several issues they need to work through to make it work with them, but can they??
This book is dark and touches on taboo subject matters!! If you are easily offended this is not the book for you!! If not, then dive in and brace yourself!! This book, is sexy and dark!! I loved every minute of this book!!
**Received a copy in exchange for an honest review. Read and reviewed by Melissa for Alpha Book Club**
November 22, 2015
Totally pissed
Ok so consider me totally pissed. The book was well done and probably a tribute to the author that I could get so angry about the outcome. There we places that dragged and even parts that seemed unnecessary to the overall story, but mostly it was well done.
SPOILER ALERT:
Sooo angry. I can't believe Jax would still feel loyalty to the MC after the way he was treated. And hello! Talk about double standards. It's ok for the boys to act any way they want, but we are talking about the life of an 8 month old baby! And the MC is more concerned with their egos. Especially Hawk. He should know better. Nope. No can forgive.
Lost any respect they may have earned.
Ok so consider me totally pissed. The book was well done and probably a tribute to the author that I could get so angry about the outcome. There we places that dragged and even parts that seemed unnecessary to the overall story, but mostly it was well done.
SPOILER ALERT:
Sooo angry. I can't believe Jax would still feel loyalty to the MC after the way he was treated. And hello! Talk about double standards. It's ok for the boys to act any way they want, but we are talking about the life of an 8 month old baby! And the MC is more concerned with their egos. Especially Hawk. He should know better. Nope. No can forgive.
Lost any respect they may have earned.
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