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Grim Bastards MC #5

Wicked Bastard

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She's a woman who doesn’t believe in love.

Daughter of an alcoholic, Pru Turner has spent her entire life taking care of her mother. She has built walls of steel around her heart, never allowing anyone in. When Hack came into her life, those walls came tumbling down. But when he walked out on her, she decided to never let anyone close to her heart again. That changes when she gives birth to Hack’s daughter. Now, she has to decide if she can trust him enough to let him back into her life again.

He's a bastard with a tortured past.

The Bastards’ Treasurer, Noah 'Hack' Chambers, isn’t a typical biker. He spends his time trying to forget the death of his old lady, deciding to never let anyone touch his heart again. When he meets Pru, everything changes, and he knows that his heart will never be the same. Fear of feeling the pain of loss again and duty to his brothers take him from her side until an unexpected message brings him back to her and their daughter. Now, he has to prove his love for her.

Can two people with troubled pasts forgive and forget, or are they destined to be alone forever?

185 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2017

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Emily Minton

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USA Today Bestselling author, Emily Minton is a Kentucky native. She is proud to call the Bluegrass State home. She claims she bleeds blue–Wildcat Blue! She has been married to her husband, David, for over twenty years. They share two wonderful children.
Emily loves to read and has more books on her kindle than most people could read in a lifetime, but she intends to read every single one. She has published nine books, but there are many more are floating around in her head. She hopes to get them all on paper before long. She loves sharing her dreams with her readers.

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Profile Image for Vintage.
2,730 reviews738 followers
September 14, 2023
Poor stupid girl. This hero is a zero.

He pines for his dead wife at the beginning but as the story unfolds their love for the ages did sound that special other than she died.

The heroine:

1. Gets dumped where he walks out as she's taking a shower, but he leaves her money like she's a prostitute.

2. He ignores her texts and calls until dun dun DUN. She's had a baby.

3. He has to bring her to his clubhouse because Danger Will Robinson. As she getting to know the other old ladies one of them points out that the timing doesn't work out with the baby. He suspects she may have cheated on him. Once she explains, he's okay. Yeah dude, you ghost her and now accuse her of cheating. YUCK.

4. Her mother is awful, and he questions the heroine about her. Once again not taking her word but implying deceit.

Another hero that should die a thousand painful deaths.

Moral of the story: Any man is better than no man.
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2,275 reviews487 followers
March 13, 2017
Not bad at all. I DNF'd the first book in the series so was a bit hesitant to read this one. However, the blurb hooked me - I love me a second chance/baby romance and that's exactly what I got, complete with an idiot H that got away with walking away far too easily. That said, I liked Pru even though she should have made him work for it a bit more. I'm always all about the grovel :D

3.75 stars
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Author 19 books718 followers
March 15, 2017
When I saw a story about Hack was being done, I basically lost my mind. Ever since Hack was first introduced in the previous books, I was dying to know his story, and let me tell you Shelley and Emily did NOT dissapoint.
There were times I did want to strangle Hack, but he more than made up for it. The chemistry between him and Pru, is so charismatic, you can't help but fall in love with them, and root for them.
My heart cracked a bit for Pru. She's so strong, and selfless, and does anything to prove that she does what she has to do to survive, not only for herself, but for her daughter. That to me showed what a courageous person she is.
I can't wait to see what Shelley and Emily has in store for us next. Keep them coming!
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3,783 reviews141 followers
March 10, 2017
Hack was the treasurer for the Grimm Bastards MC and he just lost the love of his life. Holly was killed by a drunk semi-truck driver who Hack made sure would never get out of prison…alive. Booze and women was the only thing Hack had in his life after Holly was buried. With nearing self-destruction he was told to hit the road for a bit and he did just that. Pru was the daughter of an extremely abusive alcoholic mother and even though Pru only seen hatred from her mother she gave her money and picked her up at bars always trying to be the daughter this mother did not deserve.

Hack did find some solace when he happened upon a diner that Pru worked in and they became lovers without Pru knowing anything about Hack’s past or his association with a biker club. Pru thought she knew everything she needed to know about Hack because she was falling for this guy and Pru thought he was falling for her too…that is until that morning that Hack’s phone finally rang. Pru went in for a shower and came out to find cash on a table and no Hack. Hack went back to his MC after summoned but could not get Pru off his mind. He thought he was doing right by leaving her behind because he believed that he wasn’t good enough for her. So Hack tried to ignore her messages and her voice mails until he couldn’t take it anymore. Finally he checked one of the messages from Pru and couldn’t believe what he was seeing. After coming to see Pru and his baby girl, Pru contacted him telling him that she was being watched by bikers. Hack couldn’t get to Pru and Scarlett fast enough. With Pru and Scarlett’s life on the line it was time that Hack was going to bring his girls home and try to protect them from what lurked outside.

As with all the books in the Grimm Bastards MC series this one was also an excellent biker read that gave you a chemistry and connection between the biker and his woman that had you turning page after page to see what would happen next. The authors are always great at throwing in surprises and suspense that will keep you guessing never knowing what will happen next. I am a huge fan of this series and these very talented authors and I can’t wait to see what they have coming next.

This book was provided as an ARC for a freely given and honest review.
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5,972 reviews558 followers
August 5, 2019
When Noah "Hack" Chambers lost his old lady, he didn't believe he would ever find a woman he loved again. When his club orders him to ride, a way of freeing himself of the past he does. He doesn't expect to meet Pru and it is only a matter of time before he is sleeping in her bed and living with her. That is until is club calls and he breaks Pru's heart without any contact.

Pru Turner vowed that she would never follow in her mothers footsteps, her mother an alcoholic who switches sleeps with anything that moves. Pru thought she had found the man for her in Hack, when he left and at the time she didn't know she was pregnant. When she notifies Hack of the baby, he is right back in her life but she doesn't trust him. Hack knows he screwed up but with a rival club targeting Pru and his need to protect her, he pulls her close. Can Hack prove to Pru he can be the man she needs him to be.

Wonderful book. I loved this story and understood where Hack was coming from. Pru was a trooper, I felt for her and was not sure I could be so positive with what was swirling around her. Since this is a series I didn't read in order, but it was fine. Excellent entertainment.
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783 reviews66 followers
October 22, 2020
Boring. I skimmed alot.

The epilogue was shit. After sneaking away to have sex the heroine gives Hero a picture of him and his deceased ex wife smiling at each other as a birthday present. Saying I know you don’t want a picture of her around the house but you could put it up in your office at the clubhouse. His response is I know she would have loved you, you would have been best friends, well genius if they had been best friends I highly doubt you and heroine would have been together 🙄 What utter BS.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Lu Bielefeld .
4,304 reviews649 followers
April 4, 2017
Herói atormentado pela morte da esposa sai da cidade e numa destas andanças acaba conhecendo nossa heroína e engatando um relacionamento com ela.
É chamado pelo presidente do clube para resolver um negócio do clube e deixa nossa heroína com um bilhete e um maço de notas.
Ela tenta entrar em contato, mas ele não responde e não lê as mensagens dela.
A guerra com clube inimigo aumenta.
Meses depois e enquanto ele tenta esquecer dela com as vadias do clube e álcool ele lê as mensagens e vai em busca dela.
Daí temos o desenrolar da história com ótimas cenas que prendem a atenção do leitor do início ao fim.
Mais uma ótima história da série.
Gostei muito e recomendo!
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Tormented by the death of his wife our hero leaves town and in one of these wanderings get to know our heroine and engaging in a relationship with her.
Hero gets a call from the President of the Club to resolve a club business and let our heroine with a note and a wad of cash.
She tries to get in touch, but he doesn't respond and doesn't read her messages.
The war with enemy Club intensifies.
Months later and as he tries to forget her with the Club whores and alcohol he reads the messages and goes in search of her.
Hence the unfolding story with great scenes that hold the reader's attention from beginning to end.
Another great story in the series.
I enjoyed and recommend.
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Highlights:
"I stare at the stack of hundred dollar bills as if they’re a snake ready to bite. The note beside them is what brings tears to my eyes. It’s time to go back to my real life."

"Can’t deny the bitch has a nice rack. I’ve had them in my hands and my mouth more than once. If fact, I’ve even had my cock buried between them a time or two. Tonight, though, I don’t want her or her tits anywhere near me. I’m sitting in the corner, away from everyone, because I want to be left alone. Shaking my head, I shift away from her."

"When I first left Pru, I knew she wouldn’t be easy to forget. Still, I didn’t think she would be on my mind after all this time. It sure as hell doesn’t help that she has been blowing up my phone for the last five months. That’s not exactly true. Her calls have slowed down. Now, I only get a text message every few weeks. I’m dreading the day they stop altogether."

"After my Holly died, I was completely lost. I drowned my sorrows in whiskey and pussy. I can’t even count how many times I woke up with a hangover and the smell of some club whore’s cunt all over my body. Still, nothing eased my pain. If anything, it just made it worse"

"and my mind goes over every minute I spent with Pru. I treated her good, at least, a hell of lot better than I treated the bed warmers back at the clubhouse."

"When I first left her, I’m not proud to admit that I tried to fuck her out of my mind. I did everything I could think of. Whore after whore, I felt no more than a momentary release. I tag-teamed a few bitches with my brothers, but even that didn’t help."
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3,473 reviews2 followers
March 12, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book

What an awesome ride. You ever read a book so slow cause you don't want it to end and then you get to the end and you look like



Hack's story was a bit sad for me. He lost his wife in a terrible accident and from there he was going on a downward spiral. Until he met Pru. And spending time with Pru helped heal him
in ways he didn't even know.

But then as men goes he messed it up and left her all alone. So when he finds out what he left behind and at the same time finds out that Pru is in danger he will do everything in his power to protect her and also to make her his old lady.

I loved this story everything flowed so nicely. Fast paced and hectic drama and totally everything you want in an MC Story.
These two authors did an amazing job of this story and I can't wait to see what else they have in store for us

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1,017 reviews65 followers
November 9, 2017
I liked the writing. Not a fan of second chance romances and dead spouses in general. I wanted the heroine to hold out a bit more and to hold a grudge longer but I guess she really wanted the Hero anyway and they have a newborn baby together. I liked that the Hero did feel a lot of remorse for what he did and it does seem like he feels more for the heroine but I wanted him to explicitly say that he loves her more than the dead spouse.
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210 reviews1 follower
March 8, 2017
I'm so in love with the Grim Bastards MC!! I seriously love all the bikers in this series but, Hack just might be my favorite. His past is so hard to take I couldn't imagine losing someone I loved so much the way he did. I can understand his reluctance to start anything with Pru. And Pru has a hard life before he comes along. But once they come back together after some drama they have a beautiful story and I loved reading every second of it I couldn't put it down!! I'm gonna miss these guys and reading about their lives!! Really one of the best series I've read in awhile!!
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5,314 reviews76 followers
March 13, 2017
I received a copy if this book in exchange for an honest review.

Pru Turner is the daughter of an alcoholic mother whose never cared about her. She's spent her entire life taking care of her mother and building wall so high around her heart no on is ever getting though them She doesn't believe in love until she meets Hack and all her walls come crumbling down. Until Hack walks away. She is never trusting him or anyone else again. That all charges though when she gives birth to Hack's daughter. Now he's back in her life and she has to decide if she can trust him again.

Hack aka Noah Chamber is a bastard with a tortured past. He's also the Treasurer of he Grim Bastards MC. He spends all of his time trying to get over the death of his old lady and certainly isn't letting anyone else in to his heart or life. When he meets Pru everything changes and she brings him back to life. Until the day he runs. He's terrified of losing so one he cares for again. Whe he ran though he left Pru alone a pregnant. Now he's out to prove to Pru that he is worthy of her letting him back in and being s great dad.

Wicked Bastard is the fifth book in Emily Minton and Shelley Springfield's Grim Bastards MC. It could probably be read as a standalone but why would you do that? This entire series revolves around different couples in each book and the entire MC. I've read them all and absolutely love this series.

I really loved this book. My heart broke equally for Hack and Pru. He lost his wife due to a terrible accident and she has one of the worlds worst mothers she taken care of her entire life. She talks to Pru like no human being should ever talk to another. Hacks terrified to love again and when he walks from Pru he regrets it. Vowing to not see her again he returns to his brothers until the day they notice he's miserable again and he finally reads Pru's message he discovers he has a daughter. This begins what I would call a second chance and on amazing story. It wouldn't be a Grim Bastards MC book without some danger and suspense.

You do not want to miss this book. I can not wait to see what this series brings next.
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989 reviews3 followers
March 8, 2017
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

**Carla's 5 "Get Wicked" Stars

This is the fifth book in the oh so amazing Grim Bastards MC series, and it is Hack and Pru's story.

Pru Turner is a woman who doesn't believe in happily ever afters. After caring for her abusive, alcoholic mother her entire life, Pru vowed to keep everyone at arms length. That vow went out the window the day Hack came roaring into her life. Life was pretty perfect for a while until Hack walked out on her without so much as a goodbye. She promises herself then and there, she will never speak to or see Hack again. Of course, she breaks that promise the day she has his baby.

Hack is the treasurer for the Grim Bastards MC. It is the only life he has ever known. When his wife dies following a tragic accident, he hits the open road. He spends his days and nights at the bottom of the bottle just trying to soothe his pain. He feels alone and desperate, but that all changes the day he walks into a greasy diner and meets Pru. She makes him feel alive again, but his loyalty to his brothers along with his fear of losing her leads him back to the mc and out of her life. However, everything changes the day he receives an unexpected message from her. When circumstances bring them back together, Pru must decide if she can forgive him for abandoning her, and Hack must decide if he will continue to live in the past or embrace a future with Pru.

OMG! I freakin' love the Grim Bastard brothers and their old ladies!! I thought Hack and Pru were perfect for one another. They were two broken people who so deserved some love in their lives. As their story progressed, I laughed and cried with them and found myself hoping they would get past their issues and grab the happiness that was right in front of their faces! Now Pru's mom brought out a completely different set of emotions from me. I swear I wanted to put my foot up her ass. I was really hoping she would get what she deserved for treating Pru so badly. I know you are now wondering what happens to her. Sorry, you will just have to read the book to find out!

Like I stated before, I love love this series!! Wicked Bastard is my favorite read of 2017 so far, but that will probably change when these two fabulous authors release the next book in this series! Lol. All that is left for me to say is "Keep 'em coming ladies!!
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February 8, 2018
So, it is my first review ever written on goodreads and english is not my mother language so please bare with me.

Okay so in this book we have the story of Pru who spent all her life in miserable conditions. Her mother is an alcoholic and doesn't really care for her whatsoever.
But in her misery, she encounters with someone at work (she is some sort of waitress?) that will basically change her life :Hack, a sexy, dark biker whose tring to forget his wife's death by distancing himself from his club.
However, after 3 months of playing "couple", he recieves a call from one of his club's brother and leaves her without any explication. Oh, he did leave some money and a wonderful and romantic little note.....

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BUT, if this wasn't enough, she ends up being pregnant! And she tries to tell him by texts and calls but he didn't care. Well actually, he lowky does, 6 months later, after she gave birth... So, because he apparently regreted sooooooo much and had enough morals that he wants to step up in the "daddy" role. And when a rival club targetted his baby and her mama, he steps up even more to protect them and who knows? Maybe gain Pru's trust and love again? ()


Okay, I don't really know how to say this, but I didn't really like this book much...


This being said, let's start with the good points :

-I love the name Pru (Charmed forever)! It would have been awesome if she acted more like her though...

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-Pru was for me, until half of the book, a really strong women. She kept up with her mother that didn't act like one by any means. She worked hard for everything she wanted and kept pushing for her dreams no matter what. But all those harships didn't make her bitter, just down to earth and aware of what life can be... I really love that in her.
-One thing I LOVE from Pru was that, unlike of a LOT of others characters in other books (I bet a lot of you know what I mean), she wanted Hack to know that she was pregnant! She wanted what was best for her daughter even if he did her wrong.
-As for Hack, I acknowledge that he went through hardships too, and the first scene was really heartbreaking. But that's all I can say for him, sorry!


Now the bad points :

-The Pru that I grew to like in the first half of the book quite disappointed me in the second part. I think that she let so much people step on her. She always found justifications for their actions, even when we all know (even them) that they are at fault. I wanted her to stand for what was right and not just being a punchingbag when others needed one.


-Hack............... What the heck buddy????? Okay, you had some shitty moments, but is it a reason to hurt others in your healing process?? NO! First of all, you abandonned Pru after she finally let someone through her life and heart. She explained you some of her situation, her mother, her shitty work and it didn't stop you. Okay, you had obligations with your club but even after everything was cleared out, you didn't make it better!

What more? Ah yes! He wanted to gain Pru's trust back but he didn't even trusted her in the first place! (I am tired to write why exactly but trust me he didn't...)
He was so stupid at times, I can't...

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-One thing that disgust me from Hack and made me almost hate him :

-The secondary characters... Okay, I didn't reed the previous books so I obviously don't have a lot of connections with them but this Trix, I didn't really like her... She was nothing but a troublemaker for me. Yes, ok, she tried to redeem herself after, she even cried!!

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It was a lot to write but I wanted to give my opinion "raw" right after finishing the book. I am tired from all my emotions right now.

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Oh and FYI, I usually am not so hard with characters. I do love some "second chances" books from time to time and like I said this "man" just straight pissed me off!!


Anyway, this is my review and as I saw, a lot of people loved this book so if you want to try it, you absolutely can. You may like it after all.

I am really sorry author because you clearly put time and heart in this book and I don't want to sound mean. But I really am just stating my point of view but it won't stop me from trying another of your work in the future!

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591 reviews
January 5, 2018
With a grizzled out hottie on the cover and the name "Bastard" in the title, it's pretty easy to figure out what's going on inside if this sucker.
Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
2,316 reviews1,560 followers
March 17, 2022
Cute read!

Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: second chance
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

Cute, quick read. I liked how she made him work for it and didn't just take him back.
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1,269 reviews39 followers
March 10, 2017
I loved Wicked Bastard. This whole series has been such a joy to read. I love biker books, the grittiness of it, the rawness. They always put me into a world that I want to live in, WB being no exception. Emily and Shelly have created this MC world and it is so real to me.

This can be read as a stand alone but feel you will miss out on some really good characters and storyline.

This is Hack's story. You know, he had my heart from the earlier books and wandered how his story would go. I felt his torment at losing his ole lady. Once he met Pru, I felt his need to not want to take it more than what it was but when life smacks him in the face, and puts him in protective mode, I felt that all the way to my bones. Pru was a good opposite to Hack. They complimented each other well and just gave me all the feels.

I love Shelley and Emilys way of telling their story and I cant wait to see what is next!
852 reviews
March 12, 2017
This story really grabbed my attention and pulled me into it. I loved this story! There were some hot, sexy times in this book. I really wanted to smack Hack for leaving, but I liked how they both handled him coming back into her life. This book has some danger, a nasty mother, a great family dynamic, and some really cute kids. I really liked Pru and Hack, both individually and together, and think they are my favorite couple in this series. They both have been through a lot in their lives, but together they heal and find their happy ending. This was a good read. This series is a must read for me. When I know a new book is out, I must read it! I cannot wait to read future books in this series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Profile Image for Andrea Gillan.
2,875 reviews3 followers
March 19, 2017
Another brilliant book in the series. Cannot wait for the next one
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128 reviews8 followers
March 14, 2017
I am getting over the weak female characters that most writers seem to like writing about. It is as if it is okay for the males to be jerks just as long as they say sorry. The female than swoons and indicates it is all good. Cue (allegedly) a happy ending between the two.
Pru is a door mat and weak. Hack acts like a jerk but says sorry so all is forgiven. Add in some far fetched situation that Hack looks like a saviour. The end.
Boorish and not that well written.
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465 reviews22 followers
March 18, 2017
Pru and Hack were such a great couple. Their story starts off with them already dating for a few months. Hack had hit the road after his wife was put in a coma from a car accident he had to take her off life support. He was destroyed. When he goes off to clear his head on the road he meets Pru a waitress at a diner. They hit it off immediately and it's not long before Hack moves in with Pru.

But it seems most of their life is about the sexual connection. Pru has opened herself up to Hack told him about her life, her terrible mother, and childhood, and her hopes for the future. While he shares minimal information about himself. That's okay because Pru cares for him enough to be patient. Until one day he walks away and leaves her confused and heartbroken. She tries to reach him and he ignores her. I felt so bad for Pru and then in one final attempt to get him to listen to her she tells him the news she didn't want to have to say over a text they have a daughter. Of course, this news has Hack rethinking his decision. He left Pru because he didn't think he deserved her and his feeling for her scared the heck out of him. Thankfully Pru is no doormat, she makes him work for her love.

Pru had a hard life she always took care of herself, when Hack comes along and tries to take over it is an adjustment for her but one she takes in stride. I liked how Hack and Pru had to build a trust with each other, he opens up to her and she tells him more about herself and shares her feelings of heartbreak after he left her. He shares what happened to his wife and why he felt he had to leave her. Of course, the Grim Bastards can't have a book without some drama with a capital D. The Grim Bastards are still dealing with the aftermath of Smoke and Clutch's treachery. In a big twist in the story, some of that falls back on Pru's past her crazy drunk of a mother and who her father is, great stuff there.

I adored this story and this series was really a great read. The friendship that the brothers' share was so authentic. The old ladies well I wanted to be part of that little cliche for sure. Glad I banged out the last three bookings in 3 days. I hope to read more about these guys and girls in the future.
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6,131 reviews57 followers
March 13, 2017
4.5 stars
I adore this series. This series is one of those series that I one click instantly on release day. Not only do we get two prologues but also two epilogues – this made me happy! I liked both the hero and heroine. From the first prologue my heart went out to Hack. My heart broke at the love that he lost. I was happy that Hack got a second chance at love. I truly felt for Pru and all she had been through. She had to bring herself up as a child due to her alcoholic mother. Then her pregnancy was far from easy.
I devoured this book in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and an enjoyable read.
I really liked the Kyle part of the storyline. I was happy for Pru and loved that he was protective of her. I would love to read Kyle’s story. After finishing this book I want to read the whole series again.

After the love of his life Holly dies, club treasurer Hack hits a downward spiral. When he’s finally had enough of drinking himself silly he takes his MC’s advise and hits the road. What Hack doesn’t expect is to meet Pru. After living together for months, Hack finds himself falling for Pru. Hack soon comes to the realisation that he isn’t good enough for his woman. Pru loves Hack. Although she doesn’t know a lot about him, he is hers. That is until he leaves without saying goodbye, leaving her devastated but that’s not the only thing he leaves her. Months pass and Hack still cannot stop thinking about Pru. Having left the texts she sent him unread, he finally decides to read them. When Hack discovers that he has a daughter he becomes determined to make it up to Pru.
Growing up with an alcoholic mother was tough on Pru. She has always looked after herself, not needing anyone. When she met Hack she took a chance and fell in love only to be left heartbroken and pregnant. Now Hack is back. When trouble starts and Hack becomes determined to protect his girls, will Pru forgive him and give him a second chance?
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1,736 reviews15 followers
March 20, 2017
Holy crap did Emily and Shelley knock this one out of the park!!! I think this may be my favorite so far. This series just keeps getting better and better and I love these Grim Bastards more with each one's story we get. The characters in this book make it hard for someone not to love this story.

Hack has been trying to forget about the death of his ol' lady and while on the road meets Pru. With her he was able to feel more alive than he has but he is pulled away from her and decides she is better off without him. Pru, heartbroken, goes about her life. She is more jaded than before but she is a fiercely independent woman who will do whatever it takes to protect what's hers, even if that means going with someone she wanted to stay away from. She is determined to stick to her guns and protect herself from Hack. She isn't about to go down that road again.

What happens when Hack finally listens to her messages? How will Pru react seeing Hack again? Who is the newest threat to someone who is tied to the MC? Will they be able to protect them? What news does Pru find out? How will Pru handle life's newest knocks?

I highly recommend this book and this series. If you are a fan of the MC genre then you will love this book and series.
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29 reviews
March 12, 2017
I fell in love with this book!! I love the Grim Bastard Series!!! Hack lost his wife and no one knew her the way he did. After the funeral he took time away for himself. He meet Pru. She was different. She was something he needed. The he gets a call to come home. He left her no looking back nothing.

Pru had no clue as to why he left the way he did. She found out something and she called, text, everything. She had a hard life too. She didn't believe in love and she really thought she had that with Hack. He read her last text and she thought she would hear back from him but never for him to show up at her door.

Hack does what all the men in this series do HE PROTECTS HIS FAMILY!! He loves and take charge!! This is filled with so much love and passion for each other and just to see how Hack just falls in love with his child. You won't be disappointed!! Emily and Shelley are great writing together!! Once I have my hands on one of their books I can't put it down!!
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698 reviews20 followers
March 12, 2017
Pru is sweet and kind. She has always done what it takes to help take care of her mom. She has been since she was a little girl. Pru meets the mysterious Hack in the diner where she works. After time he wears her down, and they end up together. She knows very little about him, but is falling for him more and more by the day. What happens when she gets out of the shower one day and he's gone with only a note?

Hack ordered to take time away from the Grim Bastards to heal and find himself again after the devastating loss of his wife. He is dealing with the loss with alcohol and women. Hack has no intentions of ever moving on,but from the moment he sees her, he knows she's different. He gets the call to head back home, to the Grim Bastards and only leaves a note for Pru.

Pru has tried countless number of times to get in touch with Hack without success. After months of avoiding her calls and texts, Hack finally goes through them only to realize he now has a daughter? How will he deal with this? Will Pru let him back in her life after he left the way he did? What happens when a rival club has their eyes on Pru and his daughter? Can Hack keep them safe?

I devoured this book in one sitting. I have loved all the books in the Grim Bastard’s MC, but I think Hack and Pru may be my favorite. Hack and Pru have an instant connection, but is so much more. Their story is one of healing, growth, second chances, and learning to love again. I loved getting to see glimpses of my favorite couples from the previous books! Wicked Bastard can be read as a standalone. If you haven't read the previous books, what's stopping you? This is a definite must read!
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358 reviews2 followers
March 15, 2017
The brothers and Old Ladies of the Grim Bastards MC are back and things are about to get a little wicked. Wicked Bastard is the story of Noah “Hack” Chambers and Pru Turner. Hack is a trusted member of the Grim Bastards MC and we know he is not shy around the clubhouse. But we quickly learn that we really do not know much about him. The prologue alone will prove that.

Pru is strong and determined to make a good life for herself. Even after an unexpected heartbreak and a beautiful blessing, she will stop at nothing to make sure she is able to provide for herself and her daughter on her own. Now if her mother could just stop calling and demanding money, everything would be ok…. That is unless Hack comes back knocking on her door and she lets him in.

I really love Hack and Pru together and once Hack was able to get his head out of his butt, he quickly became one hot lovable biker. And the beard!!!! Did I forget to tell you how protective he his? HOT!!!!!! Once they realize that Pru and other loved ones are in danger the brothers of the MC are ready to go to war.

I’m a huge fan of this series and look forward to each new release. I also would not mind a spin-off or just a book about Scout. There is just something about him.

ARC provided for an honest review.
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1,455 reviews16 followers
August 13, 2018
This may have been my favorite of this series! I've been wanting to read Hack's book for a while, so glad I finally got to.

To some, Pru might seem like a pushover. Not to me. She has such a beautiful soul, even with all she dealt with growing up. And as her relationship with Hack grows, so does her confidence and personality. She is perfect for him.

Hack had some bad breaks but when he met Pru he started to heal. Then he took off and that kind of stunted things. I'm glad he finally figured out what the right thing was and got both their lives on track.
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773 reviews25 followers
March 14, 2017
✯✯5 Hack Size Stars!!!✯✯

The Grim Bastards are back and as ever.I been hooked since the very beginning of this series. Pru and Hack were no different.

Hack lost his wife. He ended up on a downward spiral into a dangerously ugly gutter. When his President told him to go and get straightened out, he left.But, when he walked into that dingy diner he was unprepared for what was next.

Pru was unprepared for her life to change after she waited on his table. Hack has invaded her life. She's use to her mothers abuse. She's been getting it her entire life. Hack treats her like a queen. Until the morning he dips out on her. Without a word except a stack of cash and a letter.

Hack left but didn't stop thinking about Pru. She didn't make it easy on him. She's in his mind and on his heart. She has been blowing up his phone. When Hack finally breaks down and listens to her last message his heart drops. Pru has given birth to his daughter.

Hack runs to go get his woman and daughter back. He's going to do whatever it takes to get her back. When Hack gets there he falls so much more in love with Pru and is a complete goner with his love for his daughter. But, then Hack notices something dangerous. Pru and his daughter are being watched. Hack and his brothers now have to find out why. Hack vows to keep his girls safe. No matter what!

I read this in 2 sittings. It was fast paced. This one was definitely a second chance at romance, forgiveness, love and life. Emily and Shelley are perfect together. I hope they keep going.
137 reviews3 followers
March 19, 2017
Definitely the best of the series so far! I will be reading this one again.
April 15, 2017
So, The story starts with Hack burying his dead Ole' lady.... At th9is point i kinda feel bad/sorry/gutted for the guy.

Due to him living his life via a bottle of Jim after the funeral, his Prez (Boz) sends him out on the road to sort his head out. During his head clearing he met Pru and spent around 3 months with her. I was kinda having a vision of the 'who shot JR Ewing shower scene' the way Hack finally left Pru to head back home to his club!!

Hack then continues to be a total asswipe for months on end and when he decides to read 1 of Prus' text messages, it is to see her stating at the first that it will be her last message to him EVER.

Pru shoulda kicked his sorry ass!!!
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488 reviews3 followers
March 14, 2017
Hack is my new favorite Grim

I am so glad I got to know Hack more because he just became number two afte Boz as my one of my fav Grim Bastards. Right from the beginning I knew it was going to be good because he was so heartbroken but it was like when he went away he healed. Pru brought him back from the edge but he has to leave her. This is filled with grief, finding love in the darkness, lust, intensity and a little action. All the good things you need in a book. I want more Grim Bastards. I wonder who the next book going to be about because i cant wait to read it.
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