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Club Thrive #2
Vendetta
Katie…
My heart was shattered a year ago, and it feels like I’ll never be whole again.
All I have to distract me is my job, so I throw myself into my work, hoping success will make the pain easier to bear.
That is until I meet a sexy, green-eyed man…that’s the day my numb heart starts to beat again.
Shane…
I work hard to get ahead. I’m a trainer by day and a club manager at night, but there’s something missing in my life, and I’m not quite sure what it is.
Until I meet Katie. She’s sweet, smart, and beautiful, and I’d do anything for her.
My devotion is truly put to the test, though, when I have to risk my life to save hers.
My heart was shattered a year ago, and it feels like I’ll never be whole again.
All I have to distract me is my job, so I throw myself into my work, hoping success will make the pain easier to bear.
That is until I meet a sexy, green-eyed man…that’s the day my numb heart starts to beat again.
Shane…
I work hard to get ahead. I’m a trainer by day and a club manager at night, but there’s something missing in my life, and I’m not quite sure what it is.
Until I meet Katie. She’s sweet, smart, and beautiful, and I’d do anything for her.
My devotion is truly put to the test, though, when I have to risk my life to save hers.
- GenresContemporary Romance
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 27, 2017
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June 17, 2017
This one had everything you need in a book. Shane is a perfect hero. Compassionate, gentle but also strong and sexy. No problem imagining him in my mind! Katie is a young woman who has dealt with a lot in her life. She hasn't let it stop her from going on and leading a busy full life. Shane comes into her life and she finds out what she's been missing. Will they be able to make this work? Will the dangers and problems keep them apart? I just know I loved reading this and finding out!
June 16, 2017
OH MMM GEEE! Clear your calender you are NOT gonna wanna put this down!! So good! Steamy...loving...scary...hysterical..this had it all and then some!! Found myself a new series and author to obsess over!!
June 16, 2017
Wow! My first book by Alison Mello and not my last. Great story with Romance, steamy sex and a little danger thrown in. I read it in one day, couldn't put it down.
June 20, 2017
Club Thrive Vendetta (book 2)
What can I say about this book other then I could not put it down. A great book has 4 parts for me. It must make me laugh and cry along with wanting to throw the book but at the same time not put it down. Alison has once again blown these out of the water. Vendetta if full of adventure, passion, and everything else you might be looking for. Katie and Shane are a great couple who meet at Club Thrive one night that chance meeting turns their world upside down. ( not doing spoilers read the book to find out.) In this book, we get a glimpse of Sky and Logan from the first book. I could not put this book down, as every page had me on the edge of my seat. The passion in this book was hot enough to melt my kindle. I highly recommend this series to everyone. I can't wait to see what comes next.
What can I say about this book other then I could not put it down. A great book has 4 parts for me. It must make me laugh and cry along with wanting to throw the book but at the same time not put it down. Alison has once again blown these out of the water. Vendetta if full of adventure, passion, and everything else you might be looking for. Katie and Shane are a great couple who meet at Club Thrive one night that chance meeting turns their world upside down. ( not doing spoilers read the book to find out.) In this book, we get a glimpse of Sky and Logan from the first book. I could not put this book down, as every page had me on the edge of my seat. The passion in this book was hot enough to melt my kindle. I highly recommend this series to everyone. I can't wait to see what comes next.
June 17, 2017
Another book, another couple to love. It wasn't hard to fall in love with Shane and Katie. This book has some of everything, love, hate, mystery, and numerous sexy times. Also, you get to hang out with the gang from the first book. I just couldn't put it down and I didn't want it to end. Can't wait to read the next one. I highly recommend this book, you won't be disappointed.
November 8, 2017
This is book two in the Club Thrive series, and I really enjoyed this one. I might have even liked it more than book 1, maybe ;) It was a good read, with interesting characters that you have already gained a glimpse at via book one. It definitely leaves you wanting book 3. Good story, nice writing, developed characters with steamy scenes to keep you interested.
June 27, 2017
I Love Katie and Shane.. He's always attentive. He will do anything to keep her safe which makes her father feel a little better
June 10, 2017
I LOVE the Club Thrive series - Katie and Shane are SO good together! Shane is the perfect mix of gentleman and alpha sex god and Katie is his perfect match. When these two come together, it's magic! The supporting characters are the other Thrive characters are very much present throughout the entire series, which I think is great. You really get to become a part of this small but very solid group of friends who stick together like a family. A definite must read!
August 20, 2017
**Reviewed for CherryOBlossoms Promotions**
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
This book had me on a emotional rollercoaster and on the edge of my seat from the start to the finish. I wasn't sure if I was going to get through first couple of page with out wanting to get in the book and wanting to hold onto Katie for what she went through. I felt everything she went through with her ex and then she found Shane through Skylar.
Katie had a ruff year and made a friend with Skylar in a unlikely place, the bar that she was suppose to pick up her drunken boyfriend. When Katie get so unexpected news Skylar is there to help her through it. Ten months later and Skylar invites Katie out with her and her friends, Katie knows its time to get back out there and try to see if she can date again.
Shane is a bartender at Club Thrive and personal trainer on his off days. He loves working at the bar and thinks them as his family. Skylar introduces him to Katie. She is fun, flirty and has a backstory that makes him want to hold her. Her father is detective for the LA police force. When a criminal gets out on a technically, he starts to threaten Katie and her family can Shane protect the girl he loves?
This series just keeps getting better and better and I cant wait to read the next one.
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
This book had me on a emotional rollercoaster and on the edge of my seat from the start to the finish. I wasn't sure if I was going to get through first couple of page with out wanting to get in the book and wanting to hold onto Katie for what she went through. I felt everything she went through with her ex and then she found Shane through Skylar.
Katie had a ruff year and made a friend with Skylar in a unlikely place, the bar that she was suppose to pick up her drunken boyfriend. When Katie get so unexpected news Skylar is there to help her through it. Ten months later and Skylar invites Katie out with her and her friends, Katie knows its time to get back out there and try to see if she can date again.
Shane is a bartender at Club Thrive and personal trainer on his off days. He loves working at the bar and thinks them as his family. Skylar introduces him to Katie. She is fun, flirty and has a backstory that makes him want to hold her. Her father is detective for the LA police force. When a criminal gets out on a technically, he starts to threaten Katie and her family can Shane protect the girl he loves?
This series just keeps getting better and better and I cant wait to read the next one.
September 1, 2017
I gave this book 4.5 stars!
This book had me on a emotional rollercoaster and on the edge of my seat from the start to the finish. I wasn't sure if I was going to get through first couple of page with out wanting to get in the book and wanting to hold onto Katie for what she went through. I felt everything she went through with her ex and then she found Shane through Skylar.
Katie had a ruff year and made a friend with Skylar in a unlikely place, the bar that she was suppose to pick up her drunken boyfriend. When Katie get so unexpected news Skylar is there to help her through it. Ten months later and Skylar invites Katie out with her and her friends, Katie knows its time to get back out there and try to see if she can date again.
Shane is a bartender at Club Thrive and personal trainer on his off days. He loves working at the bar and thinks them as his family. Skylar introduces him to Katie. She is fun, flirty and has a backstory that makes him want to hold her. Her father is detective for the LA police force. When a criminal gets out on a technically, he starts to threaten Katie and her family can Shane protect the girl he loves?
This series just keeps getting better and better and I cant wait to read the next one.
July 6, 2017
Vendetta has done it right... Katie is a girl that has been broken into a million pieces and its time to let it heal... after loosing the man she thought was going to be her forever she met Sky... a girl that saw another girl vulnerable and decided to stick around and help.. a few months later and this beautiful friendship blossomed... Katie has a few friends.. Miranda is her go to BFF and Sky has made her way into Katie's circle as well.. And after one night at Logan's club, Katie just can't take her eyes off the bartender... Shane... he has everything a girl could want.. he's sexy and protective... and wants Katie as soon as he lays eyes on her... ok ok I will stop there or else I will give it away... This story had me on my toes at all times.. lots of twists and turns and "WTH" moments! Thank you Alison Mello for providing me with a great read and I am looking forward to reading more....
This is part of a series and I would recommend you check out all the titles and read in order
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This is part of a series and I would recommend you check out all the titles and read in order
**Review Provided By Dianela's Details**
December 19, 2017
5 sexy and sweet Stars
In the secon Club Thrive Book we get to see Shane and Katie’s relationship unfold. Katie has had a rough time by the time she meets Shane but has decided she is ready to put herself out there and date again. About a quarter way into the book we jump a year ahead. At this point Shane and Katie are happily together just about a year and things are going great. They are a fun, sexy couple who is hot behind closed doors and sweet when they go anywhere together. When Katie’s Dad’s job as a detective causes her, her sister and her mother to be put in the crosshairs of a criminal stuck on revenge life is turned upside down. Shane shows a lot of his protective alpha side and we get to know Stone and Miranda more as well! I love the way the story line flows and we get a great amount of sexy heat, love and suspense as well! I am thoroughly enjoying this series and cannot wait to read about Miranda and Stone!
Cara - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
In the secon Club Thrive Book we get to see Shane and Katie’s relationship unfold. Katie has had a rough time by the time she meets Shane but has decided she is ready to put herself out there and date again. About a quarter way into the book we jump a year ahead. At this point Shane and Katie are happily together just about a year and things are going great. They are a fun, sexy couple who is hot behind closed doors and sweet when they go anywhere together. When Katie’s Dad’s job as a detective causes her, her sister and her mother to be put in the crosshairs of a criminal stuck on revenge life is turned upside down. Shane shows a lot of his protective alpha side and we get to know Stone and Miranda more as well! I love the way the story line flows and we get a great amount of sexy heat, love and suspense as well! I am thoroughly enjoying this series and cannot wait to read about Miranda and Stone!
Cara - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
June 27, 2017
If you are looking for hot and spicy this is the book for you as Katie recovers from her loss with the hot bartender Shane. But that isn't all this is about. There is plenty of action and intrigue and fun. The girls are back and forging a lifelong friendship. Don't worry there are plenty of hot guys although the girls may not be willing to share. With an awesome family and loads of support this series is starting off grand. These are standalone reads although the characters carry over so you wont miss your favorites as you meet new members to the clan. This author has shown she can write books about military and now she's showing she can do more. This is a great read and wonderful addition to Club Thrive.
July 6, 2017
Wow. What can I say about book 2 from the club thrive series. I loved the first book but this book may of trumped that. I couldn't put it down as I devoured it from page one through to the end. Alison stories have a way of drawing you in and before you know it, BAM, you have come to the end of the book and it's like "damn how do that happen". Book two is about Katie and Shane, she has a broken heart and is just working to survive, he is missing something in his life but doesn't K ow what until they both meet. Can Shane help Katie get over her broken heart? Well that would be spoilers so you need to one click to find out and you won't be disappointed once you start reading. Lots of twists and turns but an excellent read. I voluntarily reviewed this book as an advanced reader copy
January 8, 2019
What I liked about this book was how it told a few things that happened in book one
Club Thrive: Compulsion (The Club Thrive Series Book 1) in case you do not read the first book first and I do say to read it. It is really good.
Katie was in loved with Collin and living together and aft Collin lost someone one he loved a lot he started drinking and one night he drove drunk in to a tree and died
After losing Collin, Katie focus on work and her friends and one night she meets Shane.
Shane is the head bartender at Club Thrive
Someone is after Katie and her family
You will have to read this book to find out what happen
Club Thrive: Compulsion (The Club Thrive Series Book 1) in case you do not read the first book first and I do say to read it. It is really good.
Katie was in loved with Collin and living together and aft Collin lost someone one he loved a lot he started drinking and one night he drove drunk in to a tree and died
After losing Collin, Katie focus on work and her friends and one night she meets Shane.
Shane is the head bartender at Club Thrive
Someone is after Katie and her family
You will have to read this book to find out what happen
October 21, 2020
Vendetta was an absolute emotional rollercoaster of a read. This book had me flipping the pages as quickly as I could and questioning where I thought the story was going. I try not to give spoilers in my reviews so I'm not going to say much as far as these characters, but your heart will go through the ringer on behalf of Katie and what she's been through.
She meets Shane through a friend and things proceed from there. Katie is fun, full of sass, and has a past that Shane's heart goes out too. Shane is all man and a good one at that. These two are going to go through so much.
I absolutely LOVED book two!
She meets Shane through a friend and things proceed from there. Katie is fun, full of sass, and has a past that Shane's heart goes out too. Shane is all man and a good one at that. These two are going to go through so much.
I absolutely LOVED book two!
June 20, 2017
This book had a good story line to it. But I kept expecting something to go wrong and then nothing did, until nearly 70% done with the book. There are things that were written that really were not necessary to the story. Like the coffee pot usually being turned on but wasnt, so Katie turns it on and gets herself a a single cup of coffee. It didnt really add to the story and had no real reason for it. And let me tell you the sex scenes are detailed. It was a good book, good story line, just way more of a slow paced story then what im used too.
June 22, 2017
This book is by far one of my favorite reads of 2017. Shane and Katie have a place in my heart that no other couple will ever be able to take the place of no matter what. Watching this couple grow together and get through everything that happens in this book is amazing. Alison has done an amazing job of bringing the characters and the situation to life in this book just like she did in Compulsion. I hope that if you take the time to read this series that you will love it as much as I have so far.
June 23, 2017
DISCLAIMER: I received an ARC of this book for honest review.
Well. I never. I mean, no wonder this one's so hyped up. Kids should not be reading this stuff. *SMIRKS* I loved Compulsion and the few tidbits of Shane were in there and of course, he's hard not to fall in love with. I mean, I'm still partial to Logan, but damn, Shane is the chocolate frosting on a Devil's food cake. Loved Katie. Relate to her so much, being we're the same age. Only she's got a fancy job and a BF. I don't. I got to live the experience through her.
Well. I never. I mean, no wonder this one's so hyped up. Kids should not be reading this stuff. *SMIRKS* I loved Compulsion and the few tidbits of Shane were in there and of course, he's hard not to fall in love with. I mean, I'm still partial to Logan, but damn, Shane is the chocolate frosting on a Devil's food cake. Loved Katie. Relate to her so much, being we're the same age. Only she's got a fancy job and a BF. I don't. I got to live the experience through her.
June 26, 2017
I first read Club Thrive Compulsion and feel in love with Logan and Sky. Logans crew which happens to consist of one hot Shane meets Katie after her friends get her to go out. Club Thrive Vendetta is the story about those two and how Katie overcomes a tragic loss a year ago. The love and compassion that Shane shows towards her melts your heart and the sizzling chemistry between them is hot hot hot !! Someone is threatening Katie and her sister and with the help of family and friends they try to keep them safe.
A very good read and I await the next one in this series.
A very good read and I await the next one in this series.
June 28, 2017
After suffering a tragic loss, Katie is merely surviving and not living, and when her friends drag her out to Club Thrive one night, she meets Shane. The chemistry between these two is smouldering. No spoilers from me though, you really need to read this one for yourself, you will not be disappointed!
This is yet another phenomenal story from this very talented author. I was hooked and intrigued from the very beginning, and cannot wait to read the next book in this amazing series. I recommend this authors work for all readers.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
This is yet another phenomenal story from this very talented author. I was hooked and intrigued from the very beginning, and cannot wait to read the next book in this amazing series. I recommend this authors work for all readers.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!
July 1, 2017
I read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is the follow up of Club Thrive: Compulsion and follows the story of Shane and Katie. Right from the start the chemistry between these two was absolutely hot. Katie is still trying to get over a broken heart and Shane is the perfect solution to that.
I loved that you still got small glimpses of Logan and Sky, which to me made this book tie even better to the first one, so it doesn't just seem like a whole separate book. I recommend this book to everyone, loved it!
This is the follow up of Club Thrive: Compulsion and follows the story of Shane and Katie. Right from the start the chemistry between these two was absolutely hot. Katie is still trying to get over a broken heart and Shane is the perfect solution to that.
I loved that you still got small glimpses of Logan and Sky, which to me made this book tie even better to the first one, so it doesn't just seem like a whole separate book. I recommend this book to everyone, loved it!
July 3, 2017
What a fun book. I love how this is still in the club and we get to see some of the character's from the first book. Don't worry you do not have to read the other book to know what is going on. (But I liked it so I would still suggest you read it). While this is a romance book of sorts it is also a thriller of sorts as well when a maniac is on the loose and wants revenge. It keeps you guessing. I hope we get to follow some of the other "regulars" in this book in another book from the Club. It was well written.
July 8, 2017
Another amazing read from Alison Mello! I felt so many emotions while reading this book! This story definitely pulled in my heart strings! She has been through a really tough time in her past and Shane comes in and shows that there is someone out there for everyone and that is okay to rely on someone else to be strong! This story has touched my heart from a real personal experience I have had to go through and thank God I have my someone to help me through it! I definitely recommend this as a must read along with book 1 Compulsion! You won't be disappointed!
July 13, 2017
This book really played with my emotions. I was crying within the first couple of pages. Immediately I felt drawn to Katie's character. When Shane was introduced, I was so excited! I love how there is also the same core group of characters as the first book in this series "Club Thrive: Compulsion". It really connects everything. The drama in this story is great. It build in a way that leaves you captivated and eager to find out what happens next. I'm already eager to read the next installment of the "Club Thrive" series!
June 22, 2017
This book was fantastic! I could not put it down once I got started. Katie and Shane's story will suck you in until you realize you've read the whole thing in one sitting! Heads up, you may have serious withdrawals after finishing. Vendetta has heartbreak, love, suspense, drama, and pretty steamy sex scenes. This book did not disappoint at all. I hope there is more to come from Club Thrive! This can be read as a stand alone, but I suggest reading Club Thrive: Compulsion as well.
June 28, 2017
This was a wonderful followup to the first book. We met Shane in Sky and Logan's story, and here we get to really fall in love with this hot sexy bartender. He falls for Katie and then proves he's everything she never knew she needed. Plenty of steamy scenes amid lots of action and heartfelt romance, this book really has it all. Great story, great characters, very well done. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
July 2, 2017
Really enjoyed the second book in the Club Thrive Series, Katie and Shane's story.
Katie has been through a rough time. So when she's asked to go on girls night out she jumps at the chance. At Club Thrive she meets Shane and they really hit it off...
She's just starting to feel that things are getting better. Then she receives a call that leaves her fearing for her life. Can Shane keep Katie safe?
Can't wait to read more of Alison Mello's books :)
Katie has been through a rough time. So when she's asked to go on girls night out she jumps at the chance. At Club Thrive she meets Shane and they really hit it off...
She's just starting to feel that things are getting better. Then she receives a call that leaves her fearing for her life. Can Shane keep Katie safe?
Can't wait to read more of Alison Mello's books :)
July 3, 2017
A great continuing story in this series. Katie and Shane's story makes you wish you were a member of the Club Thrive group. The story automatically reaches out to your heart as Katie loses someone close to her , and shows how she becomes friends with a stranger who cares about others. Shane knows he has fallen in love with this loving and caring woman when he first sees Katie. Once you start Vendetta you can't put it down, and once you get to the end you are ready for the next in the series
February 25, 2019
Love this book! Love the Club Thrive series!
These books are well written. The ad tory line flows easily, and although it is a series, each book can be read as a stand alone. All the main characters have their own book with short fill ins about the rest of the characters and how they are connected to the ones in each book
Love reading books by Alison!
Trying not to spoil the readers experience
Enjoy the book!
These books are well written. The ad tory line flows easily, and although it is a series, each book can be read as a stand alone. All the main characters have their own book with short fill ins about the rest of the characters and how they are connected to the ones in each book
Love reading books by Alison!
Trying not to spoil the readers experience
Enjoy the book!
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