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The Black Harts MC #1
Until Us
Stone She's young. She's beautiful. She's irresistible. And she's a virgin. I'm not supposed to go there. Especially with my VP's baby girl. But, when she offers herself to me, how the **** can I say no? Madison I'm in love with him. He doesn't know it, but soon, he will. I've waited years for this moment. And it's finally here. "Stone Cold" Hart is the president of my daddy's Motorcycle Club. He doesn't show emotion. He's not supposed to. But when he's with me, he's so different. Sweet. Seductive. Intoxicating. We were made for each other. But that doesn't mean being together will be easy. My family doesn't approve of us. I'm going against everyone I love for him and it's doubtful we'll come out of it unscathed. Finding our forever may just mean breaking us, before we've even begun. Until Us is the prequel of Amanda Kaitlyn's long-awaited Black Harts MC series; a novella with a happily ever after and one panty melting, crass alpha male. If you don't enjoy sweep-you-off your-feet insta love, this one may not be for you.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 3, 2017
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Amanda Kaitlyn
34 books141 followersAmanda Kaitlyn is a contemporary romance author best known for her debut novel, Finding Beautiful which went on to become a New York Times bestseller, capturing readers’ hearts with its emotional depth and unforgettable characters. She writes swoon-worthy romance with a pulse—blending passion, heartache, and just the right touch of danger and suspense. When she’s not crafting stories that keep you up all night, she’s dreaming up her next twist that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
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November 24, 2017
Until Us was a fast-paced read. I loved Maddison and Stone. The storyline was enjoyable. Can't wait for more of the Black Harts Mc.
I got an ARC for an honest review.
I got an ARC for an honest review.
October 30, 2017
This book was just okay to me. Feels like it was a bit rushed. Everything happened so quickly.
I also felt like there wasn't enough background information give on Stone and Madison.
I also felt like there wasn't enough background information give on Stone and Madison.
October 27, 2017
Carla's Five Star Review
Until Us is the prequel to The Black Hart MC Series, and it is Stone and Madison's story.
Stone is a broken man. A tragic loss has left his heart in pieces. There is one woman who has the ability to rebuild his broken heart, and her name is Madison. She is everything he could ever want in a woman, but there is a problem. She is the daughter of his VP, and that is a big no no. Family is off limits. Why is it that we always want what we can't have? Madison loves Stone , but the last thing she wants to do is upset her dad along with all of the other brothers as well. Will those she loves and holds so dear accept her relationship with Stone, or will their relationship end before it really has a chance to evolve? I really loved Stone and Madison. They were perfect together. He was the yin to her yang. Their story is equal parts sweet and sexy. I can't wait to read more about these Black Hart guys!
Awesome introduction to what I am certain is going to be one heck of an amazing series.
Until Us is the prequel to The Black Hart MC Series, and it is Stone and Madison's story.
Stone is a broken man. A tragic loss has left his heart in pieces. There is one woman who has the ability to rebuild his broken heart, and her name is Madison. She is everything he could ever want in a woman, but there is a problem. She is the daughter of his VP, and that is a big no no. Family is off limits. Why is it that we always want what we can't have? Madison loves Stone , but the last thing she wants to do is upset her dad along with all of the other brothers as well. Will those she loves and holds so dear accept her relationship with Stone, or will their relationship end before it really has a chance to evolve? I really loved Stone and Madison. They were perfect together. He was the yin to her yang. Their story is equal parts sweet and sexy. I can't wait to read more about these Black Hart guys!
Awesome introduction to what I am certain is going to be one heck of an amazing series.
November 24, 2017
I love a good romance book. And this book did not disappoint. Looking forward to the rest of this series for sure!
November 23, 2017
Yawn! Boringgggg! Everything happened soo fast, not much of a story.. I know I know its a novella, still there could have been more. Usually these types of stores are my favorite - not this time!
November 3, 2017
Quick read but very good...the kind you don't wanna put down
December 22, 2017
This is deep...amazingly emotional and beautifully written!! I cannot wait for more of this series if this shows anything of where the depth of emotions goes!!!
December 2, 2017
So I know this is the prequel to what I am hoping to be a wonderful new series. But I will say this book started out differently. Stone and Maddie's relationship seemed to be nothing, especially when the book opens up with Stone boning some unknown chick in the shower. But within a chapter, him and Maddie are going at it. So yea it became a very fast passed story. I am not sure where Amanda is going to go with their story since we now know their ending.
Needless to say, it is a quick read but I did like Stone but Maddie acted too young and immature for me. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
Needless to say, it is a quick read but I did like Stone but Maddie acted too young and immature for me. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.
November 4, 2017
I received this book as an ARC reader.
It’s short and sweet with a bit of rough in between. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
It’s short and sweet with a bit of rough in between. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
November 26, 2017
Although I'd rather there's more build-up between H and h, this was a novella after all.
Hope their children's stories will be as good as this one.
Hope their children's stories will be as good as this one.
October 31, 2017
i will say this i really love this short story. my only problem no real story line. what im saying is could be more about the two how they met and things like that. i get that there in love. just could have had more to the story thanks!
November 24, 2017
Madison has been in love with her dad’s friend and president of MC The Black Harts, Stone, for as long as she can remember. When she sees him crying at his sister’s grave one day, she’s overpowered by the need to comfort him. Comfort quickly turns to lust which turns to declarations of love. Too bad Madison’s terrified of telling her dad.
Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of sex scenes between the hero or heroine and another man or woman, so when the book opened with a sex scene between Stone and some nameless woman, I wasn’t thrilled. OM/OW drama is fine with me, but when there’re graphic sex scenes written in romance novels between people not the H/h, I don’t enjoy it. That’s just me, though. Anyway…
The romance goes from zero-to-sixty in the blink of an eye. Madison is eager to show and tell Stone how much she loves him and how long she’s waited for him, and he’s happy to hear it. So much so, that this is all done within the first… 30 minutes? of the graveyard crying scene. Not much later, Stone’s finally ready to tell Maddie that he’s wanted her for so long and has always loved her, etc. (Kind of hard for me to believe since all of this happens just hours after the sex with random chick.) Considering she’s only twenty and it’s not clear just how long he’s wanted her, that may or may not pass into ‘ick’ territory.
The book is well written, if a little heavy on the internal dialogue, but the plot jumps around too much and it’s hard to follow at times. I have no idea how long they’ve been together before the epilogue. It felt like just days, but was more than likely months.
I didn’t love the book, but I don’t think it’s discouraged me from reading the rest of the series.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Full disclosure: I’m not a fan of sex scenes between the hero or heroine and another man or woman, so when the book opened with a sex scene between Stone and some nameless woman, I wasn’t thrilled. OM/OW drama is fine with me, but when there’re graphic sex scenes written in romance novels between people not the H/h, I don’t enjoy it. That’s just me, though. Anyway…
The romance goes from zero-to-sixty in the blink of an eye. Madison is eager to show and tell Stone how much she loves him and how long she’s waited for him, and he’s happy to hear it. So much so, that this is all done within the first… 30 minutes? of the graveyard crying scene. Not much later, Stone’s finally ready to tell Maddie that he’s wanted her for so long and has always loved her, etc. (Kind of hard for me to believe since all of this happens just hours after the sex with random chick.) Considering she’s only twenty and it’s not clear just how long he’s wanted her, that may or may not pass into ‘ick’ territory.
The book is well written, if a little heavy on the internal dialogue, but the plot jumps around too much and it’s hard to follow at times. I have no idea how long they’ve been together before the epilogue. It felt like just days, but was more than likely months.
I didn’t love the book, but I don’t think it’s discouraged me from reading the rest of the series.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 23, 2017
Stone is President of the most lethal motorcycle club in all of Dallas, The Black Harts. He is known as Stone Cold to most because of his lack of showing any emotions at all. He is unfeeling and impenetrable. A traumatic event that happened in his past left him broken and damaged. When a chance encounter at a graveyard with Madison, the daughter of the Vice president of the Black Harts, sets him on a new path, everything changes for Stone. Madison is everything he is not. She is sweet, innocent, and caring. She is full of life and love. Madison has loved Stone from as far back as she could remember. Could her love save Stone and open his heart so he can feel alive again?
UNTIL US is the prequel to The Black Harts MC series and takes place twenty-five years prior to the first book in the series, The Broken In Us. It is a short novella that packs a lot into its short pages. The story is in first person narrative and the chapters switch between Stone and Madison easily. While we don't get a lot of backstory we get enough that we can see why both characters have turned out the way they have. The alpha here and virgin heroine is a familiar trope that either most people love or hate. I happen to love my innocent heroines for some reason and it never gets old to me. I am a sucker for an alpha male and a sweet innocent heroine and this story doesn't disappoint in this aspect. All in all I am looking forward to see how this series progresses as I really enjoyed reading the prequel.
UNTIL US is the prequel to The Black Harts MC series and takes place twenty-five years prior to the first book in the series, The Broken In Us. It is a short novella that packs a lot into its short pages. The story is in first person narrative and the chapters switch between Stone and Madison easily. While we don't get a lot of backstory we get enough that we can see why both characters have turned out the way they have. The alpha here and virgin heroine is a familiar trope that either most people love or hate. I happen to love my innocent heroines for some reason and it never gets old to me. I am a sucker for an alpha male and a sweet innocent heroine and this story doesn't disappoint in this aspect. All in all I am looking forward to see how this series progresses as I really enjoyed reading the prequel.
December 4, 2017
Secrets untold for many years and finally leads to a relationship of sorts
This was the first book I had read of Amanda Kaitlyn’s. I thought it was an easy read, sex-infused, unknowing love story of sorts. The main characters, Stone and Madison, are breathy, common, and in this short, quick and easy read, they find out the feelings both have had for one another for a long time. Stone is several years Madison’s elder, watched her grow up from the time she was an infant, and in that time grew very affectionate for her, although not making that known until now. Madison has had a crush on her dad’s friend for as long as she could remember.
I was put off just because of their relationship. I found it a little creepy. Madison called him her uncle all her life, and while not biologically her relative, I just had a difficult time with the relationship foundation. Like I said, this was an easy and fast read. I couldn’t get a connection with this book. Normally I am not so judgmental of relationships in a story line. In fact, this will be the first I have negatively commented on. However, I have to be honest, and I was turned off pretty much from the beginning. I couldn’t rally a connection, I was very disengaged, I didn’t FEEL anything with the characters, content, storyline or anything really, and it was just an okay read for me. If there are others to come in this series and it is primarily written with this as the foundation, I would not read any further.
This was the first book I had read of Amanda Kaitlyn’s. I thought it was an easy read, sex-infused, unknowing love story of sorts. The main characters, Stone and Madison, are breathy, common, and in this short, quick and easy read, they find out the feelings both have had for one another for a long time. Stone is several years Madison’s elder, watched her grow up from the time she was an infant, and in that time grew very affectionate for her, although not making that known until now. Madison has had a crush on her dad’s friend for as long as she could remember.
I was put off just because of their relationship. I found it a little creepy. Madison called him her uncle all her life, and while not biologically her relative, I just had a difficult time with the relationship foundation. Like I said, this was an easy and fast read. I couldn’t get a connection with this book. Normally I am not so judgmental of relationships in a story line. In fact, this will be the first I have negatively commented on. However, I have to be honest, and I was turned off pretty much from the beginning. I couldn’t rally a connection, I was very disengaged, I didn’t FEEL anything with the characters, content, storyline or anything really, and it was just an okay read for me. If there are others to come in this series and it is primarily written with this as the foundation, I would not read any further.
June 27, 2023
Great Storyline, Quick Read
Until Us is the kind of story all romance lovers long for. Bad boy with a soft side, forbidden love, hot passion, seemingly broken or incomplete characters made whole by deep love....all the makings of a good read. And it is a good read with only one real drawbacl. It seemed rushed. For a quick read, that's great, but the characters are complex and though we are given some background to them and we continue to learn more throughout the series, it still feels as if there's just more that we could be given. A relationship that went from nothing to sex to a full family affair in a matter of a couple of pages just leaves me wanting more. Id have loved to see more about Maddie, more of her thoughts outside of her sexual desire for Stone, more about her relationship with her father leading her to fear hurting him, her relationship with Stone prior to the cemetery scene. We knew what it led to but not necessarily enough of his it developed there. At what point did "uncle" become love interest? And we could have learned more about Stones connection to Axel. So much more we could have been given but we werent. We got the necessary, but nothing more. For a hot read to get the heart pumping, this hits the mark and I'm anxious to read the entire series, but i think a little more below the surface insight would have really hit this one out of the park.
Until Us is the kind of story all romance lovers long for. Bad boy with a soft side, forbidden love, hot passion, seemingly broken or incomplete characters made whole by deep love....all the makings of a good read. And it is a good read with only one real drawbacl. It seemed rushed. For a quick read, that's great, but the characters are complex and though we are given some background to them and we continue to learn more throughout the series, it still feels as if there's just more that we could be given. A relationship that went from nothing to sex to a full family affair in a matter of a couple of pages just leaves me wanting more. Id have loved to see more about Maddie, more of her thoughts outside of her sexual desire for Stone, more about her relationship with her father leading her to fear hurting him, her relationship with Stone prior to the cemetery scene. We knew what it led to but not necessarily enough of his it developed there. At what point did "uncle" become love interest? And we could have learned more about Stones connection to Axel. So much more we could have been given but we werent. We got the necessary, but nothing more. For a hot read to get the heart pumping, this hits the mark and I'm anxious to read the entire series, but i think a little more below the surface insight would have really hit this one out of the park.
November 11, 2017
Until Us by Amanda Kaitlyn is Book 1 in the Black Harts MC series.
It's a short novella and easy to read. We are introduced to Stone Hart, the president of the Black Harts MC, Axel, the Vice President and Best friend of Stone, and Maddie, the daughter of Axel.
After a traumatic confrontation, Stone heads to the cemetery to visit with his late sisters grave, while their he comes across Maddie as she visits her mothers grave. Both have longed for one another from a distance and after this night, things will never be the same.
Truths come out, emotions are laid bare, resolve gets tested. This book is full of tension and angst and very good reasons why Stone and Maddie should not be together, however, we also explore the simple beauty of someone knowing you inside and out and how 2 people are just built for the other.
This made for a good introduction to the story and I'm looking forward to reading the next instalment.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
It's a short novella and easy to read. We are introduced to Stone Hart, the president of the Black Harts MC, Axel, the Vice President and Best friend of Stone, and Maddie, the daughter of Axel.
After a traumatic confrontation, Stone heads to the cemetery to visit with his late sisters grave, while their he comes across Maddie as she visits her mothers grave. Both have longed for one another from a distance and after this night, things will never be the same.
Truths come out, emotions are laid bare, resolve gets tested. This book is full of tension and angst and very good reasons why Stone and Maddie should not be together, however, we also explore the simple beauty of someone knowing you inside and out and how 2 people are just built for the other.
This made for a good introduction to the story and I'm looking forward to reading the next instalment.
I voluntarily reviewed this advanced reader copy and I have not been compensated in any way.
November 3, 2017
My favorite kind of story. She loved him for as long as she can remember. He loved her when she was old enough. Finally it all comes together.
Madison is young, sweet and innocent even after being raised by a single dad, who’s in an MC. She’s a good girl but she knows what she wants and she’s ready to take it.
Stone is just that stone cold. As president of the Black Harts MC, he has to be. He doesn’t do relationships.
Madison finds Stone in a weak moment and all their emotions come to the surface. No more hiding how they feel about eachother. However, finding love and keeping it are never easy.
It’s a wonderful start to this new MC series. I can’t wait for Axel’s story. I’m a sucker for the bad boys!
Madison is young, sweet and innocent even after being raised by a single dad, who’s in an MC. She’s a good girl but she knows what she wants and she’s ready to take it.
Stone is just that stone cold. As president of the Black Harts MC, he has to be. He doesn’t do relationships.
Madison finds Stone in a weak moment and all their emotions come to the surface. No more hiding how they feel about eachother. However, finding love and keeping it are never easy.
It’s a wonderful start to this new MC series. I can’t wait for Axel’s story. I’m a sucker for the bad boys!
January 6, 2018
So, trigger: It opens with the H and a club-ho. Not an extended scene and it's the only one but for some it's a no go. After that it's only the h for him. Ends at 57%.
She's his best friends daughter and he's the club prez. Not a lot about the club. Like I said in my progress there was some confusion. I'm still not sure how old Stone is, he mentions he's more than 10 years older than Madison but also that he was in the room when she was born. It made my head spin a times and I had to go back and re-read.
However, I really did like these characters I wish their story was drawn out more but I did like it. Once they have their fight there is no long separation and things are settled between them.
In the end I liked these characters a lot and I would read more by the author.
She's his best friends daughter and he's the club prez. Not a lot about the club. Like I said in my progress there was some confusion. I'm still not sure how old Stone is, he mentions he's more than 10 years older than Madison but also that he was in the room when she was born. It made my head spin a times and I had to go back and re-read.
However, I really did like these characters I wish their story was drawn out more but I did like it. Once they have their fight there is no long separation and things are settled between them.
In the end I liked these characters a lot and I would read more by the author.
November 5, 2017
Until Us is the prequel to the Black Harts MC Series.
Amanda Kaitlyn is a new to me author and at first I didn't know what to expect because every author has a different writing style, however since this is my first Amanda Kaitlyn book. I have to admit that I'm looking forward to more books in this series!!
Stone & Maddie are no strangers to tragic events that have happened in their lives. Maddie has been in love with Stone for as long as she can remember. Maddie is afraid to tell her father that she and Stone want to be together, will her Dad accept it or be angry by the sudden news?
I recieved the ARC at no cost to the author.
Amanda Kaitlyn is a new to me author and at first I didn't know what to expect because every author has a different writing style, however since this is my first Amanda Kaitlyn book. I have to admit that I'm looking forward to more books in this series!!
Stone & Maddie are no strangers to tragic events that have happened in their lives. Maddie has been in love with Stone for as long as she can remember. Maddie is afraid to tell her father that she and Stone want to be together, will her Dad accept it or be angry by the sudden news?
I recieved the ARC at no cost to the author.
November 5, 2017
This is the prequel is this new MC series, and is Stone and Madison’s story. Stone is the president of “The Black Harts” and is a broken shell of a man due to tragic loss. Madison is the daughter of the VP, and is off limits. These two always loved each other and are perfect together. Will the rest of the MC accept their relationship? Is this the end of them before they begin? No spoilers; this is a must read for all MC lovers, you will not be disappointed!
This author has done a great job in writing this story, and I was hooked and intrigued throughout by this sweet and sexy romance. I look forward to reading more of this series!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book!
This author has done a great job in writing this story, and I was hooked and intrigued throughout by this sweet and sexy romance. I look forward to reading more of this series!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book!
November 22, 2017
I really enjoyed this story,it was sweet,passoniate and the characters were very likable. I liked the way the Author writes it kept my interest and left me wanting more from these characters.Madison was pure and so kind and in love with the bad boy Stone her fathers best friend,where as Stone was so broken, life just throwing him curve balls in all directions but when the truth comes out these to are to die for the perfect couple and they just fit perfectly with obstacles to overcome in order to get there.the ending was perfect. I voluntarily read a readers copy of this book
January 7, 2018
This is the Author's first hand at something new and with this being
her first time writing an MC kind of book this book was awesome
just as usually as her other books.
THis book until us pulls you from the cover to the end of the book.
Amanda Kaitlyn has truly improved her writing style from her first
book though this one. She keeps shocking me at the range of
characters that are in each of her books that she can come up with.
her first time writing an MC kind of book this book was awesome
just as usually as her other books.
THis book until us pulls you from the cover to the end of the book.
Amanda Kaitlyn has truly improved her writing style from her first
book though this one. She keeps shocking me at the range of
characters that are in each of her books that she can come up with.
November 3, 2017
I love a great MC story!
Until Us is an awesome MC read which I devoured in less than an hour. Stone is the badass Black Harts MC President with a heart that is made out of stone. Maddie is the shy sweet daughter of his VP Ax.
"A small, barely there smile formed on his mouth and I smiled back, mine bigger, with a determination to make this all better for him.
My love could heal him,
if only he’d allow it."~ Maddie
When love that is meant to be nothing can stand in its way.
Until Us is an awesome MC read which I devoured in less than an hour. Stone is the badass Black Harts MC President with a heart that is made out of stone. Maddie is the shy sweet daughter of his VP Ax.
"A small, barely there smile formed on his mouth and I smiled back, mine bigger, with a determination to make this all better for him.
My love could heal him,
if only he’d allow it."~ Maddie
When love that is meant to be nothing can stand in its way.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 15, 2017
This was a nice little read that could be considered a tad on the taboo side. I enjoyed the story and the originality of it and the addition added to the end.
This was the second time I have read a book by Amanda Kaitlyn and I have to say that she has major potential and I look forward to seeing what else she graces us with in the future. Within a few more books, she will be knocking it out of the park!
Releases November 23, but you can preorder now: http://amzn.to/2iYr6Hr
This was the second time I have read a book by Amanda Kaitlyn and I have to say that she has major potential and I look forward to seeing what else she graces us with in the future. Within a few more books, she will be knocking it out of the park!
Releases November 23, but you can preorder now: http://amzn.to/2iYr6Hr
November 21, 2017
Until Us (The Black Harts MC) by Amanda Kaitlyn is a great taste of what is to come in this series. I just loved Madison and Stone together. They have sizzling chemistry and fit together like two puzzle pieces. I enjoyed seeing these two struggle and fight for their forbidden love. Very entertaining and enjoyable read. Really looking forward to future books in this series. I am posting an honest review after reading an ARC copy of this book.
December 15, 2017
Short and cute
This book had a lot of potential but I'm not sure what happened. A lot of things, like the H apparently being a veteran and amputee but somehow no one knows, seem to just be thrown out there without purpose or resolution. I was more than a little confused at times and it's definitely your over-the-top love story. The author has a lot of potential though and I look forward to seeing her work in the future.
This book had a lot of potential but I'm not sure what happened. A lot of things, like the H apparently being a veteran and amputee but somehow no one knows, seem to just be thrown out there without purpose or resolution. I was more than a little confused at times and it's definitely your over-the-top love story. The author has a lot of potential though and I look forward to seeing her work in the future.
November 7, 2017
I loved this book! Nothing better than a good motorcycle club book! Strong, alpha male Stone....sweet, young, tender Maddie....wow! It's so hot! Their chemistry will give you all the feels you crave! Will they get a happily ever after? Or will Maddie's father put his foot down with his fellow MC brother? Read this book! One click worthy!!!
November 24, 2017
I loved this book. I think Stone although he seems to be a tough cold-hearted person really holds a lot of emotions in. He is like a toasted marshmallow a bit crusty on the outside but soft and fluffy on the inside. you really see it in his relationship with Madison. I would love to read more about these two and The Black Hart's MC.
November 10, 2017
I loved Madison and Stone's story!!! I loved the fact that they just couldnt stay away from each other. This book was a great intro to more things to come from The Black Hart MC's!!! I cannot wait to read more books from the series and watch the rest of the MC find love also!! I will definitely be adding this author's books to my TBR reading list.....
November 12, 2017
So, this wasn't quite what I was expecting. Though the story was very good it was also very rushed.
I enjoyed the writing, I just wish there was a bit more build-up.
Stone went from a complete douche to this big romantic over night. I just couldnt get his character to flow well.
Maddys side was totally believable though, I loved her.
I enjoyed the writing, I just wish there was a bit more build-up.
Stone went from a complete douche to this big romantic over night. I just couldnt get his character to flow well.
Maddys side was totally believable though, I loved her.
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