This is the first book in the Savage Kings MC series, co-written by Lane Hart and her husband, D. B. West. I was eager to read an early copy of this book not only because of the collaboration but because it meant returning to a terrific book world Ms. Hart has created in her other series. We're introduced to a whole cast of new characters but also get cameos by some favorites from her other series like Jade and Knox (Out of the Cage) and Kelsey, Nix and Cameron (Playing Dirty).
Chase and Sasha were high school sweethearts and knew they would be together forever. When a drunk driver hits them on Chase's motorcycle, it not only wrecks them physically but destroys everything they had together. Ten years later, circumstances bring them together, and Chase will do anything to make Sasha his. But he has his hands full when the club's biggest enemy rains down chaos on the club and incites the biggest war they’ve ever seen.
No one does smexy like Lane Hart, but there's one scene that bears mentioning. Just a warning, if you don’t like details about the hero with a woman other than the heroine, there’s a scene at the beginning you’ll want to skip. Scenes like this always makes it harder for me to like the hero, and I think this is an instance where it's better for the author to tell rather than show. I don’t need details of the guy I’m supposed to fall for with anyone other than his love interest, no matter if they’re not together and it’s not “cheating.” It ups the “eww “ factor, doesn’t enhance the story, and certainly doesn’t move things forward to the HEA. And truthfully, Hart is such a master at crafting erotic, evocative, steamy scenes that the book is more than complete without it.
That said, settle in and hold on tight because this is one crazy, wild, emotional ride! I loved getting introduced to these characters and was with them every step of the way, furiously turning pages to find out what would happen next. Second chances are one of my favorite tropes and I was so glad to see Sasha and Chase get theirs. The dynamics of the MC relationships fascinated me, and there was plenty of action to keep me glued to the page. You might also want to keep the tissue box handy, because just like real life, there are some devastating lows along with the thrilling highs. “Chase” is an exciting, intense, emotional story with a nice dose of heat and heaps of heart, and I can't wait to find out what happens next with the Savage Kings. Grab this one today so you're ready for the next book, “Abe,” about Chase's best friend and club brother.
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