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Checkmate #6
Sacrifice the Knight
Sacrifices are never ideal, but to win the game, sometimes the knight must fall.
Katrina Blair is a single mom to a daredevil teen, which means she has no time for fruitless endeavours such as dating.
Why? Because men are all the same: liars, thieves, and unreliable a**holes.
Pregnant at fifteen and deserted by the father long before their son was born, Katrina learned her lessons early in life and has built an impenetrable wall that keeps the weak away.
But Eric DeWhit isn’t weak, and he’s been lingering on Katrina’s side of the diner an awful lot lately.
Eric’s former life as an undercover agent is not open for discussion, so he chooses lame jokes instead, and lets them flow as regularly as Katrina’s coffee pot. Her sneaking glances under lowered lashes assures him that she’s attracted too, but every time he asks for anything more than a burger and fries, he’s shot down with a stern “No.”
Katrina is set in her ways and insists on maintaining the strict rules that have gotten her through fifteen hard years, but she’s about to find out there’s an exception to every rule, and Eric might be hers.
Katrina Blair is a single mom to a daredevil teen, which means she has no time for fruitless endeavours such as dating.
Why? Because men are all the same: liars, thieves, and unreliable a**holes.
Pregnant at fifteen and deserted by the father long before their son was born, Katrina learned her lessons early in life and has built an impenetrable wall that keeps the weak away.
But Eric DeWhit isn’t weak, and he’s been lingering on Katrina’s side of the diner an awful lot lately.
Eric’s former life as an undercover agent is not open for discussion, so he chooses lame jokes instead, and lets them flow as regularly as Katrina’s coffee pot. Her sneaking glances under lowered lashes assures him that she’s attracted too, but every time he asks for anything more than a burger and fries, he’s shot down with a stern “No.”
Katrina is set in her ways and insists on maintaining the strict rules that have gotten her through fifteen hard years, but she’s about to find out there’s an exception to every rule, and Eric might be hers.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 3, 2019
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Emilia Finn
111 books1,559 followersEmilia Finn is an Amazon Top 20 bestselling, Australia-based author with more than 55 books written and published to date.
She's a mom, a coffee addict, a collector of quirky coffee mugs, and before she had kids, she was a real-life full-contact fighter.
Her experience on the fight circuits helped her pen her first ever book—Finding Home—featuring a world champion MMA fighter Bobby Kincaid, and his leading lady and equal in every way, Kit Reilly. What was only supposed to be a once off experience instead turned into a career for Emilia, a thriving empire, and a daily grind she never wants to be rescued from.
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She's a mom, a coffee addict, a collector of quirky coffee mugs, and before she had kids, she was a real-life full-contact fighter.
Her experience on the fight circuits helped her pen her first ever book—Finding Home—featuring a world champion MMA fighter Bobby Kincaid, and his leading lady and equal in every way, Kit Reilly. What was only supposed to be a once off experience instead turned into a career for Emilia, a thriving empire, and a daily grind she never wants to be rescued from.
Join Emilia's mailing list for exclusive material and new release alerts.
Website➜ https://www.emiliafinn.com
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November 4, 2019
You ever read a book and you get to a point and you’re so 😱🤯😭 that you actually say “f@! you!” out loud like the author is standing there cackling at your tears? No? Just me? Whateves. Emilia Finn gutted me REPEATEDLY while reading this. Was it worth it? Heck yes! Because every ounce of the pain was minuscule in comparison to the beauty and love. Like all her books there is no shortage of romance, heat, family and sarcastic hilarity to pull you through the blows of some hard hitting emotion.
Eric is very different from the usual hero we’ve seen in this series. Definitely not the bulldozer crazy protective Alpha, he’s much more gentle and patient....definitely still 100% alpha though. Truthfully though that’s exactly what Katrina needs. The walls around her heart are bigger than a skyscraper and her world centers around her son. These two bounce between sweet to full on explosive as their attraction battles against Katrina’s stubbornness.
Then you mix in the sarcastic, foul mouthed, occasionally wise beyond his years (well, wise in the sense of that weird old dude who you have to be polite to but most of the time he makes no sense so you do a whole lot of nodding but he occasionally spouts some really good pearls of wisdom) wonder that is Mac. Occasionally stealing the show from Eric and Katrina, Mac really took this book from something that was already extraordinary into being something phenomenal.
Eric is very different from the usual hero we’ve seen in this series. Definitely not the bulldozer crazy protective Alpha, he’s much more gentle and patient....definitely still 100% alpha though. Truthfully though that’s exactly what Katrina needs. The walls around her heart are bigger than a skyscraper and her world centers around her son. These two bounce between sweet to full on explosive as their attraction battles against Katrina’s stubbornness.
Then you mix in the sarcastic, foul mouthed, occasionally wise beyond his years (well, wise in the sense of that weird old dude who you have to be polite to but most of the time he makes no sense so you do a whole lot of nodding but he occasionally spouts some really good pearls of wisdom) wonder that is Mac. Occasionally stealing the show from Eric and Katrina, Mac really took this book from something that was already extraordinary into being something phenomenal.
November 6, 2019
Disclaimer—if you haven’t read Checkmates 1-5 there will be massive spoilers in this book based on the storyline. I highly recommend you start at the beginning. This IS a stand-alone and can be read by itself, but it’s so much better if you read the others first.
Now, on to the “good stuff”!
Another amazing book by Emilia Finn! I’ve loved Eric since Pawns in the Bishops Game and I knew there was more to his story. Katrina was every bit the bad ass single mom I knew she would be, and she keeps Eric on his toes (which I love). We get to see why Mac is going to be one of my favorite next Gens, he’s loyal, smart, and has a confidence that rivals the Rollers. He’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the future for some lucky girl’s heart.
I laughed, I cried, I wanted to scream at times...and it wouldn’t be an Emilia book without some hot, steamy, filthy scenes. These Checkmate men (and the Rollers!) know how to treat their women...in bed AND out of it. They all set the bar pretty high for real-life expectations and I wish they were real!
“I don’t need a knight in shining armor. I don’t need a hero to come in and make me wonder about more.”
Now, on to the “good stuff”!
Another amazing book by Emilia Finn! I’ve loved Eric since Pawns in the Bishops Game and I knew there was more to his story. Katrina was every bit the bad ass single mom I knew she would be, and she keeps Eric on his toes (which I love). We get to see why Mac is going to be one of my favorite next Gens, he’s loyal, smart, and has a confidence that rivals the Rollers. He’ll be a force to be reckoned with in the future for some lucky girl’s heart.
I laughed, I cried, I wanted to scream at times...and it wouldn’t be an Emilia book without some hot, steamy, filthy scenes. These Checkmate men (and the Rollers!) know how to treat their women...in bed AND out of it. They all set the bar pretty high for real-life expectations and I wish they were real!
“I don’t need a knight in shining armor. I don’t need a hero to come in and make me wonder about more.”
January 19, 2020
I'm really not sure..
I'm really not sure how I feel about this one.There is parts of this books I liked but definitely parts I didn't. In the beginning i was so annoyed with Katrina she got knocked up when she was 15 and the guy skipped out on her but despite the fact her dad is amazing and her friends are married / dating good guys she thinks all men are pigs and cheaters because of that one guy. Because if this she is a bitch to Eric for like 50% if the book and then when things finally go good he freaks out and ghost on her. Now when I found out everything that happened to him and his family I understood and I really felt for him but I was still pissed at him for how he handled things. When he finally goes to apologies and get Katrina back I'm thinking she's going to be her typical stubborn self and make home work for it. Unfortunately that didn't happen and she took him back like nothing. Ughhh. I ended up making my own ending in my head and it makes me feel better about it.
I'm really not sure how I feel about this one.There is parts of this books I liked but definitely parts I didn't. In the beginning i was so annoyed with Katrina she got knocked up when she was 15 and the guy skipped out on her but despite the fact her dad is amazing and her friends are married / dating good guys she thinks all men are pigs and cheaters because of that one guy. Because if this she is a bitch to Eric for like 50% if the book and then when things finally go good he freaks out and ghost on her. Now when I found out everything that happened to him and his family I understood and I really felt for him but I was still pissed at him for how he handled things. When he finally goes to apologies and get Katrina back I'm thinking she's going to be her typical stubborn self and make home work for it. Unfortunately that didn't happen and she took him back like nothing. Ughhh. I ended up making my own ending in my head and it makes me feel better about it.
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May 6, 2022I downloaded a sample of this and was excited thinking found something I'd liked.
Then I borrowed in on KU and got to about the 15-20ish % mark and decided that I kind of hate this.
I don't like reading a heroine that I don't like.
I reallllllly didn't like Katrina. I mean, I get it. You got knocked up at 15? 16? and your baby daddy was like..
I'd be pissed too. However, I wouldn't take it out on every other man. She was straight up hostile to anyone with a penis between the ages of 25 and 45. She was so insistent that all men are like her ex that she would turn into the ice queen at any sign of kindness from them.
Then there is Eric. Who shows up at the diner every day, three meals a day, and always orders the same exact thing. First of all, its creepy. He only goes to see/watch her. He only sits in her section. And despite her radiating 'fuckoff' vibes at max levels, he still shows up. I kept wanting to ask him why didn't he take a hint? Also, how is this dude eating cheeseburgers every single day and not sick of them and also still in shape? Like, you'd think two years or cheeseburgers and fries every day you'd be a walking heart attack. Shit ain't healthy.
Also, why is he showing up day in and day out when she's an absolute bitch to him? It didn't make sense. He claims its because she's got a great 🍑 and smells like "roses and sex," but I mean, really. Superficial much. She can look fantastic in a pair of jeans and smell like whatever the fork roses and sex smells like, but if she's a raging bitch, aren't you better off keeping your distance?
Anyways, by the the 40% mark, I gave up.
I will say that although this is the first time I've read anything from Emilia Finn, and I wasn't really impressed with this story, I will more than likely try reading something else from her. I just didn't like the characters. The writing was great. Well, what I read of it was.
Then I borrowed in on KU and got to about the 15-20ish % mark and decided that I kind of hate this.
I don't like reading a heroine that I don't like.
I reallllllly didn't like Katrina. I mean, I get it. You got knocked up at 15? 16? and your baby daddy was like..
I'd be pissed too. However, I wouldn't take it out on every other man. She was straight up hostile to anyone with a penis between the ages of 25 and 45. She was so insistent that all men are like her ex that she would turn into the ice queen at any sign of kindness from them.
Then there is Eric. Who shows up at the diner every day, three meals a day, and always orders the same exact thing. First of all, its creepy. He only goes to see/watch her. He only sits in her section. And despite her radiating 'fuckoff' vibes at max levels, he still shows up. I kept wanting to ask him why didn't he take a hint? Also, how is this dude eating cheeseburgers every single day and not sick of them and also still in shape? Like, you'd think two years or cheeseburgers and fries every day you'd be a walking heart attack. Shit ain't healthy.
Also, why is he showing up day in and day out when she's an absolute bitch to him? It didn't make sense. He claims its because she's got a great 🍑 and smells like "roses and sex," but I mean, really. Superficial much. She can look fantastic in a pair of jeans and smell like whatever the fork roses and sex smells like, but if she's a raging bitch, aren't you better off keeping your distance?
Anyways, by the the 40% mark, I gave up.
I will say that although this is the first time I've read anything from Emilia Finn, and I wasn't really impressed with this story, I will more than likely try reading something else from her. I just didn't like the characters. The writing was great. Well, what I read of it was.
February 11, 2020
"[...]but here I am, wondering if maybe she can make a little room for me. I swear I won’t take up too much space. I just need my side of her bed, a kiss in the mornings, a kiss in the evenings."
3.5 | I'm a little sad because this was one of my most anticipated stories in the series but it didn't meet all my expectations. since Meg and Marc's book i was waiting to meet Katrina and i liked what i had seen from Eric in this series so far, but there were things that really annoyed me and also the not so small detail that someone else stole the show, Mac.
June 6, 2021
A really excellent romance with so much drama and lots of beautifully written steamy scenes after a slow burn relationship with good character development. I advise you to read the Checkmate series from book one to understand the background of all the side characters, but you could read this as a stand alone re the story if you wanted to; but I guarantee, it would spoil books one to five if you do. It has a fabulous ending. Also if you have never read anything this author has written, then I would say start from the very beginning of her back list, then build up to this series.
February 3, 2020
This was just an ok read for me...it really didn't connect to the others in the series and at times was just boring for me. There were heartbreaks and tense moments that allowed me to give it a 3 star, but overall I was not impressed enough for a higher rating. Still would reccomend though...it wasn't terrible by all means.
June 17, 2025
loved this story. quite heart wrenching. onto book 7
November 12, 2019
Good book
Thank you Emilia Finn for another good book in your checkmate stories. I love The fight Katrina has in her and her love for Mac. Waiting for the #7 to come out!!!
Thank you Emilia Finn for another good book in your checkmate stories. I love The fight Katrina has in her and her love for Mac. Waiting for the #7 to come out!!!
February 5, 2023
2.5 🌟
Unfortunately (and this kills me to say) this was my least favourite so far in Checkmate but of Emilia's to date. I must be in the minority though, because other ratings do NOT reflect mine.
It was such a slow start, at 50% it was finally moving at the pace I was expecting. I couldn't wait for Eric and Katrina's story but Eric didn't really live up to the hype I had built for him, and I felt Katrina was unnecessarily harsh and angsty towards him.
Eric's enemies coming back to threaten him turned out to be no direct contact Katrina and Mac. I just expected there would be a real fighting hero moment for Eric that didn't deliver. I guess I expected Eric to "save" the family he couldn't in his past - so then I thought it was building for Zeke to be linked in with Eric's enemies or become more threatening in where Eric would be a hero but that didn't happen.
There was talk of marriage and growing their family in the future throughout the book but we don't hear more about that.
I wanted to know what happened to Eric's old house - was it sold? They move in to a house but I thought Eric would have brought Katrina back there to share more of his life with her or support him go back to go through things if he hadn't been back in years.
The book could've ended before Mac's fight and it could've still had it's HEA without the last 2 chapters - Zeke sacrificing his body to save Mac ,although was honourable, was uncharacteristic of him and seemed too unbelievable as he never had redeeming qualities. The act left his other children, including his unborn child, without their father who would've also been affected by his absence and a sad story for them (maybe readers were better off not knowing he had other kids if this was the ending).
If nothing else, I was actually so happy to read more of Mac's life and I'm excited to get to his story next series - he is one of my favourite characters now we know him more!
I love that we got a lot of Jess and Kane love in the book too (it was these two who made me fall in love with Emilia after all!) and hoping I get more Eric and Katrina's HEA continuing to unfold before this series ends.
Unfortunately (and this kills me to say) this was my least favourite so far in Checkmate but of Emilia's to date. I must be in the minority though, because other ratings do NOT reflect mine.
It was such a slow start, at 50% it was finally moving at the pace I was expecting. I couldn't wait for Eric and Katrina's story but Eric didn't really live up to the hype I had built for him, and I felt Katrina was unnecessarily harsh and angsty towards him.
Eric's enemies coming back to threaten him turned out to be no direct contact Katrina and Mac. I just expected there would be a real fighting hero moment for Eric that didn't deliver. I guess I expected Eric to "save" the family he couldn't in his past - so then I thought it was building for Zeke to be linked in with Eric's enemies or become more threatening in where Eric would be a hero but that didn't happen.
There was talk of marriage and growing their family in the future throughout the book but we don't hear more about that.
I wanted to know what happened to Eric's old house - was it sold? They move in to a house but I thought Eric would have brought Katrina back there to share more of his life with her or support him go back to go through things if he hadn't been back in years.
The book could've ended before Mac's fight and it could've still had it's HEA without the last 2 chapters - Zeke sacrificing his body to save Mac ,although was honourable, was uncharacteristic of him and seemed too unbelievable as he never had redeeming qualities. The act left his other children, including his unborn child, without their father who would've also been affected by his absence and a sad story for them (maybe readers were better off not knowing he had other kids if this was the ending).
If nothing else, I was actually so happy to read more of Mac's life and I'm excited to get to his story next series - he is one of my favourite characters now we know him more!
I love that we got a lot of Jess and Kane love in the book too (it was these two who made me fall in love with Emilia after all!) and hoping I get more Eric and Katrina's HEA continuing to unfold before this series ends.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 26, 2022
3.5 🌟
I didnt hate this book but it was a little slower than I personally like and it wasn't at all what I expected after reading the other books in this series. It didn't have the exciting storyline that the other books in this series have and the main characters lacked that all consuming chemistry and heat. It was more of a sweet love story of a family coming together than it was the exciting tale of vigilante justice the other books have been.
In fairness though, the book before this one was one of my favorite books by Emilia Finn thus far so it was a pretty hard act to follow.
Eric was sweet, and his back story was sad and touching, but he just lacked that strong, protective alpha quality that the other heros of this series possess. Katrina was a strong single Mom but unlike Tina or Lindsi there was nothing about Katrina's personality that really made her standout.
Mac was definitely my favorite character of this book and his role in this story is what kept me reading. I hope we get lots more of Macallister Blair in future books. Again, I didnt hate this one. I just didn't devour it like I did all the other books in the series.
Note: This book can be read as a standalone BUT Emilia Finn does an amazing job of developing her characters throughout her stories and then they continue to be included in each book. I highly suggest getting to know them by starting with the Rollin On series and reading the books in order or at the very least start with book 1 of this series.
I didnt hate this book but it was a little slower than I personally like and it wasn't at all what I expected after reading the other books in this series. It didn't have the exciting storyline that the other books in this series have and the main characters lacked that all consuming chemistry and heat. It was more of a sweet love story of a family coming together than it was the exciting tale of vigilante justice the other books have been.
In fairness though, the book before this one was one of my favorite books by Emilia Finn thus far so it was a pretty hard act to follow.
Eric was sweet, and his back story was sad and touching, but he just lacked that strong, protective alpha quality that the other heros of this series possess. Katrina was a strong single Mom but unlike Tina or Lindsi there was nothing about Katrina's personality that really made her standout.
Mac was definitely my favorite character of this book and his role in this story is what kept me reading. I hope we get lots more of Macallister Blair in future books. Again, I didnt hate this one. I just didn't devour it like I did all the other books in the series.
Note: This book can be read as a standalone BUT Emilia Finn does an amazing job of developing her characters throughout her stories and then they continue to be included in each book. I highly suggest getting to know them by starting with the Rollin On series and reading the books in order or at the very least start with book 1 of this series.
August 29, 2020
Eric's story was a great continuation of this series. While creating (an albeit rough) start for Eric to get Katrina to open up and let him in, we are also rewarded with scenes of our favorites before.
Sophia and Jess in a standoff over a snickers with a nerf gun is everything I never knew I needed. I was so giddy reading the entire scene! I think we all can agree that we need a book for Dolly- can you imagine her getting a man and all of the guys stepping up to test that he's good enough!?! Sign me up!
Now back to Eric and Kat, Kat's son Mac jumps right on board for them to get together which is a complete 180 of what we've seen in previous books with a single mother. Eric and Kat have both had tragic and unfair lives that have led them to where they are. Watching them struggle to get on the same page was actually humbling a little. Mac is a highlight of this book for me; he's selfless, witty and outright hilarious. He's an old soul while dealing with his dad and "pimping out his mom" and exactly what I would hope my son would be like.
Its such a great book and then when everyone is finally happy, we're struck with a huge blow. You couldn't have ever predicted this ending.
Emilia is keeping us on our toes right until the very end and making me cry ugly tears in my work bathroom.
Can I please conclude this review on a happier note... with the knowledge that the power Sophia has with a computer truly scares me.... truly. (Whispers: I told you she was a badass!)
Sophia and Jess in a standoff over a snickers with a nerf gun is everything I never knew I needed. I was so giddy reading the entire scene! I think we all can agree that we need a book for Dolly- can you imagine her getting a man and all of the guys stepping up to test that he's good enough!?! Sign me up!
Now back to Eric and Kat, Kat's son Mac jumps right on board for them to get together which is a complete 180 of what we've seen in previous books with a single mother. Eric and Kat have both had tragic and unfair lives that have led them to where they are. Watching them struggle to get on the same page was actually humbling a little. Mac is a highlight of this book for me; he's selfless, witty and outright hilarious. He's an old soul while dealing with his dad and "pimping out his mom" and exactly what I would hope my son would be like.
Its such a great book and then when everyone is finally happy, we're struck with a huge blow. You couldn't have ever predicted this ending.
Emilia is keeping us on our toes right until the very end and making me cry ugly tears in my work bathroom.
Can I please conclude this review on a happier note... with the knowledge that the power Sophia has with a computer truly scares me.... truly. (Whispers: I told you she was a badass!)
July 24, 2020
This is book six of the Checkmate Series, which is a spinoff of the Survivor Series that is a spinoff of the Rollin On series all by the same author Emilia Finn. Sacrifice The Knight is a great book that makes you laugh out loud, makes you cry, and makes you cheer for the couple to make it through all the tough times, then when you think it the perfect ending something comes out of left field, hits you right in the feels and makes you change your mind about someone. You have to read them in order. Please just start with the Checkmate Series if you cannot go all the way back to the beginning of the Survivor Series. No need to go all the way back to the Rollin On series, but PLEASE make sure that you start with the Checkmate beginning.
The Katrina Blair and Eric DeWhit story, the single mom and the workaholic story, the man-hater and fun guy story are all wonderful stories, all will make you scream, cry, laugh, and love them so very much. This book is straight-up about two people who have had to overcome a lot to get where they are in life and they are just not ready for this story but it happens anyway.
The character development was really good and well thought out, it built on the knowledge that the reader had from previous books.
This book has a HEA and it does not have a cliffhanger.
The Katrina Blair and Eric DeWhit story, the single mom and the workaholic story, the man-hater and fun guy story are all wonderful stories, all will make you scream, cry, laugh, and love them so very much. This book is straight-up about two people who have had to overcome a lot to get where they are in life and they are just not ready for this story but it happens anyway.
The character development was really good and well thought out, it built on the knowledge that the reader had from previous books.
This book has a HEA and it does not have a cliffhanger.
June 13, 2023
I already really liked Eric in the first few Checkmate books with how he interacted with the Bishops and their women, but the Eric we learn about and come to know in this book - I love him! Eric has survived the unthinkable and struggles to move on, but something about the waitress has grabbed his attention.
Katrina Blair is a fighter. She is a single mom to a teenager struggling to make ends meet and juggle it all with an absent and toxic ex. Every day without fail that man in plaid sits in her section. He slowly wears her down and she agrees to a date. Their chemistry is explosive and finally they start lowering their walls for each other. Not only is Eric great with Katrina, he really steps up with Mac.
Everything seems to be going well but then Eric’s past comes to haunt him. Will they make it through this next set of obstacles and come out stronger or will Eric’s enemies destroy his life a second time. While different than the other books in the Checkmate series, this book is just as powerful and fantastically written. Buckle up for a beautifully tragic second chance romance for these characters as they fight hard for each other and their happily ever afters.
Katrina Blair is a fighter. She is a single mom to a teenager struggling to make ends meet and juggle it all with an absent and toxic ex. Every day without fail that man in plaid sits in her section. He slowly wears her down and she agrees to a date. Their chemistry is explosive and finally they start lowering their walls for each other. Not only is Eric great with Katrina, he really steps up with Mac.
Everything seems to be going well but then Eric’s past comes to haunt him. Will they make it through this next set of obstacles and come out stronger or will Eric’s enemies destroy his life a second time. While different than the other books in the Checkmate series, this book is just as powerful and fantastically written. Buckle up for a beautifully tragic second chance romance for these characters as they fight hard for each other and their happily ever afters.
August 13, 2021
I wanted to like this book more but I just can't. I didn't like Katrina at all. Her character was so stubborn, proud, self righteous, full of herself, etc. She was always playing the victim card, I was so full of it. Like I understand that her baby daddy was never around so she protect herself which is understandable but she had ONE bad experience and for the rest of her life all man are liars and cheats and etc. How is thaf fair? She never made any effort to be with Eric, like none. The inly that is his fault and I was mad at him too was ghosting her without saying anything but the rest? She could had made a much better effort but she didn't care. He loved so much that he was trying to protect and even after he told her about Gemma and Callie she didn't stay and tried to understand his side. She was so annoying. God, Eric deserved more especially after what he went through.
I was so disappointed with this book, I had high hopes just like in the rest of the series and they were met but in this one, no, so mad at Katrina. I hope Spence's is a much better one
I was so disappointed with this book, I had high hopes just like in the rest of the series and they were met but in this one, no, so mad at Katrina. I hope Spence's is a much better one
November 6, 2019
There are not too many authors that are one-clicks for me, but Emilia Finn is definitely one of the select few. I have devoured and loved every single book she has written. Even the sad ones that made me cry the whole time. Sacrifice the Knight was no exception. Sacrifice the Knight had it all. I was laughing hysterically, crying my eyes out, wanting to throat punch the H, wanting to desperately give the h and her son a giant hug and sitting on the edge of my seat with the suspense. Before the release of this book I was indifferent to Eric, but I wasn’t going to pass up an Emilia book. After reading this book I have a whole new respect and love for Eric. Kane is still my #1, but Eric has a heart of gold and I am so thankful that we got his story. Keep the words coming Emilia. Please and Thank You.
January 24, 2021
Great book
I know this was Eric and Katrina’s book, but for me Mac stole the show. I had a bit of a hard time believing that Katrina with all the people around her that love and care about her and Mac, never did anything but work for 14 years. Seriously, her dad or the people at the diner never helped get her a night off? Meg? Lindsi? Oz? Even when Mac broke his leg a few books back it seemed like Katrina was on friendly terms with the other adults. So why wasn’t she as a single mom pulled into the group? Plus her hatred towards all men being bad just didn’t sit good with me , especially when she had so many men stepping in a being a great influence for Mac. So, yeah Katrina annoyed me a bit, but I loved Eric’s character, and completely fell in love with her 14 year old son Mac.
I know this was Eric and Katrina’s book, but for me Mac stole the show. I had a bit of a hard time believing that Katrina with all the people around her that love and care about her and Mac, never did anything but work for 14 years. Seriously, her dad or the people at the diner never helped get her a night off? Meg? Lindsi? Oz? Even when Mac broke his leg a few books back it seemed like Katrina was on friendly terms with the other adults. So why wasn’t she as a single mom pulled into the group? Plus her hatred towards all men being bad just didn’t sit good with me , especially when she had so many men stepping in a being a great influence for Mac. So, yeah Katrina annoyed me a bit, but I loved Eric’s character, and completely fell in love with her 14 year old son Mac.
December 9, 2019
Amazing!!!
Didn’t want it to end! It is rare to find an author who can weave so many books that connect together but are standalone and continue to be fabulous with each new book. I truly feel like the characters are old friends, and when each new book comes out and you get a glimpse of past characters and can keep their lives alive and going in your mind, that is true talent. Grab this book and ALL the ones before it and prepare to be sleep deprived. They will knock your socks off. I love that she writes this male character so human and vulnerable. He’s awkward and charming and scared to face his fierce heroine because she is so strong outside, but needing him on the inside. They are a great match!
Didn’t want it to end! It is rare to find an author who can weave so many books that connect together but are standalone and continue to be fabulous with each new book. I truly feel like the characters are old friends, and when each new book comes out and you get a glimpse of past characters and can keep their lives alive and going in your mind, that is true talent. Grab this book and ALL the ones before it and prepare to be sleep deprived. They will knock your socks off. I love that she writes this male character so human and vulnerable. He’s awkward and charming and scared to face his fierce heroine because she is so strong outside, but needing him on the inside. They are a great match!
November 5, 2019
Tissue Warning!
I'll start out by saying that I know there was a lot of hype for book #5 with good reason being we didn't know the hero etc
And while I enjoyed #5, I'm going to stick my claim on Eric. Like, holy emotions alert. I needed tissues. I always felt that Eric had a story that needed to be told. That his quiet, yet quick smile for the girls always hid something ... And holy sh!t was I right.
I'm not going to spoil the book, but I will say that I'm happy that Katrina is this book's heroine. She has the sassiness, the spunk and the no bullsh!tting attitude that Eric needed.
I loved this book, I love them together, just bring tissues for an emotional ride.
I'll start out by saying that I know there was a lot of hype for book #5 with good reason being we didn't know the hero etc
And while I enjoyed #5, I'm going to stick my claim on Eric. Like, holy emotions alert. I needed tissues. I always felt that Eric had a story that needed to be told. That his quiet, yet quick smile for the girls always hid something ... And holy sh!t was I right.
I'm not going to spoil the book, but I will say that I'm happy that Katrina is this book's heroine. She has the sassiness, the spunk and the no bullsh!tting attitude that Eric needed.
I loved this book, I love them together, just bring tissues for an emotional ride.
November 7, 2019
She did it again!
I love love love this book! I have read every one of Emilia Finns books and have loved them all but this one is amazing. I am an avid reader and have read so many series books that with each one they just loose a little until they just are stale and lifeless. That is not true of these books or any of Emilias books, they get better with each one and anything but stale!
This book is an emotional rollercoaster of love, laughter, anguish and tears. Once again she leaves me breathless and in love with every character. Definitely recommend this and all of Emilia Finn books
I love love love this book! I have read every one of Emilia Finns books and have loved them all but this one is amazing. I am an avid reader and have read so many series books that with each one they just loose a little until they just are stale and lifeless. That is not true of these books or any of Emilias books, they get better with each one and anything but stale!
This book is an emotional rollercoaster of love, laughter, anguish and tears. Once again she leaves me breathless and in love with every character. Definitely recommend this and all of Emilia Finn books
November 8, 2019
Such a great book! It was incredibly heartbreaking and soul-mending all at the same time. The way Emilia writes is such an amazing phenomenon. She brings real life to complex characters so readers can relate and feel almost a part of the books. She can start one sentence with crude and witty comments that I swear make me wonder whether or not these people are fact or fiction, and ends the next with beautiful poetry and breathtaking descriptions that speak to my soul.
I would recommend this book - as well as every single word Emilia has ever published or thought of publishing - to anyone I know!
I would recommend this book - as well as every single word Emilia has ever published or thought of publishing - to anyone I know!
November 9, 2019
Love the Knight❤
I could not wait to read Katrina and Eric's story! We got to know each of them a little in previous books, but they blew my expectations out of the water. Eric was so dedicated and loving, even when he was also a little messed up. Katrina was FIERCE! She's strong in a way the previous heroines have not had to be. And, Mac! I love Mac and can't wait to see him grow up and get his own story. Emilia writes stories that draw you in and make you think these characters are real. You laugh with them, cry with them, and want to smack them when they screw up. Solid writing, beautiful story, awesome characters!
I could not wait to read Katrina and Eric's story! We got to know each of them a little in previous books, but they blew my expectations out of the water. Eric was so dedicated and loving, even when he was also a little messed up. Katrina was FIERCE! She's strong in a way the previous heroines have not had to be. And, Mac! I love Mac and can't wait to see him grow up and get his own story. Emilia writes stories that draw you in and make you think these characters are real. You laugh with them, cry with them, and want to smack them when they screw up. Solid writing, beautiful story, awesome characters!
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November 22, 2019Another knockout!
Emilia is an amazing author. From the first sentence to the last she pulls you into her world. The Rollers, Survivors, and Checkmate crews are real and part of our family. I always hesitate to start a new book because it hurts to be pulled back by the reality of work and responsibility. I plan time to read uninterrupted so I can learn more about Eric an Katrina...and Mac. Laughter followed by tears then anger. These books give you a rollercoaster ride of emotions and my family no longer react to my giggles, ugly tears and gasps of surprise. I will start from the beginning and wait anxiously for Spence's story.
Emilia is an amazing author. From the first sentence to the last she pulls you into her world. The Rollers, Survivors, and Checkmate crews are real and part of our family. I always hesitate to start a new book because it hurts to be pulled back by the reality of work and responsibility. I plan time to read uninterrupted so I can learn more about Eric an Katrina...and Mac. Laughter followed by tears then anger. These books give you a rollercoaster ride of emotions and my family no longer react to my giggles, ugly tears and gasps of surprise. I will start from the beginning and wait anxiously for Spence's story.
January 29, 2020
4.4 stars
My, oh my. My just knew Eric was going to have one hell of a story. My heart hurt for him. Leave it to a boy named Mac to make it all better.
This book would have ranked higher but I did have some areas of the book that left me confused such a a certain phone call (didn't understand the purpose of it considering) and the part about a note at the end. Don't get me wrong, I loved the ending but I wanted to know how that note came to be.
Great seeing appearances from the other characters. I had to chuckle at the scenes with Jess and Bishop. I highly recommend everyone to read this amazing series of interconnected standalone stories.
My, oh my. My just knew Eric was going to have one hell of a story. My heart hurt for him. Leave it to a boy named Mac to make it all better.
This book would have ranked higher but I did have some areas of the book that left me confused such a a certain phone call (didn't understand the purpose of it considering) and the part about a note at the end. Don't get me wrong, I loved the ending but I wanted to know how that note came to be.
Great seeing appearances from the other characters. I had to chuckle at the scenes with Jess and Bishop. I highly recommend everyone to read this amazing series of interconnected standalone stories.
April 16, 2020
Five “perfectly fucked up” stars
Guys! This book destroyed me. Like straight up, ripped my heart out and crushed it. Sacrifice the Knight had my emotions all over the place, it’s still affecting me now, 24 hours after reading it. I thought the last one shocked me. Which I mean it did, but this one... man, I still feel like balling my eyes out.. there’s always so much depth in Emilia’s writing, so much thought put into character development (Stating the obvious here but oh well)..Ever since Eric was mentioned in Pawns I’ve wanted to know his story. Reading the progression of Eric and Katrina’s relationship was painful as well as captivating. I couldn’t stop reading, I should’ve stopped reading when my clock was showing 2am but I couldn’t. One to the next one with Spence.
Guys! This book destroyed me. Like straight up, ripped my heart out and crushed it. Sacrifice the Knight had my emotions all over the place, it’s still affecting me now, 24 hours after reading it. I thought the last one shocked me. Which I mean it did, but this one... man, I still feel like balling my eyes out.. there’s always so much depth in Emilia’s writing, so much thought put into character development (Stating the obvious here but oh well)..Ever since Eric was mentioned in Pawns I’ve wanted to know his story. Reading the progression of Eric and Katrina’s relationship was painful as well as captivating. I couldn’t stop reading, I should’ve stopped reading when my clock was showing 2am but I couldn’t. One to the next one with Spence.
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December 30, 2020Good. Love the teenage kid, totally steals the show. Reading out of order, bad Ness, in order of interest, but I think I'll end of reading the rest in order now because the series sucked me in, lots of good characters. It's not perfect, both main characters played the stupid card over past pain at point; logical, but annoying when it drags too much. And she should have tracked him down and forced a confrontation earlier, takes two to tango after all, not all on him. But overall it's a good book. Good enough that I've already started the series from book 1 (yeah, yeah, writing this late), and I just downloaded book 3.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.
Borrowed from Kindle Unlimited.
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August 4, 2024
I’ve been reading each book in order from the start of Rollin On series. This book was not one of my favorites. It started very slow. I didn’t like the reason for the breakup. I did not care for Katrina and her hatred of all men and how mean she was to Eric at the beginning. Then the final thing Mac was in the hospital and had surgery, not just surgery but a heart transplant, and his mother didn’t know he was having surgery? She had to ask if they did surgery? That is not how that works. The final thing - his “sacrifice”—that Zeke did was so uncharacteristic that it didn’t make sense or make it believable.
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November 6, 2019
Another book I couldn't put down!!!!
If you love a well written love story that will keep you captivated the entire time, then this book is for you.
Eric and Katrina will take you on a journey through heartbreak, grief, acceptance, and love. I laughed, cried, and cussed through this book and wanted to choke the characters and hug them at the same time!
If you're a fan of the whole checkmate/roller series then you will enjoy getting small snippets of some of your past favorites as well.
If you love a well written love story that will keep you captivated the entire time, then this book is for you.
Eric and Katrina will take you on a journey through heartbreak, grief, acceptance, and love. I laughed, cried, and cussed through this book and wanted to choke the characters and hug them at the same time!
If you're a fan of the whole checkmate/roller series then you will enjoy getting small snippets of some of your past favorites as well.
November 13, 2019
More then a love story
This book was full of emotion from the start, I feel the story was about the love of mother and son as much as it was about two people meeting and falling in love.
since this book is like the 23rd (or so) book in the series we get to read about all the other characters and some locals in the small town, lots of tears and lots of laughs, definitely worth reading, the author is a smart ass and she throws in these hilarious little jabs the only way a truly gifted writer could without taking anything away from the story
This book was full of emotion from the start, I feel the story was about the love of mother and son as much as it was about two people meeting and falling in love.
since this book is like the 23rd (or so) book in the series we get to read about all the other characters and some locals in the small town, lots of tears and lots of laughs, definitely worth reading, the author is a smart ass and she throws in these hilarious little jabs the only way a truly gifted writer could without taking anything away from the story
January 24, 2020
Oh Mac
I know, this is Eric & Katrina's story but MAC becomes one if my favorites.
Anyway, this book is not a damsel in distress. It is more like a man with demons. I wasn't sure really where the story was headed and thought on, this is just going ro be a sweet story. It ia no doubt, but there is tradgedy and loss as well. And if course some redemption and a HEA.
But Mac - that smart mouth, matchmaking foe his mom. I SO hope we get HIS stoey some day (soon *wink, wink*).
I know, this is Eric & Katrina's story but MAC becomes one if my favorites.
Anyway, this book is not a damsel in distress. It is more like a man with demons. I wasn't sure really where the story was headed and thought on, this is just going ro be a sweet story. It ia no doubt, but there is tradgedy and loss as well. And if course some redemption and a HEA.
But Mac - that smart mouth, matchmaking foe his mom. I SO hope we get HIS stoey some day (soon *wink, wink*).
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