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He fought like hell to make it home
But with her, his demons can finally rest

Ink

I am a member of the Wings of Diablo MC Club. Or at least I was. I thought the biker scene was where I wanted to be. That the forged brotherhood of guns, bikes and club bunnies was where I would find my way. That was before. Now, I was a prisoner. Betrayed by those I once called brother, left to die by those I once killed for, forgotten. Now I am on the brink of insanity, I feel the grip I had on the life that was stripped from me slipping away. I have nothing left to fight for, nothing but Angel. I made a promise to her that I would get her home, I intend to keep that promise.

Jazmine

Peace. I just want peace. My whole life has been crisis after crisis, mayhem followed by more mayhem. When I walked out of my family's life, I knew I was alone with no one to fall back on. Slowly, I built up a life. I bought a small shop near the pier where I could teach my art classes and live peacefully. That was until the tide brought in a new problem. Ink is a dangerous man, a caged animal suddenly set free with nothing on his mind besides revenge and death. He trusts no one and is reckless with his own life but I can see the pain. I still see the fear. So when they come looking for him, I do the only thing I can do. I protect him.

239 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 25, 2020

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Rae B. Lake

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Rae is a daydreamer, nurse, bookworm, nature enthusiast, wife, momma, animal activist and an optimist. She has lived her entire life in NYC and loves to travel with her family. She believes that sweets should have a larger piece of the nutritional pyramid and that Buffy the Vampire Slayer was one of the best TV shows ever invented. When she is not working as a nurse in her community, she can either be found reading, writing, or taking a walk while listening to music. She has been writing books in her mind for as long as she can remember but decided that maybe there were others out in the world that would find joy in the words she would put down on the page.

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Profile Image for Chris.
1,316 reviews38 followers
May 28, 2020
Ink's story is dark, twisted, brutal, raw and violent. The major part of the book contains detailed description of torture and abuse. 50+1 ways to break someone, physically and mentally, or kill them! Take your pick! Maybe less ways are described, but Rae B. Lake was quite creative for sure! It was an intense story, not your regular MC romance. I could never label it as "romance", it's more of a thriller, even if Ink finds love.
Profile Image for Sarah DeLong.
1,760 reviews1 follower
May 18, 2020
Ink's story is not for the faint of heart. It's dark. He was tortured. He was turned into a monster. A beast. Lord have mercy on anyone that gets in his way on his journey towards revenge! The reader is taken down into the pits of hell and shares Ink's pain. We're with him as he survives. Becomes stronger. We ride with him as he seeks revenge and what a twisted, wild ride it was! And that epilogue, I can't wait for more!!!
Profile Image for Kaye.
7,177 reviews70 followers
May 27, 2020
ONE ACTION PACKED THRILL RIDE!!!
Hatching harpies! Rae rocks this baby to the core, presenting one thrillingly composed bombshell, laying out an arresting storyline and gripping plot, putting this bad boy through its paces, wrapping it up sleek, shiny and tight. Blurred lines and crossed boundaries, strengths are weighed and balanced, blasting this bad boy into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, launching it into a frenzy with a life-changing realization. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, trafficking, torture, danger, spiraling suspense and unnerving situations, along with a double dose of moxie and sass while dodging dark evil intents, you have one mind-blowing masterpiece. This action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, nailbiting, page flipping dynamo, hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Surprising circumstances and stunning mishaps, showcase the formidable trials and challenging tribulations, exposing a slew of deadly twists and wicked turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never imagined. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely approachable personalities. The scenes are so graphically descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play off one another beautifully. Amazing job Rae, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
Profile Image for Jessica Dawson.
61 reviews
May 27, 2020
I love how the book starts right in the thick of the action and picks up speed from there. The author has mastered the art of keeping the story moving but also giving enough detail and knowing how long to stay on each section before moving on so it doesn’t become boring or miss out details.
I normally don’t read a lot of MC books but this had me hooked immediately and I couldn’t put it down! I read this as a stand alone but it looks like it’s part of a series but it reads fine on its own. Lots of action in all sense and I highly recommend
Profile Image for Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon).
16.4k reviews216 followers
May 25, 2020
Wonderfully fantastic... The book was amazing... It had a lot of details and juicy scenes to it... The characters and their personalities match them perfectly... The plot and the storyline was very descriptive and amazing...I loved this book but then again, I love reading about MC clubs, especially when they have very hot bikers trying to prove that not all bikers are bad!

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Profile Image for Barbara.
19.2k reviews8 followers
May 27, 2020
Book six in the Wings of Diablo series by an Author I have not read before. This is a story that not everyone will be able to read, it is very dark, with murder as a given. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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623 reviews12 followers
April 8, 2021
Woah or better wow - this one was heavy and beautiful at the same time - really good and captivating with an incredible H and a rather inconspicuous or unobtrusive love story - the effect is really wow!
102 reviews3 followers
November 9, 2020
The drama, pain and hatred was palpable! This was a tremendous read. Loved how Rae showed Inks loving side with Angel while unleashing his “beast” side. Great read!
Profile Image for Ellen YS.
345 reviews3 followers
July 29, 2020
More crime thriller than romantic suspense

The first third of the book gives us the story if Ink in explicit detail. His capture, subsequent torture and survival. Only after the description of these painful 4 years do we meet the h, Jazmine. The two main characters barely spent any time in each others company and I did not believe in their connection. However, this was still a well written book and I finished it because I enjoyed the crime thriller element. I could compare this book to a good action movie, with only a token appearance by a female love interest for the hero.

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1,263 reviews19 followers
June 4, 2020
OMG! Ink by Rae B. Lake is an emotional, heartbreaking story about Ink who is a member of the Wings of Diablo MC and little Angel when they were taken, tortured and abused while being held prisoners by the evil depraved Harrington's and Vale who betrayed Ink and his club. With no hopes of escaping or being rescued, Ink feels betrayed by his brothers not understanding why no one is coming for him. Ink is left broken and beaten while trying to keep Angel safe, but each day that goes by, Angel is being starved to death and abused. Now Ink is slowly losing his mind from is beatings most of them sexually related. Now he is being trained as a killer to fight in death matches in a glass cage. When he sees that the Harrington's are going to use Angel to keep him in line all he can think of is that he needs to protect this little girl before they use her. Angel who has become a smart little girl keeps telling Ink that miracles do happen, with the help from Roth who has been guarding them they just might get their chance to escape. On the run bruised and weak that are able to find shelter in an artist's basement. When they are discovered by Jasmine who is a feisty, tattooed sexy young woman who has suffered in the past due to her father's involvement with organized crime, she offers to help them. But Ink is having a hard time adjusting as he is so traumatized, that he doesn't' know who to trust. When Jasmine breaks down Ink's barriers, she bonds with these two while saving them from the men who are trying to bring them back and Ink finds he is attracted to her. With all of the abuse he has suffered physically and sexually, can he allow himself to be with Jasmine? The bond and connection between these two will grow as these two come together with so much passion and emotion. Each day Ink gets stronger, the one thing on his mind is to get his revenge on his club. When he is discovered by one of his brothers and learns that Ink is alive, the club tries to get him back but will he believe that they never stopped looking for him and Angel? When Ink returns to the club they will soon learn that danger is once again coming their way, Vale and the Harrington's are coming for the club, especially Ink. Now the club will rally around Ink as he will seek his vengeance on the Harrington ring of debauchery and murder as well as making Vale pay. Will they be able to stop this threat and save the women in the club, especially Jasmine? Rae, has done an outstanding job telling this chilling, gripping story about how a broken man can get his life back all due to the love of a brash, strong, sexy woman! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
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1,276 reviews23 followers
October 9, 2022
Freedom after years of torture

Ink & Angel have been missing for years. Every lead the MC gets fall short and they haven’t stopped looking. Ink has been tortured daily for years on end by Ruby & her husband. He knows there will be no escape until Roth decides to help them. Thankfully they are in America and Ink & Angel are finally close to going home. The only problem is Ink doesn’t know if he can trust the MC & he feels like they gave up on them both. When they hide in a store on the docks they meet the beautiful and talented artist Jazmine and she agrees to help them. Angel is sick and needs help. Ink is grateful when Jazmine comes through to help Angel. He can’t get her out of his mind and she is the first person to show him kindness, love, affection, & warmth in years. He knows he must confront his brothers but he’s still so angry but it must be done. When they learn the truth they are ready to take on his captors and kill them all. This book has some bittersweet moments and some sadness but it sets up some major stories for the next several books in the series. Happy Reading!!
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1,848 reviews
May 23, 2020
This is a dark and gritty book,that covers some strong incidents of todays world. This has elements of torture,sex trafficking, and just plain cruelty.
Ink and his girls friends sisterAngel were out ,enjoying the day, when they were both kidnapped and taken away.
Ink will do anything to keep Angel safe,including being a sex slave and fighter for their kidnappers. He thinks he’s been betrayed by the club, and that they forgot about him and Angel, but they dint and have never stopped looking for them in all the time they were gone.
Ink and Angel are released by an unlikely ally, and they discover that after all this time they are home. They hide out and are helped by Jasmine,who has a past also.
Ink and Jasmine get Angel home to her sisters and Ink finds out that he wasn’t betrayed and is welcomed back into the fold as if he never left.
Jasmine is trying to move on from her past and have a life of her own. They have fireworks and their feelings for each other grow stronger and their future is getting better everyday.
963 reviews6 followers
May 25, 2020
This is a DARK MC romance and if you are easily disturbed, don’t read this book. There are themes if kidnapping, torture, sadism, abuse and sex trafficking in this story. Ink is kidnapped with a 6-year old girl from the club. Fortunately the little girl is only used to keep Ink in line. They are kept for years and Ink is used as a form of entertainment for the Giles, a couple of very twisted individuals. They finally escape and are Saves by Jazmine who was also raised in a very dark life style. Reunited with their family they seek out revenge on those that hurt them. Ink doesn’t come out of this experience without his own issues but Jazmine keeps him from falling too far into the dark. Their story is a bit of an Insta-love romance but considering their pasts and connection it’s not too far fetched. This one kept me up all night reading and the ending has meeting waiting to see where the author goes with the next book!

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Profile Image for Carolina.
384 reviews
May 27, 2020
Okay, if you're easily triggered; it might not be the book for you. Seriously. For everyone else, OH MY GOODNESS!! Well, I could say more descriptive things about this book; but I would probably be banned. Wow! Wow! Wow!! Loved Ink's story. It was gut wrenching, heartbreaking, frustrating, and awesome at the same time. Was that our Prospect back in the day? Well, no longer is Ink some skinny little dude. He's all man now and damn if he hasn't changed. Wow!!

Ink's story just had me needing tissues and a punching bag. I was so aggravated with the entire MC until the picture got clearer and clearer. Absolutely loved the story between Angel and Inkpop. Plus, the story with him and Jazmine. Oh my goodness about Vida!! You must read the book!!

I love this series. While I did receive an ARC via Booksprout, I also purchased the book because I own the entire series so far. Goodness! I can't wait for Roth's story!

Stop reading this review and go get the book. Find a comfy spot and grab a beverage of choice. This story is going to take you on a ride!!
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1,540 reviews9 followers
February 22, 2021
This book is phenomenal. It is not your normal romance. It is more of a dark, raw, intense, twisted and gritty story about Ink. He is a member of the WOD. He is taken and we not only get his story but we also get a look into what Jasmine had to deal with on top of what is happening in the club. Will they get together? Will they have a HEA? How far will they go for each other? Is revenge more important than love? This book is so well written and descriptive that you can see the images roll like a movie in your head. It is not for the faint if heart. What he goes through is horrific. I could not put this book down. I stayed up reading it till I got to the very last word. I had a pillow, a drink and tissues with me and trust me I used everyone of these items. The emotions this book brought out was intense but I couldn't put it down. I had to know the answers to the questions I was asking myself. Ms. Lake is a master at pulling you into the story and keeping you there. I can not wait for the next one in this series!!! My heart will be ready by then....I hope. So good!
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13.3k reviews154 followers
July 9, 2022
He was kidnapped, tortured and abused but he still kept his resolve. Jazmine came from a dysfunctional family deep into the drug trade. She never knew when her time was going to come thanks to her father and bother's illegal activities. Deep in despair, she attempted to take her life, but her father got to her in time. Too bad he did not do an intervention for himself or her brother. Now with no family around and on her own, she is writing a new chapter for her life. It is also where she meets Ink who was hiding out in her place of business. When men came for them, she lied to keep them safe. Now Ink is on a mission to get revenge on the people who held him in captivity. Jazmine's love for him has him changing but will it be enough to get him to put down his revenge and start a life with her? This story will have you empathizing with Jazmine and Ink and cheering them on to a brighter future in spite of all the bad things that impacted their lives.

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725 reviews48 followers
May 24, 2020
***Spoiler Alert (not a lot of spoilers but just warning it has one small one)**
Intense, Outstanding, Out of this World Fantastic, Awesome....just a few words to describe how good this book is! I have read a lot of books and I have never read one as intense as this book. I absolutely loved it. It might not be for everyone but no matter how intense it was it was so engrossing I had to keep reading. Don’t start it at night like I did cause I didn’t want to put it down and fell asleep reading it and woke up and started reading it again. My family was not happy but I was so into this book I could not put it down. After everything that ink went through I am so happy he found his HEA. This book made me cry and it also had me cheering through the ups and downs. But no matter what I loved this book!! I highly recommend but would like to say if you have triggers then this book is not for you.

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Profile Image for Tah Blair.
69 reviews
November 13, 2020
THIS BOOK!!!! This book is not at all for the weak. Ink was kidnapped after he let his jealousy make him drop is guard. Taken with him Vale, Angel and Arga…. We know Arga did make and was killed in tortured and broken in the most horrific manner. The things that Ink endured so that he could protect Angel was more than anyone can believe. He was tortured, deemed, abused, broken, and most of all CHANGED, when he final escapes his hell he believes his brothers have moved on without him but he still uses all he has to protect Angel with a little help from an unlikely source. This escape also brought him to Jasmine she found in the sea of pain he was in and kept him from completely losing his way. Another member of the family is lost, yet another dispenses the ultimate betrayal that will cost him dearly when he is located. This book is a MUST read …
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1,753 reviews13 followers
May 28, 2020
THEIR BACK! Wings of Diablo MC and what an MC it is! I have read all these books and yes you can read them as standalones but it is HIGHL recommended that you read them in order. for the FULL EFFECT. Are you ready for your panties to melt and your kindle to catch fire!?! Ink is one of those books that you will get FOMO if you do not read this book! It is written so eloquently that if you have not read the others in this series you will want to. It is superbly written and expressed so diligently and get the tissues ready and settle in. This MC dies not disappoint! twist and turns and whole lotta love!

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Profile Image for Debbie Earley.
2,920 reviews18 followers
May 21, 2020
My heart broke into a million little pieces for Ink and Angel. Their story is dark & filled with torture, pain, agony, despair as we take a four year journey with them that left me as bit broken. Freedom.. once they have it an even bigger journey begins to repair what was broken and I too found found myself mending with and even caught myself laughing a bit. If you have loved this series you do not want to miss this book and if your new to it star at the very beginning I promise you won't be disappointed.
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4,297 reviews71 followers
May 22, 2020
HOLY S*IT!!!!! Rae B. Lake pulled out ALL of the stops with Ink. This story had me COMPLETELY gutted! Ink and Angel has been through h*ll and back for 4 solid years at the hands of a twisted woman and her husband. With a little inside help they finally escape but there's a long way to go before they're ok. He thinks the Wings deserted him and he trusts no one but Jazmine. The one who helped him and Angel find their way again. This story is so tragically beautiful and will rip your heart out and slowly put it back together. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. This one deserves it!
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,821 reviews69 followers
May 28, 2020
This book was seriously amazing! This book is dark, really dark, twisted, violent, and filled with torture, abuse, and sex trafficking and so much more. My heart broke for Ink and Angel. After escaping capture, their road isn’t an easy one before they will finally be okay. Ink becomes stronger and seeks his revenge on the people who held him captive. This book was so dang good and a wild ride from start to finish.

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Profile Image for Stephanie.
1,576 reviews17 followers
November 29, 2020
This Wings of Diablo story almost had me closing the book before it was done. Not because it was bad, it was just very raw, dark and so very twisted. There was a point where if what was insinuated actually happened,
I would’ve had to have stopped reading but thankfully it was all part of the twisted-ness. The unspeakable things that Ink went through are definitely not for the faint of heart. The way he did everything he could to protect Angel from those monsters shows what kind of person Ink really is.
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1,743 reviews18 followers
May 22, 2020
I was not expecting this one to be as dark and intense as it was. I have not read a book from Rae before but I'll tell you, I'm going to!!!

It's so intense I've had to put it down a few times but it would have been a huge injustice for Ink to not get his revenge and me being right there as these demons find out what happens when you mess with a man who has the scars from the road to he** he and Angel were forced to travel.

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8,806 reviews63 followers
May 24, 2020
My first book by Rae B Lake and will be back for more! A dark twisting thriller of a ride with this read. the words jump of the page and into reality with a thump or raw emotions driving the characters to their limits. well written with great detailed scenes it was nicely paced throughout. got to go read the rest of the series now!

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2,422 reviews
May 26, 2020
Gritty, raw, dark and at times gruesome book to read.

But oh so good if you like your romance with edge. Soppy romances dont do anything for me. I need angst and this book has it in abundance.

Great writing that hooks you from the first page. Fab characters and powerful storyline that did bring tears to my eyes n that doesnt happen often!

This is how you write a biker book

But be warned- trigger warnings for torture which at times is cringe worthy gruesome
7,154 reviews33 followers
May 26, 2020
A dark and steamy read and has some triggers in it. The story will hold your attention. The plot is well descriptive and have steamy scenes. The chemistry between Ink and Jazmine is sizzling. The story will have you rotting for these characters to get their happy ending. This is a new author for me and I will be on the look out for more.

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400 reviews3 followers
May 27, 2020
This book was amazing! It was a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end. The author has an amazing way with words, this story sucks you in and takes you along for an emotional ride, I found myself cheering the characters on, crying with them, rooting for them, even holding my breath in places. It does have some dark scenes but for me, that just added to the awesomeness that is this book!

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5,450 reviews32 followers
May 27, 2020
3.5 Stars
The story line was great, the character work was fantastic, and the book had a fairly smooth flow to it. While I enjoyed this book, I'm not sure that I really like this couple together. I think if they would have had more time together I would like them together better. All in all this book kept me hooked from beginning to end. I look forward to more from this author.

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4,660 reviews9 followers
May 28, 2020
This very well written Book 6 in A Wings of Diablo MC Series had a good plot and has really well developed characters. These characters interactions are excellent and are well-constructed. She created a great plot and cast of characters. Cannot wait to read more in this series of her books. This is a must read from a good author

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