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Phoenix Rising

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A second-chance romance between a sexy, hotheaded biker and the rebellious girl from the other side of the tracks. LilyI left town to get away from my over-protective parents and to try and forget Vaughn, the bad boy biker, who thought I'd screwed him over. But now I'm back and he's as unforgettable as always. I know that I should stay away, but he's something I need right now. A distraction from the pain I'm going through.To hell with everything. I'm tired of being a good girl. I'm tired of running away... VaughnI thought I'd gotten over Lily, but seeing her again has rocked me to the very core. As much as I want to give her the cold shoulder, the need to possess her is burning me up inside. She's the one girl who I've never been able to forget. Now that she's back in town, I'm going to make sure to return the favor.This story contains crude language, sexual situations, and violence. Is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Please do not buy if any of this offends you. This is a work of fiction and is not meant to be a true depiction of a motorcycle club. It was written for entertainment only.

446 pages, Paperback

First published February 24, 2017

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50k reviews128 followers
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December 12, 2017
💝 FREE on Amazon today (12/12/2017)! 💝
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4,529 reviews322 followers
December 10, 2018
This was a short quick read that I liked. Lily left town to get away from her parents and to forget about Vaughn. When he sees her he knows he should give her the cold shoulder but he can't she's the one that got away. I liked both of these characters Vaughn is a hot sexy biker. Something has happened to Lily and she wants to forget about it. This was my first time reading this author. This book was well written with no errors in grammar or spelling. I am looking forward to reading the next book.
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700 reviews45 followers
March 19, 2017
Started and finished the book without stopping. Easy weekend reading material. Now i'm interested to see what will happen in book 2
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1,080 reviews17 followers
August 9, 2021
A novel that nearly had it all, it ended on a cliff hanger! damn it. Any way loved the plot so far as well as all the characters mentioned in this novel. Glad to hear the mention of the "Judge" in this novel (in case people do not know who he is, his a hitman that stays of the grid) and who MC`s hire for their dirty work... i like when he appears in these novels. Wished also that the emotions jumped out of the pages at me but they never did. I do not know how any woman can not know that her other half is gay" but i can just imagine how she felt when she found out... but would loved to of felt her grief and anger when she found out.....I bet its going to be hard for her to talk about it to her parents and Phoenix himself.
589 reviews1 follower
March 25, 2020
It must be fate

Vaughn is a man's man, who is part of a brotherhood unlike the rest. He is a man whose feelings were hurt back in high school, and doesn't seem to want to jump into a relationship a time soon. Lily is a woman was scared in high school to speak up for herself about the boy she liked. Instead she stayed away after college and needed up I a relationship with the wrong guy. It's funny how fate tends to bring people back together. Vaughn and Lily are two hot people who I hope can make it last. I came wait to read part 2.
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704 reviews2 followers
December 31, 2017
Its all about the build up

Book 1 of two is all about the build up..... Lily gets a surprise when she goes home unexpectedly. She heads home to Minnesota and runs into a guy she had a crush on in high school. Vaughn belongs to the Steel Bandits motorcycle club and is loving life until he runs into a girl he wanted desperately in high school.
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4,876 reviews737 followers
August 8, 2018
First in the Steel Bandits MC romance series and revolving around Lilly and Vaughn in Stillwater, Minnesota.

My Take
It's cute enough, but it has some rough edges. I'm also irked that it's one of those partial books. You know the kind I mean. It tells half the story, and if you want to read the other half, you gotta buy that other half. I hate that.
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4,298 reviews
September 23, 2020
OMGosh, OMGosh, OMGosh!!!! Each and every page... 😍😍😍

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel from the first page until the very last. It has been a very rare occurrence that I could just pick up a book and read it in one day; but, I was captivated by these characters and their amazing love story instantaneously.
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2,570 reviews7 followers
August 30, 2017
LOVED IT!!

Anyone that shares space with author Cassie Alexandra has my vote because I just love Ms. Alexandra's writing especially when it comes to MC's so I took it on faith that this would be a great book and it was,can't wait to read book 2.
1,834 reviews3 followers
October 11, 2017
Good but leaves you wondering

I wish the author had not split this into two books. The writing is good and the plot is interesting. It just leaves the reader wondering. Hence the three stars instead of five. Both books need to be combined into one again.
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126 reviews3 followers
March 26, 2021
It ends on a cliffhanger! And not like a normal, some things are resolved time to add drama so you come back for the next one, but middle of all the plot cliffhanger. I guess I need to add the next book to my TBR.
19 reviews2 followers
July 16, 2022
Great Author

Great story easy to follow you can get into the character’s and feel like you know them can relate to some of the issues nicely written so you can follow on with the next book and not lose the plot
123 reviews
March 2, 2017
Surprisingly good

Didn't like some dialogue thought it wasn't real enough but not a bad read. Looking forward to bk 2 for Lily and Phoenix
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1,338 reviews7 followers
May 24, 2017
I never realised that I had already read this book when it was under the other title. I was half way through it and thought I've already read this and reviewed it.
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2,852 reviews3 followers
April 25, 2018
Good start

Although short you get a rough background to the two main characters. I can't wait to read book 2 to find the outcome.
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180 reviews
October 19, 2018
Ok read

It started out slow & then it seemed really rushed the last couple of chapters. Then they turn around & leave a cliff hanger, so you have to buy a 2nd book.
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2,982 reviews11 followers
December 1, 2020
Great

I really enjoyed reading this story. The characters were very good. The plot has a lot of twists in it. Some of it I even laughed at. Read it for yourself.
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146 reviews2 followers
June 3, 2022
Lily and Phoenix

What a way to start off a story. I red it from beginning to end without stopping. Great reading it will keep you wrapped up all the way through.
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52 reviews
March 21, 2025
Same plot. Different book. Hot bad boy. Broken hearted women needs saving. Manwhore turned best lover ever
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351 reviews
March 20, 2017
Really good start

4 & 1\2 ☆'s. Good, unusual twist for the start. Loving Vaughn & Lily. Can't wait to see how the story plays out in book 2.
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1,221 reviews
March 20, 2017
Great read just purchased the entire book. The free version downloaded is a true tease to wanting more of the roller coaster ride that will leave you craving and wanting more of Lily and Vaughn.

The faith of their love is worth the $2.99 for B&N Nook readers who enjoy true mystery/romance
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63 reviews
March 26, 2017
Loved it

I really enjoyed this book. Although it left you hanging it was not a man I can't believe it kind of cliffhanger. I will definitely be getting the next book. I like that the characters have dept and a fun personality.
339 reviews2 followers
April 17, 2017
I liked the characters and plot

I have to start off by saying I know that some authors just stop their stories and continue the story in another book, I am not a fan of this. I know to each their own.
There was little to no grammar mistakes. I love the characters. Lily is a little blind to her ex though and a little stand offish with Vaughn in the beginning. Vaughn is macho but in a good way and somewhat of a tail chaser, but that is to be expected in a MC romance.
If you like MC romance this is a good read as long as you don't mind having to buy the second book to see what happens with the rest of Vaughn and lily's story.
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