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A nomad rider who vowed to escape his past. Until it came back to haunt him...

I wanted a clean slate.  La Playa carried too many painful secrets of my past.  What was a bad boy rider like me doing with a hot Latino doctor to be? All I know is we were like two moths to one another’s flame. But an Outlaw gang member can’t be caught in a secret love affair can he?

Diego is a free spirited rider searching for his place in the world. But... A forbidden love threatens to tear their families apart...

Will their love withstand a gang war or they rise together forged from the fire?

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 29, 2020

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Hope Stone

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Hope Stone is avid reader and writer of dark and gritty romance books. Hope's pulse pounding stories are filled with intense action, heat, irresistible alphas and feisty women. Grab a FREE copy of the Guardians Of Mayhem MC Prequel --> https://hopestonereaders.com/guardian...

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2,710 reviews102 followers
June 2, 2020
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.

This is Diego and Misty’s story and is just as gripping as the previous books.

Diego is looking for a new place to set up a chapter of the Outlaw Souls MC so when he arrives in Merced he decides that he has found the place he wants to settle so when he meets Mistry his first night there and they share a connection and chemistry that is instantaneous but things become complicated when he discovers that she is the sister of a Las Balas member a rival MC but he doesn’t want to let Misty go and tensions are starting to rise. Can he overcome the rivalry between the two clubs and also keep the woman he is falling in love with or will danger and a test of loyalties destroy what they have?

Misty is studying hard at medical school trying to achieve her ambitions of becoming a doctor, she is out with her friends the night that she meets Diego and they have a connection that she hasn’t ever had before, but she knows that problems are about to arise when she learns that he is in town to establish a new MC and her brother is the vice president of the rival gang in the area. And after a failed relationship with a MC member already is she ready to risk it all again and knowing the repercussions and danger she could face?

This was another exciting read by an author who is fast becoming a must read for me. Not always a safe read but the you cannot stop reading once you start. Highly recommended series and book. 4.5* read



Profile Image for ⭐Toonasa⭐ •Romance Book Lovers' Haven•.
1,571 reviews295 followers
July 10, 2020
A Slow paced burning romance with Unexpected Twists. Finally the Rivals find some Common Ground! Kept me on edge, completed it in 5hrs!
eBook copy received for a honest review.

Misty is a hard-working Doctor-to-be with Spanish fire, her bro-Palo(A Cool, decent guy!) Is running for the Las Balas's president position. She knows the dirt LB does &, Is scared for Palo, but he still wants to run for it, to clean it up, make it legit.
Diego, hottie biker, came to Merced to open a new chapter for the Outlaw souls.

They met in a cafe on his 1st day there. Her spitfire, to-the-point attitude does him in. With credit card leaving and fb messaging, they met again. Fiery attraction🔥 sparking.

These two move things slowly as both are busy. Her on studies, Him on opening business (& getting recruits..) Both are secretive of their MC connection, thinking it's irrelevant. The time comes though when he Slips it up in conversation. Now I'm happy that Misty's reaction wasn't as bad as Kat(in previous book) but it was harsh. She doesn't want anything to do with MCs. But is she ready to leave this thing with him? OR take his word on being legit?

It was a hard decision, but easy to make. But Then She saw him with a girl, Her bro found about their dating, Ryder found about Misty. In all, Reality crashed on them.
Their misunderstanding was easy to solve, but not Ryder or Palo. Both being presidents of rival club, even though both are trying to do good, told them to stay away.

Well, Misty & Diego were already in deep, hence their secret affair started. A few weeks in, both were sick of sneaking around. Figures..*chuckle*

But Danger came. A Ransom demanded from Diego. Signed off by LB. D started to investigate discreetly, not wanting to Start a war, but soon things turned Bad, so Outlaws were called. Gladly, Misty & Diego's investigation paid off (Trust plays such a big role here!), the bad guys ID's found, the same men who attacked her in the bar..They aren't LB, not anymore.

Will this Stop the raging War? Will the rival MCs work together to find these Punks? (*Grin* It was surreal!) How will Palo & Ryder work together?
Be ready for the climax + the surreal common ground Palo & Ryder will have!
Btw, How long will it take for those two to accept Misty & Diego's relation? *Grinning like a fool!*

I fucking loved the ending! Didn't saw it coming *sort of*. I liked her friends, they were cool. Palo was surprisingly likeable, over protective bro! ;-) The epilogue was awesome! Loved seeing their life in future!
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651 reviews3 followers
May 28, 2020
Damn!!! This series just keep getting sweeter and keep you on your toes with suspense in and out the playroom. Thank you for sharing .
I received an ARC for my honest review
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270 reviews6 followers
August 9, 2020
Wow. It took me over 2 months of starting and stopping this one to get through it, which is actually very surprising as I’ve been pleased with much of Hope Stone’s Outlaw Riders Series.

This is the fifth book in the series. I actually read the sixth while I was still reading this one, because I had such a hard time getting through this one.

This is the story of Diego and Misty. Diego is starting a chapter of Outlaw Saints in a city away from LaPlaya. Misty is a local woman, studying to be a doctor. She has been involved in a relationship with a gang member before, and doesn’t want that life. Her brother, however is also the new President of the rival gang to Outlaw Souls.

Obviously, this is one of the hurdles between our two MCs.

It was very slow. The only personality traits that the author gave the main characters is that they are Latinx. I LOVE the inclusion of diverse characters, but it becomes a problem when all you do is use stereotypes and give them literally nothing else. The sex is even described as a “Spanish Explosion”. Diego is Argentinian. Misty is Puerto Rican. There is so much more to work with in those amazing cultures than stereotypes and being reminded, constantly that Misty is “a feisty Spanish woman” and Diego is a “hot Argentinian man”. I wish I would have counted the number of times this is referenced. I feel like we could have had more story, in less pages, without the constant reminder.

I also just wasn’t crazy about the book being about new characters. We have already met so many great Outlaw Soul characters, and this and the next book, Colt both involve completely new characters (and new locations). We do get a cameo appearance here from Ryder, Trainer and Jagger, but it’s not a great one. My favorite OS, Trainer doesn’t even speak. And we get no updates on how our girls are doing! I just would like to see the series continue more with the characters we already know, before branching out. This book actually felt like a completely different book. It doesn’t have the same feel as any of the previous OS books.

The sex scenes were also oddly written in this one. Maybe it’s been a while since reading a scene in one of Hope Stone’s books, but I don’t remember any of them feeling this off. “His touch led him all the way to the Garden of Eden”. What the fuck? That is just weird.

I will continue with the series. As I’ve said, I already have read ahead in this series, so I know it does get better. So far, however, for me it has yet to recapture the magic of Trainer or even of Ryder. I feel like the books were better in the beginning. I thought Ms. Stone was hitting her groove in the first four books, but something has changed and the previous books are far superior to both this one and Colt.

Here’s hoping that the magic of the earlier books is rekindled soon.
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354 reviews6 followers
May 29, 2020
This is the 5th book in Hope Stone's newest MC series. I liked this installment in the series however it's not my favorite. Diego and Misty are latino and "spanish" wording is throughout the book. While that is ok, it distracted me from the story. Diego is a "nomad" member of Outlaw Souls and is starting a new chapter. He meets Misty in a bar (her brother is in the rival MC Las Balas) and it's instant attraction. This story is fast moving with drama, action, and romantic suspense. I received this book from the author via bookfunnel and I am voluntarily reviewing.
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73 reviews5 followers
July 31, 2020
This was arguable the worst book in the series. It felt like someone else wrote this. The style and feel didn't match what I've read so far in this series, and it surprised me. The story was less than stellar, and the characters fell flat for me. Disappointing. 👎
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1,293 reviews3 followers
May 31, 2020
I am so loving the men of Outlaw Souls. This one of the few MC series that I have actually enjoyed reading and look forward to reading the next book. This is Diego's story and deals with him leaving the La Playa chapter of Outlaw Souls to start up a satellite chapter. At first he is unsure of where he wants to go but he stumbles up an article in a magazine at a diner that talks about guys who like to ride motorcycles in Merced so Diego decides that he will go there. Upon arriving, Diego rents a motel room for a few nights and then decides to go and get some supper. Shortly after ordering, Diego hears some ladies talking and he looks up right into the eyes of the most intriguing lady he has seen in awhile. He is impressed by the fact that she has the gumption to come over and talk to him.
Misty sees the fine specimen of man across the diner and decides that she has no problem going over and chatting him up. They talk for awhile and then she and her friends wind up leaving before Diego and he finds her credit card on the floor. He goes back to his motel room and finds her on Facebook and they make arrangements to meet and the sparks continue to fly, but as we all know the road to true love is never easy especially when Misty discovers that Diego is not only a member of Outlaw Souls but is also wanting to start a chapter of them in Merced. The main conflict being that her brother is not only a member of Las Balas, a rival gang of the Outlaw Souls, but that he is soon elected leader of Las Balas. Misty is studying to become a heart specialist and has already had one horrible relationship with a member of Las Balas and doesn't want to be involved with any more club members from any club.
Diego has a lady from his past that doesn't really want to believe that they are over for good. Then once he finds a warehouse to open his motorcycle repair business and the new chapter of Outlaw Souls in, he is threatened by two members/former members of Las Balas and when Ryder finds out that Diego is taken with the sister of the new leader of Las Balas things definitely get worse.
You will have to read this next installment in the Outlaw Souls series to see if Diego and Misty can overcome all the obstacles in their path and forge a loving relationship that they both really need.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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7,177 reviews69 followers
May 29, 2020
ONE FEELS, FRILLS AND THRILLS!!!
Hatching hellhounds! Hope delivers all the action, feels and thrills with this skillfully composed work of art, riding one killer storyline and gripping plot wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Blurring boundaries and leaping lines, exposing the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, kicking this baby into overdrive, breaking it down, blowing it into a tailspin with a life-altering culmination. Surprising happenstance and unsettling mishaps, swirl with the formidable trials and challenging tribulations, spinning alongside the deadly twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces, testing them in ways they could have never imagined. Dynamics and countenance in layer upon layer that you peel back with each page your drawn into this web so deep until everything else ceases to exist. Anarchy, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, secrets, soaring suspense and intense situations, along with a boatload of trouble, you have one intoxicating experience. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that transform into outstanding personalities. The scenes are written with such imagination and unique insight that gives you a vivid understanding and makes the storyline pop. Fabulous job Hope, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
11.5k reviews47 followers
June 11, 2020
Outlaw Souls and Las Balas cross again through love

Diego is the fifth book in the Outlaw Souls series by Hope Stone. It is the story of bad boy biker Diego and medical school student Misty. He is an nomad of the Outlaw Souls MC and is starting a new chapter, settling in Merced, California. They meet in a bar one night and there is instant chemistry between them. But there is a major catch, which is where the drama stems from. She is the younger sister of the President of the Las Balas MC. So they have a forbidden love/secret relationship. But as everyone knows things can't stay secret as someone always finds out and then it really kicks off.
I liked this story which has action, suspense, danger, tension, turmoil, violence, loyalty, romance, love, family, and a whole lot more as it twists and turns along windy road of Diego and Misty's story. When I was finished it took me a couple of days to figure out what I actually felt about this story. In the end I realized that I did not think it was the best book in the Outlaw Souls series but it was likable.

I received a copy of this book for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
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262 reviews3 followers
June 7, 2020
First off if you haven't read the other books in the series, you should :) Though it is not needed to understand this one.

This is Diego and Misty's story. Diego has earned his Nomad patch and set out to open a new chapter. La Playa just has too many things from his past, but Outlaw Souls is his family. So he wants a fresh start somewhere, that somewhere happens to be Merced.

Misty just got out of a bad relationship. Her family is not the closest, but she tries to earn their love and attention. Until Diego comes along and shows that not all family is blood.

Ryder has long been my favorite, but I was not a fan of him in this story. Diego was loyal to those he loved even when questioned by those he calls family. Will his loyalty be enough to save his relationship with his Outlaw Souls family and the one he feels he could have with Misty?

I received an free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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2,346 reviews9 followers
June 7, 2020
This series gets better and better! Diego is a member of the Outlaw Souls MC. He’s just moved to Merced and wants to setup a new chapter of the club and start a business. He meets Misty on a night out and immediately feels a spark with her. He finds out she has ties to the rival MC and is not sure if he can trust her.

Misty is studying to become a doctor and has just gotten out of a bad relationship with a guy in a MC of which her brother is now President. She meets Diego and feels the instant connection but has no idea he’s part of the rival club. After spending time together they learn to trust each other even though there’s backlash from both sides.

Great story about two people who go after what they want and find love along the way. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

Received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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1,583 reviews4 followers
June 11, 2020
Hope does it again! I enjoyed this book with all the drama, tension, love, secrets and so much more. You actually feel like you’re one of the characters. Diego decides he needs a fresh start so with the Outlaw Souls blessing he branches off to start a new chapter in Mercer where he meets a beautiful Spanish woman in a bar. He finds out that she is the Mercer chapter Las Balas president’s sister. With war between the two clubs looming will their live last or be torn apart...that is if they survive?

I thought it was a great book but I missed all the other Outlaw Souls. I hope the other books have more of the originals in them.

I received this as an ARC and this is my honest and voluntary review.
519 reviews4 followers
May 26, 2020
Diego is a nomad for the Outlaw Souls and rides to Merced, CA. He sees Misty behind the counter... and the rest is history as far as romance goes. Misty is a final year med student and the mutual attraction is instantaneous. Plenty of hot and steamy sessions.
Diego establishes a new Chapter for the Outlaw Souls. Misty’s brother is part of the rival Las Balas club. Challenged loyalties, trust, tension, danger, violence, murder and mayhem maintain the background action.
Another unputdownable read from Hope and her Outlaw Souls series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book, but my review is voluntary.
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725 reviews48 followers
May 26, 2020
I really enjoyed reading about Diego and Misty. Hope Stone has never disappointed me and I really love reading about Outlaw Soul MC. Diego and Misty seemed to be on opposite side but actually had a lot in common and was able to overcome trust issues after their last relationship problems. They were also able to be the bridge between Outlaw Souls MC and Las Balas MC which were the rival MC club. At least the chapter in their city of Merced. I am so glad that they were able to overcome so much and find their HEA. Both Diego and Misty were easy to relate to and it was fun cheering them on to find their HEA. Hope everyone enjoys their love story as much as I did!
1,509 reviews4 followers
May 29, 2020
Another great read! Couldn't put it down.
Diego goes nomads from the Outlaw Souls. While finding a new place to set up a new chapter for the
club, he meets a stunning beauty named Misty. Misty is trying to become a Doctor. She is also the sister to the new President to a rival club. So much happens that could put the relationship they started in jeopardy but they figure it out and everyone works together to bring down the problem going down. Diego is able o open up a new chapter with great success. His relationship with Misty is stronger then ever. Can't wait to read more.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
400 reviews3 followers
May 29, 2020
This is the 5th installment of the author's Outlaw Souls MC, it can be read by itself but I suggest reading the entire series in order because you will get to see how some of the characters you fell in love with in previous books are doing, and all the books are amazing to read. This one is about Diego and Misty and their forbidden love affair. The author does an amazing job with the characters, she makes you feel their emotions as you are reading their story. There is plenty of angst, steamy love scenes, action, and suspense to keep you hooked till the very last page.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,397 reviews9 followers
May 30, 2020
Hope did it again. This was another good Outlaw Souls MC club book. This story did contain 'some' of the characters that we have all grown to know and love from the previous Outlaw Souls books but they were a very small part of the story and weren't actually a physical part of the story until the very end. I liked the story about Diego and Misty. I thought it was sweet and a little spicy. The reason I gave this story four stars instead of five because there was as much action as was in the other stories about this motorcycle club. I received a free copy of this book from the author as part of her ARC team and am leaving an honest voluntary review.
6,525 reviews27 followers
May 30, 2020
Another great fun read in this wonderful series that has a little suspense and dram and a whole lot of steamy romance. While this can be read as a stand alone do yourself a favour and read them all as you will get far more out of it as we reconnect with previous main characters

Diego is a member of Outlaw Souls MC a free wheeling characters who lives every moment as though it is his last He should have nothing in common with Misty a Latino woman who is studying to be a cardiologist but somehow they cannot walk away from one another Will they destroy one another on the way or in fact get their HEA You will have to read to see
2,200 reviews
June 1, 2020
This is book five in the Outlaw Souls MC series. Meet Diego, he has gone Nomad to leave his past behind. A past is never left behind, it is always with you and the.more you run, the more the skeletons start to shake. Especially, when there is a chance at happiness. Diego finds and falls for a hot, young medical student/almost doctor. This book is one wild ride with lots of twists and turns so hang on tight. Enjoy!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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98 reviews
April 3, 2023
Meh

I felt like another author wrote this. I just couldn't get through it and the writing seemed different than the previous books in this series. I made it to about 33% then I skipped a few chapters to see if it got any better. It didn't for me so then I made it to about 55% and then I was done. Now, I am Latina (and proud of it) and I feel like the references to them being Latinos was excessive and also just obnoxious. I'm not sure if I'll continue with the series. I really wanted to know Moves' story so I may just skip ahead to that book.
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16.4k reviews215 followers
May 27, 2020
AMAZING! A fantastic, well written read. An intense storyline that holds your attention as you get caught up in the fierce twists and hot chemistry. Plenty of excitement and emotionally heartfelt. A thrilling must read. 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!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
9,375 reviews140 followers
May 28, 2020
Book five in the series brings Diego and Misty's story. The author once again brings strong characters and weaves an exciting MC read. I was glued to the pages with all the twists,turns and danger as well as the hot and steamy chemistry. It's well written with descriptive scenes,moves fluidly and I loved reading. I highly recommend this book/series.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
4,657 reviews9 followers
May 30, 2020
This very well written book 5 in the Outlaw Souls Series has great characters. These characters are well crafted and have good chemistry. This story brings plenty of danger, love and romance. This story brings alive these characters and their world. A must read This is another great story in this good series. They had some steamy chemistry and hot scenes. You hope that they can find their HEA

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,086 reviews4 followers
May 30, 2020
Diego gets his nomad patch and decides to settle in Merced, CA to start another chapter of the Outlaw Souls. He meets Misty his first night there and their attraction is instantaneous and chemistry off the charts. Their story has it all; drama, action, steam, love and a perfect HEA. A definite must read and now I can't wait for Colt's book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,316 reviews38 followers
May 30, 2020
This is the story of Diego and Misty. It was a pleasant book. Quite sweet, a little steamy and overall enjoyable, especially the epilogue! I seriously enjoyed the ending. There are three words that can describe the book for me "All Things Spanish" and that's my main complain about the book. At some point I was debating to start counting, just out of curiosity, how many times I stumbled upon the word Spanish .

P.S. An extra ⭐ because Diego's description matches the cover.
6,577 reviews35 followers
May 30, 2020
Book five in the Outlaw Souls series and it is a phenomenal read! An on the edge of your seat taboo romance with a compelling story line that is well written and well developed with suspense, drama, steam, twists and turns, and will keep you guessing what will happen next. This book will take you on an amazing ride guaranteed to leave you book satisfied. Definitely recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,474 reviews7 followers
May 31, 2020
Outlaw Souls and Las Balas don't mix ever but when Diego decides to leave La Playa and his brothers at Outlaw Souls hes got there blessing to start his own chapter but when he falls for his brothers worst enemies sister a doctor Misty things heat up and become dangerous but when trouble finds Misty two enemies will have to work together or lose people they care about.

I was allowed to read and advance copy of this book via Booksprout and this is my honest review.
471 reviews4 followers
June 3, 2020
Diego is restless and decides to leave where he meets misty a med student, misty also had ties merced chapter of las balas. .Tension is running real hot between the two clubs. and what happens next is a page turner and another sleepless night trying to finish this book. this book had love, romance, secrets and miscommunication and i highly recommend it

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
12 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2020
Hope Stone has done it again. She has us traveling to Merced,CA. Diego travels to Northern CA to see where Diego might start another chapter of Outlaw Souls. Stops to eat and there she is.He cannot take his eyes off of her. Rival chapters from La Playa. Love
and misunderstandings.A must read. Cannot wait for the book.
11.9k reviews75 followers
May 27, 2020
The author continues to pull us into the lives of the Outlaw Souls MC members. Tensions are high when Diego moves into Merced, trying to open a new chapter for the Outlaw Souls. When he becomes involved with Misty, medical student, tensions become even higher.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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