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Maverick is a man on mission and it’s explosive...
I’m the happy-go-lucky ex special ops bomb specialist and I get down with the Guardians.
Edgewood, here I come.
Wherever the mission is, that's where I go, except I missed the part where the mission became my heart.
When I walked into the hole in the wall bar, I didn’t know a dark-haired, tatted up vixen of a bartender was going to rock my soul.
An Edgewood native named Stephanie who could put you under the bar with her cocktails.
The sexy bartender is holding some cards of her own that could blow the whole club apart.
And the Guardians still have Wildcard Willy to contend with.
He’s making his crazy demands, he’s got some dirt on the club that could ruin the Guardians forever.
They are in a race against time to keep the club together and keep meth off the Edgewood streets.
Can Maverick and Stephanie navigate through the chaos that’s coming their way? Or will their connection end in a heart-shattering explosion?
I’m the happy-go-lucky ex special ops bomb specialist and I get down with the Guardians.
Edgewood, here I come.
Wherever the mission is, that's where I go, except I missed the part where the mission became my heart.
When I walked into the hole in the wall bar, I didn’t know a dark-haired, tatted up vixen of a bartender was going to rock my soul.
An Edgewood native named Stephanie who could put you under the bar with her cocktails.
The sexy bartender is holding some cards of her own that could blow the whole club apart.
And the Guardians still have Wildcard Willy to contend with.
He’s making his crazy demands, he’s got some dirt on the club that could ruin the Guardians forever.
They are in a race against time to keep the club together and keep meth off the Edgewood streets.
Can Maverick and Stephanie navigate through the chaos that’s coming their way? Or will their connection end in a heart-shattering explosion?
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2021
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Hope Stone
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January 22, 2021
The Guardians of Mayhem are Back Again!!
Now we have Maverick's story. He was a special ops bomber technician who is still putting his special uses to work helping the Guardians of Mayhem MC keep the dirt and drugs out of their town. Stephanie met Maverick in the bar she worked and things took off from there with secrets dividing them. Let's just say there is plenty of chemistry between these two. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Now we have Maverick's story. He was a special ops bomber technician who is still putting his special uses to work helping the Guardians of Mayhem MC keep the dirt and drugs out of their town. Stephanie met Maverick in the bar she worked and things took off from there with secrets dividing them. Let's just say there is plenty of chemistry between these two. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
January 22, 2021
✳️✳️ONE TITILLATING JOURNEY✳️✳️
Harping harlots homer! Hope whips out one tempestuous rollercoaster with all the close calls, near misses and dodging bullets, raising the stakes and keeping it real, holding your attention from start to finish, skyrocketing this jewel to new heights. Hurled into vicious scheme chocked full of ruthless deeds, brutal tactics, clever maneuvers, underlying threats, spiraling danger, electrifying suspense and intense situations result, putting our characters through their paces, wrapping this jewel up sleek, shiny and tight. Mannerisms and perception in every layer you peel back with each page, your drawn into this tangled web so intricately and precise, attentive to the dangerous struggles and thrilling triumphs, exposing the perilous twists and stunning turns unfold, allies assembled and lines are drawn, blasting this baby into the eye of the hurricane, blowing it into a frenzy with an astonishing culmination, hurling this sizzling treat to life spectacularly. The characters are complex, genuine and realistic with traits and qualities that balance and blend, with amazing depth and diversity with enough spice to add an extra kick to the mix. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels as though you're part of the story instead of on the sidelines, feeling everything the characters feel. Remarkable job Hope, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
Harping harlots homer! Hope whips out one tempestuous rollercoaster with all the close calls, near misses and dodging bullets, raising the stakes and keeping it real, holding your attention from start to finish, skyrocketing this jewel to new heights. Hurled into vicious scheme chocked full of ruthless deeds, brutal tactics, clever maneuvers, underlying threats, spiraling danger, electrifying suspense and intense situations result, putting our characters through their paces, wrapping this jewel up sleek, shiny and tight. Mannerisms and perception in every layer you peel back with each page, your drawn into this tangled web so intricately and precise, attentive to the dangerous struggles and thrilling triumphs, exposing the perilous twists and stunning turns unfold, allies assembled and lines are drawn, blasting this baby into the eye of the hurricane, blowing it into a frenzy with an astonishing culmination, hurling this sizzling treat to life spectacularly. The characters are complex, genuine and realistic with traits and qualities that balance and blend, with amazing depth and diversity with enough spice to add an extra kick to the mix. The scenes are abundantly descriptive with colorful details that blend and flow, creating a majestic backdrop that's so rich and lively it feels as though you're part of the story instead of on the sidelines, feeling everything the characters feel. Remarkable job Hope, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
January 23, 2021
In this the eighth installment of Guardians of Mayhem, MC by Hope Stone we meet Maverick (title) and Stephanie and a whole lot of our old friends are in it. Maverick is ex Special Forces and keeps busy for the Guardians by being their bomb guy and being part of the team led by Hawk (last book) taking down meth cooking houses. Stephanie is bar manager at the No Name Bar and is dreaming about opening her own cocktail bar. Their being together may never happen as outside forces want to keep them apart. I really enjoy Hope Stone's books whether they are the shorter or longer and this book was no exception. All books are standalone but it is more fun if you read the other books first so you know who is who.
I received this book as an advanced review copy from the author in exchange for an open and honest review
I received this book as an advanced review copy from the author in exchange for an open and honest review
January 25, 2021
I really enjoyed reading Maverick: An MC Romance Novel (Guardians Of Mayhem MC Book 9) by Hope Stone because first of all the cover of this book is so hot, and second it was such a high intensity story about Maverick and Stephanie. Maverick was previously in the military and now he was working for the Guardians taking out pop up drug labs with his crew. He had met Stephanie who was a really good bartender. They had instant chemistry and were very hot and steamy together. Things were getting intense with a former member of the Guardians and that was making things hard for everyone in the Guardians. I was literally on the edge of my seat wondering how everything was going to play out. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest opinion. I loved it and would highly recommend reading this book and the series!!!
January 22, 2021
Miss Stone did it again!
Another great text with action and drama, also with a male leading character that lets his goofy side out more easily than the other guys have.
The chemistry and the deep connection with Stephanie is slowly building and gets stronger through the book, eventhough she has an explosive secret.
I love how the author makes the other Guardians present, without taking anything away from the leading characters.
I do recommend this book; highly preferable if you read the others in the series before this one.
I received an ARC from the author and I'm giving it an honest review.
Another great text with action and drama, also with a male leading character that lets his goofy side out more easily than the other guys have.
The chemistry and the deep connection with Stephanie is slowly building and gets stronger through the book, eventhough she has an explosive secret.
I love how the author makes the other Guardians present, without taking anything away from the leading characters.
I do recommend this book; highly preferable if you read the others in the series before this one.
I received an ARC from the author and I'm giving it an honest review.
January 22, 2021
This book brings us Maverick and Stephanie. Maverick is a sexy ex special ops bomb specialist and is called in to help the Guardians with a problem they are having with Wildcard Willy. Stephanie is a bartender at the Guardians hang out, and their chemistry is out of this world. Stephanie can take care of herself and that is something that Maverick finds extremely sexy. There is also something that Stephanie knows that she doesn't want anyone else to know. With the many horrible memories from Maverick's past and Stephanie's secret, will everything blow up in their face. Read this and find out. I highly recommend this book. I did receive an arc for an honest review.
January 23, 2021
I really like this story. The first stories were a lot shorter than the last few and I find myself liking the longer stories better because we get to see more of what those characters go through than the 100 page novels. This story was definitely steamy and was packed with action like all the rest of the stories in this series. Maverick was happy and content until he walked into the bar and saw Stephanie, the bartender. This story kept my hooked until the end and I absolutely loved the characters. this might be my favorite story in this series so far. I can't wait to see what happens next. I received a review copy from the author and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
February 27, 2021
Maverick used to be in the military now he is in the mc and using his military skills to help the mc. He meets Stephanie a bartender and sparks fly between them. It seems like things were going well between them. They began as friends before turning into something more. However it seems like someone doesn't like them being together and is trying to keep them apart. Will Maverick and Stephanie get their happy ending?
This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter and leave you wanting more with the last one. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to an y book lover.
This is a great story that will draw you in from the first chapter and leave you wanting more with the last one. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to an y book lover.
January 22, 2021
Stephanie works at a bar making cocktails when she meets Maverick a Guardians of Mayhem member also bomb expert.
Trouble finds these two wherever they go and drama ensues. Trying to find a happy ever after, they fight hard to ignore the past, and present , and work pin their relationship which is tenuous at best.
There are steamy scenes, well written this book is, with an emotional level along with this. I really felt for Stephanie and Maverick and what they had to go through to be together. A truly fantastic book!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
Trouble finds these two wherever they go and drama ensues. Trying to find a happy ever after, they fight hard to ignore the past, and present , and work pin their relationship which is tenuous at best.
There are steamy scenes, well written this book is, with an emotional level along with this. I really felt for Stephanie and Maverick and what they had to go through to be together. A truly fantastic book!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
June 27, 2024
Don’t know why but it took me a while to finish this? So, Stephanie is a bartender at No Name bar, had a bad experience with a biker and swore no more? Her brother James, is involved with a biker club the Vipers. They are making and dealing meth, James swears to helping his sister and getting out of Edgewood. Maverick, special ops in the military is now with the Guardian bike club, getting rid of drugs in the Edgewood. Maverick spots the bartender Steph and finds an attraction? Can Steph keeps James out of drug dealing? Can Mavericks overlook James involvement with the Vipers?
January 22, 2021
The Guardians of Mayhem are at it again and just as hot as ever. They are trying to protect their town, their families and each other from all threats and danger.
When Maverick and Stephanie meet at her work place, the sparks fly and its instant energy and sexual heat. Eventually they come together as friends and then lovers and then as a team.
They fight, protect, and love equally as fiercely as they breath the air.
When Maverick and Stephanie meet at her work place, the sparks fly and its instant energy and sexual heat. Eventually they come together as friends and then lovers and then as a team.
They fight, protect, and love equally as fiercely as they breath the air.
January 22, 2021
Maverick is the sweetest and most easy going member of the G of M MC. The club is still working with law enforcement to clean up the drugs in Edgewood. Wildcard Willy is still stirring up trouble for them. Maverick gets his hea with Stephanie, the bartender. I loved their storyline. This series has been awesome and I highly recommend it if you like good suspense and romance. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and this is my honest review
January 27, 2021
Excellent! Really like extended length of stories. Great read, fast paced, plenty of action, and serious romance with a touch of superheated steam. Maverick and Stephanie’s love story. The Guardians of Mayhem MC have become a community building group, albeit with a dash of raw violence - mayhem. Not a bunch to tangle with. Strong bonding between members and their partners - “Protect thine own”.
I received this book as an arc and this review is entirely voluntary.
I received this book as an arc and this review is entirely voluntary.
January 29, 2021
Wow, Hope does not disappoint. This story is much longer than her previous books in this series, however the length fits. This
book is about Maveric and Stephanie and you get to know more about them as well as the Guardians. You will not be disappointed with this book nor the series. Great book with tons of action, imtrigue, mystery, and romance.
I received this book for free and am voluntarily leaving a review.
book is about Maveric and Stephanie and you get to know more about them as well as the Guardians. You will not be disappointed with this book nor the series. Great book with tons of action, imtrigue, mystery, and romance.
I received this book for free and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 28, 2021
Maverick and Stephanie’s story goes through ups and downs. Stephanie has insecurities and trust issues that she must overcome. Maverick is always cool under pressure, except when it comes to Stephanie. This book in the Guardians of Mayhem series brings intensity, drama, passion, and edge of your seat suspense.
I received a copy of this book as an ARC Reviewer and am giving my honest opinion.
I received a copy of this book as an ARC Reviewer and am giving my honest opinion.
February 1, 2021
You will love this new addition to the Guardian's of Mayhem MC Series.
The day Maverick walked into the "no - name" bar and saw the hot looking bar tender Stphanie he had no idea that she would be his calm and change his life forever. Stephanie has sworn off man and definitely bikers. But will Maverick be the man to change her mind and being her mind blowing pleasure.
The day Maverick walked into the "no - name" bar and saw the hot looking bar tender Stphanie he had no idea that she would be his calm and change his life forever. Stephanie has sworn off man and definitely bikers. But will Maverick be the man to change her mind and being her mind blowing pleasure.
January 21, 2021
This is book 9 in the guardians of mayhem mc series. Maverick is an ex special ops bomb specialist. He meets stephanie at the bar where she is a bartender. The risks are getting high for the guardians again. Can Maverick and stephanie get their HEA? i voluntarily reviewed this ARC.
January 23, 2021
Maverick and Stephanie's story is intense. There is action and intrigue for all. This has to be the longest story so far. Great characters and story. Well written.
This is an honest review of an ARC.
This is an honest review of an ARC.
January 24, 2021
Great book
Another great book. Have read of the books so far and have enjoyed them all. Look forward to Mustang. Also will Gunner get his own book. Would recommend this series to anyone.
Another great book. Have read of the books so far and have enjoyed them all. Look forward to Mustang. Also will Gunner get his own book. Would recommend this series to anyone.
January 25, 2021
Another great installment in the Guardian's of Mayhem series. This is about Maverick ( the ops ) who's helping to keep the drugs away from the town and the sexy Stephanie who he met at the bar. Great chemistry together, beautiful love story and a great read. I received an ARC for my honest review
February 4, 2021
This is the story of Stephanie and Maverick. These two have a sizzling chemistry in this high intensity romance. There is plenty of action and drama that kept me reading to the end. This is another great addition to this series. I received an arc of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 25, 2021
Ive liked every book I've read this series so far! Maverick and Stephanie are so great together! Stephanie a bartender who dreams of opening her own cocktail bar.... Maverick a former special ops agent who specializes in bombs now riding with the Guardians... Really enjoyed it.
February 16, 2023
Great binge read
This collective of books 9 so far & 10 coming next. I have been reading them this week one after another & not getting tired of the story line. The couples area great mix of characters. Big pot of tea, wine or beer for the read. Enjoy them.
This collective of books 9 so far & 10 coming next. I have been reading them this week one after another & not getting tired of the story line. The couples area great mix of characters. Big pot of tea, wine or beer for the read. Enjoy them.
May 14, 2023
loved it
Maverick is easy going and fun loving. Stephanie doesn’t know what to make of him. Having just gotten out of a bad relationship she is hesitant to give Maverick a try. But once she opens herself up, the possibilities are endless.
Maverick is easy going and fun loving. Stephanie doesn’t know what to make of him. Having just gotten out of a bad relationship she is hesitant to give Maverick a try. But once she opens herself up, the possibilities are endless.
December 8, 2023
Maverick
The zen bomb guy finds love in a bartender. Stephanie bartenders and dreams about cocktails. But her brother is involved with Vipers and will be a problem with Maverick and the club.
The zen bomb guy finds love in a bartender. Stephanie bartenders and dreams about cocktails. But her brother is involved with Vipers and will be a problem with Maverick and the club.
January 22, 2021
I think Maverick is my favorite male character so far. He is definitely swoon worthy. I admit to being a little sad that this series is almost through it has been amazing.
March 15, 2021
Missions Possible
Maverick & Steph 's story is tame compared to the missions he goes on with his team! Maverick is such a teddy bear it's hard to believe he's in a MC gang.
Maverick & Steph 's story is tame compared to the missions he goes on with his team! Maverick is such a teddy bear it's hard to believe he's in a MC gang.
March 27, 2021
Good
Maverick and Stephanie was a good match.I felt bad for Steph when her brother was being a reall jerk running with Wildcatd.But good ending
Maverick and Stephanie was a good match.I felt bad for Steph when her brother was being a reall jerk running with Wildcatd.But good ending
October 5, 2023
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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February 2, 2024
An exciting, suspenseful and thrilling ride to go on with Maverick and Stephanie. With all the chaos surrounding the club these two find something really special. I enjoyed this story.
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