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Kings Reapers MC #4.5
Riggs' Saviour
Riggs
It’s no secret I’ve been slipping. My club’s in chaos and my marriage is over. Is it any wonder with the way I’ve behaved. I want to tell them, I want to tell her, but how do I wipe that beautiful smile from her face. How do I tell her I’m not the man she married?
She’s been through so much, I can’t let her go through this too. But this is Anna we’re talking about and do you think she’ll let it go? She hounds me with questions until the arguments get too much.
What do I do now she’s gone?
Anna
No one can accuse me of not trying. After years of living with Reggie’s abusive behaviour, I promised myself I’d never do it again. Riggs’ words slay me on a daily basis. He doesn’t want me around him right now and I can’t take his rejection a second longer. Packing my bags wasn’t easy but he didn’t try and stop me, that tells me all I need to know.
So it’s time to make my own way in the world. One that doesn’t involve Riggs.
Until, one chance meeting makes it impossible for him to hide the truth any longer.
It’s no secret I’ve been slipping. My club’s in chaos and my marriage is over. Is it any wonder with the way I’ve behaved. I want to tell them, I want to tell her, but how do I wipe that beautiful smile from her face. How do I tell her I’m not the man she married?
She’s been through so much, I can’t let her go through this too. But this is Anna we’re talking about and do you think she’ll let it go? She hounds me with questions until the arguments get too much.
What do I do now she’s gone?
Anna
No one can accuse me of not trying. After years of living with Reggie’s abusive behaviour, I promised myself I’d never do it again. Riggs’ words slay me on a daily basis. He doesn’t want me around him right now and I can’t take his rejection a second longer. Packing my bags wasn’t easy but he didn’t try and stop me, that tells me all I need to know.
So it’s time to make my own way in the world. One that doesn’t involve Riggs.
Until, one chance meeting makes it impossible for him to hide the truth any longer.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 18, 2021
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Nicola Jane
73 books1,606 followersNicola Jane, a native of Nottinghamshire, England, has always harboured a deep passion for literature.
From her formative years, she found solace and excitement within the pages of books, often allowing her imagination to roam freely. As a teenager, she would weave her own narratives through short stories, a practice that ignited her creative spirit.
After a hiatus, Nicola returned to writing as a means to liberate the stories swirling within her mind. It wasn't until approximately five years ago that she summoned the courage to share her work with the world.
Since then, Nicola has dedicated herself tirelessly to crafting poignant, drama-infused romance tales. Her stories are imbued with a sense of realism, tackling challenging themes with a deft touch.
Outside of her literary pursuits, Nicola finds joy in the company of her husband and two teenage children. They share moments of laughter and bonding that enrich her life beyond the realm of words.
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November 23, 2022
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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Raven the clubwhore is pissing me off. She came from the other club with Chain, they fucked like crazy and he took her to his place. They furnished the house together and were in a relationship together. He introduced her to the club as his old lady.
So the last straw for me was him taking Raven to pick out Leia's engagement ring. And Raven became best friends with him. Even though they fucked like crazy and etc.
Blue was also with her in his room talking and laughing.
Now she has become Riggs' confidant and best friend. Instead of talking to his wife and mother of his children, he decided to trust a clubwhore. WTF is this? This is cheating for me. He got emotionally close to another woman and looked to her for support.
Anna was psychologically abused by Riggs throughout her pregnancy and after giving birth. An almost unbearable situation. Always rubbing Raven in her face and being secretive. Late night talks and exchanging secrets. I think she went into postpartum depression due to the stress he put on her.
Everything would be resolved if he was mature enough to have a heart-to-heart with his wife.
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Raven the clubwhore is pissing me off. She came from the other club with Chain, they fucked like crazy and he took her to his place. They furnished the house together and were in a relationship together. He introduced her to the club as his old lady.
So the last straw for me was him taking Raven to pick out Leia's engagement ring. And Raven became best friends with him. Even though they fucked like crazy and etc.
Blue was also with her in his room talking and laughing.
Now she has become Riggs' confidant and best friend. Instead of talking to his wife and mother of his children, he decided to trust a clubwhore. WTF is this? This is cheating for me. He got emotionally close to another woman and looked to her for support.
Anna was psychologically abused by Riggs throughout her pregnancy and after giving birth. An almost unbearable situation. Always rubbing Raven in her face and being secretive. Late night talks and exchanging secrets. I think she went into postpartum depression due to the stress he put on her.
Everything would be resolved if he was mature enough to have a heart-to-heart with his wife.
I stare at the space in my bed where my husband should be, and I sigh. As usual, it’s empty. Things haven’t been going well between us since I announced I was pregnant with Willow. We’ve spent a whole year of arguing, separating, making up, trying, but ultimately, we’re not happy. Not like before.
Riggs thinks I tricked him into the pregnancy, but I didn’t, and I’m so sick of repeating myself. Accidents happen, and so what?
And she adores him, oblivious to his lack of interest in her.
He’s looking relaxed, lying on his office couch with a whiskey in his hand, and Raven sits at his desk. Her smile fades.
“We’re just talking,” says Riggs, looking slightly irritated by my presence. “At three a.m.,” I note. “The time when everyone leaves their wife in bed and chats to other women.”
“Don’t let me catch you sniffing around him, Raven. I’ll kick your ass out of here if I think for one minute you’re after him.”
“I’m the club president. If I wanted a quick fuck, I’d choose a girl less likely to tell your girlfriends,” he mutters.
“You’re always so dramatic, Anna,” he says, sighing. “Fuck, I was chatting to a pretty girl at three a.m., shoot me. Some club presidents would have been doing a lot more than that!”
“It’s easier to talk to everyone but you,” he mumbles.
“You don’t listen. You think you do, but you’re so distracted, and that’s only when you’re not moaning in my fucking ear.”
Riggs strips down to his boxer shorts. He hasn’t touched me in months. The most I get these days is a kiss on the head, like I’m a child.
He takes my arm, stilling me. “Not tonight,” he whispers.
His rejection hurts more than his harsh words.
“How do you look so amazing at this hour?” “Plenty of coffee,” she says, grinning. “Plus, Chains did the night feeds.” “Lucky you,” I mumble. “Riggs not helping out?” she asks, her expression sympathetic.
“This is how it starts,” he snaps. “A harmless drink here and there, and before you know it, you’re out all the time, drunk all the time, and I’m raising the kids on my own.”
“When will you stop punishing me for Michelle’s mistakes?” I demand to know. “She left Ziggy because she was an addict. I’m not! I’d never leave the kids. You checked out on me and the kids long ago. Just because you’re still around, doesn’t mean you’re here.”
“Maybe it’s for the best,” he mumbles. I try not to let his words break me. This is the right decision for me and my girls. “Besides, we’ve been here before, haven’t we?” he asks, staring at me. “But you always come back.”
“Of course I want contact with my daughter,” he snaps. I laugh but it’s without humour. “She’s been right under your roof all this time and you’ve hardly spent any time with her. Don’t have contact because it’s what you think you have to do.”
“I don’t know what I want anymore. Loving Anna makes me weak. I can’t lead the club when I’m weak.”
“But that’ll stop. One day. Love doesn’t last forever.”
He smirks. “You think you could take my kid without me knowing exactly where you are?”
“You always forget to eat?” he asks. “You’ve lost too much weight.” “I needed to drop a dress size,” I say. He scowls and marches towards the kitchen. “Who told you that crap?”
“That you didn’t . . . erm . . . fancy me anymore.” My cheeks burn with embarrassment at my confession.
“Enjoyed a nice nap, did you? Meanwhile, I’m looking after the kids so you can study.”
“Yeah. I got blue balls waiting around, and if we’re done, then I can sort that problem out.” I laugh awkwardly and she frowns. “I don’t want a relationship or anything, I’ll use a clubwhore or . . .” I trail off. What the fuck am I saying? Stop talking, asshole. Just stop. “Raven.”
“You need to go now. Don’t stand there telling me you want to fuck other women then kiss me like that,” she hisses. “I don’t wanna fuck other women,” I mutter. “Get out, Riggs. You give me whiplash with your fucking moods.”
“So I told her I was fucking Raven,” I mutter, and Cree groans. “I know! When I said the fucking words, I wanted to rip my own throat out.”
“Willow was . . . unexpected,” I say. “A good surprise or bad?” she asks. I pause. “I wasn’t ready for another kid.”
“Anna wanted another kid. I told her no. I wanted to wait.” “For what?”
“Did you feel that way when Michelle got pregnant?” she asks. I nod slowly. “Yeah. But I was young and I was scared, so I pretended to be happy. Michelle did trick me. She admitted it one night when she was high.”
“Is Raven seeing anyone?” I ask, changing the subject. “Not as far as I know. She lies pretty low these days.
“It’s fine. Riggs said he was seeing Raven, or fucking her, I’m not sure which.”
I tortured myself all night wondering if they’d been together for ages, behind my back even. I told you she was in his office in the early hours that time.”
“He told me he’s sleeping with Raven,” I say, and her eyes bug out of her head.
“Like I wanted a divorce.” I begin to pace. “That hadn’t entered my head. She’s mine, I ain’t divorcing her. But you know what? She didn’t argue. Like she’s accepted we’re done. Then I told her I was fucking a woman from the club. A woman I’ve not touched!”
“I want things to go back to how they were before . . .” “Before Anna? Before Willow? Before the cancer diagnosis?”
I narrow my eyes when I see Raven’s name down for tonight’s shift. Just what I need—NOT!
Almost an hour later, Raven turns up looking amazing. She’ll get guys in here spending their cash just so they can watch her.
Riggs takes his spot at the door. Every time I look up, I see him staring at Raven and my heart breaks a little more. He could at least try and hide how he feels.
“I only wanted you, Riggs. Nothing else mattered. And look where that got me. Are you and Raven happy?” I ask, lightly.
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I spot Riggs and Raven chatting in the car park and a stab of jealousy hits me hard. They look good together.
“Anna—” She pushes up from the bed. “I said, stop fucking talking,” she hisses. She prods a finger to my chest. “Months, I’ve cried over you. I’ve begged you to talk to me. I’ve degraded myself to try and get you to fuckin’ notice me and you haven’t. I’ve left three times. Three!”
“I’ll always love him. But I’m done trying to be his wife. He’s hurt me too much. At least with Reggie, I knew what he was like. His physical abuse was what I expected. Riggs, he drew me in and then turned. He’s hurt me more than Reggie’s fists ever could.”
“When Finn let you down by accusing you of trapping him, that wasn’t a surprise to you?” she asks. “It was,” I say. “But I guess him letting me down wasn’t. I thought he’d be happy when I told him. When it became clear he wasn’t going to come around, I realised he was just another arse to let me down.
Maybe I’m not cut out for club life. I’m not good enough or strong enough to be someone's old lady, especially not the president.
Raven spots me making my way through the club and follows me until we get upstairs. “How was it?” she asks. “Anna was there,” I mutter, and her eyes bug out of her head.
“You have to tell her, Riggs.” “I have one more fucking session. Why the fuck was she there?” I growl, slamming my hand against the wall.
Raven sighs, grabbing my hand and examining the cuts left from where I punched the wall. “Get some rest. You look terrible. We’ll come up with a plan. And stop punching shit, it won’t help.”
Raven rolls her eyes. “Sleep, Pres. Worry about the rest later.”
Riggs is sitting on the couch with a club girl resting on his lap, placing kisses along his jaw. I watch them for a minute, feeling everyone’s eyes on me.
“You know, only four in ten men get prostate cancer in their thirties? Most men get it in their sixties, but no, not me.”
I’d piss and need another in ten minutes. It drove me nuts, and I remember Raven asking me about it. She was in The Windsor with us and I went to the toilet three times in twenty minutes. She said she knew a guy who was like that and he’d been diagnosed with cancer. I laughed. As if that could happen to me. I have a wife and kids to look after, a club to run, it wasn’t gonna be me. But she nagged me, said I needed to get checked out or she’d tell you and Mum.”
Just walk away. It’s less complicated when you aren’t around.
If you’d have told me, I could have understood your behaviour. I thought you hated me, that you’d stopped loving me!” “Maybe I have. Maybe that’s why I couldn’t bring myself to tell you.”
“I mean, how messed up is it that Raven noticed and you didn’t? What does that say about us?”
“She’s been around, yah know, asking how I am. Making sure I rest and everyone leaves me the hell alone.” I can’t stop the flow of tears anymore. “She did the job you should have done.”
“And she’s pretty, right? If my erection is gonna come back, then surely it’ll work for her.”
“Is it something I do?” she eventually whispers. When I don’t answer, she continues, “Am I the problem?” “What do you mean?” I ask, sighing impatiently. “Is it something I do to make men treat me like shit?”
“Then why does it happen to me? When will I meet a guy who treats me like . . .” She pauses, thinking. “Like Vinn treats Leia?”
“It breaks my heart to know you didn’t trust me enough to tell me about this. I didn’t notice like Raven did. I guess I was too busy trying to be the perfect Pres’s wife. I wanted to make sure I was doing everything right, like your mum did for your dad. She gives so many tips, sometimes, I feel like I’m in way over my head.”
“Would you ever have told me, if I hadn't seen you at the hospital?” I shake my head. “No.” “And you haven’t told anyone, not even Cree?” I shake my head again.
“Just Raven.”
“It was easier to talk to Raven,” he whispers, and I try to pull away, but he holds me tighter against his body. “Relax,” he hisses.
“You must be watching him pretty closely to notice how often he goes to the bathroom,” I say, and she hangs her head, her cheeks turning crimson. “I get it,” I continue. “He’s the President, he’s charming, good looking. It’s hard not to fancy him.”
I’m asking you, woman to woman, stay away from my husband.
“I have, I promise. I respect you, Anna. I’d never go there, I swear. He doesn’t know how I feel, and I’ve not made a single move on him.” “Let’s keep it that way.”
“Raven, for example,” I say, casually. “Nothing against her, but I’d like some new faces around.” Riggs frowns. “The customers love Raven. She’s great behind the bar.” “I’m just not comfortable around her at the moment,” I admit. “Then change your shifts so you aren’t together, Anna. You can’t let personal shit get in the way.” “I thought you said I was the manager, therefore, I should make the decisions, right?”
“Baby, you are, but it’s a stupid idea. Raven is good for this place.” He leaves the office.
I find Raven in the cellar changing a barrel. “Things okay with you and Anna?” I ask, and she jumps at the sound of my voice.
“She warned me off you today, okay. She was marking her territory.”
April 10, 2022
This book made me hate the H more than in his first book and all the scenes we’ve read in other couple’s books getting to this one. He might never fuck around on her but he’s an asshole.
I don’t like the OW Raven. I think both this H and book 3’s H put their “friendship” with this woman on equal footing to their respective heroines.
This H confided in her for an entire year about his cancer and let his relationship to his wife the h deteriorate to the point they were contacting a solicitor about divorce. Raven even admits to the h she has feelings for the H but that he doesn’t know. Raven pushed him about his health until he went to doctor, then knowingly kept his secret while the two became close and spent alone time together. She also knew her time alone with H hurt the h and she didn’t really care. In the end, when his h finds out he’s been ill and Raven knew, she doesn’t want OW to work for her anymore and the H refuses to let her fire Raven…AND THEN he checks up on OW and belittles his h’s concern and tells Raven to ignore her. H goes to h right after that and fucks her, she never finds out about the conversation with Raven. So the very behavior that started their issues is still ongoing in the end.
Raven also was in a sexual relationship with the H from book 3 for months and he was letting her redecorate his home. He was ready to move on with her and the only reason he didn’t was because his h turned up pregnant. He then stays BFFs with Raven, continually spending alone time with her even knowing it upsets his h.
I feel like Raven is only out for Raven. I think she owes it to the heroines to distance herself from married men FFS. There’s being a “friend” and then there’s being an ex-fuckbuddy and being interested in a married man. Sorry but she’s a ho.
2 stars all for Anna
I don’t like the OW Raven. I think both this H and book 3’s H put their “friendship” with this woman on equal footing to their respective heroines.
This H confided in her for an entire year about his cancer and let his relationship to his wife the h deteriorate to the point they were contacting a solicitor about divorce. Raven even admits to the h she has feelings for the H but that he doesn’t know. Raven pushed him about his health until he went to doctor, then knowingly kept his secret while the two became close and spent alone time together. She also knew her time alone with H hurt the h and she didn’t really care. In the end, when his h finds out he’s been ill and Raven knew, she doesn’t want OW to work for her anymore and the H refuses to let her fire Raven…AND THEN he checks up on OW and belittles his h’s concern and tells Raven to ignore her. H goes to h right after that and fucks her, she never finds out about the conversation with Raven. So the very behavior that started their issues is still ongoing in the end.
Raven also was in a sexual relationship with the H from book 3 for months and he was letting her redecorate his home. He was ready to move on with her and the only reason he didn’t was because his h turned up pregnant. He then stays BFFs with Raven, continually spending alone time with her even knowing it upsets his h.
I feel like Raven is only out for Raven. I think she owes it to the heroines to distance herself from married men FFS. There’s being a “friend” and then there’s being an ex-fuckbuddy and being interested in a married man. Sorry but she’s a ho.
2 stars all for Anna
September 4, 2021
I am on a total angst roll
This was an playbook. The hero was a total jerk and if he said the this vs he said to her to me, he would not have to wait for his prognosis because gorgeous be missing or in traction. Also the whole Raven thing and the girl sitting on his lap was just so horrible. I wanted to scream. But in the end this an okay read. Spoiler alert below: please don't read if you hate spoilers. I wish I knew how to do that link thing.
He didn't cheat because he couldn't even do it. The chemo and the cancer had made him basically impotent. I was so glad to read that. But his behavior and mental abuse, because that is what it was, just were too heartless to give it higher stars. The writing was good and kept my interest but I just hate cruel heroes. And I didn't feel there was any groveling at all. He needed to do something incredible. Poor heroine.
This was an playbook. The hero was a total jerk and if he said the this vs he said to her to me, he would not have to wait for his prognosis because gorgeous be missing or in traction. Also the whole Raven thing and the girl sitting on his lap was just so horrible. I wanted to scream. But in the end this an okay read. Spoiler alert below: please don't read if you hate spoilers. I wish I knew how to do that link thing.
He didn't cheat because he couldn't even do it. The chemo and the cancer had made him basically impotent. I was so glad to read that. But his behavior and mental abuse, because that is what it was, just were too heartless to give it higher stars. The writing was good and kept my interest but I just hate cruel heroes. And I didn't feel there was any groveling at all. He needed to do something incredible. Poor heroine.
August 22, 2021
As this series has progressed, I was hoping for answers to explain what was going on to make Riggs treat Anna so different.
This book reveals the big secret and I’m not sure how I feel. He gets a scary diagnosis and doesn’t share the news with his wife. Instead he has secret (late night) meetings with Raven, as she is the only to know his secret.
This feels like a betrayal and add in the mistreatment to Anna, and I cry foul. He says he has no feelings for Raven BUT Raven admits to the wife that she is in love with him.
I don’t feel this is resolved.
This book reveals the big secret and I’m not sure how I feel. He gets a scary diagnosis and doesn’t share the news with his wife. Instead he has secret (late night) meetings with Raven, as she is the only to know his secret.
This feels like a betrayal and add in the mistreatment to Anna, and I cry foul. He says he has no feelings for Raven BUT Raven admits to the wife that she is in love with him.
I don’t feel this is resolved.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 22, 2021
*****This is not entertainment******This is the worst story I have read this year. This guy, because there is not way can I call him a hero, lets call him character yeah lets go with that. Riggs is awful, horrible. The way he treats Anna is just simply horrendous. Now this lady was in a physically abusive relationship prior to Riggs, and Riggs knew this and insisted that no man should treat a woman that way, but let me tell you buddy he did no better, because he may not have touched her physically but he was mentally abusive. Now Anna atleast admitted (atleast a little) that he the things he said and he hurt her worse than her previous husband, yet she kept coming back and she kept taking it. I am sorry Anna, but you finally got out of that situation, because I can not call it a relationship, because it wasn't, there was no give and take, there was you giving and him taking. The only thing he was giving you was abuse, and vitriol. He was so mean and vindictive, the only time he spoke to you was to tell you that he was sleeping with someone younger and better looking than you. She broke my heart when she cried and asked "why do men treat me this way?" I was happy that he got to hear that, but unfortunately she slept with him right after as if he deserved it....God!!!! Why Why Why?????? I can't and wont read this author anymore, there just is no way, no justification to allow us to think that is ok, in anyway shape of form. Now call me a hypocrite because I have read other MC books that they have treated women bad, but those have been women who have placed themselves in those positions (not that they deserved that, no one does) but I can't accept a spouse, or partner or significant other being treated this way as if this is ok, actually no one no one should be treated like this as if they did not matter, or physically or mentally abused.at all. That is not Entertainment my Friends at all. This is not entertainment. When I finished besides being upset, I was disturbed.
April 18, 2021
This is a good and original story in the MC category, the author is really good but a little too much for me, I stopped reading her books because I hated ALL her Heroes, I didn’t read the last book, but I was curious about Rigg’s behavior and it’s a short book... so why not? But the truth is, that as usual, I hated him and his actions, his speeches... his everything!
SPOILER::::
He only apologized when he knows he is healthy again, when you’re happy is easier to love and live but marriage is not about that!
Awful every time he speaks with her and all the story with Raven... unnecessary and cruel, awful as usual with these Heroes,
Repeat: this is a good author but her books are too much dark and not safe for me and her Heroes are not protective or loving with their woman like I love,
SPOILER::::
He only apologized when he knows he is healthy again, when you’re happy is easier to love and live but marriage is not about that!
Awful every time he speaks with her and all the story with Raven... unnecessary and cruel, awful as usual with these Heroes,
Repeat: this is a good author but her books are too much dark and not safe for me and her Heroes are not protective or loving with their woman like I love,
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 18, 2021
Riggs is lucky
Is all I can say is Riggs was lucky as for the three people that I have known with his condition weren't as lucky. Funny obviously his must have been different in some ways because my I know of radiation after the removal.
Wished Riggs felt like he could talk to his wife instead of treating her like crap. I wouldn't be able to trust him that he wouldn't keep other things from me.
Is all I can say is Riggs was lucky as for the three people that I have known with his condition weren't as lucky. Funny obviously his must have been different in some ways because my I know of radiation after the removal.
Wished Riggs felt like he could talk to his wife instead of treating her like crap. I wouldn't be able to trust him that he wouldn't keep other things from me.
April 22, 2021
Nicola Jane has done it again!! Riggs has been a real....jerk. He’s pushed Anna away as well as his brothers.
Of course this story isn’t hearts and rainbows, it’s not meant to be. I love the it’s ugly and messy. Nobody writes dirty and messy better than Nicola Jane
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Of course this story isn’t hearts and rainbows, it’s not meant to be. I love the it’s ugly and messy. Nobody writes dirty and messy better than Nicola Jane
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2021
Riggs and Anna have been on a downhill spiral for three books now. They're not the couple that we met in Rigg's Ruin, and it looks like they won't be able to find their way back to each other. This is supposed to be Riggs' redemption. However, I really feel that if I was Anna's friend, I would tell her to run and run as fast and as hard as you can and don't look back.
The snide comments, the accusations, and the hurtful actions continue for much of this book. It's like they are purposely trying to destroy each other - Riggs because he's hiding a massive secret, and Anna because she's in the dark. What really breaks my heart is when she compares the physical abuse that she received at the hands of her first husband to the emotional abuse that she's currently wading through. Anyone who's been in that position is going to recognize it for what it is -domestic abuse. It's also abuse that could have been avoided or rectified with simple communication. I get that this is a story, but you don't do that to someone you supposedly love, so it makes it really hard to believe that this is going to be Riggs' moment.
I am all for a hero that is redeemable. I just have a really big problem with the way this played out. There's no big grovel. There's no I am really sorry this is what's going on. There's no let's work this out separately, and then we can get back together. There's even a point in the conversation where Anna blames herself for most of the problems. Uh.. no. No. NO NO NO. You may have done something where you feel that you're partly responsible, but there's no way that Riggs can be let off the hook with that one. If there's more of this dynamic in the upcoming books, then it will kill the series. I can get past this book, but it really puts a damper on a series that I enjoyed.
The snide comments, the accusations, and the hurtful actions continue for much of this book. It's like they are purposely trying to destroy each other - Riggs because he's hiding a massive secret, and Anna because she's in the dark. What really breaks my heart is when she compares the physical abuse that she received at the hands of her first husband to the emotional abuse that she's currently wading through. Anyone who's been in that position is going to recognize it for what it is -domestic abuse. It's also abuse that could have been avoided or rectified with simple communication. I get that this is a story, but you don't do that to someone you supposedly love, so it makes it really hard to believe that this is going to be Riggs' moment.
I am all for a hero that is redeemable. I just have a really big problem with the way this played out. There's no big grovel. There's no I am really sorry this is what's going on. There's no let's work this out separately, and then we can get back together. There's even a point in the conversation where Anna blames herself for most of the problems. Uh.. no. No. NO NO NO. You may have done something where you feel that you're partly responsible, but there's no way that Riggs can be let off the hook with that one. If there's more of this dynamic in the upcoming books, then it will kill the series. I can get past this book, but it really puts a damper on a series that I enjoyed.
November 29, 2022
Reading the title of the book, you would automatically assume that Anna would be Rigg's "Saviour".
But after another book of Riggs mentally and emotionally abusing his wife, it turns out Raven seems to be his saviour because even at the end of this book, this "loyal" biker continues to prioritise Raven over Anna. If it was my choice, like some other reviewers have also stated, I would have Anna leave him with Malia and Willow because the relationship with Riggs is still toxic if Riggs still wants to ignore what his wife wants and needs.
Riggs in book 1 would have put heaven and earth before Anna. Now, even though he has been made more aware of what he's done to Anna in the course of the previous year, he is still incapable of doing that. Cheating on a wife isn't just about sex - it's about the close relationship that one partner chooses to take from their spouse and give to someone else, the way Riggs (and Chains) do with Raven.
Nicola Jane needs to write with more consistency in her use of words. The psychology of the characters also needs to match the words used to describe them. If they are loyal to their women, even after dark episodes have happened in the men's lives, then make them bloody loyal to their women, end of. Spending time in intimate discussions with a woman other than your wife is not showing you are loyal to your soulmate!
Make your use of words count, NJ. And for god's sake, stop writing about the heroines as being simply cannon fonder for these neanderthals: if these women are supposed to be strong partners for their men, then make them strong and valued partners. And let them win comprehensively, not like the whimper win you give Anna at the end of this book.
But after another book of Riggs mentally and emotionally abusing his wife, it turns out Raven seems to be his saviour because even at the end of this book, this "loyal" biker continues to prioritise Raven over Anna. If it was my choice, like some other reviewers have also stated, I would have Anna leave him with Malia and Willow because the relationship with Riggs is still toxic if Riggs still wants to ignore what his wife wants and needs.
Riggs in book 1 would have put heaven and earth before Anna. Now, even though he has been made more aware of what he's done to Anna in the course of the previous year, he is still incapable of doing that. Cheating on a wife isn't just about sex - it's about the close relationship that one partner chooses to take from their spouse and give to someone else, the way Riggs (and Chains) do with Raven.
Nicola Jane needs to write with more consistency in her use of words. The psychology of the characters also needs to match the words used to describe them. If they are loyal to their women, even after dark episodes have happened in the men's lives, then make them bloody loyal to their women, end of. Spending time in intimate discussions with a woman other than your wife is not showing you are loyal to your soulmate!
Make your use of words count, NJ. And for god's sake, stop writing about the heroines as being simply cannon fonder for these neanderthals: if these women are supposed to be strong partners for their men, then make them strong and valued partners. And let them win comprehensively, not like the whimper win you give Anna at the end of this book.
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April 9, 2021I have to say I was so mad at Riggs, I thought for sure he was gonna die! But dear lord I was not expecting this book. Anna has every right to leave him once again and she should have stayed away the last time she left. Anna deserves to have a man that loves her with everything in their soul. Riggs has been nothing but horrible to her. She leaves with the girls, gets a place or her own thanks to Vinn. She goes back to college and looks to the future. But what she doesn’t know is why everything has happened as it has. Riggs has been keeping the biggest secret from her, and only Raven knows what that is! Riggs keeps putting the proverbial foot in his mouth. Every time he goes to tell Anna what is going on he digs himself in deep. They even go so far as to see a divorce lawyer. But one fateful day Anna discovers the truth and Riggs can no longer hide from her.
This book was so much to handle and I kinda feel gutted!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was so much to handle and I kinda feel gutted!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2021
There didn’t seem to be any redemption on Riggs’ part. After the way he’s treated her, I was expecting a huge showdown and then Riggs proving how important Anna is to him.
Didn’t happen.
Instead, we get Anna just brushing the past aside and starting over without really dealing with any of their issues. Not really believing in their HEA though. Unless Anna turns a blind eye to club women hanging all over him...
Didn’t happen.
Instead, we get Anna just brushing the past aside and starting over without really dealing with any of their issues. Not really believing in their HEA though. Unless Anna turns a blind eye to club women hanging all over him...
May 20, 2025
Riggs is trash and Anna should’ve left him a long time ago. The way he talks to her and treats her is pathetic. Idc what he was going through. This pos had time to open up to another woman yet couldn’t tell his wife? The way he speaks about other women is disgusting too. They shouldn’t have gotten back together.
September 9, 2025
I havent read Anna and Riggs other books in the series but Nicola Jane does Angst so well that I felt like this was a good choice for a marriage in trouble / second chance book. Plus its only 88 pages so that's a plus.
Anna is leaving Riggs in the beginning of the book as she's had enough rejection, heartache and feelings second best to the club as she can take. She has a newborn daughter plus each of them has a child from a previous relationship that she t takes care of. Riggs doesn't hide his anger about the surprise baby and ignores her most of the time. She's done and ready to walk away. Its at this point that Riggs realizes she's serious about divorce and he needs to tell her the real reason he's pulled away from her or risk losing his family and the woman he loves.
Is the mmc a little ( ok a lot) Rough around the edges? Yes but this is a entertaining 📚 that I recommend. Now I have to go back on ku and find Riggs snd Anna's first book.
Anna is leaving Riggs in the beginning of the book as she's had enough rejection, heartache and feelings second best to the club as she can take. She has a newborn daughter plus each of them has a child from a previous relationship that she t takes care of. Riggs doesn't hide his anger about the surprise baby and ignores her most of the time. She's done and ready to walk away. Its at this point that Riggs realizes she's serious about divorce and he needs to tell her the real reason he's pulled away from her or risk losing his family and the woman he loves.
Is the mmc a little ( ok a lot) Rough around the edges? Yes but this is a entertaining 📚 that I recommend. Now I have to go back on ku and find Riggs snd Anna's first book.
April 17, 2021
Life Changing Secrets
A woman can only be pushed so far before she had to take action. That’s what Anna has to do after her husband the Prez of the Kings Reapers MC, has pushed her away one too many times. She pretty much went through pregnancy on her on and now is raising not only her two girls but Riggs' son as well without him playing much of a part in their lives. He has said so many mean and hurtful things that Anna had no choice.
If only Riggs had trusted that his woman could handle his secret things would never have gone this far. The secret that Riggs is holding onto is life changing in more than one way. Now I’m ready for more from the Kings Reapers MC!!
A woman can only be pushed so far before she had to take action. That’s what Anna has to do after her husband the Prez of the Kings Reapers MC, has pushed her away one too many times. She pretty much went through pregnancy on her on and now is raising not only her two girls but Riggs' son as well without him playing much of a part in their lives. He has said so many mean and hurtful things that Anna had no choice.
If only Riggs had trusted that his woman could handle his secret things would never have gone this far. The secret that Riggs is holding onto is life changing in more than one way. Now I’m ready for more from the Kings Reapers MC!!
April 14, 2021
Anna and Riggs' full stop
This is not a standalone in the Kings Reapers MC series!
Anna and Riggs were the couple that drew me into this MC world created by Nicola. Their book was my first read for this author and I loved them. I cried and laughed and felt satisfaction at their HEA. And then Riggs ruined everything. He even managed to almost ruin another couple's story for me. I was sooo angry with him. I thought him irredeemable and my heart hurt for Anna.
So this is the story of his redemption. One Nicola had to write! Do I forgive him? Did he redeem himself enough? For the pain he put Anna through? For the anguish I felt for this crazy couple? In this short read? Maybe...but you still need to read it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is not a standalone in the Kings Reapers MC series!
Anna and Riggs were the couple that drew me into this MC world created by Nicola. Their book was my first read for this author and I loved them. I cried and laughed and felt satisfaction at their HEA. And then Riggs ruined everything. He even managed to almost ruin another couple's story for me. I was sooo angry with him. I thought him irredeemable and my heart hurt for Anna.
So this is the story of his redemption. One Nicola had to write! Do I forgive him? Did he redeem himself enough? For the pain he put Anna through? For the anguish I felt for this crazy couple? In this short read? Maybe...but you still need to read it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2021
I am glad I did not give up on this series, I enjoy all the story lines and characters but during the last few books I have not been able to stand Riggs and his behavior to his wife Anna. Now we have this novella which does explain everything, however I still believe Riggs should have just manned up and told Anna the truth and then all this behavior would have been unnecessary. Either way now we know the reason behind everything I will definitely continue to read this series.
April 10, 2021
Only Ok
I liked the characters and the idea of the story but I did not feel that this book packed as much punch as others in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked the characters and the idea of the story but I did not feel that this book packed as much punch as others in the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 14, 2025
Riggs and Anna
I gave this book 1 star. MMC Riggs is a ass@le. I thought as story progressed he would have redeemed himself. That was not the case. Very disappointed. Anna FMC was a let down also. A survivor of domestic violence you would have thought she wouldn’t put up with Riggs crap. Hiding major illness, etc.
I gave this book 1 star. MMC Riggs is a ass@le. I thought as story progressed he would have redeemed himself. That was not the case. Very disappointed. Anna FMC was a let down also. A survivor of domestic violence you would have thought she wouldn’t put up with Riggs crap. Hiding major illness, etc.
April 18, 2021
This book was a good read but really not that great of a read for me. The main character Riggs is just horrible, he hides he has cancer from his wife who he claims to love yet he lies claiming to be with another woman and tells his wife Anna he wants a divorce. Yes they work things out and she understands his reasoning behind his cruel words. I liked the series up to this book, I hope the next book brings back the twist and turns that make these stories catching and hooks a read to read them.
April 27, 2021
Hated the ending
Honestly, the book wasn't to bad, fast easy read but the ending! I get there are other books in the series but I prefer everything tired up at the end. It's doubtful that I'll read any more in the series. Shirley
Honestly, the book wasn't to bad, fast easy read but the ending! I get there are other books in the series but I prefer everything tired up at the end. It's doubtful that I'll read any more in the series. Shirley
April 14, 2025
Not what I had hoped for
This guy was not good for her or for their children. I hope she and the kids never need him because he is self-absorbed and on a pity party for himself all the time. She deserves better, and so do they.
This guy was not good for her or for their children. I hope she and the kids never need him because he is self-absorbed and on a pity party for himself all the time. She deserves better, and so do they.
April 8, 2025
ur joking right….
April 19, 2021
Riggs and Anna are have just had a baby, but all is not well in their marriage. Riggs is distant, refusing to even hold a conversation with Anna about what is really going on. Anna, feeling absolutely abandoned by Riggs finally moves out, her heart breaking when the man she loves with all her heart let's her go without a fight. It seems that she is not meant for love in the end.
Riggs is hiding a secret from Anna and the club. It's something that he doesn't want to admit, as he believes it makes him less of a man that his wife and his club needs. The only person who knows what he's going through is Raven, the woman Anna thinks he's having an affair with. Nothing could be further from the truth, though. The only woman Riggs wants is his wife, the one he pushed away because he was afraid that she might see him as less than the man he wants to be.
Don't be surprised, Riggs is still a bit of a jerk. But he's willing to try to save their marriage. Anna doesn't trust him, however, because of her own past, so they seem to be at an impasse. And then something happens to change the focus off everything else, and back to the fact that Anna loves Riggs and Riggs can't live without Anna in his life.
While their story encompasses the first four books of the series, this is the one that brings them fully together. It works, because it pushes past their pride, shame, hurt, and anger and addresses the real problem between them. Love makes us vulnerable, leaving us open to great harm from the people we love. And sometimes the things that hurt the most are not wrought by anyone other than ourselves. Anna and Riggs learned that lesson. They also learned that for a relationship to work in the face of disaster it requires sacrifice and a the courage to fight.
Finally Riggs and Anna got what they deserve... The chance of happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Riggs is hiding a secret from Anna and the club. It's something that he doesn't want to admit, as he believes it makes him less of a man that his wife and his club needs. The only person who knows what he's going through is Raven, the woman Anna thinks he's having an affair with. Nothing could be further from the truth, though. The only woman Riggs wants is his wife, the one he pushed away because he was afraid that she might see him as less than the man he wants to be.
Don't be surprised, Riggs is still a bit of a jerk. But he's willing to try to save their marriage. Anna doesn't trust him, however, because of her own past, so they seem to be at an impasse. And then something happens to change the focus off everything else, and back to the fact that Anna loves Riggs and Riggs can't live without Anna in his life.
While their story encompasses the first four books of the series, this is the one that brings them fully together. It works, because it pushes past their pride, shame, hurt, and anger and addresses the real problem between them. Love makes us vulnerable, leaving us open to great harm from the people we love. And sometimes the things that hurt the most are not wrought by anyone other than ourselves. Anna and Riggs learned that lesson. They also learned that for a relationship to work in the face of disaster it requires sacrifice and a the courage to fight.
Finally Riggs and Anna got what they deserve... The chance of happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 15, 2021
This story kept me on the edge of my Kindle! Throughout Riggs' Savior, I was screaming, "Riggs, DUDE, get your crap together!!!!!" After reading the previous installments in this series, I did hope on hope that he would get it and get it together. By the same token, it is not all on him. Anna is also not doing what she needs to do to keep this family together. My only criticism of the book is that it feels like everything is on Riggs. Well, it takes two to tango. Anna has a part in this too, and she is no victim, and she too needs to listen and make some comprises for her man, just as he needs to do the same for her. In Riggs' Savior, we find that the club is suffering just as much as Riggs and Anna are; let's not even talk about the kids. This is a story of struggle and really fighting for love and family. I wanted to grab Riggs and Anna and sit down with them for a heart-to-heart chat throughout the story. That is how real the characters feel. They become your friends. I am not just rooting for them, and I feel like I need to reach out and lend a hand. So in this story, we have a ton of drama, a creeper, a couple of twists, God willing, a Happy Ever After. I could not put this one down. I love this MC series! A bit of the paranormal mixed with everyday life for an MC. It is a perfect mix!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2021
Anna and Rigg have been going through a rocky patch, can they save their family?
Anna and Riggs have split and even though they both still love each other deeply they have allowed things to build along with the fact that he had not told Anna about his current health battle and the flip side if this is that it has caused him to be tired, grumpy and completely out of sorts.
The therapist is his last hope so he has started to see her and it seems to be helping and Anna has moved in to a separate house with the girls and they are not happy but they are getting by and at least she has stopped crying and has started studying management and is running a small bar that she has no idea belongs to the Kings Reapers.
When the truth comes out and both Riggs and Anna have to face up to what has really been going on and they realise that they are still very much in love and with this behind them they can deal with anything else and they will, together with their beautiful children.
This is a wonderful conclusion to the story between Anna and Riggs and I must say with all the facts on the table I was able to feel kindlier towards Riggs.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Anna and Riggs have split and even though they both still love each other deeply they have allowed things to build along with the fact that he had not told Anna about his current health battle and the flip side if this is that it has caused him to be tired, grumpy and completely out of sorts.
The therapist is his last hope so he has started to see her and it seems to be helping and Anna has moved in to a separate house with the girls and they are not happy but they are getting by and at least she has stopped crying and has started studying management and is running a small bar that she has no idea belongs to the Kings Reapers.
When the truth comes out and both Riggs and Anna have to face up to what has really been going on and they realise that they are still very much in love and with this behind them they can deal with anything else and they will, together with their beautiful children.
This is a wonderful conclusion to the story between Anna and Riggs and I must say with all the facts on the table I was able to feel kindlier towards Riggs.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
July 27, 2022
spoilers (sorry)
Where do I start?
Okay Riggs, as much as I wanna yell at him I get it. If you’ve ever fought cancer or been the caretaker for someone with cancer you know it can be rough as h3ll and sometimes they say stupid sh!t and push away the help they have. I’m not excusing any of his behavior but I see where he’s coming from. He felt less capable and less of a man, like he was defective and he handled it HORRIBLY. Erg.
Raven … where do I start? She had no business being his support system. She should have been telling him to tell his wife or helping her figure it out. She may not have made a move in a normal sense but she certainly inserted herself into his life in a way she never should have. (I’m starting to wonder if I will even like her by the time we get to her story cause the way she keeps trying to get between couples while saying she’s not doing anything is p!ssing me off.
Anna, sometimes it’s harder to walk away than work on fixing things. She made it well known that keeping secrets won’t be accepted any longer though so hopefully Riggs has finally seen that talking and accepting help from his queen isn’t weakness.
Where do I start?
Okay Riggs, as much as I wanna yell at him I get it. If you’ve ever fought cancer or been the caretaker for someone with cancer you know it can be rough as h3ll and sometimes they say stupid sh!t and push away the help they have. I’m not excusing any of his behavior but I see where he’s coming from. He felt less capable and less of a man, like he was defective and he handled it HORRIBLY. Erg.
Raven … where do I start? She had no business being his support system. She should have been telling him to tell his wife or helping her figure it out. She may not have made a move in a normal sense but she certainly inserted herself into his life in a way she never should have. (I’m starting to wonder if I will even like her by the time we get to her story cause the way she keeps trying to get between couples while saying she’s not doing anything is p!ssing me off.
Anna, sometimes it’s harder to walk away than work on fixing things. She made it well known that keeping secrets won’t be accepted any longer though so hopefully Riggs has finally seen that talking and accepting help from his queen isn’t weakness.
January 5, 2026
Plenty of angst for this couple which makes an interesting story. Riggs and Anna are the perfect couple except he mentally abuses Anna. They marry and each have a child from a previous relationship. Anna wants another child with him, he doesn’t, she becomes pregnant and he is so cruel, despicable, disgusting and demeaning towards her during the pregnancy, at the time of birth and after. He confides in the club whore (Raven) and they keep his secret between them. Raven has feelings and wants Riggs. Overall there’s plenty of angst, anger, rage, resentment, frustration, push / pull, and not enough of groveling. Riggs married Anna because he said he loved her but he was selfish, immature, lacked compassion, mentally cruel to his wife and newborn especially at her time of delivery and only concerned with what he was going through forgetting marriage is a commitment to each other to love and honor even in sickness. It was horrible that he constantly threw Raven into her face and wanted a whore over his wife. That is cheating and doesn’t deserve another chance. I know when you love someone it’s wholehearted but Anna was weak and she gave in one too many times, she went above and beyond.
April 19, 2021
Riggs' Savior by Nicola Jane begins with events leading Riggs to be distant and cold towards his wife and destroying their marriage as well as neglecting his club as Pres. of the Kings Reapers. The story surrounds the heartache, lies and secrets that led Riggs to push Anna away from him. Anna with all the love she has for Riggs can no longer live with him after the way he treated her when she informed him in Riggs Ruin that she was pregnant, that discussion was the beginning of the end between them. Now with the birth of their daughter Riggs is still distant, cold and unloving towards Anna leaving her no choice but to leave him as she can no longer live with a man who won't fight for their marriage leading her to believe he no longer loves her. The only person who understands and knows what he is hiding is Raven, the one person who Riggs makes Anna believe he is wants to be with. This story is gut wrenching and heartfelt as you witness all the pain Riggs and Anna are going through, will Riggs finally tell Anna why he is tearing his marriage apart and pushing her away? Even Riggs going to therapy will not help him to confess the truth. Will Anna finally find out what he is hiding when she happens to see Riggs in a situation he so desperately tried to hide? Now Anna will take matters into her hands to fight and save the man she loves. When the truth is finally revealed, will Riggs open his heart and make Anna believe he never stopped loving her, that everything he has done was for her? This was a fast paced story that will have you on edge until the end as you follow the journey and undying love between Riggs and Anna. Nicola Jane has done an outstanding job telling this heart wrenching story about the love between Riggs and Anna.
April 20, 2021
Short little story to explain Rigg’s behavior over the last year. I have been so mad at Rigg’s at the way he way treating Anna and couldn’t understand why he was doing the things he was doing and saying the things he was saying. He made it seem like Anna was his everything and other than his son Ziggy, there was nothing else that mattered to him.
This story just goes to show that no matter what, when you are in a relationship, communication is key – regardless of the circumstances. Without communication, you could end up losing the one person who told yourself you couldn’t live without. OF course, both Anna and Rigg’s past experiences don’t help anything, but you have to remember that the next person shouldn’t be punished for things your ex did. Great story with all the wonderful characters from previous books. I cannot wait for Blade’s story to come out. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This story just goes to show that no matter what, when you are in a relationship, communication is key – regardless of the circumstances. Without communication, you could end up losing the one person who told yourself you couldn’t live without. OF course, both Anna and Rigg’s past experiences don’t help anything, but you have to remember that the next person shouldn’t be punished for things your ex did. Great story with all the wonderful characters from previous books. I cannot wait for Blade’s story to come out. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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