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Kings Reapers MC #7
Surviving Storm
Lottie
I spent months going from one biker club to another, desperately searching for a long-lost brother my mum abandoned. Turning up at the Kings Reapers MC was purely coincidence, but it worked out for the best cos meeting Lake put an end to my search.
So why doesn’t finding him, stop my pain?
I’m a hot mess, that’s how a social worker once described me, and poor Lake did nothing to deserve having me as a sister.
Then, one day, I cave because the world becomes too much and who turns up to save me but Storm, newest member of the Kings Reapers. Running away from his own demons, the mysterious biker is too much. Too intense. Too hot. Too bossy. Too dangerous.
So, of course, I’m attracted to him.
Storm
London was a fresh start, that’s how I sold it to my sister, Taya. Riggs needed more men, and I jumped at the chance to escape cos that’s what I do, run.
I swore I wouldn’t get involved with any woman, especially not Lake’s long-lost sister. Lottie is all kinds of messed up and she’s a complication I don’t fuckin’ need.
My priority is getting Taya and my son, Seb, settled. That is, until the day I have to collect Lottie from the hospital. Her eyes are screaming pain and they call out to me for help. Because if anyone knows pain, it’s me.
Separately, we’re suffering . . . but together, we’re toxic.
But I know we met for a reason and I ain’t letting her slip away from me. I can fix her, she can fix me, and then we’ll live happily ever after, right?
Right?
I spent months going from one biker club to another, desperately searching for a long-lost brother my mum abandoned. Turning up at the Kings Reapers MC was purely coincidence, but it worked out for the best cos meeting Lake put an end to my search.
So why doesn’t finding him, stop my pain?
I’m a hot mess, that’s how a social worker once described me, and poor Lake did nothing to deserve having me as a sister.
Then, one day, I cave because the world becomes too much and who turns up to save me but Storm, newest member of the Kings Reapers. Running away from his own demons, the mysterious biker is too much. Too intense. Too hot. Too bossy. Too dangerous.
So, of course, I’m attracted to him.
Storm
London was a fresh start, that’s how I sold it to my sister, Taya. Riggs needed more men, and I jumped at the chance to escape cos that’s what I do, run.
I swore I wouldn’t get involved with any woman, especially not Lake’s long-lost sister. Lottie is all kinds of messed up and she’s a complication I don’t fuckin’ need.
My priority is getting Taya and my son, Seb, settled. That is, until the day I have to collect Lottie from the hospital. Her eyes are screaming pain and they call out to me for help. Because if anyone knows pain, it’s me.
Separately, we’re suffering . . . but together, we’re toxic.
But I know we met for a reason and I ain’t letting her slip away from me. I can fix her, she can fix me, and then we’ll live happily ever after, right?
Right?
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Nicola Jane
73 books1,601 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.
Nicola Jane has many books from motorcycle romance to mafia romance, all can be found on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
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November 29, 2022
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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“The club girls were talking about her. They think she hurt herself on purpose. A doctor turned up here earlier.”
I clench my fists and stamp my feet. It’s a childish thing to do, but I’m so frustrated, and I learnt it from a therapy group I once attended.
“Nice. Are you gonna throw yourself on the ground next?” I start at the sound of Storm’s deep voice.
“I’m only asking so I can film it. ‘Grown woman throwing a tantrum’ will be a hit on the internet.”
“You like the pain, don’t you?” he asks, keeping hold of my arm.
“You sit amongst people’s unwanted waste?” I ask, arching my brow.
“No, I sit in that,” he says, pointing to a rundown caravan. The tyres are flat, and it’s rusting on the outside.
“Don’t be ashamed of struggling. We all do stupid shit when we get hurt.”
“She’s an amazing sister. She took him on when I had to go away for a while.” “Where to?” I ask. He hesitates before eventually saying, “Prison.”
He glares at me, his chest heaving up and down. “You stupid bitch, what the hell were you thinking?”
“I can’t stop myself from wanting you,” he mutters. “Then don’t,” I whisper back. “We’re not good for each other,” he says. “Let’s think about the serious stuff tomorrow. Right now, let’s distract ourselves. I need distracting so fucking bad.”
“You carry condoms for safety but not a fully charged mobile,” he mutters, shaking his head.
“You slept with a lot of men?” he asks.
“None of your business,” I say. I
“Sleep now, butterfly.” It feels good to have her snuggled against me. It’s that same feeling I used to get when Laura would lie in bed next to me— the constant buzzing noise in my head has gone and I feel settled. My eyes drift closed.
I love outdoor sex— the riskier, the better— and as I lie back on the grass, watching Lottie ride me like a fucking queen, I’m happier than I’ve been in months.
“Lake, you’re not my keeper,” snaps Lottie. “I can do what I like.” “There’s a fucking code,” he yells back. “He broke it.”
I push my hands against the wall to steady myself as Storm slams into me over and over.
“You’re not fucking stripping for other men like some kinda whore, Lottie. It’s not happening.”
“Me or the job, that’s your choice,” he hisses, holding up Vinn’s business card.
He stares at me with hope in his eyes. “I’m a mess,” he says. “I don’t know if I can be the man you need.” I take his hand. “Let’s be a mess together.”
“Not anymore,” says Storm. “No ol’ lady of mine is getting her tits out for other men to look at.” There’s a few audible gasps from the women in the room. “At last, someone talking sense,” mumbles Lake.
“Have some respect for yourself and for me. What will people say if I let you strip?” snaps Storm.
“Then we can’t be together,” I say, “if you can’t accept my decision.”
Lake scoffs. “Didn’t you fuck your way through other MC clubs?” I gasp. “No, why would you think I did?” “Impression I got. Weren’t you hanging out with Cobras when you got brought back here?”
“You did it,” he mumbles. “I asked you not to, and you did it anyway. I’m done.” He stands on wobbly legs as Riggs steadies him. “Let’s go,” he adds.
(SEX CLUBWHORE) I just need to feel him beside me, so I head straight for his room. I push his door and stick my head in, freezing as my eyes land on the figure next to him. I flick on the light, and he covers his eyes with his arm, groaning. One of the club girls sits up, the covers falling away to reveal her naked chest. I arch my brow. “What the fuck?” I yell.
“I was gonna pack the job in. I was coming in here to apologise,” I shout.
I’m here watching Seb, and you’re hitting the bottle and fucking whores.
“I’m sorry for what I did,” I begin. “For getting blind drunk? For turning up at my job two nights running? For sleeping with someone the first chance you got?”
“I can’t sit here and tell you Lucy meant nothing. She was my world, and I loved her so hard. Losing her was the most painful thing I ever went through and I’m barely out alive. I started drinking more after that. Taya had to come in and take over with Seb cos I couldn’t do it. I didn’t know fuck all about sensory overload or meltdowns.
“Then I met Laura. Things got better for a while, but she didn’t like me drinking. She hated my possessive streak, and wouldn’t listen to why I tracked her phone or turned up where she was. She saw it as stalking, while I saw it as love because I wanted back what I had with Lucy.
“This your ex?” whispers Lottie, and I nod. “She’s not what I was expecting,” she adds, arching a brow. “What were you expecting?” “Someone a little less,” she pauses to think of the right word, “trophy wife.”
“I’m just wondering why you turned up here when you’re not allowed to be around Storm,” Frankie blurts out.
“I’m a psycho, right?” She scoffs. “A guy pays me a smidgen of attention and I’m planning the fucking wedding. What’s wrong with me?”
“Let’s make a deal. I’ll try not to cause drama. I’ll try and help with Seb and Storm, and if it all goes wrong, I’ll leave. I don’t want to be the reason Seb has to move again, so I’ll go. I promise.”
He finds my tin and holds it up. “It’s very easy. Get rid of this.” I try to take it from him, but he holds it above his head, making it impossible. He grips my chin hard and glares at me. “No more,” he hisses. “No fucking more.”
Taking my tin was like unplugging my life support— I can’t cope knowing it isn’t there, and I feel my heartbeat thumping in my chest.
“I need the tin,” I mutter.
“Fuck, Lottie—” he begins, but I cut in. “Not because I want to do it, but because it makes me feel safe having it around. It’s in my head, I know that, but I feel better knowing it’s there. The nurse told me to keep clean sharps, so if you take that tin and I break, I’ll use anything and that’s not good.”
The doctor made him see that his relationship with alcohol isn’t healthy. She’s given him some coping strategies to try before our next meeting in a week’s time.
“Butterfly, I don’t think that, and I definitely don’t hate you. I’m so mad right now, but not with you, with the bastards who laid their hands on you, on my beautiful butterfly. I want to hunt them down and rip them apart. I just wish you’d told me.”
“Why are you getting so mad? I just want us to slow down, take one day at a time.” “I don’t go slow, baby, in case you hadn’t noticed.” He sighs heavily. “I need to be away from you right now.”
”Is he okay?” I repeat. “No thanks to you. Get out of my sight before I do something I’ll fucking regret,” he snaps, before turning his back to me and pulling the curtain into place.
“I was asleep. How could I have hurt Seb?”
“Tell me, butterfly, how the fuck did my seven-year-old kid find your dirty fucking blade when I hid that away?” “I’m so sorry,” I murmur.
He swoops down, picking up the bloodied blade. “You want it so badly, fucking have it,” he yells, throwing it to my feet. “Make it count,” he growls.
“Lake is devastated. She’s talking about leaving London.” “Probably for the best,” I mutter, stroking Seb’s hand. “You really think that?”
“In a way, she has. If Seb hadn’t found her shit, I wouldn’t be here now realising how badly I want to be his dad. Maybe it was all to lead us to this point.” We fall silent for a few minutes before I add, “She been okay though?”
“She doesn’t have a kid, Storm. People don’t think about stuff like that when they haven’t had kids around. You knew she had issues when you decided to claim her. Are you going back on that now?”
I shrug. “It’s for the best. She’s right— we’re both too fucked up to be happy together. I need to concentrate on Seb from now on.”
“Are you going to tell her it’s over?” she asks. “I think she got that memo already,” I respond, “but sure, I’ll go see her.”
“He’s got an infection, he’s on a lot of pain meds, and he lost a lot of blood, so they’re keeping him in until he shows signs he’s improving.”
“I’ve got some friends in Liverpool. I’m gonna head there for a while, then probably move on.” She shrugs her shoulders. “I don’t really know after that.”
I place my hand over hers to stop her packing, but she flinches so I withdraw it quickly. She’s fucking scared of me, and now I feel like an even bigger arsehole. “Butterfly, I—” “Please,” she whispers, turning to look me in the eye. That’s when I see the finger bruises on her chin, and I wince.
She pulls up her other sleeve to reveal the large bruises I caused. “If these are what you’re looking for, then here,” she snaps, shoving her arm in my face. “But I deserved it.”
“Butterfly,” I begin, and she squeezes her eyes shut before sighing. “Please stop calling me that,” she whispers.
“I’m gonna be fine, Storm. I survived before you and I’ll survive after you.” Bently jumps up on her bed, and she smiles, rubbing his neck affectionately.
1 Year Later
(OW) As I turn to walk away, I spot Emily leaning against her car parked directly behind my bike. Her kid goes to this school too. She looks hot in a summer dress and boots. “You waiting for me?” I ask.
(SEX OW) “I don’t have to be in work for another half-hour,” she says, raising her brow suggestively. “Meet you at the club?” she adds, opening her car door. I smirk, throwing my leg over the bike.
(SEX OW)I don’t give Emily enough time to answer because we’re already taking the stairs two at a time. I slam the bedroom door, and she tugs at my belt. We’ve been hooking up for weeks, but I’m starting to notice the way she looks at me— it’s with a longing for something more, something I can’t give her.
“What the hell?” She whispers, “You had a daughter?” I nod. “No fucking way,” snaps Lake. “You had a fucking kid and didn’t tell me?”
“I didn’t mean to. I didn’t find out until I was five months, and then I could never find the right time. I was worried you’d make me come back to the club.”
It’s taken a year to track down every member of the gang involved in the paedophile ring that Lottie was groomed by when she was a teenager.
“I can’t keep this from him, Lottie. It’s too big. He’s my brother,” Lake continues.
(OW) “I don’t think it’s serious. It’s only been a few weeks, but she’s nice. I think she’s into him. They both have kids, so maybe it won’t make a difference,” says Sara, shrugging.
(SEX OW) The door is open, and I stop in my tracks when I spot Storm with his jeans around his ankles and a woman on her knees practically choking on his erection. I gasp, which gets his attention, and when his eyes land on me, he visibly scowls. “What the fuck are you doing here?” he growls.
“I’ll get someone to come get you,” Storm mutters to his lady friend.
(OW) “Blade’s gonna come and take you back to the club,” he says, gently taking the woman by the back of the neck and pulling her to him so he can kiss her. I avert my eyes again. He looks really into her, and I can’t help the stab of jealousy. Since him, there’s been no one. It took me this long to stop crying every time I remembered what happened to Seb.
“So,” he mutters coldly, “what did you wanna talk about that’s not been important enough for the last year?”
“And I don’t want it to change anything. I’m telling you because Lake said I had to, but I don’t expect anything from you. In fact, I’m quite happy to go back to my life and never see you again,” I add. Storm sighs impatiently. “After I left—”
“Again, who is your friend?”
“Fuck me. You remember Charlotte? Fucked-up kid. We called her ‘Irish’.”
“That’s why I came to see you. Elsie is our daughter, Storm. She’s yours.”
“But like I started to say earlier before these idiots showed up, I don’t expect anything from you and I’ll happily go back to my life. Lake said I had to tell you—”
“No, probably not.” “You fucking selfish bitch,” he mutters, turning away from me. “I thought it was best for all of us,” I explain. “We were so messed up.”
“We were too toxic together. I’d probably still be self-harming and you’d be drinking. Lake said you’ve stopped. That’s really great, by the way.”
But I can’t deny that when I found out you were back in London, I wanted to drink again. You’re right, we’re not good for each other, but just cos we have a kid doesn’t mean we have to be together.
(OW) I’ve got a new life now. Maybe things will work out with Emily. Who knows? But they didn’t work out with us, and there’s no point raking over it all again. We’ll get out of here and meet up to discuss co-parenting and shit,” he says, and my eyes widen.
“Butterfly, don’t go to sleep. Talk to me,” I say, kneeling beside her. “I’m not your butterfly,” she whispers, smiling sadly. “Not anymore.”
“Storm . . . she has a pink stuffed elephant. She can’t sleep without it. She likes the movement of the car when she can’t settle. And she hates waiting for her morning feed, so be on that shit right away.” She gasps, and I squeeze her hand harder in panic.
“You don’t understand,” I whisper, tears filling my eyes. “I’ve never been apart from her, and now, it’s been four days. I have to see her.” “Now you know how I feel not seeing her for the first three months of her life,” he snaps.
Anna gently places her hand on my shoulder. “Storm, let her pass. She’s been through enough.”
(OW) “I’ve missed you so much,” I mumble against her. “I love you.” A woman, the one from the caravan, steps into the room from the bathroom and stops when she sees me. “Does Storm know you’re up here?” she asks, glancing at the door. I nod, swiping at my tear-stained face. “I’m her mum,” I explain. “I know,” she says, “but he said not to let anyone in.”
(OW) Storm catches her hand in his as they pass, and they share a brief kiss. I stare down at Elsie, ignoring the squeeze to my heart.
“I thought you were gonna die,” he mutters, taking a seat on the end of his bed. “It would have worked out better for you if I had,”
“I never asked for any of this,” I snap. “I wanted to go home and live my life, but I had to lie to keep you all from going to prison. I didn’t ask you to get involved, so why did you go after Ali and those men?”
“It doesn’t matter. You have your life too. It’s why I never wanted to tell you, but Lake made me and now look.” I suck in a breath.
“Nothing’s ever simple with us, is it?” I add. “We attract drama. I don’t miss that.”
“She can’t wait to get out of here,” I say. “If it wasn’t for Lake, I wouldn’t even know about Elsie.”
“Do you blame her, brother? Man, she came back to see you and within an hour she was handcuffed in a room by a man who molested her as a kid.”
“Who the hell would I meet here, Storm? Everyone’s got an ol’ lady, and those who haven’t, are single for very good reasons.” “I haven’t got an ol’ lady,” I say, feigning insult.
(OW) The women talk, but my attention keeps going back to Storm and the way he’s got his arm possessively around Emily’s shoulder.
If he claims Emily, I’ll be the outsider, not her. I spin into a hard chest. I feel the taut muscles under my hands, and my eyes eventually look up into Vinn’s. “Well, well, well, the wanderer returns,” he says with a smirk.
“He’s with his girlfriend. He’s not interested in me,” I whisper.
“Dance with me,” he says, slowly turning us until I see Storm’s face full of anger, staring directly at where Vinn’s hands squeeze my arse. “Can you imagine what he’d do if I tipped you back like this,” he adds, dipping me back slightly. I grip his shoulders, staring wide into his mischievous eyes. “And kissed you.”
He chuckles. “It’s fun to see them explode. They know they can’t touch me and it makes it even more satisfying.”
“Because I’m untouchable, farfalla,” I frown at his Italian word, and he grins before standing me back straight. “Butterfly,” he explains. “Thank you for the dance.”
Anna laughs. “He has that effect on women. He’s a modern day Casanova.”
“We messed things up every time,” I mutter. “We had so many chances and we always fucked it up.” “We can’t regret it. We have Elsie.”
Fucking her in the bathroom of Vinn’s club was not the way I wanted to get back with Lottie, but shit happens, and I couldn’t control myself around her for a minute longer.
September 8, 2021
Not a real romance
I really thought this book was going to be different. It started out good. I liked both characters. But then he turned out to be like all the other horrible Hs in the other books. Storm treated Lottie like crap. He was mean repeatedly. He called her names. He cheated on her. Then when they weren't together, there was outside the relationship sex that poor Lottie even walked in on once in the place he and she used to go. He then throws his new sort of relationship in her face multiple times. He led on the OW knowing he didn't want a relationship with her but still kissed her and other stuff right in front of the h. It's just a horrible book. I'm very upset. This book could have been great. The cheating and OW could have been left out. They added nothing to the story, no purpose.
Authors claiming a book is a romance need to put triggers if the book has cheating or outside the relationship sex at all because it bothers a lot of romance readers, not just me. It's disgusting, sad, and just freaking terrible. So warn us and save us heart break and wasted time and save yourself a bad rating. Otherwise, you will get 1 star every time. I would give 0 stars if I could. It's not so hard just to give us a warning. It would take 5 seconds to add.
I really thought this book was going to be different. It started out good. I liked both characters. But then he turned out to be like all the other horrible Hs in the other books. Storm treated Lottie like crap. He was mean repeatedly. He called her names. He cheated on her. Then when they weren't together, there was outside the relationship sex that poor Lottie even walked in on once in the place he and she used to go. He then throws his new sort of relationship in her face multiple times. He led on the OW knowing he didn't want a relationship with her but still kissed her and other stuff right in front of the h. It's just a horrible book. I'm very upset. This book could have been great. The cheating and OW could have been left out. They added nothing to the story, no purpose.
Authors claiming a book is a romance need to put triggers if the book has cheating or outside the relationship sex at all because it bothers a lot of romance readers, not just me. It's disgusting, sad, and just freaking terrible. So warn us and save us heart break and wasted time and save yourself a bad rating. Otherwise, you will get 1 star every time. I would give 0 stars if I could. It's not so hard just to give us a warning. It would take 5 seconds to add.
September 13, 2021
I will never tire of reading this series. I love every book, and want more!
Each book gives us a new couple, with little morsels of things to come.
First, let’s talk about the cover of the book- I could look at that, all day!
Storm and Lottie are one of my favorite couples, so far. I like couples that have lots of issues. Watching them figure it out is always more fun. Storm has problem with obsessing over his past loves, and Lottie has a problem with cutting. The love happens fast for these two, and when she is responsible for his son being hurt, she leaves. When she returns, she has some explaining to do. Things work out for them, and I was happy to see how they ‘Survived the Storm’.
My radar is on high alert for Leia and Chains. Leia is feeling a little threatened by Raven’s close relationship, and I hope we get the next book soon, so that I can get more details!!
Each book gives us a new couple, with little morsels of things to come.
First, let’s talk about the cover of the book- I could look at that, all day!
Storm and Lottie are one of my favorite couples, so far. I like couples that have lots of issues. Watching them figure it out is always more fun. Storm has problem with obsessing over his past loves, and Lottie has a problem with cutting. The love happens fast for these two, and when she is responsible for his son being hurt, she leaves. When she returns, she has some explaining to do. Things work out for them, and I was happy to see how they ‘Survived the Storm’.
My radar is on high alert for Leia and Chains. Leia is feeling a little threatened by Raven’s close relationship, and I hope we get the next book soon, so that I can get more details!!
September 10, 2021
Crazy train
I would never think of Lottie and Storm being together. They were very toxic people on their own let alone together. Lottie with her issues, past, and not being able to trust had her on a real bad path for a time. Parts of the book she seemed so immature and that didn't help with all of Storm do it now bs.
For awhile it just seems sex is their only connection, but than you bring into the fact that they both have issues mental abuse and substance too and than add an Autistic child to the there is not a moment of peace.
The drama of the MC adds even more drama.
All in all I still don't know if they should be together for the long haul or not.
Also unfortunately I don't believe Seb being Autistic was explained correctly because it states he has hearing issues with sounds and also has extreme meltdowns, (Which means he is low functioning) then a couple weeks later he is having complete conversations, able to hold hands etc is on the high functioning side. Two different extremes take it from someone who has an Autistic child they DON'T change in a few short weeks of at all.
I would never think of Lottie and Storm being together. They were very toxic people on their own let alone together. Lottie with her issues, past, and not being able to trust had her on a real bad path for a time. Parts of the book she seemed so immature and that didn't help with all of Storm do it now bs.
For awhile it just seems sex is their only connection, but than you bring into the fact that they both have issues mental abuse and substance too and than add an Autistic child to the there is not a moment of peace.
The drama of the MC adds even more drama.
All in all I still don't know if they should be together for the long haul or not.
Also unfortunately I don't believe Seb being Autistic was explained correctly because it states he has hearing issues with sounds and also has extreme meltdowns, (Which means he is low functioning) then a couple weeks later he is having complete conversations, able to hold hands etc is on the high functioning side. Two different extremes take it from someone who has an Autistic child they DON'T change in a few short weeks of at all.
September 7, 2021
I do believe that Nicola is a sadist at heart! Lol. She serious likes to make us feel the pain her characters are feeling. This is not the easiest book to read Storm and Lottie are so broken. And when you put too broken people together all you get is hurt and pain. Storm and Lottie are a disaster from the start. And you just hope and plead that they won’t complete destroy each other. And when you feel like these two will never get their act together they surprise you. This book was a roller coaster of sadness and pain but I’ll tell you it is so worth it in the end. They get the happy ending they deserve. I truly love this series even though Nicola loves to tear our hearts out on the regular. I’m excited to see what’s next!
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 12, 2022
I read this one because I want to read Raven and Vinn’s books. I hated her and I’m afraid I’m gonna end up hating him…he’s my #2 H in this series, Cree being #1 ;)
I was also hoping this didn’t feature the dreaded oops baby plot cuz I think all but one book in this series has and I’ve wondered if the H’s stayed with their h BECAUSE of the baby…and so have all the other characters throughout the books. But, no such luck. And like the last H, he was fucking OW after the h gave birth. Then we had yet another damsel in distress scenario. I’m sure this is closer to real MC life than most sugarcoated BS out there to read…but it’s exactly why this genre irritates me into reading it. LMAO…I’m anidiot angst whore.
But I digress….This book was literally filler for me. I had ZERO interest in the H and I seriously disliked the h’s behavior with the H in book #5. She was OTT and embarrassing to everyone involved…but make her a cutter in her book and instant empathy. I don’t like being manipulated. She was both a horrorshow and a hot mess, do you have any idea how hard that is to like?????
Beyond the rinse and repeat plot, I still liked the H and was happy enough with this couple.
I was also hoping this didn’t feature the dreaded oops baby plot cuz I think all but one book in this series has and I’ve wondered if the H’s stayed with their h BECAUSE of the baby…and so have all the other characters throughout the books. But, no such luck. And like the last H, he was fucking OW after the h gave birth. Then we had yet another damsel in distress scenario. I’m sure this is closer to real MC life than most sugarcoated BS out there to read…but it’s exactly why this genre irritates me into reading it. LMAO…I’m an
But I digress….This book was literally filler for me. I had ZERO interest in the H and I seriously disliked the h’s behavior with the H in book #5. She was OTT and embarrassing to everyone involved…but make her a cutter in her book and instant empathy. I don’t like being manipulated. She was both a horrorshow and a hot mess, do you have any idea how hard that is to like?????
Beyond the rinse and repeat plot, I still liked the H and was happy enough with this couple.
September 10, 2021
and the story continues ...
I received an ARC from BookSprout and am leaving my review voluntarily. This is part of an ongoing series and characters from previous books do appear.
Triggers: suicidal thoughts, mental illness, alcoholism, OW/OM drama, cheating
Spoilers:
Lottie, grew up in foster care. moving from home to home. when she has the chance, she goes in search of her biological brother Lake who is part of the local MC.
Storm, trying to get his life together. Raising a special needs child with his sisters help. He hopes the MC will be the place to get his life together.
Two very damaged people. Drawn to each other, there is alot of back and forth between them. Angst. Drama.
I didn't hate the story. It was a good addition to the series. Both Lottie and Storm are immature and in my opinion they will not have a healthy relationship. I think individually, they each need a strong partner.
August 20, 2021
Surviving Storm (Kings Reapers MC #7) by Nicola Jane is a highly emotional story about mental and alcohol addiction and the effects it has on loved ones as you follow the highly destructive behavior between Storm and Lottie's journey. Loved the camaraderie between the brothers of the Kings Reapers and their feisty, sassy women throughout this story who bring these men to their knees! Storm is on the verge of losing everything, he is full of rage and anger and his only hope of keeping it all together is being a member of the Kings Reapers MC. Storm in order to carry on with the issues he is dealing with has him drinking heavily to get over the death of his wife, his son who has autism, his time in prison and now has a restraining order for stalking his ex. Only his sister is able to help him, but how far will he push her away and in the process will he lose his son if he doesn't change?
Lottie has searched for her brother Lake who is the VP of the Kings Reapers MC after going from club to club and is finally reunited with him. Lottie is a lost soul who cuts herself to avoid the pain and horrors she went through as a young girl by a man you used and abused her mind and her body and with her latest rejection by her ex she is on a path of destruction. Lottie can only cope the pain by cutting herself which has everyone around her doubting and questioning her mental health. Lottie now finds that Storm with issues of his own is going to be her babysitter which has these two butting heads with each interaction as Storm is slowly finding that he wants her. Can two lost destructive people come together and help each other heal or will the relationship that develops between them destroy them both as the passion and sensual need between them is too hard to resist. This story is not for the faint of heart, with each chapter you bear witness to the pain and destruction Storm and Lottie go through so they can be together. When an accident occurs Storm and Lottie's relationship is damaged and Lottie is forced to leave. Storm has finally turned his life around for the better, but someone is out to take it all away. With the help from his brothers they will rally around Storm to save him from having everything he fought so hard for taken away. Now that Lottie has started over making a new life for herself as well as overcoming the need to cut herself finds in order to move on, she has no choice but to seek Storm out and inform him of a life changing secret she has kept from him especially when she learns what Storm did to the men who hurt her. Once they are reunited again, Lottie and Storm have to get pass all the pain between them and address the issues that kept them apart if they can move forward. Will Storm and Lottie get a second chance at love they so deserve? You will be on edge with all of the secrets, lies, violence and mistrust they had to go through, but with all of the chaos around them a love grows between Storm and Lottie as they had to fight and crawl to survive the storm so they can be a family together. Nicola Jane has once again outdone herself with this gut wrenching story. This story is a must read, one that I highly recommend.
Lottie has searched for her brother Lake who is the VP of the Kings Reapers MC after going from club to club and is finally reunited with him. Lottie is a lost soul who cuts herself to avoid the pain and horrors she went through as a young girl by a man you used and abused her mind and her body and with her latest rejection by her ex she is on a path of destruction. Lottie can only cope the pain by cutting herself which has everyone around her doubting and questioning her mental health. Lottie now finds that Storm with issues of his own is going to be her babysitter which has these two butting heads with each interaction as Storm is slowly finding that he wants her. Can two lost destructive people come together and help each other heal or will the relationship that develops between them destroy them both as the passion and sensual need between them is too hard to resist. This story is not for the faint of heart, with each chapter you bear witness to the pain and destruction Storm and Lottie go through so they can be together. When an accident occurs Storm and Lottie's relationship is damaged and Lottie is forced to leave. Storm has finally turned his life around for the better, but someone is out to take it all away. With the help from his brothers they will rally around Storm to save him from having everything he fought so hard for taken away. Now that Lottie has started over making a new life for herself as well as overcoming the need to cut herself finds in order to move on, she has no choice but to seek Storm out and inform him of a life changing secret she has kept from him especially when she learns what Storm did to the men who hurt her. Once they are reunited again, Lottie and Storm have to get pass all the pain between them and address the issues that kept them apart if they can move forward. Will Storm and Lottie get a second chance at love they so deserve? You will be on edge with all of the secrets, lies, violence and mistrust they had to go through, but with all of the chaos around them a love grows between Storm and Lottie as they had to fight and crawl to survive the storm so they can be a family together. Nicola Jane has once again outdone herself with this gut wrenching story. This story is a must read, one that I highly recommend.
September 4, 2021
I am pretty sure I have said this before, but I really have a love/hate relationship with this series. It's to the point, that I am not sure I am even reading the same books as everyone else. I think it says a lot about an author's writing style when I can curse up one side and down another about the characters and the stupidity that they find themselves in, but I am still the first in line for the next one. I know it may not sound like one, but I think that's the ultimate compliment to the author.
I thought that Misleading Lake was a step back in the right direction of what made me start to devour these books in the first place. You just knew that Sara and Lake belonged together even though they couldn't seem to figure it out. It took them a little while, but it was well worth the obstacles that were placed in their way. I was hoping that this would be the same. It's not. It's so wrong on so many levels.
Charlotte/Lottie (Lake's sister) - I really felt bad for her. She hasn't had an easy road, but she still maintains this positive attitude. It's like she just accepts her situation and hopes that one day life will be better. It's an admirable quality to her as she fights her own demons. I thought she could have used a true friend. Someone to tell her that she needed to speak up for herself or be her advocate when no one would listen. I think she gets glossed over for being Lake's sister instead of getting the support she really needs.
Storm - He has demons too, and they're following him to London. I had to laugh when Riggs finally told him to get his act together. All of the brothers have issues, but Storm really seems to be a hot mess. He has good intentions but really poor execution. I am pretty sure that doesn't excuse his behavior, but you can't help still rooting for him. I think in the end that's the whole problem I have with this book. You want to like Storm, and you want to like him with Lottie. At the end of the day though, his actions speak much louder than his words, and you just can't move on from that. I am conflicted on his character.
The plot thickens (I know, bad book joke.) - The first 2/3 of the book is all about them rushing into a relationship and building a family with Seb (Storm's son). It's not smooth sailing, but somewhere in those pages, I was appreciative that they were trying. They recognized the broken pieces in each other and actively supported the other person to do better. There are plenty of messed up situations, but they didn't give up. It doesn't last though, because it only takes a minute for it to all fall apart.
It's not a splinter but a decisive divide. I am not sure even a real relationship could survive. It didn't destroy the book for me, but it made me not like Storm. He does eventually get his act together, but I feel like he pulls a page from Riggs' book. He doesn't apologize. He doesn't redeem himself. He doesn't try to win Lottie back. He just pushes his way in without giving her the same chance to bloom. I want them to be together, but I wish their actual story didn't have so many holes.
I thought that Misleading Lake was a step back in the right direction of what made me start to devour these books in the first place. You just knew that Sara and Lake belonged together even though they couldn't seem to figure it out. It took them a little while, but it was well worth the obstacles that were placed in their way. I was hoping that this would be the same. It's not. It's so wrong on so many levels.
Charlotte/Lottie (Lake's sister) - I really felt bad for her. She hasn't had an easy road, but she still maintains this positive attitude. It's like she just accepts her situation and hopes that one day life will be better. It's an admirable quality to her as she fights her own demons. I thought she could have used a true friend. Someone to tell her that she needed to speak up for herself or be her advocate when no one would listen. I think she gets glossed over for being Lake's sister instead of getting the support she really needs.
Storm - He has demons too, and they're following him to London. I had to laugh when Riggs finally told him to get his act together. All of the brothers have issues, but Storm really seems to be a hot mess. He has good intentions but really poor execution. I am pretty sure that doesn't excuse his behavior, but you can't help still rooting for him. I think in the end that's the whole problem I have with this book. You want to like Storm, and you want to like him with Lottie. At the end of the day though, his actions speak much louder than his words, and you just can't move on from that. I am conflicted on his character.
The plot thickens (I know, bad book joke.) - The first 2/3 of the book is all about them rushing into a relationship and building a family with Seb (Storm's son). It's not smooth sailing, but somewhere in those pages, I was appreciative that they were trying. They recognized the broken pieces in each other and actively supported the other person to do better. There are plenty of messed up situations, but they didn't give up. It doesn't last though, because it only takes a minute for it to all fall apart.
It's not a splinter but a decisive divide. I am not sure even a real relationship could survive. It didn't destroy the book for me, but it made me not like Storm. He does eventually get his act together, but I feel like he pulls a page from Riggs' book. He doesn't apologize. He doesn't redeem himself. He doesn't try to win Lottie back. He just pushes his way in without giving her the same chance to bloom. I want them to be together, but I wish their actual story didn't have so many holes.
August 29, 2021
Another fantastic, riveting read with wonderful plot and characters when will it stop?
This is a simply fantastic read and I can promise any reader that once you begin reading this story by Nicola jane you will be totally hooked. This is about a family of bikers and their women that may be a little rough around the edges but they know the meaning of loyalty and friendship, of coming to each other aid when the cards are down no matter the cost and for dealing with scumbags in exactly the manner, they deserve to be treated to seek retribution for those scarred and damaged souls they leave behind.
Storm and his sister and autistic son had found a new home and a family with the Kings Reapers and boy did they need all the help they could get as they had been through the mill not once but twice and it was inly Storm’s sister that had allowed him to keep his son.
When he and Charlotte “Lotte” met he had called her his butterfly and they had instantly hit it off but both had their demons and they had brought the worse out in each other and when Seb had been injured with her sharps, Lotte had known that she was not safe to be around his little boy even though the circumstances had been an accident and had not been intentional or negligent but she could not forgive herself.
Imagine her brothers Lakes surprise when she reaches out to him and his old lady and asks them to visit, she is back in London but insists that Storm not be told, Then the family meet with her little surprise and Lake is furious and insists that she has to tell his brother that Elsie cannot remain hidden.
Unfortunately, a monster from Lotte’s past has been waiting for this moment to pounce and he is also aware of her change in status and is going to use it against her. There is nothing Storm can do as he is also taken prisoner, when his butterfly is returned, she is more dead than alive.
Will his brothers be able to find them in time, Riggs the head of the chapter is running the but there are only so many minutes before a person bleeds out.
Read this wonderfully heart wrenching read from the Hells Reapers and see if you do not become instantly hooked by these fierce men and their equally strong Old Ladies”.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
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.
This is a simply fantastic read and I can promise any reader that once you begin reading this story by Nicola jane you will be totally hooked. This is about a family of bikers and their women that may be a little rough around the edges but they know the meaning of loyalty and friendship, of coming to each other aid when the cards are down no matter the cost and for dealing with scumbags in exactly the manner, they deserve to be treated to seek retribution for those scarred and damaged souls they leave behind.
Storm and his sister and autistic son had found a new home and a family with the Kings Reapers and boy did they need all the help they could get as they had been through the mill not once but twice and it was inly Storm’s sister that had allowed him to keep his son.
When he and Charlotte “Lotte” met he had called her his butterfly and they had instantly hit it off but both had their demons and they had brought the worse out in each other and when Seb had been injured with her sharps, Lotte had known that she was not safe to be around his little boy even though the circumstances had been an accident and had not been intentional or negligent but she could not forgive herself.
Imagine her brothers Lakes surprise when she reaches out to him and his old lady and asks them to visit, she is back in London but insists that Storm not be told, Then the family meet with her little surprise and Lake is furious and insists that she has to tell his brother that Elsie cannot remain hidden.
Unfortunately, a monster from Lotte’s past has been waiting for this moment to pounce and he is also aware of her change in status and is going to use it against her. There is nothing Storm can do as he is also taken prisoner, when his butterfly is returned, she is more dead than alive.
Will his brothers be able to find them in time, Riggs the head of the chapter is running the but there are only so many minutes before a person bleeds out.
Read this wonderfully heart wrenching read from the Hells Reapers and see if you do not become instantly hooked by these fierce men and their equally strong Old Ladies”.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
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.
September 6, 2021
Wow! This story deals with 2 major issues in society today – mental health and alcoholism. This is the story of Storm who is a member of the King Reapers and Lottie who is Lake’s sister. If you read the previous book (Misleading Lake) then you know that Lake and Lottie were split apart when they were young and both ended up in care. Lottie had been looking for Lake and finally found him. Storm has had some issues in the past and has always dealt with them by drinking. He doesn’t realize the affect this has on his loved ones. Lottie has been through a lot since she was 15 years old and the only way to feel better was to harm herself. Something about Storm calms Lottie and Lottie has the same effect on Storm. However, when the two of them are together – it is explosive and they have this love/hate relationship because neither one knows how to communicate or make a relationship work and neither know how to face their demons.
I have loved everything about each of these books in this series. The loyalty this group has not only for their brothers, but also for these strong, sassy, feisty women they claim as their own. This tory has it all – revenge, steamy, passion, deception, lies, betrayal, tragedy, torture, suspense, intensity, lots of drama and mayhem. It’s emotional and will feel like you’ve been on a roller coaster while you are reading this. Great storyline and it does have some triggers in it. But I believe that Nicola Jane did a great job with the mental health and alcoholism issues and forced the characters to grow up and face their fears. I really hope there is a story about Vinn one day – he sure does love to rile up these boys in the King’s Reapers. It would only be fitting for them to be able to razz him a little in return! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I have loved everything about each of these books in this series. The loyalty this group has not only for their brothers, but also for these strong, sassy, feisty women they claim as their own. This tory has it all – revenge, steamy, passion, deception, lies, betrayal, tragedy, torture, suspense, intensity, lots of drama and mayhem. It’s emotional and will feel like you’ve been on a roller coaster while you are reading this. Great storyline and it does have some triggers in it. But I believe that Nicola Jane did a great job with the mental health and alcoholism issues and forced the characters to grow up and face their fears. I really hope there is a story about Vinn one day – he sure does love to rile up these boys in the King’s Reapers. It would only be fitting for them to be able to razz him a little in return! I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 15, 2021
Storm and Charlotte are a hot mess. Charlotte can't stop herself from self-harm, Storm is obsessed with his ex and won't stop drinking. They combust together and cling to each other. But the passion that is between them blows up and Storm can't accept Lottie's job as a stripper so they break up. Then they come back together even after Storm's ex comes back on the scene and things go well until Storm's autistic young son finds Charlotte's sharps kit and things really blow up. I think they had a month together in total where they were able to be in love. That's the summary for a good portion of the book. The storyline isn't bad and kept my attention but the way it was written it was very hard to get invested in the characters. The pacing just ruined it for me...there was so much happening so fast, my brain couldn't grab on to what was going on.
After Storm's son was hurt Charlotte leaves and spends a year on her own. She has Storm's baby and ends up back in London and her brother pushes her to tell Storm. Storm doesn't react well to finding out she's kept it from him. Gosh, this guy is just so angry. And it skeeves me out that he was kissing another woman in front of her after she brought her baby back. There's even more drama from Charlotte's past that finds them and puts their lives in danger.
If my review seems disjointed it's because a lot of this story is disjointed.
The second half of the book when Charlotte returns to the MC with her daughter reads so much better than the first. I finally started investing in her and falling in love with the kids. I'm glad I got through the first half.
Overall, if you love this series, then read this book. You get to see Riggs and Anna and all the others and Lottie's character is worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
After Storm's son was hurt Charlotte leaves and spends a year on her own. She has Storm's baby and ends up back in London and her brother pushes her to tell Storm. Storm doesn't react well to finding out she's kept it from him. Gosh, this guy is just so angry. And it skeeves me out that he was kissing another woman in front of her after she brought her baby back. There's even more drama from Charlotte's past that finds them and puts their lives in danger.
If my review seems disjointed it's because a lot of this story is disjointed.
The second half of the book when Charlotte returns to the MC with her daughter reads so much better than the first. I finally started investing in her and falling in love with the kids. I'm glad I got through the first half.
Overall, if you love this series, then read this book. You get to see Riggs and Anna and all the others and Lottie's character is worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 8, 2021
Lottie is hiding a lot of secrets from her brother. Secrets of past hurts ad shame that still drive her to self harm out of desperation. The latest episode was caused by her best friend's announcement of her upcoming wedding... A wedding that Lottie feels should have been hers.
Storm has his own troubles. He uses alcohol as a means to stop feeling overwhelmed and the pain of losing his first love. He moved to the London chapter of the Kings Reapers MC to start over. His son needs him to step up, his sister needs him to be an adult, and Lottie needs him to help her heal.
These guys in the Kings Reapers MC are the type who make you want to slap sense into their heads, but for once Storm just makes you want to cry. He's not a nice man, but he loves deeply. Perhaps he's the most like Riggs in that department. The relationship between Storm and Lottie is a little on the butter side, but they eventually even it out.
Also, as usual, things are never quiet for long in the Kings Reapers world. Ex girlfriends and past enemies pop up often enough to remind the group tgat they need eachother... And Frankie is deadly with a bat. I admit that I love reading this series for the wild things the ol' ladies come up with. It's never boring... Never.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Storm has his own troubles. He uses alcohol as a means to stop feeling overwhelmed and the pain of losing his first love. He moved to the London chapter of the Kings Reapers MC to start over. His son needs him to step up, his sister needs him to be an adult, and Lottie needs him to help her heal.
These guys in the Kings Reapers MC are the type who make you want to slap sense into their heads, but for once Storm just makes you want to cry. He's not a nice man, but he loves deeply. Perhaps he's the most like Riggs in that department. The relationship between Storm and Lottie is a little on the butter side, but they eventually even it out.
Also, as usual, things are never quiet for long in the Kings Reapers world. Ex girlfriends and past enemies pop up often enough to remind the group tgat they need eachother... And Frankie is deadly with a bat. I admit that I love reading this series for the wild things the ol' ladies come up with. It's never boring... Never.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 13, 2021
Surviving Storm is the seventh book in the King's Reapers MC series. It contains elements from previous books in the series, so I do not see it as a standalone. With fascinating and realistic characters, as well as some very intense drama, MC action, highly erotic romance, and a delve into mental illness and addiction, the book keeps you engaged.
Like the previous books, Surviving Storm focuses on a specific brother and their old lady. Storm and Lottie are destined for one another, yet doomed because of how their past damaged their souls. How they heal from their pasts and forge their own happily ever after is what makes this book a bit gritty and realistic. I hope this is not the last book in the series, as Nicola Jane has dealt with topics that you normally do not see in books like this. She brings real-life issues and troubles into the lives of her characters in a way that makes them relatable. I am looking forward to more.
This book contains elements/memories of rape, pedophiles, human services trafficking, abuse, murder, and violence that some may find triggering. This is not a book for children or young teens.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Like the previous books, Surviving Storm focuses on a specific brother and their old lady. Storm and Lottie are destined for one another, yet doomed because of how their past damaged their souls. How they heal from their pasts and forge their own happily ever after is what makes this book a bit gritty and realistic. I hope this is not the last book in the series, as Nicola Jane has dealt with topics that you normally do not see in books like this. She brings real-life issues and troubles into the lives of her characters in a way that makes them relatable. I am looking forward to more.
This book contains elements/memories of rape, pedophiles, human services trafficking, abuse, murder, and violence that some may find triggering. This is not a book for children or young teens.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2022
1 Star
This was too short for what was trying to be done. I’m not a fan of stories where the MMC is messing around with tons of women and the FMC is so loyal to him.
I felt like Storm was in love with 4 different women in this book. He was not a likable character AT ALL. It would have been more likable if Lottie had a boyfriend that was serious about her. None of the men seemed to care about her really. I actually felt bad for her. I don’t think Lake is a good brother and I don’t think Storm is a good dad.
This was extremely too fast paced and was missing a lot. We should have got more time focused on the building of Storm and Lottie. Then we should have got more on their time apart. Again I 10000% believe that Lottie should have had some type of life. I’m not convinced her character would be that submissive or eager to have Storm in her life after what he did. She would say “I have a life” but I wasn’t really getting that.
Storm called every women baby. He didn’t care for her or his kids. He just wanted it all. He wanted his sister to take care of his kid, he wanted Lottie warming his bed while he drank and grieved over the women he’s lost in his life.
Sorry, this book frustrated me because it had so much potential and in the end was a let down.
This was too short for what was trying to be done. I’m not a fan of stories where the MMC is messing around with tons of women and the FMC is so loyal to him.
I felt like Storm was in love with 4 different women in this book. He was not a likable character AT ALL. It would have been more likable if Lottie had a boyfriend that was serious about her. None of the men seemed to care about her really. I actually felt bad for her. I don’t think Lake is a good brother and I don’t think Storm is a good dad.
This was extremely too fast paced and was missing a lot. We should have got more time focused on the building of Storm and Lottie. Then we should have got more on their time apart. Again I 10000% believe that Lottie should have had some type of life. I’m not convinced her character would be that submissive or eager to have Storm in her life after what he did. She would say “I have a life” but I wasn’t really getting that.
Storm called every women baby. He didn’t care for her or his kids. He just wanted it all. He wanted his sister to take care of his kid, he wanted Lottie warming his bed while he drank and grieved over the women he’s lost in his life.
Sorry, this book frustrated me because it had so much potential and in the end was a let down.
August 19, 2021
REVIEW: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Style: MC Romance
Story: 4/5
Enjoyment: 5/5
Dark Level: 3/5
Sexual Level: Lots and lots of Sex
Triggers: Yes
Violence: Yes
Male: Alpha asshole
Series: Book 7
Audio: N/A
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Oh my god! @nicolajaneauthor has managed to do it again. With Lottie and Storm she has managed to create another outstanding MC book. There love is strong and powerful with a touch of dysfunctional habits. They love so strong and so hard but some times thats not enough. Or is it? She has managed to include some serious triggers while still being sensitive to those who they affect. This is book #7 and i highly recommend reading all books before this because this just makes reading #survingstorm that much more enjoyable. I am even ready for second books for all the other previous characters. And I really want a book for Vinn! Please tell me its coming!! Such a great job and thanks for making it so enjoyable to read!!
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Style: MC Romance
Story: 4/5
Enjoyment: 5/5
Dark Level: 3/5
Sexual Level: Lots and lots of Sex
Triggers: Yes
Violence: Yes
Male: Alpha asshole
Series: Book 7
Audio: N/A
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Oh my god! @nicolajaneauthor has managed to do it again. With Lottie and Storm she has managed to create another outstanding MC book. There love is strong and powerful with a touch of dysfunctional habits. They love so strong and so hard but some times thats not enough. Or is it? She has managed to include some serious triggers while still being sensitive to those who they affect. This is book #7 and i highly recommend reading all books before this because this just makes reading #survingstorm that much more enjoyable. I am even ready for second books for all the other previous characters. And I really want a book for Vinn! Please tell me its coming!! Such a great job and thanks for making it so enjoyable to read!!
#MC #nicolajane #knoxpublishing #mustread #availablenow #ku #lovebooks #bookish #bookstagram #kingsreaper #suspense #romance #booklover #romancereader #surviving #storm #kingsreapers @knoxpublishingllc
September 7, 2021
This book was aptly titled. Surviving Storm is a very emotional book and deals with some very intense subjects including mental and alcohol abuse. Storm and Lottie have many issues and even though they try to form a relationship they are both very damaged individuals and end up hurting each other. You could feel all the emotions as these characters were both in a downward spiral. The story of their individual childhoods was very overwhelming to read and you would have to think is it any wonder they both have emotional issues. This would have to be one of my favourite books from Ms Jane and I have read all of the Kings Reapers MC series but Storm and Lottie have a vulnerability about them that makes you want to protect them both and guide them to their HEA. Very well written with a lot of insight to both these characters. Loved that we also got to spend time with all our favourites in this MC. A must read that I highly recommend.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 21, 2024
This book has trigger warnings
Storm and lottie are two troubled souls who find themselves drawn together so they can help each other in their problems only thing is they can’t either keep their hands off each other or end up having huge fights. When something huge happens and storms son ends up hurt and in hospital he goes crazy at lottie claiming her so she takes off. Over a year later she contacts her brother to meet up one of storms mc brothers and he makes her tell storm why she’s suddenly back but then her past catches up to find her and they both end up in serious danger , when the mc find out and eventually find them and they end up talking becoming friends and only time will tell if they get their hea which of course they do but what they’ve both been through in life and in their relationship can they finally come together and put their differences aside for the love they both have for one another their story is one that had me crying then happy then laughing to shock it’s one journey I really enjoyed taking amazing story
Storm and lottie are two troubled souls who find themselves drawn together so they can help each other in their problems only thing is they can’t either keep their hands off each other or end up having huge fights. When something huge happens and storms son ends up hurt and in hospital he goes crazy at lottie claiming her so she takes off. Over a year later she contacts her brother to meet up one of storms mc brothers and he makes her tell storm why she’s suddenly back but then her past catches up to find her and they both end up in serious danger , when the mc find out and eventually find them and they end up talking becoming friends and only time will tell if they get their hea which of course they do but what they’ve both been through in life and in their relationship can they finally come together and put their differences aside for the love they both have for one another their story is one that had me crying then happy then laughing to shock it’s one journey I really enjoyed taking amazing story
August 22, 2021
Lottie spent ages searching for her half brother Lake, going from MC to MC, when she finally finds him she decides to settle, but her past demons plague her deeply. It's at the Kings Reapers where she meets Storm the newest exchange member. Storm had brought his sister and his autistic son to the London charter for a fresh start, but alcohol leads the way. But when he gets put in charge of babysitting Lottie they discovers there not alone in suffering in silence. But when an incident tears them apart Lottie leaves, will she ever come back? Can storm keep control of his life for the sake of those he loves? Can they let go of their past at a chance of a future together? This is a roller coaster ride of emotions! Book 7 in the series that just keeps getting better! The story deals woth tough subjects that are approached respectfully within the limits.
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.
September 10, 2021
Lottie has had a lot of abuse and neglect in her life. She left her boyfriend after he cheated. Jumping from MC to MC, she finds her brother, Lake, at the Kings Reaper MC. To say their relationship has been difficult is an understatement. Lottie does not feel she fits in anywhere.
Storm has had his own share of heartache. He has a child, Sebastian, who has special needs. His sister, Taya, has had guardianship over Sebastian because of a previous issue. Storm thinks that he is damaged.
It is pretty clear to the reader that Storm and Lottie have a lot of things in common. It is clear how much they want each other, and the crazy chemistry they have. They both have to figure out themselves in order for their relationship to prosper. They have some off the chain sparks, passion, and fiery tempers. I love this couple. Love the plot, and the other characters in this book! I recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Storm has had his own share of heartache. He has a child, Sebastian, who has special needs. His sister, Taya, has had guardianship over Sebastian because of a previous issue. Storm thinks that he is damaged.
It is pretty clear to the reader that Storm and Lottie have a lot of things in common. It is clear how much they want each other, and the crazy chemistry they have. They both have to figure out themselves in order for their relationship to prosper. They have some off the chain sparks, passion, and fiery tempers. I love this couple. Love the plot, and the other characters in this book! I recommend this book!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2021
This can be a difficult book to read because of some triggering aspects - sex trafficking, self harm, metal health issues and alcoholism. Storm is trying to move on from his past but has lost himself in the bottle. Lottie, Lake's sister, has had a hard life growing up in the foster system and ends up with her own mental health issues and gets into self harm. Together these two are a disaster waiting to implode, these two characters together are heartbreaking and toxic. Lottie is a bit of a doormat (not unexpected due to her upbringing) but Storm doesn't help her stand on her own, he runs over her. His back and forth with other women and flaunting it in front of Lottie would crush the strongest women, let alone her. I liked these characters but just not together. There is plenty of action and steam to keep this a fast paced read.
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.
September 30, 2021
Good story but difficult subject matter
This is a good story for Charlotte and Storm. Charlotte is the sister to club member Storm. She and he had been separated during their childhood. Storm is a young man struggling to overcome the death of Lucy, his love. Let me say that this book was difficult to read due to the abuse that the two main characters suffered. When the book begins both characters are not in a mentally stable place. The storyline includes topics of addiction, self harm, rape, and depression. Those are heavy subjects and I almost stopped reading because their situation seemed hopeless during the middle of the book. I did appreciate that Storm took matters into his own hands to get help, therapy with a real therapist. Both Storm and Charlotte has been through so much in their young lives. Close to the end, around the 80 percent mark, the book shows some hope for these two characters. Read On!
This is a good story for Charlotte and Storm. Charlotte is the sister to club member Storm. She and he had been separated during their childhood. Storm is a young man struggling to overcome the death of Lucy, his love. Let me say that this book was difficult to read due to the abuse that the two main characters suffered. When the book begins both characters are not in a mentally stable place. The storyline includes topics of addiction, self harm, rape, and depression. Those are heavy subjects and I almost stopped reading because their situation seemed hopeless during the middle of the book. I did appreciate that Storm took matters into his own hands to get help, therapy with a real therapist. Both Storm and Charlotte has been through so much in their young lives. Close to the end, around the 80 percent mark, the book shows some hope for these two characters. Read On!
November 8, 2021
Loved this story, worth reading. The author did a great job with the story!
Two dysfunctional people whose past brought so much pain and suffering into their lives. That was the story of Storm and Charlotte. Charlotte was the sister to Lake that he never knew about and Storm was a man who lost the love of his life that has a son with autism. I enjoyed reading this story with all of the back and forth between them but they found love. Due to an accident with Storm son, he blamed Charlotte and because of her issues she left unknowingly that she was pregnant with Storm daughter. Due to their breakup they both made major changes in their lives. I felt sad for both of them and wanted them to have a beautiful life. Storm was determined to find the gang that was abusing young women and selling them because of what they did to Charlotte. Their love stood the test of time and they had a beautiful family together.
Two dysfunctional people whose past brought so much pain and suffering into their lives. That was the story of Storm and Charlotte. Charlotte was the sister to Lake that he never knew about and Storm was a man who lost the love of his life that has a son with autism. I enjoyed reading this story with all of the back and forth between them but they found love. Due to an accident with Storm son, he blamed Charlotte and because of her issues she left unknowingly that she was pregnant with Storm daughter. Due to their breakup they both made major changes in their lives. I felt sad for both of them and wanted them to have a beautiful life. Storm was determined to find the gang that was abusing young women and selling them because of what they did to Charlotte. Their love stood the test of time and they had a beautiful family together.
August 30, 2021
I've been a huge Nicola Jane fan from the moment I picked up Rigg's book. There's something about her words that pull me in and refuse to let me go. Surviving Storm being no different. The relationship between Lottie and Storm was as frustrating as it was beautiful. There were plenty of times I wanted to conk their heads and yell at them to get their shit together. Even though it was a turbulent ride, they eventually got there. And it was worth every frustrated yell at my Kindle.
I'm not going to lie. The story was so amazing and I loved it. However, for some reason, I just wanted—more. That has nothing to do with Nicola's writing. I have a bad habit of not wanting to let go of characters.
Looking forward to seeing more of my favorite a$$hole bikers.
This book is highly recommended along with the rest of her Kings Reapers MC.
I'm not going to lie. The story was so amazing and I loved it. However, for some reason, I just wanted—more. That has nothing to do with Nicola's writing. I have a bad habit of not wanting to let go of characters.
Looking forward to seeing more of my favorite a$$hole bikers.
This book is highly recommended along with the rest of her Kings Reapers MC.
September 1, 2021
Charlotte and Storm get a story and let me tell you this was harsh. These two start off like a wrecking ball. They did not have a lot of up moments in the beginning. They just jump right in not knowing enough about each other. Both are plagued with demons that they are trying to escape from. The do it with each other. It was almost toxic but refreshing. There is this underlying layer of chemistry with these two and it presents itself every now and then. However, they both are not in the right head space to be there for one another. When something happens, everything just falls apart. It was heart breaking. They need each other but not with the struggles they are dealing with. Then the story takes another turn and your like noooo. They need to be together. Being apart for them worked unfortunately secrets are still present. Will they work it out the second time? Check it out to see.
September 8, 2021
Storm, widowed after sudden death of his wife and dealing with a son diagnosed with autism, things turned badly wrong and he needed his sister to be the child's guardian whilst he tried to move forward. Alcohol plays a big part in being his calming influence, but it leads to problems.
Lottie, self harmer, struggling with demons from her past and trying to find a place for herself. Her relationship with Storm is rough and fraught, and turns sour when his son is injured. He blames her and she takes on the guilt moving away, leaving the club and London.
A year passes and they each have settled into their own lives but things come back and interfere...will they be together?
Author has written the references to mental heath issues well..this MC is set in UK
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lottie, self harmer, struggling with demons from her past and trying to find a place for herself. Her relationship with Storm is rough and fraught, and turns sour when his son is injured. He blames her and she takes on the guilt moving away, leaving the club and London.
A year passes and they each have settled into their own lives but things come back and interfere...will they be together?
Author has written the references to mental heath issues well..this MC is set in UK
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 9, 2021
Nicola did a fantastic job with Storm and Lottie. This series just gets better and better and this one was just… wow. The feels I got from this book were up down and all around. Nicola has captured me with this series and I am always wanting for the next. I loved their story. It is filled with hurt, addiction, secrets, toxicity, healing, and acceptance. I was put through the wringer with this book. They may think that they are beyond broken, but these Storm and Lottie may be the only one that can heal the other. They have a connection that goes beyond anything they have ever had. I do love seeing Vinn and watch the mischief and mayhem he loves to create. He will have you laughing at his antics. You definitely need to read Storm and Lottie’s story. This one is staying with me for a while. Great job once again Nicola.
October 2, 2021
This is the 7th book in this awesome series and is Storm and Lottie’s journey. Storm is the newest member of the Kings Reapers, while Lottie is searching for her long-lost brother Lake, who she manages to find, and he is the VP. Storm and Lottie are both haunted by a past of mental abuse and demons, which Lottie deals with by cutting herself to mask the pain. Storm and Lottie butt heads from the moment they meet, but can they heal each other or is their relationship too toxic, and they destroy each other instead? This is a well written emotional roller coaster which is not a read for the faint-at-heart, and is an intense, raw, and gritty read, with twists, family, drama, angst, passion, loyalty, and love. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
September 10, 2022
Oh wow I loved Lottie and Storm.
They both have issues that need addressing.
Storm's arrives to the London chapter with a past. It's an obsession for him that he don't deal with all that well. He hides away and drinks alot. He loves and he loves hard. Add to that he has a autistic son that that is cared for by his devoted sister.
Lottie her issues with her past has her cutting herself. Her and Storm fall for each other fast and you can't help but love them and hope they sort their issues out together. So much happens that they are torn apart and Lottie leaves only to return a while later to her brother lake who ain't to happy to know the reason why she stayed away and demands she sort her bs out.
Love this series so much I can't recommend it enough but please start from the beginning it will be so worth it.
They both have issues that need addressing.
Storm's arrives to the London chapter with a past. It's an obsession for him that he don't deal with all that well. He hides away and drinks alot. He loves and he loves hard. Add to that he has a autistic son that that is cared for by his devoted sister.
Lottie her issues with her past has her cutting herself. Her and Storm fall for each other fast and you can't help but love them and hope they sort their issues out together. So much happens that they are torn apart and Lottie leaves only to return a while later to her brother lake who ain't to happy to know the reason why she stayed away and demands she sort her bs out.
Love this series so much I can't recommend it enough but please start from the beginning it will be so worth it.
January 29, 2023
Another fantastic read
This story touches up on some dark topics, so if you're easily triggered, so be warned.
Brilliant read, full of angst, alpha ar&&holes, and ol ladies that like to cause drama.
Storm and Lotties' story is full of chaos.
Both characters are broken and hope that they can both fix one another.
Storm is a single dad who has a drinking problem. Past mistakes have had Storm changing Chapters of the KRMC, and that's where he meets his broken butterfly.
Charlotte spent her childhood being passed around and abused by the people she thought cared for her. Years on, she is free and even finds her brother and his club. She finally has a family. Things are looking up. She has even caught the eye of the one biker that takes everything by storm. Truth is, they could be happy if she could only stop self harming.
This story touches up on some dark topics, so if you're easily triggered, so be warned.
Brilliant read, full of angst, alpha ar&&holes, and ol ladies that like to cause drama.
Storm and Lotties' story is full of chaos.
Both characters are broken and hope that they can both fix one another.
Storm is a single dad who has a drinking problem. Past mistakes have had Storm changing Chapters of the KRMC, and that's where he meets his broken butterfly.
Charlotte spent her childhood being passed around and abused by the people she thought cared for her. Years on, she is free and even finds her brother and his club. She finally has a family. Things are looking up. She has even caught the eye of the one biker that takes everything by storm. Truth is, they could be happy if she could only stop self harming.
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