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An old love. A new enemy. A looming threat to the entire MC.
The Dark Pharaohs and I have enough on our plates.
Kasey showing back up in town is the last thing I need.
My first love…
And only one.
The woman whose heart I broke when I enlisted and left all those years ago.
Only, the tension between us goes far beyond old anger and still-open wounds.
My heart and my body are still drawn to her.
A pull neither of us can deny.
But when the actions of her past threaten our future, and the future of the club…
Everything changes.
Flying bullets won’t stop me from protecting what’s mine.
Neither will the objections from my brothers who don’t understand.
This woman may be the death of me…but for her…
I’m willing to go down.
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The Dark Pharaohs and I have enough on our plates.
Kasey showing back up in town is the last thing I need.
My first love…
And only one.
The woman whose heart I broke when I enlisted and left all those years ago.
Only, the tension between us goes far beyond old anger and still-open wounds.
My heart and my body are still drawn to her.
A pull neither of us can deny.
But when the actions of her past threaten our future, and the future of the club…
Everything changes.
Flying bullets won’t stop me from protecting what’s mine.
Neither will the objections from my brothers who don’t understand.
This woman may be the death of me…but for her…
I’m willing to go down.
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Published July 14, 2021
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November 5, 2025
Second chances
Monk was very hard on himself, it broke my heart. Such a loner. I enjoyed this story of Monk and Kasey. Second chance romance. Everyone deserves to be loved for who they are, not what their parents did or didn’t do.
Monk was very hard on himself, it broke my heart. Such a loner. I enjoyed this story of Monk and Kasey. Second chance romance. Everyone deserves to be loved for who they are, not what their parents did or didn’t do.
August 3, 2021
The Biker’s Second Chance
Ten years ago, Monk and Kasey were high school sweethearts but then Monk enlisted and broke Kasey’s heart but now they have that second chance. Is Kasey’s past going to keep them apart or is she willing to take that chance and at who’s expense? This book was full of chemistry and plenty of angst. I look forward to more in this new series.
Ten years ago, Monk and Kasey were high school sweethearts but then Monk enlisted and broke Kasey’s heart but now they have that second chance. Is Kasey’s past going to keep them apart or is she willing to take that chance and at who’s expense? This book was full of chemistry and plenty of angst. I look forward to more in this new series.
August 11, 2021
3.75 stars--
MONK is the first instalment in Ivy Black’s contemporary, adult DARK PHARAOHS MC erotic, MC romance series. This is Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers’ story line.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Jacob and Kasey) MONK follows the second chance relationship between Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers. Jacob Tulowisky and Kasey Singer were childhood/high school sweethearts but ten years ago, Jacob ghosted our story line heroine without an explanation or goodbye. Fast forward to present day wherein Kasey discovers that her husband, attorney Spencer Deavers, is currently working the wrong side of the law, and Kasey heads home, without looking back but Kasey’s return to Blue Rock Bay comes with the memories of the past, a past from which, she continues to hurt. Enter Dark Pharaohs members Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and the man Kasey has never stopped loving. What ensues is the rekindling relationship between Kasey and Jacob, and the potential fall-out as Kasey struggles to remain one step ahead of the Mexican Cartel.
Kasey Deavers wants a divorce but her husband isn’t willing to give up without a fighter. Stealing from her husband means stealing from his dangerous clients, clients who are demanding everything and more. Monk doesn’t do relationships, having loved and lost but rekindling his relationship with Kasey, means a second chance at happiness, even though there is currently a very large target on her back. Bringing in the Dark Pharaohs to help protect the woman he loves means exposing a past that he is unwilling to forget.
The relationship between Kasey and Jacob is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between two people torn apart by secrets and pain, and a lack of communication between family and friends. Monk aka Jacob has never stopped loving our story line heroine but asking for forgiveness may be more than dangerous than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Ivy’s father Sheriff Singer, and her soon to be ex-husband Spencer Deavers, as well as several members of the Dark Pharaoh’s MC: President Prophet, Poe, Cosmo, Trig (Sargeant at Arms) ,Cueball (Treasurer), Doc (VP), and prospect Max aka Domino. The requisite evil has many faces.
MONK is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, second chances, relationships, family and love. The premise is edgy; the romances is provocative ; the characters are strong-willed and intense.
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MONK is the first instalment in Ivy Black’s contemporary, adult DARK PHARAOHS MC erotic, MC romance series. This is Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers’ story line.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Jacob and Kasey) MONK follows the second chance relationship between Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers. Jacob Tulowisky and Kasey Singer were childhood/high school sweethearts but ten years ago, Jacob ghosted our story line heroine without an explanation or goodbye. Fast forward to present day wherein Kasey discovers that her husband, attorney Spencer Deavers, is currently working the wrong side of the law, and Kasey heads home, without looking back but Kasey’s return to Blue Rock Bay comes with the memories of the past, a past from which, she continues to hurt. Enter Dark Pharaohs members Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and the man Kasey has never stopped loving. What ensues is the rekindling relationship between Kasey and Jacob, and the potential fall-out as Kasey struggles to remain one step ahead of the Mexican Cartel.
Kasey Deavers wants a divorce but her husband isn’t willing to give up without a fighter. Stealing from her husband means stealing from his dangerous clients, clients who are demanding everything and more. Monk doesn’t do relationships, having loved and lost but rekindling his relationship with Kasey, means a second chance at happiness, even though there is currently a very large target on her back. Bringing in the Dark Pharaohs to help protect the woman he loves means exposing a past that he is unwilling to forget.
The relationship between Kasey and Jacob is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between two people torn apart by secrets and pain, and a lack of communication between family and friends. Monk aka Jacob has never stopped loving our story line heroine but asking for forgiveness may be more than dangerous than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Ivy’s father Sheriff Singer, and her soon to be ex-husband Spencer Deavers, as well as several members of the Dark Pharaoh’s MC: President Prophet, Poe, Cosmo, Trig (Sargeant at Arms) ,Cueball (Treasurer), Doc (VP), and prospect Max aka Domino. The requisite evil has many faces.
MONK is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, second chances, relationships, family and love. The premise is edgy; the romances is provocative ; the characters are strong-willed and intense.
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November 30, 2022
I found it very hard to get into. The main characters didn't even speak to each other until chapter 11 & even then the story line just fell flat for me. I was looking forward to reading this book & found myself very disappointed. It was hard for me to push through. I'm giving it 2 stars because I really appreciated the author's effort. I don't know if she was just an experienced writer or what, but the store just did not grab me & could not hold me. If it would've been any thicker of a book I probably would've just not gone back to it. But since it was such a short story I pushed through.
April 4, 2022
Boringgggggg
Seriously if you're going to write something, don't keep repeating everything 400 times. It was stale which turned seriously boring. Couldn't even get half way through before kicking this one into the trash. I'll not be reading the other books either if the first one was this bad. One out of ten for effort and even that's pushing it.
Seriously if you're going to write something, don't keep repeating everything 400 times. It was stale which turned seriously boring. Couldn't even get half way through before kicking this one into the trash. I'll not be reading the other books either if the first one was this bad. One out of ten for effort and even that's pushing it.
August 4, 2022
Pros: The concept of this was good, character backstories were fleshed out
Cons: multiple spelling and grammar errors. Nothing. Happens. In the first 60% of the book. The dialogue was stale and the characters repeat themselves over and over.
This was a tedious read.
Cons: multiple spelling and grammar errors. Nothing. Happens. In the first 60% of the book. The dialogue was stale and the characters repeat themselves over and over.
This was a tedious read.
September 10, 2021
How this book got high ratings I'll never know. Monk and Kasey aren't even a couple in this book til the end. No Chemistry what so ever. They don't meet (reconnect) til middle of the book.
September 14, 2021
This book came up on my wall as a new release or someone from my friends list read this book. So I thought, what the heck, I'll start reading it. I know the first 5 pages, this is going to be a good or bad book, but I still wanted to give it ago. Well, it bored me at the beginning and I kept pushing through. Not a good sign when you are skipping the pages. This book did not grab my attention, but I kept pushing through, trying to see how everyone else rated it 4 to 5 stars. The love story between Kasey and her evil Husband Spencer, who is a arrogant Lawyer, decided to get caught up with a drug cartel. He was missioned to transfer $1,000,000 into off shore bank accounts. Kasey overhead the conversations in her home, sneaky up to her Husband's office. She approached him and Spencer, let out the beast of the evil person he is. Kasey ended up running away to her hometown and bumped into the biker gang "The Dark Pharaohs", who the guy was named "Jacob", he was her first love. There is a lot of history between them. The book is about 230 pages and it wasn't till page 130, the storyline start to pick up. The story ending was predictable and average, could of been a much better ending.
August 4, 2021
Ms. Black is an amazing author. She tells a great point of view story set with a lot of feeling.
This is a new series about a MC called the Dark Pharaohs. These men are trying to survive and find a place to call home and find some peace.
Monk is a Vet., and also has anger problems stemming from his youth. When he is rotated out of the service, he comes back to the only place that he knows, home, to the town that has hated him from birth. He is looking for a family, he finds it with the Pharaohs.
Kasey is on the run, so she runs back to a town that never changes, and is here home and has her family. When she runs into the boy ,who left with her heart again, she finds a man who has lived a rough life and is hardened by what has happened to him.
They fight, argue,and love, but they always protect the ones who mean the most to them either thur blood or loyalty. That is what being family is all about.
This is a new series about a MC called the Dark Pharaohs. These men are trying to survive and find a place to call home and find some peace.
Monk is a Vet., and also has anger problems stemming from his youth. When he is rotated out of the service, he comes back to the only place that he knows, home, to the town that has hated him from birth. He is looking for a family, he finds it with the Pharaohs.
Kasey is on the run, so she runs back to a town that never changes, and is here home and has her family. When she runs into the boy ,who left with her heart again, she finds a man who has lived a rough life and is hardened by what has happened to him.
They fight, argue,and love, but they always protect the ones who mean the most to them either thur blood or loyalty. That is what being family is all about.
August 1, 2021
Monk is the first book in Ivy Black’s new Dark Pharaohs MC series. It is second chance alpha male romance with a pinch of action, a dash of suspense and a whole lot of chemistry. All great ingredients for an amazing book and series.
Jacob “Monk” Tulowisky has been adrift since he left town and Kasey Singer, his one and only true friend and love, to enlisted. Ten years later the passion and his feelings have not changed and neither has Kaseys, but with a dangerous past shadowing her, can she risks her heart and the lives of those around her for a second chance with the love of her life? Read it and find out!
This is a great new series. The characters and storyline were great and once started, I could put the book done. I am looking forward to reading more from this fantastic author and series.
This is a voluntary review of a reader’s advance copy from Booksprout.
Jacob “Monk” Tulowisky has been adrift since he left town and Kasey Singer, his one and only true friend and love, to enlisted. Ten years later the passion and his feelings have not changed and neither has Kaseys, but with a dangerous past shadowing her, can she risks her heart and the lives of those around her for a second chance with the love of her life? Read it and find out!
This is a great new series. The characters and storyline were great and once started, I could put the book done. I am looking forward to reading more from this fantastic author and series.
This is a voluntary review of a reader’s advance copy from Booksprout.
September 11, 2021
Monk is a strong start to the new Dark Pharaohs MC series by Ivy Black. This story is about Monk and Kasey. They were high school sweethearts and now ten years later are getting a second chance. Monk has had a rough life and when he rotates out of the military he lands back in his hometown. Kasey is running from her own demons in the form of her soon to be ex husband. This brings dangerous complications that threatens the whole towns happiness.
With all the danger, twists and turns, secrets, and raging emotions you will be on the edge of your seat for this volcanic reunion.
Can Monk and Kasey make it work this time? Or are the struggles to much for them?
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With all the danger, twists and turns, secrets, and raging emotions you will be on the edge of your seat for this volcanic reunion.
Can Monk and Kasey make it work this time? Or are the struggles to much for them?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2021
Being as this is the first in this series! It packs a punch and while it maybe a MC story Miss Black delves us into this universe with class and style while providing us a treat you sure will not want to miss! This has good flow right from the start and continues throughout the story leading to some surprising developments! Do these characters have what it takes to make this 2nd chance work or will it all fall apart with hearts broken? Come see what Miss Black has in store for us!
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.
December 22, 2022
I don't know why but when I started this book I didn't think it was going to be a really good one. Glad I was wrong.
I was wondering why the MMC had a biker name as Monk.... I mean is he waiting until marriage....lol. No just not a social person. You'll understand if you read it.
One thing to never ever do is give your dream up for another person. Never going to be worth it. If he wants you as you are and doesn't hold you back then you have a good person to stand by your side.
My only real complaint is I wish it were longer.
I was wondering why the MMC had a biker name as Monk.... I mean is he waiting until marriage....lol. No just not a social person. You'll understand if you read it.
One thing to never ever do is give your dream up for another person. Never going to be worth it. If he wants you as you are and doesn't hold you back then you have a good person to stand by your side.
My only real complaint is I wish it were longer.
February 16, 2023
3.75 stars--MONK is the first instalment in Ivy Black’s contemporary, adult DARK PHARAOHS MC erotic, MC romance series. This is Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers’ story line.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Jacob and Kasey) MONK follows the second chance relationship between Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers. Jacob Tulowisky and Kasey Singer were childhood/high school sweethearts but ten years ago, Jacob ghosted our story line heroine without an explanation or goodbye. Fast forward to present day wherein Kasey discovers that her husband, attorney Spencer Deavers, is currently working the wrong side of the law, and Kasey heads home, without looking back but Kasey’s return to Blue Rock Bay comes with the memories of the past, a past from which, she continues to hurt. Enter Dark Pharaohs members Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and the man Kasey has never stopped loving. What ensues is the rekindling relationship between Kasey and Jacob, and the potential fall-out as Kasey struggles to remain one step ahead of the Mexican Cartel.
Kasey Deavers wants a divorce but her husband isn’t willing to give up without a fighter. Stealing from her husband means stealing from his dangerous clients, clients who are demanding everything and more. Monk doesn’t do relationships, having loved and lost but rekindling his relationship with Kasey, means a second chance at happiness, even though there is currently a very large target on her back. Bringing in the Dark Pharaohs to help protect the woman he loves means exposing a past that he is unwilling to forget.
The relationship between Kasey and Jacob is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between two people torn apart by secrets and pain, and a lack of communication between family and friends. Monk aka Jacob has never stopped loving our story line heroine but asking for forgiveness may be more than dangerous than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Ivy’s father Sheriff Singer, and her soon to be ex-husband Spencer Deavers, as well as several members of the Dark Pharaoh’s MC: President Prophet, Poe, Cosmo, Trig (Sargeant at Arms) ,Cueball (Treasurer), Doc (VP), and prospect Max aka Domino. The requisite evil has many faces.
MONK is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, second chances, relationships, family and love. The premise is edgy; the romances is provocative ; the characters are strong-willed and intense.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Jacob and Kasey) MONK follows the second chance relationship between Dark Pharaohs member Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and twenty-seven year old, Kasey Singer-Deavers. Jacob Tulowisky and Kasey Singer were childhood/high school sweethearts but ten years ago, Jacob ghosted our story line heroine without an explanation or goodbye. Fast forward to present day wherein Kasey discovers that her husband, attorney Spencer Deavers, is currently working the wrong side of the law, and Kasey heads home, without looking back but Kasey’s return to Blue Rock Bay comes with the memories of the past, a past from which, she continues to hurt. Enter Dark Pharaohs members Jacob ‘Monk’ Tulowisky, and the man Kasey has never stopped loving. What ensues is the rekindling relationship between Kasey and Jacob, and the potential fall-out as Kasey struggles to remain one step ahead of the Mexican Cartel.
Kasey Deavers wants a divorce but her husband isn’t willing to give up without a fighter. Stealing from her husband means stealing from his dangerous clients, clients who are demanding everything and more. Monk doesn’t do relationships, having loved and lost but rekindling his relationship with Kasey, means a second chance at happiness, even though there is currently a very large target on her back. Bringing in the Dark Pharaohs to help protect the woman he loves means exposing a past that he is unwilling to forget.
The relationship between Kasey and Jacob is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between two people torn apart by secrets and pain, and a lack of communication between family and friends. Monk aka Jacob has never stopped loving our story line heroine but asking for forgiveness may be more than dangerous than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.
We are introduced to Ivy’s father Sheriff Singer, and her soon to be ex-husband Spencer Deavers, as well as several members of the Dark Pharaoh’s MC: President Prophet, Poe, Cosmo, Trig (Sargeant at Arms) ,Cueball (Treasurer), Doc (VP), and prospect Max aka Domino. The requisite evil has many faces.
MONK is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, second chances, relationships, family and love. The premise is edgy; the romances is provocative ; the characters are strong-willed and intense.
July 24, 2021
Monk broke Kaseys heart when he left to enlist and now shes back but at the worst time, the Dark Pharaohs are dealing with a lot, and they dont need more of it in the form of Kaseys past. but Mons not going to let her go again, this is their second chance they just got to survive! well written short second chance MC romance with a goo story line and well developed characters.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 1, 2025
coming home
The characters are so lifelike they jump off the page! You feel their emotions and pain, their bitterness and anger, their desperation and despair! However you also feel their hope, joy, and the rebirth of a love that never completely died! They fight for their lives, their hope and their love! As her life hangs by a thread, will he be able to safe her from the cartel and her psycho husband! Or is it too late?
The characters are so lifelike they jump off the page! You feel their emotions and pain, their bitterness and anger, their desperation and despair! However you also feel their hope, joy, and the rebirth of a love that never completely died! They fight for their lives, their hope and their love! As her life hangs by a thread, will he be able to safe her from the cartel and her psycho husband! Or is it too late?
September 4, 2025
An Alright Read
Monk is a Ex-Military/Bad Boy/ MC Biker Second Chance Romance story, with a lot of introspection. The characters are realistic to their roles, the facts are imaginative fiction and the steamy scenes are mild, but detailed. It reads perfectly well as a standalone story, though it's a part of a series. Overall this was an alright read, but definitely not a favorite for me.
Monk is a Ex-Military/Bad Boy/ MC Biker Second Chance Romance story, with a lot of introspection. The characters are realistic to their roles, the facts are imaginative fiction and the steamy scenes are mild, but detailed. It reads perfectly well as a standalone story, though it's a part of a series. Overall this was an alright read, but definitely not a favorite for me.
September 9, 2021
Monk is the first installment in the new Dark Pharaohs series by Ivy Black and it is a great start to this series. This book is filled with lots of action, drama, and angst. It is also a second chance love story and I really enjoyed reading it. I am looking forward to the next in this series.
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.
November 6, 2021
Monk vanished from Kasey's life and broke her heart. Years later they meet again when she returns home running for who husband who is not the person she thought he was. These two get a second chance at a happily ever after, but can she forgive him for the disappearing act? I know the answer if you want to find out read this book.
July 19, 2021
Monk by Ivy Black is the first book in the Dark Pharaohs MC series. I enjoyed this second chance love story filled with angst, danger, and passion. Monk and Kasey have great energy together and the story was entertaining. I am excited to read more about this MC.
August 11, 2021
Ivy Black’s outdone herself with her latest release. I couldn’t stop reading this book. Loved The Characters and The Storyline too. Can’t wait to read the next one.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2021
Fantastic story! Characters that will steal your heart. A storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat and glued to your kindle! For me it was a love- hate deal as the characters face their demons. You will feel their emotions and struggles. A definite must read.
August 14, 2021
Monk left Kasey years ago, just vanished. Years later she is back in town and sees his and slaps him. He now has some explaining to do while she is trying to stay away from the husband that she left. She brings more danger into their lives and Monk has to save the one he needs in his life.
August 22, 2021
This is the first book in this series and I am looking forward to read about the rest of guys. Monk and Kasey have a history can they make it work the second time around?
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 29, 2022
monk #1 Dark Pharaohs MC 07/29/2022
Ok I have read this book in a set or something because it’s so familiar. If this book seams that way the others will to. So enjoy it was still a good read!!
Ok I have read this book in a set or something because it’s so familiar. If this book seams that way the others will to. So enjoy it was still a good read!!
September 13, 2022
Enjoyable book!
Ivy Black is a new author for me and I enjoyed the first book in this series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book, hoping that the storylines continue to be as well written as this one!
Ivy Black is a new author for me and I enjoyed the first book in this series. I’m looking forward to reading the next book, hoping that the storylines continue to be as well written as this one!
July 27, 2025
Something was missing from this. I'm not really sure what. It was alright but it didn't hit the way I was hoping it would. I was happy to see her dad come around and admit he was wrong there at the end.
August 11, 2021
Amazing! This book grabbed and I couldn't put it down. I loved it. All the obstacles that they had to face from every side, makes it very well written.
August 15, 2021
I enjoyed Monk & Casey's book. It was an intriguing book. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.
September 27, 2022
Bad Boy Biker
This book was heart warming and very intense. The characters and the storyline e were top notch. I just loved this book and it will definitely go as one of my favs.
This book was heart warming and very intense. The characters and the storyline e were top notch. I just loved this book and it will definitely go as one of my favs.
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