Red

Salvation's Bane MC #9

by Marteeka Karland

Rosanna: Salvation’s Bane’s been good to me -- more of a family than I’ve ever had before. And I want that. But I’m not a kid anymore, and I know what I want. Red. I need him to see me as more than just another mechanic. No matter how good I am, working beside the man is never going to be enough. I’m going to break him down. Get under his skin, until he realizes I’m a grown-ass woman, and I know my mind.

And if that bitch of an ex of his doesn’t leave us alone, she’s the next thing I’m gonna break.

Red: I’m headed for a special hell. Rosanna knows her way around cars, I’ll give her that, and she looks sexy as hell with a wrench in her hands and a spot of grease on her nose, but she’s just a kid. I know she’s got a past she can’t or won’t talk about, and she may think she’s all grown up, but she’s younger than my son, Anthony. Pretty sure that makes me some kind of a pervert.

And now that Anthony’s the assistant DA, he’s got a bee up his ass to take me down. Be damned if I’ll let him take Rosanna with me. I should send her far away from me and this life, but one kiss is all it takes to pull me under. I could no more give her up than I could give up the air that I breathe. I’d kill to protect her. And from the looks of things, I may have to.

Genres: Romance

114 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 27, 2021

About the author

Erotic romance author by night, emergency room tech/clerk by day, Marteeka Karland works really hard to drive everyone in her life completely and totally nuts. She has been creating stories from her warped imagination since she was in the third grade. Her love of writing blossomed throughout her teenage years until it developed into the totally unorthodox and irreverent style her English teachers tried hard to rid her of.
Want to see what’s up with Marteeka? Check out her website at www.marteekakarland.com. Marteeka always welcomes e-mail from her readers. You can reach her at mkarland@gmail.com.

Reviews

[Alex(Books-In-A-Storm) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was cute and sexy. A fun read and kickass.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Rosie and Red together!
Shes fiesty and is determined to get Red
Hes resisting her because he feels hes to old and has nothing to offer her.

His ex and son do not help anything at all
And only make things more difficult.

But all things good happen to those who are determined to get what they want

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read and a fab addition to the series. Gruff and stubborn Red certainly met his match in sassy, determined, Rosanna. There's a lot of emotion in this one, making it a gritty adventure read. Red's ex and son sure needed a dose of comeuppance and the drama and danger they brought to the table was beyond unreasonable. Thankfully, Rosanna showed Red how working together could bring them safety and happiness, after some serious bumps in the road. Dive into this exciting and steamy read to see how it all unfolds.

[Peggy Darrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red's life ain't been easy, Rosie is just the sunshine to make him light up. But with all that is thrown at them, will Red finally allow himself some happiness? you will have to read to find out. i do love the fact that Red thinks he isn't good enough and thinks Rosie is to sweet and good for him. I love how Rosie knocks him for a loop!

[Carol Roll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great addition

This book is a great addition to this series of books. Great plot and characters along with action and emotion ups and downs. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

[DivasoftheSerengeti_Lioness · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading about Alpha and dominate type personalities. This read does not disappoint and holds it's own against other books in the series. I highly recommend you adding this to your library.

[Doreen Pappas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book.. Awesome series.. Fantastic author..

[Books+Coffee=Happiness Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red is a steamy age-gap romance that will break your heart ... then put it back together.

Red hasn't had an easy life. With an ex who hates him, and a son who dislikes him just as much, he's done his best to keep everyone at arm's length, fearing it will put a target on their backs.... and for good reason. His ex is a piece of work and only out for herself. And his son has traveled down a dark path from which there may be no coming back ...

Rosie is exactly what Red needs, if only he'd let himself love her. She's sweet, sassy, and smart. But more than that, she's head over heels for Red and knows no one else will be her "one". Good thing she has a backbone of steel because she'll need it if she plans to tame the biker of her dreams.

While Red's story does touch on dark subjects, it's not done in detail. More of a reason why certain things have to happen so you catch a glimpse of the darker side of what Salvation's Bane is fighting but that's it. The main focus is on Red's battle with himself and his ex, and Rosie.

Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Watching a big, tough guy like Red fall is always delightful. You know what they say... the bigger they are, the harder they fall ... and boy does he fall for Rosie!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Rosanna & Red. I love age gap stories because I totally have a thing for older men. Rosanna has been through hell from her mother & I believe karma come for you! Red tires with all his might to stay away from Rosanna because of his son and ex. What do they say about best laid plans? Red loved his son but his ex destroyed any hope of a relationship for them and the little rat will get his comeuppance. I love seeing all our old friends and always get a kick out of El Diablo making waves.

Merged review:

I loved Rosanna & Red. I love age gap stories because I totally have a thing for older men. Rosanna has been through hell from her mother & I believe karma comes for you! Red tires with all his might to stay away from Rosanna because of his son and ex. What do they say about best laid plans? Red loved his son but his ex destroyed any hope of a relationship for them and the little rat will get his comeuppance. I love seeing all our old friends and always get a kick out of El Diablo making waves.

[Yvonne · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are better MC stories out there.
I have not read any of the other books in this story line and I do not have any intentions on going back and reading any of them in order to complete the series. The story as a whole did not need other books, but they could have filled in some gaps in depth maybe. The characters were all horrible people so I really did not care to know any of them any better, and the way Red behaved made him unredeemable no matter what his reasons were. He was a jerk, but also let his ex stomp all over him and everyone he cared about - making him the biggest jerk of all. The two MC's were awful, full of despicable people and disgusting behavior. Even if you are looking for something gritty or dark there is better stuff to read with characters you can actually like and be invested in.
I received a copy of this book from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely enjoyed reading this. But i have to say, that normally the men of the MC can be dense at times when it comes to their women, but this time i really was wondering if Red really was taking the right course in his actions with protecting Roseanna.
Roseanna really does love Red, so she does everything she can to try and entice him, but he wont play ball with her. However she knows he checks her out, but he just wont let himself go there again.
But hook up they do, then have another problem and thats Reds ex and his son. It seems that his son Anthony is out to get him and it seems Roseanna as well. Red will do anything though to protect her even if it means pushing her away again!!

5 plus stars for a very entertaining story.

[Krystinna Collett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Red own his own garage. He employs his brother's, and a young, beautiful woman named Rosanna. Rosanna has had a crush on Red since she met him. Granted, he is old enough to be her dad, but that doesn't matter. Red is intrigued. Rosanna is the most competent mechanic, and has massive skills.
When Red's ex comes to the garage Rosanna's claws come out. The same could be said for Reds son. This makes Rosanna a target. Red will do whatever needs to be done to keep her.

I loved this book and I recommend it! The characters are powerful, and readers will be in for a few surprises.

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

[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

MMC/FMC- Red and Rosanna
Genre- MC Romance Lite
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋. They do the things and use the P word when naming the parts.
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- Language, Sex, Violence (AKA The Biker’s Trifecta)
Tropes- Dysfunctional Family FTW, Serpent’s Tooth, Age Gap, Ebil Ex, Workplace Romance
What I liked- I really enjoyed the romance between Red and Rosanna. And the zexytime was extremely hot.
ETA: I would have liked it even better if there was more car boosting. Add that to the sentences that I never thought I’d be typing…
Also, El Diablo remains, as always, a gentleman and a genius. I just got his book at a signing!

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosanna found a home with the Salvations Bane's growing into a woman she works as a mechanic along side Red the man she wants to see her not as a kid anymore. Red knows Rosanna has a troubled past but hes drawn to her no matter their age difference, but with trouble afoot he needs to keep her safe pushing her away would be the easier option but nothing for him is ever easy. well written great addition to the series that has you hooked. a good story line thats action packed and desires filled!

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

[Andrea Fernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deliciously sinful, seductively sensual and thrilling ride to go on. Rosanna and Red are perfectly matched. She’s the sass to his gruff, the wittiness to his stubbornness and the bright light he never knew he needed. Their road is definitely rocky but their destination is simply beautiful. I was captivated from the beginning of this story, it kept me on my toes, made me laugh, I even shed some tears but overall I enjoyed every single moment. Can’t wait to see what comes next.

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red is a great age gap read telling Red

and Rosanna's story and what a story it is. Red and Rosanna both bring baggage to the table, but it's Red's baggage that's causing all the trouble. They have quite the struggle because of it but, anything worth having is worth fighting for and little Rosie is definitely up to the task. This story has excitement, tragedy and a little humor. We also get a little glimpse of some of our favorites from Black Reign.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the ninth story in the "Salvation's Bane MC" series. This one is about Rosie and Red. She is a feisty and exactly what this man needs. I love how their story develops. They are so perfect for each other. This is such a good story with some interesting twists and turns.

[tburbr · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marteeka Karland has given us another great addition to this series. The characters were well written and the story line kept my attention.

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