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The Vikings MC #7

Heavy Is the Crowne

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He needed help. He never expected it to come from her…

Cade’s MC was in shambles. Thanks to their ongoing war with the cartel and the police, most of his guys were either locked up, or in the hospital. But he was not giving up. Far from it. He’d bring the fight to their door. And if he had to partner with the strong, sexy-as-hell FBI Agent to finish the job, so be it…

FBI agent Murphey Flynn came to Austin with one purpose. Revenge. But her daddy issues would have to wait, because the things that were going down in this city were huge—and it was her job to stop it. She never thought she’d end up working with the enemy, but you know what they said; the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Falling for him wasn’t in her plans. But here she was…

In the end, they both knew a fed and a biker could never be together. But if they failed in their mission, finding a happily ever after together would be the least of their concerns. Because if their true enemies have their way, Cade and Flynn might not even make it out alive…


Heavy Is The Crowne, is book seven of The Vikings MC Series, is a dark, steamy, angsty, biker romantic suspense read full of action, adventure, and sexy times. This is the final book in the Austin Chapter, but don't worry, there's more to come in another city!

*** Be Forewarned:
These books contain violence and descriptions of illicit activities. If you enjoy sexy anti-heroes, fast-paced and action-packed storylines, and steamy love scenes, then these are the books for you. There are guaranteed HEAs or HFN for each couple at the end of each book, but the underlying storyline does continue from book to book, and they end in cliffhangers. It is recommended you begin reading with book one, Heart of Steel.

323 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2022

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Cathleen Cole

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Cathleen Cole currently lives in Utah with her husband Frank, their six dogs, four goats, and flock of chickens. Cathleen and Frank have nomadic souls, so they don’t expect to be tied down to one place indefinitely.

Animals, dog sports, traveling, scuba diving, and everything books are just a few of Cathleen’s passions in life. She measures her quality of life based off the different experiences and adventures she gets to have.

You’ll see every book written by either Cathleen Cole or Frank Jensen will always credit the other as co-authors and that is because they use each other as sounding boards during their writing processes as well as they are each other’s main beta readers. As husband and wife, they insist on sharing all successes and failures equally.

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Profile Image for ➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas .
1,172 reviews339 followers
September 9, 2024




I couldn’t wait to get here but now that I am here I’m sad to say goodbye ….. this is the final book for (The Vikings MC) Well at least for this chapter, and what a twister

They started on opposite sides. Now, it’d become an enemy of my enemy is my friend situation. And maybe they can also take it to the next level

Can opposite attract? Of course they can! But can they make it work out, especially since one is a biker and the other one is an FBI agent …….It didn’t seem to matter…… Each one has their agenda each one has their task to fulfill

Cade never really known love or affectionate touches as a kid. And it didn’t surprised me that Cade’s first instinct with Murphey was to show her—physically—what she meant to him


Murphey’s father was a terrible person and there would never be a relationship there, her sister (Bridget) wanted nothing to do with her, and she had no one to love her or care for her…….. or so she thought
. Honestly, she lived to work at this point because it was the only place she found any satisfaction at all.


With both Cade and Murphey Having a bad upbringing you could only imagine the walls that each one carry around their heart

Darn it there was so much going on in this one, I just can’t share it with you or I will spoil it, let’s just say that pretty much the whole Viking crew was in federal holdings…….Cade Was basically working with a skeleton crew
And to be honest Murphy and Cade would not have been able to complete the task of trying to solve everything that was going on without the Vikings from Their sister chapter from Tucson,
And Lord have mercy they most definitely would not have got as far as they had without all those amazing females (the ol ladies )


Omg it was one heck of ride With this band of misfits at times I was wondering how on Earth this author was going to match each person with their partners because it just didn’t match up but somehow she did it and each time around she had me at the edge of my seat………..
Honestly, I don’t know if I mentioned in any of my previous reviews of this series but we had met in the last several books Some of the members from the Tucson Chapter and trust me my curiosity is peaked

Do I want to jump right into the next series I don’t know but don’t be surprised if you see me reading the next series from this spectacular author……… Thank you again my friend for recommending this series to me and even tolerating my Constant complaining about the cliffhangers






Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
2,249 reviews1,526 followers
April 13, 2022
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Taboo
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

Simply a fantastic conclusion to a wonderful series! Heavy is the Crowne is the book that I've been waiting for the entire series and it did not disappoint. The FBI agent and the MC President, circling and sniping at each other book after book after book. Like foreplay, lol. When Murphy started this journey, there was no way she would have expected she'd be on working on the same side as the MC and working toward repairing her relationship with her sister, but here she is. She's a girl that's been consumed with work and revenge for so long she's completely closed herself off and lost her way finally trying to find a home. Life as the Viking's MC president is hard right now. Cade's entire world is spiraling, folks in the hospital, members in jail, and threats coming from everywhere. He's going to have to lean heavily on Murphy and his mens' women to make everyone safe. Cade is super growly and possessive, despite his woman being highly capable - just the way I love my heroes 🤷🏻‍♀️. I just loved this series so much. It is as much a story of a band of women as it is a band of brothers. Strong women from all backgrounds with different life experiences helping and holding each other up. Storyline is fast paced and well written with tons of action from beginning to end. I'd highly suggest starting from book one - you won't be disappointed!


768 reviews
May 4, 2023
I really loved this series. So sad it’s ending. But I get it. The ending wasn’t what I was expecting. I for sure thought Thornton was going to put up a bigger fight. Wasn’t bad ending just wish there was little more action from him. As far as Cade and Flynn! They’re chemistry was hot! Happy they each got their HEA!! I looked forward to the Tucson Series now!!! Especially since I want Hush to find his woman!
1,124 reviews3 followers
October 23, 2022
HIGHLY INTRIGUING DRAMA

Betrayed my local police and many of the MC leaders either severely injured and others on th run, a new partnership develops between the MC President and an FBI Agent. An intense drama ensues to protect the remaining bikers and the club's families while trying to take down the corrupt police.
193 reviews3 followers
May 8, 2023
Best book yet!!

Cade's been my fave since the start of the series and he's been bantering with Murph since he met her. Their book was PHENOMENAL!!! I can't WAIT to read the spin-off series. *chef's kissss*
112 reviews1 follower
June 14, 2022
Loved all of it

I loved it so much they were perfect for each other. The whole series was awsome thank u so much and I can't wait for the next go til then ✌️
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2,239 reviews28 followers
July 26, 2024
There was so much happening in this one.
Things were finally coming to a head with the Vikings MC, there were leads to track down, loose ends to tie up and bad guys to take down.
There was also plenty of passion and angst between Murphy and Kade.
This was intense from the start, but full of found family, belonging and live.
Profile Image for Cloe Rowe.
Author 5 books6 followers
June 19, 2022
A fantastic read

This story raps up the drama that Vikings have been going through amazingly.

It is suspenseful, action packed, hotter than Hades between the power couple, not to mention filled with swoon worthy moments. The banter between the brothers and their women is as always hilarious.

FBI agent vs Mc Prez what could possibly go wrong?

We met Flynn a few books back and I was unsure on whether I was going to like her for Cade, but they fit eachother perfectly. Both stubborn and born leaders that are on opposite sides of the law and wanting to make a change, no matter the cost.

Even though they both fight the connection at first, it becomes inevitable that the two when forced to work together would fall hard.

Everything is on the line for this power couple, and their families.
Profile Image for Danielle Graves.
874 reviews28 followers
February 23, 2023
A great way to end the series

For 7 books we’ve followed the Vikings MC. We’ve seen the attraction between Cade and Flynn and we’ve seen them try to deny it because an FBI agent and an MC president shouldn’t mix

The whole journey in this series was proving that just because somebody appears to be a ‘good guy’ it doesn’t mean they aren’t really the bad guy. Finally we get to see the real bad guys taken down.

Switching between Flynn and Cade’s POV made for a fun read. We learnt about both characters a little bit more in depth and why they are how they are.

Profile Image for Deborah Willborn.
371 reviews
August 14, 2022
Cade and Murphy

Wow just wow! The final book and what a twister it is. You will find yourself deeply invested on The Who’s who. And how comes and why’s. Friends will become lovers and family will grow stronger. Bonds will be made and tempers will fly. But by the end the MC will be on top. So grab your copy since I haven’t given you much and enjoy the ride. Can’t wait for more!
46 reviews2 followers
April 17, 2022
Fantastic

Fantastic end to an amazing series! So many twists and turns and so much love. Never any inconsistancy... can't wait for Tucson
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2,050 reviews8 followers
June 2, 2024
5 stars

I love this group so much. Their banter and loyalty. I'm so sad that this is the last book of the series. But Cade did nit disappoint. Love him and Murphey together.
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813 reviews14 followers
March 12, 2025
What an ending!

I was worried for.nothing. Cathleen and Frank delivered the happily ever after we were all hoping for. This book was action packed as Murphy worked with the Vikings Rampage MC to take down the threats that had been plaguing them since the first book in the series. Cade and Murphy created some steam together. There are twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat. I loved the way this series ended.
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1,108 reviews2 followers
September 3, 2024
The end is near

While Cade and Murphy finally get together the end of the operation is near. Can Cade help his MC brothers get out of jail and help Murphy get the Commissioners? It is crazy to see the corruption in the PD and to know how far some will go to stay on top. No one seems safe.
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3,470 reviews52 followers
August 27, 2024
Love this series
Love Vikings mc
Love Cade and Murph intense emotional heartstopping broken love story
Twisty
Heartstopping
Ready for Tucson Vikings
Profile Image for Lena Blazejova.
286 reviews2 followers
August 20, 2024
Cade and Murphey
MC prezident a Agent FBI

Pribeh Cadea a Murphey je závěrečným dilem serie Vikingu.
Sledujeme příběh dvou lidi, kteri bojuji proti zlocinu v podobě sefa policie, ktery by mel zastupovat dobro, ale tady je tomu naopak.
Murphey se snazi zachrani cleny klubu pred nebezpecim at ty, co jsou za mrizemi nebo ty na svobode. Nachazi si cestu ke sve sestre Bridget a navazuji sestersky vztah.
Cade a Murphey jsou jako dva buldoci v kleci, kteri nechtějí ustoupit, ale přitom by se na sebe nejradsi vrhli.... Zakončení cele serie byla ta tresnicka na dortu, ktere bylo potřeba...
Profile Image for Natalie.
4,806 reviews13 followers
August 16, 2024
Heavy is The Crowne

This was nail biting, edge of your seat crazy. I couldn't wait for the takedown, the showdown, the grand finale. Cade and Murphy, would have thought. I love that they saved this for last. It led up to everything epic ANF I definitely recommend reading this series.
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5,116 reviews55 followers
April 15, 2024
Heavy is the Crowne The Vikings MC, Book 7
By Cathleen Cole & Frank Jensen
Narrated by Allyson Voller & Tyler Darby


What an ending to this series! This is the couple I have been waiting for, Murphy and Cade. This book picks up right where we left off, and it's a volatile situation. Injuries and chases, the club is in trouble. Murphy has embedded herself into this club, not ever hiding the fact that she is FBI. She is on a mission to take down the drug dealers, and is hoping with help and connections, Cade can do it. But more happens with this couple than is planned. A spark has ignited and despite Murphy's snarky attitude and lack of lady like activities, Cade is taken with her. Murphy knows she is a bit harsh, but she still has linked herself not only with Cade but all the people in the club, including the women. Now the danger is coming fast and hard. Will they come out with the desired result? I could not stop listening to this story. First, I couldn't wait to finally get these two together. They are perfectly matched and it just took a little time. Secondly, the story is heating up, and the characters are all showing their true colors. The scenes are graphic, but they only aid in the story telling of just how dangerous things are and just how devious people can be. Murphy has a decision to make at the end, it may be a surprise not only to her! Loved this series!

Tyler Darby and Allyson Voller finish out the series with a collaborative performance that kept my attention and had me glued to my earbuds. Darby has such a great voice for these alpha males. A little growly at times, a bit authoritative, but a teddy bear as well! Allyson Voller reaches in her repertoire and pulls out Murphy! Tough as nails and only slightly vulnerable, she is decisive and ready for battle. Loved these two together, they created a fantastic world to visit!
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179 reviews5 followers
June 1, 2024
Awww, it's so sad to see this amazing series end

This is book 7 in the vikings MC series

It was a great end to the series, and it left the book with a happy ending 😊

Cade is the president of the vikings MC
Murphey is an agent for THE FBI
She has been relentless in her hunt to take down Cade and his MC from the 1st book.

They have played tit for tat from the moment they meet, always at ends and never seing eye to eye.
In the end, all hell is coming, and Murphey needs the MCs help taking down a corrupt commissioner and the biggest rival the MC has come up against
Never in there lives did Cade think he would be working for the feds, nor did Murphy think she would work or help the MC but they have a common enemy and working together could be the only way of taking them down.

Cade and Murphey end up leaning on each other and finding comfort where they never thought possible.
Murphy finally found what she had always wanted, family and love and acceptance in Cade and the MC and their woman.
The story was so well written out, I loved the fact that Murphey had been around from the very beginning, and it was only fitting that her and Cades' story be the ending

This series has been so amazing. The relationships between the woman and the MC brothers have been so well told.

Now I'm off the read the Tuscan viking MCs series
Profile Image for Kay Folks.
413 reviews1 follower
April 15, 2022
What an ending to one of the best series I’ve ever read!. Cannot recommend this series as a whole enough.
This this particular book is one of my favourites in it, featuring the MC Prez Cade and Murph AKA Special Agent Flynn. Although there is a little angst in the book and borders on forbidden romance (MC Prez and FBI agent) it works out perfectly with the right amount of each. Typically their relationship with be a no-go but since they are working together and the interactions have built up throughout the series it makes for a seamless move to be together.
The books are extremely well written, with amazing character and place descriptions. Although each book is centred around a different couple and their own story there is a larger story/theme throughout. All loose ends are tied up nicely while leaving the perfect opening to the lives of another MC Chapter.
Cannot be read as a standalone, all books must be read in order but it well worth taking the time!.

Let the countdown to the set of MC books begin!.
2,891 reviews3 followers
May 19, 2022
Outstanding

This story of Cade and his FBI agent is so entertaining it will capture your attention until the very last page. There is conniving, strategic planning and a couple falling in love. Be prepared to read it through because it is that good. Viking MC is a group of very good men, slightly 1% now that they have started to find their loves. These women are including in the MC, fully recognized as contributors and not just added fluff. These authors know how to write interesting characters and plots to keep you entertained. And coming back for more. Highly recommend this book and the series. Enjoy. HEA, no cheating, no cliffhanger. Hope there is more books in this series yet to come. Also looking for more on the Tucson chapter.
735 reviews6 followers
April 1, 2024
Sad to see them go.

Cade and Murphy.
Two people who belong together. Fight each other tooth and nail, yet the chemistry is of the charts.
The story continues with the last installment. The club is in jail, Cade, Hush, and now the Tucson club is here to help. Taking down the enemy is something these men know how to do. It's time to close this case.
Murphy is at her breaking point, she needs evidence to put the dirty commissioner away. Cade needs to take out the last gang.
These two finally get together and sparks fly.
Now it's time to admit feelings, but the threat is each other running is at a all time high.

The story ends in a way you didn't see coming, but to know the epilogue was everything you needed.
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470 reviews9 followers
May 23, 2024
Cade is a MC president; Murphey is an FBI agent. They have been playing cat and mouse with each other since they met. Cade's MC has been at war with the cartel as well as dirty police. With most of his men in jail or the hospital and the police breathing down their necks, they need to find a new place to meet. Out for revenge, Murphey offers up her apartment and decides to help Cade take down the cartel and expose the dirty police. Along the way, they give into their attraction knowing and FBI agent and a MC president can never be together or can they.

A great dark and steamy MC story about two people who are supposed to be enemies but join forces to clean up their city. Allyson Voller and Tyler Darby due an excellent job narrating Cade and Murphey's story.
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Author 13 books53 followers
April 16, 2022
Great End to the Series

Finally Cade and Murphey’s story. Since book two I’ve been waiting for them to give into their attraction and they finally have. With majority of The Vikings in prison or injured from Thornton’s attack, Murphey opens her home to the remaining ones, giving them protection. And of course one of them is Cade. As soon as they are confined to a small space together they no longer can resist it. Cade and Murphey together are fire. And not just in the bedroom but also working together to finally take down Dagger, Eric and Thornton. This might be my favorite book of the Viking MC and it makes me sad that this is the last book.
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3,763 reviews21 followers
April 14, 2024
Whoa! Whoa! What an amazing final story for this series! Things get heated and I don’t mean just under the covers! I have been WOWED by this whole series but this one is the *chef’s kiss *. Watching these two leaders figure out how to win the *game* and each other is incredible. They each are impressive as they maneuver around and increase their relationship/friends and enemies. I absolutely loved every second of this and am sad to see this series end. Luckily it looks like there might be a spin off coming.

I listened to this on audio. Allyson Voller and Tyler Darby do an outstanding job as these characters creating vocal gold!
962 reviews6 followers
May 28, 2024
What an ending to this chapter/series! Murphey and Cade have been brewing for some time, and when their passion ignites it is life changing for the two. Danger, action, and edge of your seat suspense provide heart dropping moments as the MC and Murphey's team fight to take down the scum they're after...succeeding finally. It was great learning more about Cade's history that created the man he became, and learning more about what Murphey hid beneath that aggressive exterior. It may be the ending of this particular chapter, but so many more characters are introduced and I'm ready to see them get their HEAs. Narrators were amazing at bringing the characters to life.
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1,926 reviews65 followers
June 22, 2022
epic finalé

So so good but so sad this book series has come to an end. I know there’s a spin off with the Tucson mc brothers and the fist book is Hush but how can these books be as good as the OG?!? I mean the men are hot AF, strong & just the right amount possessive but they knew what amazing, strong women they had and wasn’t afraid to ask for help when needed! The women kicked @$$ right along side their men! Alas we’ll have to wait a couple more weeks for Hush’s book release to find out.
Btw Flynn redeemed herself, shocking IKR!! 4.75 stars
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466 reviews4 followers
September 17, 2022
my fav on the series

Been waiting since book one for Cade story and I’m so happy his HEA is with Murphy.

As much as I hated this to end I really loved this book. What started as enemies turned into hot passion. I loved watching them deny each knowing it wasn’t gonna last.

The story ended perfectly. It wasn’t rushed or wasn’t written just to finish the series. I truly adore this book and so happy the Tucson chapter is getting their own series.

I really hope Ari’s sisters will make appearances and find their HEA.
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1,287 reviews19 followers
April 17, 2022
Great Series!

So hard to believe this series has come to an end. Cade (MMC) club president has been a part of each book, but you really get to see him and hear him in this book. He has a hard backstory and Murphy (FMC) is just the kickbutt woman he needs. Her being FBI has made their relationship one of angsty tension. However this book wraps up this series perfectly with a HEA that puts a smile on my face. I loved all of these characters and their books. TW/18+ 4.5/stars.
393 reviews
April 17, 2022
Yes!!!!!

There is no better way to end this series then this book. The chemistry was building between Cade and Murphey to was amazing to see them finally fall for each other. The tension and love they have for each other was radiating off the pages.
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