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Dirty Souls MC #9
Captivated Soul
‘Bound not by blood but loyalty.
We live, we ride, and we die
by our own laws’
I returned to Manitou Springs to do the right thing.
I knew I’d have to try to forget.
I knew to move forward I’d have to forgive.
But I didn’t prepare myself for her…
Riley Hayes wears an armour of discontentment.
She’s feisty, rude and seems determined to fight against us.
What she hasn’t figured out yet, is that the only battle she has to win is the one in her head.
I can’t risk falling for her,
She’s too young, and too broken.
But despite all the voices in my head telling me I shouldn’t.
I can’t help wanting to be the one to fix her.
Captivated Soul is Book 9 in The Dirty Souls Series and contains the conclusion to Stolen Soul (Book 8)
All books in the series are interconnected standalones
**Warning**
Captivated Soul and all books in the Dirty Souls Mc series are a work of fiction and contain adult content. Due to the nature of the series you should expect to come across various subject matter that some readers may find disturbing, and it is intended for readers 18+
Please contact the author if you have any questions.
We live, we ride, and we die
by our own laws’
I returned to Manitou Springs to do the right thing.
I knew I’d have to try to forget.
I knew to move forward I’d have to forgive.
But I didn’t prepare myself for her…
Riley Hayes wears an armour of discontentment.
She’s feisty, rude and seems determined to fight against us.
What she hasn’t figured out yet, is that the only battle she has to win is the one in her head.
I can’t risk falling for her,
She’s too young, and too broken.
But despite all the voices in my head telling me I shouldn’t.
I can’t help wanting to be the one to fix her.
Captivated Soul is Book 9 in The Dirty Souls Series and contains the conclusion to Stolen Soul (Book 8)
All books in the series are interconnected standalones
**Warning**
Captivated Soul and all books in the Dirty Souls Mc series are a work of fiction and contain adult content. Due to the nature of the series you should expect to come across various subject matter that some readers may find disturbing, and it is intended for readers 18+
Please contact the author if you have any questions.
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First published November 25, 2022
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46 books695 followersEmma Creed lives in England and enjoys behaving like the perfect princess to her extremely tolerable husband all whilst raising 3 boys and a mini princess in the making.
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November 23, 2022
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Protector
Angst: 😱😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
"𝘐'𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧."
Sometimes you read a book and it's so good, so overwhelming, that you sit down to write your review, but you're not sure what to say because you're speechless. Captivated Soul is that book for me. Definitely on my best of 2022 list. Captivated Soul is book 9 in The Dirty Souls Series by Emma Creed and cannot be read without reading Stolen Soul (book 8), but best enjoyed when read in complete series order. The end of Stolen Soul sees Riley "rescued" by her brother and the Dirty Souls, but separated from her son. Riley has developed feelings for Raphael, the evil man who has held her captive, who has fathered her son, and who has shown glimpses of humanity, even while sadistically manipulating her. While with her brother's MC, she meets Thorne, a much older member of the MC who muddles her feelings even further. Feelings of betraying her captor, exacerbating guilt over not being with her son. Total wild, emotional roller coaster ride ensues...
Good LAWD people! My emotions were all over the place with this one - from laughing out loud to probably the biggest ugly cry I've had with a book in a long time. I have to say up front that I typically HATE love triangles, but this book is really the exception to my rule - I absolutely loved it and it was really the only way Riley's story could have gone. As always with Emma Creed, the storytelling and world building are en pointe. Super fast paced with tons of twists you never see coming. The character development is phenomenal! Riley is just so tortured, teetering on self-destruction, and she just does not know what to do. She is a survivor and super feisty, but at the same time, desperately in need of love. Loved Thorne. He is a total protector at heart, but so guarded and afraid to be hurt because of his own past. And Rafe. Ugh.... so conflicted over him, he ended up being his own version of his best self 💔. The epilogue is fantastic and has me so fracking excited for Abandoned Soul which will be the last book of the series!
The Dirty Souls are really in my top 2 MC series of all time. If you like dark and gritty with a side of rip your heart out, you really need to start this series!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
Trope: Protector
Angst: 😱😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥
"𝘐'𝘮 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧."
Sometimes you read a book and it's so good, so overwhelming, that you sit down to write your review, but you're not sure what to say because you're speechless. Captivated Soul is that book for me. Definitely on my best of 2022 list. Captivated Soul is book 9 in The Dirty Souls Series by Emma Creed and cannot be read without reading Stolen Soul (book 8), but best enjoyed when read in complete series order. The end of Stolen Soul sees Riley "rescued" by her brother and the Dirty Souls, but separated from her son. Riley has developed feelings for Raphael, the evil man who has held her captive, who has fathered her son, and who has shown glimpses of humanity, even while sadistically manipulating her. While with her brother's MC, she meets Thorne, a much older member of the MC who muddles her feelings even further. Feelings of betraying her captor, exacerbating guilt over not being with her son. Total wild, emotional roller coaster ride ensues...
Good LAWD people! My emotions were all over the place with this one - from laughing out loud to probably the biggest ugly cry I've had with a book in a long time. I have to say up front that I typically HATE love triangles, but this book is really the exception to my rule - I absolutely loved it and it was really the only way Riley's story could have gone. As always with Emma Creed, the storytelling and world building are en pointe. Super fast paced with tons of twists you never see coming. The character development is phenomenal! Riley is just so tortured, teetering on self-destruction, and she just does not know what to do. She is a survivor and super feisty, but at the same time, desperately in need of love. Loved Thorne. He is a total protector at heart, but so guarded and afraid to be hurt because of his own past. And Rafe. Ugh.... so conflicted over him, he ended up being his own version of his best self 💔. The epilogue is fantastic and has me so fracking excited for Abandoned Soul which will be the last book of the series!
The Dirty Souls are really in my top 2 MC series of all time. If you like dark and gritty with a side of rip your heart out, you really need to start this series!
⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes be spoilers
April 15, 2025
So when I started this, all I could think was “ugh, not her again.” And while Riley is still very much not my favorite FMC of the series, she did grow on me a bit.
Again, Emma Creed slays the emotional scenes. The way she comes at those moments from various POVs is so clever.
I’m going into each book of this series completely blind. As proven time and time again, things don’t always go how you’d expect, so I’m not even checking to see who the next books are about. So I’m also leaving my reviews vague.
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So one of my issues from the previous book was how fast Riley fell for Raphael. So then in this book, when they were pushing the whole Stockholm syndrome thing, it just didn’t really work for me. I hadn’t felt enough of the manipulation from him over time. At the of Stolen Soul, there was a moment Riley was just putting on a happy face to survive. But then she flipped right back into loving him. For the most part, I never bought any confusion from her. That portion just felt a little lacking for me. I didn’t buy it.
Now, I need to mention the basement scene with Nyx and Hayden. The way I cried. Whew. It got me good.
Again, Emma Creed slays the emotional scenes. The way she comes at those moments from various POVs is so clever.
I’m going into each book of this series completely blind. As proven time and time again, things don’t always go how you’d expect, so I’m not even checking to see who the next books are about. So I’m also leaving my reviews vague.
***spoilers ahead***
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So one of my issues from the previous book was how fast Riley fell for Raphael. So then in this book, when they were pushing the whole Stockholm syndrome thing, it just didn’t really work for me. I hadn’t felt enough of the manipulation from him over time. At the of Stolen Soul, there was a moment Riley was just putting on a happy face to survive. But then she flipped right back into loving him. For the most part, I never bought any confusion from her. That portion just felt a little lacking for me. I didn’t buy it.
Now, I need to mention the basement scene with Nyx and Hayden. The way I cried. Whew. It got me good.
November 14, 2022
When did I stop being a person and become a possession? Am I not entitled to decide where I should be or who I should be with?
Finally seeing her brother again, Riley should be over the moon after years of the unknown…only this family reunion not only leaves Riley with a bitter taste in her mouth and with a weeping heart.
Trapped within Raphael Verretti clutches yet seeing a different side to his wicked ways, having a son with this deadly man and on the verge of flying off to start a new life together, Riley was determined to make a fresh start for the sake of her son….until that is the Dirty Souls swooped in “saving” Riley.
He didn’t look at me the others around here do, and it felt like a breath of fresh air.
Riley refuses to allow anyone to help her and is on the defensive…then he walks in one evening…and to him she is just a sharp tongue female who needs the distraction as much as he does. Only when the dust lies in the morning do they look at each other with new eyes.
After all this time Riley is free to think clearly, the club are struggling to trust her and the feeling is mutual. Riley is the only link to Rafe after all, even though she has no idea where he is with her son crying out for her no doubt, Riley is feeling broken and struggling to understand her feelings now.
Because, this strong, older man with those kind eyes is able to look past the hardshell and see the girl she once was…the girl who’s growing more each day into the woman Riley hardly recognizes.
Instead of waiting around for change. It’s time I started taking charge of my own fate.
But, how can she love two men at the same time…was it even love or was her mind playing tricks on her?
“But this…It feels good, and I need something good in my life right now, or I’ll go crazy. And I know it’s against the rules, but I like breaking them with you.”
Will Riley ever allow another to claim her?
The sassy little bitch has me interested, and as much as I need to be practicing what I’ve been preaching, I can’t help but want to sin all over again with her.
After the bombshell news with his sister & best friend, Thorne hit the open road to clear his head. The time away helped but still those feelings of betrayal linger in the back of his mind. However, Thorne knows that he can allow his fellow brothers to help him and the bridge between him & best friend may be damaged for now but, for the sake of the club Thorne will put his feelings aside.
But, what Thorne wasn’t expecting was a girl to knock him off his bike and be the one to creep under his cut, inking herself onto his skin. Thorne doesn’t need this distraction in his life…but, there is something about Riley that is tempting him to taste her one more time.
Regardless of Riley’s bite being just as hash as her bark, Thorne can see past the shield she has in place and with her past weighing her down, Thorne’s touch is helping to heal those unseen marks.
This girl is broken in all the places I could fix. I could be so fucking good for her.
The threat is never too far away though, having Riley at the club puts a target on their back as Raphael Verretti is a man who will never allow anyone else to hold his possessions. Add in the rival club stirring up trouble nearby and the ex- stained relationships being exposed those closest to him. Thorne is pushed in many directions and knows that his feelings towards Riley are going to either break him or make him fight for something that he never thought he’d do.
Claim her for himself.
But, will she ever be his to claim?
“Never apologize for who you are.”
“But I don’t know who I am.”
Oh my gosh! What an eventful ride this was and after the drama filled ending of the previous book…I expected nothing less!
So, I felt as though we see Riley in a totally new light and yeah okay, she’s a bag of raging hate emotions with her spiky attitude to go with it and I think you understand that from everything that has happened. Rafe really did play with her mind and Riley is lost almost without him now. I love Riley's character and she has only grown in this story, she’s had a lot to deal with and Riley does settle down her claws allowing the others to come near her little by little.
Just on the sidelines for a while now, it was great to meet Thorne and dive into his story finding out more about him. He’s an older character compared to the other loveable souls, but he still kept you on your toes and how he treated Riley was brilliant. Yes he saw the damage but he looked past this and brought not only her to life but himself. A different relationship forms in this book between these characters and with no holdbacks they are both going to push you when reading this.
Then of course some characters just have, HAVE to join in within the story and with their iconic chapters they will leave you feeling all the emotions. From tears of laughter to tears of gripping those pages as you grasp what has happened.
Bringing the all the emotions, fantastic characters and storylines that make it hard to put book down, Emma certainly out does herself each & every time and the Souls are far, farrrr from being over.
On the roads, just us and our bikes, I’ve always felt so free. But now it’s different. There’s something heaving looming over us like a storm cloud of secrets, lies, and betrayal that’s ready to break open and pour down on us.
Finally seeing her brother again, Riley should be over the moon after years of the unknown…only this family reunion not only leaves Riley with a bitter taste in her mouth and with a weeping heart.
Trapped within Raphael Verretti clutches yet seeing a different side to his wicked ways, having a son with this deadly man and on the verge of flying off to start a new life together, Riley was determined to make a fresh start for the sake of her son….until that is the Dirty Souls swooped in “saving” Riley.
He didn’t look at me the others around here do, and it felt like a breath of fresh air.
Riley refuses to allow anyone to help her and is on the defensive…then he walks in one evening…and to him she is just a sharp tongue female who needs the distraction as much as he does. Only when the dust lies in the morning do they look at each other with new eyes.
After all this time Riley is free to think clearly, the club are struggling to trust her and the feeling is mutual. Riley is the only link to Rafe after all, even though she has no idea where he is with her son crying out for her no doubt, Riley is feeling broken and struggling to understand her feelings now.
Because, this strong, older man with those kind eyes is able to look past the hardshell and see the girl she once was…the girl who’s growing more each day into the woman Riley hardly recognizes.
Instead of waiting around for change. It’s time I started taking charge of my own fate.
But, how can she love two men at the same time…was it even love or was her mind playing tricks on her?
“But this…It feels good, and I need something good in my life right now, or I’ll go crazy. And I know it’s against the rules, but I like breaking them with you.”
Will Riley ever allow another to claim her?
The sassy little bitch has me interested, and as much as I need to be practicing what I’ve been preaching, I can’t help but want to sin all over again with her.
After the bombshell news with his sister & best friend, Thorne hit the open road to clear his head. The time away helped but still those feelings of betrayal linger in the back of his mind. However, Thorne knows that he can allow his fellow brothers to help him and the bridge between him & best friend may be damaged for now but, for the sake of the club Thorne will put his feelings aside.
But, what Thorne wasn’t expecting was a girl to knock him off his bike and be the one to creep under his cut, inking herself onto his skin. Thorne doesn’t need this distraction in his life…but, there is something about Riley that is tempting him to taste her one more time.
Regardless of Riley’s bite being just as hash as her bark, Thorne can see past the shield she has in place and with her past weighing her down, Thorne’s touch is helping to heal those unseen marks.
This girl is broken in all the places I could fix. I could be so fucking good for her.
The threat is never too far away though, having Riley at the club puts a target on their back as Raphael Verretti is a man who will never allow anyone else to hold his possessions. Add in the rival club stirring up trouble nearby and the ex- stained relationships being exposed those closest to him. Thorne is pushed in many directions and knows that his feelings towards Riley are going to either break him or make him fight for something that he never thought he’d do.
Claim her for himself.
But, will she ever be his to claim?
“Never apologize for who you are.”
“But I don’t know who I am.”
Oh my gosh! What an eventful ride this was and after the drama filled ending of the previous book…I expected nothing less!
So, I felt as though we see Riley in a totally new light and yeah okay, she’s a bag of raging hate emotions with her spiky attitude to go with it and I think you understand that from everything that has happened. Rafe really did play with her mind and Riley is lost almost without him now. I love Riley's character and she has only grown in this story, she’s had a lot to deal with and Riley does settle down her claws allowing the others to come near her little by little.
Just on the sidelines for a while now, it was great to meet Thorne and dive into his story finding out more about him. He’s an older character compared to the other loveable souls, but he still kept you on your toes and how he treated Riley was brilliant. Yes he saw the damage but he looked past this and brought not only her to life but himself. A different relationship forms in this book between these characters and with no holdbacks they are both going to push you when reading this.
Then of course some characters just have, HAVE to join in within the story and with their iconic chapters they will leave you feeling all the emotions. From tears of laughter to tears of gripping those pages as you grasp what has happened.
Bringing the all the emotions, fantastic characters and storylines that make it hard to put book down, Emma certainly out does herself each & every time and the Souls are far, farrrr from being over.
On the roads, just us and our bikes, I’ve always felt so free. But now it’s different. There’s something heaving looming over us like a storm cloud of secrets, lies, and betrayal that’s ready to break open and pour down on us.
June 25, 2025
RILEY, THORNE, HAYDEN I LOVE YOU
Big f you to Rafe, cya
TAC MY SHAYYYLLAAAA 😭
Im not ready for this series to be over, i love these people far too much
Big f you to Rafe, cya
TAC MY SHAYYYLLAAAA 😭
Im not ready for this series to be over, i love these people far too much
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 25, 2022
Simply fabulous! I adore this ‘Dirty Souls MC’ series and regularly re-read them. There’s just something about the way Ms Creed has written these characters that pulls you in 100%. First I fell in love with Jessie, then Nyx, then Brax, then Grimm, then Troj, then the formidable Temper Twins, Squealer and Screwy, my favourite! And along comes Daddy Thorne who finally gets his story.
This book starts where the previous book ‘Stolen Soul’ ends. The Dirty Souls have managed to rescue Prospect Storm’s sister Riley, much to her chagrin, from Raphael Verretti and have her living on the compound. Thorne returns from his time away and hooks up with Riley, not knowing who she is. He is soon totally captivated by her - he’s drawn to her and wants to heal her broken pieces and set her spirit free after being held captive by Raphael for 2 years.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Lots of red hot passion, heart wrenching tragedy and emotional soul searching. By the end of this novel I had experienced every emotion between despair and utter elation, something I rarely experience with other authors.
I have said this before and I will say it again, Emma Creed is the Queen of MC romance novels. I have loved each and every book in this phenomenal series. I love catching up with characters from previous novels to see how their lives are developing and long may this saga continue. I cannot wait to read further instalments in this series and highly recommend this excellent 5 star read!.
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book starts where the previous book ‘Stolen Soul’ ends. The Dirty Souls have managed to rescue Prospect Storm’s sister Riley, much to her chagrin, from Raphael Verretti and have her living on the compound. Thorne returns from his time away and hooks up with Riley, not knowing who she is. He is soon totally captivated by her - he’s drawn to her and wants to heal her broken pieces and set her spirit free after being held captive by Raphael for 2 years.
This book is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Lots of red hot passion, heart wrenching tragedy and emotional soul searching. By the end of this novel I had experienced every emotion between despair and utter elation, something I rarely experience with other authors.
I have said this before and I will say it again, Emma Creed is the Queen of MC romance novels. I have loved each and every book in this phenomenal series. I love catching up with characters from previous novels to see how their lives are developing and long may this saga continue. I cannot wait to read further instalments in this series and highly recommend this excellent 5 star read!.
I received an ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 4, 2022
So this is the second part of Stolen Soul. It is EXACTLY the book I was hoping for!! I wasn’t sure how to feel after reading SS. I just wanted Riley to get her HEA. Captivated Soul is so good. Such the perfect conclusion for Riley and her family! HOWEVER, some shit really goes down in this book. I don’t cry a lot reading dark romance, because I’ve read so much that it doesn’t usually affect me. But I CRIED, you guys. I have such a love for the Dirty Souls, and to hurt the club is to hurt my heart! As always, I can’t wait to see what happens next. I love how Emma always sets up the next book at the end with the Prez’s epilogue.
If you like MC romance reads, this series is top notch!
If you like MC romance reads, this series is top notch!
November 3, 2022
Holy moly this book is just WOW!!!!
So we saw Riley being ‘rescued’ by her brother Liam and his club the ‘The Dirty Souls’ in Stolen Soul, but unbeknown they left her baby Gabriel on the plane with Rafe…………….
Thorne sees Riley and knows he has to stay away from her, but it’s just not that easy for ‘daddy Throne’
Riley can’t wait to get back to Rafe, the love of her life and her baby boy, or so she thinks until she she’s made to realise that Rafe is just as bad as all the other traffickers
This is an AMAZING book that needs reading now!!!!!!!
I may of had my 💔 a little with Rafe…..🤷🏼♀️😢 😜🤣
So we saw Riley being ‘rescued’ by her brother Liam and his club the ‘The Dirty Souls’ in Stolen Soul, but unbeknown they left her baby Gabriel on the plane with Rafe…………….
Thorne sees Riley and knows he has to stay away from her, but it’s just not that easy for ‘daddy Throne’
Riley can’t wait to get back to Rafe, the love of her life and her baby boy, or so she thinks until she she’s made to realise that Rafe is just as bad as all the other traffickers
This is an AMAZING book that needs reading now!!!!!!!
I may of had my 💔 a little with Rafe…..🤷🏼♀️😢 😜🤣
December 1, 2022
Captivated Soul is book 9 and another fantastic addition to this amazing series. It picks up right where Stolen Soul, book 8, leaves off. Emma doesn't skip a beat as she captures you once again and brings you into her stories. She'll have you feeling all the feels. I was hanging onto every word and quickly turning the pages to see what happened next. It's time to get caught up in yet another incredible Dirty Souls MC story. Are you ready for the ride?
December 9, 2022
Wow! What a heartbreaking beautiful story this was it’s so emotional there is so much going on in this series I’m not gonna lie this one hurt this is definitely one of my favorite Mc romances out there if you haven’t read anything by this author before you absolutely need to her storytelling is excellent ! I am absolutely speechless after reading this book and I’m at a loss for words just trust me and read it you won’t be disappointed!
December 2, 2022
This is one of my favorite books of the series. Riley and Thornes story. Riley learns what the difference of being a possession and being protected. This book like all the others had me in my feels and I truly don't think Riley could have ended up with anyone better than Thorne. Read this fucking book. And all the others. Highly recommended
December 7, 2022
Fantastic!!
This was a book that was 5+ stars for me. This author killed this follow up book to the previous Stolen Soul and WOW!! If you love darkness and such a well written book that won’t let you put it down this is definitely a book you want to pick up.
This was a book that was 5+ stars for me. This author killed this follow up book to the previous Stolen Soul and WOW!! If you love darkness and such a well written book that won’t let you put it down this is definitely a book you want to pick up.
November 16, 2022
If I could give this book 10 stars I would! Such a great series and it just keeps on getting better and better! Riley has had a shocking time growing up, loving rough, being kidnapped, having a child, then technically being kidnapped again! How much of a hard life can someone have?
November 8, 2022
First things first.
No matter how you feel after finishing Stolen Soul, throw any and all expectations out the window.
It's almost a guarantee with any book that this author will snuff those out, and with this book she did so spectacularly.
Any previous book in the series that you thought broke you? This book surpassed every single one.
This book HURT.
And not just for one reason, but so many my head and heart feel like they have been put through a meat grinder.
You will never be the same after this book.
And that's just the heart destroying bits, let alone the bombshells that the author loves to throw at her readers.
Basically any thoughts and feelings for the previous books in this must read series separately for each, were jammed all together in this one book and multiplied.
It's a no brainer this is on my top reads list, if not top read of the whole year, it will take a lot to beat.
No matter how you feel after finishing Stolen Soul, throw any and all expectations out the window.
It's almost a guarantee with any book that this author will snuff those out, and with this book she did so spectacularly.
Any previous book in the series that you thought broke you? This book surpassed every single one.
This book HURT.
And not just for one reason, but so many my head and heart feel like they have been put through a meat grinder.
You will never be the same after this book.
And that's just the heart destroying bits, let alone the bombshells that the author loves to throw at her readers.
Basically any thoughts and feelings for the previous books in this must read series separately for each, were jammed all together in this one book and multiplied.
It's a no brainer this is on my top reads list, if not top read of the whole year, it will take a lot to beat.
November 12, 2022
Captivated soul starts right where stolen soul left off, i couldn't wait to see what happened, again from the offset my heart was in my mouth, if you've read stolen soul you know why, if you havnt go read it now!!
Every book by Emma gets better and better and just when you think you have a favourite, along comes another one that steals your soul.
My emotions were on a knifes edge throughout, if you think you have any idea how this is going to play out you don't, I was completely blindsided, it made me sob with joy and heartache.
It was absolutely brilliant.
Every book by Emma gets better and better and just when you think you have a favourite, along comes another one that steals your soul.
My emotions were on a knifes edge throughout, if you think you have any idea how this is going to play out you don't, I was completely blindsided, it made me sob with joy and heartache.
It was absolutely brilliant.
November 27, 2022
Holy Hell, Emma has done it again. Every single book I have read in this series is a five star. I was not sure what was going to happen in this book after reading Stolen Soul but I was not disappointed. I was hoping Riley was going to get a HEA but wasn't sure if it was going to be a MF or a MFM but the outcome for her was exactly as it should be.
Dirty Souls MC is one of my fave series ever and if you're looking for a new series to start then look no further.
Dirty Souls MC is one of my fave series ever and if you're looking for a new series to start then look no further.
November 6, 2022
This book starts soon after Stolen Soul, with Riley trying to come to terms that she is now at the Dirty Souls compound without her son, who we saw was the center of her world in the previous book. She distances herself from the club and is warring with her feelings and relationship with Raphael, because while everyone saw him as the bad guy, she believed she saw the good in him but she also knows he has done harmful things in the past and slowly realizes his treatment of her was not “normal” or perhaps “healthy.”
I did like Riley’s spunk and attitude we saw from the previous book. She may have been coarse at the start to the club, but she also went through a lot in her time with Raphael. I also liked her persistence in wanting to be reunited with her son, in chasing Thorne, and seeking the good in Raphael. She also has a good head on her shoulders, because she slowly works through her feelings and thoughts and is able to take charge.
Thorne has returned to the club after 1 month, going to help another charter while he tried to get over the fact that his best friend and sister had a secret relationship. He definitely likes to be in control of situations; otherwise he has a lot of anxiety. He also sees the different layers in Riley and even as he tried to stay away from her, he wants to protect and take care of her, but not control her.
I liked Thorne’s character. While he could be stubborn at times, he remained loyal to his brothers and thought things through. He didn’t push boundaries and stood by his principles.
These two definitely have an explosive, start which then turns to simmering, then scorching, then snap, crackle pop, then simmering again before it gets fully cooked. There was so much push and pull between the two with them trying to see eye to eye, accepting truths, and then letting go and helping each other overcome hurts and hurdles. Their relationship was developed and paced well.
Along with these two, the other members’ and their old ladies’ stories are threaded in along with individual POVs from some of them. We get to see what they’ve been up to, and you can definitely feel the familial bond in this club. My heart definitely goes out to Tac, learning about his son and lost love Suzie, and how it affected his best friend Thorne. Tac also is a good guy overall.
Indeed, this story definitely takes you in a rollercoaster of emotions, and pulls you through the wringer. It was definitely full of heart, where there moments you wanted to rally, to laugh, to throw a punch, to hug, to comfort, to cry, to smile. It was definitely an engaging read, and I look forward to the next installment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I did like Riley’s spunk and attitude we saw from the previous book. She may have been coarse at the start to the club, but she also went through a lot in her time with Raphael. I also liked her persistence in wanting to be reunited with her son, in chasing Thorne, and seeking the good in Raphael. She also has a good head on her shoulders, because she slowly works through her feelings and thoughts and is able to take charge.
Thorne has returned to the club after 1 month, going to help another charter while he tried to get over the fact that his best friend and sister had a secret relationship. He definitely likes to be in control of situations; otherwise he has a lot of anxiety. He also sees the different layers in Riley and even as he tried to stay away from her, he wants to protect and take care of her, but not control her.
I liked Thorne’s character. While he could be stubborn at times, he remained loyal to his brothers and thought things through. He didn’t push boundaries and stood by his principles.
These two definitely have an explosive, start which then turns to simmering, then scorching, then snap, crackle pop, then simmering again before it gets fully cooked. There was so much push and pull between the two with them trying to see eye to eye, accepting truths, and then letting go and helping each other overcome hurts and hurdles. Their relationship was developed and paced well.
Along with these two, the other members’ and their old ladies’ stories are threaded in along with individual POVs from some of them. We get to see what they’ve been up to, and you can definitely feel the familial bond in this club. My heart definitely goes out to Tac, learning about his son and lost love Suzie, and how it affected his best friend Thorne. Tac also is a good guy overall.
Indeed, this story definitely takes you in a rollercoaster of emotions, and pulls you through the wringer. It was definitely full of heart, where there moments you wanted to rally, to laugh, to throw a punch, to hug, to comfort, to cry, to smile. It was definitely an engaging read, and I look forward to the next installment.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 24, 2022
I was really unsure what I was stepping into after Stolen Soul. My heart was crushed and mended, and then crushed and mended again. Repeatedly. This author knows how to tell such a descriptively emotional story that whether you want to or not, will make you feel all the feelings! I laughed, I cried, found myself confusing my emotions for one of the characters I thought to be a villain, and I loved the way Riley’s story turned out.
This amazing world of the Dirty Soul’s is by far the best MC series I’ve ever read! This world keeps on expanding and bringing new people into to this MC family. I keep thinking “no way can she top the last book,” and then she does. I am so invested in these characters and their world. I think about them all the time, long after reading.
If you have not read this book, or the series, I would highly recommend them if you love a really dark MC! Start with Lost Soul and make your way through these men and the women that own them. You’ll be glad you did.
This amazing world of the Dirty Soul’s is by far the best MC series I’ve ever read! This world keeps on expanding and bringing new people into to this MC family. I keep thinking “no way can she top the last book,” and then she does. I am so invested in these characters and their world. I think about them all the time, long after reading.
If you have not read this book, or the series, I would highly recommend them if you love a really dark MC! Start with Lost Soul and make your way through these men and the women that own them. You’ll be glad you did.
May 21, 2023
Holy heIl, it doesn’t get much better than this series and author’s writing. The plot and all of the interconnecting subplots, characters, nuances, etc. is so complex and incredible. The heat between the main characters is off the chart - but so are the feelings. Riley is just so messed up. She’s never had a chance to just be and know who she is/was. She’s been torn from what she considered safety and her child. This book is a lot about her finding herself and coming to terms with the truth of how things have been with Rafe. I’m not going to spoil anything, but lord how this book made me sob. It was ugly crying, but so worth it.
November 24, 2022
I am going to be open and honest about my reaction to this story, like I always am when writing my reviews. I wasn’t sure quite what to expect from this book but what I actually read far surpassed anything I could have imagined. Ms Creed outdid herself with this story, and Stolen Soul, the first part of this duet. However, Captivated Soul literally blew me away with its brilliant storyline, superb descriptions and wonderful characters. So much so, I needed time to sit back and reflect on the story before writing my review.
The story basically continues from where Stolen Soul ended, and Riley, now living with the Dirty Souls MC, shows a different side to her personality. Struggling to cope with being separated from her toddler son she is basically living in a state of limbo. That is until Thorne arrives back to the clubhouse and they both hit it off big time. Riley’s struggle is more than being separated from Gabriel, she’s trying to come to grips with what her life with Raphael was really like, now that she can take a step back and see things clearer. My heart went out to her because she was in such a difficult situation.
Thorne is a character I’ve admired since the series began and getting to know him better is a delight. He is the ultimate alpha protector and takes his responsibilities extremely seriously. I so wanted to hold him close and comfort him so many times it wasn’t funny. Through everything he still put other people first because that’s the type of guy he is.
Grab the tissue box because this story really does a number on your emotions. I felt such deep sorrow and devastation at times but I also felt immense happiness and jubilation too. Whatever emotion is expressed in each scene, is one you ,as the reader, feel too, but also for the character/s. The depth of feeling evoked by this story shows how powerful the writing is in this book.
If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I would in a flash!
The story basically continues from where Stolen Soul ended, and Riley, now living with the Dirty Souls MC, shows a different side to her personality. Struggling to cope with being separated from her toddler son she is basically living in a state of limbo. That is until Thorne arrives back to the clubhouse and they both hit it off big time. Riley’s struggle is more than being separated from Gabriel, she’s trying to come to grips with what her life with Raphael was really like, now that she can take a step back and see things clearer. My heart went out to her because she was in such a difficult situation.
Thorne is a character I’ve admired since the series began and getting to know him better is a delight. He is the ultimate alpha protector and takes his responsibilities extremely seriously. I so wanted to hold him close and comfort him so many times it wasn’t funny. Through everything he still put other people first because that’s the type of guy he is.
Grab the tissue box because this story really does a number on your emotions. I felt such deep sorrow and devastation at times but I also felt immense happiness and jubilation too. Whatever emotion is expressed in each scene, is one you ,as the reader, feel too, but also for the character/s. The depth of feeling evoked by this story shows how powerful the writing is in this book.
If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I would in a flash!
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November 24, 2022
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‘𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲.
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I knew I’d have to try to forget.
I knew to move forward I’d have to forgive.
But I didn’t prepare myself for her…
Riley Hayes wears an armor of discontentment.
She’s feisty, rude and seems determined to fight against us.
What she hasn’t figured out yet, is that the only battle she has to win is the one in her head.
I can’t risk falling for her,
She’s too young, and too broken.
But despite all the voices in my head telling me I shouldn’t.
I can’t help wanting to be the one to fix her.
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November 11, 2022
5/5 ⭐
3/5 🌶️
Captivated Soul was such a masterpiece. Emma knows how to really tug at your heartstrings, whether it's watching two of your favorite characters heal their souls through love, or watching them both go through unimaginable pain before they can get there. This one made me laugh, it made me cry and it moved me in ways I don't think this series has since Forbidden Soul.
I loved Riley in Stolen Soul. She was such a force even when Rafe was manipulating her to be a meek mouse. In the beginning of Captivated, she was quite the héllcãt. She was wrestling with so many feelings about how she lived the past few years, combined with the fact she was missing her son something fierce. Along comes Daddy Thorne and he treated her like she wasn't some fragile doll and it instantly tore down some of her walls. I love that even after he discovered who she really was, he never treated her like she was breakable and helped her find her strength again.
The storylines in this book were incredible. I especially loved seeing Hayden in the clubhouse, especially that moment with him and Nyx towards the end. I hated a couple pieces, but in the best way... I hated that they went down like that, but it made for such a powerful story. Rafe's pieces in this book were incredible too. He was always such a force and I expected nothing less when he showed up again. Riley's happily ever after was so hard fought. This is one tough mama and I'm so proud of how she handled herself over these past two books and I'm so happy she has Thorne on her side now. He is such a good man and exactly what she deserved in the beginning.
The epilogue has me insanely excited for Abandoned Soul. We get a couple possible paths we can follow given what came about during that last chapter. I feel like it may be Hayden's story, but it wouldn't surprise me if we get Storm instead.
3/5 🌶️
Captivated Soul was such a masterpiece. Emma knows how to really tug at your heartstrings, whether it's watching two of your favorite characters heal their souls through love, or watching them both go through unimaginable pain before they can get there. This one made me laugh, it made me cry and it moved me in ways I don't think this series has since Forbidden Soul.
I loved Riley in Stolen Soul. She was such a force even when Rafe was manipulating her to be a meek mouse. In the beginning of Captivated, she was quite the héllcãt. She was wrestling with so many feelings about how she lived the past few years, combined with the fact she was missing her son something fierce. Along comes Daddy Thorne and he treated her like she wasn't some fragile doll and it instantly tore down some of her walls. I love that even after he discovered who she really was, he never treated her like she was breakable and helped her find her strength again.
The storylines in this book were incredible. I especially loved seeing Hayden in the clubhouse, especially that moment with him and Nyx towards the end. I hated a couple pieces, but in the best way... I hated that they went down like that, but it made for such a powerful story. Rafe's pieces in this book were incredible too. He was always such a force and I expected nothing less when he showed up again. Riley's happily ever after was so hard fought. This is one tough mama and I'm so proud of how she handled herself over these past two books and I'm so happy she has Thorne on her side now. He is such a good man and exactly what she deserved in the beginning.
The epilogue has me insanely excited for Abandoned Soul. We get a couple possible paths we can follow given what came about during that last chapter. I feel like it may be Hayden's story, but it wouldn't surprise me if we get Storm instead.
November 22, 2022
Get ready- because you think you know what’s going to happen in this one, and you don’t. You just don’t. Emma Creed takes us on a whirlwind ride in the conclusion of Riley’s story, picking up where Stolen Soul left off and leading us through Riley and Rafe’s conclusion. But what happens when a Dirty Soul stumbles upon Riley?? Two alpha men fighting for her heart…. Which direction will she go? What price must be paid?
Emma does an incredible job, once again, of continuing to build this amazing world of the Dirty Souls MC in Colorado. The character development is insane. We’ve seen each of these couples, over the last nine books, grow and develop, pulling us deeper and deeper into their crazy family. Emma doesn’t skimp out on any of the steam and passion that we’ve come to know and love about her stories. But she also continues to deal us the hardcore emotions that really pull us in and keep us.
Riley has been dealing with the aftermath of being rescued, but also leaving her little boy behind (unwillingly). Thorne returns to the Dirty Souls compound, with really no idea of what all has happened, so he’s about to get a taste of some forbidden fruit. Allegiances are questioned and new faces come into play. The page-turning story will keep you on your toes until those final few flips… and now I’m sitting her (im)patiently waiting for the next one!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!!
Emma does an incredible job, once again, of continuing to build this amazing world of the Dirty Souls MC in Colorado. The character development is insane. We’ve seen each of these couples, over the last nine books, grow and develop, pulling us deeper and deeper into their crazy family. Emma doesn’t skimp out on any of the steam and passion that we’ve come to know and love about her stories. But she also continues to deal us the hardcore emotions that really pull us in and keep us.
Riley has been dealing with the aftermath of being rescued, but also leaving her little boy behind (unwillingly). Thorne returns to the Dirty Souls compound, with really no idea of what all has happened, so he’s about to get a taste of some forbidden fruit. Allegiances are questioned and new faces come into play. The page-turning story will keep you on your toes until those final few flips… and now I’m sitting her (im)patiently waiting for the next one!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERIES!!!!
November 23, 2022
Thorne is not a fan of watching the other members of the Dirty Souls finding their HEA's. They just seem to be dropping like flies, but he's not going down that road. He figures him and his best friend Tac will just be content to leave the lovey dovey crap with the youngins.
The wedge that Tac unknowingly drives between the 'brothers' caused him to leave the club for a while, needing some time alone to get his head straight. He’s having trouble finding forgiveness. When he returns to find a gorgeous young fireball in the bar. he thinks she might be just the distraction he needs.
Riley has not been able to get the sight of her son reaching for her out of her mind. She’s a long ways off from forgiving her brother and the new family he'd replaced her with for taking her away. The only thing that might alleviate her pain is the older biker living next door. He's older than Rafael, but he might just show her the difference between control and love.
The roller coaster of emotions is everything I have come to crave from an Emma Creed novel. She doesn’t disappoint. The emotional damage is real.
The heat and spice are page burning. With the frustration, the angst, laughter and grit of not only the main characters, but also the insight of other characters. Every time I think I have these characters figured out, it's almost a guarantee that I have no idea what's coming next!
The wedge that Tac unknowingly drives between the 'brothers' caused him to leave the club for a while, needing some time alone to get his head straight. He’s having trouble finding forgiveness. When he returns to find a gorgeous young fireball in the bar. he thinks she might be just the distraction he needs.
Riley has not been able to get the sight of her son reaching for her out of her mind. She’s a long ways off from forgiving her brother and the new family he'd replaced her with for taking her away. The only thing that might alleviate her pain is the older biker living next door. He's older than Rafael, but he might just show her the difference between control and love.
The roller coaster of emotions is everything I have come to crave from an Emma Creed novel. She doesn’t disappoint. The emotional damage is real.
The heat and spice are page burning. With the frustration, the angst, laughter and grit of not only the main characters, but also the insight of other characters. Every time I think I have these characters figured out, it's almost a guarantee that I have no idea what's coming next!
January 5, 2024
Emotional Rollercoaster Anyone?
I’ve only done a review on a couple of the books in this series, and the same points I made in those with respect to some of things that stood out in them applies to this one (and the others I’ve read so far) as well. However, the story and action in THIS book overshadows all that and I have to rate this one as a 5 star. OMG the roller coaster of emotions this one takes you on is one heck of a ride! Ms. Creed will have you laughing, smiling like a loon, crying, cussing, mad, scared, sad, angry (yes, different from mad), happy and even relieved. She has worked her magic in this one and had my heart rate all over the place. This book is actually a duet to “Riley”, the book prior to this one. You CAN read this one as a standalone, but if you want to feel all of the emotions I said earlier, I highly recommend you read “Riley” first. You’ll understand why once you’ve read both. When you start reading this one after “Riley”, you’ll rethink your feelings of Riley’s situation with Rafe in a whole new light because somehow Ms. Creed is able to make you think “Oh, that’s sweet” or “Aww, isn’t it cute how he loves her” in “Riley”. In “Captivated” you realize she tricked us into thinking that because you know now that those “Awww” moments were really psychological warfare on Riley. Whether it was intentional or not by Rafe, that’s up to you to decide. This book and “Riley” are a must read!
I’ve only done a review on a couple of the books in this series, and the same points I made in those with respect to some of things that stood out in them applies to this one (and the others I’ve read so far) as well. However, the story and action in THIS book overshadows all that and I have to rate this one as a 5 star. OMG the roller coaster of emotions this one takes you on is one heck of a ride! Ms. Creed will have you laughing, smiling like a loon, crying, cussing, mad, scared, sad, angry (yes, different from mad), happy and even relieved. She has worked her magic in this one and had my heart rate all over the place. This book is actually a duet to “Riley”, the book prior to this one. You CAN read this one as a standalone, but if you want to feel all of the emotions I said earlier, I highly recommend you read “Riley” first. You’ll understand why once you’ve read both. When you start reading this one after “Riley”, you’ll rethink your feelings of Riley’s situation with Rafe in a whole new light because somehow Ms. Creed is able to make you think “Oh, that’s sweet” or “Aww, isn’t it cute how he loves her” in “Riley”. In “Captivated” you realize she tricked us into thinking that because you know now that those “Awww” moments were really psychological warfare on Riley. Whether it was intentional or not by Rafe, that’s up to you to decide. This book and “Riley” are a must read!
November 13, 2022
Oh boy, I was not expecting this turning of events on the second book! Riley and Thorne's relationship is intriguing, and I have to admit that I felt dubious in the beginning and conflicted about this. And, what about Rafe?!
Riley is conflicted most of the time regarding her emotions mainly toward Rafe, and it's so heart-breaking in the beginning how much she misses her son too.
Thorne is attracted immediately with Riley and tries unsuccessfully to break their connection. It only intensifies and it's so beautiful how it blossoms and their relationship keeps growing.
This amazing book is an easy read and it's a fascinating long story with fantastic strong characters.
This book is also compelling because there are so many more characters in it and it shows their perspective and vulnerability. It adds more depth to it.
What a rollercoaster it was, oh my word it made me teary in two particular parts of the story, and I felt heartbreak too. And, I also felt conflicted weighing the bad versus the good guy for Riley... what a intense plot and writing!!
I cannot wait to keep reading this superb series and see what's in store for the next one :)
I recommend this book to everyone into dark MC romance!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Riley is conflicted most of the time regarding her emotions mainly toward Rafe, and it's so heart-breaking in the beginning how much she misses her son too.
Thorne is attracted immediately with Riley and tries unsuccessfully to break their connection. It only intensifies and it's so beautiful how it blossoms and their relationship keeps growing.
This amazing book is an easy read and it's a fascinating long story with fantastic strong characters.
This book is also compelling because there are so many more characters in it and it shows their perspective and vulnerability. It adds more depth to it.
What a rollercoaster it was, oh my word it made me teary in two particular parts of the story, and I felt heartbreak too. And, I also felt conflicted weighing the bad versus the good guy for Riley... what a intense plot and writing!!
I cannot wait to keep reading this superb series and see what's in store for the next one :)
I recommend this book to everyone into dark MC romance!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2022
There is A LOT that happens in this book, and the Dirty Souls MC are changed forever, but I won’t be saying too much, you need to read it for yourself.
But be ready, it’s a wild ride…
After the huge cliffhanger from Riley’s book, I was desperate to read this one, and boy, did it deliver.
I’ve been curious about Thorne, as he’s quieter than the other brothers and more refined. He is absolutely delicious! My gosh. I love all the Souls, but there’s something very special about Thorne. His quiet dominance is extremely hot and the way he keeps her safe but gives her the freedom she’s never had is beautiful.
Seeing Riley come out of her shell more and more, and come to realise a few things, all while basking in the safety and freedom Thorne gave her, was everything. The emotions it made me feel were huge. I cried so much during this book. It takes you on such a rollercoaster, that you’ll still be thinking about it weeks after you’ve read it.
Emma is an insanely talented author. Her books are right up there with the best for me. Whenever I get a new one in the series from her, I feel like I’m home.
Thank you, Emma, for trusting me with your books.🖤
But be ready, it’s a wild ride…
After the huge cliffhanger from Riley’s book, I was desperate to read this one, and boy, did it deliver.
I’ve been curious about Thorne, as he’s quieter than the other brothers and more refined. He is absolutely delicious! My gosh. I love all the Souls, but there’s something very special about Thorne. His quiet dominance is extremely hot and the way he keeps her safe but gives her the freedom she’s never had is beautiful.
Seeing Riley come out of her shell more and more, and come to realise a few things, all while basking in the safety and freedom Thorne gave her, was everything. The emotions it made me feel were huge. I cried so much during this book. It takes you on such a rollercoaster, that you’ll still be thinking about it weeks after you’ve read it.
Emma is an insanely talented author. Her books are right up there with the best for me. Whenever I get a new one in the series from her, I feel like I’m home.
Thank you, Emma, for trusting me with your books.🖤
November 16, 2022
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is my own opinion and was not influenced by anyone.
Captive Soul is an example of how Emma Creed knows how to get to her readers. I love the story development. This is the continuation of Riley's story. After being left with a cliffhanger in the last book, I was anxious to read book 9. I recommend reading this series in order because the author writes these characters so well that they become family. I dove right in and was turning the page thinking I could figure out some plot. But no...there are surprises and they aren't all good ones.
I have been waffling on Riley's relationship with Rafe and now throwing Thorne into the mix I was really torn. In the end the characters are better than where they started but the road to get there gutted me several times over. Anyone who reads Emma Creed expects to need a box a Kleenex and in the case of this book I recommend two boxes. Love the characters, the romance.and the humor. I was even crying and laughing at one point. Most of all I love the family of men and women in this series and love the addition of Riley.
Captive Soul is an example of how Emma Creed knows how to get to her readers. I love the story development. This is the continuation of Riley's story. After being left with a cliffhanger in the last book, I was anxious to read book 9. I recommend reading this series in order because the author writes these characters so well that they become family. I dove right in and was turning the page thinking I could figure out some plot. But no...there are surprises and they aren't all good ones.
I have been waffling on Riley's relationship with Rafe and now throwing Thorne into the mix I was really torn. In the end the characters are better than where they started but the road to get there gutted me several times over. Anyone who reads Emma Creed expects to need a box a Kleenex and in the case of this book I recommend two boxes. Love the characters, the romance.and the humor. I was even crying and laughing at one point. Most of all I love the family of men and women in this series and love the addition of Riley.
November 24, 2022
I must keep track in where I am posting my review for books. I thought I already posted my review for this. Any hoot, lets get to, lets get too shall we? Riley is a young mother of 1. in an abusive relationship with Raphael, but doesn't think she is in. Until she gets help from some of his MC gang members and brother. But those who had helped her from Raphaël's gang didn't make it. Now she must find a way to get her son back. Can she trust Thorn who is part of her brothers gang. Does she want to lead a life in any gang? will she get Gab back?
I wasn't sure if iI should jump into a series at the tail end of the series. And I can tell from this book, you don't need to start from the start, but it would probably help understand who the characters are. But this is an alright book.. Sappy saying that I don't expect any mc gang to say. Well, I keep thinking of the son of anarchy series...i shouldn't compare I know, but the picutres at the beginning of each chapter reminds me of such.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I wasn't sure if iI should jump into a series at the tail end of the series. And I can tell from this book, you don't need to start from the start, but it would probably help understand who the characters are. But this is an alright book.. Sappy saying that I don't expect any mc gang to say. Well, I keep thinking of the son of anarchy series...i shouldn't compare I know, but the picutres at the beginning of each chapter reminds me of such.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2022
Emma Creed does it again, giving us yet another fantastic look into the family of those Dirty Souls, this time getting the full story of what happens next for Storms sister Riley.
Jumping straight back into the drama where the previous book left us, we see Riley struggling after being separated from son Gabriel and partner Rafe.
Thrown into the Dirty Soul lifestyle, she cant imagine her luck when a member she hasnt seen before strolls into the clubhouse one night.
Thorne has no plans to settle down, hes happy with his life being him and his brothers. Coming home after the news of his bestie and his sister have a fling many years ago, hes now ready to get it all sorted out. But as things with this crazy bunch go, this isnt as plain sailing as he wanted it to go.
So much drama, emotions and intense times throughout this book, and you will need those tissues at the ready at parts, aswell as having a huge smile stuck to your face at others.
Absolutely loved getting Thorne's story and getting a catch up with all the others members while reading too!
So cant wait for the next book to come out.
Jumping straight back into the drama where the previous book left us, we see Riley struggling after being separated from son Gabriel and partner Rafe.
Thrown into the Dirty Soul lifestyle, she cant imagine her luck when a member she hasnt seen before strolls into the clubhouse one night.
Thorne has no plans to settle down, hes happy with his life being him and his brothers. Coming home after the news of his bestie and his sister have a fling many years ago, hes now ready to get it all sorted out. But as things with this crazy bunch go, this isnt as plain sailing as he wanted it to go.
So much drama, emotions and intense times throughout this book, and you will need those tissues at the ready at parts, aswell as having a huge smile stuck to your face at others.
Absolutely loved getting Thorne's story and getting a catch up with all the others members while reading too!
So cant wait for the next book to come out.
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