Mayhem: Crusaders MC Book 1

by Danielle Jamie, Jade Wilde

New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of the Savannah Series & The Stepbrother Series brings you a brand-new MC series with author Jade Wilde.

Trigger Warning: Suicide, Sex trafficking, sexual assault, murder, alcohol and drug consumption, child loss.

Blade Hixson: Open roads are my therapy. I ride to forget about my past. I chose this life, not because it was a dream, but because it’s my destiny.

I live a life of unforgivable sins.

I am a cold-blooded killer with absolutely nothing to lose.

I'm called Blade. I'm a biker whose life mission, along with my brother Stone, and our club, is making people pay for disrespecting our MC family and the people we love.

It’s not always retaliation. That would be too easy.

Sometimes it’s pure hate that fuels us. This is who we are. I took an oath to protect the people I loved, even if it meant taking the lives of others.

My circle is small. My life is my club.

Isabella Santos: When I left my hometown of Cocoa Beach six years ago, I swore to myself I’d never go back. Cocoa Beach was to stay in my past along with the one person l never wanted to see again, the one who caused my shattered heart.

Fate had other ideas…

My past has been discovered and is being exploited.

I’ve been asked to seduce the one person in this world I hoped to never see again.

Can I follow through with being an informant, spying on one of the most dangerous MC’s in Florida and keeping myself safe. Can I survive? Will I be able to stay grounded, and not lose myself, and to not fall victim to the one man who has always had me under his spell… Blade Hixson.

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 24, 2023

About the author

New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author who took a chance and wrote her first book in 2013. It was the beginning to a whirlwind journey into the world of a published author with now over 20 books available on amazon.

Danielle Jamie is a contemporary romance author who loves getting lost in a good book or writing a memorable love story. Her most popular works are her Bestselling Savannah Series, her heart wrenching standalone Tempt my Heart and her steamy taboo books the Stepbrother Series!

She loves traveling and seeing the world all the while meeting her fans along the way at Author Events.

Reviews

[Amy Zec · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was able to get an ARC from Danielle and so glad I did. I’ve never had a prologue hit me like this one. I literally finished this book in one day because I couldn’t put it down. As always these characters are so easy to connect with and get you into your feels immediately! It for sure had my emotions all over the place. I absolutely cannot wait for book 2!

[Kim Landry · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book and it was so much more than I expected! I am the type of reader that looks at a cover and if I like the cover I will read the book. In all honesty this wasn’t a book I thought I’d enjoy based of the cover but I was totally surprised by it by chapter 2! It wasn’t what I was expecting!!

I was expecting a biker book about the life of a biker. What I got was a love story years and years in the making, and an inside look at what the life of a MC member goes through!

The saying to never judge a book by its cover was just proven with this one and I’m ready to see what the future holds!


I have never finished a book in 3 days!!

[Nicky Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg- I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy off Danielle and I literally have not been able to put this book down. It was a fantastic read with lots of sexy hot scenes, suspense and drama. Izzy is the one that got away that blade just can’t seem to resist and without spoiling the story she’s put into an impossible situation between the MC and doing what’s right.?I thought the book was very well written with good character description and background making the story easy to follow. I literally can’t wait for the next instalment and to hear the other characters story’s. Thanks very much for allowing me to read before release ladies 😃😃

[Tammi · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Good!!
MC is one of my favorite genres and these ladies nailed it.
The prologue hits you hard and hooks you for sure.
I couldn't read the book book fast enough but wanted to slow down as I neared the end.
The book flowed perfectly giving us enough backstory without lingering in the past.
Action packed with an ending that left me wanting the next book RIGHT NOW!

[Jasmine Baysinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Seeing the words to be continued at the bottom of my Kindle screen when I was at 96% sent me in a spiral. I was so deep in the "Mayhem" of this book. I remember looking at my husband and being so upset, I even sent an angry text to my best friend telling her all about how upset I was seeing to be continued. I need the second book sooner rather than later.
If the beginning of this book doesn't get you right in the feelings (then you have no feelings) because it just sets you up for the emotional rollercoaster of a ride this book is giving. This book had me gasping, gritting my teething and saying are you kidding me more times than I would like to admit. Blade the bad biker guy who really just wants to escape it all, even though the MC and club has been in his life since he was child. His father was the Prez before his brother Stone took over. Stone, Blade and the MC are not prepared for Izzy to come to town. She is there for some "unfinished" business. Izzy, the girl who got away... or should I say the girl he pushed away. So many ups and downs..... but oh so good. I can't wait to see what comes next.

[Tisha Friend · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Danielle Jamie for giving me the opportunity to read this arc. I loved it so much! I think the authors did a great job at laying the foundation for an amazing series to come. This was my first MC romance and it did not disappoint. It gives SOA vibes which I loved! I can’t wait for Dirty Deeds 😍

[Angelia M]

I was blessed to be able to read this book early. AND TO SAY THIS BOOK IS AMAZING IS TRULY AN UNDERSTATEMENT! I was hooked from the very first chapter. It's love and hate, suspense and gut wrenching all together. Blade and Izzy are my new favorite book couple! I am looking forward to the next one already!

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!! 5 stars is NOT enough for this HOT AND STEAMY MC!! WOW!!! Danielle and Jade did an amazing job with this book. Love the story line, the characters and everything in between. To be able to read it before release is amazing. This is my honest review. I can tell you the book started off really heavy but it was to set up for the story line and it sucked me in!! WOW!! Page turner. Can't wait for Book 2..

[Mindy McCray · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG such an amazing book!!
Danielle Jamie has been one of my favorite authors since The Savannah Series and when I found out she was co writing an MC book, I was ecstatic! Im not familiar with Jade Wilde but this book is absolutely amazing! Chucked full of sexy scenes, mayhem, and drama that will keep you guessing what happens next. I can't wait to see what these two give us next!

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mayhem was amazing!! I couldn't put it down, and I need the next book! Blade and Izzy are so good together! I have missed Danielle Jamie's books so much, and I'm so glad that she has a new release!

[Sonja · Rating 5 out of 5]

TW: Suicide, Sex trafficking, sexual assault, murder, alcohol and drug consumption, child loss

Isabella is asked to go as an informant by the FBI to help break an ongoing case wide open. The catch? Get close to Blade Hixson, her best friends brother and the man who broke her heart as a teen.

I’m such a sucker for a man in leather on the back of a bike with a touch her and die personality. Blade didn’t disappoint and the chemistry between Isabella and Blade was just enough saucy to take the edge off the tension with the motorcycle club and all the dirty secrets some men will die protecting.

Spice was a 3/5 for me which is perfect.

I cannot wait for book 2.

I received an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Lu Bielefeld]

DNF
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I don't like it when the heroine is a police informant.

[Monica Holloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky to receive a advance copy to read at my own discretion. I was blown away by both Jade and Danielle. They nailed this MC on the head. Had you sitting on the edge of your seat gritting your teeth at some places. Then in turn you can’t stop turning the pages, wanting to know what is going to happen next. They put you through a emotional roller coaster. But it’s a good one in my eyes. I’ll be definitely getting more of this series when they come out and I can’t wait.

[Ashley Martinez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book makes me want to do a SOA rewatch asap. I love a good MC romance but the suspense and mystery made it a super fun read. The ending left me wanting more, I love a well done cliffhanger. Can’t wait to read the next book!

[Tricia Bartley. #AuthorStalker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mayhem by Jade Wilde and Danielle Jamie.

Y'all I had the pleasure of reading this book and I pretty much read it in a day.... I could not put it down. Talk about Sons of Anarchy Vibes with some steamy HAWT ASS romance to the MAX...

*THUD*

OMG I was in love!!!! lol

I am huge fan of MC books and this will be right up there with some of my top favorites of all time.

5 Delicious Stars from meeee!!!

Great job ladies can't wait for book 2!!! I will be stalking y'all and my kindle for it!!! Haha

[Amber Britten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of reading an ARC thank you Danielle for asking me.

I absolutely missed your books you knocked this out of the park!!

Blade is one hot alpha, very stubborn, hot headed wants what he wants, Biker.

Izzy is a very stubborn, independent, RN that’s full of life.

Blade and Izzy together is fire & ice. There love is endless

I cannot wait for book two! Thanks for that cliffhanger.

I’ve never read Jade Wilde I’ll be jumping on her books now too!

[Danielle Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jade & I are so proud of this book! It’s one of the most raw & gritty stories I’ve written, getting to write it with Jade has been so much fun.

I have to keep stopping myself from highlighting the entire book because there are just so many beautifully heartbreaking quotes throughout this story!

Knowing how much Mayhem means to Jade I’m honored to be able to help her type the end!

[Lyndsay TC · Rating 4 out of 5]

These two authors gripped me from the start of this book and I couldn't put it down until I finished. I was so invested in Blade and Isabella and how their story would play out. These two have a ton of history to go through as well as a ton of current issues. This book does end on a to be continued however the ending was fitting for the book. I cannot wait for the second book!

[Andrea Fleury · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will her heart mend?

Isabell left cocoa beach 7 years ago to start college and mend a broken heart. Blade the bad boy MC and the love of her life. Now 7 years later she's returning to cocoa beach to work with the FBI . But what she encounters is more then she can thought shed find. Loved it and now for book 2

[Emily Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Idk where to begin the first chapter got me crying so I was like ok this is going to be good and I tell you I want more like now Blade and Isabella are my favorite characters. All I got to say is no words it’s that good you definitely want to click or save to be read. You will not be disappointed in this book these two ladies killed it

[Donisa Tingle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was literally hooked from THE VERY FIRST SENTENCE!!!! Danielle and Jade caught my attention that quick, and never lost it! This book is fantastic and if you don’t read it you are truly missing out!

[Read All About It · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow!!
This book was a roller coaster and then some. Sad, frustrating, furious you name it I felt it.

Blade lost everything including his will to live. He has been living for revenge.

“Isabella has been gone for years. He broke her and then threw her away.

“Fool me once shame on you—fool me twice shame on me.”

“I’m not the same naive girl you once knew.

This is my first time reading these authors. I’m a big fan of MC Stories. This is one of more raw and gritty. I really did enjoy this book even though there is a cliffhanger ending and some things are left up in the air.

[charlene woodard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it

This book takes you on a ride you don’t ever want to get off from. Can’t wait to see what’s next for these two.These authors make a great team.

[Lindsey Kramer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing! I absolutely loved it and can’t wait for the next one! I’m so glad that Danielle is back publishing and writing again!

[Ashleigh Downes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mayhem was an amazing book. I can't say enough about it and 5☆'s doesn't seem like enough. From the first page until the last I was hooked. I couldn't put it down, I didn't want to put it down. From the beginning of the story my heart broke for Blade (whose wouldn't). A sexy, tough VP biker whose life has been turned upside down and whose heart has been shattered. & then there's Isabella a nurse, best friend to Blade's sister Lana, undercover informant to the FBI and has history with Blade.

Throughout this book you'll fall in love with Blade and Isabella, there will be romance, there will be twists and turns, there will be moments of OMG and moments that you'll want to cry. You'll get angry, you'll get sad, but you'll also get happy and you won't be able to put the book down until you finish.

If you're an MC lover like I am Mayhem book 1 of the Crusaders MC is definitely for you. I will definitely recommend this to anyone who asks.

I can't wait for Dirty Deeds Book 2.

Thank you Jade Wilde and Danielle Jami❤️

[Laura G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book & was hooked from the start. There was lots of action, deception & drama of the best kind as well steamy. Loved Isabelle & Blade & can't wait to see what happens in book 2. I couldn't put this book down once I started it.

[Wendy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mayhem

Excellent read. I absolutely loved Blade and Izzy’s story ❤️❤️❤️ Blade suffered immeasurable loss and suffered for it. Izzy loves him but can’t get him to except a relationship. So many chaotic events happen in this book. 109% recommend this book to everyone ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Andrea Britton · Rating 4 out of 5]

really good

I enjoyed this book. I’m not usually a MC reader but I’m really glad did. I like the characters and thought the story was very entertaining. Can’t wait for the next one to be out.

[Angela Ruble Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mayhem by Danielle Jamie and Jade Wilde
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First and foremost, Please read the trigger warning the authors have posted! I have read several books by Danielle Jamie, but this was a first for me from Jade Wilde. These authors done a fantastic job on Mayhem!

Blade, a broken bad boy biker with a love for the open road. I wasn't sure if I wanted to slap him, or hug him. He had me all tied up in my feels. Will he be able to overcome the obstacles in his life, past and present, to see what the future could hold?
Izzy, a beautiful soul with a love for saving people, especially those she loves. Izzy, oh how I felt for her and everything she went through. Will she forever be torn between her heart and the forces fighting against her?

Mayhem, what a good name for this book! It definitely done a number on me, but in such a good way. From the heart pounding beginning to the action packed ending, my eyes stayed glue to the pages until I read the very last one. If you are looking for a rollercoaster ride of action and mayhem, look no further!!!

Fantastic job ladies, I am looking forward to what Danielle and Jade have in store for us next!





"The thing is you need to find someone who loves every single part of you, even the f*cked-up parts that are ugly and scarred."~Izzy

[Krissy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally!!!! This book has sucked me in and been my escape from real life, just like it was for the authors. I have been a Danielle Jamie lover for years. When I heard she was cowriting an MC book, I could not wait to get my hands on it! It’s steamy, sexy, and pulls at your heart. I promise you will not regret picking this book up until the last page where you’ll be DYING for more! Hurry up, ladies! We need more! ❤️