~*~ Review ~*~ Devoted by Kira Johns

Title: Devoted

Series: Satan's Rebels #5

Author: Kira Johns

Publisher: Kira Johns

Published Date: 3/26/2016

Genre: Romance/New Adult

Page Count: 175

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Blurb:

“There are two types of pain in this world – the pain that hurts you and the pain that changes you.”

I chose to walk down a dark path in life believing I was the one in control. I was wrong. Overcoming my addiction was just the first step in my recovery. The club gave me a reason to continue the climb, but it was meeting Bella that gave me a purpose. I never meant to fall for Bella, but loving her was too easy. She completes me in a way I never thought possible. 

“The dark is unending. There are always demons lurking in the shadows.”

Forgetting the past is never an option, especially when facing it terrifies you. I thought I’d never be able to move on, until I met him. Blake Andrews didn’t just save me, he showed me what true love was all about. 

“With pain comes strength. With strength comes peace.”

Fate brought Blake and Bella together, but it takes more than just love to forge a bond that will last a lifetime. It takes someone completely… devoted.

My Review:

Johns is known for the darker side of romance. This book is no exception. Devoted brings us the story of Bella and Blake. We got a tidbit of it in Damaged but now we get the full story. The book is a little faster paced. That's fine because in Damaged we already know they get a HEA, now we are reading about how they got there. 

I loved the story of Blake and Bella. They reminded me of Jade and Viper's story. Blake has issues of his own, trying to remain clean and not use drugs. Bella is dealing with the aftermath of her own hell. She doesn't want help, she just wants to forget. The club is the help that Blake needs and in turn he uses what he learned to help Bella. 

Blake shows Bella that she can't forget her past, she can confront it and move past it. In doing this, it strengthens the bond they have created. Love blossoms. Their stories are dark and gritty but their love for each other is beautiful. 

I loved their story. I am so happy that the author gave us a chance to read it. I recommend that the whole series be read in order for you to truly understand this story. 

I feel that the author did a fantastic job, as always. I look forward to the next book in the series. 

My Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

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Review: Deserved by Kira Johns

Title: Deserved (Satan's Rebels MC #3)
Author: Kira Johns
Publisher: Kira Johns
Publish Date: October 10, 2014
Page Count: 337
Genre:Romance/Suspense/ Romantic Erotica


Synopsis:

Five years after leaving Rockingham, Jade Moore is still trying to move on. Easier said than done when your heart lies in your hometown. She finds friendship with a man who bears a dark secret, one that could destroy her.

Shadow has spent the last five years in misery over losing Jade. He still loves her, but knows he lost his chance. Now married to his worst nightmare, Shadow sees the light at the end of the tunnel when Jade returns home, only to find out she has been hiding something from him for years.

Will Jade and Shadow find their happily ever after? Both are determined to make it happen, but when the past collides with the present, Shadow fears he will lose Jade forever.

Deserved begins five years after Destined, when Jade leaves Rockingham. Life has changed for Jade and Shadow. Both have moved on with their lives but are not completely happy. Jade hasn’t spoken to Shadow since she left but when tragedy happens, she is forced back into the life of the MC.

Jade shows that she is a strong character in the face of everything she goes through. She lost the man she loved and also her friend. She comes back, not weak but stronger that before. I love Jade’s character and wish more female leads were written like her.

Shadow is a martyr. He feels that he has to be miserable because of the way he treated Jade. So his life for the past five years has not been pleasant. That could be to the new addition of Brandi. He stays with her because he feels he has too due to how he treated Jade. Shadow is a good character. I like him with Jade but I don’t think that they are destined to be together.

Ms. Johns throws a twist in this book. I suspected this may happen but was not sure it would. The world at the MC is completely rocked with the revelation. I won’t tell what it is though. ;)

Johns is a fantastic writer. She draws the reader into the book from the beginning. Her writing is similar to that of AC Bextor. Johns does multiple POV’s in her books but does not make it confusing to the reader.

This book is a definite recommend. I strongly urge the reader to start from the first book, Destroyed, to truly understand Jade and Shadow’s story. This book series is for readers 18+ due to violence and sexy scenes.  

5 out of 5 Stars!!!

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Review: Destined by Kira Johns

Title: Destined (Satan's Rebels MC #2)
Author: Kira Johns
Publisher: Kira Johns
Publish Date: September 12, 2014
Page Count: 238
Genre: Romantic Erotica

Book Blurb:

After surviving hell not once, but twice, Jade Moore is once again living, but her nights are filled with torture as she relives her time with the Condemned Warriors again and again. The only person capable of chasing away those demons is Viper, the man she has fallen deeply in love with. He is not just her hero, he is her destiny.

Viper’s troubled past makes him the cold, heartless killer that everyone fears. Then he met Jade, falling helplessly in love with her. As he helps Jade overcome her demons, he reveals his own, not knowing if he will lose her forever. But it isn't his past he should be worried about, it’s his future.

Shadow returns to Rockingham to be with the girl he has loved since they were kids, only to find she is in love with another man. He is determined to win the heart of the only girl he has ever loved, no matter the consequences. When secrets are revealed and tragedy strikes, will he put aside his desires and be the friend Jade needs?

Lives will be lost and heartache will be inevitable.

 

In the second book of the series, we continue to follow Viper and Jade. This is a story of their journey and love story. It shows how strong their bond is. Jade’s strength and determination is put to the test. In this book we fill the full impact of emotions that she is filling. I adore Jade’s character. Instead of being wallowing in her pain, she fights to get back to her life.

Viper shows what a remarkable character he is in this book. His love for Jade shows on every page.

Shadow’s character plays a big part in the book. After a break from everyone, he reappears. As if by destiny, it is at a time that Jade needs him most.  Shadow is what a good man should be. Instead of coming in guns blazing determined to get Jade back, he steps to the side and settles in as a friend.

This book takes a sad turn. Beware, Kleenexes will be needed. I won’t go into details, you’ll need to read the book.

Johns does a fantastic job with this book. She pulls at your heartstrings. You’ll find yourself yelling at the book to encourage the characters.

I love this series. I cannot wait for book 3. I recommend this series but to readers who are 18+.

 

 

 

5 out of 5 stars!!!

 

 

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Review: Destroyed by Kira Johns

Title: Destroyed (Satan's Rebels MC #1)
Author: Kira Johns
Publisher: Kira Johns
Published Date: August 5, 2014
Page Count: 86
Genre: Romantic Erotica


Blurb:

Jade Moore was no stranger to the MC lifestyle. Growing up the daughter of the President of the Satan's Rebels, she knew all about family and loyalty. Her world slowly crumbles when she loses not only her parents, but her brother and best friend. Her Uncle steps in and becomes the family she so desperately needs.

 

But what happens when the only family you have left betrays everything you have ever known?

 

Jade is drug into the Condemned Warrior world where she is imprisoned for four agonizing years. Beaten and brutalized, she wishes for death, but it never comes.

 

Reaper inherited the MC from his brother, Halo, and will do whatever it takes to keep the club safe. Anything, including handing over his niece to the club's enemy. All he has to do is convince her brother, Tank, and best friend, Shadow, that she has run away. Easy. But what Reaper never expects is for Tank and Shadow to come home looking for answers years later and discovering the truth.

 

Tank and Shadow return to their hometown to investigate missing funds. It's when they begin digging for the evidence, they discover a much darker secret that Reaper has been hiding. Enlisting the help of the club's Sergeant at Arms, Viper, they set out to rescue Jade and bring her home where she belongs.

 

Viper's reputation is well known both inside and out of the MC. He is a cold-blooded killer, incapable of any feeling but hatred. His allegiance lies with Tank and the club. He will do whatever it takes to bring Jade home, even if it means crossing enemy lines to save her. What he doesn't expect is to fall for her. 

 

In Destroyed we learn about Jade and Viper. Two people brought together by horrendous circumstances.  Jade was given to a rival MC by someone who was supposed to love her. During her time away, she is tortured in every way possible. Jade is a strong character. Even though she is living a nightmare, she still stays strong.

Viper is Jade’s “Knight in Shining Armor”. He saves her and in turn she saves him. They are two kindred spirits that were brought together. I loved Viper, he is an alpha male but with a sweet and caring side.

The author, Kira Johns, did a wonderful job with this book. She shows it from a multiple POV but the reader doesn’t get lost in it. I loved that the author did not go into graphic detail about Jade’s torture. You still feel for Jade but you are not detoured from reading it.

Overall I loved the book. I cannot wait to read more in the series. I have to warn that the book ends in a BIG cliffhanger; so be sure to pick up the second book too. A definite recommend but for readers 18+.

 

 

 

5 out of 5 stars!!!

 

 

 

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