Nightmares
Sterling and Ruthie have more things in common than they realize, even though from the outside it doesn’t seem like they do.
Blood
Sterling is a decorated war hero.
Ruthie is an ex-con.
Their two worlds should’ve never collided, but fate has a way of turning life in the direction least expected. Now Ruthie has to try to come to terms with the fact that she’s in love with a biker … the fact that she’s in love with a biker who’s also a decorated Navy SEAL. One who leaves for months at a time with little to no advance warning, taking her heart with him each time he goes.
Pain
Sterling has a lot of things to overcome in order to have Ruthie, the biggest being her mind.
She doesn’t think she’s good enough.
He thinks she’s perfect.
Now it’s up to him to show her just how right he can be.
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Ruthie was a strong female character. and ever since Sterling was introduced at the very beginning of the Dixie Wardens series he is someone that is trying to make his life better. but it is when these two finally come together that they both truly start to live. and then when tragedy hits home, its Ruthie’s love that keeps Sterling grounded. they both have their own stories from their pasts, that have made them the strong people that they are, but its them being together that makes them even stronger.
i enjoyed Sterling and Ruthie’s story, but i am just sad that its the end of this series. but i know that in true Lani Lynn Vale fashion i will be seeing these men and woman again in future books.
First off… Lani Lynn Vale needs to stop killing off the characters I want to get to know!!
Sterling – navy SEAL, amateur baseball player, member of The Dixie Wardens, general grump and all-around nice guy (when he wants to be).
Ruthie – spent time as an abused wife, mother to a murdered child, convict for killing her husband. I respected the heck out of this woman!
Both characters knew what it was like to be abandoned and found it hard to trust. But for some reason, they were able to come to rely on each other, adding one more person to their small circle of worthy people. It started with friendship and bloomed into something romantic and beautiful. Nightmares and chilling suspense aside, what they shared was so sweet and sexy. Their shared darkness and search for the light created something truly magical.
Sooo good, I just loved this story.
Ruth is has not always had a good life and when she gets out of jail she is hoping for a fresh new start. But people in town aren’t always the nicest and there’s someone fro the past who does not feel she should live a happy life. When she meets Sterling there is an instant chemistry between these two and fast become friends. Of course that friendship turns to more but Ruthie is afraid to get to close since all she has ever experienced is heartache. Sterling does his best to show her not everyone is out to hurt her and Ruthie shows Sterling not everyone will leave some will stay and fight.
There were times in this story that were truly sad but also others where you could not stop laughing.
Go read this book and the series, you won’t be disappointed
Wow! So many great twists and turns! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Sterling and Ruthie’s first meeting is one they both never forget. I am completely in love with the way their story played out and the twists and turns their story has. Ruthie is a girl that has to overcome so many demons to find her happy. I don’t want to spoil anything but so much happens in this story. Its all for the best too.
5 Beautiful Stars!
Lani Lynn Vale never disappoints. Another amazing story in this series. This is an amazingly beautiful and breathtaking story about overcoming the past, learning to trust, and discovering something that neither Sterling or Ruthie knew they needed. I absolutely adored this story.
I forgot how emotional Sterling and Ruthie’s story made me the first time I read it and reading it again, the emotions still were overwhelming. The 8th and final book in the Heroes of the Dixie Wardens MC finishes this on such a high. Two people who were broken and damaged by pasts and who could not walk away from a connection that was unwavering. Walls that they built around their hearts to protect them from anymore hurt were no much for the feelings that these two had for each other. Two people scared to love found that they would be the right to each other’s wrongs. An angsty action packed story with so much passion and emotion that you will not be able to stop the tears from flowing and the ache in your heart at times. These two will be the heroes of the story as they show you love, accomplishment and finally happiness can be in your future no matter how bad the past.
Whoa! What a great read! Sterling and Ruthie’s story full of pain, tears, love, and joy!
This is the eighth book in the Heroes of The Dixie Wardens series. You don’t have to read them in order. They are all great reads though. I have read, and loved all of them. This one is no different. Lani had me laughing, worried, crying, and saying “what the hell” to myself. She has become one of my go to authors. When I see a new book, I have to have it right then and there.
We did meet Ruthie in Counter to my Intelligence. She was in prison for killing her husband. I don’t think she should have been though. It was self-defense. We learn her whole story in this book.
Sterling was also in Counter, he had just returned from a mission. He is a Navy SEAL with SEAL Team 11.
I absolutely love these two together.
“You’re mine and I’m yours. We’ll make our lives good together. We’ll have babies. We’ll buy a house. We’ll grow old together until we can’t see the other’s faults. We’ll be together forever. And then, when we’re done on this earth, we’ll go out of it together, because I deserve happy, and so do you. We’re fucking due, and I fucking love you.”
There were some twists and turns, some surprises also. I won’t say what had me crying, you’ll know when you get there.
Of course the secret thoughts had me cracking up.
“I hate you, and I love you. It’s like I want to kick you in the balls, then kiss them better for you.”
OMG! I love Sterling and Ruthie. Like ridiculously in love. Sterling is seriously so lovable. He was perfect for Ruthie in all his broody, protective glory. They had a sweet relationship and he stood by Ruthie through everything. I really loved Right to My Wrong.
PSA: This is part of a series, there are returning character’s and to save yourself from being all kinds of confused, it would be easier on your part if you read the previous books first. I’m just sayin…
I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved this story, maybe it’s Lani’s writing, maybe it was Sterling and the fact that now I need to buy a house with a front porch. IDK. What I do know is this was FANTASTIC! I laughed, I cried like a baby, I was….. hot, all good things when you are in a world that Lani has created for us.
Sterling, had a rough life, and is now living a WAY better one as a SEAL and a member of the Dixie Wardens MC. Ruthie also got shafted in the life giveaway it seemed, and is now trying to move on with her life after prison. Not going to leave spoilers cuz I want you to enjoy their ride, but Sterling and Ruthie coming together was ….. such a crazy journey. I am a lil sad, at the end I was getting the feel that this may be the last of the Dixie Wardens MC and just like with the last of the Freebirds series, I teared up. I give this 5 huge stars.
This is Sterling and Ruthie’s story. Ruthie is Sawyer’s best friend and due to the two of them serving time some citizens are not so forgiving. Ruthie doesn’t feel like she is worth much due to her past and she is just struggling to live day by day. Sterling is a Navy Seal whose life is hard but as soon as he sees Ruthie he knows he has found the woman for him. The only problem is he has to convince her. When Ruthie is targeted Sterling will do anything to save her, but what happens when he is away on a mission, what will happen then? I loved Ruthie and Sterling’s story, it had rough edges and lots of ups and downs. This was a story that kept me on the edge of my seat until the last word. This is one author and series that you must read!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Love Sterling and Ruthie. These badass bikers just keep getting better.