Zack’s spent his whole life loving just one woman—Belle—only to have her walk out of his life and go half way across the world. But three years later, her unexpected return is stirring up feelings that never died, and Zack’s ready to do whatever it takes to get her back.Belle has never gotten over Zack, but she has secrets—secrets she knows could hurt those closest to her, Zack included. When an … included. When an old enemy returns and wants what he thinks is already his for the taking, she knows it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
With so much more than just their love on the line, will Zack and Belle manage to come together as one and pull through or will their past and their enemies tear them apart?
Zack can be read as a standalone. The (complete) Areion Fury MC series can be read together or separately. For a greater reading experience, recommended reading order:
“Zack” Areion Fury MC book one
“Deeds” Broken Deeds MC book one
“Dams” Areion Fury MC book two
“Tyler” Areion Fury MC book three
“Pokey” Areion Fury MC book four
“Sico” Areion Fury MC book five
“Calix” Areion Fury MC book six
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** spoiler alert ** Everyone she has loved has been taken away from her at some point. He has only ever opened his heart to one person. Will they be able to overcome what has happened in between?
Have to say this was definitely different then the other books I’ve read by this author, in the fact that the woman went back and forth. I didn’t blame her, just different. I loved the fact that he remained steadfast and was determined to prove that she would be his. Steamy read!
Loved this book from beginning to end. Blue is a fierce, and independent woman with sorrows from her past. Zack is dominant, loving, and protective. They have hot and steamy chemistry. Loved how their humor and the way they fought with each other. You can only argue with someone you love like that and make up just as fiercely. This is a second chance romance that will warm your heart
This author is a recently new to me author and I want to inhale every word she has written!
I had actually started to read ‘Deeds’ and realised that this story came first in the time line, so flipped to this quick!
Blue is quick witted, sassy and a total smartass! Absolutely loved her and her relationship with Lynn (Zack’s sister) is freaking awesome!
Blue and Zack have history and when certain things come to light, my heart broke for them. But foremost, Zack knows exactly what he wants and that’s Blue, he isn’t going to let her get away a second time.
Laugh out loud moments and hot AF moments too!
SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE PLUS A MC….#winwin
This is the first book I have read by this author, so, I’m late to the Esther E. Schmidt party, but, I’m here now, I’ve got a drink in my hand, and I’m on the dance floor….If ZACK is any indication of her talent….I can’t wait to read her other books….
Zack, who is the president of the Areion Fury MC, and biker chick, Jazzebelle, fell in love before her mother died and her father moved her and her brother to Japan…When they are killed in a car accident, “Blue” doesn’t realize what danger she is in…..But as far as Zack is concerned, she belongs to him, he’s going to protect her, and they are picking up right where they left off….and he’s not letting her leave him again…END OF STORY….Plus, there are some secrets that can change everything….but they have to be shared anyway….Good Book!!!
Good start to the Areion Fury MC series. This is the story of Zack and Blue. I love the strong female that take no gruff but yet you also still get the alpha biker determined to reign supreme over his ol’ lady.
Loved Zack, love those macho guys and the overbearing protectiveness.Really like this book, it had a great story behind it, and the usual Alpha Ego stuff going on. It had a lot of funny parts to I couldn’t help but laugh. This is the first book I have read by this author. I might have to jump ahead and read Deeds book (from a different MC) who’s claming Zach’s sister. She was attacked in the tattoo parlor because of him. After reading what happens to her I have to buy it. Got my curiosity up.
I absolutely loved this book. And definitely highly recommend it.
We all love a good second chance romance book especially when the main characters are a Hot as hell alpha male and a strong and feisty female heroine.
For me this book had the perfect balance of loyalty sexiness and humor, not only between the main characters Zack and Belle but also the supporting characters too.
Oh and did I mention the hot as hell alpha is a biker bet that spiked your interest.
Esther did an amazing job with her debut book and delivered a story that not only had me loving her main characters but also excited for the supporting characters future books. Definitely a must read.
Can’t wait to read more from this amazing author
Zack was raised in the MC lifestyle so it was only natural that when the time came, he stepped up to be Prez. He’s young, dedicated, hard working and understands what it takes to be strong. He doesn’t have a lot of weakness’ that others can see. He’s determined with the help of his brothers to keep improving the MC and their reputation,no matter what. There’s just one problem, a blast from his past crosses his path out of nowhere. Now he has to figure out what to do and if which part of his body will control his decisions?
Belle’s was raised to fight. Not just professionally, but figuratively as well. She’s faced an uphill battle being a woman in a male dominated industry. With an unexpected change surfacing she was taken away from the life and love she’d always cherished to go around the world to continue the fight. She’s never understood why, but accepted it. When tragedy strikes, she goes back to the place she left her heart, and secrets. How does she move on from there?
When Belle and Zack reunite, their chemistry is just as intense and explosive as before! They’re trying to figure out how the hell they belong in each others lives again. Each of them holding back on secrets to protect each other. An enemy sets their sights not just on Belle, but the MC and those connected. The reality of how close they are to shattering their fragile connection becomes clear, everything is out in the open. The raw, traitorous, infuriating emotions spill along with the blood of those caught in the middle. Can they fix it this time?
Creative adoration (positives): There is literally so freaking much I LOVE about this book. Zack and Belle are both such strong, complex characters. I can admit it, at first their attraction made me roll my eyes because of it’s intensity, but that changed a few chapters in. Because of the layers Esther adds to them, it started to make sense. As she reveals minor details about their pasts or personalities, it starts to click like a well thought out puzzle. They are extremely strong, but so fragile at the same time, and it works! I loved that Zack wasn’t always the hard ass, he wasn’t a total caveman jerky dummy like he could have been. She shows a side of him that is very raw and it adds so much to his dedication to those he loves.
Creative indifference (negatives): I’m still very curious about Zack and Lynn’s parents and I’d love to know more about their past.
Creative appraisal (overall): I have to say, for this being a first book for me from this author, it’s very strong! It grabbed my attention, and held on. I Love a good MC, suspense, steamy, romance, with strong characters. The best part of it for me? The humor! I ADORE the fact that Esther does not hold back what so ever with the humor. It’s not something I feel that can be easily slipped into a dialogue for this kind of genre. It wasn’t choppy or thrown in, it flowed perfect. I still giggle after reading each one and just think about the stuff Belle says. Can you say no filter? 🙂 Excellent book, I’m so glad I snagged this one up!
WOW!! Im hooked. Schmidt did a amazing job on this book. Cant wait to grt stared on the next book.
OMG how is this Esther’s debut novel? I was hooked from the first freaking page and could not put it down. I love MC romance books along with second chance love and this had both in it. Seriously this book had freaking everything, Hot MC guys, second chance love, it had me laughing, as well as yelling at the kindle. The banter between all the characters had me almost in tears I was laughing so hard.
Not only will you fall in love with the main characters but the secondary ones as well. i absolutely cannot wait to see what else Esther has in store and to read the about the rest of the characters. This book can be considered a stand alone but also a Cliffhanger. Jazz and Zack are together but with many MC there is still unfinished business all around.
Jazz and Zack grew up next to one another and were together up until she moved to Japan with her dad and brother. Now she is back and the chemistry they had before is still there. Zack still says she is his and she tries to fight him on it. How long can this last?
Absolute must read!!!!
Really like this book, it had a great story behind it, and the usual Alpha Ego stuff going on. It had a lot of funny parts to I couldn’t help but laugh. This is the first book I have read by this author. I might have to jump ahead and read Deeds book (from a different MC) who’s claming Zach’s sister. She was attacked in the tattoo parlor because of him. After reading what happens to her I have to buy it. Got my curiosity up.
Read in November 2015
I absolutely loved this, Zack is great. he might be a badass biker but he is in deep with Belle, always has been. Belle has been through a lot, losing her whole family and coming back to the only people she has left, her friends. although this is a biker story with the usual stuff associated with such a story, there are some light hearted moments that make you chuckle. its also nice to have 2 bikers mc clubs get together to sort out a problem and end up almost friends, sometimes its worth it for the greater cause. I look forward to the next books in this series, will def be following this author
3.75
I had mixed feelings about this book. I loved the plot and romance overall, but I was unsure how to feel about the elements in between Jazzebelle and Zack. There was a lot of shove and tug.
Jazz/Blue and Zack have earned their second chance, there’s no doubt, but I felt they could have had a little more depth, since there were a few vague moments that I misunderstood. It made things hard to follow unless I reread it.
I would give this author another shot, as I did enjoy the book overall.
Belle had moved away from Zack in a brisk moment by her father, Zack was her first and held her heart though. Now Belle is back and she does’t want Zack to know, she is dealing with her fathers and brothers death and needs time to move on.
Once Zack is aware Belle is back, he is on her like velcro. Zack loves Belle, she is the only woman for him and he wants her as his ol’ lady. However Belle has a secret she needs to tell Zack about and a madman after her for reasons she doesn’t understand.
Good book, not my favorite but entertaining. It was nice to see how it all began and did have interaction with Lynn and Deeds which was fun to see how that began. Definitely a favorite biker series.