Vengeance: punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.Austyn Cruz’s life has been turned on its axis. She’s done with sitting on the sidelines while those around her deal with her problems.Growing up in the Ravage MC, there’s always been someone at her back. Now it’s time for her to deal with her problems on her own. That is, until the guy she’s lusted over and loved for … until the guy she’s lusted over and loved for more years than she can count decides to claim her.
Only, it’s too late. He’s too late. Everything has changed.
Ryker James lives by one rule: live free. His past does not define him, but it does decide to give him a wakeup call after years of lying dormant. It’s time to face his demon and make sure, once and for all, it never comes back into his life. All the while protecting the one and only he’s loved for longer than he should.
Two people tied together by their pasts. Two people searching for vengeance. Will the retribution they seek tear them apart, or bring them together? In the end, justice will be served … the Ravage Motorcycle Club way.
** Bound by Vengeance (Ravage MC Bound Series Book Three) is a standalone full-length novel. You do not have to read the Ravage MC series nor Bound Series to follow this book, but if you’d like to see where it all started, you really should. **
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***5 ‘All In’ Stars***
After devouring Bound by Desire I had two reactions:
I absolutely-fucking-lutely ADORED. Deke and Riley!
I NEEDED to know what Austyn would do in the aftermath of the horrific crazyness she went through and what Ryker would do to get her to welcome him into her heart.
So, you can imagine how happy I was that their book would be up next and I must say that I absolutely loved everything about Bound by Vengeance. From Austyn and Ryker’s journey to their HEA to how the Vengeance was attained and meted out, it was practically perfect and had just the right blend of humor, heart and heat throughout the entire story, as well some great moments with the Ravage MC.
Austyn. She went through hell and yet she has come out of that experience with the determination to live and do it on her own terms. This doesn’t mean that she is whole, in fact there are many pieces that are still broken, but she isn’t about to let them, or him, win…at least when it comes to certain aspects of her life. I admired her strength and heart and even though my heart hurt for all that she went through, and was still going through, I loved watching as she navigated through it all and came out stronger in the end.
Ryker. I loved Ryker from the moment I met him. Irreverent and unrepentant. The man lives his life on his terms and if you don’t like it, he’ll flip you off and forget you exist. The only loyalty, outside of himself, he has is to the Ravage MC and those they call their own. I went from loving this man to absolutely adoring him. He is so much more than what he appears to be. He is honorable, compassionate and more than willing to offer to help when needed, but he also believes that one needs to make their own choices, even if he doesn’t agree with it.
I thoroughly enjoyed Ryker and Austyn’s journey to their HEA. Their road was bumpy, and how couldn’t it be with everything going on around them on, but it wasn’t a total angst fest and I was grateful for that. There was enough drama going on without the romance becoming angsty. There was a lot of push/pull, but it was to be expected and I loved how Ryker breached Austyn’s walls, helped her confront her demons without and made her stronger for it in the end. Their bantering was fun, the chemistry between them intense, and I loved how they became each other’s safe havens.
I was very curious to see the direction the author would take this story, especially after reading the blurb as well as the teasers etc that had been released and I have to say I really enjoyed the direction she took Austyn and Ryker’s story. It was well thought out and executed and felt true to how they would handle everything. There are situations in this one that will fall under the “trigger” category for some readers, but they aren’t used gratuitously and are pertinent in the growth of the characters. And as always, I loved the moments with the Ravage MC family as a whole, though there were no clear cut clues as to which Ravage MC kid would be up next. I know who I’d like to see on the chopping block, but in the meantime I’ll practice a little patience and wait and see.
~ Copy provided by Enticing Journey promotions & voluntarily reviewed ~
Ryan Michele never ceases to amaze me. This was a heartbreaking, emotional, and breathtakingly beautiful journey to go on with Ryker and Austyn. The Ravage MC members, and their significant others have always impressed me with their strength, loyalty, and unconditional love but Ryker took it one step further. His patience, understanding, and devotion to Austyn was bewitching. In the prior books Ryker was a little crude, rude, and an absolute playboy but in this book he showed a different side to himself. I loved it. Poor Austyn, she went through a lot, struggled with so much but she proves she is the strong daughter of Cruz, the President of the MC, and that her mother is Princess. Every second of this book was captivating. I cannot get enough of the Ravage MC.
Wow!! This book is a hook, line and sinker one that reels you in from the start. My heart aches for the pain and suffering Ashlyn endured. Her salvation comes in the form of a biker named Ryker. Their journey is not easy and a lot has to be overcome while seeking vengeance against those who did wrong. Love this author’s writing style, how you feel so many emotions while reading. It’s as if you there part of the story. Would recommend. Loved it!!! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book
Austyn Cruz has been abused and violated in the worse way but she can never let her family know. She feels so dirty and not worthy of anyone. She has been raised in the Ravage MC family and she knows she can never tell Ryker James the man she has loved for years what happened to her. When an evil comes after Austyn again she may lose more than the man she loves, she may not walk away from this again. In this third book in the Ravage MC: Bound series we follow Austyn and Ryker and I loved them so much. Austyn is such a strong woman and Ryker is just the man for her. Great storyline that kept me so enthralled and wanting more. I can’t wait to see where this story leads us.
Bound by Vengeance is book 3 in the series. Make sure you read in order to fully understand what is going on. Austyn is a strong woman who’s been through a lot and her story is full of heartache. Ryker has had a hard pass. He finally realizes he can’t stay away from Austyn anymore and helps her realize how beautiful and loved she really is. Ryker and Austyn helped each other become a better person and was a great couple.
This story was nothing like I thought it would be, I loved the fact that some of book 2 carried over and made it longer just with different characters. I loved the characters in fact Austyn is this amazing young woman who’s trying to protect those she loves at the same time over come a heart breaking reality. Ryker this alpha of a man who’s tried doing right for so long has had enough stand by crap and is ready to take what is his be damned what anyone else says. No matter the fight that goes on with Austyn, Ryker was always there no matter what. The events that lead up to them finally being together is truly amazing. The banter, love, hate, sex, and even the story line is out of this world, I can’t tell you how much loved it without giving so many spoilers away. Ryan has once again out did her self in writing this story like I don’t know how she was able to get love to come out of such a heart breaking story well pieces of it anyways lol and the shock factor on every page was just WOW no other words are needed. I was hooked right from the start. The ending came to soon I have so many questions and really I just want more of Austyn and Ryker I feel as though there whole story wasn’t told yet or it just the start of it was. I also got in my head that I really need to know what Princess would be like as a Grandma can you imagine? MUST READ
***I received this ARC for free in exchange for my honest thoughts***
This is the third book in this series and has soul shattering storyline. It takes this terrible event to bring Ryker to his knees to know that he can no longer stand and watch Austyn from the sidelines. This gritty and drama filled book will have you on the edge of your seat as Austyn tries to claim her life back by seeking vengeance on the man that destroyed her. Their story will have your emotions at an all time high but ultimately their love story will wrap its self around your heart. Absolute 5 star read.
Ryan Michele has once again reminded me why I have been so hooked on her books. I love MC romances and ones with story lines as good as this one is why this is one of my favorite series. I loved the original Ravage MC series but Ravage Bound is giving that one a run for its money. I could not put this book down. My heart was breaking for Austyn and all that she has experienced and is still trying to overcome. Then Ryker and all his determination just made my heart explode with so many feelings.
Austyn has experienced a traumatic event that no one in her life knows about. She doesn’t want anyone to know and is determined to do whatever it takes to make sure it stays a secret. She is has loved Ryker for years but he has never reciprocated. Now its too late and she is set to live life alone.
Ryker has had feelings for Austyn for years but never felt like he could pursue anything with her. He knows he isn’t right for her but after what she went through it opened his eyes to what he is missing out on and he is determined to make her his. Only problem is it may be too late. She has walls built high around her heart and he isn’t sure if he can tear them down but he is determined to try.
I highly recommend this book. You could read this as a standalone but I always enjoy them more when I read all of the series in order. I don’t think it would impact how you enjoy it if you don’t read the others.
I had to devour this book in one night, This book #3 Ravage MC Bound Series, This is Austyn & Ryker story. OMG there story was emotion roll coaster of a ride for both of them. So Austyn was in love with Ryker since she was 9 and he was 19, As they say age is only a number. Austyn is total like her parents Cruz and Princess in every way, Ryker hasn’t had it easy in life. You need to grab it now to find out there whole story. I am voluntarily reviewing an Advanced Reader Copy Can’t wait for the next book.
Ryan Michele is my all time favorite author. She really knows how to get the reader involved from the very first paragraph. This book has to be my favorite of the Ravage Motorcycle Club Bound Series. Whoever chooses to read this book will not be disappointed. It’s amazingly refreshing. You will want to jump right into the book to help. You will have so many different emotions that are at war with each other and you’ll never want to put the book down until you have finished.
Austyn has grown up in the MC world where everyone shows their strength and she thinks that she cannot show weakness. She doesn’t want anyone to feel sorry for her. Austyn has been through a traumatic experience and has decided to try and put her life back together. She also feels dirty from what happened to her and feels that no one could ever love her, especially Ryker. Austyn has loved Ryker since she was 8 years old.
Ryker is 10 years older than Austyn and never noticed her before until her dramatic experience. That’s when he realized that he wants to love her and protect her but she has refused to see him or talk to him. When Austyn decides it’s time to get back to normal and start living the Ravage MC decides to have someone to be her bodyguard. Ryker voluntarily offers because he doesn’t want anyone else around her because he wants to claim her. Can Ryker protect her, will she allow him to be her bodyguard and can Ryker get her to give him a chance to love her?
I received this book as an ARC copy for a voluntarily honest review.