It meant war. DUKEThe relative peace we have known for years was gone in one violent act. Then, among the ever-present and increasingly bloody unknown threat, I met her. But when passions ignite, complicating an already impossible situation, I am left to wonder if there is a way to overcome the dark and twisted secrets of my past that would allow me to have any kind of future with her.PENNYI was … have any kind of future with her.
PENNY
I was just a normal girl. I swear. One moment, I was just living my usual boring life. The next, I found myself in the middle of some kind of underground war between an outlaw biker gang and some faceless enemy.
Trapped in a whole new world and in ever-increasing close proximity to the tall, strong, long blond-haired, deep blue-eyed biker named Duke, yeah, let’s just say things got even more interesting.
But Duke had secrets.
And when they came into the light, I realized they were the kind that I wasn’t sure I could live with…
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** This book has a HEA, but some plot points do not get wrapped up and will continue and complete in Renny’s book.
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I have absolutely loved the Henchmen MC so far!! Duke was a prospect at the same time Maze was in Repo’s book but we never really got to know anything about him except Maze and him got to be pretty close friends and they both disliked Renny lol! Duke’s story is pretty straight forward except all the chaos that comes with the club. It was insane! And it all started with Penny. I love these two together and I love getting a glimpse at the other club members and family’s lives.
Wow – with a few key strokes an author can just change everything. Some big stuff went down in this book. Fans of the series, hold on to your seats.. And that’s all I gonna say about that..
Duke – I love that these big men come from such messed up families and past and yet end up being the greatest men who treasure and do anything to protect their women. Duke hadnt even known Penny 24 hours but when she is literally thrown out of car on the MC compound and his inner beast yelled MINE and that was all there was to that.
Penny Poor Penny all she wanted was directions to a job interview not knowing the ramifications that would have on her life. Loved how she started out mild and meek but with the help of Lo and Hailstorm was a pretty tough chick by the end (poor thing had to be with everything that went on in this book 🙂 ) She and Duke were perfect for each other.
Bonus: Having read all the connecting books it was great getting to meet all the kids of the previous characters.. I think these couples have been going at it like bunnies in between books with all the kids there are now.
I love everything this author has written and look forward to whoever is next…
Duke would have never thought that giving Penny directions would have led to her being hurt. When she was dropped outside the gates of the compound something inside him stirred that he had never felt before. It was more than anger toward whoever hurt her. It was more than compassion toward her. It was more than the guilt he felt thinking he was at fault.
5 That didn’t just happen.. Stars
I was dying for Duke’s story and wow did it not disappoint. I actually don’t know if I can say anything else because this book blew me away and it gutted me to no end! I loved the shake up of it all. Fair play to Jess for taking a chance and not worrying about what people may think of doing something so big within a series. Again I feel I’ve said to much.
Read this book, Although you don’t have to, I’d recommend reading the first books within inn this series before you read this book.
I guess that was a side effect of being so strong: No one ever offered you a hand.
2nd reread
Publication:, October 5th 2016
ღ I couldn’t wait to get to Duke’s book while reading Repo. But then life happen. Now I focus on finishing this series…I loved both Duke & Penny. And lord Penny’s grandma too ……. It was nice catching up with the rest of The Henchmen & their women. Duke & Penny Their chemistry was off the chart hot & it’s a little different than the other books, but of course Jessica made it work….
it was so sad the tragedy that occurred… I hated how Jessica drop that bomb about the “Grassis.” & just seem to leave as is
Oh I have a love hate with Renny , now sure about reading his book.. but at the same time I wanna see what Mina does to him
Trust me when I say I’ll be checking out the next book in this series…. I can’t get enough of this series.
Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion & my honest review
Paulette Review
This is one good book, it basically picks up where Repo left off before the HEA’s, Penny is lost and ask directions from Duke, few days later she’s dropped off at Henchmen’s gate beaten and marked then the attacks start on the MC, Duke and Penny become close, we find out why Duke and Renny fought and our hearts goes out to Janie, all kinds of suspense and a twist, this story deserves the 5 stars!
Duke and Penny’s story is very action pack with enough sadness to last for months. The book ending with war just beginning makes me need the next book ASAP. Next book in this series here I come.