I don’t apologize or regret the destruction I’m about to cause. I’m at peace with what I must do… nothing can or will stand in my way. Not even the raven-haired beauty with golden eyes who haunts my dreams.No one is innocent in the story of my life. Fairy tales don’t exist!I. Make. No. Excuses.Everyone needs to atone, and I’m the man who is going to see to it.
I love this book. I cannot recommend it enough.
I completely and totally fell in love with David’s story!! I cried and was aching for him!! I loved every word!
I truly loved this book. David is the unlikely book boyfriend material. He is broken, damaged and thinks he is incapable of loving or being loved. He suffers an unimaginable loss and it changes how he lives. Charlie is a woman he has known since she was a teenager and has loved her ever since but that tragedy has kept him at arms length with everyone. He feels a need to punish himself for something that wasn’t his fault.
Charlie has always loved him, from the moment she saw him and years later when he runs into her she realizes she always has loved him. Faults,demons and all. It’s beautiful to watch her heal him, to a point. They’re perfect for one another, and the chemistry is magnetic! I was really rooting for David. To give himself a break for once in years.
Where do I even begin?? THIS BOOK YA’LL! It was beyond anything I could have expected and everything deliciously dark, tormented and wonderful. The Disciples Series just keeps getting better & better! David & Charlie’s story is full of angst, demons, second chances & an undeniable connection.
David is buried by guilt, addiction and grief; with a one track mind on revenge… Is he ready to let some light come back into his life? When self hatred/destruction has been his best friend; Can he rise above those demons?….And Charlie well she’s determined to finally go for what she wants and take this chance with the man she always knew was her forever. Every emotion these two go thru, all the self doubt, all the heartbreak….your right there with them. ALL THE FEELS!
There were so many details to this book, so many layers of emotion, brotherhood and some truly wonderful secondary characters. Honestly, real talk…I’m obsessed with all things Disciples MC and I cannot wait to see where we go next!
Wow.
I knew this book was going to be epic but it was so much more than that.
It was full of pain, torment and revenge.
David’s story is not an easy read, and the way he battles his demons and fights for the light, his Charlie, is awe inspiring.
It is not an easy read but not is it worth it.
This is the kind of story that will stick with you for years to come.
Would give more stars if I could.
First off there are not enough stars on this page to rate how much I Loved this book. Lethal (Blade) had my heart, but Cassandra has done it and knocked him off the top.
David is a beautifully broken man who has suffered so much. I can say at one point I literally got tingles in my chest reading this and it caught me off guard. I can’t say I have had that happen and it felt like my heart was breaking but also happy at the same time. Hard to explain it but this book definately gave me a lot of feels.
If you love someone, let them go. If they come back then it was meant to be. This stands true for these 2 in so many ways.
This one is different but the story it beautifully written.
Charlie and David’s story was a fantastic MC read that definitely took my breath away in parts. Charlie has been in love with David forever and he was always the unattainable bad boy. David is a member of the Disciple MC Club and has had so much tragedy in his life. With his demons following him and a need for vengeance driving him this story takes the reader on a great adventure packed with steam, some great relationship dynamics with supporting characters and some great twists. My heart went on a wild ride in this read and can’t wait to see which character comes next.
This book kind of wrecked me. I found it all to easy to get swept up into David and Charlie’s story and honestly, what a story it was. It is rare to find a book that can somehow manage to create a perfect balance between the good and the bad, the bitter and the sweet, the light and the dark and the sad and the happy, but that was done with this book and in my opinion, it was done very, very well. My heart hurt for both these characters but for different reasons. David’s wounds were deep and jagged and the pain he carried was enormous. Charlie was sweet, smart and so incredibly strong. This was a really good thing because just like in real life, sometimes love is far from easy. A truly epic read that will give you all the feels you can handle.
I have been anxiously awaiting book two in The Disciples series and Cassandra did not disappoint. Atone is a dark, angsty read that had me hooked from chapter one. David is a tortured soul. The guilt and grief surrounding the tragic events in his life led him to spiral into a dark pit of despair and addiction, fueled by the desire for revenge to find the people responsible for his loss. He has been attracted to Charlie for years, even before he should be. She is the light in his otherwise dark world. Fast forward 9 years. David is back in town looking to atone for sins of the past. Charlie is still the kind, independent dark haired beauty David has been drawn to for all these years. She is the light to his darkness. Their chemistry is off the charts and pure fire. The path to their HEA is not an easy one and is paved with heartache, pain and real, raw emotions. If you love a sexy, gritty read about perfectly, imperfect characters, then Atone is right up your alley.
There was something special about Lethal (The Disciples #1), but Cassandra Robbins has raised the bar of specialness even higher with Atone!! (The Disciples #2). I am obsessed thinking about this beautifully written story! It’s one of my favorites of 2019!
David has been through so much that has plagued him with guilt and demons he constantly battles and he has so much self-doubt. He seeks revenge for those he has lost.
Charlie is determined and strong in her feelings for David. Together their chemistry is palpable. She is the light to his darkness. They’re drawn to each other early on but David’s struggles keep him distancing himself but not without internal turmoil.
Their explosive chemistry and love ignite the pages with gritty romance!
I’m absolutely enthralled with this story and after that ending I’m anxiously waiting for what’s to come next in Repent! (The Disciples #3)
How do you fight your way back when someone stole the best part of you?
David and Charlie fell in love as young adults, but one kiss ruined both their lives and made them angry with the world.
When David returns after 10 years, Charlie knows she still loves him, but David is only here for one thing: revenge.
At the end can David atone, or will he let his dark mistress swallow his only light?
A story of redemption, owning your own $#1+, and finding forgiveness if you’re strong enough.
Holy Moly !! Sons of Anarchy eat your heart out because The Disciples are in town..
Cassandra Robbins you are Amazing ,ATONE was totally addictive and M.C at Its BEST.
I completely Loved it and it had me so enthralled until the very end.
David is a dark tortured but very delicious man who is hell bent on revenge,
Charlize/Charlie is the boss of the local diner and has been in love with David since she was a teenager and she knows that being in love with a disciple will Not be an easy ride…and it is NOT.
David and Charlie’s love story is sexy and steamy but it is not smooth sailing Its filled with doubt and uncertainty but Charlie’s faith in David even when he doesn’t have faith in himself keeps the spark of hope alive that they can be together despite David feeling he is too broken and damaged for a relationship with anyone after the tragedy of his past.
This book is dirty,gritty and raw it is page after page of none stop passion,action and sinful pleasure.
I am completely dazzled by Cassandra and her words
A brilliant read that I highly recommend
5 gloriously wicked stars.
Another great read by Cassandra Robbins! ‘Atone’ is the second book of The Disciples series but it can be read as a stand-alone. It was a very emotional read; David’s story is one that’s pretty tragic. He sees himself as unworthy and damaged after a life altering event happens to him. He believes he’s only capable of bringing despair to anyone who associates with him.
His saving grace, his light, is Charlize (Charlie). She’s definitely the difference maker in his life. After years pass they reconnect; and the journey between them is NOT easy. Self destruction, revenge, and heartbreak are the themes between them. Will love be enough? What will that mean for both of them?
I finished this book in ONE day. It was unputdownable. It was sexy (VERY sexy), sad, heartbreaking. That HEA was HARD earned!
If you like MC/biker books, I highly recommend this one!
What a beautiful, heart wrenching story!! Atone by Cassandra Robbins follows David and Charlie and their journey to finding happiness while trying to make peace with the past; This is by far an easy read; This story is raw, there are many ups and downs that both David and Charlie face but one thing that stays true is the connection they have with one another!
They are each other’s saving grace; both David and Charlie have this pull toward one another and it was beautiful to read. The chemistry is explosive between these two making the read that more exciting because you never knew what to expect. I LOVED it and look forward to reading the next book in this series!
If dark, tortured and dangerous heroes are your jam, you need to read Atone! David will rock your world in the second installment of this gritty, sexy MC series, The Disciples. There is something so intriguing about a sexy, dirty talking bad boy. David is the epitome of those things and his hotness level was off the charts. He has been through hell and back, but that doesn’t deter Charlie from dreaming about a life with this elusive Disciple.
Charlie is great. She’s smart, independent and totally selfless. I admired her on so many levels and the fact that she accepted David, imperfections and all, made her all the more attractive. These two had chemistry that will light your heart on fire. The smiles and good times between Charlie and David are so sweet and swoony. Even so, pushing the never ending feelings of pain, loss and guilt aside was difficult for David. He broke my heart at times, but seeing Charlie fight for their love was beautiful.
Charlie is David’s light. She is the ying to his yang, his Yoko Ono!
You will love the entire Disciples gang and getting to know them better in each book makes this series so enjoyable. They’re a tight family, and family looks out for one another regardless of the life or death consequences. There is more to come from this fierce group and I can’t wait
Atone Arc Review
Atone is David and Charlize’s story.
David is a bad guy like his cousin but is so broken and tortured after losing his daughter when the attack was meant for him he lost it and disappeared. Now that he’s back he’s ready to make anyone involved pay but its hard when inside he’s fighting his own battle against spiraling out of control. David has spent many years in the darkness but back he has found his light through Charlize but he’s convinced they can’t have any fairy tale romance he must atone. Charlize has been in love with David from the moment they met and with him back now she’s willing to be anything he needs and prove to him he deserves love.
With a troubled, dark hero and a strong, smart heroine and all the craziness this book was such an addicting read. Cassandra Robbins has me hooked. I can’t wait for Repent!!
I. Can’t. Get. Enough. Of. This. Beautiful. Book! Can David and Charlie overcome the many obstacles in their way? Or will the darkness consume David? This book was off the charts amazing. Can’t wait for the next book.
3.5 Oxygen Thief Stars
Cassandra Robbins has a rough edge to her writing that puts you in that MC atmosphere. Bikers and their old ladies, fights for territories and revenge sought makes the story she’s telling even grittier.
There is no doubt David McCormick is a mess and his struggles run deep. At times I thought him selfish. I just wanted him to do the right thing for himself and Charlie but what I perceive as right isn’t always the answer. Charlie is sweet and in no way a doormat. She loves hard but sometimes that just isn’t enough. Together they are hot between the sheets and add in David’s dirty mouth and you get some explosive sexy times.
With a mix of emotions and demons, David and Charlie’s journey is anything but smooth. So if you’re into bad boys and good girls, The Disciples MC series is for you.
Ok, I have no idea where to start with this book, it was absolutely fantastic. I loved lethal but this tops it totally. Cassandra’s books have gotten better and better, her writing is brilliant and she knows how to suck us in.
If you have read Cassandra’s other 3 books you would have come across Blade (lethal) and Reed (entitled duet), both are part of David’s story. Blade his cousin and Reed, a friend. They are very important to him.
Now David, what a man he is seriously hot but has such a tortured sole and he believes he is not worthy of love. It is heartbreaking to see his struggles.
Charlie is a beautiful woman who knows exactly what she wants and she will fight tooth and nail for it.
I dont want to give more of the story away to ruin the book.
There is so much passion in the book and the spice is completely off the charts, so be warned, you’ll be blushing big time.
I loved how Cassandra developed more of the side characters to keep us wanting more. I’m dying for the next disciple book.
Cassandra was a new authur to me this year, recommended by a friend. I fell in love with her work straight away. With Atone, another wonderful book under her belt. She no doubt has become my new unicorn.
Atone is a fantastic book, I give it 5 stars, and an absolute must read.
Wow! I’m blown away! I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish. So good! One of my favourite books so far this year.
David is such a tormented soul. My heart broke for him. I’m not going to go into his backstory, as you must read yourself to understand.
I will say he’s set on a path of destruction, and nothing or nobody will stand in his way……Taking all this into account, this is not a light fluffy read. It is dark and gritty. Full of revenge, pain and heartache. Definitely not for the faint hearted. I had my kindle in a death grip from start to finish.
Loved Charlize and all the side characters. They were the perfect balance for this storyline. Hope we get to read about those too, in the future.