Gage “Stocks” Sinclaire dedicated his life to the Marines only to be sent home crippled and broken. As the Dead Presidents restore his purpose, one passionate night with a fearless, spirited beauty kicks up his confidence and makes him hungry for life again. Air Force fighter pilot, Monica Johnson, was born to fly. When a devastating accident clips her wings and sends her spiraling into despair, … into despair, a one-time fling will be the only one who can help her.
Can Stocks and Monica learn to soar together, or will they crash and burn alone?
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Wow ! What a great edition to this ongoing series.
Stocks story was emotional and heartfelt!
We really loved Stocks story from beginning to end as we felt for both of them along with Stocks and Monica’s struggles both personal and in life.
Stocks was just one of those characters that your drawn to immediately as he has a sense of humor is loving and a bit shy but, overall just a amazing guy with a great personality and that sense of humor that makes you laugh throughout the story and let’s not forget those hot sexy looks of his.
Monica was one tough cookie all the way and a tell it like it is kind of women who is confident and has no problem taking and expressing her desire and wants.Some would call her forward I say she is a women who is confident in her own skin and knows her own worth.
“Queen as she calls herself describes her to a T!”
I love how naturally Stocks and Monica’s relationship developed as they kind just fell into each one another first friends that were highly attracted to one another and then something more. The chemistry between these two are hotter than hell and talk about seeing fireworks.
Overall it was a heartfelt warming tale with personal tragedies and real life changing events and struggles for both characters and its also a reminder although this story is fictional the men and women in service struggle with these same kinds of things each and everyday and the sacrifices they make on our behalf.The story also has amazing characters and we have to say that we love them all and we have to give a big shout out to the old ladies this time around as they are a bunch of bada**es this time around and perfect mate to each of their men.
This is one of those books. You know the ones I’m talking about. The ones that deserve more than 5 stars. This isn’t just a romance novel. This is a book about empowerment. And overcoming obstacles thrown in your way. It’s about being the best you can be, even when you don’t know how you are going to get out of bed. Needless to say, this book really struck a chord with me.
Monica is a strong woman. She knows what she wants in life, and is determined to get it. She is a queen and life is her kingdom. But when a tragedy throws her down, it takes a special friend and a special guy to lift her up and show her that she can still be that queen, that she still has what it takes to rule her kingdom.
Stocks was a Marine. Until a mission went wrong, and he came home missing part of himself. It took time, and hard work, but he is finally beginning to find out who he is. He’s finally beginning to put his life back together. When Monica loses her way, he sees a bit of his struggle in what she is facing, and is determined not to let her give up.
This is an absolutely amazing book. Monica and Stocks both have faced tragedy, have both had to pull themselves back onto the road that leads to the rest of their lives. This book is about family, friendship, support, and love. I just can’t say how much I adored this book!
I don’t even know where to start. This book… it has everything that makes a book great.
Stocks is not only sexy as sin, but his character has mettle. A former Marine that lost his leg, and most of his unit, in an explosion, he fought the obstacles that were thrown at him even when he didn’t really want to.
Monica is everything that little girls want to grow up to be. Aside from her Air Force career, she’s confident, talented, relentless and knows her worth and won’t stand for anyone second guessing her….until the accident.
This story will run you through the ringer of emotions. You’ll envy their confidence (not just Stocks and Monie), laugh at their verbal sparring, get heated during ‘those’ times, and melt when they show their hearts.
I can’t wait to find out which of the guys is next to tell his story.
It’s been a while since a book made me have all the feels…but this one did!
Book seven in the Dead Presidents series features newly patched Stocks.
Monica is a badass fighter pilot who walks into the Dead Presidents clubhouse and drags Stocks off for a night he’ll never forget. After a near tragedy that changes Monica’s life, she’s going to need the strength that Stocks and the rest of the ol’ ladies can provide to show her that change isn’t always bad.
A brilliant addition to the series, well worth the wait and a book I recommend you read!
So, so many emotions. I feel like I have been on the psychiatrist couch for a week baring my soul. If you are one that cries easily, read in private and have tissues ready.
With each and every Dead Presidents book, I learn more, I understand more, I feel more. Betting on Stocks had this happening in spades. Stocks is the guy that Havoc insisted in staying in jail to recruit. Havoc chose well. Stock is out of jail and trying to move one, find a job, find purpose. Who knew is purpose was approaching him at a housewarming party? Are we sure these guys are part of a MC?
Naomi and Eagle have welcomed domestic bliss and wouldn’t think of celebrating their new home without Monica, Naomi’s flight BFF. Monica is a strong independent woman that knows what and who she wants. This night she wants Stocks. When she doesn’t react to his prosthetic he wants her even more. One night stands can leave one wanting, remembering, and determined to be more.
Tragedy has Monica crashing back into Stocks’ life. Resistance is futile. He will allow for nothing less than her returning to the queen he knows that she can be. The journey will wreak havoc on your heart.
The work will exhaust Monica and Stock but bring strength to the reader. They are an inspiration. The Dead Presidents members are the professor. I was the reader, humbled by the struggles of characters in the book and the veterans we don’t honor enough.
Great read, a little emotional due to what happened and what they had to go through to survive but overall their story had me cheering, well done author Harley Stone
Stocks could not be any more perfect. While he is still trying to make his place in the civilian world, he takes on helping someone (Monica) just starting to do the same. He is strong, sexy, and beautiful as he draws her back out.
I have loved the entire Dead Presidents MC series, but this book was one of my favorites out of the whole series. Gives hope when you think you have lost everything that you can find a new path. Loved this story! Well done!
Bet on Stocks
Monica is Naomi’s best friend and when she’s injured in a life altering and career ruining accident, she refuses to reach out. Naomi learns about this a few months after the fact and is livid. She enlists Stocks help as she knows he can help her but also because they’ve hooked up once before
A great story and I’m hoping we get a story for Bull and Lily next (not necessarily together)
Harley Stone does such a wonderful job with this series. Each book is about a different veteran and the love he finds and the emotional/physical hurdles they overcome in life. She does a wonderful job handling these sensitive subjects and does it with talent and class.
Gage aka Stocks and Monica had chemistry before but she wasn’t one to settle down and had things she wanted to accomplish in life that didn’t involve love. Gage has been thinking about her for months never expecting to see her under the circumstances that they are reunited with. Gage is the perfect person to help Monica and they end up helping each other in the long run.
I really loved Stocks and Monica’s story but then again I have fallen in love with each and every Dead President MC members stories. You don’t have to read the others in order to love these but I am one that love to do so and find it more enjoyable that way since you anticipate each ones stories. Another one I would highly recommend!
QUEENS SHINE EACH OTHER’S CROWNS
I don’t know where to begin…I would have to look back at my reviews from the previous books in this series, to see if I say this every time…but, seriously, Harley Stone gets better with every book she writes, and if BETTING ON STOCKS isn’t the best one yet in this series, it’s right at the top….
Hot, veteran, Gage “Stocks” Sinclaire, has served his country in the U. S.Marine Corps, leaving him an amputee and with a case of PTSD that landed him in jail and made it nearly impossible to find a job….
Monica Johnson, is sexy and confident and a fighter pilot for the US Air Force… It’s all she’s ever wanted, and she’s good a it…..When she’s grounded permanently, she thinks her life is over…Stocks is asked to help since he’s really the only one who can understand and help her…but after the one night they spent together, six months ago, that rocked both of their worlds, Stocks sees a second chance with this gorgeous fighter….
I love the characters, Stocks and Monica….their chemistry is red hot, and they are both straight up bad@$$es…I can’t find another word for them…I loved the relationship Monica has with her parents….We get to see more of the women of the club….This book has all the feels….I laughed….I cried, I couldn’t put it down, and I definitely wasn’t ready for the end….Yep, I think this may be the best one yet…
Stocks is trying to get his life back in order after spending some time in jail , he is with the Dead Presidents MC and an amputee when he hooks up with Monica they both get their worlds rocked but she leaves the next day, then after and accident that costs Monica her flying career Stocks and Naomi bring Monica back to the club house to try to help her get through the loss of her world.
I love how these guys and girls get behind the one needing help and wont stop until they are better
This is the 7th book in this phenomenal series and is Stocks and Monica’s story. These two have both faced tragedy and life changing injury’s which leaves them with many obstacles to overcome in order to pull themselves from the depths of despair and back into living life as they deserve. No spoilers; this is a story which deserves to be read as you will certainly not be disappointed! This is a beautifully written story which is an emotional and heart-breaking roller coaster journey throughout. I was totally enthralled throughout this riveting tale and cannot wait to read more form this gifted author.
Betting on Stock is the 7th book in the Dead presidents Series and it is a wonderfully written, beautiful book looking at Gage ‘Stocks’ Sinclaire and Monica Johnson’s story. We already know some of Stocks story from previous books in this series but here we get a harder look at the wonderful man that he is and just how sweet he is. He meets Monica at a housewarming party. Monica is an Air-Force fighter pilot, she’s ballsy, sexy and knows what she wants and she wants a night of sexy time with Stocks. Fast forward months later and Monica’s life is in turmoil after a serious accident has left her dreams and spirits crushed.
This book was all about redemption, finding new dreams and dealing with PTSD in a world that really doesn’t understand it. You feel so much sympathy for both Stocks and Monica and what they have been through and there are moments which are just harrowing when you’re wondering what the characters are going to do. There are some scene-stealing scenes between Naomi and Monica (best friends forever) as well as some emotional and sexy scenes between Stocks and Monica.
This story is about hope, healing and finding your true self. It is a definite page-turner and most of the gang from the previous books turn up which just adds to the magic of this book. The main character in this book may not need saving as she can do it herself, but she sure has a sexy man, friends and family to help her along the way.
A must read for fans of this series and MC fans in general.
ARC received for a fair and honest review.
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I must say up front that I just love Harley Stones Dead Presidents series and her amazing way with the written word. These books always hit on the emotional side with bits of humor thrown in, MC action and of course romance. The series is not your typical MC mind you, as the Dead President’s are totally legit and are a safe haven for servicemen struggling with returning to day to day life.
Stocks is just such a man. His return home wasn’t on his terms. But with the help of the Dead Presidents MC he’s coping with his injury and his prior life choices. At one of their parties he meets a vivacious fighter pilot, Monica and sparks fly, at least for the night. When a horrible accident ends Monica’s flying days, she spirals out of control. Remembering their amazing one night stand can Stocks possibly find a way to show Monica while she may not fly anymore she is still worthy of soaring?
This is a fantastic addition to a great series. I highly recommend both the book and the series. 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Stars for this must read.
He’d joined the Marines to belong. Injured on the battlefield Stocks (Gage) came home lost with no purpose. Joining the Dead Presidents and earning his patch gave him a place to belong and he tried but it was one hot woman who made him believe in himself again. One night was all he thought they’d ever have.
When the strongest woman he’d ever seen was in a devasting accident he had the chance to not only see her again but help her realize her life may not be what it was but she could have a new life.
This is an amazing story of strength and honor. The club helps vets adjust to life after the military offering the camaraderie felt with the friendship of other soldiers. Each story is amazing as is this one. They can stand alone but are even better as a series. I read them all and will read them again.
Loved it!!
A very well written story with amazing characters and a great storyline. I really enjoyed the story and love how the author included so many real life altering and eye opening topics that so many deal with all of the time. It’s beautiful story about two people coming together and getting closer after a tragic event leaves them having more in common than either of them could have ever expected.
If you feel like you a ready to read a book with a feeling of that frog in your throat because you are trying to hold your tears back then this one will do it for you. Let’s meet Monica and Stocks. These two have meet before and Monica did a number on stocks without even knowing. Now Monica is a Queen. Like seriously this girl is the girl you want in your corner. She is your hype girl/ride or die girl. Then something happens and it brings her and Stocks back together. Now her world was rattled and she has no idea how to move forward. Stocks helps her in ways she did not see coming and we start to the old Monica come back. She also doesn’t realize that she is helping him as well. It was heartbreaking to read the turmoil they both went through but they help each other and grow. This is definitely a book that inspires empowerment and seeing things differently. I got to say this was great and we get to see a happily ever after.
Oh how I love Monica.
OK so I loved just the glimpse of Monica that we got in Landing Eagle. A sassy strong and dedicated woman so when I read this my heart broke for her.
I started laughing about her initial interactions with Stocks and Crying when her accident ruined her dreams.
It was a rollercoaster of emotions and I just felt completely drawn in to this book. Harley Stone wrote so well that I couldn’t put it down and was completely involved in their story.
Stocks and Monica were ideal partners and he done a great job at getting her to realise this and helping her get a new reason for living.
Hard to say too much without spoiling it for others but I will say no matter how much I have enjoyed the series this by far is my favourite.
A must read for all romance readers!
3.5 stars
Stocks and Monica meet at a housewarming for Naomi and Eagle (Landing Eagle). They spent one night together before she left to go back to her position in the Air Force. She has a devastating accident a few months later and she feels her life is over. Naomi has no intention of letting her sit in her misery, and drags her back to the Dead Presidents for help. Will two wounded veterans be able to help each other see a new purpose in life? Will they be able to forge a love that helps them overcome any trials thrown their way? This book was a good read, but didn’t have the action of the first few in this series.