From USA Today bestselling author Autumn Jones Lake.
Blood doesn’t make you family, loyalty does.
As the treasurer of the Lost Kings MC, I have a reputation for two things—telling it like it is and handling my responsibilities. At the age of ten I was already my baby sister’s sworn protector. At eighteen, I patched into the Lost Kings MC and took a major role in shaping our club’s future.The … sworn protector. At eighteen, I patched into the Lost Kings MC and took a major role in shaping our club’s future.
The Lost Kings MC runs through my blood and I’d die for my club.
Three years ago, I thought I’d met the perfect woman, only to have her reject everything I am—a Lost King.
One bullet is a lifetime supply.
Now, after an accident that left me almost crippled, I’m struggling through the darkness. Even though I’m lashing out at everyone I love, my baby niece, little sister, and my Lost Kings MC family are the only things holding me together. Eventually, my big mouth and my reckless actions are bound to drive everyone away.
Then, in the most unlikely place, I cross paths with her again.
Love soothes our inner demons.
The spark’s still there—for both of us, even if she won’t admit it and even with my many demons still hot on my tail.
Turns out, she’s not who I thought she was.
But she is the true ride or die girl I need by my side.
Love is worth the chaos.
As our relationship grows, I stop lashing out at my brothers, only to start lying to them instead.
When they find out who I’m falling in love with, it will create a storm of chaos for my club.
But if there’s one thing my turbulent life has taught me, it’s that sometimes love is worth the chaos.
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Absolutely loved this book and the whole series. One of my all time favorites.
The LOKI MC had found their path and this was the story of Teller and Charlotte. Teller was a man with honor! He had to grow up to be able for taking care his sister Heidi.. I had my sweet spot for Teller’s love and loyalty for the family.
Charlotte.. sigh Charlotte was a naive young woman.. At the beginning, I wasnt too crazy about her behavior. Their relationship was complicated, hot and crazy… The drama was happening.. Autumn had written a through suspense that I cant put it down.. Too good to stop.
Love Teller!
I have liked and not like Teller throughout this series, but the one thing I can say about him is that he will keep you reading his story. He is so interesting and I am glad when Charlotte comes into his life! You will want to know them both more than you realize! Autumn knows how to capture your attention with her stories and keep you involved and aslsays coming back for more!
Favorite Quotes:
… any woman who doesn’t want you when you’re a little banged up, doesn’t deserve you when you’re at your best.
Everyone has scars… They just mean you were stronger than whatever tried to hurt you.
Thank God you’re not one of those guys who wears skinny jeans… You know what I mean. The pants that are so tight you can tell what religion the guy is.
Rock judges people based on a number of things and skin color has never been one of them. He dislikes everyone equally.
What are you trying to tell me? You’ll look back and remember me as the one who put the snap back in your turtle?
My Review:
While reading the latest addition to the Lost Kings series, I was smirking, gasping, and fanning myself through some highly erotic sensual scenes and enjoying the irreverent humor, salacious banter, family drama, and a ton of naughty fun – all sandwiched into an engaging storyline. The Lost Kings are an unusual MC in how they treat each other and their women, although they are still proud alphas, loud, boisterous, and able to handle their business. I was rolling right along and enjoying this smokin’ hawt and lascivious MC romance packed with lewd and dirty talking yet sweet and quirky alpha men and their feisty women, when it came to a tense spot and then, just stopped. NO!
I am stamping my little foot, foaming at the mouth, spewing invectives and turning the air around me blue – grrr! I was totally unprepared for an incomplete story… I must have closure! A pox on you Autumn Jones Lake for so thoroughly hooking me like a big mouth bass and reeling me in, only to hold me dangling over a cliff for another month for part two as I must know how it resolves. But, no question about it, I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment to hit my kindle. I have never worn a cut and would give anyone a crack to the head if they called me a muffler bunny, but I am most certainly a LOKI wannabe and Autumn Jones Lake fangirl. But for now, I am off to purchase voodoo doll supplies that resemble a certain author, as well as some extra sharp pins!
READ 09/21/2017
Let me get this out of the way … No, this book should not be read on its own. Can it be read on its own? Sure … but see, this series is waaaay more than just stories about people and their journeys to happy-happy land. It’s a story about a brotherhood. A family chosen by each and every member. A club with ups and downs, misfortunes and blessings, winding life paths they each take together for each other and for their club. So if you just want to learn how Teller gets his HEA, then by all means just start here. But if you want to experience one of the best motorcycle club series out today, then start at the beginning.
There is a depth to Autumn Jones Lake’s story telling skills that always leaves me in awe after I read her stories. They are just so ridiculously well plotted out and unfolded, you miss nothing. I’ve said this many many times, but this woman misses nothing in her stories. She is thorough and precise and her character development is the better for it! Her stories are an investment. They are not quick reads. They are meant to be absorbed and savored. They are just beautiful. Every member of this club has stolen my heart at one point or another. My true love will always be with Z, but they all hold a special place in my heart because they hold each other in each other’s hearts! These men and woman are unwavering in their commitment to one another. And Teller tests that commitment in his story. BOY DOES HE TEST IT. But fear not, this brotherhood is strong and resilient and they always stand together in the end.
Teller’s story is not an easy story. His journey is traveled thru an unpaved road. His story tore my heart to pieces but also gave me hope. His struggles are real and relatable. His actions and reactions are real and relatable and my heart really hurt for him. Thru all his personal demons, there comes a light. It’s a really bright light 🙂 It’s a light I’m rooting for FOR SURE! But the light doesn’t come without consequences. That light has demons of its own and this journey got real really damn quick .
This journey doesn’t come to its happy-happy just yet. There is a pause in the journey. A fork in the road. Let me be clear, this does not end in a cliffhanger. It’s a moment. A moment that needs a pause. #TRUST
I’ve said this exact quote for a previous book but I think it fits even more deeply with Teller’s journey … It’s a story of strength. Strength in one’s self and strength in one’s world around us. It’s a story of loyalty and love and honor, but above ALL, it’s a story of faith and hope. I can’t wait to read the second half of this journey!
Lets start off by saying that I love,love,love, this series and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every story so far and this current tale was no different.We loved it !I am glad that the author decided to continue Teller’s tale onto another book as the story had so many issues to tie up or explain that the current story would have felt rushed otherwise.Teller is a character that is very complex and he doesn’t show people the real him he as many layers that you really need to peel back those layers in order to get to know the real him.I think of him as the strong silent type but, don’t get me wrong he is deadly as hell.
I loved Teller in this story and in the previous ones and I am so glad that he found someone that was willing to peel back those layers and see the real Teller as he is a big softy at heart and very lonely even though he had his sister,Alexis and Murphy and of course the brothers.When I say lonely I mean that he secretly wanted what his brothers have found like Murphy and Rock and then of course Wrath.He was secretly wanting a women of his own and perhaps a family in time.
I found Teller to be super protective of those he loves,patient and kind ,loving and loyal .I love how he lights up every time he has his niece in his arms.I love how close he and Murphy are and the friendship they share.I think he is a big softy at heart.Then there is a whole other side to Teller that is seriously dangerous and deadly.The lengths he is willing to go through to protect his club his sister and her family and to seek revenge for a girl he barely new was short of amazing.
We saw Teller go through so many emotional changes in this story and his adjustment of his sister becoming and old lady of his best friend and brother Murphy and off course recovering from his bike accident where someone tried to kill him in the previous story.I felt really bad for him at times as letting go of that responsibility for Heidi was not an easy thing for him and it really gutted him.Regardless of how close he and Murphy are changes are hard to except especially when the sister that you love above others is now is taking his best friends time when they were always in each others pockets to almost non existent.We saw him struggle between his wanting his sister happiness and fighting being jealous all the same. We see him struggle to adjust but, rekindling a romance with one of his past conquests is distracting him from all that.
Omg ! How I loved Charlotte and her fierceness and how feisty she was and also how she made me laugh.I found her to be the perfect match for Teller.I thought that this couple had amazing chemistry and they definitely burned up the sheets and they were super hot together.Charlotte is testing and challenging him at every turn but, Teller is proving to live up to that challenge.I think Teller is doing his best to win his girl!
I love when you can connect with the characters that you read about and I was able to do that with this couple.As always I love all the ins and out of the club and there drama .I love how all the characters of the previous books are all part of the current book.I think all the characters are amazing.Some of my favorites characters are Rock,Wrath,Trinity,Hope but I have to say that Wrath is and a all time favorite of mine..
He is definitely swoon worthy…
sigh…
Another amazing tale in this on going series that we love so much.I have to say this is one of my top three favorite MC authors.The story was a page turner for us and once we started we could not put it down.Another to go into the keeper pile for us .I have to say this is a series that I never get tired of reading over and over again.
Recommended read to all!
As Well as the series itself.
A personal note: This is a MC that must be read in order and not one to read out of it.Even though the MC members get their own story all the books connect to one another and also some characters have more than one book to continue their journey to finding their own happiness.
5 stars from us
I absolutely love Teller and the Loki’s. Can’t wait to read the conclusion of Teller and Charlotte’s journey!
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Beyond Reckless: Teller’s Story, Part 1
Series: Lost Kings MC Book 8
Genre: MC Romance
Author: Autumn Jones Lake
Format: Kindle eBook
Published on: Sep 18, 2017
I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review.
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: I loved the storyline in this one and can’t wait to read the next in the series and hopefully the conclusion of tellers story. My heart broke for teller. I hope he finds what he is looking for.
I just love Autumn’s books. Her MC world is just truly fantastic. The characters are so real that I feel I could find them just walking down the street. Just when I think that they can’t get any better she throws in a new emotional roller coaster. For me this story is the ups and downs that Teller goes through with fighting for his sister and dealing with a massive injury. His soul is in such turmoil that it is a wonder that anyone can get through to him. Can a woman be the answer to his troubles? Would it be the balm to soothe his soul.
Well you are just going to have to read this amazing story and find out. I can’t wait for part 2!
Love, love, friggin loved it!
As well as loving this cover, the story was, beside Rock and Hope, my favorite so far…yes, even more than Wrath and Trinity’s story!
I loved broody Teller… we really get down to the nitty-gritty with his moods and troubles during B.Reckless and find out why he has been a bit of an ass of late. I thought I was going to be slightly annoyed by his bad attitude but it was quite the opposite. My heart really went out to him, I think he had legitimate reasons for his bad behavior.
I dont want to give anything away but can i just say…. wham, bam, thank you mame (I cant remember how to spell mame…is that right, idk?)
This book gets pretty steamy, pretty quickly… no nonsense here folks! Charlotte is absolutely perfect for Teller, their chemistry, her no-nonsense attitude but caring and sympathetic side really is what he needs. Charlotte is the perfect addition to the LOKI family, even if she did rub Trinity up the wrong way.
AJL again proves why this series is as successful as it is. Her writing is second to none and I love how she usually throws in something a little “more” to the bedroom antics. She also loves to add a little something to keep us guessing and totally wanting, craving more!
If you havent read this series, what are you waiting for????? Worth every cent and more
What the hell am I suppose to say after reading this? That it was good? great? amazing? I don’t think those words will do this story justice. When I first heard Teller was getting a story I wasn’t to much on the wagon, mainly cause hello Team Wrath in the house lol no but you really didn’t get much from Teller in the other stories maybe that’s the way he is and wanted to keep to himself until now. But man once you get just that tad itty bitty piece of Teller hold on tight cause that ride is about to make you you go crazy with lust, love and blushes. This was hott and much more then what I really thought it was going to be about, do I crave more your damn right I do. The chemistry between Charlotte and Teller are out of this world, knock your socks of hott. They compliment each other in ways that I don’t see anyone else being able to do. The good, the bad and the ugly can’t stand in the way of the love and sparks they have for each other. I was actually really amazed at all the character this time around, they each had something small to bring to this story. I do recommend anyone to read this story to start off with book 1, you don’t have to but to really understand the story and where the characters are coming from I would. To get the soft and cuddly side of the LOKI clan and especially the not jackass ways of Teller really shine in this story. The hurt and love also are on the pages bright and ready for you to read. The banter in this story will keep you turning the pages even faster then you can think. I myself slowed down because it was ending way to fast for my liking and I personally wasn’t ready to see this story end. MUST READ!! Teller is nothing like you can imagine all alpha all the time, sweet and caring to those he loves. Charlotte independent and loving all at the same time while being strong and fierce on every page turn. this couple will blow your mind and want you coming back for more and more, Edge of the seat reader, drool worthy pages and much much more.
**I received this ARC for free in exchange for my honest thoughts**
Once again Autumn Jones Lake does another fantastic job giving us another one of our beloved Lost Kings men. If you haven’t read this series you can read this without feeling lost but I’m telling you if you start at the beginning you are going to be just as hooked as the rest of us. I’ve been dying for Teller’s story and Autumn didn’t disappoint.
We know Teller as Heidi’s brother, protector and the Treasurer of the MC. We also know that he has become someone who isn’t pleasant to be around since his accident. He hasn’t had an easy life and had to grow up way faster than a kid should. Seems like life isn’t ready to make it easy on him and he was in a serious accident that left him almost unable to walk and filled with guilt. He has been trying to keep to himself since he has been miserable and not ready to do anything until he was better physical but that all changes when the woman he wanted more with ends up back in his life.
Charolette has always felt bad about how she reacted the last time she saw Teller but she was scared and wanted nothing to do with someone in an MC. After seeing him again the chemistry is still there and after being around him and seeing more sides of him, denying him and staying away becomes impossible.
Teller doesn’t tell anyone that they are involved because there are things about her that will make it difficult for the MC to accept her. What happens when he reveals their relationship them? Will they accept her? Will her family let them be together? When tensions arise within the MCs, what will happen? Will there be war? We’ll find out in due time!!
I highly recommend this book. Don’t let the fact that this is part one keep you from reading this. I think in order to fully get their story and not rush through it that it is perfect having it in two parts. This book was consuming and you will not want to put it down. I can’t wait for the next!!!
Autumn Jones Lake has done it once again! I was hooked from the first page… No joke…. Completely hooked! I couldn’t put it down! It is that good!!! I have been a die hard Lost Kings lover for quite a while now but with each new book I fall in love with these characters all over again. Beyond Reckless is the first half of Teller’s story. I’ve always had a soft spot for Teller. The love and devotion he had for his little sister, for Murphy, and for the club is amazing…but now, after reading from his point of view…let’s just say he’s definitely up there on my LoKi favorites list!
Teller’s love story is sweet and sincere, but also very intense, and full of passion. I’m not going to spoil the surprise of who his love interest is but let’s just say “WOW”…. she is phenomenal and exactly who and what Teller needs. She is smart, sassy, and spunky. She’s a very strong woman and tells it like it is, but doesn’t hesitate to admit when she’s wrong. As cliche as it sounds, they really do seem to complete each other.
I wasn’t a fan of Teller’s but now I’m a huge fan!
I loved Teller’s story, part 1. The whole series is phenomenal and this book did not disappoint. You’ll fall in love with Marcel just as much as the other LOKIS. Thank you Ms Lake for another book boyfriend.
Let me start by saying it’s really nice to see Marcel (Teller) happy!! He’s been so miserable since his accident it’s nice to see a little “Sunshine” in his life!! If I’m talking like I know Marcel, like he’s a friend, or even a member of my “family” it’s because ALL of LOKI is. Whenever I pick up a LOKI book I just fall right back into that world and knowing exactly what street Teller’s girl lives on had me picturing the brownstones and shops up and down Lark St. In fact my sister used to live on Lark St so I know it well!! Nope, not telling you who Marcel hooks back up with, I never would have guessed, so why should I tell you?! You will just have to read book one of Teller’s duet to find out!! Yes there are two books, but I promise you this book is worth the unanswered questions, every last word!!! The chemistry is out of this world and the sex is frequent, and tender, and funny, and REAL!!! (If I had a relationship with a hot, dirty talking, very sweet biker!! I wish!!!!) Autumn has a way of weaving a story that intertwines with all the other LOKI books, so pay attention, because you will probably think more than once, like me,”Oh NOW I remember her!!” or “I remember when that happened.” or “Hey, I’m glad to see Liam and Bree from Bullets and Bonfires!!” I absolutely LOVE this series and I can’t recommend this book enough!! So get to one-clicking and get comfortable because you’re not going to want to stop reading once you start!! Enjoy!!!
Wow! I loved Teller and Charlottes story so far! So much craziness is happening! I wasn’t expecting a lot of what’s happened and surprised at every turn! Teller and Charlotte have been through some pretty rough moments in their lives and I’m so excited to see where they go in Teller’s 2nd book! I love this series so far and the way Autumn Jones Lake writes keeps me glued to the pages!
One more book in the Lost Kings Collection. Teller’s story is amazing and a great read.
Wow! I loved this book. Teller had been in a very dark place since the accident that happened in book 6 “More Than Miles”. I had been waiting for his continued storyline and was not disappointed. Teller is one of those people that needs to take care of everyone, so when needs help that puts him in a very dark place. Teller and Catherine’s storyline really is a second chance romance. She is his “ride or die” girl. This book is a sexy, hot, fun, stressful, page turner, which I read in one sitting. I look forward to more of Teller and Catherine in the future books. For me this series just gets better and better.