This was supposed to be simple. Vengeance was mine. But I should know by now that nothing in life is easy.My end game has changed all because I met someone who wishes I was dead. Yet her hatred is the only thing saving her from The Big Bad. My lies protect her, so the harder she hates, the safer she is.The thing about love and hate—it skates a very thin line. I need to stay away. It’s better for … away. It’s better for everyone if I do. But fighting this is like fighting nature.
Our paths crossed for a reason, and my Tiger isn’t fooled. Once the smoke clears, she will see every player, including me. I don’t deserve a second chance. But I want one…because I want her. The question is, what happens when the truth is finally revealed?
With the end in sight, I can promise you there will be nothing but violence and mayhem.
Oh yes, blood will be shed.
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What an ending to Bull’s journey to revenge! After everything that went down and was exposed at the end of the previous book, I was curious to see where Monica would take this storyline and she didn’t disappoint! Bull has kept up his end of the bargain keeping away from Tiger, while she has continued to be confused as to why Bull disappeared but also dealing with her feelings towards him in relation to how he unknowingly changed her life so many years ago. As more of the truth comes out, Bull and Tiger are yet again drawn to each other, and when they are found out, things get serious and an end to the revenge must come. There was so much death within this storyline that I found myself so sad as the innocent people died but it kept me on the edge of my seat to see what would happen. Through all the twists and turns, Bull finally gets his revenge, but at what expense. I was shocked at the ending, and without giving anything away you just need to read it – I didn’t see it coming, but it was more realistic and suspenseful than I expected! I was so happy that Bull and Tiger came out of it on the other end and the guys got what the deserved, but I also was interested in Bull’s PO and her role in everything. Yet again, loved this book and series from Monica and can’t wait for what comes next!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Monica James always gets me. She literally always has me on edge while I am reading her stories. Especially this duet. When I finished Bullseye she left me with my heart in my hand. Ms. James always gives us a roller coaster ride of emotions in the best of ways. This is an absolute must read!! Take a ride with Tiger and Bull it will not disappoint.
This book definitely kept me entertained and on the edge of my seat. I really enjoyed Bull & Tiger’s story. This was a fantastic conclusion to the duet! If you like angsty reads with a tortured hero out for revenge, you will want to give these books a read!
I don’t even know where to start with this one! First off I loved it! It was the perfect conclusion to Bulls and Lily’s story. This one sucked me in from the very beginning! I did not want to stop reading. I had to see what was going to happen next. I even found myself reaching for a tissue a couple times! It was action packed, took many twists and turns, gave me all the feels, all in all a good ride! I would definitely recommend this book!
Received an arc for an honest review
I really enjoy Monica’s books. She has a voice that just draws me into her stories, and I just get lost in them. Her books are typically a bit out of the box, and a step or two outside your comfort zone.
With Blowback I did struggle a bit at the beginning. It read a bit slow for the first 20 ish percent. I feel like that should be part of the book that is suppose to draw me in. That was my biggest issue with this second part of the duet. With duets and trilogies I am always hard to please. There is typically always filler, and I really don’t like filler. Monica did a good job with not having much filler in this book, but there was still a bit in it. I did enjoy this book overall though, and I can’t wait for what she has coming next.
Blowback by Monica James is book 2 in The Monsters Within Duet. This continues Cody/ Bull and Lilly /Tiger’s story. You need to read book 1 Bullseye 1st before reading Blowback.
Book 2 picks up where Book 1’s cliffhanger left off. This book literally is gritty, dark, revenge, betrayal, raw, intense, heartbreak, super emotional, twisted , steamy, love, full of feels and oh so much more. Without giving any of the story away, Bull and Tiger’s chemistry is off the charts. The action is in full effect while the suspense will have you on the edge of your seat. Bull is readying his plans for revenge and no one is safe. Will he finally find his peace after satisfying his revenge or will his soul become as his enemies? Get ready for quite the emotional rollercoaster ride. Tiger and Bull’s twisted, steamy love story is electrifying. The twists and turns that took place in the story are quite mindblowing!! O.M.G this was a touching, beautiful and twisted read. Must Read Romance!!
My Rating: 4.8 stars *********
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Blowback is the conclusion to Bull and Tiger’s story… and damn did Monica James take us on a wild ride!
The book starts off shortly after book 1 ended. Throughout the continuation of their story, you feel the ups and downs of Bull and Tiger’s love. Tiger’s mind knows she wants to hate him but doesn’t know how to make her heart feel the same way. While Bull is trying his best to make her hate him but he still can’t help crave her, every single part of her. There are still so many secrets between them but also the undeniable chemistry.
Of course Monica had to throw us some curve balls that had me wanting to cry or scream “What the fuck are you doing?!”, but that’s one of the things that made this book so amazing. The angst and heartbreak combined with the heartwarming moments.
I am so sad that Bull and Tiger’s story is over but what an incredible story it was!
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Bull and Tiger have been through so much in life. Bull is still looking for vengeance and keeping Tiger safe. What a crazy wild ride! Lovers of dark romance will devour this book.
Monica James once again you have managed to leave me stumbling over my words. This duet, my god, this duet!! DEAD Y’ALL!! So many times I didn’t know if my heart could take another second of not knowing what was going to happen, Know how this was going to play out, and once I started reading I could hardly put it down. So I hung on every word, every syllable until it was over and here I am still days later trying to wrap my head around it and TBH still SHOOKETH!!
This book picked right up where we left off in book one. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so I will just say that once again Monica James is going to blow you away with her unbelievably amazing talent. The way she captured these unexpectedly fantabulous characters, this diet entirely was so unique and different from anything I’ve read! Bull ”Bullseye” aka Cody Bishop is this tattooed gorgeous beast of a man but he can have this soft side that only Lily and a select few have the ability to bring out in him. GAH!! He’s so beautiful, even in his brokenness.
My heart was devastated by what was happening between Bull and Tiger when this book began. For both of them. Bull still had his one goal of making the people responsible for a past tragedy in his life pay, and his feelings for her are quickly becoming problematic. For both of them!!
Oh the angst, the suspense. The lies, twist and turns. It’s all so fantastic. Read this duet people. You will cry, and freak out and fan yourself and cry some more, and even swoon a little. This duet was everything I needed in my life.
Will Cody finally get his revenge? Will the redemption be worth the price if it could cost him everything?
My Cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
– Dark fans, this is everything you want and more!! While looking for some sweet, sappy love story this isn’t exactly it, there are more sweet and soft moments out of Bull in this one that book one. This book has so much heart. I’m actually sad that it’s over because I don’t want to ever be done with Cody and Lily and their stories of forgiveness and love, Triumph over tragedy. A story of just how far you will go to protect those you love, when you thought you were incapable of love. It was mesmerizing!! IMO book star wise of course I can’t just give it five stars y’all. It is so far beyond the five stars realm it would plague my heart to only give it five. Plus it’s my blog and imma rebel do what I want to!!
-HOLY god!! I could legit read the scenes between Bull and Tiger over and over again!
Cliffhanger Warning-PERFECTION No cliffy .
Trigger Warning-This does have gang/fight and flashback scenes that are graphic and could be considered triggers for some. If you have concerns you can PM for more information
Blowback by Monica James is book 2 in The Monsters Within Duet. This continues the story of Bull ‘Cody’ and Lilly ‘Tiger’, so you really need to read the previous book ‘Bullseye’ to fully enjoy this book.
This book does start where we left off, which was a big cliffhanger. This book doesn’t slow down on it phase of events. Lilly does start turning the tide toward Bull along with us seeing somewhat change in Bull but he stays true to his form. This author knows how to write page turning stories that you can’t put down. This is a great duet and I hope to read more from this author soon. Loved it.
If I can be honest .. the only thing I want to say is WOW! with : Ok, Bye for now..
I know not too smart and very, very minimalistic in any kind BUT it is so TRUE! I’m speachless!
I loved this duet ! I fall deeply for this characters in the first book, and couldn’t imagine more perfect conlusion for the whole story. Blowback, just like Bullseye is compeletely paige turner. The story line, the characters, EVERY SINGLE EVENT were just riveting.
I propably will propably repat myself, but this dark adventure, where You can feel someones breath on Your back… with all the drama !!! Gahhhh specially THIS kind of drama, and all the goosebumps I got, YOU Guys ! I couldn’t put this book down. It was undeniably beautiful and tragic history, but worth every possible heartbreak I felt.
Author sucked me compeletely into this duet, into this world. From paige to paige every event just made me feel greedy for more and more. With every new twist I tried to survive. Just feel warned TRY is not a “joke-word” here, because You can’t prepare Yourself for this, what is coming. I haven’t read this book – I devorued it with the biggest pleasure !!!!!!
Highly recomended title and duet !
Blowback is the anticipated conclusion to Bull and Tiger’s story, and after the ending of book 1 -Bullseye, I couldn’t wait to see how their story was going to play out. The novel continues on from where we left our characters last, the chasm between Hero and heroine only growing further apart. Bull has his mind set on sticking to his vengeance while trying to keep Tiger safe doing her brother’s bidding. Ever the calculated risk taker Bull has a few ace’s up his sleeves along the way.
Blowback was one hell of a ride once it started, for me the book began a little slow of pace; but once the chemistry between Bull and Tiger was still clearly in play things started to pick up in the story too. Monica produced a well written story of loyalty, love and vengeance and redemption. It’s dark, gritty and violent but it’s full of so many twists and turns that totally blindsided me! How so many things came into play as the story developed, certain characters going in a totally different direction than what I expected and an ending that I did not anticipate. Blowback was another fantastic book from Monica.
I freaking love Bull Sooo Much!!!
This conclusion had me all in my feelings! It was intense and suspenseful. It was sad and beautiful! I love when a book pulls vastly different emotions from me! Monica you freaking killed it with this duet!
Seeing Bull’s struggle in Blowback was heartbreaking at times! He’s out for vengeance but he’s feeling things he doesn’t even know how to ponder! The vulnerability you she in him is Ah.. Everything! Don’t get me wrong he still kicks ass and takes names! I just love the diversity of his emotions we see.
“We’re just Lily and Cody—two lost souls who found something beautiful in utter destruction.”
Tiger is a fierce woman and I loved seeing her come into her own. Put her insecurities away and tell them to F off!
She was a key factor in Bull figuring out who he was and how to navigate life! While finding herself in the process.
A Must Read!!
“The truth can’t set us free because we will never be free until revenge is served.”
Wow. Monica James killed it with this book. It was twisted, brutal, and dangerous. The steam was off the charts and insanely hot. The story was addicting and Monica strings you a long like a puppy wanting its next treat.
Bull is so hot. Like.. who doesn’t love a tatted up bad boy who isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty? Anyone? Anybody?! I know I love it and Bull is the definition of bad boy.
I loved this book and was begging for more at the end. The twists and turns made me want it that much more.
An EPIC dark romance read that I loved! I can’t wait to see what other stories Monica has up her sleeve.
“Every story has a hero. And it has a villain. But I guess in this story—you got both, wrapped in one.”
Do not cross Monica in any way!!! WOW!!
You want Dark Romance? She’s your author!
Book 2 continues exactly where we left off with Bull & Tiger.
The sacrifices that need to be made and the corruption between the players in play are out of control.
Every corner you turn there’s a new twist and a new penance!
Revenge is done and it’s done with zero guilt!
Page turner like no other!
You won’t be disappointed!
I need to admit that Monica James slayed with this intensely dark and gritty Monsters Within duet. It was beyond amazing and my heart was riding on the emotional wave of suspenseful and quick action packed plot all the time. This tragic and beautiful story was pumping adrenaline to my veins and tagging by my heart strings with the electrifying plot and smoking hot relationship between Tiger and Bull.
I don’t know how about you, but I was devastated after the end of Bullseye. I couldn’t believe how cruel and tricky fate was for Lillian and Cody. It’s put them on the same path and scr*w them royally.
I don’t want to give it all away but I was insanely hooked and mesmerized by this story so reserve yourself couple of hours for reading because there is no way you will be able to walk away once you started to read this story and prepare to be twisted into delicious knots afterwards.
If you like dark and dirty, then this duet is for you! This is the gripping conclusion to The Monsters Within Duet…take a big breath and hang on tight because you won’t be able to tear yourself away!
I have been sitting on pins and needles waiting for this book because Book 1 left me with my mouth hanging open on more than one occasion. Monica James’s mind never ceases to amaze me!
As Bull continues his plan for revenge, things just get more complicated, especially now that he has a weakness…Lily. Lily’s head may be telling her to hate him, but her heart and her body definitely aren’t on the same page. A web of deceit and lies that begs the question…who do you trust? Just when you think there’s no way things can become anymore difficult for Bull and Lily, they do. With trepidation, I turned each page, and with each new unexpected twist and turn, I was blown away even more!
This story is sexy, steamy, intense, violent, bloody, and disturbing, and out of it all is born a love like no other — “two lost souls who found something beautiful in utter destruction.” I really hope there’s more Bull and Lily in the future…definitely my new fave romance couple because they are beyond hot!
In Blowback, Monica James has created one of the darkest and most violent antiheroes I have ever read. This story is twisted beyond your wildest imagination. Be ready to break all your limits when it comes to a dark romance.
Bull is on a mission. Vengeance for his brother. But Tiger or Lily isn’t the complication he expected. He is playing a dangerous game. And that too against some really cruel and psychopathic players. Everything is on line. Even his life. He considers himself doomed but he won’t drag Tiger with him to the hell. But it may not be his choice after all.
This story is not for fainthearted. Monica James didn’t spare any gory details of the underworld here. The drug dealers. The cartel. The underground fights. The blood, sweat and chaos. A rotten, corrupt, brutal and disgusting world where survival is the only motto. And to outsmart the criminals, Bull had to make deal with the devils. Means he is is going to do some absolutely wrong and revolting things. Without remorse. But his code of morality shines through the darkness. His determination to protect the innocent. His loyalty to his friends. He is not a good guy because his life has moulded into this vicious person. He is a bad guy with good heart. And Tiger has awakened the dormant beast. She is his right partner. Fearless, sassy, sweet, compassionate, caring and everything. She made the tough decision of loving the monster with heart and she was there through every hellish trial. I just felt the complicated thriller like storyline didn’t leave much space for Bull and Tiger’s romance. Most of the time we were chasing and running from the gangsters and kingpins. They are an unusual couple. They are wrong. They are not supposed to happen. But they are a perfect example of beauty in darkness.
Falling for the wrong guy never felt so right. That’s my feelings after reading the messy, violent and intense romance in Blowback. Monica James created the perfect demon with his little hellion.
Received ARC for honest review
It’s taken me days to find the right words to explain how I feel about Bull & Tiger’s conclusion. This book is phenomenal and has surpassed any expectations I had. Monica James has taken a vengeful, broken shell of a man and made his heart beat for the feisty woman who caught more than his attention. His willingness to let go of his vengeance all for the name of love made my heart melt. The suspense, action and heat this book delivers had me in an all-consuming trance. I could not put the book down until I was finished. I was so captivated that I couldn’t read fast enough but when the book was coming to an end I was so sad that I didn’t read slower. This is a duet that you do not wanna miss. Each book the talented Ms. James releases gets better and better and will have you so invested that you need to do re-reads to keep them with you. It’s game over for you as you fall in love with the characters and their journey! This all-consuming Duet is beyond epic and beyond a 5 star Read!
OMG the conclusion.
I was in a cliffy nightmare, dangling impatiently for this book.
But James gave me something more than I asked for. I wanted a nice little bow, some warm fuzzies, & for Bull to find his happy.
If you know anything about this author, you know she had to be extra about it.
Oh & forget the fuzzies. That’s not a thing here.
What I got, was heart palpitations. Anxiety. Nail biting, glued to the edge of my seat action.
Lies. Truths. Everything got unraveled in this one.
This was the equivalent of someone dropping a bomb at my door and ringing the bell, running into the night.
I’m not okay. I might never be, but this was still an incredible read.