From best-selling and award winning author Lynn Burke comes the next installment in the Vicious Vipers MC.
Ryker:
I’m a cold hearted criminal, and I’ve lived a callous life as the Sergeant at Arms of the Vicious Vipers MC. I spent most of my childhood as a victim, and because of the junkie who raised me, I hate to be touched.
But her…
The social worker my fingers itch to reach for—she’s … her…
The social worker my fingers itch to reach for—she’s wholesome. Kind. Too good for a man like me, and yet, I can’t curb my weakness to be near her.
When one of her teenage clients needs protection from the same type of man who hurt my sister, I know I’ll be revealing my true self, my darker side, to help the girl.
For her.
I’ll lose the only person I’ve found who values my feelings above her own—the woman whose sweet nature is a force to be reckoned with.
I know I should walk away, but how do I leave the heart I didn’t know I still had behind?
*This is the third book of the Vicious Vipers MC series and may be unsuitable for someone under 18 years of age. HEA guaranteed, however, secondary characters make appearances in other’s stories. Reading in order is recommended.
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For the first time ever in an MC book a heroine came in and claimed her man. Ryker? He’s definitely broken, childhood trauma turns him into someone he doesn’t like but uses anyway cause it gives him the drive he needs to survive. Pia is sweet passionate about life and her needs to help others that was just like her, but the minute she locked eyes with Ryker? It was a done deal, she claim that man as her own by being patient, sexy, basically everything he needs in order to breathe, I love Pia just for that. Pia saved that little broken boy inside Ryker and in doing that Ryker was reborn. This book is very emotional, you’ll be a little bit sad but you will be smiling at the end. Thank You Author Lynn Burke for this amazing read.
His breath is all you’ll ever feel. Ryker is the Vicious Vipers Sergeant at Arms who avoids touch at all costs. Unless its to fulfill the criminal side and take out one who thoroughly deserves his wrath. Ryker’s entire existence is tested when he meets the woman with the fruit scent and eyes that seem to see his very soul. Pia has her own battle as she works to save kids tossed around in the foster system. Pia sees the wounds Ryker hides while holding out hope she will be the one to help him heal.
Will their connection be enough to overcome the past or will Pia find herself lost and alone? Can Ryker accept that he, too, deserves happiness regardless of what he’s done to protect the innocent?
Two people with unbelievably ugly pasts. Pia and Ryker use their past hurts in different ways, Pia helps others and Ryker is a vigilante that seeks out people hurting others. These two complex people stumble upon one another and their lives get turned around in a beautiful way. I loved the growth of both these characters, and the undeniable chemistry between them. I enjoyed every single moment of this story.
Ryker’s so bad he doesn’t need a club name…his strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies. He’s a cruel, cold brother that’s not afraid to do the dirty work. He does the touching but don’t touch him. Childhood trauma leaves him with a unlikely PTSD response to touch. Ryker’s no touching policy lead to interesting sexual encounters! Until the lovely social worker, Pia, decides to help him overcome his aversion and he’s game. These Vipers are not only vicious but when they find their woman it’s an insta. Insta lust, insta love and insta claim. This is a quick, easy read with a sexy romance that has an unusual twist. There’s also an emotional element with Pia’s work with foster kids and Ryker past. Plus Ryker is a badass that’s not afraid to get his hands bloody. He takes care of a few bad guys in a brutal fashion. Love the gritty parts! Great setup for the next story with Devil and one of Pia’s girls.
Let’s start off by saying that we are really enjoying this series as we just love the characters that it has. Callous aka Ryder is no joke a cold heart-ed a killer who makes no bones about who he is and we loved that about him. The broken man was capable of being loving, caring, protective sweet, and kind, and even with his affliction of no touching that he battles with daily was making slow strides with his little problem even if he wasn’t even realizing it.
Pia aka Little Lamb as Ryder/Callous calls her was the bomb we just loved her. We found her to be loving and caring and protective of her charges so much so she took her job seriously as a social worker above and beyond the job to see to the safety of them the best she could. We loved her with Callous/Ryder even though she wasn’t sure what lead to him being the way he was and that she took a chance on him hoping that little by little she could figure him out and help him in only the way she could. All those little accidental touches were working there little miracle.
Talk about chemistry this couple had that in spades. We loved them together even though we first thought that Pia was crazy to put up with the man’s bullsh** ways. I have to say that we loved them together as they were complete opposites but, perfect for one another. One thing we loved most about this couple’s relationship is that Callous from the onset of meeting Pia he never hid who he really was.
Overall this was a touching story that tugged on one’s heartstrings of what Dasia and Ryder/Callous endured. I loved seeing a whole different side of Callous and Pia embrace her wild side that she kept locked up tight inside of her and how she took a chance on a bad boy. Together they were a force to be reckoned with!
Love These Gritty MC Heroes!!
Ryker cannot stand to be touched. That makes a relationship impossible. Pia is a social worker with a tough background, who uses that experience to help kids in the foster system. When one of her charges must flee a dangerous situation, she finds them in a club – and also runs into Ryker and recognizes his aversion to touch.
As these two continue to have interactions, can she break through his walls, and can he help her save the kids she cares so much about. Touch and touching, will pull at your heartstrings and leave you on the edge of your seat.
Keep Your Hands to Yourself
Ryker is the cold hearted enforcer for the Vicious Vipers MC who hasn’t allowed anyone to physically touch him for years. He had to make a trip home because his mom was dying…not that he had love for her but wanted to be there for his sister.
Pia was a social worker trying to help place one of her girls in a new foster home since the place she was staying at now was unsafe for her. She had a heart of gold and was surprised at the connection she had while running into a big rugged man at her coffee shop.
Can Pia actually fall for this biker who has proven himself to be a “Callous Criminal” who is also revolted by another’s touch? Does Ryker’ s “little lamb” have it in her to take on this man who she feels many connections with?
I love this author’s writing because she pulls you in from the start and keeps bringing it to you fast paced which always has me looking forward to the next book in this series. So if you like your bikers dirty and sexy this is a book for you.
Ryker & Pia
He didn’t do relationships. He didn’t do much with women. He couldn’t be touched. Hard to have anything personal that way. He was the club enforcer–that he did well. Why did he feel so much when he met her. She wasn’t a club girl he could use. She was so much more. How could he want her so much there was no way for them.
He called her Little Lamb. She could tell he’d been through too much and with her training and experience, it didn’t take long to know a lot about his situation. Could she get him to trust her enough to help? Just because she worked with kids didn’t mean she couldn’t help. Besides he was so hot!
I loved this story, while he is a Vicious Viper, the club deals with preditors of women and children. Can Pia accept his lifestyle to work for a relationship? Will she succeed in helping him?
The story is touching. The characters touched me and I cheered for their relationship. The interaction with the club brothers and women is engaging. I strongly recommend this one.
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I love when broken souls find love and acceptance. You never know what you will find unless you give happiness a chance. Pia is a strong and caring woman that makes Ryker’s heartbeat again. He knows she’s special and he tried to stay away.
This story teaches you that not all monsters are evil. Yes, the Devils are mean killers but they are not hurting innocent people. They all have hearts of gold and they are very protective of their family.
One of the best biker series I’ve read. I absolutely love each story and all the badass bikers in each book. I highly recommend this wonderful series!
Ryker’s story was amazing! I’m glad we finally got his story and found out why he didn’t like to be touched. And Pia with the patience of a saint! These characters had amazing chemistry between them it was hot as hell. I was worried at first how the sex scenes would play out since Ryker didn’t like to be touched but the scenes were ! This book I feel didn’t have as much suspense or action in it versus the previous books but that was ok. The author made up for it with other things! Overall an awesome read and I can’t wait to read Devil’s book next!
Ryker and Pia both had horrible childhoods that molded them into who they are today. Pia became the type of social worker she wishes she had during her time in foster care. Ryker vowed his life to the Vicious Vipers. Two people from different worlds who had more in common then most people would think. Ryker’s past has made him cold hearted and unable to be touched until Pia comes into his life and tries to test his boundaries.
I am starting to think all the men in this club are going to end up with a younger woman. I am not complaining because who does not love an older man? It is not often you see a biker with a past that scars him emotionally for life. I liked that while Pia struggled to help Ryker move past his fears, he was still a badass alpha. I was worried that it would be hard to keep the attraction going but Lynn Burke did as great job. The boundaries she pushed really made it all so hot! Another great read. I cannot wait to see what Devil is going to bring!
I wrote this review based on an advance reading copy that the publisher sent me.
Perfect union of two broken souls
—>>> There are few things which register on Ryker’s radar besides his MC and coffee. But running into a stunning blonde named Pia while back home looking after his mother and sister brought back his yearnings of wanting more, especially now that two of his fellow bikers have fallen for the women in their lives. The road will not be easy as there are many obstacles ahead, but nobody is more capable of helping him overcome his childhood trauma than this golden-hearted social worker, who has a dark past of her own. Great story with plenty of heart-tugging and bad-boy steaminess as well as an enticing peek at something brewing for the next installment of this awesome series!
Ryker’s soul was beaten and broken found a new family for himself. Pia has a heart of gold that tries to protect the children in her care from hurts she suffered. Coffee is the great matchmaker. That is where the two first meet and boy was a first impression made. The first sex scene….f***ing A….hot as Hades itself. Their Chemistry is brighter than Sheldon’s bunson burner. Not only is Pia the first person to touch his heart, but she is the first person he allowed to touch him period. I think he will be my book boyfriend of this series.
I love how the author not only touched our hearts with the side story of Dasia, but set us up for Dasia and Devil’s story. So excited to read that story as well.
Callous Criminal by Lynn Burke is book Three in the Vicious Vipers Series. This is the story of Pia and Ryker. I have read the previous books but feel this could be a standalone book if you wish to do so. Ryker has seen his fellow Vipers fall in love. Ryker never has had love really in his life and he issue from his childhood has made him not want to be touched by anyone. So is some aspects he is jealous of what they have but again he doesn’t think he is someone who would ever want that closeness of being touched. Then he meets Pia who is a caring social worker who makes him feel things and want things he hasn’t wanted before but he can’t seem to allow her to touch him on the outside. Enjoyed readying their story.
Ryker’s story was so touching, it was very emotional for me. In part because of his PTSD and with his lady Pia, helping foster kids. These are pretty much the realities in life.
Their meeting was accidental, they were at the right time and the right place, otherwise they may never have met. It was like fate for both of them.
Each lived through tough backgrounds but once they get to know each and confide in each other, they work through some of those things together.
I’m glad they both gave in to temptation, because they really were made for each other, their sizzling chemistry, and the fact that they want to love and be loved. I hope you take a chance on Ryker and Pia’s story.
Oh man! This series just keeps getting better and better. And might I say….HOTTER and HOTTER? My my my! I needed a fan through some of these scenes.
Ryker and Pia are a pair. Let me tell you. If anyone could break through walls, it would be Pia. And if anyone needed a light in the dark, it’s for sure Ryker. I get for him so badly. No spoilers, you’re going to have to read for yourself why, I’m just going to say….wow!
This is the 3rd book in this amazing series and is Ryker and Pia’s story. Ryker’s story is an emotional roller coaster journey throughout, and my heart broke for this tough enforcer who is not looking for any relationships as he cannot stand to be physically touched. Pia has also had a tough upbringing and uses this knowledge to help kids in the foster system. No spoilers: this is not an easy tale, but it is so worth reading! This is a well written story which is intense, raw, gritty, thrilling, and with drama, suspense and love. I was hooked and intrigued throughout this riveting tale and cannot wait to read more from this talented author.
Wow, what an emotional book. I couldn’t wait to find out what happens next.
I loved Ryker and Pia together, they may of had some obstacles to overcome because of pasts. But they fight through it and Pia helps Ryker through everything.
Lynn Burke did amazingly well with this book considering the topic.
I can’t wait to see what happens next.