Jake F–cking CastleWhen he walks into a room, he owns it. From the moment he set eyes on me, he decided I was his. No one – not even my brother, Nix – was going to tell him otherwise. It doesn’t matter that Nix is President of the Kings MC Club. Jake wants what he wants, and he’ll set out to get it, whatever the cost.Jake may be an arrogant a**hole, but there’s no denying the hold he has over … no denying the hold he has over me. His fierce, carnal need to make me his, and his alone, is a snare I can’t escape. And truth be told, I don’t want to.
But when my life becomes threatened, Jake Castle is the only man my brother trusts to protect me. He knows Jake will do anything to keep me safe.
Anything.
Fall for the men of the Kings MC and experience an intense, emotionally raw, and thigh-clenching wild ride!
Books in the Kings MC Romances
1. Castle of Kings
2. Clipped Wings
3. King of Kings (Coming Jan 24!)
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This book is so different from the other books I’ve read by Betty and I loved it.
Life in the MC world, brotherhood, loyalty, respect, violence, deaths, betrayal, retaliation, revenge, hidden pasts, women. hot sex scenes, and love.
STOP SOME SPOILERS AHEAD
Liz was warned by her brother to stay away from one brother (Jake Castle) but he was too hot and persistent to keep away from. She laid down rules, he followed, proving he can has true feelings for her, she falls hard, but its not a smooth cruise down the highway. Will the club life and bad decisions on his part steal away another man she loves?
Jake has a rep for banging his way through an endless supply of women, but then Liz his little Peach enters his life and knocks him on his ass, he’ll do anything for her and wants to prove he can be loyal to her. Life takes them on a rocky road and will he be able to be there to protect her when needed most?
Will they get an HEA? Or are they on a dead end road of destruction?
*Disclaimer: I received this book as an ARC from Enticing Journey Book Promotions. The following review is my own with no input, promises, nor compensation from Enticing Journey or the author*.
This was a fast read, with lots of conflict between the main characters. Liz returns home from earning her nursing degree. Her brother is the President of the Kings MC, and he has a lot of issues with Jake Castle, most of all he doesn’t want Castle anywhere near his sister. After some conflict with a rival MC, that is way into the illegal aspects of MC’s, Liz is put into danger. The only person that can protect her? You guessed it, Jake Castle. There is instant attraction, and feelings between Jake and Liz when they meet. It blossoms quickly into so much more, even with everyone around them telling Liz Jake isn’t worth it. The story line develops well and quickly. The characters are entertaining and fit this story. I would be tempted to purchase and read any book by this author, and would definitely read this story again. I sincerely hope that Ms. Shreffler has more books coming in this series.
This is why chicks love bikes & tats. Awesome
Having just graduated from nursing school, Liz is back in town and her first stop is the Kings clubhouse. Having grown up part of the club, the MC her brother is now a president of is her family. She’s ready to find a job and maybe even start dating. What she never expected to find was Jake Castle.
Jack Castle is as arrogant and cocky as they come. He’s a player. But, when he wants something, he gets it and he has Liz in his sites. When he claims a date with her after winning fight night at the club, Liz agrees to go out with him . . .just once. Their chemistry is fierce and her want for him undeniable. She’s not ready to just give in and give him what he wants however . . . especially when his ex shows up at his door and tries to work her way right back into his life.
When danger threatens the club, specifically Liz because her brother is the club president, Jake vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe. It will be up to Jake to make Liz finally see there is more to him than the arrogant player he portrays while keeping her safe while the Kings are under attack from a rival club.
Castle of Kings was a fun and sexy take on an MC romance. Jake Castle thinks he is all that and a bag of chips . . . and he lives up to his reputation. Once he decides Liz is his woman, he’s determined to make it happen. Liz is sassy and independent. She certainly isn’t going to just give in to Jake when she knows his reputation until he proves himself to her. Their banter is really fun and I loved watching Liz make Jake work to gain her affections.
The story with the rival club is well thought out and adds the action and grit this book needs to fit with the MC genre. Overall, this book is fun and sexy and ends with a bang. 4 stars.
This book starts out hot, and just gets hotter! It’s action packed from beginning to end, and fast paced enough to keep even the shortest attention span glued!
Liz is the sister of the president of the Kings MC. Jake is a member, and has the reputation of a player. Jake sets his sights on Liz the minute he spots her. The immediate attraction between Jake and Liz is off the charts. Liz’s brother doesn’t trust him with her, so he tells her to steer clear. This leads to miscommunication, and hurt feelings.
Along with the relationship drama between Jake and Liz, there is also some underlying MC drama that puts everyone in danger. Murder and mayhem follow.
Unlike some MC stories, the Kings aren’t hard core, and the women aren’t disrespected. I enjoyed the volatile relationship between Jake and Liz. I enjoyed meeting the rest of the Kings crew and am hoping for more stories involving them!
I was hooked and amazed at this story right from the start. I have never read any of this authors work before and I have to say its pretty damn amazing. I will be reading more. It’s Easy to read pages are really great, makes the story just fly by right in front of your eyes, before you know it the end is here. The characters are steamy, hott, alpha and just plain wonderful. Its full of hott and intense action and of course leads you to a happily ever after. It’s a original that’s for sure I have not read a MC story like this one before. It’s full of entertainment on every page, makes turning the pages that much easier to get to more of the story, there are some sad and really hott parts with every great story there always is. Unpredictable on every page with every word came a shock one right after the other. I was hooked that’s to say the least, I found myself wanting more and more at the end and dreading that the last page was coming. I have to say this is a MUST READ!!!
***I received this ARC for free in exchange for my honest thoughts, I was in no way told what to write**
Book Review: Castle of Kings
Author: Betty Shreffler
FIVE STARS
I am fairly new to reading Motorcycle Club books and I must admit I am a huge fan. The sexiness of the men and their bikes along with the attitudes and the bad boy image.
I must admit though, the depth of feelings and caring that the men in this book have for their club family and their own families and closest friends was so endearing to me.
I love this book. The “I can conquer all” and the cave man “my woman” mentality from Jake was great. It was so appropriate for this story and they way that Liz’s brother Nix put him in his place when it came to his sister was awesome.
This book has many ups and downs, twists and turns. Be prepared for the full roller coaster ride of emotions that you will feel. You will definately laugh, cry, be angered, and nervous as well as down right scared.
Major warning though, there are scenes of graphic sexual encounters as well as rape and violence. Domestic abuse and murder. So please read with caution.
Kelli Harper
4.5 Peachy Stars!
Great introduction of Jake Castle and the Kings MC world. The ultimate bad boy with a motorcycle, yes please! Of course he’s an ass, but with redeemable qualities, even if it did take him some time to get there. I’d still junk punch him a time or two for making dumb decisions when hot headed. Liz, what can I say… she definitely let Jake get off easier than I would’ve. But if I had a hot ass guy melting the panties off me like he did, he’d probably convince me to just about anything too. Especially when he calls her Peach. Got to hand it to the girl though, she did hold out on Jake for while before she finally gave in, and enjoyed the banter between them along the way.
This isn’t your typical MC romance story. The Kings MC deals with legitimate business and put in alot of their efforts into charities they believe in. That doesn’t mean they don’t have enemies here and there. And they know Liz is a weakness, not only for Jake but also her brother Nix, who is also the clubs president. Jake’s protectiveness goes on overload for Liz when danger threatens the MC’s members. Especially when trust is being tested among them all.
Castle of Kings is a standalone and even though Liz and Jake’s story has it own HEA, I hope it’s not that last we hear from these characters and the rest of the MC. This was and easy flowing read that I’d totally recommend to pick up.
This was my first by Betty Shreffler and I am so happy that I chose to read this book. I am a sucker for MC books but with the quality writing of the story line and characters I will definitely be checking out more of her books in the future and some of her previous work.
I love how Liz was not about to be a push over or easy. If Jake wants her he is going to have his work cut out for him and he has a rude awakening if he thinks she is going to tolerate his normal crap. Liz is nervous opening herself up to someone like Jake. He has heartbreak written all over him but there is something about him that she can’t resist.
This book is totally addicting and you aren’t going to be able to put it down. My emotions were all over the place and my heart was clenching. I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to see what Betty has for us next!!
I really enjoyed Castle of kings I’m such a huge fan of Betty Shreffler I’ve read a few of her books that I absolutely loved this one was equally lovable the only thing I thought was need would addition to the ending but overall great story . When the couple first meet sparks fly but the heroine is warned that the hero is a bit of a player plus he has a quarrel with her brother from something Jake did in the past . Liked Liz she’s tough , sweet , sassy , and can hold her own though she did frustrate me to the point were I rolled my eyes a couple of times but over all really liked her and the relationship she has with her brother . It took me some time to fall for Jake I really didn’t understand some of his actions and there were times were I didn’t like him at all but after the drama after drama he treated the heroine right after realizing his mistakes . The end did seem a bit abrupt I was hoping for more on the heroines brother and her best friend I’m hoping to see more from these characters .
copy provided for honest review
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hero=7 heroine=9 secondary characters=9 Chemistry=9 steam= 6
romance=6 humor= 3 darkness level= 4 action= 4 mystery=3
enjoyment=8 angst=5 story line= 8 Story ending=8
character development= 9 pacing= 8
cover= stars= author= 9
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
This is how an MC romance should be written. Liz returns home after nursing school and discovers a new face in the familiar surroundings. Her brother, Nix is the president of the The Kings Motorcycle Club and he has a new VP, Jake Castle. The attraction is instant between Liz and Jake. But Jake doesn’t “do ‘ships.” He just likes to keep his bed warm. Liz, however, doesn’t want to just be a notch on his bedpost. Because of a lack of communication, he keeps falling back in to his old ways but nothing will stop him from protecting Liz. Even when a rival gang (club) has their sights set on hitting The Kings MC where it’ll hurt the most, Liz herself.
Betty is creative and funny, and had me on a roller coaster ride with ‘all the feels.’ I was angry, I was scared and I was hopeful. This is my first Betty Shreffler book and I cannot wait to read more!
Yeah it’s dirty. Yeah it’s nasty. Yeah it’s sexy and brutal but hells bells folks it’s all MC. It’s a awesome story that isn’t just about these to getting together it is about winning trust and showing love as well as receiving it. These to have their guards up and old habits to overcome which keep getting in the way it’s going to take a lot to get past those walls. While they do their dance the clubs stuff may get in the way. It’s fast paced and it’s wild it’s all that and more.
This author has proved she can write a story, proved she can make it sexy, proved that she can do both in one book. This is all MC and hot as hell with a story that makes it worth reading all in I can’t wait for more about this club and it’s members.
Great, loved it, Castle of kings was exactly what I’d hoped for after reading the blurb.
Jake is the hot alpha bossy type of MC character who sets his sights on the president’s sister Liz who has just returned home after a few years away finishing nursing school.
Liz has grown up in the MC, she’s the type of woman who can hold her own, stand on her own two feet and she knows Jake’s type, arrogant, flirtasious and a man whore.
Thing is, with Jake it’s insta lust, he loves Liz’s sass, he doesn’t give up and he’s determined to make her his.
A good mixture of club drama, angst, danger and hotness. Loved the characters. Castle of kings was everything I expect to find in an MC romance.
Told in first person dual pov.
It was a good read, there was some suspense but the grit that makes a good MC read wasn’t really there, will continue with the series since I did like the main characters along with the side characters.
Jake and Liz’s story was a good one, I don’t usually read MC but this story dragged me in. I loved the intensity of it all, the interactions between the characters it’s what I loved the most, will continue reading the rest.
This was my very first MC romance book. Yes, Betty, you had the privilege of taking my MC cherry .
For it being my first read, I was pleasantly surprised.
Betty knows how to write sexy, suspenseful, steamy books. This book had it all. Angst and steam at the top.
Liz and Jake were amazing. I loved them both even if I wanted to smack them both to get their together. So frustrating. The suspense and danger were my favorite and I look forward to reading the rest of the series and more MCs!
I loved this read and will be recommending it.
Liz grew up in this motorcycle clubhouse where her brother now resides as president. She went off to college and now she’s happy to be back with her family, blood and beyond. There was just one boy her brother warned her about, Jake. Bad boy, womanizer, and sergeant at arms, Jake isn’t really a monogamous until Liz walks in to his life.
I love a good MC club book, and this one started out great, and I love a good sexy romance novel, but I think this one might have over sold the sex just a bit. I found myself skimming ahead just to get back to the story…
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Love this book. I love the characters and the suspense. I can’t wait for Clipped Wings! Love my MC Romances and this one didn’t disappoint. Couldn’t put it down!
I loved it! I don’t know how Betty Shreffler does it, but her characters feel so real and dynamic that you can’t help but fall in love with them. Every time I read one of her books I find it difficult to put it down, so as usual, I read this one in one sitting too. It’s a great story which resonates with so many different meanings. It is sweet and romantic, intriguing and thrilling, and quite a read. I’d definitely recommend this book to all book lovers. I’m sure you’d love it.
After completing her studies, Liz is back. Her brother runs a bar and a MC club. His brothers are like family to her too. She sees that there are some new members as well. It appears that her brother wants her to settle down with one of them, anyone but Jake. Unfortunately, Jake hold all her attention. He is arrogant and cocky, clearly a bad boy, exactly what she wants. So when he shows interest in her it becomes very, very difficult for her to resist his charm.
I think Jake and Liz are perfect for each other as they compliment one another. Their personalities fit together perfectly. And that has made this story all the more fun to read. I enjoyed it a lot and hope that others do too.