MercenaryShe was just a job.I needed to get in and uncover the Iron Fists’ next move. They’d hit the Oath Keepers enough in the past, and being the newest member, it was up to me to get close. Had I known I’d be getting close to Chevelle, maybe I could’ve prepared myself. I went in seeking revenge and came out wanting to protect one thing—her. Chevelle Running The Pit was my life. I needed … my life.
I needed nothing and no one except my cars and a heart-thumping race. Gear head, Pit Master, alpha bitch, take your pick on what you’d rather call me. However, make note of one thing: I take shit from no one. Not even a broody, bossy, gorgeous biker aiming for my race spot and heart.
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Truth: Every woman out there need a little Mercenary in their lives. Well that is if the Mercenary is like the guy that has infiltrated Chevelle’s life (Much to her displeasure). The author has written an excellent storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat, your toes curling and a smile on your face from Chevelle and Mercenary’s antics. Not to mention all the excitement from the Oath Keepers we’ve come to know and love and their ole ladies.
Chevelle is one tough lady. Having grown up on the streets since she was a teen, she has fought and scraped to make a place in the world. She is also under the protection of the Oath Keepers MC (not that she really feel like she needs their protection or any ones for that matter). Chevelle runs the local Race Pit, where she works on her cars and races every Saturday night. When word gets to the Viking, the Prez on the Oath Keepers, that their rival MC is looking to cause her trouble, he sends in Mercenary to get the low down. Mercenary has recently transferred to the Oath Keepers MC in Texas. He’s the swing first ask questions later type and after a few run ins at his old club in Chicago, he was forced to make the move. When his new prez, Viking, sends him to The Pit, he quickly learns “Chevelle” is a sexy blonde bombshell with mad driving and mechanical skills and his inner beast wants her from the first glance. Sadly, Chevelle doesn’t need or want want what he has to offer.
Chevelle and Mercenary both have a stubborn streak a mile long. They clash at every turn and the banter between them is humorous and sexy as all get out as they strut their dominance. But what happens when trouble finally comes to call? Can they put their personal clash aside? I LOVE this series and the guys of the Oath Keepers MC. They are rough around the edges and as tough as they come but the protect what’s theirs and their old ladies with a fierceness that will grab you by the heartstrings. If I could give this series more stars, I totally would. But for now I can just say 2 Thumbs up for a phenomenal 5 star series and 5 stars for an awesome addition to the series in Chevelle. I highly recommend this MUST READ; you won’t regret it.
I’m blown away with Chevelle and Mercenary’s story. Not a dull moment in the story, it’s full of action, big fast muscle cars, hot alpha males and very hot sex.. Sapphire has out done herself.
5 praiseworthy stars!
Review by Nancy
Late Night Reviewer for Up All Night w/ Books Blog
Sapphire Knight delivers every single time! Chevelle is provocative, intoxicating and yet wholesome. No one can deliver alpha quite like she can.
Mercenary meets his match with Chevelle, from the moment they meet it is a battle of wills. They are both used to being in charge, of being the alpha. So what happens when two dominant personalities crash, they create fireworks!
Chevelle learned the hard way how to protect herself, how to make others respect her, and treat her like the boss she is. When Mercenary walks into The Pit, her Pit, all alpha and confident, she makes sure to let him know who is in charge and it is most definitely not him. She has been around enough bikers to know that she needs to stay away from them. What she fails to realize is Mercenary wants her, and he always gets what he wants.
Mercenary is determined to make Chevelle his, he has never met a woman who holds his attention quite like she does. Not only is she gorgeous, but she can hold her own, she is strong, smart, and fiesty. He might be in for the battle of his life with this one, but there is no way he is letting her walk away from him.
As someone who has read every book in the Oath Keepersseries, I will tell you this book is everything you’d expect and then some. Sapphire has had me from book one, she captivates you with her words and gives life to this MC series. Chevelle is a must read, it is hot, witty, angsty, and entertaining. A complete standalone with a HEA. I can not wait to see what else Sapphire has in store for us!
Holy smokin tyres Batman!!! What happens when two alphas meet, tyres will smoke, engines will growl, the flag goes down and baby it’s the clash of the Titans. Chevelle is who she is and will not bow down to anyone. Mercenary well he’s all alpha and is about to meet the challenge that will last a lifetime. I loved these two, whether on a racetrack, knee deep in oil and car parts, back to back in the face of danger or even deeper into each other. Basically it wasn’t just the tyres smokin from heat and friction. My fingertips are singed from each page turned. As usual Sapphire you’ve given us a book that is a one sitter, action packed and cold shower worthy. Love your work.
Loved it!!!
I will admit that I am a few books behind in the series. However, even though this is the case reading Chevelle out of order didn’t really has me wanting to go back and read the other books I have not read. I will say that you don’t really need to read the others to get the full extent of this book though.
Chevelle is a very strong willed, independent, not taking any s*** from anyone. She is very alpha in her own right and what many women would love to see themselves. Even though this is the case there are times when she is will to submit in her own way.
Mercenary is also very strong willed, bada** biker, that doesn’t like taking s*** from anyone, that is unless it’s his president. In other words he is also very much an Alpha male. He is very much alpha however when it comes to Chevelle he does submit and show his sensitive side.
This book was full of action and hot sex scenes that kept me reading to find out how things would unfold between Merc and Chevy.
I really adored “Chevelle” like so much.
This story had at its centre; one of my most favourite ever Heroines
Chevelle; and got to say I’m totes loving the name; was absolutely kick ass.
A takes no prisoners Alpha female; whose resilience and sheer stubbornness has been forged on the streets she was forced to grow up on.
An orphan from a young edge and foster runaway, Chevelle has fought tooth and nail for all she now holds dear.
A complete petrol head and owner of the Pit Chevelle has only ever relied on herself.
This girl is definitely one tough cookie.
Enter Mercenary bit of a loose cannon; definitely, the Alpha to challenge Chevelles don’t touch persona; he’s a recent transfer to this towns chapter of the Oath Keepers and after only one encounter with the gorgeous pit owner and Merc is practically salivating to get up close and personal with this sassy mouthy gearhead.
So I loved the banter between these two; the dynamic here was incredible and the chemistry off the hook.
It made me smile every time Chevelle called Mercenary Cupcake, and to be fair he took it all in good fun.
It was actually quite humbling to watch Chevy slowly lower her walls as she began to realise that Merc was the real deal for her; he really was quite the sweetie despite his somewhat vulgar language and Alpha tendencies.
Trying to reign himself in as he attempts to give Chevy space was cute.
Well; Merc was actually quite shit at that if I’m honest, but it was ever so sweet that he still tried to go against his very dominant nature; was never going to quite work out though.
It was amusing then to just see him think; fuck it and just tell her how it’s going to be; a very Tarzan moment that; obviously what was ultimately needed from him though as it does work much more in Mercs favour.
A strong woman needs an even stronger man; cheville needed this to really respect Mercs Dominance.
This was told in Dual POV and has no OM or OW drama.
It’s part of a series but can easily be read as a standalone; I did and followed along no problem.
“Chevelle” has some fantastic diverse characters and was action packed throughout.
I thought an exceptionally nice touch was the inspirational quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
Woman who say “I want a bad boy” are clueless. What you need is a man who will break someone’s face for you but also make you breakfast in bed.
Bikes are like ol’ ladies, if it ain’t yours don’t touch.
Woman are like teabags. You never know how strong they are until they’re in hot water.
Loved this little feature and these sayings did bring a smile to my face often.
I also adored the epilogue; I especially liked how far into the future it was set.
Was so adorable to see Chevelle and Mercenary so many years later and discover what had ultimately changed in there lives.
One of my favourite epilogues ever.
So this was a great well written read that I enjoyed immensely and can definitely recommend.
Thank You to the Author for providing me with an ARC of “Chevelle (Oath Keepers MC #8) ” of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
First time in reading this author and I wanted to taste her world of this MC. The characters that this one centers around -Chevelle and Mercenary have the weight to hold your interest. She is one that has a different path running the pit that has to do with her first love I would say-cars. When their paths cross then you sit back and watch the heat simmer and the action take place. Fine threads of humor with the heat balance this one out to make it one that satisfies.
I am so in love with both Mercenary and Chevelle. This was my second favorite story from this author, just behind Princess. This author can write no wrong. Every book just gets better and better.
Mercenary is the definition if the alpha MC male. He is gruff and dominate, an a&%, and in charge. He might even be a bit over the top. I can defiantly see him as being too much for some. I however, love the anti-hero, or the bastard characters, so he was perfect for me. Chevelle was everything I want in a female lead and she held her own.
The business with the MC and some of the background plot would be best enjoyed if you have read the other stories in this series, but it is a stand alone. If you have never read this author before, try this book (and/or Princess) you will not be dissapointed. Loved every page!
So this book was part of The Oath Keepers MC and was said to be a stand-alone. And it was my first book in this series that I read and yes it can be a stand-alone I had wished I had read the other books first, especially when it would bring past things up and I would be like ooo that sounds interesting. But otherwise this was a pretty kick-a$$ Book. Especially because it had a strong female lead. Chevelle was a strong in your face take no crap don’t need anyone female and I freakin loved her. She loved to race and owned the pit and held races there and she never lost. Mercenary is new to this MC and is sent to the pit to keep an eye on things never knowing he’s about to meet his match in every way. With the rivalry club raining down trouble on the pit and the MC. Can Merc get a handle on Chevy to protect her or will she fight him at every turn. This book was hot,steamy and brutal just like a good MC book should be. I definitely recommend this book! – By Tina
It is no secret that I love stories with Alpha males and strong women. Though that strength can be portrayed in different ways it is awesome when you have an Alpha Lady go head to head with a Alpha male. Sapphire Knight does this so well! She can write the Alphaist ( not sure if that is a word but I am going with it) of Alphas and the bad A@# ladies who knock them out.
I will start that yes, this is a standalone but you should just read the rest of the series because it is awesome. Mercenary has transferred to the Texas chapter of the Oath Keepers MC, he is broody and all alpha ( side note I love that he complains about the Texas heat!) . He is given a job and thinks that it ends there but soon discovers this is more than just a job. Chevelle is used to men understating her, she is gear head and runs the Pit as only an Alpha women can but she is not prepared for Mercenary. This book is not your sweet romance but a battle of wills between two alphas and it is amazing to read! To add to this is a plot that has twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. Mercenary and Chevelle have off the charts chemistry that burns off the page. The tag line on the cover says it all ” Alpha meets Alpha” this book will take you on a wild ride that you just don’t want to get off. This is your next steamy MC summer read!
4.5
Merc and Chevy are meant for one another; foul mouth stubbornness and all.
There’s no BS between them, they tell it like it is, which means Mercenary doesn’t hold back on his feelings for Chevelle. I love that!
I absolutely adored reading this book and cannot wait to see what this author comes up with next.
*ARC given in exchange for an honest review*
You’re going to need this book like you need air. I loved, loved, loved it. Characters were amazing. Chemistry was off the charts. Steam, danger, intense and really good. And I really loved the narrators.
Mercenary is the newest member of Oath Keepers MC and their rivals Iron Fist MC is now encroaching on The Pit a local Race track that is part of the Oath Keepers territory. When Mercenary meets Chevelle the hot alpha female owner of The Pit all bets are off and he will do everything to own her. The outside summer heat isn’t the only thing heating up the pages of this story. Danger and rival clubs that will stop at nothing to get revenge. Great characters with strong partners that will leave you wanting more.
I cannot begin to tell you how thrilled I was to get this book. I am addicted to Sapphire’s books and I was like an addict in need of their next fix waiting for this book. I love the Oath Keepers MC and this book met all my expectations if not exceeded said expectations.
Mercenary and Chevelle are two bad ass characters. Neither one takes crap from people and won’t hesitate to knock them on their ass, a fact that Mercenary can attest two from his first meeting with her. This book was nonstop action, hot MC men and smoking sex. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see how it would play out. The hits just kept coming and never seemed to let up for Chevelle.
Needless to say I highly recommend this book and can’t wait for the next book by Sapphire!
Mercenary doesn’t like his manhood questioned, “no boy here. I can whip my ***k out and show you if you’d like.” Mercenary sure is an alpha man, “I can take a break from hunting these ****oles to eff you if that’s what you’re asking for. Seems like you may need a good hard eff to get you to chill the eff out.” Chevelle can compromise with her man, “fine, but we’re stopping to get breakfast on the way, and since you want to be all manly, you’re buying,” she grumbles, and I yank on my shirt.” I really liked this book, it was a battle of wills between Mercenary and Chevelle.
I haven’t read one book by Sapphire Knight that I did not love. The sparks flew between Chevelle and Mercenary, some good, some bad, and some smoking hot. Chevelle is a challenging and intriguing character with Mercenary as an Alpha male- bad@ss biker this makes things frustrating. Ha! Loved it! I highly enjoyed this exciting, intoxication, and thrilling ride. Good job Ms. Knight! Can’t wait to see what comes next