Trigger… here. I don’t want to be a part of this hell.
But I don’t have a choice…
The reaper is riding bitch on our backs.
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This is Book 2 in the Devil’s Reach trilogy, and it ends with a cliffhanger. Intended for readers 18 or older. May contain…triggers.
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Tessa Martin has to face her demons head on. They’re ones that I hope I never have to face. Trigger has a certain attitude that will make your hair stand on end. Allen is a man that loves to connect with people.
This is book two for a reason. It continues what was started in the first book. So I would suggest not starting with this one. To really appreciate what the author has written about the Devil’s Reach, you need to read from where it all started. Expect this story to have a lot of grit. Don’t expect to have hearts and flowers here but it’s possible that it may turn your stomach. Just like with book one, it became an addiction and one that I don’t want to find a cure for.
If you like characters that have no excuses, are far from perfect, and trouble seems to follow them than it can find a place in your ever-expanding collection. Trigger is a character that will garner your attention, Tessa will garner your sympathy and Allen will send shivers down your spine. Our author always seemed to know the perfect spot for him to make an appearance – he stops you in your tracks.
Just like the first book, I knew I had to put the book down but I knew it wouldn’t be long before I was picking it back up again. Our characters have lives that I just cannot imagine anyone having but the author makes everything so realistic. And when I say no hearts and flowers I mean it. Instead of hearts think blood and instead of flowers think motorcycles. The cover can give you something to think about as well. The cover model’s eyes are very intense – just like Trigger himself.
Our author is very good at leaving her readers hanging. I was going along reading the scenes and getting closer to the end. I end up saying, “why would you leave me like this?” But she must have known what I went through the last time. Just like with book one, I’m left wondering if there’s going to be another book. But this time she gives me a sneak peek. Be warned it’s not much of a peek so I guess I should be glad that I cut my fingernails since I may be hanging from them for some time – had to wait 10 months for this one to come out after all. And just so you know it was well worth the wait.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
HOLY COW! This is the second book in Devils Reach series, and you DO need to read book one, Trigger before this. Demons starts where Trigger ended, without reading Trigger you will just be lost and confused.
Trigger ended with Tess having left the MC and going back to the hell she knew before. She has reasons and we find out those reasons in Demons. Both Tess and Trigger have their pasts coming back to haunt them, and they both have to deal with the fallout from that. This book is only another part of the journey as this ends in a cliffy as well.
No more info, just know that this ride is action packed! With some really dark stuff happening, really good naughty times, and even a few giggle’s here and there. This story got its hooks in me and I am so happy I don’t have to wait for book three and can just dive right in! I give this 4.5 stars.
Aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!
I freaking knew. I knew this torment wouldn’t end but I whispered to myself that everything would be okay. It would all come together and JL Drake would end my suffering. I lied to myself…out of hope.
If you want answers, get in line. A hindered different answers will fly at you in this book but the only thing they are good for is more questions. NO, Drake has me a twisted up, needy mess. I’m like a junkie on withdrawal. I have the shakes and I just finished 2 minutes ago. I am never going to make it. I can’t freaking wait. I’m doubted up in knots and desperate for answers.
It’s an evil twist of fate that I want to friend the author and a at the same time want to shake her until I get answers. I need answers!!!!!!
Gahhhhhhhh! This is so not fair. I’m freaking dying here.
Trigger and Tess are in a world of hurt at the beginning of Demons. Sadly, the ending is far more complicated. Demons will leave you with stomach churning tension and a uncontrollable urge to smash shit. Like full on Hulk smash! I need the next book now!!!! (Rocks in the corner begging for my precious)
Demons is book 2 in the Devil’s Reach series and continues the story of Trigger and Tess. I loved it from beginning to end. So much happens during this book that had me on the edge of my seat but I loved Trigger and Tess’s progression. Tess is definitely the kind of woman Trigger needs by his side and she showed such ruthlessness that fit perfectly. Trigger still has a mole and now his enemy’s know Tess isn’t just a warm body, she means the world to him. The ending killed me and I’m so happy I only have 3 days to wait for book 3.
Wow!
This book is the second book in the Devil’s Reach series. You will need to read Trigger first to continue this story. The hero and heroine are both emotionally dark and damaged individuals that have troubled pasts. Having gone their separate ways at the end of Trigger, you will see their back stories fill in and see how their future unfolds. This is one of JL Drake’s best works thus far. Be warned that this book is emotionally dark and involves descriptive violence. It is a book about a Motorcycle Club that is protecting their territory and their ‘family’ and will do that at all costs. This book is an emotional rollercoaster. You will feel each character’s emotions along with each them. It is easy to get lost in the world of this MC. You will also see cameo appearances from the Blackstone group that keeps all of Drake’s books intertwined. A very hard to put down novel that will leave you on the edge of your seat. If you dislike cliffhangers wait until the last book comes out and read them all together. You will definitely have a book hangover when you are done. Good job as usual JL Drake!
Ok so I’m going to write to reviews at once.. I could not stop reading, I left one book & dove right into the next! Now I need book 3!!! These books are so unbelievably great. Fast paced, suspense, hot sex, action packed. These books have it all! Trigger is so messed up but you can’t help but love him! Tess…. she’s my bad &$$ hero!!!
It’s been a while since I’ve read books like these that has kept me this drawn into a story!
Great writing!!!
I have found me another top author & I will be looking up all of Drake’s books!
I am blown the freak away how awesome this series is , it’s been a long time since I’ve been this engrossed in a book that I’ve litterly done nothing at all today but read . This series is raw , dark , hungry, powerful, intense and leaves you breathless and wanting more. What do you do when your demons want to come out to play ? You flip your switch.
So “Demons” starts where “Trigger” left us and Tess is back living at her mother’s establishment to find answers after what she uncovered before she ran out on The MC and Trigger.
Though who can blame the girl for running.
Even thinking that Trigger no longer wants her she is in protection mode, wanting to shield her new adopted family from harm.
But it’s not long that before Trigger is hot on her heels to drag her back home where she belongs.
So this book was just so intense, there’s a hell of a lot more action going on here than the last one.
And Tess herself my god I think someone may be rubbing off on her.
Here she Flips her switch along with Trigger.
And damn boy she is so hot with it too.
So as I said a lot going on here, we get to return to play house with all our favourite characters and we also get to discover the identity of the mole.
And OMG didn’t see that one coming at all.
I really don’t want to say too much and spoil this for others, let us just say the heat definitely intensifies for this instalment.
This is so much more and if you thought book one was good this, in my opinion, is better if that’s even possible.
So Trigger and Tess have those pesky feelings to understand and overcome here and neither of them are great when it comes to expressing themselves.
We get to experience the minefield of there repressed emotions here.
especially Triggers who is in major denial.
And then there’s his Dad who is determined to topple Trigger from grace.
So as you probably guessed this ends on another cliffy.
So here I am again I need that next book like NOW!!!
Its gonna kill me to wait.
Feels like DE JA VU.
This is a fabulous read that I highly recommend just be aware it doesn’t pull its punches.
I was provided with a review copy of “Demons (Devil’s Reach Book 2) ” By the author of which I have reviewed voluntary.
All opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Ted’s and Trigger have to be my favorite couple of all. They’re so broken that you want to fix them both! Love this series!
So let me start by saying so not read this book until you have at least read Trigger. This book takes you through the back story of both Tess and Trigger. As you read you will feel the emotions of all the characters. Be prepared you will laugh, you will cry, you will be hot and you will be bothered. This book will take you on some dark places but also let you see two people who never thought not only they would find love but that they deserved love become the most important thing in each others lives. Be prepared for the cliffhanger that will just leave you with the feeling the next book needs to be here now.
**What.. The……. No!!! You cannot leave us on that cliffhanger! Please finish book 3 soon!
Holy hell, Jodi never ceases to amaze me. Her books trap you and pull you into the pages. I have loved every book that I’ve read by her, and I hope to be enjoying them for years to come. I’m finding it hard to get a great MC book lately, but I can always count on Jodi to ho above and beyond no matter what she writes.
This book sucks you into a vortex that’s never ending. You will be glued to your kindle until you reach the dreaded words “the end”. I will be on pins and needles waiting for book 3. Trigger just gets better and better. You never know he’s going to do, so he keeps you on your toes! Phenomenal job once again!
“Our hoodies covered our skin, the rags hid our faces, and the reaper rode bitch on our backs.”
This series gets better and better. I was hooked onto every word and mesmerized by how the story unfolds. We learn more about Tess’s horrible childhood and she once again reminds me of how strong she truly is.
“This place had broken me more than once. I could only imagine what it would do this time around.”
Trigger is out for blood and nothing will stand in his way. I was giddy when Savi, Cole and the gang appeared. Now, I’m all about Cole and my love for him runs deep but there is something about the darkness in Trigger that draws me in….I’m definitely obsessed with him.
“Silence fell. The only things screaming were the demons inside my head. My anger rose rapidly.”
I love how J.L. Drake intertwines her books. The ending has me going crazy with all the different scenarios and where the story could go. I need the next book like I need my next breath and the wait for sure is going to kill me. If you haven’t read this series you need to pick it up today and fall in love with Tess and Trigger.
“The reaper loomed a little closer, and his cold, dark presence cloaked my world as I had fought like hell through their heavy shadow to get back.”
Another great read in this ongoing series it was totally awesome !
Some of our new cast:
Cooper,Rail,Brick,Gus,Tess aka Tiger,Peggy,Minnie,Ty,Jace,Morgan,
Cray,Loose,Ray,Clark,Mike,Allen,Zay,
Savi,Langley,Mud,Fin,Ven,TiagoTrigger,
Big Joe
Let’s start off by saying this is a new author for me and I loved this story from cover to cover but, “I absolutely HATE reading books with cliffhangers !”
I loved this new MC romance from cover to cover as the story had wonderful characters all very complicated in their own right.Once I started reading the story I was fully enmeshed in it from the very beginning to the very end and never put it down.
The current story picked up right where the last story ended and it got even more intense and in depth about Trigger’s and Tess’s past’s and yet more intriguing then ever .We loved it!
OMG! So much went on in this current story and Tess and Trigger got more in touch with their emotions and feelings for each other.More and more intrigue mystery,betrayals and more secrets coming to life and exacting revenge to the wrong dealt to one who didn’t suffer nearly enough.
I have say that this story was very intense,nail bitting,and on the seat of your pant’s kind of story.My heart pounded the entire time reading all the while waiting for the ball to drop.The anticipation at waiting to get answers to questions like who is the mole? What is Trigger’s dad up to ?What is Allen’s end game?Where does Tess fit in?So on and so forth….
Omg ! Did we get some answers and then some.I think my heart stopped beating for a minute and my mouth hung open for sometime.I can say that I was indeed shocked but, more floored then anything else.”I was totally taken my surprise?” We got a whole lot more then we bargained for and a whole lot more of unanswered questions yet again.An Awesome ending that left you wanting more.A intense read that was filled with one betrayal after another.My first thought was will Tess ever catch a break at all once in her life as she has grasped some good in her life for the first time an then again it’s snatched away.Life is so unfair….
I always pick a favorite character in the story to rave about and my choice this time around is going to be Tess.OMG! I loved her what a feisty fireball she was with a huge sense of humor,she was full of spunk,she was sexy,mouthy,had a backbone made of steel,and pure enjoyment to read about.Although Tess is all those things she is haunted by her past as well as being heartbroken and dead inside (a heart of Ice) her beliefs not mine I only saw a survivor and a strong and amazing women to be admired.I loved learning about what brought Tess to the Devil Reach MC Clubhouse.Tess’s story was heart wrenching and made me want to cry when I heard it .My heart broke for her and everything she had to go through and deal in her very short life so far.I don’t know how she survived it all really.Perhaps Brick helped with that he was Tess’s bleak life and I am so glad that she found some kind of solace with her among her chaotic loveless life.A 18 year friendship that lasted the test of time and circumstances.I love their friendship as they were like brother and sister but, so much more.
Favorite Scene # 1
The birthday present Trigger gives to Tess.I have to say this present says “I love you!” whether Trigger acknowledged his heart or not.I loved how he making a dream come true for Tess.
Favorite Scene #2
Tess and Fins sleepover.
“A heart warming moment for me!”
Favorite Scene #3
Girls night out and the prank they played on Rail.
“OMG ! I laughed so hard and I loved it.
Favorite scene #4
Tess and Trigger’s talk before the fight started.
“A heart melting moment for me!”
Trigger OMG! I man with layers! I have to say this man frightened even me,I found him to be tall,dark,handsome,dangerous,protective,overbearing,also a killer,and also love-able at the same time.”Does that make sense?”You have to get to know the broken man first but, once you see how he is with his nephew Fin and Tess you will see for yourself.There is a loving and caring man below the surface even though he thinks he is dead inside but, we see rare glimpses of the heart beating within his chest.Trigger is a character you love to hate but, he makes it impossible not to love this broken man.Circumstances made the Trigger the man we have grown to love but, at the same time I wished he would find just a sliver of happiness for just once in is horrible life.”When I say horrible it’s beyond anything you can imagine.”I believe Tess to be his savior and he hers.Two broken souls find solace in one another.As the pages turned and the story unfolded it seemed that Tess and Trigger became lighter and less tense and perhaps were finally grasping a bit of happiness that each haven’t felt in a very long time.”I loved seeing how they were with one another.”Awe…….I thought these two people were meant for one another perhaps, not to heal bought to offer a peace of solace for one another.
Trigger and Tess’s chemistry was of the charts.Holy fanning! Hot Hot hotter ! Their sexual encounters were hot as hell!
“I want some of that bad boy myself.”
Holy smokes! Flip your switch for me Trigger! LOL
I love when you can connect with the characters that you read about and I did just that.I love when this happens because I know I am going to love the story I am about to read.
Overall we love love loved it and everything about the story.
We loved the characters both light and dark,the drama,the mystery,suspense,danger,betrayals and of course the romance.
The story broke my heart time and time again.I loved the climatic ending even though “I hate cliffhangers!”I could not wait to dive into book but, we have to wait.
Personal note: Ms Drake has gained a new fan of her works.
When is the next release?
I can’t wait !
5 stars from us