Temptation. It’s a powerful thing.It possesses you. Corrupts you. Turns a pure soul into a reckless beast.Once it has you in its clutches, you can’t escape it. It won’t let go, not untilit perverts everything innocent.The day she walked into my life, I should have known I’d never be the same again.Her secrets lured me in, enticed me with truths that would be my ultimate ruin.I had a war to win. … ultimate ruin.
I had a war to win. Battles to fight. But her scent turned me into a crazed hunter, manipulating me down a different path of destruction.
In the end, she will be my downfall.
Until then…I’ll keep her.
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I’ve been nagging this author since the last book ended because she’s that good. Her books are to die for and will grab you hostage from page one.
Bella J is the bomb. She can make you shake with fear or give you hot flashes just by reading one page. You’ll see.
Deranged is her latest release and it’s the third book from the American Street Kings series. And what a series this is.
But I must tell you something, you need to read Depraved, then Defiant and only then read Deranged. You’ll be hooked in a sec.
This new book explores the lives of Onyx and Wraith.
Onyx, along with his brother, rule the American Kings MC. They rely on each other and will do everything to protect one another as well as their brothers.
He’s not a saint, he’s far from it and sometimes the darkness can change everything…
Wraith is a badass. She doesn’t take shi*** from anyone and you better watch your back.
There was only one word that crossed my mind once this book ended… Wanna what that was?
Spectacularly twisted. OK… It’s two words but who’s counting, right?
This book… OMG, this book was something else I tell y’all.
It was dark, it was shocking, it was brutal, it was bloody but it was also loveable, desired and so much more.
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging and twisted… Super twisted.
I knew what I was Geri got myself into, just by teasing the first two books from this series but Dayum… This book was so much more.
The level of darkness and sickness was off charts and I saw myself shaking, cursing and getting so freaking angry.
What I was about to get by the half book mark, flings got inside my head, like puzzle pieces fitting together and I had to text the author. I needed to text her and be sure that what I was thinking wasn’t what was about to happen. And guess what? It was the worst…
But I loved every single minute of it.
Bella J you have one hell of a mind. You love to torture us and make us wait right? But do I care? Let me think really hard for a bit? Nope. I don’t.
You have a gift my dear and this series is getting so much better.
Please, don’t make me wait too long to read Ink’s story… It’s the next you’ll be writing right? RIGHT?I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
A Definite 5 Star Read!!!
If you like MC books, you will love this one. The author does a fantastic job creating her characters. Granite, the President of the MC club must step down in order to have some sort of piece with the rival gang, Onyx, his brother, has to step up to be President of the club but is adamant that he does not want this. While all of this is happening, Onyx meets Wraith a beautiful, tattooed woman who has a lot of secrets and is surrounded in mystery that will keep you turning pages. It is a fast-paced, page turner book that I highly recommend to you.
This is the third book in the American Street Kings saga. And every time I think her writing can’t get any better, it does. Bella just grabbed me once more, made me fall in love with Onyx and beautifully broken Wraith and almost had me put aside Granite and Alyx for a while. It is haunting, breathtaking, heartbreaking, brilliant! I sincerely hope this series keeps going for a while, because there are a few characters who still need their stories told.
I really like the terrific expressions and descriptions by this author. For example when Onyx explains about being propositioned… “See, I liked my women confident and in touch with their sexuality, but I didn’t like tramps thinking they owned the unicorn of all pussies.” Many scenes, through the descriptions, have you on the edge of your seat or clinging onto hope for one of the characters if not more.
A full gambit of emotions is explored and experienced in this story. I can honestly say this author knows her stuff when creating an intense scene, she knows how to make you dislike her evil characters with passion and suffer the despair along with the other characters.
Meeting Wraith, a new woman to the Kings, is intriguing as she has so many questions unanswered. You find yourself itching to unveil her truths and trying to predict possible scenarios too. She has an inner strength that is something she earned but she’s weak too, again understandably. You find yourself wanting to whisk her away to safety and protect her from all the bad in her life.
Onyx is a complicated man on the one hand yet not on the other, I know clear as mud but true. He is a likeable character who feels deeply. Together with Wraith they make a dynamic couple, if only things were different!
An exciting story and I’ve already preordered book 4, Destroyed!
This the third book of this series!!
…it is all consuming, dark, and gritty
Exciting, with twist and turns,
…captivating characters with extreme chemistry~wtmo
Deranged by Bella J is Book Three in the American Street Kings Series. This is the story of Onyx and Wraith. I have read the previous books, which I think helped me to enjoy this one. I was waiting for more of Onyx’s store and this book did not disappoint. I loved how strong Wraith was but at the same time had a innocence about her in a way. I have really enjoyed this series and can’t wait for more.
It always feels strange to say I loved a messed up book like this but I really did! This is a dark, disturbing and all-consuming story that kept me on edge, making it impossible to put down. The chemistry and intensity between the characters made it an emotional and powerful read that eventually had me in tears. I am addicted to this series and these characters and ready for more.
Onyx is a bad dude, no doubt about that but I also enjoyed getting to see more of his softer side. I’m smiling now as I think about some of the conversations he had with Granite. He’s so understanding and forgiving too when it comes to her. Wraith’s story is painful to read; too much hurt that explains so much about her. I was glad when she could finally let it all out and tell her story; I’m in awe of her strength. Neon was another strong character in this one and I love the comfort she provided allowing Wraith to feel safe opening up.
I absolutely can’t wait for Destroyed! I need it so much, just like Ink, just like all of them. I’m beyond ready for it to be over, not the series, but IT!
Wow! This book really stepped up the tension and the complexities of the lives of the American Kings! With a great plot twist, we are thrown into the awful past of one of the main characters and this serves to bring even more intensity to the plot!! Onyx is really coming into his own, Neon is slowly recovering, but things are still shifting in ways that could not have been foreseen.
This is a great addition to the series! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails, unable to take my eyes off the page. I didn’t find it as uncomfortable in terms of the descriptions of violence, though that doesn’t mean that it isn’t very hard hitting and intense. It is. It is just in a different and, in many ways, an even more chilling form. A gripping, exciting read.
Holy Moly!!! Action packed and intense!! Onyx and Wraith’s story was exciting and filled with passion! My heart went out for the pain Wraith endured. A sneak peak into Ink and Neon’s story has me extremely excited, can’t wait to see what’s in store for the Kings!! Fantastic book!!
4 crazy until the last page stars!!
This is book three of the “American Street King’s” series. This book can not be read as a stand alone (well maybe but I think you would be missing a lot of back info). This is Onyx and Wraith’s story.
Onyx~ I color outside of the lines. I’m not one for rules and now they want me to be president? I just want revenge.
Wraith~ I am destroyed. I am poison. I have nothing to offer. I am loyal.
The ending of this book was my favorite freaking part!! Holy Shit! Let me say I had a feeling but I am so happy I was right and the next book is gonna be so damn good, I can’t wait for DESTROYED!!
Ok so this book was full of some dark shit. Lots of triggers and some pretty sick shit. I cringed a few times. I almost felt bad for Slither, the evil fucker.
I love Wraith and Onyx together. I knew I would love the Onyx. He is such a bad boy but damn he has a huge heart. Wraith is amazing in her strength but so damn naive. She is what kind of took away from this book I think. Her insecurities screamed a red flag. Then it was so repetitive, it made Onyx look like a dumb ass. Also, the flow of this couple felt off. It didn’t feel like Granite and Alyx or even Neon and Ink. But with them together after all said and done. I am happy it ended this way.
Ink is going to destroy us all. The name of the book is definitely a warning!! I love this entire crew. The American Street King’s are definitely sexy and make you feel all warm and cozy!!
I enjoyed the past and present views. It gave this story some more dimension. I love this series and I can’t wait for the next book.
If you love sexy bikers, dark shit, hard triggers, revenge, big hearts, and action this is the book for you!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
Having read the ones before this I could not miss this one. It already held a piece of me waiting to snag some more. Each one pulls us higher and slams us into its web. The ones who takes us over are Onyx and Wraith, and I think they do it with glee. The chemistry is explosive with it of course taking us with it. The pain endured will pull at you but oh what takes away pain? This is one not to be missed.