Haunted (adjective)Preoccupied with an emotion, memory, or idea; obsessed.It’s what happens to a man that loses his entire family. The first years that followed their demise were the worst. Determined to inflict even a fraction of my pain onto those responsible,I paid them back the same way they paid me. I was content to live out my days knowing justice was dealt at my hands. Consumed with rage.… was dealt at my hands.
Consumed with rage.
Obsessed with revenge.
Haunted by regret.
Years later, I take in two boys and suddenly it’s no longer only about me.
That’s where she comes in.
A broken nanny who heals us all.
Reading Order:
Washed In Blood- Heaven’s Guardians MC Book One (Priest)
Silenced By Sin- Heaven’s Guardians MC Book Two (Patch)
Haunted By Regret- Heaven’s Guardians MC Book Three (Bullet)
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This book is edgy, and sexy and all the things a good dark romance book should be. I really enjoyed it!
Bullet has lost everything. When he takes in two young boys as foster kids, he realizes he needs a nanny for the two boys. Holly has a troubled past and is looking for work. A phone call will change her life. She becomes a nanny for the boys and is finding Bullet highly attractive. Bullet is attracted to Holly as well. This story is about second chances, finding love and a new lease on life. A great read.
I was really looking forward to this book, but it didn’t deliver the way I expected. The first two books were SOOO good, but this one left much to be desired in the character development, plot, and climax. It was all in all disappointing for me. Yes, I read the author note and I completely understand why no sinners were in this one, and I truly love what the author has done with all these books and characters, but I didn’t like how the timeline jumped around so drastically–a month, two weeks, three months–with no substantial backtracking/flashbacks to catch the reader up on what happened in between. It felt rushed and incomplete; this book was much shorter than the last one too, I noted. I wanted to know more about Holly and I wanted more moments with her and Hawk, as well as more catching up with the rest of the gang. I just wanted more…
I really liked this book. I loved Holly and Bullets story. The only thing I felt was a little off was the ending. I felt it was kind of rushed. But overall it was very well written and I really enjoyed it.
Ashley Lane went somewhere totally new in the Heaven’s Guardians MC series with Haunted by Regret and I am here for it! While nowhere near as dark or gritty as the previous two books this one packs a heavy emotional punch that had my eyeballs leaking like crazy more than once. Focusing much more on the family aspect rather than the MC’s mission this book not only delivers wonderfully steamy romance but also shows a softer side of all these men that is reserved for the ones they loved. Bullet and Holly’s story gave a new level of depth to characters I already loved and made me love them all even more.
Be prepared to lose your heart completely to Bullet’s new little family though. I think I I fell just as hard for his two foster sons as I did for him and Holly. This book will have you crying, laughing, swooning, and more on practically every page!
I’ll admit, I was somewhat surprised by the twist close to the end and I now can’t wait for Demon’s story, but I felt that the direction of this story didn’t detract from the original intent of the Heaven’s Guardians MC at all.
Holly and Hawk needed each other, even if Hawk was scared spitless at the thought of having a family of his own. Holly, Falcon, and Tobias helped break through the panic-sealed wall around Hawk’s heart and gave everyone a wonderful new happy in the process. I was worried for a little while about where this would all end, but I should’ve known this author wouldn’t let me down. I can’t wait to see what comes next.
Bullet’s story is the palate cleanser we didn’t know we needed…while there is less graphic action in this one, it is definitely not lacking in emotional drama. This book begins where Book 2 left off and Bullet is beginning his journey as a foster dad to the two boys rescued by the Heaven’s Guardians in the previous book. Everything becomes a little overwhelming and Priest suggests Bullet hire a nanny…enter Holly, a damaged yet incredibly strong-willed woman. Holly takes to the boys – and the club – immediately, but Bullet’s stubbornness and reluctance to let himself be happy takes a toll on everyone. Will they become a family? Will Holly force Bullet to get his head out of his you know what? You have to hang on for an extremely wild emotional ride in order to find out! I have been a fan of this series from the beginning (still can’t believe Book 1 was the author’s very first book!) and each installment of the series gets better and better. The club brothers are the funniest bunch you could ever meet in an MC romantic suspense series (Angel is beyond compare) and their woman have fantastic personalities. If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, that’s okay because this can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend it. You will not be disappointed at all!
Haunted By Regret – Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3
By: Ashley Lane
I gotta say I was counting down the days until this 3rd book in the series was released. OMG Ashley Lane you did not disappoint!! Unbelievable fantastic 5 star read!! I was hooked on this series by the first book and every book this author writes makes me fall in love more and more with these characters. Each book is part of a series but completely different. Opening up each book is a surprise but you are instantly addicted. The story, characters, EVERYTHING pull you in and reach to the depths of your soul.
Ashley Lane knows how to deliver a story which makes you instantly crave more. I swear her books are like a drug.
I absolutely fell in love with Bullet and Holly. I don’t think there was a point in this book that I didn’t shed a tear.
Want your next fix, pick up this baby TODAY!!
Ashley Lane just keeps delivering the type of stories that a MC Romance lover dreams of!
She brings forth character’s that have truly realistic and lifelike reactions and emotions.
I also can’t help but fall in love with not only the main character’s in each of her stories, but also love getting to know those secondary characters who haven’t gotten their own stories just yet.
Ashley does a great job creating character’s that are extremely like able. The women are individual, but carry similar characteristics, such as being strong, independent, empathetic and resilient.
The majority of the male’s character’s are dark and broody, but foster deep love with their woman. They are protective, and while they do things many would see as unforgivable, they really are only trying to rid the world of those who, if you could justify murder, would be the first ones needing to be removed.
Haunted by Regret is book 3 in the Heaven’s Guardian MC Series, and it tell’s Bullet’s story.
Bullet decides at a somewhat last minute decision, that he will take on the responsibility of fostering two boys. Not realizing the full reality of the responsibility that it takes to raise children, especially 2, Priest recommends that he look into getting a Nanny.
&That is where Holly comes in. She is currently working a dead end job, and is notified about the opportunity to become a nanny. She takes advantage of this, and is later hired by Bullet.
Little did they realize that they had a similar traumatic background, which in part, makes them such a perfect fit for one another.
This book may have been a bit shorter than Ashley’s first two, but she still brought an incredible story of growth, learning to trust, and what it is like to heal when you have a strong support by your side, along with what it feels like when someone finally lets their wall’s down.
Haunted By Regret brought it all, and it certainly is worth those 5 stars!
/ : Haunted By Regret (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3) by Ashley Lane is book number three in the MC romance series, Heaven’s Guardians MC. Haunted By Regret (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3) is standalone but I feel like you NEED to read books one and two, Washed In Blood (Heaven’s Guardians MC, #1) and Silenced By Sin (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 2) to fully appreciate not only the main characters but all the unique and amazing side characters that are just as important to the story.
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Get the tissues ready you guys, this one is sure to tug on the heart. While the prior two books were about vengeance and justice for the innocents, Bullet’s story was more about hope and healing. I won’t give a rundown of the story because the blurb describes it perfectly but I will say it was a beautiful change of pace and while there was still some drama and suspense thrown in to mix things up a bit and keep readers on the edge of their seats, Haunted By Regret (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3) was much more PG than Lane’s previous Heaven’s Guardian’s MC releases.
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() : Hawk ‘Bullet’ Bentley, like the other members of Heaven’s Guardian’s, Hawk has been through his fair share of pain. We have met Bullet in the previous books, but in Haunted By Regret (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3), we meet Hawk. After losing his family at a young age he grew to accept that he would be alone forever. But when two innocent little boys, brothers, are about to be separated and placed in foster care, Hawk steps in and agrees to take the boys in and keep them together. Raising two young kids isn’t as easy so Hawk hires a nanny, Holly. But with the boys there and Holly who he starts developing feelings for, things start feeling a little too much like family. It doesn’t take long before Bullet gets in his head and becomes overwhelmed with thoughts of his past.
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() : Holly Blue hasn’t been dealt the best hand. She’s working on rebuilding her life and could really use a job, something to help make her forget. When she gets hired as a nanny to two sweet little boys, she could have never imagined that those two little boys and the big, bad, biker man who’s raising them would become her world. But Bullet isn’t the only one with a traumatic past, Holly has her own secrets and demons to work through…
/ : With two little boys already on the scene, Haunted By Regret (Heaven’s Guardians MC Book 3) wasn’t quite as steamy as some of Lane’s other reads. But it was still enjoyable. I found the banter between Hawk and Holly adorable and laughed out loud many times. Don’t get me wrong, there was definitely still some steam though, although there is a whole lot of sexual tension, the first steamy scene is at about 53% in.
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: First off, catching up with the other members of Heaven’s Guardian’s and their leading ladies AND children, absolutely love! My favorite part of this series is how much of a family these guys are. But I can’t NOT mention the boys! Falcon is only three years old and absolutely adorable! That little boy stole my heart just as quickly as his protective big brother Tobias did. Tobias may only be ten years old, but he’s his little brother’s keeper and my heart cracked at all that these kids have been through, especially Tobias.
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: Nope, no cliffhanger. With the help of sweet little Falcon, Holly and “Bull’s” story wraps up beautifully. I still can’t wait for my baby Demon to get his story though! Something tells me it will be a lot different than Bullet’s story…
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The third in the Heaven’s Guardians MC series, this story is different from the previous two. Bullet, without hesitation, takes in two young boys who need a stable, loving home because he wants to give them the life he knows they’ve never had. Enter Holly, a strong, smart woman who has a had a troubled life just like Bullet. These two deserve the happily ever after they receive!
This was a quick but heartwarming story in the Heavens Guardian MC series and I truly enjoyed watching Bullet and Holy come together . I don’t want to give any spoilers away but I’ll just say this is a emotional story full of hope love and family and it was nice to see some of the characters of Heavens Guardian and I can’t wait for Demons book ! Another 5 star must read from Ashley Lane !
Haunted by Regret is the 3rd book in the Heavens Guardians MC Series. I really enjoyed this story. Looking forward to reading more books from this series.
OMG I am so excited to finally have Bullets book in my hands. Bullet has fascinated me since Washed In Blood.
Getting a snippet in his head has been amazing. This broken man stole my heart from the start. Looking into the little bits of his past were truly tragic.
Lane gave me another amazing story!!
I loved Bullet’s story. It was full of emotion and angst. There were tender, heart-warming moments and moments hot enough to melt my Kindle. I love these characters and can’t wait for more from their world. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone.
This is by far my favorite book in the Heaven’s Guardians MC series. Hawk “Bullet” Bentley doesn’t know that his heart and life will be forever changed when he becomes a foster dad to two little boys who need Bullet. Tobias and Falcon have been through so much in their young life, that it is heartwrenching to know that their own father would abuse them so much. But Bullet also realizes that he needs to hirer a nanny, to help around the house and watch over the boys because he works at a car shop. Holly comes with her own secrets and takes over as nanny. Four people, with varying heartache, need to come together to start the healing process for themselves. I love this story of rebirth, forgiveness, and to know there is love in this world. I sometimes gloss over the author’s note, but I didn’t this time. I felt every one of these words for the story that was written. Well done, Ashley Lane! You did Bullet’s story by far more justice than I have read in a book for a while.
This was a very beautiful story, with the kind of redemption that fills a readers heart. If you have not read the first two books, I highly encourage you to do so before reading this story. You will have a more fullfilled eperience.
In this story I was impressed with the amount of feeling and sacrifice, humor and heart. The story is powerful and unique and I enjoyed it very much. Hawk and his love are very strong and beautiful people for what they did and how they created a family out of chaos. Very enjoyable story, pleasure to read. I received an ARC and I am leaving an honest review.
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this book. It was everything I was hoping for and more. This story follows on from Silenced by Sin, and is Bullet’s story.
Bullet has suffered and still struggles with the demon’s of his past….
Holly has been through hell and back again…
Both characters find something unexpected when they meet. But can they find their HEA?
You will have to read and find out. Really enjoyed this story. It really pulls at the heartstrings. Love all of these characters, and can’t wait to read more of this series.
What a touching addition to this series. Bullet and Holly’s story has a little less angst then the two prior books, it makes their second chance that much sweeter. I can’t wait to read the rest of the guys stories, especially Demon.
Haunted by Regret is the third book in the Heavens Guardians MC series. I enjoyed this one a great deal.
Each character in this series is uniquely influenced and shaped by events from the past. Bullet and Holly’s story is one of passion stemmed from so much tragedy. Bullet takes on the role of a single foster parent when two boys need a home, but he quickly realizes he needs help, so he hires a nanny — Holly. What follows is a second chance of love, life and redemption.
I believe you could read this as a stand-alone but would recommend reading the two previous books to get a full understanding. Ashley Lane’s writing is fresh and original. I look forward to reading more from this author.
~BREAKDOWN OF RATINGS~
Plot~ 5/5
Main Characters (hero/heroine)~ 5/5
Secondary Characters~ 5/5
The Feels~ 5/5
Pacing~ 5/5
Addictiveness~5/5
Angst~ 5/5
Steam/Hotness/Chemisty ~ 5/5
Theme or Tone~ 5/5
Flow (Writing Style)~ 5/5
Backdrop (World Building)~ 5/5
Originality~ 5/5
Ending~ 5/5
Book Cover~ Sinful
Series~ Heavens Guardians MC
Source~ Kindle eBook – ARC for honest review
Would I read more from the author? Yes
Would I recommend this book? Yes