Not even love can conquer the demons of our pasts…Flame and Maddie have found solace and safety in one another’s arms, two fractured souls beginning to heal. But no matter how strong their love grows, it can never completely vanquish the demons of their pasts. These demons are dormant, not defeated.Now a new enemy threatens the Hangmen, and a new revelation threatens the peace Maddie and … peace Maddie and Flame hold so dear. Flame is fighting a multitude of wars – against the club’s new foe, against the horrors of his past, and against his fears – but the fire in his blood may be the only victor.
As Flame begins to spiral into his own personal hell, it is up to Maddie to bring her husband back into her heart. To remind him that, together, they can face any obstacle standing in their way. To show him that no one and nothing can tear them apart again.
His Maddie.
Her Flame.
The fight for their forever.
Dark Contemporary Romance. Contains sexual situations, violence, sensitive and taboo subjects, offensive language and mature topics. Recommended for age 18 years and up.
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An emotional read!! One that pulls on your heartstrings!!
I absolutely FLOVE this series! each book draws me in more and more, making me love these Hades men and their Women so much.
This one will be tough to read, there were parts where I had to put the book down as it was tough to read or I was crying. The emotions Tilly evoked with this one were raw, real and gritty. She did an amazing job with Flame’s story.
If you have read Flame and Maddie’s story in Souls Unfractured then you have an idea about the hell these two have been through and the battle they faced to get their HEA. Unfortunately this is about to be tested as Flames relapses and ends up back in the flames of hell where only his Maddie can bring him out.
I felt absolutely drained after reading this book but it was so worth all the pain I went through. I can’t wait to see where Tilly’s going next with this series, especially with Asher and Viking.
Well done Tilly another 5 star read!
Only Tillie Cole will make me ugly cry in a motorcycle club romance. I can’t read another MC series, after falling in love with every Hades Hangmen character. There is something about Tillies writing that I just can’t get over. Every damn page was like touching gold. I got the warm fuzzies and I FELT for flame. I FELT everything he was going through and wowww was this something. I adore this author and these characters, I just don’t have enough words… this was simply a beautiful story.
Emotionally drained.
The horrific abuse he suffered as a child. You will have a deeper understanding of Flame.
Guilt is a motherfucker. This was exactly what I was expected but damn it was hard to read.
I’d like to think I’m immune to reading the hard stuff as this is book number 8, but no. I’m invested in these characters, I can’t stand to see them in pain and hurting. Maddie truly is a strong woman.
On the flip side, comic relief will be provided by Viking. I just can not with this guy. Smh, the shit that comes out of his mouth. I absolutely love him. I think his book is going to have a different feel from all the previous.
Reviewer: Phyl
I finished this book last night and I am still thinking about it now, 24 hours later. This book took everything and I mean EVERYTHING from me but gave it back in spades.
From the very first book in this series, I have been fully invested in the Hangmen and all they stand for. Each story, each couple to date, taking a little of my heart and no more than this couple.
I cannot even begin to accurately describe how I feel about Flame and Maddie and what they have overcome so far to get to this point!
Then to read this?! Totally broke me, not going to lie. Massive ugly cry!
Just going to say: It’s Tillie Cole, it’s the Hangmen, it’s Flame and Maddie! Nuff said! Go one click NOW!
Another great addition to the Hangmen series from Tillie Cole. Whilst this book centres mainly around Maddie, Flame and Ash there is another adversary out there that is trying to take down these fearless bikers! I was hoping for a bit more of a clue into who they may be so damn you Tillie, I’m still on tenterhooks waiting to see who it is!! Whoever they are they are just as sick and even more twisted than The Order. I do feel that each book is a history lesson and I love it!!
You’d have to have a pretty cold heart to not be moved by Flame’s story and his fight with events of his sick and troublesome past. This book moved me in every way possible. My heart just shattered into a million little pieces, was slowly put back together then melted all over again for him when he found his chance of happiness. Flame and Maddie are one of the fiercest couples in the Hangmen. Her fragility matches so perfectly with Flames vulnerability.
A fab read! can’t wait for Vike’s story!!
C’est incroyable la puissance qui se dégage encore et toujours de cette saga qui compte pourtant déjà 8 tomes et deux novellas. Nous avons déjà eu un tome consacré à ce couple phare mais je peux vous assurer qu’il n’y a aucune redite et que l’émotion va de nouveau nous prendre à la gorge. L’histoire se focalise certes principalement sur Maddie et Flamme mais en toile de fond, un ennemi rôde toujours.
Maddie est réellement une femme plus qu’extraordinaire et combative . Elle avait une première fois réussi à sortir notre héros torturé de ses ténèbres personnels mais nous ne sommes pas au bout de nos surprises car la paix d’esprit n’est pas encore au rendez vous. De nouveaux événements ( dont je vous laisserai découvrir la teneur) vont faire que de nouvelles épreuves vont attendre notre héroïne et surtout notre héros. Ce tome renforce la cohésion de ces couples qui sont nés dans la douleur et qui apaisent peu à peu la souffrance et les atrocités vécues. Que ce soit Mae, Phebe, Saffie , Bella ou encore Maddie, elles sont toutes revenues de l’enfer et elles ont découvert un monde auquel elle ne croyait plus. Maddie va de nouveau devoir faire front pour sauver son mari des flammes qui le rongent. Souvenez vous que Flamme s’auto mutile pour expier ses fautes et sortir le mal qu’il est supposé avoir en lui. J’ai été plus qu’admirative du combat qu’elle va mener et qui prouvera une fois de plus la profondeur de son amour qui , espérons le, lavera le mal qui ronge Flamme. Elle ne doit pas céder même si la peur est là car elle aussi subira un changement qui sera salvateur ou destructeur.
Que dire de Flamme ? Il m’a brisé le coeur à de maintes reprises dans ce nouveau tome. On savait très bien qu’il avait souffert, qu’il avait été formaté dans une certaine pensée et nous avions aussi découvert la fragilité de son état psychologique mais on ne pouvait pas être prête pour ce qui va suivre. De nouveaux flashbacks dans son passé vont nous faire revenir au coeur du mal , dans ses ténèbres personnelles. Comme je l’ai dit pour Maddie, les tournures que vont prendre l’intrigue ne pourront qu’aggraver la souffrance extrême de notre héros. Il ne parvient pas à vocaliser sa souffrance et sa terreur et si Rider aimerait qu’il puisse en parler avec un spécialiste, il ne nous restera plus qu’à espérer que la magie de Maddie opère à nouveau, qu’elle soit véritablement l’ange qui fera enfin entrer la lumière dans ses ténèbres qui s’engouffrent de plus en plus en lui. Parviendra t-on encore à le voir surmonter les épreuves qui l’attendent? Oui ce personnage m’a une nouvelle fois profondément touché et mes larmes ont largement coulé en lisant certaines scènes.
Je veux aussi à présent un tome sur Petite Flamme ( Asher) car mon coeur s’est aussi serré en lisant les événements le concernant. Il y a un tel mimétisme dans son histoire et celle de son frère que ça en devient insupportable. Il se sent terriblement seul après les terribles événements survenus à la fin du tome 7 . Personne ne peut vraiment comprendre ce qu’il ressent et les seuls qui pourraient l’aider son Smiley ( qui risque bien de disparaître de la circulation) et Zane , le neveu d’AK. Ils étaient là pendant ce moment crucial mais ils ne sont pas non plus habitués par les fantômes du passé. C’est un jeune homme qui n’arrive pas à trouver sa place, qui n’a pas eu une structure familiale saine, qui a subit de graves traumatismes et qui aurait grand besoin d’en parler avec Flamme mais on sait bien que ce dernier ne sait pas communiquer ses émotions et il aura ses propres combats à mener. J’ai vraiment peur pour le devenir de ce personnage et j’ai tellement hâte qu’un tome lui soit consacré car les esquisses de son histoire m’ont également touché en plein coeur. C’est un jeune homme complètement perdu qui va se perdre dans les excès, qui fuira l’essentiel car il se dévalorise au possible et l’implosion n’est pas loin.
Bref, si vous avez la chance de lire en VO, foncez découvrir cette nouvelle pépite. Tillie Cole a joué sur nos émotions de la plus terrible mais aussi de la plus belle des façons qu’il soit. Cette saga est vraiment géniale du début à la fin et j’ai hâte d’en savoir plus sur le prochain héros du 9ème tome , à savoir Viking car sous cette légèreté apparente se cache sans doute des blessures bien profondes. Une lecture coup de coeur mais aussi coup de poing.
Holy smokes!! My Maddie took me on one heck of a ride. I might never recover from it. Flame and Maddie have been two of my favorite characters in the Hades Hangmen series, so I couldn’t wait to read this. What I wasn’t prepared for was the emotional roller coaster I went on, I was a mess by the end, and to see Flame and his brother little Ash’s struggling to keep their demons at bay. I love how Maddie calms the flames for Flame, and the love they have for eachother, is so beautiful. But his mental illness is to much for Maddie, he needs a Dr. I’m so glad that they have the support of the mc brothers and their families to help them through their troubles. Hades Hangmen is one of my favorite MC’s to read, the stories are interesting, with bad a$$ bikers and their god loving women. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
5 “Oh My Heart” Stars
My Maddie has been one of my most anticipated reads and as always, Tillie Cole does not disappoint. Since reading Souls Unfractured, Maddie and Flame are hands down my favorite Hangmen couple. These two have endured so much pain and heartache during their lives and overcame it together. But once again, demons are raising their ugly heads and Maddie is determined to help her husband as only she can.
Let me just say that I devoured this book. I couldn’t read it fast enough. From page one of the prologue until I couldn’t turn anymore pages, this story enraptured me. The love these two share is almost indescribable and the very definition of two halves of one soul. Maddie is one of the strongest heroines I have ever read. This young woman has been to hell and back, but nothing will stand in her way to help the man she loves overcome his demons. This one is a rollercoaster of emotions and so many times while reading I wasn’t sure my heart would be able to take it, but there were just as many heartwarming moments as there are heartbreaking ones. I loved seeing all the Hangmen together and once again, someone is out to get them. But like the Hangmen do, they rally and prove why they are the family we have all come to know and love. I can’t wait for what Tillie brings us next. I’m so looking forward to Viking and Asher’s stories.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Oh Flame and Maddie, how I missed you so damn much! Words cannot express how extraordinary My Maddie is. I say this every time I read a Hangmen book but to date, My Maddie is by far the BEST book in the series. Everything about this book is still lingering in my mind, heart and soul.
My Maddie is overwhelmingly emotional and raw. I cried a lot, I cried for Flame, Maddie and Asher. It’s hauntingly beautiful and brilliantly written with an incredible and intense storyline that entranced me from beginning to end.
Tillie Cole does a wonderful job of giving us an introduction not only to Asher’s future but other characters as well. To say that I am looking forward to more Hangmen books is an understatement. I need the next Hangmen’s book like I need my next breath.