Nick Johnson went through hell during his military tours. When he finally comes home, he’s no longer the person who left that sunny day. Unable to be around his family, he finds solace as a member of The Black Tuxedos MC. The brotherhood and camaraderie help him keep his PTSD at bay and when he takes over training at the sanctuary his president’s old lady starts, he finds his niche.Shayla Hopkins … niche.
Shayla Hopkins has had a life that she sums up as craptastic. Forced to flee with her nine-month old, she finds herself in a small town struggling to survive. When Nick finds her living in her van, he steps in and she finds her life changing for the better.
Can Nick put the demons from his past to rest or will he continue on his self-destructive path despite his president’s best efforts? Will Shayla finally find the family she has always longed for with Nick and his extended family? Or will her past come back and put everyone she’s come to care about in danger?
This is book two in a series. While it is a standalone with regard to the couple, to get the best reading experience, you should read Reese first. Intended for mature audiences ages 18+ due to adult situations and scenarios
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Wow, this was amazing! Dont know why it took me so long to read it but I’m glad I did. Would definitely recommend it, it’s a must read for sure.
Another emotionally charged romance read
Shayla, a struggling single mom on the run, is surprised when Nick, dog trainer and patched member of the Black Tuxedos MC, knocks on her van window late one night. As the story progresses a helping hand is offered, kindness overwhelms, and when everything seems to be going in the right direction the ugly past makes an appearance jeopardizing their shot at a future together. Darlene Tallman’s Nick is another emotionally charged romance read full of protective alpha male MC members and the soft but sassy women they fall for. I can’t wait to read about Matt and the other members finding their ride or dies.
Nick Johnson is struggling, he has PTSD and is a member of the Black Tuxedos MC but he knows it is only a matter of time before he gets called on his behavior. Deciding to get the help he needs he finally relents in bringing his parents in on what is going on. However he ends up meeting Shayla Hopkins and her little baby and something inside him awakens.
Shayla has had a hard time of late, her ex-roommate has hurt her in more ways then one and she fled with her daughter. Nick insists on helping her out bringing her to his family for extra help. Nick lets her know that he plans to explore whats between them but both need to get their heads in order to have a fresh start together. What happens when both of their pasts come back to haunt them though?
Loved this story, a bit of a slow burn. I liked Nick, who if you have read Firefly you remember. I think this was a terrific addition to this series.
I really enjoyed this book by Darlene Tallman. Its the second book in her Black Tuxedos MC series. This story was about Nick and Shayla .
I love an over bearing Alpha biker one loves to protect whats theirs and the drama that ensues. I’m looking forward to reading Mats story next.
Wow! What a beautiful story. Nick is a man that knows he has reached his breaking point. He knows he needs help and is not afraid to ask for it. Shayla is a young single mother that has never really had anybody besides her grams. It was fate the day Nick ran into Shay and her daughter. As the two of them get to know each other his bossy attitude compliments her sassy little back bone. The two of them need each other to find what they both have been missing and deserve out of life.
Love this series
Loved Nicky and Shays amazing beautiful broken emotional love story
ready for More
I absolutely love this book! Nick may be a shortcut is also a sweetheart. When he comes up in single mom Shayla in need, he can’t turn her away. With the help of him and his parents, they help her get back on her feet. But when both Shayla and Buck’s past come back to haunt them, he’ll do everything to protect her. I loved read I g this book and hope to read more in this series.
Nick knows he is spiraling out of control. He still isn’t coping with his past in the military and using alcohol isn’t helping. He finally decides he has had enough and reaches out to his friend and MC president Reese. With him taking steps in the right direction, he meets Shayla. A single mom with a sick baby living out of a van, she needs his help and he needs her in his life. Shayla isn’t sure about a lot and has been running on fear and adrenaline for a while now. When Nick steps in and helps her, he shows her who he is inside. As they get to know each other, will Shayla take a chance that her luck has finally changed?
I liked the first book in the Black Tuxedos MC, Reese but I loved Nick! Nick and Shayla both have baggage and that stuff doesn’t clear up overnight. But Nick knows exactly what is at stake and does everything in his power to care for Shayla physically and emotionally. As always with Ms Tallman’s books, Nick’s book is filled with heart. He hasn’t been a choir boy up to now but he is committed to Shayla from the moment they meet. They slowly build a real relationship and a life together. I cannot wait to read more from this talented author!
I absolutely adored book 1 in the Black Tuxedos MC series, and have anxiously awaited Nick’s book. When I saw it had been published, I knew I had to have it, right then!
Nick played a strong role in Reese and Corrie’s story, and I knew he was having a hard time, assimilating back into civilian life, after his time in the military. What I didn’t know, was he also played a part in another, earlier book by this author (I’m keeping that secret for myself, though!) As I started reading, I have to admit, I had an “aha!” moment and got a little excited! But the more I read, the more my heart hurt for Nick. He was trying to deal with things on his own, when no veteran should have to go through that!
Shayla is such a strong woman! She has dealt with some pretty harsh blows from life, and come out stronger on the other side, never loosing her sunny outlook on life. She is absolutely perfect for Nick, exactly what he needs to pull him out of the funk he is in. And really, he is exactly what she needs, too.
This book was everything I was hoping for from Nick’s story! There was an instant connection between Nick and Shayla, one that goes way past simple attraction. It was absolutely beautiful! I’m definitely looking forward to more visits with the Black Tuxedos MC!