On the 3rd day of Christmas, Amo Jones gave to me… One hellraising reckoning, Two loved ones dyingAnd a broken girl hanging from a tree… mercy
Two bodies writhing
Three clues to find her
Four reasons to love him
And a man determined to get his life back…
On the 6th day of Christmas, Chantal Fernando gave to me…
One broken heart
Two best friends
Three familiar faces
Four sexy bikers
Five life regrets
Six nights at a bar
And a second chance romance that’s been long coming
On the 7th day of Christmas, Giana Darling gave to me
One blind eye
Two bloody fists
Three kidnapped whores
Four attempts at murder
Five fights a wrecking
Six nights a fucking
And a bloody biker and teenage runaway finding home.
Hellraiser’s Reckoning by Amo Jones
Christmas is here, but at The Devils Own headquarters, there’s always something to fear…
Hella has gone MIA, and Melissa just does not care…
Jingle bells are ringing, silent nights are screaming, nothing is as it seems, when the devil comes home singing…
Thunderstruck by MariaLisa deMora
Wildman learned a long time ago it wasn’t healthy for a man to trust. Trust led to a false confidence, and that could get a body killed. Only the mercy he’d earned would determine if that ending came quick, or slow. Brothers and the brotherhood of the club were his only allies.
Out of Sight by Giana Darling
I’d been running for so long, I didn’t have anyone to leave behind.
I liked it that way. No strings, no responsibilities, no one to even remember my name when I was gone.
The world was my oyster and I was sucking it down.
Until a dark night behind a bar when a stranger saves my life and pays a price that should have been mine to give.
Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom
Don’t judge a book by its cover, that’s how the saying goes, right?
It’s meant to stop people from judging others based on appearances, first impressions. Because people are often a lot more-or usually, lot less-than they appear.
That is not the case with me.
What you see is what you get.
What you see a club whore for the Sons of Templar MC.
Big tits, blonde hair, pretty face. Not much else.
I serve a purpose.
I might not be doing the Lord’s work.
In fact, I’m probably doing the Devil’s.
But I’m okay with that.
The Devil claimed me a long time ago, when he hollowed out my insides and burned everything than made me more than I appeared.
What I was before, who I was before, it’s nothing more than ashes.
I made a life from the ruins. It’s ugly and empty.
But it’s mine.
Until Christmas Eve.
Then my ugly life is no longer empty. And my hollow heart no longer belongs to me.
Borrowed time by Chantal Fernando
All April wanted for Christmas was Zachary Benton.
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Wow! Thus book is loaded with such fabulous stories! They will make you laugh and cry. Anne Malcom is one of my very favorites and if you like her Sons of Templar then this is a must read novella.
I loved the stories, the familiar faces that are like visiting old friends as well as the new to me first timers that will be sure to be added to my list of need to read more of.
Hellraiser’s Reckoning by Amo Jones
FINALLY! We find out where Hella has been and what he’s been up to since he abandoned Melissa. The hell she went through, the way she tried putting one foot in front of the other every day without him. The betrayal she felt bone deep… and the way she died inside when she was told he was dead.
The only thing I hated about this one, it wasn’t near long enough, but it was enough…for now.
Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom
A new peek at the SOT. I really have missed these hot alphas and their equally awesome women. What starts out with a deadly discovery, quickly turns into something neither of them ever thought was possible for them. I loved how neither of them tried to change the other, they didn’t over analyze what was happening, they just let run it’s course. In the end I realized it’s been far too long since I’ve spent time with this MC and can’t wait for the next time.
Oh my god. I read Giana Darling’s Out of Sight and not only is it hot as FUCK but it’s so well written. I don’t like quick fast paced books because I like to get sucked in and stay there for a while and but I’m actually pleasantly surprised. I at this point literally think there is NOTHING that Giana writes that could ever be bad.
I’m reviewing Out of Sight by Giana Darling.
Everything of Giana’s I’ve read was like poetry, and this one is no different. I loved Cyclops and Tayline’s story, and now I want backstories on all of the Fallen men and women. I’m obsessed!
I started with Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom because well It’s Sons of Templar. I always love reading them, back stories, flash backs, deleted scenes, all of it. It will always hold my attention. Only Anne can make murder,prison riots and twisted love seem sexy. Love is never easy, or pretty, but in the end, love wins out, in this case anyway. The heroine is kick ass, strong and handles her own stuff. Scarlett is the epitome of strong, Some may even call her cold hearted, or a bitch, it just takes the right man to stoke the fire within and she finds that in a brother from another chapter. Will it be enough in the end? Makes me want to re read Sons. It’s the series that got me interested in MC series. Can’t wait to read more of this anthology. I am sure it will be just as kick ass as this story is.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Great MC reads. I especially loved Amos and Anne’s books. I was patiently awaiting a story from the Son of Templar series and this one was great!! Tons of violence, steaminess and visits from our favorite SOT characters!! I loved all the stories…and my favorite line of this entire anthology was the last line of Amo’s story with Hella and Melissa!! Loved this one too!!
Love Anne Malcom, her Sons of Templar series is fantastic. I love all the Sons and their wives, sassy, sexy and all Alpha goodness. Hollow Heart did not disappoint, was full of all the sexiness and so much more and I cannot wait to see what is to come next! Always surprises, romance, twists and turns with Anne and her Sons! If you want a good MC series, start reading Sons of Templar, it will not disappoint.
The other authors in the Anthology are all new to me and each of them made me want to read more. Great Christmas MC Anthology!
I have only had a chance to read Anne Malcom’s short story, Hallow Hearts, but I absolutely loved it. It drew me in from the very beginning and I didn’t want it to end. I look forward to reading the other authors included in this anthology.
A great collection of short stories from some of my favourite MC Authors, I especially enjoyed Out of Sight by Giana Darling and Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom. Loved visiting The Fallen MC and the Sons of Templar again!
I am equally frustrated and disappointed with this anthology. Though these are good stories, I was under the impression that 1) these were MC stories, 2) they were Christmas or at least holiday themed, and 3) that these stories were for everyone… they are not (at least for me), on all three counts.
1) While each of these stories mention a biker or MC at least once there was a story that was only indirectly related to an MC, and another that came off more as an action story with some MC involved. I expected MC stories that opened me up to new worlds, not indirect related ones.
2) Just because an author mentions a Christmas tree, or presents or a Christmas song happens to be playing in the background, doesn’t make this a holiday anthology. I did not read anything that made me believe that these stories couldn’t have been any other time of year.
3) And while most of these stories were good, they were all written (with one exception) for readers who have read the other books in the series. I chose this anthology because I thought it was going to introduce me to new MC writers. Where I could get an idea of the author’s writing and see if I wanted to read more from them, not get thrown into the middle of already establish worlds that need previous books to understand. I was lost in a few of the stories and even had to stop reading one story because it made no since to me. This might be on me as there was no place in the blurb that said they were standalone stories. I just assumed that being in a holiday anthology, these would have been short introductory standalones. My bad.
Besides the fact that the blurb doesn’t match the actually stories, the entire collection need one more pass in the editing stage. There were quite a few (albeit minor) editing errors that distract from the stories flow. After all the trouble in getting thus anthology I am disappointed. I do think those readers who are familiar with these authors worlds will enjoy this collection, but new readers like me ant to try a different way to be introduced to these authors worlds.
Thunderstruck by MariaLisa deMora
Wow and this starts off with a bang!
Wildman and the rest of the MC rescue a group of captive women from the cartel. He doesn’t expect Justine to be so strong or immediately attracted to her.
Finding this feisty lady in bed was another pleasant surprise.
It’s hot and fast and oh so love at first gun fire!
Out of Sight by Giana Darling
Now this in an interesting story. FBI?? Human trafficking?? Love story out of the blue?? Yes please!!! This Giana Darling drives you insane with giving the readers so much more than a simple romance.
Hellraiser’s Reckoning by Amo Jones
Now this author know how to do a prologue!!! What the heck just happened?!
Disappearances? Dead husbands?! What the…. It’s like one insane trip after the other to finally get a conclusion!
Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom
Wow now this is dark. Murdered club members? Insane fast, claiming?
This is one of the best novellas of this book. It is most definitely unique!
Long Time Coming by Chantal Fernando
Second chances are just not for me. It’s a good storyline. April fell for Zach and he is her first everything, until the next night. Now years later he wants a chance to prove himself. Except he’s still sleeping around. I just don’t get it. He was with someone not a week before and now he decided he has changed?? Sorry this is my least favorite novel. I just can’t get on board for a second chance…
Out of Sight by Giana Darling
I will never listen to All I Want For Christmas the same way again. I love my Fallen Men. They get me every time. I know this was supposed to be a small glimpse into the lives of Matt and his kitten, Tayline but I wanted more. I wanted more because it was so bleeping good. The author didn’t leave any loose ends and we got to see some of the Fallen Men but… I WANTED MORE. The story was rough, dangerous, sexual in all the right ways, and gave me all the damn feels. Ugh… I’m dead.
Hellraiser’s Reckoning by Amo Jones
Hella and Melissa are like two sides of the same coin. You should know what will occur when you meet this crazy couple but you always get thrown a curve ball.
Melissa was fighting so many emotions over her life, the Devil’s Own , and ultimately Hella. Everything occurring within the story was happening around the holidays. The craziness between Melissa and Hella had to be sorted. And the Devil Own had to come together and celebrate. It was one hell of a ride. I can’t wait for more of the MC.
Hollow Heart by Anne Malcom
This is my first taste at this author’s MC. I must have been living under a damn rock because the Sons of Templar is utterly amazing. I felt like I was amongst friends the dangerous and living on the edge kind. I loved Cain… Damn… I LOVED him. With Scarlett, he was all in. He wasn’t a man that pussy footed. Cain knew what he wanted, even in the midst of tragedy, and went after it. I love those types of characters. I love those types of men.
I have only had a chance to read Gianna Darling’s story in this set so far and I loved every page of it. I think my only complaint is that I wanted more. Gianna did a great job building this story and pulling these two characters together under terrible circumstances. I am so happy to have finally received the backstory to Cyclops and Tayline.
Time to dive into the next one….
Review for Giana Darling:
Out of Sight is a fast paced, fun, gritty, and a spicy instalove story. I am a sucker for them done right and love the way Giana gave them their story and connection so quickly. Two like minded people, finding each other, when they no longer thought someone could be real. Matt has such moments of honest sweetness and I seriously loved how loyal to each other they were without even uttering words. A fun, sexy read!
Review for Anne Malcomn:
Sometimes it is so fun getting the view from someone who isn’t the “typical” herione of the story. Especially when it is done like how Anne does it and makes you feel for her and want to know more. I loved this story and wished it could have been a full length novel with more details! This is a beautiful insta love story, where one fights it, while the other simply accepts it. I love the connection they feel to each other right away.
Give me all of the fallen men!! I seriously cannot get enough of this little world Darling has created. This little novella about Tayline and Cyclops is short, sweet, to the point and is a perfect little morsel of the beloved series of mine. Not sure how she does it, but it only took a few sentences for me to swoon hard over this modest hero.
4.5 Stars!
Out of Sight by Giana Darling:
I was sooo excited to see this anthology and jumped at the chance to review Out of Sight by Giana Darling…although I love the other authors who participated, I will literally drop everything to read something that Giana’s written. Out of Sight was excellent! I don’t that lightly since I am not a huge fan of novellas but Out of Sight is a sexy, nonstop thrill, MC romance that leaves you ready for the next Fallen MC story! Matt – aka Cyclops—and Tayline were perfect for one another. Their romance happens at warp speed, but that fact made it all the more exciting of a story. Giana’s writing doesn’t disappoint…even when the story is short, it packs a punch and holds the sexxxy that I expect when I grab something by this author!
Hellraiser’s Reckoning by Amo Jones
Gah, this is the second book I have read by this Amo Jones and I am quickly becoming addicted. I loved this dramatic MC Romance…and although that definition would apply to all the books in the anthology its practically fitting for Hellraiser’s Reckoning. Hella and Melissa were delicious and heartbreaking. I wanted more to their story! I am definitely jumping in more of Amo Jones MC books at the first chance I get!
I also can’t wait to finish reading the rest of the books in this Anthology as breaks in my blog schedule allow…especially Anne Malcome’s Hollow Heart!
*This review is only for Out of Sight by Giana Darling*
This was a fast and dirty read which is sometimes very necessary. Matt and Tayline’s origin story is fun, deadly, romantic and just everything you want out of one of the Fallen mens stories and while I’m not much of a novella reader this story was worth it
Great selection of sexy MC stories that I particularly enjoyed Giana Darlings OUT OF SIGHT. Giving us another glimpse into one of Zeus Garro’s Fallen men Cyclops. A short sexy story packed full of action the keeps the pages turning!!! Giana nailed it again!!
Giana Darling
I loved this book! I loved Cyclops and Taylines story. It was a quick ride. They both saved each other, but I totally got their history.
Amo Jones
I want more of her characters. I felt Melissa’s grief in just those few chapters. I wanted Melissa to make Hella hurt. I totally wanted more of this book!
Anne Malcom
I loved this! Scarlet felt she was broken, and Cain wanted her broken or not. I have to say I really liked Cain. I also loved that the ending was closure for her!
All of your favorite MC’s together for a quicky
What more could you ask for the Holidays?
This is a collection of shorts from some of our favorite MC Authors and possibly some new ones – Each story is a new set of main characters some are characters we already know and love others are new (for me)
The first story enslaved my heart and as I progressed through this anthology it seemed my bonds of enchantment only strengthened until I eventually capitulated and offered up my soul (Yes it was that good)
I do not want to repeat the blurb (insert eye roll) so let me say if you are on the fence ask yourself
Do I like down and dirty MC romances?
Do I like strong heroines?
Do I enjoy growly overbearing Alpha males who push me to my limits?
Why I am not one-clicking?