The Queen is a vindictive woman not to be toyed with.I knew how evil she was. How harsh she could be to her enemies and those in her employ. We’re treated with little to no regard.I’d been here for more years than I had been free and I knew, I would never escape here. I would die a slave to her whims. Once, I had hoped for a white knight to save me, but I’d given up on that dream long ago.That … that dream long ago.
That was until I’d seen him.
Even as broken and beaten as Codero was I saw his strength. The MC president wouldn’t break easily but his strength and fury won’t help against the Queen. Her cunning is unsurpassed. She would break him just as she’d broken us all.
He’ll learn that hope is a twisted dream and that death is a welcome friend.
The Queen is a standalone of the SoCal Soulless MC, but is best read after King and Pawn from the Broken Bows MC.
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Just when I think these books cannot get any darker Ann just has to prove me wrong by writing a new one. This one goes deep into the darkness as we meet Piper who has been pretty a slave since she was nine years old. her life is already quite awful living under and evil woman known as the Queen. The Queen gets mad after past events and take the President of the Restless Souls MC as her prisoner. We go to one really evil place as their two stories combine. The events that follow are shocking, mind blowing, and just full of surprises until we hit the massive cliff hanger ending that leaves you needing to know more now. If you like visiting the dark side of the MC world then you really have to take the time to read this this little beauty. I totally loved it so I give it 5/5 stars.
This is the first book in a new series, and can be read as a standalone, however in my personal opinion read Broken Bows MC series first in order to have a better understanding of the dynamics involved. Wow, Queen, what can I say?? Queen is a sadistic, violent, psychopathic woman. This story is a brilliant masterpiece from this extremely talented author, and this story is raw, gritty, dark, twisted, intense, and a thrilling emotional roller coaster journey where limits and boundaries are pushed to the maximum. I cannot wait to read more form this phenomenal author, whose work I highly recommend for all MC lovers.
The Queen is such a dark and devious character that inspires strong emotions of hatred that will leave you breathless as what she does to her prisoners is beyond your imagination.
One of her prisoners is deemed to owe a debt that was the responsibility of her mother and there is no end in sight of it ever being paid however when another prisoner is brought in her life is about to change. They have an instant connection, but will they be able to escape the situation they find themselves in or just become casualties of the Queen?
What a dark and twisty adventure this story leads us on. You will be unable to put this book down as secrets are revealed and you wonder what can possibly happen next as each twist is a surprise you don’t see coming. Although this is a standalone, I would recommend reading King and Pawn first so that you have the complete backstory. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next.
Although Queen is part of the new series, reading the others about The Broken Bows, will give you a better understanding of the events in the book. Queen takes that to a whole new level of, with the Queen having all her Pawns set and ready for the game, who will win, your left guessing.
You’re given a lot of information and think you know what’s going to happen then you have no idea but kept wondering if they can take down the Queen before she seeks her revenge. A Dark read, and he author knows how to write about villains that certainly keep your interest.
Does end in a cliff hanger.
this book was amazing! the king is dead . now the queen wants her revenge . he is a biker who is one of her pawns. the young woman he meets is her slave. can these two bring down the queen before its to late? read to find out
This new book explores the lifes of Vaca and Codero aka Cap
Let’s start off by say this is a fairly new author for us and we really enjoyed this latest story as it was dark,edgy,full of drama and it started off with a bang and just sucked you wright in.
This story is not for the faint of heart and might have triggers for some as the plot is very dark and its content contains graphic scenes.
When we started reading this story we were a little but on edge as we haven’t loved all this authors books in the past but, in this current read the author drew you right in from the very first pages with just one heinous act.
The character’s mainly the main ones Cap and Vaca were really strong character’s. Corero aka Cap’s life was filled with tragedy and neglect and a man who grew up on the streets and then joined the military became a self made man who is now the President of the Restless Souls. Vaca was given as payment for a debt owed by her family now would live a life of slavery,torture and rape for the next 15 years.These two broken souls are thrown together due to the betrayal of another but, perhaps fate has intervened and might just turn out be each other saviors.
We enjoyed the character’s most of them are dark and broken other’s sadistic and mad but, we will say that the content of the story put us on edge and made us more uncomfortable more than once because of all the the sick stuff that transpired throughout it.
If I had to pick a favorite character mine would have to be Vaca as this women surprised me time and time again after all she endure she still stayed strong and willful. Omg ! Vaca’s story was enough to bring me to tears as well as my knee’s.My heart broke for this women and the life she was force to lead.I have no other words than just say heart wrenching…
Cap was another who’s pain you felt who had trouble dealing with death of someone who he considered a brother.Cap’s pain was drowning him and your heart ached for the devastation he was experiencing as his life was spiraling out of control.
The story was so dark as well as intense and it had so much going on in it to keep your interest and engrossed and turning the pages.Drama kept unfolding one tragic event after another secrets coming to life but,among the chaos their in lyes one savior for them all.
The story and plot effected more than just the main character’s and all of them where living in hell and under the rule of a sadist and my heart broke for all those other broken souls too and as the plot forges on you see just how sick this Queen really turned out to be because a bombshell is dropped right into our laps that we never saw coming and it’s an earth shattering one!
The story does not end on a cliffhanger but ,we were left with a lot of unanswered questions.Like who are these other players ? Is there more than one traitor ? Is there more than one game in play? and so forth…
This dark read was very entraining !
OMG where to start with this review???????? I have so much going through my head right now because Queen brought it to the table and so much more. The Queen is a ruthless sadistic non caring woman that will do what she wants when she wants and how she wants and if you get in her way you be collateral damage.
The Queen takes what is owed to her until the debt is cleared and when she already has one debt she gets another and the first debt wants to help the second debt but at what cost and is she really ready to disobey the Queen and receive the lashing she is about to get for crossing the Queen? Piper and Codero’s story is absolutely amazing and I will say no more because you have to read this one to see what I am talking about. You can read it as a standalone but it is better if you read the previous books because you get so much back ground information and things start to fall in place except I will say the ending i a cliffhanger so thank you very much Kerri I need the next book like yesterday because I need answers I have so many questions!
Queen left me an emotional wreck and clinging to the very edge of sanity – yes, this has a bit of a cliffhanger – It is listed as a standalone as it is the first in the spin-off series. I do, however, suggest you read the books prior to this one – IMO it gives the story more depth and the reader a stronger emotional connection to the characters
I expected some fall out after King and Hector – I never saw the bloody Queen coming and if you thought King was vicious in his need to control and Hector with his vision to rule – the Queen takes “acquisition” and warfare to a whole different realm with her twisted ideas on the use of coercion, intimidation, and discipline to control her pawns
Be prepared this is bloody brutal at times – so many secrets and betrayals – I was never sure who I could trust and who was a pawn in the bigger game. Just wait for some of the revelations, WTH?
The determination of our heroine to survive at first left me a bit confused – Why not give up? No, seriously you will ask yourself the same question. But as the story progresses I began to understand what drove her and kept her going.
I am not a big MC fan, this is one of the very few series I follow-
I read a comp copy but this is a series I definitely recommend for any MC lover as well as those who enjoy darker suspense storylines
Queen is one emotional roller coaster that takes you on a dark and twisted ride. All of your emotions will be brought to the surface while you continue to grasp for more of the story. It is recommended that you first read the other books in The Restless Souls MC so you better understand the story and characters. The Queen plays a psychological mind game with Piper and Cordero. Their time is coming to an end with each tick tock. Will they escape or will their time run out? This book is a must read for lovers of the intense and dark MC world.
Holy moly! Just….wow! This book is dark and intense. The characters of the Restless Souls MC and Broken Bows MC have had some hellish moments and trying to become legit. In Queen, we meet someone so evil and vicious. She started her game, her pawns are set, but are they a match for her evil, cunning ways? You’ll want to read the books in order to better understand the characters and everything that has happened up to this point. It is a raw, dirty, dark ride, with an intricately woven plot line between the books, that you’ll want to make sure you pay attention to. This book does end on a cliffhanger, but I’m chomping at the bit to see what happens next.
“None of it matters. Until I’m released, I can’t consider that anyone is out to get or betray me. You’d better believe, though, when I’m loose of this prison, I’ll rain down a world of hate. They’ll find out that I’m the wrong man to mess with.”
After the carnage left over in King and Pawn, you would think there couldn’t have been a villain to top the previous…I was wrong. Queen is one of the most sadistic, psychopathic characters I’ve seen in awhile, and this is not a story for the faint of heart. With that being said, I FLOVED the raw, gritty, heart-pounding insanity that chalked up to twisted deliciousness!! Incredibly graphic, but interwoven is strong characters that overcome incredible odds…I couldn’t look away, yet I felt the trepidation of skipping down the Author’s dark, twisty road. I crawled in this little dark bubble and didn’t come up for air until I was done!! Can’t wait for more!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!
“I kiss her as if she’s the only thing keeping me alive. That her breath is needed to give me air, as if her touch is a necessity, as if her whole being is what makes my heart beat.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Queen, is a standalone by the amazing author Kerri Ann. But, I highly recommend reading King, Pawn and the Christmas at the Clubhouse Anthology first.
Be warned, Queen, isn’t a book for everyone! It’s a dark and very intense story. You have to love dark and the gritty stories. And love your villain to be sadistic and soulless!
Dark, twisted and absolutely brilliant. Queen takes you on a ride that tests your emotions, boundaries and leaves you wanting more. This is part of The Restless Souls MC and they should be read in order to fully grasp the characters, situations and storylines. Piper and Codero have both been through the ringer with recent events and are now part of the Queen’s game. Will they escape with their lives or is their time up? Tick tock. A must read for everyone who likes darker MC reads with an intense, psychological mind game.
Yep… It’s official… I’m doomed… Doomed…
How can I slow down when books are piling up? How?
I know that you must think that I’m crazy but do I care? I think not. Lol. Because I really love this.. The books, the suspense, the all package. Gimme books and I’ll look like a kid in a candy shop…
I’ve been reading this series since the last week and let me just say that I’m even more in love with MC books that I was a couple of days ago… I know, I know I’m a bit obsessed…
Kerri Ann has given me a pretty darn good series. Her writing is raw and intense, hot and wild. Dayum… The things she does…
Queen is her latest release and it’s the first book from the Restless Souls MC. But let me tell you something. Despite the fact that this is a new series, I totally advise you to read the Broken Bows MC Series first, read King, Rook and then Pawn. By doing it you will understand this new series better. Trust me.
This new book explores the lifes of Vaca and Codero aka Cap.
Vaca works for the Queen, she’s more like her personal slave. She’s treated like one and punished like one as well.
Living to please the Queen and Jefe from the Alta Noche cartel it can be compared to living in hell…
Cap is the president of that Restless Souls MC. His childhood was marked by tragedy and neglect. Living in the streets and joining the marines made him the man he is today.
When his brother contacted him, he knew that his life would change. After the death of his best friend and VP…
OMG… I’m so mad right now… Mad… Mad…
Wanna know why? Because the book is over… Over I tell you…
Why? Why?
Superb plot, super engaging, dark and intense. Each scene was even more disturbing and intense that the latest and I couldn’t stop reading.
When I ended one chapter I thought that things were going to change and then Bamm, another thing happens and I was going crazy.
This book is even more dark than the latest and you need to have an open mind… Trust me…
Love, family, loyalty are very present in this book as well as crime, punishment, madness and cruelty.
I’m still shaking and mad.
Seriously Kerri? Why end of like this? Why? Where’s the next book? Please don’t take long… I need answers…
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Holy Hell!!! Yes, you read that correctly! This book is dark, evil, gut twisting, sad with a ray of sunshine running through it keeping hope alive. If you’ve been reading The Broken Bow Series, then you know they’ve been fighting evil from the beginning, trying to become legit. What they’ve encountered up until now has been a small glimpse of who and what is in charge of manipulating people and events. Wait until you read this one. You won’t be disappointed. Just about the time I thought things were about on a level playing field with the storyline, plot and characters BAM!! Kerri Ann dropped a bomb of information and I was left shaking my head and scrambling for information making sure I didn’t miss any of the details she so carefully laid out. And then it ended, you guessed it, with a cliffhanger. But one I didn’t see coming. I can’t wait for what comes next. If I could give this a 10 star rating, it would happen but since I can’t 5 stars it is and Congratulations on a job well done Kerri Ann!
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
The Queen, is a woman not to be toyed with. She takes what was owed, keeping it until the debt is paid. I was a debt to be paid. I’d understood my lot in life early, knowing my life was forfeit. Until the day he arrived. Dragged across the scrub, laid in the stone houe, I watched and listened. I saw who he was. A kindred soul that was now a debt like me. The Queen was playing her game and he was just a new piece on the board. His strength, his fury won’t help against her cunning, and deciding to help him could be my death.
This book is a standalone in the Broken Bows MC. However to fully understand everything that has gone on and things that will go on I highly recommend reading King and Pawn first. They are such amazing books and they started my Broken Bows addiction. I will also warn you that this is a dark MC romance series. There may be some things in this book that will trigger some people. Queen, as you would expect, if you have read the other books is dark and gritty and will have you turning the pages as fast as you can. This is the story of Codero a memeber of the MC and Piper who is a mystery and man at the unwinding of this story. She belongs to the Queen because of a dept that her mother had and the Queen uses her as a cleaning girl and to say the Queen is a horrible human being is a understatement. As one of the Queens “subjects” poor Piper is used and abused by everyone and tires to take care of everyone the best that she can. When Codero is taken it is a total surprise of the events that lead up to it. He has just lost his best friend and is pretty much losing his mind over it but he does have a night with the girl who he and his best friend shared and wakes up with no memory of what he finds happening. Someone in his club is out to get him and he has to figure it out. However the Queen gets him first and it is such a intense journey. I loved every second of it and was so shocked and gasped at the ending. To say this is a cliff ending is just a wow and how could she moment. I can not wait to find out what happens in the next book. There are so many secrets and lies to still uncover and I can’t wait to dive in and find out.
Hell’s bells and buckets of blood!
Queen is so intensely dark, evil & twisted with sanguine seeping through giving you the promise of hope and survival.
Piper and Codero have been wrung through the winger with recent events, that is
a psychological warfare being played by the manipulative Queen’s game.
With the clock ticking, will they escape with their lives or is their time up?
With a medley of supporting character’s who play intricate role’s & braided throughout the narrative.
The writing style is captivating & highly entertaining.
This ends with a stupefying cliffhanger.
I’m about to fly off the handle as i’m craving the next novel in this mind bending MC series.
A bombshell totally worth a writing reward and a book (series) that would make a oscar worthy film.
This is not a standalone novel and must be read in proper order to completely follow & understand the character’s and narrative.
Awesome Great just WOW – I’m a new huge huge fan of Kerri Ann now. These series is unbelievable addictive lift me up, pull me down and an all the rawest emotions between.
The main characters in the first two books were the same and interesting and lovely, sincere just wonderful. The new main characters in this book are so unbelievable determined inside and headstrong. I really appreciate the way how Kerri Ann creates the female in her world.
I’m just at a loss of the right words, in my own language und in English, so just read the books of The Broken Bows from King to Rook to Pawn and then Queen. I’m so excited! Where is the following book of this? I need it now or maybe tomorrow.
This book is a darker read than the other’s in the series but no less enjoyable. It is full grit, passion and a Queen not to be crossed EVER!!! I have to say that this book does end on a cliffhanger but with all Kerri Ann’s books it will be worth the wait. Strong characters and a great story are what pull you in and keep your there.