Everyone around me calls me a monster. I can’t say that I blame them, over the years I was turned into one, into my worst nightmare – something that I tried so hard not to become. What no one knows is what I had to go through, and I doubt that they ever will. Sure, I married a monster and maybe he did turn me into what I am today. But sometimes I wonder…who really turned me into this foul being? … foul being? My mother? Or was it my husband?
Regardless, it doesn’t matter. I am what I am, and everyone hates me for it, even my own brother and sister.
Here I am, thrown to the side of the road like a piece of trash – hurt by the only person that I thought cared – Sergei. It turns out that he never did, or maybe he only cared when it benefited him.
Now I’m trying to mend the only relationships that I can salvage, while trying to protect my family from the war that is coming. Being a Petrov was never easy, and it never will be.
When I travelled across the globe to Gainesville, Tennessee I expected to mend a relationship with Dmitri and Ksenia. Instead, I began a relationship with someone else, someone who is just as much of a monster as me. Only, no one else knows that.
He’s opening up to me in ways that my husband never did and while our relationship grows I can only hope that I can keep everyone I love safe from the fight that is waiting on our doorstep.
After all, Petrov’s survive – no matter what.
We always survive.
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This story encompasses the pain, torture and struggles that Katya and Slasher have faced in their lives. Their personal demons have brought them together and watching their unique love story play out while the world around them is building for a war. Elizabeth Knox writes another 5 star read that will leave you wanting more.
Brilliant story Elizabeth.This is the #5 book in the Skulls Renegade MC series. This is Katya and Slasher (Junior) story. They both have undeniable attraction and connection that draws them both to each other. They have been hurt in there past, So can they help each help other heal. We find out so much in this story we also get to introduced to Mariana and Ion The Clans Series. Sorry thats it you get no spoilers form you just have Pre-Order it now too read there whole story when it releases. A must read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy.
Reckoning by Elizabeth Knox is book Five in the Skulls Renegade MC Series. This is the story of Katya and Slasher / Junior. I have read the previous books and feel you can make this a standalone book if you choose to do so. But most of the books have a underlining theme and recurring characters so it may help you to enjoy it more if you do.
Katya mother sold off her children into slave trafficking. Katya tried to protect her younger sister by taking most of the physical part but when she was sold out she did her best to send her sister to their brother. Neither really knew the other nor did they have a brother sister bond but they were blood family and that meant something to Katya. Katya worked her was up from slave to a mob wife but then her husband traded her in for a new and better deal in marriage. But he had set in motion for her to take over the business…so he was never done with her.
Slasher we met in previous books and that is where he got his face slashed. It changed him and he became harden and withdrawn. But when he meets Katya he sees something in her that connects with him. Katya sees past his scars and she sees him just as he sees the real women where her family sees her as a monster.
This was a dark romance which I understand but I not sure I ever really felt Katya and Junior connections….so I struggled with my rating but overall I enjoyed the book and didn’t bring my feelings into the rating.
Grabbed my attention from page one, and kept me on the edge of my seat till the end. This is a dark, gritty, a little overwhelming at times, and Super steamy ride to go on but so worth the ride. Slasher and Katya are two people who are broken and had scars, some hidden and some you can easily see. They come together so perfectly, their connection is instance, and their chemistry is excellent. Elizabeth Knox always does an amazing job of writing these Wonderful stories; this story flowed flawlessly. Katya was one woman that I feared I would not like at all. We get to see a different side of her and know why she is the way she is. This book does end in a cliffhanger but it just makes me yearn for more from the Skull Renegade’s MC. Can’t wait to see what happens!
What do you do when your mom sells you & your siblings into a human trafficking ring? You do what you can to keep them safe. This is Slash and Katya’s story and what a story it is. So good.
Well, book 5 in this series certainly packs a punch!! But Junior and Katya don’t take the easy way, but the heart wants what the heart wants!!
Things are going to get extremely bumpy especially when the Russian mafia clashes with the MC. Loyalties will be tested, where will yours fall?
4.5 Stars
I’m so excited that we get Slash’s story finally!
Katya is suffering every day. First from her mother and now from her husband. What he did to her was horrific. Katya meets Slash at the clubhouse, when she goes to find her brother. There is an undeniable connection between them and their attraction is instant.
The book was full of twists and turns, especially the ones at the last chapters, I really didn’t see that coming. I really thought that we were going to see more of this impending war, but we didn’t. I’m wondering if we are getting more information in the next books. I feel like their story is still incomplete. I hope we get to see more from Slash and Katya.
OMG this was fantastic and my absolute favourite of all the books in this series.
Events here finally culminating with such reveals that have left the whole Skulls Renegade MC reeling in shock from the secrets and lies unfolding right before there eyes.
What a finale this episode had; saying I’m actually gobsmacked here is an actual understatement.
“Reckoning” left me completely flawed; so excuse me here while I actually pick up my jaw from the floor.
So This time around its Katya and Slasher/Junior’s time to shine beneath that spotlight.
And boy do they do just that; Reckoning has some incredibly steamy antics alongside its believable emotional turmoil so much so that I was hooked right from the get-go.
What we have here is two make no apologies flawed individuals who are just trying to beat the life lottery and win with the given hand they have been dealt.
I adored Katya and wanted to strangle her siblings Dimitri and Ksenia for there complete lack of insight and compassion.
Everything Katya has endured and embraced within her young life has been for the protection of her sister and the lack of appreciation and deeper understanding here is frankly astonishing, self-serving and selfish.
And is it so wrong to at least try and claw back a semblance of normality and take what happiness is offered; even if it is from what some would label a monster; I think its safe to say Katya paid for that err is judgement tenfold and then some, poor girl.
She has embraced the monster within to overcome her circumstances and shield her sister from life’s harsh realities and the thanks she gets is judgement at its most self-righteous.
But not from Slasher/Junior he sees beyond the forced persona to the vulnerable woman hidden so well beneath and has her back from day one of there first encounter.
He feels almost a sense of solidarity and an unfamiliar desire, a compulsion to shield Katya from those that would play judge and jury despite her well-apparent ability to take care of herself.
And Katya sees beyond Junior’s mutilated face to the man beneath; she has scars of her own they are just better concealed.
So as I said earlier this completely knocked my socks off in terms of outcomes and there is another huge player brought to the table in “Reckoning” that is quite evidently going to change the whole playground.
We are introduced to the missing Petrov Sister; the youngest a half sibling who is unquestionably criminal royalty and who also happens to be along with her husband the head of the Romanian Clans; The Romanian Mob in actuality.
Mariana and her husband Ion Petran are definitely going to be front characters in the future War that seems to be on the near horizon.
I for one can’t wait; all I really need now is that next book; I’m on literal pins here with such expectant anticipation, I so want it now folks.
Thank You to the Author for providing me with an ARC copy of “Reckoning (Skulls Renegade #5)” of which I have reviewed voluntary.
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To say it took me long to get into this one would not be so. I have been consumed by this series from the beginning with each new installment inhaling the story behind whomever it features as this one centers around Slasher and Katya. A little surprised but feeling it is bold that she is the one you get to see the layers for. Having encountered her brother with also knowing there are other sisters they get really interesting. You get your answers on why she has walked the path she has and continues too. She is deep and loyal. The action continues with also things come to light on what happened to the dad to the one that was seeking the answers we knew. On pins now waiting for the next one.
I was provided an ARC of this book and this is my honest review……
I have read all of the Skulls Renegade MC series and have enjoyed all the books, but this one is my absolute favorite!!!! Right from page one, this book grabs you and hold you till the end. Katya is well written, strong, fiercely loyal, and hides her damaged soul well. She just wants to protect her family. I love Slash and her together, I love his passion, his strength, and the fact that he has Katya’s needs above all else, including the MC. I love the twists, the turns, and everything in between. Read the series, but if you only read one….this is it
And another great book by Elizabeth. I really loved this one. Probably my favorite from this series. It was captivating right from the very first page to the last. Holy hotness too. Really loved this book. Fantastic job!
OH MY, GOODY, GOODY GUM DROPS!!!
Wow! Oh man, PAY DIRT! Talk about knocking it out of the park. You have everything you’ve come to expect from Knox. You have your hard hitting, action packed, fast paced, rollercoaster full of suspense and danger at every corner. You have your heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping adventure that takes you on one wild ride. A whirlwind of emotions that can rip you apart or build you up. One hard journey thats straight ahead, no turns, no stops and no reprieve. The characters were intriguing, complex and realistically on point and believable. Truly fascinating following along on their journey as their personalities transformed and blended and sometimes clashed. The scenes were so vividly detailed and descriptive that it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Twists and turns abound with nerve racking, nailbiting, spine tingling thrilling excitement that keeps you on a razors edge in this page turning powerhouse. Knox pulls us deeper into her imagination and weaves a world around you until everything else ceases to exist except for whats right in front of your eyes. She has totally nailed this one. Phenomenal job Knox, thanks for sharing this remarkable read with us.
Slasher has been one of my favs, and I absolutely loved his story with Katya! I didn’t think much of her before, but we really get to see her history, and just, wow!! The pain and suffering Katya went through just broke my heart. She was so unappreciated for all her sacrifices she endured for her family. Loved how Slash gave her back what she needed so badly. This was an amazing addition to the Skulls Renegade series, and these two broken souls came together so perfectly!
wow what just happened… this was amazing.. i have no words for this book then you must read because it has steamy sex and the book will have you all twisted up.. this book will have you hooked tell the very end..
HOLY CRAP! So I knew this book was going to special, but I did not expect that!!! I loved seeing this side of Katya and seeing how she rose from the ashes. Then we have Slash, who pretty much did the same thing. The end of Relentless had me super curious about what would happen with Slash. He really seemed closed off and I was almost afraid of what was going to happen to him. I absolutely loved that he and Katya got together, it is just too perfect.
One of the many things I loved about this book was the love for family. Slash and Belamy are so close, when they were reunited I definitely teared up some! Then the devote way that Katya spent her life protecting her siblings, it was just astounding. We truly had no idea who she was before this. I love how these two had this instant connection and that they let their harsh realities almost heal themselves. They took who they were at face value and moved on. Who can’t appreciate that? They really fed off of each other and weren’t afraid to speak there minds. Their relationship is pretty darn awesome.
Now the darn bombshells. HOLLLLYYYY CRAPPPP. Man Elizabeth you really know how to give a girl a surprise!!! We had so many in this book, it was so epic! There are so many questions running through my head that I can’t wait to see what happens next. I almost want to go back and re-read the whole book again just to see if I can catch anything else I might have missed. She was super sneaky with this book!
Where do I being. I was loving this book. Katya and Slash are perfect. But that ending left me confused. So much was left out of this story. I feel empty. I understand the author want people to read her books, but if someone only reads this series they will be more lost than I am. This book goes with this series as well as another. That’s all I got
Right from the get go this is a gritty read, we meet Katya who does what ever she needs to to keep her sister safe including being sold to a monster Sergei who when he decides he has had enough of her he cruelly discards her aside. Now she must do what she can to protect her real family, but after becoming what she believes is a monster due to everything she has done after being sold and then being with Sergei who can trust her? Now while also trying to work out who she really is herself and bring her family together before it is too late she meets Slash and from there boom its all on like Donkey Kong. Will she finally let her family in in regards to what she has had to do, Will she ever truly get away from Sergei and will she and Slash have some super steamy scenes?!
All I can say is I am now addicted and will be going back and reading all previous books in the series and can not wait for the next book! 😛
I absolutely loved Reckoning I couldn’t put it down I needed to know what happens next such a page turner like always by Elizabeth….
a must read !
Katya and Slasher…. Slasher and Katya…… Sigh….. It feels like it has been forever waiting on Slashers book. He has a piece of my heart since book 4 These two couldn’t by have been more perfect for each other.
Katya suffered terribly at the hands of a monster just like Slasher. Together they over come the pain and torment they endured.
But can we talk about Family drama!!! WOW!!!!!! I honestly can’t wait for the next one.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader copy of this book. This story is about Slasher and Katya’s relationship. Their story is like no other. Katya will do whatever she needs to keep her sister safe, and Slash has been roaming and now feels up to going back to the club, but little did he know the turn his life would take. Filled with anguish, torment, sadness, triumph and love and when these two broken souls connect and it’s undeniable that they belong together. They see something in each other what no one else sees and it draws them closer. Such a great read, I loved it and I can’t wait for more with this series. Highly recommend this book.