He’s the king of the freestyle world. The hottest, hell-raising guy to ever throw a leg over a dirt bike… and I was his before I was old enough to realize what it meant to be tied to a guy like Roan Sawyer. He protected me and saved me, only to turn me away when I wanted him the most. Behind the helmet, he’s gorgeous, rugged, obsessive, and a liar. Now his reckless ways have me questioning … questioning everything I thought I knew about him and my family. And here I am, trying to move on with my life, but he won’t let me.
Consumed by a haunting ache only he provides, I want him, even though I hate him. Our love is wide-open, full throttle, red-lined ’til the very end.
They say behind every king is a queen who he will do anything for. This queen… she’s innocent, sweet, and I’m nothing she needs. Everything I know about Ophelia Hadley is a lie I fed to keep her mine, only to be betrayed and deceived.
She deserves stability, and me, well, I’m not that. I can’t promise her tomorrow. She knows that, but it doesn’t stop me from taking back what’s mine.
Even if it means destroying everything I’ve worked for in the process.
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“Like a watermark stained on paper, I can’t remove the memory of him”
This book ya’ll… so much angsty goodness, laughter, ups and downs & one heck of a journey to forever; I could not put this book down! Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Ophelia and Roan but man these two were . Their story spans years…full of heartbreak, secrets and lies and well Tiller; and I cannot say enough how absolutely wonderful this book is.
Real talk…I wasn’t ready for Roan to end and I certainly am not ready for this series to be over either (I’m so excited for Cam’s book)…Shade started my Shey Stahl obsession and this series will forever be one of my favorites.
Roan is an entertaining delivery and the best gift I received just in time for a Christmas! I love the chemistry and love that Roan and Ophelia have for each other. This book kept my attention the whole way through. It certainly made me feel a wide range of emotions. Be ready to laugh, cry and scream out loud from frustration. I was happy reconnecting with the Sawyer brothers & Co. and seeing how all their futures turned out! Fantastic job on bringing these characters to life. This is a must read and I can’t wait to see what other books are coming from Shey Stahl! Bravo!
If you’re after a story about love which isn’t a love story then look no further.
We’re back in the world of the freestyle, motorcross riding Sawyer brothers, Roan, Tiller and Shade, the books focus is on Roan in specific although we do get to witness the enforced camaraderie of these three adrenaline seeking brothers.
The love between Roan and Ophelia is there for all to see, the pair even see it themselves however they’re both too stubborn and up hurting one another and themselves in the process. Their feelings towards one another go way back to their younger years, soulmates is what they are, and despite their unconventional relationship their love was and has always been deep-seated, there’s one incident that sets the course of that love on the wrong track and this story tells us readers the journey Roan and Ophelia take on their way to getting back on the right tracks.
Another thrilling five star read from my 2019 Queen of angst filled, heart wrenching stories of true love, gritty bits and all. Absolutely fabulous I knew Roan’s story was going to be worth the wait it took for him to voice it to Ms Shahl but damn she dropped the mic….
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Shey Stahl has done an amazing job once again. Roan and Ophelia’s angsty love story draws you in and sinks it’s claws in. Once I started this book there was no putting it down. Roan is the perfect book to complete the Swayer brother trilogy. Roan’s colorful and stubborn personality makes him the best badass book boyfriend ever. Absolutely loved this and so sad to not be a part of the young men’s story anymore. I want more Shey!!!!
I was given an ARC in return for an honest review
GAH!! OMG this book was so much and more. The growth of both Roan & Ophelia, their connection, the steam factor, they had it all!
I HIGHLY recommend this book. But you must read Shade & Tiller first! Once again Shey doesn’t disappoint!
Wow. If you want a book that is going to have you hanging on from the first page all the way threw and that is bigger and not going to be a quick read this is it. Crying, laughing, an emotional rollercoaster of goodness.
Beautiful Roan!!!! So glad we got a story for the last Sawyer brother. What can I say about this love and hate relationship between Roan and Ophelia that passion and love between them was electrifying and torches. Thank God is was happily ever after
Soulmates, I loved the comparison of love and soulmates. It is the perfect word to describe what roan and Ophelia have. The other books have given us a taste of their love and it was so exciting to see their story play out. I loved roans character (besides wanting to shake him half the time) complicated just begins to describe them, the book draws you in and makes it so hard to put it down, I couldn’t wait to see what happened everytime they came together.
Friends since they were children, sibling like relationship turned to love and passion. The story of their relationship pulls you in from the very beginning and feels so real through all the “stages”. They almost lost it all because of fame, hurt, betrayal and secrets. They love each other deeply and have that forever type of love but it is a rocky road while they mature and really figure it out.
Shey is an awesome author and all of her books just pull you in and make you feel like you are a part of them and right there. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This book was so good. I seriously couldn’t stop thinking about it when I wasn’t reading it. Roan makes one decision that leads to this spiral of events that no one could have ever predicted. The connection Roan and O have end up overcoming it all….. kinda. Pick this book up and see just how crazy this ride is!
I probably have a special place for the Sawyer brothers since Shade was my first introduction to Ms. Stahl’s writing. Since reading both Shade and Tiller, I’ve been beyond curious to get more insight into Roan and Ophelia’s relationship. Even though Tiller will forever be my favorite Sawyer brother, Roan comes in a close second. Roan is more like Tiller in not thinking things fully through before acting, especially where emotions are concerned. I really like that Ms. Stahl wrote Ophelia to be evolving through a less-than-perfect past. The emotions she feels and situations she finds herself in are relatable. I mean who hasn’t settled for less because they don’t think what they want is truly within reach or what they want and what they need are very different things? This was an excellent conclusion to the Sawyer brothers saga. While I am sad to say goodbye to my favorite FMX crew, I am looking forward to seeing who Ms. Stahl writes about next— perhaps a spinoff or two of support characters from this series (please!)?
Let me start by saying that I’m a huge Tiller fan and wasn’t really looking forward to a book about someone who hates him so much. Sure, Tiller’s a dick but he’s….Tiller!!!
Anyway…I’ll read anything Shey writes because it’s obviously going to be amazing so I went into this booking excited for a new read from her but not sure how I was going to feel about Roan.
No regrets! Regardless of how you (I) FELT about Roan before, this book makes you see him in a whole new light and makes you fall in love with him! There were so many times where I was scared I was at the end but just wanted more and Shey kept delivering!
Not only am I a Roan fan now, the way she gives you a “where are they now” at the end is amazing!
My want, my need, my addiction to know more about Roan Sawyer started when I was hanging out with his brothers. Shade a sunglasses wearing innovator and legend in the world of freestyle motocross and Tiller a crazy don’t mess with me hey lets celebrate I didn’t die freestyle superstar, both of who I met hanging out with Scarlet, Shade’s girl who is my hair twin at least in frizz factor anyway. All 3 hot badass tattooed Sawyer brothers have this draw that pulls you in, demands your attention . But with Roan it was more, he kept more to himself he was driven and dominated all aspects of the world of motocross. He also had an addiction, Ophelia Hadley who he watched grow up, the daughter of Shades head of security Carl. The connection between these two is hot and volatile, it’s undeniable! Fame, youth, love, lies, anger, stupidity and family all compete with this connection and put it to the test. As with your other stories Shey Stahl there is a realness to them that is incredible, the characters aren’t too nice, they have faults, they’re not perfect, as are the situations they find themselves in. They have to work for it, everything doesn’t just land in their laps and everything isn’t always sunshine and roses. This Story, these characters, they are your holeshot!!! Thanks for fueling my addiction to the Sawyer boys!
This book will have you at Chapter 1. I couldn’t put this book down. The love and heartache was so palpable for me. As a reader I want a book that grabs me in the first few paragraphs not chapters. And Arian and Ophelia did not disappoint at all. Roan is the 3rd of the Sawyer brothers and I just really clicked with their story. It wasn’t cut and dry. There was a real substance to their love affair but man it was crazy and messy and WILD and breathtaking and so much more! I read it in one day and this book was worth the 3am bed time. Shey Stahl can knock it out of the park and the Sawyer Brothers, Motorcross Freestyle Legends, is my top 5 series of 2019. You will not be disappointed.
Captivating from the first line!!
When I started reading this book i couldn’t put it down! I had to know what happened how it eneded what Roan and O’s story was and how it would turn out. Shey did not disappoint at all with this book!! She is an amazing writer and continues to blow every story she writes out of the water. She has an amazing way of making you laugh and cry as you feel you are right there with these characters in the book! Another great read i highly recommend!!
If you’ve read Shey Stahl in the past you definitely don’t be disappointed with Roan. I’ve read Shade and Tiller, and have been waiting for Roan forever. Roan is the oldest of the three sexy Sawyer brother’s. All of them are professional motocross athletes and compete in different events. This books introduces Roan competing in the sport of Enduro racing including the Baja 1000 and the Erzsburgh Rodeo two of the toughest, meanest motorcycle races in the world. We also get to know more about Ophelia and Roans love for her. We get to know their story. Such an amazing book for a person like me who loves racing and romance!
This book was once again a reason why Shey is my favorite author. Her style of writing always sucks you right in. You met Roan in Shade but it did not prepare me for what was to come in his own book! I never really thought Roan and O were going to have a happily ever, but I seriously wanted to smack both of them in the face so many times . I feel like I could reread it a million times and still not get tired of it! Thank you for always bringing your A game shey! Would recommend to everyone, no matter the genre you like! 10+ lovely stars!
Fans of Shey’s first two books about the Sawyer brothers Shade & Tiller have been waiting for Roan’s story and you will not be disappointed. Roan and Ophelia’s story is addictive, I could not put it down I found myself staying up way to late saying just one more page which turned into one more chapter and so on. You will laugh out loud, scream at these crazy characters and cry right along with them. I love how Shey gave us little updates and included our favorite motocross badboys from the first two books. It was awesome seeing what was going on in their lives as well. There are times you will want to reach right through the book and smack Roan upside his head and other times you will be swooning all over him. Their story shows you that you can’t help who you fall in love with and there are bumps in the track on your road to happily ever after. You will watch these two grow up from childhood friends to adults and lovers. You will feel their heartache and their victories.
Amazing read you will laugh cry and in need of a punch bag at time. The final story of the swayer brothers. There’s a fine line between love and hate and these 2 travel it only because of devistating decisions by both. But their love comes thro and wins
You wil not be able to put it down
Roan Sawyer will make you swoon!
If I could, I would give this book more than five stars.
It did not disappoint, it is a must read.