AVERY: Maybe making the call to the cops was a dumb move on my part, but I had to do it. Callan’s life was at stake. Yes, I know we exist in different worlds—his far darker and more dangerous than mine—but I’ve been stupid for him since high school all the same. And now, with that one phone call, my life becomes irrevocably tied to his. …In that it’s in jeopardy just like his is.CALLAN: If ever … is.
CALLAN: If ever there were an angel here in my hell on earth, it’d be shy, sweet Avery Watkins. She’s always been too good to belong to a biker with a past as ugly as mine. Still, I’ve had a soft spot for her since high school all the same. For years, I’ve kept my distance to keep her safe. But all that changes the moment she risks her life for me.
Because now, she’s mine—mine to watch over, mine to keep.
Previously published as Callan (c) 2014, edited with revised and added content throughout.
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Wow! This book? Exciting, right from the start. A little gross once or twice. But definitely sitting straight and reading fast kind of exciting. Loved it! I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
MC member with a heart of gold
Callen is almost too sweet to be in a MC, especially one as tainted as his. Avery seems to bounce back pretty quickly despite how many times she’s been knocked down. It was a sweet story, with enough drama to feel like it was a longer book. I think the end was a little too pat, but hey.. I’d complain if it wasn’t the perfect HEA too!
Giving in to passion while on the run
Ruthless is about Avery and Callan. They have known each other since high school, with both very much crushing on the other but nothing ever happened. That all changes when Avery overhears something about to be done to Callan and she calls 911 to report it and save his life. But Callan knows that Avery’s life is now in danger as the dispatch tapes can be listened to. So in order to save both their lives he takes her out of town and on the run. Along the way there is danger, violence and of course a lot of very hot and steamy passion between them. After all when you are on the run from people that want to kill you then what better way to deal with your nerves than sex.
This is a fast-paced and entertaining story. The story-line was suspenseful, passionate, dangerous and the characters were likeable. I found myself wanting some more depth to the characters and also the story-line. But overall it was an enjoyable read.
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A great story. A very thrilling and fast paced read. Callan and Avery are combustible together. Great characters and world building, danger, sexy, action, this story has it. I didn’t want to stop reading (alas real world duties called until I took a break) until I finished. You won’t be sorry for taking the time to read this.
I enjoyed this book. It does have a very different tone to it than other books by this author. It is a little bit darker and has more of an edginess to it. As I read across the romance spectrum (everything from sweet to very very steamy and very dark), I myself liked it. There was a certain sweetness to Avery & Callan’s romance though. I loved the unspoken feelings they harbored for each other and their need to protect each other. The storyline is high energy and filled with plenty of danger, drama, excitement, suspense, action, steam and emotion. I am posting an independent, impartial review.
Avery and Callan are in deep, deep dodo. Callan is a member of the Steel Tide MC. Avery thought she made a smart choice by calling the local police when she served the VP and officers making plans to take Callan out. Every turn they made to escape to get to Cumberland was met or followed by someone after them. No where to hide and running out time they need to survive. Action followed by steam, by action and more action. Wild ride for these two. No cliffhanger.
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Flight to freedom
Very good romance, a little dark at times, torrid, but which remains tender in a complicated context where even the police are gangrened by gangs.
Avery saves his secret childhood love, Callan, from his assassination by his biker gang. She has a very murky life: she lives on two jobs, she is harassed by the leader of the biker gang, and robbed by her alcoholic father who brutalizes her.
Callan always appreciated her in secret but his past prevented her from trying anything; However, her action by calling the police saved Callan, but above all also put her in danger.
He decides to take her on his escape across the United States.
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An intriguing MC read! I enjoyed the twists and surprises that this newest quick read offers. I loved that Avery is the one who saves Callan and what a pair they make as their heat blossoms to a sizzling level. I can’t wait to see where this series heads and a definite must read from an author who doesn’t disappoint.
ONE SENSATIONAL ADVENTURE!!!
Hatching hellhounds! If you’re looking for something with a kick into action, a double dose of determination, a treacherous path to navigate and true love to conquer it along with all the skill and kickass alpha that lays this baby out phenomenally. Congratulations my friends you’ve hit the motherload. This heart pounding, pulse racing, adrenaline pumping, nailbiting, block busting bombshell, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Lines are blurred and boundaries get crossed, expectations are weighed and balanced, flinging this little gem forward without a single hitch, kicking it into overdrive, throwing it into a tailspin with an mind-blowing culmination. Shenanigans, escapades and mayhem rule the roost displaying the drama, turmoil, intrigue, sizzling suspense and intense situations, along with a double dose of moxie, you have one intoxicating masterpiece. Vexing mishaps and stunning happenstance, showcase the formidable trials and challenging tribulations, rock this baby to the core, exposing a slew of startling twists and wicked turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never imagined. The attraction and chemistry sizzles from the pages and suck you in so deeply until you feel the heat and electricity thrumming through your veins. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are so graphically descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play out perfectly. Fantastic job Wicks, thanks for sharing this little jewel with us.
Callan and Avery will have you on the edge of your seats with all the action and suspense this book dishes out. When Avery over hears the execution order of the one man she cares about, she calls the police not knowing the danger she has placed her life in. Callan intervenes by taking Avery with him when he makes his escape. Now on the run they have to stay off grid until the deal cut with the FBI against the Steel Tide goes through but can Callan keep them safe for that duration?
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Dam that was an intriguing story. Callan, Avery and the rest of the characters were interesting. I loved the book and I appreciate the epilogue but the last chapter could have been developed a little more. It left me wondering about some things that were implied but not actually stated. That’s the only reason that I didn’t give it five stars. I’ve read more than a dozen of Christa Wick’s books so sufficed to say she’s one of my favorite authors. If this is your first book by her don’t stop with Ruthless. I promise you won’t regret it.
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This was another solid offering from this author! Avery works at a bar and lives with her alcoholic father. She is trying to save money to leave town. One night she overhears a local MC club talking about taking care of another member and that guy is her secret crush. She ends up calling the police and they go on the run together. This was a quick read but it was full of twists and turns and left the door open for more stories. I really enjoyed reading it!
Thank you for the privilege of reading this book! Well done
Wow! Amazing suspense, stunning romance!
Callan and Avery are such a wonderful couple! None of the usual relationship angst; instead we have Avery saving Callan which is immediately followed by him saving her and that’s just in the first couple hours! I read this non-stop and was thoroughly enthralled from start to fantastic finish.
There are a lot of twists and turns to this story, and just when you think you’ve got it sorted out another huge secret drops and wow! you’ve got to rethink everything again! As we know to expect from this author, there are plenty of hot and steamy scenes, too, as Callan and Avery realize the feelings they each have held for the other for years. Whew! I loved every single bit of it!
This is an adrenaline-fueled action caper that examines the difference between good motorcycle clubs and bad ones, and how thin the line is between. We get a very satisfying HEA for Callan and Avery, with a few family-related loose ends that I hope will be followed up on in subsequent books.
This was a short novella, but it packed enough emotional depth and intense action to make it one of my all-time favorite biker romances. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.