Ham lost his family in one swoop of the devil’s hand. His parents were killed, and his brother and sister were torn away from him by a broken system. As the eldest sibling, he was meant to protect them and keep what was left of their family together. But he failed. When he found the Brothers by Blood MC, he was given a second chance at a family. He was given time to redeem himself and be the … and be the brother he couldn’t be before.
It was there he found Meyah—everything he wanted but didn’t deserve.
Meyah was off limits, but the fire between them only grew more intense as he watched her grow and fight to find her voice. She wasn’t the young and innocent girl he’d felt he had to protect, she was stronger than ever.
Tired of denying the pull between them, he was determined to fix the mistakes he’d made in the past so he could finally feel like a man worthy of someone so damn beautiful, smart and real.
First, he had to go back to where it all began.
And what he finds there may not give him peace.
Instead, it’s about to create a whole new storm.
NOTE: Shake is part one of a two book duet on this couple. Ham and Meyah’s story will continue in Meyah (The Club Girl Diaries Book 9)
Approx publication – Late April
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Shake (The Club Girl Diaries Book 8) This eighth installment of The Club Girl Diaries is a brilliant start to the journey of Shake and Meyah’s long awaited relationship. It has been brewing since the series debut, and it does not disappoint. With angst, drama and the typical plot twists that Addison Jane is known for, Shake cleverly draws you in before you even know you’re captured by it.
If you haven’t sunk your teeth into the Brothers by Blood MC yet, now is a great time to start. These badass bikers and sassy females will have you swooning all over your kindles. Well done Addison Jane on another stellar release!
“He saw my heart, my soul, my fears, and my dreams, and that was what made Ham so dangerous.”
I’m a huge fan of The Club Girl Diaries series. I love the whole concept of it being focused on the women in the lives of the Brothers by Blood MC. And I also like that the stories are told in multiple POV so I get to spend some time in each of their heads. Though sometimes it drives me crazy when there’s a secret or miscommunication and I know something that one is keeping from the other. But crazy is good, right? It just makes it more exciting as the suspense builds, and trust me, this story is not lacking in that area.
In case y’all are wondering, Shake is Ham’s road name. 99.9% of the book he’s Ham or Hamlet. Everyone is just too used to him being called that and kept using what was familiar to them. So, if you are reading this story as a standalone, that’s what’s up with the title.
Meyah is a senior in high school. She lives with her mother and younger brother. Her uncle is Leo and he’s a patched member of Brothers by Blood MC. Meyah adores him and loves spending time with him, but her mother limits her exposure to the club. She has a judgemental attitude regarding bikers and has never bothered to explain what caused it. But despite her mother’s feelings, their relationship to Leo guarantees them club support and protection. She knows that if she needs them they’ll be there for her. And when she gets in trouble at school she’s hoping that Uncle Leo shows up first, providing the buffer and support she needs when her mother finds out what she’s done…
Nope, I’m not gonna tell you what she’s done. You need to grab this amazing book and join her in the principal’s office for the discussion about the transformation of Meyah. She surprised everyone, including herself. Has the good girl gone bad? I’m not the only one asking that question. When Ham hears what happened he sees her differently too. He’s had his eye on her for a very long time, wanting and waiting. She’s his club brother’s niece and off-limits, but will that stop him from testing the pull he feels toward her?
Meyah has always been attracted to Ham, but never believed anything would come of it. She knew he felt protective of her, but she never dreamed he’d return her feelings. “Sometimes I got bossy alpha male Ham, sometimes I got sweet, tender Ham. I honestly didn’t care which one I got, they both lit my body on fire and made me feel like more than just another girl. Although, Ham has never made me feel like just another girl.”
As always, the author takes me on a journey with her amazing cast of characters. She shows me their past and their pain. She teases me with secrets and lies, giving me glimpses of possibilities without confirming my suspicions until I’m ready to throw my Kindle. And though I was sad to turn the last page without all my questions being answered, I was so damn glad that this was not the end of their story. I won’t ever be ready for the series to end. I’m voting that the author just keep patching in prospects and letting the club family grow forever… I can’t wait to get my hands on part two of Ham & Meyah’s story. The line forms here…
This book is full of secrets, drama and action. Ham/Shake will do anything for the ones he loves. He’s relationship with Meyah is caring and very protective. Meyah is growing into a strong young woman. I love this MC family. I’m so happy I don’t have to wait to read the next book.
Another incredible book in the series!
I love Ham, he’s so so perfect. He’s loving, broody, and a total alpha male in the bedroom! I mean it, there’s some scorching sex scenes that had me fanning my face!
Addison yet again writes another hero to fall in love with, and I can’t wait to read he conclusion to Ham and Meyah’s story
his is part one of Meyah & Ham’s story and boy oh boy Addison Jane did not disappoint! Ever since Leo’s book there has been small mentions of the chemistry or the sparks between Ham and Meyah and I’ve been rather impatiently waiting for their story; and even though I’m not normally a fan of the cliffhanger I’m so glad that Addison Jane decided to split this into two books.
There are so many layers to these two as they figure out what they want out of life. Ham or “Shake’s” backstory is so emotional that your heart breaks for him. He’s finally figured out what he wants and that’s not only Meyah but his whole family back together and he’s willing to fight for them. But at what cost? Meyah has lived a very sheltered life mainly because of her mother and now that she’s allowed to spend more time with the club she finally feels like she’s becoming more confident becoming who she’s meant to be. But even as she continues to grow and spend more time with the club and Ham they continue to want to shelter her and protect her. With all their good intentions will they let her finally make her own choices? Or will they push her away?
This book ends on a cliffhanger as I said earlier; like a “No No No” there are no more pages to read screaming at your kindle cliffhanger. (I threw mine across the room..::don’t judge::) This book was amazing and I have to say..Shake is by far my favorite book in The Club Girl Diaries Series so far and I cannot wait to read the epic conclusion to Ham & Meyah’s story.
Thank you Addison Jane for this epic book hangover Now if you need me I’ll be the weirdo sitting in the corner staring at a wall for the next few weeks until part two is released. Do yourself a favor and read this book you won’t be disappointed!
If you haven’t dived into Addison Jane’s club Girl Diaries, you need to. this whole series is beautifully done. Shake, aka Hamlet, is no different. This story captures two of the younger people in the club. This book is a two-part story, so if you don’t like cliffhangers, don’t worry the conclusion is out. I blew through this story in 4 hours maybe. I might have a reading problem, LOL.
Hamlet is now a patched member with past regrets weighing him down. Now with a patch and new road name, Shake has the brotherhood at his back. He will go on a journey to right his regrets and make amends. Only coming to terms with his past will cause a wave of regrets in his future if he’s not careful. He finally realizes the pull Meyah has on him and his heart. Watching then collide together like two meteors will have sparks flying.
Meyah is trying to become her own woman. She is at that in-between stage of teen not taken seriously and womanhood. I was fist pumping when she stood up for herself. She is a beautiful flower blooming and coming into her own. Fighting her battles she finds truths that will leave her in shock. I did like how you could see in the pages Meyah’s beginnings of becoming a woman. She is maturing before the eyes of everyone. Her story continues in the second book, which I’m anxious to read.
I loved how Addison captured Meyah and Shake’s relationship. It’s different from the others because they are younger. I thought it flowed and had a good arc in the book. It will definitely have you itching for the second, but to me that is Addison. Her writing consumes you. Then you wake up from the fog wondering when you can go back to her world.
One part I enjoyed was Chelsea and the other ol’ ladies imparting wisdom to Meyah. They didn’t want her to lose out on love. There were so many facets to this first part. I can’t wait for the answers to come to light. While this wasn’t my favorite Club Girls story, that’s reserved for Wrench, it was good. The plot flows quickly and the arc’s leave you wanting the conclusion. If you read Shake you won’t want to not get Meyah. You will crave it. 5 Pointe Shoes for Shake because of how well written it was and I immediately dove into Meyah.
The Club Girl Diaries Series has been one that has had me addicted from the very first book. Shake and Meyah’s story has been one that I have been looking forward to, for what seems like forever. Shake is a book that is packed full of the grit and chaos of an MC romance and will have your anxieties out of control. As you take the ride with these two for this first half of their journey it is full of twists, turns, heat, steam, secrets and so much mayhem. Book 8 in the series ends on a “what the” moment, that will have you going nearly insane but take a breath because book 9 is available and ready for us to one click and get straight back on that harley and meet up with the Brothers by Blood MC.
5 Hamlet Stars!!!
I have read and loved every book in this series. What attracted me to this series is it from the club girls POV and the guy who falls for them. The club girls are treated like humans and are protected, cared for and loved by the guys of this incredible MC. The previous 7 books are all standalones. This book is not and I’m glad bc if it was all in this book Addison would prob have to cut out or rush things. It would ruin the story.
Even though this is a Club Girls Diaries series this is technically the second brothers story. Hamlet AKA Ham AKA road name Shake has had a hard life. His parents died in a car accident and then his younger siblings were taken in foster care. He fought for years for them but denied every time. It wasn’t until he joined The Brothers by Blood MC that he felt like he had a family and people that cared for him. But, without his younger siblings in his life he’s half a man.
Meyah hasn’t had an easy life either. She never knew who her father was. Her mother kept her on such a short leash she was lucky she could breathe. Her Uncle Leo is the closest father figure she’s ever had. He’s a patched member of The Brothers by Blood MC. Meyah’s mother doesn’t want her around her uncle MC.
But, the older she’s getting the more Meyah is becoming her own women. The past year she’s spent more time around her Uncle Leo and the brothers, their old ladies and the club girls. They’ve become her family and she loves them. Meyah has had her eye on Ham. She knows he looks at her and Leo’s niece and off limits. But, she hopes that’ll change one day.
When Meyah finally stands up for herself against her prick ex-boyfriend everyone starts seeing her differently. Including Ham. It’s then he realizes he can’t stay away from her anymore and she’s not complaining. These two are connected, hot and combustible. There might be a six year age difference between them but it doesn’t matter. Ham makes her see things clearly.
Ham won’t stop until he’s found his siblings and they’re reunited. He also needs help with the situation his brother Romeo is in. Ham wants his siblings and his brothers together. Ham also loves Meyah and wants to make her happy and be everything she deserves. But, with everything going on he’s not sure he’ll get everything or if they’ll all survive.
Holy mother of God! This book had everything! It ended at an OMG part but a good part to end. I thought I was going to have an issue with Ham and Meyah’s relationship bc she’s 18. But, they really do fit and made for each other. I’m just hoping they get their HEA. Hurry up book 2