They call me a demon. The revenant. I was thought to be dead for over three years so the names are fitting. I lost everything important to me. My club. My old lady. I resurfaced to find the things I cherished the most had been taken from me. The man I called a brother had stolen it all. He stole my chance at happiness. Freedom. He set me up.But I’m back. I’ve been given a second chance. An … second chance. An opportunity to make amends. To right the wrongs I have been accused of. I reclaimed my club. I’ve set out to clear my name. There’s only one thing standing in my way. One person.
Me.
The Sinner Within is a spin-off series from the Ravens MC Series. It is a stand-alone series and it is not necessary to read the Ravens MC Series. This book contains adult language, violence, sexual content, and is intended for mature readers only.
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This is my first book by J.L.Leslie and it will not be my last. I love MC stories. I love the action and the loyalty the club and it’s men have. They are loyal to the end and if the betray they are put to ground no questions asked.
Lucien was handed a raw deal and he lost the club and his old lady. For three years he was away and he was obsessed with getting revenge and teaching those who took from him a lesson on messing with him and his family. This story has you asking why things happened the way they did and why they took everything from Lucien. He was loyal to the club and his old lady so why did things have to happen the way they did.
This is a story about love, healing, and redemption, and most of all revenge. Give this story a go because you will not be disappointed. I can’t wait for book two I am curious to see who it is about and how things are going in the MC.
If you think this cover is HOT and SINISTER, then you are in for a pleasant surprise! This story delivers on everything from action to angst, from love to hate, laughter and tears and more unexpected turns than ever. I loved every single turn this story took!
4 stars
J.L. Leslie brings the dark drama in her first book of the Sinners series. As a first time reader of this author, I wasn’t sure what to expect but she definitely delivered.
Finally released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Lucien has taken over as the president for the Sinners MC. His former best friend and the club’s ex-president Ford took everything him; the club, his old lady, even his freedom. Lucien is determined to get the club back on it’s feet after Ford burned them and he’s willing to do just about anything to make that happen; no matter the job, if the price is right, he’s in. Also, in a rare attack of conscience, he wants to make amends to the families of the other bikers that were viciously murdered under Ford’s reign of terror.
After losing someone she loved to the violence of the club wars, Harper vows to get revenge by joining up with an all woman MC. In the midst of working toward their ultimate revenge, in walks the man responsible for all their pain, or so she believes. Despite their incredible attraction and chemistry, she must get close enough to him to make him trust her, then carry out the plan to kill him. However, the more she gets to know him, the more she realizes that everything she believes about that night is wrong.
As an avid reader of motorcycle club books, I am well acquainted with the blurred lines of good and evil but this book blurred them a little more than usual. Lucien was more of an antihero for me. You see, I can get behind a book where the guy does something bad for all the right reasons, etc but this wasn’t that. Luc’s actually a bad guy…with a big heart and even knowing he’s a bad guy and because we’re attracted to things that are bad for us, Harper can’t stay away. Luc falls for Harper and we see him change before our eyes. Oh he’s still a bad guy but he’s one that believes in love again. Their chemistry was sizzling and the suspense was great. As an aside, there is a great deal of violence in the book (described in detail) that some readers might find difficult. Otherwise, a great read and start to a new series.
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
This is the first book of a series. It’s about the L.A. Sinners and taking back what they lost. At any cost!! Their President Lucian is a bad boy, with a soft spot for Harper and her “daughter”. Harper is one tough lady, only problem is that she’s a member of a rival club. Together, they are combustible and I was routing for them. This is a must read, get your copy January 15th.
Loving this book.. Lucien is a Sinner who everybody thought was died in a fire that took the life of a Hades Riders.. But he was just in prison for 3 years.. When he was found innocent and let out of prison.. Once he was back he become the president of the Sinners… Lucien has been trying to make everything right that the past president of the Sinners did wrong to other clubs.. One day when his remembers were at dinner he found his new old lady.. Harper is the sister of the died Hades Riders member Gavin, she is also in a club of her own called the Hell Furys.. The Hell Furys are out for revenge on the Sinners for what they did to their men… Harper was supposed to…..
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The Sinner Within by J.L. Leslie is great read. This is the first book in the L.A. Sinners MC series. This is the first book by this author that I have read. This is the story of Lucien (The Revenant) and Harper. Lucien was in prison for a crime he did not commit and has recently been released. He gets his revenge on the person that sent him to prison and is now the President of the MC. Harper works at a diner. Their relationship was built on lies and omissions will it survive what is to come? They both have pasts they are trying to overcome, will they let them come between them? This book is full of suspense, betrayal, angst, twists and turns, and highs and lows. I loved this book and definitely recommend it. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series
Loved this book!
It takes us into the dark, dramatic underworld of murder, crime, betrayal but most of all, love and loyalty. The plot twists and characters are perfect, strong. The chemistry between Lucien and Harper, wow! Emotional, steamy hot and a great read.
I love a good MC book, and this story is on point.
This book captures all you expect an MC to be, dangerous!
The storyline kept glued on my seat, with twists and turns, hot scenes, betrayal, death, betrayal and love.
Lucien and Harper didn’t suppose to be together but destine, or faith made them perfect for each other, but some mess-up club business and history can end they love story.
Lucien is all you expect in an alpha male, he is protective of the one he loves and expects respect the way, and Harper is such bad#s I love the way she doesn’t give a crap for his ideas.
Can’t wait for more!
Wow! This book came fully loaded with everything you would expect from a MC book! This book shows what some would do for love. It makes you think, what would you do for love?
This is a definite non stop reader book!
The Sinner Within is a spin-off from the Ravens series. You do not need to have read those to read this one (although you should read them anyway). Lucien was the president of the Sinners and presumed dead. Harper’s brother and his club were brutally murdered by the Sinners, believing Lucien to be responsible. The two meet and sparks fly. Both are hiding in plain sight from each other. Harper has a job to do, but can she follow through? When Lucien discovers Harper’s secret will he be able to understand? I totally admit I am not the biggest MC fan, but this one was so good that I could not put it down! I loved Harper’s attitude, her independence and her big heart. I loved how Lucien knows he’s bad, but tries so hard to not let Harper see it. Watching these two alphas go back and forth had me laughing at times, but totally applauding Harper when she put her foot down. I loved it! I can’t wait for the next one!!
There was a closed casket funeral for the man who had reportedly died in the fire during a war between motorcycle clubs. When he woke up in the hospital realizing he had lived, he spent three years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. You can’t imagine what he’s learned since that day.
J L Leslie is a new author for me, so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I am always thrilled to read a MC book and this one started a series I’m sure to follow. The characters were continually growing and developing during the entire storyline. The main plot was acknowledge with smaller ones branching off to keep the reader interested. This was a terrific first book to open a series with. Leaving me to believe there’s only more of this great tale to be read.
I received a free copy of this and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book took me on one hell of a dark, twisted ride!! I love a great MC book and I am definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
Lucien has been with the Sinners for years, he took the fall for something he didn’t do and with some help he is finally free to go claim what is his and make things right but the last thing he ever expected was a beautiful, sassy waitress to get his attention.
This is definitely a must read. If you liked the Raven’s MC series by J.L. Leslie then you are going to love The Sinners.
It’s not necessary to read the Raven’s first but I think it would be a more enjoyable read.
This book is filled with just about everything I love in a book. Action, violence, steam, love.
I highly recommend this book.
J.L. Leslie is a bad*ss!!!!! Lucian and Harper’s story was AHHHHMAZING!!!!! J.L. did a phenomenal job on the first book in this new series!!!! I cannot possibly wait to read more!!!!!
Newly released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Lucien “The Revenant” McNamara takes over as President of the LA Sinners MC. A once flourishing MC, the Sinners coffers are almost depleted and it has been run into the ground. In what seems an insurmountable task, his aim is to pull them out of the mess that the previous, and now deceased President, Ford Taylor, has left them in, whilst also attempting to clear his own name. Lucien may be innocent of the crime for which he was convicted but he’s no saint. A dangerous man, he has an inner beast he needs to control. He is everything a President should be. Fearless and determined, one who adheres to a certain code of conduct which in turn brings him respect from the members of the Club.
They say the truth will set you free but in this case, it could ruin everything for Harper and Lucien and has the potential to get one or both of them killed. Built on lies, the progression of their relationship was frustrating at times as Harper’s increasing feelings for Lucien caused her to doubt herself, plans to deviate and waters to become muddied. I loved the twists and turns this story took and there are several revelations I didn’t see coming.
The Sinner Within is a gritty tale of love and vengeance, and whilst there’s still plenty of ruthless people here, I did feel that the violence was more told than shown and the madness and mayhem we’ve seen in this author’s previous MC series takes something of a back seat to the growing relationship between Lucien and Harper. Nevertheless, it is well written, with strong female characters and bikers you love to hate. It’s extremely sexy and raw, just as a good MC book should be. A great start to this new series, it can be read as a stand-alone. However, some of the characters here also appear in this author’s Raven’s MC series which I enjoyed very much and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Lucian is the leader of the L.A. Sinners MC. He’s such a bad ass alpha. Harper is a strong determined woman who is his match. This story has everything in it such as betrayal, love, lies and murder. I loved the way the couple came together after all the lies and people trying to keep them apart. A perfect MC read.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
LOVED this book! The Sinner Within is the first in the new L.A. Sinners MC series and it was so good! Lucian is the bad boy leader of an MC with a scary reputation and Harper is the (not so) innocent girl looking for vengeance. The buildup of the relationship between these two is at times frustrating but also tantalizing. The more gritty secondary and background characters made for a more realistic feel and trying to keep track of the main players and who was stabbing who in the back definitely kept me on my toes. Lots of little plot twists which made for a great read! And the writing was absolutely superb. I love when writers do their dialogues with more natural language. Overall, this was a solid 5-star read and I am chomping at the bit for the next installment!
I absolutely loved this book and Lucien. What a perfect partner for him, Harper is all sass and able to take care of herself. These two together are explosive, Harper takes no bull and Lucien handles her exactly the way she needs. So much happens in this book, Lucien now president of the sinners mc, needs to let go of the past and look to the future, put the club back on the map. Can not wait to read more of the sinners boys.
This author is new to me and I can’t believe I haven’t read any books by her yet. I will be remedying this in the near future. The MC’s were amazing, I loved Harper and Lucien! Separately they were a force to be reckoned with but together they were this and stoppable duo. This book is about violence, betrayal, loyalty and finally love. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book!
This is the first book in the new L.A. Sinners MC series and it was absolutely amazing! It captured my attention and kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to the end. This story had twists and turns, revenge, betrayal and love. What can I say about Lucien and Harper other than they are perfect for each other. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it’s a must read.
I received an advance copy and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.