A vow of justice. A breach of silence. A heart fueled by vengeance. It all consumes the life of one Unruly Defender. The first thing Eddie swore when he walked out of prison was that justice would prevail. He didn’t throw the first punch that landed him in prison, but he will make sure this time, he will be the last one to strike. The twists and turns of Gracelynn’s life ended when she found new … life ended when she found new friends along with the perfect job. That is until the owner shows up and tips the balance of her life in a frustrating, and eventually dangerous way.
With every heartbeat Eddie gets closer to unraveling a secret that took lives, and in the end will risk the woman who touched his heart. Life is full of surprises and unknowingly crossed paths, but emotions and vengeance are bound to collide into a deadly explosion. Will Eddie be the one coming out on the losing side again or is he willing to give up the one thing he wants more than his next breath? Vengeance or love? Justice or death? In the end, the choice might not be his.
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A hero is wrongfully accused, came out to basically fell in grunt, snarling, witty comments with the love of his life. I laugh in some particular scenes, let’s face those two couldn’t stop fighting but when it counts? They didn’t hesitate to stand with each other, they have faith, love and believe things will work out one day at a time. Author Esther E Schmidt did a phenomenal job with this one, and from the talks in the book, I’ll be looking forward to the next one soon.
Title: Unruly Protector by Esther Schmidt
Genre: Mafia Romance
About the Book: Clemente accepted an arranged marriage to protect his sister. He never thought that his new wife could make his stone wall come down.
Review: I enjoyed this book. It was an easy read but didn’t lack substance. The world of Clemente and Rina pulls you in and makes you feel like you are there.
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 4 out of 5 stars
This was a unique MC read, I don’t think I have read one quite like it before. Eddie has just gotten out of prison after being set up. He heads home with a plan to get justice and his life back. So his first stop is to see his mom and get his dog back. The dog is a little slice of crazy, I cracked up every time the animal was on the page! What he didn’t plan on was the smoking hot woman who works for his mom. Even though they are each attracted to the other, they form a friendship pretty quickly. When Gracy offers to help him, it really opens his eyes to what he truly wants out of life. He doesn’t just want justice, he wants to truly live. To build a life with this amazing woman that came into his life like it was meant to be. I truly didn’t know what was going to happen next, which is a nice change of pace for me. All I could do was strap in and hold on; see where the story was going to take us. I found this to a delightful and surprising read. It was quite entertaining and I can’t wait to see what happens next in Unruly Protector!
This story has it all! Right down to the family pet who also has a surprising quirk. This story is full of plot twist and intrigue. You think you are going one way and then the path takes a serious turn to the left that you somehow missed.
This story has a dude that wants revenge and a classy lady who wants to just move on with her life, can they both have what they want?
Wow, just wow! I have sat and read this book in one sitting, I could not put it down!
Eddie has spent time in prison, not of his making and he is out for revenge. What he doesn’t expect is Gracelynn, Lord I love that woman! Her ramblings are adorable and had me laughing so hard! Anyway, he meets her on his first day as a free man, she works with his mum, and sparks fly.
Eddie is on a mission, one he does not want to be distracted from but it appears that in some way Gracelynn is involved. Eddie will do all he can to keep her safe, while staying on task and fighting wrongs!
I don’t want to give too much away but this book will draw you in, giving you whiplash as secrets are uncovered! An absolutely fantastic read!
This was my first Esther Schmidt book and I enjoyed this story. The story was well-written and had a good flow, I liked the chemistry between Eddie and Gracelynn, there was enough action to keep the story moving forward, the secondary characters brought a good balance to the overall story.
Love Eddie and Grace’s story. There is a lot to keep you hooked, betrayal, mistrust, drama, action, loyalty, and family. Love Esther’s work.
Another great addition to this series of cocky hero’s. Eddie is out for revenge that is the one thing that consumes his life. He wants revenge for the years wasted in prison. But once he meets Gracelynn things start to change for him and revenge doesn’t seem to be the most important thing anymore. Gracelynn is a feisty woman who knocks Eddie on his knees. Not only does his mother love her but his precious dog loves her more than him. Eddie doesn’t see her coming but she hits him and doesn’t let go. These two are brought together by a very strange situation but that situation only makes these two stronger. This was an enjoyable page turner that will have you gripped from beginning to end.
I was sucked right into Eddie’s story when he walked out of prison. He had been convicted for something he did not do and is going to get his vengence. Gracie wins my heart and I am rooting for her and Eddie. I can’t forget Finn, the champion humper! Twists and turns will kept me on the edge of my seat as I burned through the pages! I loved this addition to the CH series!
An ex-con out for vengeance, to right wrong. This MC book was on track for the makings of everything I love in a read but I found myself struggling to maintain interest in this one. A decent read, I may give it another read at a later time.
Unruly Defender makes an addictive and page-turning addition to the Cocky Hero Club, based on the world created by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward. In this book, Esther E. Schmidt expertly mixes MC and mafia elements when Eddie, the president of Unruly Defenders MC, returns to take back his club and his life after being in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
The Unruly Defenders are not a 1% club, which makes the revenge plot even more interesting. It has all the elements of an MC romance-the brotherhood, the value of family, the grey areas. Eddie is cocky and doesn’t trust anyone. He is ready to make for the lost time and to clean his name. He will find in Gracelynn an ally and a friend, someone he can trust in uncertain times. After all, she has become his mom’s most important and trusted employee. She is sassy, take no-nonsense, but down to earth. She stands up to the challenge when she has to. Their attraction is instant and explosive. And they are perfect for each other.
The book is fast-paced and the plot thickens as the plan to take the club back is put in motion. The author brings an interesting mix of characters that enriched the story and left me wanting more books. And I hope she does write their stories because the world she created is fantastic. A favorite book for this summer and one of the best in the Cocky Hero Club so far.
Its been a while since I read a book from this author but I really enjoyed it.
Esther has done a great job weaving the story for this. You are hooked from beginning to end watching this play out. There is so much going on you can’t wait to see what is going to happen.
Eddie has just been released from Prison after being sentenced for something he hadn’t done. He is now on a mission to work out who betrayed him and how far that betrayal goes within his MC. He will need to fight to get his Presidency back.
What he never counted on was Gracy. The woman working with his mum that will turn his world upside down and make him want things he never wanted before.
I loved Gracy, she was full of fire and sass. She could hold her own against a moody Biker and a hump happy dog! That dog stole the show for me lol
** spoiler alert ** Gracelynn was determined to leave her past behind. Eddie is determined to bring those who harmed him and his down. Both had their worlds thrown upside down. Will they come together to get the answers they are looking for?
I loved how these two were determined to fight together. I honestly thought Gracelynn was a very strong woman and loved how she stood her ground. I loved how Eddie was determined to protect those he loved and find the answers to those who had wronged him. Good read!
Eddie has just been released from prison after serving time from being framed by a brother in his MC he suspects. He is out and ready to figure out the truth. When he heads to the estate he bought his mother to reconnect with her and try to put together a plan, he runs into Gracelynn.
Gracelynn has been staying with Eddie’s mom and helping her out with the estate. When her mother died she needed to escape her evil fathers ways. When Eddie needs help with his plan to figure out who the mole is in the MC he turns to Gracelynn. They both knew the sparks were flying front the start, but neither of them were really looking for anything more.
As things progress Eddie realizes that Gracelynn is the one that can keep him grounded. Together the find out the secrets that sent Eddie to jail in the first place. When the secrets from their past get complicated will their chemistry and passion survive?
*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review.***
Unruly Defender by Esther E. Schmidt, is a standalone MC romance and part of the Cocky Hero Club collection written by different authors. I loved the way Esther Schmidt write, read almost all of her books. Unruly Defender is the story of Eddie Barhamer & Gracelynn “Gracy” Lightners. He’s the president of the Unruly Defenders MC, recently out of prison looking forward to find out who sent him to prison and on his mind, revenge. Gracy, a strong and sassy woman is trying a new beginning after losing her mother, she’s working for Maggie (Eddie’s mother). They met and sparks fly, they had great chemistry. The plot is fast pace and has the perfect amount of everything; action, betrayal, secrets, lots of emotions, bit of twist and turns, danger, drama, justice and love. This is a must read for all Esther fans!! I received an ARC from Give Me Books Promotions and I’m leaving an honest review.
Eddie has been a fighter all of his life. Having grown up in the MC world, you kind of had to. He’s had a strong moral ethic and that’s why he’s blindsided by being locked up for something he didn’t do. He had to step up and be the leader after tragedy strikes not only his family but the club. In the midst of trying to deal with heartache, he’s hit with one more. He’s been accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and he’s been locked away. He’s determined to make things right and find out the truth. He doesn’t expect her to walk into his life.
Gracelynn has kept her head down and moved through her life with little to no commotion. She’s determined to do good things with her life, despite what her father ones. He wants control of not only her life but her mothers. It’s that control that proves to be enough to break her. When tragedy strikes her own family, she does the only thing she can think of. She runs to the beach, her solace. When she runs into Eddie’s mom, she proves to have found a kindred spirit. She’s doing well again and feels like she has things under control. Until he walks in.
Their journey is one that has a ton of ups and downs. As Eddie fights to find out the truth, make them pay, and take back what is his, Gracelynn becomes a constant. Her attraction to him goes beyond the physical. She can see the truth in his eyes and words and knows she has to help them. Their overall story is filled with so much emotion!
There are so many twists and turns in this book! The truth that comes through is filled with an insane amount of emotion. I loved everything about this book and can’t wait to find out more about the extended cast of characters. So well written, and beautiful!
I started reading and was exited to continue reading. At about 25% in I lost interest in the storyline. I couldn’t connect with the characters. It looked promising with Eddie coming out of prison after being there a few years. When he comes home he meets Gracy. From there an adventure starts.
It’s a romantic suspense with some twists and turns. Although I couldn’t get into the story it doesn’t mean others won’t. Liking a book is subjective. I thought it felt a bit rushed.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. It’s part of the Cocky Heroes Series.
Another wonderful MC story from this author, Unruly Defender is a story of redemption and finding ones path after a misstep or two. I loved the emotions that were pulled out of me with these characters. I could tell how much they loved each other and their support was amazing. The MC has a life of its own and really added to the dynamics of the story. As with all this authors stories there is the prefect balance of humor, action and romantic relationship. I can see more in this series as there are a few characters I would love to know more about. There is also a really cute pup that steals all his scenes, LOL. I received an ARC and am leaving an honest review.
This is the first book by Esther E Schmidt I have read and I will certainly be pursing her library to see what else grabs my attention. I enjoy a good MC book and this was quite enjoyable. Eddie and Gracelynn both have issues to overcome to hopefully find their happily ever after, I was quickly intrigued by this book and read quickly to find out what was going to happen. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book for an honest review.
This is the first book I have read by the author and it is one heck of a page turner. Whoever says an MC and Mafia do not mix, has not met Eddie, the president of the Unruly Defenders MC. He was sent to prison for a crime he did not commit and has returned for vengeance and taking back what is rightfully his. Upon coming home, he meets Gracelynn, a young woman working with his mother. Gracy is a smart, sassy woman who gives as good as she gets and does not take Eddie’s guff. She is strong when she needs to be and the wind beneath the sails that Eddie can use. When they first laid eyes on each other there was an immediate spark of attraction and the more time they spend together just fans the flames hotter. The secondary characters heighten the plot and take things to a whole other level that is not to be missed. I am looking forward to reading more and I highly recommend this book. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.