USA Today and International bestselling author J.C. Valentine is back with the latest in her electrifying, dangerous, and provocative world of the Spartan Riders MC…After escaping an abusive marriage, Spartan Riders bartender Ginger “Red” Mercury is determined to live life on her own terms. When the club’s VP declares her untouchable and stakes his own claim on her, she finds herself ready to … ready to wage war.
A year after inoculating the threat from notorious cartel leader Ricky Cruiz, Garrick “Repo” Stone, the last-standing original member of the Spartan Riders MC, has his focus on something else: monogamy. Having decided to settle down and take an ol’ lady, he has his sights set on Red…and he has his work cut out for him if he hopes to win her.
When a new threat makes itself known, threatening everything the brothers stand for and care about, they’re left scrambling to find out who’s behind it before it’s too late. With the high-stakes game of war looming over them, will Red be able to open her heart to love before outside forces pull her and Repo apart?
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After reading the other 2 books in this series I wasn’t a big fan of Ginger. But she kinda grew on me in this one as it’s Repo and her story. Two headstrong individuals with a lot of chemistry. Repo sets his sights on making Ginger is old lady but she’s very set in her ways and determined to fight him every step of the way. Loved the banter between them and as I mentioned before the chemistry. Would recommend. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book that I received from the author.
This book was written very well and has brought back the Spartan men and their strong women. The story line brought to life many of the characters. JC defiantly gave us more than just Repo (Garrick Stone) and Red (Ginger Mercury). We got see/hear from Blake, Country as well as also the head of the new leader of the Cartel. With all of these characters you will encounter action, family and love through out.
Repo is all real Alpha male, silver fox, and very headstrong. Being a true biker of an MC he thinks things should be done a certain way. That includes what an Old Lady should do. When he sets his sight and mind onto Red he has a battle ahead of him.
Red however is also very headstrong and been there done that, won’t do it again kind of women. With having been in a bad/abusive marriage with Hawke she doesn’t want to be tied down again. So, when Repo claims her she fights tooth and nail against it. Then, there is an accident and she starts to see things in a new light.
Will she finally give into what Repo wants or will she walk away from the only life she has know?
This book is one of the BEST d@## MC books I have read in awhile and I read a lot of them. So, if you are looking for a MC that has it all this book/series is one you will want to read.
Ginger and Repo are explosive….
Repo decides to claim Ginger…
…making her off-limits, to the club members…
Ginger doesn’t take this calmly…
…I love the fireworks between Repo and Ginger ..
Vigor is the third novel in the Spartan Riders MC series but it is the first book I have read while normally you would read a series in order you can read this as a standalone, but if you’re like me you’ll want to read it from the start because all of the characters are so interesting you will want to read their stories.
I LOVED Ginger, aka Red, she was a spunky no nonsense woman that stood her ground when she believed in something. I also admired the way she stood up to Garrick, aka Repo, it took a lot for her to finally break down and go with what he wanted but seriously for any woman not to fall at the handsome bikers feet was a feat of its own.
The chemistry was great between Ginger and Garrick, the story line was an intense one as well, all great things to keep readers interested and to be honest this book had me in its grasp from the prologue and never let go. I enjoyed this book so much I added all of the other books in the series to my Goodreads TBR shelf. I will say that there is an ongoing story line that starts in the first book so if you are the type of person that doesn’t want any spoilers I say start with the first book Grit, which is free on Amazon.
**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book**
JC Valentine has once again given us another MC book that has it all. Sexy Alpha MC men, suspense, mystery, secrets, heartbreak, and humor. Like the other 2 in this series, you will be hooked from beginning to end. Tucker is still my favorite MC guy from this series so far but I loved Repo to.
Ginger has been screwed over by one MC guy and isn’t looking to be another ol’ lady to another. Repo hurt her once in the past without his knowledge and she vows not to let him do it again. Repo never thought he wanted to be in a committed relationship ever again. But Ginger is under his skin and is the only thing he wants.
Their journey together will have you zooming through this book at the speed of lightning. Not only does JC give us Repo and Gingers POV but we get previous characters POV and a few new characters as well. I can’t wait to see who’s book is next. I’m hoping we get Taco’s story soon.
VIGOR is the third installment in JC Valentine’s contemporary, adult SPARTAN RIDERS erotic, MC, romance series focusing on the men and women of the Spartan Riders MC. This is club VP Garrick ‘Repo’ Stone, and club bartender/bunny Ginger ‘Red’ Mercury’s story line. VIGOR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous installments is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: VIGOR contains graphic scenes of violence, questionable behavior, and sexual scenarios that may not be suitable for all readers.
Told from several third person perspectives including Garrick and Ginger, VIGOR focuses on the acrimonious relationship between the Spartan Riders’ VP and last-standing original club member Garrick ‘Repo’ Stone, and the Club’s bartender, mother hen and bunny Ginger ‘Red’ Mercury. Years earlier, college freshman Ginger Mercury had a one night stand with the sexy but married biker Garrick Stone, and neither one would ever forget their first time together. Years would pass, marriages would dissolve, and a long trail of men and women, including one another, both in and out of their lives would find the now forty two year old Spartan Riders’ VP looking to settle down. Declaring Ginger off-limits and claiming our heroine as his own, Garrick sets about staking a claim for the woman that has called to heart for far too long. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Garrick and Ginger, and the hunt for a spy inside of the Club. The ongoing war between the Spartan Riders and the Cruiz cartel threatens not only the MC but the women they love.
VIGOR is another dark and gritty MC story line that focuses on the lives, loves and threats against the Spartan Riders’ members and anyone who potentially crosses their path. We get up close and personal with Garrick and Ginger, as well as revisiting two couples from the past: Blake and Gabby (Grit #1) ; Tucker and Talia (Mettle #2). There is trouble brewing for Curtis ‘Taco’ Nash; and someone in the club is ratting out their secrets to the Cruiz cartel.
The relationship between Ginger and Garrick is a frenemies to lovers; a second chance for both in the hopes of settling down and ending the roller coaster and emotional upheaval of nameless one-night stands. Throughout the years Garrick and Ginger continued to ‘hook up’ but Ginger had her share of abuse in a previous relationship that ended in divorce, and she wasn’t willing to let go of her independence for any man including Garrick Stone. Ginger is a strong willed, alpha female who gives as good as she gets but Ginger has a past with the Club President, and it is that past that clouds her judgment about her relationship with Garrick Stone. The $ex scenes are aggressive, rough, intense and provocative.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Spartan Riders MC, as well as the newly crowned ‘queen’ of the Cruiz drug cartel-Luciana Cruiz-who is plotting revenge and the take over of the Spartan Riders clubhouse and territory.
Like many MC stories and series, the biker lifestyle is dangerous and dark. There are no hearts and flowers: the men are rough, misogynistic, and somewhat abusive-woman are used; rarely respected, and nothing more than an object for sexual release and aggression. Monogamy is rare; respect is limited. Finding the woman that calls to their heart is uncommon but the Club members are each slowly succumbing to love and a happily ever after-for now. The premise is edgy; the characters are rough, brash and independent; the romance is spirited and intense.
I devoured this book! It captured me right from the start and wouldn’t let go. It starts out on the first meeting of Ginger “Red” Mercury and club VP, Garrick “Repo” Stone. Repo saved Ginger from being assaulted and their chemistry is instant and explosive. They had a night of fiery passion, but Repo was married and couldn’t offer her more. Now years later, they are both single, and recovering from tragic marriages. They have a history, and Repo is tired of running from his feelings for Ginger and is letting it be known. Ginger is strong and independant and wants a partnership. She doesn’t want to be in a one-sided, loveless relationship like before. She trusts Repo with her body but not her heart. Repo and Ginger are both strong willed and stubborn and have been free and independant for a long time. But the more time they spend together, they realize how well they fit. But when someone is out to take down the club and claim their turf, everyone is on high alert and no one is safe.
I really love Ginger and Repo and was cheering for them all the way. Ginger is so kind, attentive, and makes everyone feel special. But she came from such abuse that she is unwilling to make herself vulnerable again. When she realizes that Repo sees what she needs and takes care with her, she can’t deny he is the man for her. Repo was honest, loyal, and had a strong moral compass that she loved. They are perfect for each other but struggled to find that right balance to work together. When they did, they were an effective force! I loved their banter, it is their foreplay, leading to a passion that is fiery and explosive. We also see more from Blake & Gabby, and Tucker & Talia. They are all struggling for balance and life in this war with the cartel. This story is so multifaceted, funny, exhilarating, and sexy. It is fast paced and the twists and turns kept me guessing throughout and is a nail biter! It ended way too soon for me, leaving me wanting more of the Spartan Riders, and the women who love them! I am definitely looking forward to reading more in this series!
After her disastrous marriage finally comes to an end Ginger Mercury is more than ready to be on her own for a while, do things on her terms and not have to answer to anyone. But before she can fully start to enjoy being free she learns that someone in the club has plans for her now that she is single and not tied down to another man… and he doesn’t plan on letting her stay single for long! Ginger isn’t ready for what he wants, and she plans to fight him every step of the way… no matter how tempting he may be!
Repo has been biding his time, watching Ginger from afar, and waiting for the chance to make her his ol’ lady, and now that she isn’t tied to her ex he’s ready to move in and stake his claim. Problem is the feisty little redhead has no intentions of falling for him or his games, she is just fine being his occasional piece, but anything more than that and she is out! But he is in it for the long haul, so he will be patient and wait until she finally starts to see things his way… then he’ll finally get his girl!!
This dirty little fairy tale turned my world upside down, from the moment my eyes landed on the first page, the words took a hold of me and held me captive until the last… it was SO DAMN GOOD! It was a erotic, gritty, and passionate read, and I thoroughly enjoyed every single second of it, Ms. Valentine totally knocked this one out of the park!! I have been anxiously waiting for the opportunity to get back to the men of the Spartan Riders series, and I have to say Repo was definitely worth the wait, he was everything I thought he’d be and so much more… that man had my toes curling more than a few times!! I highly recommend you can your hands on this book, Repo is sure to rock your world!!