Blinded by anger, the man who had sworn to protect me, shot me in a fit of rage when I was only sixteen years old. He thought he killed me. But my job wasn’t finished yet. My days are spent as President of the Heaven’s Guardians MC. Nights are spent searching for the scum of the earth. Rapists, Murderers, Pedophiles. They all answer to me. I thought I’d seen it all. Thought my heart couldn’t be … thought I’d seen it all.
Thought my heart couldn’t be any darker.
Thought I knew exactly how far I was willing to go.
Then a battered and broken woman was found behind our clubhouse,
and I realized, I’ve never had a clue about the monster that lurks within.
They may call me Priest,
but I’d sell my soul to the devil before I let anything take her away from me.
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Kudos and cheers for this debut author! This book is extremely well written and absolutely blew me away! The storyline held me in its grasp and literally refused to let go. I love MC reads, and yes this is full of abiker action, but it’s also very different from most MC’s I’ve read (I don’t do spoilers but when you read it, you’ll understand- that is a hint to Grab Washed in Blood up ASAP). The storyline is intriguing, suspenseful and of course romantic.
Priest is the President of the Heaven’s Guardians MC. He is a hard man that many would call the Devil incarnate. He and his brothers hunt down the worst of the worst and as his name suggests Priest is their last chance to repent before they meet their maker (not that it does them a lot of good). The men that make up this 5 man MC, each fight demons of their own. As for Priest, he is continually trying to purge the events that happened when he was sixteen. But nothing to date has prepared him for the monster he would become in order to protect the beaten, half frozen woman (Willow), that he finds in the woods behind their club. A woman who is on the run and fighting the nightmare of her life the best she can..
OMG I just can’t recommend this book enough, Lordy why are we only limited to 5 stars!!! Once again I tip my hat to the author for an excellent read and I am anxiously awaiting book 2 in the series. 2 Thumbs Up and 5 Outstanding Stars!
This was a fantastic debut novel from Ashley Lane! It gives you all the feels. I cried, laughed, and sat on the edge of my seat until I finished. Be ready to ignore life, because once you start this amazing book, you will not be able to put it down!
I was given a copy of this book for my honest review
5+ Stars
Wow, this book was amazing and had everything I expect from a good MC book. Ashely Lane’s writing flowed wonderfully and she portrayed her characters perfectly flaws and all. I literally couldn’t put this book down, this being her debut book it is an excellent one.
This is Priest and Willow’s story. The characters are so enigmatic and true to life, Willow has had such a tragic life as it is and then she happens upon something that threatens her future even more. Holding on by a thread this woman is in desperate need of help. I was so drawn to Willow, her problems made me feel her desperation and her need, my heart went out to this poor woman.
Priest is harbouring secrets from a past that he is trying to forget but he keeps reliving the moments in his mind, constantly hanging around like a bad smell, guilt is the devil that sits on his shoulders. When Priest encounters Willow for the first time little does he know how this woman will change the course of his life with lots of secrets unravelling bit by bit along the way.
Tension, angst galore, brutal moments to make you hold your breath, sadness and hope all come together, as well as love, devotion and loyalty to make this story just perfect. Each character: Patch, Bullet, Angel, and Demon will get to tell their own stories in future books and I really cannot wait to get to know them better and find out what makes them the men they are today.
A totally awesome and addictive story that I totally recommend!!!
What a super keep you on the edge of your seat read! Ashley Lane knows how to keep you wondering while you fall in love with her main crew! Not only did I fall for Priest and Willow but for all the MC men. I want to wrap up all the boys in a blanket and tell them that it will all be ok. I think, however our author will take care of that in each of their books.
Willow and Priest were really great characters with a life that hasn’t been easy for either of them and yet they never give up. They have an instant connection that makes you go wow. They both have secrets that eventually have to see the light.
This is truly unlike any other MC book I have ever read. I love how original it is with the MC’s purpose. There is action, suspense, love and a true friendship that is like no other.
I look forward to what comes next for the boys of Heaven’s Guardians MC!
Bravo!!!!The debut novel of Ashley Lane hit it out of the park!! Right from the very first page I was dragged into this story and couldn’t stop until the very last page! Kingston aka Priest survived the horrors of his youth. Now, Priest is the President of the Heaven’s Guardians MC. Ruling with an iron fist, they protect the innocent…serving their own kind of justice. When a wire is tripped on their property they find a girl and will stop at nothing to save her. Willow is on the run when she finds herself in more trouble than she planned. Trying to survive, she gets rescued by a man named Priest and brought to his MC. He is drawn to her but doesn’t know why? Priest and Willow are Magic! “We all have scars. Some of them we bare on the outside for the world to see, some we carry on the inside, close to our hearts.” This is a perfect MC series and I cannot wait to get more from this author! I don’t want to say to much b so just wait until you read this one. Told in dual POV.
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars! Ashley Lane has penned an epic tale in her debut novel. This book had everything; violence, redemption, justice, dreamy tenderness, and Kindle melting heat. The storyline of this book was totally original. I have never read anything like it, and I read a lot! The twists that Lane put into this book showcase an incredibly creative mind and a true talent for writing that I have never seen before. The characters grabbed my heart from the first page. I wanted so badly for everything to be perfect for them in a happy ending. Priest was my perfect Hero. He was a protective, dirty talking alpha that wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty when called for. Willow was his perfect counterpart, accepting him for all that he was and building him up because of it. The side characters have me craving more stories in this world that Ashley Lane has created. I am in awe that she has given such a masterpiece in her first book! This is an immediate 1-click author for me and I can’t wait for everyone to read this book and love it like I do.
My MC bank has been filled with this book. The sadness, corruption, and overall theme of this story absolutely blew me away! These words were FREAKING EPIC and I am HOOKED on this author!!
This is my first book by this author, and it won’t be my last. What an AMAZINGLY, gutting and over the top MC read. It has it all.
With MC books, you get it all from the characters. Alpha male – woman who usually stands up to them – and a love story that never falls short with suspense and enemies out to hurt the MC. I absolutely loved this book and would recommended it to all MC lovers especially.
Willow has had a tough life. A life none of us could ever even imagine. She just barely makes it through. When life throws her into the lap of Priest, MC president, life changes. They must navigate through insecurity, enemies, losses and secrets that are kept. This couple will steal your heart and make you a lover of Ashley Lane!! 5+ stars!!
This book wasn’t what I expected. I’m a huge lover of MC romances but this one had a different feel to it. It had everything I expected of an MC romance but with a dark religious spin to it. It wasn’t that they were religious, just an experience that happened to Priest that set him on this journey. It had a lot of action and dirty biker talk lol, but their goal is to rid of all the sinners they deemed worthy to die by the MC’s hand. I loved it.
A good debut!
This book was a little dark, a little light, a little awesome, and a lot emotional. Willow and Priest worked hard for their happy and now I can’t wait to see what comes next.
This is my first read by Ashley Lane, but definitely not my last. I really enjoyed Washed in Blood. It was a fantastic novel, especially if you like the MC trope. The characters are full of life and I found Priest to be a great Male Lead. I can’t wait to get my hands on Book #2, which is Patch’s story. 4 Stars!
I was given an ARC of Silenced by Sin, Heaven’s Guardians MC #2 and enjoyed it so much I had to go and get this book for The Rest of the Story. Although each book is a complete story, I wanted more!
All of the brothers in the MC have lived through hardships in different forms. Priest has rescued each of them and together they have an MC and a mission to carry out. Find the worst of the worst. He delt with the darkness until the light broke through in the form of a battered young woman, Willow. She not only eased his darkness but each and every member of the club would risk their lives to protect her.
While some may consider this a dark story, I found it amazing with everything on its pages. Anger, dark violence, camaraderie, loyalty, steam, misery and finally love. It is a unique story with touches of the unbelievable, yet the bad side of the world is shown with a hope it can be saved.
MC fan or not, this is the beginning of an amazing series (I can attest as I’ve read the second book and just waiting for more.)
I thought this would be like the other MC romances that I have read, boy, was I wrong. This is such a wonderful twist on them and the roller coaster the story takes is such a great combination of the light and dark in our world. I can’t wait to see what is next for Heaven’s Guardians.
Lord have mercy… I’m surrounded by amazing books ready to be devoured and I don’t have enough time…
It would make me feel amazing if I could read all day but I can’t… I wanted to but I can’t…
If you have been following my reviews you know that I’m obsessed with MC books. The more I read, the more I want and my TBR keeps getting bigger by the moment.
This new book that I’ve read was brought to my attention by a bookworm friend. Sara saw this blurb and thought that I would love it… And guess what? I totally did. This blurb was my undoing and I needed to read it.
As you can already figure out, Ashley Lane is a new author to me and if she keeps giving me books just like this, u will keep following her for sure.
Her writing is raw and wild, surrounded by a cloud of darkness, drama, and crime…
Washed in Blood is her latest release and it’s the first book from the Heaven’s Guardian MC series.
This new book explores the lives of Priest and Willow.
Priest had his childhood marked by crime. He suffered tremendously and was almost killed. Years go by and now he’s the president of the Heaven’s Guardian MC and has a mission…
Willow is trying to survive. Something that she’s used to since she was born. When she decided to run away from her abusive husband she couldn’t imagine the things she would endure.
Jesus… I’m still shaking… Dayum… Just Dayum…
Superb plot, very well written, super engaging and intense.
It was a raw writing, surrounded by darkness, drama and so much love.
It was perfect the connection these characters shared and the bonds that embrace them are so strong that no man can separate.
Life can be an evil witch and you need to learn how to get away from their claws. Time will give you the means to make things good again, so have faith.
This book presented us with loss, death, crime, betrayal, torture, and abuse as well as love, loyalty, second chances, desire, and faith.
There was a part of this book that left me with my heart caught up in my throat and I saw myself starting to be mad and then it changed… Thank God it changed and I was left stunned and speechless… Jesus… I’m in love.
Ashley, please tell me that Damon is having his story next? Please… I need it…
This book was dark, gritty and emotional. When past and present collide, Priest’s world is pushed into full focus when Willow becomes the centre of it.
The Angel of Death’s mission had taken it’s toll on the bikers, each with scars and demons to bare, but this story as dark as it is shows the love of brotherhood and vengeance sort out for the sinner of this world.
Truly amazing read.
*New Author to me
**First book for this Author
This book blew me away. I could not and honestly would not put this book down. I had to know what was going to happen with this group of hard living but sensitive bikers. Priest, Angel, Patch, Bullet, and Demon all have ghosts that need to be taken care of from the past, but when a beautiful woman/girl shows up at their clubhouse what will happen then?
Willow has had a horrible life. Just when she thinks her life is looking up, she needs to run away again. When she ends up with the guys and Priest takes a liking to her, all her dreams start to come true, and her guard comes down.
This book broke my heart, I cried, I laughed, and then the story put me back together. I can’t wait to read the next story.
Oh my goodness, I was swept away by this story, it is the first book I have read from this author and I was on the edge of my seat holding my breath near the end, I can’t tell you the reason why as it would spoil the story, I was also kept guessing over a few points which became clear at the end. I can’t wait to read more from the Guardian’s, Patch is next.
GAHHH I FEEL SO STUPID FOR NOT POSTING THIS SOONER!!! I SWORE I HAD TRANSFERRED MY REVIEWS FROM MY BLOG! 🙁 Sorry I’m late!
“Just as a shepherd leads his herd, you too, shall lead. Find them, guide them. Be patient, Priest, and you will be rewarded. Until then, Guard Heaven.”
Washed In Blood by Ashley Lane is the first novel in the Heaven’s Guardians MC series AND it’s also Ashley’s DEBUT novel! MC romance is a trope that I enjoy so I figured I would give this one a shot, I am SOO glad that I did! What an absolutely amazing debut, seriously I am speechless! Told in dual POV we start this kickass series off with the President of the Heavens Guardians MC, Priest. Trust me when I tell you, this is one you do NOT want to miss!
Kingston “Priest” has had a less than stellar childhood. After facing so many horrors as a child, a trauma occurs in his teens that leads to Priest dying for 8 mins and 57 seconds. During those minutes he speaks to the angel of death who sends him back.
“We all have scars. Some of them we bare on the outside for the world to see, some we carry on the inside, close to our hearts.”
Priest has been given a second chance and he’s using it to protect the innocent and serve justice the only way he knows how. Priest is the president of the Heaven’s Guardian MC, a group of men who protect the innocent, serving their own style of justice. Each member has been through something that has shaped them into the men they are today.
“I’m the judge, the jury, and the executioner.”
When an alarm on the property goes off Priest and Bullet go to check it out. Never in a million years could they of imagined just what they’d find when they got there. A girl, hidden in the hollowed-out trunk of a tree.
Immediately Priest feels a need to protect this girl, his first thought is “mine” but he has no idea why.
At 20 years old Willow James is pregnant, homeless and on the run from an abusive husband when she finds herself back in Aspen, Colorado. But just when poor Willow escapes one hell, she finds herself in more trouble then she could have bargained for.
When she’s suddenly rescued by Priest and brought back to the MC she’s not sure who she can trust.
Can Willow trust Priest with her secrets?
Will Priest accept Willow and all her baggage?
Or will the past come back to haunt her?
You’ll have to check out Washed In The Blood to find out!
From the first page till the last page, I was completely enthralled with this story. There’s just enough sexiness, suspense, and secrets that it’ll keep you flipping pages to uncover all that’s still hidden.
I’m not really big on the whole insta-love thing unless it’s in a novella then I can understand, full-length novels such as this I prefer the characters to work for it, but I actually didn’t mind it in this one. With the way these two first meet and after the things that they BOTH have been through, insta-love/insta-chemistry was a must. But even with the whole insta love thing, the characters were still well developed throughout the story so again, it worked for me.
“Not all DEMONS you encounter in your life will be bad. A BULLET doesn’t always hit its intended mark. Stay vigilant for ANGELS, and always keep a PATCH close, you never know when you’ll need one.”
The secondary characters, gahhh I loved ALL of these guys, Bullet, Demon, Patch, and Angel as I mentioned they ALL have been through some dark things in their past that have shaped them into the men they are today, we get a little glimpse into a couple of them but I can NOT wait to delve deeper into ALL of their stories, especially Demon’s. I have a feeling that big ol’ asshole is actually a big ol’ teddy bear… especially when he visited Willow when no one knew he went… yea I can’t wait for his story and I’m thinking it’s gonna have something to do with Diego’s sister, Isadora. I’m hoping anyway!
I absolutely LOVED this book, and if this is what we get with Ashely’s FIRST release, then I can only imagine how amazing the rest of this series is going to be! I am most definitely looking forward to it that’s for sure!
“As soon as I held her in my arms, everything else ceased to exist. Like a puzzle piece clicking into place, I found my north.”
Reading the blurb to this book, I didn’t hesitate to buy it and jump right in!!! An MC book like no other you have read or will read. Ashley Lane brings you such realistic characters with a twist that keeps you craving for more!!
Not only did I fall in love with Priest and Willow, but all the brothers in Heaven’s Guardians MC.
This book is a pure addiction. Compelling storyline, characters worth fighting over, and twists you never expect. A fantastic page turner that you won’t want to put down!!
Absolutely LOVED this book and cannot wait for the rest of the book in the series!! A 5 star MUST READ!!!
Ashley Lane please keep them coming ASAP!! You have officially made my top 10 list of favorite authors!!
Thank you for the ride and looking forward to the next one.
I have a hard time finding MC romances that I like (odd, I know, coming from someone who writes ’em). WASHED IN BLOOD pulled me in right from the beginning and, just like with Priest and Willow, it was insta-love. There are some tropes in this book that I’m not usually a fan of—kidnapping, women as victims, insta-love—but Ashley Lane made them work. There’s also a unique spin: Priest and the other members of the Heaven’s Guardians MC were chosen by the angel of death, Azrael, to rid the world of rapists, pedophiles, and other sinners. Count me in!
I also really liked how easy it was to remember who is who; when there is a large cast of characters, they usually all blur together for me, but Lane made them all quickly memorable. WASHED IN BLOOD was a lot of fun, and I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.
5!
Exceptional debut from Ashley Lane! Loved everything about this gut wrenching, fate infused tale. It has everything… tragedy, twists, love and hot alpha MC guys that seek justice for the wrongs in society. I highly recommended reading this!