#Review ~ Ravage Me (Ravage MC #1) by Ryan Michele

After spending the last two years stuck behind bars for a crime she didn’t commit, Harlow ‘Princess’ Gavelson’s time inside has finally come to an end, and she’s ready for revenge. Unfortunately, being the daughter to the Vice President of the Ravage Motorcycle Club cuts into her plans, as orders must be followed. Trying to settle back into this life is proving difficult when the tables are turned and the woman who framed her is out for blood. Lucky for Princess, growing up in a MC has taught her how to hold her own.

After spending years in hell overseas, Donavon ‘Cruz’ came home to lose the very thing he went into hell for, sending him to the darkest moments of his life. Joining Ravage two years ago was his safe haven, and he protects his family at all costs.

When a dark-haired bombshell struts into the club’s shop, he’s caught off guard but immediately knows she’s the one he’d do anything for. Tough as nails, and taking no crap from anyone, he’s captivated by a woman who could handle this life. Trying to meet the needs of the MC business and follow his heart proves to be difficult when the two collide, and lives are at stake.

Can these two find a way to be together, or will the needs of Ravage cost them everything, including their lives?

*Contains mature content including, sex and violence. Mature audiences only.*

Four Stars

“I will not be someone’s piece of ass. Not ever.”

Hi! My name is Tessamari and I love badass Biker books.

Alright, alright. Please forgive me for that. Then again, I can’t help my tastes. I saw this on FB and I couldn’t say no. I mean, have you seen that cover? Exactly. So I figured if I was in the mood for a Biker book, I might as well check this one out, especially since this author’s last book earned a solid four stars from me. In regards to this book, this was a pretty entertaining.

She was everything I never knew I wanted in a woman. She was strong, fierce, smart-assed, loving.

After serving two years in prison, a place she does not want to ever go back, Harlow is looking forward to her life back at the Ravage MC. Being the daughter of the Vice President, Harlow has always been the MC’s Princess, but she definitely doesn’t act like one. Although she is known as Princess around the MC, her actions are from it. She knows how to fight, shoot and ride. She loves the MC life, though she knows she’ll never be patched in. She knows this life and accepts it. The one rule she has is to never sleep with a brother; it only leads to complication and a reputation she does not want. But when Cruz meets her, he immediately wants her and will do anything to have her.

When she climbed on her bike and fucked it in front of all of us brothers, I almost came in my damn pants. That was the hottest fucking thing I’d ever seen

Harlow is unlike any woman Cruz has ever met; he has definitely met his match. The only problem is that she’s very adamant about the no fucking brothers rule. However it doesn’t take long for the two to connect. As a matter of fact, Harlow tries to put up a front, but it’s all for nothing. Cruz definitely gets under her skin. But he isn’t the only one after her. Harlow’s life is in danger. The woman who set her up and landed her in prison is once again after her. Her life is one big hot mess.

Surprisingly this book wasn’t as predictable as I had originally thought. Yes, the relationship between Harlow and Cruz was inevitable, but there were a lot of other things happening within the story itself. It kept me entertained and I just loved how Cruz protected what was his. I’m really liking that each book will be about a different couple and I’m really looking forward to reading G.T. & Casey’s story. Well done, Ms. Michele.

Until November (Until #1) by Aurora Rose Reynolds

November is looking forward to getting to know her father and the safety of a small town. After leaving the Big Apple and her bad memories for Tennessee, November starts working for her dad at his strip club doing the books. The one time she’s allowed there during club hours she runs into Asher Mayson. He’s perfect until he opens his mouth and makes assumptions. November wants nothing to do with Asher but too bad for November, fate has other plans. 

Asher Mayson has never had a problem getting a woman, that is until November. Now all he can think about is making November his and keeping her safe. 

Warning 18+ sexual content and a strong Alpha Male.

3.25-3.5 Stars

“So the Mayson curse is real. Fall in love on sight and all that bullshit.” 

Ok. I’m a little torn as to what to rate this book. I really enjoyed it for the most part, but there were a lot of things that annoyed me. 

I normally don’t mind the whole insta-love thing, but I really didn’t get why the Hero had such a hard-on for the heroine. Honestly, I thought what’s-her-name, oh yeah, November, was just an okay heroine. I mean, her name is part of the book’s title for pete’s sake and yet, I still forgot her name. Umm, yea, she’s pretty forgettable as the heroine. 

I’m in an Asher fog.

Normally when I’m swooning over a Hero, I’m in a beautiful, blissful haze. Normally. However, the expression Asher fog was used WAY too much. I even decided to search the term on my Kindle and it stated that it was used ten times. Umm, are you sure? Cuz I swear it was used more than that. Ugh! Use a thesaurus or something. Asher fog, Asher fog, Asher fog… yada, yada, yada…**eye roll** You get my point. 

“All I have to offer you is stability and love. I have nothing else. If you left me tomorrow, some other guy would be there giving you the same thing I do. You’re beautiful, funny, smart, kind. And the se, fuck me, sex with you is off the charts. If you left me—Christ!” He closed his eyes, shaking his head. “If you left me, I would never be able to find another you. Someone who fills my life with the beauty that only you give me.” 

I do love Asher Mayson, our uber-possessive-protective-tattooed-Alpha. I’m such a sucker for Heroes like him, but like I said before, I just didn’t know what he saw in November. 

I really hate being harsh, but sometimes I can’t help it. However I do have to admit that I did like the story, but it just didn’t wow me like I hoped it would. Honestly, if it wasn’t for Asher, I don’t know if I could’ve finished this book. But please don’t let my review deter you. To each their own, you know? I see a lot of positive reviews and I can see why people would love this, but alas, I wasn’t one of those people. 

Oh! Before I go, I do have to say one huge positive thing: I CANNOT WAIT for the next book! It’s going to be Trevor & Liz’s story. We got a preview of it at the end of this story and I seriously want this story in my hands NOW. 

Wanted (Wanted #1) by Kelly Elliott

Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18 year old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone. She focused all of her attention on her grades and getting into the University of Texas to start a new life away from her mother.
The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team and not to mention, her brothers best friend. 
Gunner only had two passions in life, football and his grandfather’s ranch, until he falls for his best friends little sister. He will stop at nothing to show Ellie how much he wants her, even if it means he has to move faster than she would like. 
Gunner knows they are meant to be together forever, but Ellie keeps denying her feelings out of fear of being hurt again. Every time he gets close to winning her love, something pushes her away again. Will Ellie ever be able to let go of the past and let him into her heart and will Gunner be patient enough to wait for her?
What will it take for them to realize they are all each other have ever WANTED?

3.75-4 Stars

“I want to be the person who gives you all of your firsts. I want to experience them with you so I can see that beautiful smile of yours light up every time you do something new. I want to make all your dreams come true.” ~ Gunner 

OH. MY. GOD. **SWOON!!** I’m completely in love with Gunner. He totally made the story worth while. He’s one hot, sweet, sexy, tattooed Southern gentleman. Just fucking gorgeous! Oh yea, he definitely made it to my all time favorite book boyfriends. 

The story is fairly simple and highly predictable. In a nutshell, it’s a story about a young woman, who was raised by her beloved older brother and an alcoholic mother. Ellie has been on the receiving end of a lot of verbal abuse from her mother. She always kept telling Ellie that no one will ever want her. If it wasn’t for her hard working older brother, Jefferson, she would be lost. Her previous two relationships have ended in utter disaster. Both times, her two good for nothing boyfriends were cheating on her because she wasn’t ready to give up her elusive V-card, yet. When she caught her latest boyfriend in the midst with another woman in the school theatre, she broke down and called her big brother to come and get her. When her brother shows up to defend her and kick her latest boyfriend’s ass, he shows up with his best friend, Gunner. It was love at first sight for both Ellie and Gunner. Oh the joys of instant love. 

If you don’t like being treated like a doormat then get the fuck off the floor 

Drew “Gunner” Mathews has had his fair share of women. He and Jefferson are star football players for the University of Texas. He has never been in a long term relationship and really wasn't looking for one. But once he sets his eyes on Ellie, he was a goner. And as much as Ellie felt the same way, she was more guarded. With all the negative things her mom was feeding her, coupled with the cheating exes, Ellie was not about to be fooled again by another man. Gunner had his work cut out for him, but he was determined to convince her to give him a chance. 

“Drew….it’s another first.”

He looked at me confused. “What is baby?”

“This…this feeling…it’s a first for me.”

“Tell me Ellie.”

“I have never in my life…ever felt so completely loved and…wanted.” 

I was debating back and forth on what to rate this. For the most part, I really liked the story, and I just LOVE Gunner. Going into this story, I thought this was considered Mature YA/New Adult, but I think it teetered more on the adult side. There was a considerable amount steam, not that they were explicit or anything, but more than your typical Mature YA story would have. It also had a whole lot of cursing, which was fucking fine by me. lol. What I got annoyed with were the constant uses of the phrases: “Pesh,” “Gesh,” “Hells Bells,” “Gosh,” and “Jesus, Mary and Joseph.” They were all over the place! Every time I came across them, I was like, “What the fuck?” The author constantly cusses, but is reluctant to use “God.” I don’t know. It got way annoying. 

Another thing that bothered me was the heroine Ellie. Not only did she constantly use the above phrases, but she sometimes acted like a fourteen year old girl. The way she spoke wasn’t very…I don’t know…grown up? Plus, she often jumped to conclusions and immediately got angry at Gunner. Talk to your boyfriend first before dumping him, okay Ellie? Gesh! lol. 

Lastly, another negative of the story was its length. It was way too long. There came a point where it I just didn’t care anymore. There were so many things that could’ve been cut out. I just wanted it to end so I can move on. Plus the story could've seriously used an editor to clean up the shitload of punctuation errors. 

Anyway, before I stop jabbering, I have to mention Jefferson and Ellie's BFF, Ari. She was just awesome. The shit that came out of her mouth…oh, my God, pure sailor mouth. LOVED her. As for Jefferson, totally swoon-worthy! To be honest, I was more interested in Jefferson and Ari’s story. I can’t wait for their book to come out. 

Okay, I’m done. Sorry for my jibber jabber. If you’re looking for a long, simple read and don’t mind the constant cussing andother overly used childish phrases, then I think you will enjoy this.