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I read Control and while it’s a stand alone it introduced characters I want to get to know so I guess I’m going to have to get the next book. Look out Mary, Pike won’t give up without a fight.
That was a good start into a new series. I just devoured this book. One second I started first chapter and the next thing I know I'm at epilogue. Damn, that wasn't enough for me. I need more. Much more with all the things happening here. And not only with our H&H, but with other characters too. Curiousity is just killing me. I need next book like yesterday! Damn, Sam knows how to hook you in.
Meet our hot, hardcore Prez of the Trojans, Duke Bane. Damn, the man grabbed my heart from the begining. You just can't help but love and adore him. The way he was with Holly... His respect, loyalty, love towards her. That was just HOT. And sweet. The only way a biker can sweeten you.
And Holly is one of those H you could never be annoyed with. She's just perfect. Perfect for a man like Duke. I don't say that she didn't have her own issues with the club, even though she was born into it. But she really quickly overcome it and go after what she wanted for a long time.
And the claiming part...You know when a biker claims woman as his old lady? Well, damn, thats a smoking tradition Trojans have. That was a scorching part. Hmm, I feel a need to read that again.
Oh, and another thing I want to mention is that, that there is mentioned some names you could recognise, if you are fan of Sams previous work. One of those names I adore and the another one I hated from the begining, when it was appeared in previous books.
Curious? Go find out and fall for another biker club.
Sam Crescent does MC fiction very well. The Trojans certainly aren't goody-good. They rely on crime to fund them, though there are lines they wont cross.
In book 1, President, Duke has wanted curvy Holly for years, but he had to wait for her to mature, because he's a lot older than her. He has an ex wife and a teenaged son, Matthew. Holly is club royalty. She is the daughter of the immediate past president. She is attracted to Duke, but worries about how her dad and the club will react to their pairing. Rival criminal elements also threaten safety and security of the club and their women, with Holly becoming a primary target. Action, suspense and sexy times. It's great MC fiction.
Excellent start to the series. Do like a Sam Crescent book, is an excellent author. It's rough, but has romance, things aren't all sweetness and light, but neither is real life. Contains bad language, if you dislike it stay away. If you like action and real people type romance, not just wine and roses please read. I love MC books Sue P
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2020
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Read this book a few times, it’s an easy and enjoyable read, it is fast paced and introduces you to other characters which could have stories in the future. Duke has loved holly from a far for a while but has bided his time till he felt she was more ready, now she is he wants to claim her as his old lady
Duke is the president of the Trojans MC. Holly was the daughter of the ex-president. Duke has wanted Holly for years but her age and a rotten ex-wife has kept him from claiming her.
Holly doesn't care much for the MC life, having a bad experience with one member and knowing the pain her mother went through. But when Duke decides its time to claim her as his old lady, loyalty and love will be tested.
This MC romance was everything that I expected from Sam Crescent. As a relatively new fan of MC romance, I find Sam's romantic suspense stories to be one of the best so far. 'Control' was a easy-to-read, engaging, passionate romance. Duke was your typical alpha-male, but what I loved about 'control' (and pretty much most of Sam's MC books) was that he was loyal completely to his woman. Holly, as you might expect had reservations about entering the MC lifestyle. This was handled well, and was believable.
A great read from a great author. Will I buy more of Sam Crescent's MC books.. definitely, as long as she keeps writing them ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2017
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Had read this book twice before over time and had the urge to read it again. After searching through my books all afternoon as I had become obsessed with finding it, I reread it and enjoyed it just as much as the first time. The characters and story are exceptional. I love her books and can now read Pike's and Mary's story again. You need to get these books they are fab.
Oh I do like a strong alpha male . Loved the story a great beginning to a new series cannot wait to find out more about this club .The major down fall is it will cost up to date it will around £30 and that's quite expensive . So l think I will have to miss out on this series .