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inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
5.0
We first met the members of Torpedo Ink in Bound Together (Sea Haven/Sisters of the Heart #6). Judgment Road is the first in an exciting new spin-off. Judgment Road tells of Reaper’s road to redemption and like everything else in his life it is not an easy path. Anya Rafferty is a strong young woman who is over qualified to be the bartender in the MC’s bar. Reaper doesn’t know what to make of her but the more he watches her the more he wants her and that could be deadly for her. My heart broke for these two damaged individuals. Christine Feehan masterfully put them back together again stronger than ever. A fantastic story.
tmawhir's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jazzrizz's review against another edition
5.0
A great start to the Sea Haven spin off. I love that characters from that series (other than Blythe) are mentioned and make appearances.
Reaper and Anya's story is a great stepping stone for the group and them settling in to their new life.
There are triggers in this book ... a new "baddie" group that have taken to kiddnapping the women of club presidents to force clubs to do what they want. I really don't like how this group. They're brutal and well connected.
I'm really looking forward to seeing where this series goes from here.
Reaper and Anya's story is a great stepping stone for the group and them settling in to their new life.
There are triggers in this book ... a new "baddie" group that have taken to kiddnapping the women of club presidents to force clubs to do what they want. I really don't like how this group. They're brutal and well connected.
I'm really looking forward to seeing where this series goes from here.
allmadhere106's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book from Feehan that I've ever read and I will be sure to investigate her previous books. I found this book to be very difficult at times due to the dark themes, but the overwhelmingly large cast of flawed characters and their subtle "abilities" finally won me over.
This book will turn many readers off due to Reaper's actions as well as the actions of the other club members. Reaper is very abusive at times and the club members have warped senses of justice, morality, and they struggle to fit into society. Considering that all of them experienced such extreme horrors as children and escaped together, they have their own code and they make a lot of mistakes. All of this is based in extreme PTSD, and while some readers will be turned off by the hero's actions (assaulting the heroine in his sleep, liking his mark/bruises on her, controlling to the point of stalking, etc.), the book faces the fact that this is PTSD related. The club members try to help, but they have similar issues so that doesn't always work out well.
I would have had more of a problem if these issues were never discussed as problematic, but the author goes into therapy (with mixed results) and the importance of communication with your partner/those closest to you. In many ways, the book is about the struggles of having a romantic relationship after facing extreme abuse. This book will create very strong opinions and be quite controversial, especially in the romance world. Personally, I found myself absorbed by these characters and wanting more.
Tropes: m/f; MC/biker romance; Sergeant at Arms with severe PTSD meets spunky bartender on the run; NOT a slow burn--totally not a slow burn; crude language and sex throughout; exhibitionism and voyeurism; kink; extreme violence and characters in peril; abuse, assault, and reactions due to severe PTSD; graphic murder and dismemberment; discussions of extreme abuse, rape, torture, and imprisonment of children; discussions of human trafficking, drugs, rape, kidnapping, torture, and other dark themes; assassins for hire.
Heat rating: NUCLEAR—explicit sex, indelicate language during sex, and graphic depictions of a sexual nature used to further the story; may also include light kink; not quite enough for an EXPLICIT level (5), but takes it a level past HOT (3).
This book will turn many readers off due to Reaper's actions as well as the actions of the other club members. Reaper is very abusive at times and the club members have warped senses of justice, morality, and they struggle to fit into society. Considering that all of them experienced such extreme horrors as children and escaped together, they have their own code and they make a lot of mistakes. All of this is based in extreme PTSD, and while some readers will be turned off by the hero's actions (assaulting the heroine in his sleep, liking his mark/bruises on her, controlling to the point of stalking, etc.), the book faces the fact that this is PTSD related. The club members try to help, but they have similar issues so that doesn't always work out well.
I would have had more of a problem if these issues were never discussed as problematic, but the author goes into therapy (with mixed results) and the importance of communication with your partner/those closest to you. In many ways, the book is about the struggles of having a romantic relationship after facing extreme abuse. This book will create very strong opinions and be quite controversial, especially in the romance world. Personally, I found myself absorbed by these characters and wanting more.
Tropes: m/f; MC/biker romance; Sergeant at Arms with severe PTSD meets spunky bartender on the run; NOT a slow burn--totally not a slow burn; crude language and sex throughout; exhibitionism and voyeurism; kink; extreme violence and characters in peril; abuse, assault, and reactions due to severe PTSD; graphic murder and dismemberment; discussions of extreme abuse, rape, torture, and imprisonment of children; discussions of human trafficking, drugs, rape, kidnapping, torture, and other dark themes; assassins for hire.
Heat rating: NUCLEAR—explicit sex, indelicate language during sex, and graphic depictions of a sexual nature used to further the story; may also include light kink; not quite enough for an EXPLICIT level (5), but takes it a level past HOT (3).
jamiesbookaddiction's review against another edition
3.0
***Re-read 5/18/23***
This was still just ok for me. I definitely need to read the prior series because there is stuff in play that clearly has to have been explained in that series because it doesn't explain it much in this one.
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This book was ok for me. The beginning was so rough for me I almost DNF. This is my first book by the author so I'm not sure if this is her normal writing style or not, but the repetition of thoughts was just way over the top. It picked up a little and got better as it went along. There seems to be some paranormal stuff going on but she doesn't really explain it. It seems to go a lot further than just their training in Russia. Maybe this will be explained in another book?? Or from what I'm seeing maybe this is explained in another series?? I really wish authors would advise readers if characters are also in other series instead of saying everything is standalone or that it's just simply a new series.
This was still just ok for me. I definitely need to read the prior series because there is stuff in play that clearly has to have been explained in that series because it doesn't explain it much in this one.
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This book was ok for me. The beginning was so rough for me I almost DNF. This is my first book by the author so I'm not sure if this is her normal writing style or not, but the repetition of thoughts was just way over the top. It picked up a little and got better as it went along. There seems to be some paranormal stuff going on but she doesn't really explain it. It seems to go a lot further than just their training in Russia. Maybe this will be explained in another book?? Or from what I'm seeing maybe this is explained in another series?? I really wish authors would advise readers if characters are also in other series instead of saying everything is standalone or that it's just simply a new series.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
3.0
There were moments where I liked the story and even Anya and Reaper. But more times than not I found myself wondering why I was continuing on with the story. With what Reaper and the Torpedo Ink crew went through, I expected some really angsty stuff. But when those angsty moments happened they seemed to be easily fixed with sex and everyone forgetting (for now) what had happened.
Then there were the skills of the MC. They were alluded to and used during some missions, but as a reader, I felt left out of the club because I had no clue what was going on. A little backstory would have been nice.
Then there were the skills of the MC. They were alluded to and used during some missions, but as a reader, I felt left out of the club because I had no clue what was going on. A little backstory would have been nice.
amykastigar's review against another edition
1.0
DNF. NO. Way too many qualities that I hate in a romance novel. Too bad, because I used to really like CF.
bookishlynomes's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
What a fantastic start to an MC series! I love series surrounding Motorcycle Clubs because they're always full of drama, action and have that delightful 'tough guy with a sweet spot for his woman'-type of romance that I enjoy a lot. After hearing so many people rave about Torpedo Ink's latest release (book 4: Desolation Road), I knew I needed to check out this series and start from the beginning with Judgment Road.
Judgment Road was packed full of high-intensity emotions! I spent the majority of the time reading this book alternating between:
- whipping my head back and forth between the hero and heroine's banter
- having my jaw hit the floor at the individual MC's drama
- swooning when the romance becomes sweet (or as sweet as the hero can get)
- and crying at the backstory of Torpedo Ink's members and certain individual scenes between the H/h.
Basically, Judgment Road was a rollercoaster of feelings and I could not put the book down. I'm not overly familiar (yet) with Ms Feehan's writing but found it to be addictive and fast-paced which only added to the suspense and intrigue. Ms Feehan created a story that left me wanting more and I'm eagerly counting down until my library's reservation of the second book becomes available for me.
As a romance reader, the main element I always focus on in any story is the romance. The hero and heroine's relationship in Judgment Road is dark, gritty, and downright dangerous. Reaper has so many issues that he needs to overcome because of his background and my heart just continually broke for him. Anya has her own issues to overcome but she's such a beautiful person inside and out that she puts so many things aside to help him through it. I loved her tenacity and resilience which she continually displayed throughout the story. To be honest, there were several moments that had me thinking if I were in her position I would've thrown in the towel a long time ago, but thankfully she didn't and the hopeless romantic in me obviously appreciated that, haha.
As previously mentioned, this book focuses beyond the H/h relationship and is all about the drama. Torpedo Ink is one of several MC groups in the area and as with so many groups with power, there is usually another group lying in wait wanting to takeover. That's exactly what Torpedo Ink and the other MC groups have to deal with in this book. Secretive newcomers, The Ghosts, are the rivals that appear in the territory, ready to hurt others and do whatever it takes to get in on the action. They're Bad with a capital B and based on this book and the way things were left, I suspect they're going to take some time and energy to get rid of these guys for good.
Overall, Judgment Road was a dark delight and a perfect introduction to the Torpedo Ink series. I cannot wait to check out book two and continue with the rest of the series. If you enjoy dark romances, stories about Motorcycle Clubs or simply Ms Feehan's writing, then I highly recommend you check this book out now.
What a fantastic start to an MC series! I love series surrounding Motorcycle Clubs because they're always full of drama, action and have that delightful 'tough guy with a sweet spot for his woman'-type of romance that I enjoy a lot. After hearing so many people rave about Torpedo Ink's latest release (book 4: Desolation Road), I knew I needed to check out this series and start from the beginning with Judgment Road.
Judgment Road was packed full of high-intensity emotions! I spent the majority of the time reading this book alternating between:
- whipping my head back and forth between the hero and heroine's banter
- having my jaw hit the floor at the individual MC's drama
- swooning when the romance becomes sweet (or as sweet as the hero can get)
- and crying at the backstory of Torpedo Ink's members and certain individual scenes between the H/h.
Basically, Judgment Road was a rollercoaster of feelings and I could not put the book down. I'm not overly familiar (yet) with Ms Feehan's writing but found it to be addictive and fast-paced which only added to the suspense and intrigue. Ms Feehan created a story that left me wanting more and I'm eagerly counting down until my library's reservation of the second book becomes available for me.
As a romance reader, the main element I always focus on in any story is the romance. The hero and heroine's relationship in Judgment Road is dark, gritty, and downright dangerous. Reaper has so many issues that he needs to overcome because of his background and my heart just continually broke for him. Anya has her own issues to overcome but she's such a beautiful person inside and out that she puts so many things aside to help him through it. I loved her tenacity and resilience which she continually displayed throughout the story. To be honest, there were several moments that had me thinking if I were in her position I would've thrown in the towel a long time ago, but thankfully she didn't and the hopeless romantic in me obviously appreciated that, haha.
As previously mentioned, this book focuses beyond the H/h relationship and is all about the drama. Torpedo Ink is one of several MC groups in the area and as with so many groups with power, there is usually another group lying in wait wanting to takeover. That's exactly what Torpedo Ink and the other MC groups have to deal with in this book. Secretive newcomers, The Ghosts, are the rivals that appear in the territory, ready to hurt others and do whatever it takes to get in on the action. They're Bad with a capital B and based on this book and the way things were left, I suspect they're going to take some time and energy to get rid of these guys for good.
Overall, Judgment Road was a dark delight and a perfect introduction to the Torpedo Ink series. I cannot wait to check out book two and continue with the rest of the series. If you enjoy dark romances, stories about Motorcycle Clubs or simply Ms Feehan's writing, then I highly recommend you check this book out now.
mooncricketjp's review against another edition
4.0
Bikers!
I loved this book the first time around and it didn’t disappoint this time around either. Loved that this either is writing an MC series.
I loved this book the first time around and it didn’t disappoint this time around either. Loved that this either is writing an MC series.
holl3640's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0