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adlerje1's review
5.0
J Bree...has me in awe. She has wrote another phenomenal book that has left me wanting more and more. I don’t know how she writes amazing book after amazing book, but she is killing it. I truthfully never thought anything would compare to Hannaford Prep, then we got Butcher of the Bay, now this. This book had me feel so many emotions. I fell for Tomi and Angel. The things we find out about Angels past, absolutely wreck you. How J. Bree is able to take tough subjects and write about them, so well, making you not only feel it, but you can experience it in your mind. She has such a knack for details that is beyond impressive.
Angel has a very unfortunate past. But this has made and molded her into the person she is today. Broken, but not letting anyone see that. Her tenacity to survive and make it is remarkable. She is one of the strongest, most determined FMC I have read. I adore nothing more than a female heroine who has a backbone and does not let anyone walk over her. Tomi is a typical alpha male. But he makes up for it. Boy does he ever. These two have been through hell and back. And deserve their perfect ending. I highly recommend this book. Oh my gosh do I ever. J Bree, you are a force to be reckoned with. This book was everything!
Angel has a very unfortunate past. But this has made and molded her into the person she is today. Broken, but not letting anyone see that. Her tenacity to survive and make it is remarkable. She is one of the strongest, most determined FMC I have read. I adore nothing more than a female heroine who has a backbone and does not let anyone walk over her. Tomi is a typical alpha male. But he makes up for it. Boy does he ever. These two have been through hell and back. And deserve their perfect ending. I highly recommend this book. Oh my gosh do I ever. J Bree, you are a force to be reckoned with. This book was everything!
deareaderzoe's review
4.0
4.25 stars - As addictive and thrilling as all of J Bree’s books! I really enjoyed this book and think it sets up a new aspect of the Mounts Bay world that we haven’t really ventured into yet. Angel is such a strong and amazing character, I love her, and god was what she achieved impressive. Her and Tomi are explosive and a bit messy to start but there is no denying their attraction, the insane chemistry and the fact they are each other’s endgame. Can’t wait to see them in other books settling into their domesticity and the comfort of a secure relationship.
All the other Unseen characters are fantastic and I’m definitely invested in their stories too; Rue, Speck and even Trink. And the parents too, omg Keely is just the sweetest mom. The dynamics and deep familial bonds are really beautiful, this is another amazing J Bree family unit.
I’m so anxiously desperate for the rest of the Mounts Bay and Unseen universe books. Like Rue & Posey, but also Colt! AND NATE OMG, every snippet we get of him is incredible and I can’t wait for the devil’s book. The Mounts Bay series is written so well that even years later I am still waiting and wishing for the further books. And seeing Lips, Ash, Harley & Blaise in this book was perfection. There are several little things mentioned that make me so excited to see what happens in the years between Lips finishing school and this book (set after the tour). I just love this universe and need more.
However, reading this again slightly older, I think Tomi could have apologised more for the things he said to Angel early on and how he treated her, all because of his skewed view and the history of the curse clouding his judgment but Angel literally did nothing wrong and knew nothing about it. He does a lot of actions that show his change and that he is regretful but I don’t think he actually said sorry? His POV shows his thoughts but I would have liked them vocalised to Angel.
Also I can understand that some things aren’t unresolved as they’ll run into the next books but Tomi spent so much of this book searching for rats and basically nothing happens to further that plot line? Like we learn nothing? And then the book ends on a cliffhanger.
I love J Bree’s worlds and I really liked this book even if there a few little things.
All the other Unseen characters are fantastic and I’m definitely invested in their stories too; Rue, Speck and even Trink. And the parents too, omg Keely is just the sweetest mom. The dynamics and deep familial bonds are really beautiful, this is another amazing J Bree family unit.
I’m so anxiously desperate for the rest of the Mounts Bay and Unseen universe books. Like Rue & Posey, but also Colt! AND NATE OMG, every snippet we get of him is incredible and I can’t wait for the devil’s book. The Mounts Bay series is written so well that even years later I am still waiting and wishing for the further books. And seeing Lips, Ash, Harley & Blaise in this book was perfection. There are several little things mentioned that make me so excited to see what happens in the years between Lips finishing school and this book (set after the tour). I just love this universe and need more.
However, reading this again slightly older, I think Tomi could have apologised more for the things he said to Angel early on and how he treated her, all because of his skewed view and the history of the curse clouding his judgment but Angel literally did nothing wrong and knew nothing about it. He does a lot of actions that show his change and that he is regretful but I don’t think he actually said sorry? His POV shows his thoughts but I would have liked them vocalised to Angel.
Also I can understand that some things aren’t unresolved as they’ll run into the next books but Tomi spent so much of this book searching for rats and basically nothing happens to further that plot line? Like we learn nothing? And then the book ends on a cliffhanger.
I love J Bree’s worlds and I really liked this book even if there a few little things.
lmh1491's review
5.0
SO good!
I’m so glad I read this. I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading Hannaford and Butcher of the bay series, but I loved it! I’m so excited to start The Queen of the Crow series next!
I’m so glad I read this. I wasn’t sure what to expect after reading Hannaford and Butcher of the bay series, but I loved it! I’m so excited to start The Queen of the Crow series next!
kiralillyy's review
5.0
J bree with the cliff hanger!!!!!! Ugh this story was so freaking good! I loved the cameos !! Ugh I need more
booksfirst_sleeplater's review against another edition
5.0
After reading Hannaford Prep, and the Butcher of the Bay duet, getting to dive into a different (yet still connected) world of J Brees was amazing! I love all things MC, so Angel’s book being centered around a club was so fun to read.
Angel is the definition of a survivor. Her life has been hard, she’s been dealt a crap hand but she does everything it takes to get herself on a better track. Even if that means driving herself into a new town, knowing no one and accepting a job at the local MC owned strip club.
Tomi Callaghan, a member of the Unseen MC, oversees The Boulevard and from the moment Angel steps onto that stage, he knows he’s been “struck”. All the men in his family have either been in love at first sight... or a different kind of struck that’s definitely more of a curse. All Tomi knows is that Angel is his and he’s not going to let her go.
There are all kinds of obstacles, and a dark past that comes back to haunt Angel, but their love story is one of my all time favorites. It’s absolutely worth the read!!
Angel is the definition of a survivor. Her life has been hard, she’s been dealt a crap hand but she does everything it takes to get herself on a better track. Even if that means driving herself into a new town, knowing no one and accepting a job at the local MC owned strip club.
Tomi Callaghan, a member of the Unseen MC, oversees The Boulevard and from the moment Angel steps onto that stage, he knows he’s been “struck”. All the men in his family have either been in love at first sight... or a different kind of struck that’s definitely more of a curse. All Tomi knows is that Angel is his and he’s not going to let her go.
There are all kinds of obstacles, and a dark past that comes back to haunt Angel, but their love story is one of my all time favorites. It’s absolutely worth the read!!
sachreadsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
Although the plotline seems alright, I think there are some missing parts.
First, I felt like the plot was made of bits a pieces that aren't all connected together. I felt like the story wasn't like a river flowing you got caught up into, but more like a stuttering speech you desperately tried to understand, but again, maybe it is just me.
Moslty, I stuggled with the characters: I thought they weren't precisely introduced and therefore had troubles understanding what was happening, who was speaking, why were some characters reacting a certain way towards others.
Nevertheless,I enjoyed the character development we could see, how both characters realise they are falling for each other, even if it borders on Stockholm syndrom - which is a plot I'm a bit uncomfortable with, but that's only on me. I thought the blatant lack of respect quite hurtful and therefore struggle with Angel's decisions of pleasing him, and Tomi's constant blaming of Angel because he couldn't keep far from her had started to anger me quite a bit, and the fact that he was constantly angry was heavy on the plot; but I really was thankful for the character development and seeing him change his mind slowly. Which is why I didn't stop reading the book until I got some of the character development because otherwise I was just disappointed towards a book I looked forward to.
If this review offends anyone, please pardon me - this is not in anyway a professional review, just my opinion on this book as a romance reader.
I am not by any means saying this book is hard, I understand it was made from many hours of work and I don't want to deter anyone, it is just what I thought and again, I might be wrong or missing things - and am deeply sorry if I am.
Although the plotline seems alright, I think there are some missing parts.
First, I felt like the plot was made of bits a pieces that aren't all connected together. I felt like the story wasn't like a river flowing you got caught up into, but more like a stuttering speech you desperately tried to understand, but again, maybe it is just me.
Moslty, I stuggled with the characters: I thought they weren't precisely introduced and therefore had troubles understanding what was happening, who was speaking, why were some characters reacting a certain way towards others.
Nevertheless,I enjoyed the character development we could see, how both characters realise they are falling for each other, even if it borders on Stockholm syndrom - which is a plot I'm a bit uncomfortable with, but that's only on me. I thought the blatant lack of respect quite hurtful and therefore struggle with Angel's decisions of pleasing him, and Tomi's constant blaming of Angel because he couldn't keep far from her had started to anger me quite a bit, and the fact that he was constantly angry was heavy on the plot; but I really was thankful for the character development and seeing him change his mind slowly. Which is why I didn't stop reading the book until I got some of the character development because otherwise I was just disappointed towards a book I looked forward to.
If this review offends anyone, please pardon me - this is not in anyway a professional review, just my opinion on this book as a romance reader.
I am not by any means saying this book is hard, I understand it was made from many hours of work and I don't want to deter anyone, it is just what I thought and again, I might be wrong or missing things - and am deeply sorry if I am.
kfriend's review against another edition
5.0
J Bree is fast becoming a new addiction for me- and Angel Unseen is my favorite book of hers to date. This has everything I want in an MC romance- violence, suspense, ample sexiness, and a lot of heart.
In this Mounts Bay spin-off set in my home state of Mississippi, we dive deep into the seedy, bloody MC world of the Unseen. Our mysterious heroine, Angel, is starting fresh in Coldstone, home of the dominating Unseen MC. She’s looking for fast cash with limited questions, and decides to use her many talents as a stripper at the MC owned club. She just wants to go unnoticed, earn money and go to college, and to find a way to live her dream- but her fresh face and captivating stage presence quickly gather much attention- both good and bad- she’s alluring, sexy, and doggedly principled in how she’ll earn, something that keeps the house packed but earns her a reputation as being cold and arrogant. No attention is quite as life changing, however, as that of the huge, tattooed biker who runs the club. Tomi is immediately ‘struck but this dark haired siren, and he’s not happy about it. Being ‘struck is a curse, and strippers always have baggage. And boy, does she ever. The desire for each other is undeniable, but Angel’s secrets and distances are a constant barrier, and Tomi isn’t quite willing to be distracted by this newcomer- a woman he can’t deny is “his” but he’s not quite ready to embrace. And that, my friends, sets up for a delightfully gritty and intense push-pull romance swirling with MC drama, secrets, a colorful menagerie of delightful secondary characters (familiar and new) and chock full of suspense.
Like most J Bree stories, this love story isn’t easy- the road to love is paved with darkness, blood, trauma, and tears- but together? Oh man, these two are explosive. Tomi is a MC hero dream- rough around the edges, dangerous, gritty, possessive and protective with a mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold underneath his edge. And this man in the bedroom? HOSE ME DOWN. But Angel is who really stole my heart. This strong, brave, wounded woman is a fighter. She’s reserved, but firm in who she is and is willing to be. This is a character who lives with integrity, quiet but resolute, broken but brave. I wanted to tear down the world for her- and I was not alone- Tomi would cut his own heart out for her.
I have continued to marvel at J Bree’s attention to detail- from character, setting place, story interconnections. Every person, every word, every detail has a purpose- and often one greater than we can yet to understand. That is because J Bree is a world builder- she’s not just giving us action or interesting characters (although we get that too). We get this entire living and breathing ecosystem that is arresting, immersive, and consuming. I can hear the thumping music in the strip club, smell the fumes from the motorcycles in the air, hear the rustle of leather cuts as these characters move around. That is how vividly J Bree creates her worlds. And even more incredible, she so seamlessly interweaves every character and every story- a complicated but clear web of interconnection and meaning. That is some outstanding story telling.
The characters are also just so fantastic, each one fully dimensional and integral. Of course, I’m desperate for Rue and Poe’s story, but I am delighted at seeing friends old and new for me to adore. J Bree gives each one care and attention, each one a purpose. J Bree doesn’t hold back- she puts them through it- but that makes us loves them and their connection so much more. This is a story about the power of the love you choose- whether its the love of your chosen brothers or your soulmate- and how that is the love that defines and inspires you. That is the love that makes you whole, no matter how dark the journey to get there.
Whether you are new to J Bree or a hard core fan, you’ll love this story. It is thrilling, heart breaking, intense, and hopeful. And the ending? The ending will make your heart completely stop. I’m not sure it will start beating again until we find out what is next for these characters. What a wild ride!
In this Mounts Bay spin-off set in my home state of Mississippi, we dive deep into the seedy, bloody MC world of the Unseen. Our mysterious heroine, Angel, is starting fresh in Coldstone, home of the dominating Unseen MC. She’s looking for fast cash with limited questions, and decides to use her many talents as a stripper at the MC owned club. She just wants to go unnoticed, earn money and go to college, and to find a way to live her dream- but her fresh face and captivating stage presence quickly gather much attention- both good and bad- she’s alluring, sexy, and doggedly principled in how she’ll earn, something that keeps the house packed but earns her a reputation as being cold and arrogant. No attention is quite as life changing, however, as that of the huge, tattooed biker who runs the club. Tomi is immediately ‘struck but this dark haired siren, and he’s not happy about it. Being ‘struck is a curse, and strippers always have baggage. And boy, does she ever. The desire for each other is undeniable, but Angel’s secrets and distances are a constant barrier, and Tomi isn’t quite willing to be distracted by this newcomer- a woman he can’t deny is “his” but he’s not quite ready to embrace. And that, my friends, sets up for a delightfully gritty and intense push-pull romance swirling with MC drama, secrets, a colorful menagerie of delightful secondary characters (familiar and new) and chock full of suspense.
Like most J Bree stories, this love story isn’t easy- the road to love is paved with darkness, blood, trauma, and tears- but together? Oh man, these two are explosive. Tomi is a MC hero dream- rough around the edges, dangerous, gritty, possessive and protective with a mouth of a sailor and a heart of gold underneath his edge. And this man in the bedroom? HOSE ME DOWN. But Angel is who really stole my heart. This strong, brave, wounded woman is a fighter. She’s reserved, but firm in who she is and is willing to be. This is a character who lives with integrity, quiet but resolute, broken but brave. I wanted to tear down the world for her- and I was not alone- Tomi would cut his own heart out for her.
I have continued to marvel at J Bree’s attention to detail- from character, setting place, story interconnections. Every person, every word, every detail has a purpose- and often one greater than we can yet to understand. That is because J Bree is a world builder- she’s not just giving us action or interesting characters (although we get that too). We get this entire living and breathing ecosystem that is arresting, immersive, and consuming. I can hear the thumping music in the strip club, smell the fumes from the motorcycles in the air, hear the rustle of leather cuts as these characters move around. That is how vividly J Bree creates her worlds. And even more incredible, she so seamlessly interweaves every character and every story- a complicated but clear web of interconnection and meaning. That is some outstanding story telling.
The characters are also just so fantastic, each one fully dimensional and integral. Of course, I’m desperate for Rue and Poe’s story, but I am delighted at seeing friends old and new for me to adore. J Bree gives each one care and attention, each one a purpose. J Bree doesn’t hold back- she puts them through it- but that makes us loves them and their connection so much more. This is a story about the power of the love you choose- whether its the love of your chosen brothers or your soulmate- and how that is the love that defines and inspires you. That is the love that makes you whole, no matter how dark the journey to get there.
Whether you are new to J Bree or a hard core fan, you’ll love this story. It is thrilling, heart breaking, intense, and hopeful. And the ending? The ending will make your heart completely stop. I’m not sure it will start beating again until we find out what is next for these characters. What a wild ride!
thebookcrackingremlin's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I need more like immediately 😂