A review by debbie_r
Riggs' Ruin by Nicola Jane

5.0

I received a free ARC in exchange for my honest review. This is my opinion and was not influenced by anyone.

I love these guys. They are not perfect people. They definitely have their hands into illegal things. They see nothing wrong with their way of life. They take care of their own. This is the first book in the Kings Reapers MC. This club takes place in London. There are trigger warnings for these stores so take them seriously. The characters do however have great heart. I couldn't help be care about them.

Riggs is the President just as his father and grandfather were before him. He grew up in this life. It is what he knows for better or worse. He met his VP and enforcer in the military so their bond is very tight and loyal. He is also a father to 5 year old Ziggy. With the help of his mom and sister, he raising his son well.

Anna was married to Reggie Miller and has a 5 year old daughter Malia. He is a mobster and runs half of the city. Anna is trying to get away from Reggie's abuse, divorced him and has custody of Malia. Problem is Reggie doesn't want to let go. He always finds Anna. Now Anna is living in Kings Reapers' territory. Her daughter goes to nursery school with Ziggy. He loves Malia and wants her to be his ol'lady. They are so adorable together.

Worried for her daughter's safety she goes to ask Riggs to have his son find other friends. When Anna meets Riggs she wants nothing more than him. He feels the same. Both have had relationship issues in the past so neither want to feel the feelings. Trying to avoid Riggs, Anna seems to run into him more. When Reggie declares war on the the Reapers as a message that Anna and Malia are his, Riggs has to decide what he wants.

As much as Riggs and Anna try to stop it, their love is apparent to everyone around them. Although Riggs sees no problems with the Reapers' illegal activities he is one fierce alpha when it comes to his family, which is his mind includes Anna and Malia. He also takes his job as President very seriously, seeing he has club members and the people who live in his territory to watch out for.

The story left me wanting to see the end of Reggie. His treatment of those around him is despicable. I love the twists that are in store for him, one I did not see coming. Anna's character is one that she develops after she gets away from Reggie. With the help of her best friend Eva she finds her backbone. She is willing to give everything up to protect Riggs son, cementing herself in Riggs' heart. Also to protect her best friend Eva and Eva's mom. This story held my attention, had a happy ending but left me wanting to know the other members of the club.