![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=528%2C528&ssl=1\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The second book in the Stone Riders MC<\/i> series, this is an angsty and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance. Set within the world of a 1% motorcycle club \u2013 though definitely not as dark as some MC books I\u2019ve read \u2013 I was sucked right into this story, and I loved this one!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n They call him the Wolf.<\/p>\n His club, his brothers, and even my best friend Callie.<\/p>\n I didn\u2019t really care what they called him, not when the only name I had ever called him was, coward.<\/p>\n Because three months ago he snuck under my resilient heart, like the thief he is, and stole it.<\/p>\n Then he broke it.<\/p>\n Going home wasn\u2019t an option, not when I promised Callie I\u2019d stay. She swore I\u2019d eventually feel like I belonged in this small town.<\/p>\n The club ensured I had a job, and a place to live which reluctantly earned my loyalty.<\/p>\n Until I discovered their little caveat.<\/p>\n The apartment technically belonged to the new president.<\/p>\n I was welcome to stay\u2026as long as I understood it meant sharing.<\/p>\n And my new roommate?<\/p>\n The very man who turned avoidance into an Olympic sport.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add to Goodreads<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4.5 stars<\/b><\/p>\n The second book in the Stone Riders MC<\/i> series, this is an angsty and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance that follows on from the fabulous Where We Started<\/a>. Set within the world of a 1% motorcycle club \u2013 though definitely not as dark as some MC books I\u2019ve read \u2013 I was sucked right into this story, and I loved this one!<\/p>\n Killian and Laura\u2019s story was hinted at in the first book of the series. This book picks up where the last one left off, and there\u2019s quite a bit of backstory for this couple and the club, as well as huge spoilers for the events of the first book, so please make sure you read these books in order. And beware this review does have some spoilers for the first book in the series.<\/p>\n Killian was raised to be the President of the Stone Raiders, and he\u2019s finally stepped into the role. It\u2019s what he\u2019s always dreamed of, and he\u2019s determined not to let anything distract him \u2013 especially not a fiery blonde who riles him like no other. Laura is the best friend of Callie (heroine of Where We Started<\/i> and pseudo-sister to Killian). Three months ago, Killian and Laura shared some profound moments while she temporarily was in town. Now, she\u2019s back, working at the MC and living in the apartment that is meant to belong to the President, and she\u2019s stuck in a weird situation with Killian, who is giving off some very mixed messages.<\/p>\n The situation between these two is a hot mess. The history of what went down between them in the past, and what drove Laura away, is revealed slowly throughout the book, so we spend a lot of time watching their back and forth and wondering what the hell happened and why they\u2019re so chaotic.<\/p>\n Fuck, I hated how we always seemed to fall into this role right here. I would be a prick, she would fight back, I\u2019d get hard and want her to lower her walls, but she\u2019d just throw up a middle finger, and we\u2019d be in a fight. I\u2019d never met anyone like her.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n There\u2019s no denying the chemistry between them. They obviously want each other badly, and the lusty vibes are strong! There are also definitely strong feelings there, but Killian keeps his distance, determined to focus on his club, while at the same time being obsessively protective over Laura (serious \u201ctouch her and die\u201d vibes), and his reluctance to let her in breaks her heart over and over. It\u2019s angsty, but I could understand where both of them were coming from, and my heart ached for both of them.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not afraid of falling, Daisy. I\u2019m afraid of who I\u2019ll become if I lose that part of myself to you. Because it\u2019s all or nothing. I\u2019d keep nothing of myself for me. You\u2019d own it all.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n With all of this stubborn assholery, Killian is a softie underneath. He obviously cares deeply for Laura, and we see that caring side of him over and over again in beautiful little moments and impassioned declarations that had the romance lover in me swooning.<\/p>\n \u201cI want you to stop being a complication \u2026 But\u2026I also want to wrap your soul around mine, feel the beat of your heart in my neck as I breathe, and carry you with me everyone I go, all at the same fucking time.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Their situation grows even more tense when Killian decides to take rightful ownership of the club\u2019s apartment where Callie is staying, and they become roommates. It puts them all up in each other\u2019s space, and sparks fly as they are forced to confront everything that\u2019s happening between them, and oh holy hell, it\u2019s so freaking hot! Killian is a dirty talker and a little bit kinky, and the sexy time is off the charts steamy. And with them finally giving in to it all, the romance that develops between them is so, so gorgeous. It\u2019s intense and all-consuming, and surprisingly swoony, and they are such a great match. Laura is fierce, brave and stubborn, just the type of woman that Killian needs. And in return, he gives her the love, peace and sense of home that she\u2019s never experienced. They are a power couple in all the ways, and I loved seeing them together.<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re mine now, beautiful thing. All mine. I\u2019ll share you with the sun, your parents, and I guess the audience you sing to, but that\u2019s it.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n \u201cYou belong and forever will be in here.\u201d He moved my hand over his heart. \u201cNo matter where we go or what we do. You\u2019re it for me.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n In the meantime, trouble is brewing for the MC. The townsfolk have decided they don\u2019t want the club in their town, and are doing what they can to push them out, rival MCs are starting to make big threats, and there are dangers brewing closer to home for Killian and Laura. There\u2019s a lot going on and all of the different elements of the story are balanced nicely, bringing depth to the world and the characters, leading in to more books going forward. I cannot wait to explore those stories!<\/p>\n I really enjoyed this book. It\u2019s dramatic, emotional and sexy, with great characters, all set within an exciting and rapidly developing world.<\/p>\n It was hard fought for, and an angsty rollercoaster, but Killian and Laura\u2019s love story is absolutely gorgeous, and I revelled in the intensity of it all.<\/p>\n I loved it – 4.5 stars!<\/p>\n An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Where We Started (#1)<\/strong> (Wes & Callie) Where We Belong (#2)<\/strong> (Killian & Laura) Where We Promise (#3) <\/strong>(Jameson & Penelope) Where We Ended (#4) <\/strong>(Silas & Natty) <\/p>\nAmazon<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
\n\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nBlurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nReview<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Stone Riders MC<\/strong><\/h4>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Where-We-Started.jpg?resize=80%2C122&ssl=1\")
\u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Where-We-Belong.jpg?resize=80%2C122&ssl=1\")
\u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Where-We-Promise.jpg?resize=80%2C122&ssl=1\")
\u00a0![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Where-We-Ended-80x122.png?resize=80%2C122&ssl=1\")
<\/p>\n
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/A-Rose-Ridge-Christmas.jpg?resize=80%2C122&ssl=1\")
A Rose Ridge Christmas<\/strong> (Christmas novella)