Full Heat

This is the first time I have read this author. This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a stand-alone. I liked the book enough to want to read the next book in this series, and to go back and read the first book.

The story flowed, I liked the characters of Storm and Mary Jane, but Storm’s father was the worst human being. I don’t think the man had a soul the way he treated his children, beat his wife to death while Storm and sister watched. He continued to torment and goad Storm at every turn. Storm was just barely a patched member when he was sent to prison after being set up by an undercover cop that was part of the MC. He was to serve 6 months, but ended up serving three years because he was fighting. Believe me he had reason. What that man endured in prison was horrendous and who was behind it was even more heinous! Storm doesn’t want to be touched because of his physical and psychological abuse as a child at the hands of his father and the abuse he endured in prison. He had sex with the club women when they were allowed in the club, but he wouldn’t let them touch him, he did the touching. Until he met Mary Jane. She was different. She was a smart, caring, free spirit that ran businesses that were being extorted by a gang, not another MC.

Mary Jane was raised in a commune by loving parents. She was a balm to Storm’s tortured soul. She was a strong heroine that knew what she wanted and that was Storm. She fell in love with the beautiful man with the tortured soul! The chemistry is off the charts with these two and Mary Jane is patient with his no touching rule. Mary Jane is easy going and has a peaceful approach to life, but she is no push over and can stand up for herself not only verbally, but she has strong self-defense skills.

Now, what I had a problem with. His MC brothers didn’t respect his authority and undermined him at every turn. In a way, it added to the drama of the story so I am conflicted. Storm tried to work a peace treaty with the street gang, when his dad, other MC members and the National President of the MC wanted war. I had a real problem with the brotherhood not standing by him, but this is like real life, I guess. I also had a hard time with Storm pushing Mary Jane away repeatedly. Again, this added to the drama of the story.

I won’t tell you anymore because you need to read this book for yourself. It was a good read and it held my attention. There was drama, hot sexy times, and humor. Now remember this is subjective. Every reader has a take on a book that’s different from someone else. That’s why you should read it for yourself and draw your own conclusions. I am definitely going to read the next book in the series. There is no cliffhanger and the author set up the story perfectly for the next book.

This story has a lot of heat and a romping good time. It is part of a series, but it is a standalone. Storm fights to deal with his painful past and learns that he wants more. Mary Jane accepts his past and who he has become. Together, they learn that their love is strong and can last. I recommend this story.

I received this story through Netgalley for an honest review.