Review: Ride Rough (Raven Riders #2) by Laura Kaye + Excerpt

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laura Kaye brings you the second title in her Raven Riders Series, Ride Rough. A sexy romantic suspense, you might’ve first met the Ravens in the Hard Ink world, but this series about a different kind of a motorcycle club with a protective mission stands on its own and is even sexier, edgier, and grittier! The Raven Riders Series takes you on a new adventure and kicks it into overdrive!

 

 

Ride Rough

Ride Rough (Raven Riders #2) by Laura Kaye 

 

 

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Maverick Rylan won’t apologize for who he is—the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club Vice-President, a sought-after custom bike builder, and a man dedicated to protecting those he loves. So when he learns that the only woman who has ever held his heart is in trouble, he’ll move heaven and earth to save her.

 

Alexa Harmon thought she had it all—the security of a good job, a beautiful home, and a powerful, charming fiancé who offered the life she never had growing up. But when her dream quickly turns into a nightmare, Alexa realizes she’s fallen for a façade she can’t escape—until sexy, dangerous Maverick offers her a way out.

 

Forced together to keep Alexa safe, their powerful attraction reignites and Maverick determines to do whatever it takes to earn a second chance—one Alexa is tempted to give. But her ex-fiancé isn’t going to let her go without a fight, one that will threaten everything they both hold dear.

 

 

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5 out of 5 stars

Ride Rough was AWESOME! It was a riveting story that was emotional and intense with fantastic characters. I loved it and was completely captivated. I was seriously on the edge of my seat. Such a fantastic series!

 

Right from the beginning I was all in! Maverick and Alexa have a heck of a story. I loved them reconnecting and could feel their pull, they had great chemistry. There was so much past pain and hurt but still so much underlying love and them coming back together had me cheering. I thought they were extremely well developed characters and I loved learning all their details. I felt so bad for Alexa because of her current situation and was rooting for her. I loved watching her figure things out, get stronger and really stand up for herself. I loved watching Maverick be there for her and the conflict he felt over everything, he was so protective and loyal. As well as the drama Maverick and Alexa were dealing with, there were a lot of sweet moments as well and I adored their playfulness and teasing.

 

The Ravens! Hello hot bikers that do good things! I love this club. I love that The Ravens protect others and this brotherhood they have. More club details were learned, there's some drama and it made for some action packed scenes. I thought the updates on other characters were great and I really liked getting to see more of the men's personalities. I loved seeing more Dare and Haven and more of Cora too. She's up next with Slider - I am beyond excited for that story!

 

It’s just a well thought out, elaborate world I got completely lost in. Excellent writing, great build. It's a full story with fantastic details with a nice element of suspense mixed in. I was excited while reading and my emotions were everywhere. I was holding my breath from all the tension, swooning from Mavericks sweetness, cheering for Alexa when she stood up for herself, and wanted to throw my Kindle because the bad guy stressed me out so much. It was all just fantastic!

 

Get ready for a hot and intense ride with Ride Rough!

 

Complimentary copy received for honest review.

 

 

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“What am I going to do? My entire life is wrapped up in him. My job. Where I live. My car. Where Mom lives. Everything. Oh, God. This is going to be a nightmare, isn’t it?”

 

Maverick grasped Alexa’s hands. “One thing at a time. You’re out. You can stay here as long as you need to. I have plenty of room. I’ll help you through it. That’ll give you time to figure out what it is you want. There’s no rush.”

 

“Okay,” she said. “Okay. God, thank you.” A shiver raced over her skin.

 

“You don’t have to thank me. I’m so relieved for you that I might fall the f*ck over,” he said, his thumb rubbing over her knuckles. She almost managed a little smile. “Your hands are like ice, Al. I shouldn’t have made you stand her all this time when you’re soaking wet.”

 

Alexa shook her head. “It felt good to get it out, Maverick.”

 

“Glad to hear it. Would a hot shower make you feel better? I can find you a T-shirt and a pair of boxers to change into while your clothes dry.”

 

All the TLC and understanding he was giving her reached right inside her chest. When was the last time someone had taken care of her this way?

 

The last time you were with Maverick. The truth of that thought made her breath catch. “Yeah. I’d like that,” she managed.

 

He gave a tight nod and stepped back, and she missed his heat immediately. “Uh, good. That’s good. You remember your way around?”

 

“Of course,” she said. How much time had she spent here over the years? Even before they dated? At one point, Maverick’s place had practically been a second home.

 

“You okay?” he asked, watching her.

 

She pushed off the door. “I don’t know yet,” she said, coming to him. “But what I do know is how grateful I am to you. For everything. For being there when I told you not to. For listening. For just . . . being you.”

 

“Always.” He crossed his big arms and ducked his chin, like something about the exchange made him uncomfortable.

 

“I mean it,” she said, and then she pressed onto tiptoes and kissed his cheek, his stubble tickling her lips. “You saved me tonight.”

 

“No,” he said, eyes flashing, one brow arched. “You saved yourself, Al. I was just your getaway driver.”

 

Staring into one another’s eyes, the tender moment stretched out, morphed, suddenly flashed hot. Being so close to him set her body on fire, and finally she could actually consider acting on it. Need roared through her, a living, breathing thing. “Maverick,” she whispered.

 

“F*ck, Alexa, I think you better go take that shower,” he said, his jaw ticking. “Now.”

 

She released a shaky breath and nodded. He was right. Of course, he was.

 

So, showering. She could handle that. Afterward, God only knew what she was going to do.

 

 

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Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink and Raven Riders series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

 

 

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Hard As Steel (Hard Ink #4.5/Raven Riders Crossover Novella)
Amazon | My Review

Ride Hard (#1)Amazon | My Review

Ride Wild (#3)Amazon | Release Date: Oct. 31, 2017

 

 

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Recommended Read: The Hard Ink Series by Laura Kaye | About That Story

 

 

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I’m not even going to lie, I have totally have a thing for bad ass, sexy bikers! What about you? Any favorites? Let Me Know!

 

 

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