Book Review: Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise by Kristen Ashley

I literally dropped everything to read this book, and it did not disappoint. I loved Knox and Luna, and being back in Phoenix. The drama, the emotion, the passion, and the build were incredible. Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise is not to be missed!

Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise (Avenging Angels #5) by Kristen Ashley

Luna Nelson and Knox Chambers fell together fast, and they did it hard. It was so big, so special, they wanted it just for themselves and kept it a secret from their found family: the Avenging Angels and the Hottie Squad.

They both knew this was it. Together forever.

What Luna didn’t know was that Knox had secrets.

Secrets that tore them apart.

But when Knox asked for them to continue being friends—for the sake of their crew, and so he wouldn’t lose her—Luna loved him enough to say yes. Yes to the torture of being in the life of a man who was the love of hers, but he let her go.

Then, Knox gets shot. He gets shot not because he’s got a dangerous job (which he does), but because his family is an absolute mess.

With the man who means everything to her recuperating, Luna can’t keep away.

While Luna tries to keep the Angels safe from interfering in Knox’s family’s criminal enterprises, she and Knox circle each other, drawing a different kind of blood.

Will Knox continue to keep his secrets?

And will both of them be safe in the Chambers Family Feud?

5 out of 5 stars

Avenging Angels: A Lick and A Promise was freaking fantastic! I’ve loved watching Knox and Luna circle each other in previous books, so finally getting their HEA was everything. I was completely hooked from the beginning. This was exciting, entertaining, sweet, sexy, and drama-filled. There were so many moments woven in that had me laughing, cheering, and getting choked up. I felt this one deep! The Angels and their bonds are incredible, and I adored seeing familiar faces again. Another addictive story in the Avenging Angels series!

I was on the edge of my seat watching everything unfold between Knox and Luna. It was messy, emotional, and full of drama, and I loved every second. I loved the flashbacks to the beginning of their relationship and seeing all the details of where they started. My heart hurt for Luna about why they broke up, but I appreciated how she kept her promise to him. As for Knox, I had a serious love-hate relationship with him. I loved him, but some of his choices stressed me out, and I couldn’t wait for him to finally figure himself out. Once he did, I was all in. Learning about his family history added so much depth, and by the end, I hurt for him as well, but loved watching him work toward the life he deserved. These two had off-the-charts chemistry and gave me serious Mace and Stella vibes (Rock Chick Reckoning), which I absolutely ate up.

I couldn’t get enough of all the other characters. I loved the bond between Raye and Luna, even when they’re at odds, and the sisterhood the Angels have built together. It’s always fun seeing Tex and Tito, too. There were updates on past characters, future pairings hinted at that I’m thrilled about, and moments with Dream that made me ridiculously happy. I ate up every detail on the mysterious Byron, loved seeing Dmitri and Titus again, and liked learning about the feud between Shirleen and Marjorie. Everything together made it feel full and layered.

This story had my emotions all over the place with the drama, tension, and entertaining moments. I loved the attention to detail and world-building. And the ending with the setup for the next book? Holy mother of book goodness! I need Avenging Angels: Ambush immediately. This was unputdownable!

Complimentary copy received.