“As the doors slide open, I turn for one last look at the woman who holds my heart. We’re going to get through this. I don’t know how, but I won’t accept any other outcome. Losing her just isn’t an option.” (p. 113)
★★★★☆
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Series: Royal Bastards MC Atlanta, GA Chapter, Book 1
Review:
First, I would like to thank the author and DS Book Promotions for providing me with a free advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A steamy marriage-in-turmoil MC romance
Silas has been living a double life. As “Maverick,” the president of the Atlanta, GA, chapter of the Royal Bastards Motorcycle Club, he is ruthless. As Silas, husband of Ember, he is a loyal, devoted partner. Ember’s mother was killed due to her father’s involvement in a motorcycle club, so she has always hated MCs, leading Silas to hide that side of his life from her for five years. When Ember’s past comes back to haunt her, Silas’s secret will be revealed, and she will have to decide if she can stay married to a man who has lied to her for so long.
Demon in the Shadows is a quick, easy read. Fast-paced and full of action, the story grabs ahold of you right from the beginning. Told from multiple points of view–not just those of the two main characters–each scene paints a complete picture of the events in your mind’s eye.
The marriage-in-turmoil trope is one I have been wanting to read for a new perspective on the romance genre, and Thetta James’s book did not disappoint. Silas, despite his secret, is an incredible husband to Ember. While marketed as a dark romance, though, it really isn’t dark at all. There is some triggering content and dark themes, but the romance itself doesn’t fit that description. All in all, I flew through this novel and would love to read the next book when it is released.
Audience: adult
Trigger warnings: murder, death, sexual assault, drug sales, kidnapping, violence, gun violence, assault, battery, miscarriage
Recommended for fans of: MC romance, marriage-in-turmoil, both have secrets, dual life, rival MCs, touch her and die, protective alpha MMC, vengeance
Publisher's Synopsis:
Silas/Maverick
Family secrets will inevitably surface, shattering the deep trust we’ve built over the years. In my situation, the concealed aspects of my life, hidden from my wife, were forcefully brought into the light. This not only fractured our trust but also jeopardized everything I hold dear. My biggest mistake was believing, I, Silas “Maverick” Bouvier, was untouchable.
In my role as the President of the Royal Bastards MC Atlanta, GA Chapter, my duty revolves around safeguarding my club and its members.
Simultaneously, as Emberlynne's husband, my duty revolves around protecting her from the dangers hidden amongst the perfect life I created for us.
The coexistence of my dual life was never my intention. Yet, to rescue the love of my life, the inner demon must emerge from the shadows to exact retribution on those who have taken her.
The pivotal question lingers—when she discovers my true identity, will she be able to gaze into my eyes with forgiveness and love for the man she married? Or will she perceive a stranger, harboring resentment for the monster who saved her life?
Source:
DS Book Promotions
©Thetta James: December 3, 2024
Edition: Digital ARC
202 pages
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