Ride Rough audiobook

I made the mistake of getting behind with Laura Kaye's Hard Ink series and fully regret it, so I am fully determined to not make that same mistake with this series. Especially not since it's going so well for me already. Ride Rough was amazing and these characters were crazy sexy so I just couldn't get enough of them. This was also my second second-chance romance that I read over the weekend so maybe I've been converted to a lover of this trope. Maverick and Alexa had a sizzling chemistry that was undeniable when you saw them together. I'm not even kidding, their sexual tension almost made my Kindle explode. I really loved seeing them together and seeing how close they became even after not being together for years. Maverick was the true hero of this book for me though and I will definitely be re-reading it just for him. He was this big bad biker dude but then we got to see the sweet and tender side to him and it had me swooning all over the place.Bottom line, you need to start this series right away. I love these men that Laura Kaye creates and I think everyone else will too. ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review Obsessed! Laura Kaye has me once again addicted to the men of The Raven Riders. How could I not when Laura Kaye continues to give readers like myself swoonworthy protective alpha heroes with heart. Yes, the Raven Riders are your completely different MC bikers. First, their personalities are a riot and secondly, they have this hard exterior but have this compassionate and protective nature that pulls you in. And let me just say, Maverick Rylan won me over big time. If she needed him, he’d be ready. That was all he knew. And for now, that would be enough.”Ride Rough was sexy, raw, beautiful and emotional. This book hits you hard as Laura Kaye provided layers and layers of depth of vulnerability, second chances, love, passion, and new beginnings. She allowed readers to feel for her characters as they navigated through their feelings for one another.Maverick Rylan is the VP of Raven Riders. His life revolves around his brothers, his family, the MC and most importantly Alexa Harmon. Alexa will and will always be the one woman who has owned his heart. Five years of separation could not extinguish the torch he has for her. And so when Maverick learns that Alexa is in trouble and is in an unhealthy emotional abusive relationship, Maverick will stop at nothing in protecting her. Alexa Harmon walked away from Maverick when her brother died. Feeling lost, she wanted to start anew. A new life. Fast forward to the present, Alexa should be happy with the life that she has built. She is finishing up with school, has a job and a very wealthy fiance. But soon Alexa will realize that means nothing when you are not happy. When Alexa decided to end her engagement, she turned to the one man who has stood by the shadows patiently waiting for her. Maverick Rylan. And even though they lay there perfectly still, perfectly peaceful—at least for that one moment—Maverick realized that Alexa Harmon was the best fucking ride of his life. And he never wanted it to end.”Maverick and Alexa’s relationship can be summed up as magnetic. Their chemistry and love for each other was something that couldn’t be erased after several years of separation. The love Maverick has for Alexa runs so deep. He would do anything to make her happy and that could be said for Alexa as well. Seriously, their love was explosive. It was burning bright fueled by passion, love, truth, honesty, and vulnerability. But what happens when Alexa’s ex-fiance tries to destroy and controls Alexa’s life? Will Maverick be able to protect Alexa in time? Because underneath it all, Maverick had still been there. At the heart and soul of her. Waiting for her to see the truth. Waiting for her to feel it. Her truth.”There is just something so organic in which Laura Kaye tells a story. She paces everything in a fluid manner and in such allows the readers to see and feel for her characters. Their flaws, strengths, and hopes. For Alexa Harmon, she is not your wallflower kind of heroine as she discovers that happiness is one call or in this case one ride away. As for Maverick Rylan, hearts will swoon for this hero. He was rough around the edges but a total sweetheart. So if you are looking for an MC story that beautifully blends raw emotions as the backbone of this book then Ride Rough is the book for you. Laura Kaye

I've fallen pretty HARD for this series, and even HARDER for Maverick Rylan, VP of the Seven Riders MC. His dedication and loyalty to the people he loves it just so DAMN sexy! Laura Kaye brings her a-game in her latest installment of the highly addictive MC Romance series. Explosive sexual tension, and enough emotion that will bring you to your knees, RIDE ROUGH was an all out sexy and suspenseful read. I couldn't look away once I began and I wanted to savor it, yet devour it in one fell swoop. "I don't want to hurt you. I never wanted to hurt you. But I want you. I want you inside me right now more than I want my next breath." Maverick and Alexa have a deep connection that spans many years. When tragedy struck, one walked away, and the other did not chase after. Fast forward five years, and tragedy has struck again, and this time Maverick will not let Alexa go without a fight. This tragedy comes in the form of an abusive fiancé who will stop at nothing to get Alexa back. He has powerful connections, and will make it damn hard for Alexa to ignore him. To keep Alexa safe, Maverick will be by her side every moment of every day. The close proximity brings their powerful connection to the forefront and pretty soon, the bond that they shared so long ago, comes rushing back with a vengeance. No longer able to deny what they feel, the closer they become, the closer the enemy draws near. This enemy has the power to destroy them both, but what's that old saying? Oh yeah, LOVE CONQUERS ALL, and all that jazz.I loved this installment so much. I loved Maverick's bossy side, and I loved his tender side. His loyalty to his MC and his family was so beautiful. Alexa's strength shined through in this romance, and I cheered her on, every step of the way. With emotion bleeding through each and every page, Laura Kaye has created something robust and special with Maverick and Alexa's second chance love story. The Raven Riders have become like family to me and I can't wait to revisit them in the highly anticipated third book in the series, RIDE WILD. This will be Slider and Cora's story, and I'm just as giddy for their story as I was for this one!

When you fall in love for the first time it is often said that you never forget your first love and in a lot of instances you may very well stay together forever. However, as wonderful as that sounds, it doesn’t always work out that way. Alexa and Maverick were in love as teenagers and he thought that nothing would ever break them apart, until Alexa did just that when she walked away from him, leaving him stunned and broken hearted.Five years later and Alexa is now engaged to another man. Grant Slater. He is handsome and a very successful business man. He has given her a life that she had only dreamed of. She never wants for anything and lives in a beautiful home. However there is another side to Grant, a side that no one else sees. He is an abusive, manipulating control freak.Maverick has been keeping his eye on Alexa over the years, he knows that Grant is not the man for her and he also knows that this man has a dark side, therefore he keeps tabs on Alexa so he knows she is okay. This is how he comes across her one night distressed outside her home. His protective instincts kick in and on the back of his harley she goes.Alexa thought that being with a man like Grant was a good choice for her, a safe choice. Maverick is part of the local Raven Riders MC and there is danger on a daily basis in his world. However, she has come to realise that danger comes in many forms and she has never feared for her life as much as she recently has being with Grant. Within minutes of being in Maverick’s company she feels safe. “You’re a good man, Maverick Rylan. Better than I gave you credit for. But I see you now.” She paused, and he hung on her words like they were the oxygen he needed to breathe. “I know it may be too late. But, God, I see you.” Maverick has never stopped loving this girl and the thought of anyone causing her harm eats him up inside. She should never have been with him in the first place, she belongs to him and there is no way he is letting her go ever again. Now he just has to deal with her psycho ex.That is just a quick skim of what happens in this second chance love story. I loved Maverick, he will do anything for the people he loves and that includes his brothers. There is a lot more happening in this story that I haven’t touched on and plenty of glimpses of Dare & Haven from book one.

I loved Maverick he was not bashful, “I want to pin you against my truck and kiss the eff out of you. I want to put my hands on you. Everywhere. I want to push those sexy little pants off your even sexier *** and make you wet with my fingers until you’re crying out my name. While all those eyes behind that dark glass are watching. While Slater’s watching.” I loved this book, Maverick was protecrive and sweet.

Ride Rough was the second book in the Raven Riders series by Laura Kaye.We met Maverick and Alexa in previous books. Maverick was Dare’s Cousin (book one, Ride Hard) and Alexa was Maverick’s lost love. Maverick’s best childhood friend, Tyler, was Alexa’s older brother. Tyler died five years prior and Alexa fell apart. She broke up with Maverick and began building a safe and stable life. All seemed well until it didn’t. And then Ride Rough began.Kaye took us through the details of Alexa’s life. Maverick and Alexa had just crossed paths again and Maverick vowed his protection. Kaye took us through some emotional moments with a suspenseful vibe. For those needing to know about abuse triggers, be warned. Additionally, the whole gang came together again and demonstrated their loyalty, love, protectiveness, friendship and family bond. There were a few loose ends that weren’t fleshed out but hopefully we’ll get a few more details as the series progresses. Next up is Slider in Ride Wild.

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance Summary Maverick Rylan, the Vice President of the Raven Riders, is worried about his girl, a woman he has loved for years who is in trouble.  Alexa Harmon, once was in love with Maverick when she was young but when her brother died, she pushed him away. Alexa has rebuilt her life, she now has a career in interior design, a handsome fiancee and a beautiful home, what more could she ask for. But when her fiancee Grant, starts to become even more controlling, and being abusive. And when she starts to realize how he has treated her since meeting him and how he has changed her, she decides to take control of her life again. Maverick is her rock, and she realizes she never stopped loving him but her ex fiancee is becoming unhinged and could destroy what she has become with Maverick... Plot and Story Line Ride Rough is the second book in this series, and I had a blast with this story and just like the first book I fell in love and it didn't take very long to do either. This author never ceases to amaze me with her stories, and Ride Rough kept me immersed. This story is wonderful, and not exactly what I was expecting to be honest, but I really enjoyed how it wasn't quite as dark as I was expecting it to be. Our heroine is suffering in a relationship, where she is being emotionally and slightly physically abused. From the beginning you see how manipulative and controlling her fiancee is, even if Alexa doesn't quite want to admit it to herself yet. Then our hero steps in. Maverick is simply delicious and one of my favorite heroes. I love how protect and loyal he is, true to his roots and his brothers but also to Alexa. I love how even though she pushed him away, he doesn't hold it against her, he has such a strong sense of empathy. You're a good man, Maverick Rylan. Better than I gave you credit for. But I see you now. I know it may be too late. But, God, I see you In book one, we see a scene between these two, and it continues in this book. Its been a couple weeks following book one. Maverick has been hurt badly by Alexa, but hasn't stopped caring about her. I did enjoy seeing these two come back to each other again, although it is slow going. We get some great times with the Raven Riders Club again and we get to see some of our favorite character from book one. We see how close knit they are with each other, and the way they come together when something is wrong or when a woman is in trouble and needs their help. Their laughter and commadarie, is addicting and just brings a smile to the reader. And of course I need to mention the cat. Alexa's cat is hilarious. So funny. "Was just thinking that Lucy could totally be the club's mascot. You need a biker name, though, " he said, hugging Lucy a little tighter to his chest as she tense at the clipping "Lucy" is cute and all but it doesn't really fit our vibe. Or the sweater I bought you. Maybe Lucky or Bones or...Slugger. Right?" The cat purred and stared at him "You like that idea, don't you? Yes, you do, kittykitty." "You are totally cooing at my cat right now." "Am not." "It's turning me on." "I'm totally cooing at your cat." I love how all the sweet feels you get from seeing this club. My only complaint is the ending, we kinda get a bit of a teaser cliffhanger dealing with supporting characters and I am hoping that book three will pick up right after this one. The Cover Sexy and hot and I LOVE it....it has such a pretty cover that I want to pet. Overall View Ride Rough is a sensational and emotionally in tuned romance, a slow burn second chance tale that wrapps around you like a warm blanket. A RIVETING ROMANCE LEAVES YOU SMILING! Say you'll be mine. That we'll ride through this life together, you and me against the world. Just like we said. Click To Buy On Amazon [foogallery id="21286"]

Ride Rough the second book in Laura Kaye’s Raven Riders series deals with the heavy subject of partner abuse both mentally and physically and while it was handled extremely well , I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I did the first book in this series. Don’t misunderstand, it was well written and the characters were compelling, but I struggled with part of the story and there was so much going on in this book that I felt the couple got a bit lost in the rest of the story instead of being the focus of it. Years ago Maverick and Alexa were a couple, but with her brother’s grief and her mother’s emotional state Alexa needed more from Maverick and when he balked for just a moment in time she broke up with him and walked out of his life never looking back. Now engaged to a powerful man, working in his company, living in his home and planning a wedding just weeks ago Alexa thinks she has it all, but the closer they get to the wedding the more she realizes that something is “off” with her fiancé, Grant, and when Maverick inserts himself in her life again she begins to see that security and safety are two very different things.Maverick really impressed me with his handling of Alexa especially when he began to suspect exactly what was happening in her life. He could have gone in all guns blazing, but instead he settled for being there for her as a friend, for making sure she was okay, and to help when she needed it. I liked that he understood what was happening and was determined to let her figure it out, but be close by when she did and needed him.As difficult as it is to see women get caught up in an abusive relationship, I can also understand it because I’ve seen it happen to someone close to me. Alexa was smart, but an abuser is good at picking their victims and figuring out what they need to feel safe, make them feel that way and then pull the rug out from underneath them. Most women are not as lucky as Alexa to have someone willing to jump in and help and she not only had Maverick, but the whole Raven Riders crew.As these two had history it wasn’t a surprise that they moved pretty quickly into a physical relationship, but to be honest it kind of bothered me. Alexa was coming out of a long term relationship that turned abusive over time, but she easily moved on to another man without any counseling or even really thinking about the fact she moved from one man’s bed to another man’s bed in the blink of an eye. It was evident the Alexa and Maverick shared a closeness that couldn’t be denied and I love the passion and tenderness they shared especially given what she had endured. I am really enjoying getting to know all the members of the Raven Riders and with each book their personalities come out a bit more. While there is no doubt their activities sometimes skirt the law, these are men who a passionate about helping women and children out of bad situations and giving back to their community. Despite my few issues with Ride Rough, I did enjoy the story and Ms. Kaye writes with such passion that it is insanely easy to get wrapped up in her stories and be excited about what is coming next.ARC provided by Inkslinger PR for a voluntary review.

Laura Kaye always writes such irresistible male leads and Maverick is no exception to that rule. He's a badass biker who is willing to bend the rules when he needs to along with the rest of his MC, the Raven Riders, but they put any profits they make towards helping women escape from dangerous situations so it's very hard to fault them for it. There is one woman in particular that Maverick is worried about right now though and that's his ex-girlfriend (and the only woman he has ever loved) Alexa. He knows Alexa is in a damaging relationship but she has to be willing to accept his help before he has any chance of rescuing her.Alexa broke up with Maverick after her brother died, she was struggling with her own grief as well as trying to look after her emotionally unstable mother and she needed security that Maverick just couldn't provide. When she met Grant she thought he was everything she ever wanted but gradually over the years they've spent together he has slowly eroded her confidence and cut her off from her friends. Grant's controlling behaviour started so gradually that Alexa didn't even realise what was happening until it was too late and it's only when he starts becoming increasingly erratic and prone to violence that she realises that she's in deep trouble. She automatically turns to Maverick for help but Grant isn't going to let her go easily and they're going to need the help of all of the Raven Riders to keep Alexa safe.I absolutely adore Maverick, he's that perfect alpha that's a little bossy and very protective but who doesn't push it too far. He is obviously head over heels for Alexa and he would do anything to keep her safe from harm. I loved that he puts Alexa's needs before his own, he goes out of his way to make sure she has everything she needs to feel comfortable and secure and he works with her to make sure her mother is taken care of too. We get some lovely bonding moments with him and the other Raven Riders and I really can't wait to get to know all of these characters better in future books. Alexa has been through a lot and it shows, she's been so beaten down by Grant that she has very little confidence but that quickly starts to change as Maverick helps build her back up again.The chemistry between these two was off the charts and I think this was actually the hottest book in the Hard Ink / Raven Riders series so far. If I had one complaint it was that I felt things moved forward between Alexa and Maverick far too quickly, yes the sexy times were unbelievably hot but I would have found them more realistic if they'd waited a bit longer to give into temptation. Alexa has just come out of a 5 year relationship with a master manipulator who turned her into a shell of her old self, she was bound to be seriously messed up and I really would have loved to see her take a little time out to process her emotions and deal with things before she jumped into bed with Maverick. We do see her make a lot of progress by the end of the book but it felt a little like she was using Maverick as a crutch to help her cope rather than learning to stand on her own two feet, something that could have easily been avoided by holding off on their sexual relationship for a few weeks.That didn't stop me enjoying the book though, Maverick is definitely my favourite Raven Rider so far (although I have high hopes for several of the others!) and I enjoyed seeing Alexa turn her life around. I also loved Alexa's pet cat Lucy who was utterly adorable. It was great to catch up with some of the characters we met in the previous books and I'm definitely excited about continuing the series. Laura Kaye never lets me down and is definitely an auto buy author for me.

4.5 Maverick and Alexa StarsThis great series continues with the Vice President-Maverick's story. He is such a likeable hero- loyal, alpha, funny and solid. He gets a second chance with the girl who broke his heart five years ago. Alexa left Mav after her brother, his best friend , died. She's about to marry a guy who has it all on the outside but inside is a monster.Triggers include domestic violence.HEA? YesCheating? No

Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales Quick & Dirty: A relationship that is going all wrong and even dangerous, can the flame from her past save her?Opening Sentence: Alex Harmon tore out of her car and ran into the house, her high heels clicking against the concrete of the three-car garage and then the travertine tiles of the hallway and kitchen.Excerpt: YesThe Review:Alexa should be happy. She is two weeks away from marrying the man of her dreams, but instead, she feels sick to her stomach. A week ago they got into a fight and she tripped over a box and bruised her face, and he hadn’t helped her at all. He blamed her for it so Alexa ran to Maverick, her ex, and the Vice President of the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. She ended up feeling embarrassed so she hadn’t really told him anything.Now she is trying her best to follow Grant’s rules and keep everything good until the night he physically throws her out of their house. At that point Alexa has had enough, she can’t make any more excuses or justify his behavior. Maverick knows that guy is bad news so he has been keeping an eye on Alexa, when he sees her walking in the rain he brings her back to his house. Maverick is hopeful that she will be done with Grant, and that maybe they will have a future again.However, he knows that a guy like that isn’t done with Alexa yet, and he vows to protect her. But as Grant continues to call, harass and stalk her will Maverick be able to keep her safe? Will they lose everything in the fight against Grant?Ever since SOA, I have a very special place in my heart for motorcycles and smoking hot men… and Laura Kaye doesn’t fail on delivery. Whew, I love me some good bad boys… and Maverick takes the cake. Tattoos, long hair, and like the perfect book boyfriend, you can’t ask for more out of a romance novel. I especially like the portrayal of the beginning stages of abuse. Not that I like abuse, but I do like when authors highlight in a realistic and authentic manner. It isn’t always physical, but it almost always starts with the controlling, and the temper and the fear. Plus, showing a strong confident woman like Alexa as being vulnerable to abuse just shows that even if you don’t think it can happen to you, it can.I will be honest, I didn’t like Grant before I actually even met him on the pages of this book, and I didn’t feel sorry for him at all. I am going to have to check out the other books in the series, romance isn’t my go-to genre these days, but I still really enjoy a well-written smoking hot romance and this fit the bill.Notable Scene:A nauseating flutter of nerves rushed through her when they returned to the clubhouse. The way Maverick had been when they left the restaurant, there was was no way he wasn’t going to be enraged at Grant’s efforts to blackmail Alexa into giving in. And at the same time she hated to do anything that might pull the Raven’s further into this mess.FTC Advisory: Avon provided me with a copy of Ride Rough. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.

Les Raven Riders sont de retour et sans surprise c’est sur Maverick et Alexa que les choses se concentrent cette fois-ci. On s’en doutait après avoir vu Alexa débouler dans le tome précédent avec le visage abîmé et effrayée, avant de disparaitre à nouveau et laisser derrière elle un Maverick dans tous ses états. Laura Kaye continue de nous faire vibrer avec ses bikers au cœur tendre et tout ce qu’on pouvait souhaiter de mieux !Maverick est le VP des Raven Riders et le cousin de Dare, ce qui veut dire que tout le monde se repose sur lui, demandant aide et conseil à tout moment. Mais Mav a un peu du mal à s’ouvrir après le décès de son meilleur ami, sa mère qui était maltraité par son père et sa petite-copine qui l’a quitté sans explication plusieurs années plus tôt. Mav n’a jamais oublié Alexa, il peut passer pour un dragueur charmant, il est en réalité assez sombre et intense, cachant des blessures et des pulsions violentes. C’est un personnage qui m’a touché avec sa volonté de faire de son mieux, de protéger les siens quel qu’en soit le prix.Alexa a grandit avec les Raven Riders, son frère était un prospect jusqu’à son décès et l’homme de sa vie en est devenu le VP. Mais avec les troubles mentaux de sa mère, elle a souhaité s’éloigner de tout cela, trouver un travail stable, un mari normal et tendre. Pourtant elle ne pouvait pas plus se tromper sur son fiancé, elle est sur le point de craquer avec les demandes de sa mère et Maverick devient sa seule planche de salut. Alexa peut apparaitre comme faible, elle se laisse faire, facile trop facilement les maltraitances psychologiques qu’elle subit depuis plusieurs années. Cependant on ne peut que la respecter pour ses nouveaux choix courageux de faire face à ses démons et choisir d’être heureuse.Leur relation est donc compliquée puisqu’ils étaient tous deux le premier amour de l’autre, l’âme sœur à qui ils s’ouvraient et confiant leurs secrets. Un événement tragique va les séparer, entrainant des conséquences désastreuses pour tous les deux et leurs proches. Peu à peu ils vont se donner une seconde chance, mais cela va devoir se payer le prix fort. Bien qu’il y ait une base sûre entre eux, des souvenirs joyeux, ils doivent tout reconstruire à zéro et faire face à différents obstacles et un adversaire de taille : le fiancé d’Alexa.Laura Kaye s’attaque une fois de plus à plusieurs thèmes différents et durs, que ce soit la violence conjugale, la corruption ou la maladie mentale, rien ne l’arrête. Je trouve qu’en plus elle fait de façon juste, elle ne mâche pas ses mots et ses personnages vont en voir de toutes les couleurs. J’ai vraiment apprécié le couple Alexa/Maverick, même si j’avoue que j’ai guetté toutes les miettes sur Slider qui m’intrigue depuis le début. Il y avait du rythme du début à la fin avec les différentes activités des Raven Riders mais aussi les menaces du fiancé d’Alexa et la sensualité bien au rendez-vous avec notre petit couple.

Reviewed for Romancing the Readers Blog:https://romancingthereaders.blogspot....Can I just say that I love Laura Kaye's books. I just can't help myself, the second I pick one up I know my day is shot. I just hate to put them down! She has a wonderful way of making your heart break and pissing you off! Are you intrigued? You should be! She's great at balancing suspense with romance. What I love is that you know her books are clocked full of suspense but the romance is still the important part of the story. It's one of the reasons I read her. The other reason is her wonderful guys! They are some of the bests! Ride Rough is book #2 of her Raven Riders series. I've mentioned before I'm not a fan at all of motorcycle gangs. Not my cup of tea. The only reason I tried this series is because of Kaye. I like her books so I thought I give it a try. I'm so glad I did!I found myself falling in love with the characters of this series. Yes, they all ride motorcycles and might do a few shady things, but they do such good for those who can't do for themselves. Ride Rough is about Maverick and Alexa. This is a second chance romance. Love Maverick! He's such a great guy with a big heart. He's the type of guy you'd like to get to know. Now Alexa is a different kettle of fish. I'm not sure if it's because she hurt Maverick that I don't care for her as much or what. I'm not saying she's a unlikable character, because I did like her, I just didn't love her. It happens! Alexa has a tough time staying strong. She runs from confrontation instead of taking control of her own life. She's very lucky to have people who care about her to stand for her. Now don't get me wrong I did understand her. And I felt bad for her childhood. It must not be easy to grow up with a hoarder. I also know what it's like to be a people-pleaser. Not a easy! Of course in the end all is well. It's what I love about romance books. I'm so glad I read this one and can't wait for the next. Follow me on:https://www.facebook.com/RomancingThe...https://twitter.com/Romancingreader/s...