VIGOR, A Spartan Riders Novel
by J.C. Valentine
Spartan Riders, #3
Cover Designer: Sara Eirew
Publication Date: August 29, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, MC Romance, Bikers, Standalone
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SYNOPSIS:
USA Today and International bestselling author J.C. Valentine is back with the latest in her electrifying, dangerous, and provocative world of the Spartan Riders MC…
After escaping an abusive marriage, Spartan Riders bartender Ginger “Red” Mercury is determined to live life on her own terms. When the club’s VP declares her untouchable and stakes his own claim on her, she finds herself ready to wage war.
A year after inoculating the threat from notorious cartel leader Ricky Cruiz, Garrick “Repo” Stone, the last-standing original member of the Spartan Riders MC, has his focus on something else: monogamy. Having decided to settle down and take an ol’ lady, he has his sights set on Red…and he has his work cut out for him if he hopes to win her.
When a new threat makes itself known, threatening everything the brothers stand for and care about, they’re left scrambling to find out who’s behind it before it’s too late. With the high-stakes game of war looming over them, will Red be able to open her heart to love before outside forces pull her and Repo apart?
EXCERPT
Ginger opened her eyes to the feel of Garrick’s fingertips lightly stroking the side of her face and realized she’d fallen asleep.
Breathing deep, she sat back, wincing at the pinch in her spine. “How long was I out?” she asked groggily as she touched her fingers to her hot, damp cheek—the one that’d been pressed against his chest.
“About an hour.” Garrick plucked his shirt, grimacing. “You drool.”
“I do not!” Ginger flushed, feeling fifty shades of embarrassed. Because sometimes she did drool. But she was not about to admit that.
“Tell that to my shirt.” He looked over at her and smirked. “No worries, babe. Your secret is safe with me. Besides, it’s nice to know you have at least one flaw.”
Ginger scowled, then frowned as his words registered. “You thought I was, what, perfect?”
“The thought had occurred to me.” Standing, Garrick crossed his arms over one another, grabbed the hem of his shirt, and stripped it over his head.
Ginger could only stare at the perfection he presented. Even for an older man, he had an incredible body. It was obvious from the thick, defined muscle that he took care of himself. And that dusting of salt and pepper hair that ran in an upside-down V from his chest to his waistband got her panties all in a twist.
He was so masculine and sexy, it hurt to look at him.
Licking her lips, Ginger remembered their conversation. “Well, I’m not perfect. I’m just me. You though…wow.”
Oh man, had she just said that out loud? Garrick’s gaze captured hers, and yeah, she definitely had. And it was clearly going to his head.
And not the one in his pants.
“Like what you see?”
Well, she’d already stuck her foot in it. No sense in beating around the bush now. “You know I do.” They’d had sex before, and she’d let him go down on her last night. Considering how wet she’d been then, it should be obvious.
“Then maybe,” Garrick said, his gruff voice full of seduction as he leaned down over her, bracing his hands on the back of the couch, so she had to tilt her head all the way back to meet his eyes, “you should act on it.”
Ginger pressed her lips together. Her fingers itched to touch him, to explore the body that’d felt so good on hers so long ago. She wanted to get properly reacquainted. But should she? She’d already messed up and let him do things she never should have allowed. If she took this step, if she let him have her completely…he’d have her completely.
And he knew it.
REVIEW
Why was i so stupid and not read books 1 and 2 first? ughh I'm an idiot!!!
Ok so i join this series on book 3 ( I will be reading 1 and 2 ASAP!)
Repo and Ginger.
Repo decides that it's time for him to take an ol' lady again. The first one didn't work out but he knows that Ginger is the one for him. He spreads the word around the Spartans that she's not to be touched.
Ginger is a bunny of sorts but she has the men's respect. Having been with them for years and working the bar she acts as a sort of mother to them. They go to her for comfort and advice and a bit of fun. Ginger is happy with this. After her disastrous relationship with Hawke, Ginger knows shes better off on her own. She will never be controlled by a man again so she uses the brothers as much as they use her. That is until it all stops at Repo's say so.
Angry that Repo has claimed her she is determined to fight him tooth and nail. No way is he going to control her and no way was she being anyone's ol' lady.
Repo has a fight on his hands. Not only from Ginger but from an unknown threat. They thought everything would be quiet for a while after getting rid of Ricky Cruiz. They were wrong.
I really really wished i had read the first two so please be aware and definitely read the whole the series. I did follow it don't get me wrong. There was enough catch up to let me know what went on before but i think it spoiled my enjoyment because i didn't know it in detail.
I loved the way the book is written. The POV is from various people even the baddies so i loved getting into all their heads! The story was well paced and kept my rapt attention to the end. I love how it's a continuing story too so I'm waiting for the next release on the edge of my seat!
I loved Repo! He's your typical pig headed neanderthal biker but i love the softness he had for Ginger even if she didn't always see it. His speech to Ginger near the end had me "awwwww"ing big time!!! sigh... he really is kinda sweet! lol
Ginger is amazing! She's so strong and independent with a vulnerable undercurrent that she refuses to show. I love how she sticks to her guns although sometimes i wished she hadn't for Repo's sake lol
The whole cast of characters have my attention but I'm particularly looking forwards to seeing what Taco is up to!
Overall a highly enjoyable and i would definitely recommend it, but please be aware it's part of a series and for the best enjoyment read it from the start!
Reviewed by Kerry
5 Stubborn stars!
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SYNOPSIS:
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ABOUT J.C. VALENTINE
J.C. Valentine is the USA Today and International bestselling author of the Night Calls and Wayward Fighters Series and the Forbidden Trilogy. Her vivid imagination and love of words and romance had her penning her own romance stories from an early age, which, despite being poorly edited and written longhand, she forced friends and family members to read. No, she isn’t sorry.
Living in the Northwest, she has three amazing children and far too many pets. Among the many hats she wears, J.C. is an entrepreneur. Having graduated with honors, she holds a Bachelor’s in English and when she isn’t writing, you can find her editing for fellow authors.
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