Into the Riot - Review

Into the Riot
A Riot MC Series # 3
By Karen Renee
Contemporary Romance
December 4th, 2018

Tennille “Neil” Lyons has her hands full with Cecilia, her drug addicted sister who recently turned to prostitution to maintain her addiction. Having her sister commit to going to rehab feels like a stroke of luck, until the dealer/handler shows up making threats. While drowning her worries at a hole-in-the-wall bar, she meets a handsome biker. As much as she wants to dismiss him, she finds out he is rougher and tougher than any other man Neil has met before. Which may come in handy, because if Cecilia doesn’t pay her substantial debt, the dealer intends to collect from Neil instead.

Augustus “Razor” Richardson is prospecting with the Riot MC after being renounced from his old MC. He has a past and a reputation as a ladies’ man, but rarely does a woman so blithely give him the brush-off. He knows something is wrong, but she slips away before he can figure out how to help. When an unexpected phone call puts her back in touch, Razor will stop at nothing to protect Neil from harm. However, Razor’s past isn’t done with him yet. Can he prove to Neil that she can trust him before it’s too late?

Amount of sex 4 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 4 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5

Ah-mazing!

Into the Riot is the third book in the Riot MC series written by author Karen Renee. I have been looking forward to reading Razor’s story ever since his character was introduced in the first book, Unforeseen Riot. Even though each book focuses on a different couple, I do suggest that you read the series from the beginning. Razor has played a part in each of the books, and I honestly feel you will appreciate this story even more by reading them in order.

In this story, Razor is recovering from events that happened in the second book, Inciting a Riot. While getting a drink at a local hole in the wall, he meets Tennille (Neil). Neil is a feisty woman who is trying to help her sister Cecilia, who has a lot of problems. Unfortunately, those problems are starting to spread to Neil. Razor and Neil have such explosive chemistry, and phew are they hot together!

I was on the edge of my seat throughout this whole book, and couldn’t put it down! Fabulous story and I can’t wait for the next one in the series!!!

Voluntarily Reviewed a Gifted Copy

Unforeseen Riot
A Riot MC Series # 1
By Karen Renee
Contemporary Romance
April 30th, 2018

Mallory Pierce has been hiding from life after losing her husband and son to a drunk driving accident. Friends tried to get Mallory to get back into the swing of things; but it isn’t until she meets Riot MC biker, Cal Robertson, when Mallory begins to live again. The chemistry between Mallory and Cal is explosive from the beginning. Soon after meeting Cal, Mallory’s home is burglarized. When Cal finds out about the home invasion, he insists on helping Mallory put the pieces back together. Even though Mallory is physically attracted to Cal, she knows she doesn’t fit in with his biker lifestyle.
Mallory’s relationship with Cal has a rough start, but the two of them cannot stay away from one another. After an attempt by a rival MC to abduct Mallory she finds herself practically living with Cal. There are many things she doesn’t understand about his lifestyle and his world, but she understands she’s quickly developing feelings for this over-protective alpha male.
Cal “Callous” Robertson has been a patched member of the Riot MC for the past nineteen years. He’s fascinated by the spunky brunette, Mallory Pierce, who is one of the only women to push his buttons. He thinks Mallory’s mother-in-law is behind the break-in at Mallory’s house, but at such an early point in their relationship Cal keeps that to himself. When a member of a rival MC shows interest in Mallory, Cal can no longer deny his attraction to her. Cal is determined to protect Mallory, and get to know her better along the way. The more he finds out, the more he wants her in his life. Permanently. When Mallory is abducted from Bike Week right under Cal’s nose, he finds he cannot live without this spitfire woman in his life, and he’ll do whatever he has to in order to get her back.

Amount of sex 3 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 2 / 5
Story 4 / 5
Overall: 4 / 5

Unforeseen Riot is the first book in the Riot MC series by author Karen Renee. I just love MC romances, especially the ones that have a dominant alpha male, bad boy. And let me tell you, Callous (Cal) is definitely one. We are introduced to him when Mallory (Mal) goes out to meet some friends. She has been through a lot this past year, and she is just starting to move on in her life.

Cal is totally taken with Mallory, and they have a pretty strong connection. Throughout the book, Mallory seemed to question everything, and for me, I had a harder time connecting to her. She had a habit of arguing with Cal since she had no knowledge of the MC world. As I got further in the book, I became really taken with the story and understood Mallory better.

I can’t wait to read the next book, Inciting a Riot, which tells Vamp’s story! YUM!! I am also hoping for Razor’s story! Oh, how I love him!

Inciting a Riot
A Riot MC Series # 2
By Karen Renee
Contemporary Romance
August 7th, 2018

Cary “Vamp” Sullivan earned his Riot MC patch and shoved Lorraine Francis Ingram out of his life six years ago by cheating on her. He’s regretted it ever since because he knew she was a top-notch woman. After mentioning his regrets to his brother, Cal, Vamp suddenly finds himself faced with an opportunity to win Lorraine back. When he runs into her unexpectedly and finds out she has been beaten at the hands of a man, Vamp and his Riot MC Brothers are determined to protect her. Vamp is determined to get her back in his life, and he knows it’s going to be an uphill battle.

Lorraine insists that if any Riot MC Brother is going to protect her, it cannot be Vamp. She gets no promises from the Riot MC, and she finds herself with Vamp at her doorstep. She’s determined there will be no second chances, but her resolve is weakened because Vamp isn’t playing fair, he’s fighting…fighting to win her over.

Once she and Vamp are reunited again, they realize there is a very real threat to them both. Lorraine and Vamp are put to the test to rekindle their long lost love and stay alive.

Amount of sex 3 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 3 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5

Inciting a Riot is an amazing second chance romance that tells the story of Cary (Vamp) Sullivan and Lorainne (Frankie, Rainey, Lo-lo ) Ingram. It is the second book in the Riot MC series and to fully understand and appreciate this story, I recommend reading Unforeseen Riot, the first book in the series. It will help you understand the backstories, and I also absolutely love the story.

When I saw Inciting a Riot on my Kindle, I couldn’t wait to begin reading. Vamp was an interesting character in the first book, and I was looking forward to reading his story. What I didn’t expect was to fall completely in love with him! Not only that, I love Frankie, and I think they are great together. The storyline was well paced, gripping and I just love the characters and sub-characters. They are so well developed and engaging.

Love, Love Love this series and can’t wait to read Razor’s story!

Voluntarily Reviewed a Gifted Copy

Karen Renee is the author of Unforeseen Riot and Inciting a Riot. She has wanted to be a writer since she was eight years old, but it’s taken the last twenty plus years for her to amass enough courage and overall life experience to bring that dream to life. Some of those life experiences came from the wonderful world of advertising, banking, and local television media research. She is a proud wife and mother, and a Jacksonville native. When she’s not at the soccer field or cooking, you can find her at her local library, the grocery store, in her car jamming out to some tunes, or hibernating while she writers and/or reads books.