Respectable Riot

Title: Respectable Riot
Series: Riot MC Series
Author: Karen Renee
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: December 31, 2019

She has it all, but she still has nothing.

Married to a local politician, Jane Ramos-Palmer won’t put her dreams aside for her husband’s any longer. Overhearing her husband being blackmailed, Janie realizes nothing in her life is as it seems. She’s willing to ditch all she has, so she can gain everything she ever wanted.

His world was wrenched cruelly away from him. David “Beast” Huntley’s trust has been violated, and being twice shy means he’s determined not to get involved with another woman. At least not seriously, and not any time soon. But Janie provokes something in him. His attraction to her gnaws at him, even though she’s mired in an ugly divorce with a sketchy politician. Staying away from her is in his best interest and his club’s.

When the president of rival MC blindsides and assaults Janie, Beast’s inner-beast is awakened. He cannot fight his attraction for her, no matter how wrong it might be.

“Beast and Janie had a bit of a rocky start, but I couldn’t stop reading because I HAD to find out where they went next.” ~Jenn the Readaholic

“I absolutely love Respectable Riot! The characters were gripping, and I was captivated by the storyline.” ~Behind Closed Doors Book Review

“… a slow burn well written MC book.” ~World of Books 65

Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 3.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5

I just love the Riot MC series written by author Karen Renee! I have read all the books in the series, and I couldn’t wait to read Respectable Riot, the sixth book in the series. As soon as it appeared on my Kindle, I dove right in. Respectable Riot tells the story of Beast and Janie, and it can be read as a standalone MC romance. Some of the characters from the prior books do appear in the story, but not in a way that’s confusing to those that haven’t read the series. If you are like me and enjoy knowing the backstories, I suggest reading the series in order. Just know that it’s a suggestion.

Beast is a transfer from the Biloxi chapter. He has recently switched to his cousin Liar’s chapter to get away from some personal issues. Janie is best friends with Andrea (Liar’s old lady), and she’s in the process of getting a divorce. While distracted, Janie tripped when she was leaving Andrea’s massage studio. Luckily, Beast was there and caught her before she got hurt. Even though she’s in the middle of a divorce, both Janie and Beast can’t stop thinking of the other. So, when a rival MC injured Janie, Beast was there to care for and protect her. There feeling for each other grew, but her soon-to-be ex-husband was definitely not making it easy for them.

I absolutely love Respectable Riot! The characters were gripping, and I was captivated by the storyline. It’s a definite add to your TBR list!

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When we finally pulled off at a gas station, I swung off the bike, grateful as all hell to stretch my legs. Beast felt my eyes on him, if the expectant look on his face was any indication. I waited for him to join me on the sidewalk.

“You got somethin’ on your mind, Country Club?”

With a lopsided grin, I nodded. “First and foremost—”

He pulled me flush with his hard torso. “There’s a ‘first and foremost’. God. Gonna have to brace for this.”

“Fine. Do what you have to, but I feel compelled to let you know, on behalf of all the drivers you cut off, split lanes on, or passed on the shoulder, you drive like a colossal asshole.”

I thought he’d be pissed, but his twinkling eyes lit with a smile. Then he swatted my jeans-clad ass. Hard. His voice sounded on the verge of laughter. “What else you got?”

I wasn’t pleased about the swat to my ass, but I pressed onward. “Secondly, don’t let me hurt your ego or anything, but believe it or not, you’re not as important as you seem to think you are. I mean we’re not in that big of a hurry.”

His hand left my ass, and cupped my jaw. “There’s someone very important on my bike, babe, and it ain’t me.”

Well! That damn sure took the wind out of my sails. Luckily, I rallied. “I’m flattered you think that, but seriously–”

“Rule number one, no bein’ serious on this trip.”

“You can’t be–” It was on the tip of my tongue to say serious, and he knew it.

“Probably the only thing I mean business about. Gotta get you outta your head. Not right you can’t sleep through the night, and I don’t like it.”

“That was ‘cause of you,” I blurted.

“Say that again?” he demanded.

“Well, uh, I mean, I hate the idea of a guest sleeping on my couch.”

“Woman, that couch probably cost more than any bed I’ve owned. For a couch, it was more comfortable than my bed at the compound.”

I crossed my arms. “I should have been on it, not you.”

That odd look from this morning came back. “I’m in your bed, you’re in it with me.”

“You are not to be believed,” I muttered.

“Why’s that?”

“I saw you with that woman at Liar’s.”

His face hardened. “You mean Steph?”

I nodded because I didn’t trust my voice not to betray me.

“She’s an employee, Janie. Yak invited her to that thing. Followed her onto Liar’s street. Could tell she wasn’t sure which house would be his, so I rode next to her.”

“I see,” I murmured.

“So do I,” he grinned. “You were jealous.”

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Karen Renee is the author of the Riot MC Series. She has wanted to be a writer from a very early age, and she’s finally bringing that dream to life. She has worked in 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 writes and/or reads books.