Title: ANGUISH (Jokers' Wrath MC, #3)
Author: Bella Jewel
Release Date: October 27, 2014
Blurb
There are a lot of things in this world that are easy to escape from. Having a son you didn't ask for isn't one of them.
Mack is a nomad. He likes his own space and he struggles with emotion. His past is grey and his future looks about the same. That is until his ex-girlfriend dies and his son is handed over to him. A two month old baby he didn't know existed. Until now.
His world comes crashing down around him.
Desperate, he hires a nanny.
Jaylah has gotten herself into some serious trouble, so when she sees the job opening for a nanny pop up, she jumps on it. Of course she's not a nanny, but she figures she can pull it off. I mean, how hard can it be?
She's thrown into a world of diapers, hourly feedings and a whole lot of laundry. She's also introduced to the most rugged, gorgeous man she's ever had the pleasure of meeting.
The best part, he's the baby's father.
The worst part, he's a biker.
Their sexual tension is huge, but he's a hard nut to crack. She'll get in, though. She makes it her mission to break through the wall Mack has built so high around himself.
Her world is about to spiral out of control, and she's taking Mack along for the ride.
Anguish (Jokers' Wrath MC, #3)
Precarious (Jokers' Wrath MC, #1)
Melancholy (Jokers’ Wrath MC, #2)
REVIEW BY EMMA MISTRESS OF ALL DARK & TWISTED
Anguish is book three of the amazing series, Jokers' Wrath MC by Bella Jewel. We have come to know Mack a little from the previous novels, but in Anguish we get to see a new side of him, and really get to know this mysterious, sexy, alpha biker. Many previous characters are also in this read and we get to see how this club deals with threats, violence and family time when all they hold dear is threatened.
Mack has had a rough life. He has always remained as second best and not good enough for anyone to fight for: in his opinion. His parents, lovers and club have never valued him as worth the effort to make any sacrifice for. That all changes when Jaylah bounds into his life. When these two meet they have no idea what is in store for them. Love, family and passion. Their journey will not be easy, it will be messy, difficult and dangerous but something worth fighting for is worth the fight isn't it?
Jaylah seldom thinks before she acts and this trait lands her in a seriously dangerous predicament. What she doesn't know is that she is trading one kind of threat for another. Having to find a job fast to pay off a debt she takes on a role that will forever alter the course of her destiny and bring her to the doorstep of the infamous Joker's Wrath MC den.
Without spoiling your read I'll say can you ever leave the ghosts of your past behind to fully enjoy your future and should you love someone whose hurt so deeply by their past they may never let you into their heart?
5 stars Emma Scott
REVIEW BY NADIA CHIEF OBSESSIVE PIMPETTE
Mack has had a rough life. He has always remained as second best and not good enough for anyone to fight for: in his opinion. His parents, lovers and club have never valued him as worth the effort to make any sacrifice for. That all changes when Jaylah bounds into his life. When these two meet they have no idea what is in store for them. Love, family and passion. Their journey will not be easy, it will be messy, difficult and dangerous but something worth fighting for is worth the fight isn't it?
Jaylah seldom thinks before she acts and this trait lands her in a seriously dangerous predicament. What she doesn't know is that she is trading one kind of threat for another. Having to find a job fast to pay off a debt she takes on a role that will forever alter the course of her destiny and bring her to the doorstep of the infamous Joker's Wrath MC den.
Without spoiling your read I'll say can you ever leave the ghosts of your past behind to fully enjoy your future and should you love someone whose hurt so deeply by their past they may never let you into their heart?
5 stars Emma Scott
REVIEW BY NADIA CHIEF OBSESSIVE PIMPETTE
***Obsessed by books arc copy given in exchange for an honest review***
Five star MC read.
This is the third in this series and picks up where book two left us. Mack...oh Mack...sorry I got distracted as he is one hot alpha biker! He is dealing with becoming a daddy unexpectedly and this opens some old wounds that have been festering. Mack on the surface is a nomad, a loner that rides in to deal with situations for his club then rides back out when the wind changes direction. He is made to settle down when the sister of his estranged lover turns up on his doorstep with his son. His ex is dead and was unfortunately also his brother's wife. The need for revenge as his brother discovers their betrayal creates added anguish to this installment of the Jokers Wrath MC.
Meet Jaylah, she acts before she thinks and this impetuous nature lands her in hot water! Trying to save her crappy ex boyfriend leaves her in debt to a notorious drug dealer which in turn leads her to Macks door. Desperate times leaves Jaylah with no choice but to become a nanny for one of the most feared bikers club. Jaylah is sassy, witty and takes no prisoners. She is a funny loveable character that had me chuckling and shaking ny head at her antics. She's fearless and goes with the flow, taking everything in her stride.
"I don't expect you to throw me on a white horse and ride with me into the sunset. I've never been that girl. I've never had high expectations. You are who you are, and I'm willing to go with that."
In Anguish we discover Macks back story and find out why he is the way he is. We catch up with all the familiar faces and club members. We also continue with the club issues regarding the Tin Men and we are introduced to Marcus...a stunning vision of make hotness! Thankfully we are seeing more of him as he is getting his own book ;) This book has it all, steamy panty melting sex scenes, humour, gun fights, kidnap amongst other things! I loved every minute and I can't wait for Marcus's story...have I mentioned Marcus yet?!? Dreamy.....sorry got distracted again.
Prologue
“You stole my fuckin’ drugs.”
The foot at my throat presses me further into the cold, scratchy pavement. I gasp, my fingers clawing at fleshy ankles. His skin doesn’t budge; my nails are too short to break the flesh that I’m so desperately scraping at. It does nothing to move him, or send him on his way. Instead, he pushes harder, cutting off more of my air supply.
“That’s not exactly how it went down,” I croak, struggling.
“You were meant to deliver them; instead you fuckin’ sold them, and ran with the money.”
He’s right about that. I did take the drugs and sell them. I had good reason—my boyfriend was in trouble, and I was doing anything I could to get him out of trouble. I didn’t think ahead. I didn’t realize that I’d then owe a very unhappy drug dealer money. Not my finest moment, that’s for damned sure.
“I had no choice . . . I was helping someone I care about.”
He presses his boot down further into my throat, and my air supply narrows down to a dangerous level. My head pounds as the blood and oxygen are cut from my brain.
“I bet that person ain’t here helpin’ you tonight, now, are they?”
No, he’s right about that. Samuel is probably sleeping with someone else. The moment his debt was cleared, he left me. The dirty, cheap fucker left me. Now I’m dealing with the backlash. A furious drug dealer who wants his money.
Money I don’t have.
“Don’t I get,” I gasp, “one chance to get your money?”
He glares down at me through angry grey eyes. I squirm again as my vision starts flittering in and out. Shit, I’m going to pass out and he’s probably going to kill me, or worse, drag my helpless body away to do God knows what with.
“I have m-m-m-money,” I croak.
“If you had money, you wouldn’t have stolen my drugs.”
“I . . .” God, I’m on the edge. “I can get it. I s-s-s-swear.”
He stares at me, and for each second he does, my vision swims. Then, much to my relief, he lifts his boot off and reaches down, hurling my weak body up. He pulls me close, so close that our noses touch. My knees wobble and I have to push all my focus into not falling flat on my face and giving him another chance to take me.
“Listen, and listen fuckin’ good. You’ve got two weeks, and trust me, that’s me bein’ fuckin’ generous. Get my money, or I come for you.”
Shit.
I nod.
“Don’t try and run. You do, I’ll fuckin’ find you.”
I close my eyes, take a deep, burning breath and nod again.
“Two weeks.”
Then he’s gone.
And I know . . . I just know . . . I’m in deep, deep shit.
About the Author
Bella Jewel is an Aussie girl through and through. She spent her life in Western Australia, growing up in many different areas of the state. She now currently lives in Perth with her husband, children and mass amounts of pets. She's crazy, fun, outgoing and friendly. Writing is her passion, she started at the young age of 18 but finally got the courage up to publish, and her first novel Hell's Knights was released in August 2013.
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The MC Sinners | Criminals of the Ocean | Rebels on Bikes | Number Thirteen | Life After Taylah | Wingman
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