Title: Desertion (Knights Rebels MC #3)
Author: River Savage
Release Date: July 14th, 2015
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Synopsis
Honor.
Courage.
Commitment.
Three things Jesse Carter has lost. A former Marine, Jesse used to stand proud of his achievements and live by the code. But when circumstance made him question everything he believed in, those most basic values didn’t feel so important after all.
Sex.
Lies.
Knights Rebels.
Three things Jesse Carter has found. Reborn into a brotherhood not so different from the one he left behind, Jesse finds it all too easy to block out his past and claim the role as the Rebels' fun loving player.
Until he meets Bell.
Shy, awkward, and with troubles of her own, Bell Johnson's no stranger to hiding her pain. When Jesse forces himself into her life, she’s at risk of her defences crumbling.
Does Bell have the strength to survive Jesse and his demons or is she fated to become another casualty in the self-destruction of Jesse Carter?
5 Stars
**I received an ARC for an honest review.**
I loved Jesse's story! I have loved all the books in this MC series but I was really looking forward to Jesse's.
Nurse Bell. I was curious as to who would ultimately be Jesse's woman and I love that it was shy sweet Nurse Bell. I also love that they continuously called her Nurse Bell. I loved Bell. She is so sweet and such a great female lead. At some point I would have labeled her a pushover but considering all that she went through and all they her family had been through she is just genuinely thoughtful and selfless. She puts everyone's needs above her own and Jesse is no different. Even when he is constantly pushing her away she always relents and lets him have his way. I loved the way she responded to Jesse and l loved that she kept fighting it. I also loved that she just didn't easily give into him. I loved the relationship that they built and I loved they they grew to respect each other.
I didn't love how Jesse constantly tried to hurt her while hiding himself away. But I did like that I got to understand the man behind the early smile and cheesy pick up lines. The flashbacks alone are enough to make anyone's life a hellacious one but that is not all Jesse had to endure in his lifetime. Hiding behind his smile is how he coped with all the crap that was constantly suffocating him. I love Jesse so much more after this book.
Now I am gonna touch on the subject of Paige, Bell's sister that disappeared six years prior. I just did not see something like that touching the sweet Nurse Bell, but I am so glad that there was somewhere she could go when law enforcement had failed to move forward. I love that the Rebels are an MC that are willing to take care of their family no matter how new to the group they are. This most definitely one of my favorite MC series and I look forward to more.
This book is a definite MUST read and so is the series!
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Excerpt
I wake up to the heat of someone’s palm against my shoulder. Twisting around, my hand moves faster than my brain, and I snatch it off me.
“Jesse, it’s me, Bell,” she rushes out before I can take it any further.
“Fuck.” I release my grip on her arm and sit up, forcing myself back to the here and now.
“Did I hurt you?” I reach for her searching for any sign of a mark left by me.
“It’s fine. You barely touched me.” She holds her arm out letting me inspect it. I check it over one more time before releasing her and relaxing.
“You wanna talk about it?” I study her face, eyes calm, soft mouth. She’s not freaking out.
“Just some shit that visits my dreams sometimes, nothing that needs to touch you,” I reply, shocked I’m not retreating.
“I don’t mind, Jesse,” she pushes, and I almost cave. Almost.
“The last thing I want to do is talk about this shit, Bell.” She doesn’t argue or press, and I’m grateful for it. I don’t think I’d be able to keep my cool if she did.
“Come back to sleep.” She lies back down and I follow her. She doesn’t ask me any more questions, or make me feel like I need to tell her everything.
“That ever happens again, don’t wake me,” I warn. A menacing thought strikes through me picturing what could have happened if I didn’t wake in time. She’s lucky I didn’t hurt her, like the last time a woman touched me while I had a nightmare.
“You don’t always have to be so brave, Jesse.” Her hand moves to my dog tags. I don’t stop her. I’m starting to like the feeling of her hands touching them.
“Never tried to be, Bell. But talking doesn’t help me. Never has.” I think back to the time when I did try and it forced me out of control. Talking about those triggers only amplified my insecurities. When death sits afar, mocking you in the dangerous confines of your surroundings, it fucks with your head; nothing was going to change it.
Besides, my issues weren’t what I had done. They were what I had survived. My conscience wasn’t clear and my honor wasn’t clean.
“Promise me you won’t touch me.” I keep my tone even, controlled.
“I promise.” I take her hand in mine and bring it to my lips. Maybe one day I will let someone in. Let her in.
Today isn’t that day.
But today, I didn’t push her away.
That has to count for something.
More from River Savage
Incandescent (Knights Rebels MC #1)
Affliction (Knights Rebels MC #2)
Reclaimed (Knights Rebels MC Novella)
Paradox (Knights Rebels MC Novella)
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Desertion (Knights Rebels MC #3)
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About the Author
River Savage is the Author of the Knights Rebels MC Series. She released her debut novel, Incandescent, in August 2014.
An avid reader of romance and erotic novels, her love for books and reading fueled her passion for writing. Reading no longer sated her addiction, so she started writing in secret. She never imagined that her dream of publishing a novel would ever be achievable.
With a soft spot for an alpha male and a snarky sassy woman, Kadence and Nix were born.
River would love to hear from you. You can contact and/or follow her via...
Email: riversavageauthor@gmail.com
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