Title: Burning Ember (Harbingers Of Chaos #1)
Author: Darby Briar
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: August 27, 2015
Synopsis
The last thing she needs after running from one monster is to land in the lair of the Devil.
Twenty-one year old Ember flees her past with soot on her face, ash in her hair, and a promise. She’ll never let another man take away her freedom and treat her like she means nothing.
But that is exactly what Maverick Gunn, leader of the notorious Harbinger’s of Chaos Motorcycle Club seeks to do from the moment his lethal gaze locks on her. He burns her with every look. Every touch. Every word.
Ember’s only hope is to convince him she’s nothing like the woman who blackened his soul before he drags her down into the darkness with him.
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About The Author
Darby Briar is an American author who loves writing stories about men with broken souls and women who don’t know their own strength. Most of her stories are dreamed up in the early hours of the morning, while driving, or while listening to music. She’s a business woman by day and a wife, mother, writer, and reader the rest of the time. She’s a lover of fiction whether it be a movie or book, but prefers stories with some romance, and ones that include a happy ending. Darby grew up in Utah and still lives in the northern part of the state. She’s married and her and her husband have three adorable kids.
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4.5 'Mav' Stars
Burning Ember is one of those books that you know, off the bat will be yummy! From the start, I was enthralled and captivated till the last page. And, I still wanted more Mav and Em. But hey, can't wait for Ivy to turn Taz's world upside down, in Book 2.
Ember is a woman on the run. Maverick's devastated by a past marked with guilt, betrayal and tragedy. Neither would ever have imagined their lives would change because of circumstance.
Ember is a woman on the run. Maverick's devastated by a past marked with guilt, betrayal and tragedy. Neither would ever have imagined their lives would change because of circumstance.
Ember has endured a life of trials and tribulations. Fending for herself and her family from a young age. Working various low paying jobs, in order to pay the bills and survive. When a young man, with gentle breeding and who is living the fine life, shows her interest, she soon gets caught up in the fairy tale life. Under his thumb, Ember slowly leaves all that was her past behind her. Allowing herself to be solely dedicated to her relationship and her boyfriend. Soon, Ember learns that not all fairytales have a happy ending. Now... she is on the run. Running from him... from her past. Living under the rule of an abusive tyrant, she escapes her boyfriend's vicious hold. Emotionally and physically scarred, scared of the pending outcome once found. Living on the streets and drifting through shelters. Em keeps her head down, while trying to figure out how to earn money. After exhausting all possible avenues, to no avail, she steels herself towards the inevitable, prostitution. An angel in the form of a sassy, vivacious, young woman, with kind and sympathetic eyes, understands her dilemma and decides to take her in. What Ember doesn't know, is that she'll be walking into the Devil's den. Frivolity, promiscuity, voyeurism and unleashed inhibitions. All surrounding a brotherhood of bikers.
In the midst of this offer, Officer Davies, a crooked cop, has unexpectedly identified Ember as the missing woman, whose face is splashed all over the news. In return for not turning Ember over to the police, or worst her boyfriend. He gives Ember an ultimatum. Either she gets viable and incriminating information against the MC or she will be facing her own hell once turned over to the authorities. Her scars - visible and invisible - make her wary, cautious, and untrusting of everyone. So now, it's simply survival of the fittest.
Maverick Gunn's past haunts his present and incinerates any chance of a future he could have. Upon seeing Ember's Red hair, he's instantly transported back to the past. His pain and misery. His loss. Five long gruesome years, he relives it all through the hazed pain of the seeing the red hair. His ex, Dana, became his undoing. She betrayed him and his club. She crushed his soul and spirit. He became a harden, mercurial bastard. He's such an enigma. Savvy and artistic business man. Owner of his own design and construction company, and hard edged biker by night. Sargent at arms to the HOC's. Holding down the forth until his club brother is released from jail.
Meeting Maverick was a shock to Ember's system. He was dark and broody, yet, sinfully sexy. Ember couldn't help but notice his physique and the dark aura emanating from him.
In the midst of this offer, Officer Davies, a crooked cop, has unexpectedly identified Ember as the missing woman, whose face is splashed all over the news. In return for not turning Ember over to the police, or worst her boyfriend. He gives Ember an ultimatum. Either she gets viable and incriminating information against the MC or she will be facing her own hell once turned over to the authorities. Her scars - visible and invisible - make her wary, cautious, and untrusting of everyone. So now, it's simply survival of the fittest.
Maverick Gunn's past haunts his present and incinerates any chance of a future he could have. Upon seeing Ember's Red hair, he's instantly transported back to the past. His pain and misery. His loss. Five long gruesome years, he relives it all through the hazed pain of the seeing the red hair. His ex, Dana, became his undoing. She betrayed him and his club. She crushed his soul and spirit. He became a harden, mercurial bastard. He's such an enigma. Savvy and artistic business man. Owner of his own design and construction company, and hard edged biker by night. Sargent at arms to the HOC's. Holding down the forth until his club brother is released from jail.
Meeting Maverick was a shock to Ember's system. He was dark and broody, yet, sinfully sexy. Ember couldn't help but notice his physique and the dark aura emanating from him.
This place isn't the place for you Doll. I won't be the fool who tries to fix you. I've already had my fair share of suicidal junkies. Maybe if I still had a heart, but mine was ripped out a long time ago. We're ruined, you and I, and there's no fixing what's utterly broken.
These two were such wonderfully broken and tragic characters to read about. The sexual tension and the air around them was combustible. The way they danced around each other. Sly looks, heated glances, jealousy and intense arousal. I especially enjoyed the frisking of Ember. Mav did a super job of getting my undies all twisted.
The road these two travel isn't filled with daisies and sunshine. It's raw, gritty, brutal and undulating fear, guilt and pain. Every minute of the story we've captivated and enthralled. The plot thickens, and secrets from Ember's past are revealed, that affects the club, and their enemies come knocking. Maverick comes to terms with his brutal past, but a part of him will forever be lost to those excruciating circumstances.
Darby Briar captured me instantly and I am an avid fan. Expect me to start bombarding you soon DB.
*ARC provided by Love Between the Sheets PR on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!!!!!
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