Title: Through a Glass, Darkly
Series: Assassins of Youth MC #1
Author: Layla Wolfe
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: December 21, 2015
MAHALIA
I didn’t want to be born. Something went wrong along the way, and I’ve been unsure about my purpose on this earth ever since. If I was hit by a car, if I fell off a cliff, would anyone care? Living in Cornucopia with my sister wives under the watchful eye of our husband, Allred Lee Chiles, has turned me into a robot, unable to feel or think for myself. I’ve been looking through a cloudy glass, not trusting myself or others.
But a man came down from the mountains. I’m captivated by Gideon Fortunati, his name expressing all that he is—keeper of my fate, master of reality, teacher of my future. Gideon’s purifying power has enlightened me about my capabilities. I don’t have to let The Prophet take my daughter and marry her off to that old man. I was guilty of dirt and sin, but I can take my life back now.
GIDEON
I was exiled to this godforsaken wasteland in Utah by our MC Prez. My entire existence has been a struggle, a futile tirade against my maker. I ranted against my fate, and in answer I was sent Mahalia. A naive victim of that twisted false Mormon sect leader. He’s tried to mangle her like a spineless puppet, like he has all the other women—the other girls.
Before I met her, I was a child. Now I’ve given up childish ways, and I can see everything in a mirror, face to face. Faith, hope, and love were all handed to me, and the greatest of these is love. I’ve come too far. There’s no surrender now.
It didn't look that far on the map.
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
The first in a new MC series, The Assassins of Youth MC and
opens the world to a unique setting for an MC read, in a Mormon sect. This was
a new one on me!
Gideon Fortunati, is sent to Utah, by the MC Pres, to set up
a business deal with the sect leader, Allred Lee Chiles. It is here he sets
eyes on Mahalia Warrior who also happens to be the latest of Chiles’ wives (his
40th!). Even in the drab garb she is wearing, Gideon feels an
attraction to her.
Mahalia was brought into the Church of Good Fortune after
her husband dies and is made one of the wives. She has a fifteen year old
daughter and when Chiles orders that she be married to one of the other elders
makes Mahalia take drastic action. When she hears the pipes of the bike pulling
up she takes a look out the window and see the sexy biker for the first time.
One look at Gideon has her secret fantasy running into overdrive.
This was an unusual read for me and I must admit some of the
dialogue had me stopping and reading back a few times to try and grasp what was
being said, however it was an interesting and intriguing storyline. The romance
element was an almost instant love that I would have liked to have felt more passion
and angst as part of the build-up.
Overall a different MC read and stands out from the usual
prose.
Three and a half stars.
"Follow Gideon and Mahalia on their journey Through a Glass and discover the twists and turns that have made this my new favorite book by Layla Wolfe. I look forward to the next in the series and would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading well written stories with an adventurous and sexy theme." ~ Nikki, Tasty Wordgasms
"It kept a steady pace throughout and was well written. I enjoyed the fact that it was done in dual POVs and did have a few laughs." ~ Michelle Booklover, One Click Aholics
Bestselling author Layla Wolfe likes to bring you alpha males--sometimes two at a time--and the kick-ass women who love them. Her BARE BONES MC series explores the dark, disturbing life of the biker club in Arizona. Her spinoff series THE BENT ZEALOTS MC is a gritty MM saga. She is currently at work on Book One of THE ASSASSINS OF YOUTH MC, another spinoff set in Utah.
Layla Wolfe is the pen name of multi-published erotic romance author Karen Mercury.
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Hey Mandie! Thanks so much for the insightful review! I'm glad you liked it. Book #2 will involve a Lost Boy hero.
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