The Souls We Claim by S. Cole is live!

Book #7 in the Iron Outlaws MC series, and these books continue to suck me in and rock my world. Halo and Arianne’s story is a gorgeously functional age-gap romance that is sexy and intense, with a single parent twist, and I loved their story so much!

 

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From USA Today best selling author Scarlett Cole, writing as S. Cole, comes an electrifying MC, age gap romance.

Vengeance is the only thing on my mind.

Because nobody comes after my family and lives to talk about it.

But now I have responsibilities I can’t ignore.

And while the arrival of a sweet young woman with a busted face is the answer to my prayers, she’s also on my mind in ways she shouldn’t be.

I’m too old for her, and a relationship wasn’t in my game plan.

Yet, as those who would hurt me close in, I realize there are no lengths I won’t go to protect the love I’ve claimed.

 

 

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Review

5 stars!

Book #7 in the Iron Outlaws MC series, and these books continue to suck me in and rock my world. Halo and Arianne’s story is a gorgeously functional age-gap romance that is sexy and intense, with a single parent twist, and I loved their story so much!

Halo is Road Captain for the Iron Outlaws. He is an ex-marine, and he’s a smart, sensible, straight-talking guy – what you see is what you get, he holds nothing back, and he’s completely unapologetic about who he is and what he wants, and I love that. His Dad, Wrinkle, is an old-timer in the club, and when he and his live-in girl, Mercy, are brutally killed, Halo steps up to not only care for his now-orphaned baby sister (literally a baby), but he also takes in Mercy’s sister, who shows up for the funeral with nowhere else to go.

Arianne has been living a nightmare with an abusive husband. Her family is of no help, so when she learns that her estranged sister has died, she seizes her chance to get away, pay her respects, and start a new life for herself. With few options available to her, Halo offers her a place to stay and a job looking after little Lola (Arianne’s niece), and the two begin cohabiting in a cozy arrangement.

From the very beginning, the big, gruff biker shows his soft side by opening his home to the two new girls in his life, and proving that underneath all of the leather and tattoos, he is fiercely protective and has a heart of gold.

Halo touches his fingertips to my cheek. “You pursued the right dream with the wrong man. Give yourself time to sort yourself out. Figure out what you want to do. Who you want to be. The life you want to build. When you know all that about yourself, you’ll be able to identify the guy who makes all that better for you. He’ll add to it. Not take away from it or diminish it.”

There’s a strong attraction between them, and though Halo is determined to keep his distance, Ari knows what she wants, and neither of them can resist their sizzling chemistry.

“Ari, you’ve been through enough.”
“Stop treating me like I’m broken, Jax.” The words come out on an angry whisper. “I’m not breakable. Not anymore. You’re not protecting me. You’re actively disregarding how I feel. I’m not looking for a husband. I’m just looking for someone who will take the ache and fear I feel away for a little while.”

Suddenly there is nothing more important than navigating Ari through her needs. I want to be the man who does that for her more than my next breath.

The thing that stands out the most to me about these two is that they are open about everything. They talk about the feelings, about what they want and need, and they hold nothing back from each other. They’re both straight-shooters who let it all out, and it’s so freaking amazing! There’s no game playing and no unnecessary angst, sure, they have some pretty big issues that they need to deal with, but they talk it all through, having each other’s backs without question and it’s a joy to watch them together.

This is where you are meant to be.

The other thing about them is the hotness, because holy hot damn, this is a steamy read. Halo is a Dom. He likes control and he needs submission, and while Ari is new to that kind of dynamic, she’s all for it, and these two are a match made in sexy heaven. Their chemistry is wild, and there’s a bit of kink, but again, they’re open about it and figure out what they like together. One thing I will mention is that there is a bit of Daddy kink in this one. It’s not something I’m a fan of, and I usually find it a bit cringe, but Cole does a good job of explaining the dynamics of it, and how it works for Halo and Arianne.

Jax strokes my cheek with his knuckle. “You’re the most precious thing I have, Ari. Whatever words express that, I give them to you willingly. Just promise me you’ll spend the rest of your life with me.”

While these two are falling for each other, Halo and the club are tracking down his Dad’s killer, who is making more direct threats and closing in on them. And for the first time, Halo truly has something to lose. There is violence and danger, which brings a great intensity to the story, and the action is great. The rest of the MC boys have their brother’s back, and openly welcome Arianne into the fold, and I loved seeing them and their girls again. There’s a fantastic lead-in to the next book of the series, and I am so freaking exited for Switch’s story up next!

I love Halo and Ari, and I love their story so much. Their dynamic is really well developed, and little Lola adds a gorgeous sense of family to their relationship. These two are so special together, and I loved this one.

5 stars!

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.

 

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Meet the Author

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I’m getting the chance to follow that dream.

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