A Sweet (and Kinky) Love Story

Last week, after seeing an enthusiastic recommendation for ‘Reckless’ in the M/M Audio Books facebook group, I high-tailed myself over to Audible to listen to the sample, I’ve been aware of Kiki Clark’s work for a while now, but hadn’t read anything of theirs at that point. The combo of the rec and listening to John Solo in the sample, I put the book at the top of my TBR list.

Tank, who has been a member of the Devil’s Hands MC since he was a teen, has spent 4 years behind bars for the club. Now that he’s out, he’s decided to leave the Louisiana chapter and check out the Michigan chapter. Besides, that’s also where his prison pen-pal CJ lives. The Club is not the focus here, but I love the portrayal of MC culture. One of the more rewarding aspect for me in MC stories is found family. Will Tank and CJ find their family with these brothers(and sisters)-in-arms?

The way Clark has structured the narrative of this story makes it more interesting. It begins at Tank’s release from prison. The letters that have been exchanged between CJ and Tank are interspersed as interludes between chapters, giving readers a non-linear timeline. I’m not a huge fan of epistolary storytelling, but it works to great effect here.

I don’t write about the sexy times of romances very often in my reviews, but they’re integral to the story, so deserve a mention. Clark writes these scenes to explore the dynamics of Tank and CJ’s relationship and how their kinks fit into that picture. They also serve to set up what’s to come in the next installment of the series.

John Solo is truly a gift to the M/M genre. I’ve loved every performance I’ve listened to him deliver. I’d say this is my favorite so far. His voice-acting helps me picture Clark’s wonderful characters.

Highly recommended.

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Spicy and sweet

CJ and Tank have my whole heart.
They are so kinky, possessive, fiery, and tender all at once.

Everyone needs someone like Tank; fiercely protective, loyal, big-hearted and tender, all wrapped up in a sexy leather package.

CJ is just impossible not to love. He’s so vulnerable and sweet, and you just want Tank to give him the love he deserves, and beat down anyone who hurts him. I was seriously so angry at his parents and his shitty roommates.

I enjoyed the narration, but at first I found Solos narration style a bit over the top. But he’s definitely a great actor, and was able to twist my heart up during emotional moments.

Cannot wait for Six’s story!

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Narrator is 🔥

The story was real good. Engaging, sexy (really sexyyy) and overall a heartfelt mm love story. But...Holy $h!+ the narrator brings this to life! All the emotions are authentic and the steamy times...Honey, listen to this in private bc you are definitely going to be squirming!! Teddy Hamilton and Aiden Snow are my favorites but I just found another one in John Solo. 💥 🔥 Worth the credit? A million times YES!

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Unexpected and awesome

At first I didn’t like the “interlude” scenes because I thought it interfered with the story but I was very wrong. It added to the story. CJ is exactly what Tank needs. Some brightness and love and someone to care for. The relationship didn’t feel new when it book started and I LOVED that part the most. The MC club is different from most in what they stand for and who they accept. While Tank and CJ are the stars I also like the crew. I want to know more about the everyone.

John Solo was amazingly perfect as usual.

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Hot and sweet MM MC romance

I usually avoid MC books because they are darker than I like to read. This book focused mostly on the relationship between Tank and CJ in present day and in the past through letters. The chapter Tank transfers to after getting out of prison is a dream come true for someone who had a bad experience with his old chapter. CJ and Tank are hot together and so totally in love.

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A sweet MM MC tale

Motorcycle club is not usually my genre, but this one ticked a lot of other boxes of my likes, and added some boxes I didn’t know should be on my list. The narrator was fantastic, very emotional and expressive.

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Wow...

While I loved the ebook version of this story, I was not expecting to love the audio as well, since narrating sex scenes is already hard, but throw in some kink, and it's even harder. But John Solo actually killed it. The voices were spot on and the way he read the letters!!

Le giant freaking sigh.

The story in this one was about a young guy, CJ, who was thrown out for being gay. And Tank, who was in prison cause he MC did not like the fact that he was gay. They meet through a pen pal program (needless to say, but don't give out your information to random people in prison) and fall in love/lust.

When I read this before, I really did not like that the letters were spread out and that we didn't get to see them fall for each other. But listening to them made me understand it better.

I also am still upset that CJ was changed from a survivor to needing help, though.

Easy going no angst

I liked how simple this story was very refreshing very easy going no anx no crazy anxiety ridden story line it was just really nice

Biker and boy! Awesome

The story is a bit unique, with the letters they wrote each other sprinkled throughout lending depth to the current day story. From the outside it may look like insta-love, but it is two men who find their other half and are in love before they even meet. Sweet sexy story, lots of light kink that works for this particular couple. I love the plot also- good new found family with hidden heroic tendencies. Not a bad biker club after all!

Strong and Shiny

While doing a 5 year stint in prison for a job he had done for his motorcycle club (MC), Tank starts to think the club does not have his back. Someone else does, though. The regular letters to his penpal, CJ, quickly became very honest and personal and later, romantic. When Tank is released, he moves to where CJ lives and tries to transfer to the local MC there. The problem is, he hasn’t told CJ he’s been released and CJ doesn’t recognize him when he shows up at his place of work. Also, the club is not keen on bringing in an ex-con.

The author interspersed their pen pal letters to each other in between the chapters. It was a great way to show the two characters getting to know each other layer by layer. We saw Tank and CJ grow as a couple and individuals. It was so sweet.

Tank and CJ have an agreed upon power dynamic between the two, but at necessary times, they put it aside to help each other. They seem like a very strong couple. There were things they talked about doing in the future (involving a voyeur), and it was too bad we didn’t get to read/hear those things. In other words, I wish the book hadn’t ended. Maybe in book 2?

The diversity and inclusion of the MC needs to be mentioned and praised. This club has people of different races, genders (not all men), sexual orientations, etc. They are very welcoming to everyone. They assist a local domestic violence shelter.

I picked this book because I’m a fan of the narrator, John Solo, and he did an excellent job.