From the author of There You Stand, a new male/male romance about an errant motorcycle recruit and the captivating bartender who sends his wheels spinning down an all too tempting road.

Vaughn O’Keefe has been part owner of the Hog’s Den for years. Privy to plenty of Disciples of the Road business, he’s never been more ruffled as when a new recruit named “Smoke” walks through the door. Something about the man gets his blood pumping, but he knows to keep his preferences under wraps around the club.

“Smoke” Callahan has done a couple of rehab stints and is finally clean, thanks to help from the Disciples. He’s on the right path and isn’t about to get sidetracked, no matter how much the guy who manages the bar gets beneath his skin. Besides, his last relationship with a man left him scared, alone, and with a nightmare of an addiction.

When the Hog’s Den becomes shorthanded, and Smoke is ordered to help out the one man he can’t have, his longing for the bartender reaches blistering proportions. Vaughn figures a night together should be enough to satisfy their mutual attraction. But neither banks on just how scorching hot it might be.

As Smoke’s past unravels and the one person he hopes never to lay eyes on again messes with all he holds sacred, it’s time to involve the Disciples. Problem is, he’ll have to risk his membership, his heart, and his own hide to keep everyone he cares about safe.

So about this book. Vaughn and Smoke appear as secondary characters in THERE YOU STAND. I already had an idea of what their story might be if I ever wrote it. So when readers began asking if they'd get their own HEA, I knew I needed to finish their book. So I did and guh, these men! <3 

Cory and Jude also appear in THE DARKEST FLAME, just FYI, but this book is completely a adult standalone and in fact, the beginning of a new series. 

Fair warning--this book is probably grittier (dirtier?) than TYS because hey, it's Vaughn and Smoke. ;-)

But the world they live in is one that they feel they can't be open and show their true selves. It is made up of various MC clubs, bar patrons, and manly men.

Vaughn is the all around good guy. He's the owner and bartender at The Hog's Den bar where the Disciples hang out and is an honorary member. He's charismatic, likable, responsible. and caring.

Smoke is a little younger and more mysterious. He's a recruit of the Disciples and an industrial artist. He's intense, sexy, trustworthy, and  a bit of a tease.

They both had personalities that alternately pushed and pulled at the the other. They have history that has marked them and cause trust issues. They both are alphas, flirty, and dirty-talkers. They had serious sexual tension, foreplay, and smoking hot chemistry that just continued to build. Their intimate scenes were combustible, lusty, raw, and dirty. They had such a fierce need and passion that they could not control. But at the same time were both in need of anchor and someone to care for. I loved that these guys knew they were getting in over their heads and were powerless to stop it.  I liked that they both were not afraid of sharing their feelings, wants, or communication. Their connection was powerful and had many challenges, but they also had each other's best interests at heart. But they have no idea the repercussions if their own personal secret gets out.
And there was danger lurking around them and the club--strange happenings, mysteries, dirty deals, and destruction. And they were caught all up in the middle of it. In some ways being together made them safer and in other ways put a target on their backs.

This was a story that had the whole MC club feel but also dealt with tolerance, love, honesty, and standing up for one self . In a world where being strong and tough is everything, the idea of being different or seen as soft is challenging and stress inducing. But all along I loved both Vaughn and Smoke. They were such strong, bossy, dirty-talking men, but also were vulnerable and totally likable. I am glad the author decided to share their story after There You Stand. I was fun to catch glimpses of Cory and Jude too.

This was told in dual point of view and had interesting twists. It was hot and steamy, emotional and even romantic in a rough and tumble way.

I was gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.