If you are looking for the graphic violence and extreme sexual abuse that forces most biker themed novels into the “dark romance” category, this is definitely NOT the book for you. As one of the very few genuinely sweet biker romances, this book is sort of in a category of its own. Don’t get me wrong, it is not syrupy and here is still plenty of angst and conflict to be had. it’s just that it has more of a modern/traditional romance feel. All of the key motorcycle club elements are here, just blended into more of a modern/traditional romance feel than what has become trend.Surprisingly, one of the things that I most enjoyed was the age of the heroine. Violet is very young, and the author allows her to be. Through most of the novel she is eighteen, and she actually comes across as an eighteen year old, with all the potential and uncertainties of that time of life. Odd that in a romance the father/daughter scenes were some of my absolute favorites, but I can’t deny it. The give and take in the relationship was near perfect, as Bear tried so hard to encourage Violet to spread her wings, while still maintaining his uber-protective Daddy stance. And because of all of these things, the book is as much a coming of age piece as it is a romance.On a negative note, I must say the book definitely could use a bit of editing. I found several instances where there were missing words, or—in an obvious use of spellcheck—wrong words. This is a relatively easy fix, and the fact that I was (mostly) able to overlook these problems is something of a testament to the quality of this story.3 1/2 stars, rounded to 4. First of all don't let the covers fool you, these books are AMAZING, so much hotness, and tenderness you'll be wanting to change your panties. I think some surprises are good and in Mac's perspective great, "that was the plan until his thumbs felt her nipples underneath the bra, and they both stopped moving at the same time." Eff," he said and leaned back. It didn't seem likely, but he was pretty sure he'd felt it. "Is that a piercing?" And I loved how innocent and shy Vi was, "kind of. Just.." She took a deep breath. "This, getting me ready to get ready, is it gonna include me not touching you? I've sort of been thinking about that, a lot, so...I'd like to try." 'Oh, eff,' was all he could think along with, 's*** eff and yeah.' He was already rock hard and he kept staring at her, because he wasn't sure if he was still breathing." As the book progresses and the relationship we see Vi come out of her shell and become a woman, "to you maybe. To me it's torture, since you're tickling me while rubbing yourself against my d***." I wiggled my a**, and he groaned. "Such a effing tease." I can't wait to see whose up next.
