Title: Mess Me Up
Series: Bear Bottom Guardians MC #1
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: MC Romance
Release Date: September 6, 2018
Nobody would know by looking at him that he used to play professional football. Not with the Bare Bottom MC cut covering his back, and definitely not with his friendly smile completely obliterated.
No longer is there charm in each smooth word that comes out of his mouth. What’s left is an angry, bitter, scared man that’s terrified one day he’s going to wake up and his entire world is going to be gone.
Nobody knows what drove him to leave the game he loved—nobody but her.
She’s the one person that has helped him make it through the dark days and even darker nights. She’s the bright and shining star in his pitch-black sky.
And he doesn’t even know her name.
He should be afraid that she knows things that not anyone—not even his best friend—knows.
Yet, with each encounter, he gives what little bit of his soul remains, and before he knows it only two people on this earth—one dying, and one too afraid to live—make his life worth living.
Until one day he has to choose—the love of his life, or the life he brought into this world.
Two impossible situations. One decision that would change him forever.
5 Stars
After meeting Rome in Too Bad, So Sad and discovering a little bit of his back story, I was both incredibly eager, but also nervous to start his story, as I had a feeling it would wreck me. Little did I know the extent this raw, intense and emotional story would actually impact me. This story will have you going through a complete gamut of emotions and I highly recommend you have the Kleenex on hand.
Rome is an enigmatic character. Anyone who has read Lani's books will know that appearances can be deceiving, a big, strong, bearded, bad-ass biker, may be tough, protective and stubborn, but he can also have a heart of gold. Rome is loving, caring, compassionate, and his son is his world. Unfortunately his world is crumbling down around him, and he doesn't know how to cope.
Isadora is such an endearing character. Having a life full of struggles and heartbreak, she's no stranger to hard work and heartbreak, incredibly resilient and strong, she's the epitome of a survivor. You would think it would harden her heart, but it's just the opposite, she's incredibly selfless, kind, compassionate, and caring. She's also sassy, smart, feisty and determined and when she wants something she's not afraid to go after it or work for her goals.
This is an intense and moving story of loss, pain, acceptance, heartbreak, love, happiness and it also has that special brand of humor that is synonymous with Lani's work. This pair share a special connection and their chemistry is undeniable, and in my opinion if you are a fan of Lani Lynn Vale's work this is a must read!
A phenomenal start to a new series, and I cannot wait to discover more of the Bear Bottom Guardians.
I’m a married mother of three. My kids are all under 9, so I can assure you that they are a handful. I’ve been with my paramedic husband now for ten years, and we’ve produced three offspring that are nothing like us. I live in the greatest state in the world, Texas.
