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Death Chasers MC #3
Axle's Brand
Fate is just a made-up word used to give us hope or absolution. We find hope when we believe bad things happen to us for a reason. We find absolution when we feel as though the wrongs of our past were just fate’s twisted design to bring us to our present, and all of it was out of our hands.
Of course, I sort of change my mind after meeting Axle. The man with scars and haunted, cold eyes. The man who only warms when he is around me. The first man I believe won’t cost me my life. The first man I’ve ever believed to actually be honorable, despite the fact he’s a ruthless criminal.
Only the craziest of fates could have put us in the paths of each other. More of a collision course, really.
Life gets complicated. Shit happens. And I sort of fall harder than I thought possible.
The first time we met, I was in my pajamas and cowering on the floorboard of his SUV, hiding from my very insane brother. Lovely first impression, I assure you.
The second time we met, I was literally skating around a bunch of corpses, because I’m slightly crazy like that. Long story.
Obviously my second impression had just as much impact as my first. Because he fell head-over-heels in love with me in that instant.
Kidding. That last part is complete bullshit. Axle is far more complicated than insta-love nonsense. Which is one of my favorite things about him.
Everything about us is perfectly complicated and wonderfully disastrous.
It’s what every girl dreams of…as long as they’re as crazy as I am.
And I’m just crazy enough to hold on, because I don’t mind being the psycho chick in roller skates, who is flipping fate the bird when it tries to intervene again. It’s just one of my quirks. Turns out, I’m Axle’s brand of crazy too.
Life should be really freaking interesting. Or catastrophic. Or psychopathic.
I guess it depends on how much madness you can embrace.
*Adult language
*Sexual content
*Violence
*Not fit for someone who loves rainbows in books. Never mind. There’s a rainbow in here. <3
Of course, I sort of change my mind after meeting Axle. The man with scars and haunted, cold eyes. The man who only warms when he is around me. The first man I believe won’t cost me my life. The first man I’ve ever believed to actually be honorable, despite the fact he’s a ruthless criminal.
Only the craziest of fates could have put us in the paths of each other. More of a collision course, really.
Life gets complicated. Shit happens. And I sort of fall harder than I thought possible.
The first time we met, I was in my pajamas and cowering on the floorboard of his SUV, hiding from my very insane brother. Lovely first impression, I assure you.
The second time we met, I was literally skating around a bunch of corpses, because I’m slightly crazy like that. Long story.
Obviously my second impression had just as much impact as my first. Because he fell head-over-heels in love with me in that instant.
Kidding. That last part is complete bullshit. Axle is far more complicated than insta-love nonsense. Which is one of my favorite things about him.
Everything about us is perfectly complicated and wonderfully disastrous.
It’s what every girl dreams of…as long as they’re as crazy as I am.
And I’m just crazy enough to hold on, because I don’t mind being the psycho chick in roller skates, who is flipping fate the bird when it tries to intervene again. It’s just one of my quirks. Turns out, I’m Axle’s brand of crazy too.
Life should be really freaking interesting. Or catastrophic. Or psychopathic.
I guess it depends on how much madness you can embrace.
*Adult language
*Sexual content
*Violence
*Not fit for someone who loves rainbows in books. Never mind. There’s a rainbow in here. <3
314 pages
First published March 21, 2017
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About the author
C.M. Owens
65 books8,910 followersC.M. Owens only writes romance, but she's a sub-genre whore.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
She has two other pen names that she writes under.
Kristy Cunning for Reverse Harem and S.T. Abby for her darker/stabby books.
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May 1, 2017
4 - 4.5 Stars
Loved it.
And now begins the long wait for the next one.
Boo.
Review to come...
Loved it.
And now begins the long wait for the next one.
Boo.
Review to come...
October 28, 2020
4.5 stars
This was.. something else.
I was kinda used to this author’s brand of rom-com but have never read a darker book by her. I wouldn’t call this dark tho. I mean, sure it’s a motorcycle club, there’s constant murders and talk about unsavoury things but generally speaking this was genuinely fun.
I was constantly giggling or being surprised by the characters. This book doesn’t take itself too seriously and I think that’s why it really hit the spot.
Was this a typical, serious MC romance? No. So don’t go into it expecting that. It has a lot of OTT moments and characters but for the first time ever I’m using OTT as a positive descriptor. It just worked.
I’m gonna say this again: I had a lot of fun reading this, hence the rating.
This was.. something else.
I was kinda used to this author’s brand of rom-com but have never read a darker book by her. I wouldn’t call this dark tho. I mean, sure it’s a motorcycle club, there’s constant murders and talk about unsavoury things but generally speaking this was genuinely fun.
I was constantly giggling or being surprised by the characters. This book doesn’t take itself too seriously and I think that’s why it really hit the spot.
Was this a typical, serious MC romance? No. So don’t go into it expecting that. It has a lot of OTT moments and characters but for the first time ever I’m using OTT as a positive descriptor. It just worked.
I’m gonna say this again: I had a lot of fun reading this, hence the rating.
April 24, 2017
Wow I loved this book and to give you some idea of just how much I loved it, I've read over 100 fiction books so far this year and this is only the third 5* I've given.
As you will have gathered I don't give 5* often or easily but I loved this book from the first page to the last, the characters, humour and story, it proved to be well worth the wait.
Maya finds herself in Halo and after being kidnapped by her drugged up brother Lathan she escapes and takes refuge in a nearby SUV driven by two of the Death Chasers. She needs protection and she needs it fast but Drex and the MC aren't interested in her money, they have their own problems and their own war on the horizon.
Sarah/AJ takes her and protects her then as the MC's situation changes an agreement is reached and Maya gets her protection.
Maya finds herself instantly attracted to Axle but Axle's not used to any positive reaction from females and he's instantly distrustful.
These two are more or less pushed together but as the story continues and they spend more time together it becomes apparent that Maya truly is attracted to Axle despite how hard he tries it also becomes obvious that he's not oblivious to her.
This book ticked every box and it's not often I can say that.
Characters: There's no TSTL here, Maya is brilliant and I loved the fact that while we know she's scared she shows no fear.
A strong female character seems like a luxury at times these days with the plague of stupid that's going around but here not only do we get Maya but we also get the incredible Sarah as well.
Axle is the tortured, scarred, broody biker who's been dealt a bad hand and has received so little affection in his life that it's heartbreaking.
Drake is hilarious I absolutely love Drake and I can't get enough of him.
I could go on and on because this book is full of interesting well written characters.
Story: While you could argue it's a little OTT at times I loved it, I was glued to every page and now I'm hoping I don't have to wait anywhere near as long for Rush's book.
Romance: This is instant attraction but it's not insta-love, these characters grow together and it's beautiful. Axle deserves someone that will love him completely and Maya needs someone strong enough to love her.
Humour: It's funny, most of the humour comes from Drake but I love a book that can make me laugh and this did repeatedly.
I'm not used to writing such a positive review, I always try to be fair and mention both the positive and the negative, even when I've really enjoyed a book there's usually something that's either bothered me or I just didn't like but here I have nothing, nothing at all.
As you will have gathered I don't give 5* often or easily but I loved this book from the first page to the last, the characters, humour and story, it proved to be well worth the wait.
Maya finds herself in Halo and after being kidnapped by her drugged up brother Lathan she escapes and takes refuge in a nearby SUV driven by two of the Death Chasers. She needs protection and she needs it fast but Drex and the MC aren't interested in her money, they have their own problems and their own war on the horizon.
Sarah/AJ takes her and protects her then as the MC's situation changes an agreement is reached and Maya gets her protection.
Maya finds herself instantly attracted to Axle but Axle's not used to any positive reaction from females and he's instantly distrustful.
These two are more or less pushed together but as the story continues and they spend more time together it becomes apparent that Maya truly is attracted to Axle despite how hard he tries it also becomes obvious that he's not oblivious to her.
This book ticked every box and it's not often I can say that.
Characters: There's no TSTL here, Maya is brilliant and I loved the fact that while we know she's scared she shows no fear.
A strong female character seems like a luxury at times these days with the plague of stupid that's going around but here not only do we get Maya but we also get the incredible Sarah as well.
Axle is the tortured, scarred, broody biker who's been dealt a bad hand and has received so little affection in his life that it's heartbreaking.
Drake is hilarious I absolutely love Drake and I can't get enough of him.
I could go on and on because this book is full of interesting well written characters.
Story: While you could argue it's a little OTT at times I loved it, I was glued to every page and now I'm hoping I don't have to wait anywhere near as long for Rush's book.
Romance: This is instant attraction but it's not insta-love, these characters grow together and it's beautiful. Axle deserves someone that will love him completely and Maya needs someone strong enough to love her.
Humour: It's funny, most of the humour comes from Drake but I love a book that can make me laugh and this did repeatedly.
I'm not used to writing such a positive review, I always try to be fair and mention both the positive and the negative, even when I've really enjoyed a book there's usually something that's either bothered me or I just didn't like but here I have nothing, nothing at all.
June 28, 2017
4.5 OMG!
This is definitely one of the best MC books I've ever read!
I absolutely loved the characters. Not only do we have the badass alpha male we all want from a book like this, but we also have a kick-ass chick who's just as crazy as him. I don't really like the flimsy, shy heroines who need a hero to save them and this chick is definitely not one of them. There are some images from this book that will stay with me for a looong, long time.
It even managed to surprise me, and that's usually pretty hard.
Finally, an MC book that has enough blood and gore in it to make me be all giddy and happy. I really need more of this author.
It's so sad to see that CM Owens doesn't have any more MC books, she's absolutely great!
If you're looking for a more bloody scene than your average mc book, this is the read for you. If you're not, it's still worth reading, it's damn fun!
This is definitely one of the best MC books I've ever read!
I absolutely loved the characters. Not only do we have the badass alpha male we all want from a book like this, but we also have a kick-ass chick who's just as crazy as him. I don't really like the flimsy, shy heroines who need a hero to save them and this chick is definitely not one of them. There are some images from this book that will stay with me for a looong, long time.
It even managed to surprise me, and that's usually pretty hard.
Finally, an MC book that has enough blood and gore in it to make me be all giddy and happy. I really need more of this author.
It's so sad to see that CM Owens doesn't have any more MC books, she's absolutely great!
If you're looking for a more bloody scene than your average mc book, this is the read for you. If you're not, it's still worth reading, it's damn fun!
December 12, 2021
★ 4.75 Stars ★
The guy on the ground near my feet groans, scaring the shit out of me because…zombies. Zombies are totally real and the government hides it, you know.
✰ My Immediate Thoughts ✰
Axle's Brand rejuvenated ✨my damn soul✨ I've been in a bit of a mini reading slump - a week is a long time you guys - and Axel's Brand is just what I needed. I honestly should've know that the same woman who wrote the glorious Mindf*ck series would be the one to assist me in ending October with a bang. While Axel's Brand wasn't as dark as I was expecting I honestly didn't care. And you know why? Because within the pages of Axel's Brand C.M. Owens crafted one of the greatest heroine's ever, Maya. Maya is who I wish I was cool enough to be, but alas. . . I know I will never be as amazing as her *deep sigh* OH WELL. A girl can dream!
✰ The Summary ✰
What's this bad boy about you ask? Well. . .it's about a bunch of confusing mafia shit that somehow gets intertwined with MC shit. On stage left we have Maya! She's been forced to go into hiding because her brother is trying to kill her. Not a good time. One stage right we have Axel! He's a member of the Death Chasers MC. The Death Chasers are currently dealing with the betrayal of their president. Axel is a brooding brooder who broods and Maya thinks thats SEXY. Things blow up, people get tortured, motorcycles are ridden, kidnappings happen, and Axel & Maya bone and fall in love. Essentially I came for the romance, stayed because Maya was awesome, and I was mildly interested in the MC/Family shit going on in the background.
🏍🌟 f - u - n 🏍🌟
✰ Character Spotlight - Maya ✰
You guys I freaking ADORED Maya. Not only was she a badass in her own right but I couldn't stop comparing her to Harley Quinn from Birds of Prey . I she casually roller-skated into a warehouse full of dead bodies. How freaking AWESOME is that?
They’re a little put off by my skates, because I’m the crazy chick who has the balls to float like a butterfly up in here.
I just. . .I adored Maya. She was amazing. She was slightly unhinged in the best way possible, incredibly loyal to those who gave her loyalty in return, forgiving, a bit stabby, had a vulnerable side, and yet was such a badass. Maya was wholeheartedly her wild slightly crazy self. She's a woman whose been shaped by her childhood and the tragic sudden passing of her parents. Due to that she's just a tat unhinged, but in the best way possible. If anything I wanted C.M. Owens to push her character a bit further. Like is it too much to ask for a scene of her on roller-skates while systematically shooting dudes in the balls? I don't think it is, but thats just me! Another aspect of her character that I loved was the way in which she took ZERO shit from anyone. For example, even though she basically falls for Axel the first moment she sees him, because in her words -
Bitch boys don’t do it for me. Pretty boys sure as hell don’t do it for me. Survivors turn me on.
She's still not afraid to put him in his place when he disrespects her -
“I think you’re a disrespecting prick who likes to make me feel like an idiot when the mood strikes. I also think you enjoy toying with me, though I don’t know what purpose it serves other than to be an asshole. That’s what I was thinking, because I don’t need this right now.”
The fact that she wouldn't take Axel's wishy-washy bullshit was so gosh darn refreshing I can't even tell you! Say it with me people, 👏 THIS 👏 GIRL 👏 HAD 👏 A 👏 GOD 👏 DAMN 👏 BACKBONE 👏 She a had a limit to how far she'd chase Axel, and after he hit said limit she made it clear that the ball was in his damn court cause she was done.
Not only did Maya take 0 shit from anyone but those who underestimated her definitely had huge regrets. She may have been unassuming, but this woman was freaking fierce. I mean this quote right here reveals her as the 👑✨ QUEEN 👑✨ she truly is -
“The girl had twenty of Phillip’s men executed,” Drex says quietly. “Point-blank shots to the head after the bomb.”
“One of them was her boyfriend at the time,”
“Because the girl who issued the order rolled in on roller skates, tall socks, short shorts, and had braided pigtails twisted in balls. Made her a little legendarily insane when she issued the order to kill them all and round up anyone else still in New York who sided with Phillip. Then she played a Spice Girls’ song directly after and skated around in circles while dancing to it, all while they put bullets in the heads of the guys.
To sum up Maya as a character - she was quirky, crazy (in the best way of course ;), badass, trustworthy, loyal, extremely loving, and just an all around a ✨👏fierce ✨👏 ass ✨👏 BAD ✨👏BITCH ✨👏.
✰ The Highlights! ✰
✦ Maya - A Slightly Unhinged BAD BITCH ✦ As I stated above Maya was my favorite part of this book. She was a fabulous heroine who I had a blast reading about. C.M. Owens just writes the best heroines, and Maya was no different. Maya was amazing and I want her to be my best friend. . .oh what's that? She's fictional? *goes to my corner to cry*
✦ The Humor ✦ Again half the humor came from Maya but you know what? I CAN'T HELP THAT SHE'S SO AMAZING! For real though, half the shit this girl said had me dying of laughter. Her type of humor is similar to my type of humor so I related! Like the scene where she talked really loudly about giving Axle a BJ? Yeah. . .I could totally see myself doing something like that. What can I say I speak loudly about the important things 🤷♀️
Sheesh. Talk about sucking dick and people act like you just made a terrorist threat.
However, I can see the humor being a dealbreaker for some people who went into Axel's Brand expecting a more dark MC-romance. That's. . . NOT this book. While Axel's Brand sure does have its serious moments it was actually a pretty light and fun book (at least in my opinion). Between Maya's spot on humor and Drake - the tattoo artist - this book had me laughing out loud at multiple points.
“Damn women. Why do I always get put in charge of the vagina squad, when everyone knows the vagina squad never listens to me?”
✦ The Romance - Maya ❤'s Axel ✦ At first I wasn't really sold on the romance and Axel (more on him in a minute), but as the book went on I started to get more wrapped up in it. To me Axel and Maya's romance just works. On the outside these two seem to have nothing in common. Axel's the brooding broody man who loves to brood. Meanwhile Maya is this bright, seemingly cheerful, slightly unstable woman. But, dig a little deeper and you can see that these two have many shared experiences. They've both survived traumatizing events, they've seen the darker sides of humanity, and they both have gruesome jobs. When these two finally came together I couldn't wipe the goofy grin off my face. I just loved how eventually Maya just wormed her way into Axel's heart without him realizing. When these two came together it just felt right. They were actually really sweet and fiercely protective of one another.
“He threw himself on top of me when there was gunfire. He carried me out of a building that had exploded and washed away all the ashes when I couldn’t bring myself to barely move. He punched a friend because that friend got a little too pushy with me.”
And I mean, Maya full on got Axel's name tattooed on her boob. . .if that's not love I don't know what is!
“I like it. It’s totally awesome to wear a low-cut shirt, too, because girls see it and know I’m crazy enough to get your name on me, so I might be crazy enough to stab them in the throat if they try to steal you.”
The romance is at the heart of Axel's Brand , and while it did take me a while to root for said romance once I was officially on board I couldn't stop smiling. These two just compliment and make each other better. These two both deserved their happily ever after and I'm glad they found it within one another.
The right person makes you stronger. The wrong person forever drags you down, making you weaker.
✨ Now that advice deserves its own clapping gif. ✨
✰ What's With This ★ 4.75 Stars ★ BS ✰
✦ Axel. . .SORTA? ✦ I feel so bad saying this, but I don't like to lie in my reviews. This is a space of honesty people. So, here it is. . .I was pretty MEH towards Axel.
I feel so bad saying that because all the ingredients are there! He's a scarred hunky specimen of a man whose brooding game is ON POINT. He's a gosh darn BIKER for goddsake. That should be hot right? Like this is who I was imagining the entire time -
He had the tragically tragic backstory, he had the broodingly haunting smile, he was emotionally constipated in the best way possible, he was named Axel - a hot guy name - and he had a huge *cough* presence. He was even heartbreakingly unsure of what to do with Maya's attraction/desire for him. Like doesn't this quote just make you want to hug him/climb him like a tree -
What I wasn’t prepared for was how different it would be from anything I’ve had before. She fucking wanted me. Got off on me touching her. And called out my name when she came on my cock. That’s still fucking with my head. I’m not used to any of this. Fucking girl.
He even had the sweetest thoughts about Maya -
She’s like a fucking drug. And I must be a motherfucking junkie. Because I can’t get her out of my system and I’m constantly taking my next hit. Only with Maya, just breathing her in is like a damn good hit.
Like that's both sweet and slightly concerning! So, I'm not sure what was wrong with me. I was just very. . .MEH about Axel. Also, his hot and cold shit got annoying after a while - like BRO BRO SHE IS NAKED AND ASKING FOR YOU TO INSERT YOUR P INTO HER V -
“You need an engraved invitation or something? ‘Maya’s hungry, talented vagina cordially invites your big penis to come stay the night.’ How’s that work for you?”
I think with a heroine as dynamic as Maya I needed a hero that was of the same caliber. And while Axel was a solid choice for her love interest I think he could've been better. Ahhhhh this sounds so mean, but idk. . .I just wasn't that invested in him as a character. Every time we were in his POV I was anxious to get back to Maya's. Anytime time he rejected her I wanted to punch him in the balls, and watch the pain on his face as he crumpled to the ground. So, I guess I'll say this - I liked Axel and I think if he had been paired with a less dynamic heroine I could've even loved him. BUT, he wasn't. So, because of that I liked Axel, but I was never fully invested in him as a character. He didn't illicit strong feelings from within me and that really sucks because I wanted him to be just as great as Maya.
✦ The Plot - AKA the MC + Mafia BS ✦ I think I need to admit to myself that no plot will ever make me happy. I'm a bit of a fickle bitch, and this time was no exception. I both liked and didn't like the plot. On the one hand it made for some fun action - the bombs, murders, and torture - on the other hand I just didn't care? Or more like I felt just felt dropped into all of Maya's drama, and I just didn't care about Axel's MC's drama. I think it should've been one or the other. Either focus on the MC drama or focus on Maya's Family drama. Because frankly asking me to care about both was too much.
✰ In Closing ✰
Axel's Brand was overall a fabulous read that I highly recommend! The heroine was AMAZING, the hero was solid, and the plot, while a bit meh, kept me engaged. While this isn't a real dark MC-romance it still had its deep moments. If you're looking for a book with a dynamic one of a kind heroine, a hero whose brooding skills are off the charts, and a book with a bunch of blood and mayhem, then check out Axel's Brand.
“You did fuck me. Then you fucked me over.” I straighten, skating backwards again as my music gets turned up louder. “Now I’m going to return the favor.”
The guy on the ground near my feet groans, scaring the shit out of me because…zombies. Zombies are totally real and the government hides it, you know.
✰ My Immediate Thoughts ✰
Axle's Brand rejuvenated ✨my damn soul✨ I've been in a bit of a mini reading slump - a week is a long time you guys - and Axel's Brand is just what I needed. I honestly should've know that the same woman who wrote the glorious Mindf*ck series would be the one to assist me in ending October with a bang. While Axel's Brand wasn't as dark as I was expecting I honestly didn't care. And you know why? Because within the pages of Axel's Brand C.M. Owens crafted one of the greatest heroine's ever, Maya. Maya is who I wish I was cool enough to be, but alas. . . I know I will never be as amazing as her *deep sigh* OH WELL. A girl can dream!
✰ The Summary ✰
What's this bad boy about you ask? Well. . .it's about a bunch of confusing mafia shit that somehow gets intertwined with MC shit. On stage left we have Maya! She's been forced to go into hiding because her brother is trying to kill her. Not a good time. One stage right we have Axel! He's a member of the Death Chasers MC. The Death Chasers are currently dealing with the betrayal of their president. Axel is a brooding brooder who broods and Maya thinks thats SEXY. Things blow up, people get tortured, motorcycles are ridden, kidnappings happen, and Axel & Maya bone and fall in love. Essentially I came for the romance, stayed because Maya was awesome, and I was mildly interested in the MC/Family shit going on in the background.
🏍🌟 f - u - n 🏍🌟
✰ Character Spotlight - Maya ✰
You guys I freaking ADORED Maya. Not only was she a badass in her own right but I couldn't stop comparing her to Harley Quinn from Birds of Prey . I she casually roller-skated into a warehouse full of dead bodies. How freaking AWESOME is that?
They’re a little put off by my skates, because I’m the crazy chick who has the balls to float like a butterfly up in here.
I just. . .I adored Maya. She was amazing. She was slightly unhinged in the best way possible, incredibly loyal to those who gave her loyalty in return, forgiving, a bit stabby, had a vulnerable side, and yet was such a badass. Maya was wholeheartedly her wild slightly crazy self. She's a woman whose been shaped by her childhood and the tragic sudden passing of her parents. Due to that she's just a tat unhinged, but in the best way possible. If anything I wanted C.M. Owens to push her character a bit further. Like is it too much to ask for a scene of her on roller-skates while systematically shooting dudes in the balls? I don't think it is, but thats just me! Another aspect of her character that I loved was the way in which she took ZERO shit from anyone. For example, even though she basically falls for Axel the first moment she sees him, because in her words -
Bitch boys don’t do it for me. Pretty boys sure as hell don’t do it for me. Survivors turn me on.
She's still not afraid to put him in his place when he disrespects her -
“I think you’re a disrespecting prick who likes to make me feel like an idiot when the mood strikes. I also think you enjoy toying with me, though I don’t know what purpose it serves other than to be an asshole. That’s what I was thinking, because I don’t need this right now.”
The fact that she wouldn't take Axel's wishy-washy bullshit was so gosh darn refreshing I can't even tell you! Say it with me people, 👏 THIS 👏 GIRL 👏 HAD 👏 A 👏 GOD 👏 DAMN 👏 BACKBONE 👏 She a had a limit to how far she'd chase Axel, and after he hit said limit she made it clear that the ball was in his damn court cause she was done.
Not only did Maya take 0 shit from anyone but those who underestimated her definitely had huge regrets. She may have been unassuming, but this woman was freaking fierce. I mean this quote right here reveals her as the 👑✨ QUEEN 👑✨ she truly is -
“The girl had twenty of Phillip’s men executed,” Drex says quietly. “Point-blank shots to the head after the bomb.”
“One of them was her boyfriend at the time,”
“Because the girl who issued the order rolled in on roller skates, tall socks, short shorts, and had braided pigtails twisted in balls. Made her a little legendarily insane when she issued the order to kill them all and round up anyone else still in New York who sided with Phillip. Then she played a Spice Girls’ song directly after and skated around in circles while dancing to it, all while they put bullets in the heads of the guys.
To sum up Maya as a character - she was quirky, crazy (in the best way of course ;), badass, trustworthy, loyal, extremely loving, and just an all around a ✨👏fierce ✨👏 ass ✨👏 BAD ✨👏BITCH ✨👏.
✰ The Highlights! ✰
✦ Maya - A Slightly Unhinged BAD BITCH ✦ As I stated above Maya was my favorite part of this book. She was a fabulous heroine who I had a blast reading about. C.M. Owens just writes the best heroines, and Maya was no different. Maya was amazing and I want her to be my best friend. . .oh what's that? She's fictional? *goes to my corner to cry*
✦ The Humor ✦ Again half the humor came from Maya but you know what? I CAN'T HELP THAT SHE'S SO AMAZING! For real though, half the shit this girl said had me dying of laughter. Her type of humor is similar to my type of humor so I related! Like the scene where she talked really loudly about giving Axle a BJ? Yeah. . .I could totally see myself doing something like that. What can I say I speak loudly about the important things 🤷♀️
Sheesh. Talk about sucking dick and people act like you just made a terrorist threat.
However, I can see the humor being a dealbreaker for some people who went into Axel's Brand expecting a more dark MC-romance. That's. . . NOT this book. While Axel's Brand sure does have its serious moments it was actually a pretty light and fun book (at least in my opinion). Between Maya's spot on humor and Drake - the tattoo artist - this book had me laughing out loud at multiple points.
“Damn women. Why do I always get put in charge of the vagina squad, when everyone knows the vagina squad never listens to me?”
✦ The Romance - Maya ❤'s Axel ✦ At first I wasn't really sold on the romance and Axel (more on him in a minute), but as the book went on I started to get more wrapped up in it. To me Axel and Maya's romance just works. On the outside these two seem to have nothing in common. Axel's the brooding broody man who loves to brood. Meanwhile Maya is this bright, seemingly cheerful, slightly unstable woman. But, dig a little deeper and you can see that these two have many shared experiences. They've both survived traumatizing events, they've seen the darker sides of humanity, and they both have gruesome jobs. When these two finally came together I couldn't wipe the goofy grin off my face. I just loved how eventually Maya just wormed her way into Axel's heart without him realizing. When these two came together it just felt right. They were actually really sweet and fiercely protective of one another.
“He threw himself on top of me when there was gunfire. He carried me out of a building that had exploded and washed away all the ashes when I couldn’t bring myself to barely move. He punched a friend because that friend got a little too pushy with me.”
And I mean, Maya full on got Axel's name tattooed on her boob. . .if that's not love I don't know what is!
“I like it. It’s totally awesome to wear a low-cut shirt, too, because girls see it and know I’m crazy enough to get your name on me, so I might be crazy enough to stab them in the throat if they try to steal you.”
The romance is at the heart of Axel's Brand , and while it did take me a while to root for said romance once I was officially on board I couldn't stop smiling. These two just compliment and make each other better. These two both deserved their happily ever after and I'm glad they found it within one another.
The right person makes you stronger. The wrong person forever drags you down, making you weaker.
✨ Now that advice deserves its own clapping gif. ✨
✰ What's With This ★ 4.75 Stars ★ BS ✰
✦ Axel. . .SORTA? ✦ I feel so bad saying this, but I don't like to lie in my reviews. This is a space of honesty people. So, here it is. . .I was pretty MEH towards Axel.
I feel so bad saying that because all the ingredients are there! He's a scarred hunky specimen of a man whose brooding game is ON POINT. He's a gosh darn BIKER for goddsake. That should be hot right? Like this is who I was imagining the entire time -
He had the tragically tragic backstory, he had the broodingly haunting smile, he was emotionally constipated in the best way possible, he was named Axel - a hot guy name - and he had a huge *cough* presence. He was even heartbreakingly unsure of what to do with Maya's attraction/desire for him. Like doesn't this quote just make you want to hug him/climb him like a tree -
What I wasn’t prepared for was how different it would be from anything I’ve had before. She fucking wanted me. Got off on me touching her. And called out my name when she came on my cock. That’s still fucking with my head. I’m not used to any of this. Fucking girl.
He even had the sweetest thoughts about Maya -
She’s like a fucking drug. And I must be a motherfucking junkie. Because I can’t get her out of my system and I’m constantly taking my next hit. Only with Maya, just breathing her in is like a damn good hit.
Like that's both sweet and slightly concerning! So, I'm not sure what was wrong with me. I was just very. . .MEH about Axel. Also, his hot and cold shit got annoying after a while - like BRO BRO SHE IS NAKED AND ASKING FOR YOU TO INSERT YOUR P INTO HER V -
“You need an engraved invitation or something? ‘Maya’s hungry, talented vagina cordially invites your big penis to come stay the night.’ How’s that work for you?”
I think with a heroine as dynamic as Maya I needed a hero that was of the same caliber. And while Axel was a solid choice for her love interest I think he could've been better. Ahhhhh this sounds so mean, but idk. . .I just wasn't that invested in him as a character. Every time we were in his POV I was anxious to get back to Maya's. Anytime time he rejected her I wanted to punch him in the balls, and watch the pain on his face as he crumpled to the ground. So, I guess I'll say this - I liked Axel and I think if he had been paired with a less dynamic heroine I could've even loved him. BUT, he wasn't. So, because of that I liked Axel, but I was never fully invested in him as a character. He didn't illicit strong feelings from within me and that really sucks because I wanted him to be just as great as Maya.
✦ The Plot - AKA the MC + Mafia BS ✦ I think I need to admit to myself that no plot will ever make me happy. I'm a bit of a fickle bitch, and this time was no exception. I both liked and didn't like the plot. On the one hand it made for some fun action - the bombs, murders, and torture - on the other hand I just didn't care? Or more like I felt just felt dropped into all of Maya's drama, and I just didn't care about Axel's MC's drama. I think it should've been one or the other. Either focus on the MC drama or focus on Maya's Family drama. Because frankly asking me to care about both was too much.
✰ In Closing ✰
Axel's Brand was overall a fabulous read that I highly recommend! The heroine was AMAZING, the hero was solid, and the plot, while a bit meh, kept me engaged. While this isn't a real dark MC-romance it still had its deep moments. If you're looking for a book with a dynamic one of a kind heroine, a hero whose brooding skills are off the charts, and a book with a bunch of blood and mayhem, then check out Axel's Brand.
“You did fuck me. Then you fucked me over.” I straighten, skating backwards again as my music gets turned up louder. “Now I’m going to return the favor.”
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April 21, 2017Axle's Brand is live early!!
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December 22, 2018
3,5 - 4 stars... Awesome heroine ;) Review to come...someday
January 6, 2021
I liked Axel and Maya more than I liked Drex and Eve from the first two books. They were both so quirky and a little crazy. It was so sweet to see the soft side of Axel that Maya pulled out of him and allowed him to be. He deserved to know love and I'm glad they found each other.
April 27, 2017
2.5 okay stars?
Usually i love my H to do the chasing ( old fashioned me) but I am not the only one on this boat( looking at you Alex *grins*) but I' ll make an exception on this one because of the H's mistrust with women wanting him because of his scars.
We have a cool, strong heroine who rides roller skates and also a little crazy :) Because of what happened to her parents she tries to live by life is too short so if you want something or someone, go for it. Hence, the wanting of the H. She wants him because of his scars. A survivor.
This should have earned more stars but I deducted stars when he shoved her against the wall (not out of passion, mind you) And when he tosses her on the table to make a point. It had me grimacing. I just can't seem to get over it. Although, it happened before they got together. But hey, take this review with a grain of salt. It could be I am getting picky more than usual with my books lately. Must be the old age (I sound ancient. LOL) Those scenes just got on my nerves.
Other than that, I thought it was an enjoyable read.
Usually i love my H to do the chasing ( old fashioned me) but I am not the only one on this boat( looking at you Alex *grins*) but I' ll make an exception on this one because of the H's mistrust with women wanting him because of his scars.
We have a cool, strong heroine who rides roller skates and also a little crazy :) Because of what happened to her parents she tries to live by life is too short so if you want something or someone, go for it. Hence, the wanting of the H. She wants him because of his scars. A survivor.
This should have earned more stars but I deducted stars when he shoved her against the wall (not out of passion, mind you) And when he tosses her on the table to make a point. It had me grimacing. I just can't seem to get over it. Although, it happened before they got together. But hey, take this review with a grain of salt. It could be I am getting picky more than usual with my books lately. Must be the old age (I sound ancient. LOL) Those scenes just got on my nerves.
Other than that, I thought it was an enjoyable read.
May 15, 2019
4.5 stars.🌟🌟🌟🌟
Love this series, it's as addictive as crack 👍.
Not that I would know from personal experience.
Compulsive reading (no time outs allowed).
Have really loved the first three of these gritty and compelling MC romances.
Axle's story was a little darker, floved "Maya" the heroine in this story.
Will probably not read the next one due to poor friend reviews and incidentally why isn't there a 5th book for Sarah/A.J. and Snake/Jude???? I was really looking forward to that story!!!!
Love this series, it's as addictive as crack 👍.
Not that I would know from personal experience.
Compulsive reading (no time outs allowed).
Have really loved the first three of these gritty and compelling MC romances.
Axle's story was a little darker, floved "Maya" the heroine in this story.
Will probably not read the next one due to poor friend reviews and incidentally why isn't there a 5th book for Sarah/A.J. and Snake/Jude???? I was really looking forward to that story!!!!
November 2, 2021
4.5 stars
Axle's Brand is book 3 in the Death Chasers MC. I read book 1 several years ago and thought it was cute but honestly I didn't have much desire to read book 2. I saw Axle's Brand recently and knew immediately I needed to read it. I loved it from beginning to end. My favorite type of H are the mean scarred ones who everyone is afraid of but is a sweetheart on the inside and Axle fit it perfectly. Maya was awesome too, she wanted Axle from the moment she met him and I loved how she let him know in clear terms. This book was hot, it was sweet and it was funny. My only complaint is that Maya continuously told us how crazy she was, I really wish I got to see that side of her.
I'm also sorry this author is no longer with us.
Axle's Brand is book 3 in the Death Chasers MC. I read book 1 several years ago and thought it was cute but honestly I didn't have much desire to read book 2. I saw Axle's Brand recently and knew immediately I needed to read it. I loved it from beginning to end. My favorite type of H are the mean scarred ones who everyone is afraid of but is a sweetheart on the inside and Axle fit it perfectly. Maya was awesome too, she wanted Axle from the moment she met him and I loved how she let him know in clear terms. This book was hot, it was sweet and it was funny. My only complaint is that Maya continuously told us how crazy she was, I really wish I got to see that side of her.
I'm also sorry this author is no longer with us.
November 17, 2021
**3.5** Maya is a Harley Quinn, mafia princess, and roller derby wannabe. Maya also wants everyone to know how crazy, wild, and psycho she is. In fact, she is so special, she is the only woman to see past Axle's scars to the gentle giant underneath it all. (even the strippers and the club bunnies don't want anything to do with him)
This is a sort of a beauty and the beast retelling featuring a childhood abuse survivor and a crazy-ass woman who chases him until he finally gives in.
This is a sort of a beauty and the beast retelling featuring a childhood abuse survivor and a crazy-ass woman who chases him until he finally gives in.
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June 1, 2017No cheating MC romance? No OW drama? Somebody pinch me! I'm not dreaming right? I need MC recs with no cheating No OW!!
October 29, 2017
Can I give 5 million stars?!?!?! I LOVED this book so hard!
I will not gush. I will not gush. Fuck it, I am gushing! I know the premise is absurd. But I loved it.
I absolutely loved the roller skating crazy chick! I want to be Maya in another life. Her ability to cope and stay true to herself was awesome. I really loved her quirky self. Sarah was in the book a ton and she was a totally awesome badass!!! I truly wish Snake/Jude would get his head out of his ass. They story is fabulous and I really hope they get back together.
Axle. Sweet Axle. I loved how freaking confused he was by her. I loved him coming out of his shell and becoming confident in her feelings for him. He was not at all sweet. Yet he totally was. The mini condiment bottles? Broke my heart. His back story? Again - heartbreaking.
The overall plot is heating up and has taken some drastic turns. I totally immersed myself in this book. Read all night and did not regret zero sleep before work.
I would read the first two books in the series to better understand the story. While I think it could stand in its own. It is better knowing the secondary characters and understanding the plot going in.
I beg this author to continue this series!!! It is so awesome to read a fairly "safe" MC series that is still pretty hardcore.
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I will not gush. I will not gush. Fuck it, I am gushing! I know the premise is absurd. But I loved it.
I absolutely loved the roller skating crazy chick! I want to be Maya in another life. Her ability to cope and stay true to herself was awesome. I really loved her quirky self. Sarah was in the book a ton and she was a totally awesome badass!!! I truly wish Snake/Jude would get his head out of his ass. They story is fabulous and I really hope they get back together.
Axle. Sweet Axle. I loved how freaking confused he was by her. I loved him coming out of his shell and becoming confident in her feelings for him. He was not at all sweet. Yet he totally was. The mini condiment bottles? Broke my heart. His back story? Again - heartbreaking.
The overall plot is heating up and has taken some drastic turns. I totally immersed myself in this book. Read all night and did not regret zero sleep before work.
I would read the first two books in the series to better understand the story. While I think it could stand in its own. It is better knowing the secondary characters and understanding the plot going in.
I beg this author to continue this series!!! It is so awesome to read a fairly "safe" MC series that is still pretty hardcore.
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May 6, 2017
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Star Ratings:
Heroine (Maya): 24yrs old
Hero (Axle): 27yrs old
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes
Triggers: rape (not h)
Average score: 4.5/5
Best Line: “Zombies are totally real and the government hides it, you know.”
Worst Line: none
Personal Review:
A great MC romance between a scarred broody hero and an awesome, roller-skating mafia heroine!
Random Ramblings
•I freakin’ love Sarah/AJ!!
•I am in love with Maya – awesome heroine!!
•My heart hurt for him
Overall Feeling:
"Bitch boys don’t do it for me. Pretty boys sure as hell don’t do it for me. Survivors turn me on."
Beware of Spoilers!
Star Ratings:
Heroine (Maya): 24yrs old
Hero (Axle): 27yrs old
Plot: 4/5
Grovel: none
Cheating: none
HEA: yes
Triggers: rape (not h)
Average score: 4.5/5
Best Line: “Zombies are totally real and the government hides it, you know.”
Worst Line: none
Personal Review:
A great MC romance between a scarred broody hero and an awesome, roller-skating mafia heroine!
Random Ramblings
•I freakin’ love Sarah/AJ!!
•I am in love with Maya – awesome heroine!!
•My heart hurt for him
Overall Feeling:
"Bitch boys don’t do it for me. Pretty boys sure as hell don’t do it for me. Survivors turn me on."
April 6, 2021
This is a complex story and I knew nothing about this book ahead of time. It is the third book in the series,.but the first book I have read in the series and even the first book by this author.
I will say this book has more graphic violence then I am used to but it seemed to work for this story. This storyline has a lot going on making it very complex and maybe it isn’t very realistic but who am I to judge anything about the underground crime world. I wouldn’t really know if it is plausible or not.
Maya is a great but super quirky character who is absolutely crazy but in the weirdest and best way possible. Her skating around is awesome, her silly outfits are fun and the way she is with Axle is possibly my most favorite thing about her.
Axel’s upbringing is so sad and definitely a twist to what I thought it would be. I like how he didn’t immediately act on any of his feelings and that you really weren’t sure of what his feelings might be towards Maya.
I will say this book has more graphic violence then I am used to but it seemed to work for this story. This storyline has a lot going on making it very complex and maybe it isn’t very realistic but who am I to judge anything about the underground crime world. I wouldn’t really know if it is plausible or not.
Maya is a great but super quirky character who is absolutely crazy but in the weirdest and best way possible. Her skating around is awesome, her silly outfits are fun and the way she is with Axle is possibly my most favorite thing about her.
Axel’s upbringing is so sad and definitely a twist to what I thought it would be. I like how he didn’t immediately act on any of his feelings and that you really weren’t sure of what his feelings might be towards Maya.
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January 17, 2021DNF @ 53%
Started off really solid but then it just got really really messy and unbelievable.
It also suffered from the old:
I'm going to tell you over and over and over how crazy, badass and tough I am so you can't forget it but my actions will completely contradict this statement
I just didn't vibe with Maya or find her funny and Axle seemed kind of dumb and uninteresting plus for tough bikers they seemed to get caught out a lot and miss important details.
Steam was mild and boring.
Bad guys seemed lame.
So yeah, 2021 is off to a cracking start with two DNFs so far.
Started off really solid but then it just got really really messy and unbelievable.
It also suffered from the old:
I'm going to tell you over and over and over how crazy, badass and tough I am so you can't forget it but my actions will completely contradict this statement
I just didn't vibe with Maya or find her funny and Axle seemed kind of dumb and uninteresting plus for tough bikers they seemed to get caught out a lot and miss important details.
Steam was mild and boring.
Bad guys seemed lame.
So yeah, 2021 is off to a cracking start with two DNFs so far.
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December 15, 2019No rating since I only read this for the small glimpses of my two favorite minor characters from the last book, the pyscho-killer, sharpshooter ex GF of one of the guys and Drake, the flippant and irreverent jackass that's not even a Death Chaser.
August 16, 2021
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first of all, rip CM Owens. im so sorry for her family & friends. i think she is v talented and ive loved her most of works so far. she’ll be missed
now, this book. im in a slump. and these past few days have been filled w strings of dnfs / 2 stars. wouldnt say this book cured it but maya & axle were such a breath of fresh air in this polluted field.
maya took the spotlight tho (axle’s pov) :
maya’s :
from that scene i wanna point out few things. 1; i love maya 2; i love sarah 3; (if there was a) sarah & snake’s book would prob be my fav one, even topping this one
and maya was actually the main pursuer (but she didnt make it look desperate / cringey)
i laf this girl
so axle’s been a bit insecure his whole life bcs of his scars, many women have made him feel so, hence why he was not too trusting when maya wanted him. the point is, this one scene was cute
not convinced theyre great yet? here’s their first impression of meeting each other :
problem : the b word. the last half and club business (seeing as idc) coulda been cut shorter imo. but mind you, im in a slump bigger than mi madre’s ass, so prob woulda rated this higher on normal circumstances
yes i skimmed some but yay! a first non-2 stars
I do a total cartoonish skate walk, jazz hands flailing in the air, desperately trying to keep my balance, but an embarrassing scream escapes me when I crash to the ground.
Well, to a body that breaks my fall.
“Sorry,” I tell the dead guy whose vacant eyes stare back at me. I pat his chest appreciatively while pushing back up to a crouched position.
“This. Is. Not. My. Day,” I groan, then grimace as I look at Dead Guy. “Guess your day is worse than mine, huh?”
first of all, rip CM Owens. im so sorry for her family & friends. i think she is v talented and ive loved her most of works so far. she’ll be missed
now, this book. im in a slump. and these past few days have been filled w strings of dnfs / 2 stars. wouldnt say this book cured it but maya & axle were such a breath of fresh air in this polluted field.
maya took the spotlight tho (axle’s pov) :
”I really don’t like guns being pointed at me!” a feminine voice snaps, tearing all our gazes away as a familiar face comes into view by the SUV.
Jude is behind her, gun pointed to the back of her head, as the girl skates—fucking skates—toward us. I recognize her immediately, even as my brow furrows in confusion.
Very short, white spandex shorts are suctioned to her body. Pale pink socks reach her thighs, along with a pale pink shirt that says something about Bubble Gum. Her hair is in twin balls on her head like she’s Princess fucking Leia or something.
And white roller skates.
With rainbow-striped shoe strings.
And she’s in a warehouse with massacred bodies lying around, but she’s not batting an eye. Her arms are loaded down with phones that she’s hoarding at her waist.
It’s the single most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen in my life.”
maya’s :
”Sarah’s like a cat,” I tell them.
“A cat?” the cold-eyed one (snake) asks, his tone devoid of any emotion to tell me if he’s amused or confused. Or just wants me dead.
Tough crowd.
“A cat,” I repeat. “She disappears for days at a time, but always comes back. She doesn’t react well when backed into a corner. As pointed out to me by Model Boy six months ago, she really does have sharp claws—metaphorically speaking. And she gifts you dead rodents as a show of affection.”
Just to be clear, I point to a few corpses.
To make things worse, I add, “And she’s always clean.”
from that scene i wanna point out few things. 1; i love maya 2; i love sarah 3; (if there was a) sarah & snake’s book would prob be my fav one, even topping this one
’She turns and walks out, slamming the door behind her.
Not a few minutes have passed, the door swings open again, and I try not to smirk when she grabs her roller skates from the floor. She points a finger at me. “And for the record, you have to be badass to wear this outfit in front of guys like you and not feel the need to explain yourself.”
She spins and walks out again, slamming the door once more.’
and maya was actually the main pursuer (but she didnt make it look desperate / cringey)
’Just as I scoot over to be closer to him, two hands grab my shoulders, and I’m shoved back forcefully. I blink, looking to see Axle is glaring at me.
“What?” I ask, wondering why he’s keeping his body on the bed instead of coming down on top of me while he holds my shoulders. “You need an engraved invitation or something? ‘Maya’s hungry, talented vagina cordially invites your big penis to come stay the night.’ How’s that work for you?”
I can’t be less subtle than I’ve been.
[….]
“Last chance, Axle. Do you want me or not? It’ll be the last time I ask, because I’m through chasing. Hot as you are, I’m not into wasting time on guys who aren’t interested. Girl has to have some self-respect, you know.”
I snort derisively, rolling my eyes.
She arches an eyebrow. “I do hardcore Kegel exercises. My pussy is a ninja,” she says seriously, waiting for me to respond.
i laf this girl
’To the rest of the club, I’m supposed to be Axle’s girl, because no one wants to risk letting them know who I really am.
And I played a part by dancing on him.
And he played a part by punching a guy for me.
Asshole. I almost swooned for no damn reason.’
so axle’s been a bit insecure his whole life bcs of his scars, many women have made him feel so, hence why he was not too trusting when maya wanted him. the point is, this one scene was cute
’After shutting and locking the door, I strip out of my clothes and slide into bed on her side before pulling her to me and kissing my way down her neck.
I feel it the second she wakes up and her hands slide up my back, like she’s searching for my scars and making sure the right man is on her.’
not convinced theyre great yet? here’s their first impression of meeting each other :
her pov :
‘Snake hop out and follow, running close behind the one with scars (axle) whose voice sounds like sex to my ears. I’ve never wanted to fuck a voice more than I want to his. Yeah, I’m a crazy girl, but damn. It’s all deep and rough, almost as though he’s trying to seduce you with mundane words and succeeding without effort.’
his pov :
“Where are we dropping you?” I ask her.
Fucking eh. Why does she make a sound every time I speak?”
“Why can’t you leave Halo?” Snake muses, asking the questions I can’t, since she doesn’t like the sound of my voice.
She doesn’t make a sound when he speaks. Just me. Guess the monster is scarier than the pretty boy with some ink.
problem : the b word. the last half and club business (seeing as idc) coulda been cut shorter imo. but mind you, im in a slump bigger than mi madre’s ass, so prob woulda rated this higher on normal circumstances
yes i skimmed some but yay! a first non-2 stars
March 30, 2021
4.5 Smutty Smut Stars for Axle’s Brand!!!
By far, the best book of the series thus far.
I thoroughly enjoyed the heroine, Maya/Harley Quinn and all of her quirky nuttiness.
And I totally loved Axle and all of his issues.
And I didn’t even care the plot was totally convoluted, because I loved Maya’s obsession with Axle too much to care about anything else other than their relationship.
I plan to reread this and just skip around to all of their 💕moments because that's what made this book so good.
By far, the best book of the series thus far.
I thoroughly enjoyed the heroine, Maya/Harley Quinn and all of her quirky nuttiness.
And I totally loved Axle and all of his issues.
And I didn’t even care the plot was totally convoluted, because I loved Maya’s obsession with Axle too much to care about anything else other than their relationship.
I plan to reread this and just skip around to all of their 💕moments because that's what made this book so good.
August 30, 2020
90% dnf. Back in the day this book would have been a 5 star read for me. But now it seems cheesy and unoriginal.
June 21, 2017
4.5 " Crazy is the new cool" Stars
Damn! C.M Owens owns me with her Hs ❤
First of all i am so shocked that i am 3 damn months late to this party! As i really loved property of Dex, How did that happened? :|
Besides that did i tell you i LOVED this book ❤❤
Do you love Brooding silent heroes?
Do you love Crazy heroines who collects condiment bottles?
Do you love a good MC book?
Do you love a book where h is as badass as H?
Then ppl this is the right book for you :) don't waste a min. and read this right fucking second :D
I mean this book was So sweet and amazing i have no words.
Axle is that scary guys whose body is coverd with scars and he does'nt liked to be touched!
Maya is the first girl who shows so much intrest in him which instantly puts him on guards as he is not used to it.
TBH i think Axle def. deserved all the chasing from Maya not because Maya is bad or anything it's just whatever happened to him and how now people behaves toward him . As they said in the book Maya was the way life paid Axle back for all the tortures he suffers.
Our h is a pretty badass girl as she is a leader of a biggest mafia world and knows how to deal in Axle's world.
On last note its a pretty amazing book with great characters and storyline.
Important Note!!! - Although its a standalone but to really get the story and understand who is who and what is what i would rec. you to read previous two books i.e Property of Dex 1&2!!
Now on the other hand can i just say i would really love a book on Sarah/ AJ and Jude/ snake ❤❤
Although they are side characters but dude i could literally feel Jude's anger and pain. How hard it is for him to cut Sarah out. I could def. understand Sarah's motive and feel her love for Jude❤
Normally i avoid second chance romance but for their book i won't mind to make an exception.
Sarah and Jude😋❤❤
well! for the next book we know H is Rush and h must be Drex's sister. let's see what awesomeness they will create!!!!
Damn! C.M Owens owns me with her Hs ❤
First of all i am so shocked that i am 3 damn months late to this party! As i really loved property of Dex, How did that happened? :|
Besides that did i tell you i LOVED this book ❤❤
Do you love Brooding silent heroes?
Do you love Crazy heroines who collects condiment bottles?
Do you love a good MC book?
Do you love a book where h is as badass as H?
Then ppl this is the right book for you :) don't waste a min. and read this right fucking second :D
I mean this book was So sweet and amazing i have no words.
Axle is that scary guys whose body is coverd with scars and he does'nt liked to be touched!
Maya is the first girl who shows so much intrest in him which instantly puts him on guards as he is not used to it.
TBH i think Axle def. deserved all the chasing from Maya not because Maya is bad or anything it's just whatever happened to him and how now people behaves toward him . As they said in the book Maya was the way life paid Axle back for all the tortures he suffers.
Our h is a pretty badass girl as she is a leader of a biggest mafia world and knows how to deal in Axle's world.
On last note its a pretty amazing book with great characters and storyline.
Important Note!!! - Although its a standalone but to really get the story and understand who is who and what is what i would rec. you to read previous two books i.e Property of Dex 1&2!!
Now on the other hand can i just say i would really love a book on Sarah/ AJ and Jude/ snake ❤❤
Although they are side characters but dude i could literally feel Jude's anger and pain. How hard it is for him to cut Sarah out. I could def. understand Sarah's motive and feel her love for Jude❤
Normally i avoid second chance romance but for their book i won't mind to make an exception.
Sarah and Jude😋❤❤
well! for the next book we know H is Rush and h must be Drex's sister. let's see what awesomeness they will create!!!!
April 8, 2019
Re-read for the eleventy billionth time 😂
Spoilerish stuff ahead-----------------------------
Random thoughts
As much as I love Axle and Drex the girls totally ruled in this one,Maya and Sarah/A.J are awesome!
I apparently like my h's more on the psychotic side because I absolutely loved Maya and her crazy rollerskating ass
Not really convincing as mob heads though, she needed to be just a tad more bada@@ to pull that one off
Sarah keeping all the girls away from Jude is hilarious (he better not stray before I end up breaking my kindle reading his book 😑)
Drake is another awesome secondary character his lines are laugh out loud funny
I really really hope more of these books are out soon!
Allllll the love for this series! I can't wait for the bad guys to get theirs
As much as I'm interested in Rush,Drake and the rest of the guys (hopefully Sledge gets a chance at an hea too) I'm mostly looking forward to Jude's book because of Sarah (he better keep it in his pants 😑😂)
(Side note -I can't remember Rush being with any of the girls but he apparently had feelings for the sister or something so if that's the case I hope he kept it in his pants too, if my love Gunner can do it,anyone can 😂) basically all the guys should stay bada@@ but be faithful 😂😂
Spoilerish stuff ahead-----------------------------
Random thoughts
As much as I love Axle and Drex the girls totally ruled in this one,Maya and Sarah/A.J are awesome!
I apparently like my h's more on the psychotic side because I absolutely loved Maya and her crazy rollerskating ass
Not really convincing as mob heads though, she needed to be just a tad more bada@@ to pull that one off
Sarah keeping all the girls away from Jude is hilarious (he better not stray before I end up breaking my kindle reading his book 😑)
Drake is another awesome secondary character his lines are laugh out loud funny
I really really hope more of these books are out soon!
Allllll the love for this series! I can't wait for the bad guys to get theirs
As much as I'm interested in Rush,Drake and the rest of the guys (hopefully Sledge gets a chance at an hea too) I'm mostly looking forward to Jude's book because of Sarah (he better keep it in his pants 😑😂)
(Side note -I can't remember Rush being with any of the girls but he apparently had feelings for the sister or something so if that's the case I hope he kept it in his pants too, if my love Gunner can do it,anyone can 😂) basically all the guys should stay bada@@ but be faithful 😂😂
November 16, 2020
Upping my rating from 4 to 5 stars...
The plot of this story is... slightly messy. But Maya and Axle are so stinkin great together it totally makes up for it!
Original Review: Dec 2019
It's becoming very clear to me that the mark of a good MC romance for me is a very quiet mean looking man and a slightly crazy, gets on board quickly, handles her shit woman. And that's exactly what I got here and I loved it!
The plot was pretty boring for me, to the point where halfway through the book I just started skimming. And honestly it didn't ruin the read or make it hard to follow, which tells you a lot.
Also! Of all the dark books I've read, many of which have a LOT of abuse or torture in them, the abuse Axle went through is by far the worst ever. We knew that it'd be bad with how often the scars were talked about but damn hearing the story of how he got them was heartbreaking.
The plot of this story is... slightly messy. But Maya and Axle are so stinkin great together it totally makes up for it!
Original Review: Dec 2019
It's becoming very clear to me that the mark of a good MC romance for me is a very quiet mean looking man and a slightly crazy, gets on board quickly, handles her shit woman. And that's exactly what I got here and I loved it!
The plot was pretty boring for me, to the point where halfway through the book I just started skimming. And honestly it didn't ruin the read or make it hard to follow, which tells you a lot.
Also! Of all the dark books I've read, many of which have a LOT of abuse or torture in them, the abuse Axle went through is by far the worst ever. We knew that it'd be bad with how often the scars were talked about but damn hearing the story of how he got them was heartbreaking.
April 22, 2017
I love me a bad-ass Biker - yup one here!
I love me a strong funny heroine - yes one of those!
I love me a twisted tale of an MC, death, torture, and betrayal - Umm yeah pretty twisty deadly torturous and betrayally <--- not a word but whatevs!
I love me some strong, funny, amazing supporting characters who will get their own book - wooo hooo yes they will!!!
I also love an unconventional love story - yes yes yes in here!!
Ok so now I've got my tick list in an MC book done. This is Axle's story.
Dark brooding and downright scary Axle is the dark one. The one who shows no emotion. Horrifically scarred he's used to people being scared of him. The only attachments he has are to his club and brothers. He's supporting his Prez with all he has since the split in the club. He'll do whatever it takes to keep them on top. He has no room for anything else and he knows he'll never have anything more. That is until he helps rescue a girl who's hiding in his car.
Maya's life is currently in chaos. Family are out to kill her and take her inheritance. She's trying to stop a sex trafficking ring along with trying to help run one of the four families. She's dealing with all this as well as dealing with grieving the death of her parents. As soon as she sets eyes on Axle she gets an immediate reaction. He's not a pretty boy, he's a survivor and his voice to her is pure sex. His eyes hold her captive. She's a little crazy and decides he's safe for her. She offers the MC a job as she needs all the help she can get. They decline the job and Sarah takes her in. Months later Sarah takes her back to the club for her own reasons throwing Axle and Maya together again.
I won't say too much more but... it's not hearts and flowers and rainbows but it's honest, crazy and roller skate-tastic.
I Flove Axle!! He's just so... i mean... broody... and ummm.. sexy... and unintentionally funny... and strong... and badass!!! He's sooooo YUM!!! He's a little bit broken. He's a little bit hard hearted. But underneath oooohhh emmmm geeeeeee what a man!! I'm in love!!! He doesn't do soft but what he does do is understated. He doesn't have to say sweet nothings he shows it with his body and woo hoo what a bod!
I flove Maya. She's so... umm i have a lady crush... she's funny... and joyful... whatever the circumstances she adapts. She's HOT! Underneath it all she want's someone to depend on. Someone who makes her feel safe and warm. Someone who won't betray her. I love her special brand of cray cray. Let the bodies hit the floor!!! LOL she really is nuts but it's a good type of random nuts.
Together? Oohhhhh yeah!!! Just magical! Maya wasn't backwards in coming forwards with what she wants and once Axle realizes she's the real deal he gladly obliges her!! OOOH Holy shower banging!!! *Insert goofy grin* read it and you'll get my grin reference. It's my fave scene!!! She definitely earned it.
The story gripped me from the get go. There's action and torture and plot twists you won't see coming. I also love the continuing story-line from Property of Drex of Philip and Drex's dad Herrin. Also the saga between Jude and Sarah!! I can't wait for their story!!! it's gonna be a long old tease before their book.
The writing as always with this author is top notch! She's just flippin brilliant!
All the supporting characters add hugely to the story. Jude and Sarah, Drake, Rush, Colleen, Sledge are all unraveling their own stories along the way.
I love a good series. A good series makes you desperate for the next book. It makes you care about people that are on the outside of the book you're reading but you want to know them anyway. This book. This series so far. All that and sooo much more! If you have never read an MC book before these are the ones for you!
Can't recommend this book, or this series high enough. 50 million MC stars! ok nope scrap that. 100 million... noooooo ok Infinity stars!!! yep that's better!
Brought it.
Loved it.
Recommend it!
A is for Alpha B is for Books
I love me a strong funny heroine - yes one of those!
I love me a twisted tale of an MC, death, torture, and betrayal - Umm yeah pretty twisty deadly torturous and betrayally <--- not a word but whatevs!
I love me some strong, funny, amazing supporting characters who will get their own book - wooo hooo yes they will!!!
I also love an unconventional love story - yes yes yes in here!!
Ok so now I've got my tick list in an MC book done. This is Axle's story.
Dark brooding and downright scary Axle is the dark one. The one who shows no emotion. Horrifically scarred he's used to people being scared of him. The only attachments he has are to his club and brothers. He's supporting his Prez with all he has since the split in the club. He'll do whatever it takes to keep them on top. He has no room for anything else and he knows he'll never have anything more. That is until he helps rescue a girl who's hiding in his car.
Maya's life is currently in chaos. Family are out to kill her and take her inheritance. She's trying to stop a sex trafficking ring along with trying to help run one of the four families. She's dealing with all this as well as dealing with grieving the death of her parents. As soon as she sets eyes on Axle she gets an immediate reaction. He's not a pretty boy, he's a survivor and his voice to her is pure sex. His eyes hold her captive. She's a little crazy and decides he's safe for her. She offers the MC a job as she needs all the help she can get. They decline the job and Sarah takes her in. Months later Sarah takes her back to the club for her own reasons throwing Axle and Maya together again.
I won't say too much more but... it's not hearts and flowers and rainbows but it's honest, crazy and roller skate-tastic.
I Flove Axle!! He's just so... i mean... broody... and ummm.. sexy... and unintentionally funny... and strong... and badass!!! He's sooooo YUM!!! He's a little bit broken. He's a little bit hard hearted. But underneath oooohhh emmmm geeeeeee what a man!! I'm in love!!! He doesn't do soft but what he does do is understated. He doesn't have to say sweet nothings he shows it with his body and woo hoo what a bod!
I flove Maya. She's so... umm i have a lady crush... she's funny... and joyful... whatever the circumstances she adapts. She's HOT! Underneath it all she want's someone to depend on. Someone who makes her feel safe and warm. Someone who won't betray her. I love her special brand of cray cray. Let the bodies hit the floor!!! LOL she really is nuts but it's a good type of random nuts.
Together? Oohhhhh yeah!!! Just magical! Maya wasn't backwards in coming forwards with what she wants and once Axle realizes she's the real deal he gladly obliges her!! OOOH Holy shower banging!!! *Insert goofy grin* read it and you'll get my grin reference. It's my fave scene!!! She definitely earned it.
The story gripped me from the get go. There's action and torture and plot twists you won't see coming. I also love the continuing story-line from Property of Drex of Philip and Drex's dad Herrin. Also the saga between Jude and Sarah!! I can't wait for their story!!! it's gonna be a long old tease before their book.
The writing as always with this author is top notch! She's just flippin brilliant!
All the supporting characters add hugely to the story. Jude and Sarah, Drake, Rush, Colleen, Sledge are all unraveling their own stories along the way.
I love a good series. A good series makes you desperate for the next book. It makes you care about people that are on the outside of the book you're reading but you want to know them anyway. This book. This series so far. All that and sooo much more! If you have never read an MC book before these are the ones for you!
Can't recommend this book, or this series high enough. 50 million MC stars! ok nope scrap that. 100 million... noooooo ok Infinity stars!!! yep that's better!
Brought it.
Loved it.
Recommend it!
A is for Alpha B is for Books
April 22, 2017
This is the third book in this series and its my favourite of them, it has all the gritty mayhem that we love as well as delivering us a profound love story.
Axle wouldn't normally be anyone's ideal man lets be honest it's going to take a special type of crazy woman to take him on and that woman is Maya. We know Axle works outside the law with the MC but Maya is an unknown who when we first meet her seems all cutesy but don't be fooled she is one crazy messed up woman and I want to be her and if I can't I want to be her bff.
I don't want to say anything about the story it's best to read about it as it unfolds, I will say it's full of violence, drama, betrayal and two people who are so each other's soulmate it's not funny. Axle and Maya are perect for each other the demons that he has role my heart but with her you know he's going to ok.
This is a fantastic addition to the series, I spotted something in the beginning that I'm not sure if it's a clue or not but I can't wait for the next one to see where the author takes us next.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
Axle wouldn't normally be anyone's ideal man lets be honest it's going to take a special type of crazy woman to take him on and that woman is Maya. We know Axle works outside the law with the MC but Maya is an unknown who when we first meet her seems all cutesy but don't be fooled she is one crazy messed up woman and I want to be her and if I can't I want to be her bff.
I don't want to say anything about the story it's best to read about it as it unfolds, I will say it's full of violence, drama, betrayal and two people who are so each other's soulmate it's not funny. Axle and Maya are perect for each other the demons that he has role my heart but with her you know he's going to ok.
This is a fantastic addition to the series, I spotted something in the beginning that I'm not sure if it's a clue or not but I can't wait for the next one to see where the author takes us next.
reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
April 24, 2017
Perfect! A roller skating crazy chick!!
Even though this book does have darker moment, it was actually still an amusing read at times. And that was mainly due to the main female character Maya. She was absolutely whacky, weird, and a lot crazy. She pretty much had no filter, and I loved her character.
Maya was so suited to Axle. It took him a while to trust that Maya wanted him for HIM, with there being no other deceiving reasons for her attraction to him. Axle has a very messed up past, and having been used by females before for other reasons, it makes sense he has huge trust issues. Good thing Maya was so stubborn and persistent in chasing him down.
I really loved that the other characters in the story feature so prominently as well. Especially Sarah/AJ and Snake/Jude. I'm really look forward to reading their story.
Even though this book does have darker moment, it was actually still an amusing read at times. And that was mainly due to the main female character Maya. She was absolutely whacky, weird, and a lot crazy. She pretty much had no filter, and I loved her character.
Maya was so suited to Axle. It took him a while to trust that Maya wanted him for HIM, with there being no other deceiving reasons for her attraction to him. Axle has a very messed up past, and having been used by females before for other reasons, it makes sense he has huge trust issues. Good thing Maya was so stubborn and persistent in chasing him down.
I really loved that the other characters in the story feature so prominently as well. Especially Sarah/AJ and Snake/Jude. I'm really look forward to reading their story.
July 9, 2017
4.25 stars
I loved heroine of this book damn sooo much...
I loved heroine of this book damn sooo much...
November 7, 2022
WHAT. This book! Axle is EVERYTHING I love in a romance hero. I'm literally in love with him and now my heart's broken that the book is over 😭
Scared, dark past, grumpy, hides his smile, secret mushy soft spot for the heroine... SWOON.
And Maya was crazy and wild and I adored her. I adore heroines who are kickass and powerful but vulnerable for their man. GAH.
So many feels from this book, it consumed me! And now it's helloooooo book hangover. *Sigh*
Scared, dark past, grumpy, hides his smile, secret mushy soft spot for the heroine... SWOON.
And Maya was crazy and wild and I adored her. I adore heroines who are kickass and powerful but vulnerable for their man. GAH.
So many feels from this book, it consumed me! And now it's helloooooo book hangover. *Sigh*
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