This is one book I could not put down for a debut novel it was a great read and I can't wait to read more from this author.

This story will make you conflicted lol. Some characters you will love, and some that you will detest. It was suspensful and action packed.

I would particularly like to thank the author and the Netgalley website for this partnership.

I was immediately attracted by the cover of this book, you can see the beautiful Izzy turning her head.

Izzy wants to leave everything behind and leave the hell that is her life. She drives as far as possible from this hell and ends up in Washington State, her new life will be turned upside down when she meets Braxton Ryles, a biker. He only cares about his daughter Eve. A new neighbor is moving in and his daughter won't stop talking about Eve.

I loved this first book where love is tested, hearts are broken and the horrors of Izzy's past reappear. I found the story captivating, moving and full of suspense and twists and turns. I love the pen of this author who deserves her books to be translated all over the world. Looking forward to reading the full trilogy.

This book blew me away. I loved it. This is one of those reads which enthralls the reader from the very beginning. This is a heartbreaking and emotional story, with the reader having conflicted emotions throughout. That said though, it is a wonderful read, and Heidi has done a great job. I will certainly be reading and recommending more of her work in the future.

Defying fate is the kind of book that leaves you with the WOW-effect. After reading, you need a minute. We meet Izzy, who is on the run. She is running from her abusive and manipulative boyfriend, Dominic. When she tries to build a new life for herself, she meets Braxton, a badass biker with a smart mouth and a cute as hell little daughter.
Dominic is trying to find Izzy via his sister, Kara, who is also Izzy's best friend. But Kara won't budge, even if Dominic threatens her. Yeah, he is that kind of scary. He has also left scars on Izzy with a knife, so a pretty sadistic kind of guy. Braxton's daughter Eve is totally smitten with Izzy and she wants to come over all the time. However, Eve's mother, is not amused and she tries to prevent Eve to contact Izzy. So Braxton is torn between the wishes of his viscious ex and his lovely neighbour.
And then Dominic arrives on the scene... things really spun out of hand then. A lot of fastpaced action. Hold on for the ride. Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley

Waking up Izzy felt refreshed even though she had slept on the floor. That all she had in the two bedroom house she rented was what she could fit in her car. She left the rest in Iowa.Dominic is Izzy’s ex and took everything from her and left her broke.Kara is Izzy’s best friend but also is Dominic’s sister and helps Izzy escape. She only had the essentials. Izzy’s family hates her now. and she had them behind her. The stares and the gossip about Izzy was spreading like wildfire. Izzy ended up in Washington state. She lived in Monroe now. A small town with a great feel to it. Izzy knew she needed to get a job. Izzy felt to sleep in a bed and cook a meal for herself would feel like heaven. Evelyn was the homeowner Izzy knew she would love her. Kara called Izzy to check o her, she had already told Izzy to find a hot biker and leave. They both loved bikers from when they were teens and read MC books. Izzy was out planting some flowers when she realized someone was there, it turned out to be a little girl of six or seven.They started to talk the little girl was Eve and she lived at the end of the block. She says her money isnt around but she lives with her daddy. Izzy says if it is ok with her daddy Eve can come over the next day and help. Izzy wondered how long it had been since she had a fun time with another female. Izzy and Eve planted flowers for two hours. Eve was like the daughter she would never have. Izzy carrying a child is close to zero, Domonic toje that form her. On Saturday morning Izzy is woke up to knocking on her door and it’s Eve They spend time together then her dad- Braxton Ryles /Brax stops by, Brax is Hot and TROUBLE. Then Eve’s dad offers Izzy a job at his shop as a front office girl. The shop is Ryles Custom Shop. Brax surprises Izzy so much she is out of her element. Brax is like a tornado ready to knock Izzy on her butt. He just blew into her life , and she somehow changed it forever. Braxton will do anything to make Eve happy. What’s it gonna be like working for this smooth-talking- sexy-as- hell badass biker? Saturday night Brax showed up with dinner for her. He had grilled chicken and said “didn’t want you going hungry”, winked at her and left to walk back down the street to his house. Izzy likes calling him Braxton. Izzy realizes Braxton may be complex,and a master of mind games, but he is also vulnerable. He is a man in need of something special. He also has a big heart. Braxton’s best friends/co-workers are Knox and Brody. Eve’s mother is Tiffany and trying to be a mom although Braxton has his doubts in that. Tiffany comes into Izzy’s office at work when she is hugging Braxton in comfort and Tiffany tells Brax have that girl-Izzy- to take her hands off Braxton. Brax tells Tiffany she lost the right to say anything a long time ago as he pulled Izzy closer to him. Tiffany won’t let go even though Braxton told her they had been over a long time. She doesn’t want Braxton but wants no one else to have him.Tiffany tracks down Dominic and tells him everything and Dominic is determined Izzy is going to be with no one but him, and he knows about Izzy and Braxton and where Izzy is. Dominic kidnaps Izzy and tortures her, he even cuts her. Kara is determined Izzy will be free of Dominic.
I absolutely loved this book I loved Izzy and Braxton together and how they interacted except when he hurt her emotionally. I loved Eve and felt she definitely added to this book/ I loved the drama, suspense, and betrayal in this book. I loved how Kara was such a best friend to Izzy especially as she was Dominic’s sister but then again… This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster but you don’t want to put this down. This had me from page one until the last page. This made me chuckle at times and choke up at others. I loved the twists and turns . The author did handle the subject of domestic violence very good in this book. I do think Izzy fell a little too hard fr Braxton a little too quick especially after what Dominic put her through. She also forgave Braxton too easily after he hurt her emotionally because he made a mistake hasn't she been through enough get some backbone Izzy. This was a great debut novel in my opinion. I hated Tiffany but more so Dominic but that was their purpose. I loved this book, the characters and the twists and turns of this book and I highly recommend it.

I found this book quite going and allthough I did get to the end it was a slog. The story is there but needs work. It needs more emotion, more depth, chemistry, and a good edit.

Defying Fate is my first book by author Heidi Lis. I wasn't sure about starting this one, to be honest, because I didn't see rave reviews from past copies of this book. But, it was revised and redone and I have to say that the story literally kept me going from cover to cover and would not let me put it down until I was finished.
I am glad that I gave the book a chance because I loved the characters and who doesn’t like a sexy biker that is also a daddy. I can't wait to read the other books in this series.