Member Reviews
Woohee! This is my first book by this author and boy, was it a scorcher. If you don’t mind the age difference between Ruger and Chastity, then prepare for a steamy, adventurous read. Chastity, on the whole, was a decent character. Maybe because of her age, I found her insecurities annoying. Ruger was a dreamy, alpha male whose history was going to inevitably cause trouble. But everything works out in the end for their HEA. Looking forward to Bull’s story.
4 1/2 Stars!
Ruger has known Chastity since she was 5 ... and he was 22. She was a MC princess and that made her off limits to everyone in the Club. Sixteen years later when a pipe breaks in her apartment, Ruger offers her to stay with him till it’s fixed. He didn’t realize it would change their lives forever. Chastity has always had a crush on Ruger ... so what that he’s 16 years older than her ... love is love ... right?
I just loved Ruger ... even though he was this tough biker dude, he had a soft heart for Chastity. And even though Chastity was a princess, she was tough and didn’t let anyone get away with treating her like crap. This book had it all ... the tender romance, action with twists and turns and then the steamy scenes were ... well really steamy! A great addition to the series.
I received an early copy courtesy of the author through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.
Off Limits kept me interested until the end but it was more MC light. I didn't get the feeling that they were immersed in the world. I also thought the a love story between Rueger and Chastity needed a little more.
Overall it was an ok read for me
Sometimes you just need a fun book that isn't going to make you think too hard so you can just turn your mind off and relax. This book fit the bill when that was exactly what I needed. A forbidden romance in an MC provided a good distraction. There were some bumps on Chastity (her name is a little too on the nose for me when her character is a 22 year old virgin) and Ruger's road to a HEA but they were all dealt with succinctly and nothing was too overly dramatized. I will say Chastity licks her lips so many times I worried about whether or not she had enough lip balm to keep them from chopping.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing this eArc in exchange for an honest review!
Boy am I SO GLAD I trusted my instincts and picked this book up. The blurb for the book honestly concerned me a bit – after I read a book with a significant age-gap that was heavily praised a couple years ago, and hated it, I’ve been weary of age-gap romances ever since. But this was so tasteful, not creepy, and a wonderful biker romance. Having read other biker romances and thought “ehhh not sure this is for me” because of the blatant misogyny seeping into every page, this is the biker book that did it for me.
The romance between Ruger and Chastity was wholesome but fiery, well-developed, and tender. The plot took some turns, which usually I mind a bit for being over-dramatic and cliché, but the author did it better than many others I’ve read. I loved the romance, and although some things about the plot were predictable, I loved the way the MCs handled what life threw at them. I liked the lack of “miscommunication as a plot device” that so many romances do.
I can’t find many faults with this book, and it was a romance I couldn’t put down, and I can’t wait to read other work by this author, especially in this series!
4.5 Stars!
It's rough being the MC Princess. Three older brothers, a whole Club behind them interrupting her ability to date. Chastity tries to get herself out there, but her heart is tied to the club and to one man in particular.
Ruger agrees to help out Chastity when she needs a temporary roof over her head. He doesn't expect to be unable to control his feelings toward her. These two are just perfect for each other. The age difference becomes meaningless. Friendship and love become the overriding factors.
This book brings back all the favorites from previous stories. Loved Chastity and the ladies all hanging out. Loved that she is able to confess her heart has always belonged to Ruger. I even appreciated how her brother's responded to the relationship---her uncle--not so much.
Always love hanging with this MC. Hopefully we will get some more books so that we can continue to follow this group of siblings.
Ooooh, I think this was my favorite book in the series so far!!!! I am a goner for a good taboo age gap romance and I absolutely loved Ruger and Chastity and their story.
Ruger is Chastity's uncle's best friend and kind of an honorary uncle and 17 years ish older than her. Having grown up the sister of three bikers in an MC and having other high up relatives in the MC, Chastity has been well protected in all ways, and thus, somewhat sheltered and is looking to shed her innocent image and have some real word experiences.
Now that Chastity is older, Ruger begins looking at her a little differently and their chemistry is definitely hot!!! While they fight their attraction and try to fight the chemistry, it is definitely still palpable. The book is still full of some drama and surprises and some angst. I found it highly engaging and read it in one sitting as I could not put it down. Definitely my favorite of the series!!!
I’ll be honest this book drove me crazy.
I liked the characters (mostly but more on that later) and the story (for the most part). And it was moving along nicely.
I understand Chastity is the MC princess. All the bikers have been warned away from her. She’s untouchable and in serious danger of going to her grave a virgin. Okay that’s a bit dramatic I know. But seriously the amount of I want her, I can’t have her in this book drove me crazy.
I know, I know she’s forbidden but honestly.
I quite liked Chastity as a character. On the whole she handled thing well. Ruger. Where do start with Ruger?
He’s the Viking MC, tall and delicious. So desperately trying to do the right thing. I really liked him. I just wish he hadn’t tried so hard for so long.
Even though this drove me nuts it still had me.
But then it went where we known from chapter 3 it would. I know there’s only so many options but I was annoyed it went this way. It was obvious how it would all turnout. This did nothing but leave me feeling annoyed. So this along with all the hot/cold business. Bull’s major hissy fit and it was down from the 4* I nearly gave to 3.
I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley.
I'm a big fan of the Kings of Mayhem series. I think with each one that the next book just won't measure up and yet somehow it does. This is the first book that moves away from the Calley brothers and deals instead with their younger sister, Chastity.
Chastity seems to have been well named, despite wanting to have had boyfriends and a sex life, being the youngest sister of three tough motorbikers and the niece of a club president, no man really wants to come to close. Since she was a young girl she has had a crush on Ruger, but he's never seen her as anything but a child.
This is an age gap relationship, there are sixteen years between Ruger and Chastity, but it still works really well and I really enjoyed reading about how the relationship developed between them. Although he has known her all of her life, it isn't creepy in any way and it's clear that he has never thought of her like that until she is older.
I loved this story and reading about Chastity and Ruger. This was a great addition to the Kings of Mayhem series. I hope that there's still more to come.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Complementary copy given for honest review
I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SERIES! Oh my goodness! Penny Dee is a goddess with this series. I can’t wait to read more. This book was a great stand alone but I need more.
3.5 stars
Off Limits is book 5 in the Kings of Mayhem series and although I haven't read any other books in this series I felt it read fine as a standalone. Now if you follow my reviews you know I love books with an age gap, add in some bikers and I'm sold. Overall it was a pretty good story but I did have some issues. My main issue was that the author did to much telling and I had a hard time connecting to the couple in the beginning. They seemed to be doing their own thing and then boom their in love. For me I felt the relationship didn't progress naturally enough for me to connect. At times I did find Chastity immature but that had more to do with her overprotective family. So her reasons for being a 22 year old virgin was understandable. Ruger was a really likable H but I didn't fall in love with him like I usually do. I loved that he fought his attraction and the fact that the 16 year age gap did bother him was natural response. I guess for me my biggest complaint would be that I felt like something was missing. Now with that said I do have book 1 and plan to give this series another try.
I'll be honest, I asked for this book because the man on the cover is beautiful. The blurb of the book really did hook my attention, though, and I was not disappointed. Age differences in romance novels can always be either very poorly or well done. This one was well done. I never felt that Chasity lost her agency or who she was as a person. She still became an EMT which was her goal. She didn't give up her life for Ruger, just combined hers with his. She already knew life being born into the MC, so this was nothing new to her. I loved that she held her own in many situations, and didn't let that crappy incident with Ruger and her date with her classmate slide. Ruger was also just incredibly dreamy and dirty enough to make my blood warm a little. The sex scenes were sexy and hot, but never over the top. This book did not disappoint at all. What a fun and delicious read!
So let me start off by saying this is my first story by Penny. And boy was it a good one!
I enjoyed this story from page 1. It’s a little taboo with her falling in love with a man 16 years older then her (who is also her uncle’s best friend) and her current roommate. It’s real love though. The kind that consumes you. Penny did a great job expressing this in her writing.
I had no problem reading this on its own. I highly recommend it!
I am not always in love with stories about older men, younger women because frankly most of them are a bit creepy to me. This is NOT one of those types of stories. The age difference is a definite factor in the story but the love and compassion are much more important. Ruger is a good guy caught in the arms of love but also has a side that says maybe he should back away from his feelings. He is torn between his friend Bull and Chastity. The natural progression of the love story is beautiful. There is some angst (which I do love) and I was worried what would happen but in the end all worked out. Ms. Dee threw me for a loop at the end of the story and all I can say is have a hankie ready.
Perfect May-December romance with older, hotter than hell man and a young, fierce woman
Penny Dee wrote an amazing story of a forbidden romance that was meant to be. While Ruger might have been around since Chastity's birth, there was nothing in their story that felt gross or taboo with their age difference. Penny Dee made these two seem meant to be.
Very entertaining read you won't be able to put down. These Kings of Mayhem are hot and I can't wait for Bull's story.
Ok, so 16 years is a little too many years for me. With that being said, I did enjoy this book. I liked Chastity's character. She's badass even for the biker world.
Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC. All i can say is Oy Vay! I have read this entire series and this book was by far the BEST ONE! i rushed through it because i could not put it down and then i was upset when i realized it was over. I truly cannot wait for the next book and i hope they never end. You must read this book! If you enjoy MC novels then Penny Dee is you go-to author!
In the MC, brotherhood is sacred but when the President of the Kings of Mayhem, Bull, finds out that one of his "brothers" is involved with his niece, Chastity, all hell breaks loose. That it's his best friend, Ruger, who is 16 years older than his niece and has known her all his life makes it worse. The fact that Ruger kept it a secret from Bull is an unforgivable betrayal. Bull has a lot on his mind with a local, possibly cartel connected, drug dealer dealing in MC territory and now he's not sure he can trust his best friend and MC brother. Lots of MC action and red hot romance make this book a great read.
ARC received for review
Great book in this series, and no one dies. (If you read the first book, you know this is a big deal).
He's known her her whole life from the day she was born. He's only seen her as a little sister, but when she had to become his roommate everything changed. She's had a crush on him since she was little. I love how everyone recognized they were in love with each other before they did. Ruger and Chasity were hot together. There is a nasty ex who makes an appearance and tries to ruin everything. True love conquers all.
Chastity Calley is the princess of the biker MC and has known Ruger her whole life. Despite a big age difference he has been her crush for the longest time but he never saw her as anything other than part of the MC family (truly no creepy child aspects were involved).. Now she’s 22 years old and due to an issue with her apartment they’ve become roomies. The heat between these two is so hot you might need a fan but there’s also a lot of respect for each other. Now they have to figure out how to deal with telling his MC brothers, dealing with his crazy ex, and a new threat that has come around the club. You don’t have to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this book but if you have you’ll be happy to see familiar characters and how their lives are going now. And fingers crossed, Bull’s book is next and I can’t wait. 5 stars. I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.