Burning Ember

Harbingers of Chaos, Volume 1

De: Darby Briar

Narrado por: Honey Scarlett, Leeroy Will

Duración: 17 h y 28 m

Resumen del Editor

The last thing she needs after running from one monster is to land in the lair of the devil.

Twenty-one-year-old Ember flees her past with soot on her face, ash in her hair, and a promise. She'll never let another man take away her freedom and treat her like she means nothing. But that is exactly what Maverick Gunn, leader of the notorious Harbingers of Chaos motorcycle club, seeks to do from the moment his lethal gaze locks on her. He burns her with every look. Every touch. Every word. Ember's only hope is to convince him she's nothing like the woman who blackened his soul before he drags her down into the darkness with him.

Warning: for a mature audience, 18+. Contains adult sexual situations and language.

©2015 Andrea Roylance (P)2016 Andrea Roylance

THIS LISTEN, LIKE THEIR CHEMISTRY, WAS OFF THE CHARTS

I love to get lost in a good MC listen and, with this book, I not only lost myself.... in a blink I'd somehow lost daylight hours and lost practically a whole night's sleep too... but it was oh so deliciously worth it. Because this had the perfect blend of all things I hope to get in a Biker listen.... there was brotherhood, passion, sex, angst, drama, menace, danger, raw grit, humor, friendship, love, an assortment of interesting secondary characters and an off the charts combustible sexual tension between two broken and mentally scarred people after life had unceremoniously kicked them in the gut.

Ember was running scared from an abusive ex, had hit rock bottom and she was all out of luck and options.... until a stranger stepped in, gave her an alternative option and changed the course of Ember's life completely. She took Ember to the Harbingers of Chaos MC and introduced her to a room full of salivating sexy Alpha Bikers as her 'virginal' cousin. And that opened up a whole new can of worms for Ember... which would include sneaky meddling, nasty threats, blatant distrust, in your face taunts and simmering aggression. But, along the way, there was also friendships made, kindness given, compassion shown and acceptance won too as Ember slowly made allegiances and life-long friends.

However, Ember's main source of hostility, anger and dislike was fuelled by one source... The moody miserable President of the MC - Maverick - or, as Ember liked to call him Loos.. short for Lucifer and early on he definitely deserved his nickname as he was all kinds of bad news to Ember wrapped up in a sexy, handsome, buff, tattooed and drool-worthy body. It was lust and hatred at first sight for Maverick because this beautiful secretive red headed stranger resembled the much hated woman who'd betrayed him, destroyed his hopes and dreams... leaving a much darker and distrusting shell of the man he once was. This powder keg of jumbled feelings, pent-up lust, anger and attraction made for some very interesting, angst-filled and highly charged entertaining encounters. Because things never ran smoothly between these two colorful characters as they both fought the pull of chemistry, hid their desires and played the cat and mouse game to perfect precision. It was decided that the only way Ember could stay was to have 1 month's grace... where she could prove herself to be a loyal asset, work hard and agree to become a willing 'gift' from a grateful MC to one of its Members who's about to be released from prison - and after that? well she's anybody's - to have, to use or to claim. However, 1 month is a long time - especially in a Biker MC where tension and tempers run high when fuelled by testosterone, where loyalty is everything, where secrets can destroy, where broken trust is met by an angry mob, bullets and blood lust.... and so nothing quite goes to plan.

I love the crazy descriptive world this talented Author has created, I love all her dysfunctional characters, their feisty interactions, the sense of a strong close brotherhood and the potential storm that's set to unfold in future books. When Ember's past eventually catches up with her it's brutal, bloody and devastating - and there's a few surprises waiting there too. The fallout's earth shattering, heartbreaking and bitter-sweet. But it was Maverick/Lucifer who stole my heart.... a wronged and damaged Alpha Hero whose beautiful dreams, raw passion, obvious sex appeal, possessiveness, caring, patience, understanding, jealousy and protectiveness made me swoon and my heart melt. And let's not forget the outstanding dual POV narration by real life Partners Honey Scarlett and Leeroy Will who stuck to their own gender's voices, used CPR on words and brought all the characters to life, injected emotions and passion and whose skilful narration made this listen truly truly outstanding and truly truly epic.

Worth a credit? Absolutely.... 100% YES and, as my night slowly turned into the wee small hours of a brand new day, I was exhausted yes... but I was oh so deliriously happy and satisfied too.

Easily one of the best I've EVER heard.

The strong storyline combined with outstanding narration grabs your imagination and doesn't let go for a second. (And don't worry- there are plenty of red-hot scenes, too 😉) Go, go, go! No more wasting your time reading the next hundred reviews that will back me up- just get it already!

Lost some sleep listening to this one!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Burning Ember to be better than the print version?

If I have a choice, I will always pick the audio edition of a book unless the narration is bad. This book was 17 plus hours and I enjoyed every minute. Sometimes when you have a book this long there winds up being a lot of repetition. That was not the case here. A very well written story with a great cast of secondary characters.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ember. I loved how strong she was and didn't sweat the small stuff. I also loved Lilly and Ivy.

What about Honey Scarlett and Leeroy Will ’s performance did you like?

I loved the narration! This is the first time that I have listened to dual narration and it flowed beautifully. It is also the first time I have heard Honey and Leeroy narrate. I will definitely be looking for more books narrated by them. Honey has a very sultry voice which was perfect for this character. Leeroy has a nice deep voice but had very distinctive differences for the different characters, and I had no trouble knowing who was speaking. Excellent!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were moments of angst along with some tears. Ivy and her cat made me cry. There were also some very funny moments.

Any additional comments?

Audiobook was received in exchange for an honest review

Steamy MC Romance!!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Burning Ember to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but I highly doubt it could've been any more perfect than listening to it. I get so much more emotion out of a book by listening. Especially when it's read by two great narrators.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved Ember and how strong she was.

What about Honey Scarlett and Leeroy Will ’s performance did you like?

Omg, I think I may have found another dual narration couple to love. I have been having a difficult time finding another dual narration that really holds my attention. I love Honey's voice. It's as smooth as, well, honey. And Leeroy has an amazing range of voices. Not one character sounds like the other. His voice was super sexy.

Any additional comments?

This book was the first of a few things for few. It was the first time I've read an MC Romance. It was the first time I have read this author. And it was the first time I have listened to these two narrators. I have to say I cannot wait to read more. I hope the author sticks with these narrators because they are absolutely perfect. I would also love to read more by this author. The writing was absolutely fantastic and it gave me a clear picture in my mind. Burning Ember was everything I look for in a steamy romance and I can't wait to see what's next.

Amazing!!

One of the hottest, steamiest books I have ever read. I think how controversial Maverick is makes you hate and love him at different times which really adds depth to the story.

Great start of a new series! Can't wait for book 2

Wow I was pleasantly surprised by this book! I don't normally go for MC books, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! It had depth, and a wonderful storyline that flowed smoothly, with no boring spots. I laughed, cried, sighed, cringed, and many other emotions in between. The narrators did a fantastic job and every character had their own voice that you could identify them with. Loved that at the end they had *about the author, and narrators* very cool. I can't wait until book 2 comes out.

Biker romance at its best.

Just finished and wow I am itching to get the next story. Slow to start, but very thought out characters and intricate weaving of storylines. If you love complicated, suspenseful and sexy stories then give this series a try. Ember and Mav will steal your heart and make you yearn for more. The narration is amazing and the attention to voice details are like the book is flirting with your ears. Hope you enjoy as much as I did.

pleasantly surprised by narration

It's been 4 years since I initially read Burning Ember, and as I don't really read MC much anymore it has taken me a while to come back and listen to the audio. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with how good the audio was - I didn't realise until I started listening that it was duet narration, both narrators were new to me, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to both of them.

Maverick Gunn, otherwise known as Mav or Luce, was a real douche to Ember many times throughout the story. He takes his time admitting his attraction, but when he finally does his trust issues often get in the way and mess things up all over again. Ember has been through a lot, but she's pretty determined and possesses the strength of character needed to try and change her circumstances. As far as MC's go, this one is probably a little darker in content at times, and may have triggers for some readers.

The author doesn't appear to have written anything since 2015, but this book and the following novella have satisfying endings.

A Great MC Romance

Any additional comments?

This was a great story and interesting listen with the dual narration. The narrators were great and I loved the back and forth narration for each gender dialog. The only confusing part was when the dual narration overlapped. I couldn't tell if it was on purpose or a recording error.

I7 hours of heaven!!

Where does Burning Ember rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have over 1000 books, and I would rate the book at the TOP!! If you don't have this book, buy it now, you will not be disappointed.

What other book might you compare Burning Ember to and why?

This is an Amazing MC book, I would rate this book with all the top authors, that have written MC books.

What does Honey Scarlett and Leeroy Will bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I loved them both! This book was so amazing from the writing to the narrations

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Almost, I finished all 17 fabulous hours in less then 2 days. I think I may have slept 2 hours, but it was worth every second!

Any additional comments?

This books is amazing!