Jackal: Devil's Boneyard MC 1

A Dixie Reapers Bad Boys Romance

De: Harley Wylde

Narrado por: Umi Markkanen

Josie: I spent an amazing three days with Jackal before he disappeared back to his club, the Devil’s Boneyard. He’d made it clear what we had was a temporary thing—he never wanted the picket fence and kids. I was fine with that. Then I faced the scariest thing ever. Telling my big brother, Tank, a Dixie Reaper, I was pregnant and alone at the age of 19. He wanted to go after Jackal, but I wouldn’t let him. I wanted this baby, and I knew Jackal wouldn’t. I never expected to see him again. Funny how fate has a way of surprising you.

Jackal: I’ve thought about Josie often since I walked away from her over two years ago. When I’m finally back in Dixie Reapers territory, I knew I’d look her up, see if we could have some more fun. I never counted on the little girl glued to her hip, or the fact the kid was mine. So I did what I do best. I ran. But now I want something I’ve never wanted before. My family. Because Josie and our daughter, Allegra, are exactly what’s been missing in my life. I just have to do some groveling and hope she’ll forgive me. Easy, right? I’ve never had a woman tell me no. Figures the one I want more than anything might be the first to send me packing. But when she gets an unexpected visitor who threatens her and our child, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Now that I’m ready to keep my woman and kid, I’m not letting anyone take them away.

WARNING: Lots of over-the-top hot sex, an alpha biker who just can’t seem to get it right, and an adorable little girl who will steal your heart. Guaranteed HEA. No cliffhanger.

©2019 Harley Wylde (P)2023 Harley Wylde

Quick and dangerous!

A fast, fun read with drama prompted by a familiar rival gang—I can’t say there’s anything to dislike here. I really enjoyed seeing a couple of rival clubs come together to protect one of their own, and bringing in law enforcement was fun.

There was just a hint of suspense and action, overall it was a fast, sweet story with misunderstandings promptly resolved. Would love to read more in this world.


Motorcycle club / bikers everywhere.
Fast-burn.
Secret baby.
Miscommunication.
V!rgin FMC.
Age gap.
Tr4fficking.
Suspense.
Rival clubs.
Second chances.
Instalove.
Found family.

Overall:
I think I’m officially a fan of Wylde’s MC romance, will seek more out for sure.


🎧 Audio:
Absolutely perfect narration and sound quality. This book has a single narrator but manages to sound almost full-cast. Excellent. 5 stars.

Jackal

This is my start by this author. I wasn’t disappointed at all I can’t wait to read or listen to more

A happy ending.

I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. I have to say Umi Markkanan does an excellent job presenting these characters. She really brings them to life. 5 stars for her.

Jackal and Josie's Story is very good. Surprise baby. A tough mama. MC alpha. Danger. Complications. Proves to be a wonderful father and bf. Very enjoyable.

A Perfect Mix of Heat, Heart

This is the first book in the Devil’s Boneyard MC series, and it definitely sets the tone! Josie and Jackal’s story had me hooked right from the start, it’s got that raw, emotional punch you expect from an MC romance but with enough heart to balance out the grit.

I listened to the audiobook, and the narrator Umi Markkanen was fantastic! Her pacing, tone, and especially her male voices were spot on, she really brought Jackal and the other characters to life. It made the whole story even more engaging.

I really liked that this book wasn’t just about the steam (though there’s plenty of that!). There’s a solid plot, real character growth, and a believable emotional connection between Josie, Jackal, and their little girl. Jackal’s struggle to step up felt genuine, and Josie was the perfect mix of strength and heart.

It’s steamy, a bit wild, and full of that “found family” vibe I love in MC romances. My only small complaint, I wish some of the emotional moments had gone a bit deeper, but overall, it was a great start to the series.

One of my favorites by this author

Josie, our FMC is the sister of Tank, a member of the Dixie Reapers MC. Jackal, our MMC is a member of the Devil’s Boneyard MC and is a wandering Man Ho-Ho-Ho. They meet when she is having a rather dramatic moment at the Reapers’ clubhouse, and slip off for a weekend of passion. Fast forward two years and change and Jackal wanders in to the Reapers’ clubhouse, where Tank immediately punches him in the nose.

Turns out that that Weekend o’ Passion reaped (hehe) an unexpected benefit and Jackal is the unknowing father of Josie’s sickly little daughter. Jackal had been very adamant to Josie that he didn’t want children when they had the Weekend o’ Passion, so she decided not to tell him about the baby. They work out their relationship, have zexytime, and weather a health crisis with their daughter before a late book trafficking plot and a HEA.

Almost all of the action takes place with the Reapers, so this is only a Devil’s Boneyard book in that Jackal is a member of that club. Triggers include violence, threatened S.A., discussion of trafficking, language, explicit zexytime (which uses the P word and is about a 4.5/5 on the heat scale), and kidnapping. Tropes include One Night Stand, Secret Baby, Reformed Man Ho-Ho-Ho, Age Gap, and Surprise Pregnancy. I liked this story, loved that there was no third act kidnapping, and would give it a 5/5.

Listening to this audiobook was a good experience. Umi Markkanen was the narrator and she did an excellent job, as always. I could listen to that narrator read the traffic report and find it entertaining. She does a nice job with male and female voices, and she is clear and easy to understand. I’d give her a 5/5.