Burning Ember

Harbingers of Chaos, Volume 1

By: Darby Briar

Narrated by: Honey Scarlett, Leeroy Will

Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

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

A Great MC Romance

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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!

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This books is amazing!

Fabulous.... amazing....

the one thing that I absolutely love about this story is it had both male and female narrators... That is something that always stands out for me in an audiobook. I am giving as many stars as I can... The storyline was absolutely amazing and both characters really have this Vibrance about them... They both have these deep and dark pasts... And they are trying everything they can to overcome them with steps and bumps along the way... if you want a truly good romance story with a little bit of Edge and sassiness and a lot of delicious sexiness... This is definitely the story for you... the reason I'm not giving any hints about the story in my review is that I don't want it to be ruined for anyone else... But I will tell you that you will not be disappointed...

All I can say is MORE PLEASE!!!

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There are two types of motorcycle club books: fluffy, sweet ones that happen to feature a bike and maybe even a club, and then there are the gritty, often a little dark, a lot dangerous to the heroine, gripping but not very happy MC books.

This book was... NEITHER. Totally alllll its own. There was a HEA! And with everything the heroine goes through SHE DESERVED IT. From go, you get this completely different premise, and every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was so, so wrong. I loved this. I had to go see what else Darby Briar has written, and I desperately need a spoiler group so I can decompress with some of these events in here.

The narration was AMAZING =-0 I love books read by one great narrator in both POVs, I love books where two or more great narrators take on POVs. But Dual Narration? I have tried it, never finished a book that had it in it because it sounded to awkward, the timing just a little off, parts forced etc. BUT THESE TWO! They ROCKED the style and I would jump at the chance to listen to them again - in fact, I will. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher, and I am really glad - because this is an experience I would have hated to miss. I have another of theirs queued up in my Kindle already ;D

Leeroy Will has the perfect MC voice repertoire and he had a LOT of guys to keep separate; and he did. You don't have to wonder who is speaking. Really impressive!
Honey Scarlett's voice is a gentler, smoother Kathleen Turners, WOW. Great with allll the females in the cast too.

Darby PLEASE WRITE MORE! And Leeroy & Honey? KEEP READING

Not all rainbows and butterflies but good story

ok first this book is sooooo long but listening to these narrators... I just couldn't stop listening. every time Honey or Leeroy spoke I just did not want to miss a word. this was my first listen from both these narrators and hot damn! They were amazing. The story wasnt hard to listen to as long as you remember this is a story about a girl who's had it tough and has turned to an bike gang for help. its not always gonna be rainbows and butterflies. Still I enjoyed it very much! I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

AWESOME MC STORY!!

This was longer than my usual listens, and I have to say it didn't feel like it. This intense story had me on the edge of my seat, and even tearing up a couple of times! Honey Scarlett was amazing, but Leeroy Will reminded me too much of the guy from Criminal Minds and kinda got on my nerves. Even so, this is DEF credit worthy, and I can't WAIT for the next book!!

Gritty and raw

Audiobook: Narrators - Honey Scarlett and Leeroy Will

Great dual narration with both narrators giving all the many characters their own distinctive voice. There was a time or two one of the female voices was a bit over the top but it was easy to overlook. About an hour before the end the male voice completely disappeared for a few minutes. When it reappeared, it was very faint and slowly increased in volume. I’m assuming this must have been an issue with my own download but I feel I need to remark upon it just in case it was not.


I originally read this book years ago and loved it. It didn’t hold up as well this time around but I believe it to be due to my own taste changing.

This is a raw and gritty motorcycle club book with a hero and heroine that each had their own issues to deal with. I struggled with the hero some and never really fell in love with him although I did learn to like him quite a bit by the end. I remember loving him during my first read but this time around I did not like that he was with other women after meeting, and feeling physically attracted to, the heroine. That’s just something that I prefer not to happen.

When the hero and heroine do get together, things get pretty hot and steamy fast. There is also a lot of it for a good portion of the book afterwards. However, the author does kick up the drama and action before the end with some great twists.

This has plenty of angst and drama as well as some amazing background development for all the characters, not just the hero and heroine. It’s very well written and pretty hefty in word count for those that like a story that takes some time to read/listen to. I loved so many of the club members and I’m disappointed this author is obviously not carrying on with the series. Thank goodness this does not end with a cliffhanger. Other than a Christmas novella I don’t think she’s written anything else.

Overall, I loved this book the first time I read it, and enjoyed it this time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good MC read if you don’t mind the hero being with other women and if you go into this knowing the likelihood of future books is slim to none.

Loved the story, but not the audiobook.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

I just did not like Honey Scarlett. She is too soft spoken and had to turn the volume way up and then BAM Leeroy's voice booms through the speakers. I also didn't care for the different characters voices she tried to do. I absolutely loved this story so I am very sad that I didn't like the audiobook. My recommendation is to read the book, not listen to it.

Amazing Listen

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What truly makes this a 5 star for me was the narration! When having more than one narrator this is how it should be done. I have not read this book but I can tell you now it would not be the same, there is no way the book could be better than the audio. This started out as a good story but when the dual narration kicks in with each doing their own genre I was wowed away. When the story starts out it is a little confusing you know what is happening and it is bad but you do not know the why of it until much later. It is an audio you won’t be able to put down giving you a very high entertainment that will leave you holding your breath. This starts off with a house burning, a women escaping and on the run it takes you through her paces as she runs from town to town until she stops and the story really takes off.


Mav is something else from the start you just have to step back and so wooooooooo chill man. He has his own story to tell as he lives a battle of his past let made him what he is today. One women tore his world apart another comes into it, she won’t get the chance to do what was done before her. Can one woman give him back his life and hope of a future or will she tear him down?


Ember is way too innocent to be on the run trusting when she should not. Running out of money and her ex hot on her trail she has few options. One cop and one stranger change her life with no turning back she has made her choices for good, bad or even death they have been made. One man she is scared to death of she left behind another steps before her way to handsome for his own good but lord he is even scarier than the one she left behind or is he?


Mav and Ember are very strong characters neither taking much off the other. She needs to stay he wants her gone who will win in this tug of war? Mav comes across as a total jerk where Ember is sweet. They are very much attracted to each other but neither wants the other to know. This was a wonderful MC story that has a touch of everything in it. You have danger, over the top sex, homeless people, and a crazy nut case ex, just everything that makes this an outstanding story.


Honey Scarlett, Leeroy Will narration was out of this world each hitting tones right on the money. You know just who is talking and what they are feeling. For me they made this audio what it is any other narrators would just not do it justice. Honey takes on the life of all the female roles with Lerroy taking on the male. Their many different voices were outstanding never leaving you guessing who was talking and just how they felt. There are no background noises or any places where the volume are higher or lower or tones off. They give you a listen you won’t be able to put down. If they took a break you cannot tell it is just one smooth listen that hooks you from start to finish. I found things to do so I wouldn’t have to turn it off. They made you feel the emotions at times you even wanted to cry and lord did they make you laugh. Just outstanding narration at the finest. I can’t wait to listen to more from this duo.


The author gives a well put together story which is long. With most all story the filler is just too much. Here the author fills it will many different issues and plots as she twist and turn her way through giving you a wonderful listen with lots of danger. There are stories inside of stories with many wonderful characters I can’t wait to read more about. The ending is wow as danger comes to their door. I loved the many different characters as each of them took a piece of my heart. Yep there were bad bikers but had a heart of gold for those they love. Just when you think you have a handle on the story the author changes it blowing your mind. There is always something exciting going on with lots of drama to follow. I found this to be a believable story that really took my breath away. The author gives you a wonderful plot with exciting wonderful characters. This was so outstanding I can hardly wait for the next one to come out.

Holy smokes, my panties are on FIRE!!!!

This is by far THE BEST audiobook I have had the pleasure to listen to!! The chemistry between Honey and Leeroy was AHHH-MAZING and off-the-walls HOT!! The emotion, the passion, the intensity of every word could be heard through their beautiful narration! I couldn't stop listening! Leeroy is PERFECTION as Maverick Gunn, his raspy voice just blew me away. Whenever he said "doll", "babe" and the drawn out "f@&&&&$$$$@" in anger or desire had me melting into a puddle every.single.time.!!!
Honey's portrayal of Ember's struggle, pain, and desire was magnificent! This audiobook gave me warm shivers and goosebumps all over!!!
In addition to their talented narration, Honey and Leeroy also stuck to their own genders throughout which was pure genius!!
I don't think my review can do this audiobook any justice!!! You HAVE to listen for yourself! Honey and Leeroy are a narration duo not to be missed!! I can't wait to hear more by them!