Fallen Jester

Clifton Forge, Book 5

By: Devney Perry

Narrated by: Lucy Rivers, Jason Clarke

Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's Summary

From USA Today best-selling author Devney Perry comes a small-town, surprise-pregnancy romance.

Leo Winter loves his life. He works when he needs money. He rides when he craves freedom. He frequents the local bar when he wants a good time. The Tin Gypsies might be a memory, but the bachelor life he lived with his motorcycle club still suits him fine. So when a one-night stand surprises him at a family barbecue and claims she’s pregnant with his child, he’s certain he’s died and gone to hell. 

Cassandra Cline took one night off from her structured life. One. And now her wild fling with the local bad boy has turned her life sideways. Her dreams and academic career are circling the drain, and none of it would have happened if she’d stayed far, far away from Leo. 

Except avoiding him is impossible, especially when she’s forced to move home to Clifton Forge, Montana. And he refuses to leave her side when a series of strange accidents put her and their baby at risk. But are they accidents? Or is she standing in the middle of a battlefield she doesn’t understand? 

Her only allies are people she barely knows. And a man who has the potential to steal her heart. 

If only he’d stop playing the fool.

©2021 Devney Perry (P)2021 Devney Perry

🔸 WOW.. IT DEFINITELY TICKED ALL OF MY BOXES 🔸

Five books in now and I’m still absolutely loving all the alpha members of the disbanded Tin Gypsy MC and these brothers have a tight bond of friendship with each other.. they’re loving, supportive, possessive, loyal alphas to the women they love.. and become fierce protectors for their families. But, in Leo’s case, it’s guilt over past sins in his biker dark lifestyle that initially stops him from claiming the red-headed Firecracker Cass who he’d had a very memorable one night stand with. Fortunately for Leo, Cassandra is a very forgiving woman because she is willing to give him plenty of chances to get it right.. to get his emotions under control.. and to step-up and be a supportive Father in their unplanned baby’s life.

The road to happiness isn’t going to be easy for either of them and disappointment will be felt by Cass more than just once.. but, if and when Leo finally let’s his heart overrule his head, Cass will be there with open arms and with forgiveness and love for a man who doesn’t think he deserves any or it. And, through impressive character growth and a very loving, generous, supportive partner, Leo becomes the wonderful caring man I always knew he could be. But the life-threatening chilling ‘accidents’ that keep happening to him are becoming deadly and very very suspicious.. who is behind it?.. why are they happening?.. and just what are they capable of to get revenge?

Worth a credit? Oh boy yes, and I get so excited when there’s even a whiff of a new release from awesome author Devney Perry - especially her Tin Gypsy series which has me searching the Preorder List with finger poised ready to buy as soon as the book gets listed. And, with this book number 5, I wasn’t disappointed because there’s angst and relationship anxiety.. drama and action.. suspense, tension and danger.. and lust, love and loyalty. Plus there’s a secondary cast of preloved characters from past books, a strong worthy heroine and a drool-worthy alpha hero.. and sizzles, sex and plenty of delicious sigh-worthy touching sentiments too. Lucy and Jason ( ..love you Jason💕) fit the dual POV storyline and its characters perfectly and their five star narration brought the characters, the feels, the heat and the heart to life.. well done guys.

Female narrator takes away from the story

The story was great. However, unlike Devney Perry’s other Audible books, the female narrator in this one takes so much away from it. Her voice didn’t fit a 24 yr old character, and the voices she made for the other characters when narrating weren’t good.

Loved it!!

I think Leo and Charlotte’s story is my favorite so far!! I’ve loved every book so far!!

Addicting Romantic Suspense!

“Leo was temptation personified, rugged sex appeal entangled with the thrill of the forbidden. He was the flame I’d known would burn but I’d touched it anyway.”⁣
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This accidental pregnancy, small town romance absolutely hit the spot! Add in the fact that we get the suspense and mystery of the trouble still surrounding the men of the Tin Gypsy Motorcycle Club and this is a must listen story! Leo definitely made me work to fall in love with him, he never had intentions of being in love or starting a family, but with the accidental pregnancy with Cass, his priorities shifted and I couldn’t resist loving his tender side. Cass had been through hell and survived to then find herself potentially raising a child on her own if Leo didn’t let his guard down. I loved Cass’s heart and her sass, she gave Leo so many chances to see that he was the man who deserved to be a father and have a woman by his side for all of it. She knew he was worth the heartache, plus they definitely had chemistry in SPADES and created some heat between the sheets, or desk for that matter! HOT dangggggg.⁣
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“Her love intertwined with the threadbare strands of my soul. A miracle. A miracle I hadn’t earned, but one I’d be grateful for each and every day. A miracle I’d cling to for the rest of my days. My Cass. My Firecracker.”⁣
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Though the Tin Gypsy’s disbanded, the brotherhood didn’t die with the end of the motorcycle club. These men created a family bound by honor and a mutual respect for everything they had survived, that “made” family dynamic is one of my favorite parts of this series. They opened their hearts and welcomed Cass into the fold, even before Leo had wised up. And HOLY cow, that epilogue, I am SO READY for Tin Queen!! This series is utterly addicting!!

Leo.....

Out of all the Tin Gypsy books, this one touched my heart the most. I absolutely love a story of redemption, especially when it comes to love. Leo is so hard around the edges, but hearing about his past, he definitely has his reasons. I can admit that Cass irritated me at times. Not giving Leo a chance to explain when things looked a certain way did not sit well with me. He showed his feelings and let down his own walls for her, and she trampled on that. I love the camaraderie between the families and how they look out for one another. Cassandra's father was rightfully pissed, but I was happy to see him and Leo find a common ground. I could listen to these books over and over. Each one is unique, but tie together perfectly. I'm looking forward to the next book. I hope this series continues into the children's lives as they grow. Lucy and Jason brought such life to these characters. They felt tangible and I felt every emotion from both characters.

With Jason Clarke…

Anything sounds amazing. His voice is pure perfection and he told this story perfectly! Enjoy

Fantastic

Every book in this series leads to the next, and each is better than the one before. This author is one of a handful that I crave to hear the stories again.

C

I really like the characters in this book. Cassandra is a smart girl in college. She is inexperienced and somewhat sheltered. Leo is an older man, bad boy. He has experienced a lot in his life, not much of it good.

I like their relationship. I like that Cassandra is not a push over, but is loving and forgiving. I like how Leo softens towards her. He doesn’t see his own worth until her.

Narration by Jason Clarke is fantastic as always.

Lucy Rivers is awful.

So sorry to do this because I do enjoy these series, but Lucy Rivers is a horrid male voice. I mean awful. I usually avoid her but had to listen to the next one. To me they should give me extra credits for making it to the end. Jason Clarke is as always awesome!

Great series

This series is so good. Each book is a stand alone but connected with the friends/ brothers. I love each book, I can’t pick a favorite. I highly recommend this series.

Sweet dreams, little. Leo has my heart

Just when I thought I couldn’t love another Devney Perry hero, she goes and brings out the big guns, Leo Freaking Winters, and once again I’m quickly reminded why I’ll always trust her with my fragile, HEA loving heart, and hold on for the bumpy ride!

Leo and Emmett have always been the two Tin Gypsies whose stories have intrigued me as much as they’ve scared me. Although they’ve been a main part of the series so far, their life away from the garage hasn’t seen much action, but their confirmed bachelorhood and escapades have been made crystal clear. As I said before though, this is a Devney Perry book, and that should have clued me in that there was absolutely nothing to worry about!

After a one night stand ends in an accidental pregnancy, Cass and Leo are thrown together into a situation neither knows how to navigate. Whilst Cass chooses calm acceptance, Leo chooses anger, trying to scare Cass away, especially when past rivalries threaten her safety. Leo soon discovers though, Cass can live without him, but he’s not so sure he can live without her.

Cass was the crown jewel in this story, her calm assuredness, her quiet determination and her full acceptance of Leo, his treatment of her and his mountains of baggage made her a kick butt heroine, you can’t help but love.

Leo is... well I spent a lot of time either wanting to slap, shake or scream at Leo, but when it really came down to it and we finally get to see behind the wall of self loathing, doubts and insecurities that plague him, how much Draven’s loss impacted on him, and how the disbandment of the club left him adrift, well you just can’t help but love him. I just knew I was going to lose my heart to him, which I 100% did.

Once again, Devney has waved her magic wand and written a story that is not only an unconventionally beautiful romance, has twists, turns, action and drama, but has so much heart, highlighting once again that families aren’t always blood related, and although there might be losses and compromises to make along the way, if you’re all in, you will always end up the winner.

I can’t preach enough about Devney’s writing, each book, each series brings something new, I never thought I’d like a motorcycle club member, let alone love them heart and soul, but that’s the magic of her stories.

Fallen Jester is undoubtedly a 5 star read, along with every book in the series, get your copy and get lost in the Tin Gypsy world, it’s a special place to be.