Maverick

Hell's Ankhor, Book 4

De: Aiden Bates, Ali Lyda

Narrado por: Thomas Hart

Can the big bad biker really protect me and my daughter?

On the run with my baby daughter, I never expected to end up surrounded by massive bikers. I’ve seen the violence that gangs can do, and I’m not sure a motorcycle club is any different. But Maverick might be able to change my mind about Hell’s Ankhor. When I show up on his doorstep with a busted car and a baby in my arms, he doesn’t hesitate to take us in. And from the moment I see him, I know I want more.

It’s crazy to even think it. My violent ex is coming for me, and I can’t put anyone else in danger. But even more important is protecting baby Grace. And Maverick and his club are just the men to help. I think I’ve finally found my match in this gigantic biker’s arms. Can I trust that this time the story will end in a happily-ever-after? Or will my past crash into our lives and ruin the family we could have together?

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Bikers and Babies

This was an enjoyable audiobook. The narrator has a pleasant voice and was easy to listen to. I love the story. I can just picture all of those bikers getting gooey over a little baby girl.

Jonah and Maverick!!

Jonah is running with his infant daughter Grace when his car breaks down at Ankhor Works, Maverick's auto shop. Maverick looks scary but is actually super sweet. I loved everything about this story!! The narration was excellent!! I've listened to several of Thomas Hart's narrations and he's always knocked it out of the park!! Well done!

Jonah and Maverick's Love Story

I'd never listened to a motorcycle club romance until I was given a chance to receive free review copies of this book and one other in the ;Hell's Ankhor series. Single dad romance is one of my favorite tropes, so I requested this audiobook and agreed to post a voluntary review of it.

'Maverick' is the fourth book of the series and the second that I've listened to. I didn't have any trouble following the MC events that came prior to this installment; it stands alone well.

Maverick, owner of a combined auto and bike repair and customization shop, takes in Jonah and his infant daughter Grace, who are running from an abusive ex-husband, to give them a safe place to stay. The men have an instant attraction and soon fall in love. Problems arise when Jonah's ex doesn't let him go so easily.

Maverick is big, burly and intimidating on the outside and squishy, gooey on the inside as evidences by how quickly he takes to baby Grace. Who exactly did he fall in love with first? It could be argued that Grace steals his heart before Jonah does. The whole club thinks Grace is the bee's knees, making it easier for Jonah to dispel his misconceptions about Hell's Ankhor being a violent gang. He slowly begins accepting the help being offered by the club.

Authors Aiden Bates and Ali Lyda deliver to readers a well-written romance with: a little slow-burn, opposites attract, a cutie-pie babbling baby, a little suspense, misunderstandings and the feel-good happily ever after. The plot is believable. The characters are relatable. It's an all-around satisfying listen.

Narrator Tomas Hart does a good job interpreting this story. The authors' words were brought to life.

Recommended.

loved it

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

The store is the best

I love the store and the romance of the guys but also the family that the club projects you can feel it just by reading

Love Maverick and Jonah!!

Strength of heart and character are really highlighted in this story.  I really enjoyed the narrator for this book and brought feeling and substance to the characters for me. I enjoyed them doing Gunner and they have a promising career ahead of them. I would have liked a different voice for each character or at least the main characters.

This book so highlights the strength of patience and giving someone space to heal and learn to trust themselves again as Maverick demonstrates. Jonah really illustrates the process of healing and learning to view the world from a non-defensive viewpoint. His early reactions are so normal and painful to watch as he reacts in fear to even the simplest kindness.  I loved how he grew and learned to interact with the club and gave himself permission to try a relationship with Maverick. I also appreciated that growth is not a linear process and Jonah's reactions didn't always move him toward safety. It was a learning process.   Priest had a beautiful role to play in this heartfelt story.  

Jonah and Maverick are steamy, intense, beautiful and together create a wonderful family for Gracie.  The extended family that the club provides is so much fun and will warm your heart.   

This is book four of the Hell's Ankhor series and this book can be read as a stand-alone.  I do recommend that you read the other stories and this book would be even better if you had read them first, but it will stand by itself.  

Family

Maverick provides heartfelt support and encouragement in the darkest of times. The story keeps getting better in the series drawing the attention of readers and keeping them engaged with each turning of the page. The characters develop well and the story tackles hard topics of abuse and manipulation in a weaken state. The narrator was amazing and his soothing tone, while providing voice acting with each character made the story come to life. He definitely needs a raise!!!!

A Great Edition to The Series!

I absolutely loved this story. Maverick I have liked from him being in the background of other books and I really liked the character of Jonah, and I thought him being on the run with his baby was an interesting concept. Like usual, Hell’s Ankhor was a port in the storm for someone who was trying to leave a bad past behind. This book really harkened back to the first book in the series but also had its own unique and separate story. Love the connection between Maverick and Jonah, and also really liked seeing parents of one of the bikers which I don’t remember is seeing before. This was a great edition to the series and I enjoyed it a lot. Very good narration, I think Thomas Hart did book number 2 as well and so far has been my favorite narrator for this series.

Another great story in an accessible MC series

I did not read this series in order, having picked up Rebel (Book 3) first because I was reviewing an ARC copy of the audiobook. That was a big mistake because Books 1-3 are really one long story arc, so reading them out of order caused MAJOR spoilers. I’m on the fence about this one though; it’s not centered on the heart of the MC club itself or the storyline from Books 1-3, so you could read it as a stand-alone. You definitely wouldn’t have trouble following along with the story, but I still think it’s better to read in sequence. I recommend reading (and listening) to them all anyway because this whole series is great and very accessible even to a reader who is skeptical of liking an MC story.

So as far as MC stories go, this one is not as dark, gritty and violent as you’d expect. It’s a well written story, with complex characters, and a really sweet romance. There’s something about big tough biker guys and a tiny sweet baby girl that is just beyond adorable; I really liked that perspective of the MC club and Maverick. I also appreciated that the threat in this book is external and is tied to Jonah, not the MC club or it’s members. After three heavy books, this was a good shift.

In terms of narration, Thomas Hart does a really good job. He is the same narrator from Gunnar, Book 2, although I think he did a little better job there than here. Book 3 is a different narrator; that could be good or bad depending on how you look at it. I liked that there was a narrator switch between books because it infuses some distinction into the characters. However, the voices within the book - Mr. Hart’s voicing of different characters in this book - were not that different, so that’s the one area where I’d say improvement is needed. Otherwise, his voice fits with the tenor of the book and the series because it has a richness and depth to it that is the appropriate counterpoint to the characters and the story. His diction is excellent and he is able to impart the right emotion behind the words. The pacing was great, although the speed is a bit faster than in Book 3, but it seemed just right to me and you can always adjust that in the playback anyway. Overall, I recommend this book and the series, and the audio definitely enriches the experience.

Hell’s Anchor has me hooked.

I really enjoyed Maverick and Jonah, of course sweet Grace. These characters are a great addition to the series. I wanted to know how they were going to connect from the first chapter. Definitely recommend!