Reaper's Fall

Reapers Motorcycle Club, Book 5

By: Joanna Wylde

Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs, Saffron Martindale

Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times best-selling author of Reaper’s Stand is back in her “uber-alpha rough world of MCs” as one woman’s future is rocked by the man whose hardcore past could destroy her...

He never meant to hurt her.

Levi “Painter” Brooks was nothing before he joined the Reapers motorcycle club. The day he patched in, they became his brothers and his life. All they asked in return was a strong arm and unconditional loyalty - a loyalty that’s tested when he’s caught and sentenced to prison for a crime committed on their behalf.

Melanie Tucker may have had a rough start, but along the way she’s learned to fight for her future. She’s escaped from hell and started a new life, yet every night she dreams of a biker whose touch she can’t forget. It all started out so innocently - just a series of letters to a lonely man in prison. Friendly. Harmless. Safe.

Now Painter Brooks is coming home...and Melanie’s about to learn that there’s no room for innocence in the Reapers MC.

©2015 Joanna Wylde (P)2015 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“A wild roller coaster ride." (Dear Author)

“Raw, gritty, and incredibly sexy.” (SeattlePI.com)

“Sex that blisters the imagination.” (Publishers Weekly)

I really liked Painter and Mel's story

This was, perhaps my favorite story of the series. It had lot's of touching scenes. It demonstrated how love can totally change your outlook on life; give you hope for a better future. I only wish they could have settled their differences in a much shorter time period. I also wish that this book would have ended better. There is a significant situation, for the couple, that doesn't get resolved in the novel or epilogues that was important to finish, in my opinion. I hope we learn about it in another book. in the series. This is one of my favorite MC series of all times; well worth the cost.

Best Reapers yet

So Far I think I like Painter and Mels story best. I was sad when we lost Duck. But over all this is my favorite Reaper’s book so far.

Reaper’s Fall

Overall I like the book very hot and streamy.What I dislike was there was too much sex. I would recommend the book too people’s that like a lot of sex.

BEST OF THE SERIES

This one is my favorite so far!!! This series is a must read without a doubt

MAYBE, JUST MAYBE, IT'S THE BEST ONE YET

This listen first opens up in the present day timeline where handsome bad boy biker Painter is enjoying himself at the Silver Bastard's MC party - well that is right up until his ex girlfriend (who he's never gotten over and still loves) walks in..... and she's not alone. This finally pushes Painter over the edge because, for five frustrating years, he's been saying sorry, begging for forgiveness and doing everything he can to get back with Mel.... so now he's not going to apologize any longer for the heartache he caused her, and himself, all those years ago.

Then the story goes back to a time when Painter is in Prison and the innocent besotted Mel is writing to him in the hopes that when he gets out he'll contact her and, because they've got mutual friends, she doesn't think she'll have to wait long. But Painter's inner conscience is telling him to stay away because he knows he's bad news, he nails and bails all his 'dates' within a week and he has a list of filthy things he'd really really like to do to her but he doesn't want to corrupt sweet Mel. It's a great plan but their sizzling chemistry, mutual lust and Painter's jealousy makes it impossible for him to stay away and he finally gives in to temptation.

But all too soon their happy bubble bursts when Club business, the Cops and some shocking unwanted news viciously tears them apart with dramatic, heartbreaking and catastrophic consequences that will let in pain, frustration, anger, angst and heart-felt turmoil that will last for five agonizing years. Then the story catches up and returns you to the unfolding drama that's happening in the present day at the Silver Bastar's MC party.

As usual, this is another delicious dual POV look into the Alpha world of the Reaper's MC, the lives and loves of this loyal brotherhood and their gritty, shady, bloody and dangerous business that demands and claims so much from its members. There's a love story between two strong willed characters and its got passion, hot sex, heartbreak, touching and very tender scenes, regrets and painful memories. But sadly love is simply not going to be enough.... only time has a chance of healing such anguish. The narration by Nelson Hobbs was good but sorry I didn't much like Saffron Martindale's voice.

Worth a credit? This exciting and enjoyable story had depth, layers, non-stop drama, a lot of character growth and an emotionally packed bitter-sweet romance that was all centred around the wonderful and addictive world of the sexy leather wearing dominant MC bikers. If you love them (as I do) then you'll love this (as I did) and YES it's another creditworthy listen from the gifted mind of Joanna Wylde.

Great series.

This series keeps getting better. Great story with real characters. Both H/h are tough as nails and I love how they fight.

Another Great Book In The Series

Really enjoyed this one... it was a little different from the rest of the series to me, even from Silver Bastard (which I loved!), which covered the same 5 year timeline. It seemed deeper, more emotionally REAL to me, if that makes sense. I felt invested in the characters and even though Painter was occasionally TSTL, it actually MADE SENSE for his character and then you saw him grow up! I also like the story itself (the action/suspense beyond the romance).

The narrators both did a good job, and didn't detract from the story, but I think that both of them voiced Painter more as "frat boy" than "biker dude". Also, and I don't know if this was the narrator's intention or a technical issue, but there were some sections in the male's narration with weird fade outs and pauses that got distracting.

Definitely worth the time and credit!

Reaper's Fall

This is one of my favorite Reaper's book. I can't wait till the next one and the next Silver Bastard's book.

Best MC series!

Joanna does it again! There's bad ass bikers & smoking hot sex. Highly recommend this series, well worth the credit!!

Good Story

The storyline itself was really intense. I never knew what was going to happen next. I had already heard the story about how Painter and Mel had met so I wasn't lost. I think that the letters were a nice addition to the overall plot development. The fact that Wylde gave both perspectives was an added bonus.

I didn't care for the narration but I still wanted to know what happened and I'd already paid for the book so I guess it wasn't the worst I've ever heard.