
Thorn
Salvation's Bane, MC, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Umi Markkanen
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By:
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Marteeka Karland
Mariana -- If it weren’t for bad luck…
Yeah. That’s me. I found myself stranded on the side of the road after my boyfriend threw me out. My mother, bless her heart, thinks I’m dragging her to the pits of hell because I got myself knocked up. All of which I could deal with. What nearly put me in a panic was the big, muscle-bound, tattooed biker who pulled up behind me, ordering me to “pop the hood.” I was scared, but, God, the man was smoking hot! Had I not been hot, tired, and pregnant, I might have gotten on my knees and begged him to take me. Instead, I kept that part of myself tightly under control. Sort of.
Thorn -- Ana isn’t like anyone I’ve ever come across.
If there’s a woman in this world who needs pampering, it’s her. She’s half starved, on the verge of heat stroke, and I steamrolled my way into her life. But I wasn’t prepared for the call I got from the hospital or the sight of her broken body. I’m all about vengeance, and someone is going to pay for this. Dearly. And my little Ana is going to have to learn to take on a man like me. Because somewhere around the very first time I saw her, I might have gone and fallen in love with her.
WARNING (Spoiler Alert): Traumatic pregnancy loss and explicit violence which could be triggers for some listeners. As always, you can expect a HEA with no cheating.
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I listened to the audio version, and let me just say, Umi Markkanen absolutely nailed it. Her narration brought Mariana and Thorn to life with so much emotion and nuance. She captured Mariana’s strength, fear, and wit perfectly, and gave Thorn that growly, commanding tone that made you believe every protective word he said.
This isn’t a light or fluffy romance, it deals with some very heavy themes like pregnancy loss and violence, but it also delivers healing, vengeance, loyalty, and a deeply satisfying HEA. If you want a gritty, passionate story with unforgettable characters and top-notch narration, this one is a must-listen.
When fate slams the brakes, love hits the gas.
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I wasn't crazy about the storyline because of her losing the baby but Marianna's mother was a whole bag of dust - served no purpose for anybody. What I found most interesting is the actions of her mother...you love your child no matter their mistakes and when they call you go and help....her mother was some real pice of work.
I love Umi's voice and how you can truly distinguish between character based on slight adulation in the voice.
I am so looking forward to more!!!! Please!?!?!?
Acceptance
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I was gifted an Audible version of this book from the author through Story Origin. The narrator, Umi Markkanen is truly the best. She has such a sweet, kind voice for the female characters, and her male voices are very believable. 5 stars for her as well.
The whole MC is out to protect.
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Thorn
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Great book
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And this hits a ton of tropes, especially for such a quick read:
Fun meetcute.
Chivalrous biker.
MC club.
Toxic parents.
Toxic babydaddy.
Small town vibes.
“Touch her and d!3” /protective hero.
Vi0lence.
M!scarr!age.
Semi-inexperienced female lead with very experienced male lead.
Medium burn.
Band of brothers.
Hunt for vengeance.
A fun, quick read, that left me wanting more from this club.
4 stars.
🎧 Audio:
This narrator is fantastic! And excellent overall sound quality.
Loved this one!
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Fast-paced and entertaining
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MMC/FMC- Thorn and Ana
Genre- MC Romance
Length- 4 hours and 15 minutes
Heat- They do all the things and name the parts, using explicit language.
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- Explicit Sex, Graphic Violence (involving bodily fluids and other squishy substances), Language, Traumatic Pregnancy Loss. This is not an easy book to read, but there’s no cheating or S.A.
Tropes- Damsel in Distress, Instalove, Found Family, Ebil Ex, Parental Estrangement, I Know an Ol’ Lady
Mewsings
What I liked- the romance was swoon worthy. And their sex life was adventurous. The main characters were likable and the bad guy and the awful mother were easy to hate.
What I didn’t- The bikers from the other club weren’t really part of the plot. I guess they showed up to be name checked or something. I don’t know.
What I thought about the narration- I’ve gone on about how much I enjoy this narrator before. All I will say here is that Umi was excellent.
I received an advance review copy for free and this is my voluntary review.
Enjoyable
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Great continuation
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Mariana "Ana" Everly has some horrible luck with both her parentage and choice in men. I just wanted to take her in my arms and show her a better option in the mom department. Colin "Thorn" McGregor beat me to it taking on the other area.
I do love them together. They are adventurous beyond measure, which I find hot and awesome. Their couplings are rough and hard, and yet there's so much heart and tenderness. Absolutely 💜!
As for one abuser in her life, Jason Harrison, he is despicable. Him getting his due is bittersweet. What he does to her may be triggering, so please pay attention to the author's notes.
The other, Adelaide Everly, also known as her mother, gets some comeuppance. Honestly, I love how those around Ana rally during it all.
There is a secret that starts to unravel. Aunt Josephine has a secret identity. It's nice to see a little behind that curtain. I won't give any more on that. 🤫🤐
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen. She's a one-woman show who does a really good job.
Story: 5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.7x
Dirty, Fierce Protector
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