Sinister (Raiders of Valhalla MC, #2) By E.C. Land

My son means the world to me, so I'll do anything to get him back.

Rune

Being a Nomad, I always thought it was best for my boy to be with his momma. I was constantly on the road and it wasn't the place for a kid. Sure, I wanted him with me as much as possible, but constantly moving isn't the type of life I wanted for him.

Now, things have changed and I'm not ridin' around the States as much as I used to. Sure, I still go out, but we have a satellite club in Tallahassee. When my son begged for me to let him move in with me . . . I knew something happened, but when he told me, I saw red.

I called up my lawyer and given my priors, the likelihood I'd be awarded full custody was slim to none. My lawyer was straight up with me, said it's 'cause I don't look like a changed man and when it comes to the eyes of the court I need to show I've changed. Now, the only thing I've been convicted of is assault, on multiple counts, but it's what happens to idiots who mess with my brothers. I heard my lawyer loud and clear though, so I had a brilliant idea. I'll get married. I'll show them I'm a changed man.

Our marriage was supposed to be for show, so I could get my son back, but it turned into something else. Now I'm faced with telling this woman I want her in a legitimate way, when all we've been doing is playing pretend. I've never been the type to put my heart out on the line, but I see the way she is with my son, and now I never want her out of my life. I only hope she has the same feelings. Sinister (Raiders of Valhalla MC, #2)

This was a very good book by EC Land and Elizabeth Knox. These two authors have really knocked this out of the park. Dealing with the subject of child abuse is not easy but it was handled very delicately. Rune gains custody of his son Tor when he learns that Tor’s mother is using him in a child sex trafficking ring. Rune is ready to kill but he restrains himself because he does not want to jeopardise the chance of getting custody of Tor. Thus, he concocts a plan to marry Fern to provide Tor with a good home life so he wins his court case and then the deal is to divorce and go their separate ways. Sounds simple, only Rune and Fern have true feelings for each other and ultimately decide to give their relationship a go and become a real family. The chemistry between Rune and Fern is off the charts and they certainly don’t hesitate to give their love a chance when the given the opportunity. A very good read by Ms Land and Ms Knox that has a few emotional moments especially for Fern who is recovering from burns to her body she acquired due to a fire at her spa. This is the second book in this series and I cannot wait to read more.

I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. Rune and Fern had occasionally hooked up but nothing was ever too serious. Always in each other’s orbit due to Charm and Fenrir being together and raising a family within the Valhalla MC. One day Fern suffered a terrible accident that had her isolating herself from everyone including her best friend. Rune receives a plea from his son to let him stay at the MC as he was in danger, wanting full custody of his son to keep him safe Rune cooks up a plan. He figures he and Fern can have a fake marriage and help each other out. Fern agrees because what could go wrong?

Simmering feelings, old baggage and chemistry between Rune and Fern have them working through their issues together and make them wonder if they could really give marriage and being a family a shot.

This was a quick fast paced read which I don’t usually like in my reads however it works for this book. I love the twist of the members being descendants of Vikings definitely adds a new twist to the genre. This book was given to me as an ARC and let me tell you! It was so good I went back to read the first book of the series. I’m definitely ready to learn about the rest of the brothers of the Raiders of Valhalla!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Fern is very aware of her flaws and failings. She escaped one abusive relationship and found her hard won peace in the spa she ran with her best friend, she wasn't looking for pity now. Especially after the fire left her with scars. Runes offer of a fake marriage until he was granted custody of his son was a sign that she could lean on others to help her.

Runes has two problems, his son needs him, and his woman doesn't see what is right in front of her. He knows she's scared, and he sees the pain she is in when she pushed everyone away. His offer of marriage is genuine. He just isn't so honest about letting her go... He can't let her walk away from him. His heart is too far gone to be the good guy and let her free.

This book was dark and light, sweet and bitter. It left a lingering sense that there is definitely more to come from Runes and Fern. The build up of tensions from start to finish are just not quite extinguished by the conclusion. This one definitely stays with the reader for a long time after setting it aside. The number of surprises tgat litter the book just add a perfect ambiance to a down to earth love story that isn't over done or outside the realm of reality. So well written it could be something that really happened.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Kindle Edition The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! This is book is part of the Raiders of Valhalla MC Miami series why just read one when you can start at the beginning and keep reading through the series it won’t be a waste of time. This pickup’s where the last book left off Fern is trapped in the spa when it is on fire and sexy as all get out Sinister saves her. Sinister is in town to spend time with his son who lives with his mother, his son wants to live with him (Sinister knows something is going on when his son asks to live with him) upon finding out all he sees is red and the intense need to make someone pay. After speaking with an attorney who informed the judge will see him as he an MC not father material, so he decides to change his image in doing so ask Fern to marry him for the purpose of getting his son back. The chemistry is intense (to be not real) and the magnetic pull can’t be ignored. So, what happens when emotional bonds weren’t on the menu, and attachments certainly weren’t supposed to form. But when fate put things, people in place and love rears her beautiful head and throws yet another wrench into the works you get these two but despite it all will they be able to find happiness? 4.5*

This is book two in the Raiders of Valhalla MC series. It is a continuation of book one. This series is turning out to be rather interesting. These two ladies have done a wonderful job of bringing it to life. He is the president of the MC and she is friends with one of the other MC's old ladies. She is caught in a fire and he saved her. Now she retreats into herself due to her burns and scars. He is in need of her help while he is also helping her come out of this retreat she has done. With the help that he needs it starts off as fake to get custody of his abused son. Will the fake marriage work? Will the feelings these two harbors for one another come to light and keep them together? We will end on a cliffhanger waiting for book three. Great story. If you want to know more information grab this book but you need to start off with book one to understand what is going on.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. E.C. Land Wow, Runes is amazing! His love, loyalty and fierce protectiveness over his son, Tor and Fern were completely swoon worthy. Fern survived a fire at the spa she owns with her best friend, Charm. Runes' teenage son shows up at the clubhouse and confesses what's been happening in his life at the hands of his horrible mother. Runes steps up and takes care of both of them without blinking an eye. Fern and Runes was just starting something before the fire but Runes mistakenly backed off to allow her time to heal. Only that backfired and she was slowly withdrawing and not allowing anyone to see her pain. Runes pushed his way in making sure he let know Fern know the scars didn't change how he sees her. She's also the only woman he trusts so he comes to Fern with a plan to not only help her heal but to help him gain custody of Tor. Watching Runes and Fern come together and the love and acceptance he showed her was beautiful. Runes was also an amazing dad that would do anything to make sure his son is safe. What started out as an arrangement with an expiration date quickly became a great love story.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. What a fantastic installment to The Raiders Of Valhalla MC Series. Elizabeth Knox and E.C. Land are amazing Author's who have an uncanny ability to draw a reader in, from page 1. Together, they create perfection.

This book centers around Fern and Erik, aka Runes. Fern has always wanted to bring comfort and peace to people, but when devastation strikes, Fern not only loses her business, but herself along the way. Runes is the President of The Raiders Of Valhalla MC. Building a new satellite club, Runes is a very busy man, but when his 17 year old Son, Tor, shows up on his doorstep, he takes precedence. Together, Runes and Fern have combustible chemistry and while helping one another, love blooms between them. Getting their happily ever after will definitely not be easy, however, I promise you that you will love their drama filled journey. Trigger warnings for this fantastic release but a compelling must read storyline.

I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of Sinister in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. I highly recommend reading this Series. I am now impatiently awaiting the next installment, Malevolent. Crazy

Fern goes thru a lot with her burns, thing is I don't remember if it was mentioned who started that fire considering they seem to have many enemies.

The one I felt really bad for is Tor not sure why these Author's don't go into great detail about how everyone was taken care of. I always feel like I'm missing something. This is a smashing hit and a follow up to Malicious. I was waiting and hoping Fern will get her HEA after the Malicious. I absolutely love Runes for seeing past Fern’s tragedy. When Runes needs Fern she steps up to be a family for Runes and his son Tor. But when all the drama passes will they still be together? 202