Risking It All

by Kati Wilde

Risking It All is a 29,000 word novella with a satisfying romantic ending -- no cliffhangers. It is the second of three novellas featuring Jack & Lily, preceded by Betting It All (out now) and followed by Burning It All (April 1st). The Motorcycle Clubs series is a novella series for women who want all of the heat and emotion, but who don't have all of the time. Only 99¢ for a limited time, and always FREE with a Kindle Unlimited subscription.

A month ago, I risked everything with a bet that should have made Jack Hayden mine. But now I think I’ve truly lost…

All my life, I’ve fought for everything I want. That’s earned me a place as the only female member of the Hellfire Riders MC. It’s given me thirty nights with the Riders’ dangerous warlord. It’s given me hope for so much more.

Yet when Jack abandons my bed before the thirty nights are up, the pain of fighting for more time in Jack’s arms just isn’t worth the risk anymore. Because I can’t expose any vulnerability, especially now that the Devil’s Hangmen are making a play for Rider territory—and Jack can lay my heart wide open so easily...

Available Now in the Motorcycle Clubs series:

HIS WILD DESIRE by Ella Goode (Death Lords MC #1)
OFF LIMITS by Ruby Dixon (Bedlam Butchers #1)
WANTING IT ALL by Kati Wilde (Hellfire Riders #1)

HER SECRET PLEASURE by Ella Goode (Death Lords MC #2)
PACKING DOUBLE by Ruby Dixon (Bedlam Butchers #2)
TAKING IT ALL by Kati Wilde (Hellfire Riders #2)

THEIR PRIVATE NEED by Ella Goode (Death Lords MC #3)
DOUBLE TROUBLE by Ruby Dixon (Bedlam Butchers #3)
HAVING IT ALL by Kati Wilde (Hellfire Riders #3)

THEIR FIERCE LOVE by Ella Goode (Death Lords MC #4)
BETTING IT ALL by Kati Wilde (Hellfire Riders MC #4)
DOUBLE DOWN by Ruby Dixon (Bedlam Butchers MC #4)

THEIR LASTING CLAIM by Ella Goode (Death Lords MC #5)

Genres: Novella, Erotica, Motorcycle, Adult, Abuse, Short Stories, M F Romance

105 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 15, 2015

About the author

Kati Wilde is a tight-lipped, loose-hipped woman of indeterminate age and low breeding. Born into a very large family, she now has a very small family (no laws were broken in this transition), and she writes romantic fiction to assuage her darker urge to write Transformers erotica. She lives in Oregon, so most of you are safely far enough away, and has two old cats.

Kati writes the Hellfire Riders MC romance series and will be publishing her first New Adult novel, Going Nowhere Fast, with Berkley later this year.



About Our Series:

The Motorcycle Clubs series is for romance readers who want all the heat and emotion, but who don’t have all of the time. At this time, we are only publishing novellas — our intention is to provide readers with short (yet satisfying) MC romances. Sometimes we might continue one couple’s story over several novellas, but each individual novella will have a satisfying romantic resolution. Because they are short, we focus the stories on the eroticism and romance, and will be building the MC worlds as each series progresses.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me -- kati@katiwilde.com.

Reviews

[vee · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.75)

’He let his place burn just to have a night with me.’

yea, Jack’s kinda fucked up in the head, (good way)

so. anyways i loved that last scene w/ Croc. i really loved Jack & Lily’s dynamic as a couple. w/ Lilly being the only woman member in the MC club (ain’t no old lady), she gotta deal w/ lotta misogynistic & sexist judgments, even from her own brothers. so Jack, able to respect Lily’s wish to leave her to fend for herself without jumping in defense every time so that she can prove herself to the people there, even though it killed him, made me loved him more for that. power couple

Gently, I touch his face. “I know how hard it must have been.”
“What?”
“Watching that fight go down.” I stop him when he shakes his head, as if trying to deny it. But I know. Of all the things I thought would be rough when we got together, I didn’t think of this. But I should have. “You know why I’m not scared of you like some of the brothers are?”
“No.” His voice is a rough mess that tears right at my heart.
“Because you kill easy. But you only do to protect what you care about. You think I don’t know that?” I slide my aching fingers over his firm mouth. “You could have ended Croc so fast. You could have come in, torn him down. And because I was getting hurt, I bet there was nothing you wanted more than to do just that. To be my shield. Am I wrong?”
His jaw clenches for a long second. Finally he shakes his head.
“But you didn’t.” I lay my head on his broad shoulder. “You let me be who I am, let me do what I needed to do. I love you so much for that.”
I have so many reasons to love him. But knowing how he held back despite his need to protect me, knowing how he understood and respected who I am…it meant everything to me. I’d have loved him for that alone.

[Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the last book!

I can't wait for Jack and Lilly's final book. They are both such strong people both mentally and physically and it is interesting to see how they interact with each other.

[Namera [The Literary Invertebrate] · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another brief novella in the world of Jack and Lily. This one extends and strengthens their relationship, turning it from onetime hookup into a real winner. I really appreciate how Kati Wilde has written a couple who keep the stupid miscommunications to a minimum (though they have their fair share).

[Tara♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm currently crushing on both Lily and Jack. They are so emotionally constipated but I can't help but love them and help them. Oh the angst!! Their story is epic. Loving this!!

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The romance between Jack and Lily continues on. After reading Betting It All I really wanted to see more of this couple. Lily is one of the strongest, bad ass women I have read about in the many books I have read. It's hard for an author to write such a strong woman that I will accept as real. Lily has faced rejection her whole life. Her father wanted a son and her mother wanted a dainty, feminine daughter. Six foot tall and slim, but she's beautiful. She's the only female patched member of the Hell Fire Riders and only got there by being a military veteran. Although the club shunned females as members, the one bylaw they couldn't get around was that they could not turn down a veteran if they made it through the probation period. She's a fighter and never gives up. Jack is a hard, alpha male who has always shunned relationships because of the abuse in his young years. But Lily is his weakness.
I really liked the way the author developed Jack And Lily's relationship and I fell in love with the way each of them made adjustments to be what each other needed. I highly recommend this book for MC romance readers. Even if you don't care for MC romances, you will love the romance between Lily and Jack. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series.

[Rachael*Caribbean*girl*bibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Originally read on January 29th, re-read on June 14th 2018

Lily is not at all my typical type of h, there are things about her that I've cringed at in other books but here? It works i loved and admired her so much but Jack jeeze I'm all about Blowback!!! A bit too much repeating of lead up events that were basically covered in the first novella but totally a 5 star sexy,heartwarming read!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ++++++++ stars.

That is all.

[Sandra Lope · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Michelle [Helen Geek] · Rating 3 out of 5]

03/14/2015 -- 3.5 Stars

Continuing with this serial series only because it's on KU. 92 pages for a dollar .. I may have purchased it. Maybe. Glad I didn't have to decide.

There is another one for these characters out April 1. You may want to wait until then. After reading this one, I started at the beginning of the serial with Sax and Jenny's story. It is reading good too. A definite pattern, but still enjoyable.

Happy Reading!

[Ela (Mouse333) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked seeing Jack and Lily sort out their communication issues.

I still don’t think that the other brothers are mentioned enough, especially since Lily talks about how some of the brothers treat her differently which isn’t really shown.

I really liked the fight at the end, as there was finally some action.

[Miranda Whore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for The Motorcycle Clubs - The Hellfire Riders #5 - Risking it All by Kati Wilde

I don’t read a lot of biker books these days, it’s not to say I don’t like them because I do … I think I just got tired of the monotony of it all. I stumbled across this series while stalking one of my favorite blogs. I grabbed up book one when it was free … then bought two, three, four, five, six, seven…. and every book on release day since. LOVE THEM. They are a perfect length to sit down and binge on until you’re done without having that guilty feeling of reading for two long. (HAHA, no really, I’m sure *SOMEONE* gets that feeling… not me … but I bet there is someone.) Another aspect of this series that I love is the balance between the individual couples storyline and the big picture. The authors have all done an amazing job at keeping the end goal for the individual clubs in sight (even though we have NO idea what the end will be), but also focusing on the couple the novella is about and how they impact that end goal. Really, a brilliantly done series that I hope never ends.

Risking it All is a continuation for the characters Lily and Jack (Zoomie and Blowback). It started with a bet that got Jack one night in Lily’s bed … it continued on a bet that won him 30 nights in her bed.

The month is over … will they go all in or will they lose it all?

Lily and Jack are probably my favorite couple from the three clubs in this series. Lily is a strong, independent woman who busts balls to get what she wants and refuses to accept the status quo. Even though the odds are constantly stacked against her she continues to persevere. She’s also got a heart of gold and for all her ball busting she still has that inner softness that craves — more.

Not a trace of him remains. Like he was never here.
Like he never meant to stay.

Jack has craved Lily since the day she stormed into his life. He knew from the start a hook-up would never happen, but then he didn’t really just want one night. The bet gave him an in … all he had to do was bide his time and wait.

Jack punches all of my happy buttons. God, he punches them so hard.

If you want to find out what happens to Zoomie and Blowback you’ll have to pick up the book and read for yourself, no way am I spoiling a single thing. I will say it’s ah-mazing!

FIVE mind-blowingly intense stars and FIVE drenched panties for some of the hottest smut of the year! Risking it All is a certified Mommy’s a Book Whore must read now!

Review by Miranda at Mommy’s a Book Whore.

Merged review:

Review for The Motorcycle Clubs - The Hellfire Riders #5 - Risking it All by Kati Wilde

I don’t read a lot of biker books these days, it’s not to say I don’t like them because I do … I think I just got tired of the monotony of it all. I stumbled across this series while stalking one of my favorite blogs. I grabbed up book one when it was free … then bought two, three, four, five, six, seven…. and every book on release day since. LOVE THEM. They are a perfect length to sit down and binge on until you’re done without having that guilty feeling of reading for two long. (HAHA, no really, I’m sure *SOMEONE* gets that feeling… not me … but I bet there is someone.) Another aspect of this series that I love is the balance between the individual couples storyline and the big picture. The authors have all done an amazing job at keeping the end goal for the individual clubs in sight (even though we have NO idea what the end will be), but also focusing on the couple the novella is about and how they impact that end goal. Really, a brilliantly done series that I hope never ends.

Risking it All is a continuation for the characters Lily and Jack (Zoomie and Blowback). It started with a bet that got Jack one night in Lily’s bed … it continued on a bet that won him 30 nights in her bed.

The month is over … will they go all in or will they lose it all?

Lily and Jack are probably my favorite couple from the three clubs in this series. Lily is a strong, independent woman who busts balls to get what she wants and refuses to accept the status quo. Even though the odds are constantly stacked against her she continues to persevere. She’s also got a heart of gold and for all her ball busting she still has that inner softness that craves — more.

Not a trace of him remains. Like he was never here.
Like he never meant to stay.

Jack has craved Lily since the day she stormed into his life. He knew from the start a hook-up would never happen, but then he didn’t really just want one night. The bet gave him an in … all he had to do was bide his time and wait.

Jack punches all of my happy buttons. God, he punches them so hard.

If you want to find out what happens to Zoomie and Blowback you’ll have to pick up the book and read for yourself, no way am I spoiling a single thing. I will say it’s ah-mazing!

FIVE mind-blowingly intense stars and FIVE drenched panties for some of the hottest smut of the year! Risking it All is a certified Mommy’s a Book Whore must read now!

Review by Miranda at Mommy’s a Book Whore.

[Tzelina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really loved this couple....so emotional!!!

[Mar-Mar bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 intense stars

Lily is so badass. Literally she's the most badass woman I've ever read of. And Jack, ah.. Sociopath who has some sweet spot for Lily. They fit so well together!

[Elle ♡ [semi-hiatus] · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, this was probably my favorite novella yet. Lily & Jack are *chefs kiss*

[Bubbles The Book Pimp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fifth instalment in this series and Jack and Lily’s story.

I am a selective mc reader..I find the line between loving and disliking an mc book a very fine line..and as I have read all of Kati’s other books I had to try this series out... and it was a massive hit for me!

I really enjoyed the story and found myself captivated by its main and side characters from the get go. I was ecstatic to find that the women were strong and fearless and there was a fantastic story within the pages.

This is a review for book 4 - 6 that devoured in one sitting because I enjoyed it that much. (less)

[Cyanure · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️
Good plot, simple and linear but effective. Sex and fight scenes were great and cherry on top: the heroine was tough. I mean really.

[1-Click Addict Support Group · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoomie and Blowback are back at it in this new novella. Their chemistry is still hotter than the sun, and if they are not careful… Burned.

The bet was for 30 nights. Blowback won. He has savored every moment, knowing once his time is up, he may never have her again. He has even tried to change his ways for her, which coming from the club's Enforcer, is the sweetest thing ever.

The bet was for 30 nights. Zoomie lost, and when Blowback doesn’t show up for what she knows to be the last night, she is heartbroken. And that kills her even more. She has fallen for the man who only had to ask. She doesn’t do love. At all.

Did I mention this book is sexy yet? Oh, so very sexy. These two are the couple you root for and secretly smile and make the aww face behind their backs. I am sure you could do it to their faces, if you like black eyes.

The drama with the Devil’s Hangmen is starting to really heat up, and the whole club knows it. Waiting for the other shoe to drop, Zoomie knows she can save the whole club. But at what price will it come to Blowback?

So as a reviewer it is my “job” to tell you, the possible readers, why to buy this book. Or quite possibly the entire series. Here is why. IT IS AWESOME! They are fun, sexy, sometimes funny, but mostly sexy, MC books. They are unlike any other series I have read. You will love the characters as much as I do. And if you don’t like it, you too can write a review. And if you do love them, you get to write a review raving like a crazy cat lady like I am! ~ Devlynn, 4.5 stars

[Shyla Colt · Rating 5 out of 5]

These two tear me to pieces. They’re so damaged their love could never come easy. But for each other, it does come. Slowly, as they peel back layer by layer and allow themselves to be vulnerable to one another. Lily aka “ Zoomie” isn’t your average woman in the M.C lifestyle. She’s fought tooth and nail for her position, and you can’t help but respect the hell out of her for that. I love strong women, and they don’t come much stronger than Lily. It’s her relationship with Jack that helps heal her, and allows her to step away from the past long enough to take a risk on the future.
Jack is a man with demons that would put most of us in a corner rocking back and forth. He’s found his balance, but he’s never allowed himself to hope or believe he’s worth more. Until Lily. It was beautiful watching him come to fight for himself , and step out into the light.

This is an excellent , action packed, sexy, rough, and raw read.

[Shay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished Risking It All and I just loved it! As you know this is apart of the Hellfire Riders Series and to get the full effect and enjoyment, please read them all! This is Lily and Jacks story and it is the conclusion for them. In Betting It All they both were at the start of 30 days of being together. What Lily doesnt expect is to have some intense feelings for Jack. however for Jack, he feels the same way but they are both stubborn and bullheaded and end up having a few obstacles in their way. We are are seeing the progressing war between the Riders and the Devils Hangmen. Please continue reading, you will enjoy this ride!

Awesome series! I'm a biker girl so this was right up my alley and it quick, sexy and just amazeballs! All the characters were amazing and have such a distinct voice. I cannot wait for more.

Story 5
Sex 5
Overall 5

[AlligatorSmith loves to read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jack (Blowback) and Lily (Zoomie) are back, and their 30-night stand is coming to its end. I really enjoy Jack and Lily's relationship; they're both strong, ex-military, and alpha, yet they are meant for each other. There are a few different struggles going on in this book, and I won't ruin the storyline for you. However, I highly recommend the continuing story of Jack and Lily. 4 stars.

Thanks for reading!





(Note: I'm catching up on reviews for over 20 books I've read in the last few months. I'm just about to retire on disability, and I have four MA and PhD students I'm working with many hours a week to get them completed so I can retire. Looking forward to much more reading in my near future!)

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 in Jack and Lily's story and it just gets better. I'm so invested in this brilliant story I can't put the darn thing down.

I love how the author has shown us the other side to both Jack and especially Lily, who I wasn't too sure about at first. Lily really gets Jack, and sees what the rest of the world doesn't - his hurts and pain that he's hidden so well. Another bonus for me - Lily is totally kickass, takes no crap from no-one and is so far from TSTL it's not even in her vocabulary!

LOVE this couple so hard.

[April · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was typical too scared to share your feelings/lack of communication so everything starts falling apart. Of course there's trouble brewing with another club. I kind of wish there was more detail about that. I know that this is a serial novella type thing, but I just feel like it could have been so much more and so much better with more details.

[KathyB · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this couple and the heroine is awesome! Moving on to Burning It All.

[Hot Reading Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lily and Jack accept that they can fall in love. Wonderful!

[Ally Cakes · Rating 5 out of 5]

BLOWBACK....<3 *sigh* <3

[Ash · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars
Jack fucking Hayden slays me.
Watching Lilly slice off her braid and shear off her hair like it was nothing took my fucking breath away. I fucking ADORE that woman. Mad fucking respect. Badass levels: unmatched ✔️

I also think the romance is highly developed and utterly captivating. The way Jack and Lilly fuck is so raw and animalistic but also so beautiful the way the author describes her sex scenes feels like actual art to me, it feels like a story within itself, the way their fuck is so expressive I am blown away each time. But it’s also more than just sex… the complexities of each main character (Jack and especially Lilly) are explored SO so so well. They FEEL real and flawed and believable and I love them even more for all their vulnerabilities.

What I do wish is that each story was long enough to dwell into the actual club. Give the MC’s relationship with their brothers, their prez… more screen time. Give more depth to the secondary characters. Maybe expand on Lilly’s mum & their rocky relationship. Like give the Secondary characters more substance. More relationship building and drama on that front.

But Jack and Lilly are so fucking perfect it doesn’t take a way from the story at all.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

While an excellent read, I think this could have been folded into one of the other two Jack & Lily books.

I like how initially Lily is hurt (and I felt the pain right there with her, which is a HUGE thing in my appreciation for a book) but both she and Jack are able to talk about things. It's a matter of misunderstanding what the other person is thinking, but unlike a lot of other stories, it's not simply a matter of hearing the tail-end of a conversation, or a missed letter, or anything else mundane. We have two very damaged people who don't think the way other people do, and as they learn to communicate more clearly and lean on each other, their problems start to fade away. I love this.

[Janet Gambino · Rating 5 out of 5]

I dont normally write reviews, just rate them, this series is awesome, I was expecting a rating of 3 or 4 since it took me 2 cups of coffee on a lazy Saturday to read, each version is short and I like to get lost in the stories where I can't put the kindle down.
I had tears through almost the entire book. These 2 are in their own pain and trying to get the other one past theirs. The emotion of reassuring this jyst has me screaming WOW...
Good Job Kati Wilde I can't wait to get to the rest

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this - Jack and Lily are still a great couple, and I loved how Lily got to be a bad@ss at the end of it - but there was a lot of miscommunication between the MCs that got on my nerves a bit. Honestly, this should have just been a part of Betting It All instead of two separate books because it really is just one story.

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like always in this series, this one was fast-paced & oh-so good!

The kick-a** heroine (like LITERALLY, Lily does it again), the hot sex & the stubborn streaks shined bright, making this book unputdownable. Talk about #girlpower! You go, Zoomie!!

On to book 3 in the series, Burning It All. Gotta see how the Hellfire Riders take down the Devil's Hangmen, once & for all!