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Elizabeth Knox

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Elizabeth Knox is a USA Today Bestselling romance author who specializes in romantic suspense, and dark romance. She’s well-known for her intense page-turning motorcycle clubs, and sinister dark mafia books. 

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3,729 reviews140 followers
February 12, 2026
Great Start to New Series

The new Shotgun Saints MC series’ first book turned out to be unputdownable. I loved the fact that everything that Grace had gone through never changed what kind of a person she really was. Even when her past comes back, Shadow is finally stepping forward to protect the woman he has always loved from afar which was a promise he made to Grace’s brother to keep an eye on her and protect her. Now was the time for him to claim what was always his.

This was a big page turner with plenty of action and suspense that made this book worth every minute. I cannot wait to see what Ms. Knox brings next in this new series.
8 reviews
February 17, 2026
I read this the same day I got it. I devoured it. I loved it! I am so excited to have a new series by Elizabeth Knox to read! I love her books, she is one of my favorite authors and this book doesn’t disappoint! Characters are well thought out, strong female spirit. Loved the storyline; it’s a great beginning for the series. Can’t wait to read the next one when it’s available.

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203 reviews5 followers
February 19, 2026
Overall, I rate it 3 ⭐out of 5 which means I enjoyed it and considered it an ok book, but it's not one I'll be adding to my list of potential re-reads. However, I will read books by this author in the future.

What worked for me:
• Shadow and Grace choosing each other even though it costs Shadow his found family.

I received a free copy of this book from BookSprout, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Finished Reading
02/10/2026
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8,393 reviews206 followers
February 16, 2026
SHADOW is the first instalment in Elizabeth Knox’s contemporary, adult SHOTGUN SAINTS MC romance series, a ranching MC; a next generation spin off set in the author’s REAPER’S REJECTS world. This is club enforcer forty-six year old, Shadow, and twenty-six year old, DVM Dr. Grace Dalton’s story line. Grace is the sister of Shiver (Siren’s Salvation: Reaper’s Rejects MC: 2nd Generation).


NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including SA (off page), there maybe triggers for more sensitive readers.


Told from dual first person perspectives (Grace and Shadow) SHADOW follows the forbidden relationship between our story line couple. Grace is the daughter of Shotgun Saints MC president Phantom, and is off-limits by order of her father but approximately nine years earlier, Phantom ‘sold’ his daughter to a member of the Copperhead Kings, a man who would destroy our story line heroine. Fast forward to present day, Phantom has become Grace’s guardian and protector but the past refuses to let go, and Grace is once again a target of the Copperhead Kings. Shadow never expected to fall in love with our story line heroine but the heart wants what it cannot have. With the Copperhead Kings threatening war, Phantom, alone with the Shotgun Saints and the Reaper’s Rejects make plans to take down everyone involved.


The world building focuses on the threats against Grace. Grace is a pawn, purchased by the Copperhead Kings, and as such, they was our story line heroine but there is more to Grace’s story, and the Shotgun Saints MC refuse to back down or give in.


The relationship between Grace and Shadow is forbidden; a secret affair predicated upon years of dancing around one another but our couple want something more than friendship, and when Grace’s father discovers the truth, our couple will find themselves without a home, family or support. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.


There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic and familiar secondary and supporting characters including several members of the Reaper’s Rejects MC.We are introduced to Shotgun Saints MC president Phantom, Banshee, Grace’s brother Shiver, sister Dakota, and mother Jolene, as well as treasurer Rogue. The requisite evil has many faces.


SHADOW is a story of secrets and lies, power and control, family and friendships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is dramatic and gritty; the characters are desperate and dynamic; the romance is limited but impassioned.



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954 reviews2 followers
February 14, 2026
Arc Review

As always Elizabeth makes a note on trigger warnings but also enclosed is a note on readers discretion.

Phantom’s daughter - Grace @ 18. Off limits but also a transaction between clubs for finance. A transaction that has/had consequences.

Shadow - Enforcer of Shotgun Saints. 20 years senior to Grace.

Jump to 8 yrs later. Phantom - Prez making a deal that went wrong years ago has now received the call that will haunt him for what happened and what consequences arose from the decision. Copperhead MC. Houston chapter. Vendetta.

This was wow.. Elizabeth has taken us through the lives of MC. There are a few MC charters that cross over and here is no exception. We welcome back The Reapers Rejects where Shiver, Grace’s sibling is residing.extended family but for safety reasons.

Shadow and Grace survived through a madman’s ideology on a debt. What decision happened 8 years ago cost many their futures. Shiver being exiled. Shadow overstepping his position within the club. Grace being fearful all over again.

Exile
Devotion
Abuse - degradation
War - lost lives
Brotherhood - Alliances
Secrets
MINE


But the centre to all this was Grace. Choices taken and returned. Hopefully I didn’t spoil as this is a must read. Refreshing and taking a different path within the MC.

The Cowboys are here. Cowboys being MC. ❤️❤️❤️

Note : up till now, the MC reads have been very demanding. Family is everything and everything was in-depth. Demanding, execution way above, abuse, retaliation the list goes on. Here, we are on the same lines but there was also a softness. Is it because they are Outlaws being Cowboys?

The read is addictive and seriously cannot wait for the next instalment - Banshee. There’s a story here.
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2,278 reviews42 followers
March 1, 2026
Huge fan of Elizabeth Knox and this one just made me an even bigger fan. First book in this series and she hit it right out of the gate. An amazing cowboy spin on an MC world. This is a story about secrets, lies, power, control, family, friendships, forgiveness and love. A page turner with plenty of action, suspense and swoon worthy moments. The main characters are freaking amazing to dig into and the additional characters are a great add on to the story. This was definitely one that I could not put down.
Grace is the MC Princess. She is the daughter of the Shotgun Saints MC President. She is suppose to be off limits. But she is "sold" to a member of a rival club the Copperhead Kings to help save the ranch when she is 18. But sadly something happens. From that moment on her, Shadow and her brother have a huge secret that is kept between them for years. Shadow promises her that he will keep her secret and keep her safe. Little does she realize Shadow has always been interested in her and been already watching and protecting her. Fast forward years later Shadow is ready to claim Grace and let everyone know that she is his. But the past is coming back to haunt them.
Will he be able to claim Grace and follow his heart? Will the past take Grace from him? Will her father find out and end everything before it can begin?
Follow the forbidden love story between Shadow and Grace which covers heavy themes but written to where you are drawn into the story and are more than happy to go on the ride.
Be aware of the trigger warnings in this one.
I recommend this one if you are a fan of Elizabeth or MC worlds. A great first book in what I know is going to be a great series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
723 reviews17 followers
February 12, 2026
Shadow is the enforcer for the Shotgun Saints MC. A few years ago he heard a gunshot. The only people in the clubhouse is Shadow, Bronco the VP, Shiver Phantom’s son and Phantom’s daughters. Shadow went to check out the gunshot and found Bronco dead on the floor and Shiver with the gun. Bronco had paid four million dollars in exchange for Phantom’s daughter Grace and he had just raped her. Shadow has been watching Grace for awhile. Shadow told Grace that that he would protect her after what happened. A few years later Grace is a large animal veterinarian and she works on the ranch that she grew up on. Shadow is about twenty years older than Grace but he doesn’t care he still wants her. Shadow follows Grace as much as he can and when she gets a threatening message on her car he decides they need to stay together. The message is from Bronco’s family wanting what is owed to them which is Grace. Grace and Shadow have sex at the ranch. Grace ends up wanting to be with Shadow as much as he wants to be with her. They can’t tell Phantom that they are together so they hide it. The Copperhead Kings MC come looking for Grace. They kidnap her while the Shotgun Saints are out supposedly meeting with the Copperhead Kings. That is when Phantom finds out about Grace and Shadow. Will Phantom kick Shadow out of the Shotgun Saints? Will Shadow get Grace back from the Copperhead Kings? Will Grace go with Shadow after he is kicked out? Will Shadow and Grace find a happy ending?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book via Booksprout.

Awesome New Series of Shotgun Saints MC!
834 reviews7 followers
February 21, 2026
This dark biker romance tackles heavy themes, but unfortunately, the execution didn’t work for me. The 20-year age gap is already significant, but within the context of the heroine’s backstory, it feels even more problematic.
At 18, the female main character experienced trauma involving an older man—something so severe that her brother intervened permanently. That history is a defining part of her character. Yet eight years later, at 26, she becomes involved with the 46-year-old male lead, who is dominant and physically assertive from the start. What made this difficult to accept was how quickly and inconsistently her trauma seemed to disappear. She previously struggled even with basic intimacy, but suddenly she is comfortable with intense, demanding physical interactions. Later, elements of her unresolved trauma resurface again.
The portrayal of healing felt contradictory and unrealistic. Trauma doesn’t simply switch off and on depending on the needs of the plot. The emotional progression didn’t feel logical, and the pieces of the story didn’t fully fit together.
While dark romance often pushes boundaries, it still needs internal consistency and believable character development. For me, the extreme age gap combined with the uneven handling of trauma made it hard to engage with the romance.
Overall, this one wasn’t an enjoyable read for me. The premise had potential, but the character dynamics and emotional logic didn’t quite come together.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,267 reviews19 followers
March 2, 2026
Shadow (Shotgun Saints MC Book 1) by Elizabeth Knox is a fast paced MC story with Western Elements. This is Shadow and Grace's age gap romance full of secrets, murder, revenge, MC drama and intrigue all due to events that happened years ago which come back to haunt Grace, Shadow and the Shotgun Saints MC.

The characters are intense, passionate and protective of their loved ones and MC brotherhood, with a storyline that centers on love, MC loyalty and close family bond that will pull you in from beginning to end. So many twists and turns as secrets from the past will seek out Grace with a vengeance that will effect many. Finally Shadow after years of wanting Grace will make his move and pursue Grace while vowing to protect her with his life even if he has to go against his club and patch. Once these two come together the passion between them is hard, fast and all consuming. When their relationship is exposed and the threat to Grace comes to light, Shadow's patch is on the line when he encounters the wraith from Grace's father and President of the club. Now Shadow has no choice but to go on the run with Grace to keep her safe.

Danger and threats continue to surround Grace, with lives on the line Shotgun Saints MC and other MC Clubs will form alliances to protect Grace and destroy the enemy. Will Shadow and Grace get the happiness they so deserve? Will Shadow get a second chance with the club he loves? Shadow is a must read can't wait for the next book in this thrilling new series of the Shotgun Saints MC by Elizabeth Knox.
475 reviews4 followers
February 12, 2026
A great start to what seems is going to be an amazing series!

I really liked Shadow and Grace’s story! This was a rollercoaster from start to finish. Danger, action and emotions accompany every page. Grace is an MC princess. Phantom’s (Prez of Shotgun Saints MC) daughter. This MC is quite different from others, as they could also being considered cowboys – their farm consists of acres of land with horses etc. That doesn’t make them weaker than others though. Phantom leads with an iron fist. Shadow is his enforcer. The story begins when a decision Phantom made regarding an arranged marriage to another club (Copperhead Kings MC) for Grace leads to a tragedy that will forever leaves a mark on then eighteen-year-old Grace. Her brother, Shiver, avenges her and Shadow is sworn to keep her secret. Shadow was always interested in her – always watching, protecting her, waiting for the right time to claim her. When danger comes their way, he acts. A rollercoaster of event occur before Grace and Shadow find their HEA. I loved every line and was super excited when I saw some of my favorite characters from the Reapers Rejects MC make a cameo here – and play a big part in the plotline. So, this was an amazing start to what I am inclined to believe is going to be an awesome series. I can’t wait for Banshee’s story that is coming up next! 5 stars!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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3,440 reviews35 followers
February 15, 2026
Ties in with Reapers Rejects MC: Second Generation: Nevada, precisely Siren's Salvation. Shiver in that book is the older very protective brother of Grace Dalton, second oldest of the Shotgun Saints M.C. President, Phantom. Reason why Shiver is in the Reapers, takes place in the prologue of this story and what he did to protect his sister from her than future husband and what he did when she was barely turned 18.

Grace Dalton was 18 when she was raped but her future husband, a man's who's M.C. family paid 4 mil for her hand in marriage and the outcome that caused one man to be in exile and the other keeping her trauma a secret and what happened to her attack. Now at 26, DMV (animal doctor) trying to live life her way, until her dad's enforcer gives her an alternatim...

Shadow no idea what is name is just his road name, 46, Enforcer, is tired of waiting to claim the woman he has been secretly in love with before she was legal, now at 26 he knows he should stay away but he's done waiting and he makes is stand and gave Grace the choice meet him that night and be claimed as his or don't meet and she's free until he hunts her down. He's done protecting her from the shadows...

This book blends MC politics, long‑buried secrets, and a possessive, determined hero with a heroine fighting to reclaim her life. It’s intense, emotional, and deeply tied to the broader universe of the Shotgun Saints and Reapers Rejects as well as some help from Mojave Wolves, Ghost's club.
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1,336 reviews11 followers
February 28, 2026
As an avid MC romance reader, and a huge Elizabeth Knox fan, I’ll admit I went into Shadow a little unsure. A cowboy spin on an MC world? I wasn’t convinced it would hit the same way. But Knox did what she always does: she took a concept that could’ve felt gimmicky and made it gritty, addictive, and impossibly hard to put down.

Shadow, book one in the Shotgun Saints MC series, has that signature Elizabeth Knox flavor: razor-sharp pacing, a world that feels lived-in, and characters who don’t read like tropes on a page. They feel real. Messy. Fiercely loyal. Dangerous when they need to be. The kind of people you might not want to meet in a dark alley, but absolutely want to follow into a story.

The drama and action are relentless in the best way, every chapter has momentum, every scene pushes something forward, and the stakes keep climbing until you realize you’re reading faster because you have to know what happens next. And the romance? Steamy, intense, and perfectly matched to the tone, hot without feeling forced, emotional without getting overly sentimental.

Bottom line: Shadow hooked me hard. I started it “just to see,” and I finished it in one sitting because I literally couldn’t stop. If you love MC romance with grit, heat, and a story that keeps throwing sparks, Elizabeth Knox just gave us a new series to obsess over.

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157 reviews1 follower
March 2, 2026
Shadow is a powerful start to the Shotgun Saints MC series. Elizabeth Knox delivers everything you want in a motorcycle club romance — grit, loyalty, danger, and a fiercely protective hero who lives up to his name.

Shadow is the perfect MC lead: strong, broody, commanding, and deeply loyal to his club. But beneath that hardened exterior is a man capable of intense devotion, which makes his connection with the heroine even more compelling. Their chemistry is undeniable, layered with tension, vulnerability, and emotional depth that goes beyond surface attraction.

The story balances suspense and romance beautifully. There’s real danger, real stakes, and that edge-of-your-seat energy that keeps you turning pages. The club dynamic feels authentic, and the world-building pulls you straight into the MC lifestyle without losing focus on the love story at its core.

I’d recommend this to readers who love alpha MC heroes, protective romance, gritty storylines, and strong emotional bonds forged in high-stakes situations. If you enjoy possessive, loyal bikers with a soft spot for “their woman,” this book will absolutely hit the mark.

A fantastic series opener that leaves you wanting more from the Shotgun Saints.

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1,015 reviews9 followers
February 8, 2026
When things take an unexpected turn in the clubhouse, Shadow, the enforcer, is sworn to keep a secret. Grace, the Prez's daughter, has just turned 18, and he'll keep the promise he made to her brother, Shiver.

Over the years, Shadow has seen Grace grow into a confident, beautiful woman. He knows the large age gap, and her being the Prez's daughter, should keep him from wanting her, but that want has only grown over time; now it's an obsession.

Grace has always felt safe with Shadow, and when the past comes back to haunt her, he is immediately by her side. But to keep her safe, he has to go against his loyalty to her father and the brotherhood.

The book deals with a traumatic situation, one that no woman should ever have to deal with. One where she is viewed as property and not as a person. Something that still haunts her, as well as making her stronger.

Grace has tried to and failed to let her walls down, that's until Shadow. The one person who makes her feel safe, protected, seen, and loved. He may be obsessed with her, but he does not want to possess her. He wants her by his side, standing tall and thriving in her own right.

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221 reviews6 followers
February 8, 2026
Shadow is the 1st book in the new Shotgun Saints MC series. It's a drama-filled off-limits age gap romance between a club princess and club enforcer. We were first introduced to the Shotgun Saints and Grace in the Reapers Rejects MC and the Raiders Of Valhalla MC: New Blood series, and I'm excited we're finally getting their books.

Grace is the MC prez Phantom's oldest daughter and off-limits to any of his brothers. Grace's life took a wrong turn when she was 18, thanks to her father, and she was saved by her brother Shiver and the MC enforcer Shadow. Shiver was exiled and Shadow gave his word to always look out for Grace. Watching her turned into something more for Shadow over the years, and when he's about to act on it, an enemy club comes knocking wanting what they were promised, Grace. Their romance is a rollercoaster ride and the love they have for each other is what will save them in the end when everything is stacked against them.

This is one book I definitely recommend you read. I couldn't put it down when I did! And we get to see some characters we love and miss along the way from the Reapers Rejects MC. I'm excited to see what the rest of this series will bring us.
959 reviews14 followers
February 10, 2026
Completely illogical plot. Within the first few pages of this book, Grace is raped by her father’s VP (who happens to be from a rival club🤔) and to whom she had been arranged to marry. Grace‘s brother, Shiver, shoots his sister’s rapist but she doesn’t want her father to know about the rape so her brother and Shadow don’t tell him the truth. They know Shiver will be outcast for this but they lie anyway. How selfish can the h be? She leaves town to go to veterinary school and eventually tells her dad about the rape a few years later anyway!

To add to this stupidity, there was also the issue of the 4 million dollars the club received based upon the upcoming arranged marriage. So they killed the rapist, h never had to marry him and they still kept the 4 million dollars??!! Years later (not sure what took them so long), the rival club demands Grace marry another guy from their club or the deal is off and they want the 4m back. Sounds reasonable, based on prior arrangement… but Grace’s dad can’t get the cash together (spent all or most of it?).

Anyway, the whole thing is stupid, as is Shadow lying to his president for all those years and also lying about being with Grace present day. He loses his place in the club because of it and is basically like “whatever”. 🙄

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
5,171 reviews30 followers
February 13, 2026
This new series, Shotgun Saints MC, is a spin off of the Reaper’s Rejects MC, Nevada series. This opens where Shiver (Siren's Salvation) has offed the VP, who is son of the Pres of the Copperhead Kings MC and his sister’s fiancé, for assaulting his sister, Grace. Both Shiver and Shadow agree not to tell Pres Phantom (Shiver and Grace’s father) what transpired to protect his sister.

About eight years later, Grace is now a veterinarian, and Shadow is ready to shoot his shot with her. Shadow is twenty years older than Grace but if she agrees, he will make her his, no matter what Pres says. Grace does agree, they just get started when the Copperhead Kings MC rear their ugly head and want Grace, the deal they had arranged years ago, with a different son. Shadow is not about let any one near his woman. They take a road trip to see her brother at the Reaper’s Rejects, to protect Grace and make their union official.

This is longer than some of the author’s other books, but it does not feel like it. There is a lot to set up with the new club. There is lots of heat, action and drama as you would come to expect in her books.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,056 reviews13 followers
February 11, 2026
“Tomorrow I’m coming for you whether you’re ready or not.”
He’s wanted her for a decade, and he’s finally going to get his girl.

MMC/FMC: Shadow and Grace

Tropes:
* Cowboy romance
* MC romance
* Off-limits
* Forbidden
* Age gap (OMYW)
* MC Princess FMC
* Morally grey MMC
* OTT possessive/obsessive

Safety:
Dark themes, SA, kidnapping, captivity, death, violence, trauma, PTSD, revenge unaliving, power imbalance.

Book one in a new series, “Shotgun Saints MC”, and this is looking to be very interesting… The opening chapter hooked me, and it just kept getting better. It was an interesting premise. A ranch first, then an MC. A bit strange, but it wasn’t a huge focus.

Initially, the romance was a bit more filthy, but as it got darker and twistier, and more came to light, you could tell how in love he was, but just how far he was willing to go for her.

A rival club, a deal gone wrong, exiled MC brothers, an unhinged rival and one heck of a story. I enjoyed this, and the look into Banshee.. can’t wait for his story!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,090 reviews13 followers
February 13, 2026
I received an advance review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is my own opinion and I am not influenced by anyone.

Shadow is a great start to a new series, Shotgun Saints MC by Elizabeth Knox. I have been a fan of her MC series but this new one has a twist. These guys are cowboys too. I love the blend they have and the genre blend works very well.

I love the characters of Shadow and Grace. Shadow being the club's enforcer is very protective person naturally. Grace being the MC princess she is strong due to her upbringing but when bad things happen Shadow, who has had feelings for Grace, steps up to protect her. Grace finally reveals her feelings but dating a brother's daughter, let alone, club Pres daughter, is a big no-no.

The group that we meet are an interesting bunch that I can't wait to learn more about them. I love when the world we are introduced to is one that feels somewhat real. Overall, story has everything you would want: action, romance, suspense of sorts, great well rounded characters and a world I can visit in my imagination. Can't wait to see where this series goes.
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1,459 reviews4 followers
February 14, 2026
Book 1 of the new series of an MC/ Cowboys The Shotguns and we are introduced to Shadow an enforcer for the Prez of the club and Grace a very young and sweet girl and the Prez’s daughter. At the age of 18 Grace was promised marriage to a rival gang but due to a traumatic event it never took place, only Graces brother and Shadow know the reason why, but now years later her life is once again in turmoil, the club want what was due to them, creating danger and mayhem for everyone. Shadow who has been in love with Grace for years vows to protect her and destroy anyone that stands in his way of being with her. This is a dark, dangerous steamy age gap romance between a very possessive and obsessed MC who just wants Grace the FMC no matter the obstacles. Grace was great, loved the fact that no matter what happened to her she was still the same strong, likeable and loving character. Shadow had his moments but he really was just a man in love, my only dislike was the age difference(20 yrs it’s just too much for me) and the fact that what happened to Grace was kept a secret but it didn’t take away my enjoyment.
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201 reviews2 followers
February 21, 2026
3.5 ⭐️

An MC romance with cowboys as well? Sign me up.

From the very first page, this book throws you straight into the story—no slow build, no long setup. Elizabeth Knox pulls you in immediately, and it works. The pacing is fast, the story is packed with action, angst, and emotion, and there’s never really a dull moment.

You’ll find all the elements MC romance readers usually love: loyalty, danger, intense emotions, and men who would burn the world down to protect the people they love. The atmosphere is gritty and engaging, and overall it’s a very entertaining read.

That said, there was one thing that really bothered me and didn’t make much sense. Phantom is portrayed throughout the book as a man who deeply loves his daughters and would do anything to protect them—yet the way Grace is “sold” doesn’t align with the personality we’re shown. I understand that this plot point is necessary to drive the story forward, but by the end, it still felt inconsistent with who Phantom is supposed to be.

Despite that issue, this was still a solid, engaging MC romance with strong vibes, plenty of action, and a story that keeps you turning the pages.
147 reviews3 followers
February 10, 2026
This is the first book in this series, and it is jam-packed with all the things that elevate a book from good to excellent.
Grace's father 'sells' her to the son of a rival MC for four million dollars, an officer's position, VP, and her hand in marriage. Shiver, Grace' brother, kills Bronco for assaulting Grace and is exiled from the MC but not before making Shadow promise to look after Grace.
Years pass and Shadow is done watching Grace, instead he claims her for his own. The past always had a way to come back and haunt you, and Bronco's family's MC is making moves. Claiming that the deal still stands, they want their four million dollars back or Grace, who Shadow vows to protect at all costs.
These two lovers must fight family and foe to get their HEA.
This book deserves to be on your TBR list.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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389 reviews8 followers
February 17, 2026
Shadow is book one in Elizabeth Knox's new series, Shotgun Saints, a unique MC series that combines two different yet thrilling romance tropes: bikers and cowboys.

Shadow is the Shotgun Saints' Enforcer. He's been in love with Grace and silently watching over her for the past several years, protecting her from anyone who might want to harm her. When the threat suddenly becomes real, there's only one way to protect the woman he loves, and that means standing against the men that are his family.

With fast action, deep bonds, and a love to keep one warm even on the coldest of days, Shadow will keep the reader up from the very first word to the last as readers struggle with the very real battle of either finishing the story the readers wants so desperately to finish or get the sleep their bodies so desperately need. Of course, as an extra layer of twisted deliciousness, book two in the Shotgun Saints series, Banshee, was just released and will soon be ready.
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957 reviews13 followers
February 19, 2026
The dark biker cowboy romance I didn't know I needed. This man! Shadow is a manly man, you know the strong, confident, knows what he wants and takes it type. He's been protecting and watching over Grace the prez's daughter for over 8 years but now he's ready to claim her.
"He looks like sin and sex all wrapped up in leather and denim."

Grace the FMC given the choice chooses Shadow right back and just as their relationship begins their rival MC club wants to claim her thinking they have a right to because of the past "arrangement".

It's fast-paced, full of action, steam, and easy to devour with a protective MC cowboy that will stop at nothing to protect the woman he loves.

Tropes:
Dark cowboy
Age-gap
Off limits
Prez's daughter
Morally-gray
Obsessed/Possessive/Jealous
Touch her and ☠️
Biker
Spicy
Dual POV

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Shotgun Saints book 1, fantastic start to this new series. Excited for the next one!
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1,870 reviews
February 21, 2026
Loved this start to the new series. The characters all work well together, and the story line pulls you in and will not let you out . Shadow and Grace share a secret, but more then that they also have feelings for each other that has just grown over the years until, Shadow finally decides to claim her no matter what happens with the MC.
Grace has had feelings for Shadow since she was a young girl, but neither would act on them, because she was the club princess and to young, but now all bets are off and they are both going g for it.
When the past comes to call and wants Grace, Shadow will burn the world down to ash before he lets anyone have her, because she is his and he holds what’s his.this brings all secrets to light and brings clubs together for Grace. Together the clubs take care of the problem and protects Grace and brings family together.
Shadow and Grace prove that they are stronger together then apart and their love is strong and getting stronger every day.
781 reviews9 followers
March 1, 2026
This is the first book of the Shotgun Saints MC series, and what a way to start.
Please make sure you are aware of the triggers as this book will be descriptive and raw.

Grace is the Prez daughter, who was sold to an enemy MC in hopes of peace, but instead she is raped by her fiance, and they have him killed. Shadow has always had his eyes on her, and was there to help with the body and care for her. He has kept his eyes onher, and after 8 years he knows is time to let her now she belongs to him. But there are obstacles to being together: her father, the MC values, and the enemy MC that is wanting to collect her as payment.

Here is where the story shines, in the spice, the grit, the violent plot, the heartfelt moments, the OTT protection, the understanding, redemption, and the overall fast pace at which all of these come together,

A great read!.

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2,232 reviews
February 13, 2026
Shadow is book 1 in the Shotgun Saints MC new series written by the talented author Elizabeth Knox. Highly entertaining! This is Shadow, enforcer for the Shotgun Saints MC and Grace is an MC princess and the president (Phantom’s) oldest daughter and off-limits. We were first introduced to the Shotgun Saints and Grace in the Reapers Rejects MC and the Raiders Of Valhalla MC: New Blood series.The action keeps you on the edge of your seat not to sure where it is all going to take you. I loved all the twists and turns. The relationship was spicy and kept you hooked. Once I started reading I didn't want to put this novel down. NO SPOILERS!!!

Tropes:
* Cowboy romance
* MC romance
* Off-limits
* Forbidden
* Age gap
* MC Princess
* Dark themes/kidnapping

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4,009 reviews125 followers
February 14, 2026
Elevator pitch: Shadow has been watching over Grace, the club princess, for years and now he’s claiming her. But her father essentially sold her to a man who died not long after, and his family is calling in the debt.

What I liked about this book: I loved that Shadow and Grace were all-in. 100%. Even down to the matching property tattoos, which is romantic as heck. Also, the action was very exciting and the HEA very satisfying.

Cat’s Stats
Book is NOT SAFE. There’s SA.
There are more triggers than an NRA swap meet, but the author does a good job enumerating them in the front matter of the book.
Heat is EXPLICIT.
Tropes include Instalove, secret crush, j/p hero, sold to the enemy, secret relationship, Elvis has left the building, viva Las Vegas.

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1,577 reviews7 followers
February 14, 2026
An age gap romance. Shadow is the club Enforcer, working the ranch and at 38 years old is 20 years older than Grace the Pesident's daughter. He looks and and watches from afar but doesn't act on it. Moving on 10 yearsvand he has kept her secret, stayed silent but now things have come back to raise and create a full on war with the Copperhead Kings MC. Phantom sold his daughter to marry into them for four million to keep the Shotgun Saints going and to create an alliance.
History has a deadly and evil presence and safety outweighs any possibility of reconciliation. Despite his self righteous indignation, Phantom must accept the consequences of his decisions for many reasons and in part for his club and family.

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158 reviews1 follower
February 15, 2026
Elizabeth Knox has, once again, produced a whopper of a reading gem in this book, which is book one of a new series. I read straight through because I just couldn't put this down. Not surprising, though, given Ms. Knox wrote it.

Book one centers around Grace and Shadow. Grace has a painful past and is learning to overcome it, all while keeping her inner light and strength. Shadow is a strong, protective alpha male, especially when it comes to Grace. She's the LOHL. Unfortunately, there's a threat of danger to Grace, and Shadow will, literally, risk everything, including his life, to protect Grace and see to it that she has the freedom and happiness she deserves.

Without question, this was a five star read, and I would very highly recommend it to anyone and everyone! I'm absolutely hanging for the next Elizabeth Knox novel!!
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