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Dogs of Fire: Wolfpack MC #1
The Promise
18+ for language and sexual situations.
A promise is a promise is a promise…
Lily James has two loves outside of her family…Maverick Quinn and ballet. She’s a Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club princess who has found her prince. But when faced with an agonizing truth, she must decide whether to pursue her dreams or protect the one she loves.
Maverick Quinn knows what he wants in life, and it all starts and ends with Lily James. He’s loved her since he was a boy and his love has only grown with age, but when she walks out of his life without warning, he questions their entire relationship.
When a threat from inside her family comes to light, he makes the ultimate sacrifice, because a promise is a promise is a promise.
A promise is a promise is a promise…
Lily James has two loves outside of her family…Maverick Quinn and ballet. She’s a Dogs of Fire Motorcycle Club princess who has found her prince. But when faced with an agonizing truth, she must decide whether to pursue her dreams or protect the one she loves.
Maverick Quinn knows what he wants in life, and it all starts and ends with Lily James. He’s loved her since he was a boy and his love has only grown with age, but when she walks out of his life without warning, he questions their entire relationship.
When a threat from inside her family comes to light, he makes the ultimate sacrifice, because a promise is a promise is a promise.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2016
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Piper Davenport
92 books1,083 followersNew York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author Piper Davenport writes from a place of passion and intrigue, combining elements of romance and suspense with strong modern-day heroes and heroines.
She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her author husband, Jack Davenport, and an obnoxious YorkiePoo named Pepper who may or may not be an international spy.
She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her author husband, Jack Davenport, and an obnoxious YorkiePoo named Pepper who may or may not be an international spy.
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January 20, 2019
I loved this. Thank goodness the author kept them celibate and they are each other's one and only. I would have hated reading them in Dogs of Fire series and then see them with someone else. The h did fake some pics with her gay friend, but she had a reason and it didn't last all that long. Great read.
November 20, 2016
First off – this is about the children (Wolfpack) of the Dogs of Fire family – if you have not read that series I strongly recommend you do – I LOVED Dogs of Fire – I have read all six.
I also had a happy dance when I saw that Sadie and Ryder from A Nun Walks into a Bar (one of my favourite reads for 2016) join into this story.
Lily I fell in love with when reading her dad Hawk’s story and how she finally gets a beautiful step mother in Payton in Road to Redemption (Dogs of Fire Book 2). I was very apprehensive when picking this up as I knew Lily was in for a hard road – my only disappointment was I felt this part of the story was rushed. Loved the moment when Maverick realised that she was sick and barged back into her life – romantic for a biker story.
The Promise is made up of two stories – Lily and her illness and then her and Maverick creating a new life with old threats. This is why I strongly recommend you read Dogs of Fire first as there are so many links from the Dogs of Fire Books for me and I could easily follow past and present.
My only complaint is I felt some parts were rushed, I needed to savour more and I did find the constant endearments between Lily and Maverick somewhat confusing. I wish they stuck to the main ones, I kept telling myself they were young hence Maverick was not as alpha as the dads from Dogs of Fire.
I am not a big fan of the cover – I think it is more my inner mind and my picture of how Maverick looks.
Cannot wait for more Wolfpack – particularly Devon and Poppy – now Devon appears so alpha and I cannot wait for them two to finally admit they are so in Love with each other !!
I also had a happy dance when I saw that Sadie and Ryder from A Nun Walks into a Bar (one of my favourite reads for 2016) join into this story.
Lily I fell in love with when reading her dad Hawk’s story and how she finally gets a beautiful step mother in Payton in Road to Redemption (Dogs of Fire Book 2). I was very apprehensive when picking this up as I knew Lily was in for a hard road – my only disappointment was I felt this part of the story was rushed. Loved the moment when Maverick realised that she was sick and barged back into her life – romantic for a biker story.
The Promise is made up of two stories – Lily and her illness and then her and Maverick creating a new life with old threats. This is why I strongly recommend you read Dogs of Fire first as there are so many links from the Dogs of Fire Books for me and I could easily follow past and present.
My only complaint is I felt some parts were rushed, I needed to savour more and I did find the constant endearments between Lily and Maverick somewhat confusing. I wish they stuck to the main ones, I kept telling myself they were young hence Maverick was not as alpha as the dads from Dogs of Fire.
I am not a big fan of the cover – I think it is more my inner mind and my picture of how Maverick looks.
Cannot wait for more Wolfpack – particularly Devon and Poppy – now Devon appears so alpha and I cannot wait for them two to finally admit they are so in Love with each other !!
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November 26, 2016
First off the title is just perfect because A Promise is a Promise that's for sure. I didn't know what to expect being my first book by Piper and I enjoyed it very much. Started off with a bit of sadness for me and then the story started to change and move forward and the pace picked up. It started to get more intense and I just didn't want to put it down, I had to know what was going to happen next. The love that Maverick has and shows for Lily from the very start is just beautiful. I love MC books and this one is another I'm adding to my must reads when asked for suggestions. This is my voluntary and unbiased review.
November 26, 2016
A lil disappointed. Mav n Lily's story should have had more substance. This felt like the author was trying to meet a deadline so she couldnt give us more.
Otherwise, well written n it was good to see the family again.
Ps that cancer thing felt a lil too much ie: it wasnt addressed anywhere else in the story except for when she was throwing. I kno this is fictonal romance but everyone knows cancer leaves residual mental effects.
Otherwise, well written n it was good to see the family again.
Ps that cancer thing felt a lil too much ie: it wasnt addressed anywhere else in the story except for when she was throwing. I kno this is fictonal romance but everyone knows cancer leaves residual mental effects.
November 18, 2016
The Dogs of Fire series was a captivating blend of heartwarming family and friendship with sexy hot passion so I was thrilled to see the author tackle a next generation style spin-off series with The Dogs of Fire: Wolf Pack. And who should lead this new series out, but the childhood sweethearts, Maverick and Lily.
The story opens with a tough break for Lily that has her deciding to push away Mav in an effort to spare him from giving up his own dreams. Fortunately, Maverick is attentive and pushes through her excuses and efforts to hold him at arm's length.
Under the watchful gazes of their parents and the rest of the Dogs of Fire family, Maverick and Lily begin to live out the early promise of their love. Adulthood and an adult relationship are not simple as they work to finish university and pursue their chose careers while figuring out a partnership. Just as things are coming together, an old menace from Lily's past along with a rising threat from a rival motorcycle club bring a new challenge. Mav never wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps into the Dogs, but now to protect Lily, he will do anything. And sassy, independent Lily finds that the hardest thing might be to stand down and wait.
Alright, I ended up enjoying this latest installment in the Dogs of Fire world. It was fantastic seeing the cute kids grown up and facing their own difficulties while at the same time seeing where all the older couples are at. The story gets off to some quick hitting opening scenes that eventually smoothed out into the present day story.
I should probably make it clear that though this is a spin-off and new series of stories, it is closely tied to the older series. New plot and story arc, but strong connection to the broader cast of characters. So, it could be read standalone or first of series, but I strongly suggest going back for the previous Dogs of Fire books first.
I enjoyed the fact that though much of the romance was easy in the sense that they already know they love each other and have future plans, this doesn't mean they skated along on easy street, either. Between their own need to sort out their places in the relationship as adults and the exterior conflict caused by the rival MC, things stayed pretty exciting. I had to laugh at myself that I had a moment or two when I probably reacted like one of their parents would have when I read the sexy scenes. It took a bit for me to remind myself that they are all grown up now and it's okay.
The hints at another romance and other newly introduced characters make me eager to continue with the Wolf Pack series. Oh, and a fun crossover occurs for those who enjoyed Tracey Jane Jackson's A Nun Walks Into a Bar mystery story and certain familiar faces cameo here in The Promise.
All in all, this was a 'promising' start to a new spin-off series and I can't wait for more of what I've come to love from this author's stories of biker romances full of heart, family, friendship, and sexy good times.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
The story opens with a tough break for Lily that has her deciding to push away Mav in an effort to spare him from giving up his own dreams. Fortunately, Maverick is attentive and pushes through her excuses and efforts to hold him at arm's length.
Under the watchful gazes of their parents and the rest of the Dogs of Fire family, Maverick and Lily begin to live out the early promise of their love. Adulthood and an adult relationship are not simple as they work to finish university and pursue their chose careers while figuring out a partnership. Just as things are coming together, an old menace from Lily's past along with a rising threat from a rival motorcycle club bring a new challenge. Mav never wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps into the Dogs, but now to protect Lily, he will do anything. And sassy, independent Lily finds that the hardest thing might be to stand down and wait.
Alright, I ended up enjoying this latest installment in the Dogs of Fire world. It was fantastic seeing the cute kids grown up and facing their own difficulties while at the same time seeing where all the older couples are at. The story gets off to some quick hitting opening scenes that eventually smoothed out into the present day story.
I should probably make it clear that though this is a spin-off and new series of stories, it is closely tied to the older series. New plot and story arc, but strong connection to the broader cast of characters. So, it could be read standalone or first of series, but I strongly suggest going back for the previous Dogs of Fire books first.
I enjoyed the fact that though much of the romance was easy in the sense that they already know they love each other and have future plans, this doesn't mean they skated along on easy street, either. Between their own need to sort out their places in the relationship as adults and the exterior conflict caused by the rival MC, things stayed pretty exciting. I had to laugh at myself that I had a moment or two when I probably reacted like one of their parents would have when I read the sexy scenes. It took a bit for me to remind myself that they are all grown up now and it's okay.
The hints at another romance and other newly introduced characters make me eager to continue with the Wolf Pack series. Oh, and a fun crossover occurs for those who enjoyed Tracey Jane Jackson's A Nun Walks Into a Bar mystery story and certain familiar faces cameo here in The Promise.
All in all, this was a 'promising' start to a new spin-off series and I can't wait for more of what I've come to love from this author's stories of biker romances full of heart, family, friendship, and sexy good times.
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
November 27, 2016
It is no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Ms. Davenport's Dogs of Fire series. I have loved each book and have anxiously awaited the next one. This is no different. I am very excited to read this next generation of characters. This is a great start to another fantastic series. Lily and Maverick stole my heart in the original Dogs of Fire series and this one just cemented them in my heart!! I read this is one sitting and it left me wanting much more. Great job Ms. Davenport!! A solid 5 star read for me!
Review by Tabitha
Review by Tabitha
November 29, 2016
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Book 1 of a new series
4 stars
This review has me a bit torn to be honest. I loved it don't get me wrong. There is plenty of emotion going on in this book. From selfish to selfless love. We have heart break and heart ache. Health scares and plenty of biker/family drama! Lily is a great take on a biker princess and Maverick is sexy as sin. their whole story is so packed with emotion. This is my first book By Piper Davenport but I will quickly be getting her others!
So this book is a spin off of The Dogs of Fire series. I have not read that (though i look forward to it)
I did not have to much trouble keeping up but there were a few things that I felt would have had a bigger impact on me had I read the other series first. A few things felt rushed over and again this could be because it had already been covered in a book already.
I do not like this cover at all! I feel like it does not show a true glimpse of who Maverick is! To be honest I would have missed out big time had the synp. not been offered to me because the cover does not appeal at all.
All and all this book pulls in about 4 stars. the thing that distracts the most is the cover and a few brief spots that left me feeling out because I came in as a new reader. I plan to fix this in the best way though because I do love the world I stumbled into!
Book 1 of a new series
4 stars
This review has me a bit torn to be honest. I loved it don't get me wrong. There is plenty of emotion going on in this book. From selfish to selfless love. We have heart break and heart ache. Health scares and plenty of biker/family drama! Lily is a great take on a biker princess and Maverick is sexy as sin. their whole story is so packed with emotion. This is my first book By Piper Davenport but I will quickly be getting her others!
So this book is a spin off of The Dogs of Fire series. I have not read that (though i look forward to it)
I did not have to much trouble keeping up but there were a few things that I felt would have had a bigger impact on me had I read the other series first. A few things felt rushed over and again this could be because it had already been covered in a book already.
I do not like this cover at all! I feel like it does not show a true glimpse of who Maverick is! To be honest I would have missed out big time had the synp. not been offered to me because the cover does not appeal at all.
All and all this book pulls in about 4 stars. the thing that distracts the most is the cover and a few brief spots that left me feeling out because I came in as a new reader. I plan to fix this in the best way though because I do love the world I stumbled into!
December 15, 2016
This is a new to me author that I truly do not know how I missed. I have gotten into a bit of a run reading MC books lately but stumbled upon this gem and opened up with anticipation. The two main characters in this one-Lily and Maverick will give you a whole lot of what you want from a juicy romance of this type but sucking you with them. They will give you sweet agonizing drama at first but then lead you to the start of slow boiling sweetness covered in their own brand of goo. I will tell you too this Wolfpack also captivated me with them being the kind of characters I could read for quite awhile becoming larger than life because of sinking into their world so easy. They won't have it perfect with trials hitting at them when least expected but not surprising,spillover I do believe from previous but still this can stand alone. So this author has me hooked into her worlds with her characters with this being one I am glad I did not miss.
October 14, 2017
Wow, what a emotional rollercoaster. I loved it from page one. We finally get the story of Maverick and Lily, who we met in original Dogs of Fire series. It was like a true love story, we always knew it be like this throughout the series.
I loved Maverick, he is proper alpha male but knows when he needs his brothers and family. He is very protective of Lily, and always has been. He knows what he wants, and will fight for it. He is loyal, and devoted. He grew up in the life style so he knew what to expect.
I loved Lily, she is sassy, but also very sweet. She grew up in the club, and she knows what to expect. She is fiercely loyal to her family, and Maverick. She is also very funny, but also very serious. She is selfless.
One true love will prevail all.
I cannot wait for more of this series.
I loved Maverick, he is proper alpha male but knows when he needs his brothers and family. He is very protective of Lily, and always has been. He knows what he wants, and will fight for it. He is loyal, and devoted. He grew up in the life style so he knew what to expect.
I loved Lily, she is sassy, but also very sweet. She grew up in the club, and she knows what to expect. She is fiercely loyal to her family, and Maverick. She is also very funny, but also very serious. She is selfless.
One true love will prevail all.
I cannot wait for more of this series.
June 5, 2017
This one starts out as a tear-jerker, and I had a few chapters of thinking I was going to need a recovery read from my recovery read - but I should have known better! This author knows how to make me happy!
Maverick & Lily stole my heart from the minute I met them - when they were 6 & 5, in their parents' stories. They're destined for each other, and their story is sweet & spicy & all kinds of LOL funny at times, as well. "Don't make this a thing, Lil." Maverick likes that line. A Lot. And so do I! : )
Maverick & Lily stole my heart from the minute I met them - when they were 6 & 5, in their parents' stories. They're destined for each other, and their story is sweet & spicy & all kinds of LOL funny at times, as well. "Don't make this a thing, Lil." Maverick likes that line. A Lot. And so do I! : )
October 10, 2017
I'm so happy I found this author to love! Not as if someone suggested her...haha!
No, seriously, I adore this woman's way with words!
Lily and Maverick were destined from the time they met at 6 years old. Never apart...until...
Maverick's dedication all his life to the one he absolutely knew was his one and only true love from the beginning of time was AMAZING!
Lily's struggles were real and heartfelt.
These two...such a refreshing and loving couple!
I think Piper needs to be locked in my basement and just keep writing personally for me....
No, seriously, I adore this woman's way with words!
Lily and Maverick were destined from the time they met at 6 years old. Never apart...until...
Maverick's dedication all his life to the one he absolutely knew was his one and only true love from the beginning of time was AMAZING!
Lily's struggles were real and heartfelt.
These two...such a refreshing and loving couple!
I think Piper needs to be locked in my basement and just keep writing personally for me....
August 12, 2017
I actually had been putting off buying this because when I read the blurb I know it was going to be emotional for me. And it was. Another excellent book from Piper. I remember cute little Lily from the very first Dogs of Fire book. This book tugged at my heart strings from the first chapter. I loved every word I read! Lilly and Maverick, I think, are my new favourite couple. At least until Piper's next book comes out.
November 8, 2019
Safe, only with each other. Didn't agree with the h in the beginning, but I kept reminding myself that she was a senior in high school. H devoted to the h. Also the guys are up to the same history of keeping the ol ladies in the dark, the poor h didn't realize it was that bad until she almost got hurt. But you know, that's me. After reading these books I know I could never be a biker babe. I liked the story, didn't agree with some actions.
November 22, 2016
Wow! That is all I can say right now. This book was so good. It is the first book in the Wolf Pack series about the kids from the Dogs of Fire MC and I already want more. This book has it all. There is laughter, tears, and a really great story that you can not put down. I just love Lily and Maverick's story. You have to read this book. Go and read it right now!!!!'
September 2, 2017
I love these people! Seriously, every single one of these Dogs of Fire books contain characters I can't help but fall in love with. While the men are very Alpha, they all have ooey gooey centers that only their wives and kids can bring out in them. Lily and Mav are so much fun! I love the Dogs family!
October 15, 2017
Loved this book.
Maverick has been Lily's protector since he was 6 and she was a cute 5-year-old.and his adoration has never waned. Having read about them in the Dogs of Fire books it's so good to see how they've grown up into college-age kids. You're put through an emotional story from the get go which is a nice mix with the alpha MC members.
Maverick has been Lily's protector since he was 6 and she was a cute 5-year-old.and his adoration has never waned. Having read about them in the Dogs of Fire books it's so good to see how they've grown up into college-age kids. You're put through an emotional story from the get go which is a nice mix with the alpha MC members.
July 11, 2018
5 Stars
The Promise is Lily and Maverick's story and it's so good. They have loved eachother for years. This story is perfect I was so glad the author kept them together and not letting anyone else have either of them. I cried, laughed and ahhhh from beginning to end. This is a nice addition to the Dogs of Fire Series!! Happy Reading!!!
The Promise is Lily and Maverick's story and it's so good. They have loved eachother for years. This story is perfect I was so glad the author kept them together and not letting anyone else have either of them. I cried, laughed and ahhhh from beginning to end. This is a nice addition to the Dogs of Fire Series!! Happy Reading!!!
July 15, 2019
Maverick and Lily. They have loved each other since Lily was 5 years old and Maverick was 6 I believe. Just like his parents did when they were kids. They have been a part of every book getting little snippets of them so it was good to finally read their story. They were meant to be together and they are.
May 20, 2017
I loved the book. I can't wait for another one in the series, but...
Cash is Booker's and Dani's son as can be read in Road to Victory (#5 Dogs of Fire) and not Hawk's and Payton's. P. D. write brilliant stories (another) but I hate when authors mix their characters in books.
Cash is Booker's and Dani's son as can be read in Road to Victory (#5 Dogs of Fire) and not Hawk's and Payton's. P. D. write brilliant stories (another) but I hate when authors mix their characters in books.
September 27, 2017
Lily and Maverick have loved one another forever, but both are trying to protect the other. But when danger gets close they protect each other closer then they ever were. Another great read in this series.
October 12, 2017
I finished it but it was hard . The whole cancer thing didn't need to be there could have had one page at most . Then the time jump . Anyways I didn't like they got together so fast no drama on the romance part . I like when there's a struggle to get where they are . Anyway not my cup of tea
May 7, 2018
The Promise
I was so thrilled to find out this was Lily and Maverick's story. After watching them grow up as little kids, I couldn't wait to see what Piper Davenport had in store for them. She did not disappoint. This book had me crying ugly tears a few times. Absolutely loved it.
I was so thrilled to find out this was Lily and Maverick's story. After watching them grow up as little kids, I couldn't wait to see what Piper Davenport had in store for them. She did not disappoint. This book had me crying ugly tears a few times. Absolutely loved it.
June 8, 2018
Yummm...Maverick
I was so happy to get Maverick and Lily's story. I have loved how protective Maverick was since he was little. I was not expecting the slight twist at yhe beginning. Love love loved
I was so happy to get Maverick and Lily's story. I have loved how protective Maverick was since he was little. I was not expecting the slight twist at yhe beginning. Love love loved
November 11, 2023
Didn’t realize this was a part of a bigger series… I got this book from a book store that was just giving books away. The book was harder to get into but I think that was because I didn’t have a foundation from the previous books. It was good, especially if you like MC books.
November 26, 2016
Absolutely loved this book was so happy when it popped up on my kindle app. Loved all the characters can't wait for more of the wolf pack books
March 25, 2017
Finally I have so wanted to read this story I am o happy with this book I can't wait to see all the kids from TDOF paired up .... :)
September 27, 2017
Absolutely love this series
October 18, 2017
loooooved it, thank you...can't wait to read about the rest of the wolfpack.
November 22, 2017
It was a great read. It has great characters and a story line that will hold your interest and keep you rooting for the couple to get their HEA. This is a great series to read. Rated very good
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