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Explosive
(Bleeding Scars MC #2)
by
Alejandra
There’s been one truth in my life—one thing that I’ve always known. My body is not my own. I’m a bargaining chip, used by my family’s business to seal a deal or impress a client. I’ve never had a real family, no mother to wipe my tears. Sure, I have a sperm donor, but he’s only seen me a handful of times and not a single time was he fatherly. One day, he shows up ...more
There’s been one truth in my life—one thing that I’ve always known. My body is not my own. I’m a bargaining chip, used by my family’s business to seal a deal or impress a client. I’ve never had a real family, no mother to wipe my tears. Sure, I have a sperm donor, but he’s only seen me a handful of times and not a single time was he fatherly. One day, he shows up ...more
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November 1st 2018
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Explosive is an emotionally charged thrilling ride! I can't wait for you to dive in and enjoy the journey that Ace and Alex take!!
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Apr 15, 2020
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Explosive this was!!!! Abby makes me a lover of the M.C each and every time! I can’t help but not love all the characters she creates, if I could just jump into their world! The loyalty and love they have for each other is uncanny, no matter how long you’ve know them, family is family and they will die to protect it!
Since I first opened this book I was on the edge of my seat, legs bouncing anticipating the worse! With my fast heartbeats, thank god we get some breathing moments to recover here a ...more
Since I first opened this book I was on the edge of my seat, legs bouncing anticipating the worse! With my fast heartbeats, thank god we get some breathing moments to recover here a ...more
This book has me reeling!!! It has taken me on a rollercoaster ride almost from the beginning and feeling everything all at once for these characters. It has wrecked me COMPLETELY! If you thought that Gunner and Charlie's journey was tragic and heartbreaking then Ace and Alejandra's journey will certainly turn you on end.
Alejandra has been used as a bargaining chip her whole life. She's never known freedom and that's the one thing she craves.
Ace, former military, POW, tortured soul in his own ...more
Alejandra has been used as a bargaining chip her whole life. She's never known freedom and that's the one thing she craves.
Ace, former military, POW, tortured soul in his own ...more
Get ready for one **** of a ride. Alex is a strong character that is haunted. It was an emotional wringer to see her evolve and find herself after she is saved. I loved that she did the right thing. Ace is also haunted by his past but was such a rock for Alex. He never pushed her. "I want you , and I think I've made that perfectly clear, but I don't just want your body. I want it all." This quote broke me. There feelings were a slow burn that was explosive.
But lets not put aside the angst of th ...more
But lets not put aside the angst of th ...more
This is the 2nd book in this phenomenal series and is Ace and Alejandra’s story. Wow, if I thought I was on tenterhooks with the 1st novel, it is nothing like the intensity of this story. Both characters are haunted by their pasts and the attraction between them is amazing. This is a well written story which is intense, raw, gritty, heart-wrenching, and an action packed, steamy story. I was totally captivated throughout this riveting tale, and I cannot wait to read more of this gifted authors’ w
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LOVED this book! Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. Ace and Alex's story is passionate and heart breaking all in one, I literally just wanted to hug both characters as I was reading this book. What Alex has to face is heart breaking, and how Ace fights for her makes me believe in true love. Amazing story and I can't wait to read more of this series!
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I. Can't. Stop. Reading. This. I love Abby's writing and couldn't wait to continue reading this series. Loved Ace & Alejandra's story. Action, adventure, intense, steamy and beautiful. Looking forward to the next book.
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I don't even know how to explain how much I loved this book it was such a Amazing story!!! Alejandra and Ace I loved their story and am so glad I read this book it gave me all the feels. I really love how this book grabbed my attention from the beginning to end. I couldn't put it down highly recommend this book its a 5 Star for me. Abby u have definitely gained another reader loved every minute of this book.
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A heck of a ride. Liked both Ace and Alex. Looking forward to reading Shane's story
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What did I just read?? Whew, I should have known from the first book of this series that I would need some tissues handy but obviously I didn't learn my lesson the first time! This is one of those books that you're like just one more chapter... ok just one more chapter, and then the next thing you know it's 2 in the morning and you really only have a few chapters left and you're already invested so you just have to finish it!
"With Alex, it was like I learned of her, saw her haunted eyes, then...more
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Trying to save someones loved one is never easy and it's even harder when said loved one is breathlessly beautiful but when Alejandra has been used by her family and is an empty shell of a women she doesn't trust easy but there's something about Ace that gives her a reason to trust him.
Ace is the best in the business he has no problem killing men that deserve it and he's vowed to deliver Alejandra to the brother she's never met but it's just not that simp ...more
Trying to save someones loved one is never easy and it's even harder when said loved one is breathlessly beautiful but when Alejandra has been used by her family and is an empty shell of a women she doesn't trust easy but there's something about Ace that gives her a reason to trust him.
Ace is the best in the business he has no problem killing men that deserve it and he's vowed to deliver Alejandra to the brother she's never met but it's just not that simp ...more
Well Abby did it again and so worth the wait. This girl knows how to put you on the edge. Make you not want to put her books down. I love reading about Gunner and Mouse from Cut Wide Open but Ace and Alex are beyond exciting. Ace is my hero. Alex is such a strong woman just like Mouse(Charlie). What these women went through. But what their men went through to get them away from monster's even monsters who end up being your family. From the person who should give their life to protect you. The hu
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4 ⭐️’s
I was lucky enough to get an eARC of this book before it’s release. The following is my honest review!
This was my first Abby McCarthy novel. I enjoyed reading this book! The action, the characters, the plot, were all so interesting.
It’s a slow burn and a tease but when it finally happens oh man is it good!!!
You’ll want a man like Ace to come to your rescue!
I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the ending felt a little rushed and abrupt. I wish it had been a smoother transition and that it w ...more
I was lucky enough to get an eARC of this book before it’s release. The following is my honest review!
This was my first Abby McCarthy novel. I enjoyed reading this book! The action, the characters, the plot, were all so interesting.
It’s a slow burn and a tease but when it finally happens oh man is it good!!!
You’ll want a man like Ace to come to your rescue!
I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the ending felt a little rushed and abrupt. I wish it had been a smoother transition and that it w ...more
I enjoyed this book so much more than the first one. Alejandra is a beautiful young lady who has always been used like a bargaining chip. All she wants is to be able to live her life free from all the shit. Ace is the man who is going to show her what freedom truly means. These 2 kindred souls both believe they are broken beyond repair. What will happen when the two of them realize that what each of them needs to survive is the other This story is action packed and so intense you will be sitting
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This book was fantastic it was emotional and gut wrenching in some spots but so freaking good. The characters are well developed and you really feel for them. I'm super excited to see where the series goes from here.
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Apr 18, 2020
Rosa
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it was amazing
Shelves:
abuse,
action,
blackmail,
captive,
crime,
cruel-or-mean-or-rude,
dark,
groveling,
heartbreaking,
kidnapped
Oh my goodness!!! This book was even better than the first one and that one was excellent. Alex had to endure so much from her grandfather and her father. She found out she had a brother (Gunner from book one). He was so good to her. Then there was Ace, my gollie me, he was such a gentleman towards Alex. I just loved him.
Cannot wait for book three from this series, hope it's Shane's (President of the club) book. ...more
Cannot wait for book three from this series, hope it's Shane's (President of the club) book. ...more
I am so glad to have another Abby McCarthy read to dive into! I stumbled on her work several years ago by happenstance, and I haven't turned back. Explosive is another amazing addition to books that I will read, re-read, and re-re-read! <3
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Hang onto your seats and enjoy the ride that is Explosive. I could not get enough of this book. Alex is such a strong women and a survivor through everything that she is put through her whole life. I love her fire and she only seems to become stronger as Explosive goes on. Ace he just has this way about him that you will just love. I love how he risked his life to save Alex for his fellow brother in the Bleeding Scars. He is just so gentle with Alex when he meets her and that right there makes m
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Good read
Like Ace and Alex. Will read next book book. I did find myself skipping here and there but I would recommend this series of like dark MC reads
Like Ace and Alex. Will read next book book. I did find myself skipping here and there but I would recommend this series of like dark MC reads
Excellent book I could not put this book down. It kept me on my toes and it was a bumpy ride but oh so good. I can not wait for more
Wow...this book is action-packed and an exhilarating read!
Ace and Alejandra (Alex's) story has been a long time coming! I am so exciting it's finally here. Abby McCarthy has given her all with this book.
From the first page to the last - this book had me on the edge of my seat. Ace is Gunner's (from Cut Wide Open) right-hand man and Alex is Gunner's sister. And at the end of Cut Wide Open, we learned of Alex's existence. Gunner NEEDS to get his sister back and Ace is just the man to do it ...more
Explosive by Abby McCarthy was an action packed delicious read!
Full review to follow!!
Full review to follow!!
This is Ace & Alejandra’s story. We learned in book 1 she is Gunner’s sister. She needs to be rescued. The MC doesn’t realize that they are being set up in doing this rescue. Ace falls hard for her & will attempt everything to rescue her even when they learn she was part of the set up originally. When she tells them she doesn’t want to do her part but just be free, she is kidnapped by someone else who was part of her messed up world. Will they rescue her in time again? And if they do will she st
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Explosive by Abby McCarthy is the second book in her
Bleeding Scars MC
series. It has been a little while in between book 1 & 2 but the way this second inter-connected standalone is told allows you to recall the events of book one without having to rehash everything. This story of Aces & Alex (Alejandra) is a beautiful and tragic story. Ace's instant awareness and understanding of Alex and all she has been through and the bond they formed during her rescue. Gunner's need to protect his sis
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MY RATING: 3*
TITLE: Explosive
AUTHOR: Abby McCarthy
SERIES: The Bleeding Scars MC #2
RELEASE DATE: 13 March 2020
CLIFFHANGER: Yes
I just don't think I was the target audience for this one. Its a good story. Keeps you flipping through the pages, well written, characters developed really well. Its just not my jam.
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The second book in the bleeding scar MC book series was sadly a cheep copy of the first book when it comes to the storyline, just slightly changed. The characters were not really interesting for me and it was all pretty predictable.
I skipped a lot to get to the end.
I skipped a lot to get to the end.
Mar 17, 2020
Stephanie
marked it as dnf
DNF
I read the first book back when it came out and i remember enjoying it but I didn’t like the writing style with this one at all.
I read the first book back when it came out and i remember enjoying it but I didn’t like the writing style with this one at all.
A hard hitting story of survivors with scars and their journey to love.
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Abby McCarthy is an Ohio born reader and a lover of words. She is a blogger turned author and released her first novel in May 2014. She is a mother of three, a wife and a dog person. She has always written, sometimes poetry, sometimes just to vent about failed relationships, however in parenthood she has found her voice to help keep her sanity. She loves to write and read romance because isn't th
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