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Petros

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The day Kinsey’s life shatters is the day a menacing biker appears and forces her to pick up the pieces of her miserable life.

As the president of a Lincoln, Nebraska motorcycle club Chapter, Petros knows how to rule with a steel grip and a rough demand. When he takes a woman hostage as part of a debt that needs to be collected, he doesn’t realize it could very well lead to a debt he ends up paying for.

A rival MC, doubts of loyalty, cleaning up a mess others made—in the end everything can tip the balance of life and death for everyone involved.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 27, 2020

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Esther E. Schmidt

198 books1,493 followers
Esther E. Schmidt is an USA Today bestselling author who loves to write MC (biker) series, Mafia Romance series, PNR series, contemporary romance series, and more. She's a graphic designer that also loves to write. She released her first series "Areion Fury MC" in October 2015. Esther lives in The Netherlands with her family, three daughters, and a crazy iguana. She loves to write about bad boy Alphas with a heart for only one woman. To make it a bit interesting, that woman needs to be a badass herself.

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Profile Image for Michaela.
161 reviews2 followers
April 13, 2025
Just finished Petros. And I am at a loss for words. This might be book of the year, the century. This is the best book I have ever read. I could not put the book down. Read it in one sitting. The kids got pizza for dinner.

The H had lost faith in the female population. And who could blame him. He did not need a woman. No a man needs none, but his bike, club and brothers. But boy was he wrong. It took the right woman to spin his head right.

The h is my absolute fave female lead. She is everything you would strive to be. And went head to head with this grumpy, sexy alpha male. And spoiler.. she won. She is my hero.

This book keeps you on your toes, you want to scream, cry and laugh with them.

So you all can guess what my recommendation is. Read it and fall in love with them and enjoy the ride.
Profile Image for Darlene I read WAY to many books.
3,679 reviews2,437 followers
April 14, 2020
This one was decent enough and steamy.

Petros is crude, rude, jerkish and kinda alphaasshole when you meet him and it took me awhile to like him.. also he acted like that because his ex vp and a club girl ruined his trust so he doesnt want a old lady doesnt need one. Until he had Kinsey in his arms but he isnt taking her as his old lady (yet) he's kidnapping her due to her fathers debt. But Kinsey isnt a sub or taking shit from Petros she gives as good as he does. And their is a sexual tension between them they both scratch. But their is also drama from another MC and Kinsey father. They have to deal with.

idk if i wanna read the other characters in this book with other authors. :( well Cassie maybe since she has no drama with this club but sadie and hart.. they betrayed the club in their own way if they betrayed their ex president. But still wont read them.

Low angst, No ow/om drama, no cheating, Drama, secondary charas, sexy times, no virgins or manwhore

Recommend- maybe
Cover-⭐⭐⭐


Older/younger couple
Push away from
Violence
Knife play
Human trafficking
No condom
Slight public sex
Hea
Epilogue
Profile Image for Neringa Neringiukas.
1,213 reviews85 followers
November 24, 2019
Okay. First meeting and I wasn't sure how to feel about Petros. He's an ass. But an ass I will love? Or just want to kick it and not kiss it?
I really liked this book. It had enough action and made me laugh more then once. It has strong and sassy h. Loved how she was able to adapt with things happening around her. And okay okay, I confess. I ended up loving H too. Despite being an ass, he still have loyal and lovable one. ;)
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50k reviews133 followers
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October 15, 2020
Petros is on sale for $0.99 (regular price $3.50) on Amazon and on iBooks today (10/15/2020) 💞
Profile Image for Tai Nelson-Barnes.
2,833 reviews76 followers
March 14, 2020
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*First time reading Author

Petros is a man you want to hate. He has no love for women, other than to use them and leave them. Petros believes that because he was done wrong that he can use any woman he wants to. But when Kinsey walks into his life she flips it all around.

I love that banter between Petros and himself and Petros and Kinsey. This side of the club is awesome, they are hardcore brothers that treat Kinsey like gold once they know she is worth it.

For my first time reading Esther, this is a great introduction. I loved this story!
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3,424 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2020
Holy Snap... This was so good.

To start with I have to say that I really didn't like Petros when he was first introduced. Seriously what an *ss... lol
But the was an alpha biker to the tee and the more I read the more I fell in love with him. Kinsey was freaking hilarious. From the moment you met her she had me literally LOL...
When this started Kinsey was just a means to an end for Petros. I mean nobody disrespects a biker and gets away with it, but when her life is in danger, Hello... Alpha to the rescue!! ❤ 😊



This was a short read, but it was action packed and hot and badass and sassy and so much more that you will definitely read it in one go! I freaking loved it ❤ ❤
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1,024 reviews45 followers
October 27, 2020
Loved it. . Great character building and you get the full picture. You know and understand why they are the way they are. Only know of one loose end and I'm hoping she shows up in another book.

Petro's and Kinsey's story. Starts with her having the worst day of her life. She's drunk and thinks Petros a stripper she may or may not of called. She has turned into a man hater because of some crap her Dad pulled and because most men call her fat so she has little experience in the bedroom.

Petros is the president of the club. Promises to never have an old lady and just recently learned not to have a regular woman in his bed because all women cheat and are bitches.

A beef with a rival club is coming to a head with Kinsley right in the middle of it and she knows nothing about it.
Profile Image for Elysian Fields.
2,190 reviews37 followers
January 28, 2020
Let me be honest here, this author has never let me down in a story and this is no exception. I LOVED everything about this story; the characters, the action, the het, the plot… EVERYTHING.

While the story sound like your typical “hostage for debt” story it is anything but just that. The characters of Kinsey (who I know have a girl crush on) and Petros (who I want as my book husband) just off the page in their detail and real-ness. The tension and passion are equally addictive. I didn’t know what I wanted more of, the action with the MC, the development of the relationship, the growth of the characters or the pure heat between them!

I don’t often re-read stories but this one will be one that I revisit time and time again. I couldn’t help but fall in love with BOTH characters, such a rarity for me. I had the extreme pleasure of receiving an ARC and am leaving an honest review.

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1,233 reviews99 followers
June 14, 2020
This was totally Kinsey's Story

I'll admit I am SUPER new to the Royal Bastards MC series and I grabbed this one specifically because the cover model caught my eye. I LOVE a yummy silver fox...and in romance books and cover models they are in short supply.

Luckily for me my gamble paid off. This story was AMAZING.

This was totally Kinsey's story. She found out what she was made of during the events of this story, she more than earned her rightful place in the Royal Bastards MC.

This book had the perfect mix of dark and gritty MC "drama" and hot hot hot romance.
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623 reviews12 followers
March 18, 2020
Real awesome and entertaining just spiced with the right amount of fun - great!
Profile Image for Book Nook Kitten.
688 reviews14 followers
June 16, 2020
Badly written rubbish!

Extremely badly written and excessively repetitive. The grammar is awful. It's all so extremely badly worded, it often doesn't make sense. Every page is littered with problems. This so called author can not write! As for the story, what I read was just stupid. From the ridiculously embarrassing characters, with their over the top hard-a** routines. The dialogue is cringe-worthy and I mean awful! I can't even say how awful it is reading these people's dialogue to each other. The cursing is pathetically prolific, like it's the only way the so called author could think to make them hard men.

His rants about his ex cheating were irritating and meaningless, since he was only with her for a few weeks and she meant nothing to him anyway. The heroine is just as irritating with all her simpleton ramblings, one example, "Do you have apple juice in your house? And does he live next door to you? That one who was just here asking for you to come and handle something? Small apartment you have, you don't even have a kitchen. Or do you share the house with the other guy who was at the door? Wait..., the leather thing you are wearing...". And that's all in one breath. Seriously she rants all these stupid questions all at once. Just awful.

He describes coming, as in during sex, as 'spraying stuff out'. The sex scene itself was a page long with zero detail or heat, and after having unprotected sex with a total stranger she thinks " yikes....forget about cooties"! Are you kidding me with this rubbish?! An embarrassment to read. I can't even remember the last time I asked for a refund despite buying two three books per week and reading more books via kindle unlimited but after less than 30 minutes of reading this badly written rubbish, I am demanding my money back!
Profile Image for Lynne Garlick.
2,475 reviews27 followers
January 20, 2023
Oh. My. Shizz!! Petros.....just hold that name for a minute whilst I soak up the major alpha vibes! This book is full on from the first page!
He comes across as a total badass, which in fairness, he is but from that first interaction with Kinsey, you know things are going to be feisty! Kinsey is a fantastic mix of sass, strength and a bit of badass herself! The chemistry between them is of the charts and the banter had me laughing out so loud!
Her internal chat had the ladies at the hairdressers looking at me funny today (yeah, laughing out loud there!)
Petros is a huge personality who is determined that he does not want an Ol Lady. Kinsey is purely a means to an end but when things come to light that put her in danger, his alpha mode is on full power!
This book consumed me, I couldn't put it down! I need more from this Chapter of the Royal Bastards MC!!
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2,174 reviews30 followers
November 25, 2019
This couple had a complete unconventional start up. He kidnapped her to hold for ransom. Good Lord that didn't go as planned.
An attraction he didn't expect
An attachment he didn't want
A love he wasn't looking for
She is a woman he wasn't going to keep and became a woman he wants to make his forever.
And the feelings were mutual.
I loved Petro and Kinsey's story!! It was fun with the perfect amount of steamy. He was all alpha bada$$ biker and she was all spunky smarta$$ girl. It was awesome to watch there relationship develop and play out.
Another Esther E Schmidt hit!!
Profile Image for Yoneidis.
2,149 reviews12 followers
October 8, 2020
Petros has to collect a debt, but the man has disappeared, so he decides to take his daughter as leverage. When he gets to their home, Kinsey is drunk and mistake him for a stripper.😂😂😂 she is so drunk that she agrees to go with him and have 🔥🔥🔥 sex with him. It is not until the next day that she begins to be aware of the situation she is in. Petros tells her that she will remain by his side until her father pays his debt. Also there is another MC searching for his father and these guys are responsible for the death of Kinsey’s mother, so Petros tells her that he will protect her for them.
Petros and Kinsey are either arguing or fucking, is super entertaining. And Kinsey ‘s ability to throw knives is super cool.
Kinsey will discover truths about the SOB of her father, she will be in the crossfire between the 2 MCs, and in the end she will find a new family in the Royals Bastards.
Other characters of the series appears in this book, such as Sadie( Petros ex), Hart(Petros ex VP) and Cassie(Kinsey’s best friend). I have already read their stories and I recommend them.
Profile Image for Carlise.
502 reviews1 follower
February 2, 2020
A new series and we’ll worth it..

Poor Kinsey, her life is turned upside down..her dad has sold her out, her mother is dead and some how she has ended up in a strange man’s bed after having the best sex ever. If her life didn’t suck right now, she might be having the best day ever. Unfortunately, that is t the case. Petros is a bitter man..he only needs a woman for one thing, there is distrust in his club, and he can’t get this distracting woman out of his mind or his bed, even if he plans on using her. Nothing good can from these two coming together...can it.?

So loved this book. Esther always writes awesome MC club books full of discourse, hot alpha men, crime, and violence. You can’t help but love a book that makes you fall for the bad guy.

I can’t wait to see how this series produces a new family of bikers and women they love.
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2,065 reviews7 followers
February 1, 2020
#Petros

Now this dude Petros? I FLOVE him, he's bad, hes rude, and most all he's very crude and gruff. But that's who he is and if he wasn't, he would've never been Prez of the Royal Bastards, goodness the man is beyond SEXY. Kinsey is very sassy and independent, she took a bad situation and turn it around with her personality and wouldn't you believe it he fell fast. They mesh very well together but don't let that fool you, together they're are lethal. I've been so excited about this brand new series The Royal Bastards MC and the fact that it's written by different authors made it more amazing, author Esther E Schmidt didn't disappoint with this one, beautifully written, Thank You.
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908 reviews16 followers
February 8, 2020
4 1/2 stars

Well, I tend to like my MC romances very fluffy. Even fluffier than this one. However, I loved the heroine in this story, and I thought she made the book. The fact that she didn't play games, was strong, smart, and capable, as well as, funny, were all big pluses. I am done to death with heroines who hang around waiting to be saved. My one complaint is that the story is short, and it was hard for me to see what she saw in the hero because he was mostly rough and kind of a jerk. I would like to have seen something build between them more besides his inner thoughts.
The cover is fantastic and a big reason why I purchased the book. I get why there was a physical attraction for her.
Profile Image for Tracy.
432 reviews6 followers
May 3, 2020
Nice read

I purchased this book via Amazon and am leaving my review voluntarily. This story is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. It is not as dark as the others in the series (so far)

Triggers: murder, assault, shootings

**spoilers**
I don't want to give all the details. It's worth reading. This story is a "nicer" MC read.

Petros, President of the Royal Bastards MC, out to collect a debt but grabs the girl
Kinsey, her mom was murdered, her dad abandoned her and she is taken by the MC her dad owes money to.

Kinsey is a feisty 26 year old. She's attracted to her kidnapper Petros. But right away it's obvious these two have a connection that goes deeper than just sex.
Some drama, violence eventually a HEA..
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2,812 reviews16 followers
November 22, 2020
This book had me hooked from the beginning. It's a page turner with lots of action, twists and turns. Petros and Kinsey are two different people. At first glance Kinsey comes off as reserved, shy. But given circumstances of her encounter and being taken turns her into something so much more. She ends up being a firecracker with attitude while Petros is all alpha a-hole. These two are perfect together, keeping each other on their toes and they protect what's theirs. It's a story that grips you keeping you on edge until the end. Definitely recommend reading.
44 reviews1 follower
July 22, 2021
Not disappointing

Dual POV
Not overboard on the 🔥 scenes
Had a great flow to the story and the humorous parts were perfect!
If you like MC novels that have a little bit of everything from your alpha attitude, humor, hotness, a little MC violence, and a HEA this is it! Oh, and let’s also acknowledge the fact that Kinsey is a badass that holds her own. So she’s no wilting wallflower waiting for someone to save her.

First time reading from this author and I’ll for sure be checking out her other books now!
Profile Image for Debbie Earley.
2,918 reviews18 followers
January 31, 2020
Loved it

Omg I couldn't put this book down. Petros, Kinsey, Helix and the rest of the guys drew me in and I didn't want this book to end. Petros and Helix both captured my heart. I loved the banter between Petros and Kinsey. My heart melted when called her his ol lady. The relationship Kinsey has with Helix is perfect given all Petros went through in the past. I'd love to see Helix have his own book and Blake too.
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763 reviews10 followers
February 1, 2020
Petros

Esther you have blown me away with your writing and storytelling. I was hooked from the beginning the action, comedy, suspense and the HEAT held me throughout every page. That dirty mouth on Petros is a thing of beauty and I’ll be willing to hear it every night. The tenacity of Kinsey is who I’ll forever strive to be. Standing ovation for a phenomenal book hopefully there’s more to come from Petro’s crew #HelixHoney should be trending!!!!
Profile Image for Cheryl.
2,099 reviews60 followers
February 1, 2020
Never ever going to have an Old Lady!

Yeah Right! It's like Petros was hit by a Cupid Arrow by the sassy Kinsley.

They're moments you just laugh out loud at some of the things that Kinsley does or says. These two are a match in biker heaven. Petros is a foul mouth got ass biker and Kinsley is the knife throwing sassy pants and when they come together sparks fly. Add that to the danger and to have yourself a good biker book.
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4,288 reviews70 followers
February 8, 2020
A Must Read

Talk about an overbearing, obnoxious, arrogant asshole and that describes Petros. He just strolls in and takes what he wants and has no regrets. Kensley just happens to be what he's set his sights on now. He's in for a rude awakening thinking he's taken a shrinking violet though. Kinsley gives about as good as she gets and before it's over with she'll have the Royal Bastards in the palm of her hand or will she ?
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906 reviews1 follower
February 10, 2020
Great book

Kidnapping, rival motorcycle clubs, shoot outs, sex trafficking, cheating two timing father, murder, mayhem, action, intrigue, intense sexual chemistry,this is one hot read of a book you won't want to miss. Thoroughly enjoyable characters, interesting storyline, not Alpha males, a strong independent feisty knife wielding curvy young woman with a sassy mouth, this is one book you won't want to miss.
37 reviews
February 25, 2020
Wild ride

I've In struggling to find something new to read for a while and I had seen this author's books from time to time in my book searches for the same genre. So I figured what the heck I'll give it a shot especially after seeing the star rating and read some of the reviews. Needless to say it is not the typical type of book I would usually go for but I am pleasantly surprised and I am going to check out the other works by this author and hopefully the joyride continues
141 reviews
May 5, 2023
Petros

I'm so glad I continued with this 3rd book in the Royal Bastards series, because the first two were horrible. In fact, I didn't even finish them!
Esther Schmidt writes so much better that I'm deviating from the Royal Bastards reading list and am going to continue for awhile with her Royal Bastards books.
I actually started the series with Kristine Allen's books and was hooked. Thank goodness Ms Schmidt writes just as well!
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150 reviews1 follower
February 26, 2020
Fantastic read.

I'll be completely honest, I pre ordered this by mistake but I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the story. Plenty of drama, what seems like a sad, broken lady turns out completely different. And obviously a hot, older alpha man to take charge. Really looking forward to reading the other books with the characters that have been mentioned in this story.
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94 reviews13 followers
April 12, 2020
Short but fun, action packed read.
With a feisty, badass, curvey Kinsey who knows how to stand up to Petros the Prez of the RBs, Lincoln, Nebraska chapter. Shesh, alpha hotness alert!
Those two had off the charts chemistry and their bantering was hilarious.
Really enjoyed this one and will definitely read other books by Esther E. Schmidt!!!
Profile Image for Dee Shelvey.
187 reviews6 followers
August 12, 2020
This book was amazingly well written! But I have come to expo nothing less then a great story from Esther. Her characters are like real people that you think you are meeting at the coffee shop.

Her story takes you down the path of an MC Prez and how he might be able to help clear a debt in an interesting way.

Wanna know more, then I guess you need to get reading.
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