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Smoke found his home with the Archangel’s Warriors. His days of working solely at the whim of the U.S. government are behind him. He chooses when he takes a job and when he doesn’t.
He is always the one to save the day for his club, no matter the problem. However, this time he fails and the sexy, brilliant woman who walks into his club not only saves the day, she puts him on alert. How does she have access to a program he knows is beyond top secret? He expresses his distrust, only to find out she’s not only the program’s creator, she’s a friend of one of the old ladies!
After she leaves, he can’t forget her, but she seems to find excuses not to come back. He wonders if it’s because he had been less than welcoming at their first meeting. Then one day his club gets a call. She needs to lay low. Her cover might have been blown and she might be in danger. There’s more to her than just a programmer and designer. Now, Smoke has the opportunity to find out why he’s not been able to forget her.
Everly doesn’t want to go to the Warriors for help. But she has no choice. Smoke is still acting like he can’t stand her, which hurts, so she reconsiders her options. Harsh words, a dominate stance, and misunderstandings almost costs her, her life. And Smoke realizes he’s got feelings that he can’t ignore.
But they have more than one obstacle in their path. Bunnies being only one of them. And one of those obstacles has her going undercover to take down an international ring, and using herself as bait. Can Smoke support her decision and still have her back? Or will his decision be one that makes her walk away? He’s determined that he’ll do whatever it takes to win and keep Smoke’s Tigress.

293 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 19, 2021

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Ciara St. James

107 books929 followers
An avid reader with a passion for romances that finally got the chance to write one of her own. The rest is history. Not what anyone thought for someone who has been a nurse and in healthcare management for years.

I sit writing as my two fur babies, my pugs Kujo and Khaos, impatiently wait for me to get done so they can lay on me as their human sofa!

My children are finally considered to be adults, so it's me, the hubby and the dogs.

I'm a iced tea drinking fiend who has insomnia, more ideas than I know what to do with, and a need to write them down.

Not too bad for a girl from rural Ohio in the foothills of Appalachia that grew up in a town of about 4000 people.

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Profile Image for Darcy.
14.4k reviews543 followers
February 13, 2022
Once again there are issues with the bunnies and a lack of communication that makes the woman run. Once Smoke and Everly get their issues worked out they are good together. I like what Everly brings to the table in her smarts and computer skills. It was interesting the mission that Everly went on and how everyone else played into it. I'd love to see the woman that Everly bonded with show up at the compound, she was fun.
Profile Image for Vikki Purcell.
537 reviews5 followers
April 19, 2021
This book hooks one from the start to end. Smoke is the IT guy for the club with connections to the government that know one other then the officers if his club know. Everly is a genius with computers, re recruited at a young age she develops programs for the government. When she fears she was recognized while undercover she is sent to the club for protection. The draw is the there, Smoke has feelings for Everly yet like his brothers who fell before him his alpha attitude gets him in trouble as trust and misunderstandings run rampant from the start.
22 reviews
April 19, 2021
Ciara St James has done it again dazzling us with her spellbinding imagination. You will fall in love with characters that will leave you thirsting for more of Ciara hypnotic stories. The plight and uncertainties are riveting. The happy and sad time with pull at your heart strings but I guarantee this is a series that will have your heart and soul. Truly Captivating
Profile Image for Teresa Lara.
3,481 reviews53 followers
April 9, 2021
Love this mc
Love this series
All the feels
Everly and Smoke rocked my world Intense emotional heartstopping broken love story
Cant wait for Hawk
Profile Image for Daniela.
1,185 reviews
February 12, 2023
Everly & Smoke. I knew this was going to be an interesting one with their ties to the gov't and all their combined skills. Everly is a super alpha-female and does not put up with any shit. It was not easy for Smoke that's for sure. He started out coming across as if he didn't like her so she was taken by surprise. I agreed with Everly and how angry she was about Amber and Smoke truly effed up that situation. I liked getting to know Sean and his guys a bit more. Cassidy was a hoot and we'll be seeing more of Bryony I'm sure. What a great surprise about Bull. Hawk's story is next and it should also be very interesting considering what his lady does for a living...lol.
Profile Image for Jamie Ellis.
1,131 reviews15 followers
April 25, 2021
Loved this book! Great addition to the series and can't wait to see what's next. I hope Sean and Cassidy get a book too! Loved Everly's character, she was strong, independent, and could take care of herself if needed.
Just love, love, love this series keep them coming.
I recommend this book and series.
thanks jamie nibarger ellis
Profile Image for Karen.
1,504 reviews15 followers
April 19, 2021
Ciara has done it again, she’s written another strong, sexy, tough woman that can stand up for herself and stand right beside her man all the time.

Smoke has met his match and she’s just as smart and deadly as he is.

Everly has a hidden identity that could get her killed if she’s discovered. Her job puts her in many situations where she knows a lot of clandestine people and information, and her brilliant mind has her in many circles that are dangerous. She’s smart, beautiful and just as sassy and strong willed as the other women of the Archangel’s Warriors.

Smoke is a brilliant man that has a secret identity as well. When he first met Everly he was warry of her and didn’t believe she was who she said she was, but her identity was proved along with her talents. He is confused by his reaction to her but when he figures out that she is his other half, there’s no stopping him in his endeavor to make her his.

I love Everly and her smarts, strength and badassery are perfect to match Smoke. They both have brilliant minds, and they are stronger together in their computer skills. I love the Archangel Warriors and Smoke and Everly’s story was just as entertaining, steamy and action packed as the others. The characters are always fun to read, and the stories always keep my mind running overtime. The women that land the Archangel Warriors are women that know their worth and won’t let the men get away with anything, nor will they sit down and let the men walk all over them. They match them in their minds, power, strength, and passion for their relationships and the women let the men know when they are crossing a line. It may take a little bit for their man to figure out they need to step back and give their woman the room she needs to be herself, but they eventually get it, and they make a powerful couple, each one of them. I love these books and look forward to more of the Archangel Warriors, all chapters. I give this book a 5-star review and suggest it to readers that love a strong match, MC romance, and a lot of action included.
Profile Image for Leslee.
2,652 reviews76 followers
April 20, 2021
Yes, again Ciara St James delivers a strong female lead! Everly is so strong, so competent that when she gets into a tight spot, she isn't eager to ask for help. Especially from the Warriors who have a compound full of women and children, Everly's good friend among them. Too bad it isn't up to her and she is sent there to lay low while the situation is assessed. The other complication to staying with the Warriors is that Smoke, their resident computer wiz, doesn't seem to care for her. When he opens up his big mouth and garbage pours out of it, Everly takes the opportunity to bolt. Things quickly spiral out of control and Smoke is forced to really examine his feelings. The road ahead doesn't run smooth but when your future is at stake, there is no line that he won't cross. My heart hurt for Everly right from the start. She hasn't had a lot of people in her corner, she is used to being alone. Smoke screws up mightly several times, he is so lucky that Everly does care so much. She could have walked away and he would have had no one to blame but himself. He puts in the work to win her love and her trust when he fractures it. This was a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions, so enthralling I really couldn't put it down. Can't wait for more Warriors!
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989 reviews4 followers
May 18, 2021
Brillant

Everly and smoke to computer geeks who will do anything to save people. Smoke couldn't understand why he was always fighting with Everly and wanting her but his mouth always got him in trouble. Finally realize he was in love Smoke went all out getting his tigress. If course like all the Warrior brothers he screws up royally. But with a dangerous mission he get back together to have their HEA. Ciara St James brings these characters to life among all her books a page turner.
865 reviews3 followers
April 19, 2021
Everly and Smoke are quite the pair!! I think he has met his match. She is just as smart as he is. Both of these characters are are strong and really bad ass and the mystery they are caught up in is great! This book had me from the start and I just devoured it! I love seeing Smoke fall for his woman and these 2 put their genius brains together to find their forever!!
Profile Image for Phyllis Wolford.
1,850 reviews
April 19, 2021
I have loved this series from the first book to this one and will the next ones that are due to come. The characters are so alive and seem so real(yes i know they are not real).
The emotions between Smoke and Everly are off the charts, but secrets almost reck their relationship.
Profile Image for Carrie Gubish.
1,028 reviews11 followers
June 11, 2021
Better than the last book but anything is better than that book.

This book had a lot of drama but a disappointing end. She's a bad a@@ through the whole book and I'm waiting for her to get to the butt kicking at the end but we find her shaking in a corner when Smoke comes in. Really, after chapter after chapter of training and that's what we get. Boring. I was looking forward to that part. It basically was what the book was about, the ending.
As for Smoke having Viper as his best man, he has to know what Viper does with sex. Now I'm pissed thinking that's why he wanted to live next to him. I can't stand Blaze or Viper now and there old ladies/bunnies in my opinion. But to build a 2 story house next to Viper were they have open sex with curtains open for all to see and patio sex with Blaze and his old lady but Smoke wants apparently his kids to see as well. Stupid.
My list of this series:
Men:
1. Fall in love in less than 2 weeks, ✔
2. Get them pregnant in less than 2 months, ✔
3. Have bunny drama, ✔
4. Anal, ✔
5. Acting like girls and discussing their woman problems, ✔
6. 40 to 60% of the book in wash, rinse, repeat, copy paste of sex in all books in this series, ✔
7. Have Bull give the old ladies away except for 1 book, ✔
8. Get a house ready to build within 2 weeks, ✔
9. Spend time in church wondering what to do about a certain bunny (like that needs to take to a vote, please) ✔
10. Let the bunnies slap or make mean comments to old ladies while the men are there and they do nothing, ✔


Women:
1. Have no parents, ✔
2. Fall in love in 2 weeks. ✔
3. Fight with a bunny, ✔
4. Run away, ✔
5. Been abused in some way, ✔
6. Spend page after page talking about what kind of house and design she wants, ✔
7. Spend page after page on what descriptive foods they are having, ✔
8. Spend page after page about there wedding details. ✔

It's the same in every book.

Move on with the program Ms. St. James.
1,236 reviews14 followers
June 5, 2022
Oh dear. So many things wrong with this book.

Everly is a computer programmer, with her own company who also works for the government, on highly classified projects. Smoke also works for the government on highly classified projects. When they meet, Smoke is horrid to her as he doesn’t know how she’s got access to a top secret project. He really likes her but is still mean to her.

When Everly is under threat as she has maybe been exposed, she is sent to the club for them to protect her. So a top secret government agent, is sent to an Mc club for protection????? 😂😂😂😂😂 Yeah I don’t think so!!! So Everly parachutes into the compound, (Yes I did say that!) as she’s highly trained as well as being a computer programmer. So she tells the club what she was working on and how she could have been exposed. Okay, so classified, doesn’t mean anything???? 😡😡😡😡

When Smoke is again nasty to Everly, she runs off and hides. It takes them a while to find her, and when they do Smoke handcuffs her to the bed, so she can’t escape. One handed, she manages to rip her underwired bra open, so that she can use the wire to free herself. Oh I can’t stop laughing! THIS IS THE WORST PLOT….. EVER!!!!

So Everly and Smoke finally get together, but when they argue she presses her button on her phone, to say that she’s in imminent danger. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yes I’m sure that they would be so happy with her if she did that. They make it up, and stay together, and of course have lots and lots of sex. 🥱🥱🥱

Sadly it just got worse after that. I won’t spoil it for you.

So many inaccuracies in this book that I don’t know where to start. Maybe this author shouldn’t try to write about government agencies ever again…..
Profile Image for Branda.
132 reviews
May 24, 2024
Another Awesome Book!

I so enjoyed reading Smoke & Everly's story! This storyline had so many twists & turns & a lot of surprises too. The DFAW MC has definitely been growing with each book another Warrior ends up falling for their person & popping out babies like crazy lol.

Since Everly made her first appearance in Harper & then again in Teagan's book I knew Smoke would be perfect for her with the same interests and background they both have. I also loved Everly's honesty & kickass personality & I swear Smoke I at one point was wanting to reach thru my kindle to slap his head for some of the things he did & said lol. Men I tell you are clueless sometimes, alpha men who are protective but crazy too! But overall this storyline was another well written one & Ciara St. James has definitely moved to my top 3 favorite authors so fast & I am grateful I have many more books to read from her that I know will keep me entertained for awhile.

I can't also believe some of the little surprise potential couples that was mentioned in this book & can't wait to read their stories coming up especially Bulls! I've been waiting since book 1 to see how far he and Agony fall when they find their forever person and of course everyone else too lol but those two I hope will be explosive lol.

And Ciara if you get the chance to read this review I have a question for you will you also be adding on the next generation of Warriors for the many children that keep coming for these warriors? I surely hope you would consider it because I am totally invested in this series and would love to see how the kids are as they get older & become adults too & if they act just like their parents too lol.

Profile Image for Kelly  DeMarco.
1,923 reviews4 followers
April 19, 2021
Lady warrior dominates with alpha support (albeit reluctant!)
Smoke’s Tigress (Dublin Falls’ Archangel’s Warriors MC Book 10) by Ciara St. James is a wonderfully well written MC book with plenty of suspense leading up to an action packed resolution. Smoke and Everly are perfectly matched in just about every way. After a few mishaps (Smoke finally removing his head from his hot behind and not putting his foot in his dirty talking mouth), Smoke and Everly establish a solid beginning. Everly’s grit and determination is admirable, but appears to be unappreciated by the one who should celebrate her the most. As with all relationships, bonds and trust are tested, although in Smoke and Everly’s case, almost beyond Everly’s endurance. Usually these MC alpha’s protective tendencies are welcomed to a degree, however, Everly is no damsel in distress.
The plot of this book takes a decidedly dark turn, placing women in grave danger, but there’s hope for a happy outcome this time. The numerous characters is this book work tirelessly, determinedly and unfailingly toward stopping the antagonists. The true test is the alphas (and there are many in addition to Smoke) taking a back seat for the real heros, Everly and Cassidy. These two take names, kicks some bad guy butts and serve up some undisputedly deserved justice.
Overall, this MC romance is scorching hot chemistry wrapped up in action and suspense the rounded out with a romantic high full of details and ensuring a very happy HEA.
I read an ARC of this book and voluntarily share my review.
Profile Image for Leslee.
2,652 reviews76 followers
May 18, 2021
Yes, again Ciara St James delivers a strong female lead! Everly is so strong, so competent that when she gets into a tight spot, she isn't eager to ask for help. Especially from the Warriors who have a compound full of women and children, Everly's good friend among them. Too bad it isn't up to her and she is sent there to lay low while the situation is assessed. The other complication to staying with the Warriors is that Smoke, their resident computer wiz, doesn't seem to care for her. When he opens up his big mouth and garbage pours out of it, Everly takes the opportunity to bolt. Things quickly spiral out of control and Smoke is forced to really examine his feelings. The road ahead doesn't run smooth but when your future is at stake, there is no line that he won't cross. My heart hurt for Everly right from the start. She hasn't had a lot of people in her corner, she is used to being alone. Smoke screws up mightly several times, he is so lucky that Everly does care so much. She could have walked away and he would have had no one to blame but himself. He puts in the work to win her love and her trust when he fractures it. This was a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions, so enthralling I really couldn't put it down. Can't wait for more Warriors!
Profile Image for Emily.
5,876 reviews548 followers
July 13, 2021
Smoke meets Everly when she strides in and helps with an investigation his club is doing, but as part of the Dublin Falls Archangel MC Smoke doesn't trust easily. He quickly realizes Everly is the Dark Chameleon, a computer genius who know one knows the identity too.

When they get a call for an asset needing help, he never expected it to be Everly. The group she works for believes her identity has been blown and needs a place for her to lie low. Problem is Smoke is torn between wanting her and not trusting her. He quickly realizes she is his game changer, but convincing her is another matter. She agrees to give him a shot but when he goes all alpha male on her he realizes Everly is just as strong as him but he is going to also handle her with care as she has triggers and can easily slip out of his hands forever.

There is a lot more to the story and a few new characters introduced. I really enjoyed this one, I thought Everly was a fascinating character and when Smoke makes a mistake he has to work to get her trust back but first he has to get her to talk to him. Great story.
Profile Image for Nancie Blume.
656 reviews12 followers
May 12, 2025
Smoke and Everly

Ciara St James strikes again with a female lead who's stronger than a shot of espresso! Everly's a total rockstar, but even rockstars need help sometimes, which is why she's forced to swallow her pride and hide out with the Warriors - a bunch of tough guys with a soft spot for women and children. Too bad their resident tech whiz, Smoke, seems to think she's more trouble than she's worth. But when things go from bad to worse, Smoke's forced to eat his words and win back Everly's trust. My heart went out to Everly from the get-go - she's been flying solo for so long, it's like she's forgotten how to ask for help. And don't even get me started on Smoke - the guy's got a mouth on him, but he's got a heart of gold underneath all that bluster. This book was a wild ride from start to finish - I'm talking rollercoaster-level twists and turns. Can't wait to see what's next for the Warriors!
Profile Image for VoraciousReader.
2,013 reviews
December 28, 2022
The author introduced a FMC who was BADA$$! Everly was a hacker and an operative who travelled all over the world doing jobs for the government. She even parachuted into the club compound!

Then, the author turned her into a totally spineless doormat. Smoke, the MMC, drugged her, handcuffed her and locked her in a prison cell because she wouldn't do what he told her to do. She forgave him and started a relationship with him. The next time she wouldn't do as she was told, he threated to throw her back in the prison cell and she forgave him again.

Then, Smoke took the word of his favourite club "bunnie" over hers and believed the bunnie when she said Everly threatened her and was going to attack her and Everly forgave him AGAIN!

What a disappointment.
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1,210 reviews3 followers
August 15, 2024
Good Read

Smoke’s Tigress is the tenth book in the Dublin Falls’ Archangel’s Warriors series and sees Harpers’ friend Everly needs help lying low after her cover is blown and she may be in danger.

Yet another brother falls for a strong, alpha female character with Everly bringing a new level to the old ladies. The couple had their ups and downs but they were a perfect match. I enjoyed reading the book, it was interesting and kept me engrossed from the beginning. The characters were brilliant and I always love that these books allow you to see what’s going on with the characters of previous books.

Overall, this was another great instalment in the series and one I would recommend reading.
Profile Image for Merry One Maria.
2,317 reviews12 followers
May 5, 2021
Enjoying this series

I am glad that the author has started varying the storyline because the last two books were so similar. I am enjoying this series and this book. This story belongs to Smoke and Everly. These two are both wizards at hacking and security. Everly is a super alpha female who had been on a mission where she was spotted by a bad guy, a real jerk. Anderson, Everly’s handler, asked Terror for a favor to hide and keep Everly safe. Smoke tried not to notice Everly but finally he acknowledged his feelings and took steps forward. I also hope that the author will give us an amazing story and female interest for Agony. Read On!
2,472 reviews32 followers
May 14, 2021
Smoke's Tigress

Absolutely loved this story, Everly aka Tigress is the female lead and her nickname fit her perfect. She is an alpha female but has a soft side. Smoke is AWMC's computer guru and is known in the dark web as Shadow Master. Everly is known in the dark web as Dark Chameleon and she is better than Smoke. They are perfect for eachother. The storyline is full of angst, suspense, intense scenes and lots of sexy time. I enjoyed the banter from the secondary characters. I found a few edit errors were Harper's name was mentioned instead of Harlow but it didn't take away from the story. Overall a hit for St. James. Happy Reading!
March 22, 2024
3.25⭐️

Smoke might be one of the dumbest men in the Warriors so far. Like fr.

i said it before and i’ll say it again. why.are.the.bunnies.still.around??? or why do they get so many chances???

loved Everly, tho. and loved how badass she is. this was a great plot and different from the others.

also loved to see Harlow and the other old ladies part of the trainings they did and they didn’t just stop after their stories.

dual pov
25fmc / ??? mmc
virgin fmc
badass fmc
OW drama
fancy 🐓
HEA ♡
interconnected standalone

CW: human trafficking, violence, attempted sexual assault (not by the mmc)
Profile Image for Angela.
3,393 reviews33 followers
January 12, 2022
A fantastic story

This has been an interesting series, and this book was no exception. I really hate thinking about all of the horrible things happening in our world today, especially things like what happened in this story, and I can only hope that there will be many more groups who will be able to figure out how to finally make these things stop. This was a terrific story that I believe everyone can enjoy.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.
1,796 reviews2 followers
November 9, 2024
Great!

I chose this rating because this was actually a pretty good book I enjoyed pretty much all of the characters. This was a book of determination, compassion, kindness, self reliability and falling in love. I enjoyed Smoke and Everly story. I think the author did a pretty good job putting these characters together. These two were very headstrong and they loved each other. They both were determined to get the job done whatever the job may be. Great read! I recommended this book to all romance reader and MC lovers.
191 reviews2 followers
April 22, 2021
What can I say about Smoke and Everly but to get it post haste. Smoke as any typical male alpha he has a case of hoof to mouth disease then when he finally gets rid of that disease he has finally got the insanely hot tigress. Everly is someone I want to grow up to be. But of course Smoke being make made a big mistake and has to gain ground he lost with Everly. This is one story your like ok what's gonna happen next. If you start this book you won't want to put it down. Insanely great book.
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899 reviews41 followers
June 25, 2021
Lost interest in this series after the first three books...which were all so painfully similar I felt like I was reading a 'fill in the blanks' plot worksheet with all the same headers. I really wanted this story to be different. The heroine was feisty and ballsy and then, suddenly, she was this sex kitten who let the hero sex her up to get his way--and she let him. Ugh. Another perfectly good MC destroyed by vagina brain, where her vagina does all the thinking.
Profile Image for Lora Cimino.
816 reviews14 followers
January 13, 2025
What an adventurous story. Clara St. James has out done herself with this one. Smoke and Everly are dynamite together; full of spark and spice. The storyline of the mission they are a part of is intriguing and edge of your seat exciting. There is angst in their relationship with hurt and pain that is resolved since theirs is a lasting love. You won't want to miss this story and I am excited to see what happens next in the series.
Profile Image for Deborah Dickey-Anderson.
253 reviews1 follower
March 25, 2025
Smokes Tigress

Ciara St. James, has written another five star read. In the Dublin Falls' Arch Angel's Warriors, Smoke, not only finds his woman in Everly but finds himself a computer whizz, who matches his skill level. With help from the Warriors, the Dark Patriots, and Everly's covert Government contacts, the work to take down a human trafficking ring in Kabul, Afghanistan. A must read.
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