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Backfire

Broken Chains MC, Book 2

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Backfire

By: E.M. Lindsey
Narrated by: Logan Anare
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The last thing Smokey should let himself want is this man, but he can’t seem to stay away....

Every time Smokey stares at the President patch on his cut, he feels like an imposter. After all, that was not the life he was supposed to lead. In his former club, he did what they asked, when they asked, and that was enough for him. But 30 years later and the fate of the Broken Chains resting on his shoulders, all eyes were on him.

Smokey had enough to deal with after the VP of Satan’s Souls got carted off to prison on his watch, but now there’s a dead man in an alley with a cut bearing the name of The Cobras. And Smokey knows they’re not prepared to handle the consequences if the Cobras’ President thinks they’re responsible.

However, the dead man isn’t the worst part: The only witness is a civilian.

Eliah Burns was in the wrong place at the wrong time, and it seems like fate really has it in for Smokey, because Eliah is also the one man he’s been avoiding. Eliah has been in Smokey’s periphery for years, his little brother’s favorite professor - and he’s also the one-night stand Smokey hasn’t been able to forget.

Now Eliah’s in Smokey’s home, hiding from the men who want him dead, and Smokey’s trying to keep his heart from tripping and falling for a man he shouldn’t want, while learning who is trying to set his club up to start a full on war.

Broken Chains MC is a Motorcycle Club Romance series with dubious morality, mild violence, and happily ever afters.

©2021 E.M. Lindsey (P)2023 E.M. Lindsey
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Backfire is the second book in the Broken Chains MC, a contemporary romance with dark and gritty themes and plot elements. This book could be read as a standalone, but this book would make more sense if the first book in the series is read prior. There is violence, blood, and everything else you would expect from outlaw motorcycle members.

Smokey is the leader of the Broken Chain MC and the last thing he needs is to become involved with his younger brother’s college professor. But when Eliah’s life is on the line, Smokey will do whatever it takes to keep the other man safe. This premise sets the book up for a lot of angsty, forbidden-love moments, and some intense and dramatic internal character musings. In short, both of these characters have A LOT of baggage and they continue to trip over this emotional baggage as they stumble their way into a solid relationship with each other. At times it can be frustrating, but the passionate and steamy intimate moments make it worth it. The series plot really starts to heat up, and we learn more about Hydra, Smokey’s enemy from his previous life. I really enjoyed the climax of the action and how Eliah took on danger despite the odds.

The audiobook was narrated by Logan Anare who did a great job. Logan voiced Smokey perfectly and I really enjoyed his smooth narration that made listening to the audiobook really enjoyable.

Smoke and Fire

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Eliah and Smokey are worlds apart but the author ade them work.
Smokey can't just stand by while Eliah is in trouble.
They both have pasts that have left them leery and afraid so they have a lot issues to work through both individually and as a couple.
Plenty of action and steamy moments.
This was a new to me author and I enjoyed his narration.

Raw and gritty

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Smokey and his little brother Rory have escaped their father’s hellish MC. Smokey was done with bikers after all he had to do for his father. Now years later, he is the President of his own MC. He keeps Rory out of everything and in the University but one of his professors becomes a witness to a crime that will put them all in danger. Eliah has a thing for Smokey, which becomes more as they hide from the enemy. Good start of a series and good narration.

Leaving the bad MC wasn’t enough…

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*4.5*
I loved the first book of this series and have been looking forward to Smoky's story.
He's different to how I thought he'd be with a lot more self doubt and a strong feeling of not being enough to lead the Broken Chains. He ends up protecting his brother's ex professor, Eliah, after he witnesses a murder and it brings around a ghost from Smoky's past that made him the man he is today.
Both Eliah and Smoky are in constant pain but very different kinds. Eliah's is physical, from an accident he was in as a teenager, and Smoky's is mental and emotional, he doesn't feel worthy of those he leads or his younger brother. They make such an unlikely match but there is a spark there from the moment Smoky storms into Eliah's home making wild accusations. When he spots the younger man after scaring off those who have just committed murder in an alleyway, Smoky knows that he will protect him even when he can't have him. There's attraction and heat between them, both knowing how to be careful yet fierce enough. Eliah's life changes in a moment but he knows instinctively that he can trust Smokey to keep him safe, especially after he takes a bullet for him. Things become more complicated after information unfolds leading to the person searching for Eliah and how Smokey knows him.
There is a strong story line here involving the Broken Chains, pieces from Smokey's past as well as a developing something between Smokey and Eliah. It had my attention from start to finish with brothers arguing, trust having been lost in the MC's captain, such different people having a strong attraction and the occasional bullet flying around to keep it interesting. I'm very interested in who will be getting their story next with several possibilities hinted at here.
Overall a great story from E.M. Lindsey and a gritty plot that shows the darker and more emotional side of being a member of the club, or others before it.
This is my first story narrated by Logan and he's done an amazing job. Each character has their own individual voice and the emotional weight they carry really came across well. The only thing I wasn't too sure on was Eliah's accent, I couldn't really place whether it was supposed to be English, American or a mix of the two.

Great opposites attract, gritty biker romance

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I enjoyed the first book in this new series and so happily nabbed the second one. Have to say I’m glad I did. I love damaged heroes and Smokey definitely falls into that category. He’ll do anything for his younger brother including challenging doddering old professors who take advantage of young men. Except Eliah isn’t a doddering old man. No, he’s a damn attractive younger man who catches Smokey’s attention. Things get hot, but the men decide the relationship shouldn’t veer in that direction. Back to distance. Until Eliah’s life is threatened. Then Smokey’s all in.

Eliah was injured as a teenager, and although he’s independent, he’s also not in fighting shape. His mind is his weapon of choice, and the threats to his life have to be taken seriously. When push comes to shove, though, he’ll protect those he loves. Loving the head of motorcycle club isn’t easy, but then he’s never taken the easy path, so why start now? The men were meant to be together. An there is another book in the series and I’m looking forward to it.

I mentioned Logan Anare in my last review and I’ll do it again. He’s a new narrator to me and I enjoyed his performance tremendously. Can’t wait for the next book.

The Biker and the Professor

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