Rage

Iron Tzars MC, Book 6

By: Marteeka Karland

Narrated by: Umi Markkanen

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

Pepper -- I’m in so much trouble. Though I’ve been with Dustin since I was sixteen, he’s not the man I thought he was. In fact, he’s turned into my worst nightmare. Afraid for the life of my daughter, I run to the only man I trusted with my daughter’s protection. Rage. He’s Dustin’s half-brother and the scariest man I know. He’s been on the outer edges of my life for four years, always there bailing Dustin out of one mess or another. Also, he hates me.

Rage -- Calm, cool, and collected ain’t my forte. Especially when there’s danger to someone I care about. So when I find out my brother has threatened his girlfriend and their newborn daughter, you’d think I’d be torn between believing the accusations and defending my brother. Truth is, I’d believe Pepper over Dustin any day of the week. She’s the reason I stuck around after Dustin and his mother got back on their feet after my dad died. From the moment I saw Pepper, I knew she was mine. Good things are worth waiting for, sure, but I’m done waiting. Especially when she drops the baby off in my car and intends on sacrificing herself to save Dustin’s sorry hide. Not on my watch.

WARNING: Graphic violence, adult situations, and references to human trafficking and domestic abuse that may be triggers for some listeners. Features a grumpy hero and a feisty heroine. Eventual happy ending and NO cheating, as always.

©2023 Marteeka Karland (P)2024 Marteeka Karland

Enjoyed it!

This was almost a second chance romance, but not really. The main characters know each other and she was living with the MMC’s brother. Something happens that has Pepper running to Rage to drop off her infant daughter. Rage has the clubhouse go after her because he is going to claim Pepper as his old lady. A lot is uncovered in this story and it’s more of a novella, but it’s a complete story nonetheless. The narrator did a great job.

Another hit!

Another fun installment in this world!

Single mom.
Forbidden vibes - brother-in-law.
Possessive and protective male lead.
MC life / club setting.
Threats to a båbÿ.
Vi0lence.


Didn’t love the victim-blaming tendence Rage had, but that’s okay. I don’t have to love every characteristic of everyone. :)

Overall: 4 stars.


🎧 Audio:
Truly: perfect.

MC

Another MC member gets in the family way. This time Rage finally wises up to get the woman he loves. Umi Markkanen did a great job.

Rage

I love all the MC books. Marteeka Karland did amazing on this book. Just like all her books. UMI Markkanen did amazing like always. I always love listening to her.

Rage and Pepper!

I generally stop reading blurbs when they say brother's ex or anything that remotely screams love triangle. I had listened to other books by this author and MC so I kept reading. I thought to myself I will give it a try because I've enjoyed the others in this series. I'm glad I did because even Rage was Dustin's older half-brother, they weren't close. Rage always had interest in Pepper but wasn't going to try to poach someone's woman and he thought she deserved better than them both. Pepper had a lot of realizations and curveballs coming to her in this one. I loved Pepper and Rage together. Another quick listen with narrators that do a great job!

Great

This is one of the series I really enjoy. I like how it each book is one a member of the motorcycle group. The way each of them get there old lady. Pepper I would have made sure I killed that person no matter if I was grabbed or not.

Rage gets his girl.

love listening to books presented by Umi Markkanen. She performs them to perfection. 5 stars for her as well.
Marteeka Karland knows how to deliver mc romances. Pepper and Rage. With the name Rage you'd think yuck. But no. Loved their story.
I voluntarily reviewed this Audible version of this book.

Family History

I gotta respect Virgil "Rage" Weston for stepping aside and letting Pepper be with his (good for nothing) brother, Dustin, when he believed it was what she wanted. When the fissure between Pepper and Dustin became irreparable, I love how Rage rolls in.

I won't go into details on why things are beyond repair. Just know that Dustin has earned everything that happens to him and so much more. So. Much. More.

I love Pepper's courage to do what she does at the beginning. It's not even close to an easy decision, and I'm uncertain I could do it, but she makes what she feels is the best possible decision given the circumstances. She's such a nice girl... well, that is until Rage gets her in the bedroom.

Speaking of, they are on fire. 🔥🔥🔥 It's over-the-top, but I enjoyed the ride!

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen, and she continues to deliver a worth listening to book.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

Enjoyed!!

I enjoyed this MC romance. It was a short listen and the narrator was really good.

This follows Pepper as she brings her daughter to the MC where her brother in law is a member (peppers bfs brother is a member).
Rage finds out Pepper brought her baby and left her on the clubs doorsteps.

I enjoyed this a lot and hope to hear more!

Excellent

Every time an audiobook by Marteeka Karland becomes available to review, I get very excited. The story is always well written and riveting and the narration, by Umi Markkanen, is on point.

RAGE is no exception. I listened to it from start to finish in a binge-listening session because I could not walk away from it, it was so good. I was drawn immediately into the story and Umi’s voice acting made it come alive.

An Iron Tzars MC Romance, RAGE is about Pepper, who is on the run from a threatening ex and Rage, who is the ex’s older brother. Pepper is terrified and leaves her infant daughter at the gates of the Iron Tzars compound for Rage to take in and protect. The situation is complicated because Rage has been gruff and mean to Pepper because he wants her, unbeknownst to her. But it’s okay because unbeknownst to him, she wants him, too.

I liked the love story and how quickly they admitted their feelings for one another. There’s something about a man who is determined to make a woman his Ol’ Lady. Their love was intense and they fit together perfectly. And the zexytime was super, super hawt.

Here’s the breakdown:
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Rage and Pepper
Genre- MC Romance
Format- Audiobook
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋 With use of the P and C words (and that doesn’t stand for Pickles and Cheesecake)
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- The Biker’s Trifecta (language, violence, explicit erotic content)
Tropes- Moses in the Bulrushes, Secret Crush, Forbidden Love, Instalove, Adorable Moppet, Single Mom, Surprise Baby, Ebil Ex