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klindtvedt's review
5.0
A Joyous & Suspense Filled Return to the King & Queen!
"After Burn" is Autumn Jones Lake's 13th installment and 10th full-length novel of her Lost Kings MC series. It is also the 4th full book devoted to my favorite, Lost Kings (LOKI) couple, Rock and Hope. Who, in this edition, find themselves on yet another series of crazy adventures of both the MC and personal variety.
Broken into two parts, this new visit to Rock and Hope is both giggle inducing and "holy crap!" level gasp producing! It showcases both Hope's growing entrenchment with the club, as well as, Rock and Hope's still growing love and need for each other two years into their marriage. And it is truly beautiful...
You would think after thirteen books things would be getting stale, or that I would be getting bored (as is often the case with long, multi-book series), but I am honestly more invested than ever! I love the easy banter, sarcasm, and quick humor Lake displays here between Rock and Hope. She shows their growth, the trust and security they have with each other and the club. Displaying a level of care and loyalty of a couple married for fifty years instead of just two!
And like a literary super wizard, Lake's continued linear layering of emotionally rich and intelligent storylines, filled with complex, yet relatable characters, all laid upon a bravely honest, reality based, vibrantly vivid literary landscape, explodes in your mind. It's as if you are physically present within the LOKI universe, existing as a shadow, witnessing the events unfold before you firsthand. Additionally, Lake's ability to keep each series addition fresh, interesting, emotionally brave, and honest shows just how much SHE loves these characters as well. Something that shows clearly on each page, with each heavenly word she writes. Something clearly evident in this book.
Furthermore, as if Lake was inspired to see how many times she could make her readers gasp, she included something in "After Burn" that left me speechless! She truly stunned me with this installment as she goes in a direction I wasn't expecting after the events of "Strength from Loyalty". Which in turn has me wondering if this path was intentional from the start, or whether something pretty significant changed along the way within the realm of her own relationship to these characters? Either way I respect the path she takes Hope and Rock down. It's lovingly written, brave, realistically fear-filled and trepidatious, and "hitch-in-your-breath" level tumultuous.
I love Hope, Rock, even more after finishing this one. It will move you unexpectedly and give you butterflies deep in your belly. You will both cheer with them, and be afraid for them as the events unfold. And privately you will silently pray for the happy ending Hope and Rock so richly deserve.
Yes, it is similar to Teller and Charlotte's story in that it's spread out over two books, with this one concluding with a cliffhanger-ish type ending. But honestly, it isn't a true suspenseful end so the cliffhanger sycophants need to calm down because here it's appropriate and completely realistic with the overall story being told. Nor does it endanger the love between Hope and Rock. It ends as it should and makes you excited for what's to come in "After Glow".
"After Burn" is Autumn Jones Lake's 13th installment and 10th full-length novel of her Lost Kings MC series. It is also the 4th full book devoted to my favorite, Lost Kings (LOKI) couple, Rock and Hope. Who, in this edition, find themselves on yet another series of crazy adventures of both the MC and personal variety.
Broken into two parts, this new visit to Rock and Hope is both giggle inducing and "holy crap!" level gasp producing! It showcases both Hope's growing entrenchment with the club, as well as, Rock and Hope's still growing love and need for each other two years into their marriage. And it is truly beautiful...
You would think after thirteen books things would be getting stale, or that I would be getting bored (as is often the case with long, multi-book series), but I am honestly more invested than ever! I love the easy banter, sarcasm, and quick humor Lake displays here between Rock and Hope. She shows their growth, the trust and security they have with each other and the club. Displaying a level of care and loyalty of a couple married for fifty years instead of just two!
And like a literary super wizard, Lake's continued linear layering of emotionally rich and intelligent storylines, filled with complex, yet relatable characters, all laid upon a bravely honest, reality based, vibrantly vivid literary landscape, explodes in your mind. It's as if you are physically present within the LOKI universe, existing as a shadow, witnessing the events unfold before you firsthand. Additionally, Lake's ability to keep each series addition fresh, interesting, emotionally brave, and honest shows just how much SHE loves these characters as well. Something that shows clearly on each page, with each heavenly word she writes. Something clearly evident in this book.
Furthermore, as if Lake was inspired to see how many times she could make her readers gasp, she included something in "After Burn" that left me speechless! She truly stunned me with this installment as she goes in a direction I wasn't expecting after the events of "Strength from Loyalty". Which in turn has me wondering if this path was intentional from the start, or whether something pretty significant changed along the way within the realm of her own relationship to these characters? Either way I respect the path she takes Hope and Rock down. It's lovingly written, brave, realistically fear-filled and trepidatious, and "hitch-in-your-breath" level tumultuous.
I love Hope, Rock, even more after finishing this one. It will move you unexpectedly and give you butterflies deep in your belly. You will both cheer with them, and be afraid for them as the events unfold. And privately you will silently pray for the happy ending Hope and Rock so richly deserve.
Yes, it is similar to Teller and Charlotte's story in that it's spread out over two books, with this one concluding with a cliffhanger-ish type ending. But honestly, it isn't a true suspenseful end so the cliffhanger sycophants need to calm down because here it's appropriate and completely realistic with the overall story being told. Nor does it endanger the love between Hope and Rock. It ends as it should and makes you excited for what's to come in "After Glow".
maustin18's review
4.0
I had a feeling the things that happened in this novel would be happening. But that cliffhanger... Damn. The end of of this month cannot come quick enough!
izziede's review
4.0
I forgot how good this series is.
It's a must to read the series in order as although it has a main story line per book or duet, the characters and couples build from book 1 on.
Rock is so loyal to his wife..
Really funny banter, ex drama.
No cheating.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
Breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series and updates of previous characters.
I would love to find out Dex story.
Something comes up that affects everyone and could rock the boat.
You will need to read the next book as it ends on a cliffhanger.
It's a must to read the series in order as although it has a main story line per book or duet, the characters and couples build from book 1 on.
Rock is so loyal to his wife..
Really funny banter, ex drama.
No cheating.
No intimate scenes with anyone other than the Hero and heroine.
Breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series and updates of previous characters.
I would love to find out Dex story.
Something comes up that affects everyone and could rock the boat.
You will need to read the next book as it ends on a cliffhanger.
brookelouise15's review
5.0
Many times during this series I have found myself contemplating searching for my very own "rock" but alas, no man shall ever fill the shoes of Rochlan North. I could read about him all day every day and never tire. For that is how good an author autumn is.
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