Knuckle Down by Chantal Fernando
Series: The Cursed Ravens MC #2
Genres: MC Romance
A single father struggles to change for his daughters and the woman he loves in this second book in the Cursed Ravens Motorcycle Club series from New York Times bestselling author Chantal Fernando.
As a single father of two girls and the sergeant at arms for the Cursed Ravens Motorcycle Club, Jack “Knuckles” Chester doesn’t have much free time. And having earned his road name from his reputation as a fighter, Knuckles isn’t one to back away from a challenge.
But what he'll never admit out loud is that his two daughters have changed him irrevocably, softened him even. And these two girls are the only women who will ever hold his heart forever. That is, until he meets the cousin of another biker’s old lady.
Celina is nothing like the women Knuckles used to date. She’s a journalist for the local newspaper, dresses well, and basically just has her life together. And the last thing she wants is to be involved with a Cursed Raven. But when the ripped, badass biker worms his way into her heart, she has trouble remembering all the reasons they would never work.
But when a scandal at her newspaper breaks the thin trust she has with Knuckles, will she walk away for good? Or will Knuckles fight to keep Celina in his life?
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This is the second in the Cursed Ravens MC series and I will say that I liked this so much more than the first. However I need to make a little note about the first; I was halfway though this book when I realized who Clover from the first book was. Talk about a DUH moment.
Jack “Knuckles” Chester is a single father and the sergeant at arms for the Cursed Ravens Motorcycle Club which means he has little free time. On top of that he has some issues when it comes to women thank to his ex. When he first sees Erin’s cousin Celina he like what he see but he has to convince her of that.
Celina is a journalist and very good at her job. She does have a sleazy ex and her boss leaves a lot to be desired as well. She sees the MC as a great story but she in’t use to the whole family vibe they have going on. Apart from her cousin Celina never really had that. As she and Knuckles get closer she evaluates her story idea.
The climax was so unexpected and such a wonderful surprise. I loved it! It brought everything together in a way that made you melt. It also set you up nicely for the next book. I would love if Erin’s dad got his own book or maybe Clover got with one of the guys. Just saying!
Knuckles girls are so cute! They embrace Celina is a way that she isn’t use to. From the moment they meet her they are attached and so is she. My one dislike about this book was Knuckles’ ex which is probably a good thing. She was one of those women who always thinks her man is cheating and then when he moves on she becomes this petty **tch. Like I said it was probably good that I didn’t like her.
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Looks like an interesting book.
Nice badass book! I think it’s full of action
I usually prefer standalone stories. Recently read a series of 3 books & the first one was good. The second one was excellent but the last one was a big disappointment. It kind of tainted how I felt about the whole series. If I had to do it again, I would have skipped the first & third books.
“Knuckles” is an interesting nickname for a character!
I find it interesting when a something/someone is described as being “the last thing s/he wants”– e.g., “The last thing she wants is to get involved with someone like _______ .” I dunno– how many of us know ~for sure~ what would be the very last thing we’d ever want? How do we even know what’s out there, and whether or not we’d want it?
…Hope this makes some sense. It’s been a deep-thinking, existential sort of day. 🙂
It makes perfect sense. You never know the last thing until you are actually in that situation and even then you might not be sure. I mean we all know roughly where are line in the sand is drawn but who’s to say that you wouldn’t cross it ever.
This sounds like an interesting read with a single father as a main character. Thanks for the review.
odd title
A book that seems to be full of action that many people should enjoy.
This sounds like a fun book and one I would like a lot.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one!
I hope having horrible exes doesn’t stop them from getting together. It sounds like a great book.
I’m new to the series. Sounds good!
It sounds awesome! I love MC reads. Thanks for sharing it.
Sounds like a great read. I like that this is part of a series and sets up nicely for another one.
Knuckle Down sounds like a great mc romance, thanks for sharing your review and have a super weekend!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Knuckle Down, this sounds like a must read for me and I am adding it to my TBR
The excerpt was intriguing and the cover is wonderful. Can’t wait to read this one!
This sounds Like a great book!
Knuckles and CeliNa sound intriguing!