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Ride or Die Romances
Along for the Ride
Love is a foreign language for all of us, but we're learning
Leana
While running away from a heavy-handed boyfriend, I end up in the car with two callous hitmen. Gentry and Karson take me on a road trip I didn’t know I needed, and I become the breath of fresh air between two brothers who suffocate beneath waves of animosity.
In battles fought and scars earned, we forge a triad of destruction and leave countless bodies in our wake. We just need to ensure we aren’t among them at the end of each day. Easier said than done when our biggest threats may be each other.
Can I escape my past and help these “Kursed” brothers reconcile? Will I succumb to the darkness or cast light on men who walk in shadows? We have 2,700 miles to figure it out.
Content Warnings: Infidelity (not between mcs), domestic violence (not between mcs), murder, violence, abduction, dubious/non consent (between MCs), non con (not between mcs), sociopathic behavior, cock warming scene, degradation kink, praise, spitting, outdoor/car scenes, primal play, cum play and stuffing, butt stuff, pierced peen, blood play, death play, tripsolagnia, breeding without pregnancy, squirting, snowballs, water play, vaginal felching, voyeurism, exhibitionism, jealous/possessive behavior, sado-masochism, touch her and die, age gap
Along for the Ride is a three POV MFM dark hitchhiker standalone novel with an HEA. The FMC does NOT choose
Leana
While running away from a heavy-handed boyfriend, I end up in the car with two callous hitmen. Gentry and Karson take me on a road trip I didn’t know I needed, and I become the breath of fresh air between two brothers who suffocate beneath waves of animosity.
In battles fought and scars earned, we forge a triad of destruction and leave countless bodies in our wake. We just need to ensure we aren’t among them at the end of each day. Easier said than done when our biggest threats may be each other.
Can I escape my past and help these “Kursed” brothers reconcile? Will I succumb to the darkness or cast light on men who walk in shadows? We have 2,700 miles to figure it out.
Content Warnings: Infidelity (not between mcs), domestic violence (not between mcs), murder, violence, abduction, dubious/non consent (between MCs), non con (not between mcs), sociopathic behavior, cock warming scene, degradation kink, praise, spitting, outdoor/car scenes, primal play, cum play and stuffing, butt stuff, pierced peen, blood play, death play, tripsolagnia, breeding without pregnancy, squirting, snowballs, water play, vaginal felching, voyeurism, exhibitionism, jealous/possessive behavior, sado-masochism, touch her and die, age gap
Along for the Ride is a three POV MFM dark hitchhiker standalone novel with an HEA. The FMC does NOT choose
286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2023
About the author
Lauren Biel
32 books3,153 followersLauren’s stories are often emotionally raw, with lots of twists and turns. She describes her writing as “where light meets dark”, which represents how her witty humor compliments the darkness in every story. Instead of trying to mold her writing to fit in a box, she chooses to be unapologetically herself. While her focus is on Romance with dark elements, subgenre is no constraint for her. The common theme in every book is finding love when you least expect it. She enjoys putting her characters through tribulations, allowing their triumphs to be that much more poignant. Make sure you have your seatbelts secured. It’s always a bumpy ride.
When she’s not working, she’s writing. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, her friends, or her pets. You might also find her on a horseback trail ride or sitting beside a waterfall in Upstate New York. She has a pretty normal life, yet her stories are anything but.
When she’s not working, she’s writing. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her husband, her friends, or her pets. You might also find her on a horseback trail ride or sitting beside a waterfall in Upstate New York. She has a pretty normal life, yet her stories are anything but.
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September 28, 2023
After a series of ill-fated events, 24-year-old Leana finds herself behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle. Behind the pain and grime, a tender heart leads her to pick up the Kursicki brothers who are stranded along side the road. What follows is the dark tale of retribution, acceptance, forgiveness, and unexpected love that comes with cross-country trek.
Gentry and Karson were so different yet so similar. Watching them both evolve was fun, but Karson stole the show. Readers are definitely Along For the Ride because there is no clear path to their HEA. Not knowing how it’s all going to play out is nerve wracking and exciting and hot AF.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😩😬😳🥵😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 🧍🏻♂️👫🏻 {Multiple}
🗂 Genre: Dark Romance
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (22, 14), Antihero, Contract KïIIerś, Enemies-to-Lovers, Kidnap/Captive, One Bed, Poly Relationship, Touch-Her-and-💀, Who Hurt You
💋 Kinks: 🩸& 🔪 Play, Brėėding, 🍆 Warming, Cum Jammer, Domination, Double Penetration, Finger Licking Good, Hand Necklace, Pierced 🍆, Spit
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties wet and reaching for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: CSA (Past), Drug Addiction, DubCon, 🍇(Not By H), UnaIiving, VioIençe, and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Along for the Ride is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Gentry and Karson were so different yet so similar. Watching them both evolve was fun, but Karson stole the show. Readers are definitely Along For the Ride because there is no clear path to their HEA. Not knowing how it’s all going to play out is nerve wracking and exciting and hot AF.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🖤🖤
Heat: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Range of Emotions: 😩😬😳🥵😍
Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 🧍🏻♂️👫🏻 {Multiple}
🗂 Genre: Dark Romance
✨ Tropes: Age Gap (22, 14), Antihero, Contract KïIIerś, Enemies-to-Lovers, Kidnap/Captive, One Bed, Poly Relationship, Touch-Her-and-💀, Who Hurt You
💋 Kinks: 🩸& 🔪 Play, Brėėding, 🍆 Warming, Cum Jammer, Domination, Double Penetration, Finger Licking Good, Hand Necklace, Pierced 🍆, Spit
⚠️ Warning: This steamy read will leave your panties wet and reaching for BOB.
🚩 Safety Squad: CSA (Past), Drug Addiction, DubCon, 🍇(Not By H), UnaIiving, VioIençe, and other potentially triggering elements. If you have any hesitation, check the warnings before diving in. Otherwise, blind is best!!
📣 Type: Along for the Ride is a standalone.
🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
June 25, 2023
Lauren Biel is an author that knows how to tap into your dark side and make you love it,but at the same time can make you doubt your sanity.
Because the kind of dark she taps into isn’t something you’re supposed to love….
She doesn’t have a list of triggers for nothing,is all i’m saying.
But if you’ve read that list,and still want to read Along for the Ride,you’d better be prepared for some REALLY DARK sh*t…..
Because this is about a girl that ran away from a stepfather that abused her,and then fell into the evil clutches of a man that abused her even more while hooking her on drugs.
When she managed to run from him,she stole a car,and got into trouble of a whole new level…..
Because she stopped to help a man with car trouble,who turned out to be two men out on a job.
And not just any job…..no,these two were brothers that made a living out of their “hobby”….killing people.
But miracles dó happen,and she does live to see the next day.
She can’t help,but wonder if that’s a good thing,though….because there are still worse things than ending up dead.
Leana,Gentry and Karson became a threesome that seemed to fit perfectly.
They were all broken one way or another by life,but somehow,Leana ended up being the missing piece to make things sort of right between Gentry and Karson.
I’m not going into detail about what was wrong with those two men,because there’s not enough space to tell you.
Besides,you need to get to know these two yourself to see where they come from,how they turned out the way they did.
All i will say is,enjoy the ride,i know i did!!
Because the kind of dark she taps into isn’t something you’re supposed to love….
She doesn’t have a list of triggers for nothing,is all i’m saying.
But if you’ve read that list,and still want to read Along for the Ride,you’d better be prepared for some REALLY DARK sh*t…..
Because this is about a girl that ran away from a stepfather that abused her,and then fell into the evil clutches of a man that abused her even more while hooking her on drugs.
When she managed to run from him,she stole a car,and got into trouble of a whole new level…..
Because she stopped to help a man with car trouble,who turned out to be two men out on a job.
And not just any job…..no,these two were brothers that made a living out of their “hobby”….killing people.
But miracles dó happen,and she does live to see the next day.
She can’t help,but wonder if that’s a good thing,though….because there are still worse things than ending up dead.
Leana,Gentry and Karson became a threesome that seemed to fit perfectly.
They were all broken one way or another by life,but somehow,Leana ended up being the missing piece to make things sort of right between Gentry and Karson.
I’m not going into detail about what was wrong with those two men,because there’s not enough space to tell you.
Besides,you need to get to know these two yourself to see where they come from,how they turned out the way they did.
All i will say is,enjoy the ride,i know i did!!
September 16, 2024
Twisted but good!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚🖤💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: ☺️😊😁😉🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Duet Narration
The heroine: Leana - she was nearly eighteen and running away from a broken home. Her stepfather had been doing unspeakable things to her and her mother didn’t believe her. She ran from one end of the country to the other and ended up homeless near a bus station in New York. Six years later, she is addicted to pills and a sex worker. She gets beat from her pimp, Mickey, but thinks the drugs are worth it, because they ease all her pains. Mickey tells her he loves her, and will marry her, but he beats her regularly. Though when Mickey threatens to kill her, Leana runs again.
The Heroes: Gentry & Karson - Brothers and partners (“murder obsessed contract killers”). One of them is a psychopath and one is a sociopath.
Gentry - he was married to a woman he liked at least a little, but when he found her cheating on him with his brother, he was furious and killed his wife. He eventually went to prison for robbery.
Karson - he says he only screwed around with G’s wife because he wanted to kill her while doing it. He had found out that she was cheating on his brother. When they got caught for robbery, he gave up his brother to save himself, he couldn’t do time in a box without going crazy.
The story: Gentry was in prison with Lex from Hitched, he got along well with Lexington because they had the same type of homicidal tendencies. When he got out, he was estranged from his bother. Though he is forced to take a job with his brother because Karson got in trouble while G was in jail and was going to be killed if they didn’t make up for his messy blunder. They end up driving to California to kill some actor who wouldn’t pay his debts. But their car breaks down not long after they are on the road, and they end up hitchhiking and are picked up by Leana.
I grabbed this book because I listened to Hitched, the first book in the series and really enjoyed it. Though, I have to say I am not too fond of books where the main characters are addicts or prostitutes. Also, the heroine is raped and I thought that was unnecessary. Overall, I enjoyed the storyline about the brothers, and I liked the fact that this was a road trip story even though they were murdering people all the way from New York to Los Angeles. It was quite twisted but pretty good. I expected no less after listening to the first book.
This audiobook is told in multiple points of view via duet narration and is narrated by Roxelana Waters, Christian Black and Gregory Salinas. The guys are great, they have the perfect voices for Gentry and Karson. Both have deep, soft voices that sound tough enough to be the two hitmen. I am not too fond of Roxelana’s voice though, I didn’t recognize her name, she may narrate under another name. I have definitely heard her before, and her voice bothers me. It has a whiny quality that I really dislike. Though I did love that this was done in duet narration.
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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚🖤💙❤️
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: ☺️😊😁😉🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Duet Narration
The heroine: Leana - she was nearly eighteen and running away from a broken home. Her stepfather had been doing unspeakable things to her and her mother didn’t believe her. She ran from one end of the country to the other and ended up homeless near a bus station in New York. Six years later, she is addicted to pills and a sex worker. She gets beat from her pimp, Mickey, but thinks the drugs are worth it, because they ease all her pains. Mickey tells her he loves her, and will marry her, but he beats her regularly. Though when Mickey threatens to kill her, Leana runs again.
The Heroes: Gentry & Karson - Brothers and partners (“murder obsessed contract killers”). One of them is a psychopath and one is a sociopath.
Gentry - he was married to a woman he liked at least a little, but when he found her cheating on him with his brother, he was furious and killed his wife. He eventually went to prison for robbery.
Karson - he says he only screwed around with G’s wife because he wanted to kill her while doing it. He had found out that she was cheating on his brother. When they got caught for robbery, he gave up his brother to save himself, he couldn’t do time in a box without going crazy.
The story: Gentry was in prison with Lex from Hitched, he got along well with Lexington because they had the same type of homicidal tendencies. When he got out, he was estranged from his bother. Though he is forced to take a job with his brother because Karson got in trouble while G was in jail and was going to be killed if they didn’t make up for his messy blunder. They end up driving to California to kill some actor who wouldn’t pay his debts. But their car breaks down not long after they are on the road, and they end up hitchhiking and are picked up by Leana.
I grabbed this book because I listened to Hitched, the first book in the series and really enjoyed it. Though, I have to say I am not too fond of books where the main characters are addicts or prostitutes. Also, the heroine is raped and I thought that was unnecessary. Overall, I enjoyed the storyline about the brothers, and I liked the fact that this was a road trip story even though they were murdering people all the way from New York to Los Angeles. It was quite twisted but pretty good. I expected no less after listening to the first book.
This audiobook is told in multiple points of view via duet narration and is narrated by Roxelana Waters, Christian Black and Gregory Salinas. The guys are great, they have the perfect voices for Gentry and Karson. Both have deep, soft voices that sound tough enough to be the two hitmen. I am not too fond of Roxelana’s voice though, I didn’t recognize her name, she may narrate under another name. I have definitely heard her before, and her voice bothers me. It has a whiny quality that I really dislike. Though I did love that this was done in duet narration.
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August 30, 2023
So, okay, I still don't know what to think about this story.
These MCs (all three of them) have a hard, awful past...and they are simply nuts.
*in a hushed tone* We are talking about serial killers here.
These MCs (all three of them) have a hard, awful past...and they are simply nuts.
*in a hushed tone* We are talking about serial killers here.
March 1, 2024
EXCUSE ME THIS WAS SO UNHINGED AND I LOVED IT!!!
Idk who Gentry even is because Karson was the star of the show here 🤭🤭
Chapter 13 🩸
& Chapter 19 🥵
will live in my head rent free
I went into this blind because I saw it was a duet dark romance audiobook free on Hoopla and I AM NOT MAD THAT I DID.
Were some parts absolutely insane? Yes. But, I also laughed a fuck ton. Gentry and Karson were bat shit crazy with the weirdest kinks (especially Karson) but idk... I liked it. And idk what that says about me but what's done is done. 😅
"she's not a good girl, she's a dirty little thief." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
-MFM
-Kidnapping
-Dark Romance
-Age Gap
-Serial Killers
-Breeding Kink
-Blood Play
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Idk who Gentry even is because Karson was the star of the show here 🤭🤭
Chapter 13 🩸
& Chapter 19 🥵
will live in my head rent free
I went into this blind because I saw it was a duet dark romance audiobook free on Hoopla and I AM NOT MAD THAT I DID.
Were some parts absolutely insane? Yes. But, I also laughed a fuck ton. Gentry and Karson were bat shit crazy with the weirdest kinks (especially Karson) but idk... I liked it. And idk what that says about me but what's done is done. 😅
"she's not a good girl, she's a dirty little thief." 🫠🫠🫠🫠
-MFM
-Kidnapping
-Dark Romance
-Age Gap
-Serial Killers
-Breeding Kink
-Blood Play
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
July 26, 2023
An average of 4 stars? I'm worried about y'all. Like actually worried. We're talking wound fingering, necrophilia, and incestual threesomes. The characters are incredibly unlikeable.
August 8, 2023
This one is a little darker than Hitched in my eyes.
Gentry and Karson are brothers who are very at eachothers necks, Karson has done some fudge up stuff to Gentry.. like fuk his wife, but he was going to kill her, made sure Gen was sentence longer in jail. So yeah, there are not happy brothers, lol. But they still do jobs together, and they won't kill one another. So they have one soon, and that's how they meet Leana. She's been on the streets for about a week after she ran from her boyfriend who abused her.
She robs a car and is driving far, far away from her ex, only to be a nice person and pick up Karson and Gentry, who lie and kidnap her.
Karaon hates her already she's a problem, but Gentry doesn't wanna get rid of her, yet he feels something for her.
So now she's there, kidnapee.. and she had no problem with it she accepted her fate if she died.. well, she dies.. the guys are arguing between themselves to kill her or not. They go on adventures and get to know each other more bond more. It does take Karson a little more time to warm up to her. They do have drama from how Leana react to their kills and an ex and Boss who want them gone.
Angst, om drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Slowburnish
Age gap
24h/46H/40H
Push away from all
Infidelity (not between mcs)
Domestic violence (not between mcs), murder/violence
Drug abuse
Addiction
abduction
dubious/non consent (between MCs)
non con/rape (not between mcs)
cock warming scene
degradation kink
Praise
spitting
outdoor/car scenes
Primal play
cum play and stuffing
butt stuff
pierced peen
Blood play
death play
tripsolagnia
breeding without pregnancy
snowballs
Water play
vaginal felching
voyeurism
exhibitionism
sado-masochism
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
Gentry and Karson are brothers who are very at eachothers necks, Karson has done some fudge up stuff to Gentry.. like fuk his wife, but he was going to kill her, made sure Gen was sentence longer in jail. So yeah, there are not happy brothers, lol. But they still do jobs together, and they won't kill one another. So they have one soon, and that's how they meet Leana. She's been on the streets for about a week after she ran from her boyfriend who abused her.
She robs a car and is driving far, far away from her ex, only to be a nice person and pick up Karson and Gentry, who lie and kidnap her.
Karaon hates her already she's a problem, but Gentry doesn't wanna get rid of her, yet he feels something for her.
So now she's there, kidnapee.. and she had no problem with it she accepted her fate if she died.. well, she dies.. the guys are arguing between themselves to kill her or not. They go on adventures and get to know each other more bond more. It does take Karson a little more time to warm up to her. They do have drama from how Leana react to their kills and an ex and Boss who want them gone.
Angst, om drama, no cheating, drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶
Slowburnish
Age gap
24h/46H/40H
Push away from all
Infidelity (not between mcs)
Domestic violence (not between mcs), murder/violence
Drug abuse
Addiction
abduction
dubious/non consent (between MCs)
non con/rape (not between mcs)
cock warming scene
degradation kink
Praise
spitting
outdoor/car scenes
Primal play
cum play and stuffing
butt stuff
pierced peen
Blood play
death play
tripsolagnia
breeding without pregnancy
snowballs
Water play
vaginal felching
voyeurism
exhibitionism
sado-masochism
No condom
Hea
Epilogue
September 28, 2024
This is the second book in the series that I have listened to on audio and I’m fucking obsessed. Lauren really has some of the best narrators
10/10 recommend listening to them.
I loved this book. I was sucked in from chapter 1. This is a why choose with two brothers who are hitman. You have Gentry who honestly was a little grumpy but pretty fucking sweet and then you have Carson who is fucking insane. Guess which one I liked better???? I always fall for the one who’s the biggest ass 😭😭😭 I just love watching them put up walls and then fucking crack. You have one with a serious breeding kink and the other with a fucking dead bodies kink, I’m sure you can figure out who is who😅😅 they literally balanced each other out perfectly.
Lauren’s FMCs are true ride or dies, like all these girls in her books put up with these men like it’s nothing. SLAY
I loved the dynamic between the brothers. Carson was cracking me the fuck up his humor is so unhinged. And I loved how they were low-key competing with each other “I make her come faster, time it” lmao
AND THE DOG!!! They’re just one big happy family
This series is such a fucking good time !!!!
10/10 recommend listening to them.
I loved this book. I was sucked in from chapter 1. This is a why choose with two brothers who are hitman. You have Gentry who honestly was a little grumpy but pretty fucking sweet and then you have Carson who is fucking insane. Guess which one I liked better???? I always fall for the one who’s the biggest ass 😭😭😭 I just love watching them put up walls and then fucking crack. You have one with a serious breeding kink and the other with a fucking dead bodies kink, I’m sure you can figure out who is who😅😅 they literally balanced each other out perfectly.
Lauren’s FMCs are true ride or dies, like all these girls in her books put up with these men like it’s nothing. SLAY
I loved the dynamic between the brothers. Carson was cracking me the fuck up his humor is so unhinged. And I loved how they were low-key competing with each other “I make her come faster, time it” lmao
AND THE DOG!!! They’re just one big happy family
This series is such a fucking good time !!!!
July 6, 2023
.....
"I might have a few screws loose, but she’s not rocking with a full toolkit, either."....
Contract Killers (brothers Gentry + Karson)✔, Hitchhiker ✔why choose - MFM✔ with some dark humour thrown in.✔ Thought I'd check out this book after reading - Hitched. So glad I did. 😊 👍
......
"This isn’t take-your-whore-to-work week. I never would have brought her along.”......
I strongly recommend checking trigger Warnings for any of Lauren's books, if you have triggers.
"I might have a few screws loose, but she’s not rocking with a full toolkit, either."....
Contract Killers (brothers Gentry + Karson)✔, Hitchhiker ✔why choose - MFM✔ with some dark humour thrown in.✔ Thought I'd check out this book after reading - Hitched. So glad I did. 😊 👍
......
"This isn’t take-your-whore-to-work week. I never would have brought her along.”......
I strongly recommend checking trigger Warnings for any of Lauren's books, if you have triggers.
June 29, 2023
4.75 - 5 stars!
What a ride! A young woman trying to escape the trauma of her past and the ugly of her present, and two psychotic contract killers trying to clean up a possibly damning mess find themselves thrown together. What ensues is a journey of self discovery, healing, violence, murder, kinky debauchery and a beautiful happy ending that fits them.
Leana has survived more than any young woman should have to live through but even in the face of despair, her strength and tenacity shines through. Gentry and Karson recognize and nurture the darkest parts of her soul and accept her for exactly who she is allowing her to flourish.
Somehow seeing the dirty and violent parts of life has made Leana accept who Karson and Gentry are even in their most violent and psychotic moments.
Gentry and Karson are brothers and have a lot of animosity between them and their level of trust between them has been shattered. Their pasts aren't pretty and they both have an insatiable need for blood and violence. It isn't until Leana falls into their laps that things start to change.
Don't mistake me...these men don't personally change but they do see Leana as something more than another body to add to their count. Gentry is the possessive protector with a breeding kink (among other things lol) and has every intention of keeping the woman that has wiggled her way into his heart. He will literally do anything to keep Leana by his side and un-alive anyone that lays their hands on her.
Karson is the most psychotic of the trio and has a laundry list of kinks and disturbing needs. However, even at his most crazy you can't help but fall in love with the man that he becomes when he is with Leana.
Gentry, Leana and Karson are like puzzle pieces that fit together in the best way. Their relationship may have started out turbulent but it slowly evolves into something that works for their particular brands of crazy. I loved the progression of their whole journey and the steam that went with it. The steamy bits in here were top notch kinky albeit disturbing at times lol.
Lauren Biel, quite honestly, has written such a dark and twisted story that I loved. LOVED. Along for the Ride was action packed, steamy and incredibly entertaining. If you loved Hitched, then you'll love this one! I sure did and can't wait to read what's next!
**Make sure you mind the triggers as there are many but there isn't a whole lot that triggers me.
What a ride! A young woman trying to escape the trauma of her past and the ugly of her present, and two psychotic contract killers trying to clean up a possibly damning mess find themselves thrown together. What ensues is a journey of self discovery, healing, violence, murder, kinky debauchery and a beautiful happy ending that fits them.
Leana has survived more than any young woman should have to live through but even in the face of despair, her strength and tenacity shines through. Gentry and Karson recognize and nurture the darkest parts of her soul and accept her for exactly who she is allowing her to flourish.
"...You like how Gentry fucks you like he loves you and I fuck you like I hate you."
Somehow seeing the dirty and violent parts of life has made Leana accept who Karson and Gentry are even in their most violent and psychotic moments.
"This girl glows with a gray hue around her. And I'm fucking obsessed. What switch is broken in her little head? She might be more like us than she realizes."
Gentry and Karson are brothers and have a lot of animosity between them and their level of trust between them has been shattered. Their pasts aren't pretty and they both have an insatiable need for blood and violence. It isn't until Leana falls into their laps that things start to change.
"She brings out something warm in two very cold killers."
Don't mistake me...these men don't personally change but they do see Leana as something more than another body to add to their count. Gentry is the possessive protector with a breeding kink (among other things lol) and has every intention of keeping the woman that has wiggled her way into his heart. He will literally do anything to keep Leana by his side and un-alive anyone that lays their hands on her.
"Screams of pain have always been music to my ears. The only songs I enjoyed. But now my favorite songs come in the form of those sounds that erupt from her mouth as she comes for me. It's fucking beautiful."
Karson is the most psychotic of the trio and has a laundry list of kinks and disturbing needs. However, even at his most crazy you can't help but fall in love with the man that he becomes when he is with Leana.
"God, I'm starting to like her, and I fucking hate that for me. My little thief. His wanderer. Whoever the fuck she is, she's getting under my skin."
Gentry, Leana and Karson are like puzzle pieces that fit together in the best way. Their relationship may have started out turbulent but it slowly evolves into something that works for their particular brands of crazy. I loved the progression of their whole journey and the steam that went with it. The steamy bits in here were top notch kinky albeit disturbing at times lol.
"You're...fucking...evil." She pants each word with every forward rock of her hips. I pull away, eliciting a frustrated growl from her. "And yet you ride my face like I'm a saint."
Lauren Biel, quite honestly, has written such a dark and twisted story that I loved. LOVED. Along for the Ride was action packed, steamy and incredibly entertaining. If you loved Hitched, then you'll love this one! I sure did and can't wait to read what's next!
**Make sure you mind the triggers as there are many but there isn't a whole lot that triggers me.
April 14, 2024
Why does the authors' MMCs always broke
I don't normally like stories about drug abuse, especially if it involves the fmc. The start of this book was pretty dark. The Fmc situation is just horrific. However, the author didn't give any gruesome details, which made it an easy read.
The three-some element was so refreshing. I normally read why choose books where all the men simultaneously like the fmc, but this one, Gentry felt like the main love interest and Karson, was just a maybe. Leana didn't seem to like Karson at all, especially at the beginning.
Gentry-“You’re . . . fucking . . . evil.” She pants each word with every forward rock of her hips. I pull away, eliciting a frustrated growl from her. “And yet you ride my face like I’m a saint.”
He so obsessive and possessive. He never like sharing with his crazy brother. He reads as a wholesome person that kills people. The first chapter show that Gentry is as mess up as his brother.
Karson-he is so nasty, and literally blood thirsty. I mean he licks, drinks his victim blood.
“Here’s my proposition, thief,” I say, trying to catch my breath between words. I can’t run like I used to.
This man is so funny, he added to the story. He is twisted , sadistic and probably crazy. Half of the book he wants to to kill the fmc leana. Not pretending, really kill her dead. How is this man don't have HI?V?Because he's licking drinking too much blood.
Leana-I crawl over to Gentry and sit in his lap. My arms wrap around him in some kind of weird, comforting, sorry-your-brother’s-a-dick embrace. His arms remain at his sides, clearly unaccustomed to comfort.
She was so sweet kind and caring around psychopath and apparently a therapist for two of them. How background story is just horrific, however, the drug abuse storyline almost felt not existence half way in the book. I mean , I don't mind , but the beginning focused so much on the drugs.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I didn't take anything seriously but revenge plotline was so enjoyable. This is my Third book of this author and so far this one is my favorite. To be honest, this followed the same formula of the last 2 books.However the murders and the revenge plot line just speaks to my soul. This book feels dirty like I can actually smell them,which is weird. And probably because of my past traumatic stress of not being rich but I do not like reading books especially when the mmc is broke. The ultimate strength in this entire book is the fmc vagina. It takes a licking and keep on ticking. I like romance books where the female characters get pregnant at end but in this one I hope they never have children.
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The ending of this book is so twisted and wrong and just so stupid. I almost give up reading it except it happened so fast. She's literally drugged, gang raped by thier boss, guards and exboyfriend. They saved her hours after it happened to then actually have sex with her In the same room she was gangraped. In a sick twisted way they pretty much did that because she thought she was damaged so now she was healed apparently.
NOW WHY I STILL ENJOY THIS BOOK!!
I need to be studied.
P.s I'm pretty sure that they have a sexual transmitted disease.
I don't normally like stories about drug abuse, especially if it involves the fmc. The start of this book was pretty dark. The Fmc situation is just horrific. However, the author didn't give any gruesome details, which made it an easy read.
The three-some element was so refreshing. I normally read why choose books where all the men simultaneously like the fmc, but this one, Gentry felt like the main love interest and Karson, was just a maybe. Leana didn't seem to like Karson at all, especially at the beginning.
Gentry-“You’re . . . fucking . . . evil.” She pants each word with every forward rock of her hips. I pull away, eliciting a frustrated growl from her. “And yet you ride my face like I’m a saint.”
He so obsessive and possessive. He never like sharing with his crazy brother. He reads as a wholesome person that kills people. The first chapter show that Gentry is as mess up as his brother.
Karson-he is so nasty, and literally blood thirsty. I mean he licks, drinks his victim blood.
“Here’s my proposition, thief,” I say, trying to catch my breath between words. I can’t run like I used to.
This man is so funny, he added to the story. He is twisted , sadistic and probably crazy. Half of the book he wants to to kill the fmc leana. Not pretending, really kill her dead. How is this man don't have HI?V?Because he's licking drinking too much blood.
Leana-I crawl over to Gentry and sit in his lap. My arms wrap around him in some kind of weird, comforting, sorry-your-brother’s-a-dick embrace. His arms remain at his sides, clearly unaccustomed to comfort.
She was so sweet kind and caring around psychopath and apparently a therapist for two of them. How background story is just horrific, however, the drug abuse storyline almost felt not existence half way in the book. I mean , I don't mind , but the beginning focused so much on the drugs.
FINAL THOUGHTS
I didn't take anything seriously but revenge plotline was so enjoyable. This is my Third book of this author and so far this one is my favorite. To be honest, this followed the same formula of the last 2 books.However the murders and the revenge plot line just speaks to my soul. This book feels dirty like I can actually smell them,which is weird. And probably because of my past traumatic stress of not being rich but I do not like reading books especially when the mmc is broke. The ultimate strength in this entire book is the fmc vagina. It takes a licking and keep on ticking. I like romance books where the female characters get pregnant at end but in this one I hope they never have children.
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The ending of this book is so twisted and wrong and just so stupid. I almost give up reading it except it happened so fast. She's literally drugged, gang raped by thier boss, guards and exboyfriend. They saved her hours after it happened to then actually have sex with her In the same room she was gangraped. In a sick twisted way they pretty much did that because she thought she was damaged so now she was healed apparently.
NOW WHY I STILL ENJOY THIS BOOK!!
I need to be studied.
P.s I'm pretty sure that they have a sexual transmitted disease.
October 31, 2024
Another great book from this author! 👌 They’re all so dark, twisted, and messed up… and I absolutely love it! 😅🙈
Humor, spice, and murder - a highly entertaining read, but be sure to check the trigger warnings!
Somewhere around 4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
Humor, spice, and murder - a highly entertaining read, but be sure to check the trigger warnings!
Somewhere around 4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
June 6, 2024
He calls her his little thief. I call her wanderer because she’s taken me to places within me that I’d never have gone into alone, and she’s definitely a thief for stealing both of our hearts.Leana (24) left home as soon as she turned eighteen because her mother didn't believe her when she said her stepfather was raping her. She ends up on the streets of NYC and it didn't take long for a dealer to swipe her up and make her his junkie. When she finally makes her escape, she lands in the laps of the Kursed brothers.
Gentry (46, sweet psycho) is fresh out of prison and is forced back into the killing business with his brother, Karson (38, mean psycho), by their boss. Now they're on the road to Cali when their car breaks down. They decide to carjack the next vehicle that comes along - surprise, it's little Leana. It doesn't take long before they decide to keep her. They start their cross country killing and fucking spree. When bad guys try to take Leana from them, they prove just how psycho they both really are. Eventually the trio get a murder mutt and a HEA.
"We need to give this guy a name.”Honestly, I didn't enjoy this one nearly as much as the other two I've read in this series. This one was more funny than dark to me. Plus, I didn't connect with the characters nearly as much. I liked them, but I wasn't breathing for them! Not like I was for Oaklyn and Ambrose. Anyway, for the first 30% of the book, I skimmed a lot. I was going to get to the sex and see if things improved, and they did. The best parts of the book are the funny things. The sex was hot (and a lot of times gross). Disappointed that they didn't share her until the very end of the book, so that sucks. Lots of people will be triggered, so I'll still list the things I think will bother you below. First a few laughs:
“He already has a name,” Karson says. “It’s Murder Mutt.”
“I once had a dream that I had a baby. I picked up the little thing and ate it.”
"Don’t kink shame me, Gentry. I’m not the one who gets off by having their hair shampooed. Now that’s fucking weird!"
TRIGGERS: Rape, blood play, cutting, pseudo-necrophilia, breath play, murder, f*cking on a corpse, stabbing someone while f*cking, chopping off body parts, shoving body parts up people's butts, and probably some other stuff.
PLUS SIDE: the dog doesn't die.
June 22, 2023
I loved it.
Straight up.
A hitch hiker romance that has a few great twists.
Some amazing spice.
A journey that comes with a lot of mind opening things.
Surviving addiction. Surviving in general.
Plus a call back to my other favorite hitch hiker Lex.
Go and preorder this NOW.
You don’t want to miss this epic read.
And in the end - i only i have question
Would you choose?
Straight up.
A hitch hiker romance that has a few great twists.
Some amazing spice.
A journey that comes with a lot of mind opening things.
Surviving addiction. Surviving in general.
Plus a call back to my other favorite hitch hiker Lex.
Go and preorder this NOW.
You don’t want to miss this epic read.
And in the end - i only i have question
Would you choose?
July 13, 2023
Wow, this book is pretty messed up, but I was definitely entertained! Gentry and Karson, our hero brothers, are two hitchhikers who enjoy killing, so expect a lot of violence & graphic murders. Leana is a desperate young woman on the run from an abusive stepfather and ex who got her hooked on drugs. I preferred Gentry, but this book was probably better with the addition of Karson.
This book is NOT for the faint of heart, so please be mindful if you choose to read it. I do kind of wonder what went on in Lauren's mind to inspire this kind of story.
As soon as I started wondering when the spice was going to hit, it arrived. Most of the time I'd love to be the heroine in a romance novel, but I would not want to be Leana, lol. Even if I never worked...
Thanks to BookSirens for the ARC! This has in no way affected my review or rating.
This book is NOT for the faint of heart, so please be mindful if you choose to read it. I do kind of wonder what went on in Lauren's mind to inspire this kind of story.
As soon as I started wondering when the spice was going to hit, it arrived. Most of the time I'd love to be the heroine in a romance novel, but I would not want to be Leana, lol. Even if I never worked...
Thanks to BookSirens for the ARC! This has in no way affected my review or rating.
June 29, 2023
Listen y’all this should come as no shock. This book was fucking FIRE 🔥
I haven’t read a why choose by Lauren yet so I had no idea what to expect but excuse while I wipe the drool from my mouth 🤤
If you’re looking for a good, wholesome love story. Look no further than this sweet, Christian romance. Love at first sight, beautiful first dates, the sweetest little moments between the most innocent people ever. I fell in love with these characters and just how absolutely inspirational their relationship was.
Actually all of this is bullshit 🥲
Check triggers cuz you’re in for one helluva ride 💀💀💀
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(Highlights coming soon 🥵)
I haven’t read a why choose by Lauren yet so I had no idea what to expect but excuse while I wipe the drool from my mouth 🤤
If you’re looking for a good, wholesome love story. Look no further than this sweet, Christian romance. Love at first sight, beautiful first dates, the sweetest little moments between the most innocent people ever. I fell in love with these characters and just how absolutely inspirational their relationship was.
Actually all of this is bullshit 🥲
Check triggers cuz you’re in for one helluva ride 💀💀💀
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(Highlights coming soon 🥵)
July 3, 2023
Gunter and Karson and Leana, what a mix, and what I like about the story so much was the characters, their very vivid personalities, their "ordinariness, " regular folks -- ok two of them socio/psychopaths -- from that side of the tracks and all of them possessing degrees of darkness. I liked portrayal of the men so devilishly, so male, a kind of gruffness in thought and behavior. If I read another billionaire romance ... And this what not that.
What it had was intrigue, suspense, questionable morals, a resilient heroine, and two almost irredeemable guys. Not even a thought to being on the right side of the law or morality, and yet... I was here for it. Steam level was good, though gotta admit I miss more of the sexy times in Hitched. There was more focus on the plot line, true, but the writing style without the welcome diversion of spice made the story feel slow at times.
At times, the writing was very heavy in prose, a lot of inner thought, and sparse dialogue. Paragraph upon paragraph of text. Writing with a more showing style and this book would have not only felt more progressive, but better held my attention. Again, I liked the story, quite original and not the usual, overwritten affair, but I will admit that reading everyone's thoughts, thought processes, and actions was distracting to my attention.
I would still recommend this -- and I do -- if you believe everyone, even perceived bad people, are entitled to a happy ending; you appreciate dark humor because I was chuckling at times around the interactions and thoughts; and you like your heroes, well antiheroes, corrupted, depraved even, yet complemented by a relatable, strong heroine with a bit of sass.
What it had was intrigue, suspense, questionable morals, a resilient heroine, and two almost irredeemable guys. Not even a thought to being on the right side of the law or morality, and yet... I was here for it. Steam level was good, though gotta admit I miss more of the sexy times in Hitched. There was more focus on the plot line, true, but the writing style without the welcome diversion of spice made the story feel slow at times.
At times, the writing was very heavy in prose, a lot of inner thought, and sparse dialogue. Paragraph upon paragraph of text. Writing with a more showing style and this book would have not only felt more progressive, but better held my attention. Again, I liked the story, quite original and not the usual, overwritten affair, but I will admit that reading everyone's thoughts, thought processes, and actions was distracting to my attention.
I would still recommend this -- and I do -- if you believe everyone, even perceived bad people, are entitled to a happy ending; you appreciate dark humor because I was chuckling at times around the interactions and thoughts; and you like your heroes, well antiheroes, corrupted, depraved even, yet complemented by a relatable, strong heroine with a bit of sass.
August 24, 2024
I will never be able to look at reviews on Hunting and haunting A. That say “this is the darkest book ever” or any version of that after this series.
Dont get me wrong, I LOVE hunting and haunting Adeline, but that by no means should be the standard for dark…
This author sets the standard for dark.
It’s such a good series if you are superrrr fucked up like me 😂
It’s dark, and amazing, and did I mention dark? Like damn. lol.
You should def read it. 😂
Dont get me wrong, I LOVE hunting and haunting Adeline, but that by no means should be the standard for dark…
This author sets the standard for dark.
It’s such a good series if you are superrrr fucked up like me 😂
It’s dark, and amazing, and did I mention dark? Like damn. lol.
You should def read it. 😂
June 16, 2024
Who knew a book about 2 hit men, and a girl who’s been abused and is hooked on drugs before being kidnapped, could be so heartwarming and beautiful 🥹🖤🥰
▪️MFM (why choose with brothers)
▪️Touch her and die 💀
▪️Serial unaliving
▪️Age gap (20ish years)
▪️Revenge
▪️Off page CSA
Gentry is loving, sweet and selfless and would do anything to make Leana happy. Karson is definitely more crazy and loves Leana in his own selfish way. But Leana sees them as being the best of both worlds, so why choose 🤷🏻♀️��
▪️MFM (why choose with brothers)
▪️Touch her and die 💀
▪️Serial unaliving
▪️Age gap (20ish years)
▪️Revenge
▪️Off page CSA
Gentry is loving, sweet and selfless and would do anything to make Leana happy. Karson is definitely more crazy and loves Leana in his own selfish way. But Leana sees them as being the best of both worlds, so why choose 🤷🏻♀️��
June 23, 2023
I really enjoyed this! I had fun reading it. I couldn’t put it down. I read it in less than 24 hours. The spice was very hot! It was a great dark hitchhiker romance. I liked Hitched too but I liked this one even more!
June 6, 2024
I don’t know what it is, but I have a hard time feeling anything but contempt for these characters. Biel also includes gratuitous rape scenes in this book (in all of her books, honestly). If that bothers you, this is not the author for you.
Ok, time to rant. 🤠
Leana is such a dumb heifer (and a junkie) that I didn’t even feel bad for her when she got raped. If that tells you anything about how terrible these characters are, consider yourself warned.
Karson is a deplorable, unredeemable character. TBI or not, he’s awful. Necrophilia is not a kink. Rape is not a kink. Biel’s overuse of rape in her books doesn’t even shock me anymore, I’m just disappointed with how casually she throws it around.
Gentry was alright, easily the most likable character here, but still a total simp for his little brother. Their pissing match was boring by 45%.
Biel’s overuse of nicknames repeatedly pulled me out of the story. Thief and Wanderer lost all meaning due to the excessive use. There were also some obvious continuity issues. For example, Gentry went from being in prison for six years to ten years when he’s recounting the story to Leana later.
Look, I thought this was terrible, but I do wonder if I would have liked it more with a different female narrator. Personally, I found the voice of Leana grating; her inflection, very exaggerated pronunciations, and “acting” were overdone and it made me annoyed with Leana as a result. She sounded like she had too much saliva in her mouth while she spoke. It was distracting to the point I’d have to rewind because I couldn’t focus on what she was saying. She was just unpleasant to listen to. I would not recommend the audiobook or this narrator. The book itself is whatever. Unhinged for no other reason than to be unhinged, it’s shock-core if nothing else.
Ok, time to rant. 🤠
Leana is such a dumb heifer (and a junkie) that I didn’t even feel bad for her when she got raped. If that tells you anything about how terrible these characters are, consider yourself warned.
Karson is a deplorable, unredeemable character. TBI or not, he’s awful. Necrophilia is not a kink. Rape is not a kink. Biel’s overuse of rape in her books doesn’t even shock me anymore, I’m just disappointed with how casually she throws it around.
Gentry was alright, easily the most likable character here, but still a total simp for his little brother. Their pissing match was boring by 45%.
Biel’s overuse of nicknames repeatedly pulled me out of the story. Thief and Wanderer lost all meaning due to the excessive use. There were also some obvious continuity issues. For example, Gentry went from being in prison for six years to ten years when he’s recounting the story to Leana later.
Look, I thought this was terrible, but I do wonder if I would have liked it more with a different female narrator. Personally, I found the voice of Leana grating; her inflection, very exaggerated pronunciations, and “acting” were overdone and it made me annoyed with Leana as a result. She sounded like she had too much saliva in her mouth while she spoke. It was distracting to the point I’d have to rewind because I couldn’t focus on what she was saying. She was just unpleasant to listen to. I would not recommend the audiobook or this narrator. The book itself is whatever. Unhinged for no other reason than to be unhinged, it’s shock-core if nothing else.
August 28, 2023
This is my all time favourite book ever. I absolutely loved every single point. I laughed, shouted and nearly cried (I’m not a very emotional person) Leana is probably the strong, smart mouthed best fmc I’ve ever read! I want to say Gentry is a gentle giant, but he’s still got a very dark streak. Karson… that man is just something else and my toxic trait is still being team Karson. The perfect amount of spice and action! Please check trigger warnings Lauren doesn’t write books for the faint hearted.
March 13, 2024
One of the MMCs was more troubled over the idea of hurting an attack dog, than he ever was over killing/slitting the throat of a woman.
Actually, he ENJOYED killing the woman.
He killed a woman, his brother's wife, at the beginning of the book.
1 star for femicide.
Actually, he ENJOYED killing the woman.
He killed a woman, his brother's wife, at the beginning of the book.
1 star for femicide.
May 7, 2024
It’s dark but then if you know this authors books you know what you are getting 🤷🏻♀️
I kinda of loved both Gentry and Karson, hitmen at their best, not assassins though 🤣🤣 our FMC has been through so much and it continues but she now has her two men to offer her therapy (by that I mean unaliving certain people lol)
Onward to the next die or ride 🤭🖤🔪🩸
I kinda of loved both Gentry and Karson, hitmen at their best, not assassins though 🤣🤣 our FMC has been through so much and it continues but she now has her two men to offer her therapy (by that I mean unaliving certain people lol)
Onward to the next die or ride 🤭🖤🔪🩸
April 14, 2024
I just want to say that I haven't even finished this book yet, and I'm already rating it 5 stars.... umm, because the effing sorcery in this book is just chef Kiss. Pretty certain I have found a new author...
August 21, 2023
A fantastically written book that I thoroughly enjoyed.
The opening chapters of the book help to build the world and explain the characters lives and circumstances. It was a great opportunity to learn about the characters personalities and see them for who they were. In the case of Gentry and his brother Karson we learnt about betrayal and grudges, how their personality types differed and the things they had both not only done to each other but for each other.
I really liked the way that the story built up to the three main characters coming together - so often in books we are just thrown into it all but the way Lauren wrote this gave me as a reader their seperate lives before their worlds collide and it was interesting to see how their worlds would intermingle and join together.
This book was dark and it dealt with some topics that are hard for some to read but I also appreciated the way the author made Leana strong and formiddable and how the men helped her overcome her past. Yes she still had soft and sweet moments but they also brought out a darkness in her and the three of them together really all complemented each other despite all being very different. Despite the darkness there was also some very laugh out loud moments which brought humour and lightness into it, my favourite being the scene discussing having children towards the end of the book.
Whilst not as outwardly shocking as some of Laurens books content (hello mayo jar I'm talking about you) there were still plenty of depraved moments and I genuinely think this may have bumped itself to the top of the favourites list.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The opening chapters of the book help to build the world and explain the characters lives and circumstances. It was a great opportunity to learn about the characters personalities and see them for who they were. In the case of Gentry and his brother Karson we learnt about betrayal and grudges, how their personality types differed and the things they had both not only done to each other but for each other.
I really liked the way that the story built up to the three main characters coming together - so often in books we are just thrown into it all but the way Lauren wrote this gave me as a reader their seperate lives before their worlds collide and it was interesting to see how their worlds would intermingle and join together.
This book was dark and it dealt with some topics that are hard for some to read but I also appreciated the way the author made Leana strong and formiddable and how the men helped her overcome her past. Yes she still had soft and sweet moments but they also brought out a darkness in her and the three of them together really all complemented each other despite all being very different. Despite the darkness there was also some very laugh out loud moments which brought humour and lightness into it, my favourite being the scene discussing having children towards the end of the book.
Whilst not as outwardly shocking as some of Laurens books content (hello mayo jar I'm talking about you) there were still plenty of depraved moments and I genuinely think this may have bumped itself to the top of the favourites list.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 25, 2023
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Gosh darn it! Lauren Biel, every single time I read one of your books I end up questioning my sanity, and yours, in the best friggin’ way! Absolutely loved this book, could not put it down, and didn’t want it to end. This book had my attention from the first sentence to the last. And don’t worry fans, in perfect Biel fashion 👌🏼, she didn’t forget to throw in some gag worthy, cringy, twisted sh!t that makes your skin crawl all while flowing seamlessly with the characters she creates. But it’s ok, cuz I expect it, but it amazes me how every single time, I do not expect it (if you know what I mean)! I really liked Hitched (hi Lex 👋🏼), but this one, whew! 🫠😮💨
I will forever be a Lauren Biel fan and I will read everything that comes out of that amazing filthy brain of hers. She’s an absolute queen at writing dark romances that will make your own morals, very questionable, because dammit, you just gotta keep flipping those pages.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Gosh darn it! Lauren Biel, every single time I read one of your books I end up questioning my sanity, and yours, in the best friggin’ way! Absolutely loved this book, could not put it down, and didn’t want it to end. This book had my attention from the first sentence to the last. And don’t worry fans, in perfect Biel fashion 👌🏼, she didn’t forget to throw in some gag worthy, cringy, twisted sh!t that makes your skin crawl all while flowing seamlessly with the characters she creates. But it’s ok, cuz I expect it, but it amazes me how every single time, I do not expect it (if you know what I mean)! I really liked Hitched (hi Lex 👋🏼), but this one, whew! 🫠😮💨
I will forever be a Lauren Biel fan and I will read everything that comes out of that amazing filthy brain of hers. She’s an absolute queen at writing dark romances that will make your own morals, very questionable, because dammit, you just gotta keep flipping those pages.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 11, 2023
DNF at 48%
I understand they are not likeable men but their rationale for sticking with Leana being that her p**** is amazing? No.
I understand they are not likeable men but their rationale for sticking with Leana being that her p**** is amazing? No.
June 23, 2023
Okay. Lauren Biel has wrote ANOTHER masterpiece. Period. “Along for the Ride” is just another amazing hitchhiker dark romance book that rivals that of “Hitched.” BUT THIS TIME, we have a RH situation going on with two literal psychopaths and sociopaths. I could not read this book fast enough. The genre/trope snuck into my life with “Hitched” and became one of my FAVORITES and I have been searching for something just as good with no luck. All it took was Biel to write another one to really fulfill my need for a dark, bloody, hitchhiker romance. Every MC is *chefs kiss* crazy and sexy and survivors above everything else. So what if they kill people for money or steal cars and are junkies and felons! Who cares 🤣
Gentry and Karson “Kursed” Kursicki are contract killers who thrive off the thrill of taking a life. They are both monsters and incredibly dangerous, but Karson is very much unhinged while Gentry somehow has some sort of box of feelings inside him that we as readers get to experience. Leana Moore ran away from home after years of abuse from her stepfather only to land in another’s arms who fed her drugs for years and almost killed her. It’s ironic how when she finally makes her escape, she lands in the world of two men who may be worse than the men from her past. EITHER WAY! The three of them are the least likely to form some sort of connection and somehow they do it. Leana needed saving in a way, a bloody way, and the Kursed brothers do this for her… and I. WAS. OBSESSED. with this. It’s like Biel completely understands the inner workings of a literal crazy person and then crafts these monster-like characters who somehow warm your soul… makes no sense but I live for it!
I told Biel specifically that she could write an instruction novel about watching paint dry and I would stop what I was doing to be the first to read it in one sitting. “Along for the Ride” is obviously dark and twisted and if you can’t handle a black-type of romance, stay clear. But if you’re like me and the darker the better, get on board and hop in the SUV to crazy town and read “Along for the Ride.” Do I want a sequel? Yes.
Rating: 10/5⭐️
Spice: 5/5🌶️🥵
Tropes:
🔪 Forced proximity
🩸 RH (she doesn’t choose — no ⚔️)
🔪 Morally gray characters
🩸 Hitchhiker romance
🔪 Age gap
🩸 Obsession (one brother)
🔪 Enemies to lovers (other brother)
🩸 Pierced
🔪 Breeding/Spitting kink
🩸 Primal
Triggers:
💥 Drug abuse
💥 Mentions of child abuse
💥 Extreme domestic violence
💥 Scenes of graphic unaliving
💥 Knife/unalive/blood play
…. and various other dark and twisted things! read the trigger warnings!!!
Gentry and Karson “Kursed” Kursicki are contract killers who thrive off the thrill of taking a life. They are both monsters and incredibly dangerous, but Karson is very much unhinged while Gentry somehow has some sort of box of feelings inside him that we as readers get to experience. Leana Moore ran away from home after years of abuse from her stepfather only to land in another’s arms who fed her drugs for years and almost killed her. It’s ironic how when she finally makes her escape, she lands in the world of two men who may be worse than the men from her past. EITHER WAY! The three of them are the least likely to form some sort of connection and somehow they do it. Leana needed saving in a way, a bloody way, and the Kursed brothers do this for her… and I. WAS. OBSESSED. with this. It’s like Biel completely understands the inner workings of a literal crazy person and then crafts these monster-like characters who somehow warm your soul… makes no sense but I live for it!
I told Biel specifically that she could write an instruction novel about watching paint dry and I would stop what I was doing to be the first to read it in one sitting. “Along for the Ride” is obviously dark and twisted and if you can’t handle a black-type of romance, stay clear. But if you’re like me and the darker the better, get on board and hop in the SUV to crazy town and read “Along for the Ride.” Do I want a sequel? Yes.
Rating: 10/5⭐️
Spice: 5/5🌶️🥵
Tropes:
🔪 Forced proximity
🩸 RH (she doesn’t choose — no ⚔️)
🔪 Morally gray characters
🩸 Hitchhiker romance
🔪 Age gap
🩸 Obsession (one brother)
🔪 Enemies to lovers (other brother)
🩸 Pierced
🔪 Breeding/Spitting kink
🩸 Primal
Triggers:
💥 Drug abuse
💥 Mentions of child abuse
💥 Extreme domestic violence
💥 Scenes of graphic unaliving
💥 Knife/unalive/blood play
…. and various other dark and twisted things! read the trigger warnings!!!
June 24, 2023
Good read. Definitely pay attention to the triggers. These are not your average anti-heroes if you can even call them that. But you still find yourself endeared to and rooting for them. The mfc had a rough go of it the majority of the book, but she found a kind of freedom and happiness with the guys and in turn helped them bridge their issues and heal their rift and find atleast a spark of humanity, not that it changed them much. The intimate scenes, moreso Gentry's because Karon was a bit out there for my taste, lol. But they were absolutely spicy. Especially the breeding kink. I kind of did want the breeding kink fulfilled but I understood the point that the guys, and again moreso Karson, probably aren't the best candidates for dads. I think Gentry would have been as sweet and soft if not more, with a baby as he became for her though and Karson may have surprised us as well. Maybe a thought for a extended epilogue or novella. I was glad to see everyone against the characters get what they deserved. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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