BookView review: Resilient: She Will Not Be Defeated (Iconic Sons MC Book 1) by Kahlani B. Steele

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Pub date June 6, 2024

KBS Publishing

ISBN  978-1763588301

Price $14.99 (USD) Paperback, $2.99 Kindle edition

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Steele’s debut in the Iconic Sons MC series is a taut, gripping exploration of human resilience set against the raw, unforgiving backdrop of motorcycle club life. The story centers on Charly Sawyer, a foster care survivor whose past has left her wary of trust and intimacy. After a brutal attack forces her to seek sanctuary at the Iconic Sons MC clubhouse, Charly finds herself torn between two powerful figures: Dominic Price, her enigmatic boss and VP of the club, and his magnetic cousin, Jax. What begins as a tentative attraction soon evolves into a tumultuous journey through betrayal, sabotage, and emotional vulnerability.

The prologue vividly captures Charly’s early trauma, offering a stark portrayal of abuse tempered by her fierce resolve to protect her brother. Steele’s writing brings to life the terror and defiance of a young girl shaped by pain but determined not to be broken by it. Charly’s journey from survivor to self-reliant woman is both poignant and authentic. Dominic is a compelling contradiction—protective yet distant, magnetic yet guarded. Their connection, built on a foundation of mutual respect and simmering desire, pulses with tension. The supporting characters—Jess, Gun, and Maxine—add further complexity to the narrative, each bringing their own motivations and struggles to the table. The MC culture is presented with unflinching honesty, its intoxicating appeal balanced by the harsh realities of power, loyalty, and its darker sides. This is a raw, emotionally charged exploration of identity, resilience, and the messy complexities of human connection.

A must-read for those who crave romance with depth and an edge.


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