Sebastian: Thunder Valley MC Book 3 by Susan Lower

Sebastian: Thunder Valley MC Book 3 by Susan Lower | A Review

Hi Readers!!!!

Welcome to Quills and Pages. Today I will be reviewing Sebastian by Susan Lower. This book is the third in the Thunder Valley MC series. As the name suggests it's Romantic Suspense and there are motorcycle clubs. And it's a closed-door romance. For all those girlies who enjoy closed-door romances, this one is for you.

Also Thank you to Susan Lower (Instagram) and Fatima her PA (Instagram) for providing me with the review copy (arc).

BLURB

Haunted by a past mistake, an undercover cop risks everything to protect the family he left behind.

Once a decorated cop, Sebastian’s now a fugitive with a bounty on his head. Haunted by a failed undercover operation, he swore off motorcycle clubs and women.

Caitlyn thought she had escaped the clutches of her abusive ex, but when he resurfaced with threats to take her son, she became trapped and desperate.

Sebastian risks exposing his true identity, jeopardizing his family's safety to return to his hometown and pay an old debt.

When the web of deceit tightens, Caitlyn must make a heart-wrenching choice. Can she trust the enigmatic biker to help protect her son, or will the truth tear them apart?

GENRE
Romantic Suspense

THEME AND TONE
Gripping and Engaging

LANGUAGE AND WRITING STYLE
Easy to Read

CHARACTERS
Multilayered Characters

TROPES

☙ Romantic Suspense

☙ Biker Clubs

☙ Single Mom FMC

☙ Protective MMC

☙ Dark and Mysterious Past

☙ Twist and Turns

MY REVIEW
The story revolves around Caitlyn and Sebastian. Caitlyn is a single mom struggling between her job, caring for her sons, and her problematic father. On top of that, her ex showed up and she is now struggling with steering clear of him because he is trouble and not of the good kind. Sebastian is an ex-cop hiding to get away from his mysterious and dark past. He has returned to his hometown to keep an eye on his family but he is doing it while in hiding and under a different name. I love Romantic Suspense with biker clubs in the mix. I read this kind of story after a long time and it is a breath of fresh air.

To all those people who love good old closed-door Christian romances, this book is a must-read. it has a gripping plot. I was most intrigued by the story of Sebastian. I wanted to know what exactly in the past. What happened to that girl he was trying to protect. I don't want to spoil but it's a really good plot. It's the third book in the series but you can read it as a stand-alone. There were moments when I didn't know what was happening because I hadn't read the other books. It's all set in the same world and some things are connected. To understand them better read the other ones too but if you don't want then that's okay too. On the whole, the book is really good. Highly recommend.

MY RATING
Overall: ★★★★ | 4 Stars

Plot: ★★★★| 4 Stars

Characters:★★★★ | 4 Stars

Pacing: ★★★★ | 4 Stars

Mystery: ★★★★★ | 5 Stars

Ending: ★★★★★| 5 Stars

THE PARTS I LIKED
☙ All scenes involving Sebastion and the kid (Owen). They have a really beautiful bond.

☙ The whole mystery surrounding Sebastian's past

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Susan Lower writes clean and wholesome romance, romantic suspense, and mystery filled with cowboys, heroes, and hope. You can find her other books or contact the author through her website (LINK).

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