Disrupt: Iron Heretics MC Book 1, Michelle Frost

We jump in after an incredibly significant event takes place (found in Cold Light, apparently) and as I didn't previously read how Pax and Mace meet, there was a small feeling of being behind the curve at the outset.  What I appreciated was the snippet we get into the depth and level of commitment Mace held toward Pax and his trauma.  That tenderness and fierceness was carried very well throughout this story and I liked that it gave a basis for deeper attraction and emotion that followed.

The connection between both men was believable and the pacing of their romantic relationship was appropriate for the men as individuals and the flow of the overall story itself.  Both worked together well as the drama unfolded around them and the gifts of trust and love were supported.

This is a standalone in terms of seeing a beginning and a promise between these particular characters, but the motivations, actions, and consequences of events surrounding them and the MC they're affiliated with necessitate reading more of this and the connected "parent" story, Cold Light.  While not a light-hearted story in the least, the romance felt lighter and sweeter than I was expecting and gave a warmth that was definitely needed in contrast to the darker elements that surrounded them all.  I like where this series is going and the attitudes of the MC members so it's safe to say I'll be back for more of the Iron Heretics MC and the men they come to love.

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Being vulnerable makes you a target. Pax knows this all too well. He doesn’t want to need a hero, but the green-eyed biker that keeps rescuing him anyway has him sliding into dangerous territory—namely, Mace’s bed.

Mace is the Sergeant-at-Arms of the St. Louis Iron Heretics MC—treading through volatile situations is all in a days work. At the end of the day, he knows better than to let his heart rule out over his head, but Pax is an anomaly he can’t shake loose.

When a threat returns, taking aim at Pax and disrupting the balance they’ve reached, Mace has to recalibrate his sights, bringing what he truly wants into focus. Unfortunately for them, danger doesn’t always stay dead.