


Rarely does he loose a bet, and even then, it is because he wanted to loose. He runs the underground gambling rings, casinos, and everything else in their town that involves betting. Kenzo is also calculating as he is the “gambler” of the group. Ryder assumes the weight of being the leader of the Vipers, he blames himself when things happens, and he tries to shelter his brothers even when they want to help him. He has always been the protector of his biological brother and now his group of formed brothers. Ryder is the leader of the Vipers and is cold and constantly calculating. She has learned not to let the demons of her past control her life. She’s used to having to defend herself and can bring down a man that is easily two or three times her size, and despite her upbringing, she is a fighter. She now runs a dive bar where she makes the rules and is respected among her customers, but she doesn’t have anyone in her life that she can count on when she needs help. Roxy is this young woman who has been on her own since she ran away from her abusive father.

So yes, the size of this book was one of the biggest reasons why I was putting off this book, but LET ME TELL YOU, despite the size of this book (over 600 pages), it really is a quick read because the story is constantly progressing and the relationships between Roxy and the guys are constantly evolving.

The Vipers? I’m going to make them regret the day they took me. They can own my body, but they will never have my heart. They want everything I am, everything I have to give, and won’t stop until they get just that. Their scarred, blood-stained hands holding me tight. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel-The Vipers.
