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The Soldiers of Wrath MC #5
The Way I Like It
Running from her old life, innocent Elena finds herself thrust into the world of alpha bikers, domination, and freedom. Controlled her whole life, she jumps headfirst into the safety Striker offers, and she doesn’t look back. When Striker realizes Elena is running from a twisted family and arranged marriage, he offers to help her. It isn’t about Striker being noble; he’s selfish and sees the natural submissive in her.
The Dom in him wants her in his bed, wants to control her in every way. As Elena realizes the kind of relationship Striker wants reaches out to the dark desires she has deep inside, she knows she wants to explore all he has to offer. Her feelings for him grow into something deeper, more intense, and Elena wants nothing more than to accept this new life with Striker, even if it’s totally foreign and frightens her.
When they find that her family is still after her, Striker and the Soldiers of Wrath MC, a group of dangerous and violent bikers, know they must protect her at all costs. Elena chooses to put her life in their hands.
In the end, will Striker want more than just a willing submissive to warm his bed and sate his appetites?
The Dom in him wants her in his bed, wants to control her in every way. As Elena realizes the kind of relationship Striker wants reaches out to the dark desires she has deep inside, she knows she wants to explore all he has to offer. Her feelings for him grow into something deeper, more intense, and Elena wants nothing more than to accept this new life with Striker, even if it’s totally foreign and frightens her.
When they find that her family is still after her, Striker and the Soldiers of Wrath MC, a group of dangerous and violent bikers, know they must protect her at all costs. Elena chooses to put her life in their hands.
In the end, will Striker want more than just a willing submissive to warm his bed and sate his appetites?
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 29, 2015
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Sam Crescent
539 books5,472 followersSam Crescent is passionate about fiction. She loves a good erotic romance and so it only made sense for her to spread her wings and start writing. She began writing in 2009 and finally got that first acceptance in 2011 by Total-E-Bound.
She loved creating new characters and delving into the worlds that she creates. When she’s not panicking about a story or arguing with a character, she can be found in her kitchen creating all kinds of havoc. Like her stories the creations in the kitchen can be just as dubious but sometimes things turn out great.
She loved creating new characters and delving into the worlds that she creates. When she’s not panicking about a story or arguing with a character, she can be found in her kitchen creating all kinds of havoc. Like her stories the creations in the kitchen can be just as dubious but sometimes things turn out great.
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December 10, 2015
Ok read. After H got tired of faceless women, he felt lost and didn't know what his problem was. Then he entered a diner and got addicted to the waitress, h. He saved her later when she was attacked then took her home. He decided to protect her after learned her past and claimed her as his woman after struggled some time. Plus some MC business and interaction with MC brothers.
December 23, 2015
Spoiler ahead
This is the fifth book in the "Soldiers of Wrath" series. Elena ran away from her parents because she was promised to her uncle who is 20 years her senior she was born and raised in a cult who were women are required to submit to their husbands. Elena always dreamed of more for her life and she didn't want to be in a loveless marriage to her uncle her parents were using her to gain status in their community. Striker is just going along with life he is tired of the same thing hooking up with club girls and the girls that he pays to submit to him at Zeke's club. Striker stop in a diner that Elena works at he can't take his eyes off of her she is everything that he is looking for. When Elena is attacked by two men while walking home he doesn't think twice about saving her and killing the men who attacked her. Each one of them are holding back secret's they like each other but are afraid to say because they don't want to scare the other off. Elena finds a picture of a women bound and gagged and she knows that Striker is the man who could give her what she needs. What is wants is to be spanked and tied up. These two were a perfect match he's a sadist and she's a masochistic and when he finds out about her family he knows that her father and her uncle will have to die and he has no problem with doing it. The book also had a sad part to me Deanna goes into labor early and their baby boy is fighting for his life and Demon doesn't know how to handle it so he helps with taking out Elena's father and uncle who turns out have been kidnapping and beating women. This book was well written with no errors in spelling or grammar. I love reading this series. If you like reading about hot bikers than I recommend that you read this series.
This is the fifth book in the "Soldiers of Wrath" series. Elena ran away from her parents because she was promised to her uncle who is 20 years her senior she was born and raised in a cult who were women are required to submit to their husbands. Elena always dreamed of more for her life and she didn't want to be in a loveless marriage to her uncle her parents were using her to gain status in their community. Striker is just going along with life he is tired of the same thing hooking up with club girls and the girls that he pays to submit to him at Zeke's club. Striker stop in a diner that Elena works at he can't take his eyes off of her she is everything that he is looking for. When Elena is attacked by two men while walking home he doesn't think twice about saving her and killing the men who attacked her. Each one of them are holding back secret's they like each other but are afraid to say because they don't want to scare the other off. Elena finds a picture of a women bound and gagged and she knows that Striker is the man who could give her what she needs. What is wants is to be spanked and tied up. These two were a perfect match he's a sadist and she's a masochistic and when he finds out about her family he knows that her father and her uncle will have to die and he has no problem with doing it. The book also had a sad part to me Deanna goes into labor early and their baby boy is fighting for his life and Demon doesn't know how to handle it so he helps with taking out Elena's father and uncle who turns out have been kidnapping and beating women. This book was well written with no errors in spelling or grammar. I love reading this series. If you like reading about hot bikers than I recommend that you read this series.
December 1, 2015
OMG! This is another amazing piece of work by those two fabulous authors. I just breezed through the story. I was so into it. I loved the storyline. I loved Elena. And I FREAKIN ADORE Striker. Can I have him?! I'm serious! He was amazing. Hot, sexy, dangerous, kinky and so freakin protective and sweet in bikerish way. I just want to eat him.
Oh, though, I loved this story, it broke my heart too. Why?! Two words. Deanna & Demon. My heart is in pieces for them. Be prepared for a lot of tears.
Oh, though, I loved this story, it broke my heart too. Why?! Two words. Deanna & Demon. My heart is in pieces for them. Be prepared for a lot of tears.
June 19, 2016
I think Striker is my favorite so far! Okay besides Demon :-)
August 12, 2016
Típico…
Quem está lendo os livros dessa série sabe que tem nada de novo e de extraordinário, mas que vc fica curiosa pra saber como será o próximo (o se fica!). Parece uma macumba que te impregna na sua cabeça que não te deixa em paz até ler o caraio do próximo livro.
Aqui temos a história do Striker e da Elena. Como sempre ele que tem um lado escuro, que não quer se envolver com ninguém, mas que do nada aparece aquela ppk milagrosa que o cura de todos os seus dramas. Já essa ppk é uma mocinha indefesa, que SEMPRE (em todos os livros) se mete em alguma confusão e o bendito mocinho a protege de todos os males. E sim, o velho e conhecido amor instantâneo.
Aqui temos o BDSM, mas nada muito explicito e tão detalhado como eu imaginava!
Queria que as autoras tivessem trabalhado melhor no lance da família da Elena, sei lá, ficou bastante vago, queria entender os motivos que levaram eles fazerem aquilo tudo.
E lá quase no final, uma bomba caiu nos braços do Demon e da Deanna.
Se recomendo?! Não, mas não me pergunte o pq ainda estou lendo essa série, é mais forte do que eu. Deixo por sua conta e risco ;)
Nota: 2,75
Quem está lendo os livros dessa série sabe que tem nada de novo e de extraordinário, mas que vc fica curiosa pra saber como será o próximo (o se fica!). Parece uma macumba que te impregna na sua cabeça que não te deixa em paz até ler o caraio do próximo livro.
Aqui temos a história do Striker e da Elena. Como sempre ele que tem um lado escuro, que não quer se envolver com ninguém, mas que do nada aparece aquela ppk milagrosa que o cura de todos os seus dramas. Já essa ppk é uma mocinha indefesa, que SEMPRE (em todos os livros) se mete em alguma confusão e o bendito mocinho a protege de todos os males. E sim, o velho e conhecido amor instantâneo.
Aqui temos o BDSM, mas nada muito explicito e tão detalhado como eu imaginava!
Queria que as autoras tivessem trabalhado melhor no lance da família da Elena, sei lá, ficou bastante vago, queria entender os motivos que levaram eles fazerem aquilo tudo.
E lá quase no final, uma bomba caiu nos braços do Demon e da Deanna.
Se recomendo?! Não, mas não me pergunte o pq ainda estou lendo essa série, é mais forte do que eu. Deixo por sua conta e risco ;)
Nota: 2,75
December 17, 2015
I love love love this series!! After each and every book, I think this is my favorite book boyfriend. Then the next book comes out and BAM the alpha gets even better and more sexier and let me tell you, Striker is now my all time favorite book boyfriend!! Damn that man! He can be my Dom anyday. Striker is bored with life. He wants something more and when he sees Elena he knows it's her he wants more with. Elena has a real POS family. The type of family that wants to control women and have the power. When Elena gets the opportunity to run she does. She gets caught up in a dangerous situation and here comes Striker to the rescue. I think they are perfect for each other. She is the just the right woman for Striker and he is the perfect man for her. He is so protective of her and can give her what she needs.
December 3, 2015
There's nothing better than a hot alpha Dom. Striker is one sexy beast who is getting bored with the easy women in his life he's searching for something but doesn't know what. Elena has run away from her scary cult family. She's very innocent and Striker is drawn to her but doesn't want to taint her. One night after saving Elena Striker begins to realize that she may be the woman for him. Can Elena handle Stiker's Dom tendencies and gritty MC lifestyle? Or is it too close to home. I absolutely love when Sam Crescent and Jenika Snow put their minds together and write a book. The Way I Like it is full of action, passion, darkness, gritty MC, and over the top hot bedroom action. These two wonderful authors write one heck of a book and I can't wait to see what's next.
August 29, 2017
I was expecting more bdsm stuff from Striker (H). The smexy times were too tame compared to the build up of what Striker supposedly likes to do
December 2, 2015
Elena was on the run from a family of monsters. The worst part of the whole screwed up scenario is that they were her family. She lived in a family of torturous, brutal, wolves in sheep clothing type of men. Women were objects and possessions they hold no value other than the value put upon them for procreating and serving. Elena's father wants power and the best way to get it is to marry her to a powerful man. The worst thing is that powerful man is her uncle. This is not the life she wants so she wants so she makes her own choices and runs.
Striker is empty and unfulfilled. Something big is missing but he'll be damned if he knows what it is. Nothing is enough anymore and it's got him on edge. He's practically buzzing with tension when he walks in the diner and spots Elena. She's quietly submissive and that yanks the chain of the beast within him, and now that it's awake there's no going back.
Striker is male possessive protector at its very finest. He is exactly what Elena needs to erase the life she suffered. A MUST READ!!
I am a huge Jenika Snow fan and I inhale everything she writes. This series is one of my favorites and I cannot wait for Nerd's story to see him struggle with love!
Striker is empty and unfulfilled. Something big is missing but he'll be damned if he knows what it is. Nothing is enough anymore and it's got him on edge. He's practically buzzing with tension when he walks in the diner and spots Elena. She's quietly submissive and that yanks the chain of the beast within him, and now that it's awake there's no going back.
Striker is male possessive protector at its very finest. He is exactly what Elena needs to erase the life she suffered. A MUST READ!!
I am a huge Jenika Snow fan and I inhale everything she writes. This series is one of my favorites and I cannot wait for Nerd's story to see him struggle with love!
December 7, 2015
Hmmm...I don't know but I was expecting more for Strikers story. For a few books already, he was painted so Hardcore into the BDSM world I figured his book would reflect that but it was more fluff than anything else. I mean I'm glad he wasn't beating the crap out of Elena and the sex between them was hot, but I expected it to be more along the lines of BDSM, since he seemed so entranced with the subject and Zeke's club.
I also expected more out of Elena's family situation. That seemed like a great and interesting storyline but it was so glossed over and then...BOOM...everyone gets hunted down and ends up dead. There no substance, no explanation as to why her family/cult were the way they were? Why they did the things they did? It felt unfinished..
Overall, this could have been so much better had the authors delved a bit more into Strikers lifestyle and Elena's family. I feel bad for Demon and Deanna and hope they get through their situation at the hospital but hopefully the next book doesn't feel as rushed as this one because that whole insta-love scenario is getting old pretty quickly...
I also expected more out of Elena's family situation. That seemed like a great and interesting storyline but it was so glossed over and then...BOOM...everyone gets hunted down and ends up dead. There no substance, no explanation as to why her family/cult were the way they were? Why they did the things they did? It felt unfinished..
Overall, this could have been so much better had the authors delved a bit more into Strikers lifestyle and Elena's family. I feel bad for Demon and Deanna and hope they get through their situation at the hospital but hopefully the next book doesn't feel as rushed as this one because that whole insta-love scenario is getting old pretty quickly...
November 17, 2016
Elena ran from her over restrictive and immoral family. A family who raised their daughters to be subservient robots who were punished if they stepped out of line. Working as a waitress, Elena is just trying to live under the radar, but she doesn't go unnoticed when Striker end up in the diner.
Striker is a dom, but lately he has been feeling off sorts, his normal form of diversion is not working. However his interest is peaked with Elena, she has an innocent aura about her and underlining tones of a sub. Can a man who lives a tainted life be right for an innocent woman like Elena?
I liked this one quite a bit, liked that Striker doesn't try to be anything but himself. Elena although scared, feels a pull with Striker and for once she feels protected. Had a few other surprises with the other characters in the series. Another great read from Sam Crescent.
Striker is a dom, but lately he has been feeling off sorts, his normal form of diversion is not working. However his interest is peaked with Elena, she has an innocent aura about her and underlining tones of a sub. Can a man who lives a tainted life be right for an innocent woman like Elena?
I liked this one quite a bit, liked that Striker doesn't try to be anything but himself. Elena although scared, feels a pull with Striker and for once she feels protected. Had a few other surprises with the other characters in the series. Another great read from Sam Crescent.
December 1, 2015
Striker is at a crossroads in his life it seems. His usual appetites aren't enough for him and he yearns for something...More.
Elena is on the lam. Shes running from her family and the pending life sentence of a loveless and incestuous arranged marriage.
A life changing encounter in a diner and Strikers gut feelings save both of their lives and hearts. When tragedy strikes will the bond they have be strong enough?
This is my Confession: I Love Striker...I reallly, really do. I just wish he was more of a Dom in the book than implied :/
Elena is on the lam. Shes running from her family and the pending life sentence of a loveless and incestuous arranged marriage.
A life changing encounter in a diner and Strikers gut feelings save both of their lives and hearts. When tragedy strikes will the bond they have be strong enough?
This is my Confession: I Love Striker...I reallly, really do. I just wish he was more of a Dom in the book than implied :/
December 16, 2015
I have been waiting for Striker's story since Zeke's Rule. His character really sparked my interest, and I was glad to finally hear his story. This book was a great read. The h was on the curvier side, this is the norm for Sam Crescent & Jenika Snow, and the H was a dirty-talking Dom. I enjoyed the story, but I wished Striker was a stronger Dom in the story. He was still an alpha, but I felt like his Dom persona was weaker than what I was led to expect from Zeke's Rule. I still loved the book. I can't wait for Nerd's story!
December 16, 2015
enjoyed thus installment of this series my only problem was the Dom/sub relationship, it is know that Striker is a sadistic yet the only thing he did to Elena was spank her I just felt that with her telling him her dreams of being controlled and wanting some pain you could have added a little more into it....and I just wish these books although really good they were a bit longer
December 3, 2015
Outstanding
I totally recommend this book it went beyond my expectations I can't wait for Nerd's story to come out!! Jenika and Sam y'all have totally outdone yourselves keep up the good work!!!
I totally recommend this book it went beyond my expectations I can't wait for Nerd's story to come out!! Jenika and Sam y'all have totally outdone yourselves keep up the good work!!!
December 3, 2015
Love this series
I've been waiting on Striker's story and I wasn't disappointed. Loved him and Elena the way he claimed her from the start and she was the perfect match for him. Hated seeing Demon and Deanna going through such pain with their son can't wait for Nerd's story
I've been waiting on Striker's story and I wasn't disappointed. Loved him and Elena the way he claimed her from the start and she was the perfect match for him. Hated seeing Demon and Deanna going through such pain with their son can't wait for Nerd's story
December 5, 2015
I liked it....
The story moved fast, had some typos but was interesting. Finished it in a couple of hours. The story of these hardened dominant men continues. Who doesn't love a man who would kill for you?
The story moved fast, had some typos but was interesting. Finished it in a couple of hours. The story of these hardened dominant men continues. Who doesn't love a man who would kill for you?
December 7, 2015
Another keeper
This book was action packed all the way. It had everything. Love,sex,violence and hardcore sexy bikers. Loved it!! Looking forward to more of The Soldiers of Wrath MC. Thank you Jenika and Sam.
This book was action packed all the way. It had everything. Love,sex,violence and hardcore sexy bikers. Loved it!! Looking forward to more of The Soldiers of Wrath MC. Thank you Jenika and Sam.
December 6, 2015
As always this was an amazingly well done book! I tell you when Sam and Jenika get together a write it is amazing! Striker wow oh wow! I just love when you see these big tough guy fall in love it is always awesome. Great read!!
December 11, 2015
I enjoyed this story. The background from Elena's past definitely made an for an interesting story. Striker although he is a tough biker and Dom I still get a sweet side of him that I liked. These two were perfect for one another and a great addition to the series!
December 14, 2015
Sexy,Sweet. and Dangerous
What can I say I love these guys.So sexy and dangerous but they turn to mush for their old ladies. I cAnnot wait for the next one from this series. This series also lets us all believe in love at first sight and meeting our soulmate. Mimi
What can I say I love these guys.So sexy and dangerous but they turn to mush for their old ladies. I cAnnot wait for the next one from this series. This series also lets us all believe in love at first sight and meeting our soulmate. Mimi
December 27, 2015
Striker finds love
I am really enjoying this series. We seen a Striker now in the last couple of books, and it was great that he finally got his HEA. I cannot wait for the next book.
I am really enjoying this series. We seen a Striker now in the last couple of books, and it was great that he finally got his HEA. I cannot wait for the next book.
February 29, 2016
Final score - 4.5 Stars
I loved this book... however, it really needed an epilogue.
I loved this book... however, it really needed an epilogue.
August 7, 2023
This one isn't my favorite, but I did like it. It's def INSTA love.
Striker (biker, BDSM-ish, pain kink) has been moping about being unsatisfied in his life for a few books now. He ends up at a diner in the middle of the night where he meets Elena (virgin, waitress, running from her cult family). The second he hears her voice he's mesmerized. He obvi doesn't understand why he's suddenly obsessed with her. This is another damsel in distress book. She's walking home alone and is attacked, he saves her and takes her to his apartment. In the last book and the beginning of this one, we hear about how much Striker wants someone that he can hurt and give pain to. In the end, there isn't much BDSM stuff or pain. Just some spankings and tying to a bed. Hell, I've been tied to a bed. It's hot as hell, but def not considered BDSM to me. Anyway - he tracks down her family, they fall in love, the end.
The sex was ok for me. There wasn't a lot of it. Seriously lacking in that department. I liked Elena, but Striker was just a little above OK for me. I didn't really connect with him as much.
I still enjoyed it.
Striker (biker, BDSM-ish, pain kink) has been moping about being unsatisfied in his life for a few books now. He ends up at a diner in the middle of the night where he meets Elena (virgin, waitress, running from her cult family). The second he hears her voice he's mesmerized. He obvi doesn't understand why he's suddenly obsessed with her. This is another damsel in distress book. She's walking home alone and is attacked, he saves her and takes her to his apartment. In the last book and the beginning of this one, we hear about how much Striker wants someone that he can hurt and give pain to. In the end, there isn't much BDSM stuff or pain. Just some spankings and tying to a bed. Hell, I've been tied to a bed. It's hot as hell, but def not considered BDSM to me. Anyway - he tracks down her family, they fall in love, the end.
The sex was ok for me. There wasn't a lot of it. Seriously lacking in that department. I liked Elena, but Striker was just a little above OK for me. I didn't really connect with him as much.
I still enjoyed it.
July 29, 2017
This one took me by surprise in some places and therefore I have given it a 4 star rating. True to form of most motorcycle club books this one packed a punch and had just enough violence to make it that "dark" read; which I think this series needed. The first in the series thus far, has received the highest rating of 5 stars and the the books on between started to make a small landslide.
Striker is a dark and deadly guy whose big on being scary & a DOM; loves breaking bones and whatnot for his club brothers but also likes rough down n dirty sex too.
Elena, seems a bit skittish at first. And of course because it's fiction, she trusts her "white knight"-- I'm not sure I would totally be on board with that.
I couldn't give this 5 stars because some of it was a bit cheesy in places but the plot twist was interesting.
Striker is a dark and deadly guy whose big on being scary & a DOM; loves breaking bones and whatnot for his club brothers but also likes rough down n dirty sex too.
Elena, seems a bit skittish at first. And of course because it's fiction, she trusts her "white knight"-- I'm not sure I would totally be on board with that.
I couldn't give this 5 stars because some of it was a bit cheesy in places but the plot twist was interesting.
December 22, 2017
I did like Stiker better here than seeing him in the other story. Now he is a true alpha, even though he likes it kinky he took his time with Elana and didn't do unnecessary marking of her body and/or pain. He gave what she wanted and still treated her like a man in love. The problem was the fact they all declare love after a day or two which I believe in first love but not for a whole MC and not every MC and the fact it's only big woman they fall for. Just getting a little far fetched. I read this novella in less than an hour and it just went too fast, to fast relationship all of it. When the story starts getting interesting they rush it to end it.The story is there it's just not being told. :( It has the potential of being one of my favs if it had been told.
June 6, 2017
Fab series
This series just gets better and better. These guys live a hard life and love hard too. Elena is running and gets rescued by Striker who is a Dom. He doesn't want to break her but find out she is a lot stronger than he thought.
This series just gets better and better. These guys live a hard life and love hard too. Elena is running and gets rescued by Striker who is a Dom. He doesn't want to break her but find out she is a lot stronger than he thought.
June 25, 2017
Striker and Elena
Striker is into BDSM but going to the club doesn't get him off like it use to. Elena ran away from her cult family and is innocent through and through. When they meet your think she'd run the other way but she takes everything Striker offers.
Striker is into BDSM but going to the club doesn't get him off like it use to. Elena ran away from her cult family and is innocent through and through. When they meet your think she'd run the other way but she takes everything Striker offers.
January 22, 2020
Wow Elena family were crazy family. But Striker found her and save her life and turn out. striker made his claim on her 😉.
Wow Elena family were crazy family.But Striker found her and save her life and it turn out. striker made his claim on her . 😉
Wow Elena family were crazy family.But Striker found her and save her life and it turn out. striker made his claim on her . 😉
March 31, 2020
Elena has led a shelter life in a cult but escaped unfortunately her new life leads her right into danger. Striker rescues Elena from an attack and can’t help but want to keep her for himself in this action packed and emotional tale.
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