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💙 REVIEW 💙

GUNNAR: Kiss of Death MC bk 1 by #MarteekaKarland, narrated by #UmiMarkkanen 4.5🌟

Gunnar & Pippa are wonderful together in this OTT ❤️‍🔥 📓

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Title: Gunnar, Kiss of Death MC

Author: Marteeka Karland

Read by: Umi Markkanen

*****Book review*****

>Promises Made, Promises Kept<

This is a jump ahead from where I am in Marteeka's MC world, but it isn't hard to get my bearings as Gunnar Gill takes on the rescue of Pippa. I love his honor and integrity even if he's beyond bullheaded in his approach.

-- Book quote
“I’m not gonna lie to you. No matter how much you bully me. I will give her my property patch so she has my protection, but I’m not promisin’ anything beyond that.”
-- Gunnar Gill

He may be a little more than a decade older than her, but when it comes to matters of the heart and libido, his growth doesn't really go beyond his teenage years, before things went topsy turvy. I really like that they're essentially on equal footing, experiencing all their intimate firsts together. It's sweet and hot.

This is a bit different from the other MC books in this world. The dark and gritty stuff happens early. I love that the rest of the book centers around them and family reunions. I do wish there was more. At the same time, I know this isn't the last I'll see of this couple and their families. It's bittersweet, to say the least.

I enjoyed Umi Markkanen, the narrator. She does a great job with both characters and is consistently easy to listen to. 🎧💙🎧

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 31; h = 19 or 20?

December 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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✅️ REVIEW ✅️

MARS: Iron Tzars MC bk 10 by #MarteekaKarland, narrated by #UmiMarkkanen 5🌟

I so enjoyed this. It's dark, steamy, & unexpectedly funny. ☠️🥵🫣😂

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Title: Mars, Iron Tzars MC #10

Author: Marteeka Karland

Read by: Umi Markkanen

*****Book review*****

>Bros Before... Foes<

This is one of Marteeka's books that I really need to be longer. Francis (Mars) Mars and Scarlet have horrific stories. Not only do I wish we got more of their respective histories, but I also need more of them happy and knowledge that there's more on the horizon. Yes, yes, I know that I'll see them again in future books to be able to check in, but it's not the same.

Before I turn into a whiny itch, I have to say the Lemon nearly steals the show. OMG! She has me in freaking stitches with her antics and brazen actions. She lets her fierce flag fly, and I love every. Single. Moment! It is absolutely, positively awesome!

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator, Umi Markkanen, is fantastic as always. 🎧💚🎧

Story: 5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = late 20s?; h = 18

November 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

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Coming soon: Sully (Kiss of Death MC) by Marteeka Karland – MC Romance drops Nov 21!
Pre-order: vist.ly/4eyis
Fresh out of prison, Sully wants peace—until Darby shakes everything up. One night isn’t enough when chaos and passion collide.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Marteeka Karland

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Witch, cats, biker, combustion. CHAINS is LIVE! 🔥

He feared nothing — except how much he wanted her.

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Available now at your favorite digital store!

Chains (Kiss of Death MC 7): A Bones MC Romance by Marteeka Karland

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October 17, 2025 at 7:43 AM

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Witchy disaster girl × prison‑hardened, superstitious biker = combustion.

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October 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM

Angela | Angel's Book Nook

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Crush & Byte (Grim Road MC) by @marteekakarland.bsky.social
Coming Soon… Sept. 19th, 2025

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September 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

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Coming Soon… Riot (Kiss of Death MC) by Marteeka Karland, Motorcycle Club Romance – Coming 6.20.25
Pre-Order Today: https://books2read.com/kissofdeathmc4
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June 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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I love MC books from #MarteekaKarland

The Romance Studio @theromancestudio.bsky.social · Jun 14

She’s trapped in a nightmare. He’s the biker sent to protect her & he’ll burn the world down to keep her safe. 🔥Riot by Marteeka Karland (Kiss of Death MC 4)
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June 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

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May 16th is the release of Hawk (Kiss of Death MC, Book 3) by Marteeka Karland – MC Romance
Pre-Order Today: vist.ly/3n4b588
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May 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM

Changeling Press

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💔🔔 Came to Afternoon Delytes for info to take down a traitor... but instead, I found her. My best friend's sister—she's vicious, she's resilient, and she's mine.

Watch out world, Knuckles isn't backing down.

Get it here: books2read.com/KissofDeathMC2

#KissOfDeathMC #MarteekaKarland 💥❤️

April 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

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Coming Soon… Knuckles (Kiss of Death MC) by Marteeka Karland – MC Romance coming 4.18.25
Pre-Order Today: vist.ly/3mzwkkd
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April 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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💚REVIEW💚

LEMON, #GrimRoadMC bk 2, by #MarteekaKarland, narrated by #UmiMarkkanen 4.5🌟

She's fierce, vulnerable, and willing to right wrongs at all costs.

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(Book review)

Feeling It

As Lemon settles into her new role, my complete entertainment with this young woman continues to grow. Even when she finds herself in WAY over her head.

She's quite the force to be reckoned with. Just ask Falcon or Pinhead. ...LOL... a pink bike... 🤣🏍🤣 At the same time, she looks out for those who are vulnerable and tries to help them heal, which I absolutely love.

"No more torture. Bad, Lemon!"
-- Dwayne "Rocket" Lexington

Dwayne "Rocket" Lexington really does have his hands full with her. 😂🤪 I love that he makes her comfortable enough to be vulnerable when she needs to be. I also love that he heeds the advice of his brothers and lets her fight her own battles sometimes. She really doesn't pull any punches and does a good job of asserting her position in the club.

At the end of it all, I'm so happy we got this bonus addition for Rocket and Lemon. It's not often that we get a second book for a couple, but I'm so glad we did. Prior reading is recommended.

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen. The more I listen to her, the more I appreciate her work. 🎧🩵🎧

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 40s?; h = 18

March 6, 2025 at 5:19 AM

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Books that I'm listening to

Last listen: Lemon by Marteeka Karland

Current listen: Mile High by Liz Tomforde

Next listen: Desire in Deutschland by Chloe Holiday

I do believe #audiobooks count as reading. I do both equally, so I'm sharing the love.

#MarteekaKarland #LizTomforde #ChloeHoliday

March 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM

The Pen and Muse Book Reviews

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Archangel (Black Reing MC, Book 11) by Marteeka Karland – Motorcycle Club Romance – Coming February 21st
Pre-Order Today: https://books2read.com/archangelBRMC
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February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Coffee Time Romance & More

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@ChangelingPress #new #releases Archangel by @marteekakarland Archangel In complete control. Which makes him a challenge I can’t resist… and Earths Cravings by #emilycarrington When werewolf and dragon meet, will their need for each other defeat .. bit.ly/CPsNewRelease

February 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Quinn Reed 📚🏈🏒🎶➕️

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Here's my review of Stryker, #Salvation‘sBaneMC bk 6, by #MarteekaKarland, narrated by #UmiMarkkanen

There are some bangin' BANGING scenes that make this worth reading! 🥵🔥💦

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🌶📚💙 #booksky #books #audiobook #romancelandia #bookreview #angstyread #MCromance #smutsky

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Changeling Press
Stryker
Emblem with a skull with a rag tied around the top of the head and text reading Salvation‘s Bane MC Palm Beach, FL (Florida)
Marteeka Karland
Read by Umi Markkanen

The background contains stormy skies over palm trees and the ocean with churning waves. In the foreground is a big muscular man who has blond hair that is a little more than shoulder length, facial hair, and chiseled facial features. He's wearing a faded black t-shirt that has several large tears, which allow some of his tattoos on his arms and torso to show.

Going Out with a Bang

This one didn't hook me as much as I anticipated. Glitter is interesting, and I love her attitude about her job. Stryker is alpha, ridiculous, and unintentionally funny, at least to me.

The chemistry between them is a mixed bag, especially when they fight it. I can't. Rather, I won't deny that the dances she performs for him are off-the- charts steamy. I definitely love them. That last one should be immortalized. 🌶🥵🔥❤️👀🫦💦💥 Honestly, I rounded my rating up simply for that scene.

There were parts related to Butcher and The Dark that could've been fleshed out a little better. Still, I do like how that all concluded.

There are crossovers from other series, which I always love. It's like seeing an old friend. Well, for some of the men. 😉 Of course, there are plenty of interactions with the others within this series, too. How they all look out for Glitter, even when she really messes up, is beautiful.

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen. Even while I'd love another voice to accompany her sometimes, Umi does a wonderful job providing voices that are easy to listen to.

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.7x

H = 39; h = 20

January 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Coffee Time Romance & More

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@changelingpress #Maddog by @marteekakarland Who knew we’d get ambushed by the cartel on our way to a village deep in the Amazon? Fae-ry Tales by #mychaelblack When the Houses of the Fae collide, the paranormal community is rocked to it’s core #sale bit.ly/CPsNewRelease