If you’ve made it through to this one, just grit your teeth and hang in there. Nick has promised that he’s working on the next one, and I for one, am dying to know what happens next! Nick isn’t kidding when he warns us that this is a serial series.

The Reluctant Retiree

Having fallen way too deep in love with the Castiello’s assassin, Akari Himura, Fabian “Burger” Murphy has to figure out how to get his club to approve his relationship. However, he’s getting pushback from everyone, from his older brother, to his father, telling him that he needs to break up with Akari. Time is running out for him to make his decision. Will he choose the one man in his life he can’t live without? Or the club that has given his very existence meaning?

Nothing and no one is ever out of Makade-Ma’iingan “Wolf” Sanders’ league. The president of the Chicago chapter of the Lords of Chaos has set his sights high, and they have landed on the Right-Hand Man of the Castiello family’s underboss, Demir Balik. Despite all the warnings to stay away, Wolf can’t. He loves the chase, it’s in his blood. But he may have pursued the wrong type of prey this time. Demir is a force of nature and Wolf finds himself in quite the predicament.

Vito “The Vise” Castiello has a lot on his plate right now. The takeover of a major city’s crime business being his biggest priority. However, the minx at his side is changing him little by little, giving him happiness in a way he’d never thought he’d experience. However, things get rocky when his lover, Zindel Esai, plays a game he’s not willing to participate in. Vito is a passionate man and wants what he wants, and that’s to be in control. But can The Vise loosen up just a bit to let his minx love him?

Prison is a lonely place, especially having been behind those walls for nearly five years. It doesn’t help when Tim “Tiny Tim” Davis has to see his club brother and prospect share a love he envies on a daily basis. One day, he gets a new cellmate, someone so stunning, that he leaves Tiny Tim speechless. Immediately, he knows that he wants this man, and has to have him. Luckily for TT, this vulnerable inmate needs someone to protect him, and that’s the hook he uses to reel the new fish in.

The Reviews

Mickey
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
God, where do I start?The Lords of Chaos MC’s are hard men. Meaning they live hard, play hard, and love even harder. From the beginning I was captivated by them and their way of life. They live by their own rules of honor and Loyalty is paramount. These men give new meaning to term Possessive Alpha Males. I Love it!

This book was Riveting in every way imaginable. After reading about Ace (Noah Murphy) and Kenshin, Dragon (Diego Murphy) and Richie, and Ze (Zaire Esau) and Tiger (Colton Bridger) in the first books I was hooked. We’re talking several characters embroiled in their own stories within the Lords of Chaos. I needed to know more. I wanted all the gritty, dirty and sometimes softer sides of these men. Well, Nicholas did not disappoint.

Book 5 focuses on us catching up with Burger (Fabian Murphy) and Akari, as well as Zindel (Minx) and Vito’s “The Vise” , Wolf (Makade Sanders) and Demir’s relationships. Their different stories take place in Chicago and Tampa. Each of these men were faced with obstacles regarding their chosen relationships and their families legacies and loyalties. Every time you think “oh I see where this is going” the story takes another twist. I mean “The Italian Mob”…Seriously?? I was over the moon about their entanglements with the and them falling for very unconventional men. I have to say I was a bit surprised how much I enjoyed the vicious ruthlessness that was needed to demonstrate a show of Power and control. This book was AHMAZING and I gave it 5 stars.

Daria
5.0 out of 5 stars Love is in the Air
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
I so enjoyed this book, Nicholas' new release, and book 5 to an already great series. Payback is all that the characters, and the storyline all top tier.
The continuing story of some serious bad boy males. The Mafia, The MC. Bosses and Bosses meet, negotiate and make things happen, and with each, it's all about family.
The Prison - the Big bads are chillin' and maintaining their lives while behind bars. Most stay clear of them but you know there is always one that needs to be reminded who the Lords are.
The PA -I love him soo much. *smiles* not like Sweetcheeks has his own big bad pretty much wrapped around his finger. I love Zin and V's story.
The Wolf... the Assassin. dude OMG! oh, he was told he didn't wanna none of that big bad, but no the Wolf needed to tap that... and tap it he did, the Assassin whew.. clever genius perfect in his plan.
The couple - love has no restrictions. It knows no bounds. These two know they are in dangerous waters. And when the Pres gives the ultimatum... will it be love or family?
Each character continues to bring *IT* to the story, the love of family. The personalities are layered with love, respect, loyalty, and a bit of cockiness. Lethal and loved. Agreements and alliances solidified.

Nicholas job well done! If you haven't started this amazing series you should. It's very much worth the read. Enjoy

Macbandit
5.0 out of 5 stars Such originality
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2023
This is the first story I’ve read by this author. I wish I had looked more into it being in a series but regretfully I didn’t. Now I have to catch up.
This story can be read as a standalone but getting familiar with the previous stories would make it less overwhelming. The author does a great job of describing the characters, how they fit and their backgrounds and there are many, many characters.
The story starts out intense and if possible, holds onto that intensity all the way through. And what a combination of love weaknesses and alpha strength in these guys. I have to laugh at Vino and his interactions with Zin. It just pointed everybody has a weakness. I’m not sure I even know how to explain Wolf and Demir. These two together are as combustible as two can be. This story has got me hooked on catching up and looking forward to the next.