Acceptance by K.E. Osborn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

ACCEPTANCE is the 5th book in the Chicago Defiance MC series. It has characters that are interconnected and although I jumped into the series with this book, I didn’t have too much trouble following along. But it’s probably better to start at the beginning!

Ty “Chains” is a man who’s had a tough and horrifying past. If it weren’t for his foster family, the Klines, he’d never have made it past age 16. His foster sister, Rebecca or Bex, is the club’s doctor and his best friend. Ty’s desperately in love with her but can they overcome the stigma of his past and the forbiddeness of their relationship?

I’ll begin by saying that I rated this one 3.5 stars but rounded up because I loved the cover. And here’s why: I often felt like certain subjects or aspects were on repeat. I also felt like some of the dialogue was a bit stilted, maybe a touch unrealistic (if that can be said about a fictional romance). As a result, there were parts that dragged for me. I know, I know, I’m probably the minority here! But regardless, it wasn’t horrible by any means. No, I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Chains and Bex. They were complete opposites; a doctor and an outlaw. One saving lives, one taking them. My heart wept for Chains and his unimaginable past. It shaped the hard man he became and yet, there were unexpected moments of tenderness and vulnerability when he was with Bex. She was smart, strong and loyal to her family and Chains, regardless of his past or his association with the MC. Together, they were sexy and almost sweet in a way!

Overall, this was a book with some really dark and twisted overtones but one that also had some swexy moments that made me smile. I’d definitely pick up the rest of the series to get better acquainted with this unpredictable cast of characters! Told from dual POVs with a happy for now ending (the epilogue is a lead in to the next book). I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.

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