The Price of Atonement

by ML Nystrom

• ISBN10: 1922679380
• ISBN13: 9781922679383
• Publish Date: 4 November 2022
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Hot Tree Publishing
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 360
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kim Deister]

I really love this series. The author pulls no punches as she delves deep into the darker parts of life. The result is a deeply engrossing read that’s dark, edgy, emotional, and somehow both heartwrenching and inspiring at the same time.

Boots is a hard man with a rough past. His life has been upended more than once, and now he’s looking for a new purpose/place in life. And Mama J is a strong woman who’s perserved in ways and times that might have taken another woman down.

Their story together isn’t an easy one, but I like that. It feels real. It feels like something I understand. It makes their path a beautiful, as they push through and find a way to come together. I also loved the developing relationship between Opal and Camo, Opal a character that tore at my heart.

This book, and the series, are not for the faint of heart. It’s dark and not always comfortable. But it’s still a beautiful read!

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Price of Atonement is a wonderful book and a fitting conclusion the Dutchmen MC series. Once again, Nystrom delivers a gritty, edgy, emotionally charged story that was heart wrenching and inspiring. The story highlights the horrors of abuse, the beauty of second chances, the pain of loss and the healing power of love.

At the beginning of the story, Boots is being released from prison after spending two years on a misdemeanor charge. His club, the Dark Horses, no longer exists, therefore he is in search of a new place and a new purpose in life. Railroad offered him a chance to prospect for the Dutchmen MC, giving him a purpose and an opportunity to atone for past mistakes. The darkness of his past haunts him, but he held tight to the light as turning back was not an option. Then he meets Janice aka Mama J and suddenly the future looks brighter.

I, for one, was happy to learn Janice aka Mama J would finally have the chance to be with someone who cares for and Boots was that man for her. Sparks flew the moment they laid eyes on each other. Boots admired Janice not only for her physical attributes but also for her caring and nurturing nature.

Although Janice stood her ground and dumped her ex and was doing well on her own, insecurities raised its head now and again. These moments mostly occur in her interactions with Boots. She had a hard time believing that someone as handsome as Boots would be interested in her.

Boots is a man with secrets. His past is mired in darkness and he came looking for atonement. Protective by nature, a trait which we highlighted throughout the story. At the point when he finally believed he could put his past behind him, he found himself in a position where he had to resort to his old ways. I loved how Janice stood by him after witnessing his brutal side and learning of his past. I also enjoyed seeing them together as a couple. He did things for both her and her children. He showed her that not only was she a mother, but also a woman deserving of love.

The story featured a secondary romance, which I enjoyed seeing develop. However, their happily ever after was shattered, leaving me feeling sad and disappointed. Not even the author’s reasons for that tragic twist and a promise of a second chance for one half of the couple could not appease me.

Overall, The Price of Atonement delivered a wonderful story. Perfect for fans of MC romance.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading