Gypsy King by Devney Perry

Gypsy King (Tin Gypsy, #1)

by Devney Perry

The former Tin Gypsy motorcycle club has everyone in Clifton Forge, Montana convinced they’ve locked their clubhouse doors and ripped off their patches. Everyone but Bryce Ryan. There’s more happening at the club’s garage than muscle car restorations and Harley rebuilds. Her instincts are screaming there’s a story—one she’s going to tell.

As the new owner of the small town’s newspaper, Bryce is hungry for more than birth announcements and obituaries. When a woman is brutally killed and all signs point to the Tin Gypsies, Bryce is determined to expose the club and their leader, Kingston “Dash” Slater, as murderers.

Bryce bests Dash match after match, disappointed her rugged and handsome opponent turns out to be an underwhelming adversary. Secrets are exposed. Truths defeat lies. Bryce is poised to win this battle in a landslide.

Then Dash breaks all the rules and tips the scales.

One kiss, and she’s fighting to save more than just her story. She’s fighting to save her heart from the Gypsy King.

Reviewed by stacey_is_sassy on

3 of 5 stars

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I don't believe them...

Whether I'm reading a contemporary, paranormal or historical romance, I have to believe in what I'm reading and that the characters stay consistent. Sure, it's a story, it's not real, it's make-believe, but the author has to convince me that it could really happen. Unfortunately, I didn't believe in the heroine who could so easily flip from a dedicated reporter seeking the truth, to, I'll hold off on reporting because I'm in love with a major player in the story. I didn't believe in the hero who wants to leave his criminal past behind...then takes out his gun to kill his enemy. I already have doubts about the media, the justice system and criminals turning over new leaves. Gypsy King just reinforced those doubts.

Devney Perry is a very accomplished writer and I have enjoyed a lot of her previous stories. While this one didn't particularly work for me, there were still parts that I enjoyed. I really like that she explains the thoughts behind her characters' decisions. I know why the heroine changed her principals and work ethics. I understood and sympathised with the hero's anger that someone he loved was in danger. I'm not oblivious that our justice system is hindered by red-tape so I got why the Police Chief was frustrated by nosy reporters and rulebreakers. Devney Perry can make me see their point of view but unfortunately, she can't make me like them or their decisions.

I wasn't a fan of the way this story ended as too many things were left unanswered. I get that Gypsy King is part of a series and the storyline will be inter-connected by the murder investigation. It just felt unfinished. A few too many oft-repeated plotlines were included in this biker romance, that made me roll my eyes. As soon as Bryce started feeling queazy, I knew where we were heading.

Gypsy King has appealed and will appeal to a lot of romance readers. While the storyline didn't appeal to me, the writing was still of an excellent standard. Devney Perry writes characters with flaws, love stories that make you want to sigh, squirm and shout out with rage, all set in a town that you will want to visit. I highly recommend giving Ms Perry's stories a try.

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