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Going Rogue

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Love a MC story and Chantal Fernando knows how to do them really well, like with this story.Rogue and Zoe’s story is sweet in how it starts it is not the usual intense insta-love i grows and becomes deep and special. But as we all know reading romance the path never truly does run smooth. OMG my emotions went on a roller-coaster and I really felt for both Rogue and Zoe. I must say Rogue is described in a way that has yourself mentally dating him, as he is the perfect sort of bad-boy biker we all love in our books. Zoe though has the endearing quality of being more like us everyday girls so i found myself really rooting for her. This story is sweet, romantic and sexy but also very emotional not only Rogue and Zoe but concerning Rogue’s mum Anne

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Going Rogue is the third book in the Cursed Ravens MC series and I think it is my favorite so far. It’s no secret that I really didn’t like the previous book but wasn’t going to be deterred from one of my favorite authors because I wasn’t a fan of one of her books. I read Going Rogue in one sitting; from the beginning until the very end, I was intrigued with both Rogue and Zoe’s characters. The way they meet in a way puts a bit of a strain on their relationship as Zoe is one of the nurses taking care of Rogue’s mom.

Rogue and Zoe sort of circle each other’s orbits, you can feel the pull between them and you just wait until Zoe gives in to Rogue’s charms. I really liked his character, while he may have been a bit of a man whore in the past, when he commits, he commits and doesn’t stray. Zoe was a great balance to Rogue, she was his rock and he was hers. When something happens that rocks the foundation of their relationship, I wondered how both parties would be able to heal and if they would make it or not.

I hope we will be getting more books in this series because I can’t wait to read more. Chantal Fernando knows how to write MC romances and I am addicted to hers. This is one that needs to be on your TBR list for sure.

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Throughout the Cursed Ravens MC series there has been one character who has intrigued me the most over all and he goes by the name of Rogue.

Rogue is the Vice President of the Cursed Ravens MC. He’s the pretty boy of the club, but don't tell him that, and he’s also the man who dominates the stage with his voice. I have been wanting Rogue’s story since the very first time he was mentioned in Ace of Hearts. I wanted to know more about this man and who he was on the inside.

Going Rogue isn’t all ‘pretty songs’ though. In Going Rogue we learn of Rogue's mother and her struggle with Dementia. We also witness Rogue’s struggle and his inability to grasp his mother’s disease. Having had a grandmother that went through this disease, I relate to Rogue in many ways. My heart broke repeatedly for him. I admit I cried a few times when witnessing Rogue’s anguish.

One thing I loved about this novel that trumps all others is the fact that Zoe is a nurse working with elders who suffer with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I loved the empathy that Zoe’s character added to this novel. She was a heartwarming source that helped heal the heartbreak.

Overall, Going Rogue was a great addition to the Cursed Ravens MC Series. Rogue was everything I wanted in a main character plus so much more. However, I feel as if a main aspect of Rogue’s character was looked over, that being his musician side. I felt in the other books Rogue was looked on as if he was a rockstar in the making. His voice was always mentioned, and I was a little let down that his voice was put on the back burner. I did really enjoy this novel, I just wanted more of the musician aspect mentioned and added.

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Going Rogue is the third book in this series. The Cursed Raven MC series is more of a sweet, sexy and non-angst series. It's not your typical gritty MC books. Rogue is the VP of the MC and he's pretty much been a low key character. He's dedicated to his brothers and also, trying to take care of his ailing mother. It's where he meets fiesty, Zoe, who happens to be a caretaker at the nursing home Rogue's mom is staying at. Their chemistry is instant and their banter is humorous. But being with a guy in the MC world is the last thing Zoe needs.

Overall, Going Rogue is fun and quick read that has plenty of sweet and very steamy moments.

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I knew this was going to be the book that got to me. I was right too. It was so emotional and just beautiful. Rogue was the typical biker but he had a softness to him that I loved. He truly loved his mother and it killed him to have to put her in a home. It killed him that she was sicked.


While Zoe loved her job it was difficult for her at times as well. Working at a nursing home takes a special kind of person. When she meets Rogue she confronts him for parking where he shouldn't. She didn't think it was right and told him right away. She doesn't want to date another guy in an MC because she had been hurt by her ex who was in one.

However they fall into a relationship pretty easily. Then Rogue's mother asks Zoe to do the unthinkable and she is left with such a decision to make. Add in there is rat in one of the other clubs The Cured Ravens work with and things get crazy.

I liked both Rogue and Zoe as characters. I loved Zoe's sister and would love for her to have a story. Also I really want the club's president to have a story as well. As always Chantal Fernando left me breathless and yearning for more.

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Rounding out the trilogy with the Cursed Ravens' charmer is a smart move. Rogue may be a ladies man; funny and charming to the ladies, he's the exact opposite in his motorcycle club. Hot headed and quick to lay down the law, the VP isn't one to mess with. His one vice? His mother, sick and near passing he visits her in her care daily. When a new day nurse arrives, Rogue is about to find a new weakness, one he'll have to fight for.

Zoe hasn't had much luck with men so focusing on her career gives her all the satisfaction she needs. When a patients smooth talking son continues to break down her walls, Zoe has to come to terms with his own career path, he's part of a motorcycle club. Zoe's had a brush with one in the past and she has no desire to try a second time to have her heart broken. But this tough looking biker is more than just a biker; hes a caring son and a loving man and Zoe may be the one woman to break down his gruff exterior.

Book 3 of this trilogy was a great union of the charmingly funny Ravens and the drama their club poses in their town. I liked that Rogue's story developed outside of the MC. Zoe and Rogue had this little bubble where their relationship grew beautifully. As the dangers of an MC creep in, they have to fight harder for the bliss they find in one another. Twists and turns and happy ever afters aren't always what they seem!

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Going Rogue and the The Cursed Ravens MC Series is a softer biker series that just makes you feel good. While I normally crave the raw and gritty biker romances, I've come to enjoy the softer side from these men.

In Going Rogue, we get Rogue's story. He's the VP of the Curse Ravens and if you've been following this series, he's probably been on your radar. He's the one that was more in the background but you knew he was special and wanted more. Well, we got our more and let me tell you, he is definitely  special. He's strong, sexy, and has a huge heart. His love for Zoe was so sweet.

I also enjoyed Zoe. I thought she was strong when she needed to be and vulnerable when when necessary. Her relationship with not only Rogue but the rest of the club and their women is strong. In fact, that was one of my favorite things about the book. I loved how much the woman banded together and how much all the brothers loved each other and the women. It's one big family that's full of love, laughter, happiness and a few crazy moments.

If you want a softer biker romance that will make you swoon, then you need to get Going Rogue. It will leave you happy and full of love.

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Zoe and Rogue meet by chance when he visits his mom in the nursing home. The attraction and lust is instant but Zoe is reluctant to get involved with a biker. Rogue knows what he wants and is determined to get Zoe to change her mind. A wonderful story with emotion and steam.

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Stars: 4.5

I really, really enjoyed this book, it held me captivated from the beginning. Rogue is the VP of the Cursed Ravens MC and women think he’s just a pretty face with a voice that is pure gold but there are facets that only his closest friends know about. He has to make a tough decision and put his mother in a care facility because she has dementia and she can no longer be on her own. Zoe isn’t supposed to have favorites at the care facility that she works in but Mrs. K is her favorite patient. She is a spitfire, but she also has dementia and a heart condition which is slowly killing her. Unbeknownst to her Mrs. K is Rogue’s mom. They meet, Rogue and Zoe, and it’s explosive from the beginning but only as a friendship.

This story takes you on an emotional journey and they both have to make hard decisions. Will their budding relationship survive these decisions? I hope this isn’t the end of this series. I want more Cursed Ravens!!

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Such a great series, I really like the way this series goes.It was a long time since I find a great MC series.

Going Rogue was sweet and adorable.The characters started first as friends and then in something more!They have an amazing chemistry.

Overall, it was a great read!

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Every time I think Chantal Fernando has written my favorite book boyfriend, she outdoes herself with another swoon-worthy guy. Rogue is oh, so swoon-worthy and all alpha male, yet still manages to know how to reel Zoe in without pushing too hard. I love the contrast between the family feel of this MC mixed with a bit of darker dealings and danger that the life entails. That darker part isn't the focus and it isn't overdone with the primary focus being on the romance between Rogue and Zoe. They have great chemistry and Zoe fits in well with the other women of the MC. As I've come to expect from this author, we also get some witty dialogue and humor along with some steamy fun and super sweet romance. This one is a great blend of love, loss, danger, tragedy, loyalty, and family. I don't know if there's another book planned for this series, but I would love to see everyone's favorite Prez find his true love. (Not that I'm hinting or anything😉)

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I loved the book from page one to THE END. Don't miss it. The entire series is entertainment gold.
this is my favorite book of the series. There were a lot of ups and downs and emotional moments but that is what made it feel so real. How the MC is a family and stands by their own regardless of what is thrown at them. I really hope there is more .

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This the 3rd book in this series, and can be read as a standalone, but i’d highly recommend reading the first two books, Ace of Hearts and Knuckle Down as you will love the familiarity of the Characters!

This is Rogue and Zoe’s story and and we know for our hot sexy bikers, Love is never easy. A Chance meets can really change lives and perceptions. When Zoe comes into contact for the first time with Rogue, she knows this is a bad boy she really should avoid, even if he is the hottest of guys and the first man in a long time that even intrigues her. Rogue isn’t a man that will take his time in chasing down exactly what he wants, and Zoe is what he wants !!!

I really loved this book, the relationship between Rogue and Zoe just captured me right from the start. This wasn’t insta love, yes there was definitely instant attraction and Lust !!! This made for a steamy combustible read! One i couldn’t set down. Zoe’s reluctance to become involved in Biker Life, held her back, Rogue’s determination to see her overcome that fear just melted my heart. But this book is also so much more, my heart was, at times in bits. The Relationship with Rogue and his mother just had me in tears with his devotion. His mother had me in both tears and laughter. What i did want, was to shove Zoe out of the way and claim that man myself !!!! He really is the perfect Bad Boy with the biggest of Hearts. I really liked Zoe, she was a girl that was just so real and down to earth, she could be any one of us and i found my self really rooting for her. When Zoe is put in an impossible situation my heart twisted, and i knew this was something that would possibly destroy them both, their life would be changed and I really hoped they would survive it!! This biker and his biker family will have you hooked, the kind of family we would all love and want! I can’t wait for more from this author, Super Writing and brilliant story telling !!!

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Our hero is the VP of the MC, while the heroine is a caretaker at a nursing home where Rogue's mother is, due to her illness.

Zoe happens to love his mom and can't help but feel attracted to the son. Not at first, because they don't quite hit it off.

Rogue, while VP, was easy-going in the previous books, but we see a different side of his in this one. He shines as the hero.

While it didn't wow me, it was an okay read - as I stated in another review, Ms. Fernando is pretty reliable when it comes to MC romance. You know she'll write characters you'll like and just the right amount of action, romance and drama in a story.

I voluntarily agreed to read an early copy of this book and my rating is 3 - 3.5 stars.

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Rogue is the only son close enough to visit his mother suffering from dementia. A tough situation that even a big bad MC VP has trouble dealing with. Zoe, her caregiver in the nursing home, is the one bright spot.

Rogue is a player. Never been tempted to settle--then Zoe enters his life. She isn't into biker club members. One bad experience is enough. Until Rogue. His patience and their friendship are fun to watch. Their growing relationship is hot, yet caring. I fell for both characters. It was fun to catch up with the rest of the club.

Not all is going well, not only his mom's illness, the club is under a magnifying glass by the local police. They are trying to find out if there is a mole and if so, who! Zoe's crazy big sis has contacts with a hot, successful attorney. They are gonna need. (Her sis is a such a kick. She needs her own story)

I loved the book from page one to THE END. Don't miss it. The entire series is entertainment gold.
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Going Rogue is the third novel in Chantal Fernando’s delectable Cursed Raven’s MC series and is another thrilling romance this time featuring Cursed Ravens Vice President Rogue and the woman who wins his heart.

Aged care worker Zoe wants nothing but the best for her patients. At the care facility where she works, Zoe makes sure to give everyone a little extra TLC, but she especially enjoys spending time with her favourite patient Anne. Zoe knows dementia suffer Anne’s son visits her often in the nursing home, but Zoe never expected him to be a tall, sexy as sin biker. Even though he takes his fair share of teasing over his looks, Rouge is more than a pretty face. Vice president of the Cursed Ravens MC, Rogue always makes sure to visit is ailing mother, even if she often doesn’t know who he is. Saddened by his visits, Rogue soon finds his eye drawn to the kind and beautiful woman who looks after his mum. Having been burnt in the past, Zoe is hesitant to begin a relationship with Rogue but as he wears down his walls Zoe begins to realise that sometimes to really live you need to take a chance……

Back with another easily addictive MC novel, Chantal Fernando this time features Cursed Ravens member Rogue who I’ve very much enjoyed seeing in the first two novels. Fast paced but also sporting sadness within its storyline Going Rogue is an emotional read that weaves humour, romance, angst and drama into its pages. Introducing readers to aged care worker Zoe, Going Rogue unfolds through her POV and see’s the kind but still assertive young woman fall under Rogue’s spell.

I liked both Rogue and Zoe. I had no doubt I would love Rogue—I’ve loved all the Cursed Ravens, but Zoe won me over with her caring nature, reserved personality and kindness. As Rogue romances Zoe and urges her to take a chance on him, Chantal Ferando incorporates lots of sharp dialogue, sweet moments and endearing developments. Of course the sex scenes are scorching and the chemistry undeniable, but I really liked Rogue force Zoe to come out of her shell and dare to put her trust in Rogue. Having been hurt before by someone not all too different from him, this was a big thing for Zoe and Rogue’s position with the MC didn’t always make things run smoothly.

Going Rogue was filled with all the passion and angst I expect from a Chantal Ferando novel and hit all the right notes. I’m not sure if Going Rogue will be the end of the series, but I do feel there are most stories to be had with some of the Cursed Raven members. Shack and Prez in particular hold a lot of promise and I would love to see Fernando feature them in future novels.

Addictive and fast reading, Going Rogue is another wonderful MC novel from my favourite MC writer. I urge readers to check out this fabulous series and can’t wait to see what Chantal Fernando releases next!

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Rogue was a character that caught my attention from the beginning and I was dying to get his book. Charismatic and gorgeous with a tremendous singing voice I was ready to see what his story was going to offer us. Unfortunately it fell short for me.

Rogue was all the above mentioned things but, when it got to his story it just wasn't enough for me. I wanted more from him. While he did have a lot of character growth throughout the book it wasn't enough to completely win me over. My heart still belongs to Ace.

Zoe was a strong character, she added a lot to the story. Her life was difficult but, she powered through and made the most of her situation. Her love for her family was beyond amazing and the lengths she would go to protect them was inspiring. While I liked her and appreciated what she added to the storyline she still wasn't a character that stuck with me after the book was over.

I loved the MC aspect of this book. The bond these men and women shared is what kept me coming back to this series.

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Each book in this series is better than the last. This one is a sweet love story between Rogue the VP of the Cursed Ravens and Zoe the Aide that helps his mother. I highly recommend this series. I hope there will be more, Shovel and Prez need a book.

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Rogue may have a pretty face, but the tough Vice President and his short temper has earned his VP title, he’s been teased but no one ever disrespects him. And women love him, Rogue can’t help but turn on the charm when he see’s a pretty face.
He also has caring side to his character and visiting his sick mother, who is suffering from dementia, is a given, that’s when he meet’s Zoe, her nurse and they begin a relationship.
The story was very emotional as dementia is a crippling decease for families, and was very sensitively written and very well balanced.
The secondary characters in the story were fun and interesting too which added a good break to the tension and drama that Rogue and Zoe had to endure.
This is a good story, very entertaining and a definite must read!

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Chantal has written another fantastic MC story with a touch of suspense, family, loyalty, laughter and love. If you read the previous books in the Cursed Ravens MC, then you all have met Rogue. Rogue is the VP, beautiful and biker with a heart of gold. He is going through a tough time with his mother in a home living with dementia and one day when he goes for a visit he meets Zoe. Zoe is one of the nurses in the home and finds it difficult when she knows her patients are going through such a hard time. When Rogue and Zoe meet its just an instant chemistry that is hard to find. They are intense and heat up the pages with their stares and words. Their relationship is all about getting to know one another at first and when Zoe realizes that Rogue is pursuing her she finally gives up the fight. The relationship moves at a fast pace and they both fall hard but sometimes things can come between you when you least expect it to. Zoe is hiding something from Rogue and when it comes out he doesn’t deal with it well. Zoe and Rogue must keep fighting if they want that happy ending.

I believe this is my favorite book of the series so far because there was less drama and characters were just too sweet and hot to ignore. The characters are well thought out and with them together it’s intense and I love that. I was wondering who would catch Rogue’s eye and Zoe was the perfect choice. They compliment one another so well and give each other what was missing in their lives all along. Even with it being an MC story it’s still sweet and the romance is evident. Great writing and the story is a wonderful addition to the series.

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