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Going Rogue

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Going Rogue is book 3 in the Cursed Ravens MC series but you can read it as a stand alone. The couples from the previous two books appear, but you don't HAVE to know their stories to enjoy Rogue and Zoe.

Zoe works as a caregiver for the elderly and its through her job she meets Rogue, the son of her favorite patient, Mrs. K. Rogue and Zoe strike up an odd friendship of sorts which develops into a relationship. Things aren't easy though-Rogue is part of an MC club that isn't exactly 100% on the up and up and Zoe has been burned by a biker in the past. Also, Rogue was a man whore. However, these two tackle most of their struggles head on and I appreciated the maturity of that.

There is one plot point involving the MC Club and some trouble they find themselves in. While the immediate issue is 'resolved' the author kind of glossed over why it all happened. Maybe she is planning more books in the future that will address this event. But, for me, it felt like it was just there to add more pages to the book and it wasn't really explained well.

The major climax of the book is heartbreaking. I felt for Zoe and Rogue both. I could sympathize with both their view points and wouldn't want to be in either of their shoes. It was sad!

Overall, Going Rogue was satisfying addition to the series! I enjoyed both Zoe and Rogue; getting more of this crazy MC club was great as well. I hope that at some point Fernando writes a book for Vanessa-even if its not part of this series, it would be hilarious to get her story! She is a hoot!

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2.5-3 Stars

There were a lot of iffy things for me in this book. I just think a lot of things got to me because of knuckles book. I was already on the fence when I started this book.

I can’t help but feel like some of things that happened in this book should’ve happened in book 1. And what I mean by that is the club business. To give us an idea. Because there was really nothing of that in book 1 & 2. And it feels kinda out of place in this book. Like it’s just popping up out of the blue. I hated that. Book 1 & 2 were all about getting with the women and and just dealing with the drama. No MC stuff.

And here’s another thing. The entwined story lines. Different series coming into this one. I HATED it. Because I had to go back into the Wind Dragons series to find out 1. If I missed any mention of The Cursed Ravens and 2. What book this story line falls in with that book. After some searching I finally found the book this story line falls in.... The Last Ride (I THINK!!).
I downloaded all 6 books in the Wind Dragon series and not one had a certain person that was named in this book. So I have absolutely no clue when in this time line takes place!

There was never any mention of The Cursed Ravens at all. Then we have Jaxon from The Conflict Of Interest series making an appearance. The Cursed Ravens were never mentioned at all in both WD series or The Conflict Series.

The last Ride is the only one that that kinda has whats going on in this book.
Talon needed help finding out who the rat was in his old club. So he asked The Wind Dragons for help. I’m still not 100% sure if this falls in another book. I just got tired of looking. I just hate how all these series keep crossing over. It really puts me off!

Moving on....

The first time Zoe spends the night with Rogue. I wasn’t feeling it. I mean she basically just show up! And stays. Yeah no! I would’ve waited back at home. Not stay.

This pains me with all my heart. But I think I need to take a step back and take a break from this series and all the others. I’m just not feeling how all the characters from different series keep popping in on each other. All the time lines are not adding up. And it’s just getting to me.

This book was ok. But I think the best one was the first one Ace of Hearts.

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You all (amazing authors) need to stop setting the romance bar so freaking high. These men are going to be super hard to live up to for any future guy in my life. No joke. I knew Rogue from the first Cursed Ravens book, and even then he came across as a really impressive man who would make an excellent "hero" someday. Chantal Fernando exceeded my expectations with Rogue and then gave me a fantastic heroine to pair with him. Given how much I have been looking forward to Rogue's book, I was going to be very critical with whoever Chantal chose to pair with Rogue, but clearly there was nothing to worry about.

Working in a nursing home has its ups and downs, but Zoe Kane can't help getting attached to each of the patients, even though none of them have a very happy ending. When one of her favorite patients' son, Rogue Kennedy, comes to visit, riding a motorcycle and blatantly parking in the staff-only lot, she begins to question what she did to deserve this. But when he turns on the charm and begins to court her as a friend first, her willpower begins to dissolve. Soon she's riding on the back of his bike and meeting his Cursed Ravens family, not to mention cleaning him up after a run-in with the police. Falling in love with the vice president of a motorcycle club wasn't what she had planned, but Zoe knows that once she's fallen, there is no going back.

So now the question is, who do I gush about first? Both Zoe and Rogue were amazing characters with a lot of depth to them, and as a couple they were off the charts. Zoe was a generous person with a kind heart, and although she had a bad experience with a biker in the past, she couldn't help falling for Rogue. He made it really hard for her! A few things he did or showed that made me smile - (1) put out a cigarette when Zoe said it gave her a migraine, (2) his hyperfocus on Zoe's happiness and proving to her that he cares about her, and (3) his willingness to publicly admit when he had messed up. On their own, these three things might seem small, but together they created the perfect boyfriend package in my mind. They show that Rogue cares about someone other than himself and doesn't mind letting it show to his friends. Zoe was a really strong partner for him and exactly what he needed. While he could have gone with any of the many girls who hung around the club, he instead went for the girl he had to work hard to get. She held her own not just with him but also with his MC family, and that couldn't have been easy for her! Thankfully she had good training from hanging out with her sister all these years. I can't wait to see her in a future book!

Once again Chantal Fernando has written a fantastic book that made my heart pitter-patter! I am eager to read what's next in the series.

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Going Rogue is the 3rd book in the Cursed Ravens MC.
I've been dying to read Rogue's book since the beginning, and Chantal didn't disappoint.
Rogue is the Cursed Ravens sexy VP.
His sick mother was put in an aged care facility were Zoe works. Zoe and Mrs K (Rogue's mum) have formed somewhat of a friendship.
Zoe and Rogue's first encounter was quite funny. Things from there get interesting between the two, they are made for eachother. Their connection is beautiful. Zoe's only concern is can she stand by Rogue and his MC when all hell breaks loose.
Fantastic read

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Title: Going Rogue (The Cursed Ravens MC Series Book 3)
Author: Chantal Fernando
Genre: Contemporary MC Romance
Rating: 4/5

Arc provided in return for an honest review.

He may be the MC’s Vice President and resident pretty boy but there’s more to Rogue than just a pretty face. He’s a man consumed with guilt over the fact that his ageing mother is in a nursing home due to dementia and a few other health issues, he loves her fiercely but cannot take care of her on his own, he also loves his fellow MC brothers as well and is ferociously loyal to them, he’s the type that when he gives it he gives it his all. When visiting his mother at the nursing home where she’s a patient he meets Zoe who just so happens to be one of his mothers caregivers, there’s an instant connection between the pair which excites yet somewhat scares them both especially Zoe who’s not had the greatest of experiences when it comes to relationships however over a period of time Rogue breaks through her walls and finally makes her his.

It’s safe to say things don’t go quite so plain sailing for Rogue and Zoe they both have their grievances but more than that they have love, a love that’s worth fighting for which is exactly what they do.

I have read the previous books in this series and I absolutely loved them Rogue being no different however I felt like we didn’t quite get to hear his point of view as much as we did the other leading men in their books, in-fact we only heard his at the very end of the book, I would like to have heard more but it doesn’t take away from the fact that this was yet again another fabulous read from Ms Fernando, she certainly knows how’s to draw you in and keep you captivated, and she’s very good at writing those naughty scenes if you know what I mean 😉

I honestly cannot wait to see what’s in-store next from this incredibly talented author.

📚🤓 The Book Whisperer 🤓📚

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The third book in the series and the best one so far. I really loved Rogue and Zoe, I loved how their relationship was built up on friendship and was the slow burn of romance. This book definitely has all the emotions and I really loved Zoe's sister, as well as, the secondary characters. I look forward to more.

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Going Rogue is a good solid romance with an excellent plot. I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading more by Ms. Fernando. The characters were developed rather well and came across as life like.

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The VP of the Cursed Ravens, pretty boy with the voice of angel gets his story and boy it does not disappoint. We get to see the fun side of the MC with the banter of the men and women. The drama is not far behind for this group but , also their is inner turmoil with this member. We see family struggles and lines being crossed in the most unconventional ways.

Zoe is a nursing aid in assisted living home where Rogue's mom is currently. They meet and it's instant connection between them well in Rogue's mind she is already his. Zoe's has been closed off from men especially MC men after having a bad experience with one. It's understandable why she is so stand offish toward Rogue but, also fighting off her body and emotions.

Rogue gets anything he wants and will fight for it if it is worth fight for. He sees Zoe and he know that she is it but know that he will have to do things the right way and be patient with her. Not to force it that she will be coming to him when she is ready. Also it doesn't hurt to give her a little nudge and try to be or trick her into a date or two.

We see a glimpse into the beloved Wind Dragons MC characters so this set in the future but, the same world as the WD MC. Aslo it crossed with the once hot shot lawyer as well I can't give anymore tid bits up you're going to have to read it and get ready for a bumpy ride.

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Gah!! This story was insanely good. I thought Rogue and Zoe were pure fire and sex. This story was sexy, sweet and full of emotion. I seriously could not get enough! This was a great addition to the series! 4 stars!!

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Woohoo! Finally, Rogue is here!

I have been impatiently awaiting Rogue's story from the minute I started reading Ace Of Hearts, and Ms Fernando has not disappointed.

In the previous books, we know something is going on with his mother, and now we find out all the whole kit and kaboodle.

We actually meet our leading lady Zoe before we see Rogue in this book, and right from the start she grabs you by the heart and doesn't let go. She is stuck in a rut and nothing seems to be able to drag her out.

Until Rogue. They have a mutual acquaintance in his mother. Oh, how she broke my heart.

I couldn't help but be Zoe and Rogue's biggest cheerleader. They just need to be together. It has to happen!

I freaking adore all the Cursed Raven ladies - I liked them in their own books, but together they sure are a force to be reckoned with!

Heartbreaking, emotional, beautiful. Ms Fernando had me gripped by this story from the first word to the last.

I can't wait to see what she brings us next.

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Loved it!! How can you not love a sexy as h*ll bad*ss biker who is tough enough to be the VP of the Cursed Ravens MC and yet everyday visit his ailing mother in a nursing home. It’s there he meets the feisty nurse who is caring for his mother. Zoe is everything good but even good girls like bad boys.

This story is one that I couldn’t put down. I loved the persistence and caring of Rouge for a woman he knew was worth every minute of it. Their chemistry was crazy good. Another bonus was Zoe’s sister, Vanessa who was absolutely hilarious.

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I loved Fernando's Wind Dragons MC series, and enjoyed this Cursed Ravens MC, although I jumped in on the third book of the series. I'll need to go back and read the first two and get their story. What I liked was that it had the same style that made me like and trust Fernando's MC series yet kept it fresh and on our toes. There was a sort of a crossover with the Wind Dragons MC though we didn't get much appearance or interaction with them. They were mostly mentioned. Can't wait to read more!

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I absolutely loved this new book series from Chantal she is a must read for all her books. I loved the story and the characters you totally fall in love with them all. I have read every single book by Chantal and will continue to do so every new release. 100 stars

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I loved the latest installment of this series!! Going Rogue is book three in the Cursed Ravens MC series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I strongly recommend reading the first two books. Enjoyable series, so no hardship to read, I promise!!
I fell in love with Rogue in the first two books, this book just cemented it! He is totally and completely swoon worthy!!
As the VP of the Cursed Ravens, Rogue’s job is his life. He doesn’t have time for anything else, much less a relationship. When it comes to women, he has maintained a ‘hit it and quit it’ policy. Unfortunately, with club deals gone wrong and his mother succumbing to dementia, things have been exceptionally rough. In the mists of his struggles he runs in to Zoe, who makes him question his policy on attachments, because right now, she is exactly what he needs.
Zoe works as a nursing home caregiver. She enjoys her job and her quiet, structured life. After having her heart broken she just wants to lay low and keep it simple. Rogue however, is anything but simple. Zoe has to decide if she is willing to open up, risking the safety of her heart for a chance at the best relationship ever?
Who can resist a hot biker with a voice of an angel, especially when he is found singing to his dying mother or singing Moana to the children of his mc brothers? Seriously, how hot is it to see this sexy god when he steps in to care for his brother’s children? Loyalty and love for his family, the mc included, is Rogue’s strength. He embraces his duties and carries them out with appropriate levels of force & gentleness required. Again, swooning! #Ultimatebookboyfriend.
Rogue is determined to have a relationship with the stunning beauty he found caring for his mother. Despite her rebuffs, he keeps chipping away at her resolve. Their slow start nurtures a friendship and builds the sexual tension to a level we can’t wait to see combust! The mc women embrace Zoe and she quickly finds her place within the MC family. However, she continues to question her strength to handle all that befalls on the mc and its lifestyle. Is she strong enough to trust again? On top of all those questions comes the doozy! #herewego Rogue’s mother gives her a request that counters what Rogue wants. Will she go against Rogue’s wishes and destroy everything they have built?
This is a great story! I highly recommend reading this series! It has an intriguing storyline that keeps you engaged and characters you will love. Including Zoe’s sister, Vanessa #nofilter she keeps it real and cracks me up. Drool worthy characters in some incredibly steamy scenes!! Still fanning myself! #hotmess I’m looking forward to the next installment! I really want a story with Gage. Hint, hint, Chantal!!!

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Going Rouge is the 3rd book in The Cursed Ravens MC series, this book has so much heart I loved every second of it.

Rouge is the VP of the Cursed Ravens, he loves his life and his family. Having put his mother in a nursing home he feels guilty about not being able to care for the strongest woman he knows, the one that sacrificed so much to give him and his brothers the best life. Zoe loves her job especially this one patient who has a big heart and a gorgeous son who is devoted to her care.

Rogue is a hardened biker, he takes his role as VP very seriously and wants what is best for his club, he helps anyone that asks for it and takes on the role of Uncle Rogue to the club children. Zoe is full of sass, she doesn’t back down from what she believes and she loves hard. She has a caring nature that is shown time and time again throughout the book.

Rogue and Zoe have instant chemistry, they build their relationship on a strong friendship that brings out the best in both of them. When they further their relationship their connection is beyond explosive, they do not disappoint.

Chantal has proven that this series is one NOT to miss, I have been hanging on since the first book. I only wished that we got Rogue’s POV on everything that was happening, but he did make his feelings known throughout. Dementia is close to my heart and reading about Anne’s declining health was hard but Chantal wrote those scene’s with so much grace.

I personally loved this book and I cannot get enough of the Cursed Ravens Men. Zoe’s sister Vanessa is quite possibly the best minor character I have ever read, I think she would give any of the MC men, my money is on the President. I will wait patiently (yeah right) too see where Chantal takes the rest of this series as there is so much potential to create more amazing books.


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Ratings;
Plot: 5/5
Characters: 5/5
Heat: 5/5
Writing Style: 5/5
Overall: 5/5

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I don't know if I've said it before, but I feel I need to say that Chantal Fernando is my favorite author when it comes to books. Their original stories, sassy, hot and sweet. And I love every one of them.

Going Rogue is the third book in the series The Cursed Ravens and tells the story of the Vice President of the Club and of Zoe, a lovely woman who works in nursing home that Rogue's mother is.And it is in this scenario that these two characters meet and go exploring things between them

This book is very sweet. I liked how these two characters have developed a friendship before everything.I always love to see the sweet side of those bikers, and here I can see that not just Rogue relationship with zoe but also with your mother who suffers from dementia and heart problems.See Rogue with these two melted my heart.Another plus of this book is to see the Club as a family, taking care of each other (never get tired of it), as well as the friendship that Zoe and your sister Vanessa developed with Celina and Erin,These four women together took laughter throughout the book and I loved the friendship born between them.

I don't know if this will be the last book in this series or not, I can only wish that more books of this guys out there.And if you like a book of bikers without much drama, with bikers bossy but also sweet, charismatic and courageous heroines and a group together who are always there for you, I can only recommend you not only this book as all books MC this amazing author.

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Wow another fabulous Cursed Ravens M.C book from the brilliant Chantal Fernando, I absolutely adore Knuckles a Sergeant at Arms and a single dad who's super stubborn but also the most lovable guy on the planet, then you have Celina a determined journalist with alot of sass and a heart that's on lockdown.

These two make a fantastic power couple and just bounce off of each other, they have their ups and downs but that's what makes them so great together, they really can't keep their eyes off of each other.

But the story comes with some very unexpected twists that leaves you intrigued to read the rest and wish for an happy ending, it's a sexy read and with an M.C comes family and there's plenty of family to go around.

I'm truly hoping Rogue will get his own book that guy needs a woman in his life!

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I really have grown to like these Cursed Ravens through this series. Rogue is the 'crooner' of the group singing and making the girls swoon. He is also the tough VP of the group. Zoe's life is stale. She goes to work, takes care of patients and goes home. Her sister is the most exciting thing in her life and she is completely crazy.
Zoe and Rogue's meeting made me laugh a bit. I loved how Zoe wanted to say yes but couldn't. Still she took good care of his mother throughout and that said a lot to me. Seeing the different side of the MC instead of the felonious side was nice. Overall the story was good, if heartbreaking at times, and I enjoyed it.
Solid 4/5 for me.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.

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Everyone around him is starting to begin their forever's and Rogue has to admit he is a little envious, they have all found women who bring out the best in them, and for the first time in his life he's really begun to crave that too... but the right woman just hasn't come along yet. He's got a mile long track record with women, and many of them would have loved to become his old lady, but none of them made it past the first night. Then while visiting his ailing mother at the nursing home, he runs into a beautiful angel that sparks something inside him that he never knew existed, and that's when he knows he's just found his forever. The problem is she doesn't date bikers, she's been there and done that and doesn't plan to do that again... but she's never met a man like him, when he wants something he doesn't give up until he has it!

She's heard all the nurses rave about Rogue, he's handsome, sweet, and score lots of points with the other nurses because of how good he is to his mother... but until she witnesses it for herself she can't seem to fathom what all the fuss is about. Then she meets him, and she instantly knows he is every bit as admirable as the ladies have made him out to be... and then some! Then she learns that he belongs to a MC club, and that changes things for her, she dated a biker and it didn't end well for her heart, so it's probably wise if she keeps her distance from him... but Rogue didn't seem to take the hint she threw out. He continually keeps showing up and brightening her day, and before long he's rocking her nights too, and she soon realizes she can't save heart from him... he's made himself right at home there and for the first time in a long time, it feels right to have someone there. But then tragedy strikes and her heart immediately feels the need to flee...

Between the pages of Going Rogue you will meet a man that has the power to bring you to your knees with just a look, lure you in with his smile, and completely steal your heart with his voice. Rogue is the The Cursed Ravens vice president, and while you would expect him to be a tough and dominating man, there is also a tender-hearted man there too, one with the voice of an angel and a heart of gold. The moment I met him in the first installment of this series, I knew he was going to be the one to get to me the most, and boy did he ever, he is every bit the alpha I expected him to be, but he also has this caring nature about him that shows through in everything he does, and that is what sealed the deal for me! His journey to finding his forever was a bittersweet one, he lost the most important woman in his life, but before she left him she gifted him the woman who would change his life and give him the future he craved, and I have to say it was quite beautiful thing to witness!

Ms. Fernando really outdid herself with these characters in this new series, I have loved meeting the men of the Cursed Ravens MC, and really hope there are more stories to come in this series, because I am just not ready to say goodbye to them yet!! I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's a heart-wrenching tale that will leave an unshakable smile on your face, and an indelible impression on your heart!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.

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This is the third book of the series and has perhaps the most interesting story line so far. Rogue is the club VP and he has an aging mother living in a care facility. Zoe is her caretaker. Loved their meet cute! Really loved tat rogue realizes from the start that Zoe is special. He takes his time to get to know her and her him. They become friends first.

All the range of emotions in this one--humor, sadness, angst and steam. We get to see a bit more action through the MC in this book, finally. Wonderful secondary characters. Zoe's sister is the bomb! Great addition to the series. Looking forward to reading more!

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