Dans ce troisième tome de la saga Loveless, nous retrouvons deux personnages que nous avions hâte de découvrir suite à leur apparition dans les précédents tomes. Si en théorie, ils n'ont absolument rien à faire ensemble, il s'avère que le destin va en décider autrement.

Presley Baskin est un docteur qui a vu sa vie prendre un virage à 300° après l'accumulation de divers événements. Elle s'est découvert un lien de parenté avec les Lawson et elle est la plus proche de Kody car Case et Crew auront plus de mal à tisser un lien. Elle est aussi au coeur d'une intrigue qui devient de plus en plus oppressante et l'impact d'Ashby Grant est loin d'être fini. Cette jeune femme a fait de sa vie un enfer et a promis de s'en prendre à tous ses proches. Notre héroïne est bien décidée à ne plus mettre personne en danger et c'est donc pour cela qu'elle est dans un premier temps réticente à tisser un lien avec les autres personnages. Elle va devoir prouver ses dires et pour cela , elle va avoir besoin de l'aide d'un allié inattendu. J'ai aimé la force de détermination de cette jeune femme qui a tout à perdre . Elle ne reculera devant rien et sa vie ne sera plus un long fleuve tranquille. Elle ne veut pas tisser un lien avec un personnage de la trempe de Shot mais elle n'a pas le choix et il s'avère qu'à deux ils pourraient former un duo improbable mais efficace. Quels seront les choix de notre jeune héroïne? Continuer de mettre sa vie entre parenthèses ou défier son ennemi futé et parfois invisible?

Shot Caldwell n'est pas un héros qui nous est inconnu étant donné que nous l'avions rencontré brièvement dans le tome consacré à Kody. De plus, il est lié à la saga Marked Men puisque son père , Torch , était présent dans la tome consacré à Rome. C'est la première fois que Jay Crownover nous offre une entrée dans une romance MC et j'ai aimé ce premier aperçu. on flotte entre la légalité et les hors la loi mais Shot aura aussi ses propres démons à chasser. Jed Coleman est lui aussi toujours vivant et il n'a pas dit son dernier mot. Le danger est donc lui aussi présent dans la vie de notre héros et ces derniers n'ont pas fini de devoir se battre pour leur vie. Si Presley est plus solitaire par la force des choses, Shot peut compter sur sa famille de coeur pour l'entourer et régler les problèmes les entourant. La vengeance est de mise et il mettra tout en oeuvre pour faire justice lui même. Si ces méthodes fonctionnent pour les MC, il n'est pas sûr qu'il pourra agir de la sorte avec notre héroïne. Ils ont une dette l'un envers l'autre depuis que le destin les a réunis mais leur vie aux antipodes l'une de l'autre pourront ils s'allier ou prendre deux chemins différents. J'ai adoré découvrir ce personnage car c'est un homme de parole , protecteur et qui sait se défendre. Il n'aime pas les manigances et de manière ironique les injustices. Saura t-il éliminer ses ennemis sans perdre une personne qui pourrait lui être cher?

Bref, la saga Loveless est une saga que je continue d'apprécier et Jay Crownover nous offre un nouveau tome palpitant. Quand deux personnages que tout oppose doivent unir leur force pour combattre le mal sous toutes ses formes, il est évident que cela va faire des étincelles mais l'amour pourrait être au rendez vous si nos héros s'en donnent les moyens.

SO EXCITED WE GOT A SHOT BOOK!!!
This title was everything I wanted and more! The way that Shot brings out the sass in Presley is amazing, the sex scenes are crazy steamy, and the plot as high stakes as ever.
Bringing in the full perspective of the MC did a lot to fill out this story for me, and I was THRIVING because of it!!
I would LOVE to see this author do a full MC series!

This is book 3 in the Loveless, Texas series and I would absolutely read them in order as they seem to build upon each other and the stories interact with each other. In this one we get Dr. Presley Baskin and Palmer 'Shot' Caldwell's story. Presley has always lived her life quietly. At least until the Lawton family claims her, they are far from quiet or calm. When she gets a call for help, she doesn't feel like she can say no. And she is roped into helping Shot when she knows this will lead to trouble. She doesn't want anything to do with the leader of the local motorcycle gang and the trouble he brings. But when a stalker comes after her, he is the only one she feel's like she can trust. Shot knows his life isn't for relationships. But when the shy, pretty doctor takes a bullet out of him and patches him up-he feels protective of her. And when she comes to him for help, he fully understands that there isn't anything he wouldn't do for her. Not only to make sure she is safe but also that she is happy.

I really liked this one! I was surprised because I wasn't sure how I would like Shot after the glimpses you see of him in the other books. But I have to say, I loved him! He is alpha and sexy but at the same time he can show the people he truly cares about that he has a heart and a sweet side. That he just never got to show to people before because he was raised in the MC and that is his life. I loved how the Lawton's drew Presley in and made sure she knew that she was a part of their family no matter what. I had some issues with Presley. And honestly I feel like that is more just my preference for characters more than anything. She just got on my nerves sometimes. But on a whole, I liked them together. And the suspense part definitely kept me interested and wanting to know more! Of course now I am kinda hoping for a spin off about the other MC members, because I did like the glimpse we have of them!

I believe this is the end for this series, but what a ride and journey it was. I absolutely enjoyed it and highly recommend this series. I would read these in order due to the characters that appear from earlier works and part of the story transfers to the next one.

I just loved Shot the way how he was with Presley. I was just thinking I was expecting a bit more with Ashlyn outcome etc... it seemed a bit rushed. Overall though, awesome series. I still have a few of Jay's books in my library and I think I need to move them up on my tbr sooner.

I received this book at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Blacklisted is finally here!!! I have been waiting for Shot and Presley's book (im)patiently. Motorcycle club, girl on the run with a stalker, and a murder mystery?! Hell yes!

Presley saved Shot's life and he is a bit protective of her. This is unlike him because he has always been a "no relationship" type of guy. I love Presley as a heroine. Her life blew up in her face and she is trying to rebuild in Loveless with a family she didn't know about. She is quiet and introverted, but brilliant. Shot is her opposite and I think that is perfect.

There is plenty of danger and suspense mixed with the romance between Shot and Presley. I think its important to read the previous books first in order to understand the family dynamics and the town dynamic! This is probably my favorite book in the series so trust me, reading books 1 and 2 are totally worth it!

Blacklisted delivers an explosive romance and engaging suspense to create an unputdownable binge read!

Presley Baskin lived a quiet, ordered life as she progressed her career through the medical examiner’s office. When she was offered a promotion, it set off a chain of events, sparking the ire of a sociopath.

Shot Caldwell lives for his club. He may not always act within the law, but he gets things done his way. He knows local law enforcement watches him, but he also makes sure he does things right, so he won’t get caught. When Presley pulls a bullet from him, he finds himself in her debt, a position he doesn’t allow often. But when she needs his help he will do everything possible to keep her safe.

This is a compelling opposites attract. I loved both of these characters for different reasons. Shot has been a recurring side character in the Loveless series, and though he is rough around the edges and very much enmeshed in the MC life and all the law breaking that goes with it, he has a strong compass that guides his decisions and actions. Presley is very much a by the book kind of person, so learning to live with his code is a challenge for her.

As the threat looming over Presley has her questioning every move, I couldn’t help but wait to see how the men around her would react. As the half-sister of the sheriff (and all the Lawton siblings), she has people looking out for her. She isn’t used to having the support though and it never hurts to have more. She doesn’t want to impose on her new-found family, so finds herself turning to Shot when she needs help.

There was more to this story than just the threat from her former best friend. I loved the way things played out in the other aspects of the story, pieces I hadn’t seen coming but were needed for Presley to feel fully a part of the Lawton family. This was as much Presley finding her place in the family as it was about her relationship with Shot (and those 2 things were also connected in the small town of Loveless).

I enjoyed this return to Loveless and am glad we got this story for Shot and Presley. The series arc finds resolution (finally!) in this story and I have been eagerly waiting to see how that all played out.

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I just can’t get enough for this family and all the issues that follow...

Blacklisted gives me total Devil vibes if he was a little bit country and rolled with an MC. Shot is the perfect mix of compassion and indifference. He won’t hesitate to take you down but he loves strong. When Presley rolled into town no one was sure of her intentions, least of all Shot. Together they are building chemistry that surpasses any differences they may have.

I love a Jay Crownover book because with each story I get attention to detail that transforms the read. Blacklisted was no different. The build for these two characters was all consuming. Their push and pull allowed the story to flow with ease. Each of her books brings on a new adventure I welcome with open arms. Grab this read along with the full series.

Love Jay Crownover and loved this series so was excited to finally get this story.
I really liked Shot, even though he turned out to be nothing like I thought he would be. I've read a number of motorcycle club romances and am used to the heroes being very possessive, way overprotective and grumpy. I just wanted Shot to hug me and tell me everything would be fine. He was exactly what Presley needed to start being confident in herself and being able to face her nemesis face to face. I really liked Presley's growth throughout the story as well. Finally being able to connect with her new family and have her terror end.
I liked them together but at times I wanted just something more. Maybe more angst or tension.
I will read anything by this author and love recommending this series.

I’m a big fan of Jay Crownover and have read many of her books, so I was thrilled to get a chance to read Blacklisted, the third book in the Loveless, Texas series. I could read The Saints of Denver series over and over again. Unfortunately, this one just didn’t work as well for me. It was still a good entry in her usual trope of good girl falls for bad boy, even though it felt like something was missing. Perhaps it is a possibility that I am growing away from these types of stories.

With that said, I did enjoy learning more about Shot, his background, and what made him tick. As a lover of bad boys, I relished seeing his realization that a woman was bringing him to his knees. He didn’t come off as a jerk as many of the main characters do, which probably isn’t realistic, but it is good escapism. I also was pleased to see Presley come out of her shell and come into her own.

I gave this book three stars, and my sincere thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book. I very much look forward to Jay’s next book.

This is my first book by Jay Crownover and it will not be my last. Actually since "Blacklisted" is the 4th book in the series (counting book # 0.5 also), I am going to read the first three books now. "Blacklisted" mentioned the characters from the first three books and this book did fine as a standalone book, but now I want to read the stories of the side characters.

A female medical examiner, Dr. Presley Baskin, is trying to escape her life. Her work life has gone to hell and the only person she ever loved, her mom, has recently died. She feels she is suffocating in her life and she needs a change. She recently (in the previous books) discovered she has an entire family of step-siblings in a small Texas town, so she moved there and rented a one bedroom apartment. One night her step-sister, Kody (who owns and manages the only bar in town), calls her and frantically asks her to bring her medical bag to the bar because someone needs her help. The patient refuses to let paramedics be called so Presley already feels it is a sketchy situation. But she goes anyway and meets Shot for the fist time.

Shot is the president of the local biker club. He is dangerous and nothing like Presley usually dates. Shot has killed people; he has power; her step-brothers despise him and have basically blacklisted him from anything to do with their family. And Kody has slept with him. But Presley feels an overwhelming desire to always have him near - and he feels the same for her.

To watch these two dance around the relationship issue when neither has ever been in a serious relationship is actually sweet.

I loved the writing of this book - which is another reason I really want to read the earlier books also. Read this one - you'll enjoy it!

I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The opinions stated above are mine without biases.

Palmer “Shot” Caldwell, the Loveless local neighborhood, rough and tough MC prez, has always been his own man and lives by his own set of rules.. Yeah, “don’t fence me in” is a likely tattoo you’d see on this smoking hot, bad boy, former military, mountain of muscle manly man, right along with his club’s leather jacket. He also unapologetically has his own ideas of justice and how to dish it out, folks. Usually starting with his fists.

But we all know fate and love can have a warped sense of humor sometimes. Who would have thought pretty, timid, insecure, skittish as a baby deer lost in the woods, tries to always follow the rules, damsel in distress, Dr. Presley Baskin would press all his right buttons and sweep him off his MC black leather boots. Yeah, she seemed to be just what the doctor ordered, starting from treating his bullet wounds to stealing his unsuspecting heart.

Shot stole the show for me with his alpha protectiveness, good looks, smoldering smile, and the fact nobody messes with his woman or his club and gets away with it. Hmm...Hmm...Hmm. I don’t think I need to say more. Surely that says it all. Lawdy, this guy’s gonna stay with me longer after I’ve put this book down.

Presley, well, what can I say? I’d preferred she’d been scripted more his equal. I’m just not personally a big fan of such an insecure, weak personality, victim of circumstances heroine. Shot deserved a lioness not a mouse, if you ask me. This wasn’t my romantic tale rodeo, of course, so I just had to roll with that aspect. You may or may not take issue with the fact Presley’s now very close half-sister, Kody, was a past notch on Shot’s no strings attached, good time for a few hours, smex belt. Yeah, they used to do the deed on occasion when the mood struck. If Shot hadn’t felt he owed a favor to Presley, I’m not sure she’d ever gotten a second glance from him though, despite looking a lot like Kody.

There were loads of time spent here on mental back and forth, self confessing, contemplative monologues and person to person talks of feelings. For a bad boy biker, Shot definitely showed a softer, even sappier side than I expected. Along with Presley’s constant insecurities and scaredy cat personality, this damsel in distress did come across defenseless and would have been doomed without him and her newly found band of brothers at her back.

I reluctantly have to admit the person revealed to be Presley’s evil villain in the previous book, which continues to play out here, seemed rather out there for me. Not surprisingly, it wraps up here in a drawn out time table until deadly drama near the end settles it once and for all.

Regardless, as always, I tend to enjoy trips to Loveless, Texas. I highly suspect this is our last one though. Unless maybe...just maybe...Top Hat, Shot’s VP, is next in line to find love in this small town, where trouble tends to come a knocking, setting. I’d be down for that, my fellow romance book loving friends.

Book .5 - Unbroken
Book 1 - Justified
Book 2 - Unforgiven
Book 3 - Blacklisted

Title: Blacklisted, Series: Loveless, Texas (Book 3), Author: Jay Crownover, Pages: 285, pub date: 10/27/20, stand-alone but part of on-going series, Motorcycle Club Prez hero, insecure, timid, skittish, medical examiner doctor heroine, a couple VERY graphic smex scenes, some violence, no OM/OW drama, no cheating, no love triangle.

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author, publisher, NetGalley, or PR firm.)

I’ve been impatiently waiting for Shot and Paisley’s story since I finished the last book in this series.

This book kept me engaged but it’s definitely OOT. There’s some suspense and a lot of heat. Ultimately, this is the type of story that can only exist in a romance novel. These two don’t make any sense together and if not for the sunshine and rainbows that is the romancelandia, this couple would not have had a HEA.

I definitely liked this story a lot but the completely unrealistic ending kept me from loving it as much as I expected to.

"...while I might live in a place called Loveless, I didn't actually have to live a life that was loveless."

I've been looking forward to this one more than the others because... Shot . Badass biker, president of the Sons of Sorrow motorcycle club. Enough said, right? I was worried my expectations might be too high, but that was not the case. He's everything and more than I hoped for.

Presley is a reserved and quiet nerdy girl. The exact opposite of what you'd expect to attract an outlaw, right? But, they didn't meet under normal circumstances. They were thrown together by chance and once that happened there was no turning back. She saved his life, and now he owes her. At least that's what he keeps telling himself. That must be why he can't stay away from her, right?

Let me tell you, waiting for those two to finally give in to the pull and allow themselves to do more than think about touching gave me a few more gray hairs. I could feel the heat and it wasn't a hot flash. The chemistry between Shot and Pres was explosive. I enjoyed every second of the ride.

I bet you are wondering like I was, why is the book is called Blacklisted? I wish I could tell you, but what would be the fun in that? You need to experience it for yourselves. So good...sigh. ♡

I am such a huge huge Jay Crownover fan. Her writing captivates me like no other. This book was no different. I just wanted to know more more more with every page. This story sucked me in right away!!! The chemistry is off the charts!
I would definitely recommend reading the first books in the series to get a better overall picture of the characters back story.

4.5 stars!

I adored the first book from this series and the second. I haven’t read the third but I wasn’t lost in the storyline since I’ve met the Lawtons, a family fierce and strong who had each other’s back no matter what. Now they’re adding a new member, a sister they didn’t know about and who seems to be in deep trouble, that never ceased to leave her anywhere she went.

When Presley helped Shot Caldwell, the president of a MC, little did she know that it would change their lives. So different in so many levels, but opposites did attract and they were going to prove that.
An undeniable and strong bond has been created since their first encounter and the biker wasn’t able to stay away.

Presley used to be focused on her job and taking care of her mother, she didn’t know how to react or to be with the nosy and overprotective new family. For someone who didn’t know how to rely on someone she would have a bunch of brothers and a sister behind her. She seemed to be out of place in Loveless, trying to frame the person responsible for her mother’s death and all the trouble she has caused. She wasn’t safe and felt the vice tighten around her.

Shot Caldwell has always been seen as the bad boy and tattooed dangerous man, as the president of Son of Sorrow,a man of honor, loyal to his brothers and also flirting a lot with the bad side of law. A man who was not accountable to anyone. Never getting attached or feeling the need to be, until Presley came into his life and kept pushing him away. They seemed to owe a lot to each other, saving and helping the other.

I found their dynamics interesting, they seemed to be opposites but were definitely not. They had the same sense of loyalty and devotion to their loved ones. Completing the other and not trying to change who they were. Shot’s protectiveness and claiming her were kinda hot and sexy and she would give him a run for his money. I adored them together, building a strong relationship when some people were against it. They were true to themselves.

The family was also a huge part of the story. The Lawtons were a tough bunch, love with all their hearts and always with their best interests at heart even if they were sometimes over the top.
I found them utterly endearing.

I enjoyed this journey, where finding appreciation on the characters' differences, a story about family and friends with a hint of suspense. Shot and Presley’s story moved me and these two made my heart race so many times I lost count. A story that took time to settle the pace, to let the characters explore and feel, with passion and heat, openness and sincere.

I was so invested in this story. Compelling, suspenseful and emotional.

Hands down, Blacklisted, is my favorite Loveless Texas book! I was patiently (or not so patiently) waiting for Shot's book since he was first introduced and it did not disappoint. Jay Crownover brings us an emotion filled opposites attract story about wild biker Shot and quiet steady Presley.

Presley prefers to live her life in the slow lane but after more than a few life altering events it's been far from slow. When she decides to draw her nemesis out and reclaim her life she's determined to do it on her own. Shot has other plans, he owes Presley one for saving his life. Yet even after the debt is paid he can't seem to stay away from her and makes it his personal mission to keep her safe. When he tries to solve her problems by doing it the Sheriffs way he might end up putting her at greater risk than he imagined.

The first two books in the Loveless, Texas series starred men of the law Blacklist brings us a man from the other side of it. Shot is the president of a motorcycle club but besides it shaping his personality and way of doing things, it doesn't take over the story. It's a story of two opposites balancing each other out. Shot gives Presley the spark she needs to live her life while she soothes the chaos of the world he's a part of. For all that Presley went through and deals with in her job she somehow hasn't let it affect her actual personality. She's sweet and caring but not naive. I loved how independent she was even when she didn't need to be. Shot was the perfect motorcycle book bad boy, tough scary exterior but a soft inside for the right girl. He was perfectly supportive and caring of Presley. I just really loved them together :) and the intimate scenes between them were scorching!

This is a case of don't judge a book by the cover, the leading man within its page is wild, tattoo covered and sexy as sin. Blacklisted also contains more than a few nail-biting situations and an intense climax. I felt out of all the books in the series this one felt the most like the Jay Crownover writing that I've always loved. 4.5

BL by Jay Crownover, published by Forever Publishing, is book three in her Loveless, Texas Series.
This book is the most emotional and heart-wrenching in the whole series.
Dr. Presley Baskin just gained a new family, and an old enemy. And there's the prez of a MC who can't stay away from her.
This book is a fast paced, action packed masterpiece, outstanding and my absolute favorite in this series.
The storyline checks allll the boxes: rough biker - check
lawabiding doctor-check
opposites attract they say - double check.
A fantastic read, I recommend the book, 5 stars.

Overall - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat - 🔥🔥🔥

Blacklisted is the third novel in Jay Crownover’s Loveless, Texas series. If you have not read the first two novels Justified and Unforgiven check those books out first before you pick up this story. There is an overarching mystery that I think is better served if you read this story in order. This book is about a young doctor, Presley, who’s been absorbed into her newly found family in Loveless, Texas. She’s trying to live a quiet life after some upheaval, but she can’t avoid the chaos that comes from digging a bullet out of Shot Caldwell. Presely doesn’t want to spend time with Shot, but when he’s the only one that can help what’s a girl to do?

Jay had been an auto-buy for me for years and these new cowboy romances are rivaling the marked men for my favorite heroes. This is not very heavy on the MC themes even though Shot is a member of an MC but it’s also not a cowboy book. It sits somewhere in the middle, which I very much enjoyed. These two characters should not fit together, but Jay is a master at writing beautiful couples that don’t work on paper.

This book definitely has more action than other books by this author, so if you’re not into a little suspense this might not before you. But as a fan of romantic suspense, this was a wonderful balance of steamy love story and intense action. My only minor issue was that there was a lot going on in this book and I wanted more down-time with just Shot and Presely falling in love. But then again I’m just a glutton for Jay’s heroes.

It was great to return to Loveless, TX and the Lawton family. Although part of a series this story can be read as a standalone book.

Presley is learning how it feels to be part of the Lawton family and accepting what that entails. She meets Shot Caldwell and the saying opposites attract starts playing out in real life. The ME and President of a biker gang don't normally operate in the same area. When her half sister Kody calls her for help after a fight in her bar, the two opposites meet. From the start, they click and the non-stop action starts.

You'll root for the unlikely couple, the connection for the Lawton siblings, and revenge for the former friend trying to take it all away. A great read and hoping for another story in the series!

I received a free ARC eBook from Net Galley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions.

Another amazing book from Jay Crownover! I was so so happy to be given Shot’s story! I was intrigued by him from book 1 in the Loveless series! Shot’s story nothing short of drama! It starts with him needing Dr. Presley’s help from a dangerous wound. Presley feels a spark of attraction between her & Shot by helping to heal him. Presley came to Loveless to meet her half siblings...she’s also on the run from a crazy ex best friends who after her! Shot is a sexy biker and president of the club. Shot believes he owes Presley bc she helped save his life but she just wants him to stop watching over her. Shot is determined to insert himself into Presley’s life while she is determined to push him away! Presley eventually gives in to Shot and his watching. These to are so imperfectly perfect for one another. Presley is the calm to Shot’s storm. They are fired together no doubt! I really loved watching these two find their way to love. The book was the perfect mix of intense, sexy, sweet, & had me not ever wanting to leave Loveless! I wish there were more in this series! I def recommend reading this and the other 2 in this series! It won’t disappoint!