The Devil Don't Sleep

I’m a real sucker for a second chance love story and Janine Infante Bosco created a doozy when she wrote <b>The Devil Don’t Sleep.</b> It was full of angst, drama-filled, painful, and as usual from this author, full of so much heart.<br /><br />At one time, Bas and Mac were two peas in a pod. You couldn’t see one without the other because they were virtually attached at the hip. They were so in love that they never envisioned a future that didn’t include the other, but hidden agendas and spiteful machinations tear this couple apart. Fast forward some years, Mac’s life is in danger and Bas feels responsible for her safety. But he’s now part of the Satan’s Knights and getting their help with her protection means laying claim to the woman who broke his heart. Luckily for Mac, Bas is willing to lay down his life for the only woman who has owned him, the only woman he has ever loved.<br /><br /><blockquote><i>I don’t know if I’ll ever get over her. <br />If I’ll ever stop running after her, to her or from her.<br />If I’ll ever stop giving a damn.</i> - Bas</blockquote><br /><br />There was so much to love about this book, such as Bas. Man, I felt so bad for him. That prologue really set the tone of the book and had my heart breaking all over the place. And then it only made me hate Mac for pretty much the whole book. I was yelling at her, hating on her, and generally sending her bad vibes for most of this story. She’d say some ish to make herself out to be a victim and I’d scream.<br /><br /><blockquote><i>All these years, I tried not to think about where he was or what he was doing. If he was happy or if he had met someone. As selfish as it sounds, I didn’t want to think of him with another woman. The idea of him settling down with someone else and possibly having a family with that person, devastated me.</i> - Mac</blockquote><br /><br />When I read this, I couldn’t help but think… is she for real??? You had a baby with his brother while he was locked up and longing for you!!! See why I hated her for so much of this book? She was walking around with a chip on her shoulder and when Bas called her out on it and basically told her that he didn’t owe her anything (which was the TRUTH), she was the one acting like she was hurt. <b>HE</b> was the one who was betrayed. <b>HE</b> was the one whose heart was broken callously. <b>HE</b> was the one whose hopes and dreams were turned to dust. And then when her motives all those years ago were revealed, when she finally unleashed the truth, unfortunately it was too late for her to gain even an ounce of my heart. I wasn’t her friend. I wasn’t on her side and I didn’t care. Bas got all of my attention and my affection. He deserved it and kept right on earning his place.<br /><br />I can’t forget about Ryder. I have such a weak spot for children in books, especially when done right and Ryder was impeccable. There wasn’t a thing about this child I would change. He was so sweet it was ridiculous. And when paired with Bas… these two owned me! I really wish there was more to this ending. It was over so abruptly, which is unusual for this author and I’m wondering if there will be more to their story at a future date. I’d like to see them with plans for their future aside from just loving each other and hoping for the best. Ah well, it was wonderful to be back in this world again and I was thankful once again for Jack. I can’t get enough of that man and can’t wait to see more of him and watch his story evolve. #PropertyOfParrish<br /><br /><b> <i>☆.｡.:* ARC provided for an honest review .｡.:*☆</i> </b><br /><br /><b>Release:</b> June 28, 2018 | <b>Genre:</b> MC Romance | <b>Dual POV</b> - 1st person | <b>Heat:</b> 3.5 | <b>Standalone</b> - character crossover of Satan’s Knights MC

The Satan’s Knights are back and wow are they back! Bas has been in prison and excited to get back home but with one look everything changes. We go on a wild ride with every page of this book. I cried, screamed and bit all my nails off and even threw my phone at one point! Mac i love her character so much I see myself in her! Mac’s strength is so overwhelming and her love just blows you away. If you love the other books of this series you will definitely love this one too! Bas has my heart! 5/5 stars

Sometimes we must let go of what was, appreciate what remains and fearlessly embrace what comes next.<br />They fell in love as carefree teenagers. A deep, abiding love. Then he goes off to prison and when he returns she's pregnant by his brother. With a broken heart and a lot of anger he goes to the NY chapter of Satan's Knights where he ultimately becomes the property of "Jack Bulldog Parrish." You've got to read the books about Satan's Knights to understand the significance of that statement. Fate brings Bas back home when his brother is killed and he has to protect the former love of his life. Or should I say, the only love of his life. There is a lot of miscommunication between Bas and Mac and at times I wanted to shake both. At the same time, it was one of the best love stories I've read. I loved Bas' relationship with his nephew and all the things that showed what a good guy he was. This one can be read as a standalone but you lose a lot of the background. There's no cheating and there is a HEA. Another book by this author that I will definitely read again.

Church is in session and believe me the devil is about to show you that life is no storybook fairytale. As you swing your leg over the beast of a Harley Davidson and head down the road of life with Bas and Mac you will be confronted by the past, the memories and the devil that holds tight to all their secrets. As you hit the tight curves and the rubber begins to slip on the gravel beneath you, just remember one thing, Property of Parrish will always have your back. The Devil Don't Sleep is about confronting your past head on, trusting in the people that you call family and discovering that to survive and move forward you have to find love and forgiveness deep within your soul. Their story was full of angst, drama, chaos and family. Be warned, Bas sure knows how to get your heart racing and light the fire within you. The heart wrenching drama of their past will at times consume you and cause you to shed a few tears. Bas and Mac's story is captivating and will hold you hostage to the pages from start to finish.

<img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1528916661ra/25771473.gif" width="400" height="300" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>The Devil Don’t Sleep is my first book by Janine Infante Bosco. I own several of her books, but as a blogger, I tend to keep a very full calendar and unfortunately reading off my TBR often gets put to the side. So, when I was given the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The Devil Don’t Sleep, I jumped all over it. Now I understand what all the hype is about. Janine Infante Bosco writes passionate love stories that keep you entertained from beginning to end. The Devil Don’t Sleep is a second chance romance – and I don’t know about you – but I am a total sucker for second chance love stories. Bas and Mac have a lot of history and five years apart has done nothing except intensify their relationship, or that’s what Bas is expecting when he walks into his clubhouse after being incarcerated for his club. Only finding Mac, obviously pregnant, within his brother’s arms is not part of the plan. The only way Bas could deal was to not see her… them… So, he’s transferred to another chapter. Now, six years have passed and Mac’s in danger – a danger that extends to her only child, Ryder. Bas doesn’t hesitate to come for Mac and Ryder when he's apprised of the situation. Although the pair seem anything but friendly, fires still burn beneath the surface. When the two finally come together, they do so in spectacular fashion – Mac armed with the secrets of her past and Bas with six years of hatred – but can secrets and hatred triumph over true love? Well, you’ll have to read the book for the answers to that question… <br><br>In the meantime, I can tell you what I loved about The Devil Don’t Sleep. First, this book is packed with emotions: angst, heartbreak, unrequited love, anger, deep and consuming love…you get the picture. The story truly was a rollercoaster as readers experience a rapid succession of emotions. The Devil Don’t Sleep is told in duel perspectives and I loved that the first voice we hear is Bas, our hero. Of the two principle characters, I found myself more sympathetic towards Bas for some reason. However, my heart broke for Mac when she finally reveals the secrets that drove such a huge wedge between her and Bas. I am a huge fan of MC romance and while The Devil Don’t Sleep focused less on MC life than some that I have read, it still satisfied my need for this genre. And please don’t mistake my comment about focusing less on MC life… This book is absolutely an MC Romance. Bosco writes a story that captures you in its snare almost immediately. Although the pace was a little slow for me in a few places, overall its fairly consistent. The plot kept me guessing from start to finish and the unpredictability was another reason I LOVED the story. The characters – Bas and Mac had enough sparks between them to start a fire. While this story is a slow-burn, when the time comes for Bas and Mac to reconnect… WOW! <br><br>If you’re a fan of MC romance, you’ll definitely want to read The Devil Don’t Sleep. As I was new to Janine Infante Bosco, I can’t compare this book to one of her previous works. What I can tell you is that this is a great way to pass the time and that I intend to bump up the books that I already own that were written by Bosco to the top of my TBR… ?<br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1517880431i/25009681._SX540_.jpg" width="400" height="400" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>

❤~?~❤ <b>4.5 “PROPERTY OF PARISH” STARS!</b> ❤~?~❤<br /><br /><b> <i>“I’ve been waiting a f*king decade to take back what’s mine.”</i> </b><br /><br />Eeeep! Church is officially back in session!<br /><br />I first fell in love with Janine Infante Bosco’s big, bad Satan’s Knights upon reading book one, FROM THE RUINS, and this riveting second installment—Bas and Mac’s story—was FANFREAKINGTASTIC!<br /><br /><b>THE STORY:</b><br />Growing up in a family of outlaws, Sebastian “ Bas” Turner’s legacy was to ride and wreak havoc with the Satan’s Knights MC. But he discovered chaos of another kind when a beautiful, honey-eyed spitfire named Mackenzie stole his rebellious teenage heart. Their youthful, all consuming love burned bright, until a heartbreaking chain of events caused their starry eyed dreams to self destruct into a pile of ash, leaving them both in ruin. <br /><br /> Bas forfeited his freedom for the sake of the brotherhood but he lived for the day when he got out of the clink and was reunited with his girl. But when he was finally sprung, his whole world crashed down around him when he discovered that Mac was pregnant by his very own brother! The enraged and embittered biker severed ties with them both, transferred to the Brooklyn charter of Satan’s Knights and officially became the “Property of the Parrish.”<br /><br />Now, 6 years later, Bas and Mac’s fates collide once again when danger summons this broody Satan’s Knights biker back home to La Grange, Kentucky after his backstabbing brother, Junior, is brutally murdered. His loathsome, bewitchingly beautiful ex is the last woman on earth he wants to spirit away to HIS Brooklyn turf for safekeeping, but with a target on her and his nephew’s back, courtesy of the Mexican cartel, duty and honor prevail! <br /><br />Can the most deplorable sins be abolished ? True love rekindled? And will these two fiery kindred spirits be able to stay one step ahead of the danger that threatens to rip them apart forever? You gotta read to find out but you better buckle in tight because you’re about to embark on quite a tumultuous ride!<br /><br /><b>MY MUSINGS:</b><br />Ahhh…the devilishly blue eyed biker and his beautifully broken angel stole my heart and caused such emotional mayhem I may <b>NEVER</b> recover!!!! <br /><br />Janine Infante Bosco <b>EXCELS</b> at penning high octane, heart-gripping MC romances that resonate deeply, and the gut-punching prologue in THE DEVIL DON’T SLEEP sets the stage for this emotionally explosive tale which at its core is about reconciling the past, finding the healing power of forgiveness, and fighting for the future with <b>EVERYTHING</b> you got! <br /><br />But my oh my what a treacherous battle-zone it is because Mac and Bas have quite a <b>TEMPESTUOUS</b> history! These two former flames became unwitting pawns in a devil’s game, and as a result, the hurt they have caused one another runs so deep it’s anyone’s guess how their love will see them through! <br /><br />Which makes for quite a tantalizing read because this story is positively <b>TEEMING</b> with palpable tension, heartache, edge of your seat peril, and combustible sparks from start to finish. <br /><br />For me, every great book starts and ends with multi-faceted, appealing protagonists, and OMG…the character building here is <b>PHENOMENAL!</b><br /><br />For starters, Ms. Bosco totally nails the crass-talkin’, outlaw biker persona to a T!!!! Bas is <b>DELICIOUSLY BADASS</b>, with a hard, savage exterior and a sweet, marshmallow center! This uber macho MC man is just so ruggedly alpha, fiercely loyal and primally sexy he <b>LIT ME ON FIRE!</b><br /><br />I just loved being inside of Bas’s head, and getting a glimpse into his dark, tortured soul. And holy eff… talk about a biker who’s been through the wringer! I mean, seriously, there are few worst betrayals than your girl getting preggers by <b>YOUR VERY OWN BROTHER</b> and my heart ached mightily for the big guy. He may no longer be in prison but the iron bars around his wounded heart are as impenetrable as ever. <br /><br />However, despite his fury toward this woman he’s loved his whole adult life, she still ignites his primitive, red-hot passions, and arouses a raw, elemental need to protect her and his nephew <b>AT ALL COSTS!</b> <br /><br /><b> <i>“I’ll jump off a cliff for you. Run through fire for you. I’ll kill for you. Bleed and die for you.”<i></i></i> </b><br /><br />Speaking of little Ryder, I <b>ABSOLUTELY ADORED</b> the gruffly affectionate exchanges between Bas and Mac’s sweet, bashful 5-year-old boy. So prepare for some ovary exploding man-to-man bonding moments that will leave you <b>swoooooning!</b><br /><br />As for the heroine, I <b>SO</b> admired Mac’s strength, resilience, feisty spirit, aching vulnerability, and her unwavering motherly devotion to her son. The poor woman’s been to hell and back, and sure gives Bas a run for his money in the obstinate department. But…<b>sob</b>…once we learn the devastating truth about the scars that are embedded in her own wounded heart, and discover her harrowing personal sacrifice for the broody biker she still loves with every fiber of her being, it's <b>SOUL-SHATTERING!</b><br /><br />So even though both these characters were too stubborn and willful for their own good at times, I truly rooted for them to heal each other, body and soul! For despite everything, their passionate, eternal love for each other <b>ALWAYS </b> shines through. And as the danger escalates, so does their pent up passion...until it reaches a burning inferno that <b>CANNOT</b> be contained!<br /><br />Overall, I was totally <b>WOWED</b> by this story! I was very satisfied with the pacing and the development of this romance as well as the execution of the action-packed MC plot. And just like with book one, the interaction with the close-knit Satan’s Knights brotherhood, helmed by their crazy AF Prez, Jack “the Bulldog” Parrish, was a true highlight! However, I do have one small quibble in regard to the resolution of the romance. While the MC storyline ends with a real bang, I felt kind of shortchanged by the abrupt resolution to the romantic arc. I felt as if we were left hanging a bit at the end, and even though it's clear that Mac and Bas wind up together, I would have liked a more full-blown HEA for this beloved couple after all they’d endured. <br /><br />But I am sure that Ms. Bosco has <b>WICKED GOOD</b> plans in store for the rest of the Satan’s Knights, and hopefully we will get more happy updates on Bas, Mac and little Ryder in book 3!<br /><br /><b>BOTTOM LINE:</b> <br />THE DEVIL DON’T SLEEP owned my heart and slayed my soul!! <br /><br /><b>A Must Read!</b>

Unsatisfied, holding onto a memory of coulda-woulda-shoulda Bas takes his second chance and rolls the dice but will he win? Serving five years to protect his his club changes the one thing he holds dear and just for himself. Five years of hope and longing are ruined with just one look... his homecoming isn’t what he dreamt it would be and starts another five long years of wondering, pondering and second guessing. It’s a hell of his own making and yet when he receives the call he willingly returns into the fiery pits. <br /><br />Mac has descended into her own personal hell yet her son is worth all of her suffering. At risk due to the actions of a cruel man she finds herself thrown into the arms of the only man that has ever made her feel safe. With the ghosts of the last weighing heavy between them can Mac speak her truth and let him see who she really is? Can Bas hear her words through his hurt? And can the Satan’s Knights keep the Property of Parrish safe? <br /><br />This was a super fast sexy read that I could not put down. It’s angsty and sweet with characters that have suffered yet are open to trying again. It’s a second chance romance and set in a MC so what’s not to love! There is drama and a tad of violence but nothing too dark or dirty aside from the bedroom scenes. This was a great MC read I loved seeing more of the other brothers and the relationships between them going from strength to strength. <br /><br />A four star I want to patch in read. <br /><br />~*~ Reviewed on behalf of Obsessed by Books ~*~ <br /><br />

So far this is the shortest book... they are normally @400 pages but this one was only 208 but it felt longer as it was packed full of content.<br /><br />Bas went to jail for his club for five years. For 4 1/2 his girlfriend was there any time she could be an when not she was writing. True young love. Until it all stopped. He gets out and finds out why she quit coming and he hit the road.<br /><br />Now his brother is dead and his mother is begging him to come protect his ex and her son... they are in danger. His plan is to get the prospect to protect them and him stay away.<br /><br />Mac will never forget the day Bas got out of jail and the way he looked at her without even looking at her eyes. She is hoping he will let her tell her side of the story but he hates her as much as he used to love her.<br /><br />Full of heartache and love. There is a few triggers but it's only in her retelling and not too many details.<br /><br />Another great book in this series and going to start the next book now

*4.5 stars*<br /><br />I always get super excited when I see that JIB is bringing out a new book and she hasn't disappointed me with Bas and Mac's story. I was so enthralled I devoured this in one sitting in the garden enjoying the sunshine. <br /><br />Mac &amp; Bas's story is so heartbreaking, its emotionally raw, gritty and complex. Not everything is always as it seems and they have both been put through so much. My heart broke for both of them. the love they had was one so powerful and real but they couldn't survive the outside influences that worked to destroy them and Bas spent 6 years hating Mac and them suffering apart.<br /><br />You get to see the others from the Satan Knights MC you have fallen in love with, they have become family to us. You get to see more of what it means to be 'Property of Parish' they will protect each other to the ends of the earth with the devil at their heels no matter what. <br /><br />Another great read from Janine Infante Bosco. This is one hell of a must read and she has become one of my favourite MC authors.<br /><br /><i>ARC received in exchange for an honest review from the Author and IndieSage PR </i><br /><br /><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://ilovebookreviewscom.wordpress.com/2018/07/13/the-devil-dont-sleep/">https://ilovebookreviewscom.wordpress...</a><br />

I LOVED BAS AND MAC! This story, like all of the author's stories, was emotional, gripping and sexy. I love a kind of second chance romance, especially when the characters have some serious history. Bas and Mac have just that. I absolutely love Janine's ability to keep me hooked from the first page all the way to the end, and I always hate when the story ends. I'm so immersed in this world she has created with her rough group of bikers, I look forward to diving into her books when they release! I always love catching a glimpse of previous characters too! I can't wait to ride again soon! This is definitely a must read!