TRS Tropes 2025 ~ Second Chance Romance

Crash by Jamie Targaet

Hounds of Hell MC 5

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I don’t care about her past. She’s my future, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.

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Helena: Returning to Mercy was supposed to be a fresh start. As a therapist, I’ve made it my mission to help others find strength, even when I can’t always find it for myself. But when Crash walks back into my life, bringing all the pain and passion of our past, I know this town holds more than just memories—it holds secrets I can’t outrun. He’s fierce, wounded, and the last person I thought I’d ever see again. And while he’s still everything I want, he’s also everything I should fear. Especially when he finds out what I’m hiding.

Crash: The Hounds of Hell gave me purpose when I had nothing but rage. My loyalty runs deeper than blood—until they betrayed me. Losing Perry, my only brother, has made me question everything I believed about the family I chose. But when Helena returns, the woman who vanished after one night and still haunts my dreams, my anger flares in ways I can’t control. I wanted answers, and now I’m in too deep. She’s hiding something, and whatever it is, it’s tied to the pain that put me on this path. This time, I won’t let her slip away, even if it means facing demons I swore to bury.

Reviews

“This book is well written, it has a nice flow to it. The characters Crash and Helena have to find their way through some difficult issues so they can truly be together. Happy reading!” — 5 Stars from Anna Conroy, Amazon Review

“…an enjoyable read. The characters are great and the storyline held my attention from start to finish. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I did.” — 4 Stars from JaimeG, Amazon Review

“This was such an interesting take on the MC romance. It was powerful and devastating, redemptive and heart breaking.” — MafiaWife, Amazon Review

“The characters were easy to relate to. I want to go back and read more of this series.” — 4 Stars from Candace Marie, Amazon Review

“The characters are great and the storyline hooked me from the start. I love the touching ending with holiday feel goods.” — 4 Stars from Mary S., Kobo Review

“…well written story with a very good storyline and a happy ending.” — 4 Stars from Barbara W., Kobo Review

Jamie Targaet

Jamie Targaet is the author of the Hounds of Hell MC. She’s anxious to introduce you to this club of gorgeous, dominant men and the lucky women who surrender to them. The ride is going to get wild at times, not going to lie. But there’s thrilling action, scorching hot sex scenes, and all the feels.

Jamie writes erotic romance for Changeling Press, a little fanfiction on the side, and she’s an aspiring horror writer in another life. She enjoys time with her family (including the fur babies). She likes good horror movies and shows, emo metal and classic rock, and time spent in other worlds writing and reading. She loves hearing from readers and is looking forward to hearing from you.

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