Darlene Mellors’ Crimson is a wild, adrenaline-packed ride full of revenge, romance, and unapologetic badassery. It follows Crimson, a fierce woman with a painful past, as she navigates her way through family feuds, deep betrayals, and the gritty world of motorcycle clubs. At its heart, the book is about reclaiming power and finding love in the chaos. With a past lover, Talon, thrown back into her life, the story unravels in a storm of passion and violence, revealing long-buried secrets that could destroy them both.

Crimson is the kind of heroine I love to root for. She’s strong, brutal, calculating, and doesn’t take crap from anyone. There’s this one scene where she gives a guy the first ten punches before she lays him out cold. It’s refreshing to see a female lead in a romance novel who isn’t just tough on the outside but truly unbreakable. Mellors writes her with such raw energy that I felt every punch, every glare, every ounce of her determination. And her relationship with Talon is complicated, messy, and full of tension in the best way possible.

There’s no sugarcoating and no tiptoeing around dark topics. The book is brutal at times—there’s blood, betrayal, and people literally being buried alive. Some parts made me wince, but that’s what makes it feel so real. The dialogue is sharp and full of sass, and every character has a distinct voice, which I really appreciated. That said, sometimes the writing leans a little heavy on the inner monologues, especially when Crimson and Talon are stuck in their will-they-won’t-they cycle.

One of my favorite things about Crimson is how the story plays with history. The Hatfield and McCoy-style family feud adds so much depth to the plot, making everything feel more personal and high-stakes. It’s not just about love, it’s about legacy, blood debts, and a history that refuses to stay buried. There’s this scene where Crimson is standing over the body of a man who tried to kill her dad, and you can practically feel the weight of generations pressing down on her. The mix of romance, action, and deep-seated family drama kept me flipping pages way past my bedtime.

If you love strong women, brutal action, and a love story that’s tangled up in danger and history, Crimson: BadAss Biker Bitches Book 2 is definitely for you. It’s got that Sons of Anarchy energy but with a heroine who takes center stage and owns every scene. Just be ready for some dark, violent moments and a lot of heated, tension-filled romance.

Pages: 149 | ASIN : B0DPT7ZJP2