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Review: Riding the Night by Jaci Burton

September 20, 2010 by Tori 12 Comments

Riding the Night (Wild Riders, #5)Riding The Night by Jaci Burton (Wild Riders #5)
Contemporary Romance
September 7, 2010
Trade Paperback, 320 Pages
Berkley Trade

Reviewed by Tori

Favorite Quote: “Take it easy, Teresa. It was just an orgasm, not world peace.”

When AJ and Pax decide to stop by AJ’s hometown while on vacation, AJ never expects to run into his old high school flame,Teresa. Teresa was heartbroken when AJ left her but got on with her life and now owns a large profitable biker bar. But the feeling are still there between them, simmering hot just barely beneath the surface. While catching up at the bar, a fight breaks out between rival gangs leaving one man dead and Teresa’s brother accused of murder. With Teresa as the only eye witness and no proof to clear her brother’s name, the three of them head to the annul bike fest in South Dakota to find the real killer.

Teresa is confused and titillated to find she is equally attracted to both AJ and Pax. A past trauma in her life leaves her guarded and unable to trust men. When AJ and Pax discover her secret they vow to help her heal anyway they can. In their arms, Teresa slowly discovers a feast of sensual delights and raging passions that binds the three of them in it’s intensity. But when love enters the picture; can it hold them together? Or will it tear the three of them apart?

Jaci Burton’s Riding The Night is a veritable feast for the senses. Mystery, suspense, and sensual delights all blend together perfectly in a delish contemporary story.Teresa, Aj, and Pax are all strong, intelligent, yet vulnerable characters.

AJ and Pax are partners in the Wild Riders gang, an undercover agency that infiltrates biker gangs. Both of them had similar upbringings and personalities that bonds the two of them in friendship. When they realize that they both are attracted to the same woman, it takes their friendship to a new level and they begin to “share” woman in sexual ways. AJ and Pax have commitment issues and are all about the fun and games of their escapades-as long as their willing conquests realize that love will never enter the picture.

When AJ’s ex girlfriend Teresa enters the picture, Pax is immediately taken with her and AJ feels stirrings for her from their past together. But Teresa is still recovering from a traumatic event and the thought of being with 2anyone scares her to death.

I really liked how Ms. Burton handles a devastating situation with compassion and sensitivity. She doesn’t rush them to bed or gloss over the whole event for the sake of cheap thrills. She allows Teresa her doubts, confusion, and pessimism concerning the whole m/m/f relationship.

We get POVs from all three characters so you can see each individuals wants, needs and their deepening emotions as the storyline progresses. I also loved the willingness of Pax and AJ to help Teresa overcome her fear. The chemistry between our lovers is very HOT and singes your fingers as you turn the pages. The physical scenes will leave you breathless and panting for more.

When Teresa’s brother is accused of a murder he didn’t commit and Teresa is the only eye witness, AJ and Pax agree to “bodyguard” her and help her track down the real killer. What follows is a tense action filled ride that gives equal time to the romance and the mystery; facilitating a rich full bodied VERY smexy story that has me reading well into the night.

This was my first foray into the delectable plot rich world of Jaci Burton and her very hot Wild Riders. I will be sure to look into the earlier books in this series and future books.

Rating: 4/5

Recent Reviews:
Realms on our Bookshelves – 4/5
Closet Reader – 5/5
Fiction Vixen – 4/5
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This series includes: (All can be read as stand alones)
Riding Wild
Riding Temptation
Riding on Instinct
Riding the Edge
Riding the Night

Author’s Website.

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  1. Leontine says

    September 20, 2010 at 8:27 am

    Ditto on the whole review, especially how JB handled that devastating situation. it would've felt insincere if she would've rushed it!

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  2. Jenny says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Whoa, this one sounds uber smexy:) Love the quote, I actually snorted when I read it! I always love your reviews Tori:)

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  3. Fiction Vixen says

    September 20, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Samantha reviewed this at Fiction Vixen. I really need to read a Jaci Burton. Nice review Tori!

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  4. tori aka ggs_closet says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Leontine-Thank you. I felt it elevated the story.

    Jenny-Thank you. Umm, yea, it's pretty darn hawt. lol

    FV- You really do. I plan on getting some of her earlier ones from this series.

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  5. Paranormal Haven says

    September 20, 2010 at 10:37 am

    I haven't picked up Jaci Burton book yet. I wasn't sure if they were my kind of books but I've been starting to branch out from my PNR/UF box I've kept myself in for a while and you're review makes me want to take a closer look at her books. Awesome!

    Stephanie G
    Paranormal Haven

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  6. Mandi says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Ok, so I totally need to read Jaci Burton!!! Now that I know there is a great story with the hot smex…yay:)

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  7. tori aka ggs_closet says

    September 20, 2010 at 11:44 am

    Paranormal Haven-I have never been comfortable with erotica. But Riding The Night includes hot scenes w/fantastic plot that makes the story FAB.

    Mandi-LOL This book has, errr, certain "elements" you will find interesting. ;)

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  8. Blodeuedd says

    September 20, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Ok you got me with that quote. I so wonder in what context he said it, cos it kind of made me mad at him

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  9. SpazP says

    September 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    Great review! Love the quote, hee hee!

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  10. tori aka ggs_closet says

    September 20, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Blodeuedd-Uh huh, don't be mad. That is heroine talking to herself. ;)

    SpazP-Thank you

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  11. Artemis says

    September 20, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    Glad to know I'm not the only one still needing to get on the bandwagon and read this series. One question though: Is the relationship m/f/m or m/m/f?

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  12. tori aka ggs_closet says

    September 23, 2010 at 2:01 pm

    Artemis-It is M/F/M. I still get the orders mixed up. lol

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