I really enjoyed the first few books in the Outlaw Souls series, but as we get into the series, I find myself liking them less and less.

Colt was a much better book than it’s predecessor, Diego. However, I didn’t come close to liking it as much as I did Ryder, Pin or, my favorite so far, Trainer.

This is a total me thing, so I will start with this: I don’t particularly like interconnected series that stray into the territory of having books with MCs we haven’t already met. Both Colt and Amber are new characters. I don’t see the point of using new characters in a series. This is book 6. We met characters in book one, Ryder, who still don’t have a story. And this isn’t the first book in this series to do this. I want to read about some of the Outlaw Souls we already know.

My second issue is that this book was all over the place. Colt is an ex-con, a biker, has mob connections and runs a ranch. That’s a bit much. And, for an MC romance, there really isn’t any MC in the book. Most of the story takes place at Colt’s ranch. Horses are a much bigger part of this than motorcycles.

I also didn’t particularly care for either Colt or Amber. This was an insta-love story where I didn’t feel the chemistry between the characters at all.

The story seemed to drag on, for no reason. I would have enjoyed a little more falling in love for the characters, to see if maybe that spark would be there. I felt it was rushed. Colt has a daughter and Amber is his daughter’s social worker. Both of these details should have meant that, at least one of them, think about whether or not it was a good idea to get involved with the other one.

All in all, some of this series has been really good. I just keep hoping for that magic to return. (And I hope to get back to the bikers we already love)

I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.