Cut Wide Open by Abby McCarthy was one wild and dark ride! A very dark one. Heed the trigger warning if you prefer lighter books. I love dark reads and they are some of my top favorites, but I did find myself having to put the book down and take a breath at times. Fair warning.

Charlie’s life has not been easy. As a foster child, she has never truly fit in anywhere, until she meets Gunner Reed. She watches him for years, until they become friends and allies. Gunner is the first person to truly be there for her. And as they spend time together, their connection changes, until one day they are more to each other.

Then their lives are turned upside down. Gunner finds himself as part of a MC and Charlie is alone and pregnant. But they survive and move forward in their own way. Charlie’s journey was so sad, but even so she was strong and determined to make the world better for herself and her son. Gunner was tough, but also gentle and caring. He protected what was his at all costs.

Once they find each other again, they are once again torn apart.  A monster wants Charlie for his own. What she endures is heartbreaking and terrifying. It would be enough to tear a person to pieces.  Can Gunner find her in time to save her? Can they find a second chance at love or is too late?
I am looking forward to other books in this series. I love MC books and read them as fast as I can and Abby McCarthy gave us a look into an MC I am looking forward to getting to know. I found this story to be emotional, raw and very dark at times. There were times I felt the story drifting, but overall a good story that will keep you interested.

~ Liz