The much anticipated follow up to “True North: A Wordsmith Chronicles MC Standalone” comes the rest of James North’s origin story from bestselling author Christopher Harlan.Synopsis:I’ll tell you a secret, Delilah.It doesn’t happen often, but when I doubt myself, I seal my eyes shut. When I do, the blackness inside is replaced by images of you— I see is the silk of your hair, falling gently onto … hair, falling gently onto your shoulder; the way you smile at me when you want to break through the tough exterior I show to the world. At those moments my heart swells and races, and my thoughts replicate themselves until I have more than I know what to do with. They all involve you. They all wear your beauty. They all smell like your skin. And the darkness is chased away.
We’ve been through so much together, but the best and worst is yet to come. You left everything behind to follow me into my world—a world of scoundrels, bikers, killers, and gangsters. We survived together, but I lost a part of myself in the process. With my wounds still healing you offered me solace, offered me peace, offered me an opportunity to be the man I always knew that I could be.
I want to be a Wordsmith—to tell people our story. It’s one for the ages.
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If you’ve read True North, you know the basics of North’s story…but now you can read about what comes after the pain that comes after much loss in North’s life. Not only that but what comes next for a man who is so used to a certain kind of life. You also see how North would do anything, whatever it takes, to protect those he loves. You will see how he came to be such a prolific author. Most of all though, you will see the true love that he has found with Delilah. Steamy goodness included.
Christopher Harlan is an amazing storyteller! Love the chemistry between North and Deliah!! Could not put it down!!
Wow! I absolutely loved this book. I think this is the best one written by Mr Harlan to date. It has a great flow and feel to it. I loved North in the previous books and enjoyed reading more about his and Delilah’s story. Those two have a great chemistry and there are lots of steamy hot scenes between them. There is humor, sorrow, anger, a person learning to do something he’s never done before and two people learning to love and live with each other.
North is a story I have been waiting for, one of the many mysteries answered behind how North got his writing career started. North and Delilah are a couple I would love to just sit down and have a chat with. They both have a story to tell, and it is told in this book. How North became the best-selling author and mentor in the wordsmith series. I did not need any more reasons to love these characters, but I do after reading this book, well done.
This was my first read by Christopher Harlan, and it was a great intro to his writing! A story about James North & his girlfriend Delilah- this story tells the reader not only how North got into writing romance novels, but also tells us about the relationship between North & Delilah- and they are HOT! As someone that didn’t read the first book about North & Delilah (Yet!), I didn’t feel like I was missing part of their story- this was a true stand alone novel. Their relationship was fiery, amazing, and even better- REAL, with ups, downs, and in betweens. I am looking forward to reading their 1st book, to see how their relationship started.
5 stars doesnt seem like enough!!! Every book I read from Christopher Harlan just keeps getting better and better! This one however has easily become my favorite!! The words just flow and make you feel every emotion the characters are going through! I just kept flipping the pages unable to put it down! GREAT READ!!!
I really enjoyed this book. Great characters and great writing. The story pulls you in and keeps you reading! Very entertaining!!
I loved the characters North and Delilah in True North and was so happy to have more of their story with North.
This book continues with the story of North’s struggle to write his first novel and how it all comes together for him with Delilah by his side.
It was great to get some insight as to the process a writer goes through and how they go about making connections while writing a book.
While you don’t have to have read True North in order to read this one, I highly recommend it as it will give you more insight into the characters and because it’s a very good book, as is this one.
Christopher is a true Wordsmith. The way he weaves his words is amazing. Pulling you in with your emotions and falling in loves with the characters. Following the ups and down with any relationships. Seeing them work it out and finding their happily ever after. I enjoyed this book so much. This book is a must read.
I loved North and Delilah’s story. Their journey together was filled with love and trust. It was also such a nice insight into the indie community and the struggle of writing your first novel. James North is just so cool. Although, I think Delilah is responsible for most of it.
Who does’t love North and Delilah? I really enjoyed learning more about the two of them and North’s introduction into the indie book world. This was a sort of prequel to the Wordsmith Chronicles books because he has yet to meet the other guys/authors from that group. I loved how strong Delilah was, not only supporting her man, but standing up for herself when she felt unappreciated. Sometimes relationships are one sided due to circumstances and resentment can build if it is not discussed, and she was not afraid to tell North how she felt. North is a stand-up guy, who is trying to make his way in life in a new direction, after his time in the MC. I liked reading more about Ana and I hope that we get to read more about her and little James in a future book. She deserves a great love story ending and I know Christopher has that in him to give her one! Another fantastic Christopher Harlan book!
Love love love North.. This is such a great read.. I so happy I got to read more about North story. I really think you will enjoy this as much as I did.. Must read
Loved everything about this book. It was perfect. Such hot scenes and Delilah and North are such great characters. So well written as usual. 100% would recommend this book! This story just had such an awesome flow
North is the follow-up sequel to True North by Christopher Harlan. It also seems to be something of a prequel to the Wordsmiths’ series, where North is the seasoned professional dispensing advice to the new guy(s) on the block but here the script is flipped and North is the new guy, the low man on the totem pole, just looking to get the best advice he can on the business as he readies to release his first book. Along the way, he and Delilah have their ups and downs but this is, after all, a romance book and I’m sure we can all guess the conclusion the book ends with. It’s an enjoyable read and any fan of Christopher Harlan will not want to miss this installment.
“Tread lightly, I’m your sugar momma now, and you wouldn’t want to upset me now, would you> I might cut you off and send you back with your tail between your legs.”
What do you get when you mix a bad-A, tattooed biker, who just happens to want to write romance novels, with a strong-willed, sassy-mouthed bombshell? The perfect match, that’s what you get!! I loved learning more about their start!
North shouldn’t complain. He’s got the woman of his dreams, and a chance to chase his dream to be a novelist. Not just a novelist – a ROMANCE novelist. The only problem? He’s got writer’s block to a fierce degree. Enter Delilah – his love, his muse, and his inspiration. Suggesting he write about their life during the writing of his first novel, we get the privilege of being given a glimpse in to the birth of North the debuting novelist – and what a tale it is!
It’s a story of love, support, inspiration, and sacrifice. These two are truly an amazing pair. We should all be so lucky to find that special person that will stand by you through it all – through triumphs and trials, through anger and joy, and through perfection and mistakes. I loved this story and I know you will too!
North was such a great story. It tells the beginning of North’s story about how he became a writer. North was trying to figure out the world of writing & had Delilah by his side. She is such a strong female character too. Christopher Harlan wrote a fantastic story that I could see through the whole book. The story is very realistic & the bonds are so strong. North had lead a rough life & wanted to better himself & leave that world behind. Delilah is there to help him along that path. I loved watching the their journey. Great story!
Sexy as hell!! I loved revisiting North and Delilah. This book is scorching hot and I think I liked it even more than the first book, if that’s even possible. I really enjoyed their journey through life and publishing and just finding their way. So good!!
Ah NORTH! How can someone not fall for you. In his previous story (True North) we got a look inside North and Delilah, a peek into how they got together and how they mesh so well. In this book, we get more information about how he got started as an author. It is like a new tattoo – True North was the outline work and North is the shading and colors! The overall effect is a beautiful piece of work, that took both parts to shine; and left lots of room to learn more as we go down the road.
There is a moment in the book that gets you, it is that moment you’re nodding your head saying “yes” that is their story in its rawest form. “…I have trouble remembering how I felt before I met her. I remember what I did, and I remember who I was, but the feeling of waking up without her is something I can’t seem to remind myself of. She’s become as important as the air I breathe. There’s nothing without her.” (loc 629, kindle version) They are woven together in such a way I am not sure the reader would ever accept one without the other anymore. Much like the characters wouldn’t be able to accept their story going on without either of them – together. Writing his first book was just the beginning, but it also taught both characters how they handle different reactions and responses to each other. Much like living with someone for the first time and really seeing who they are; working closely with someone you care about can add strain or it can add reinforcement.
Their story gives the reader a little glimpse into the life of starting out in the independent author environment. Who knew there was a difference between a writer and an author . I never realized everything that it takes to get into the business or to be successful in it. Reading about North’s journey to get where he is when we met him in True North really paints in all the scenery of his world (well a little bit at least, I am sure Bob Ross would add many happy little accidents we wouldn’t expect when that world was being painted for North & Delilah).
Great read!! I love how this book gives you a look at all aspects of the life of James North’s life. You get to see the remainder of his MC life, how his love for Delilah continues to grow and how he makes his way in the indie author world.
OMG! Wow! Another amazing story. North and Delilah are so good together and have a love like no other. Perfect chemistry.
This book can be read as a standalone or with The Wordsmith Chronicles (Which is an excellent series).
As always… I choose not to include any type of spoilers. I want you to feel and enjoy the story on your own, with a clear mind. My job is to tell you that you MUST READ this book. I’d give it more than 5 stars if I could. Highly recommended.