Biker Dave “Dodge” Roth has never cared about his bad luck with women. He has other things to worry about–paying off debt his ex accumulated and most importantly, raising his three-year-old son, Cullen. When a new neighbor moves in, his boy makes it impossible to ignore her. Hard to miss, she’s beautiful, smart, sexy, perfect…After her last failed relationship, kindergarten teacher Alexa “Lex” … “Lex” Millen has decided to do without men. She’s bought her first home in a small town in California and remodeled it to her liking. Naturally, she’s managed to move across the street from the world’s biggest jerk. His son’s adorable, but he won’t mind his own business. If only her engines didn’t rev every time he came around.
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He’s never cared about his bad luck with women… raising his three year old son, Cullen, but when Dodge’s new neighbor moves in, his boy makes it impossible to ignore her. She’s decided to do without men, bought her first home in a small town and remodeled it to her liking, but naturally, Alexa has managed to move across the street from the world’s biggest jerk.
The mc romance is an emotionally gripping tale that captures readers’ hearts. Dodge has a precious son and they’ve both been burnt by a horrible woman that readers would love to get their hands on and Alexa has a failed relationship as well, so both characters have some issues which keeps the emotions turbulent throughout the story. But there is also a bit of a communication problem between these two which adds quite a bit of drama and a few chuckles as well. The relationship may be the rockiest one ever, but their chemistry is off the charts and readers can’t help but feel that these two would make the perfect couple…eventually.
The plot is steady paced and in addition to the HEA suspense and the excitement of their courtship, the story also has some suspense building thrills when Alexa becomes the target of some criminal mischief that is not only scary but dangerous as well. The excitement is raised even further by a stunning OMG twist in regards to the ‘bad guy’ so readers can’t help but turn the pages of this book to find out if this explosive couple gets their happily ever after.
Alexa Millen, or Lex to her friends and family, is finally living her life for herself. After finally separating herself from an on-again off-again relationship she bought a house in an awesome town, in a great neighborhood. Well, what she thought was a great neighborhood, turns out the guy across the street is a real jerk. Enter Dodge. When Dodge first meets Lex, he is blown away by her beauty, so naturally he acts like a jerk the first time he opens his mouth to her. Dodge isn’t looking for a relationship, he is too busy taking care of his son, Cullen, on his own. Of course, Lex adores Cullen, but his father is lacking in the manners department. What she can’t deny, is that Dodge is no slouch in the looks department. Can the two continue fighting their attraction, or will they finally give in?
This is the first book I’ve read by J.L Sheppard and it was AMAZING! From start to finish I was on the edge of my seat wanting to know what was going to happen next. The chemistry between Lex and Dodge seriously jumped off the pages and was in your face the entire book. There was also some suspense in this book which gave it an added layer which I loved. This wasn’t your typical romance, it kept me guessing and, in my opinion, that is what makes this book so great. There were certain things that I assumed would unfold in one way and ended up unfolding totally opposite! I also have to say that Dodge is the ultimate alpha. He will stop at nothing to protect what’s his and make no mistake Lex is his. Not only reading about Dodge and Lex’s relationship, but the relationship between Lex and Cullen is what really grabbed me. Not everybody can love a child like Lex loves Cullen when they aren’t their own flesh and blood. Hands down an amazing book that I recommend to everyone. You don’t need to read the first three books in this series in order to enjoy it, but it can’t hurt!
This is a NEW TO ME author & books. It is the first book I am reading by author, not an ARC either. And I am so glad I gave this a shot because I devoured it! Biker Romance done right! I know this is Book #4 and I am skipping ahead but I really wanted to read this soooo that won’t stop me from reading Book 1-3 haha!
When Lex moves to a new city for a NEW everything, new home, new job and new life she is not expected to be moving next door to a broody and mean but most gorgeous man she has ever seen. Dodge didn’t think that the most striking woman, but he knows the in’s and out’s of a beautiful woman and what they can do. Where he is now, single dad raising a 3 year old boy.
Whats beautiful about these two is that Lex is a straight proper kindergarten teacher therefore she does not cuss or use profanity in any form. Here comes Dodge who’s word ‘fuck’ is impeded into his vocabulary. Also he is a rough, broody biker who loves his son with everything he is. That’s also another beautiful part is CUL the beautiful three year old boy who will steal your heart!
When push comes to shove, Lex is still unsure of herself and relationships in general, with everything that is happening things get heated and words are said…basically just like any other couple, things happen. Sadly for Dodge those things HE DID did not go in his favor ever. Will they be able to forgive, forget and move on? What’s more, will Dodge be able to keep Lex and Cul safe from the imminent danger?
To me this was a perfect form of BIKER ROMANCE. I like my men broody, big, sexy and very alpha which Dodge is. The heroine is strong yet still that damsel-in-distress type. Their chemistry is of the charts and at one point a kiss they shared i shivered, it was so sexy and beautiful. So of course there will be the club, danger, and fun. To me this deserves a 5 plus!
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⇨ H A P P Y – R E A D I N G ⇦
Dave “Dodge” is too busy raising his three year old son and paying off his ex’s debts to worry about his terrible luck with women. Alexa “Lex” is busy moving into her new house and teaching to mess with men. Just so happens the couple end up living next door to each other. Lex thinks the son is adorable but Dodge is just a busybody no matter how hot he is with looks. A drama filled good time awaits you in this story.
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Amazing! I am new to JL Sheppard, but I am so in love! Each book in the Hell Ryders MC Series can be read as a stand-alone, but I recommend reading all of them! Dodge and Lex’s story has everything – a little bit of drama, a little bit of angst, whole lost of heart and even more steam! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
Okay I admit it, this one got to me. Dodge, single dad, biker dude, straight up alpha, hot headed, foul mouth, the epitome of a MC. All of that and more adds to the intrigue and suspense this author throws at us so prepare yourself. Lex has uprooted herself, broke off a worthless relationship, buys a home and prepares to live her life on her terms without a man who will just muddy the water. Then she meets Cullen, Dodge’s son and, well that’s the start, Cullen becomes their common ground. Both are single minded and determined to have their way so when sparks fly and trouble comes they get to see what each other is all about. I love that even though the connection is instant both of them not only fight it but have their past that some how keeps stretching them. The common thing they have is family, hers is by blood, his the club. It’s a great read that is so much more than crazy sex, wild parties and MC related troubles. I think that’s what makes this series special. I have loved each book and salute this author for another great read in a standalone series that will win your heart after it puts you on edge and twist you up. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book because these guys and the strong spit fires that win their hearts will win your heart as well.
This is the first I have read by J.L. Sheppard and have to say I am intrigued by these bikers. This is book 4 and will definitely catch up on the others one in the series. We have Dodge, father, biker and the most annoying man teacher Lex has come across lately. Even though they butt heads she knows he is a good father by the attention he gives to his little boy. I loved that Lex can make this big, bad biker go all fluttery when it comes to his feelings towards her. The chemistry is all there when they are not butting heads but the way Dodge comes across in helping her can somewhat sound insulting yet it is all in good ways. This is one biker worth getting to know about and man once you see what happens once the bad person is revealed you going to be like what. All in all it was good the book and definitely going to get more of J.L. Sheppard.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
J.L. Sheppard has definitely found her stride with this series now. I loved the last book and this was even better still. After the troubles we’d seen Dodge have throughout the series so far, mainly dealing with an ex from hell and raising his son by himself, he couldn’t quite believe it when Lex moved in across the street. She was sweet, sexy and a real classy lady; all things he should avoid but he really didn’t want to, especially when his son, Cullen, seemed to form an instant bond with her. There’s lots of issues on their way to their HEA though and it was so good reading them all. I thoroughly enjoyed this and can’t wait for the next one. I give Riding Hard 5 stars.
This was the first book that I have read by J.L. Sheppard. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Riding Hard is book 4 in the Hell Ryders MC series, each book features a different couple.
I wasn’t a big fan of Alexa(Lex) or Dodge at the beginning but they slowly won me over.
Lex is a kindergarten teacher who just moved to Wadden and she’s tired of bad relationships so she says no more men. She then meets Dodge and Cullen and she fights with herself because she doesn’t want to get hurt. She starts getting strange phone calls and threats. Luckily she has Dodge to help her even when she fights it. Lex can definitely be annoying at times but shes also very relatable.
Dodge is an major alphahole biker who hasn’t had the best experiences with the women in his life and he’s a single dad to an adorable little boy, Cullen. He’s an amazing dad, he’s also sweet, persistent, and caring but he lets his past relationships dictate how he acts toward Lex which is a dick move. When things get tough and Lex gets scared, he’s always there for her.
Cullen stole my heart from the very beginning. He’s such a sweet and strong child.
Do they get a happily ever after or do the villains win? Read to find out!
I loved this book. The characters can be frustrating at times but what human isn’t? It has drama, little bit of angst, steamy sex and a love worth fighting for. Looks like I found a new author to stalk and I’ll definitely be reading the other books in this series.
I love all the books in this series