She was sitting alone—the mysterious woman with the emerald green eyes. Ryder had no choice but to approach her. Their eyes locked. Words were exchanged. Feeling arose that he didn’t know he was capable of. They left together in what was expected to be a night of passion, but the secret she was keeping would change his life forever.Since he was a kid, Ryder’s only known the world of motorcycle … clubs. After losing his father to a tragic accident, he vowed to fulfill his father’s dreams of having his own MC—the baddest that Texas has ever known. But fate might have other plans.When Ryder’s mystery woman vanishes without a trace, he’ll encounter some of the most dangerous men he’s ever crossed paths with to get her back. But he has some dangerous men of his own to meet the challenge. No matter what, Ryder knows one thing for sure—he’s never seen a woman as beautiful as the woman with the green eyes, and no matter the cost to himself, he’ll move heave and earth to be with her again.
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Just the beginning to what’s to come! Esme is out of place waiting and hoping for a better outcome in her life. Ryder seems to be exactly what she needs to make that change. Ryder isn’t your typical tough and rough biker guy. He know what he wants in his life but just needs a little push to ma!e that happen. Two unlikely people waiting for fate to guide them to their wants and desires in life. Even when trouble seems inevitable, these two know exactly how to make it through somehow. Can’t wait for the new series Lord’s of the Plain to come out!
WOW, what a great start to a new MC series. Ryder and Esme were so good together. The chemistry and attraction between them were so hot from the first time they laid eyes on each other. This was a fast-paced story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It was full of action, drama, suspense and heat. It will suck you in and won’t be able to put it down until it is finished. I have always like MC books and this was no exception. I can’t wait to read more of this series.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
“What I’m about to say may sound like a cliche from a bad film, as you say, but if I wanted you dead, you’d be quite dead already.”
First off, let me say, I am not a fan of MC books.. I’ve read a few but none kept my attention to want to read the next book in the series. Until now. I cannot WAIT until the next installment of The Lords of the Plains series!!
Let’s start with Ryder. He’s not the type of MC bad-boy you’d expect. He has a college degree. He loves to read. He owns his own business – a bookstore of course!. Where he is the typical biker you’d expect is in his loyalty – to his friends, his club brothers, and to those he loves. His heritage is of the utmost importance to him and I loved how he used his Comanche familial bonds to find the strength and courage to face the evils that came to pay a visit. And,when he meets Esme? Well, let’s just say the big bad biker boy has met his match.
Now, let’s talk about Esme. She’s a spitfire, that’s for sure. Sure, she was mixed up with the wrong people – the WAY wrong people, and sure, she got Ryder in some really deep and dangerous trouble with these wrong people, but she’s a perfect match for him. I loved the way she had a comeback for Ryder every time he tried to push her buttons. The banter between these two is hilarious! Her backstory is heartbreaking and you see where she gets her strength and perseverance. When she loves, she loves hard, and she’ll do whatever she has to in order to protect those who are important to her.
This is a great start for this new series! Another amazing book from this amazing author!!
Good start to a new MC series. As we follow Ryder in his quest to go from onne MC to creating his own. As we experience all the trials he goes through we find ourselves immersed in all the action which is filled with twists and intense chemistry and we are locked into the MC world not wanting to leave. This is really good read and I’m looking forward to the next one.
This story is captivating, entertaining, and intriguing! Packed with murder, mystery, drama, suspense, kidnapping, and passion continue to keep you glued to the pages of this fascinating story. This is the first book in a new series called Lords of the Plains that will keep you engaged from start to finish. Christopher Harlan manages to weave suspense and twisted plots with artfully developed main characters.
Ryder or nickname Nugget is a good guy, but a massive, tattooed, bada** biker. When Ryder’s father was killed, his MC legacy of The Mescaleros was gone; however, now he and his boys are nomads, and Ryder’s goal is to lead his own MC group that will be bigger and better. When Ryder meets Esmeralda (Esme) at one of the biker’s bars, he was enamored with her and those green eyes. Esme has a mind of her own, but Ryder liked that Esme was sassy, honest, and has an open demeanor. When Ryder finds out what kind of trouble Esme is in… their problems begin!! Ryder and Esme are two people struggling to cope with a difficult past. They are also combustibly attracted to each other and trying to navigate new relationship territories. One encounter is not enough—the heart wants what the heart wants, and without giving away any spoilers, emotions get very complicated. I liked Ryder’s big heart, especially when protecting those he loves and cares about. The chemistry between Ryder and Esme grows more potent the more time they spend together—the sex if off-the-chart hot! There are so many intense elements to this story that you cannot highlight on just one. Wait until you read what happens, by whom, and why someone was kidnapped—you will be flabbergasted and appalled. The storyline is fluid, and the characters are extremely well developed. Can’t wait to read the next book.
This was absolutely amazing! Unlike any MC book I have ever read! (And I’ve read a lot).
Most of the time, when I read an MC story, the MC has already been established and I think that’s what made this one so amazing. I FINALLY got to see what went in to actually creating an MC, to how the Lords of the Plains got started, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
I think one of the things I love most about the MC trope, is the alpha male tough-guy with a huge heart, who still doesn’t take any crap from anyone. Who would do anything for the people they love and care about. Ryder is no different. He will go to the ends of the girl for his MC brothers and for the girl he barely knows, but is falling quickly for.
This story had so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and I loved the chemistry between Esme and Ryder. It was hot, sexy, exciting and it kept me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. Just like all of Mr. Harlan’s books had so far.
Mr. Harlan has quickly become one of my favorite authors and if you haven’t read any of his books yet, you definitely should!
5 out of 5 well deserved stars!!!! <3
Another hit for Christopher Harlan ! We first caught a glimpse of Ryder, aka Nugget , towards the end of “True North” when he and his two closet friends are tasked with eliminating a problem for someone near and dear. While the problem gets taken care of with a bang, the boys find themselves in more trouble when the woman Ryder picks up from the bar turns out to be running from the cartel. Esme doesn’t mean to bring trouble to Ryder, but she soon finds out he is the only person who can really help. And the chemistry between them is scorching . As the action heats up, Ryder has to turn to the men closest to him, who he considers brothers, to finally realize his vision of running his own MC and taking care of business with the cartel once and for all. The Lords of the Plains are born, Ryder and Esme get their HEA, and I can’t wait to see which member finds his woman next. Definitely check this book out!!
Wow!!! Wonderfully written! This story just sucked me in, it was over before I knew it!
Welcome to the Lords of the Plains. And what a welcome it was!!! Christopher Harlan shows us, yet again, that he can write any type of genre and do it well. Never one to disappoint. Ryder is a nomad and has a desire to create his own MC and with the help of a woman he meets in a bar, the dream has no choice but to become reality. Bikers and the Cartel—what could possibly go wrong. Loved this story. Ready for book 2.
We met Ryder in a previous story (North) and what we knew is he was tough and loyal. Now hear HIS story and read how he puts his mark on the world. Nugget (as Ryder is also known) will protect those he loves with his life. Esme does what she can to protect her family but definitely gets herself in deeper than even she can deal with. Leaving with Ryder is just a means to an end but little does she know that not only will there be sparks enough to set a forest on fire between the two of them, but that she will draw him into her problems making Ryder a target. Ryder has a plan for his life, now may just be the time to implement that plan and hope for the best. Suspenseful, steamy and interesting.
What a great introduction to the new MC series. Love the characters and the chemistry between Ryder and Esme is so hot. I cannot wait to read more.
I really liked the first book of this new MC series that Christopher Harlan has started. Ryder and Esme were great together. They met at a bar, and had a great night and she disappeared on him. She was dealing with a situation that she was put into that she never wanted. This book had love, a few laughs, the cartel, excitement, drama, and MCs! Ryder is a nomad who wants to create an MC that would be the best of them. He has ideas in mind, but just is waiting for the right time to start it. Helping Esme and bringing down the people who are treating her poorly give Ryder the advantage to get the right people together and start what he has always dreamed of. The relationship between Esme and Ryder is great, and I really hope there are more books to the series, because I have a bunch of characters I want to know more about. I also liked the tie-in to characters from other books. Do you need to have read the other books, no, but if you have you will remember what they did for Ana. A fierce start to a new series! Can’t wait for more!
Hot hot hot!!! Loved Ryder from the start… I havent read many MC books but Wowzer it was a great read I couldnt put it down!! Cannot wait for MORE!!! Christopher Harlan has a way with words that is so unique and just sucks you in from the 1st page until long after the end!
Love love love this book.. I was not able to put it down.. It was a page turner. I hope there more because I need more
I fell in love with this book instantly. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it and now I want more. I love Ryders drive to get what he wants. The chemistry between Esme and Ryder is off the charts .
I absolutely loved reading Ryder’s story! A true warrior.
This is a great start to a new series that I can already tell is going to be amazing! Ryder & Esme’s story is full of chemistry, intense emotions, adventure, and dreams of starting new! Ryder has a legacy to fill & when he meets Esme he finds his one & his reason to start his own MC! I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to see what else happens on this series!
What’s a risk without a reward? When the reward is happily ever after, wouldn’t you risk it? This newest story from Christopher Harlan read like foreplay. 🙂 the story of two unlikely people racing into the firefight for their lives before they ever learn anything about each other. It began fast, tickling all the right spots of intrigue and mystery, bringing in strength and chance, before exploding all over with the needed release of a happy ending. What’s not to enjoy? The characters ‘relationship’ begins so quickly but with all that was going on it seemed completely natural in the world the author is creating. I certainly look forward to hearing more about the other ‘Lords of the Plains’ MC.
I’ve never been into MC books but this book may have changed my mind and gave me looking into more. The story between Ryder and Esme is raw & nothing but exhilarating and will keep you on your toes just like Esme keeps Ryder on his toes. Seriously! Go read this book now! You’re welcome:) I just wish their story was longer. I was hooked from the beginning and was disappointed when it ended just because it was over.
Another insta-attraction biker book from Christopher Harlan. Ryder sees Esme across the bar and he wants her. She leaves with him and gets him into a world of trouble. He vows to do whatever it takes to get them both out alive. This seemed to be a typical of now MC story. If you’re into that kind of thing though, there’s no reason to not give this one a try.