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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What a great start to a new series! This is this authors first venture into MC romance and he hit it out of the park! I don’t think I’ve read a novel about creating an MC, so this was a rather original approach in a genre that there is very little originality. If you’ve read North’s books (which are awesome by the way), you’ve met Ryder before. It’s not necessary to read the previous books to enjoy this book, however. I loved this book. It was suspenseful, sexy, gritty, action packed and even a bit funny in spots. Pick up this book! You won’t be sorry!
Loved this new MC book from Christopher Harlan were we follow Ryder’s journey to create his own legacy away from his father with his new MC. This book was full of twists, turns,action, excitement and passion. It kept me captivated with every page. I can’t wait for the next chapter it the Lord of the Plains MC saga.
This is the first book in Christopher Harlan’s new Lords of the Plains Series and it starts off with a great book. Ryder aka Nugget and two of his friends, the last of the Mescaleros MC, help out North by blowing up Ana’s food truck and taking out two bad guys from a Mexican Cartel. While celebrating Ryder picks up Esme, a beautiful woman who looks a little out of place at the biker bar. Instead of a night of passion, Ryder ends up reading to her from a book about a Comanche leader. After she disappears on him he and his friends are picked up by the number 2 man of the cartel and taken to the cartel leader. There he’s informed Esme stole a bag of drugs she was hired to carry and that Ryder has 1 month to pay him for the drugs and the two men he killed in the explosion. When Esme returns she confirms she was forced to be a mule to protect her parents and she dumped the drugs. This book has bikers, friends for life, kidnapping, an evil number 2 man, hot steamy scenes, action and suspense. I am so looking forward to this new series!
“Ryder’s Edge” is not your typical MC book and Ryder is not your average biker. The engaging storyline captured my attention when I first began reading, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next. I liked the way his Comanche heritage was woven into the story. His upbringing was very important to him and it shaped him into the man he is today. Ryder has a college degree, runs his own business, is close with his brothers and is respected in the community. He wanted to unite other MC clubs and form his own so they could work together to become more powerful and fight against the evils of the world.
Ryder liked Esme from the moment he saw her in the crowded bar, and he knew that he had to go to her. He never pushed her into doing anything she didn’t want to and always respected her. In Esme’s eyes, Ryder was her hero, protector and friend. He was almost too good to be true, but she knew he would always keep her safe.
Ryder was very proud of who he was and embraced his ancestral history, which defined who he was and how he wanted to live his life. That is why “Ryder’s Edge” is not only an MC book, but it is also a story about a man who believes in who he is, and how he was guided by the men that came before him.
As I finished reading, I was moved by both the honesty and protectiveness of Ryder as well as Esme’s innocence and dedication to her family. Christopher Harlan is an intelligent and creative writer who always makes me think while I am reading and smile when I get to the end of the story. This is a strong beginning to his new series, Lords of the Plains MC.
I’m loving this new series by Christopher Harlan. This is the second book of the series. I like that there was a Lou of world building when he was just a dream of the lead character to start a fight club. It was very Very well written!
Wow! What a great book! Ryder’s Edge is a wonderful story with amazing characters! I loved that it starts as the MC first gets started. Just the way Ryder envisioned it. Ryder and Esme make a great couple. It was a fast-paced story filled with action, suspense, drama, danger and hot, steamy sexiness! Twists and turns that keep you reading to see what happens next! I couldn’t put it down!
Ryder’s Edge is a great start to what I think is going to be a fantastic MC series! I can’t wait for the next Lords of the Plains book!
The first MC book from this author, it’s a little different than your typical MC as this one lays the groundwork for the club. You’re there at it’s inception, something I haven’t read before. We first catch a glimpse of Ryder in North’s books, but you don’t have to have read them to fully enjoy this story. There’s action, suspense and definite magnetism between the H and h in the story. In all, a good start to the series, I’m interested to see where it goes next.
Wow, I am awed by Christopher Harlan. Another book that drew me in and didn’t let go until the last word. He makes the characters so realistic. The steamy sex scenes fogged up my glasses. He packs his stories with information that only adds to the depth of the story. Even things I otherwise have no interest in, he makes interesting. Ryder’s Edge has drama, suspense, action, romance, sex and a happy ever after.
Ryder’s Edge is the first book in the Lords of the Plains by Christopher Harlan. I would consider this a stand-alone novel as the story is complete.
Ryder’s Edge is a spinoff of Christopher Harlan’s other books North and True North. We have one repeating character whose story truly ends in this novel but begins this new series.
Ryder is the son of a deceased seasoned biker, he was raised in the lifestyle and has big dreams. On a night of celebration, he meets the beautiful Esmeralda and his life changes forever.
Esmeralda is a stubborn, mysterious woman that catches the eye of the sexy biker Ryder.
This book was fast paced and had all the dirty grit you would expect in a motorcycle club series. It was action packed, sexy and a downright entertaining story. Definitely can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Favorite Quote: ‘Yippee Kiyay Motherfuckers’.
Enjoy!
Ryder’s Edge is another example of how powerful Christopher Harlan is as a writer. The man can write in any genre which is a brilliant talent in itself. I absolutely love being taken to the edge in his stories and that’s exactly what you get when you read about Ryder and Esme. These two steamy as hell characters are everything. The chemistry Christopher put into Ryder and Esme leaves your jaw dropped and fingers anxiously waiting to turn the page. Not only are you invested in the main characters in Ryders Edge Christopher keeps you captivated with all his characters and their own personal parts they play as well as how he blends them all in for an absolute must read.
Ryder has a dream….he owns a bookstore but what he really wants, his own MC.
Esme also has a dream, a life without the influence of a Mexican drug cartel. No more running errands, paying protection and avoiding unsavory men.
One chance meeting in a bar, a pick up line and leaving together…that’s all it took to seal their fate.
The romance between Ryder and Esme starts slow but builds into something we want in our romance books. True and forever.
Trouble follows them and Ryder and his buddies (Onyx and Agony) might be in over their heads this time. Could Ryder’s crazy yet creative solution save them all? Let’s get some guidance from our good friend Jimmy the Saint. (I know such a cool nickname and I want to know exactly what he did to earn it.)
There’s a lot of action in here. Usually it’s a bunch of talk, a long build up then a disappointing climax….not here. When the sh*t hits the fans things go fast and furious.
I think this is a great set up for the new series. We have the history. Founding members. And some idea of whom we might see in the future. Looking forward to the next in series.
What a great book! I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Just finished this book and I already need more Lords of the Plains MC . I loved the suspense and also the very hot & sexy scenes
Loving this new series
All the feels
Intense emotional broken heart stopping love story of Esme and Ryder
Grabbed my heart
Addicting
Ready for more
I loved Ryder’s story so much. His drive and passion to have his own MC is amazing. This book kept my attention the whole way through, I couldn’t put it down. Another home run from Christopher Harlan. I believe he can write anything and it would be amazing!
Holy Moly….ygis book was so dang good tha I couldn’t put it down. I had to see how it all turned out. In it we fall for the biker guy hard and fast. Ryder is this down to earth yet badass that shows us if you mess with family you will get burned. Emse is the young woman who wants to find happiness but can’t because she was forced into a life she did not want. When this two meet its like watching fire and ice form together and we get this big explosion. I’m hoping to have more in this one because I know for a fact it’s goung ti be epic. Great work Christopher. I give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.
Ryder! His life and his aspirations of leading his own Motorcycle Group is within his reach, he can see it but hasn’t figured out exactly how to make it happen….
Esme is in the wrong place at the right time and she’s on Ryder’s Radar. He thinks he’s helping her by getting her out a biker bar she shouldn’t be in but little does he know he’s about to find out what trouble really is!
This is the first book in the series and I have to say it was a fun read and I look forward to reading what comes next!
First book in the Lords of the Plains and it is also the first MC Mr Harlan has written, this has a group of MC’s banding together, a young Nomad, with a dream, and his friends, a beautiful woman and the Cartel. An explosive start to what I think will be a fabulous series.
I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion
This is the first book in the Lords of the Plains series by Christipher Harlan and let me say it is a great ride full of twists and turns as as Ryder tries to find his place in the MC world while trying to understand his feelings for Esme. What a fast, paced novel full of great characters and storyline. If you are a fan of Christopher Harlan, you know he always seems to surprise you with his level of knowledge regardless the genre he writes about and this book is no exception! Looking forward to what comes next! Great job!
This book will draw you in and not let you go until the end.
Haven’t read a MC book in awhile. So while reading Ryder’s Edge, Christopher reminds me why MC’s have a part of my heart. They are truly…don’t judge a book by it’s cover. Ryder is your typical biker, yet you get to know him more as you read. Would have never thought that Christopher would have given us this type of biker, which I love. Storyline was great as he went between Ana, and Ryder’s current situation. You also got the love, sex and drugs which should be party of any MC story. I enjoyed reading this and cant wait for the next book.