Price McNealy was a modern-day outlaw. He thumbed his nose at society’s rules, regulations, and laws, not caring what anyone thought of him, or the actions he somehow justified. If I made a list of why “not” to be with a man, he’d check all the boxes. He was also confident, trustworthy, and loyal. When he wanted to make a point, he did so with a brash elegance that I wouldn’t expect to come from … expect to come from a self-proclaimed thug.
In short, Price McNealy was trouble.
Big trouble.
I had every reason in the world to refuse him service when he sauntered into my bar.
For a fleeting moment, I thought about it. The next thing I knew, I was bent over with my pants around my ankles.
My bar was packed at the time, but I simply couldn’t say no to him. When it came to denying Price’s desires, I was in trouble.
Big trouble.
NOTE: THUG is a stand-alone romance. It has no sex outside the relationship, no cheating, and no sexual triggers. It ends with an HEA, and is a romance novel in every sense. It does, however, include a sex scene (or two) in a public places. These scenes are consensual and tastefully depicted and steamy as hell. If sexual depictions are beyond your romance realm, read the free portion and see if this book is for you before purchase.
The hero in THUG is the president of an outlaw motorcycle club. The book loosely depicts the life of a motorcycle club but does not include non-consensual sex, club whores, sex outside the relationship, cheating, or lying.
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What a fan-flippin-tasic surprise release from Scott Hildreth! This author knows how to write an MC book with heart, heat and a realistic twist that keeps you hooked until the very end!
Thug is the first book in a brand new series and I am beyond excited.
This story is an introduction of the crew of the Hard Eights MC, it’s also the story of Price and Gray.
Price is the president of this group of outlaws and he is the epitome of “Still waters run deep”. He doesn’t talk much but when he does, it means something. He has a strength and determination in his convictions and with his past, you can see why he chooses the life that he does.
Mr. Hildreth is phenomenal with his heroines and Gray is no exception! She has a no holds barred, brutally honest and is not afraid to tell Price what she wants. She is what every woman should strive for! Her past gives her an excellent knowledge of what it means to be with Price and what she goes through with the club just makes me admire her character more!
The chemistry between Price and Gray is hotter than Hades and sometimes laugh out loud funny like a good relationship should be!
The introduction to the rest of the characters in the club is fantastic and I cannot wait to read about the more in future books in this series!
Mr. Hildreth brings an honest, almost down to earth feel to his stories and it’s one of the many things I admire about his work! Another amazing story and a brilliant beginning to a new series! Well done Mr. Hildreth, well done!
I absolutely love Scott’s writing. Thug had it all and I’m extremely sad that I finished it in one sitting. With fantastic, no nonsense characters-this book put me in my happy place.
Scott gets it. Life is hard. People can be jerks but this book breathes soul. It give hope and the words have meaning. A fantastic standalone that will have you itching for more!
Thug Hard Eights MC
Scott Hildreth
Amazingly good? Yes
OMG good? Yes
HEA? Yes
Couldn’t put it down good? Yes
Refreshing female character that knows the 1% lifestyle and isn’t clueless are clingy and a hero that is reserved, honest and loyal. A well paced MC read that will keep you reading and entertained.
It hooked me on page one. What an amazing couple, storyline and secondary characters.
Scott Hildreth’s done it again! I loved this book! I wasn’t sure I’d would really like this book after reading the blurb, but Mr. Hildreth is one of my favorite authors. So I took a leap of faith, and fell in love. Give it a shot, you will not be sorry.
Scott Hildreth has done it again! Thug is a winner and a great way to start a new series. Putting two very strong willed people together and watch the sparks fly. That’s what you get with Gray and Price. I loved reading and following their story and can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
All Gray Forrester wanted was to run a successful biker bar and have a family of her own one day. While she had the bar and it was doing okay, everything changed the day the president of a rival club walked through her doors.
Price McNealy, outlaw and president of the Hard Eights doesn’t trust many people. After he runs a rival club out of town, Price decides that Gray holds more than a little interest for him, which is rare when it comes to women and decides to have his club patronize her bar. What happens from that point on is nothing short of spectacular.
Don’t judge this book by the blurb. Heck ya, it is hotter than hot, but there is so much more. It’s not all about sex, but the forming of a loving relationship between two people that have no reason to trust one another. It’s watching a club of hardened outlaws come to care for a woman as their sister. And, it’s learning to not judge an outlaw by what laws he breaks, but why he breaks them.
The cast of characters is fabulous and unexpected. I can’t wait for Panzer and Briscoe to get their own books (pretty please, Scott?) And, Cactus Jack was as spectacular as he was surprising and added so much to Price’s story and background.
With an off the charts heat level, humorous banter, a kidnapping, some revenge and a bar full of outlaw bikers, Thug was one of my favorite Scott Hildreth books to date and I cannot wait for more in the Hard Eights series! 5 stars!
Scott Hildreth has once again delivered a MC book that delivers a story, varied points of view, ideas other than the norm, and characters that might not necessarily be your next door neighbor but ones that you’d be lucky to have in your corner. Grab this book, read with an open mind, and you might just find yourself looking at life a bit differently.
Price and Gray are absolutely perfectly fitted puzzle pieces. Both and open and forthright. You never have to question where you stand with either. Traits that serve one well in the storyline and real life.
Price is a bit of a loaner. He leads a life of solitude and leads his MC. Not exactly by the books but for the good of his community. But Gray, the owner and woman that’s gotten more than a passing interest from him, might alter his style. The two have a chemistry that is explosive. Gray is willing while Price is reluctant. But when Price’s club life and personal life collide, it’s a tough call. Club loyalty and brothers versus a woman that is strong enough to endure him.
Add in a colorful cast of club members and a new friend and you have heartfelt and funny look into the MC world. Price is a man that highlights the phrase of still waters run deep. Few words but well spoken meanings…
This was a story about life. A man of few words but of character along with a woman that owns her worth.
A MUST READ!
Surprise release from author Scott Hildreth is an instant gift as a reader and a one click must!
Getting a new MC book from Scott just made me smile huge! He writes MC better than any other author I’ve read! He knows how to bring the MC world to the pages so deliciously with characters that just can’t help but to be loved. These characters, as with past characters, just make me want to be the girl- she gets an Alpha that makes me want one just like him and is a person to love herself! I absolutely love how Scott writes these characters-they compliment each other and bring everything i want in a book!
Another terrific read by author Scott Hildreth! I’d give it 5 stars or more because I love the storyline and characters, however, editing errors always stop me from giving that 5 star review (not many, but it’s part of my rating scale)
Yall are going to want to read this!
Scott Hildreth does it again with this new MC series. I just loved Thug so much. I had a huge smile on my face the entire time I read this one. I’m so excited about this new series and you are going to love the men of Hard Eights MC. Gray is just fabulous and I want to be her. She has this mix of sweetness with that draws you in. Price what can I say about him other then his Alpha ways will leave you fanning yourself throughout Thug. I love how Price treats the men in the Hard Eights. The antics Gray and Price pull will make you laugh out loud bc you know pay back. You want to know what it is then you really need to read this. I mean seriously it is a Scott Hildreth book and he’s giving you a new series why not jump in for the beginning of this. I couldn’t put this down at all. I can’t wait for more to come.
I don’t really get the title to this one, Price is his road name and mostly it’s the others doing any beating. In actual fact on the whole this was quite tame, only marginal violence and a kidnap. Most of the plot really was about Price and Gray finding family and a a connection, both having had unconventional backgrounds. For Price I would have liked him to have some justice for his parents and the truth to have come out but I guess he found some peace to deal with it by finding love. I loved how most of the guys immediately took to Grey, instantly taking her as one of their own even before her relationship was defined as such. This story had it’s gritty issues but it was a book easy to get hooked into, the pace is steady and the characters easy to like, even Brisco wasn’t all bad. I really enjoyed it and hope there will be more of these men in the future.
Thug is the first book in the new Hard Eights MC Series. I was excited to get a new book by SH and fell in love with all these new characters instantly.
Price McNealy is the president of the MC. He has a terrible temper and doesn’t trust others easily. However he’s a good guy and a very likeable leading man. Gray Forester is a beautiful, spitfire bar owner with a smart mouth. She’s not intimated by Price or the other members of the MC, and was a fun, endearing character.
There is very little drama and a sweet, happy ending. We meet a number of great secondary characters that I liked very much, and am looking forward to reading each of their books. Thumbs up for another great book by this author.
4.5 Stars