From the bestselling author of “Away From Here” and “The Me That I Became” comes an MC standalone in the Wordsmith Chronicles Universe. Reader Review:“This story is filled with trials and tests, both in the past and as the current events unfold. A sense of de ja vu will have you on the edge of your seat as you turn page after page in anticipation of this story’s conclusion. The emotional … emotional rollercoaster Christopher takes you on with his books is not lacking in this one. I can’t wait to see what comes next.” — Stepanie A.
Synopsis:
Delilah
“There’s no other man like James North. There never has been. There may never be again. At first I only saw what was on the surface—the quiet confidence, his rugged good looks, the badass tattooed biker who didn’t care what the world thought of him. But beneath all of that there are layers to him that only I know about. He’s a man who’ll fight for what’s right, no matter the consequences—someone who won’t be confined by the rules society tries to place on him. He’s my man, and now, as a danger threatens to tear us apart, I need him more than ever.
North
I’m never at a loss for words, but that’s exactly what happened when I first met Delilah. I never let myself fall that hard for a woman, but I had no choice in the matter. She was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen, a woman I’d sacrifice everything for, a woman I’d die for. Now, as I’m trying to leave behind my old life to start a new one with Delilah, a man I once knew threatens to tear apart everything we may have. I can’t let that happen. I won’t let that happen.
I’ve told you other people’s stories before, but you’ve never heard mine until now.
My name is James North, and this is my story.”
***NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER 18. CONTAINS MATURE THEMES AND SITUATIONS DEPICTING VIOLENCE.
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North meets the woman of his dreams in class one day and knows that she’s going to be his. He spends the whole rest of the book, both in the past and present, making sure Delilah is safe from a rival gang member they both think long dead.
Yet another bada$$ biker book, this one from Christopher Harlan. Follows after Grayson from the Wordsmiths’ series but can be read as a standalone, if one has not already read that series but wishes to give this one a go. There seem to be a great many biker books out there, lately especially, and this is another one. For anyone who likes this trope, though, this is a great read and one not to be missed, as Mr. Harlan tells a great story.
I don’t usually like books that move from the past to the present each chapter, but this story doesnt feel like you’re going backwards or rushing forward. It weaves a thread through the story that fits and works to show the reader who the characters are. I loved every word. It was worth the loss of sleep and lack of interaction with friends and family so I could read this story…twice!They say you can’t judge a book by its cover…true with books and true with people. Christopher Harlans newest book, True North proves that again and again. Sure James North is a tatted up badass biker, takes no sh*t from anyone, and will prove to anyone who wrongs him why they should fear him…but he is more than that. Delilah sees beyond the cover, after a misread or two, but still she sees James for the man he is under all that rough exterior. Their story runs at a sprint, an adventure and a thrill that makes this reader wish she could jump in the book and go along for the ride. They experience so much in such a short time, but neither turns away or leaves the others side. They feel it in those first moments, they are the half that makes both of them whole. They just have to get through this one more thing…nah! They are ready for their next ride.
If you haven’t read Christopher Harlan yet…WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!! His books take you places you can imagine being, you feel like he is telling your story, or the one you wish was yours. His skill with words and the tapestry of life lived leave me wanting more…every. single. time.
What a great read
This is a book that Yup can really follow a a new writer to publish his story and the ups en downs to go with it. Without his girlfriend Dililah hé would not get that fat. They have a special chemistry togheter. One soms of us can only dream about. I loved every word written in this book and i want to say a big thank you to Christpher Harlan for writing this story
Wow! Christopher Harlan wrote a very exciting story about North- James North. Biker gang member and aspiring writer. North wants out of the Gang scene when he tries to take a writing class and gets thrown out on the 1st day defending another student ( Delilah) That’s where the story takes off! I Loved how the story goes back and forth the here and now and the way back( present & past) . Not only does it give you a break from the stressful now, but it gives you the perspective of North and Delilah’s past. I recommend this story! Mr. Harlan you have a gift!
This is a book that had me holding my breath many times, waiting for the next shoe to drop. NORMALLY, I don’t care for a book that bounces back and forth between the present and the past, but this was tastefully done. I really liked the characters, North and Delilah. They were well developed, as well as their friends/family. This storyline was believable, although, I don’t want to believe that there are such sick/evil people among us. Though this story is in a series, it’s a standalone, but it makes me want to read the rest of the series!
I love The Wordsmths Chronicles and the wordsmiths themselves so I just knew I would love North. Its very captivating and intense as we find ourselves getting more invested in this wonderful story. It alternates from past to present which gives you more of an insight to North. This book ha a great storyline, brilliant characters and it didnt disappoint.
I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book and this is my honest review.
Wow. This has to be my favorite Christopher Harlan book to date. This is the story of James and Delilah. We first met James in Knight. Hes sort of the mentor of Knight,Colton, and Greyson. You see why he is the way he is. Why he does what he does. You get to see how James and Delilah meet. It might surprise you to know they met in a creative writing class at the local community college. You get glimpses of the past with things that are happening in the present. Jamed by far is my favorite and a man that will fight with everything he has to protect the one he loves. You dont have to read Knight, Colton, or Greyson as True North is a standalone in the Wordsmith Chronicles. But I highly recommend reading those!
Another great addition in this world. We met North in the first book as a mentor to the Wordsmiths. We finally get his past and present in this book. Delilah and North both are going through changes in their life when they first meet. It was a roller coaster watching their journey and sucked me in until the end.
I enjoyed learning about North’s story. It was interesting and suspenseful. And Delilah is a great match for him. Nice transition from Wordsmiths to bikers . Make sure to read the other Wordsmith books before tackling this story.
I love James and Delilah! You know of James (North) through the Wordsmith Chronicles Series but what you don’t see or know is where he came from or his background. He belonged to an MC (motorcycle club).
Delilah comes in as his love interest.
They make an amazing couple. They each need the other & no one’s going to stop them from being together. I couldn’t put this book down! The characters came alive from beginning to end!
Christopher Harlan is one epic author! He hooked me from the beginning of his journey.
The person that makes such an impact, you just know your life has irrevocably changed…
While we finished the Wordsmith Chronicle series, there was always a character inside the Wordsmith’s book world that was slowly being introduced to readers. He was friend and mentor to our Wordsmith trio. An author in his own right, willing to help our trio hone and further their writing and author plans. This time Christopher Harlan left readers on a cliff hanger in GRAYSON – Bk 3, not only did we want to know what happened, readers wanted to know what made North who he was, what his background involved.
TRUE NORTH is that story. It’s James North’s journey… one that he will fight to hold on to and protect those he loves, especially his beautiful Delilah, with his very being. Nothing is going to be easy, but it’s going to be worth every moment you fight for what’s yours.
A wonderful blend of past and present. We all have a past that has shaped us, disappointed us. Then there are the moments when we meet people in unexpected places that have such an impact on us, that you just know your life has changed irrevocably.
Christopher Harlan drops you into the edgy, gritty often times violent MC world – it’s that very past that you want to move away from when a certain lady makes such an impact on your life that you want to evolve and focus your attentions not only on her but on your book world. Moving from the past isn’t always easy, especially when there are elements that catch up to you, with a thirst for revenge.
Christopher Harlan gives you a gripping and dramatic suspense amidst the touching, sexy and loving moments, a page turning book that will have you engrossed, make your heart race.
While this is a stand alone story, I feel to best understand the Wordsmith characters and just how James North relates, you will want to go back to the beginning of the Wordsmith Chronicles, read the entire series, to fully appreciate the characters and how each book’s journey has got you to TRUE NORTH. Unless you’re impatient, there is definitely nothing wrong with jumping in and starting with TRUE NORTH.
We got to meet James North in the Wordsmith Chronicles. He caught my attention because he was the mysterious badass author that had no problem helping the guys. In True North, you get to know James and Delilah. They have a true love story. North’s past that he is trying to leave comes back for a visit. But in True North fashion, he won’t let it happen. He loves Deliliah with no boundaries and will go to the ends of the earth to protect her. As always, Christopher Harlan knows how to draw you into the story and not let you out until the end.
I couldn’t have asked or prepared myself for a more perfect addition to The Wordsmith Chronicles. This book can be read as a stand-alone although I highly recommend reading them all.
Christopher Harlan has outdone himself with this story! He has such a unique writing style that just sucks me in and this was no different. I fell in love with North and Delilah, the storyline was perfect and oh boy, the emotion!
This has to be hands down my favourite of the series so far.
This book is so well written with such interesting characters that I was engaged the whole way through. I couldn’t stop reading this story and need more! Mr. Harlan is an amazing wordsmith. He strung an awful lot of words together in a way that made you keep a death grip on your e-reader and I only reluctantly let it go to charge.
I would recommend reading the 3 books in the Wordsmith Chronicles that this book is from first, though it’s not necessary. This is the story of James North, the mentor of the authors that the books the Wordsmith Chronicles are about and a former MC biker. He’s kidnapped from Knights wedding by an old enemy the head of the Leviathans, an MC that took over the club that North and his best friend had started after high school, the man North thought died years ago. This time, he’s determined that North will suffer before he dies and sets out to find North’s wife Delilah to bring her back to the club’s base. As North works to get himself free from the MC base and find Delilah before the Leviathans do, we are given glimpses into their past. What went down when the Leviathans took over, the death of Norths best friend, and the meeting of North and Delilah. We get to see love and heartbreak from the past all while North does what he can to protect his present and future.
This is a thrilling page turner of a read and I recommend this book to everyone that’s a fan of romance, MC books, and tales full of intrigue and adrenaline.
This is another great addition to a fantastic series, it can be read as a standalone. This is different than the others in the series which I love. I liked the switch between past and present and getting to see what made North who he is. He and Delilah work so well together. The story is great and it’s so well written, I can’t recommend True North enough.
OMG! I just loved this story. I have read all the Wordsmiths books and loved them all but this one is without a doubt my favorite. I absolutely loved this character in the other Wordsmiths stories and was so intrigued by his badassery and his overall presence.
I couldn’t put the book down. It’s written in alternating time sequences (Now and Way Back When) which, for me, worked very well in the telling of this story. It made me very anxious to get to the next chapter.
North and Delilah are so perfect for each other. Since the moment they met there was a chemistry that was undeniable between them. He’s a bad-ass biker who is way smarter than people give him credit for. Delilah is a beautiful, sassy woman who is not afraid to go after what she wants. North is faced with a deadly nemesis who not only threatens his life but Delilah’s as well. The story is full of angst and drama and moments that tore my heart out. I loved the characters and the plot and it was very well written.
I always think I’ve found a favorite character in one of Christopher Harlan’s books until I read his latest and then I’ve found a new favorite. James and Delilah are truly one of my favorite couples, their story is one that will keep you captivated throughout the entire book. I highly recommend True North and cannot wait until Christopher’s next release.
OMG, What did I just read!!! I have loved all of The Wordsmith Chronicles books each in their own way, but holy hell this just put the icing on the cake and then some! James North , otherwise known as True North to The Wordsmiths, and Delilah’s story is full of excitement, getting to know you kinds of conversations, a final bit of well-deserved justice that took a long time coming, and heat so hot it might melt your kindle. This book is a standalone within the series and it stands on its own merits, but the entire series is fantastic so why not start at the beginning. I loved the back and forth from this couple and they are both badass survivors on their own, but together they are magic. I couldn’t put it down once I started and truly believe you will fall in love as I have. Christopher Harlan has another hit on his hand for sure and I definitely recommend checking it out!!
True North was a great read. I have enjoyed reading the Wordsmith Chronicles and this one was no different. It can be read as a standalone as stated in other reviews.
Jame North brings the old saying that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Delilah knew that he was different than her ex but she was in for a treat with him. She was not use to being treated like she should have been in her first marriage. But she took a leap and learned to love again.
North thought he was the luckiest man in the world when he met Delilah all those years ago in a class that they were both taking to do something they love. Sometimes things things have a way of working out when you least expect it.
If a book goes from Past to Present it sometimes can be hard to keep things going smoothly and this one did it well. I was never confused and never lost track of what was happening.
This author was new to me last year and I have loved all of the books I have read so far.