Built for Trouble

Storm Hogs MC #5

by T.O. Smith

She’s nothing but trouble…but trouble is my middle name.

Harlan

I’ve done my best to stay out of trouble the past few years. My life is finally on the straight and narrow, and I need it to remain that way.

But then I catch her trashing her ex’s house.

Lennox is a spitfire of a woman who acts first and thinks later. She needs a firm hand. Someone to guide her and keep her focused on what’s right.

I’m willing to be that man. Willing to be the one to teach her how to control her rage.

That is until her ex takes it one step too far.

Now, he’s got me to answer to.

~*~*~

Lennox

I gave my ex everything, only to find him cheating on me. Classic story, right? Well, I took it a step further and trashed his house, his yard, and his car.

Harlan keeps me from doing too much damage, but that doesn’t stop my ex from calling the cops.

I’ve got charges pressed against me. I just want to focus on going to work and going home and minding my own business so I don’t get myself into more trouble.

But my ex is on a mission to ruin my life. To ruin me.

Only he doesn’t realize the kind of man Harlan is.

And one thing I’ve learned…when it comes to me, Harlan doesn’t play games.

Tyler is about to find out what happens when you mess with an ex-criminal’s woman.

100 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2023

About the author

T.O. Smith believes in one thing - a happily ever after.

Her books are fast-paced and dive straight into the romance and the action. She doesn't do extensively drawn out plots. Normally, within the first chapter, she's got you - hook, line, and sinker.

As a writer of various different genres of romance, a reader is almost guaranteed to find some kind of romance novel they'll enjoy on her page.

T.O. Smith can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and now even TikTok! She loves interacting with all of her readers, so follow her!

Reviews

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 5th book in the Storm Hogs MC series featuring Harlan and Lennox's short and steamy friends to lovers romance. Lennox gave her boyfriend everything then she catches him cheating on her. Don't get mad get even Lennox trashes his house,his yard,and his car Harlan prevents her from doing too much damage. Harlan is finally getting his life back on the straight and narrow he's kept out of trouble for the past few years. That all changes when he sees the gorgeous spitfire trashing her ex's house Harlan knows that he's just the man to handle trouble like her. Harlan needs to take Lennox in hand and guide her teach her how to control her rage. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this short and steamy friends to lovers romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

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[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

MMC/FMC- Harlan and Lennox
POV- 1st person dual
Genre- MC Romance Lite
Length- Novella
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋. Total swoon.
Series? Y
Safety? Y, and HEA.
Triggers- The Biker’s Trifecta (Language, Violence, Explicit Erotic Content).
Tropes- Friends to Lovers, Ebil Ex, Jailhouse Rock.
What I liked- this book was short but had a good plot and good characters. I didn’t feel like it was missing anything. I liked the MMC and FMC. She was a firecracker who took no **** and gave no ****s. He was ready to be her ride or die. There’s something very hot about a man who’s ready with the bail money, and who’s willing to spend a night in jail for defending you. Harlan is my new book boyfriend.
What I didn’t like- Harlan isn’t real, but that’s a good thing or I’m afraid Lennox would cut me.

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[Michelle Frater · Rating 4 out of 5]

What can I say? Harlan and Lennox are like fire and gasoline. Despite his attraction, Harlan has kept his distance from Lennox because he knows she’s nothing but trouble, but when he finds her trashing her ex-boyfriend’s house, he has to step in. Needless to say, Lennox is far from pleased, but Harlan gives her a different outlet for her anger. One very hot outlet! When Lennox is arrested the following day and her problems are escalated by a vengeful ex, Harlan can’t deny his feelings any longer and anyone messing with Lennox better watch out, this is one pissed-off biker.
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[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this MC lite romance for Harlan and Lennox. He may be attracted to Lennox, but she's so feisty, he's kept his distance...until he catches her making a big mistake at her cheating ex's house. This leads to burning off her temper in a fabulously steamy way, and thus starts the roller coaster of a romance that these two go on. Harlan was beyond protective of her and was more than willing to go to any length to keep her safe from her miserable ex. In turn, Lennox learned how it felt to be important to someone and to be supported so fully. This was such a fun, well written romance with great characters. I can't wait to read more of the Storm Hogs MC :D

[Merilu Keenum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lennox and Harlan are volatile together! She’s not afraid to raise hell, take up for herself, or take a chance on love. He’s not afraid of her brand of trouble, he loves that she’s feisty, and he wants to take care of her in lust and love! They have great friends who have their backs whenever it’s necessary. T O Smith writes realistic stories with great characters and her dialogue is full of emotion. Lennox and Harlan’s personalities are on full display and I could tell they’re perfect for each other. Loved it!!!.

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[SpeedReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great one in the series 🥰

• Plot 📖📖📖📖 /5
• Characters: 🫂🫂🫂🫂
• Drama/Angst: 😰😰😰😰
• Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
• POV: Dual
• HEA? ✔️
• Would I re-read? ✔️
• Epilogue? ✔️

I love this series 🥰 it’s definitely not cookie cutter and each story is unique.

I loved the MMC & FMC, especially together. They were trouble and she was sassy but it worked for them.

There was a fair bit of drama in the story but as with the others, it all works out in the end ❤️. I highly recommend the series and this installment if you’ve read the others!

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[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Built for Trouble by T.O. Smith is a good, and enjoyable biker opposites attract motorcycle club romantic suspense read. The story has a great entertaining world building story line. The characters are great, and they have great well written sizzling chemistry. This story is a very entertaining steamy roller coaster of a romance read. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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[Marty Hamrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super quick, well-written read from T.O. Smith, and yes, there is a LOT of trouble in this one. Lennox has made quite the mess, and Harlan seems all-too-happy to help her make it even bigger, but also to help her clean it up. I loved the fact that there was no wavering or hesitation for either of them on how they felt and what they wanted from each other. It was a very quick, OTT story, and I loved it all.

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[Danielle Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Harlan spots Lennox trashing her exes house he steps in to save her. He's always had a bit of a soft spot for her but seeing the fire in her just cements how attracted he is to her. What follows is a fast paced insta-love story as both of them step up to fight for each other and protect each other, and that's some Lennox has never had before - someone to have her back.

Although this was a short read and super fast paced I really enjoyed it. It managed to be sweet yet have a bit more danger about it than the earlier books in the series and I loved that.

[Andra Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Built for Trouble is the fifth book in the Storm Hogs MC series. The love fest in this one begins in the first five pages of the book. It is easy to see that Lennox and Harlan are made for each other. Their happily ever after comes, but not before some drama and very steamy make-out sessions. As with the other books, it is a quick read, with nine chapters plus an epilogue and a bonus chapter that you have to download.

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[Jenn H · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 5 of this series and is Harlan and Lennox’s story. Harlan is a knight on a hog and tries to stop Lennox from doing more damage to her ex’s place and happens to be there when the cops come to arrest her. He is there on multiple other occasions when her ex is stalking or causing damage to her property but at times it’s a he said he/she said situation. Can they prove that there’s bad blood before things get too out of hand?.

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[Lisa Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally Harland’s story!!! And Lennox was a perfect match for him. From the start, there were sparks and their story just kept getting better. It was great to see how Harlan brought out her vulnerability as she has always displayed a strong, independent personality. Definitely a great couple added to this MC series!!.

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[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlan had kept his distance from the firecracker that is Lennox, but when he finds her making a big mistake at her cheating exs place, he goes into protective mode. But can the spark between then ignite into something more! Well written chemestry sizzling characters, desires, steamy scenes and engaging story throughout. A great addition to the series.

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[Kirsten Van Hooland · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked from the very first chapter!
I absolutely adore Lennox! She is funny, a baddie and lovely.
I was scared that the chemistry between Lennox and Harlan would only be physical, but once the story evolved you could feel the adoration coming off from these characters!
I will definitely read other books of T.O. Smith!
If you could see me right now, I'm still giggling while writing this review.
5⭐️ (ARC-review)

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lennox is having a bad day when her boyfriend cheats on her and he gets arrested when she goes to his house and trashes it the gets arrested. Harlan is a member of the Storms Hogs MC and he rescues her and gets her out of jail which leads to a relationship that neither knows where it will go. This is short romance with great characters.

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[Doris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harlan and Lennox

This is another good short read by this author in the Storm Hogs MC series. These stories may be short but they have a really good storyline that captures me throughout these books. Now we have Harlan and fiery Lennox. Harlan gets protective on Lennox when he sees her making a big mistake at her ex’s. This story is had me rooting for the couple throughout hoping they would get their well-deserved HEA.

[Veronica Albertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this one so much! T.O. Smith is such a great author! Anything she writes is amazing! I have yet to find something that is not captivating. I loved how these two came together! The way they are together shows how perfect they are together. The way the story played out was great! And the ending! It was so well put together! I can’t wait to start the next one! Great work! Keep it up!.

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[Kurtins R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lennox and Harlan are volatile together! She’s not afraid to raise hell, take up for herself, or take a chance on love. He’s not afraid of her brand of trouble, he loves that she’s feisty, and he wants to take care of her in lust and love! They have great friends who have their backs whenever it’s necessary. T O Smith writes realistic stories with great characters and her dialogue is full of emotion.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlan catches Lennox trashing her ex's house. He convinces her she has leave before the cops show up. He takes her home but when the cops show, he calls the Pres for lawyer. What started at just trying to keep her out of jail, becomes so much more.

Harlan was not looking for an old lady but he just might want his one.

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[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlan and Lennox. She works with his MC brothers significant other at her gym. Hes all MC and what comes with that. Shes trashing her exs house when he riding by and he pulls her away before cops come and they have a night to remember. It takes off from there. Arrested, bailed out, ex confronting, fights, WOW love this series.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lennox is a strong woman that acts before she thinks somethings. Harlan has seen her and has kept his distance. Now that Lennox's ex cheated on her, his need to protect her is strong.

This was a fast fun read with a lot of them getting into trouble and supporting each other. The chemistry is hot, and their passion explodes on the pages.

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[Escape to the pages · Rating 4 out of 5]

A loveable romance with likeable characters.

A nice easy romance with drama and steam in equal measures.
The author manages to write characters in this series that are quite relatable and though the stories are short, there is a lot packed in there with a great hea.

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[Lillah Cruce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great little story, it had everything I wanted or needed and then some. It’s a pretty short story so I don’t want to give the little bits of plot line away. Just grab a copy, you won’t be disappointed.

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[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written short story with strong characters in Harlan and Lennox. The author takes you into their lives with chemistry and steam and kept me reading with the sizzling hot scenes and romance. She packs a ton in this short story and delivers a great read.

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[Danee · Rating 5 out of 5]

We finally have Harlan's story, that's what I've been looking forward to. Harlan and Lennox were great together. Their relationship is hot and steamy and very intense. They still have a number of bumps and twists to go through before they get their hea together. This is highly recommended to read.

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[Rhonda Howell · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when Lennox trashes her ex property. He seeks revenge on her and Harlon a local club member steps in and helps her put. They fall for each other while battling the ex. Will jer ex learn his lesson?.

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[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such stubborn hard headed people. Ugh! Why does the guy always get the bad wrap lol. They have a heart too. Great read. Very cute and swoony.

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[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harlands story is here! She and Lennox are explosive together and they burn the pages up as well as the sheets. Harland is tough as nails and she's finally found the perfect man to ground her. Another great, consuming story from this author!

[Sua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harlan’s attraction to Lennox is pretty intense, especially when it comes to Harlan taking care of Lennox. I love the complicated mess between these two as they work on their relationship.

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[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Lennox's ex Tyler cheats on her she gets her revenge by trashing everything he owns, but then he goes after her trying to ruin her but Harlan is there to protect her.

Page turning.

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