Bitterly Cold

by Naomi Porter

If you love a spicy small-town romance, mixed with a little motorcycle club chaos, you will enjoy the first book in the Forever Knights series, Bitterly Cold.

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167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2024

About the author

Naomi Porter always had a knack for storytelling, and she’s finally putting pen to paper to share with you, the reader. Whether she is trying to stay warm in the freezing winter weather or cool in the sweltering heat, she’s pounding away at the keys of her laptop to bring you the latest gritty motorcycle club romance or decadent billionaire saga, or an outlandish, heart-stopping sexy drama. 

No matter what story she’s telling, you can bet it has sexy as sin men, sassy and confident women, and plenty of sizzling passion. Enter Naomi's naughty world today!

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Reviews

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

MC’s Next Generation

I have loved all of the men and women from the KLMC and now with their kids taking center stage it got even better with the first book in their series.

Dante and Ember are working their way back together after he was in the service for six years. I loved the friendship between Birdie and Ember as well and the way these girls supported each other. With Birdie having been in love with Dante’s cousin, Ray, she has her heart ripped out time and time again. The four have life altering events that affect them all.

What a fantastic book and there were so many things that happened that could lead to other books in this series. I cannot wait especially if they are anything like Bitterly Cold.

[Yvette Watling · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!! What a book and so worth the wait!! Bitterly Cold was one hell of a read and I couldn’t put it down - boshed it in one sitting!! To say I was excited for Dante’s book would be an understatement, ever since the snippet Naomi gave us after Dodges book, I’ve been on tender-hooks and I couldn’t have loved it anymore then I do!!
Dante & Ember are just perfect together and I love how Dante knew she was his person and nothing would stop him from claiming her.
Now for the other characters and all the juicy-ness of what’s to come! I’m sure I’m not the only one who wants to knock Raymond on his arse!! What an idiot for letting Birdie get away and that ending …………. OMG!! Birdies book is going to be 🔥and I’m so here for it!!
I also can’t wait for Maddox & Valerie’s book, that I’m sure will be just as explosive.
I just want to end this with thanking Naomi Porter for creating such an amazing series and always leaving me literally wanting more, more, more - 10/10 once again 🖤

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love love love these characters, the big large group of people that make up the KLMC.

We're now starting with the next generation, but, thankfully the originals are still in the books!!

Dante and Ember are finally together - rough start - but Ember has loved Dante forever, she kissed him before he shipped out, for his stint with the Army Rangers; but he's home now - and has his sights set on Ember.

She is dealing with some health issues, and he is determined to help her get through them; to realize her dreams - he is gonna start prospecting with the KLMC and she is determined to have him and have the family they're looking forward to.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg where to start!!!!!!!

So Dante thinks he’s in love with Birdie, but then he gets his first kiss and his feelings/thoughts change, but he’s off to tour in the army, so doesn’t do anything about it

Birdie, had never seen Dante in a romantic way as someone else has her heart

Ember, has loved Dante for a while and tries to show him

Six years later………well you’re going to have to read this to find out 😜🥵

A must read now!!!!!!!

[Wendy Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read. I absolutely loved Dante and Ember’s story ❤️❤️❤️ After six years away he knew what he wanted and would not stop until Ember was his. Birdie is heartbroken and leaves but it seems like life might just work out for her. Ray has made mistakes, will things work out for him? This book was very entertaining, I love reading about the 2nd generation. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welll holy cow, Naomi went in hard with the next gens.
I wasn't expecting it to be like that, I didn't think she could top the OGs, but she's brought together the old and the new. The ogs rub nicely through the book, helping jog memories and keep them alive as such.
Loved the story, loved how Dante had turned out, I did think he would alot harder to like, but what a babe! Again, Ember, when mentioned previously, thought she was going to be haedfaced and not likeable - loved her.
I think I expected a completely different book if I'm honest, but as per loved it...
The ending well.... I think all of us are fuming but eagerly anticipating the next!!!!!

[Jessica Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh wow. I absolutely LOVE this next generation of the KLMC!! Dante thinks he is love with Birdie but something changes the night of his going away party before he heads off to boot camp! He is gone for 6 years and comes back ready to give his heart to his one true love! Seeing the way him and Ember come together and fall in love is just the sweetest! We also get a glimpse into Birdie and Raymond (oh and Saint!) so that is making me anxious for the next book! Naomi does it again with another fantastic read!!!!

[Kris N Danny Dye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omgosh I loved it! It was a quick read for me I couldn’t put it down. I can not wait for the other ones can’t end like that.

[Surrender2silk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book one in a new series Forever Knights. Where do I start. Love it. Dante is it to the service for six years. He comes home and guess who he finds again birdie. Before he left they were things un said. Now his back and he’s ready to claim his girl. Birdie has always had a thing for Dante. When he left things changed. Now his back in town. He’s everywhere she goes. Looking asking for her. I love how much he chases after her. Great add on to this series.

[Natanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review - 2nd Generation that is focusing on small town instead of the KLMC family even though they play a huge part in the book. You have Dante who left at 18 to join the Army. He thought his true love was his best friend Birdie but one kiss from Ember and it altered his life. Ember who has been in love with Dante since she was 14 suffers from a medical condition that will alter her life. After 6 years of being away Dante head back home early from the Army not by choice and when he find some unexpected information out he doesn't exactly know how to feel. His feelings run deep for Ember and he will stop at nothing until he has here where he wants her. Ember tries everything is can to ignore Dante as she has news she is terrified to share but also she is extremely hurt because the 6 years Dante was gone he never once reached out to her and she had to find out everything from Birdie. Once she tell her secret to Dante will he still want her or will it change his feelings in the end. This book was amazing and you also got a sneak peek into Birdie and Raymond. If you have never read the KLMC series I highly recommend but you don't have to. Sit back relax and make sure you have a few tissues handy. Happy Reading and thank you Naomi you are amazing.

[Kelchickbooklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read that Ms. Porter was writing a next generation of the Knights, I was doing my happy dance. The KLMC was such an exhilarating and addictive series, that I knew that the Forever Knights was going to be just as good if not better. MS. Porter did not disappoint with the first book of the series. Bitterly Cold is the first book of the series and we are given Dante and Ember's story with the drama of Birdie and Ray's story. Their story was so good that I read it in one night.
Dante had a crush on Birdie but things took a turn one night. He is back home after six years in the service. With only one person on his mind, he wanted to see her first. The only problem was that there was no correspondence in those six years between them, but Ember invaded all his thoughts. He was focused on having Ember see that he was the man for her and that she owned his heart for the past six years.
Their story was full of determination, family, friendship, suspense, hope and a love that was meant to be. Add in the drama of Birdie and Ray, her heart breaking over and over because of Ray and Ms. Porter has a spectacular beginning to a new series.

[Heather Chaotic Creatives · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely adored Dante and Ember's story. In true Naomi fashion we get everything we love within these pages. We get the small town romance sprinkled with spice while being splashed with suspense.
Ember is a young woman who knows what or should I say who she wants. When she decides to take that first move it doesn't go like she hoped. Unbeknownst to her it does open Dante's eyes it just takes longer for him as he is set to leave the following day. When he returns he has some major work to do to prove to Ember that he is in it for the long haul. I love the fact that she doesn't cave right away and he has to work a little bit for it.


This is the first book in the 2nd generation and it starts a plot line for a few different characters. I cannot wait to see how their stories play out. We get to see old characters scattered throughout this book and we get to see just how much the first gen has not really slowed down.

[Deb Richmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dante and Ember shared a soul searing kiss, but that was six years ago before Dante left for the army. Now he’s back, and he wants Ember. They have some hurdles to jump, though, before things are right between them.

Bitterly Cold is a fast read, and it’s so compelling. I love that we’re in the second generation of the Knight’s Legion motorcycle club and get to catch up with all the characters we’ve loved. Dante and Ember are amazing characters and get to have a great union. I love that we also get the beginning of Ray and Birdie’s story. There’s so much angst which is what I like! The world building is outstanding, and the plot is good. This is really like two stories in one!

Bitterly Cold can be read as a standalone, but you’ll love the whole series. Read and let me know what you think - I’d love to discuss.

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sadly disappointing

Sorry to say but this book was just rubbish. No character or storyline development what so ever. Dull writing with painfully dull characters. Storyline started off okay but just fizzled out with what little there was is mainly spent setting the scene for future characters in future books. The big mystery (which wasn’t really interesting) was wrapped up with in a couple of pages but there was no real explanation of how they knew who the culprit was. Pleased that this book was free with my Kindle Unlimited subscription otherwise I would have been annoyed with spending hard earned money on this rubbish. My advice would be spend your time reading something else.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

MMC/FMC- Dante and Ember
Genre- MC Romance
Heat- 🌋🌋🌋 They do the thing and use the P word whilst naming the parts.
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- Discussion of female reproductive issues, explicit erotic content, language, mild violence.
Tropes- Baby Time, Club Prince and Princess, Second Chance, Virgin Heroine
What I liked- the book was open and frank about endometriosis and how it can affect a woman’s life. And Dante is so sweet, determined, and hawt. When he said he’d raise her baby and it would be his, I decided yep, ultimate book boyfriend there.
What I didn’t- Dante and Ember’s story was nearly a side plot, there was so much focus on Birdie and Raymond. And much more was going on with Birdie and Raymond.

[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOLY HADES!!!!!!! Where do I even start? Bitterly Cold is freakin FANTASTIC! It's emotional, intense, gritty and sooooo consuming. I couldn't put this fantastic book down once I started it! Dante and Embers story just completely took over and it was impossible not to keep turning the pages. My heart totally broke for Birdie and Raymond. It's going to be interesting to see how their story goes but Dante and Ember, he's just so swoonworthy with her. It sure took him long enough but when he decided what he wanted, he went for it in true Knight fashion. This author brings a spectacular story time after time and Bitterly Cold is absolutely spectacular!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you haven’t read a book by Naomi Porter then you are missing out. We have returned to the Knights Legion MC but now we are visiting the lives of the legacies. Dante and Ember are all grown up and are falling in love. Ember has health issues that are explored and keep her closed off from Dante. Dante is a true alpha hero and knows what he wants and is stopping at nothing to get it. Their relationship is heartwarming, endearing and spicy. We are again revisited by characters from previous books and also get an intimate look at Birdie’s life. This book grabbed my attention and held it. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

[Brandyann Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing as always

This new crew of kids come with their own problems. Since it’s still fresh in my mind, ahhh, the epilogue. Way to make me scream for more. But about this duo. Dante, I knew he would grow up to be a fine man. With this parents, I’m sure he’s the most stable one of the group. Ember, I was expecting a little more sass and wit like her mama but she was a good combo of Hero’s insecurities and a little fiery when provoked like her mom. This was a slow burn but I’m sure everything will kick off soon enough and we’ll hear more about this couple throughout the series. Once again, a brilliant read. More please.

[Amber Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m so excited to finally be back home, and immersed in the world of the Knight’s Legion MC!
Fans of Naomi’s have long awaited this next generation’s continuation of their parent’s legacy and I am thrilled to get their stories.

So many Easter eggs worth of information happen in this first installment, where we meet back up with Dante and Ember, Raymond and Birdie.

There’s mystery,intrigue and a lot of emotions to unpack . While this book ends on a cliffhanger of sorts, perfectly set up the next book’s storyline.
I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2.

[RomanceReader1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬!!

𝐼'𝑙𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒 𝑎 ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ's ʟᴇɢɪᴏɴ ᴍᴄ 𝑓𝑎𝑛!!!

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑲𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 (𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒'𝑠 𝑎 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠- ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ʙᴇ ᴡᴏʀsᴇ). 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑜ℎ 𝑏𝑜𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑛'𝑡 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔!!

𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑚𝑦 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑎𝑢𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 ᴅᴇғɪᴀɴᴛ ᴅᴏᴅɢᴇ 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑖𝑛 2021..

𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔' 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 ℎ𝑎𝑑 𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑢𝑝 𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑎 𝑏𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟... 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝐼'𝑚 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑦 𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐼 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦.




ɪ ʀᴇᴄᴇɪᴠᴇᴅ ᴀɴ ᴀʀᴄ ᴏғ ᴛʜɪs sᴛᴏʀʏ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛʜɪs ɪs ᴍʏ ᴠᴏʟᴜɴᴛᴀʀʏ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ.

[Tina Locklear · Rating 5 out of 5]

This happens to be the first book to the Forever Knights Series and i got to give it to Naomi i love it Bitterly Cold is the story of Dante & Ember and i absolutely love that it is a small-town romance with some amazing characters, and this is part of the Knight Legacies series. You get a look into Raymond & Birdie's story that is an added bonus. Dante being a hot Alpha male wants what he wants and that is Ember. Will they survive the struggles or fold under pressure?

[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dante and Ember had grown up together in the KLMC family and on Dante’s last day before deployment they shared a passionate kiss but he ghosted her whilst away, he had his reasons and now after six years he’s back and wants her but she’s annoyed and tells him she’s over him. He has a lot to make up for and it just might be too late.

This is a fantastic story, loved it from the start and the drama with side characters Birdie and Raymond has me waiting rather impatiently for their story.

[She Dreams In Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

I so wanted to love this. Unfortunately I did not take to Ember's character. If I don't connect with the fmc in even a small way, it's hard for me to enjoy the book. I found throughout the book, I thought I was reading about a naive girl in her early teens. I just could not take her seriously.
Despite this little glitch in my thoughts, I will still be reading the rest of the series as I love Naomi's books.

[Kerry Pruett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't think I could love the KLMC anymore, but the next generation proved me wrong. Dante and Ember will make your heart grow with love, and Raymond and Birdie will make you cuss and cry. KLMC legacy's do not disappoint.

I recommend reading Bitterly Cold and then going back and reading Dante and Ember's parents love story. I promise you will have your soul in a tizzy.

[Gail Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes I struggle with next generation stories because I'm not ready to give up the first generation. Naomi made it work!! There was just enough of Storm and company that I didn't feel like I lost them. Dante and Ember's story is KLMC for sure! Birdie and Raymond made me sad but I have a feeling we will get closure for them too. Great read!

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still trying to wrap my head around this book! There were so many surprises, and add in the OG members with their opinions, and then add in a by story of another next gen couple....OMG!
The story of Dante and Ember take many turns and I am so glad they got their happy ever after!
Now we are left to see what happens with the other twists in this book!!! Where will Naomi take these kids.......

[InkedandCurvyBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

My girl @naomiporterauthor did it again! Welcome back to Minnesota and the KLMC as we start this series with the second gen kids! What starts out as a possible love triangle, is anything but! This book has twists, turns, danger, FIRE, and let’s not forget the surprise baby! The second gen will be mc lite, but don’t let the deter you from starting this second gen series! You won’t be disappointed!

[Lisa Alpaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love loved it.

I have read all your books. Bitterly is no different than the rest. I couldn't put the book down, and I can't wait till the rest come out. I'm excited for the next one, but do I really have to wait on the one for birdie. I have to say nice job keeping me suspense. Here is till the next time. Job well done. 🤩

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

Had potential

This book had potential to be great but I felt it got side railed by Birdie and Ray's story. I became more invested in them then Ember and Dante. After they got together they became side characters to the Birdie and Ray show.

[Kristie Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the KLMC family and cannot get enough of their stories! This is storytelling at its best! I have been waiting for Dante and Ember’s story ever since we got the small glimpse provided during Dodge’s story. Now I cannot wait for Birdie/Ray/Saint’s book or Maddox and Valerie’s story.