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“Princess, you’re always safe with me.”Always the quiet one, Molly Abrams is used to being overlooked. Safe and secure in the church office, she tries to help people as much as she can. When she feels like someone is watching her, she runs to the toughest guy she knows. Faust always expects the worst from people. Burned too many times, he’ll never allow his feelings to overrule his heart. When his gruff ways make Molly cry, Faust takes a second and third look at the tender-hearted woman he’s sure is a Little. Could she find that under his tough exterior beats the heart of Daddy who’ll treasure his Little forever?Combining the sizzling talents of bestselling authors Pepper North, Kate Oliver, and Becca Jameson, the Shadowridge Guardians are guaranteed to give you a thrill and leave you dreaming of your own throbbing motorcycle joyride.Are you daring enough to ride with a club of rough, growly, commanding men? The protective Daddies of the Shadowridge Guardians Motorcycle Club will stop at nothing to ensure the safety and protection of everything that belongs to their Littles, their club, and their town. Throw in some sassy, naughty, mischievous women who won't hesitate to serve their fair share of attitude even in the face of looming danger, and this brand new MC Romance series is ready to ignite!

194 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2024

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Pepper North

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Ever just gone for it? That's what USA Today Bestselling Author Pepper North did in 2017 when she posted a book for sale on Amazon without telling anyone. Thanks to her amazing fans, the support of the writing community, Mr. North, and a killer schedule, she has now written more than 150 books!

Enjoy contemporary, paranormal, dark, and erotic romances that are both sweet and steamy? Pepper will convert you into one of her loyal readers. What's coming in the future? A Daddypalooza!

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Profile Image for Cécile Smits .
1,467 reviews286 followers
October 27, 2024
It’s been a while since i tried,but i’m afraid it didn’t get any better for me with Faust.
I guess it really is a matter of it’s not the series it’s me,judging by the raving reviews.
It was a bit too insta,combined with the “good girl” immediately seeing through the tough facade of the “bad boy”,trusting him from the moment they meet,and accepting the DD/lg without hesitation.
This the last book i’ve read in the series,i’m giving up……but i do wish those that dó enjoy it a lot of fun with the other books.
1,236 reviews14 followers
October 22, 2024
A lot of mistakes and way too short. Felt very rushed.

I have to say that I’m not a massive fan of this author, but as I like parts of this series I had to read it. It started off really well but as it progressed it went rapidly downhill, sadly. It’s only 173 pages long but there are HUGE spaces at the beginning and end of chapters so I would estimate it’s only 150 pages maximum. There’s too many details missing about Molly and Faust. I know absolutely nothing about either of them. Then there’s the mistakes, there’s loads of them. I’ll list them below.

Faust is a member of the Shadowridge Guardians Mc and in previous books has come across as quite a hard man, even with the ‘Littles.’ When he stops to help Molly who has a puncture, he instantly knows Molly is his Little. I’m really not sure how all these men instantly know a woman is a little, especially as Molly is terrified of them as she thinks they have ‘cold, evil eyes.’ Charming. Molly is weird. She hugs everyone including Faust the first time that they meet. She’s constantly crying about something and I found it hard to like her.

Molly is a shy, sweet woman who is deeply religious, and works as a church secretary. I found it laughable when Molly sleeps with Faust on their second ‘date’. I don’t think she would, but anyway. When it becomes clear someone is trying to hurt Molly, (In a ridiculous plot.) she moves in with Faust. Yeah I’m sure that will go down well with her church!

At times I really enjoyed this one, but there’s too many mistakes, (See ⬇️) it’s way too rushed and not very well written.

These are the mistakes that won’t spoil it.
🔵 Who are Molly’s parents? Are they still alive?
🔵 How old is Molly?
🔵 Faust mentions his father, but where is he?
🔵 How old is Faust?
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SPOILERS AHEAD.

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🔵 Someone leaves Molly two lollies on her car windscreen. When the Mc have the lolly tested it contains, ??????? NO CLUE! The author never tells us. It’s hinted that the police know about the lollies and there’s been other cases, but it’s never explained.
🔵 When Molly is attacked her attacker brags he’ll be out of jail soon and he’ll never leave Molly alone. So Elizabeth makes sure he can’t get out with a whole load of charges. ELIZABETH ISN’T A PROSECUTOR SO SHE WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING!
🔵 Faust is injured and Molly doesn’t leave the hospital while he’s in there. Yet somehow she’s made a banana pudding for him.
There’s loads more but I’ll leave it at that.
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14k reviews162 followers
October 13, 2024
I absolutely loved this book. I thought Faust and Molly made a sweet and swoon worthy DD/lg couple. The story grabbed my interest and kept it easily. Drama, humor, steam, emotion, twists and a touch of danger are woven throughout this enticing tale that made me smile, laugh, sigh, melt and get all up in my feels.
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3,823 reviews69 followers
October 30, 2024
I so enjoyed Faust and Molly’s story. I felt these two were truly sweet and adorable together. Their story is filled with emotions, twists, drama, humor, and steamy moments that kept me engaged throughout. Terrific read and one I recommend.
6,484 reviews22 followers
November 2, 2024
Molly and Faust have a very sweet romance. It is a gripping read that combines danger, drama, and lot of emotion. I liked the humor that had me laughing. Molly and Faust had some swoonworthy moments.
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March 12, 2025
This was so fricken disappointing!

This book is awfully sexual for a mostly inexperienced church assistant. I feel like we are constantly missing so much context, and everything happened so quickly.

He’s really pushy and not in a good way either, and she just romanticises it. We learn nothing about either of them, especially Faust and why he’s so angry, which I feel would have been important to understand him. A lot of the things he says are so unnecessary, and it’s also almost like he never addresses what she says, just moves on. Weird.

Also, the blurb sells something that doesn’t really happen at all. She doesn’t run to him for help; he’s already there and was going to make her move in anyway. They don’t have spats that make him change… I’m just really disappointed in this one.

Really weird descriptions, as well, like ‘big thirsty towels’, ‘nubby fabric’ … like WTAF, and this whole stalker thing didn’t really make any sense at all. Like how was it just one guy at the desk and suddenly it’s two? Could an infection spread really that quickly from some scratches as well? So much of this book just doesn’t make sense. I also really don’t understand all this butt stuff with Doc all the time. It’s such a weird element to constantly focus on when there are so many other aspects of age-play that could be referenced. This book had hardly any Dd/lg in it; I wouldn’t consider it really an age-play book.

Overall, super disappointing, and I wouldn’t have finished reading it if it hadn’t been a part of a series.
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1,233 reviews99 followers
October 11, 2024
Ok, I've loved every book so far in the series; the three authors writing the various books do a great job building the world and bringing various characters back....and when it came to Faust, the grump in the background in several books, I can honestly say I didn't know what to expect.o

But I can honestly say it wasn't this - and I mean that in all the best ways! He fell for a super sweet girl who works in a church office!?!? Say what?! I mean, Pepper took opposites attract and ran with it! But you know what, Molly and Faust really complimented each other and worked. Turns out Faust isn't as mean and grumpy as I thought, and Molly is fierce and protective, with the world's biggest heart.

We got to see tons of our favorite series characters in this one too, which really brings the whole series together for me. I love all of the Shadowridge Littles and their Daddies.

The "bad guy" I thought I figured out early on and I was thrilled to be proven wrong; Pepper again had me on my toes!
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734 reviews9 followers
November 3, 2024
Daddysaurus

I love this eighth book in the Shadowridge Guardians MC series. Each of them, in turn, has been my favourite, but Faust is riding high.
Faust is moody, cranky, and seen as very grumpy. He just needed to find his Molly.
Molly is sweet, innocent, and full of hugs. An unlikely match, but a perfect match, they compliment each other.
Molly gets stranded one night with a flat tyre, trying to change it she is surprised by a group of bikes who aim to fix it for her. One look at Faust and his grumpy face, and she knows he needs a hug, so gives him one, much to the suprise of everyone, most of all Faust.
Faust never thought he would find his little, but one hug changes all that, and he knows she is his.
When Molly is threatened, Faust and the Shadowridge Guardians come to the rescue.
I loved this story. The characters are lovingly written with great detail and depth.
I highly recommend this book, series, and author.
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2,761 reviews32 followers
October 11, 2024
What an absolutely fantastic story as we go on to read another Shadowridge Guardians adventure with Faust who meets Molly while driving on the interstate highway. Molly is driving home from the movies when her tyre goes down after running over some glass. She’s in the process of trying to change it. When the Shadowridge guardians pull over to help her. She gives Faust a hug as a thank you, which surprises the hell out of him and from then on, he knows that she is his little girl. Their relationship grows, and when they are faced with danger, he is there to protect Molly, they go onto live happily ever after.

I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and I am reviewing with my honest and fair opinion.
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2,289 reviews21 followers
October 17, 2024
I have yet to read all the books in the Shadowridge Guardians series. I hadn't realized that I missed several. I had to go back to get them. But you do not need to read the books in order to enjoy them.

Faust is cast as a grumpy man, but he finds his inner gooiness when he meets Molly. Molly is so sweet and innocent and an all-around terrific person. Faust decides from the start that Molly will be his, and Molly falls right in step. She enjoys meeting and playing with the other Littles at the clubhouse. She wants to be Faust's Little and goes along with his commands. I thought I knew the bad guy in this book, but the author surprised me.

This is a great story, and I'm now going back to read the books I've missed. I received an advance copy, and this is my honest review.
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.1k reviews257 followers
October 22, 2024
This is the 8th book in this impressive series, and this is Faust and Molly’s story.
Molly is sweet and content with her job working in the church office, while she sees the good in everyone, and when she is trying to change her tire one night, Faust and the club guys stop to help her. Molly looks at Faust and stuns everyone when she gives him a hug, because she thinks he looks like he needs one. One look at Molly and Faust knows she is his “Little.”
This is a well written easy to read story which has opposites attract, grumpy / sunshine, humor, witty banter, emotions, undeniable chemistry, and love, which leads to an entertaining, paranormal dark romance.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
1,797 reviews38 followers
October 24, 2024
I’m a lover of MC stories and of DD/lg and when they are combined like this one is, I just knew it would be amazing! And I was right! I loved it so much I read it in one sitting. Faust comes across Molly, a damsel in distress, and helps her and knows instantly that he has found his Little girl. And it felt like Molly felt the same way as there was definitely an instant attraction between them. Molly is charming, beautiful and has such a good heart and is the perfect match for gruffy, handsome, Faust. When outside forces threaten Molly, Faust goes above and beyond to protect her, and I fell in love with him even more because of it. I enjoyed reading their relationship journey and didn’t want their story to end. Such a delightful story!!
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2,308 reviews22 followers
November 1, 2024
4.75 stars

This is the eighth book in the Shadowridge Guardians series, and it is an amazing DD/lg read that can be completed in one sitting. Molly is a beautiful woman with a good heart but is the epitome of a damsel in distress in need of a hero. Faust is a gruff man who knows immediately when he encounters Molly that she is his little girl. When danger comes calling that threatens Molly, Faust goes into protection mode and will do everything in his power to shield her from harm. Ms. North has a talent for creating memorable characters and bringing back some old favorites. Molly and Faust are so cute together that one cannot help but fall for them. Overall, this is one storyline that will put a smile on your face and bring that warm feeling to your heart.
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12.3k reviews92 followers
January 20, 2025
Other than the other members of the Shadowridge Guardians, Faust does not allow many people close. An act of kindness when he stops to help a stranded motorist changes his life as one touch from her is all he needs to know that she has been the woman he did not know he was waiting for.

Molly may come across as timid but there is nothing she won’t do for the people she cares about. At first, she is a little cautious about Faust but when she finds herself feeling threatened, he shows her that there is no one else she would rather have by her side.

I enjoyed the evolution of both these characters as Molly brought out a softer side of Faust while he brought out the bold side of Molly as they find their perfect match in each other.
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1,845 reviews5 followers
October 10, 2024
banana pudding

Faust is a remarkable man who knows who he is and who is his.
Molly is a gentle, hugging and gentle woman.
The entire world would be a better place if it was fully of people like Molly.
The connection between the two started with just a glance meeting and blossomed from there.
Each of them fill the void of the other to make them a true loving couple.
Molly is injured by someone and the entire MC stands with her and also with Faust when he is injured trying to save them.
Really love how the church opened their arms and accepted Faust when he visited.
Glad Lester decided to move on as he was not very christian in my eyes.
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339 reviews6 followers
October 12, 2024
Faust is the latest in the Shadowridge Guardians series. I have loved every single book so if you have not given them a chance yet, I suggest you do! In this one we find Molly who is such a sweetheart, and Faust who is gruff and grumpy. It has a grumpy/sunshine feel to it a bit. They are seemingly total opposites. But when Molly feels unsafe she turns to him for help. And while he is unsure about not getting burned again, he can't resist helping her like the protector he is. It takes a him making her cry with his grumpy ways to look at her and really see the woman and little she is. I loved both characters and liked watching how their relationship progressed.
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2,090 reviews13 followers
October 15, 2024
Molly was just hoping to make it back home. No such luck with a flat. When Shadowridge MC comes up on a little in distress, they know they need to help. Molly isn’t sure about them but one definitely needs a hug. Faust didn’t know what to make of Molly. She just ran up to him and hugged him. But once she is in his arms, he knows she is the one. Molly is a sweetheart. She works for the church helping Minister Steve. I was thrilled with Lester. She was a jerk. Things were going smoothly when someone started endangering Molly. Thank goodness for the Shadowridge Guardians. They were all there to assist when things started getting dangerous. Faust never rushed Molly. He just let things go at Molly’s pace. I love that these men are finding their littles and finding happiness. Next up is Storm. I wonder who Brook is?

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
463 reviews
October 13, 2024
I absolutely loved Faust and Molly's story.

This one hits all the right spots. A tender hearted, somewhat naïve Little, and a big bad biker dude that falls head over heels for her.

I would have loved to know more of Faust's back story of how he came to join the Shadowridge Guardians MC, however what we do learn of him is intriguing. Molly comes across as the sweetest caring character, I liked how she came into her own as her relationship with Faust developed.

This book draws you in and is very hard to put down, I wasn’t ready for it to end. Thankfully there are more of the Shadowridge Guardians Daddies to find their forever loves and keep us company.
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1,040 reviews21 followers
November 5, 2024
I loved Molly's sunny character, against grumpy Faust exterior and how fast he melts at the sight of his "Little". Faust knew instantly that Molly is his Little girl, when he and his fellow MC brothers of Shadowridge MC club find Molly late in the evening trying to change a tire. It's late at night and they stop to help, Faust giving her a Teddy bear. Molly looks at Faust and decided she he needs a hug which stuns the dour man. When Molly is targeted and attacked, Faust and some of the other members are in action to protect her. I loved this cute story especially convincing Faust into Church!
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660 reviews5 followers
January 4, 2026
Faust & Molly

Ok so this Series is full of badass bikers with a really big soft spot for their Little girls! Some are more badass than others. Faust is one of them. He never smiled, until Molly was found trying to change a flat tire. Funny how a little thing like helping a young woman change her flat, can turn into Love!

Molly is the church's secretary. And though the bikers pulling over to help her on the highway looked extremely scary, she was brave when she saw Faust & decided that he needed a hug! He actually smiled for a second. That was the beginning of a beautiful love story & a bit of excitement.

I'm really enjoying this Series! Enjoy!!
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3,768 reviews63 followers
June 4, 2024
Faust is one grumpy MC guy. He's not a people person at all but he loves the Shadowridge Guardians like brothers. Still it takes "grumping" at Molly to make him realize that maybe she is different than others who have burned him in the past. I loved this story so much that once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. Molly needs help and you know Faust and the other guys are going to be right there. Fast paced, steamy, romantic............it's a story that will make you feel all the emotions and make you root for them as they navigate through some tough times to get to their HEA!
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588 reviews
October 11, 2024
Faust and Molly are my new favorite couple! Molly is such a sweet, innocent ray of hugging sunshine. I felt good reading about her. And Faust! I absolutely loved his sweet grumpy self! These Shadowridge Guardians books are just magical. I started reading and I just couldn't stop. I love the shared world these amazing authors have created and the interlocking stories are so good! The characters are amazing and so real. Read these books...in order is preferred but not necessary...you won't regret it. I'm giving Faust all the stars!
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281 reviews1 follower
October 12, 2024
Molly was so sweet and tried to find the good in everyone, even her problematic boss. I would love to have a biker like Faust show up on the few occasions I've had car issues. Faust did seem like the grumpy type, but he has a good heart and speaks what he means. The book of the series, was a quick read, did make me laugh a few times. His brothers were just as protective as Faust, and they definitely had his six. Molly seemed to take to the others pretty well. It was a sweet boy meets girl, he-man story.
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2,126 reviews77 followers
October 12, 2024
I absolutely adored Molly! She was a little ray of sunshine and made the very grumpy Faust, so very happy! The Shadowridge Guardians MC are one of my favourite biker series because I love a good MC Daddy and these guys are the bestest and the hottest. Faust has always been a tough nut to crack. Unapproachable and standoffish until you get to know him. All it took was one hug from the right Little and he melted. I whipped through this one in one sitting and was left with a smile on my face. I’m giving FAUST the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!
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1,241 reviews33 followers
October 13, 2024
I love a good grumpy/sunshine romance and this book fit that trope to a T. There is some insta-attraction/DDlg vibe in this story from the get go. Faust is amazingly protective for the grumbly grumpy we've seen in the previous stories and Molly is just a delight. She has an innate ability to read people and see what's going on underneath their exterior. I loved these two together as well as how the author showed her interacting with the other girls. And the best part, the bad guy wasn't anyone I suspected, but it made total sense. Great HEA.
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412 reviews11 followers
October 13, 2024
I loved Molly and Faust's story. It is always nice to have a stoic hero and a sunshine female character. Faust knows pretty instantly that Molly is his Little girl, when he some of his fellow MC brothers of Shadowridge MC club come across Molly trying to change a tyre late at night and stop to help. When Molly looks at Faust she thinks he needs a hug, so she hugs him. Which stuns then all. When Molly; a church secretary, is attacked, Faust; MC club's mechanic, and some of the other MC's leap into action. Exit one bad guy.
I absolutely loved this story!!!
240 reviews3 followers
October 12, 2024
Part of a series written by different authors, i find it fun to pick out the author based on the writing style - and this one is Pepper North through and through. Faust is the grump of the club, Molly the sweet, innocent secretary at the church. From their first meeting, Faust recognizes his Little. While primarily a sweet story of how they come together, there is, of course, a bad guy and a bit of suspense leading to the HEA.

I received an ARC and freely offer this review.
1,108 reviews
October 23, 2024
Seeing Faust fall so quickly and hard was truly a joy to read. The good-natured ribbing by the MC is so heartfelt that I wish it was a real MC because I need these Daddies in my life. Faust found his perfect little in his Pixie, and reading while their story unfolded, with all the drama as well,, made my heart full. Not my favorite of the series, but pretty high up there.

Please note that I did receive an ARC of this book and the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
689 reviews3 followers
October 23, 2024
Faust

Faust, one of the Shadowridge Guardians, meets Molly on a dark road late at night. This is the start of a funny, sexy quick age-play read. This story has the required knight in shining armor, just a little tarnished. There is hidden depth in this tale but I will leave that to be found by each reader. It's A good story, just right to chase away the stress of daily living.
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2,801 reviews29 followers
October 31, 2024
Who is Molly, and what is happening in her life right now? When Faust and his brothers show up, what does Molly do, and how does Faust respond? I could not stop chuckling when Faust returned to the clubhouse, and the littles bombarded him with questions. Oh man, now I want banana pudding!!! Steve is okay, but Lester is a total jerk! Where are the lollipops coming from? What happens at Molly's work, and how do the Guardians find out? Read and see what happens!
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