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Ridge Creek Duology #1
Ridge Creek
This is the first part of Arianna and Jake’s story in the Ridge Creek series. The second and final part of Arianna's story is available under the title Ridge Creek Reunited.Narrowly escaping death at the hands of her enraged boyfriend, Arianna Lovett is on the run. Badly injured with no-one to turn to, her savior comes in the form of a gorgeous biker bad boy, Jake Holder. With the help and support of Jake and his family, Arianna quickly finds herself building a new life living out the back of their Harley shop in a small country town called Ridge Creek.Fighting with the demons of her past, Arianna is quick to discover safety in the arms of lawless biker with a strong protective instinct and a heart of gold.Or does she? This title contains strong language, drug and alcohol use, violence, and explicit sex scenes.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2014
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January 28, 2014
WHAT???!!! CRAP!!!! NO!!!! I need to know WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!! DAMMIT!! 
September 9, 2015
Biker Jake Holder knew the moment he rescued brutally beaten Arianna Lovett she was meant to be something important in his life. Hiding her in a strictly boys only club is an adjustment for his boys, but Jake has made it clear that he will do anything for Arianna, anything to keep her feeling safe.
Arianna knows she would be dead if it weren't for Jake finding her. She is thankful, scared, and embracing the chance she has to start over Each day she is healing and finding herself attracted to Jake, but is the feeling mutual? With her best friend there and Jake promising she will always be safe with him, Arianna begins a new life but will it last?
Exceptional read. I was spellbound throughout. One minute you are crying the next you are cracking up. Jake is pure alpha male but he is soft with Arianna, he takes the time necessary to always put her needs first. Went straight to the next book with this one.
Arianna knows she would be dead if it weren't for Jake finding her. She is thankful, scared, and embracing the chance she has to start over Each day she is healing and finding herself attracted to Jake, but is the feeling mutual? With her best friend there and Jake promising she will always be safe with him, Arianna begins a new life but will it last?
Exceptional read. I was spellbound throughout. One minute you are crying the next you are cracking up. Jake is pure alpha male but he is soft with Arianna, he takes the time necessary to always put her needs first. Went straight to the next book with this one.
February 5, 2016
Damn cliff-hanger ending....grrrr!!!
This was my first time reading C.L. Green and a few things threw me for a loop. First off, the book takes place in Australia (I had no idea) and many of the terms and expressions had me scratching my head a little. The other thing is that I was expecting a biker book (based on the blurb) but Jake and his "brothers" are adamantly NOT an MC.
They wear leather jackets but not cuts and have no patches or titles like president or VP...However, they do have a "clubhouse", have group meetings and do illegal shit. So for me, it's a toss up.
The story grabbed me right away with Arianna's terrible attack and escape. This was very gruesome but I just loved the way that Jake rescues her and take such good care of her. I found Ari's friend Emma to be an amazing woman and her bird Jambo is a hoot. Their easy banter and care-free attitude definitely helped balance out the other dark content.
Will for sure read the sequel to find out what happens next.
This was my first time reading C.L. Green and a few things threw me for a loop. First off, the book takes place in Australia (I had no idea) and many of the terms and expressions had me scratching my head a little. The other thing is that I was expecting a biker book (based on the blurb) but Jake and his "brothers" are adamantly NOT an MC.
They wear leather jackets but not cuts and have no patches or titles like president or VP...However, they do have a "clubhouse", have group meetings and do illegal shit. So for me, it's a toss up.
The story grabbed me right away with Arianna's terrible attack and escape. This was very gruesome but I just loved the way that Jake rescues her and take such good care of her. I found Ari's friend Emma to be an amazing woman and her bird Jambo is a hoot. Their easy banter and care-free attitude definitely helped balance out the other dark content.
Will for sure read the sequel to find out what happens next.
February 7, 2014
Based on the number of 4 and 5 star ratings given to this book, I am in the minority
The plot of the story was good. The execution not so much.
The heroine was annoying and to be honest I could not see why a bad*** as the hero was referred in the book would like someone like her. She acted like a rich princess ie buying heaps of stuff online and talking about this and all the other things she wanted to buy all the time.
This is a cliffhanger and to be honest I won't be buying the next book. I simply don't care for the story.
The plot of the story was good. The execution not so much.
The heroine was annoying and to be honest I could not see why a bad*** as the hero was referred in the book would like someone like her. She acted like a rich princess ie buying heaps of stuff online and talking about this and all the other things she wanted to buy all the time.
This is a cliffhanger and to be honest I won't be buying the next book. I simply don't care for the story.
June 26, 2014
This is an Excellent Book Very Entertaining , great story line Hot Alpha men , the two brothers Jake & Zane own a Harley Shop have a Band of Brothers but don't like being called an MC , ( even tho they are) with doing a bit of the Illegal on the side..... Ariana the damsel in distress & I mean in Distress!! She's a super smart chick who's found herself in a rather large pickle... Hot arse Jake to the rescue with the brothers help & Ari BF Emma who's a Hoot & a half ... LOV Emma.... This book had me laughing out loud quite a few times... Really Enjoyed this Book .. The only & I do say only snip is it ends on a cliffhanger... Which is fine but it's the No info on when the next book will be out??? Cannot find any info on this Author ... So give us some info I'd be happy....... This book was well worth my time & money.... Happy Reading
July 25, 2015
re-read 3 1/2 stars. There was some great parts about this book and not so great parts. I am glad I waited till book two came out because the wait would have been hard had I read book one and then had to wait six month like I originally planned.
**sorry guys I can't seem to shake this sickness and this is all my brain can clear to review right now:(
(does that even make sense my brain can't decide *sigh*)
**sorry guys I can't seem to shake this sickness and this is all my brain can clear to review right now:(
(does that even make sense my brain can't decide *sigh*)
February 15, 2015
Best book ever! It had everything, alpha male, drugs, bikers and it was hilarious! It had a definite Kristen Ashley vibe, without the extra drama of the alpha breaking up with the heroine and then getting back together with her. I loved this book and couldn't put it down, except when I got to the end and threw it across the room!! A cliff-hanger...uggg...definitely reading the next one immediately, and everything else I can find by this author!!
February 6, 2014
Good read but REALLY!!!
I was really enjoying this book and then all the sudden it was over !!!! REALLY!!! are you kidding me??? don't get me wrong the book was good but right when it starts getting really good it's over!! so I will repeat my earlier statement ......REALLY!!
I was really enjoying this book and then all the sudden it was over !!!! REALLY!!! are you kidding me??? don't get me wrong the book was good but right when it starts getting really good it's over!! so I will repeat my earlier statement ......REALLY!!
October 14, 2018
This author badly needs to learn the difference between "your" and "you're," and needs to study up on the use of possessives and commas. I can't believe this book got published in its current state.
March 5, 2014
Damn! Damn! Damn!!!!!!!!!! I hate endings like that!!!!!!!! Ugh!!!!!! If you hate cliff hangers do not read this til the next one is out in June! Amazing book, I already want to read it again!!!!! But it has a cliff hanger!!!!! Ugh!!!!!! But besides that it is an amazing book and I can't wait to fin out what happens next!!!!
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October 18, 2014It was meh... There's a cliffy so I was pissed about that. H was Alpha and a bit of a jerk. h was a doormat who really didn't have a back bone. Overall 2 1/2 stars
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January 28, 2023
It was okay. Not sure it was worth the $4.99 I paid for it.
Had that KA feel.
Heroine has suffered years of abuse from her partner when she escapes and is found by the hero.
I liked the secondary characters.
Had that KA feel.
Heroine has suffered years of abuse from her partner when she escapes and is found by the hero.
I liked the secondary characters.
March 16, 2017
The blurb caught my attention to pick this book, I mean which girl wouldn't want to be rescued by a sweet, handsome and possessive alpha male with beautiful green eyes lol. Ari is definitely one strong female lead, who learnt to pick up the pieces of her life, after suffering such a horrific amount of injury caused by her ex-boyfriend Tony. Jake was such a gentle, loving, caring and amazing guy who helped Ari recover from her ordeal and both of them found comfort and love in each others arms. The secondary characters were brilliant, I loved Luke, Zane and Emma. Now Jake despite his good nature does have a second income that sees him delving into criminal activities, but he doesn't shy away that knowledge from Ari to his shock lol. The banter between Ari and Emma had me in stitches, this pair were just off the hook! A fast paced book, which covers a woman's strength in surviving physical abuse, finding love, new friends and fighting for a new identity. The cliff hanger has definitely left me clinging to the edge for the next book release, my only niggle was I wanted to read more of Jake's pov and not just get snippets every now and then, also the issue regarding his wife was not addressed, we were just left hanging with that fact despite knowing he was trying to divorce her, so we didn't get to see her appearance and the impact on Ari and her relationship with Jake, hopefully this will be addressed in the next instalment.
December 29, 2014
The story line was on point and kept you focus and held your interest, even though it was in a duel pov at time's I still felt it was more based on Arianna pov and not some much about how jake was really feeling, I always kinda felt like he was hiding something or there was something wrong, he gave me the feeling of mystery not quite sure at times were his head was at,. but he still was a stronger character then Arianna whom at times I was just annoyed with her responses, while other times she seems level headed but at the same time young and naive, her character was a little bit harder to connect too at times. Over all the story was awesome and extremely well written and easy to follow, not sure I would say it was an mc story, but it did have plenty of suspense to keep you on edge, plenty of drama to keep you interested, plenty of mystery to keep you returning and wanting to know what happens next and plenty of passion and laughs and love to make you hot, lol & melt... overall it was awesome & I give it 4 1/2 stars for a fantastic & adventuress story, that I highly recommend as a must read <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
December 6, 2018
Ridge Creek begins when Arianna is wondering around the woods trying to figure out what to do now. She is literally running for her life, and she when she thinks it's over she is rescued by a biker. He helps her get back to normal and start a new life. But they still have the threat of people conning after her. And along the way He and Arianna start to form a relationship.
The plot line was good, but I didn't feel. connection with the book. I feel like there wasn't a whole lot of emotion between the two main characters. They ha more emotion with others then each other. Then there was one little thing about the hero that bugged me because it was only mentioned a few times and seems of no importance but to me it was kinda important. And last was the ending. It ending in a scrappy way complete with cliffhanger. So I have to say I liked it but it wasn't great.
The plot line was good, but I didn't feel. connection with the book. I feel like there wasn't a whole lot of emotion between the two main characters. They ha more emotion with others then each other. Then there was one little thing about the hero that bugged me because it was only mentioned a few times and seems of no importance but to me it was kinda important. And last was the ending. It ending in a scrappy way complete with cliffhanger. So I have to say I liked it but it wasn't great.
June 18, 2014
I really liked this book. The h is nearly killed by her seedy boyfriend and is found by the H who takes her in and nurses her back to health. She is a very strong and likable character. She doesn't dwell on what has happened, she just keeps moving forward and trying to start a new life. The H has his own problems which don't really come to life in this book. It mostly focuses on the h and her problems. The H is pretty gruff and doesn't show a lot of emotion. You can tell that he cares for the h and wants a relationship with her, but he's not an emotional type of character. I guess you kind of have to read between the lines with him, but it was still a great read for me. Leaves you with a cliff.
February 13, 2014
Loved It! Couldn't put the damned thing down. A bit different to the usual MC books, in that it's not really a MC but it's definitely bikers and they are cool! Pity about the delay between the first and second books but if you want to have a hard laugh and read some hot scenes this is the book for you :)
February 2, 2014
Holy crap! You have mob and Harley riding badass pot growers! Ari is left for dead after being beat by her abusive boyfriend and Jake finds her and takes care of her and his family helps while keeping her safe they fall for each other, but OMG what up with the ending! I need book 2 now!
February 10, 2014
it started really good then I think it slowed down a little bit .. but overall I really enjoyed this book...
not liking the clifhanger :-( and have to wait a few months for book 2 but hopefully worth the wait :-)
I do recommend this book .. but it's not a MC book just a bunch of bikers
not liking the clifhanger :-( and have to wait a few months for book 2 but hopefully worth the wait :-)
I do recommend this book .. but it's not a MC book just a bunch of bikers
March 11, 2014
The title needs to read "Ridge Creek Book 1" or I should of read the reviews. No clue there was second book. I thought it was one book. If I had know about the 'series' then I think I would have given it a 5 star.
But yes I liked this one!
But yes I liked this one!
July 6, 2014
Wow! I didn't know if I was going to like this when I first started reading. I am so glad I continued to read. I laughed and fell in love with the characters. I love the banter between Arianna and Emma. They are hiliarious. I can't wait to read the second book to find out what happens.
February 11, 2014
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AWESOME ;)
AWESOME ;)
January 9, 2015
Really!! How long will it be for next book? Ugh!!
Love the characters. I wonder who Emma will hook up with in next book.
Love the characters. I wonder who Emma will hook up with in next book.
February 10, 2014
Seriously 6 months for the second book. The girls are great and a few hunks to have every girl dribbling, what more does a girl need.
February 13, 2014
OMG can't wait for the next one..... What a read. Fast paced, hot biker boys, drugs, killings and alcoholic women, what more could you want?
February 22, 2014
Great book but your left with a cliffhanger and you have no idea how it ends until the next book:(
March 8, 2014
**Caution: Serious cliffhanger ahead! Book is listed as "to be continued" until June 2014. Is it worth it? I think so.
March 16, 2014
3.5 stars :0)
Some serious LOL moments for me while reading this. Major cliffwankers though so that sucks.
Some serious LOL moments for me while reading this. Major cliffwankers though so that sucks.
March 27, 2014
Very reminiscent of K. Ashley. I didn't like their nonchalant views of marriage...neither did I like the sexism. Otherwise, an entertaining read. Huge cliff hanger...
April 3, 2014
The editing is terrible but the story's good. Well, except for the cliff hanger. Book 2 can't get here fast enough! I gotta know what happens next!
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