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Steel Demons MC #1
Diesel
Diesel, Steel Demons MC Prez, never saw it coming—a surprise son and his stunning guardian storming his heart like a hurricane, smashing the walls he thought were unbreakable.
Serious relationships? Not my usual ride. As the Prez of the Steel Demons MC, my life has always been all about the thrill of the chase. But lately, those club bunny flings ain't cutting it. Deep down, I crave something more real, something with meaning. Then, outta nowhere, my past roars back. A night from five years ago, a hazy memory, and in a flash—a son I never knew about. This is how Ellie comes into my life, the game-changer. Her sister's vanished, and she's been raising my kid all by herself. The moment I lock eyes with Ellie, I'm hooked. I know she’s mine. But life's got a way of throwing curveballs. With Ellie, it's not just about a newfound de-sire; it's about stepping into a world of danger that clings to her like a shadow. But here I am, proving that this 'dirty biker' can be her knight in tarnished armor and the perfect pop for our boy. Can I make her see we're meant to ride together before it’s too late?
"Diesel" kicks off the gripping "Steel Demons MC" series. Get ready for rugged bikers, forbidden desires, and irresistible allure.
While each book in the series offers a standalone happily ever after for the couple, it's recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment.
Serious relationships? Not my usual ride. As the Prez of the Steel Demons MC, my life has always been all about the thrill of the chase. But lately, those club bunny flings ain't cutting it. Deep down, I crave something more real, something with meaning. Then, outta nowhere, my past roars back. A night from five years ago, a hazy memory, and in a flash—a son I never knew about. This is how Ellie comes into my life, the game-changer. Her sister's vanished, and she's been raising my kid all by herself. The moment I lock eyes with Ellie, I'm hooked. I know she’s mine. But life's got a way of throwing curveballs. With Ellie, it's not just about a newfound de-sire; it's about stepping into a world of danger that clings to her like a shadow. But here I am, proving that this 'dirty biker' can be her knight in tarnished armor and the perfect pop for our boy. Can I make her see we're meant to ride together before it’s too late?
"Diesel" kicks off the gripping "Steel Demons MC" series. Get ready for rugged bikers, forbidden desires, and irresistible allure.
While each book in the series offers a standalone happily ever after for the couple, it's recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment.
249 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2024
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April 17, 2024
Ellie is not a good FMC
Regretfully I read this book in its entirety.
Ellie acts like a highschool child, with no self awareness. She is supposedly an author but lacks the intelligence to see how much danger her so-called friend is showing.
Diesel finds out about his son via old text messages, from an old phone he forgot about. He goes to see if he can meet his son, finds out that the baby momma is gone. Her sister is taking care of the son.
From the first meeting, Ellie shows how immature she is. She is unable to fully understand how much danger she and the son are in. When the truth comes to light and she is kidnapped, she talks to her kidnapper like they are friends.
The ending was way softer than I expected. There was nothing remarkable about the story besides how much Ellie annoyed me.
Regretfully I read this book in its entirety.
Ellie acts like a highschool child, with no self awareness. She is supposedly an author but lacks the intelligence to see how much danger her so-called friend is showing.
Diesel finds out about his son via old text messages, from an old phone he forgot about. He goes to see if he can meet his son, finds out that the baby momma is gone. Her sister is taking care of the son.
From the first meeting, Ellie shows how immature she is. She is unable to fully understand how much danger she and the son are in. When the truth comes to light and she is kidnapped, she talks to her kidnapper like they are friends.
The ending was way softer than I expected. There was nothing remarkable about the story besides how much Ellie annoyed me.
July 14, 2024
It was so bad I want to give it a zero, but that’s not possible so I give you a ✨one✨
May 20, 2024
3.8 stars.
Meh..?
This wasn’t a bad book, but I disliked a few things about it. Starting with the FMC’s attitude. I just kept waiting for her to have the epiphany she needed to have to man the fuck up and dive in. But then she had the fucking epiphany, and went the complete opposite way. 🤦 So frustrating.
And Diesel…I was expecting more from him honestly. I liked him. But his actions didn’t fit his character when it came to the FMC. I just kept waiting for him to shake some sense into her and he just never did.
🤷🏻♀️
The plot wasn’t bad, but it was super predictable. Not that that’s a problem, but when the characters are less than ideal it matters a bit more to me.
Meh..?
This wasn’t a bad book, but I disliked a few things about it. Starting with the FMC’s attitude. I just kept waiting for her to have the epiphany she needed to have to man the fuck up and dive in. But then she had the fucking epiphany, and went the complete opposite way. 🤦 So frustrating.
And Diesel…I was expecting more from him honestly. I liked him. But his actions didn’t fit his character when it came to the FMC. I just kept waiting for him to shake some sense into her and he just never did.
🤷🏻♀️
The plot wasn’t bad, but it was super predictable. Not that that’s a problem, but when the characters are less than ideal it matters a bit more to me.
October 6, 2025
2/5⭐️ 3.5/5🌶️ 3 /5🎧
——• The most fairy MC I’ve ever come across🙄
I just fucking can’t with this book, it was like watching the most cringiest first time make out session in slow motion and not being able to look away.
Diesel finds out he’s got a kid after discovering unread text messages on an old phone which were sent to him 5 years ago. Rocks up to the house only to find out the kids mother disappeared not long after his birth and has since been raised by her sister. He then finds out the same day that she has a stalker so he sleeps over that night and then forces them to move in the next day only to get all frisky with her and has the kid already calling him dad.
BRUHHH, what in the ever loving fuck is this?
Not to mention the god awful nicknames and gag worthy flirting…
Him “My mouth is watering for your honey”
Her “You are a naughty boy”
Mind you, this was all between chapters 1 and 10.. it did not get better but it was so cringy and entertaining that I couldn’t help but finish it.
I think the biggest problem was that again this author brain stormed what they wanted their characters to be like and some good “sexy talk” points without creating a story from it, only a book as it had the most immature writing style and I just couldn’t get with it.
——• The most fairy MC I’ve ever come across🙄
I just fucking can’t with this book, it was like watching the most cringiest first time make out session in slow motion and not being able to look away.
Diesel finds out he’s got a kid after discovering unread text messages on an old phone which were sent to him 5 years ago. Rocks up to the house only to find out the kids mother disappeared not long after his birth and has since been raised by her sister. He then finds out the same day that she has a stalker so he sleeps over that night and then forces them to move in the next day only to get all frisky with her and has the kid already calling him dad.
BRUHHH, what in the ever loving fuck is this?
Not to mention the god awful nicknames and gag worthy flirting…
Him “My mouth is watering for your honey”
Her “You are a naughty boy”
Mind you, this was all between chapters 1 and 10.. it did not get better but it was so cringy and entertaining that I couldn’t help but finish it.
I think the biggest problem was that again this author brain stormed what they wanted their characters to be like and some good “sexy talk” points without creating a story from it, only a book as it had the most immature writing style and I just couldn’t get with it.
January 10, 2025
The story wasn’t too bad although it felt like there wasn’t much MC stuff.
The worst part about this book is the heroine Ellie. Her character back story is a “curse” that everyone leaves her. Ummm her mum and sister were killed. She makes it sound like they packed up and left.
She has trust issues because of this curse yet she’s in his bed two days later. Then spends all her time sprouting inner monologues about him leaving her.
Then secret pregnancy (& yes, of course it’s twins 🙄)… could have seen this story line a mile away… I hate secret pregnancies. He’s didn’t know about his and he’s done nothing to warrant the secret being withheld but she still did.
And she supposedly a thriller writer but can’t make the good sense to work out Ryan was a douche canoe bash guy?
Ellie ruined this for me. She was immature and had zero substance to her character. This could have been a great story line but she was just too vapid and childish to hold up her side of the plot.
The worst part about this book is the heroine Ellie. Her character back story is a “curse” that everyone leaves her. Ummm her mum and sister were killed. She makes it sound like they packed up and left.
She has trust issues because of this curse yet she’s in his bed two days later. Then spends all her time sprouting inner monologues about him leaving her.
Then secret pregnancy (& yes, of course it’s twins 🙄)… could have seen this story line a mile away… I hate secret pregnancies. He’s didn’t know about his and he’s done nothing to warrant the secret being withheld but she still did.
And she supposedly a thriller writer but can’t make the good sense to work out Ryan was a douche canoe bash guy?
Ellie ruined this for me. She was immature and had zero substance to her character. This could have been a great story line but she was just too vapid and childish to hold up her side of the plot.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 3, 2024
absolutely Not!
No just no! I could with Elle like girl you no! How oh how do you get kidnapped and talk to your kidnapper like he was still your friend feeling sorry for him?! But you looked at Diesel like he was the one who couldn’t be trust. Ugh I couldn’t stand her not at all.. but what also bothers me is that Diesel has a mom, dad and brother and we hear NOTHING from them?!?! Um hello you don’t care that your son has a son like that’s just weird ..She was why I gave this book the rating I did. Diesel and the guys and Leo Perfect 🤩
No just no! I could with Elle like girl you no! How oh how do you get kidnapped and talk to your kidnapper like he was still your friend feeling sorry for him?! But you looked at Diesel like he was the one who couldn’t be trust. Ugh I couldn’t stand her not at all.. but what also bothers me is that Diesel has a mom, dad and brother and we hear NOTHING from them?!?! Um hello you don’t care that your son has a son like that’s just weird ..She was why I gave this book the rating I did. Diesel and the guys and Leo Perfect 🤩
May 12, 2024
Unlikable h.
October 3, 2024
ughh
I was going to give this a three star because the writing was fairly decent but dang, Ellie is so freaking dumb I had to knock it down a star. What the heck? At about 50% I was seriously considering DNFing this book but I stuck it out and it didn’t redeem itself at all. Everything about Ellie irritated me from the start. Ugh. Other than Ellie the writing is a bit disjointed with some weird time skips.
I was going to give this a three star because the writing was fairly decent but dang, Ellie is so freaking dumb I had to knock it down a star. What the heck? At about 50% I was seriously considering DNFing this book but I stuck it out and it didn’t redeem itself at all. Everything about Ellie irritated me from the start. Ugh. Other than Ellie the writing is a bit disjointed with some weird time skips.
June 3, 2024
Good little story, lots of romance & smex. The FL could have been more mature - stop making FLs either TSTL or ridiculously stubborn ball-busters! However, with most of this genre, I do try to just enjoy the silliness of these rough & implausible MC romances. Sometimes you hit a real good one; but mostly these books are not that good, so I rate on a big curve.
March 21, 2024
Loved It
Diesel is the Prez of the Steel Demons MC and he has just found out he has a son around four years old. When he goes to check this out, he meets his son and he finds that he is being raised by his aunt Ellie and has no idea what happened to Stacy who is the mother of his child.
I loved watching the relationship between Diesel and his son develop showing what kind of loving man this big burly biker really was. The chemistry between Diesel and Ellie made my heart swoon. With Ellie’s life on the line will Diesel be able to figure out fast enough how his club and Ellie’s stalker are connected.
This is a first-time author for me and it won’t be my last MC read by her. I loved her writing style and I can’t wait to see what she brings to the table next.
Diesel is the Prez of the Steel Demons MC and he has just found out he has a son around four years old. When he goes to check this out, he meets his son and he finds that he is being raised by his aunt Ellie and has no idea what happened to Stacy who is the mother of his child.
I loved watching the relationship between Diesel and his son develop showing what kind of loving man this big burly biker really was. The chemistry between Diesel and Ellie made my heart swoon. With Ellie’s life on the line will Diesel be able to figure out fast enough how his club and Ellie’s stalker are connected.
This is a first-time author for me and it won’t be my last MC read by her. I loved her writing style and I can’t wait to see what she brings to the table next.
March 23, 2024
3.5⭐️ Great start to new series! Loved little Leo and Chopper💩🤣
December 15, 2024
Refreshing reading... or not, but entertaining nevertheless.
September 23, 2025
⭐️ 3.5
I definitely want to continue reading this series. great start to this mc world
I definitely want to continue reading this series. great start to this mc world
January 2, 2026
Ellie family die to save other people and diesel got to be a father to his little boy and twin girls.
August 5, 2024
plain ass bad but hey at least did it’s job
the smutt was pretty good ngl
the smutt was pretty good ngl
October 19, 2025
This was just bad, all around bad. Diesel is in an MC and during a clothing drive one of his brother's presents him with his old phone that was found in the stuff. Supposedly this club brother plugged the phone in and went through it finding text messages from 5 years ago from an old club girl telling him she was pregnant with his kid.....
Umm.. what?
He goes directly to where his kid is being taken care of by his aunt. The mom had disappeared so her sister had taken over raising him.
This girl is a scared doormat with hardly any personality besides loving her nephew and being afraid. Supposedly she's a writer but has no brain. Typical dumb girl fmc.
She has threats against her from some letters she has been getting, so Diesel stays the night at her house on day one, brings her and his son to the clubhouse on day 2 and they are in bed together pretty much right away... Wow.
Then there is club girl drama, over the top, stupid club girl drama. And hey I'm all for some OW drama but when it's dumb? Just no. FMC storms out when a club girl comes onto MMC.. MMC had pushed her away.. Yes, told the club girl to back off and what does this girl do? She storms out of the clubhouse, back to Diesels place where her and the kid are staying, and packs her stuff to take off. Huh?? Make it make sense!!!!!
Then we have a perfect male hero constantly telling our heroine how special she is, how much he likes her, etc. Her? Oh she keeps saying how much she wants that but in the next breath she's planning on packing her stuff and moving back home.
FMC has a friend that keeps miraculously showing up at her house everytime she stops home because "he was just driving by", yet she never questions it. The guy is mad her nephew is calling Diesel daddy, yet she never tells him, well yeah because he's his dad.
The entire thing was extremely juvenile and I can't even believe I finished it.
Only good thing is that there was an HEA and the narration was decent.
Umm.. what?
He goes directly to where his kid is being taken care of by his aunt. The mom had disappeared so her sister had taken over raising him.
This girl is a scared doormat with hardly any personality besides loving her nephew and being afraid. Supposedly she's a writer but has no brain. Typical dumb girl fmc.
She has threats against her from some letters she has been getting, so Diesel stays the night at her house on day one, brings her and his son to the clubhouse on day 2 and they are in bed together pretty much right away... Wow.
Then there is club girl drama, over the top, stupid club girl drama. And hey I'm all for some OW drama but when it's dumb? Just no. FMC storms out when a club girl comes onto MMC.. MMC had pushed her away.. Yes, told the club girl to back off and what does this girl do? She storms out of the clubhouse, back to Diesels place where her and the kid are staying, and packs her stuff to take off. Huh?? Make it make sense!!!!!
Then we have a perfect male hero constantly telling our heroine how special she is, how much he likes her, etc. Her? Oh she keeps saying how much she wants that but in the next breath she's planning on packing her stuff and moving back home.
FMC has a friend that keeps miraculously showing up at her house everytime she stops home because "he was just driving by", yet she never questions it. The guy is mad her nephew is calling Diesel daddy, yet she never tells him, well yeah because he's his dad.
The entire thing was extremely juvenile and I can't even believe I finished it.
Only good thing is that there was an HEA and the narration was decent.
May 6, 2024
good but
I enjoyed the book and most of the characters were great unfortunately Ellie annoyed me to no end and out of the 37 chapters I only liked her for about 7. I loved Diesel and Leo and the rest of the guys in the club were great
I enjoyed the book and most of the characters were great unfortunately Ellie annoyed me to no end and out of the 37 chapters I only liked her for about 7. I loved Diesel and Leo and the rest of the guys in the club were great
May 19, 2024
Meh...
I don't know what it was about Ellie, but she annoyed me. I didn't really understand her reluctance to Diesel and why she couldn't just open up her mouth and communicate her fears and feelings with him.
I don't know what it was about Ellie, but she annoyed me. I didn't really understand her reluctance to Diesel and why she couldn't just open up her mouth and communicate her fears and feelings with him.
July 14, 2024
FMC was TSTL, I spent most of the book irritated.
September 29, 2024
It was a interesting experience but FMC lack of self preservation and awareness made me crazy
August 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Believe in me, sweetness. I won’t let you down.”
I’m not building this review around my usual reviews, because this book is a little different from the dark romances I normally read.
The Author & The Characters
Sarina Hart writes a very easy, light and accessible romance. You jump straight into the characters’ lives and follow them in the here and now. There isn’t a huge amount of backstory or deep character exploration, and I think that’s simply part of what makes this such an easy, feel-good read.
Diesel was probably my favourite part of the book. He is protective, strong and caring, but not possessive. And I really appreciated that. When Ellie needed space, he respected it instead of turning it into unnecessary drama. He also never treated the women around the MC like they were forbidden from even looking at her. He trusted her, and I loved that.
Ellie surprised me too. I actually liked her a lot. She has a backbone, speaks her mind and tries to find her place in a world that is completely unfamiliar to her. I didn’t find her behaviour frustrating in the way some readers apparently did. To me, her reactions made sense.
And honestly? Diesel is husband material. 😂❤️
The Spice 🔥
The spice was exactly what I wanted from this book.
Hot, sensual and chemistry-driven without needing to turn everything into an extreme scene. The intimate moments felt passionate, respectful and genuinely connected to their relationship.
And yes… this is absolutely a book I could pick up again when I’m looking for that particular kind of butterflies-and-pirr feeling. 😏
The Story
The mystery surrounding Ellie’s sister’s disappearance gave the romance something more to work with, and I enjoyed that part of the story.
Was it incredibly complex? No.
Was I shocked by the reveal? Not really.
But I didn’t need it to be.
This was a much lighter read than the dark mafia romances I usually gravitate towards, and I actually enjoyed that change of pace. It was romantic, warm, sexy and easy to get through.
The one thing I did miss was depth. We get to know Diesel and Ellie through their relationship and their current circumstances, but we don’t really get to know who they are beneath that. There are pieces of their past, but not enough to create that deeper emotional connection I sometimes look for.
I don’t necessarily see that as a failure, though. I think it’s simply the kind of romance this is.
Final Thoughts ❤️
This isn’t a dark romance. It’s a feel-good romance with an MC setting, suspense, chemistry and plenty of spice.
And sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
If you enjoy romance that is easy to read, has a genuinely good hero, strong chemistry and enough suspense to keep things moving, I definitely recommend giving Diesel a chance.
If you’re looking for complex characters, heavy darkness or an intricate plot, this probably won’t be the book for you.
For me? Four stars.
A surprisingly sweet, sexy and refreshing break from my usual emotional damage. ❤️
“Believe in me, sweetness. I won’t let you down.”
I’m not building this review around my usual reviews, because this book is a little different from the dark romances I normally read.
The Author & The Characters
Sarina Hart writes a very easy, light and accessible romance. You jump straight into the characters’ lives and follow them in the here and now. There isn’t a huge amount of backstory or deep character exploration, and I think that’s simply part of what makes this such an easy, feel-good read.
Diesel was probably my favourite part of the book. He is protective, strong and caring, but not possessive. And I really appreciated that. When Ellie needed space, he respected it instead of turning it into unnecessary drama. He also never treated the women around the MC like they were forbidden from even looking at her. He trusted her, and I loved that.
Ellie surprised me too. I actually liked her a lot. She has a backbone, speaks her mind and tries to find her place in a world that is completely unfamiliar to her. I didn’t find her behaviour frustrating in the way some readers apparently did. To me, her reactions made sense.
And honestly? Diesel is husband material. 😂❤️
The Spice 🔥
The spice was exactly what I wanted from this book.
Hot, sensual and chemistry-driven without needing to turn everything into an extreme scene. The intimate moments felt passionate, respectful and genuinely connected to their relationship.
And yes… this is absolutely a book I could pick up again when I’m looking for that particular kind of butterflies-and-pirr feeling. 😏
The Story
The mystery surrounding Ellie’s sister’s disappearance gave the romance something more to work with, and I enjoyed that part of the story.
Was it incredibly complex? No.
Was I shocked by the reveal? Not really.
But I didn’t need it to be.
This was a much lighter read than the dark mafia romances I usually gravitate towards, and I actually enjoyed that change of pace. It was romantic, warm, sexy and easy to get through.
The one thing I did miss was depth. We get to know Diesel and Ellie through their relationship and their current circumstances, but we don’t really get to know who they are beneath that. There are pieces of their past, but not enough to create that deeper emotional connection I sometimes look for.
I don’t necessarily see that as a failure, though. I think it’s simply the kind of romance this is.
Final Thoughts ❤️
This isn’t a dark romance. It’s a feel-good romance with an MC setting, suspense, chemistry and plenty of spice.
And sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
If you enjoy romance that is easy to read, has a genuinely good hero, strong chemistry and enough suspense to keep things moving, I definitely recommend giving Diesel a chance.
If you’re looking for complex characters, heavy darkness or an intricate plot, this probably won’t be the book for you.
For me? Four stars.
A surprisingly sweet, sexy and refreshing break from my usual emotional damage. ❤️
March 20, 2024
I loved Diesel and Ellie!
I really love MC romances. I have read a ton, but this is my first by Sarina Hart. The only certain thing is that it definitely won’t be my last. I loved Sarina Hart’s authorial voice. She manages to deliver totally swoon-worthy characters, an intriguing plot and an overall thrilling story.
Give me some Diesel!!! Oh, dear – the man made his way easily in my top ten list of book boyfriends. Fiercely protective and determined – a wholesome Alpha through and through. Yet Ms Hart manages to also make him understanding, methodical in his approach to skittish Ellie and genuine. He knows what he wants and he goes for it, but in a way that respects the needs and thoughts of Ellie – who has a complicated past and really believes that she must only depend on herself, because everyone eventually leaves – by choice or not. The way they come together is complicated as well – she is raising his son (one that he didn’t know he had) ever since he was six months old and his mother (her sister) mysteriously disappeared. The refreshing thing with this particular plot line is that this is not the usual in these stories bad sister/good sister scenario. Stacy is not the uncaring, cruel, airheaded mother/sister that simply abandons her son and sister. Diesel knows at first glance that Ellie is the one for him. Ellie feels it too, but her history makes her put up walls and resistance. However, you can’t escape fate. I loved the way to their HEA, amidst heartbroken revelations and dangers.
I couldn’t put my kindle down till the end. And I can’t wait to know more about the other MC brothers and the stories the author has in store for them. 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really love MC romances. I have read a ton, but this is my first by Sarina Hart. The only certain thing is that it definitely won’t be my last. I loved Sarina Hart’s authorial voice. She manages to deliver totally swoon-worthy characters, an intriguing plot and an overall thrilling story.
Give me some Diesel!!! Oh, dear – the man made his way easily in my top ten list of book boyfriends. Fiercely protective and determined – a wholesome Alpha through and through. Yet Ms Hart manages to also make him understanding, methodical in his approach to skittish Ellie and genuine. He knows what he wants and he goes for it, but in a way that respects the needs and thoughts of Ellie – who has a complicated past and really believes that she must only depend on herself, because everyone eventually leaves – by choice or not. The way they come together is complicated as well – she is raising his son (one that he didn’t know he had) ever since he was six months old and his mother (her sister) mysteriously disappeared. The refreshing thing with this particular plot line is that this is not the usual in these stories bad sister/good sister scenario. Stacy is not the uncaring, cruel, airheaded mother/sister that simply abandons her son and sister. Diesel knows at first glance that Ellie is the one for him. Ellie feels it too, but her history makes her put up walls and resistance. However, you can’t escape fate. I loved the way to their HEA, amidst heartbroken revelations and dangers.
I couldn’t put my kindle down till the end. And I can’t wait to know more about the other MC brothers and the stories the author has in store for them. 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2026
Sex and monkey logic
That about sums this book up.
The h (Ellie) is one of those women you want to bleach out of your brain. She constantly draws the most ridiculous conclusions and is a bonafide coward. Sure, romance is a genre of weak women, but it’s rare to read about a h that’s truly a coward. This woman jumps at every shadow, makes horrible decisions—some that compromise the safety of her child, completely fabricates events as an excuse to run away (that clubwhore/H interaction simply didn’t happen that way), she also repeats the most bizarre mantra “everyone leaves” (because both her mom and sister went missing) but ma’am you’ve been shown evidence Even her because she’s too much of a pussy to just. spit. it. out.
It’s just weird. I don’t get it.
The villains in this book are obvious, one almost immediately. And the whole sister angle was overdone. I hate romances that are weighed down by an unnatural obsession with a family member. There were 3 people in this romantic relationship which was skeevey, since two were sisters and one was likely dead. We were constantly reminded that the H was sis’s sloppy seconds. I also didn’t appreciate the whole “we need to get my son’s mom back” when... um… pretty sure the tyke has a mom. A mom is the one who puts in the time and love, and that's what his 'aunt' did to the very best of her ability for years, respect that. The romance in this book is weak and mostly sex driven.
That about sums this book up.
The h (Ellie) is one of those women you want to bleach out of your brain. She constantly draws the most ridiculous conclusions and is a bonafide coward. Sure, romance is a genre of weak women, but it’s rare to read about a h that’s truly a coward. This woman jumps at every shadow, makes horrible decisions—some that compromise the safety of her child, completely fabricates events as an excuse to run away (that clubwhore/H interaction simply didn’t happen that way), she also repeats the most bizarre mantra “everyone leaves” (because both her mom and sister went missing) but ma’am you’ve been shown evidence Even her because she’s too much of a pussy to just. spit. it. out.
It’s just weird. I don’t get it.
The villains in this book are obvious, one almost immediately. And the whole sister angle was overdone. I hate romances that are weighed down by an unnatural obsession with a family member. There were 3 people in this romantic relationship which was skeevey, since two were sisters and one was likely dead. We were constantly reminded that the H was sis’s sloppy seconds. I also didn’t appreciate the whole “we need to get my son’s mom back” when... um… pretty sure the tyke has a mom. A mom is the one who puts in the time and love, and that's what his 'aunt' did to the very best of her ability for years, respect that. The romance in this book is weak and mostly sex driven.
October 30, 2025
3.5
Audible
I loved Diesel. I loved the audible voice of Diesel more! He was the perfect boyfriend but the insta live was over the top here. He walks into his kids life and within a day “I love you and I’m number one dad” to far fetched for a mc president. I did like the plot I just didn’t feel the connection to the story after it came together to quick. I will keep reading this series because I’ve heard such good things.
Diesel finds out that he has a son threw a bunch of emails that he received from a four year ago fling at the clubhouse. He decides immediately to go meet his son and when he shows up the mother of his son’s sister is actually turned out to be his mother because she disappeared . Immediately everyone fall. Diesel fall in love with the sun and of course, in love with Ellie the sister of the mother of his child. He moves them into a bunch of trauma. She’s very trusting over and over and over she could not get past her insecurities that he might actually love her, they have incredible sex and good sex scenes but a little overplayed kind of cliché of course they find out that the weird guy friend has been fucking with her life and killed her sister. They live happily ever after and she’s pregnant and she’s also been kidnapped and then of course, diesel comes to the rescue.
Audible
I loved Diesel. I loved the audible voice of Diesel more! He was the perfect boyfriend but the insta live was over the top here. He walks into his kids life and within a day “I love you and I’m number one dad” to far fetched for a mc president. I did like the plot I just didn’t feel the connection to the story after it came together to quick. I will keep reading this series because I’ve heard such good things.
Diesel finds out that he has a son threw a bunch of emails that he received from a four year ago fling at the clubhouse. He decides immediately to go meet his son and when he shows up the mother of his son’s sister is actually turned out to be his mother because she disappeared . Immediately everyone fall. Diesel fall in love with the sun and of course, in love with Ellie the sister of the mother of his child. He moves them into a bunch of trauma. She’s very trusting over and over and over she could not get past her insecurities that he might actually love her, they have incredible sex and good sex scenes but a little overplayed kind of cliché of course they find out that the weird guy friend has been fucking with her life and killed her sister. They live happily ever after and she’s pregnant and she’s also been kidnapped and then of course, diesel comes to the rescue.
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June 1, 2026
Diesel
A solid biker romance. I liked both the MCs. The MMC has an easy going dominance to him - a grounded leader without being a bully. The MFC is a hard working, independent writer and single mom.
The story starts out with the MMC finding out he has a four year old son. Where he could be blaming her for various things, he doesn't.
“Thank you,” I answered gently. “Thank you for taking care of him and keeping him safe, Ellie. And I’m sorry I wasn’t there to help all this time.”
It should be obvious that he responds this way but we all know that it's not how most men act.
I think the single thing that aggravated me the most in this book was the complete lack of safe sex. Wtf? The MMC learned absolutely nothing from finding a son four years after he'd been born. Plus in an MC all those dudes are having sex with the same women (club whores). The guys might as well be screwing each other for how much they are passing germs around. And yet they have no conversations about condoms at all - not about birth control or preventing STIs. Like, what? This is not fantasy, they are not shifters, or vampires, or aliens. It's just ordinary earth, author, with all our diseases and problems and a government that is treating women less like people with rights every day. Can we please have the fantasy that men can take safe sex seriously?
A solid biker romance. I liked both the MCs. The MMC has an easy going dominance to him - a grounded leader without being a bully. The MFC is a hard working, independent writer and single mom.
The story starts out with the MMC finding out he has a four year old son. Where he could be blaming her for various things, he doesn't.
“Thank you,” I answered gently. “Thank you for taking care of him and keeping him safe, Ellie. And I’m sorry I wasn’t there to help all this time.”
It should be obvious that he responds this way but we all know that it's not how most men act.
I think the single thing that aggravated me the most in this book was the complete lack of safe sex. Wtf? The MMC learned absolutely nothing from finding a son four years after he'd been born. Plus in an MC all those dudes are having sex with the same women (club whores). The guys might as well be screwing each other for how much they are passing germs around. And yet they have no conversations about condoms at all - not about birth control or preventing STIs. Like, what? This is not fantasy, they are not shifters, or vampires, or aliens. It's just ordinary earth, author, with all our diseases and problems and a government that is treating women less like people with rights every day. Can we please have the fantasy that men can take safe sex seriously?
March 16, 2024
3.5* rounded up to 4*
Diesel is the first book of the new Steel Demons MC series by Sarina Hart. It is a contemporary romance that centres around the men of the Steel Demons Motorcycle Club located somewhere near Las Vegas.
I haven't read a lot of Hart's books in the past, and to be honest MC stories are something that I really need to be in the mood for (I dislike the romanticising of MC's, especially those that have shady/criminal links). Thankfully, I took a chance on this book and am pleased to say that these are good guys and even help the local law enforcement during the course of the book.
The book starts out with Diesel, the president of the Steel Demons, helping to orchestrate a community event when he finds out he has a son. His son, who is four, is currently being cared for by his aunt, Ellie. The story quickly descends into a mystery and a dash of political intrigue as we find out why Diesel's ex has disappeared.
Overall, this was a ride and the mystery held me. Meanwhile, I really enjoyed the kind of gentle romance that came with Diesel and Ellie's chemistry together. I also liked the strong unit they formed with Diesel's son.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Diesel is the first book of the new Steel Demons MC series by Sarina Hart. It is a contemporary romance that centres around the men of the Steel Demons Motorcycle Club located somewhere near Las Vegas.
I haven't read a lot of Hart's books in the past, and to be honest MC stories are something that I really need to be in the mood for (I dislike the romanticising of MC's, especially those that have shady/criminal links). Thankfully, I took a chance on this book and am pleased to say that these are good guys and even help the local law enforcement during the course of the book.
The book starts out with Diesel, the president of the Steel Demons, helping to orchestrate a community event when he finds out he has a son. His son, who is four, is currently being cared for by his aunt, Ellie. The story quickly descends into a mystery and a dash of political intrigue as we find out why Diesel's ex has disappeared.
Overall, this was a ride and the mystery held me. Meanwhile, I really enjoyed the kind of gentle romance that came with Diesel and Ellie's chemistry together. I also liked the strong unit they formed with Diesel's son.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 20, 2025
decent read
Some of the bad reviews were off,others were accurate. Lots of mistakes continuity issues. A female who is whiney, morose, melancholy and not goth it’s bizarre character for someone who never experienced any trauma other than her mother & sister suddenly went missing one after the other a few yr apart but otherwise a well upbringing and happy in not lonely self induced life. And who constantly blames the wrong ppl for the doings of other she is super insecure super hyper “woe is me” is absolutely Annoying af! And literally over & over makes the worst decisions even though her nephew/son depends upon her choices for survival and a good life. She is basically 2S2L/ TSTL! DIESEL IS GREAT except him keeping her in the dark about the dangers near and going down.. and she withholds vital info that could help them figure out what’s really going on
Whiny, obnoxious, insecure brat. That
Some day will break her neck constantly jumping to the wrong conclusions!
The balance of world building, mc life, stories of getting to know the other brothers, was fine, however I feel nothing about them that makes me wanna read any of their ,,,stories. So glad I’m not locked into for rest of boring series
Some of the bad reviews were off,others were accurate. Lots of mistakes continuity issues. A female who is whiney, morose, melancholy and not goth it’s bizarre character for someone who never experienced any trauma other than her mother & sister suddenly went missing one after the other a few yr apart but otherwise a well upbringing and happy in not lonely self induced life. And who constantly blames the wrong ppl for the doings of other she is super insecure super hyper “woe is me” is absolutely Annoying af! And literally over & over makes the worst decisions even though her nephew/son depends upon her choices for survival and a good life. She is basically 2S2L/ TSTL! DIESEL IS GREAT except him keeping her in the dark about the dangers near and going down.. and she withholds vital info that could help them figure out what’s really going on
Whiny, obnoxious, insecure brat. That
Some day will break her neck constantly jumping to the wrong conclusions!
The balance of world building, mc life, stories of getting to know the other brothers, was fine, however I feel nothing about them that makes me wanna read any of their ,,,stories. So glad I’m not locked into for rest of boring series
April 6, 2024
Ellie is a aman bear who will do anything to protect her sisters young son. She works hard as an author to provide for him and we see how close their relationship is. She is also dedicated to finding her missing sister.
Diesel is the president of the MC and he is resourceful, kind, and confident. He looks after his club and when he finds out about his child, instantly becomes protective of him and Ellie.
These two have good banter and while Ellie might be hesitant at first, Diesel’s Teddy bear nature draws her to him. He also is drawn to her fierceness and protective nature even though she is of small stature. She also wears her heart on her sleeve, making Diesel willing to be ope with her as well. I did feel there could have been more buildup before they got together, but you still wants to read how their story turns out.
Along the way we get to meet the MC and get familiar with their worldview. There is also twists you don’t see coming.
Overall, this was a good read and I forward to what’s next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Diesel is the president of the MC and he is resourceful, kind, and confident. He looks after his club and when he finds out about his child, instantly becomes protective of him and Ellie.
These two have good banter and while Ellie might be hesitant at first, Diesel’s Teddy bear nature draws her to him. He also is drawn to her fierceness and protective nature even though she is of small stature. She also wears her heart on her sleeve, making Diesel willing to be ope with her as well. I did feel there could have been more buildup before they got together, but you still wants to read how their story turns out.
Along the way we get to meet the MC and get familiar with their worldview. There is also twists you don’t see coming.
Overall, this was a good read and I forward to what’s next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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