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The Prez. The soldier. The only man who can save her.
He’s the Prez. A retired Navy Captain. Twice her age.
She’s the sunshine-sweet kindergarten teacher he was never meant to touch.
When Ariel’s desperate text shatters the night, Cap Montgomery charges headfirst into hell. A human trafficking ring has its claws in her, and bullets, blood, and broken bones won’t stop him from dragging her out alive.
She’s all freckles, green eyes, and glass-half-full dreams. He’s scarred, hardened, and haunted by war. But once he’s claimed her, there’s no going back.
Cap is the first book in the Iron Battalion MC series. This series is dark, gritty, and addictive. Please check the trigger warnings on the author's website.
He’s the Prez. A retired Navy Captain. Twice her age.
She’s the sunshine-sweet kindergarten teacher he was never meant to touch.
When Ariel’s desperate text shatters the night, Cap Montgomery charges headfirst into hell. A human trafficking ring has its claws in her, and bullets, blood, and broken bones won’t stop him from dragging her out alive.
She’s all freckles, green eyes, and glass-half-full dreams. He’s scarred, hardened, and haunted by war. But once he’s claimed her, there’s no going back.
Cap is the first book in the Iron Battalion MC series. This series is dark, gritty, and addictive. Please check the trigger warnings on the author's website.
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248 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2025
About the author
Savannah Rylan
155 books914 followersSavannah Rylan writes dirty-talking motorcycle club and mafia romance filled with ruthless men, ride-or-die loyalty, and women who don’t back down.
She has a soft spot for anti-heroes with scars, found family dynamics, and enemies-to-lovers stories that make her heart melt. If there’s a morally gray biker growling “mine,” she’s one happy girl.
When she’s not plotting revenge arcs and steamy showdowns, Savannah is wrangling two tiny humans, two chaotic dogs, and a husband who has fully accepted that fictional bikers pay the bills. She’s known for rocking rainbow hair (usually some shade of pink or purple), surviving East Coast winters with dramatic flair, and drinking coffee like it’s water.
Originally from sunny California, she now lives where it snows, which she deeply resents. But at least it gives her more time to stay inside and write about men who prefer leather cuts over parkas.
If you love possessive heroes, high-stakes drama, and spice that fogs up the windows, you’re in the right place.
She has a soft spot for anti-heroes with scars, found family dynamics, and enemies-to-lovers stories that make her heart melt. If there’s a morally gray biker growling “mine,” she’s one happy girl.
When she’s not plotting revenge arcs and steamy showdowns, Savannah is wrangling two tiny humans, two chaotic dogs, and a husband who has fully accepted that fictional bikers pay the bills. She’s known for rocking rainbow hair (usually some shade of pink or purple), surviving East Coast winters with dramatic flair, and drinking coffee like it’s water.
Originally from sunny California, she now lives where it snows, which she deeply resents. But at least it gives her more time to stay inside and write about men who prefer leather cuts over parkas.
If you love possessive heroes, high-stakes drama, and spice that fogs up the windows, you’re in the right place.
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April 30, 2026
Strange read
This is a strange book to read. The story is a little hard to get your head around. The characters are well written but it is quite difficult to follow.
This is a strange book to read. The story is a little hard to get your head around. The characters are well written but it is quite difficult to follow.
December 21, 2025
I got to 34% and gave up. I feel like I got dropped in the middle of a story with no idea who anyone was and the writing style was not for me. At one stage, they’re wading through a river and it was noted “In the far-off world beyond trees, engines prowled and then drifted, like men arguing with a map they didn’t love”. There are so many of these descriptions, it was frustrating. Throw in the military jargon and multiple POVs and I had to give up.
This is only the first book of the series and I commend the author for trying something new. I would always encourage readers to try for themselves but this one is not for me ☺️
This is only the first book of the series and I commend the author for trying something new. I would always encourage readers to try for themselves but this one is not for me ☺️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2026
character vanished
Interesting storyline but not an MC romance in my opinion. A HFN ending with a cliffhanger for the overall story
You feel like you are starting in the middle of the series and feel that way the whole time.
No clue what happened to Maya because she was almost immediately forgotten and never written about again
Too many points of view and feels like it is written in code. The focus is on the process of uncovering the mystery/going through the steps and very little character development or interaction between the main characters
Interesting storyline but not an MC romance in my opinion. A HFN ending with a cliffhanger for the overall story
You feel like you are starting in the middle of the series and feel that way the whole time.
No clue what happened to Maya because she was almost immediately forgotten and never written about again
Too many points of view and feels like it is written in code. The focus is on the process of uncovering the mystery/going through the steps and very little character development or interaction between the main characters
October 27, 2025
Iron Battalion MC
Cap is the first book in the Iron Battalion MC series. As the club President he is a vet and with his military training is how he runs his club…his life. Ariel was a kindergarten teacher and in need of Cap’s help when she crosses path with a human trafficking group. With them both caught up in ring they try to save themselves along with others who were also being held.
It was full of suspense and drama that made this book a page turner.
Cap is the first book in the Iron Battalion MC series. As the club President he is a vet and with his military training is how he runs his club…his life. Ariel was a kindergarten teacher and in need of Cap’s help when she crosses path with a human trafficking group. With them both caught up in ring they try to save themselves along with others who were also being held.
It was full of suspense and drama that made this book a page turner.
April 1, 2026
Suspense, drama, and tension. Cap follows the aftermath of an abduction. Ariel and Cap will have you on the edge of your seat and waiting for the next shoe to drop. Incredible!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 10, 2026
Huh?
Author's voice is unique and could be enjoyable if the writing wasn't so confusing. I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, that never happened.
Author's voice is unique and could be enjoyable if the writing wasn't so confusing. I really wanted to like this book. Unfortunately, that never happened.
June 13, 2026
Cap & Ariel's story is fast paced from the very beginning until the end... and it does end with a HEA!
Cap comes right away when Ariel calls for help... unfortunately, he didn't let his crew know... but Ariel's sister comes to them for help...
The book is told in a multiple 1st person POV (Cap, Ariel & Wrecker... who gives the perspective of the crew coming to rescue them).
This is Book 1 in the Iron Battalion MC series. I look forward to the rest of the series!
Spice level: 3/5
*Dark MC romance
*emotional romance
*hard/triggering topics - see TW list, but a few include: kidnapping, captivity, PTSD, s*x trafficking & more
*romantic suspense
*forbidden love
*age gap
*morally grey characters
*ends with a HEA.
Thank you to the author (Savannah Rylan) & Booksprout for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Cap comes right away when Ariel calls for help... unfortunately, he didn't let his crew know... but Ariel's sister comes to them for help...
The book is told in a multiple 1st person POV (Cap, Ariel & Wrecker... who gives the perspective of the crew coming to rescue them).
This is Book 1 in the Iron Battalion MC series. I look forward to the rest of the series!
Spice level: 3/5
*Dark MC romance
*emotional romance
*hard/triggering topics - see TW list, but a few include: kidnapping, captivity, PTSD, s*x trafficking & more
*romantic suspense
*forbidden love
*age gap
*morally grey characters
*ends with a HEA.
Thank you to the author (Savannah Rylan) & Booksprout for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
June 24, 2026
Read Trigger Warnings before.
the story was about the struggles that cargo face when they are trying to survive and eventually escape.
Cap and Ariel woke up in cages with others what seemed to be in a vehicle.
Throughout the time that they were in captivity, Ariel learns a lot from Cap who was ex-military.
Because he lost his own team in a mission, Cap was determined to rescue those with him.
He also struggled when one of the girls sacrificed herself so that they could escape.
Cap and Ariel vowed to come back and rescue her.
Ariel and Cap leave clues for his club, Iron Battalion MC, to try and intercept this crew.
In the end Ariel’s sister, Amanda, infiltrates the operation working in logistics.
She is detrmined to gather evidence to dismantle them once and for all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
the story was about the struggles that cargo face when they are trying to survive and eventually escape.
Cap and Ariel woke up in cages with others what seemed to be in a vehicle.
Throughout the time that they were in captivity, Ariel learns a lot from Cap who was ex-military.
Because he lost his own team in a mission, Cap was determined to rescue those with him.
He also struggled when one of the girls sacrificed herself so that they could escape.
Cap and Ariel vowed to come back and rescue her.
Ariel and Cap leave clues for his club, Iron Battalion MC, to try and intercept this crew.
In the end Ariel’s sister, Amanda, infiltrates the operation working in logistics.
She is detrmined to gather evidence to dismantle them once and for all.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 30, 2026
I was really surprised by how much I struggled with this book. I have found Ms. Rylan's other books very entertaining and usually read them in one sitting, but unfortunately, this time I found the story very dry. It didn't grip me from the start, but I persevered, as sometimes it can take a few chapters for the storyline and the new characters to bed in.
I may read the next in the series to see if it's just been the series starter that hasn't drawn me in. It's a good storyline; I'd like to see how it goes. I wonder if it actually continues through the full series and doesn't conclude until the final book, each one leaving us on a cliffhanger; we shall see.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I may read the next in the series to see if it's just been the series starter that hasn't drawn me in. It's a good storyline; I'd like to see how it goes. I wonder if it actually continues through the full series and doesn't conclude until the final book, each one leaving us on a cliffhanger; we shall see.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2026
This was an MC Human trafficking story.
I personally found this writing style confusing, it was very repetitive which was annoying to the point I was guessing when it would be said again.
I wasn’t a fan on the romance with Cap falling for a kindergarten teacher named Ariel. It didn’t seem realistic or genuine
Cap and Ariel were captured by the human traffickers and they escaped after a few days. They are hunted down but again not realistic as in reality they would have moved on rather than risk capture which went on for days!!!
I won’t be reading more in the series as I struggled to finish this one.
I personally found this writing style confusing, it was very repetitive which was annoying to the point I was guessing when it would be said again.
I wasn’t a fan on the romance with Cap falling for a kindergarten teacher named Ariel. It didn’t seem realistic or genuine
Cap and Ariel were captured by the human traffickers and they escaped after a few days. They are hunted down but again not realistic as in reality they would have moved on rather than risk capture which went on for days!!!
I won’t be reading more in the series as I struggled to finish this one.
May 31, 2026
Cap delivers everything I enjoy in a darker MC romance—high stakes, intense action, and a fiercely protective hero. Cap is a retired Navy Captain and MC president who will stop at nothing to save Ariel when she finds herself in a terrifying situation. The age-gap dynamic, combined with the contrast between his hardened exterior and her sunny personality, creates plenty of emotional tension and chemistry.
The story moves quickly, balancing suspense, danger, and romance while keeping the pages turning. Cap’s unwavering determination and devotion to Ariel made him impossible not to root for, and I loved watching their relationship develop amid the chaos.
A gritty, addictive start to the Iron Battalion MC series. Be sure to check the trigger warnings before diving in, as this one tackles some dark themes. A great read for fans of protective alpha heroes, age-gap romance, and action-packed MC stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The story moves quickly, balancing suspense, danger, and romance while keeping the pages turning. Cap’s unwavering determination and devotion to Ariel made him impossible not to root for, and I loved watching their relationship develop amid the chaos.
A gritty, addictive start to the Iron Battalion MC series. Be sure to check the trigger warnings before diving in, as this one tackles some dark themes. A great read for fans of protective alpha heroes, age-gap romance, and action-packed MC stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2026
I absolutely love Savannah Rylan's books and normally can finish a book in one sitting!
This introduction of Cap to the new series in my opinion was off the charts, but in a good way!
The writing was intense and hard hitting, yet intentional, specific and thoughtful. Having said that it was a different kind of read which required more focus and attention, which might make it difficult to understand and appreciate but I found for myself it was excellent and exactly what was needed to deal with the extremely difficult topic of human trafficking.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for dark and different read but please read the trigger warnings at the beginning of book!
This introduction of Cap to the new series in my opinion was off the charts, but in a good way!
The writing was intense and hard hitting, yet intentional, specific and thoughtful. Having said that it was a different kind of read which required more focus and attention, which might make it difficult to understand and appreciate but I found for myself it was excellent and exactly what was needed to deal with the extremely difficult topic of human trafficking.
Definitely recommend if you're looking for dark and different read but please read the trigger warnings at the beginning of book!
June 2, 2026
New to me author and dark in the subject matter .. not between the FMC and MMC.
It jumps right in and is focused on the two of them missing and the reasons why. It really doesn’t end in that the storyline will continue with all of the MC just the focus will be on another member .. but you will still see these two.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
It jumps right in and is focused on the two of them missing and the reasons why. It really doesn’t end in that the storyline will continue with all of the MC just the focus will be on another member .. but you will still see these two.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 7, 2026
Good story
Good story about Human trafficking! Also some romance thrown in with Cap falling for a kindergarten teacher named Ariel. Cap and Ariel are captured by this group that traffics in humans and they break out and are being chased by the trafficares. Caps friends find them and are trying to help stop the trafficking. Good story. Lots of suspense.
Good story about Human trafficking! Also some romance thrown in with Cap falling for a kindergarten teacher named Ariel. Cap and Ariel are captured by this group that traffics in humans and they break out and are being chased by the trafficares. Caps friends find them and are trying to help stop the trafficking. Good story. Lots of suspense.
June 29, 2026
This happens to be book one of the Iron Battalion Mc and the story of Cap and Ariel he happens to be the President of the Iron Battalion MC he is a retired Navy Captain & twice Ariel's age she is a ray of Sunshine and happens to kindergarten teacher and very sweet. A desperate text from her leads to a human trafficking ring and he isn't leaving till everyone is dead and he has her.
June 30, 2026
What an amazing start to a new series from Savannah. I loved reading this book with the drama, the romance and spice was there, I look forward to reading the next book in the series. I love anything that Savannah writes and am working on reading her other books as well.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2026
The Iron Battalion MC series starts with a bang. The club pres and his girlfriend are in trouble and everything builds from there. The characters are layered and the club members are obviously a close knit team. The fmc is no damsel and holds her own throughout. I will definitely be continuing this story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 12, 2026
This is not the typical MC tale, it is non stop action from beginning to end. The love story throughout it is told on the run. The action is rescue and safety from the chasers. It never ends even at the end. The story stands but leaves you ready for book two. Definitely worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 27, 2026
Well this book starts you in the middle of the action, no slow build up. I don't often read the shorter books unless I have a small amount of spare time and that's all Im looking for.
The storyline starts strong and continues on the same level throughout. The characters are dynamic and their relationships preseeds the start. This worked but I just wish it was longer, with far more detail.
The storyline starts strong and continues on the same level throughout. The characters are dynamic and their relationships preseeds the start. This worked but I just wish it was longer, with far more detail.
June 21, 2026
I’m not really a fan of this type of writing structure but the storyline was great even though I’m not a big fan of human trafficking. Love the characters, there was a lot of danger and suspense in this book. Enjoy this former military men romance it is worth a look.
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July 26, 2026
I'm glad I'm not the only one who found this as convoluted as hell. So many jumps, then repetitions. Characters just dropped as if they weren't there in the first place. And then later, there were more people in the house? But we never heard that part of the story.
August 12, 2026
No idea
I gave read books by this Author before and enjoyed them. I finished this one not having a clue. Maybe I missed something big. I don’t know. But lost doesn’t even begin to describe me reading this book. I wanted to love it. But it felt completely disjointed.
I gave read books by this Author before and enjoyed them. I finished this one not having a clue. Maybe I missed something big. I don’t know. But lost doesn’t even begin to describe me reading this book. I wanted to love it. But it felt completely disjointed.
August 20, 2026
it's a good storyline, but she desperately needs a continuity editor- I got lost trying to keep track of their movements when they were running, and some places were repeated. Also, Scout is a guy, but somewhere in there, he was referred to as 'she' several times.
Did Not Finish
September 6, 2026I’m sure this story is great as a whole but you’re dropped into what feels like the middle and no matter what it feels like I missed 3 chapters. Usually I don’t mind the back and forth of each chapter but this one I struggled with
April 30, 2026
I enjoyed Cap and Ariel’s story. It was an intriguing read. And voluntarily leaving this review.
June 20, 2026
DNF at 20%. This story was so confusing and hard to follow. Gave it my fair share but if I’m still confused 20% of the way in, I’m done.
June 29, 2026
This was a page turning suspenseful read with many twists. Amidst all the danger loved how Ariel and Cap worked together and fell for each other. Received a free copy.
July 1, 2026
Different
This one was different. I didn’t realise the story did not conclude in this book. I enjoyed the story but it did confuse me at times.
This one was different. I didn’t realise the story did not conclude in this book. I enjoyed the story but it did confuse me at times.
July 2, 2026
Great Story!!!!
What a fantastic series opener!!!! Lots of action and romance. Love the dynamic between Cap and Aerial. So much love between the two of them.
What a fantastic series opener!!!! Lots of action and romance. Love the dynamic between Cap and Aerial. So much love between the two of them.
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July 4, 2026In boxed set - "Iron Battalion MC Series: Books 1-6"
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