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Raven's Ride
This Halloween, the past is hunting again.
MASON "SABER" SHAW
I hated Halloween. I had good reason to.
When I left Ash Falls, I never intended to set foot in the town again. I’d been the boy from the wrong side of town, and even though I had a rock-solid alibi when my girlfriend was found murdered during the Halloween Festival, no one believed I was innocent.
So my best friends and I left without looking back.
We joined the military, served our time, and when we got out, we opened a bail bond company together. Years later, when my mom called asking for help, I couldn't say no—even though returning to Ash Falls was the last thing I wanted.
I never expected to meet the woman who would turn my carefully ordered life upside down in the town's bookstore. I certainly never expected to fall for her—hard and fast.
But while I'd been gone, evil had only been sleeping.
Now that I was back, it had awakened... and it was coming for what was mine.
RAVEN MATHILDA ROBERTS
All I'd ever wanted was to own a bookstore. I made that dream come true.
Enshrined in Spines was my happy place, and I loved everything about it, including that it was in the town of Ash Falls. I was living my dream.
Then he rode back into town on his motorcycle. Wary and distrustful.
Not that I blamed him. The town of Ash Falls hadn’t treated him kindly. He'd been my high school crush, but the man who returned was nothing like the boy I'd admired from afar.
He was protective, watchful, and not a little haunted by his past. And he made me feel things I'd never felt with anyone else.
When evil rose again, this time with me as its target, Saber did everything he could to keep me safe.
MASON "SABER" SHAW
I hated Halloween. I had good reason to.
When I left Ash Falls, I never intended to set foot in the town again. I’d been the boy from the wrong side of town, and even though I had a rock-solid alibi when my girlfriend was found murdered during the Halloween Festival, no one believed I was innocent.
So my best friends and I left without looking back.
We joined the military, served our time, and when we got out, we opened a bail bond company together. Years later, when my mom called asking for help, I couldn't say no—even though returning to Ash Falls was the last thing I wanted.
I never expected to meet the woman who would turn my carefully ordered life upside down in the town's bookstore. I certainly never expected to fall for her—hard and fast.
But while I'd been gone, evil had only been sleeping.
Now that I was back, it had awakened... and it was coming for what was mine.
RAVEN MATHILDA ROBERTS
All I'd ever wanted was to own a bookstore. I made that dream come true.
Enshrined in Spines was my happy place, and I loved everything about it, including that it was in the town of Ash Falls. I was living my dream.
Then he rode back into town on his motorcycle. Wary and distrustful.
Not that I blamed him. The town of Ash Falls hadn’t treated him kindly. He'd been my high school crush, but the man who returned was nothing like the boy I'd admired from afar.
He was protective, watchful, and not a little haunted by his past. And he made me feel things I'd never felt with anyone else.
When evil rose again, this time with me as its target, Saber did everything he could to keep me safe.
- GenresRomance
314 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2026
About the author
Michelle Dups
60 books149 followersFor those that don’t know me— I’m a self-confessed romance addict, coffee devotee, and proud Taurus. I was born and raised in a little town in Southern Central Zambia, lovingly nicknamed the sweetest little town. Books have been my constant companion since I was six, and when my gran handed me my first romance novel as a teenager, I was a goner. From then on, happily-ever-afters became my favourite escape.
In 2000, my husband and I swapped African sunshine for UK skies. We raised our two wonderful daughters in a charming town just down the road from where Jane Austen once lived.
These days, you’ll find me in my writing cave in Wales creating the kinds of stories that I love to read — paranormal romance, motorcycle club tales, and contemporary love stories with plenty of heart, insta-love and always a HEA.
Reading has always been my passion.
Writing?
That was my dream… and now I get to live it, one love story at a time.
In 2000, my husband and I swapped African sunshine for UK skies. We raised our two wonderful daughters in a charming town just down the road from where Jane Austen once lived.
These days, you’ll find me in my writing cave in Wales creating the kinds of stories that I love to read — paranormal romance, motorcycle club tales, and contemporary love stories with plenty of heart, insta-love and always a HEA.
Reading has always been my passion.
Writing?
That was my dream… and now I get to live it, one love story at a time.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Saber comes back to his hometown to help out his family with their bar, he has no intention of staying, he left with his 3 best friends when his high school girlfriend was murdered and even though he had an airtight alibi and the police said he didn’t do it there were still some townspeople who thought he did. Raven grew up in the town and was 2 years behind him in school and secretly harboured a crush on him. She owns the bookstore in town and they start dating but whoever took his first girlfriend away from him wants to do the same with Raven. Danger,intrigue, friendships,love and a serial killer make up this fantastic story. Highly recommend ❤️🖤
October 23, 2026
This one quickly drew me in. I felt for Saber in the past, didn't fault him for wanting to get the hell out of town and stay out. So when he was guilted into coming back I felt bad for him. I did like how things were different this time around, people more accepting, or at least the ones that counted. I found the new Sheriff to be a surprise, more so when he was on Saber's side.
I loved Raven from the start and how she kept saying Saber was her crush and given the chance, she went for him. Raven and her group of friends were fun and there for each other.
Raven and Saber were good together, glad that they figured things out and that Saber is taking a chance on the town again. Of course having Raven and his brothers there will be the bonus
I loved Raven from the start and how she kept saying Saber was her crush and given the chance, she went for him. Raven and her group of friends were fun and there for each other.
Raven and Saber were good together, glad that they figured things out and that Saber is taking a chance on the town again. Of course having Raven and his brothers there will be the bonus
October 18, 2026
This book was very interesting. It isn't a long book but don't mistake that for not being a great book. Some romance stories don't need a long drawn out book. This book is a high school crush comes back after being away for years. This book has some traumatic events in it, but it also has some very amazing moments. I am excited to see what happens in the next book.
October 18, 2026
Oh my! Without giving anything away, I’ll say this author has entered the next level of her romance era. Twists, turns and an amazing HEA for two characters I absolutely adored. If I could give 10 stars I would.
Review of advance copy
4*
Mason left his home with his friends shortly after the murder of his girlfriend Amber. He's only returned to help his mum and stepfather run the pub after his accident. He's known as Saber now.
Raven is excited Saber is here she's crushed on him since school and he's only gotten better looking.
However someone isn't happy he's back and have plans of their own.
Mason left his home with his friends shortly after the murder of his girlfriend Amber. He's only returned to help his mum and stepfather run the pub after his accident. He's known as Saber now.
Raven is excited Saber is here she's crushed on him since school and he's only gotten better looking.
However someone isn't happy he's back and have plans of their own.
October 12, 2026
Thanks to Michelle Dups Great short story. Saber returned after 17 years to home town Ash Falls. Never thought he would settle there but a good woman Raven makes all the difference. Can't wait for King and Lyric's book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
How am I suppose to wait for the rest of these stories to be released now that you've given me Saber?!?! I really enjoyed Saber & Raven!
October 19, 2026
Ravens Ride is worth the ticket!
This book has it all as the reader unravels the twist and turns of Ash Falls. Saber and Raven are a complicated couple bring a lot of emotions to the table. Supporting staff are both intriguing and a extra layer to be enjoyed. Beware: As the author has firmly stated the killer will not be revealed in this book. This will occur in the next book and I for one fill it is worth the wait. I have give this book five out of five stars and would highly recommend to all readers. So, take a ride this Halloween and enjoy this excellent read. Peace out.
This book has it all as the reader unravels the twist and turns of Ash Falls. Saber and Raven are a complicated couple bring a lot of emotions to the table. Supporting staff are both intriguing and a extra layer to be enjoyed. Beware: As the author has firmly stated the killer will not be revealed in this book. This will occur in the next book and I for one fill it is worth the wait. I have give this book five out of five stars and would highly recommend to all readers. So, take a ride this Halloween and enjoy this excellent read. Peace out.
October 19, 2026
Another great read by Michelle. Saber leaves with his friends after high school when his girlfriend is killed. He returns to help run the pub his parents own when there's an accident. Raven owns a bookstore. She had a crush on Saber when they were in school. Now he has returned and so has the person who killed his girlfriend 17 years ago and now his sights are set on Raven. There are lots of twists and turns and I still can't make out who the bad guy is. I can't wait to see where the next book takes us. It was a fantastic read. 10 stars ⭐ ⭐ if I could.
October 18, 2026
I wish I could give this 10 stars!
Absolutely loved this. The characters were well done and very likeable. I really like stories with close friend groups who stand by each other. Saber was a real gentleman, but capable. Raven was head over heels for him from the get go. Off course there’s always someone who wants to rain on their parade. Can’t believe I have to wait until next year for the next one. Adored this story.
Absolutely loved this. The characters were well done and very likeable. I really like stories with close friend groups who stand by each other. Saber was a real gentleman, but capable. Raven was head over heels for him from the get go. Off course there’s always someone who wants to rain on their parade. Can’t believe I have to wait until next year for the next one. Adored this story.
October 18, 2026
NOT what i was expecting and yet exactly what I expected from a Michelle Dups book!
The characters, the story... absolutely wonderful!
The characters, the story... absolutely wonderful!
October 18, 2026
LOVE! Again, I love second Chance romance stories and this one was perfect! It made it so much fun that it had a Halloween theme. These two work hard to set things right and overcome all the obstacles, perfection!
October 19, 2026
Not happy with ending
First of all I love your writing I really do I love the fact that you get into the characters however this one you had a serial killer and he was killing because of your main character and yet you never told who the person was I assume you're going to extend it into the next book which it wasn't about the next person very very disappointed
First of all I love your writing I really do I love the fact that you get into the characters however this one you had a serial killer and he was killing because of your main character and yet you never told who the person was I assume you're going to extend it into the next book which it wasn't about the next person very very disappointed
October 19, 2026
Say what? A sheriff who isn’t corrupt and out to get the MC? That seems unheard of for these types of books, but I was pleasantly surprised that this differs from the norm. I’m curious to see where this series goes and look forward to what’s next.
October 19, 2026
great read
As always this author delivers a story that makes you want to keep reading more. Love her characters and the way they interact plus the mystery of who dunnit! Looking forward to the next in the series. Good to see a British author holding her own in these books.
As always this author delivers a story that makes you want to keep reading more. Love her characters and the way they interact plus the mystery of who dunnit! Looking forward to the next in the series. Good to see a British author holding her own in these books.
Review of advance copy received from Author
It’s Halloween and Mason is working, when all he wants to do is be with his girlfriend. This is not going to be the Halloween Mason will ever forget.
Mason (Saber) leaves the town he grew up in after his girlfriend has been murdered. Suspicion follows him around town until he leaves, with his friends and joins the forces.
Fast forward 18 years and Mason & his friends now own a very successful Bail Bond business.
Mason now called Saber takes a call from his mum asking him to come back to the town, who never forgets, to run the bar his parents own after his stepfather had a heart attack.
Who would have thought he would meet his “one”. WHO would have thought him coming back would wake up Shadow.
Halloween is supposed to be scary but Shadow is so twisted with hate & jealousy it’s another level.
Don’t forget to download the bonus scene.
Mason (Saber) leaves the town he grew up in after his girlfriend has been murdered. Suspicion follows him around town until he leaves, with his friends and joins the forces.
Fast forward 18 years and Mason & his friends now own a very successful Bail Bond business.
Mason now called Saber takes a call from his mum asking him to come back to the town, who never forgets, to run the bar his parents own after his stepfather had a heart attack.
Who would have thought he would meet his “one”. WHO would have thought him coming back would wake up Shadow.
Halloween is supposed to be scary but Shadow is so twisted with hate & jealousy it’s another level.
Don’t forget to download the bonus scene.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Sabre the boy from the wrong side of the tracks returns to the home town he swore he would never go back to for family.
Waiting in the last place he would ever look is Raven. Her schoolgirl crush never really went away and the attraction is definitely mutual.
As a backdrop to their love story is the unresolved murder of Sabres high school girlfriend. And now the killer is back in action and seems set to take away the woman that Sabre holds dear!!
It is going to be absolutely painful waiting for the next book in this series as we gather more information about our mysterious killer and Sabres brothers each find their one.
Waiting in the last place he would ever look is Raven. Her schoolgirl crush never really went away and the attraction is definitely mutual.
As a backdrop to their love story is the unresolved murder of Sabres high school girlfriend. And now the killer is back in action and seems set to take away the woman that Sabre holds dear!!
It is going to be absolutely painful waiting for the next book in this series as we gather more information about our mysterious killer and Sabres brothers each find their one.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Mason reluctantly moves back to his hometown years after his high school girlfriend was murdered during the town's Halloween festival, stepping in to run his family's bar. Raven, who had a crush on him back in the day, is now the owner of the local bookstore and the two of them fall hard and fast for each other.
This is a great start to the series. The murders pick back up the moment Mason returns to town, and I am dying to know who the serial killer is. Now I have to wait for the next book to drop more clues; the wait is going to kill me (pun fully intended).
This is a great start to the series. The murders pick back up the moment Mason returns to town, and I am dying to know who the serial killer is. Now I have to wait for the next book to drop more clues; the wait is going to kill me (pun fully intended).
October 22, 2026
great book!
Another great story from Michelle Dups. Sabre and Raven’s love is built from the horrors of Hallowe’ens past. 17 years on, returning to a town that changed his life, questions still unanswered, and darkness in the shadows… Sabre doesn’t expect the town and the people to become his future. Darkness still looms over Ash Falls, and the suspense keeps you flicking the pages. A definite must read,
Another great story from Michelle Dups. Sabre and Raven’s love is built from the horrors of Hallowe’ens past. 17 years on, returning to a town that changed his life, questions still unanswered, and darkness in the shadows… Sabre doesn’t expect the town and the people to become his future. Darkness still looms over Ash Falls, and the suspense keeps you flicking the pages. A definite must read,
Review of advance copy received from Author
Raven's Ride is part of the multi author collaboration of 31 Days Of Trick Or Treat Bikers and Mobsters world. It's Saber and Ravens fast-paced, one sitting read. It’s intriguing, intense at times and completely engaging. The characters are fantastic and their journey is absolutely consuming. I can't wait for King's Heart.
October 20, 2026
Best story ever. It was steamy and I was on my edge of seat, and the suspense was so intense and the chemistry between them was captivating of passion and forbidden of desire and love and I couldn't even put it down literally.
I highly recommend this book and you won't be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. Trina Jones
I highly recommend this book and you won't be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. Trina Jones
October 21, 2026
More sweet romance than expected
Not at all dark, it borders on the saccharine. Readers of this authors other books will be familiar with the style.
Unfortunately the serial killer story isn't very well fleshed out. I was quite disappointed.
All in good story.
Not at all dark, it borders on the saccharine. Readers of this authors other books will be familiar with the style.
Unfortunately the serial killer story isn't very well fleshed out. I was quite disappointed.
All in good story.
October 23, 2026
Saber and Raven
Noooo who is it ? Loved this fast paced story, the tragedy, Saber having to go back home after 17 years. Will what happened before happened again? Raven was great , but I need to know who done it. I hope we get the others book. Loved it !
Noooo who is it ? Loved this fast paced story, the tragedy, Saber having to go back home after 17 years. Will what happened before happened again? Raven was great , but I need to know who done it. I hope we get the others book. Loved it !
October 20, 2026
Great book!
What a good start of this series with a bit more darkness but still has a Happily Ever After. I can't wait to read more
What a good start of this series with a bit more darkness but still has a Happily Ever After. I can't wait to read more
October 22, 2026
Good
I have to say it was a great read. I hope we get to read about the rest of them as they find their other halfs.
I have to say it was a great read. I hope we get to read about the rest of them as they find their other halfs.
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