Driven by Impulse

Princes Motorcycle Club #1

by Gemma Snow

FROM EXCITING ROMANCE AUTHOR GEMMA SNOW

Book one in the Princes Motorcycle Club series

He's a man at the edge. They might just be the ones to bring him back.

Sheriff Hanna never knew why Ash left all those years ago. At least, she never believed what they told her about why the foster brother she had fallen in love with disappeared without a trace. But none of that matters now, not the broken heart or the unanswered questions, not when the woman she’s promised to protect has disappeared, and Ash is the only one she trusts to help.

The only one she trusts to save them all.

Ash became the one thing he needed most when he was young—a protector, a fighter for the vulnerable. But right now the only person he seems to be fighting with is his motorcycle club captain, Nicco, who refuses to let anyone in after the terrible events of the last year. Nicco is wasting away before Ash’s eyes, and it’s breaking his heart—not that Ash’s best friend and the man who saved him from Hell has any idea how Ash truly feels—and Ash has every plan of keeping it that way.

Until his past comes knocking on the door in the form of a stubborn redhead he’s never been able to forget.

Nicco is ready to walk away. He’s spent the last year licking his wounds and healing from his past and he’s ready to hand the club over and be done once and for all. The problem is that the club is the only thing keeping him going, and giving it up feels like letting the darkness win, darkness Nicco has been battling for far too long.

Darkness only Ash seems to notice.

Of course, Ash is the only person who has ever truly understood Nicco in the ways that matter. Ash, and apparently his tornado of a foster sister, who descends on his club, his life, and his world with all the subtlety of an explosion. Hanna sees, feels, and wants too much from both of them—and the unbelievable thing is that Nicco finds he’ll do just about anything to make her happy.

And just about anything to make Ash happy.

Healing isn’t linear, as it turns out. But opening your heart to the right person—or people—can make all the difference.

As long as they stay out of the line of fire. And that’s something the three of them have never been very good at, especially as dangerous secrets are revealed and powerful men threaten everything that matters to them.

That’s the thing about survivors, though. They’ll fight, battle-worn, bloody knuckled, and covered in mud until the very end for the people they love. And the chance of happiness is always worth the war.

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2026

About the author

Gemma Snow loves high heat, high adventures and high expectations for her heroes! Her stories are set in the past and present, from the glittering streets of Paris to cowboy-rich Triple Diamond Ranch in Wolf Creek, Montana.

In her free time, she loves to travel, and spent several months living in a 14th-century castle in the Netherlands. When not exploring the world, she likes dreaming up stories, eating spicy food, driving fast cars, and talking to strangers. She recently moved to Nashville with a cute redheaded cat and a cute redheaded boy.

Visit https://gemmasnow.com/ to learn more about the author.

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is a race against time. Sheriff Hanna has to find her witness, one she swore to protect but has been taken. Has she a leak in her department? Someone sold out Grace, who has been taken, and left their colleague shot? She turns to the one person who can help Ash and Nicco from The Princes MC.

Ash has always had feelings for Hanna since her father, the then Sheriff, took him in when he was a teen. But before anything could happen, he left, as he couldn't pull Hanna into his life at that time, knowing she wanted to follow her father into law enforcement.

Nicco, the MC's Captain, has had a hard year, one that still weighs heavily on his shoulders. The darkness that calls to him has Ash worried for his best friend. Can he save Nicco from himself?

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.


The three of them work together to find Grace, but at the same time have to deal with their growing feelings towards each other. Ash and Hanna are drawn immediately to each other again; their feelings haven't diminished, but can Hanna get past her hurt from Ash leaving? Then throw in how Ash feels for his best friend, feelings that have moved from friendship into something stronger, deeper. He sees how Nicco looks at him, and how slight touches can last longer than they should. Are they both brave enough to take that final step?

Nicco can't help but fall for Hanna; he can see why Ash feels fiercely protective of her. Her strength, her commitment, her empathy. But he knows Ash has always loved her, so is it best to step back, to allow them the future they were denied in the past?

The three are dealing with some powerful people. Ones who aren't as pure as they seem. How smoke and mirrors can deflect people from what is happening in their county. These people will stop at nothing and remove anyone who gets in their way.

It's fast-paced and steamy, with family, friendship, loyalty, anger, and hurt all being dealt with by the three main characters.

[Katsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: 4/5 ⭐

Spice: 2.5/5 🌶️🔥

I genuinely really enjoyed this book! 🥹📚💖 It was such a fun and refreshing read, and I ended up liking it a lot more than I expected. ❤️✨

I absolutely loved the throuple between Nicco, Ash, and Hanna. 🥹❤️‍🔥 They had amazing chemistry together, and I really believed in their relationship. Every interaction felt natural, and I loved seeing how each of them brought something different to the dynamic. 🫶💕 Their intimate scenes were definitely hot, but they never felt like they were there just for the sake of it. 😮‍💨🔥❤️

What I appreciated even more was the emotional depth between all three of them. 🥹🫂💖 Their relationship wasn't only built on physical attraction—it was also full of trust, understanding, and genuine love. Watching their bond grow throughout the story made me care about them even more. ❤️✨

I also really liked that there was an actual plot alongside the romance. 📖👏 So many romance books focus almost entirely on the relationship, but this one had a story that kept me engaged from beginning to end. 🥰✨ The balance between the romance and the overall plot was done really well. 💕📚

The writing style was another highlight for me. ✍️💖 It flowed really well, was easy to read, and kept me invested the whole time. The only thing I personally wasn't a fan of was that it was written in third person. 🤍📖 I usually prefer first-person POV because it helps me connect with the characters a little more, but that's completely a personal preference and didn't take away much from my overall enjoyment. 😊✨

Overall, I thought this was a really solid book that balanced romance, emotion, spice, and plot very well. 🥹❤️ It was entertaining from start to finish, and I had a great time reading it. Definitely one I'd recommend if you're looking for a romance with both heart and an engaging story. 🫶📚💖✨

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[TrishAM · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5*

This is the first book in Gemma Snow's "Prince's Motorcycle Club" series.

Ash Rhodes had been a young boy heading in the wrong direction until he was rescued and raised by Hanna Von Rijn's father. Hanna's sister had disappeared and rescuing Ash had helped heal the pain but Ash and Hanna had fallen in love then suddenly, Ash disappeared from her life.

Hanna was now sheriff of Bitterroot County and Ash was second in command of the Prince's MC club, a club founded by Niccolo Castigleone (Nicco) to be a protection detail to anyone needing their help. Nicco, the club Captain, and Ash were best friends but feelings, never brought to the surface, ran a lot deeper than that. Ash was worried about Nicco who was sinking low after a traumatic year.

Hanna had rescued Grace Iverson from her wealthy, corrupt husband, Grace had information that would destroy him but she had been forcibly removed from a safe house and Hanna's deputy badly injured. Knowing that there was a mole in her trusted team hurt deeply, who could she trust ? …………..only one person, the childhood friend that she lost her heart to, Ash.

Ash and Nicco were quick to answer Hanna's cry for help and the fight to find Grace began.

The lives of Hanna, Ash and Nicco are thrown together in a combustive, passionate way that none of them could have imagined as they sought out the perpetrators holding grace and laundering money through the church, could this love triangle survive with so much against them ?

This is a great story, the characters are well rounded, I did however think that there was background information that I had missed, it was a bit like starting a series with the second book otherwise it would have been four stars, perhaps the following books will address this.

I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary

[stopitruby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ash and Nicco are inlove, nope, slash that, they've been inlove for a very long time, theyve been inlove before they even knew what their bond meant.

Ash saying he'd follow Nicco anywhere was the tipping point and I stand to be corrected.

Hanna is a mess, an anxiety ridden mess who has it hot for both Ash, her former foster brother whom she fell inlove with 17 years ago and Ash's shadow, Nicco.

But what is the secret between ash and Nicco that if it got out, it'd destroy everything.

The first few chapters of the book felt too slow for my liking that I almost dnf'ed but suddenly, it started to click, things started to make sense. I felt destress reading the book, the more I dived in, the less I was able to trust anyone except Ash, Nicco and Hanna. Who betrayed them?

I only read the particular book in the series because it's polyamorous (MMF) and I love reading books decontructing societal's view of love. Why choose romance is always my go to. I'd have given it a 5 star but my attention span for action packed book is too low and this book was filled with action. So if you're into strong female character, runaway childhood lover, Italian goth, fighting crime, justice, religious cult and bike gangs, then this should be your next read.

[Joyfully Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Joyfully Jay review.

3 stars

Driven by Impulse is listed as book one in the Princes Motorcycle Club series, but from the start, it felt like this was a spinoff or that I was missing a lot of backstory. Sheriff Hanna has a woman on the run in a safe house and there is a whole background that I felt we were supposed to know more about. This is also tied into a story about Hanna’s sister that we are given little information on. Then, when Hanna has no idea who to turn to, she calls Ash, who is second in a motorcycle club and someone she hasn’t spoken to in years, to come to help. Ash’s captain, Nicco, comes with him and Nicco also has an entire backstory that is basically his whole personality, but that all happened somewhere else in another time and place.

The connection between the three main characters comes through at times, but there is so much else in the way that it was difficult to enjoy those parts. The story felt jumbled because of it.

Read Michelle's review in its entirety here.

[Una Ursula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good MMF book with light kink

Love my MMF, and these three are a very exciting bunch! The storyline was nice and full of potential, the plot was plotting, just feel like it did not deliver in the end.

Both MMCs are troubled boys, but good boys, and they are best friends. I really liked both. There was referenced this past story that all three MCs were part of, but you never get the full scope of, so it felt like you should already have read the first book, but this is the first book. That confused me a bit and interrupted the flow in the story.

The three MCs are so promising, unfortunately I feel like we fall just short of truly falling in love with them. And it is the same with the spice. I really wish the kink was more pronounced and deep, the submission felt stated more than lived.

All in all, a book with all the right ingredients but somehow does not quite deliver for me! 😢

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Diana Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicco, Ash and Hanna is a why choose MC adjacent, police adjacent read. Ash and Hanna have known each other for years, prior to him joining The Princes MC that Nicco started and brought Ash into when he was young and looking for somewhere to belong. They are brought together when Hanna needs help finding a missing woman and has no where else to turn. This is a heat filled read with both sexes being active in the bedroom, swords cross and sex is had MM & MMF etc, if that is not your thing please choose another book. It drags a bit in the center, but when it takes off it moves very quickly at the end. It doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, but it does set up book 2, and we have a happily for now situation. 4✨’s. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Lisa Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid, engaging story. Hanna, a local sheriff, finds herself protecting a woman who holds inside information about her husband’s illegal dealings. When everything spirals out of control, Hanna has no choice but to turn to an old friend and his motorcycle club for help.

The plot moves at a fast pace, filled with danger and high-stakes moments. The characters are layered and complex, each grappling with questions of identity and belonging. Altogether, it makes for a compelling and interesting read.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Carol Demmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story. Hannah had her deputy shot and a witness, Grace, taken from a safe house. She calls Ash and he comes with his best friend, Nicco. Hannah and Ash will find themselves recalling the feelings that really are not buried. Nicco will begin to have feelings, but thinks that it is only a passing fancy. This book is full of danger, drama, tangled emotions that will explode and a happy ending. I enjoyed this book. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging story, intriguing characters and OMG-hot interactions!

What's not to love?

The setting and relationships are both out of my realm of knowledge but Gemma made it all feel very real. Now I'm wondering about what happened in the past and what will happen in the future - can't wait for the next book!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book very definitely an 18+ rating but if you like lots and lots of steam then well worth the read. Hanna and Ash have. Lot of history to work through but when they do wow they are perfect together and Nicco keeps the temper flares to a minimum.
So much upheaval in town but the club is there to have Hanna’s back and their protection is needed from all sides including from herself at times. There is a bit of a cliffhanger so I’m really hoping for more books in this series.

[Cheryl Rusy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenge with cultural standards, previous love and experiences all wrapped into a love story for the reader looking for some spice, MFM and biker clubs. Enjoyed the development of characters and the story line but did find myself lost in the story with previous events understood, maybe from a previous novel. Understood this is book one, so not sure that detail was given, otherwise great storyline. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Ann Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very enjoyable romance full of suspense, action, tension and steam. I loved the way the relationship developed between Hanna, Ash and Nicco. All were complex characters and their chemistry was sizzling. Overall, a great MMF story.

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time author for me.

This is a captivating romance packed with suspense, action, tension and plenty of drama.

Hanna, Ash and Nicco are wonderful characters and the chemistry between them is smoking, their relationship develops naturally throughout the story.

It’s an interesting and steamy read from start to finish.

[Genoveva · Rating 5 out of 5]

A baddie with a badge ;). Hanna is exactly what I love in FMCs. Not only is she a sheriff but she still exudes feminism which Ash and Nicco know how to pick up. The reason why they are thrust into each others life had me on the edge of my seat. Not only did we get the chemistry between Hanna and the guys we also get that chemistry between Ash and Nicco which OMG was hot af!!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Anne Jenkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable story that had a good mix of suspense, romance along with some slightly darker elements. A well written story.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Patricia Lord · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable story that had a good mix of suspense, romance along with some slightly darker elements. There is alot of history to work through and you never get the full scope of and leave you kinda confused. Over all a good story

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good start to a new series. This book had a great storyline, heaps of strong chemistry (MF, MMF, MM), some suspense and drama.
I especially liked the strong feminism displayed by Sheriff Hanna. I can’t resist a story with a bad ass FMC.

[Mrs T · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great story, so many unspoken feelings between them all at the beginning, really setting up the emotional and physical push and pull.

Really engaging and enjoyable, the storyline and character depth was just right.

My first time reading this author and it won't be the last!

[Tiffany Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a mfm romance that includes Bikers, corruption in the police department, tension, spice, and some dark parts. I'd say check your triggers just incase it isn't something you're comfortable reading. Overall, I enjoyed this book.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters lacked depth, or perhaps we should have just had their backgrounds.
I also found it felt confusing.

💞Thank you to the Author and BookSirens for the opportunity to read and review this ARC💖

[Tosha Burgess]

When I was little, I was obsessed with fairytales. My dad told me the stories of the stars and white knights who rescue princesses. Then my dad died, my crown broke, and my mom…

[Debbie W. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A need to read that fantastic. ❤️❤️📚👍

[Sherry Hays · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book by this author.

The story had a good flow and was well written.

The couple has very romantic chemistry.

I would recommend reading this

book to others.