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Ryott doesn’t need a man.
That’s exactly why Scout is dangerous.
I don’t play nice.
And I don’t need anyone.
I earned my patch with the Royal Harlots MC—
an all-women club built on loyalty, grit… and never depending on anyone but each other.
This life?
I chose it.
I fought for it.
It’s not just a sisterhood.
It’s who I am.
I’m not the woman I used to be—
the one who let someone take her power.
That version of me?
She’s gone.
Then Scout walks in.
Patched with the Royal Bastards MC.
All control. All attitude.
And looking at me like he sees something I’ve spent years trying to bury.
He’s wrong.
Men don’t belong in my world.
And I don’t belong in theirs.
We’re equals.
Same patch. Same rules. Same loyalty.
Which means neither of us backs down.
But when the past I fought to escape starts circling again—and the danger lands too close to home—keeping him out isn’t just hard…
It’s impossible.
And that’s the real problem.
Because I trust myself now.
I trust the woman I’ve become.
But letting him in?
That feels like stepping back into a version of me I swore I’d never be again.
Even when he looks at me like I’m not something fragile to protect…
but something worth standing beside.
Even when walking away from him feels a hell of a lot like losing something I never meant to want.
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Kelly comes an emotionally addictive MC romance and the fierce first book in the all-female Royal Harlots MC series.
That’s exactly why Scout is dangerous.
I don’t play nice.
And I don’t need anyone.
I earned my patch with the Royal Harlots MC—
an all-women club built on loyalty, grit… and never depending on anyone but each other.
This life?
I chose it.
I fought for it.
It’s not just a sisterhood.
It’s who I am.
I’m not the woman I used to be—
the one who let someone take her power.
That version of me?
She’s gone.
Then Scout walks in.
Patched with the Royal Bastards MC.
All control. All attitude.
And looking at me like he sees something I’ve spent years trying to bury.
He’s wrong.
Men don’t belong in my world.
And I don’t belong in theirs.
We’re equals.
Same patch. Same rules. Same loyalty.
Which means neither of us backs down.
But when the past I fought to escape starts circling again—and the danger lands too close to home—keeping him out isn’t just hard…
It’s impossible.
And that’s the real problem.
Because I trust myself now.
I trust the woman I’ve become.
But letting him in?
That feels like stepping back into a version of me I swore I’d never be again.
Even when he looks at me like I’m not something fragile to protect…
but something worth standing beside.
Even when walking away from him feels a hell of a lot like losing something I never meant to want.
From USA Today Bestselling Author Kathleen Kelly comes an emotionally addictive MC romance and the fierce first book in the all-female Royal Harlots MC series.
376 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2026
About the author
Kathleen Kelly
78 books1,298 followersKathleen Kelly is a USA Today Best-Selling Author and an International Best-Selling Author.
Known for her fast-paced, spicy romance novels, Kathleen writes MC, Paranormal, Sports, and Band of Brothers Romance. When she’s not writing, she’s collecting handbags (they always fit!) and planning her next international trip.
Living in Toowoomba, Queensland, with her childhood sweetheart, SL, rescue cat Freya, and Eir, a Maine Coon with main-character energy, Kathleen values kindness, loyalty, and good stories.
Kathleen loves hearing from readers. If you have any questions about her novels or would like to ask Kathleen a question, she can be contacted via e-mail:
kathleenkellyauthor@gmail.com
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Known for her fast-paced, spicy romance novels, Kathleen writes MC, Paranormal, Sports, and Band of Brothers Romance. When she’s not writing, she’s collecting handbags (they always fit!) and planning her next international trip.
Living in Toowoomba, Queensland, with her childhood sweetheart, SL, rescue cat Freya, and Eir, a Maine Coon with main-character energy, Kathleen values kindness, loyalty, and good stories.
Kathleen loves hearing from readers. If you have any questions about her novels or would like to ask Kathleen a question, she can be contacted via e-mail:
kathleenkellyauthor@gmail.com
AMAZON ➔ https://www.amazon.com/author/kellyk
FACEBOOK ➔ https://www.facebook.com/kathleenkell...
WEBSITE ➔ https://kathleenkellyauthor.com/
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November 5, 2026
I love this new series by Kathleen.
Ryott is a kickass FMC who is part of the Royal Harlots MC and has been through some really tough things in her life and thought she was on the other side not having to look over her shoulder all the time. Scout come out of the blue with the Royal Bastards MC and has her feeling things she's not sure she should be. Then along with an old and dangerous person from her past who thinks he can break her again. As she is starting to fall for his malicious games, Scout and his MC buddies along with all the Royal Harlots come to Ryott's side to help her through this rough time.
Ryott has no idea what's about to happen but we know she can come out the other side even more of a kickass FMC.
I love Kathleen's writing and can't wait to read more from these girls.
Ryott is a kickass FMC who is part of the Royal Harlots MC and has been through some really tough things in her life and thought she was on the other side not having to look over her shoulder all the time. Scout come out of the blue with the Royal Bastards MC and has her feeling things she's not sure she should be. Then along with an old and dangerous person from her past who thinks he can break her again. As she is starting to fall for his malicious games, Scout and his MC buddies along with all the Royal Harlots come to Ryott's side to help her through this rough time.
Ryott has no idea what's about to happen but we know she can come out the other side even more of a kickass FMC.
I love Kathleen's writing and can't wait to read more from these girls.
November 6, 2026
Ryott is a member of the Royal Harlots MC, Scout is a member of the Royal Bastards MC. Someone from Ryott’s past is back to cause trouble and get her back but Scout has plans of his own for Ryott and won’t give her up without a fight. We catch up with our favourites from the Royal Bastards, yes I’m looking at you Reaper and we meet the awesome kick ass women of the Royal Harlots, drama, danger,love and top tier banter between Scout and Ryott make this one a must read. Highly recommend to everyone 🖤❤️
November 3, 2026
Ryott starts off the Jacksonville, FL. Chapter of the Royal Harlots MC and this her and Scouts story. Ryott is a tough, hard as nails, fierce woman. She has an ex at her back from a rival mc and has sworn off men. Particularly the type of man her ex is. Then the RBMC sends Scout to the Harlots when trouble comes from the ex and his club and that's a game changer. Ryott is a fantastic beginning for this Chapter of the RHMC.
November 6, 2026
Ry sister
The Royal Harlots and the Bastards are fitting a common enemy with a club from Georgia. But its personal because Ry from the Harlots has a pass with the president. Where the pass and the future collude with the clubs all bets are off.
The Royal Harlots and the Bastards are fitting a common enemy with a club from Georgia. But its personal because Ry from the Harlots has a pass with the president. Where the pass and the future collude with the clubs all bets are off.
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