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Riding Hard #4
Tyler
Tyler Campbell is rescued from having his butt handed to him by Jessica, a courageous biker bartender with gorgeous ink. Jess is a single mom, her life taken up by raising a son and keeping away from her ex. Tyler is the first man who’s truly looked at her in a long, long time, the first to make her remember what passion is.
Though she recognizes that Tyler’s a playboy, she sees something else in him, a pain he’s kept hidden from all, even his close-knit family. Jessica doesn’t believe she’ll ever have anything with Tyler, but when she needs help, she risks all by seeking him in a little Texas town called Riverbend.
Book 4 in the Riding Hard series (contemporary romance)
Though she recognizes that Tyler’s a playboy, she sees something else in him, a pain he’s kept hidden from all, even his close-knit family. Jessica doesn’t believe she’ll ever have anything with Tyler, but when she needs help, she risks all by seeking him in a little Texas town called Riverbend.
Book 4 in the Riding Hard series (contemporary romance)
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 19, 2017
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Jennifer Ashley
215 books7,331 followersNY Times Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, historical mysteries, and urban fantasy as Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
Jennifer's novels have been translated into many different languages, and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly. More about her books at http://www.jenniferashley.com and http://gardnermysteries.com.
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April 21, 2017Tyler's book is out! I fell in love with Tyler while writing it. I wasn't sure about his character, but once he walked in and started interacting with Jess, the courageous heroine, he melted my heart. :-) I got very close to Tyler and Jess, and hope you enjoy reading about them. All the brothers play a part, babies are happening, and the clan of Riverbend grows. I am happy to be able to return to this series!
May 10, 2017
I'm not really a fan of cowboys but darn these guys are F.I.N.E.
Jess is stuck, a divorced mother of one working in a biker bar in Dallas, reliant (against her wishes) on her ex-husband's best friend, when a cowboy walks into her bar one night. When the bikers take offence to his presence and try to start a fight, the cowboy turns out to be Tyler, a stuntman with a show playing locally. There is an instant attraction between Jess and Tyler and after the police arrive to break up the fight Jess drives Tyler back to his hotel.
Jess' ex-husband is a nasty, violent man. He's in prison for nearly killing a biker in a fight and he's been dealing drugs and guns and women, his friend Elijah is just as bad. Together they have Jess cornered and helpless. Tyler offers Jess an escape from reality, for just one night. But in the morning, Tyler hasn't had enough.
I suppose that this is a stock romantic thriller type plot, good guy offers downtrodden woman an escape from brutal bikers and life of drudgery. But I really enjoyed it. Jess and Tyler were engaging characters and Tyler's interactions with his brothers and their wives were fun.
Recommended if you like your romantic thrillers heavy on the romance, love you some cowboy and love that small town homely feel. I love this series.
Jess is stuck, a divorced mother of one working in a biker bar in Dallas, reliant (against her wishes) on her ex-husband's best friend, when a cowboy walks into her bar one night. When the bikers take offence to his presence and try to start a fight, the cowboy turns out to be Tyler, a stuntman with a show playing locally. There is an instant attraction between Jess and Tyler and after the police arrive to break up the fight Jess drives Tyler back to his hotel.
Jess' ex-husband is a nasty, violent man. He's in prison for nearly killing a biker in a fight and he's been dealing drugs and guns and women, his friend Elijah is just as bad. Together they have Jess cornered and helpless. Tyler offers Jess an escape from reality, for just one night. But in the morning, Tyler hasn't had enough.
I suppose that this is a stock romantic thriller type plot, good guy offers downtrodden woman an escape from brutal bikers and life of drudgery. But I really enjoyed it. Jess and Tyler were engaging characters and Tyler's interactions with his brothers and their wives were fun.
Recommended if you like your romantic thrillers heavy on the romance, love you some cowboy and love that small town homely feel. I love this series.
dnf
November 28, 2017DNF at 50%. While I love most of JA's other stuff, I guess I just don't get into her cowboy stuff.
This one in particular wasn't the 'get away' that I like in a romance. That's my own shallow taste in books I guess.
But even without the things that bothered me, it was a little predictable and boring. I got tired of Jessica pushing him away...
I did listen to the last chapter and the epilogue (which was cute). The truth about Tyler's high school sweetheart isn't revealed til the end.
safety was good.
This one in particular wasn't the 'get away' that I like in a romance. That's my own shallow taste in books I guess.
But even without the things that bothered me, it was a little predictable and boring. I got tired of Jessica pushing him away...
I did listen to the last chapter and the epilogue (which was cute). The truth about Tyler's high school sweetheart isn't revealed til the end.
safety was good.
November 4, 2017
"Well, hello tall, dark, and sexy."
FINAL DECISION: Loved this story. There was an immense sense of kindness between these characters along with the attraction and lust. One of my favorites of the series.
THE STORY: Stunt cowboy Tyler Campbell is saved from a severe beating at a biker bar by divorced mother Jessica. Despite the sad pasts of both, there is an intense connection between them that leads to a night together. In the morning, however, Jessica has second thoughts about getting involved with Tyler. When danger threatens Jessica and her son, however, she turns to Tyler and his hometown for help.
OPINION: There are some books that I shouldn't start reading late at night because they are so addictive that a chapter or two just won't do it. This is one of those books. I loved it from the beginning. Tyler and Jess are both so nice and skittish without have a thick skin separating them from others. Once these two get together there is not question that they are meant for one another. In fact, most of the drama is external which makes the sweetness between these two special.
I also really enjoyed seeing the couples from the previous books and other characters from the series. My favorite series are ones that don't forget that the other characters exist in the same world.
Both Jess and Tyler have scars that make them skittish with one another and yet the two quickly find that they have something special together. I liked how everything worked in this story (except that points of the plot resolution seemed a little farfetched, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment). I finished this book in the middle of the night and didn't regret it at all even though I had to wake up early to start my day.
WORTH MENTIONING: Lots of children in the air.
CONNECTED BOOKS: TYLER is the fourth book in the Riding Hard series. While this romance is self-contained and can be read as a standalone, there are secondary characters from other books in the series.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
FINAL DECISION: Loved this story. There was an immense sense of kindness between these characters along with the attraction and lust. One of my favorites of the series.
THE STORY: Stunt cowboy Tyler Campbell is saved from a severe beating at a biker bar by divorced mother Jessica. Despite the sad pasts of both, there is an intense connection between them that leads to a night together. In the morning, however, Jessica has second thoughts about getting involved with Tyler. When danger threatens Jessica and her son, however, she turns to Tyler and his hometown for help.
OPINION: There are some books that I shouldn't start reading late at night because they are so addictive that a chapter or two just won't do it. This is one of those books. I loved it from the beginning. Tyler and Jess are both so nice and skittish without have a thick skin separating them from others. Once these two get together there is not question that they are meant for one another. In fact, most of the drama is external which makes the sweetness between these two special.
I also really enjoyed seeing the couples from the previous books and other characters from the series. My favorite series are ones that don't forget that the other characters exist in the same world.
Both Jess and Tyler have scars that make them skittish with one another and yet the two quickly find that they have something special together. I liked how everything worked in this story (except that points of the plot resolution seemed a little farfetched, but that didn't diminish my enjoyment). I finished this book in the middle of the night and didn't regret it at all even though I had to wake up early to start my day.
WORTH MENTIONING: Lots of children in the air.
CONNECTED BOOKS: TYLER is the fourth book in the Riding Hard series. While this romance is self-contained and can be read as a standalone, there are secondary characters from other books in the series.
STAR RATING: I give this book 4.5 stars.This review was originally posted on Top10RomanceBooks.com
December 20, 2017
What more can you say about cowboys? Tyler is a tough stunt rider and is in town for a show. Instead of going to the cowboy bars to get a drink he chooses a biker bar. After a few words Tyler is on the recieving end of a brawl until Jess comes to his rescue. Jess is an amazing woman, Tyler has finally found the one, the problem is she comes with 'biker' baggage. One night together and they both are sure they want each other, but Jess knows she has to let him go. Jess has a son, and a ex husband in prison and a biker that will not let her go. After some bad news Jess and her son are on the run, and she knows where to go. This book was well written and really drew you in. And there were a couple surprises from the other Cambell brothers, which I loved. This series keeps up on the entire family throughout. Can't wait for more
December 17, 2017
I've really enjoyed this series.
I didn't feel we knew Tyler quite as well as the others when the book begins, but I enjoyed learning about him. I liked Jess. While I liked that she had something different about her with her slight disability, I did feel like Tyler was just a little too clueless about it all. Most people know something about her condition whether they know anyone with it or not. It was a little hard to believe Tyler knew nothing at all. That is a minor quibble though.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
I didn't feel we knew Tyler quite as well as the others when the book begins, but I enjoyed learning about him. I liked Jess. While I liked that she had something different about her with her slight disability, I did feel like Tyler was just a little too clueless about it all. Most people know something about her condition whether they know anyone with it or not. It was a little hard to believe Tyler knew nothing at all. That is a minor quibble though.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
September 30, 2019
Downtrodden Jessica Mc Fadden is in a life she has no idea how to escape; a single mother divorced from an abusive biker convict, serving drinks to her exes buddies who resent Jess having custody of her son and divorcing their friend. After a strenuous show, stuntman Tyler Campbell wants a beer and a quiet night away from his brothers.
Tyler didn't know the bar was for select bikers only. It was natural to flirt with the pretty bartender and offhandedly say 'if you're ever in my part of Texas...' Who knew the bikers would be offended and not let him apologize? When Jess tries to defuse the situation, the bikers threaten her and try to jump Tyler. He eludes them by leaping over the bar.
Tyler gets out of the bar and has to fight the bikers. Jess can't help herself and wades in to stop the bikers from killing the sexy cowboy whose smile made her feel like a woman. Tyler's glad the little bartender saved him from a worse beating and accepts her offer to see him to his hotel where she ends up staying the night.
One night wasn't enough for either of them and they can't stop thinking of each other, Jess' decides her life is too complicated and Tyler has no idea what life with her would be like. Threatened by a biker bully and learning her ex is being released from prison has Jess scurrying to Tyler's part of Texas with angry, brutal bikers looking for her.
Rating 4stars
Tyler didn't know the bar was for select bikers only. It was natural to flirt with the pretty bartender and offhandedly say 'if you're ever in my part of Texas...' Who knew the bikers would be offended and not let him apologize? When Jess tries to defuse the situation, the bikers threaten her and try to jump Tyler. He eludes them by leaping over the bar.
Tyler gets out of the bar and has to fight the bikers. Jess can't help herself and wades in to stop the bikers from killing the sexy cowboy whose smile made her feel like a woman. Tyler's glad the little bartender saved him from a worse beating and accepts her offer to see him to his hotel where she ends up staying the night.
One night wasn't enough for either of them and they can't stop thinking of each other, Jess' decides her life is too complicated and Tyler has no idea what life with her would be like. Threatened by a biker bully and learning her ex is being released from prison has Jess scurrying to Tyler's part of Texas with angry, brutal bikers looking for her.
Rating 4stars
August 13, 2018
I'll admit to having my doubts about how much I would like Tyler but he won me over in the first chapter, I love how they met, it was nice to be out of Riverbend, where most of the action happens, for a bit.
The more we got to know about Tyler the easier he was to love, seriously! I think he has become my favourite so far.
Now Jess, she made the story for me, she was so courageous and I loved how she tried to grab life with both hands and provide the best she could for herself and her son, especially after the crappy hand she had been dealt, both with her family and health.
They had such great chemistry together that I loved reading and with the twists and turns in there I found it hard to put this one down.
We of course see all the brothers and catch up with where all the baby progress is and how their lives are going. Such a great family dynamic with all the usual arguments and teasing going on but with such a strong foundation of love and support for each other.
A fantastic addition to the series, up next is the youngest brother, Ross and I look forward to reading his HEA!
The more we got to know about Tyler the easier he was to love, seriously! I think he has become my favourite so far.
Now Jess, she made the story for me, she was so courageous and I loved how she tried to grab life with both hands and provide the best she could for herself and her son, especially after the crappy hand she had been dealt, both with her family and health.
They had such great chemistry together that I loved reading and with the twists and turns in there I found it hard to put this one down.
We of course see all the brothers and catch up with where all the baby progress is and how their lives are going. Such a great family dynamic with all the usual arguments and teasing going on but with such a strong foundation of love and support for each other.
A fantastic addition to the series, up next is the youngest brother, Ross and I look forward to reading his HEA!
July 30, 2019
If you have read the previous books, there was not much said about Tyler's personality. Here, we get to read more about him. I listened to the audiobook .
Tyler was holding on to a secret when he encountered Jess in a bar. Jess had her own secret and more than her fair share of problems, but somehow she and Tyler connected.
The way the story was written, I managed to forget that Tyler and Jess had known each other such a short time. There was a bit of tension and suspense a few times in this book. There was a pretty intense action scene early on. There was ultimately some satisfaction and a couple of surprises before, during, and after the HEA.
I'm glad I am able to continue this series via Audible Escape.
Tyler was holding on to a secret when he encountered Jess in a bar. Jess had her own secret and more than her fair share of problems, but somehow she and Tyler connected.
The way the story was written, I managed to forget that Tyler and Jess had known each other such a short time. There was a bit of tension and suspense a few times in this book. There was a pretty intense action scene early on. There was ultimately some satisfaction and a couple of surprises before, during, and after the HEA.
I'm glad I am able to continue this series via Audible Escape.
February 4, 2023
Loved Tyler and Jessica's story
What a great story. Even though both of the characters are slightly damaged and need to move out of their own way, this ended up being an amazing story. Both overcame their obstacles and found their way to each other. I can't believe Tyler actually was blaming himself all these years for what happened to his ex. Yes they probably said some pretty nasty things to each, but hey she was cheating on him. Jessica is another story, young alone and feel for the bad boy. I have to give her credit. She did what she had to to keep her son safe. Again this story shows what the power of family can accomplish. Loved it. Now onto Ross OMG can't wait.
What a great story. Even though both of the characters are slightly damaged and need to move out of their own way, this ended up being an amazing story. Both overcame their obstacles and found their way to each other. I can't believe Tyler actually was blaming himself all these years for what happened to his ex. Yes they probably said some pretty nasty things to each, but hey she was cheating on him. Jessica is another story, young alone and feel for the bad boy. I have to give her credit. She did what she had to to keep her son safe. Again this story shows what the power of family can accomplish. Loved it. Now onto Ross OMG can't wait.
March 5, 2018
Another Homerun
If you are looking for a great read that includes hot Texas cowboys and steamy Texas nights, The Campbell Brothers series will not disappoint! If I had to pick a favorite, there's no way I could. Your heart goes out to both Tyler and Jess as they struggle through what they believed to be their weaknesses and inadequacies, and even their failures, but actually being what makes them strong. Can't wait for Ross's story next! Thank you, Jennifer, for such a great escape into the lives of these wonderful characters!
If you are looking for a great read that includes hot Texas cowboys and steamy Texas nights, The Campbell Brothers series will not disappoint! If I had to pick a favorite, there's no way I could. Your heart goes out to both Tyler and Jess as they struggle through what they believed to be their weaknesses and inadequacies, and even their failures, but actually being what makes them strong. Can't wait for Ross's story next! Thank you, Jennifer, for such a great escape into the lives of these wonderful characters!
August 13, 2018
This one was probably the lamest of the whole series so far. For some reason, i keep imagining the guys as rodeo clowns at this point. Hot rodeo clowns that do tricks and stuff but still rodeo clowns. Then they become action stars/ cops/gangsters taking on the bikers. It was all over the place to me and so cringeful, took me over a week to finish this book. That’s a lifetime for me. It just kept getting more ridiculous imo. I think i may need to put this series down for now til i get this train wreck off my mind.
July 6, 2019
Hot cowboy walks into a bar...
Tyler walked into the bar and was greeted by bikers who wanted him out. Jess was working the bar and helped Tyler when he played in the parking lot. Tyler saw something in Jess that was missing in h is life. Tyler gave her tickets for his stuntshow the next day.. lie meets her son Dominic and let's Jess know if she ever needs anything to reach out. When Jess finds out that her ex is bring released and his friend Elijah is making her go put on a front she leaves and drives toe Circle C Ranch. Tyler and his brothers will do anything to help out Jess.
Tyler walked into the bar and was greeted by bikers who wanted him out. Jess was working the bar and helped Tyler when he played in the parking lot. Tyler saw something in Jess that was missing in h is life. Tyler gave her tickets for his stuntshow the next day.. lie meets her son Dominic and let's Jess know if she ever needs anything to reach out. When Jess finds out that her ex is bring released and his friend Elijah is making her go put on a front she leaves and drives toe Circle C Ranch. Tyler and his brothers will do anything to help out Jess.
May 22, 2024
*sigh* While this series, so far, is ok but this ongoing theme of insta love and then pregnant is old. I’m so sick of authors romanticizing unprotected sex with random men. It’s not slut shaming, it’s straight up dumbass shaming. Pregnancy isn’t the worst thing that can come out of that. Just gross.
But this particular story of the set was mind boggling. Literally are around each other for a handful of days before they’re proclaiming their love for each other and are boning with no protection. This trope is old as hell. Story was ok, aside from that.
But this particular story of the set was mind boggling. Literally are around each other for a handful of days before they’re proclaiming their love for each other and are boning with no protection. This trope is old as hell. Story was ok, aside from that.
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May 10, 2017
Oh Tyler! How you ever lived your life before Jess is beyond me! It is absolutely so obvious that this couple belongs together from the very first pages so I really appreciated that the ever so talented Ms. Ashley didn't stoop to the overdone tired plotlines other authors employ and actually took this couple in a different direction. Great read and absolutely can't wait for whoever's story is next!
November 11, 2017
GREAT STORY!
Sweet story of two wounded souls finding each other! Jess, a survivor from an abusive husband, and Tyler, cowboy, in town with his brothers' travelling trick riding show, meet when Jess rescues Tyler from a serious whooping! Jess' ex is about to be released from prison and, in panic mode, drives with her son to Circle C ranch. Love is in the air and Jess and Tyler fall hard. First they have to deal with her ex, a bad man and very dangerous.
Sweet story of two wounded souls finding each other! Jess, a survivor from an abusive husband, and Tyler, cowboy, in town with his brothers' travelling trick riding show, meet when Jess rescues Tyler from a serious whooping! Jess' ex is about to be released from prison and, in panic mode, drives with her son to Circle C ranch. Love is in the air and Jess and Tyler fall hard. First they have to deal with her ex, a bad man and very dangerous.
March 7, 2019
Oh, I loved Tyler and Jess - both were such strong characters, and the chemistry between them was insanely hot! He winked, she was done for, and bar full of bikers couldn't hold this cowboy back from getting the woman of his dreams, the other half to his soul. Jess found herself letting go of all the things that had been holding her back in life, and taking that chance with Tyler, and decision she didn't regret one bit!
September 1, 2018
It was a long time between the last book I read in this series and this one so I had forgotten some details and don’t remember how much I enjoyed the others. I definitely enjoyed this one. Tyler was great. A blend of silly and serious, patient and proactive. Jess was a reasonable mom and didn’t get flighty or stupid over pride.
September 3, 2018
Good read
Love me some cowboys! (I have one of my own) Tyler is wild and single. Jesse is a biker bartender. He makes the mistake of wandering into a biker bar for a beer....alone. She saves his butt from being beat to death. Then she needs a safe place to hide herself and her son and she chooses his family's ranch. And will love be in the air? Highly recommend.
Love me some cowboys! (I have one of my own) Tyler is wild and single. Jesse is a biker bartender. He makes the mistake of wandering into a biker bar for a beer....alone. She saves his butt from being beat to death. Then she needs a safe place to hide herself and her son and she chooses his family's ranch. And will love be in the air? Highly recommend.
December 26, 2020
One of my favourites of the brothers, Tyler is charming and kind and when he meets Jess, barmaid and mother of Dominic, the sparks fly.
This is another very enjoyable book by the always readable Jennifer Ashley. Mixing Multiple Sclerosis into the story added some difference to the proof of the quality of a man Tyler is.
A lovely story.
This is another very enjoyable book by the always readable Jennifer Ashley. Mixing Multiple Sclerosis into the story added some difference to the proof of the quality of a man Tyler is.
A lovely story.
May 22, 2021
Good story
Tyler's sorry didn't turn out to be anything like I expected. After all of the descriptions of Tyler in previous books I really didn't expect him to fall for a random bartender. However, Jess is a great character as is Dominic. I'll have to say though that my favorite sleeper character of this book is Mrs Alvarez. Go Mrs A!
Tyler's sorry didn't turn out to be anything like I expected. After all of the descriptions of Tyler in previous books I really didn't expect him to fall for a random bartender. However, Jess is a great character as is Dominic. I'll have to say though that my favorite sleeper character of this book is Mrs Alvarez. Go Mrs A!
May 22, 2017
Great love story
Tyler and Jessica were both jaded about love and romance. These two were destined for each other. Their story is encouraging especially with her health issues. This story was true love at its best. Can't wait for Ross's story.
Tyler and Jessica were both jaded about love and romance. These two were destined for each other. Their story is encouraging especially with her health issues. This story was true love at its best. Can't wait for Ross's story.
October 24, 2017
Loved it
Tyler and Jessica! Tyler, after having the stuffing beat out of him in a biker bar is saved by the beautiful bar tender Jessica. Jessica flees to Riverbend when her ex is released from prison and comes after her. A really great series.
Tyler and Jessica! Tyler, after having the stuffing beat out of him in a biker bar is saved by the beautiful bar tender Jessica. Jessica flees to Riverbend when her ex is released from prison and comes after her. A really great series.
December 11, 2017
I love the series. I have read this series 1-4 twice. I like Jennifer Ashley as an author. She is funny and uses her characters to tell a good story. I get to see all the main characters in each book.
May 27, 2018
Another good one.
The fourth Campbell brother, Tyler, is the focus along with Jessica and her son, Dominic. Action, family and romance once again had me entertained throughout. Ms Ashley knows how to write an engrossing story.
The fourth Campbell brother, Tyler, is the focus along with Jessica and her son, Dominic. Action, family and romance once again had me entertained throughout. Ms Ashley knows how to write an engrossing story.
March 27, 2021
Ooohhh... it hurts to give this rating! But this book was just too predictable and because of that I couldn’t just lose myself in the story. I think this is a good sign I need to give the series a break for a little while... then come back.
March 23, 2024
Too good to be true
The book held my interest and, on the most part, was fast-moving. I had a problem with the short timeline concerning Jess and Tyer's brothers having to do all they had to set up the trape. It just didn't fit.
The book held my interest and, on the most part, was fast-moving. I had a problem with the short timeline concerning Jess and Tyer's brothers having to do all they had to set up the trape. It just didn't fit.
May 11, 2017
3.5 stars
May 19, 2017
No bad guys allowed! ;) Get lost Cade & co. ...
Hot, sweet, heart warming, bitter-sweet - the best combo, I think ;)
Hot, sweet, heart warming, bitter-sweet - the best combo, I think ;)
May 27, 2017
Loved it, though it was quite the wait... I'm looking forward to the rest.
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