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Northern Grizzlies MC #5
Michaels
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Rowansville's Sheriff Michaels has more than his share of issues with the Northern Grizzlies MC. In this latest installment, a biker's sister rolls into town and he has to seriously consider his rule of not dating from his voting pool.
Michaels
With increasing pressure from the Governor's office to tear the Grizzlies apart plus a murder investigation looming, I never imagined there would be an even bigger threat to my sanity.
She's short, curvy, sassy, and her brother is in the MC.
Tabitha
Showing up on my brother's doorstep only to find his best friend opening the door in his boxers with my sister-in-law right behind him, threw me into a tailspin.
Next, I have to learn to navigate the small town gossip-mill, my new job, and the incredibly sexy Sheriff who’s in hot pursuit.
But of me or my trust fund? I’ve been burned before.
18 and older due to mature content.
Rowansville's Sheriff Michaels has more than his share of issues with the Northern Grizzlies MC. In this latest installment, a biker's sister rolls into town and he has to seriously consider his rule of not dating from his voting pool.
Michaels
With increasing pressure from the Governor's office to tear the Grizzlies apart plus a murder investigation looming, I never imagined there would be an even bigger threat to my sanity.
She's short, curvy, sassy, and her brother is in the MC.
Tabitha
Showing up on my brother's doorstep only to find his best friend opening the door in his boxers with my sister-in-law right behind him, threw me into a tailspin.
Next, I have to learn to navigate the small town gossip-mill, my new job, and the incredibly sexy Sheriff who’s in hot pursuit.
But of me or my trust fund? I’ve been burned before.
18 and older due to mature content.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2018
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October 28, 2019
Merin, M . . . Michaels (Northern Grizzlies MC 5)
Tabby accepts a job in Rowansville. She’s left voicemails for Jake, so he knows she is coming which he ignores. She shows up at their house when Jake is gone and discovers Connal and Charlie and thinks they are having an affair behind Jakes back. She takes off from their house, sideswipe Michaels police truck, ends up handcuffed in his back seat because she won’t shut up AND she has slapped him once (or was it twice?)
Jake finally explains to her what’s going on. She ends up staying in their guest room until she can find a place of her own. Charlie gives her the phone number of Amy, Wrench’s ol’ lady, who is a realtor. She ends up settling on a house close to the hospital and fire station. After she signs the paperwork Amy leaves while Amy asks where she should pay her monthly rent. Amy says the sheriff’s office then tells her that Michaels owns.
Again, a cute, sweet love story that continues the MC storyline (even though it could stand alone) and the Maddocks storyline.
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Michael “Mike” Michaels
1. Sheriff in Rowansville.
2. Called Michaels by everyone.
3. Basically, no one knew his parents named him Michael. They named his sister Michelle
4. Tabitha calls him “Mike”.
5. Knows Gunner has killed his deputy Kennelly and Debbie, one of the “Girlies” at the MC
but has no proof.
6. Had gone to the Naval Academy on a full ride for football. Lost his scholarship his junior
year when he ruined his knee.
Tabitha “Tabby” Forsythe, MD
1. Jake’s youngest sister.
2. OB/GYN
3. Jakes favorite sibling.
4. Wanted a change of places. Accepted a job in Rowansville to take over practice of their
retiring OB/GYN.
Eileen Riley
1. Riley’s grandmother through her daughter Ann who married William Maddock.
2. Owns a little more of the buildings in town than the MC.
3. Has known Gunner since he was a young child being raised by his grandmother.
Ann Riley Maddock - Eileen’s daughter, Riley’s mother and Bill Maddock’s wife
William “Bill” Maddock
1. Riley’s father.
2. Has his eyes set on the job as state governor.
3. Has had 2 mistresses where he paid for their abortions.
4. 3rd mistress would not abort
Rogers
1. Had worked for Eileen Riley’s husband and now works for her.
2. He had been in the British royal Marines.
3. Speaks 5 languages.
4. Lives about 3 blocks from the Riley mansion.
Rod Addison - Works with/for Bill Maddock
Eric Sorenson
1. Gunner’s father
2. He was married when Gunner was born. His wife gave him the option to ignore Gunnar or
lose her and their daughters.
3. Is a deputy sheriff in the neighboring county to Rowansville.
4. Talks to Michaels about a woman in his town who is looking for her niece, Debbie, who
told her she was going to be Gunner’s ol’ lady.
Northern Grizzlies MC
1. Jasper – President
2. Vice – vice president
3. Alexander “Gunner” Sorenson
a. Sgt at Arms
b. Married to Riley Maddock.
c. Bastard son of Eric Sorenson.
d. His mother dropped him off at his paternal grandmother’s house and left her to raise
him.
4. Wrench
a. Computer guru.
b. His ol’ lady is Amy. They have been in love since he met her, as a Nomad, when she
was in college. He settled down, they moved in together and have had 2 sons and a
daughter. She may want more, and he probably does also.
c. He is black and she is white.
5. Jarrett Willis “Jake” Forsythe
a. Works for Vice in his construction business.
b. Married to Charlie.
6. Connal McKay
a. Owns a Garage where Charlie works.
b. Is in a polyamorous relationship with Jake and Charlie.
7. Charles “Charlie” Scott
a. Named for her father who died before she was born.
b. Married to Jake and in a polyamorous relationship with Jake and Connal.
c. Pregnant
8. Deborah “Debbie” Jones
a. Had been a “girlie” at the MC.
b. Told everyone she was going to be Gunner’s ol’ lady until he set her straight.
c. She was sharing club info with another MC.
d. She got expelled, losing her MC tat through burning it off.
e. Frank started visiting her even though no MC were to have contact with her.
f. Her body ends up being found in the basement of an empty house by workers
working on the house for the owner.
9. Frank
a. Wanted to claim Diamond as his ol’ lady but Jasper made him wait.
b. He then started seeing Debbie after she left the MC.
c. When Jasper found out he brought it up in church and the decision was made”
1) His MC tat would be burned off.
2) He would lose his cut.
3) He would still receive 30 % (Jas made it 40% using 10% of his take) of his
normal MC take for 5 years.
10. Needle – disappeared around the same time as Debbie.
Tabby accepts a job in Rowansville. She’s left voicemails for Jake, so he knows she is coming which he ignores. She shows up at their house when Jake is gone and discovers Connal and Charlie and thinks they are having an affair behind Jakes back. She takes off from their house, sideswipe Michaels police truck, ends up handcuffed in his back seat because she won’t shut up AND she has slapped him once (or was it twice?)
Jake finally explains to her what’s going on. She ends up staying in their guest room until she can find a place of her own. Charlie gives her the phone number of Amy, Wrench’s ol’ lady, who is a realtor. She ends up settling on a house close to the hospital and fire station. After she signs the paperwork Amy leaves while Amy asks where she should pay her monthly rent. Amy says the sheriff’s office then tells her that Michaels owns.
Again, a cute, sweet love story that continues the MC storyline (even though it could stand alone) and the Maddocks storyline.
**~**~**~**~**~**~****~**~**
Michael “Mike” Michaels
1. Sheriff in Rowansville.
2. Called Michaels by everyone.
3. Basically, no one knew his parents named him Michael. They named his sister Michelle
4. Tabitha calls him “Mike”.
5. Knows Gunner has killed his deputy Kennelly and Debbie, one of the “Girlies” at the MC
but has no proof.
6. Had gone to the Naval Academy on a full ride for football. Lost his scholarship his junior
year when he ruined his knee.
Tabitha “Tabby” Forsythe, MD
1. Jake’s youngest sister.
2. OB/GYN
3. Jakes favorite sibling.
4. Wanted a change of places. Accepted a job in Rowansville to take over practice of their
retiring OB/GYN.
Eileen Riley
1. Riley’s grandmother through her daughter Ann who married William Maddock.
2. Owns a little more of the buildings in town than the MC.
3. Has known Gunner since he was a young child being raised by his grandmother.
Ann Riley Maddock - Eileen’s daughter, Riley’s mother and Bill Maddock’s wife
William “Bill” Maddock
1. Riley’s father.
2. Has his eyes set on the job as state governor.
3. Has had 2 mistresses where he paid for their abortions.
4. 3rd mistress would not abort
Rogers
1. Had worked for Eileen Riley’s husband and now works for her.
2. He had been in the British royal Marines.
3. Speaks 5 languages.
4. Lives about 3 blocks from the Riley mansion.
Rod Addison - Works with/for Bill Maddock
Eric Sorenson
1. Gunner’s father
2. He was married when Gunner was born. His wife gave him the option to ignore Gunnar or
lose her and their daughters.
3. Is a deputy sheriff in the neighboring county to Rowansville.
4. Talks to Michaels about a woman in his town who is looking for her niece, Debbie, who
told her she was going to be Gunner’s ol’ lady.
Northern Grizzlies MC
1. Jasper – President
2. Vice – vice president
3. Alexander “Gunner” Sorenson
a. Sgt at Arms
b. Married to Riley Maddock.
c. Bastard son of Eric Sorenson.
d. His mother dropped him off at his paternal grandmother’s house and left her to raise
him.
4. Wrench
a. Computer guru.
b. His ol’ lady is Amy. They have been in love since he met her, as a Nomad, when she
was in college. He settled down, they moved in together and have had 2 sons and a
daughter. She may want more, and he probably does also.
c. He is black and she is white.
5. Jarrett Willis “Jake” Forsythe
a. Works for Vice in his construction business.
b. Married to Charlie.
6. Connal McKay
a. Owns a Garage where Charlie works.
b. Is in a polyamorous relationship with Jake and Charlie.
7. Charles “Charlie” Scott
a. Named for her father who died before she was born.
b. Married to Jake and in a polyamorous relationship with Jake and Connal.
c. Pregnant
8. Deborah “Debbie” Jones
a. Had been a “girlie” at the MC.
b. Told everyone she was going to be Gunner’s ol’ lady until he set her straight.
c. She was sharing club info with another MC.
d. She got expelled, losing her MC tat through burning it off.
e. Frank started visiting her even though no MC were to have contact with her.
f. Her body ends up being found in the basement of an empty house by workers
working on the house for the owner.
9. Frank
a. Wanted to claim Diamond as his ol’ lady but Jasper made him wait.
b. He then started seeing Debbie after she left the MC.
c. When Jasper found out he brought it up in church and the decision was made”
1) His MC tat would be burned off.
2) He would lose his cut.
3) He would still receive 30 % (Jas made it 40% using 10% of his take) of his
normal MC take for 5 years.
10. Needle – disappeared around the same time as Debbie.
June 18, 2023
I really liked this one. I can't wait to read the next books. Merin has become one of my favorite authors.
July 5, 2018
Another great book from M. Merin. The Northern Grizzlies MC are amazing stories. Well written & full of passion, love & strength. Heroes and heroines of each story make you wish you were their with them and in the MC. Michaels' & Tabitha's story was amazing! I couldn't put the book down. I bought it & read it same day and I may read again this weekend or just start from the first book of Jasper and read them all again!
July 6, 2018
Closer to a four star but the changing POV with so many characters was a bit confusing. There were enough interesting plot scenes but because it's a series there was a few ongoing and not resolved murders or bad behavior by people I was unfamiliar with. I may go back and read the series in entirety once they are complete.
Good stuff.
I liked Tabitha and Mike Michaels.
Good stuff.
I liked Tabitha and Mike Michaels.
July 16, 2018
Can't wait for more!
I have not slept! I started reading Jasper, and was up and running from book to book . Totally and absolutely love the whole series. In addition to Betsy at the end of the month, PLEASE do books on Vice and Shade! Curious about Madda also. Thank you for the journey beginning and hoping it's going to continue ❤
I have not slept! I started reading Jasper, and was up and running from book to book . Totally and absolutely love the whole series. In addition to Betsy at the end of the month, PLEASE do books on Vice and Shade! Curious about Madda also. Thank you for the journey beginning and hoping it's going to continue ❤
July 28, 2018
Great Series
This is a MC book with out the drama. The club members are all involved in this story of Michael's and Tabithas love story. This is a story of overcoming odds to make your life whole. This shows that family is not just blood, it is your MR brothers and any member of the community that is close to you and would lay their life down for you and yours. This group protects their own . Michaels and Tabitha start of rough and you really wonder if these two can pull it together but once again the happy ending is there. I can not wait to read the next story. Love this series.
This is a MC book with out the drama. The club members are all involved in this story of Michael's and Tabithas love story. This is a story of overcoming odds to make your life whole. This shows that family is not just blood, it is your MR brothers and any member of the community that is close to you and would lay their life down for you and yours. This group protects their own . Michaels and Tabitha start of rough and you really wonder if these two can pull it together but once again the happy ending is there. I can not wait to read the next story. Love this series.
July 4, 2018
Ahhh
I just got this book this morning, I have read all the others and couldn’t wait to read this one! I knew I was excited for a reason!!! Such a good book and such nice surprises and twist! Can’t wait for the next story in the series!!!!!
I just got this book this morning, I have read all the others and couldn’t wait to read this one! I knew I was excited for a reason!!! Such a good book and such nice surprises and twist! Can’t wait for the next story in the series!!!!!
July 5, 2018
Michaels
Have read all these books and continue to enjoy each one. Cannot wait for the next book. Loved the love story of Tabitha and Mike. Would definitely recommend reading all the books in this series
Have read all these books and continue to enjoy each one. Cannot wait for the next book. Loved the love story of Tabitha and Mike. Would definitely recommend reading all the books in this series
July 18, 2018
Not a stand alone
You reallybneed to read the previous books because there are some ongoing issues that are resolved in this book. I really liked Tabatha. She worked hard to get what she wanted and woulld not be disrespected.
You reallybneed to read the previous books because there are some ongoing issues that are resolved in this book. I really liked Tabatha. She worked hard to get what she wanted and woulld not be disrespected.
July 19, 2018
Great series!!
The Northern Grizzliss MC series is one of the best MC series I have read. This book pick up right where the others left off and I can't wait to read the next one in the series. I hope that the author continues to include Jasper, Gunner and the rest of the crew in the books to come.
The Northern Grizzliss MC series is one of the best MC series I have read. This book pick up right where the others left off and I can't wait to read the next one in the series. I hope that the author continues to include Jasper, Gunner and the rest of the crew in the books to come.
August 20, 2018
Best Yet
Every book is definitely s great read! I love how there is a love story but humor in every book! Definitely a story of sheriff, doctor, bikers makes you think of SOA but definitely a more family feel!
Every book is definitely s great read! I love how there is a love story but humor in every book! Definitely a story of sheriff, doctor, bikers makes you think of SOA but definitely a more family feel!
June 8, 2019
Tabby arrives in her new town, and runs into the local sheriff, sparks fly!! Can the sparks turn into a flame and lead to a happily ever after for Tabby and her Sheriff.
Can be read as a standalone, but it is best if you have read the previous books to known all characters in this great series!
Can be read as a standalone, but it is best if you have read the previous books to known all characters in this great series!
August 8, 2018
Another great read
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Enjoyed reading this book and reading about the characters and their story. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
December 16, 2018
Third Time I’m reading this series
I’ve been following this series since the beginning. It gets bigger and better with every book. Now on to Betsy!
I’ve been following this series since the beginning. It gets bigger and better with every book. Now on to Betsy!
July 6, 2018
Family
I love the family bonds and protectivness in this book !!!! There was a lot of emotion and love but a heck of alot of hotness !!
I love the family bonds and protectivness in this book !!!! There was a lot of emotion and love but a heck of alot of hotness !!
July 13, 2018
Loved it
Yes this series is one of my favs! Loved Michales but think Flint is still my absolute favorite bbf! This story truly follows the series and is starting to tie it all together but I need to know what is up with the grandma! She is one heck of an old bird. Thank you for writing this series and can’t wait for the next book!!
Yes this series is one of my favs! Loved Michales but think Flint is still my absolute favorite bbf! This story truly follows the series and is starting to tie it all together but I need to know what is up with the grandma! She is one heck of an old bird. Thank you for writing this series and can’t wait for the next book!!
July 9, 2018
Love all of these people
Have read all of the books except the one for betty can't wait until I get to read all of there stories
Have read all of the books except the one for betty can't wait until I get to read all of there stories
November 21, 2018
New Read
Are you gonna write about Roy and Ellie 's book up? Please don't leave us readers hang with that unanswered question!
Are you gonna write about Roy and Ellie 's book up? Please don't leave us readers hang with that unanswered question!
August 9, 2019
Michael, the only man who isn't part of the MC !! I really liked him in this book !!
Being able to discover him, was great, because during the previous book, I thought he was just a pain in the ass LOL !!
He's actually a good man, and I loved how he was Alpha Male with Tabby, they were great together from the beginning of the book !!
When Tabby arrived at her brother's house, what she'll see will shock her... and honestly, I totally understand her, this isn't something common.... (Sorry M.Merin, didn't read book 4, not into it and knew I wouldn't enjoy reading it) !!
Love this couple and this story !!
Being able to discover him, was great, because during the previous book, I thought he was just a pain in the ass LOL !!
He's actually a good man, and I loved how he was Alpha Male with Tabby, they were great together from the beginning of the book !!
When Tabby arrived at her brother's house, what she'll see will shock her... and honestly, I totally understand her, this isn't something common.... (Sorry M.Merin, didn't read book 4, not into it and knew I wouldn't enjoy reading it) !!
Love this couple and this story !!
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November 19, 2018Great read love this book. About to read book 6.
August 9, 2019
Review
This is a fun series there's action, wicked sexy romance, really likeable characters, and a consistently good flow from one book to the next.
This is a fun series there's action, wicked sexy romance, really likeable characters, and a consistently good flow from one book to the next.
November 30, 2018
I was so surprised to see the sheriff get his own book but it doesn’t disappoint. There are plenty of appearances from the MC but this give you a great insight into the sheriff’s life.
July 26, 2019
Michaels keeps his dating life outside of the town. Tabitha is determined to not follow what her family wants. Neither can deny their attraction, but obstacles are in the way. Will Michaels be able to separate Tabitha from her brother? Will Tabitha learn that gossip isn't everything?
Loved seeing these two get a story, even if they aren't directly in the MC. I loved how Michaels was able to think outside the box and wasn't as stupid as some thought he was. I didn't blame Tabitha for being hesitant after what her previous relationships had looked like, but loved when Michaels proved he was after more. Great read!
Loved seeing these two get a story, even if they aren't directly in the MC. I loved how Michaels was able to think outside the box and wasn't as stupid as some thought he was. I didn't blame Tabitha for being hesitant after what her previous relationships had looked like, but loved when Michaels proved he was after more. Great read!
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July 10, 2018
Looooved
I loved this book. Tabby and Michael are hilarious and also so passionate. It’s a must read! Great job M.
I loved this book. Tabby and Michael are hilarious and also so passionate. It’s a must read! Great job M.
July 8, 2018
Good
This book was good, not really a MC book. Was pretty much just a romance without the twists and turns and action.
This book was good, not really a MC book. Was pretty much just a romance without the twists and turns and action.
January 7, 2019
Mike aka Michael = Hot!
What happens when the local Sheriff falls for the sister of one of the MC brothers he is supposed to bring down? Completely total caos but a happily ever after. Another great book in the series. Definitely recommend to those that like a fast pace, action packed and chemistry in the storyline.
What happens when the local Sheriff falls for the sister of one of the MC brothers he is supposed to bring down? Completely total caos but a happily ever after. Another great book in the series. Definitely recommend to those that like a fast pace, action packed and chemistry in the storyline.
July 7, 2018
Another hit
I laughed, I cried, it hit all my boxes that's for sure... the feels were so good and the storyline was great.
I laughed, I cried, it hit all my boxes that's for sure... the feels were so good and the storyline was great.
December 17, 2019
Get an editor stat!
I’ve read all of the previous books in this series and I really like the characters and the storyline. But the slap dash writing and editing drives me nuts! I shouldn’t have to edit a sentence in my head so what I just read makes sense. I’d give this series and every book in it 2 stars for that, but again I like the storyline so apparently I’m a glutton for punishment.
I’ve read all of the previous books in this series and I really like the characters and the storyline. But the slap dash writing and editing drives me nuts! I shouldn’t have to edit a sentence in my head so what I just read makes sense. I’d give this series and every book in it 2 stars for that, but again I like the storyline so apparently I’m a glutton for punishment.
March 3, 2020
Wasn't sure about Michaels, but loved it!
Tabby getting a story was exciting, having her move close to Jake and the MC was really awesome. I did miss the action the MC brings and Betsey broke my heart. It was nice to understand why Michael's was a jerk sometimes. I am both excited and nervous about finishing this series. I know I will miss the characters when I'm done. Read this series and this book !!
Tabby getting a story was exciting, having her move close to Jake and the MC was really awesome. I did miss the action the MC brings and Betsey broke my heart. It was nice to understand why Michael's was a jerk sometimes. I am both excited and nervous about finishing this series. I know I will miss the characters when I'm done. Read this series and this book !!
January 5, 2021
Great book
The Northern Grizzlies are at it again, only this time the town Sheriff gets into the act. A brother's sister decides to move to town, taking an opening at a local hospital, she runs into an unusual situation which ends up with her taking out her problems on the local constable. Plenty of sexual attraction, romance and an HEA, add in murder, suicide, blackmail and so much more and you have one fantastic story.
The Northern Grizzlies are at it again, only this time the town Sheriff gets into the act. A brother's sister decides to move to town, taking an opening at a local hospital, she runs into an unusual situation which ends up with her taking out her problems on the local constable. Plenty of sexual attraction, romance and an HEA, add in murder, suicide, blackmail and so much more and you have one fantastic story.
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