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Archer's Creek #5
Smoke
Smoke
I know women. I love them and they love me.
I don’t chase them; they line up and I pick out whichever takes my fancy.
Only now there’s her.
She’s unimpressed, disinterested. She’s different and I can’t look away.
I don’t understand her, but I need to make her look. I need to make her see me and then never look away again.
Sometimes the things that don’t come easily are the things that we should fight the hardest for, and with Riley I’m in for the fight of my life
Riley
I’ve been hurt and my heart’s still bruised.
I know who Smoke is. I’ve seen it all before, the arrogant ‘king of the world’ attitude.
So I’m mean, cold, and harsh because offense is the best defense when it comes to protecting myself.
Only what if he’s not who I think he is?
I don’t want to want him, but I just can’t help myself, and sometimes what we shouldn’t want is exactly what we need.
I know women. I love them and they love me.
I don’t chase them; they line up and I pick out whichever takes my fancy.
Only now there’s her.
She’s unimpressed, disinterested. She’s different and I can’t look away.
I don’t understand her, but I need to make her look. I need to make her see me and then never look away again.
Sometimes the things that don’t come easily are the things that we should fight the hardest for, and with Riley I’m in for the fight of my life
Riley
I’ve been hurt and my heart’s still bruised.
I know who Smoke is. I’ve seen it all before, the arrogant ‘king of the world’ attitude.
So I’m mean, cold, and harsh because offense is the best defense when it comes to protecting myself.
Only what if he’s not who I think he is?
I don’t want to want him, but I just can’t help myself, and sometimes what we shouldn’t want is exactly what we need.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2019
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Gemma Weir
56 books1,854 followersGemma Weir is a half crazed stay at home mom to three kids, one man child and a hell hound. She has lived in the midlands, in the UK her whole life and has wanted to write a book since she was a child. Gemma has a ridiculously dirty mind and loves her book boyfriends to be big, tattooed alpha males. She's a reader first and foremost and she loves her romance to come with a happy ending and lots of sexy sex.
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January 8, 2020
Smoke is a one and done kind of guy. Lately all his friends at the club have been settling down, and although Smoke doesn’t think it’s what he wants, he can’t help thinking change is coming. This is the 5th full length story, so If you’ve discovered the Doomsday Sinners, you know romance is in the air. With a few babies on the way and family becoming more than the brothers. Smoke is hoping for more, just not in the love department. A new job prospect is something he wants badly.
Riley is the computer genius he doesn’t see coming.
Riley is done with pretty boys. In fact Smoke ticks all the wrong boxes for her. She’s here for the job and to see an old friend. Rosie is one of the old ladies (Park’s women). She likes the lifestyle she sees around the club minus the love em n leave em attitude.
The attraction between these two may be more than just looks. Can Smoke and Riley find there happy ever after.
Riley is the computer genius he doesn’t see coming.
Riley is done with pretty boys. In fact Smoke ticks all the wrong boxes for her. She’s here for the job and to see an old friend. Rosie is one of the old ladies (Park’s women). She likes the lifestyle she sees around the club minus the love em n leave em attitude.
The attraction between these two may be more than just looks. Can Smoke and Riley find there happy ever after.
February 18, 2025
Smoke/Justin’s story
I honestly thought this would involve Taylor, but happy that still connected to Rosie! But not a 5 because while guarded and I get it, I just could not stand Riley at times, like too much girl. Smoke was a little too much as well but I felt for him and Riley at times I didn’t think she deserved a happy ending, but still a good story!
I honestly thought this would involve Taylor, but happy that still connected to Rosie! But not a 5 because while guarded and I get it, I just could not stand Riley at times, like too much girl. Smoke was a little too much as well but I felt for him and Riley at times I didn’t think she deserved a happy ending, but still a good story!
May 14, 2022
I really enjoyed this. I’m so pleased that Riley gave Smoke a run for his money. I love that she was independent, snaky and muscle-man hating but she wasn’t a stubborn bitch about it, she actually felt bad after judging Smoke based on her meathead ex. I wish things would’ve come to a bigger head with Dan and Shannon, but the detour from the norm was refreshing.
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September 18, 2021
I just absolutely loved this one.
It was different and the love story was definitely amazing.
I loved Smoke he was really cool and I still want my own biker.
Can't wait to see what's next!
It was different and the love story was definitely amazing.
I loved Smoke he was really cool and I still want my own biker.
Can't wait to see what's next!
February 20, 2022
This is the fifth book in the Archer's Creek series and features Justin (Smoke) and Riley. Smoke loves women and he has a revolving door of them. He doesn't make meaningful connections with women and doesn't ever plan to until he meets the woman he will call his Old Lady.
Riley has been hurt badly and doesn't want to be in another relationship that takes more than gives. She can't stand the manwhore types who see women as disposable. Moving on from a bad relationship she takes a contract job in Archer's Creek and meets Smoke.
Riley is nothing that Smoke expects and is intrigued that she isn't throwing herself at him and hanging onto his every word. In fact, he's surprised that she seems to want nothing to do with him even though she's attracted to him. Smoke might be everything that Riley expects him to be but she also has a lot wrong about him. The more their chemistry brews, the more the two of them realize their first impressions of each other may have not been entirely correct. Can the two of them fix the damage and build something?
I liked this story alright. I honestly had a really hard time connecting to Riley and Smoke. I didn't really feel their love for each other or maybe it just wasn't developed right or on a deeper and passionate level. There was something missing. That being said, I don't think Riley and Smoke as individuals were developed all that deeply either. Their motivations and look on life baffled me because I didn't feel like I had a tight grasp on their past. The steam in here was good but without that connection to the characters it was missing umph for me. The story outside of their blossoming romance never really came to the front so I felt like it faded into the background.
Overall, I liked this book and this series but there were elements of these stories I just didn't mesh with.
Riley has been hurt badly and doesn't want to be in another relationship that takes more than gives. She can't stand the manwhore types who see women as disposable. Moving on from a bad relationship she takes a contract job in Archer's Creek and meets Smoke.
Riley is nothing that Smoke expects and is intrigued that she isn't throwing herself at him and hanging onto his every word. In fact, he's surprised that she seems to want nothing to do with him even though she's attracted to him. Smoke might be everything that Riley expects him to be but she also has a lot wrong about him. The more their chemistry brews, the more the two of them realize their first impressions of each other may have not been entirely correct. Can the two of them fix the damage and build something?
I liked this story alright. I honestly had a really hard time connecting to Riley and Smoke. I didn't really feel their love for each other or maybe it just wasn't developed right or on a deeper and passionate level. There was something missing. That being said, I don't think Riley and Smoke as individuals were developed all that deeply either. Their motivations and look on life baffled me because I didn't feel like I had a tight grasp on their past. The steam in here was good but without that connection to the characters it was missing umph for me. The story outside of their blossoming romance never really came to the front so I felt like it faded into the background.
Overall, I liked this book and this series but there were elements of these stories I just didn't mesh with.
March 29, 2021
Needing a break from her current situation, Riley takes a job in Texas and decides to look up her old friend Rosie. Rosie is with a member of the Doomsday Sinner MC and invited Riley to stay with them on the weekends. Riley meets Smoke and decides he is exactly like the men she needs to stay away from, they are flirts and rotate women like their underwear and she is not falling into that trap again.
Smoke thought Riley was stunning from the moment he met her, but for some reason she hates him. They get thrown together quite a bit but it always ends with Riley extending her claws and Smoke is not certain he will ever get her to change her mind. The problem is Riley really does want to give him a chance and when she finally does she realizes how wrong she was about him. What happens though when Riley's contract is up? Will she stay or let Smoke go?
This one I liked but felt Riley was a bit wishy washy with her feelings. I also was perplexed by the job she had in this one, I felt like something was missing there. That being said overall the story was really good. I liked Smoke a lot. Great story another good one in the series.
Smoke thought Riley was stunning from the moment he met her, but for some reason she hates him. They get thrown together quite a bit but it always ends with Riley extending her claws and Smoke is not certain he will ever get her to change her mind. The problem is Riley really does want to give him a chance and when she finally does she realizes how wrong she was about him. What happens though when Riley's contract is up? Will she stay or let Smoke go?
This one I liked but felt Riley was a bit wishy washy with her feelings. I also was perplexed by the job she had in this one, I felt like something was missing there. That being said overall the story was really good. I liked Smoke a lot. Great story another good one in the series.
June 2, 2019
Smoke by Gemma Weir is book 5 in the Archer's Creek Series. This is the story of Smoke and Riley. This can be a standalone book but the previous characters do intertwine in this book.
Riley just found her boyfriend has been cheating on her, so she is done with good looking playboy types. Riley is a computer programmer for electronic games so she is used to job offers that help her travel. When she gets one for Texas where her friend lives she takes it for the few months that is offered. Riley finds her friend has a boyfriend who is in the a Biker Club and one of the members is Smoke, who is everything her ex boyfriend was and more. Smoke is a man-whore who never met a women who didn't want him, so he is taken back when Riley acts like she isn't interested. They do a dance around each other of fighting their attraction, Smoke even continues to sleep with other women (didn't like that) but they soon just can't fight the attraction anymore.
Riley just found her boyfriend has been cheating on her, so she is done with good looking playboy types. Riley is a computer programmer for electronic games so she is used to job offers that help her travel. When she gets one for Texas where her friend lives she takes it for the few months that is offered. Riley finds her friend has a boyfriend who is in the a Biker Club and one of the members is Smoke, who is everything her ex boyfriend was and more. Smoke is a man-whore who never met a women who didn't want him, so he is taken back when Riley acts like she isn't interested. They do a dance around each other of fighting their attraction, Smoke even continues to sleep with other women (didn't like that) but they soon just can't fight the attraction anymore.
June 15, 2019
Riley is a gaming programmer who has recently broken up with her cheating ex. When she is offered a two month contract in Texas it is exactly what she needs as it will get her out of town and allow her to see her friend Rosie as well.
Smoke is a member of the Doomsday Sinners MC who can have any woman he wants whenever he wants. When his friend Rosie introduces him to Riley he believes that she will just be the next woman to attract his interest until she turns him down flat. Rather than being deterred it only makes him more determined and the challenge is on!
Riley is feisty and full of attitude and Smoke shows that he was only waiting for the right woman. It was great to not only see Smoke and Riley’s relationship unfold but to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
Smoke is a member of the Doomsday Sinners MC who can have any woman he wants whenever he wants. When his friend Rosie introduces him to Riley he believes that she will just be the next woman to attract his interest until she turns him down flat. Rather than being deterred it only makes him more determined and the challenge is on!
Riley is feisty and full of attitude and Smoke shows that he was only waiting for the right woman. It was great to not only see Smoke and Riley’s relationship unfold but to catch up with the other characters we know and love.
June 15, 2019
This book was my first in this series and it can be read as a stand alone, I will definitely go back and read all the others because I completely enjoyed this book. I loved the story line and the writing. Smoke is a hot alpha male that has women dropping at his feet. He knows he’s hot and takes full advantage of that said hotness. Riley is in Texas on an extended business trip. She is finished with men like Smoke, her last relationship didn’t end well. When Smoke and Riley meet she acts disinterested and it drives Smoke crazy. It’s that little old thing, you always want what you can’t have. I loved the push and pull, the angst between these two. Great book!! Great angsty romance.
June 22, 2019
Yay, a biker book rom com!
Should have been too sweet for me but I was in a mood for a cute story, which this book delivered
Should have been too sweet for me but I was in a mood for a cute story, which this book delivered
June 16, 2019
Smoke and Riley ... the perfect mismatch
HOLY SMOKE!!!! How can it be that this is book #5 in Gemma Weir's Archer Creek Series and I have yet to read the previous books? i absolutely loved Justin "Smoke" Sanchez and Riley Price from the moment I met them. Okay, so Riley was walking around with a huge chip on her shoulder when it comes to sexy, cocky, arrogant, "pretty boy" men, totally understandable considering what her ex put her through. Smoke ... yeah he's HOT, amazingly HOT, he's also determined to get past Riley's wall and get her to see that not all "pretty boys" are the same.
Moving to Houston for two months, Riley Prince freelance video game coder is about to have the rug puller out from beneath her feet in a way she least expects it. While in Houston she renews her friendship with Rosie, an old school friend, who just happens to have a boyfriend who is a member of an MC. Through Rosie she meets Justin "Smoke" and takes an instant dislike to him, because of who she assumes him to be. Smoke, not used to this type of reaction from a woman, is completely dumbfounded.
Gemma has written a wonderful story that I found very hard to put down. Rile and Smoke continually fight the attraction they have toward each other ... so much so that it becomes a finely choreographed dance that you know is bound to reach a climax sooner or later. The banter between the two is wonderful and at times highly amusing. Although I did think that Riley was quite mean and nasty to Smoke when it wasn't really warranted, it didn't stop me from liking her. She had been hurt and unfortunately Smoke received the brunt of her hurt. He was a complete gentleman in his treatment of her, even when she was nasty, he just slowly wore her down.
There are some big questions when it comes to Riley and Smoke. Will Riley be able to see Smoke for what he really is? Can Smoke show Riley that he is not the man-whore she believes him to be? Is it all really worth trying to be together since Riley is only meant to be in Houston for two months? What will happen when she returns to New York?
As I stated earlier, i have not read any of the previous book in this series, a situation that will be rectified very soon, so it definitely can be read as a standalone. Even though characters from the previous books are also in this one, it makes no difference to this storyline.
Great story and a definite recommended read.
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FIVE STARS
HOLY SMOKE!!!! How can it be that this is book #5 in Gemma Weir's Archer Creek Series and I have yet to read the previous books? i absolutely loved Justin "Smoke" Sanchez and Riley Price from the moment I met them. Okay, so Riley was walking around with a huge chip on her shoulder when it comes to sexy, cocky, arrogant, "pretty boy" men, totally understandable considering what her ex put her through. Smoke ... yeah he's HOT, amazingly HOT, he's also determined to get past Riley's wall and get her to see that not all "pretty boys" are the same.
Moving to Houston for two months, Riley Prince freelance video game coder is about to have the rug puller out from beneath her feet in a way she least expects it. While in Houston she renews her friendship with Rosie, an old school friend, who just happens to have a boyfriend who is a member of an MC. Through Rosie she meets Justin "Smoke" and takes an instant dislike to him, because of who she assumes him to be. Smoke, not used to this type of reaction from a woman, is completely dumbfounded.
Gemma has written a wonderful story that I found very hard to put down. Rile and Smoke continually fight the attraction they have toward each other ... so much so that it becomes a finely choreographed dance that you know is bound to reach a climax sooner or later. The banter between the two is wonderful and at times highly amusing. Although I did think that Riley was quite mean and nasty to Smoke when it wasn't really warranted, it didn't stop me from liking her. She had been hurt and unfortunately Smoke received the brunt of her hurt. He was a complete gentleman in his treatment of her, even when she was nasty, he just slowly wore her down.
There are some big questions when it comes to Riley and Smoke. Will Riley be able to see Smoke for what he really is? Can Smoke show Riley that he is not the man-whore she believes him to be? Is it all really worth trying to be together since Riley is only meant to be in Houston for two months? What will happen when she returns to New York?
As I stated earlier, i have not read any of the previous book in this series, a situation that will be rectified very soon, so it definitely can be read as a standalone. Even though characters from the previous books are also in this one, it makes no difference to this storyline.
Great story and a definite recommended read.
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FIVE STARS
March 18, 2025
Romance missing in action. Smoke wants her so bad that to prove this he continues to hook up with OW instead of proving he is serious about wanting her. Ya her and every other woman. Prior to anything happening she goes on a couple of dates with a nice guy but does not sleep with him. Smoke does fuck OW after they had a moment. So he wants her so bad they shared a moment he fucks OW yep winner right there. She had trust issues because of her ex and maybe she should have not pre judged but what do you expect when she sees him in action with OW. This is no where near addressed. She even thought he fucked someone after they got together. I’m really finding this authors books hit or miss. In a romance book if you are going to call it that there should be actual romance between the mains. There was so much left unsaid and fucking others after you meet the one and or fucking after something happens between the main does not scream romance or convince me that there is actual love here. He just comes off gross non alpha man child that would cheat if the opportunity is right.
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June 6, 2022
Unfortunately this book was not for me. The female MC, Riley, was such an unjustifiable bitch to our main man, Smoke, that I just couldn't stomach it. She was mean and snarky to him for absolutely no reason and this resulted in each of them having side flings, which also did not sit well with me. The book moved very slow and Smoke and Riley didn't even really meet or get any interaction with each other until around 40% of the book. Then Riley was nasty to Smoke (including refusing to call him by his MC road name and instead his birth name after he repeatedly asked her not to...just because she decided she didn't like it). I honestly couldn't stand her and felt these two had zero chemistry together. Smoke was a cool guy and I wish he was given a better love interest than what he was.
June 15, 2019
Riley Prince’s life is about to change and she doesn’t know the half of it. Justin “Smoke” Sanchez knows what he’s got and uses it to get what he wants. She’s a geek and he belongs to an MC. I was thankful that this book was a standalone since I’m late to the game of getting to know the Doomsday Sinners MC.
Our author has created a minor character named Al. He’s a very sweet man who Riley takes to almost immediately. She feels comfortable around him and bucks protocol because there’s just something about Riley. The only puzzle I had was Al’s boss. You get a feeling something’s there and you know he’s important to the story. Then all of a sudden his association with Riley stops. I felt that part was rushed so that the story could continue on. Plus, I was hoping that Al’s association with Riley would continue – he was never a romantic interest but he seemed like a good friend to her.
I liked watching the heat build between our couple. I also liked how feisty Riley was and that she wasn’t impressed with Smoke’s swagger. He lives in the same town as Riley’s friend whose boyfriend happens to be in the same MC. When we first meet Park and Rosie, I found myself with no choice but to put their story in my TBR list. And that means the rest of the series will follow. This book isn’t like a lot of MC stories that show the blood and violence that seems to follow that type of group. But they’re not all squeaky clean either.
By some of his action, and the supporting cast, you know this is an MC but that isn’t the main focus of the story. It’s more to show what makes Justin Smoke. We see enough of Riley’s job to see what makes her qualify as a geek. We also get to see how important her family is to her. I liked how our author makes the change from mild tolerance to something more seem so natural and believable. Who says that the geek can’t have a hottie?
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Our author has created a minor character named Al. He’s a very sweet man who Riley takes to almost immediately. She feels comfortable around him and bucks protocol because there’s just something about Riley. The only puzzle I had was Al’s boss. You get a feeling something’s there and you know he’s important to the story. Then all of a sudden his association with Riley stops. I felt that part was rushed so that the story could continue on. Plus, I was hoping that Al’s association with Riley would continue – he was never a romantic interest but he seemed like a good friend to her.
I liked watching the heat build between our couple. I also liked how feisty Riley was and that she wasn’t impressed with Smoke’s swagger. He lives in the same town as Riley’s friend whose boyfriend happens to be in the same MC. When we first meet Park and Rosie, I found myself with no choice but to put their story in my TBR list. And that means the rest of the series will follow. This book isn’t like a lot of MC stories that show the blood and violence that seems to follow that type of group. But they’re not all squeaky clean either.
By some of his action, and the supporting cast, you know this is an MC but that isn’t the main focus of the story. It’s more to show what makes Justin Smoke. We see enough of Riley’s job to see what makes her qualify as a geek. We also get to see how important her family is to her. I liked how our author makes the change from mild tolerance to something more seem so natural and believable. Who says that the geek can’t have a hottie?
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
June 15, 2019
Smoke has never had any problems getting any woman he wants into his bed, so he has the king of the world mentality when it comes to them. However, when he comes face to face with a beautiful woman that knocks him on his behind, he goes into his normal behavior, but she's not impressed, in fact, she treats him like crap, which confuses him. Riley just got her heart broken by her boyfriend who was one of those men that was too hot for their own good, so she's learned her lesson, and decided no more men like him. She's come to Houston to work for a few months, and she gets together with a close friends from college, and is introduced to the Doomsday Sinners MC. When she comes face to face with Smoke, she goes on the defensive, because he's too hot for his own good, and she's determined to protect her heart against men like him. However, they have quite the chemistry, and it shoots sparks in every direction, but Riley can't let him close to her, so they start on a antagonistic journey which comes off mean in my opinion. They fight, and he does the worst things in my eyes to piss her off & it disgusted me, so he pissed me off continuously. No matter how much they're perfect for each other, in my eyes, she should have put him through more hoops because of his immature actions. So it's safe to say that I wasn't a huge fan of his, as he kept screwing up big time. I'm not going to lie, they did have some HOT sexy times that lit the sheets on fire, but again, I couldn't get past some of his actions that made him seem like a boy not a man. I get it, Riley was a b*t*h, but sack up & be a man not a gross teenage boy. Okay, I swear I'm done with my rant now. And it's these insane emotions that I have is why I gave it a 5 stars though I'm still pissed off at Smoke. And don't go by what I said, as it's only my opinion, one click this baby for your own opinion! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
June 12, 2019
Smoke is book 5 in the Archer Creek series now if you have read my reviews on the previous books in this series then it will be no suprise that i love this set of books.
Smoke is a badass biker in the doomsday sinners. He knows what he wants and what he wants is to live the cushty life motorcycles his club and an different women every night. Smoke is a pretty boys an not short of a lay he has his pick of willing groupies an has no interest in settling down anytime soon. Untill Riley comes to town and knocks him sideways. He dont understand her she confuses him and she is a sassy mouthed bitch and nothing like any other woman. He needs to stay away from her but shes hot as sin and he cant keep uis eyes of her.
Riley is a geek there is no other way to discribe her. Riley is a gaming geeks to be precise and she love its she knows she is the best at what she does and as a result choosing to be picky about what jobs she takes choosing to be a freelance coder means she can work from home. Until a job comes in that means her uprooting her life for 2 months fresh from a break up and the lure of her old college buddy being close by to the jobs she takes the contract. What she dont expect is to see the most beautiful giant she has ever seen standing in front of her when she meet her friend Rosie. She see a cocky smile and and a bikers cut and for no reason blurts out rudness and insults from the get go he hackle her and she dont know why.
What you dont want is sometimes what you need.
There story is full of bitchiness and sass backwards and forwards and you will want to shake the pair of them and bang there heads together they are the character u want to hate but u cant.
I have no doubt that anyone who chooses to read this book will enjoy the story but i say this dont judge a book by its cover (an i dont mean this literally i love smokes cover haha) keep that in mind when reading.
Gemma weir you have knocked it out the park again. There is no end to your amazing talent cant wait for the next book you bring us.
Smoke is a badass biker in the doomsday sinners. He knows what he wants and what he wants is to live the cushty life motorcycles his club and an different women every night. Smoke is a pretty boys an not short of a lay he has his pick of willing groupies an has no interest in settling down anytime soon. Untill Riley comes to town and knocks him sideways. He dont understand her she confuses him and she is a sassy mouthed bitch and nothing like any other woman. He needs to stay away from her but shes hot as sin and he cant keep uis eyes of her.
Riley is a geek there is no other way to discribe her. Riley is a gaming geeks to be precise and she love its she knows she is the best at what she does and as a result choosing to be picky about what jobs she takes choosing to be a freelance coder means she can work from home. Until a job comes in that means her uprooting her life for 2 months fresh from a break up and the lure of her old college buddy being close by to the jobs she takes the contract. What she dont expect is to see the most beautiful giant she has ever seen standing in front of her when she meet her friend Rosie. She see a cocky smile and and a bikers cut and for no reason blurts out rudness and insults from the get go he hackle her and she dont know why.
What you dont want is sometimes what you need.
There story is full of bitchiness and sass backwards and forwards and you will want to shake the pair of them and bang there heads together they are the character u want to hate but u cant.
I have no doubt that anyone who chooses to read this book will enjoy the story but i say this dont judge a book by its cover (an i dont mean this literally i love smokes cover haha) keep that in mind when reading.
Gemma weir you have knocked it out the park again. There is no end to your amazing talent cant wait for the next book you bring us.
June 14, 2019
This is the fifth book in this series. While they can be read as a standalone, I think they should be read in order. Smoke is a lady’s man and loves his life. Different girl every time. With all his brothers pairing up part of him wonders what that would be like. The other half not so much. Riley has just split from her boyfriend. She though they were getting ready to move in together and he hasn’t even been with just her. Her heart is bruised and she takes a new job. Different from her normal ones but it pays a lot and gives her a chance to get away for a bit. Her job takes her to Texas and allows her to reconnect to an old friend. Riley meets Smoke through her friend. Her friend’s boyfriend is part of a biker club. Smoke is a pretty boy and knows it. Women fall at his feet for a chance to be with him, but Riley is done with men like him. She knows exactly how they act and want nothing to do with them. To bad Smoke can’t stop thinking about her. She is the only girl that doesn’t want anything to do with him. She gets under his skin. Could Smoke be different from how she thinks he is? Could they find a way to make this work? Both of them are attracted to each other and don’t want to be. Sometimes life springs things on you. Could this be their chance at something fantastic? I loved this book so much. Riley is just what Smoke needs. Someone who keeps him on his toes and doesn’t just fall at his feet. Smoke must take stock of what he really wants and make a decision. These characters are fantastic. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. These guys love with all their heart and would do anything for the women they love. They are brothers and always there for each other. Fantastic job Gemma.
June 16, 2019
Smoke
By Gemma Weir
“She makes me want to prove to her that I’m not who she thinks I am, that I’m not a douchebag who will hurt her just because I can.”
I haven’t met a member of the Doomsday Sinners Motorcycle Club I haven’t liked, and Smoke is no exception. Big, buffed and hella hot, Smoke is the perfect addition to the Archer’s Creek series.
“For a moment, just a millisecond, I thought I’d misjudged him, but I haven’t. He wanted me to want him and the moment he saw that heat from me he thought he’d won.”
Self proclaimed computer nerd, Riley has always kept to herself and focused on her work. After a break-up, Riley decides to accepts a new job position that takes her to Archer’s Creek and opens up a new world of possibilities. Smoke is a ladies man...he smiles and they swoon. Except for one. Smoke cannot seem to impress Riley, and when it becomes to much to handle, the tension between these two builds.
“This is first truly real thing we’ve ever shared. This is acceptance and willing and hope all packed into a kiss that changes my very essence, alters who I am, and what I feel, and how I’ll live my life. This kiss makes the world stop, time slow, and the stars shine brighter, and it’s all because of him.”
I have read all of books in Gemma Weir’s Archer Creek series, and Smoke is a mix of hot, steamy scenes and self discovery. A different combination, but Gemma does an excellent job of joining these two situations. And don’t forget about the Doomsday members we have met previously. Some of them pop in to say hello!!
Tara
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By Gemma Weir
“She makes me want to prove to her that I’m not who she thinks I am, that I’m not a douchebag who will hurt her just because I can.”
I haven’t met a member of the Doomsday Sinners Motorcycle Club I haven’t liked, and Smoke is no exception. Big, buffed and hella hot, Smoke is the perfect addition to the Archer’s Creek series.
“For a moment, just a millisecond, I thought I’d misjudged him, but I haven’t. He wanted me to want him and the moment he saw that heat from me he thought he’d won.”
Self proclaimed computer nerd, Riley has always kept to herself and focused on her work. After a break-up, Riley decides to accepts a new job position that takes her to Archer’s Creek and opens up a new world of possibilities. Smoke is a ladies man...he smiles and they swoon. Except for one. Smoke cannot seem to impress Riley, and when it becomes to much to handle, the tension between these two builds.
“This is first truly real thing we’ve ever shared. This is acceptance and willing and hope all packed into a kiss that changes my very essence, alters who I am, and what I feel, and how I’ll live my life. This kiss makes the world stop, time slow, and the stars shine brighter, and it’s all because of him.”
I have read all of books in Gemma Weir’s Archer Creek series, and Smoke is a mix of hot, steamy scenes and self discovery. A different combination, but Gemma does an excellent job of joining these two situations. And don’t forget about the Doomsday members we have met previously. Some of them pop in to say hello!!
Tara
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May 29, 2019
Review by: Melanie
(5 stars)
Riley gets contracted to a 2 month consultancy job in Houston, and after looking up an old school friend; Rosie, Park's Ol' Lady from the previous book, she arranges to meet up with her for a catch up. When Riley meets Park and Rosie however, they have brought Smoke along for the ride but as he's a "pretty boy who knows it" Riley is far from impressed as that's exactly what her ex was, and she does not want a repeat of that debacle. Smoke, not used to having girls not falling at his feet, is equally annoyed and confused at Riley's reaction to him, which is made even more annoying by the fact that he can't stop thinking about her. Will Riley be willing to put her reservations aside? Will there even be any point in trying to when she has to return home to New York in 2 months anyway?
This was another good read from Gemma Weir. There wasn't any MC action and while I am usually a strong advocate of reading books in series order, like the last one I honestly don't think you have to read the other books to enjoy Smoke as there are no continuing storylines or dramas to ruin your enjoyment of any of them, I would just recommend you do as they are really good. I would have liked a little more to the Dan aspect of the story but other than that I really enjoyed this and give Smoke 5 stars.
(5 stars)
Riley gets contracted to a 2 month consultancy job in Houston, and after looking up an old school friend; Rosie, Park's Ol' Lady from the previous book, she arranges to meet up with her for a catch up. When Riley meets Park and Rosie however, they have brought Smoke along for the ride but as he's a "pretty boy who knows it" Riley is far from impressed as that's exactly what her ex was, and she does not want a repeat of that debacle. Smoke, not used to having girls not falling at his feet, is equally annoyed and confused at Riley's reaction to him, which is made even more annoying by the fact that he can't stop thinking about her. Will Riley be willing to put her reservations aside? Will there even be any point in trying to when she has to return home to New York in 2 months anyway?
This was another good read from Gemma Weir. There wasn't any MC action and while I am usually a strong advocate of reading books in series order, like the last one I honestly don't think you have to read the other books to enjoy Smoke as there are no continuing storylines or dramas to ruin your enjoyment of any of them, I would just recommend you do as they are really good. I would have liked a little more to the Dan aspect of the story but other than that I really enjoyed this and give Smoke 5 stars.
June 12, 2019
Smoke is the fifth installment in Gemma Weir's Archer's Creek series and what a good installment it was. This is the first book I have read by Gemma and it didn't disappoint. Smoke is part of the Doomsday Sinners MC and is a complete physical specimen. Not only is he totally ripped but he's just beautiful to behold and he knows it. He has no shortage of women who want to sleep with him. He literally only has to look at one and crook his finger and they come panting. Riley has just recently broken up with her long term boyfriend after finding out that she was the only one in the relationship who thought they were exclusive while he thought there was enough of him to go around for the female population. A game coding guru, she takes a temporary job in Texas where she meets up with an old college friend and old lady of another MC brother and that's how she meets Smoke. After taking in his good looks, she instantly takes a dislike to him, comparing him to her egotistical ex. She decides then and there that she's not going to give Smoke the time of day and this throws Smoke off of his usual game. The two develop this whole hate, want, need and completely lust filled back and forth relationship that was just really fun to read. Everything you think they'll do, forget it. They never do what you expect. Thanks to this introduction I am now going to go back and begin the entire series.
September 3, 2021
*4,5-5 stars*
I've been enjoying and loving this series and it just seems to get better with each book you read! I really loved Riley and Smoke's story. Riley was a woman after my own heart, someone who had her heart on her sleeve but didn't let anyone mess with her in the end. I definitely didn't want the story to end...
Riley has been in a recent bad break-up and is currently tired of her life in NY. With her being a freelance decoder gamer, she can take any job she wants and the opportunity arises for her to go to Texas, she takes it with both hands. What starts as a fresh start might end up being something she never thought would be the one thing she needed the most. But when she meets Smoke, they get off on the wrong foot but even though the attraction between them is so palpable, Riley wants nothing to do with him.
Smoke has always had women throwing them at his feet but Riley is someone completely different and that throws him 'cuz she doesn't want anything to do with him. Even though they get off on the wrong foot, there's just something that keeps pulling them together. Will Riley let her guard down and will Smoke be able to make her see that there's more than meets the eye?...
I've been enjoying and loving this series and it just seems to get better with each book you read! I really loved Riley and Smoke's story. Riley was a woman after my own heart, someone who had her heart on her sleeve but didn't let anyone mess with her in the end. I definitely didn't want the story to end...
Riley has been in a recent bad break-up and is currently tired of her life in NY. With her being a freelance decoder gamer, she can take any job she wants and the opportunity arises for her to go to Texas, she takes it with both hands. What starts as a fresh start might end up being something she never thought would be the one thing she needed the most. But when she meets Smoke, they get off on the wrong foot but even though the attraction between them is so palpable, Riley wants nothing to do with him.
Smoke has always had women throwing them at his feet but Riley is someone completely different and that throws him 'cuz she doesn't want anything to do with him. Even though they get off on the wrong foot, there's just something that keeps pulling them together. Will Riley let her guard down and will Smoke be able to make her see that there's more than meets the eye?...
June 13, 2019
At the beginning of this year I had a chance to read Park's story. At the time, the author was new to me so I was reading out of order. It did not affect the greatness of the story in the least. Since then, I #binged the entire series so far and I am happy to report that I am still head over heels for this author!
Let's chat about Smoke ... I loved the push pull in this story. It was perfection for Smoke and Riley's characters because they are both strong and independent. Smoke not being used to a woman not falling at his feet and Riley coming off a a bad relationship make for some excellent sparks between the two. I'm not gonna lie and say there wasn't a time or two where I might have thought *too far kids*, because there were, but I didn't really care because I just loved their journey!
I have to say again that even tho these guys are in a motorcycle club, the club's arc is not a feature in these stories. the focus of these books is almost 100% on the relationships and not the club. so reading out of order is 100% fine. i'm not one to advocate that too quickly, so #trust LOL
Let's chat about Smoke ... I loved the push pull in this story. It was perfection for Smoke and Riley's characters because they are both strong and independent. Smoke not being used to a woman not falling at his feet and Riley coming off a a bad relationship make for some excellent sparks between the two. I'm not gonna lie and say there wasn't a time or two where I might have thought *too far kids*, because there were, but I didn't really care because I just loved their journey!
I have to say again that even tho these guys are in a motorcycle club, the club's arc is not a feature in these stories. the focus of these books is almost 100% on the relationships and not the club. so reading out of order is 100% fine. i'm not one to advocate that too quickly, so #trust LOL
June 10, 2019
Everyone needs to grow up someday and find that special someone who stops the world on its axis just for you. Riley thought she found her man, but when his betrayal was revealed she left and didn’t look back. No more Pretty arrogant men for her! Lesson learned and she won’t be fooled ever again. Riley sees what kind of man Smoke truly is in one glance. Smoke on the other hand cannot figure out why his charms won’t work on Riley. He knows that he’s irresistible. Why doesn’t she see it? Looks like Smoke has met his match!
What makes this fifth book in the series most amazing is the compelling storytelling and mesh of lovable, interesting characters. Characters that you connect with, want to hang with, and who pull on your heart. I adore the series and just love Riley and Smoke!
What makes this fifth book in the series most amazing is the compelling storytelling and mesh of lovable, interesting characters. Characters that you connect with, want to hang with, and who pull on your heart. I adore the series and just love Riley and Smoke!
June 12, 2019
That was an awesome read! 5 Stars! Being part of a series it was easy to read as a standalone. Loved it! There was so much tension between the main characters that it made it a page turner. Riley and Smoke aka Justin are great characters. Their personalities are total opposites but makes them seem likely to attract to each other but they may not either. Can't give it away, lol. Gemma thank you for writing Riley and Smoke's story. I see you struggled and glad these two won to over to be completed. Easy flowing story line with both characters point of view (my favorite). Highly recommend as a standalone or the series because great characters to want to find out more about.
***ARC provided in return for honest review, read for Sweet and Spicy Reads***
***ARC provided in return for honest review, read for Sweet and Spicy Reads***
June 14, 2019
OMG where I have I been?? How have I not read anything by Gemma before??? I really need to fix that A.S.A.P. and get my hands on more of these Archer Creek men!!
I was freaking hooked and my emotions were raging. The push and pull between the characters and the fight they put up to fight their chemistry had me flipping the pages quick!
Riley has been down that road with the hot playboy boyfriend and isn't looking for another playboy. She doesn't take Smoke's crap and his smooth ways. Smoke is perplexed on how this woman treats him. He doesn't know what he did and how she doesn't want him. The road they take isn't easy but it is definitely one that you don't want to miss.
Now I am usually one for reading books in series order but since this is my first I can honestly say that you don't have to and you will still love this book. You will probably feel like me though and want the others because I fell in love with these MC men.
I was freaking hooked and my emotions were raging. The push and pull between the characters and the fight they put up to fight their chemistry had me flipping the pages quick!
Riley has been down that road with the hot playboy boyfriend and isn't looking for another playboy. She doesn't take Smoke's crap and his smooth ways. Smoke is perplexed on how this woman treats him. He doesn't know what he did and how she doesn't want him. The road they take isn't easy but it is definitely one that you don't want to miss.
Now I am usually one for reading books in series order but since this is my first I can honestly say that you don't have to and you will still love this book. You will probably feel like me though and want the others because I fell in love with these MC men.
June 13, 2019
Title: Smoke
Author: Gemma Weir
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ARC read in return for an honest review.
Gemma Weir has brought us an all round entertaining read with Smoke, great crazy characters and a captivating storyline had me hooked from start to finish.
Riley and Smoke meet when she comes to town for work and to catch up with an old friend, you know that fine line between love and hate well this pair walk it, it’s a case of both lust, love and hate at first sight with them. Riley can’t quite understand her mean streak towards Smoke whilst he can’t get his head around the fact he wants her, join them on their stubborn journey towards love, you’ll be glad you did.
After staying up reading into the early hours and being zombie like the next day this book is well and truly worth the five stars out of five I’ve given it.
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Author: Gemma Weir
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ARC read in return for an honest review.
Gemma Weir has brought us an all round entertaining read with Smoke, great crazy characters and a captivating storyline had me hooked from start to finish.
Riley and Smoke meet when she comes to town for work and to catch up with an old friend, you know that fine line between love and hate well this pair walk it, it’s a case of both lust, love and hate at first sight with them. Riley can’t quite understand her mean streak towards Smoke whilst he can’t get his head around the fact he wants her, join them on their stubborn journey towards love, you’ll be glad you did.
After staying up reading into the early hours and being zombie like the next day this book is well and truly worth the five stars out of five I’ve given it.
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June 22, 2019
Yet again Gemma has produced a story were you completely fall in love with the characters.
I absolutely loved Smoke, I loved the banter between Riley and Justin. It made it so much more fun to read. Riley’s character I honestly hands down loved the most, her bitchy side was refreshing to read and I could easily see myself like her.
Smoke is just yeah....delicious! You can’t help but feel for him, and his sweet side is swoon worthy.
I’ve loved all of Gemma’s books and this is another perfect addition to the Archers Creek series. Definitely deserves the five star rating. I can’t wait for more from all these characters.
I absolutely loved Smoke, I loved the banter between Riley and Justin. It made it so much more fun to read. Riley’s character I honestly hands down loved the most, her bitchy side was refreshing to read and I could easily see myself like her.
Smoke is just yeah....delicious! You can’t help but feel for him, and his sweet side is swoon worthy.
I’ve loved all of Gemma’s books and this is another perfect addition to the Archers Creek series. Definitely deserves the five star rating. I can’t wait for more from all these characters.
June 13, 2019
I absolutely love this series and this book!! I love how this author intertwines the characters from the previous books into this book but she still centers the story on Smoke and Riley. After A bad break up Riley needs a new start and because she is a computer coder she can’t really work anywhere so she decides to move to Texas where she meets Smoke. They start off on the wrong foot and she has an instant dislike to Smoke. Smoke is used to women throwing themselves at him and he sees Riley as a challenge because she doesn’t automatically bow down to him. There is instant chemistry between the two but Riley fights it tooth and nail. Will Riley not judge Smoke to be as bad as her ex and let him in her heart? Everything this author touches is the golden and I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next!!
May 29, 2019
Gemma has done it again. This has everything you want . There was super hot love scenes, realistic relationships and so much more. I think everyone will love Smoke and Riley. I will say I wanted to reach through the book and smack both of them for being relationship dumb but I had faith that the two would work through their issues. I am already needing the next book in this series because these characters are addictive.
July 1, 2019
Yet again Gemma Weir gives us an amazing edition to the Archers Creek series this time with the story of Smoke...
Hes hot.. serious.. tattooed.. and basically a manwh*re.. hes determined he doesnt want an old lady but is feeling slightly left out when all the others start to settle down around him.
Hes used to a different woman every night so what happens when Rosie's friend Riley comes to town for work and she instantly doesnt fall at his feet?
We get confusion.. drama.. chemistry galore..banter and some hot sex!! Dont think we could have a Gemma book without some hot MC sex thrown in!😉
Riley is recovering from a break up and definitely not looking for love.. but she gets a huge surprise when a loveable giant manages to get into her head and her heart. Smash hit for this series once again!
Hes hot.. serious.. tattooed.. and basically a manwh*re.. hes determined he doesnt want an old lady but is feeling slightly left out when all the others start to settle down around him.
Hes used to a different woman every night so what happens when Rosie's friend Riley comes to town for work and she instantly doesnt fall at his feet?
We get confusion.. drama.. chemistry galore..banter and some hot sex!! Dont think we could have a Gemma book without some hot MC sex thrown in!😉
Riley is recovering from a break up and definitely not looking for love.. but she gets a huge surprise when a loveable giant manages to get into her head and her heart. Smash hit for this series once again!
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