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Luciana -- All I’ve known is pain and suffering at the hands of men -- even from my father, a man who was supposed to love and protect me. I’ve survived, nothing less and nothing more. When I’m dropped off with a club of bikers, I figure it’s more of the same. I’ll do as I’m told, make sure I please them, and hope one day I’ll find a way to escape. There is only one thing that could ever break me, and I’m scared of what will happen when the club learns my secret. Will they return me to my father? Or will I be used to broker yet another deal?

It never occurred to me the President of Hades Abyss would be my salvation, or that I would fall in love with him. I never knew men could be honorable and kind. He’s all gruff and domineering, but under that rough exterior I can see the heart of gold he tries to hide.

Spider -- Assassin Casper VanHorne, Picasso of wet work and pain in my ass, has asked my club to take in two Colombian princesses. Well, he didn’t use the term princesses, but I have no doubt they’ll be spoiled little bitches. The first time I see Luciana and her sister, I think I’ve got them pegged just right -- until I look in Luciana’s eyes and see the fear she’s trying to hide. Something isn’t right. I know it deep in my gut.

I never once thought a woman nearly forty years younger than me could ever captivate me, but the more I get to know her, the more Luciana holds me spellbound. I didn’t want to fall in love, didn’t want a woman in my life… but sometimes the Fates know better than a mere mortal man, and Luciana is exactly what I need. When her father demands her return, I vow to keep her safe. No fucking way I’ll let the sick bastards who hurt her get their hands on her again. Now that she’s mine, I’ll march into hell if need be in order to keep her by my side.

WARNING: This book contains bad language, graphic sex, violence, a heroine who has been physically and sexually abused, and an alpha male who will get vengeance at any cost.

147 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 14, 2019

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Harley Wylde

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Harley Wylde is the International Bestselling Author of the Dixie Reapers MC, Devil's Boneyard MC, and Hades Abyss MC series.

When Harley's writing, her motto is the hotter the better -- off the charts sex, commanding men, and the women who can't deny them. If you want men who talk dirty, are sexy as hell, and take what they want, then you've come to the right place. She doesn't shy away from the dangers and nastiness in the world, bringing those realities to the pages of her books, but always gives her characters a happily-ever-after and makes sure the bad guys get what they deserve.

The times Harley isn't writing, she's thinking up naughty things to do to her husband, drinking copious amounts of Starbucks, and reading. She loves to read and devours a book a day, sometimes more. She's also fond of TV shows and movies from the 1980's, as well as paranormal shows from the 1990's to today, even though she'd much rather be reading or writing.

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2,284 reviews
July 14, 2019
The silver fox gets his story told in Hades Abyss MC!

Hades Abyss MC is a hot new series and Spider was first introduced in a few of the Dixie Reapers MC books.

Spider is the President of the Hades Abyss MC and the father of Ryker from the Rooster series. Spider was always very blunt but a good leader and friend to his brothers in the MC! To keep assassin, Casper Van Horne close, he took in three Colombian mafia princesses that he instantly assumed would to be mafia divas but all three were abused due to the lifestyle their father forced them to live...

I enjoyed reading Spider (Trent) and Luciana's intriguing story after all Luciana had gone through under the thumb of her sadistic cartel father! There are triggers in this story so it won't be for everyone!

Looking forward to reading more about Spector and Casper Van Horne as well as Violeta and Rocket's story!

4.5 Silver fox and his baby girl stars!
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441 reviews
June 15, 2019
Badass

This books has triggers for people of abuse, but it shows that with the right man anything can happen. Spider and his Lil lady went through some major things, but came out on end with an HEA. This book had my favorite things with 1) major sexy okder aplha
2) a damsel in distress
3) a live like no other.
I can't wait to see what else happens
Profile Image for Sandy Knox.
1,280 reviews18 followers
July 7, 2020
HEARTBREAKING & HEARTWARMING
Spider is not what I expected. His character is 20 years older than Luciana but you know what they say, age is just a number baby. Spider is the President of the Hades Abyss MC and his son Ryker is married to Laken, the sister of Flicker a member of the Dixie Reaper's MC so Ryker lives at the Dixie Reaper's compound with his wife and son. You can tell Spider is a loving man but he's also a grouchy old turd. When Luciana and Violeta are brought the the compound no-one is very happy about it but none of them know exactly why they're there. Luciana goes to live with Spider and Violeta goes to live with Rocket. Rocket lost his sister not long ago and misses her terribly. The horror that Luciana and Violeta have lived through is so heart wrenching to think about. All the women throughout all these series have been to hell and back but these two and their sister Sofia have survived a father who sold them to men to be used, abused and tortured starting at the early age of fifteen and Luciana is carrying the twins of one of her abusers.I WAS BAWLING! When Luciana gets up in front of Spider and starts to take her clothes off he freaks out and he finally finds out why the women think they're there, to service all the men and it shocks the sh*t out of Spider but there's an attraction between them. And let me tell ya. Spider may be 20 years older than Luciana but that man rocked her world and mine. LOL! Twice! 😂 Spider and Luciana's feeling start to grow and you could feel the emotions coming off the pages. The fear that Luciana lived with every day was heartbreaking but she grew stronger and found alittle more of herself every day. When their father decides he wants Luciana back all hell breaks loose. It's so exciting. Spider will never give her up and Luciana would fight to the death to stay with Spider. There are surprises and revelations around every corner. Watching Spider's love grow is so romantic and sweet. I absolutely loved the ending. I highly recommend this series to everyone.
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6,131 reviews57 followers
July 9, 2019
Spider is book one in the hade’s abyss MC series. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters loveable and the storyline action packed.
Spider is the president of the Hade’s abyss MC. When Casper Van Horne asks for a favour, Spider agrees so that he will be owed a favour in return if he should need one. When he agrees to take in two mafia princesses, he expects them to be spoilt rich girls. He soon gets a shock when he sees not all is what it seems. At the age of sixty-one, he knows he shouldn’t mess around with a girl forty years younger. Spider tries his best to keeps things on a friendship/protector level with Luciana. It isn’t long until Spider cannot stop himself from developing feelings for Luciana, a broken mafia princess.
The chemistry between Spider and Luciana was clear to see and I liked them as a couple. I liked that neither of them planned to fall in love but they did.
I really liked the ending of this story and the epilogue.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read. I cannot wait for more books from this series.
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1,176 reviews14 followers
August 22, 2021
This was a bit different then most MC reads for me, but I enjoyed it. I liked the much older man, Spider as the hero. He was strong yet sweet, protective but not an asshole, thoughtful and sexy as hell.

Luciana had suffered some terrible abuse at the hands of someone who should have loved and protected her. She deserved a good man who put her needs first and cared for her.
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3,716 reviews204 followers
December 6, 2024
Unexpected Surprises

Harley Wylde Hades Abyss MC bk 01 Spider

I think this is a solid beginning to the series. With that said, I'm not going to beat around the bush. There is pregnancy loss, violence against women and children is discussed or inferred with the acts occurring offscreen, and some... bad guy cleanup. All this to say, check your triggers.

Luciana Gomez and Trent "Spider" Storm are... unexpected is probably the best descriptor. The age gap is huge. She comes into his life with A LOT of baggage and a big secret. He's never desired a women to be at his side, even when he had one in the past.

Fuck. Me. I was falling in love with my wife. 🤣
-- Spider

I do wish we got to spend more time getting to see them as a couple, but I liked it and look forward to getting to know this MC that seems destined to crossover with my other favorite MCs written by Harley. (There are four MC series that have cameos in this novella, but no prior reading is necessary.)

I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrator is Umi Markkanen who continues to deliver a worthy listen. 🎧💜🎧

Story: 4 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

H = 61; h = 21
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5,476 reviews177 followers
March 20, 2020
The Spider will find his queen and a whole lot of trouble.

Spider is one character who has intrigued me for some time. The story of Spider and his love is one I have been waiting for quite some time. And, the wait was well worth it. Spider is quite a bit older than Luciana. And reading this story was a blast.

Luciana is a bit timid and shy, but strong as well. She trusts Spider. That says a lot about her character especially when the story of her past comes out.

Spider is quite different than most of the members of the MC that I have read so far. I love that. The heat and chemistry are present between both of them as well as Spider’s patience for Luciana. He is very much in tune with her and her needs.

It is a short read but it has scenes of violence and miscarriage that some readers may not like. As well as talk of rape.

That being said the climax and prologue suprised me but reading this story was well worth everything.
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2,314 reviews229 followers
May 10, 2020

3.5✯

°Non virgin MCs
°Switching POVs
°Insta lust-->love
°Hero is 61, heroine is 21
°Both faithful after meeting
°Protective alpha hero
°Single dad - he became a father by accident when he was 17, he didn't want more kids so he got a vasectomy, the mother of his son is now dead and he never loved her; he's also a grandfather
°The heroine was pregnant with twins when she met the hero
°The hero hasn't been with anyone in months but he used to sleep with club whores
°No OW drama
°No cheating
°No separation
°No push/pull
°Mention of rape
°Miscarriage
°Intimate scenes only between hero and heroine
°Epilogue: 1 month later
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Profile Image for Melissa.
281 reviews1 follower
June 15, 2019
Love these books!!!

I loved every book I have a huge soft spot for all the Presidents. I can wait for the next ones
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160 reviews30 followers
June 23, 2020
Love Spider, he’s great!!
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2,649 reviews76 followers
July 27, 2019
Spider expected some pampered South American princesses to be dumped on his doorstep. What he got was a traumatized pair of sisters, the eldest coming to his home to live. Luciana expects more of what she has come to expect from men since she was fifteen. What she gets is a gruff but sweet MC president who wants to protect her. Luciana is stunned at her feelings for Spider and cannot imagine feeling this way ever again. Spider will do whatever it takes to protect her but never expects to fall in love with her. Will these two find happiness in spite of Luciana's wicked, evil father doing his level best to destroy them all? I loved Spider and Luciana's story, so loving right from the start. I loved watching these two build a life together and didn't want it to end. Luciana and her sisters have had a horrible past but coming to America with Casper Van Horne was the best thing to happen to them. Ms Wylde knows how to give us some of the sweetest bikers and I can't get enough of her books! I am totally addicted to Harley Wylde!
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414 reviews13 followers
June 19, 2019
『☠ 3 stars ☠』

The star of this book was "𝕴’𝖒 𝖙𝖔𝖔 𝖔𝖑𝖉 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖙" Spider. That man was something. Funny, grumpy, sexy, generous (with his family & friends), protective. I loved him. Luciana, even with her story, didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

The story had a interesting and dynamic flow. Everything was ok until Luciana's father makes an appearance. AND things started to be quite surreal even for an MC. (E.g. colombian president, bazooka, DEA, miscarriage) It just went overboard.

The ending could have been better. There were many things that weren't necessary to give the story a good conclusion. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥, for a first time reading this author I liked the book and I'd try a next one.
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2,082 reviews13 followers
June 23, 2019
Spider knows never to turn down Casper. But when he and his MCs are tasked to watch over Luciana and her little sister Violeta, they have no idea why. He soon finds out and is not happy. He isn’t angry at the girls but at what happened to them. He is too old for Luciana but she keeps tempting him. Luciana was used by her father. He would give her to his men and think nothing of it. She is safe now but Spider kindles something in her that she didn’t think possible.

Luciana and her sisters have been through so much. Her father was an evil man and the way he treated his daughters was beyond anything. Yeah, Spider is a lot older than Luciana but he treats her like she is the best thing in the world and she is. These two have a connection that is undeniable. I love that we got to see the other MCs too. There is a craziness that happens when her father wants her back. You know down the line more evil will come to the group. But for now, they are building strength and love.
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1,440 reviews217 followers
June 19, 2019
This book was uuugggh so gooddd!! Harley wylde was definitely a master in this genre. Yes, the book contained triggers for some people, so read with precaution; the author specifucally put it on disclaimer and burb.

I was so in love with the characters. Yes, the alpha was way way older than the h, but i personally thought that's exactly the h needs. I mean with the crazzy abuse that she went through and came out alive, barely sane; it must've been struggle. And only a mature and alpha af H could handle it. For me, the plot and character side was all made sense and just fell beautifully into place. I guessed I just liked to see long lost souls that finally see the end of the tunnel; if you know what I meant.
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978 reviews33 followers
October 15, 2022
No, just no. Really lacks emotion and any depth, which is fascinating when the plot is seemingly very emotional.
This was dark, but not written dark.
It also felt like a lot of the dark stuff was just written in for shock value and not for the plot or for character development. (abuse, rape, sex slaves, miscarriages, cartell/gang stuff etc)
And then it really lacked adequate trigger warnings, because while dark covers a lot, i want to know if there will be miscarriage and especially later miscarriages?
I guess the author felt it justified because the pregnancies were from rape? But at least one of the women wanted the babies despite how she conceived them (twins). And then she loses them, and just a few weeks later her husband comes home with a child to adopt?
626 reviews4 followers
November 9, 2024
Spider and Lucinda
I love the MC stories! Spider is a member of Hade’s Abyss. As expected, there are dark moments and potential triggers in the story. Spider is a tough guy, leader of the MC. He agrees to take in two sisters, Mafia’s princesses. He expected them to be rich, spoiled, and a bit difficult. They are not as he expected. These sisters were horribly abused by their father and his men, unimaginable things. They will do anything to not be sent back. Spider is significantly older than Lucinda, but they are drawn to each other. A third sister is placed with another MC club. Drama unfolds when the father tries to take Lucinda back. It was a good story, and well written. The narration was well done. I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1,014 reviews17 followers
June 18, 2019
Good read

They was a bit of action, plenty of romance although I’m not too keen on insta love and the topics of abuse and rape were touched upon sensibly. I would have like Luciana to have gone to a therapist because I think all this trauma would be hard to get over. I like the idea of adoption and I would have like for him to have a reversal too. That would have been the complete HEA.
Ps: Luciana’s reaction to Ryker not liking her was a bit bratty. As much as I sympathize with her plight, I can see why finding a 21 year old stepmother at your dads house after he’s been shot, could be a bit much.
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1,909 reviews
December 31, 2024
This book was not an easy book to listen to because of the abuse off page but I have to say that the writing and narrator not only bring to life thewords but made you see the worl differently and to not judge others for behind facades you have no idea what they are dealing with.

As always Umi Markkanen, bring the world to life. You literally become part of the work of Hades Abyss.

I am feeling Harley Wylde writing. Spider is perfect. There is nothing about him that is "old"..if you read/listen you know. I have to say that I wish there were people like that Spider...men willing to sacrifice their set ways to see a better future.
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4,792 reviews22 followers
June 15, 2019
A captivating, suspenseful, and endearing journey to go on with Spider and Luciana. There was an age difference, but it didn’t matter at all between them, in fact it was not even noticeable. Luciana felt safe and cared for, that was all that mattered. What Luciana and her sisters endured was horrific but this story was written with respect and understanding. Makes you believe that you can find love no matter what your past was like, or how old you are. I loved every single moment of this story.
197 reviews2 followers
June 16, 2019
Spider and Lucianna

This book was an emotional rollercoaster, it does contain triggers as there are dark themes relating to Luciannas past, such as sexual and physical abuse and miscarriage.
The book takes you on the story of spider and luciannas relationship as the president of hades abyss he thought that when the two daughters of Gomez arrived they would be spoilt however one look at them and he knows something is seriously wrong. As he uncovers the truth he starts falling for lucianna ans how strong she is.
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36 reviews
January 9, 2022
Spider

I liked how the author outlined this novel with compassion, and understanding on a much higher level that it touches your heart and draws you into the storyline whereas you and actually feel part of the plot as if you where experiencing for your self. The two main people involved reached out to me, being mistreated as a child when l was young brought back some triggers that l had to work through l think that is why this book has left a lasting impression on my mind. Thank you Harley Wylde you have once again out done yourself absolutely brilliant. ❤️❤️🥰
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3,646 reviews120 followers
November 12, 2024
MMC/FMC- Spider and Luciana
Genre- MC Romance
Heat- 3.5 volcanos
Series? Y
Safety? N because s. trafficking is discussed.
Triggers- Discussions of the following: SA, S. Trafficking of adults and minors, physical and mental abuse. Includes pregnancy loss, violence, sex.
Tropes- Marriage of Convenience, Damsel in Distress, Age Gap, Dysfunctional Family FTW, Pregnant Heroine, Traumatized Heroine.
What I liked- I thought the narration was excellent. Umi always does an excellent job with all of the voices. I enjoyed the story and the main characters (plus Teller).
364 reviews
June 14, 2019
Wow

Knew I would love Spider!
All Harley Wilde books are great, but I love the ones about the presidents of the MC's. Nice to see the rough tough guys have a soft side. Love this universe. Hope there is more encounters with some of my favorite Dealers and Devils like Laken and Ryker and Irish and Janessa and my most favorite Preacher and Kayla. Looking forward to Saint and Rocket too!
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3,776 reviews7 followers
April 7, 2020
I was going for 3.5 but I really enjoyed how respectful and gentle Spider was with Luciana, which made it a full four for me. Does this book have problems, yes, were there things that pulled me out of the world, yes. The biggest being how quickly and without therapy She got over years or horrendous abuse and torture, not cool. And then there’s the other trauma, honestly at that late stage and her feelings for it she’d have been devastated not handing out blow jobs.
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Profile Image for Nikki Noffsinger.
Author 7 books17 followers
July 19, 2020
Luciana has been abused all her life at the hands of her father and his men. She's had no value and little outlook her circumstances would ever change until she and her two sisters are rescued from Columbia. In an effort to keep them safe, she's split from her sisters and given to the biker president, Spider. Spider has never wanted a woman. He didn't care for that whole family guy scenario but the more he gets to know Luciana the more he wants to claim her. This is a must read!
567 reviews
November 3, 2024
Love at first sight. Spider thinks he done it all at his age, but when tasked with taking in a girl for a ally, he finds things are not as they seem. The girls are not spoilt rich kids, but very damaged young women. From the start there is heat, passion that over rides the sensibility. Then complications occur, and build and there is a great sadness but love prevails, and a family completed. Spider didnt anticipate any of it but suits him perfectly!
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2,065 reviews7 followers
June 15, 2019
Emotional!

Wow this book was a doozy, it took me on a emotional ride I thought would never stop. Luciana is the most, amazing strong and fierce person I've never read about, she made it and she will continue to survive, Spider is just amazing himself! Who says you can't find love in any ages! 5 Stars!
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14 reviews
November 8, 2019
Fan

I loved this book, but I love all the books from Harley Wylde. I gave this book a four because I didn't like the part where she lost the babies. All in all this is a book that will make you want to go out and help everyone that has been though something like this.. I am asking everyone to read this book and love it like I do.
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