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Devil's Riot MC #7
Badger's Claim
Badger
There’s a massive difference between wanting something, and needing it. That was a rude awakening the first time I saw her. Even though I wanted her, I refused to allow myself to have her.
There were two reasons for that choice. One was a promise I made to myself long ago. The second is because she’s off limits. No matter how much I wanted her I couldn’t give into my desires.
No matter how intriguing I find this woman, I simply cannot cross this line. That is - until secrets are revealed.
They rock my world and bring up memories I kept locked away in the depths of my mind, only allowing them to slip out on the darkest of days.
My question is this: can she handle the heinous truth of my past? Regardless of the answer I’m unsure if I’ll be able to keep a grip on her as they come out from the shadows, revealing my truth to everyone important to me.
There’s a massive difference between wanting something, and needing it. That was a rude awakening the first time I saw her. Even though I wanted her, I refused to allow myself to have her.
There were two reasons for that choice. One was a promise I made to myself long ago. The second is because she’s off limits. No matter how much I wanted her I couldn’t give into my desires.
No matter how intriguing I find this woman, I simply cannot cross this line. That is - until secrets are revealed.
They rock my world and bring up memories I kept locked away in the depths of my mind, only allowing them to slip out on the darkest of days.
My question is this: can she handle the heinous truth of my past? Regardless of the answer I’m unsure if I’ll be able to keep a grip on her as they come out from the shadows, revealing my truth to everyone important to me.
- GenresRomanceContemporaryDark
199 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2020
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March 20, 2020
I love this series! Badger and Jordan's story is not for the faint of heart. An emotional and heartbreaking story that will leave a mark on your soul. I loved this book and characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 15, 2020
Badger's Claim is another amazing emotional story surrounding the Devils Riot MC that is filled with danger, violence and murder. Badger has never stop thinking about Jordan from that time they saw each other at the hospital, now seeing her dancing at the strip club under the name Vixen he is drawn to this woman once again as he knows that Jordan will be his. Now things take a turn when her brothers Dragon and Gadget go crazy seeing her half dressed and once they find out the connection she has to another MC and what dangers she faces at home they along with Badger have to help her. When Badger goes to save his woman, he finds her beaten and left half dead, now they are racing to get her to the hospital. Badger finds he will claim Jordan as his and informs everyone, that no one will stop him from caring and being with her. This story was emotional from the start as Jordan has been use and abused by her father and his men for years. Badger has his own demons that he can't seem to get passed with the abuse he endured by the hands of his mother. With the help of his brothers from Devils Riot MC they have helped him overcome some of his pain, but each day he never forgets until he helps Jordan and realizes she has been abused also. Can these two lost souls help each other get past their demons and heal? Now these two will form a bond of love and trust that will endure forever but will be tested when her past comes back as she is kidnapped to fulfill a contract with the Irish mob. Now Badger and his brothers are on a mission to save his woman, will they get to her in time? Will Badger and Jordan finally get the happiness they felt they could never have? This emotional romance story was raw, gritty and full of passion, you will be on edge from beginning to end. Badger's Claim by E.C. Land is a must read. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout.
March 7, 2020
Holy Cow.. This series just keeps getting better and better
Badger was saved years ago from the hell his mother was putting him through. .He met Jordan the night Gadget was shot and something in him sparked. He knows he can never love a woman they way she deserves it but there is something about Jordan that keeps drawing him in
Jordan found out she is related to Gadget and Dragon but they barely talk to her. The night Gadget was shot she runs into Badger and the spark is there big time but she knows she can't do anything about it.. To keep people safe she has to endure the hell her father is putting her through.
When Badger saves her one night will he finally stake his claim and will she give in?
Badger was saved years ago from the hell his mother was putting him through. .He met Jordan the night Gadget was shot and something in him sparked. He knows he can never love a woman they way she deserves it but there is something about Jordan that keeps drawing him in
Jordan found out she is related to Gadget and Dragon but they barely talk to her. The night Gadget was shot she runs into Badger and the spark is there big time but she knows she can't do anything about it.. To keep people safe she has to endure the hell her father is putting her through.
When Badger saves her one night will he finally stake his claim and will she give in?
March 26, 2020
I'm just giving this three stars, because I don't get how my opinion is so different than everybody else's.
She's badly abused by her father and his friends, has to do things naked, he calls her a slut and other things. But then she works as a stripper and has her nipples pierced? Yeah, everyone goes through things their own way, but Id be to afraid they'd use them to hurt... There are more things I don't get...I stopped reading, when the doctor wanted to clear the room, after she woke up from coma. Guys who won't leave the hospital room, after she was beaten so bad? Doesn't look suspicious... Not my cup of tea
She's badly abused by her father and his friends, has to do things naked, he calls her a slut and other things. But then she works as a stripper and has her nipples pierced? Yeah, everyone goes through things their own way, but Id be to afraid they'd use them to hurt... There are more things I don't get...I stopped reading, when the doctor wanted to clear the room, after she woke up from coma. Guys who won't leave the hospital room, after she was beaten so bad? Doesn't look suspicious... Not my cup of tea
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March 10, 2020
I was drawn in from the very start and couldn't put this book down. As Badger and Jordan's story unfolded I felt my heart breaking for the both of them and all they had been through. As two broken souls became one my heart was slowly repaired and I was so full of joy that they got their happily ever after together. Their is so much I want to say, but I won't give anything away. This series has been absolutely amazing and only gets better with each book
March 15, 2020
I felt horrible for Badgers past. I don't know how someone can do that to another person much less a child. Jordan was different for me. I get that she was led to believe her dads reach was far to get to her mother but I don't know why she didn't tell the mc club her mom was friends with. Plus Dean knew she was contracted to be married off so why didn't he say that up front to Badger in the beginning. Idk. Plus I was wondering how her mother hooked up with her crazy father.
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March 11, 2020
this book was so emotional that it made me want to cry for them both! this book hit really close to home for me. he has secrets from his past that he is keeping from everyone. she has secrets of her own. he cant want her but he will protect her. you must read to find out what happens.
May 26, 2025
excellent book
Consumed in 1 sitting. Just couldn’t couldnt put it down. If you lover possessive bikers who would do anything for the woman they love. This is a book for you. Jordan is a dancer who is keeping a dark secret. But while on stage one night she notices the man she has a crush on is sitting by the stage and a few chairs down is her brothers she just found out she had. Talk about leaving a first impression (well 2nd but i digress). Badger is a vested member of the devils riot motor club. He has secrets of his own that haunt him. When he sees Jordan on the stage; smitten is the only word you could describe it, something about her just seems to calm his demons. But when Jordan is put in the hospital Badger finally stakes his claim and will leave no stone unturned to keep her safe.
Consumed in 1 sitting. Just couldn’t couldnt put it down. If you lover possessive bikers who would do anything for the woman they love. This is a book for you. Jordan is a dancer who is keeping a dark secret. But while on stage one night she notices the man she has a crush on is sitting by the stage and a few chairs down is her brothers she just found out she had. Talk about leaving a first impression (well 2nd but i digress). Badger is a vested member of the devils riot motor club. He has secrets of his own that haunt him. When he sees Jordan on the stage; smitten is the only word you could describe it, something about her just seems to calm his demons. But when Jordan is put in the hospital Badger finally stakes his claim and will leave no stone unturned to keep her safe.
April 15, 2021
Well I've continued with this series because the characters have potential, however there are so many holes in the plot this time. Firstly viagra does not instantly give an erection, there has to be some element of desire for it to act. Secondly, you would not be able to just stroll into the house of any member of organised crime and not be met by an army or soldiers, plus any king pin would not be so rash as to put his sadistic desires before ensuring his own arse was safe. If this author wants to write in this genre they need to research and be reasonably accurate in what they write.
I am not sure how so many people have given this series 4 and 5 stars, they clearly have never read a good MC or Mafia/Mob novel.
I am not sure how so many people have given this series 4 and 5 stars, they clearly have never read a good MC or Mafia/Mob novel.
October 21, 2020
Great
Jordan is a nurse and a stripper, shes had a rough life at the hands of her father. Badger had a rough life growing up atthe hands of his mother but as adult is a memeber of the Devil's Riot MC. The first time they meet us at the hospital for one of his mc brothers. They cross paths alot and the attraction is there but Jordan knows she has to stay away because of her father and Badger never planned to claim a woman. That is until things change when Jordan is in trouble. Will these two get past the past and be together? What will happen when her dad comes after her? Will there be a HEA?
Jordan is a nurse and a stripper, shes had a rough life at the hands of her father. Badger had a rough life growing up atthe hands of his mother but as adult is a memeber of the Devil's Riot MC. The first time they meet us at the hospital for one of his mc brothers. They cross paths alot and the attraction is there but Jordan knows she has to stay away because of her father and Badger never planned to claim a woman. That is until things change when Jordan is in trouble. Will these two get past the past and be together? What will happen when her dad comes after her? Will there be a HEA?
April 27, 2020
Still good, but not as good as the one before
I still like this series, but this book felt a tad too OTT. It definitely feels like the author is setting up more characters for storylines in a new series, which I’m totally fine with, but this was a little jumbled and rushed in parts. That won’t stop me from reading the next book, but it was a little bit of a letdown after Hades and Emerson. A tad more research about pharmaceuticals would be recommended if she delves into abuse or pharma stuff again, too.
I still like this series, but this book felt a tad too OTT. It definitely feels like the author is setting up more characters for storylines in a new series, which I’m totally fine with, but this was a little jumbled and rushed in parts. That won’t stop me from reading the next book, but it was a little bit of a letdown after Hades and Emerson. A tad more research about pharmaceuticals would be recommended if she delves into abuse or pharma stuff again, too.
June 8, 2020
Man oh Man where do I start with this review...... There are so many things running through my head that I can't type fast enough. Badger's and Jordan's story is one that will stay with you long after you read it.
They meet under bad circumstances but they both feel the spark and know they want each other but there are so many things coming at them. Will they be able to get threw all the obstetrical to be together?
This is a must read series that kicks arse! You have to read it and fall in love with Badger and Jordan,
They meet under bad circumstances but they both feel the spark and know they want each other but there are so many things coming at them. Will they be able to get threw all the obstetrical to be together?
This is a must read series that kicks arse! You have to read it and fall in love with Badger and Jordan,
July 19, 2022
This story has emotional triggers that may get to some. Badger and Jordan's story will touch your heart. They both endured hardships that no child should ever have to experience. Jordan's drama continues thanks to a contract and when it's all said and done it will bring her and Badger closer. Will she survive to make it to a happily ever after with Badger. Their stories are heroic and makes their journey far more memorable.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 17, 2020
Freaking Awesome!!!!
as usual I couldn't stop reading till the end only to be mad it's over. Lol... I just can't get enough of Devil's Riot MC. EC Land has become one of my fav authors. I just can't wait for the next one and I can only hope it never comes to an end. God, Barber's Claim not only hit home for me and I'm sure many others but it was done with such thought . Thanks!
as usual I couldn't stop reading till the end only to be mad it's over. Lol... I just can't get enough of Devil's Riot MC. EC Land has become one of my fav authors. I just can't wait for the next one and I can only hope it never comes to an end. God, Barber's Claim not only hit home for me and I'm sure many others but it was done with such thought . Thanks!
October 6, 2020
Great!
I chose this rating because this was a really good book in the series. I really enjoy most of the characters. This was a book of kindness, facing certain ordeals. Family destruction, and coping with a situation. This couple here had been through similar situations. They got through it. Overcame the situation that was done to them by their parent. Great read! I recommend this book to all romance readers and MC love.
I chose this rating because this was a really good book in the series. I really enjoy most of the characters. This was a book of kindness, facing certain ordeals. Family destruction, and coping with a situation. This couple here had been through similar situations. They got through it. Overcame the situation that was done to them by their parent. Great read! I recommend this book to all romance readers and MC love.
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October 27, 2020This book let you see abuse from two standpoints. Both were horrific. But it was done in a way that it showed how finding the right person can help you both heal from such trauma. No one needs to suffer in silence. Badger had suffered it as a kid and Jordan had been suffering and is still suffering from it. In fact she would have died from it, if not for Badger. This one had terrible things but led to them finding a HEA. And for Jordan the brothers she never knew growing up.
March 15, 2020
OMG what a great book!!
Wow!! It does have triggers so if they bother you DON'T READ THIS. Wow, Jordan goes thru hell but comes out stronger for it. Badger is a strong man that went thru his own hell. Luckily their love for each other is strong. Everyone wants a love like theirs. Great job E.C.
Wow!! It does have triggers so if they bother you DON'T READ THIS. Wow, Jordan goes thru hell but comes out stronger for it. Badger is a strong man that went thru his own hell. Luckily their love for each other is strong. Everyone wants a love like theirs. Great job E.C.
March 16, 2020
Badger and Jordan
Badger gave all the feels. Good and bad he was so sweet I wanted to give him a hug. Jordan and Badger are meant to be from the beginning their chemistry is palpable and the way they understand eachother is the best.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Badger gave all the feels. Good and bad he was so sweet I wanted to give him a hug. Jordan and Badger are meant to be from the beginning their chemistry is palpable and the way they understand eachother is the best.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 18, 2020
Another terrific addition to this great series!
This was an intense, heartbreaking story, but in the end, Badger gets his honey. I'm certainly looking forward to the next book, and I can't wait for more from this incredible author.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
This was an intense, heartbreaking story, but in the end, Badger gets his honey. I'm certainly looking forward to the next book, and I can't wait for more from this incredible author.
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and exceptional author.
June 24, 2020
Amazing story!
This is the 7th book in this phenomenal series and is Badger and Jordan's story. This is an emotional roller coaster throughout. This story is action packed as well as being heartbreaking tale with physical and mental abuse. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
This is the 7th book in this phenomenal series and is Badger and Jordan's story. This is an emotional roller coaster throughout. This story is action packed as well as being heartbreaking tale with physical and mental abuse. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.
June 26, 2020
Badger n Jordan
Jordan's life has been hellish. She literally crashes into Badger and thus begins their mutual attraction. He then finds out what her has planned for her and Badger claims her. Badger has some demons he's dealing with too and it seems having Jordan by his side helps calm some of his hell.
I enjoyed this story.
Jordan's life has been hellish. She literally crashes into Badger and thus begins their mutual attraction. He then finds out what her has planned for her and Badger claims her. Badger has some demons he's dealing with too and it seems having Jordan by his side helps calm some of his hell.
I enjoyed this story.
August 23, 2020
100 million yes'
Jordan is hiding secrets...she's being beaten and used for every single dime she makes. And she is part of a contract that she wants no part of. Her brothers mc finds she's been stripping and follows her home on a hunch and Badger claims her as his...his to save his to love his forever
Jordan is hiding secrets...she's being beaten and used for every single dime she makes. And she is part of a contract that she wants no part of. Her brothers mc finds she's been stripping and follows her home on a hunch and Badger claims her as his...his to save his to love his forever
September 13, 2020
Jordan and Badger stories are different but the abuse is the same. Done by a parent. There is plenty of action, heat and HEA. When Jordan's brothers see her dancing on a pole in a strip club they go balistic. But Badger is fasinated by her and wants to claim her. What she went thru may cause triggers for some.
October 17, 2020
Badger & Jordan
I really enjoyed this book, it’s a great addition to the Devils Riot MC Series. Badger and Jordan both had awful childhoods, but are able to overcome it all and find love in each other. Some parts of this story are hard to read, and there are a few holes that are still missing but I think the author is intending to fill them in other books.
I really enjoyed this book, it’s a great addition to the Devils Riot MC Series. Badger and Jordan both had awful childhoods, but are able to overcome it all and find love in each other. Some parts of this story are hard to read, and there are a few holes that are still missing but I think the author is intending to fill them in other books.
April 20, 2021
Barber's Claim is by far the best thus far in the series. I was an emotional read from beginning to end. Two beaten, abused, and broken souls found an undeniable connection. A connection that not only helped to battle their inner demons, it solidified them as one. This was one he'll of a beautiful love story amongst all the dark that can be hidden in plain sight.
March 13, 2022
I stumbled upon this author having been on a hunt for great MC stories.
Once I started one of the books by EC I had to read them all.
I have fallen in love with each and every member who get their own stories and women. Holy hotness!
The only thing I don't like is how short the stories are but EC makes it feel like you are reading a full book.
Once I started one of the books by EC I had to read them all.
I have fallen in love with each and every member who get their own stories and women. Holy hotness!
The only thing I don't like is how short the stories are but EC makes it feel like you are reading a full book.
July 22, 2023
evolving
I love that these books just evolve around each other in an eternal circle. Everything seems to be continuous but each has an ending. The characters are wonderful and each is growing throughout the series so everything flows so well. As I’ve said there are triggers of all sorts so read the blurb. On to book 8
I love that these books just evolve around each other in an eternal circle. Everything seems to be continuous but each has an ending. The characters are wonderful and each is growing throughout the series so everything flows so well. As I’ve said there are triggers of all sorts so read the blurb. On to book 8
June 23, 2024
This was heart wrenching.
An Irish thug and a cartel member working together. If you think they're sick think ten times worse. What they put the mc through goes back further than Badger 's story. The forms of abuse are abomable. Of course the abuse Badger and Jordan suffered at the hands of one of their own parents. Was sick.
An Irish thug and a cartel member working together. If you think they're sick think ten times worse. What they put the mc through goes back further than Badger 's story. The forms of abuse are abomable. Of course the abuse Badger and Jordan suffered at the hands of one of their own parents. Was sick.
May 22, 2025
loved it.
Loved it! Will circle back and read the series from the beginning. It’s mostly a stand alone but there are several instances that refer to past stories that left me confused. Still worth it and I knew I was starting on book 7 of 12, and now I’ll be going to book 1 and reading them in order!
Loved it! Will circle back and read the series from the beginning. It’s mostly a stand alone but there are several instances that refer to past stories that left me confused. Still worth it and I knew I was starting on book 7 of 12, and now I’ll be going to book 1 and reading them in order!
March 15, 2020
Fabulous
I am crazy for this writer. Could not put this one down. Badger and Jourdan had such screwed up childhoods. Finding each other and having the club is awesome. The hint of the Emerald Isle MC was very interesting too, although I will never be done with Devils Riot.
I am crazy for this writer. Could not put this one down. Badger and Jourdan had such screwed up childhoods. Finding each other and having the club is awesome. The hint of the Emerald Isle MC was very interesting too, although I will never be done with Devils Riot.
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