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Torque: A Novella
Torque, the owner of Hardcore Cycles is only focused on one thing, the V-twin engines that come into his shop. There's no time for women or love, that is until Ronnie, a raven-haired beauty comes into his sights. When the biker beauty needs help, Torque's primal instincts kick in, and there's no stopping him when it comes to protecting the woman he loves.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2019
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Linny Lawless
55 books1,001 followersLinny grew up, resided, and worked in Northern Virginia, close to Washington, DC. She's a bookworm, biker chick, and international best-selling indie author. Linny published her debut novel, “Salvation in Chaos,” in January of 2018, and she's very passionate about writing suspenseful and action-packed stories. If Linny is not busy traveling, working, and writing, she spends her days at home in Front Royal, Virginia, with her husband, Norman, and 4 Brussel Griffons named Verdy, Simon, Daisy, and Emma.
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May 22, 2025
3.5 Stars
Loved it! If there is an MMC that is considered to be one of the sweetest MMCs in the world, that would be Torque. He's very caring to Ronnie and was always there to protect her and help her in times of trouble. This was a sweet novella and I can feel how sincere and pure these characters are for each other.
Loved it! If there is an MMC that is considered to be one of the sweetest MMCs in the world, that would be Torque. He's very caring to Ronnie and was always there to protect her and help her in times of trouble. This was a sweet novella and I can feel how sincere and pure these characters are for each other.
September 21, 2022
Torque and Ronnie meet when she brings her bike in for repairs. Torque takes one look and sparks ignites for her. When he learns about her troubles, he offers her a job and a temporary place to stay until they can take care of her ex. This novella had me glued to the pages as this exciting story unfolds!
July 21, 2020
Torque by Linny Lawless is a very good short read that kept me interested in the story. I liked Torque and Ronnie and I thought they were well-developed. The storyline was really good and the book flowed very well. A great book.
February 1, 2022
A well written short story
Torque and Ronnie’s story was well written. I enjoyed the characters and thought the business idea(s) where super cool. I liked the intro to the supporting characters.
Torque and Ronnie’s story was well written. I enjoyed the characters and thought the business idea(s) where super cool. I liked the intro to the supporting characters.
May 21, 2020
Great short
A very quick short read that is packed full of information. I can't wait to read more about this couple.
A very quick short read that is packed full of information. I can't wait to read more about this couple.
June 23, 2019
Ronnie is woman who lives her life by her own set of rules. Determined to put her past mistakes behind her, she meets Torque who feels a strong sense to protect her, even from herself. Torque wants nothing more than to help Ronnie, but past experience has shown Ronnie no one offers help without wanting nothing in return. But will the feelings she develops for Torque so quickly be another rabbit hole for her to fall deep into?
Lawless’ Torque is a satisfying, sexy quick read. Lawless does an amazing job of sucking the reader into the fast paced and steamy chemistry between Torque and Ronnie. This is not only a great jumping off point for Torque and Ronnie’s story but a whole future series of well-developed Chaos of Kings characters.
This is my first foray into Lawless’ works and I don’t think it will be my last. This book is the perfect opener for the Chaos of Kings series and leaves the reader starving for more!
*I received an ARC of this book, but does not reflect my honest review.
Lawless’ Torque is a satisfying, sexy quick read. Lawless does an amazing job of sucking the reader into the fast paced and steamy chemistry between Torque and Ronnie. This is not only a great jumping off point for Torque and Ronnie’s story but a whole future series of well-developed Chaos of Kings characters.
This is my first foray into Lawless’ works and I don’t think it will be my last. This book is the perfect opener for the Chaos of Kings series and leaves the reader starving for more!
*I received an ARC of this book, but does not reflect my honest review.
June 21, 2019
HOT!
Fast-paced and definitely steamy. This quick read novella is definitely a great intro to what is going to be an amazing couple! Torque and Ronnie are two very hot characters that come together through their love of motorcycles. Their very quick romance is full of chemistry and love. I am already cheering them on.
I can't wait to read more about these two in the future. I know they are going to be great characters with lots of steamy sessions together.
Merged review:
HOT!
Fast-paced and definitely steamy. This quick read novella is definitely a great intro to what is going to be an amazing couple! Torque and Ronnie are two very hot characters that come together through their love of motorcycles. Their very quick romance is full of chemistry and love. I am already cheering them on.
I can't wait to read more about these two in the future. I know they are going to be great characters with lots of steamy sessions together.
Fast-paced and definitely steamy. This quick read novella is definitely a great intro to what is going to be an amazing couple! Torque and Ronnie are two very hot characters that come together through their love of motorcycles. Their very quick romance is full of chemistry and love. I am already cheering them on.
I can't wait to read more about these two in the future. I know they are going to be great characters with lots of steamy sessions together.
Merged review:
HOT!
Fast-paced and definitely steamy. This quick read novella is definitely a great intro to what is going to be an amazing couple! Torque and Ronnie are two very hot characters that come together through their love of motorcycles. Their very quick romance is full of chemistry and love. I am already cheering them on.
I can't wait to read more about these two in the future. I know they are going to be great characters with lots of steamy sessions together.
June 21, 2019
Torque owns and runs Hardcore Cycles and knows every biker but when a hot chick pulls in needing some repairs he can’t get her off his mind. Now he will do whatever it takes to protect her.
Ronnie just got out of a bad relationship, one where her ex took his anger out on her Harley. When she pulls into Hardcore Cycles to get her bike fixed last thing she was expecting was the sexy, alpha owner to step up and help her out. 🖤🔥🔥🖤
Merged review:
Torque owns and runs Hardcore Cycles and knows every biker but when a hot chick pulls in needing some repairs he can’t get her off his mind. Now he will do whatever it takes to protect her.
Ronnie just got out of a bad relationship, one where her ex took his anger out on her Harley. When she pulls into Hardcore Cycles to get her bike fixed last thing she was expecting was the sexy, alpha owner to step up and help her out. 🖤🔥🔥🖤
Ronnie just got out of a bad relationship, one where her ex took his anger out on her Harley. When she pulls into Hardcore Cycles to get her bike fixed last thing she was expecting was the sexy, alpha owner to step up and help her out. 🖤🔥🔥🖤
Merged review:
Torque owns and runs Hardcore Cycles and knows every biker but when a hot chick pulls in needing some repairs he can’t get her off his mind. Now he will do whatever it takes to protect her.
Ronnie just got out of a bad relationship, one where her ex took his anger out on her Harley. When she pulls into Hardcore Cycles to get her bike fixed last thing she was expecting was the sexy, alpha owner to step up and help her out. 🖤🔥🔥🖤
June 22, 2019
Super Quick Hot Read
Torque is the owner of Hardcore Cycles so when he sees Ronnie as the lady in distress he is all about helping her. It didn’t hurt that Ronnie had on short shorts and a tight tank top looking all biker chick riding in on her Harley Sportster. Now add in a vindictive ex who did a number on Ronnie’s bike and it’s Torque to the rescue.
Merged review:
Super Quick Hot Read
Torque is the owner of Hardcore Cycles so when he sees Ronnie as the lady in distress he is all about helping her. It didn’t hurt that Ronnie had on short shorts and a tight tank top looking all biker chick riding in on her Harley Sportster. Now add in a vindictive ex who did a number on Ronnie’s bike and it’s Torque to the rescue.
Torque is the owner of Hardcore Cycles so when he sees Ronnie as the lady in distress he is all about helping her. It didn’t hurt that Ronnie had on short shorts and a tight tank top looking all biker chick riding in on her Harley Sportster. Now add in a vindictive ex who did a number on Ronnie’s bike and it’s Torque to the rescue.
Merged review:
Super Quick Hot Read
Torque is the owner of Hardcore Cycles so when he sees Ronnie as the lady in distress he is all about helping her. It didn’t hurt that Ronnie had on short shorts and a tight tank top looking all biker chick riding in on her Harley Sportster. Now add in a vindictive ex who did a number on Ronnie’s bike and it’s Torque to the rescue.
June 19, 2019
Torque by Linny Lawless is a fast paced sexy read that will hold your interest from the start as we are introduced to Torque and Ronnie. Torque is the owner of Hardcore Cycles when he meets Ronnie when she drives up to his shop in need of repairs when her abusive ex trashed her bike. The chemistry between these two was explosive from their first encounter and now Toque finds himself helping Ronnie start a new life with him as well as handling the problem with her ex. This is one couple that you will want to read more about. Great job Linny!!! I voluntairly reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
June 23, 2019
This was an interesting story book but it was a little short.
Possible SPOILERS
Torque runs Hardcore Cycle and when Ronnie brought in her Sportster to be fixed from her ex, Torque thinks she's something special.
Ronnie works at Frisco Cantina and things were going well until the Cantina is demolished under mysterious circumstances and Ronnie is pretty sure she knows who did it.
Torque asks Ronnie to work at his shop since she has no job and no way to pay for the repaired to her bike but just when things are going great and Torque is looking to expand Ronnie's Ex shows up at a special event....
Possible SPOILERS
Torque runs Hardcore Cycle and when Ronnie brought in her Sportster to be fixed from her ex, Torque thinks she's something special.
Ronnie works at Frisco Cantina and things were going well until the Cantina is demolished under mysterious circumstances and Ronnie is pretty sure she knows who did it.
Torque asks Ronnie to work at his shop since she has no job and no way to pay for the repaired to her bike but just when things are going great and Torque is looking to expand Ronnie's Ex shows up at a special event....
June 19, 2019
What a quick hot sweet novella about motorcycle shop owner Torque, and Ronnie a bada$$ chick who loves to ride bikes.
Ronnie is in need of some repairs when she pulls into his shop. Torque couldn't keep his eyes off her and takes on the job. Ronnie being burned in the past is straightforward with Torque. As you can imagine there is a tiny slow burn until their very explosive chemistry takes over.
If you are in need of a short read with a hot alpha male and a sassy heroine than please please please read Torque!!!
Ronnie is in need of some repairs when she pulls into his shop. Torque couldn't keep his eyes off her and takes on the job. Ronnie being burned in the past is straightforward with Torque. As you can imagine there is a tiny slow burn until their very explosive chemistry takes over.
If you are in need of a short read with a hot alpha male and a sassy heroine than please please please read Torque!!!
June 22, 2019
WOW! This was really a great short read from the amazing Linny Lawless. This story is about Torque, who owns Hardcore Cycles, and Ronnie who he meets when she comes in needing some repairs to her bike. Torque has been around MC's and motorcycles all of his life. His life is tilted on its axis when Ronnie walks into his shop. She has an abusive ex whom Torque has to confront and the rest is history! Again, this is a fun read, get yours today!!
February 3, 2020
I need me some TORQUE!!!
Rawr! Torque is all alpha, protector, bad boy biker but he's one hell of a good man too. Loved him and his instant attraction to Ronnie. She's a fierce, sexy biker chick who catches his eye right away. When Ronnie runs into trouble, Torque becomes her knight in shining armor. Couldn't put this little novella down until I was finished. Read in one sitting.
Kick*ss story!
Rawr! Torque is all alpha, protector, bad boy biker but he's one hell of a good man too. Loved him and his instant attraction to Ronnie. She's a fierce, sexy biker chick who catches his eye right away. When Ronnie runs into trouble, Torque becomes her knight in shining armor. Couldn't put this little novella down until I was finished. Read in one sitting.
Kick*ss story!
June 21, 2019
This is a quick and fat-paced novella that I absolutely loved! Torque is the owner of a motorcycle repair shop and when a raven-haired beauty pulls up out front needing repairs to her motorcycle because of her D-bag ex Torque takes the job. It doesn’t help his sanity that Ronnie is smoking hot. When her ex causes trouble for her Torque steps in and the rest is history.
July 1, 2019
Quick read
Torque owns a motorcycle repair shop. When Ronnie shows up to get her bike fixed torque is wanting to more than fix her bike. When he finds out her ex did it. He wants to show him the right way to care for a woman. When the ex appears and threatens her will Torque keep his cool? Hot and sexy. Hope we see more of these two
Torque owns a motorcycle repair shop. When Ronnie shows up to get her bike fixed torque is wanting to more than fix her bike. When he finds out her ex did it. He wants to show him the right way to care for a woman. When the ex appears and threatens her will Torque keep his cool? Hot and sexy. Hope we see more of these two
September 6, 2019
For me, Torque was just okay. I thoroughly believe this could have been an awesome book instead of a short novella. As with most novellas the story line was fast and rushed . Definitely loved the story line and the authors writing, but I just wish it had been a full length standalone so the storyline could have been able to develope a lasting nstead of a novella+
December 1, 2019
Dangerously Alluring Quickie
Totally a cute, fun, steamy quickie. This story totally had my attention initially and kept it throughout the story. It's amazing how you can experience so many different emotions during a quickie.
When Ronnie leaves her ex meth head, she has to watch her back... That is until Torque.
Totally a cute, fun, steamy quickie. This story totally had my attention initially and kept it throughout the story. It's amazing how you can experience so many different emotions during a quickie.
When Ronnie leaves her ex meth head, she has to watch her back... That is until Torque.
June 19, 2019
This is a really quick read novella introducing us to Ronnie, Torque is Skully's boss at the shop. I enjoyed reading about how they get together and how he helps her when she really needed it.
I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion as well as pre ordering a copy
I received a copy and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion as well as pre ordering a copy
June 20, 2019
Torque is a fast paced novella that grabs your attention and keeps your attention.
Torque owns his motorcycle shop and Ronnie needs repairs to her bike. They have instant chemistry. Torque helps her rebuild her life.
Can’t wait to read more
Torque owns his motorcycle shop and Ronnie needs repairs to her bike. They have instant chemistry. Torque helps her rebuild her life.
Can’t wait to read more
January 5, 2020
Loved it
Torque and Ronnie are perfect together and I can't wait to see more of them. After everything Ronnie had been through she needed a man like Torque in her life and even though he wasn't looking for a women he found a perfect partner in Ronnie.
Torque and Ronnie are perfect together and I can't wait to see more of them. After everything Ronnie had been through she needed a man like Torque in her life and even though he wasn't looking for a women he found a perfect partner in Ronnie.
May 12, 2020
Short, Sharp & Amazing!
Well that got the blood pumping.
Both Torque and Ronnie were nice characters to read. Nothing like a hot alpha male and hot AF babe and she rides.
Nice little read.
Well that got the blood pumping.
Both Torque and Ronnie were nice characters to read. Nothing like a hot alpha male and hot AF babe and she rides.
Nice little read.
June 20, 2019
Loved Torque and Ronnie
Cant wait to read more of them
In the chaos Kings series which I love
Cant wait to read more of them
In the chaos Kings series which I love
June 22, 2019
Ronnie and Torque is a short and sweet action packed read that will leave you breathless. With a few twist and a crazy ex you will definitely want more. Can't wait to read what she has next.
July 2, 2019
My only complaint is that it went so fast!!!
July 5, 2019
A seductively sweet, fast paced, and entertaining story. I loved it!
September 26, 2019
Torque and Ronnie . . . short and quick read.
I've figured out I really don't care for novella's. So much of the story is missing and the characters don't develop like in a longer book.
I've figured out I really don't care for novella's. So much of the story is missing and the characters don't develop like in a longer book.
November 13, 2019
Nice novella of Ronnie and Torque. Now I will try to follow up reading Chaos Kings MC Series for more.
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