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Men of Valor MC
Bare Ride
*A total standalone in the Men of Valor MC series*
Moving to the small mountain town of Fairhaven, Wyoming was my escape, not from anything but the monotonous life I’d lived. I wanted something new, an experience that I’d remember for the rest of my life.
After a week in my new home, I’d gotten a waitress job and associated myself with the residents and the lay of the land. Things weren’t… complicated, and I knew I’d made the right decision. Conflict, indecision, and shifting emotions was definitely not what I needed or wanted.
Until I met him.
Cyrus “Bear” Grille was big and strong, an MC Nomad that made every feminine part of me come alive like a fire burned brightly in my body.
He’s the last thing I need, a complication that would surely twist up my emotions and tangle with my heart.
But I can’t stop my interest or curiosity in me where he was concerned. And it looked like fate was ready to make the decision for me.
When a snowstorm causes me to crash, he’s the one to rescue me. I found myself in his cabin, isolated from everything, the snow sealing us in indefinitely, and I couldn't find anything wrong with the situation.
It felt right.
I knew I was on a new path, one where I’d experience things that would rival the former ones. And I was going to jump headfirst into whatever this electrical chemistry was that claimed both of us.
He wanted me, and I was going to give myself to Bear in every way he wanted.
Lena's note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a decades long celibate hero, a virgin heroine, and all the romantic filth to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.
*blurb unedited and not finalized.
Moving to the small mountain town of Fairhaven, Wyoming was my escape, not from anything but the monotonous life I’d lived. I wanted something new, an experience that I’d remember for the rest of my life.
After a week in my new home, I’d gotten a waitress job and associated myself with the residents and the lay of the land. Things weren’t… complicated, and I knew I’d made the right decision. Conflict, indecision, and shifting emotions was definitely not what I needed or wanted.
Until I met him.
Cyrus “Bear” Grille was big and strong, an MC Nomad that made every feminine part of me come alive like a fire burned brightly in my body.
He’s the last thing I need, a complication that would surely twist up my emotions and tangle with my heart.
But I can’t stop my interest or curiosity in me where he was concerned. And it looked like fate was ready to make the decision for me.
When a snowstorm causes me to crash, he’s the one to rescue me. I found myself in his cabin, isolated from everything, the snow sealing us in indefinitely, and I couldn't find anything wrong with the situation.
It felt right.
I knew I was on a new path, one where I’d experience things that would rival the former ones. And I was going to jump headfirst into whatever this electrical chemistry was that claimed both of us.
He wanted me, and I was going to give myself to Bear in every way he wanted.
Lena's note: I know you like them fast and right to the point so don’t worry, this one gives you all the goods but with a decades long celibate hero, a virgin heroine, and all the romantic filth to whet your appetite! Enjoy this good old-fashioned safe smut-fest.
*blurb unedited and not finalized.
50 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2021
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March 29, 2021
3.5 stars
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-no pushing away
virgin heroine/ hero celibate for many years
-epilogues 6 months, a year and a half, 5 years and 4 years later
-no cheating
-no ow/om drama
-no pushing away
virgin heroine/ hero celibate for many years
-epilogues 6 months, a year and a half, 5 years and 4 years later
May 16, 2021
Love a good age gap love story. Bear likes the solitary life but has started to feel lonely. Tillie moved to start over. She’s shy and lonely. She’s recently taken an interest in Bear who has been coming into the diner where she works. Sparks fly and they fall in love pretty fast.
June 6, 2022
short, sweet and all the swoon!
This was such a delightful little nugget of romance goodness! Bear has been entranced with tillie ever since meeting her at the local diner where she works. Every day he comes in to see her. But it’s not until he rescues Tillie from a snowstorm that his feelings come to light. And when his inner caveman is unleashed, there’s no going back! He found her, he’s gonna keep her! This one had so much steam it nearly melted my kindle! Both characters were likable, with an introverted hero and a shy heroine
Safe. Hero has been celibate for many years. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to the hero. No others, no cheating or abuse. Absolute awesome HEA with three epilogues years later and 4 kids!
This was such a delightful little nugget of romance goodness! Bear has been entranced with tillie ever since meeting her at the local diner where she works. Every day he comes in to see her. But it’s not until he rescues Tillie from a snowstorm that his feelings come to light. And when his inner caveman is unleashed, there’s no going back! He found her, he’s gonna keep her! This one had so much steam it nearly melted my kindle! Both characters were likable, with an introverted hero and a shy heroine
Safe. Hero has been celibate for many years. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to the hero. No others, no cheating or abuse. Absolute awesome HEA with three epilogues years later and 4 kids!
March 19, 2021
The author has pulled us into the lives of Tillie and Bear and does not let go. He lives in the mountains for a reason, however, he would really like to bring Tillie into his life. When she has a car accident and he saves her, will they finally come together?
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 19, 2021
Tillie has been lonely and basically alone, even when she lived with her parents, and Bear has chosen a life of solitude in Wyoming. When Tillie is injured in a car accident, Bear comes to the rescue. As he takes care of her, neither one is able to deny the pull they feel. This was a short and sweet story about 2 lonely people that come together.
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.
April 11, 2021
Bear has been leading a nomadic life but finally settled in the mountains outside Valour. He likes the solitary life but has started to feel lonely. Tillie moved to start over. She’s shy and doesn’t like crowds. She’s recently taken an interest in Bear who has been coming into the diner where she works. Luckily for her, Bear is the one who finds her in a snowbank after an accident. This was a sweet read. Bear is overprotective of Tillie and feels the sparks from their chemistry whenever she is near. Tillie is in awe of Bear and is amazed how safe she feels with him. Standalone story from this series. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
April 15, 2021
Tillie needed a new start so moved to a new town and started working at the local cafe. Bear usually keeps to himself and avoids coming to town until he sees Tillie and finds himself going to the cafe every morning. After a bad snowstorm, he comes across her car in a ditch and after saving her takes her home to care for her injuries. They both have feelings for the other, could their time together help them face what they feel?
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 26, 2021
Tillie moves to Wyoming for a change of pace and starts a new life. Sparks fly when she meets Bear but what will happen with, they get trapped together during a snowstorm. Quick read with intense chemistry. I really liked it.
March 28, 2021
An enjoyable fast pace romance in the Men of Valor MC series! It is an engaging, well written, funny, emotionally deep, and steamy page-turner. The characters you will fall in love with; the chemistry between them is amazing. A recommended read!
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.
April 6, 2021
Bear has been a nomad for years. He keeps to himself only going to town to get groceries to usually last a month. Lately Tillie, a waitress at the local diner has caught his eye. She is quiet and keeps to herself too. A bad storm hits their small town and he finds her on the side of the road with her car in a ditch and a cut on her head. She had passed out and was just coming to when he arrived. What happens when he takes her rescues her and takes her to his cabin? Will he be able to resist the temptation or will she make him discover what he has been missing? This is a short steamy older man younger woman romance with a HEA.
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.
April 7, 2021
This is everything you have come to expect from this author. I love the way she doesn't leave you wanting or waiting. You know what to expect going in and she always delivers. She has become a one click author for me. This story was no different the characters and storyline were amazing and I loved the pace and how it all seemed to explode of the pages. It was a great addition to this series and I cannot wait to get my next fix of this author!
April 8, 2021
This is a good addition to the "Men of Valor MC" series. It is part of a multi-author series but a stand alone story. It is a short and quick read about Tillie and Bear. She is a waitress at the diner he visits on a regular basis. He is a loner and member of the MC. He is headed hoe one day when he rescues her. The attraction between them is off the charts but will the age difference deter them?
March 27, 2021
“My world. My life. My everything,”
Ms. Lena Lucas writes some of the best male characters and this was no different. Bear was so lovable and possessive and completely gone for his girl, Tillie. Loved that he'd been celibate for so long, h was a virgin, no abuse, no OM/OW drama, no CW, fantastic epilogues at 6 months, 1 1/2 years later, 5 years after that and another 4 years after that. Great job!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased a copy of my own.
Ms. Lena Lucas writes some of the best male characters and this was no different. Bear was so lovable and possessive and completely gone for his girl, Tillie. Loved that he'd been celibate for so long, h was a virgin, no abuse, no OM/OW drama, no CW, fantastic epilogues at 6 months, 1 1/2 years later, 5 years after that and another 4 years after that. Great job!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I also purchased a copy of my own.
April 3, 2021
Tillie just started waitressing at the local cafe and Bear had a habit of coming in every morning. A few weeks later, just as a severe snowstorm was coming down the mountain, he found her in her car, in a ditch. It was closer to get to his cabin, so he could fix her up and take care of her wounds. Both have such strong feelings and have similar outlooks of people in general, needing quiet and space away form everyone. The two bond in more ways than one, quickly finding the future in each other. The romance and storyline were terrific, totally swoon worthy. Loved the epilogues. Can not wait for the next storyline.
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.
April 6, 2021
Fast paced story of Bear, a Men of Valor MC member and Tillie a young waitress at the local diner. Bear usually kept to himself but when he saw Tillie for the first time at the diner, he has been going in regularly, just to see her. When the weather turns bad, Tillie’s car runs off the road after hitting some ice. Thankfully Bear finds the accident site, when he goes to rescue the occupant, he sees it his girl. He carefully get her out and takes her to his cabin. Their attraction soon takes over and they have their first time together, she is a virgin and he has been celibate for a long time. He is so see and gentle with her, even though he says he’s rough, he isn’t, it with her. When she recovers from the accident he takes her to the club and claims her. Epilogue six months later with them married. A year and a half later expecting their first child, five years later with more kids.
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March 28, 2021
Loved this
Tillie has just moved into town and was driving back to the little house she had rented but the weather was really bad the snow was coming down and she had hit black ice a couple of times but this time it ended in disaster as her car goes down a snow bank she hits her head and blacks out.
Bear kept to himself a nomad and a member of the men of MC Valor as he makes his way back to his cabin he sees lights down the bank he stops and goes to investigate to find Tillie the girl he can’t get of his mind the one he goes into town everyday to get breakfast as she works at the diner.
Tillie can’t help how she feels around Bear and doesn’t want it to stop he feels like home and his cabin does as they talk she finds they are alike in many ways but also that he feels the same as her.
Once Tillie as admitted she wants Bear he can’t stop himself he is possessive and she is his now the only one she will be with forever.
I liked the epilogues at the end to see how their lives have turned out in the future.
Tillie has just moved into town and was driving back to the little house she had rented but the weather was really bad the snow was coming down and she had hit black ice a couple of times but this time it ended in disaster as her car goes down a snow bank she hits her head and blacks out.
Bear kept to himself a nomad and a member of the men of MC Valor as he makes his way back to his cabin he sees lights down the bank he stops and goes to investigate to find Tillie the girl he can’t get of his mind the one he goes into town everyday to get breakfast as she works at the diner.
Tillie can’t help how she feels around Bear and doesn’t want it to stop he feels like home and his cabin does as they talk she finds they are alike in many ways but also that he feels the same as her.
Once Tillie as admitted she wants Bear he can’t stop himself he is possessive and she is his now the only one she will be with forever.
I liked the epilogues at the end to see how their lives have turned out in the future.
March 26, 2021
The addition starts with the book covers….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! Oh, the heat is HOT, and the physical chemistry is captivating so be careful you may just get burned all the heat coming off these pages. There were some "oh no" "oh wow" " what the what" moments and add in uncanny mishaps, and shenanigans the good kind that makes you keep turning the pages till last page has been turned. Sexy, big, and strong his name is Bear an introvert but like a bear he is protective, possessive and growls (so to speak..in a good way). Tillie is also and introvert who is kind, caring, sweet and quiet. Bear did everything in his power to protect this sweet girl from himself, but she was having none of that especially after he rescued her when she crashed and due to a snowstorm, so they ended up staying in his cabin learning about one another. Realizing that they are meant for each other but will it last and will the Bear and his girl find their own HEA?
March 26, 2021
Everyday Bear ate at the diner just to see Tillie the waitress. Bear was not one to be around people so to be at the diner every day was something.
Tillie was driving on the road while the snow was coming down. One wrong move and she hit a patch of icy road and ends up in a ditch. Tillie hit her head. Now she is sitting in her car in the snow and her head hurting.
As Bear is driving home after go to the store and he comes across a car that has been there for a little while since the car is covered in life snow. As he approached the car he sees someone and she hit her head. She moves her head and it's Tillie. Bear takes her to his truck and takes her back to his house. After cleaning her up and getting her warmed up things move slow at first. Each one wants the other but neither of them know that but then the ice is broken. They let there feelings show and this is the beginning of their love life. Tillie is in love with Bear more then she ever knew she could. Be at presents her with a present on their wedding day which wasn't long after the got together. The gift was a leather jacket letting everyone know Tillie was his property forever.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Tillie was driving on the road while the snow was coming down. One wrong move and she hit a patch of icy road and ends up in a ditch. Tillie hit her head. Now she is sitting in her car in the snow and her head hurting.
As Bear is driving home after go to the store and he comes across a car that has been there for a little while since the car is covered in life snow. As he approached the car he sees someone and she hit her head. She moves her head and it's Tillie. Bear takes her to his truck and takes her back to his house. After cleaning her up and getting her warmed up things move slow at first. Each one wants the other but neither of them know that but then the ice is broken. They let there feelings show and this is the beginning of their love life. Tillie is in love with Bear more then she ever knew she could. Be at presents her with a present on their wedding day which wasn't long after the got together. The gift was a leather jacket letting everyone know Tillie was his property forever.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2021
Now these are characters I can relate to. Bear and Tillie are both introverts, they only deal with other when and if they have to. Bear first notice Tillie at the diner, after years of being by himself, she was the first person that made him feel anything. Tillie's car went off the road due a snow storm when Bear found her.
I love the connection and pull the character have for each other. The way they understand and get each other warmed my heart. This was a sweet and hot story that is outside the town of Valor.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love the connection and pull the character have for each other. The way they understand and get each other warmed my heart. This was a sweet and hot story that is outside the town of Valor.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 29, 2021
Tillie and Bear`s story is scorching hot!!! Tillie is a waitress finally living away from her family. Bear is a member of the Valor MC - a nomad biker. He is perfectly happy living al life of solitude away from everyone. From the moment he sees Tillie, he knows she has changed him completely. Their chemistry and connection is not only passionate and hot... but also caring and sweet. He is not only obsessive about her... but absolutely protective. The story is incredibly well developed, with great characters! Low drama and mega-high heat... with a super sweet HEA!
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 27, 2021
Ok, so lets move to a small town because I am bored with life. Maybe that will be what I need. That is what Tillie thought when she moved to the small town. She is a waitress and has been eyeing a big burly biker that comes in daily for meals just so he can check her out as well. Bear did not like being around people, but he would deal with it to get his eyes on Tillie. Neither would make a first move, just look at each other. Till that snow storm put her off the road and he had to rescue her. When in close proximity of the other, can these two open up to how they really feel towards each other to the other one?
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 27, 2021
I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. Tillie is a waitress and has not lived in the area long. Bear is a nomad with Men of Valor MC. These two are very attracted to each other but hide it the best they can. He comes to the diner to see her. Neither let their feelings known until she requires rescue from a wrecked vehicle. Once they are holed up at his place, they cannot deny their feelings for long. This is a short and sweet story with some steam. I have been enjoying this series. I thought Bear and Tillie were perfect for each other
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 28, 2021
This series is fantastic. Each book is better than the one before. This is the story of Tillie and Bear. Tillie is new in town and working at the diner. Bear only goes to the diner to see Tillie. Tillie is driving home to her cabin in a blizzard and having a hard time keeping her car on the road. She hits ice and ends up in a ditch. Bear sees the car and then he see Tillie and takes her to his cabin. Both of them are so attracted to each other that there is no where to hid how they feel. Sweet, short, steamy romantic story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 28, 2021
Alpha Possession...🔥🔥🔥
If you like possessive, obsessed Alpha heroes, this story is for you. Bear owns his alpha tendencies and makes no bones about his need to “own” Tillie, a waitress, who causes the reclusive Bear to come down his mountain daily to see her. Fate puts them together and both Bear and Tillie take advantage, to become as close as two people can be.
The steam is hot, the build up to it, is even better. There was no MC intrigue in this one, just two people meant to be, coming together. I really enjoyed the story.
If you like possessive, obsessed Alpha heroes, this story is for you. Bear owns his alpha tendencies and makes no bones about his need to “own” Tillie, a waitress, who causes the reclusive Bear to come down his mountain daily to see her. Fate puts them together and both Bear and Tillie take advantage, to become as close as two people can be.
The steam is hot, the build up to it, is even better. There was no MC intrigue in this one, just two people meant to be, coming together. I really enjoyed the story.
March 27, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Bear is a nomad MC and living away from the club. He doesn't like to be around people but he loves going to the local diner where Tillie works. He would love to around her 24/7. Tillie is heading home after a long shift. The mountain roads are treacherous during a storm and she is in the middle of it. She skids and hits the ditch and hits her head. She comes to when someone is shaking her awake and it happens to be Bear. Her lucky day.
March 29, 2021
Snowed in Love ❄💖
First let me start off by saying. This is the first book that I have read by this author.
This book might have been a fast paced book. But the book was a really good read. Bear is a very possessive, alpha male. He knows exactly what he wants. The snow storm that bought them together.
Follow and Bear might be stuck because of the storm. But it's all steam between them. The chemistry is very🔥🔥🔥.
First let me start off by saying. This is the first book that I have read by this author.
This book might have been a fast paced book. But the book was a really good read. Bear is a very possessive, alpha male. He knows exactly what he wants. The snow storm that bought them together.
Follow and Bear might be stuck because of the storm. But it's all steam between them. The chemistry is very🔥🔥🔥.
March 26, 2021
I thought that this was a really good book. Tillie and Bear were great together. Bear and Tillie's connection and chemistry was OTT hot. These two have been drawn to each other but they never made their intentions clear. Once Bear saves Tillie after a accident, these two can't help but follow their hearts and finally open up. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms. Lena as an awesome author.
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 26, 2021
This was super, duper sweet. Bear has been crushing on Tillie for a while, even going to the diner every day to see her. Tillie moved to Fairhaven to experience something different. Her parents had everything mapped out and she wanted to break from it. When he stumbles a crossed her in a snowstorm, forced proximity really unleashes how these two feel about each other. Very cute, quick read and one of my favorites in the Men of Valor series so far!
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 26, 2021
Bare Ride by Lena Lucas. This story is part of the Men of Valor series and can be read as a standalone. This story features a grizzly nomad Cyrus aka Bear and sweet and charming Tillie. Short, fast paced, and steamy read that is ideal for anyone looking for a quick fix with OTT alphas, low drama, and lots of heat. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 20, 2021
I loved this story. It was short, sweet, and quite enjoyable. The characters were interesting and likable. Bear and Tillie were very relatable since they were both introverts. Tillie was kind, caring, and quiet. Bear was protective, possessive, and a bit growly. Bear was hilarious with how he would try to protect Tillie from him. Tillie on the other hand was all like - bring it on, big boy! Once Bear realized that Tillie meant want she was saying, he was on board right away. I loved their happy ever after. I recommend reading this book.
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