My Hero: Iron Fiends MC, #4

Devil’s Knights 2nd Gen

Passing the Torch

Riding the Line

Royal Mess

Changing Lanes

Bucking Tradition

Reining It In

Fractured Brotherhood

Ride the Wind

Chase the Sunset

Freedom Ride

Skid Row Kings Series

DownShift

PowerShift

BangShift

Fallen Lords MC Series

Nickel

Pipe

Maniac

Wrecker

Boink

Clash

Freak

Slayer

Brinks

Fallen Lords Christmas

A Moo Christmas

Kings of Vengeance MC

Drop a Gear and Disappear

Lean Into It

Knees in the Breeze

Midnight Wreckage

Thrill Seeker

Livin’ on the Edge

Blacktop Freedom

Ride or Die

Powerhouse MA Series

Dropkick My Heart

Love on the Mat

Black Belt in Love

Black Belt Knockout

Nitro Crew Series

Burndown

Holeshot

Redlight

Shutdown

Royal Bastards MC: Sacramento, CA

Playboy

Six-Gun

Monk

Rebel

Barracuda

Jet

Jinx

Mace

Urn For Me

VII Knights MC: Golden, CO Chapter

Iced

Iron Fiends MC

My Biker

My Savior

My Romeo

My Hero

Sweet Love Novellas

Sweet Burn

Five Alarm Donuts

Stand Alone Novellas

Kissing the Bad Boy

Trapped with the Bad Boy

Daddin’ Ain’t Easy

Silas: A Scrooged Christmas

Wanting More

Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool

Tangle My Tinsel

Mr. Motorcycle

Oral Communications

Coasting In

Holly’s Biker

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Coming Soon

About the Author

Excerpt from Loving Lo

Excerpt from Playboy

Chapter One

Yarder

I laid there amidst the chaos, the world around me engulfed in rubble, smoke, and the deafening roar of the garage exploding. Somehow, I had managed to shield Poppy from the worst of it, but my ears were ringing, and my head was swimming.

Moments later, Pirate, Stretch, and Aero emerged from the clubhouse, their faces etched with concern and confusion as they stood over us. Pirate’s voice cut through the haze, sharp and urgent, What the hell happened? he demanded.

Aero’s question followed suit, laced with worry and anger, Are you fucking okay? he yelled over the din.

I struggled to make sense of their words, my mind still reeling from the blast. I’m... I think so, I managed to mumble, glancing down at Poppy to ensure she was unharmed. She was awake and didn’t appear to be hurt, but I couldn’t be sure.

As they helped us to our feet and began to uncover us from the debris, the questions kept coming, mingling with the chaos of the scene. What happened? Who did this? But there were no answers, only the acrid scent of smoke and the distant wail of sirens.

Together, they guided us away from the burning wreckage, their hands steady and reassuring despite the turmoil all around us. The building was consumed by flames, a fiery beacon against the clear sky.

The rest of the club soon joined us, their faces grim as they surveyed the destruction. Cue Ball, Throttle, Dice, Fade, Compass, and Smoke, their loyalty unwavering even in the face of danger. Olive clung to Cue Ball with tears in her eyes while Sloane kneeled by Poppy to make sure she was okay, and Dove worriedly watched the garage burn faster.

I could feel the adrenaline wearing off, leaving behind a dull ache and a thousand questions. I wanted to know who had done this, but there was no time to dwell on the attack. Poppy needed medical attention, and we had to do everything we could to salvage what we could of the garage.

The EMTs descended upon us, their voices a blur as they checked us over for injuries. I tried to focus on their words, to reassure Poppy that we would be okay, but my thoughts kept drifting back to the inferno that was once the Iron Fiends Garage.

The fire trucks arrived shortly after; their sirens pierced the air as they flooded the parking lot and fought to contain the blaze. I watched helplessly as the flames danced higher, consuming everything in their path.

There wasn’t going to be anything left of the garage. It was too far gone.

And surrounded by the chaos and confusion, two questions burned brighter than the flames: Who the hell just tried to kill me? And did Poppy have anything to do with it?

Poppy

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Yarder had shielded me from the explosion’s wrath, and my senses were a whirlwind of chaos—debris flew, voices shouted, and the suffocating scent of smoke. I clung to Yarder, feeling his firm grip as he pulled me away from the burning building, his friends joining in to assist. In the clamor, I caught snatches of names—Aero, Throttle—but my mind was reeling, struggling to grasp the gravity of the situation.

More figures emerged from the chaos, faces unfamiliar yet oddly connected. They must have been members of Yarder’s club, I realized, their concerned expressions mirroring my own disorientation. Among them was a woman who quickly introduced herself to me. I’m Sloane, honey, she called softly as she kneeled down beside me. Her kindness was a beacon among the turmoil all around me. She kept asking if I was okay, her voice a comforting presence in the midst of chaos.

I’m... I’m Poppy, I managed to mumble, my voice barely audible over the din.

Sloane’s eyes softened. I’m Sloane, she told me again. And that’s my ol’ man, Aero. She nodded toward a tall, lanky, but muscular-looking man who wore a vest like Yarder.

Despite the chaos, a wry smile tugged at my lips—Aero hardly looked old, but I suppose it was all a matter of perspective. He doesn’t look much older than you, I pointed out.

Sloane laughed softly and shook her head. I forget most people don’t get my new biker talk unless you’re part of a club or read MC romance books.

Uh, MC romance? I asked.

Sloane patted me on the shoulder. I need to stop talking. If Aero heard me right now, he would tell me I was crazy, she chuckled. My love for books seems to come up no matter the situation, even when a building is burning down fifty feet from me.

Before I could ask any more questions, paramedics descended upon us, their urgency a stark reminder of the severity of the situation. I felt Yarder’s presence beside me, his protective stance unwavering as the paramedics assessed my condition. I’m sorry, I whispered to him, guilt gnawing at my insides. His response was a silent nod, his eyes speaking volumes even as words escaped him.

With gentle hands, the paramedics loaded me into the ambulance, Yarder hovering close by, his concern a tangible presence. As the vehicle lurched into motion, I couldn’t shake the feeling that this was all my fault, that I had somehow opened the doors into this chaos.

In the confines of the ambulance, my thoughts raced, replaying the events of the day like a broken record. It all started with a stranger’s offer—a tempting proposition laden with danger. I had hesitated, torn between loyalty to Yarder and my own safety. But fear had won out in the end, driving me to agree to the stranger’s demands.

And now, as I lay on the stretcher, battered but alive, I knew I had to make things right. This mess was of my own making, and I owed it to Yarder and his club to fix it. Determination surged within me, overshadowing the fear and guilt that threatened to consume me.

The hospital loomed into view, its sterile halls a stark contrast to the chaos I had escaped. As the paramedics rushed me inside, I made a silent vow—I would find a way to set things right, no matter the cost.

Hours passed in a blur of examinations and questions, and the hospital staff worked tirelessly to ensure my well-being. About an hour after I got to the hospital, Yarder appeared. He remained a constant presence at my side, though very silent. Eerily silent.

I had hoped Sloane would be with him, but she wasn’t. No one else from the club was there except for Yarder.

I had a bunch of scrapes and bruises and also a concussion, but thankfully, no broken bones. They were going to keep me overnight because of the concussion, even though I had protested, telling them I didn’t need to stay.

Eventually, the chaos of the day began to ebb, replaced by a sense of calm resolve. Despite the uncertainty that lay ahead, I knew one thing for certain—I would not rest until I had made amends for the mess I had caused.

As I drifted into a fitful sleep, thoughts of redemption and forgiveness danced through my mind, a glimmer of hope in the darkness. That was until Yarder’s deep, low voice slipped through the haze. Sleep now, Poppy, but just know once you wake up, you’ve got a lot of explaining to do.

Chapter Two

Yarder

The hospital’s sterile corridors seemed to stretch on endlessly as I paced back and forth, my mind consumed by worry and anger. All night, I had kept vigil by Poppy’s bedside, unable to tear myself away from her unconscious form.

I had left her side to get some fresh air, but I didn’t go far.

I stepped back into her room, and she stirred in her sleep, her brow furrowing with unease, and my heart clenched at the sight.

When her eyes fluttered open, meeting mine with a mix of surprise and relief, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotions—relief that she was awake, anger at the situation that had brought us here, and a gnawing sense of dread at what lay ahead.

You’re still here, she whispered, her voice barely heard above the hum of machinery.

I nodded, my jaw tense with unspoken words. You didn’t hear what I said before you fell asleep? I asked, my voice low and gravelly.

Poppy’s lips quirked in a half-smile, a faint glimmer of sass shining through even in this dire moment. Uh, maybe, she replied, her tone laced with uncertainty.

I settled back in my chair, my gaze never leaving her face. You wanna have this talk here or at your place? I asked, my voice tight with restrained anger.

Her response caught me off guard, a sharp pang of hurt piercing through the anger. Uh, if we go back to my place, are you going to kill me? she asked, her words heavy with apprehension.

A growl rumbled in my throat, a primal instinct of displeasure that she thought I was going to kill her. I think I’m the one who should be asking you that, Poppy, I retorted, my tone laced with bitterness. Last I checked, you brought your car to my garage, and then next thing I know, the damn thing blew up. I suppose the hopes were for the whole club to be working on cars when it blew, huh?

The accusation hung heavy in the air, the silence stretching between us as Poppy’s eyes widened in shock. What? No! she gasped, her voice rising with panic. That’s not at all what I wanted. I didn’t want anything to happen! I came there to get my car from you because I didn’t know what that guy was going to do. I didn’t know what was going to happen, but I assumed it was going to be something bad.

Despite the anger simmering within me, a flicker of doubt crept into my mind. It sounded like bullshit, but something in Poppy’s eyes told me she was telling the truth. I helped you out, Poppy, I reminded her, my voice softer now, laced with hurt. Set you up with a payment plan for your car and even gave you rides back and forth to work.

Tears welled in her eyes; her voice choked with emotion. I know, she cried, her