Devoted Guardians MC (Print)
A Dixie Reapers Shifter MC Romance
Author: Harley Wylde, Jessica Coulter Smith
Cover Art: Bryan Keller
BIN: 011014-03583
ISBN (13): 978-1-60521-883-0
Genres: Action Adventure, Contemporary Women’s Fiction, Paranormal, Print, Romance, Suspense
Themes: 2nd Chance Romance, Age Gap (Older Man), Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft, MC Romance, Military, Veterans, and First Responders, Organized Crime, Shapeshifters, Single Parent/Pregnancy, Werewolves & Wolf Shifters
Series: Dixie Reapers MC Print (#31)
Multiverse: Bad Boys (#9)
Book Length: Print
Page Count: 330
As an alpha wolf shifter, I’ve lived a long time. I have my brothers in the Devoted Guardians MC, and the townspeople of Wolf Creek. What I don’t have is a mate and family of my own. When I accept an assignment to mentor a kid who needs a Big Wolf I find the family I’ve always wanted. Emma is my mate. But before I can claim her, I need to get her away from the abusive human she’s with.
Henry (Devoted Guardians MC 2)
There’s nothing I want more than revenge. It never occurred to me the dark mage would have a woman and kids chained in his cellar. But something unexpected happens when I catch Raya’s true scent. She’s my fated mate, and now I have the difficult task of not only gaining her trust, but the children’s as well.
I knew Jolene was mine, even when she belonged to someone else. Now she’s single, but I can’t rush this. Not till I’m sure she’s ready. Only one problem. I didn’t count on traffickers entering our town. Everything’s gone sideways. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep my new family safe, even if I have to get my hands dirty.
Praise for Axe (Devoted Guardians MC 1)
"A fantastic introduction to a new series. A definite page turner that held me captivated till the end. As a survivor myself, what Emma went through hit me on a deep level. If only I had a protective, understanding, caring and beautiful man like Axe step in. These are two characters that are certainly meant to be together. Their journey was not all sunshine and roses but their destination was simply perfect. Also, let’s not forget the cuteness of Cody and the way Axe claimed him as his right from the beginning. Be still my heart! I loved everything about this book and cannot wait to see what comes next."
-- 5 Stars from Andrea, Goodreads Review
"Devoted Guardians MC is the beginning of an excellent start to a new series. Axe is the President and a Wolf, he meets Emma and knows he’s her mate and she’s in big Trouble. he brings her and her son into his club to protect them. After some pretty major trials, they find their happy. And become a family! I’m excited to see who’s next!"
-- 5 Stars from Julie Winslett, Goodreads Review
"Absolutely great read!!! It’s a shifter romance with a wolf shifter, Axe, and a human woman Emma and her son Cody… plenty of steam with a touch of drama!!!"
-- 5 Stars from Carly, Goodreads Review
"Emma and Axe is such a great read.. I love the shifter aspect and the supernatural draws you in. The world building is great and Wolf Creek seems like a wonderful place for shifters to live."
-- Jenna, Goodreads Review
"How do you improve on a Harley Wylde MC story? Add shifters, of course! Emma and her son Cody need a hero, what they get is even better: an alpha wolf shifter named Axe. The energy between Emma and Axe is there from the start. The attraction is so flipping HOT, lawdy! Cody is a total bonus in this, he is the sweetest little boy. I am totally in love with this whole club. They are so protective, I cannot wait to see where this series takes us!"
-- 5 Stars from Leslee Nevill, Amazon Review
"I haven't met a Harley Wylde book I didn't truly enjoy and Axe is no exception! I am so excited for this shifter series- combining the best two genres! This is a great first book to the series but I am looking forward to more!"
-- 5 Stars from Laura C., Amazon Review
"This was an amazing story of healing and acceptance. Harley Wylde / Jessica Coulter Smith created an amazing world in Wolf Creek!"
-- 5 Stars from Shelby, Amazon Review
"Another great series starter from a wonderfully talented and imaginative author. Harley immersed us in this wonderful, exciting world of shifters and brought each character to life. I absolutely loved this story and am very excited for the next one to come out."
-- 5 Stars from Dawn Greaves, Amazon Review
"Holy hotness! I can’t help but love everything Jessica Coulter Smith aka Harley Wylde writes. She is by far one of my favorite writers. So when she said she was starting a new MC series with shifters I was in!"
-- 5 Stars from Melissa Toner, Amazon Review
"What a great start to a brand new series! This author carries us into the world of shifters with Axe. He's President of the Devoted Guardians MC in Wolf Creek and keeping his town safe is a priority for all of the Guardians. Emma meets Axe at exactly the right time. This is a fantastic new journey with this author and I can't wait to see what's next."
-- 5 Stars from GKP2460, Amazon Review
"Just amazing; it’s a great starter to the series. I love all of her MC books; now she added shifters which I love. I couldn’t put it down. I was captivated. Fantastic read."
-- 5 Stars from Cheryl Wells, Amazon Review
"Love this new series. Shifter M.C. brilliant ! A fast passed and extremely exciting adventure. Can't wait for more. Loved it."
-- 5 Stars from Kindle Customer, Amazon Review
Praise for Henry (Devoted Guardians MC 2)
"Oh goodness! Can this series get any better? Knowing Harley Wylde, yes it can, but I absolutely loved Henry and Raya's story. I love the fated mates' part of this series. I loved the visits from some of the other MC members that came throughout the story and look forward to more surprises in future books."
-- 5 Stars from Dawn, Amazon Review
"I'm loving this paranormal MC series from Harley! This was a lovely mix of the paranormal and MC romance. Henry and Raya are a perfect match and he is so sweet to the kids. Their future is so bright and made my heart happy. Raya's past was a lovely surprise, so clever. Cannot wait for the next story in this series!"
-- 5 Stars from Leslee Nevill, Amazon Review
"Remarkably spellbinding and exquisitely captivating journey to go on with Henry and Raya. Raya and her kids went through so much then in walks Henry who changes everything for them. Sometimes you have to go through the worst to get to the best. I couldn’t get enough of this story."
-- 5 Stars from A. Fernandez, Amazon Review
"I absolutely loved Henry and Raya's story. Story was really well written and kept me guessing what would happen next! Loved it!"
-- 5 Stars from MLS, Amazon Review
"I loved this book! It was a fascinating, fast read."
-- 5 Stars from Mouse, Amazon Review
"This book was amazing. When Henry first found Raya and her kids he wasn’t exactly happy. But the short time after he was with her he felt the fated mate pull. The way Raya’s kids were loveable. I love the story and how even though Raya loved him right away but Logan was stand-offish. It was so relatable. I hope to catch up with them in the future. Can’t wait to see what happens."
-- 5 Stars from Gretchen Calder, Amazon Review
"I absolutely love this series! Henry and Raya has become one of my favorite couples in all the MC books! And I gotta say the surprise guests shocked me! And I can’t wait to see if they show up more! Harley Wylde knocked this one way out of the park and I can’t wait for the next one!"
-- 5 Stars from Julianna Winslett, Amazon Review
"Henry and Raya's story will captivate and inspire you while cheering them on to finding happiness."
-- 5 Stars from Merry Jelks-Emmanuel, Amazon Review
"If I could give 10 stars, I would. Henry was ready for revenge, but he was not ready to find his true mate. An exciting roller-coaster ride for sure. Can't wait to read the next book in this series."
-- 5 Stars from Nadine B., Amazon Review
"...it’s a great book with all the drama and sexual chemistry; love everything that Harley writes and can’t wait for next book in this series."
-- 5 Stars from Cheryl Wells, Amazon Review
Praise for Alan (Devoted Guardians MC 3)
"I'm falling more in love with this paranormal MC series with ever book. They are just, even with the mayhem that seems to visit them frequently, so romantic and sweet. They make my heart happy!"
-- 5 Stars from Leslee Nevill, Amazon Review
"This series keeps impressing and Alan is no exception! I love a badazz biker but he’s even more impressive when he can shift into an AMAZING and intimidating creature! (I’ll let you discover that little surprise when you read!) The action is non-stop, and the love is still the standard for Harley Wylde & Jennifer Coulter Smith – all feels all the time!"
-- 5 Stars from Laura C., Amazon Review
"Alan found his fated mate in Jolene, but had to bide his time to claim her. Jolene and Alan have so much chemistry together and he shows her and her son so much care and was so protective of them both."
-- 5 Stars from Dawn Greaves, Amazon Review
"I can’t even describe how much I loved this story. Alan and Jolene are absolutely adorable together add in Rhett and their pairing just gets that much sweeter. This story has the perfect amount of intrigue, suspense, intensity, passion and a beautiful family dynamic that kept me captivated from beginning to end. I enjoyed everything about this book."
-- 5 Stars from A. Fernandez, Amazon Review
"It was a slow dance but definitely worth the wait. I’m loving this series and the bond growing between the women and the children."
-- 5 Stars from Melissa Toner, Amazon Review
"Good characters and plot along with some good twists and turns plus action and suspense. Over all it was enjoyable."
-- 4 Stars from CRoll, Amazon Review
"Alan was everything Jolene and her son Rhett needed. He was strong, loving and protective of his family and was not afraid to show that."
-- 5 Stars from Shelby, Amazon Review
"I loved Jolene and Alan's story and how very protective and loving Alan is to her little boy. It was another great peak into the lives of a different MC. i can't wait for more, and so far i think Alan is my favorite, but i will wait to find out more about the other guys!"
-- 5 Stars from Dragonwolf, Amazon Review
"Man, this book! I love Alan, and his family. This couple made me so happy. Alan did everything to protect his mate and child. I love how the Author made sure to give you just enough to want more from the next story and even the next generation. So ready for the next book."
-- 5 Stars from Autumn Tate, Amazon Review
"Loved the characters, loved the story line. This is the second book in this amazing new series. It's part Shifters, part MC. Happy ending guaranteed. I'd give it 100/100 if I could."
-- 5 Stars from Nadine B., Amazon Review
Devoted Guardians MC (Print)
Harley Wylde & Jessica Coulter Smith
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Copyright ©2023 Harley Wylde & Jessica Coulter Smith
Excerpt from Axe
Axe
I stared at the message on my phone and scanned the area again. I’d agreed to meet my new Little Wolf at the park. The agency said the mom seemed nervous, and I could understand. Having a strange man meet with you and your kid had to be frightening. Even though the agency vetted everyone, I admired the woman for being cautious.
Just to be safe, I messaged the program director. She could send the mom a picture of me and let her know I was nearby. I’d had more than one mom freak out when I got close to their kid. Didn’t matter I was an alpha wolf. Our special town didn’t have one pack. It had many. Only certain wolves, like me and a few others, could handle being around other alphas without feeling the need to fight for dominance. Which was why not just any shifter would be permitted to move here. Each alpha had to pass a series of tests and interviews.
I finally spotted a kid who matched the picture the agency sent. Cody Carter. He looked small for his age. Most eight-year-old shifters were much bigger. Even if it looked like he wouldn’t officially be eight for another week, he still shouldn’t look so scrawny. Even rabbit shifters and deer weren’t as fragile in appearance as this kid.
Approaching the swings, I stopped a few feet away. From the corner of my eye, I saw a pretty blonde pop up from a nearby bench, her tense posture alerting me to the fact this had to be her son. She hadn’t so much as twitched until I approached the boy.
“You Cody?” I asked.
“Yes, sir.”
I smiled, liking how polite he was. His mother must have raised him right. “My name is Alexander, but everyone calls me Axe. I’m with the Big Wolf Little Wolf program.”
Cody’s eyes went wide. “Really?”
I nodded. “Yep. I thought we could get to know each other a bit today, and maybe set up our next visit.”
The swing stopped, and Cody shifted on the seat. He cast a furtive glance at his mother before focusing on me again. I wondered about that quick look but maintained eye contact with the kid. Until the breeze shifted. Every muscle in my body locked up tight, and my eyes shifted to that of my wolf. I felt a rumbling growl build inside me as the sweetest scent filled my nose. My mouth watered and my fangs ached. What the fuck? I’d never had such a reaction to a simple scent before.
The sound of dry grass crunching drew my attention to Cody’s mom. And that’s when I realized how truly fucked I was -- because the tantalizing smell was coming from Emma Carter. I breathed in deeper and realized something was seriously wrong. These two didn’t have a drop of shifter blood in them. In fact, they were one hundred percent human. What the hell were they doing in Wolf Creek?
She tugged at her sleeves and crossed her arms, then dropped them to her sides again. The way she shifted from foot to foot told me her fight-or-flight response was kicking in. She might not realize I was a predator, but something inside her could feel it. Didn’t matter, I wouldn’t hurt her. I’d sooner cut off my paw.
The woman jolted and pulled her phone from her pocket. The way her face relaxed told me it was likely the text from the program director. Better later than never, but the timing sucked. I should have held back and not approached for another minute or two, given them time to reach out to her. Perhaps she wouldn’t have been as frightened.
She turned her face away, and it felt like someone had punched me in the gut. Even though she’d done her best to hide it, I could see the bruising under her makeup. Some asshole had dared put their hands on her? I’d slaughter them!
The intensity of my feelings startled me, and I nearly took a step back. Sure, I hated the thought of anyone abusing a woman or kid, but not once had I reacted like this. Something seemed different about these two, and I wasn’t entirely certain what it was. If this were a fairy tale, I’d say I’d just found my mate. Except fated mates didn’t really exist. This town was proof enough. Shifters paired up much the same as humans did, with the caveat that it would be forever. We didn’t believe in divorce, which meant we entered relationships with a shit ton of caution. And yet… every breath I took pulled in more of her scent, and the longer I looked at the bruising on her skin, the angrier I became. No, anger didn’t encompass the emotion. Rage. Pure hatred for whoever had touched her.
My gums ached and saliva pooled in my mouth. My beast wanted to sink his teeth into the person responsible and rend him limb from limb. I decided it had to be a “he.” Even our most volatile female wouldn’t have done this, and a human woman wouldn’t have done so much damage. Otherwise, I felt certain Emma would have been able to dodge the blow or run away.
I took a deep breath. Then another. Slowly, I calmed the wolf inside me before he decided to come all the way out. The last thing I needed to do was scare either of them. Something told me neither of these two knew about shifters. I forced myself to smile and wave at Emma.
“I’m Axe Tremaine. You must be Cody’s mom, Emma. It’s nice to meet the both of you. I was just telling Cody that I’m with Big Wolf Little Wolf.”
Her eyes widened, and her lips parted. “You’re the one they sent? I thought…”
Part of me wanted to be offended, but compared to her tiny stature, I probably seemed like a huge beast. Pretty accurate. Despite the wolf lurking under my skin, I still wouldn’t have done something like beat on someone weaker than me. Whoever had hurt her needed to be taught a lesson. Or possibly buried in the woods after being torn apart. I was leaning toward option two at the moment.
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