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Chester Falls #5

How to Catch a Biker

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What do you do when you meet the tall, gruff silver fox of your dreams?
You flirt, pretend it didn’t happen, and secretly admire his assets.
For research purposes, of course.

I came to Chester Falls to find my voice and save my publishing career.
Instead, I find him.
Slade’s story is kept under a lock so strong I don’t know if there is a man out there that can break it.
But I’ll be damned if I won’t give it a try.

A biker with a past
A down-in-the-dumps author
A kitten with a tiger attitude
Two guys that discover there isn't that much mileage between reality and fiction.

How to Catch a Biker is the fifth book in the Chester Falls series and features a May/December story between two guys who have more in common than they think, a group of friends who think everyone needs to be in love, and a small town like no other.

296 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 3, 2021

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Ana Ashley

70 books767 followers
Meet Ana Ashley, your friendly neighborhood romance author!
Ana has been lost in the pages of books for as long as she can remember, taking a few amusing missteps with her childhood writing attempts. But everything changed when she discovered the magical world of LGBTQ+ romance—cue the confetti!


Ana's books offer sweet and sexy romance with a charming mix of humor and heart. Getting her guys together wouldn't be the same without the meddling but well-intentioned cast of secondary characters, who always insist on having their own story.


When she’s not crafting heartfelt tales, you can find her indulging in her favorite pastime of baking delicious treats, enjoying quality time with friends, or staying up late immersed in the pages of a good book.

You can find out more about Ana and her works-in-progress by joining her Newsletter. To sign up visit Ana's website anawritesmm.com

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1,444 reviews192 followers
March 6, 2021
5 stars delivered with a big, goofy smile on my face!

There's no secret that I am a huge Ana Ashley fan and Chester Falls is one of my favorite series. So there shouldn't be a surprise that I absolutely adored this book. I was a little scared going in though, since I knew this would be a little heavier, a little more emotional than the other books in the series. No need to worry. Ana delivered a book that was a bit more emotional but still had all the familiar feelings of a Chester Falls book.

I fell in love With Slade and Aiden. Both characters were well thought out, had their own voices and were so damn lovable.

This book is really easy to read. The words were just flowing effortlessly. It was exactly what I needed for a lazy day. I can't recommend this book and series enough.
Profile Image for Diane Dannenfeldt.
4,017 reviews78 followers
March 5, 2021
This was my favorite of the series so far. Slade is running from a past that I think could have played into the story a little bit more. He owns the garage where his passion is motorcycles. Aiden is in town trying to get out of his slump, not only has he finally left his abusive ex but he has a case of writer's block. I would have loved to have seen the ex suffer a lot more. When Slade & Aiden meet, there are sparks. Slade agrees to help Aide with his knowledge of bikes/bikers for the new book Aiden is trying to write. I loved watching Aiden fall in love with the freedom of that riding a motorcycle gives you. I can't wait for more in this series.

ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
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2,170 reviews228 followers
March 29, 2021
Blushes and Boners, despite one character being 48. There's too much hyping of other chatacters, back stories that don't add up, current arrangements that defy logic. Overall it all seemed too juvenile - dnf
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3,160 reviews39 followers
March 6, 2021
It was a pleasure to read this wonderful MM romance. The plot is well-written & interesting with well-developed, perfectly flawed characters that display realistic doubts & reservations but have undeniable chemistry between them. The secondary characters play significant roles & offered good support throughout the storyline.
It is about: a popular author (Aiden aka A. Lawton) trying to research the biker lifestyle for his next book comes into contact with a rather secretive silver-fox biker (Slade Warren) & the attractions begin to flare.
There is: Slade’s ex (Mike), Aiden’s manipulative ex (Richard), caring friends, a very vocal kitten (Harley), mild twists, drama, some suspense, secrets, memories, deceit, betrayal, attempted blackmail, unexpected attractions, verbal banter, devastating news, heartache, compromises, determination, steamy scenes, contentment, love & a delightfully happy conclusion.
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2,885 reviews99 followers
March 15, 2021
Another wonderful book by Ana Ashley. I’ve read just about everything she’s published and I love them all. Aiden and Slade were just the last eat in a captivating series about Chester Fall. The older biker silver Fox and the quiet younger romance writer trying to get his life back together. Add in the writing of Ana Ashley and you have a sure fire hit for me. I can’t wait for the next story.
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1,710 reviews85 followers
July 21, 2022
This clicks almost all my reading buttons. There's an age gap, with there being 18 years between Slade and Aiden. It's opposites attract. Aiden and Slade are as different as night and day. And it has one hell of a sweet romance.

This is a great book. My new favorite in the series. There’s drama but it doesn’t go on for page after page. It’s perfect how everything comes together. There are a couple of slight misunderstandings but nothing too bad. I loved Slade. He wasn’t shy about showing his feelings, and when it really counted, he was right there for his man. I liked Aiden too, though I wasn’t overly thrilled with how he handled a thing with his ex. Not for long anyway. That didn’t drag out. I was cheering them both on before it was over.

A great book.

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Profile Image for Dan.
1,730 reviews50 followers
March 26, 2021
This one was just too sweet. May december isn't really my favorite, but a good author can definitely make not loved tropes work. Ana is good, if that wasn't clear.
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Author 7 books54 followers
January 25, 2024
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4+/5
Ritorniamo nell’amena Chester Falls per il quinto volume della serie, in cui incontriamo il migliore amico di Wren e un sexy silver fox che gestisce l’officina meccanica della cittadina.
Aiden, che è un autore affermato e famoso, è arrivato in città per cercare un po’ di pace e la vicinanza degli amici, ma soprattutto ritrovare se stesso e l’ispirazione di cui ha assoluta necessità per superare il suo blocco dello scrittore, dopo aver interrotto una relazione tossica con il suo ex.
Mentre aiuta in una delle numerose attività sociali del paesello, incontra un uomo che lo affascina e che potrebbe ispirarlo per il suo prossimo protagonista.
Quello che Aiden ancora non sa è che Slade è proprio l’uomo che fa per lui, e difatti è nella sua officina che viene condotto quando ammette di aver bisogno di informazioni su moto, motori e vita da motociclisti per scrivere la sua prossima opera.
Fra i due c’è immediata sintonia e, giorno dopo giorno, con la scusa di sistemare una vecchia moto a cui Slade è molto affezionato e offrire al contempo lezioni teorico-pratiche, i nostri protagonisti affrontano pezzi arrugginiti e sano flirting.
La chimica c’è e l’attrazione pure, ma entrambi sono molto riservati sul proprio passato, soprattutto Slade, che ha già fatto fallire una relazione anche a causa dei suoi segreti scomodi.
Riusciranno quindi a trovare la felicità? Certo che sì, ma solo dopo un po’ di patimenti e imprevisti.
Ho letto con vero piacere anche questo volume, che affronta un argomento particolare come la vita delle bande di byker, che hanno codici d’onore, regole tutte proprie e gerarchie severe da rispettare. Che fosse un mondo pericoloso e al limite della legalità lo sapevo già da quello che avevo sentito parlando con un ex adepto, ma è stato interessante scoprire anche dell’esistenza di gruppi positivi che si occupano di volontariato e di associazioni a scopo benefico. Come in molte faccende, non esiste mai solo il buono o il cattivo, ma le due realtà coesistono.
Ho apprezzato questo age-gap di ben diciotto anni, assolutamente ben bilanciato, con due protagonisti perfetti insieme, che ci regalano una bella storia interessante e sensuale.
Una menzione a parte per Harley, la deliziosa micina che s’intrufola nelle loro vite, e per tutti gli amici di questa stramba, accogliente cittadina: come ormai sappiamo, sono tutti un po’ troppo impiccioni ed esuberanti, ma altrettanto ferocemente pronti ad aiutare e consolare i loro amici in difficoltà.
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2,290 reviews68 followers
January 25, 2024
RECENSIONE A CURA DI ELYXYZ
Ritorniamo a Chester Falls per il quinto volume della serie, in cui incontriamo il migliore amico di Wren e un sexy silver fox che gestisce l’officina meccanica della cittadina.
Aiden, che è un autore affermato e famoso, è arrivato in città per cercare un po’ di pace e la vicinanza degli amici, ma soprattutto ritrovare se stesso e l’ispirazione di cui ha assoluta necessità per superare il suo blocco dello scrittore, dopo aver interrotto una relazione tossica con il suo ex.
Mentre aiuta in una delle numerose attività sociali del paesello, incontra un uomo che lo affascina e che potrebbe ispirarlo per il suo prossimo protagonista.
Quello che Aiden ancora non sa è che Slade è proprio l’uomo che fa per lui, e difatti è nella sua officina che viene condotto quando ammette di aver bisogno di informazioni su moto, motori e vita da motociclisti per scrivere la sua prossima opera.
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Profile Image for Vfields Don't touch my happy! .
3,491 reviews
August 22, 2021
This was another enjoyable installment in the Chester called series. It feels as though Ana Ashley wanted to add a little drama to these characters. I’m going to be honest I kind of rolled my eyes and said ‘yep whatever’. The age difference was pleasant. It was not needed their cute little trauma. It’s a nice little town and I enjoy that it didn’t need a little bit of drama outside of day-to-day stumbles.
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2,527 reviews46 followers
March 8, 2021
Chester Falls is such a great series with entertaining characters and a variety of tropes. How to Catch a Biker sees Slade, a garage/shop owner and silver fox introduced to Aiden, an author and previous guest of the series. Sparks fly from when their hands brush reaching for the same book but the ignite as Slade helps Aiden with research for a book he's writing. Neither can resist the pull they have towards each other even if they're both thinking that it will just be some fun while Aiden is staying in Chester Falls.
Slade has secrets from his past that he's never told another person and keeps a lot to himself but he can't resist the trust that flows easily between the two and Aiden is fully there for him when people from his past reappear. Aiden is escaping the ghost of his ex boyfriend back in San Diego and the comfort of being around friends. Slade is a huge bonus that he never expected and even more surprising is how close they get in just a few short weeks. It's hot, heavy and entertaining reading as they try and keep things light but history, memories and emotions keep it real between them.
This is another brilliant addition to the series. It's got enough angst in to keep things interesting and the plot moves along well. All of the characters involved bring entertainment of some form, especially Tom who is a fan favourite. This can definitely be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order and the friendship group builds along with the links to everyone.
I received an ARC and am happily giving a review.
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1,718 reviews14 followers
February 27, 2021
Visiting Chester Falls is always a huge pleasure and this visit was no exception. Slightly more angsty than previous stories, this one brings a great age gap relationship between a biker and a writer. We follow them as they navigate a new relationship and tying up some loose ends from their pasts.
The MCs were amazing! They both had really complex personalities and the author navigated their emotions as well as always! I love how Ana Ashley offers us a very meaningful insight into their POVs!
On top of that, we get to see some of the couples we met in previous parts and that is always a bonus!
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1,615 reviews31 followers
March 5, 2021
Only the good stuff

I’d happily ride with Slade and Aiden anywhere and everywhere. Their love story left a huge smile on my face and a rekindled desire to visit Chester Falls. “I was his safe place because he was mine. I’d decided I was going to keep him because anything else just didn’t seem like an option to me.” Gah, the feels between these two wonderful, sexy, smart men. I adore how they’re so real with each other and truly see and love one another for who they are. No matter the event, and there were some obstacles, they leaned on each other and were better for it. Aiden and Slade are amazing together and have some amazing chemistry. Plus, what life would be complete without a Harley in it? Only the best and the best good stuff await when you visit Chester Falls.
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1,135 reviews25 followers
February 26, 2021
4.5 stars. Wonderful return to Chester Falls.

This was a wonderful book that had me hooked from the start and I couldn’t put it down. It flowed along perfectly which made it so easy to read.
Aiden (30) and Slade (48) are both such likeable characters who are amazing together. Lots of chemistry equals lots of heat with just a splash of chocolate sauce!
Aiden needs to research the biker lifestyle for his next novel and Slade agrees to share his knowledge with him. There are no major incidents that threaten to derail their HEA, just a malicious ex that the vindictive side of me would have liked to have seen suffer more consequences for his actions.
The rest of the Chester Falls crew continue to turn up and ever so slightly meddle in this thoroughly enjoyable instalment of the series.
1,546 reviews11 followers
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October 6, 2022
Oh, dear! The sexy silver-fox biker really did it for me!
Another great addition to the Chester Falls series, this age gap novel by the amazingly talented has a good dose of hurt/comfort, without getting too heavy!
Slade and Aiden are both in Chester Falls to distance themselves from their old lives. Slade has settled down, opened his bike garage and shop and though he is part of the town he still keeps to himself. Aiden is in town temporarily to visit his friends, lick his wounds and try to find inspiration for his new book.
The story is lovely, very heartfelt and romantic as well as steamy. The two characters are lovable and perfect together!
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1,147 reviews112 followers
July 13, 2024
Slade et Aiden

Différence d'âge, personnalité qui se révèle, un coup de foudre et une romance courte, tout ce qui faut pour passer un après-midi 100% romance ~

Aiden est revenu à Chester Falls pour écrire un nouveau livre mais également pour fuir un ex toxique quand il va finir nez à nez avec un grand homme mature et barbu, qui va lui faire beaucoup d'effet. Slade est passionné par les motos et a un garage assez prospère, en secret, il aime lire des romances, surtout celle de A Lawson. Et puis, providence, Aiden a besoin d'un biker pour sa prochaine histoire !

Plus les tomes avancent, plus il faut se souvenir de tous les couples rencontrés précédemment, j'ai eu un moment pour me remettre bien dans le bain avec tous les noms !

Un tome vraiment mignon pour ce cinquième opus, qui n'est pas un pavé mais qui coche tous les cases de la romance rondement menée. C'est vraiment un coup de foudre entre les personnages qui les amènera très vite à se fréquenter de manière assez naturelle.

Après, c'est surtout les problèmes extérieurs qui viendra mettre un grain de sable dans l'engrenage, que ce soit du côté de Slade et son ex mari un peu trop présent malgré les six ans de séparation ou du côté de Aiden, pour qui l'ex est un foutu manipulateur qui vous donnera des aigreurs d'estomac !
J'ai beaucoup aimé la back story de Slade qui est vraiment la plus intéressante et qui m'aura fait mal au cœur pour lui !

Même si la romance est assez facile, elle est parfaite juste pour se détendre et passer un bon moment, comme on le fait à chaque fois avec un roman de Ana Ashley !
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1,400 reviews22 followers
March 5, 2021
It’s always great visiting Chester Falls again. The people in this town make you want to move there like tomorrow, and maybe grab one of Indy’s pastries! Slade and Aiden are another wonderful addition to the group of friends we’ve come to adore. Their story is, once again, sweet and steamy and so heartwarming. For two men who seem like such opposites and have an 18 -year age gap, the attraction is sizzling. It only gets more intense the longer Aiden does his research learning about motorcycles from Slade. I would’ve liked for Slade’s MC past to be explored a bit more in depth, but what we do learn is certainly emotional enough. Particularly, because it led to Slade finding who he thought was his forever in his ex-husband, as well as a father figure in his uncle in-law. It’s heartbreaking when reality intrudes on his and Aiden’s bubble and they have to face making peace with the past. Then there’s the added drama caused by Aiden’s manipulative ex-boyfriend. Overall, a good amount of angst and drama to keep it engaging without going over-the-top.
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1,676 reviews23 followers
March 24, 2021
A cute afternoon read

This is the first time I read something by this author and it won't be my last. I liked the characters and the storyline kept me interested enough. I liked both Slade and Aiden but felt Aiden was a little naive especially when it came to his parents and his ex- boyfriend.
Since I didn't read the previous books I was a little confused with the ancillary characters and their role in this story but that was.short lived.
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512 reviews2 followers
March 11, 2025
Piaciuto.

Slade è il meccanico/biker di Chester Falls e Aiden è il miglior amico di Wren. I due si incontrano durante la fiera del libro e iniziano a frequentarsi perchè Aiden ha bisogno di alcune informazioni per il suo prossimo libro.
Storia molto dolce con age-gap.
La scrittura di Ana Ashley è abbastanza scorrevole e i suoi libri si leggono velocemente. Anche se non sono quelle storie che mi fanno battere il cuore e togliere il sonno, le trovo comunque molto carine.
691 reviews85 followers
March 3, 2021
Another excellent book by Ana Ashley
The conjugation of a biker and a writer is explosive from the beginning. The lives of these two MC are full of things and problems unspoken but that have all the importance to story
I loved the friends who are already known to those who follow this series, especially Tom and Wren

I received an arc in exchange for an honest review
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813 reviews
March 16, 2021
Such an amazingly hot and well written story! The main characters , Aiden and Slade, are extremely loveable, sexy and perfect for each other.
I sped through this story because it was THAT GOOD.
Their friends are fun loving but fiercely loyal and protective.
I love how Aiden and Slade took care of Aiden's, "problem".
Highly recommend and I have already preordered How to Catch a Vet.
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1,681 reviews51 followers
March 9, 2021
How to Catch a Biker is the fifth book in the Chester Falls series by Ana Ashley. This book is about Slade and Aiden. Slade is a 47 year old biker and owner of a vintage bike shop with a garage attached. Aiden is an author, an author Slade really loves. I loved their story. It was sweet, sexy, hot, fun and very well written.
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1,739 reviews20 followers
April 5, 2021
I absolutely loved this fantastic, charming, poignant, grab-you-by-the-feels, endearing, engaging, tug-at-your-heartstrings, simmering, beautiful, wonderful, and totally awesome addition to this marvelous series. The author has taken the usual age gap/opposites attract storylines and given them a fresh twist that had me hooked from beginning to end. I would recommend getting this entire series ASAP.
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799 reviews16 followers
April 24, 2022
I liked that the book can be read as a standalone. I also loved the dynamic between the 2 mc’s it was very drama free.
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664 reviews2 followers
January 4, 2022
Smoking hot Biker

Loved this story. Slade and Aid was meant to be. Even the accidental meeting there was a vibe between them. Their story was just so smooth, there was an easy flow to the way the friendship developed.
Even both had issues, that did not make a difference to the relationship.
Just a lovely feel good romance
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2,100 reviews17 followers
March 11, 2021
Chester Falls is such a wonderful community and it's brought two other people together. Slade has let his past est at him even as he tries to forget about it but opening up his heart and life to Aiden. Aiden is just trying to get his writing going again and is trying to forget about what his ex did. They both have pasts to overcome and both stood by the others side to help them and grow their connection more.

I received a copy of this book and am giving an honest review
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