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Bikers & Brides #1
To Have and to Harley
You may now kiss the biker
Bethany Jernigan owes her bestie. Big time. So when wedding planning overburdens the bride-to-be, Bethany steps in to handle the nitty-gritty. But the guy in charge isn't anything like she imagined. He's gruff, tattooed, and 100% male. His staff is even rougher around the edges, and it's not long before she feels as if she's stepped into some kind of crazy alternate reality.
Are those...bikers? Arguing about wedding favors?
Trey Harding never wanted this to get so out of hand. One little lie somehow snowballed into a world of dresses and flowers and food and holy-hell-he's-in-over-his-head. But it's not like he can confess he's not the wedding planner he's pretending to be--especially now that he's falling for the maid of honor! His charade is becoming a farce, and as engines rev and ribbons fly, Trey's running out of time to figure out how to tell the truth without losing his new family, his crew...or the woman of his dreams.
Bikers & Brides Series:
To Have and to Harley (Book 1)
Bethany Jernigan owes her bestie. Big time. So when wedding planning overburdens the bride-to-be, Bethany steps in to handle the nitty-gritty. But the guy in charge isn't anything like she imagined. He's gruff, tattooed, and 100% male. His staff is even rougher around the edges, and it's not long before she feels as if she's stepped into some kind of crazy alternate reality.
Are those...bikers? Arguing about wedding favors?
Trey Harding never wanted this to get so out of hand. One little lie somehow snowballed into a world of dresses and flowers and food and holy-hell-he's-in-over-his-head. But it's not like he can confess he's not the wedding planner he's pretending to be--especially now that he's falling for the maid of honor! His charade is becoming a farce, and as engines rev and ribbons fly, Trey's running out of time to figure out how to tell the truth without losing his new family, his crew...or the woman of his dreams.
Bikers & Brides Series:
To Have and to Harley (Book 1)
362 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 7, 2018
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About the author
Regina Cole
18 books134 followersRegina Cole, lover of manly muscled arms, chest hair, and mini-marshmallows, has been reading romance since her early teens. While she loves reading love stories, writing them has filled a special place in her heart, and she’s enjoying every minute.
When she’s not frantically pounding away at the keyboard, she can be found fishing with her family, playing with her dogs, trying out strange new recipes, or snuggling with her hubby and tiny twin boys.
Regina also writes Regency time travel and historical romance as Gina Lamm.
When she’s not frantically pounding away at the keyboard, she can be found fishing with her family, playing with her dogs, trying out strange new recipes, or snuggling with her hubby and tiny twin boys.
Regina also writes Regency time travel and historical romance as Gina Lamm.
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July 29, 2018
Sigh. This was just an ok read. I wanted to love this, because the setup is unusual for a biker romance, and I really dig that. Bikers wedding planning, you just don’t see that every day and kudos for coming up with it.
But this is the type of story where you need to lean into the screwball comedy aspect, and it was just mildly amusing, at best. During the planning scenes there are hints of potential, but never more than that and the romance wasn’t a standout. It starts off slow and the Firsts (meet/kiss/love scene) were only ok. The balance between the angst and the comedy wasn’t there. But hey, perhaps it’s a case of “it’s not you book, it’s me” and since this is a debut author, i wouldn’t rule out a revisit (because the story is clearly set up for more books).
If you prefer less screwball, and more like a tinge of funny with your biker romance, you may enjoy it more than I did.
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July 20, 2018
4 Stars
Review by Nancy
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To Have and to Harley is definitely an interesting take on a biker book, it is the first book in the Bikers & Brides series by Regina Cole. A laugh out loud, feel good romance, with a little angst and a lot of deceit.
When one little lie turns into a whirlwind of deception, we get a very interesting story. Put in a difficult situation, afraid to disappoint his new found family, Trey lies. For the first time in a long time Trey was ashamed to be the leader of an MC and couldn’t tell his mother he was a criminal. He was caught off guard and blurted the first thing that came to mind, courtesy of the magazine he was looking at, he was a wedding planner. Before he knew it, he was hired to plan his sister's wedding.
Bethany knew the moment she laid eyes on Trey, that he was deceitful. Trying to protect the only family she knows, she is determined to catch him in his lies, but she had him all wrong. The last thing she expected was to fall in love with the biker passing as a wedding planner.
This book was entertaining and hard to put down. Despite the fact that it was very different than any MC book I’ve read, I found myself enjoying it immensely. A fun read with just enough angst to keep you wanting more. Cole gave us an interesting plot with some intriguing characters. I loved that she also gave us some very lovable secondary characters. She set this book up to be the perfect start to a great series. I’m excited to see what we will be getting next.
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Review by Nancy
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog
To Have and to Harley is definitely an interesting take on a biker book, it is the first book in the Bikers & Brides series by Regina Cole. A laugh out loud, feel good romance, with a little angst and a lot of deceit.
When one little lie turns into a whirlwind of deception, we get a very interesting story. Put in a difficult situation, afraid to disappoint his new found family, Trey lies. For the first time in a long time Trey was ashamed to be the leader of an MC and couldn’t tell his mother he was a criminal. He was caught off guard and blurted the first thing that came to mind, courtesy of the magazine he was looking at, he was a wedding planner. Before he knew it, he was hired to plan his sister's wedding.
Bethany knew the moment she laid eyes on Trey, that he was deceitful. Trying to protect the only family she knows, she is determined to catch him in his lies, but she had him all wrong. The last thing she expected was to fall in love with the biker passing as a wedding planner.
This book was entertaining and hard to put down. Despite the fact that it was very different than any MC book I’ve read, I found myself enjoying it immensely. A fun read with just enough angst to keep you wanting more. Cole gave us an interesting plot with some intriguing characters. I loved that she also gave us some very lovable secondary characters. She set this book up to be the perfect start to a great series. I’m excited to see what we will be getting next.
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August 27, 2018
Trey Harding is the leader of The Iron Shadows, a kind of Robin Hood, bikers style, providing under-the-table private security and trying to keep the streets clean. What the blurb doesn't tell you is that the whole wedding thing is related to Trey's past and when he meet the family he didn't know he had, he's suddenly afraid to disappoint them and thanks to the wedding's magazine on the table next to him, pretend to be a wedding planner. How is he gonna tell his crew they have to help him plan the ceremony ? But that's not the hardest part. The real challenge is to keep his hands off his new helper, Bethany, a friend of the family.
Bethany Jernigan didn't expect to be responsible for organizing her best friend's (and sister of the heart) wedding. And certainly not with a tall, tattooed and gorgeous man. She's suspicious but she owe so much to the Yelverton that she'll do whatever it takes to make them happy. Anyway, she just lost her job so why not take the time and enjoy spending time with the hot guy.
Let me say first, this book is not your typical biker romance. That's what caught my attention in the first place. I love when MC meet in unconventional circumstance and it was certainly the case here. But I feel the need to say that if you want your biker to be the big, bad, crude, dominant man, it's not what you'll get with Trey. It's not what bothered me. It's things like the fact the heroine only learn at the end the truth about Trey's lifestyle and he lied to her about it twice. And when the truth is revealed, it's like no big deal to Bethany and his new family as well. I also didn't like that Bethany had to deal with a batshit crazy grandmother. I wanted to love this book but I only liked it and it might have to do with the fact I didn't connect with the MC as much as I wanted.
Bethany Jernigan didn't expect to be responsible for organizing her best friend's (and sister of the heart) wedding. And certainly not with a tall, tattooed and gorgeous man. She's suspicious but she owe so much to the Yelverton that she'll do whatever it takes to make them happy. Anyway, she just lost her job so why not take the time and enjoy spending time with the hot guy.
Let me say first, this book is not your typical biker romance. That's what caught my attention in the first place. I love when MC meet in unconventional circumstance and it was certainly the case here. But I feel the need to say that if you want your biker to be the big, bad, crude, dominant man, it's not what you'll get with Trey. It's not what bothered me. It's things like the fact the heroine only learn at the end the truth about Trey's lifestyle and he lied to her about it twice. And when the truth is revealed, it's like no big deal to Bethany and his new family as well. I also didn't like that Bethany had to deal with a batshit crazy grandmother. I wanted to love this book but I only liked it and it might have to do with the fact I didn't connect with the MC as much as I wanted.
dnf
August 2, 2021I'm not going to put stars on this review, but I felt I should post it as sort of a PSA?
I DNF'ed at 2%. Opening scene: Hotel room. The MC guys are doing a shakedown on a deadbeat dad that sells drugs and clearly has plenty of money. H's mental dialog does a rundown of the other MC members that are with him in the room, all of them are tough guys. They are big, intimidating MC guys. We get it. They get the money and leave the room and head down the hallway. A woman exiting her hotel room gets spooked by their presence and goes back into her room. Big scary guys. Tattoos, leathers...we get it. They burst out of the lobby head to their bikes and the H swings his leg over his....
wait for it...
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wait for it...
DUCATI ST
Need a visual of this badass MC Club dudes bike?
Here you go:
The book is called To Have and To Harley. I went back and thought...wait, is the the h's name Harley maybe? Nope. I looked at the cover, did I miss a sport bike on the cover? No...that bike has saddlebags, and that windscreen/tank is not a Ducati or even a sport bike. It's not a Harley, either. So now I have this mental image of these huge burly guys in 1%er leathers, riding a Ducati? Did she mean racing leathers? Then you wouldn't see any tattoos, unless they were on their face or hands, so that would be another mistake. I know I'm being nit picky, but I now have this image in my head and I can't reconcile it....so I have to stop reading the book.
Can guys who ride Ducati's have muscles and be in MCs, etc. Sure! But you have to build the scene correctly. Also, that bucks the entire genre of MC books, so would have to be up front about it on the blurb, I would think.
This is my FYI for you all. If you can just gloss over it, then more power to you! Happy reading!
I DNF'ed at 2%. Opening scene: Hotel room. The MC guys are doing a shakedown on a deadbeat dad that sells drugs and clearly has plenty of money. H's mental dialog does a rundown of the other MC members that are with him in the room, all of them are tough guys. They are big, intimidating MC guys. We get it. They get the money and leave the room and head down the hallway. A woman exiting her hotel room gets spooked by their presence and goes back into her room. Big scary guys. Tattoos, leathers...we get it. They burst out of the lobby head to their bikes and the H swings his leg over his....
wait for it...
...
...
wait for it...
DUCATI ST
Need a visual of this badass MC Club dudes bike?
Here you go:
The book is called To Have and To Harley. I went back and thought...wait, is the the h's name Harley maybe? Nope. I looked at the cover, did I miss a sport bike on the cover? No...that bike has saddlebags, and that windscreen/tank is not a Ducati or even a sport bike. It's not a Harley, either. So now I have this mental image of these huge burly guys in 1%er leathers, riding a Ducati? Did she mean racing leathers? Then you wouldn't see any tattoos, unless they were on their face or hands, so that would be another mistake. I know I'm being nit picky, but I now have this image in my head and I can't reconcile it....so I have to stop reading the book.
Can guys who ride Ducati's have muscles and be in MCs, etc. Sure! But you have to build the scene correctly. Also, that bucks the entire genre of MC books, so would have to be up front about it on the blurb, I would think.
This is my FYI for you all. If you can just gloss over it, then more power to you! Happy reading!
June 17, 2018
Quit at about 50%. The premise of this book is fun, but I found the execution to be lacking. It veers all over the place tonally: silly one moment and very serious the next. It's also a "These people need therapy, but instead they have sex" type of book and their emotions and actions seem dictated by the plot, not by any sort of organic human feeling.
I was given an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was given an Advance Reader's Copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 6, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Normally I avoid books about bikers, with a few exceptions, it isn’t a troupe that does anything but irritate me. However, I couldn’t resist the blurb of this one…big burly bikers masquerading as wedding planners? I had to give it a try. So, I bravely picked it up and decided to read outside my norm. Did it work out? Kind of. I didn’t hate it. However, I also didn’t love it.
Firstly, the reason I picked this up is because I love a book that employs humour. If an author can get me to laugh a few times than I am happy. And this book definitely managed to put a smile on my face, the unexpectedness of hard eyed and tough bikers arguing about flower arrangements and wedding finger foods was very funny. Sadly, it was only the people surrounding the hero and heroine who were fun, the hero and heroine themselves seemed to suck all the joy out of the room. It was strange having these two angsty characters plonked into the middle of a setting ripe for a romantic comedy and it didn’t work for me.
I’m keeping this review fairly short, as although there were enjoyable parts of the book and it was no hardship to read it, it wasn’t quite my cup of tea. However, depending on the blurb of the next book I would give this series a second chance as although I didn’t hit it off with the hero and heroine in this one, I did like the characters surrounding them.
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August 29, 2018
I thought I'd love this tale of a bad boy biker pretending he and his buddies were wedding planners, but alas the premise was way better than the actual story. I was hoping for a light-hearted rom-com, but instead found this to be emotionally all over the place.
June 18, 2018
This was a well written romance and I enjoyed it. However I had to check reality at the door as its a little out there in it really been possible to happen.
Trey runs a motorcycle gang but its a good motorcycle gang. They get rid of drug dealers and help keep their community safe but they are still rough and course and not good guys as sometimes making that happen gets very violent.
The story opens as he is told he was kidnapped as a baby and his mom has always been looking for him. He decides to go meet her and thats is when he cannot tell her he runs a motorcycle gang so instead he ends up tell her he plans things, like weddings.
What he doesnt know is his long lost sister is getting married and her bestie Bethany is helping with the wedding and so starts the big bad motorcycle leader helping plan his sisters wedding. He gets his whole gang involved and he knows its crazy but it made for a fun storyline.
Trey runs a motorcycle gang but its a good motorcycle gang. They get rid of drug dealers and help keep their community safe but they are still rough and course and not good guys as sometimes making that happen gets very violent.
The story opens as he is told he was kidnapped as a baby and his mom has always been looking for him. He decides to go meet her and thats is when he cannot tell her he runs a motorcycle gang so instead he ends up tell her he plans things, like weddings.
What he doesnt know is his long lost sister is getting married and her bestie Bethany is helping with the wedding and so starts the big bad motorcycle leader helping plan his sisters wedding. He gets his whole gang involved and he knows its crazy but it made for a fun storyline.
did-not-finish
August 6, 2021DNF @ 30%
Sadly, I'm going to have to pass on this. I just couldn't get into the story which is sad because I loved the set up for the book. However, I found the writing to be a bit repetitive and there was just something missing from the flow. I also felt like Bethany went back and forth between thinking Trey was a "scum-sucking con artist" to a super sexy guy so much that I was about to get whiplash. Bethany's family is also way too over the top and it didn't fit the tone the rest of the story had. And I about lost it when Trey started calling Bethany "Strong Girl" as her nickname. Just no. I'm so over every romance having the hero come up with a nickname for the heroine, especially when they're not even a good nickname. Overall, there were just too many little nit picky things that got on my nerves and made it hard to keep going.
Sadly, I'm going to have to pass on this. I just couldn't get into the story which is sad because I loved the set up for the book. However, I found the writing to be a bit repetitive and there was just something missing from the flow. I also felt like Bethany went back and forth between thinking Trey was a "scum-sucking con artist" to a super sexy guy so much that I was about to get whiplash. Bethany's family is also way too over the top and it didn't fit the tone the rest of the story had. And I about lost it when Trey started calling Bethany "Strong Girl" as her nickname. Just no. I'm so over every romance having the hero come up with a nickname for the heroine, especially when they're not even a good nickname. Overall, there were just too many little nit picky things that got on my nerves and made it hard to keep going.
June 14, 2021
Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..(netgalley) This is a new series of a biker gang but it is totally not the regular biker gangs that we know. We have situations that there would be no way in hell they would do this however it was entertaining and I loved Trey and Bethany and was happy that they found each other. I have never read from this author before but the name to this book got my intrigued and was glad that I read it, there were times that I was laughing of the antics that these guys pulled and you couldn't help but like them. I appreciated that we didn't have any OW/OM drama as tends to be the case with biker stories. I am going to be following this series it just brings a smile to your face. .Anyway I wont tell you more so that you can grab a copy and Enjoy!
August 10, 2018
A twist on the usual biker-romance, we have Trey, leader of a club and ashamed to share that fact (and all of the associated baggage) with his long-lost mother, he claims to be a wedding planner. OK – a stretch, but the ‘never disappoint Mama” vibe is strong in Trey. Even though his club is far different from the ‘hell raisers’ that most people associate with it. Unfortunately, he didn’t know that the reason all of the wedding stuff is scattered about the house – his long-lost sister is getting married – and who better to plan her special day than her brother? OK – lead right into it – and yes, the deception is strong here – but rather than Trey being gruff and half-assing the job – he’s gone all in. Even if that means ‘all in’ is more than uncomfortable and contradicts everything in the party-planner book for the MC’s events.
Bethany is the Sarah’s best friend, and views all the Yelvertons as family. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Sarah’s brother is in town, but Bethany sees instantly that wedding planner he is not, but not wanting to add yet another on the long list of ‘to dos’ for Sarah (finishing pharmacy school, upcoming board exams, a returned family member long thought gone, finding THE dress, and of course, wedding decisions) she steps up to take on some of the load. It doesn’t hurt that Trey is attractive, and the guys (his staff) are often more perplexed than productive, but these two have something special.
So – we have a fish out of water romance that showed plenty of potential, and gave Bethany and Trey a chance at love amidst the chaos that was a wedding. With Sarah’s commitments, I had no real sense of her ‘needing’ the marriage right now, and then, perhaps understandably, she melts down over the ‘attention’ Trey is receiving from her parents. He was stolen years ago, dumped, placed in foster care and grew up believing he was unwanted – when nothing was further from the truth. His getting to know his parents, and dealing with the angst of a wedding, learning about his family and falling for Bethany were never in the cards. And it was cute, and occasionally funny with too many slapstick moments added for laughs, and not quite enough balance (or honesty) from Trey about his club and their mission. Like others I’ve read from this author, the premise is lofty and marvelously clever, it’s just the execution that fails to rise to the challenge, leaving an ok book rather than a great and funny one.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
Bethany is the Sarah’s best friend, and views all the Yelvertons as family. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Sarah’s brother is in town, but Bethany sees instantly that wedding planner he is not, but not wanting to add yet another on the long list of ‘to dos’ for Sarah (finishing pharmacy school, upcoming board exams, a returned family member long thought gone, finding THE dress, and of course, wedding decisions) she steps up to take on some of the load. It doesn’t hurt that Trey is attractive, and the guys (his staff) are often more perplexed than productive, but these two have something special.
So – we have a fish out of water romance that showed plenty of potential, and gave Bethany and Trey a chance at love amidst the chaos that was a wedding. With Sarah’s commitments, I had no real sense of her ‘needing’ the marriage right now, and then, perhaps understandably, she melts down over the ‘attention’ Trey is receiving from her parents. He was stolen years ago, dumped, placed in foster care and grew up believing he was unwanted – when nothing was further from the truth. His getting to know his parents, and dealing with the angst of a wedding, learning about his family and falling for Bethany were never in the cards. And it was cute, and occasionally funny with too many slapstick moments added for laughs, and not quite enough balance (or honesty) from Trey about his club and their mission. Like others I’ve read from this author, the premise is lofty and marvelously clever, it’s just the execution that fails to rise to the challenge, leaving an ok book rather than a great and funny one.
I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.
Review first appeared at I am, Indeed
July 31, 2018
2 1/2 stars
You will need to suspend to serious reality in order to find this book entertaining.
Trey Harding is the leader of a motorcycle club. He takes down drug dealers and scumbags. He grew up in foster care, believing that he was abandoned at a gas station by his mother. Turns out he could not have been more wrong. He had a loving family who he didn’t know about.
Turns out his new sister, Sarah, is engaged to be married, and is finishing up pharmacy school. She outsources the planning of her wedding to her best friend, Bethany. Turns out Bethany is recently out of a job and needs something to do.
Trey goes to meet his birth mother, and while there, he freaks and tells his mother that he’s a wedding planner. Yes, the 6 foot 5, tatted up biker claims to be a wedding planner. Not only does he claim to be a wedding planner, he actually gets his biker friends to start planning the wedding!!!
There are a lot of problems with this book. Here are some of them:
•The cover. Trey is 6 foot 5 and covered in tattoos but the guy on the cover doesn’t have a drop of ink on him. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a book cover about an MC with a guy without tattoos on the cover. So strange.
•The story line it not at all believable or feasible. In fact, it’s ludicrous.
•At times, the book is silly and then it’s very serious.
•The story was kind of all over the place.
•Trey is the Prez of an MC – he has no cool code name and quite frankly, he was the weakest and least vulgar Prez I’ve ever read.
•There wasn’t a lot of character development – we didn’t get to learn a lot about the biker gang members or Sarah.
•The story with Bethany’s grandmother – completely stupid and not believable.
•Insta-love.
•No epilogue.
I liked Trey. He wanted to be the son that his mother wanted, but he struggled with how to make that happen. I liked Bethany as well. She was strong, but the storyline with her grandmother and the promise she made her father – it was just so dumb.
The ending – really? Just really? I liked some of the characters but I honestly don’t know if I can continue reading.
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You will need to suspend to serious reality in order to find this book entertaining.
Trey Harding is the leader of a motorcycle club. He takes down drug dealers and scumbags. He grew up in foster care, believing that he was abandoned at a gas station by his mother. Turns out he could not have been more wrong. He had a loving family who he didn’t know about.
Turns out his new sister, Sarah, is engaged to be married, and is finishing up pharmacy school. She outsources the planning of her wedding to her best friend, Bethany. Turns out Bethany is recently out of a job and needs something to do.
Trey goes to meet his birth mother, and while there, he freaks and tells his mother that he’s a wedding planner. Yes, the 6 foot 5, tatted up biker claims to be a wedding planner. Not only does he claim to be a wedding planner, he actually gets his biker friends to start planning the wedding!!!
There are a lot of problems with this book. Here are some of them:
•The cover. Trey is 6 foot 5 and covered in tattoos but the guy on the cover doesn’t have a drop of ink on him. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a book cover about an MC with a guy without tattoos on the cover. So strange.
•The story line it not at all believable or feasible. In fact, it’s ludicrous.
•At times, the book is silly and then it’s very serious.
•The story was kind of all over the place.
•Trey is the Prez of an MC – he has no cool code name and quite frankly, he was the weakest and least vulgar Prez I’ve ever read.
•There wasn’t a lot of character development – we didn’t get to learn a lot about the biker gang members or Sarah.
•The story with Bethany’s grandmother – completely stupid and not believable.
•Insta-love.
•No epilogue.
I liked Trey. He wanted to be the son that his mother wanted, but he struggled with how to make that happen. I liked Bethany as well. She was strong, but the storyline with her grandmother and the promise she made her father – it was just so dumb.
The ending – really? Just really? I liked some of the characters but I honestly don’t know if I can continue reading.
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August 10, 2018
copy received for honest review
When I read the description, I thought this would be a fun book to read. It had me at;"Are those...bikers? Arguing about wedding favors?". The book was ok. It didn't wow me like I expected.
The bikers actually planning the wedding was kind of funny. Reading how these big tough guys are arguing over food, flowers and invitations was cute. I liked the characters and how protective Trey was. The series has potential. I would try the next book in the series. The supporting characters were an mixed group with interesting back stories.
When I read the description, I thought this would be a fun book to read. It had me at;"Are those...bikers? Arguing about wedding favors?". The book was ok. It didn't wow me like I expected.
The bikers actually planning the wedding was kind of funny. Reading how these big tough guys are arguing over food, flowers and invitations was cute. I liked the characters and how protective Trey was. The series has potential. I would try the next book in the series. The supporting characters were an mixed group with interesting back stories.
August 7, 2018
When I saw the blurb for this book I said to myself that I have to read this book and I did.
It is a long time since I've read a book about MC and their members. It was a good read that kept me reading and reading until the middle of the night. It was entertaining to read all the twists and turns in this rollercoaster of a book. Great mix of romantic comedy and some serious family dealings. Really enjoyable!
It is a long time since I've read a book about MC and their members. It was a good read that kept me reading and reading until the middle of the night. It was entertaining to read all the twists and turns in this rollercoaster of a book. Great mix of romantic comedy and some serious family dealings. Really enjoyable!
August 9, 2018
Normally I avoid books about bikers, with a few exceptions, it isn’t a troupe that does anything but irritate me. However, I couldn’t resist the blurb of this one…big burly bikers masquerading as wedding planners? I had to give it a try. So, I bravely picked it up and decided to read outside my norm. Did it work out? Kind of. I didn’t hate it. However, I also didn’t love it.
Firstly, the reason I picked this up is because I love a book that employs humour. If an author can get me to laugh a few times than I am happy. And this book definitely managed to put a smile on my face, the unexpectedness of hard eyed and tough bikers arguing about flower arrangements and wedding finger foods was very funny. Sadly, it was only the people surrounding the hero and heroine who were fun, the hero and heroine themselves seemed to suck all the joy out of the room. It was strange having these two angsty characters plonked into the middle of a setting ripe for a romantic comedy and it didn’t work for me.
I’m keeping this review fairly short, as although there were enjoyable parts of the book and it was no hardship to read it, it wasn’t quite my cup of tea. However, depending on the blurb of the next book I would give this series a second chance as although I didn’t hit it off with the hero and heroine in this one, I did like the characters surrounding them.
Firstly, the reason I picked this up is because I love a book that employs humour. If an author can get me to laugh a few times than I am happy. And this book definitely managed to put a smile on my face, the unexpectedness of hard eyed and tough bikers arguing about flower arrangements and wedding finger foods was very funny. Sadly, it was only the people surrounding the hero and heroine who were fun, the hero and heroine themselves seemed to suck all the joy out of the room. It was strange having these two angsty characters plonked into the middle of a setting ripe for a romantic comedy and it didn’t work for me.
I’m keeping this review fairly short, as although there were enjoyable parts of the book and it was no hardship to read it, it wasn’t quite my cup of tea. However, depending on the blurb of the next book I would give this series a second chance as although I didn’t hit it off with the hero and heroine in this one, I did like the characters surrounding them.
July 31, 2019
This starts off very fun but kind of loses steam. Can't beat the premise of a biker gang becoming wedding planners though.
August 13, 2018
Thanks to the publisher for the NetGalley review copy!
This is story a surprisingly tender and fun romance about a biker gang planning a wedding - I really, really enjoyed it and am really hoping it's the first in a series! I loved that Trey and his guys showed such blatant sensitivity and were totally fine being goofy and emotional. Oh, and the vigilante Robin Hood aspect - LOVE. I will be recommending this one all over the place.
This is story a surprisingly tender and fun romance about a biker gang planning a wedding - I really, really enjoyed it and am really hoping it's the first in a series! I loved that Trey and his guys showed such blatant sensitivity and were totally fine being goofy and emotional. Oh, and the vigilante Robin Hood aspect - LOVE. I will be recommending this one all over the place.
August 3, 2018
Great book. This is my first book by Regina Cole and I very much enjoyed it. This is not your typical MC book because due to a quick lie the leader of the group has them helping to plan a wedding, not something you read in a biker book, lol. The plot was great, the characters were good and I enjoyed the way Regina Cole wrote the story, all in all a good book.
I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review.
I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review.
July 3, 2018
An enjoyable and quirky romance. I am ready for more bikers and brides.
MC books aren't normally my cup-of-tea, but I enjoyed this quirky romance. Trey Harding, leader of the Iron Shadows MC gang, spent his whole life knowing that he was abandoned in a bathroom as a child. His whole life is based upon knowing no one wanted him and then being tossed from foster home to foster home until he could get out the system, until he found his "family" in the Shadows.
Trey knows exactly who he is until a PI comes to him to let him know that DNA taken when he was arrested a few months ago was used to determine that Trey was actually born Samuel Yelverton and Trey has a family who has been searching for him for decades. That young Trey/Samuel was kidnapped as a child by his babysitter, one who then dumped him to be found in a bathroom when the police got too close.
Now the man who has always been alone and who thought he was thrown away like trash has to come to terms with the fact that he has a loving mother who never gave up hope of finding him and a sister as well, and that they have been living just a town away from him all these years.
It has knocked him off balance, which is why Trey couldn't tell the the sweet woman who welcomed him with open arms that he was the leader of a motorcycle gang. And that is the only excuse for how Trey is suddenly finding himself, and his men, become wedding planners. Panic, and a sudden need to please his...mommy. So his mouth threw out the first thing that popped into his head. Of course, if he hadn't been looking at that wedding magazine, he might have come up with something more believable.
But here he is, looking at the beautiful blue eyes of the maid-of-honor and his sister's best friend, pretending that he knows all about coordinating weddings. Well, he and The Iron Shadows are going to figure this out because there is no way he is disappointing his mo--Mrs. Yelverton nor the woman with such innocent eyes.
He only needs to rangle a bunch of rough and brawling bikers into putting together a wedding.
To Have and to Harley is the start of a fish-out-of-water romantic series. It was funny to see these tough bikers whole-heartedly taking on the project of a wedding and putting their whole hearts into it.
"I can't believe you don't appreciate my artistic genius. Do you know how hard it was to go into the store and get those glitter markers? The pink poster board? You guys have no appreciation for how hard I worked?"
There is also the sweet romance between Trey and Bethany. As an army brat, Bethany had a hard time making friends. Until Sarah Yelverton declared them best friends, and Beth was all but adopted by Sarah's parents, Bethany only had her Dad in her life and when he passed, she was lost. Now Trey and Bethany are both overwhelmed by their feelings and are aware the awkwardness of bringing it out to Trey's family.
There is a little nonsence that you have to overlook to make the story work, such as why Sarah is getting married in the middle of finishing pharmacy school and the added pressure of taking the important state licensing boards. That's not enough, so let's add in a big wedding? In only a few short months. And let's hire someone else to do everything, including picking the wedding dress, because she simply has no time and is under a lot of pressure. You couldn't wait until things settled down and have a Christmas wedding? Then she has a melt down about suddenly having a brother and he's taking her mother's attention from her, and how Trey isn't focusing enough attention on the wedding...Take it down, Bridezilla? Really, if you are not unexpectedly expecting a baby, there really was no need to rush this wedding except to bring about the story plot.
The ending leaves it open for more possible wedding fiascos. I am definitely going to be on the look out for the next story to see where the series goes.
Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
See more at EBookObsessed.com
MC books aren't normally my cup-of-tea, but I enjoyed this quirky romance. Trey Harding, leader of the Iron Shadows MC gang, spent his whole life knowing that he was abandoned in a bathroom as a child. His whole life is based upon knowing no one wanted him and then being tossed from foster home to foster home until he could get out the system, until he found his "family" in the Shadows.
Trey knows exactly who he is until a PI comes to him to let him know that DNA taken when he was arrested a few months ago was used to determine that Trey was actually born Samuel Yelverton and Trey has a family who has been searching for him for decades. That young Trey/Samuel was kidnapped as a child by his babysitter, one who then dumped him to be found in a bathroom when the police got too close.
Now the man who has always been alone and who thought he was thrown away like trash has to come to terms with the fact that he has a loving mother who never gave up hope of finding him and a sister as well, and that they have been living just a town away from him all these years.
It has knocked him off balance, which is why Trey couldn't tell the the sweet woman who welcomed him with open arms that he was the leader of a motorcycle gang. And that is the only excuse for how Trey is suddenly finding himself, and his men, become wedding planners. Panic, and a sudden need to please his...mommy. So his mouth threw out the first thing that popped into his head. Of course, if he hadn't been looking at that wedding magazine, he might have come up with something more believable.
But here he is, looking at the beautiful blue eyes of the maid-of-honor and his sister's best friend, pretending that he knows all about coordinating weddings. Well, he and The Iron Shadows are going to figure this out because there is no way he is disappointing his mo--Mrs. Yelverton nor the woman with such innocent eyes.
He only needs to rangle a bunch of rough and brawling bikers into putting together a wedding.
To Have and to Harley is the start of a fish-out-of-water romantic series. It was funny to see these tough bikers whole-heartedly taking on the project of a wedding and putting their whole hearts into it.
"I can't believe you don't appreciate my artistic genius. Do you know how hard it was to go into the store and get those glitter markers? The pink poster board? You guys have no appreciation for how hard I worked?"
There is also the sweet romance between Trey and Bethany. As an army brat, Bethany had a hard time making friends. Until Sarah Yelverton declared them best friends, and Beth was all but adopted by Sarah's parents, Bethany only had her Dad in her life and when he passed, she was lost. Now Trey and Bethany are both overwhelmed by their feelings and are aware the awkwardness of bringing it out to Trey's family.
There is a little nonsence that you have to overlook to make the story work, such as why Sarah is getting married in the middle of finishing pharmacy school and the added pressure of taking the important state licensing boards. That's not enough, so let's add in a big wedding? In only a few short months. And let's hire someone else to do everything, including picking the wedding dress, because she simply has no time and is under a lot of pressure. You couldn't wait until things settled down and have a Christmas wedding? Then she has a melt down about suddenly having a brother and he's taking her mother's attention from her, and how Trey isn't focusing enough attention on the wedding...Take it down, Bridezilla? Really, if you are not unexpectedly expecting a baby, there really was no need to rush this wedding except to bring about the story plot.
The ending leaves it open for more possible wedding fiascos. I am definitely going to be on the look out for the next story to see where the series goes.
Received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
See more at EBookObsessed.com
October 28, 2018
Reviewed by Robin
Book provided by NetGalley
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
If you want a lighthearted romance this is perfect. Most people would never think of big burly tattooed bikers as wedding planners (me included) but let me tell you it works. It gave a real warm feeling to this story. The bikers became more realistic when showing their feminine side. They came up with project boards, tested new foods (which may or may not work in real life) but they worked here, flowers, decorations…You get the picture. It was a very interesting and fun part of the story.
The bikers were a tight knit group very loyal to each other and especially Trey. Trey has lived all his life wondering about his birth mother and why she left him in the bathroom of a gas station when he was young. Most people would grow up with hatred…but Trey want’s answers. He is about to not only meet his mom but also a sister.
His mom is a great person never once losing hope that she would one day be reunited with her son.
Bethany who happens to be Trey’s sisters best friend finds herself stepping in help out with the wedding. When she comes face to face with Trey she is a little skeptical. When asked what he does…wedding planner pops into his mind. And so that is how Trey and his biker buddies take on the wedding planner jobs. It is very laughable but also very believable.
Trey and Brittany have a strange beginning to their relationship but it makes for things to be a bit interesting. As the story develops it is easy to sit back and laugh at how things progress.
This quirky little story was fun with characters that were very endearing…I actually enjoyed the bikers the most. I found this to be a fast paced, light read that is perfect for a vacation or just something to take you away from the stress of life.
Ms. Cole gave us a sweet romance that will make you laugh.
Book provided by NetGalley
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
If you want a lighthearted romance this is perfect. Most people would never think of big burly tattooed bikers as wedding planners (me included) but let me tell you it works. It gave a real warm feeling to this story. The bikers became more realistic when showing their feminine side. They came up with project boards, tested new foods (which may or may not work in real life) but they worked here, flowers, decorations…You get the picture. It was a very interesting and fun part of the story.
The bikers were a tight knit group very loyal to each other and especially Trey. Trey has lived all his life wondering about his birth mother and why she left him in the bathroom of a gas station when he was young. Most people would grow up with hatred…but Trey want’s answers. He is about to not only meet his mom but also a sister.
His mom is a great person never once losing hope that she would one day be reunited with her son.
Bethany who happens to be Trey’s sisters best friend finds herself stepping in help out with the wedding. When she comes face to face with Trey she is a little skeptical. When asked what he does…wedding planner pops into his mind. And so that is how Trey and his biker buddies take on the wedding planner jobs. It is very laughable but also very believable.
Trey and Brittany have a strange beginning to their relationship but it makes for things to be a bit interesting. As the story develops it is easy to sit back and laugh at how things progress.
This quirky little story was fun with characters that were very endearing…I actually enjoyed the bikers the most. I found this to be a fast paced, light read that is perfect for a vacation or just something to take you away from the stress of life.
Ms. Cole gave us a sweet romance that will make you laugh.
August 10, 2018
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
This is not your typical MC story, with Trey being the leader and the rest of the guys they take down drug dealers and try to keep their town clean. Trey has always thought he was left by his mother and he was raised in the foster care system. So he didn't have much growing up. When he met the guys in his group, they became his family. When a man shows up telling him that his real mother wants to see him, Trey can't believe it. He doesn't know what to do or how to act. All of a sudden he has a mother and a sister but learns his father died a few years ago.
Bethany is like a sister to Sarah and has just lost her job. She goes to the only family she can trust. And the funny thing is, they aren't even her real family. The Yelverton's had taken Bethany basically taken Bethany in after she became BFF's with Sarah. So when things go wrong in her life, Bethany goes to see Mama Yelverton, who seems to make things better.
Bethany thinks that Trey is using Mama Yelverton to get money, he can't be her son. Just look at him, he is all muscle and tattoos. And when Bethany really looks at him, she likes what she see. As Bethany and Trey get closer, their feelings grow stronger. But Trey can't let her find out what he really does or that he is in an MC. But the feelings are coming too fast and both are falling fast for the other.
Can Trey slow things down before it's too late? Will Mama Yelverton run him off when she learns the truth? What will Bethany do after she learns what he really does? Can Sarah forgive his lies?
I really liked this story but at times it seemed kind of out there at times. Although Bethany was strong, she was a push over with her own family, I would have loved for her to stand up and fight for her Dad's things. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but went with 4 stars because of the way it ended, you have to love a ending that can make you laugh. I can't wait to read more from this series and see who it will be about.
This is not your typical MC story, with Trey being the leader and the rest of the guys they take down drug dealers and try to keep their town clean. Trey has always thought he was left by his mother and he was raised in the foster care system. So he didn't have much growing up. When he met the guys in his group, they became his family. When a man shows up telling him that his real mother wants to see him, Trey can't believe it. He doesn't know what to do or how to act. All of a sudden he has a mother and a sister but learns his father died a few years ago.
Bethany is like a sister to Sarah and has just lost her job. She goes to the only family she can trust. And the funny thing is, they aren't even her real family. The Yelverton's had taken Bethany basically taken Bethany in after she became BFF's with Sarah. So when things go wrong in her life, Bethany goes to see Mama Yelverton, who seems to make things better.
Bethany thinks that Trey is using Mama Yelverton to get money, he can't be her son. Just look at him, he is all muscle and tattoos. And when Bethany really looks at him, she likes what she see. As Bethany and Trey get closer, their feelings grow stronger. But Trey can't let her find out what he really does or that he is in an MC. But the feelings are coming too fast and both are falling fast for the other.
Can Trey slow things down before it's too late? Will Mama Yelverton run him off when she learns the truth? What will Bethany do after she learns what he really does? Can Sarah forgive his lies?
I really liked this story but at times it seemed kind of out there at times. Although Bethany was strong, she was a push over with her own family, I would have loved for her to stand up and fight for her Dad's things. I was torn between 3 and 4 stars but went with 4 stars because of the way it ended, you have to love a ending that can make you laugh. I can't wait to read more from this series and see who it will be about.
July 19, 2018
➳ Rate: 4/ 5 stars
My first ever Regina Cole read and I enjoyed it immensely. It was a super cute book about family and falling in love. It was captivating and witty and honestly such a fun and cute read that will have you smiling silly.
I adored the characters. I felt so much for Trey and his struggle to make his mom proud of him. What he was doing was wrong but all he wanted was to not disappoint his real mother. Despite it being wrong it was oh so fun, getting to see all those big bad-ass man get excited over planning a wedding was hilarious and it made the end of the book even better! I'd pay to see this IRL.
To Have and to Harley was a joyful page turner that will keep you warm and happy and make you laugh out loud from time to time. I adored this book! Definitely recommend this fast-paced, sweet and sexy read.
➳ARC kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
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My first ever Regina Cole read and I enjoyed it immensely. It was a super cute book about family and falling in love. It was captivating and witty and honestly such a fun and cute read that will have you smiling silly.
I adored the characters. I felt so much for Trey and his struggle to make his mom proud of him. What he was doing was wrong but all he wanted was to not disappoint his real mother. Despite it being wrong it was oh so fun, getting to see all those big bad-ass man get excited over planning a wedding was hilarious and it made the end of the book even better! I'd pay to see this IRL.
To Have and to Harley was a joyful page turner that will keep you warm and happy and make you laugh out loud from time to time. I adored this book! Definitely recommend this fast-paced, sweet and sexy read.
➳ARC kindly provided by the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.
➳ Order at: Amazon UK ⁕ Amazon US
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July 20, 2018
To Have and To Harley by Regina Cole is a quirky little romance with a different spin for a MC book.
Trey Harding is the leader of the Shadow MC. Trey and his crew are trying to clean up their tow, but life has a habit of throwing in a surprise or two. The question is... How is Trey going to handle this surprise?
Bethany Jernigar is a sweetheart heroine, pretty much orphaned at a young age after losing her parents. Bethany's bestie and the Yelverton clan took her in. Bethany never felt alone, always felt loved. There is a down side too Bethany's life, the promise she made on her father's death bed, she finds that it is more than she can handle.
Trey and Bethany's sizzle never fizzles out, even when their lives take some interesting turns. Can Trey come to terms with his feelings for Bethany? Can Bethany stand up to her family and end all their craziness and still feel like she didn't let her dad down?
To Have and To Harley is a unique spin on a MC Romance that kept me entertained from beginning to the end.Strong characters, that will keep insisting on you remember them. Mrs. Yelverton is a doll, but don't let that fool you, she can be fierce. Sarah, Dean Wolf, Ace, Jamison and Stone gave so much to their roles. I could not help but picture these, ruff & tumble men as anything but bikers.
Rated 4 Stilettos by Deb!
Trey Harding is the leader of the Shadow MC. Trey and his crew are trying to clean up their tow, but life has a habit of throwing in a surprise or two. The question is... How is Trey going to handle this surprise?
Bethany Jernigar is a sweetheart heroine, pretty much orphaned at a young age after losing her parents. Bethany's bestie and the Yelverton clan took her in. Bethany never felt alone, always felt loved. There is a down side too Bethany's life, the promise she made on her father's death bed, she finds that it is more than she can handle.
Trey and Bethany's sizzle never fizzles out, even when their lives take some interesting turns. Can Trey come to terms with his feelings for Bethany? Can Bethany stand up to her family and end all their craziness and still feel like she didn't let her dad down?
To Have and To Harley is a unique spin on a MC Romance that kept me entertained from beginning to the end.Strong characters, that will keep insisting on you remember them. Mrs. Yelverton is a doll, but don't let that fool you, she can be fierce. Sarah, Dean Wolf, Ace, Jamison and Stone gave so much to their roles. I could not help but picture these, ruff & tumble men as anything but bikers.
Rated 4 Stilettos by Deb!
August 7, 2018
I REALLY enjoyed this book! It's not your typical MC read so if you're looking for raw and gritty pass on by. If you're looking for a fun, humorous, romantic story this is the book for you. It had me laughing out loud picturing the tough alpha bikers dealing with all the things that make a wedding come together. There are some truly great characters and the writing is excellent. I'm hoping there is more of these wedding planner bikers in the future. If you're looking for a fun, relaxing read bring your sense of humor and give this one a try. I highly recommend it.
March 31, 2022
I really enjoy a book when it has "rough around the edges" type characters and this one did not disappoint, plus it was funny! There were two bedroom scenes (that are very easy to flip past) as well as a cuss word here and there, but in no way was it over-the-top. I also find it refreshing when the "damaged" guy and the "good girl" relationship isn't forced, toxic, or downright unbelievable. The characters were all so lovable, if not relatable and easy to understand. This one's definitely a read-again.
January 13, 2019
2.5 stars
ok. not bad.
you could definitely see the influence of lori foster in her creation of the men in the book.
while not as good as a foster book, it did it's job.
my one big thing was that there was way too much foreshadowing. at one point i said out loud, "yeah..i get it lady...the men in the biker gang are going to be a series. there'll each have their chance at a story."
and i'll probably read them.
but otherwise, a decent romance to veg out with at the end of the day.
ok. not bad.
you could definitely see the influence of lori foster in her creation of the men in the book.
while not as good as a foster book, it did it's job.
my one big thing was that there was way too much foreshadowing. at one point i said out loud, "yeah..i get it lady...the men in the biker gang are going to be a series. there'll each have their chance at a story."
and i'll probably read them.
but otherwise, a decent romance to veg out with at the end of the day.
August 7, 2018
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
Not a traditional MC book in that the MC life is not written about as in typical MC books. There is no clubhouse, discussion of "cuts" or titles of President/Vice-President, etc.
What we have is a group of men, the Iron Shadows, who do vigilante work as well as private security. What we know about Trey Harding is that he the leader of the Iron Shadows and the other men follow his lead. Having been tossed around in foster care for most of his life, he's stunned to find out that his birth mother has been looking for him.
Bethany Jernigan is his new sister's - Sarah's - closest friend and she lived with his family after her father died. Beth is determined to make sure that Trey doesn't take advantage of his new family and is going to do her best to protect them. Until she begins to fall for Trey.
The story is a good, the wedding planning a little unbelievable at times, but overall a good book. I want to read book two see what else is going with the Iron Shadows.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars
Not a traditional MC book in that the MC life is not written about as in typical MC books. There is no clubhouse, discussion of "cuts" or titles of President/Vice-President, etc.
What we have is a group of men, the Iron Shadows, who do vigilante work as well as private security. What we know about Trey Harding is that he the leader of the Iron Shadows and the other men follow his lead. Having been tossed around in foster care for most of his life, he's stunned to find out that his birth mother has been looking for him.
Bethany Jernigan is his new sister's - Sarah's - closest friend and she lived with his family after her father died. Beth is determined to make sure that Trey doesn't take advantage of his new family and is going to do her best to protect them. Until she begins to fall for Trey.
The story is a good, the wedding planning a little unbelievable at times, but overall a good book. I want to read book two see what else is going with the Iron Shadows.
~~Wicked Reads Review Team~~
July 2, 2020
A cute feel good book that's a good read for the weekend with a bit of spice.
Never in all his years did he expect to meet his mother, but after meeting her he'll do anything to make her proud. Even coming up with a whopper of a lie and pulling it off.
Bethany is sick to death of her job and her special project. She is fed up with nepotism and will not tolerate it one more second. What she doesn't expect is to become unemployed.
When Trey meets Bethany he is totally taken an so is she. But is it allowed? Read their story!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Never in all his years did he expect to meet his mother, but after meeting her he'll do anything to make her proud. Even coming up with a whopper of a lie and pulling it off.
Bethany is sick to death of her job and her special project. She is fed up with nepotism and will not tolerate it one more second. What she doesn't expect is to become unemployed.
When Trey meets Bethany he is totally taken an so is she. But is it allowed? Read their story!
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 9, 2018
Bikers and Brides: it shouldn’t have worked, but it really did! I don’t read a lot of MC books, and this concept is certainly nothing I’ve ever read before. I enjoyed getting to know the members of Trey’s biker gang, and anticipate each of them having their own Bikers and Brides book!
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