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Scorch

I was born with a heart filled with love, only to be reborn as Scorch when that heart was incinerated. The only thing that runs through my veins now is hatred, and it’s never going to change. I shut out all my emotions a long time ago and I’ll be damned if I’ll release them ever again. Not even for her.

Like the treacherous winds of a hurricane, she invaded my life. But, it’s not the first time she done this. Although, this time it’s different. My club and I are the only ones who can help her father bring down a common enemy.

I'll help her father for a price, but I won't ever allow myself to feel something for her ever again. That bridge was literally ripped from the ground by the cyclone of chaos that summer.

In this life, it’s kill or be killed and I’m not about to die. Scorch is my name and I’ll fuck anyone up who tries to cross me.

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2020

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Profile Image for Philomena Callan Cheekypee.
4,023 reviews434 followers
July 4, 2020
Oh wow. I absolutely loved this story. I was actually ranting at my kindle while reading it.

My heart broke for Scorch when I read he lost his wife. He couldn’t see a way out. Many years later everything he believed or thought has changed. Now he must fight and protect for what he believes in.

As soon as I started this I knew I wasn’t putting it down until the last page.

Brilliantly written. I’m definitely gonna be reading more from this author in the future.
Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,417 reviews628 followers
July 25, 2020
Well, now I have to go back and read a lot more by this author! Yes, I read Cyclone of Chaos back at the beginning of July but right after I started binge reading Devil’s Riot MC and I totally forgot to come tell you guys … WOW! It’s a quick, powerful, edge of your seat story that if you are an MC romance junkie, you do not want to miss out on. Do with that info what you will … :)
Profile Image for Tee loves Kyle Jacobson.
2,534 reviews179 followers
May 27, 2020
OMG I love E.C. Land Cyclone of Chaos! Man I was reading it and screaming at the screen because what was going on.

Scorch thinks he has lost the love of his life. So he goes on living with the pain and hurt. He is a mean man but then all of that changes when he finds out what he thought all these years is not true. Then he becomes a determined man and that is when all hell breaks lose.

This is one story that will keep you on a roller coaster ride and you will enjoy it!
Profile Image for EducatedBookFreak.
642 reviews
July 12, 2020
This author has totally brought me to her side with MC. Holy moly!

The chemistry this author portrays between Scorch and Emery is insane and explosive. These characters are amazing and will keep your attention the whole way through. MCs have become one of my tropes, and this one did not disappoint AT ALL!!

Go buy this book! You will not regret it!!
Profile Image for C. Gray.
1,569 reviews16 followers
July 7, 2020
Scorch’s life took a dramatic turn ten years ago and now he is face to face with his past. When his club, his family, is threatened he will not stop until he gets his revenge. 🖤🔥🖤
Profile Image for Chris.
1,316 reviews38 followers
July 15, 2020
I'm not a big fan of second-chance romance books but Cyclone of Chaos was really enjoyable. Emery and Samuel's story had all the right ingredients, steam, drama and violence. While I was reading it, I serious think that I had a brain freeze, every time Samuel's road name, Scorch, appeared, for some reason I was reading "Crotch" and I had to mentally correct myself...
Profile Image for Jackie Ziegler.
1,833 reviews8 followers
June 20, 2020
Scorch and Emery were married and she was his world.. until the day she was killed taking a bullet meant for him. He wanted nothing more to do with being on this Earth, while contemplating how to end things he meets Ghoul. Ghoul brings him into the RBMC..

Now, 10 years later, he finds out not only is Emery alive, he has a son.. they are in danger and her father feels the safest place for them is with Scorch and his club. Can Scorch deal with his feelings for his wife after 1o years all while keeping her safe?
484 reviews
June 28, 2020
Ok I’ll be totally honest. I’ve read, or started reading, several of the Royal Bastards MC books and have found that I don’t really like all of them. Leave it to E.C. Land to be one of the authors whose book I definitely did like! Cyclone of Chaos is a quick, read it in a couple of hours, exciting and totally sexy read. Scorch or Samuel and Emory are first loves who are torn apart for 10 years only to be thrown back together. The situation that split them up, and also the reason they’re together again, is messed up, but watching them work out their differences is so worth all the trouble. Enjoyed getting to know these fascinating characters and the quick glimpse of DRMC’s Stoney...one of my all time favorites...ramped this book up even more. I’m hoping that the ending of this book means we have even more stories featuring these amazing characters coming up, can’t wait to find out! Great book, Ms. Land never lets us down!

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Profile Image for Shirl.
1,024 reviews46 followers
October 27, 2022
Another shorter book in the Royal Bastards MC but it was pretty good. Still can't understand why she never contacted him herself in ten years because the reason she gave doesn't make sense...at least to me.

Ten years ago Ghoul saved Scorch's (Samuel) life. This was before Scorch became part of the club. Now he's the president of one of the charters. He was going to end his own life because his wife had just been killed. Good thing he didn't because he has seen a ghost with a small little boy.
Profile Image for Pang Lor.
20 reviews1 follower
June 30, 2020
I have been looking forward to reading this book after meeting Scorch in Stoney's Property. But when actually reading the book I became sad. The book made me want to know Scorch and Emery so much more. I have so many questions. Scorch and Emery got married on her birthday and right after their wedding, an obsessed stalker shots Emery making Scorch think she was killed. Ten years later he finds out not only is she alive but he has a son. The threat against Emery comes back making Emery's father sends her and their son Stone back to Scorch. In the ten years that they have been apart, Scorch becomes a shell of himself closing all emotions from everyone while Emery becomes a badass with her sister. I wanted to love this book but it was too short leaving me to want more.

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8,879 reviews63 followers
June 29, 2020
In 10 years a lot can change, since the day Scorch lost his wife Emery hes been haunted by her loss and seeked revenge for her death filling his life with the darkness, only to have her father call and tell him shes on her way with their son- the family he always wanted. Filled with anger at having lost all those years thinking she was dead the moment he lays eyes on her, he knows hell never let her go again. But the threat that came all those years ago is back and knows Emerys still alive and now its time for Scorch to get there revenge. Well written with suspense, twists, lust, love and an emotional ride that has your heart breaking and being stapled back together again!

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Profile Image for Tiffany Barnett.
669 reviews6 followers
June 29, 2020
This is my first book by E.C. Land and it won't be my last! I loved this book from beginning to end.

Scorch was Samuel until that fateful day when he would lose everything. Then Samuel was no longer and Scorch took his place.

Scorch was using his hatred as his fuel and little did he know that he would need all the fuel he could get with Emery. This book has second chance drama, MC shenanigans ( CWs..just CWs 😆), MC brotherhood, cartel, hatred, revenge, you name it.

Don't want to spoil anything for you but just get this book! You won't be disappointed.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for J. Ockenhouse.
1,743 reviews18 followers
June 30, 2020
Scorch/Samuel is definitely in for an unexpected and crazy journey. I can't give too much away but man was not expecting what happens.

10 years and so much happens. Samuel has become Scorch and he is empty hearted. He loves the ladies but has his limits. Until a phone call brings feelings to the heart and he finds out everything he thought is not even close.

I can't even begin to tell you how good this book is and that ending...I'm in a state of shock. I need that next story or what's left of my sanity won't be able to deal. I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
Profile Image for Elysian Fields.
2,197 reviews37 followers
July 7, 2020
This is my first read from this author and I enjoyed it. What first comes to mind after reading this story is the gritty way the story comes across (and that is a good thing, the grit). This story reads exactly how I would imagine an MC alpha would feel and act after everything that happened to Scorch. He had every right to be a %&@, his family failed him. I also really loved (with out spoilers) how Scorch had to work back to his HEA. The action and violence was right on par with the plot and the story had a great balance of action, grit, heat and family. I will be reading more from this author in the future.
Profile Image for GKP2460 .
4,349 reviews73 followers
June 29, 2020
Oh my goodness this book! I fell in love with Scorch and Emery so hard.
Cyclone of Chaos is just that, CHAOS! Scorch and Emery's story is heartbreaking. They lose each other in a most horrible way for 10 long years. Scorch has been a tortured soul for all this while and when he learns Emery is still alive and a secret more than her supposed death has been kept from him he is FURIOUS! They have ALOT to work out. Their journey is full of adventure, action, surprises and love that lasts a lifetime. As always EC Land has given us an incredibly great escape!
Profile Image for Sue.
4,374 reviews5 followers
June 29, 2020
A well written story with lots of action, betrayals, surprises and the past coming back to life. Sammy and Emmy had it all before she was shot 2 months after they married. When Sammy found out she died from her father, he was never the same. He was saved one night by a biker when he thought he couldn't go on. Now he's the prez of the club that saved him. But he has surprises coming he never expected.
Profile Image for Pamela.
4,175 reviews35 followers
July 16, 2020
Scorch is bitter about the past when his wife Emery was killed by a bullet meant for him. The two were married and happy until he lost her. Ten years have gone by and Scorch gets the shock of his life when he finds out he has a son and Emery may not be dead. An enemy is after them and Scorch will protect but not love again or so he thinks for a time. A good read.

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Profile Image for LaToya (Readingbythebayou).
894 reviews45 followers
July 13, 2020
I have been loving all of the Royal Bastards books and this one was a scorcher! Scorch has lived the past ten years thinking his wife was dead. He's set on getting revenge on the man he holds responsible. When he finds out his wife is indeed alive he is angry. He feels she didn't trust him to protect her. So I knew this couple had an uphill battle to face to be together. My only pet peeve was that Emery was supposed to be a badass and vigilante so I think she could have gotten in touch with Scorch sooner. I enjoyed their story though.
Profile Image for Tammy.
9,119 reviews49 followers
July 11, 2020
Entertaining start to a new MC Series. Scorch and Emery’s story is filled with drama, suspense and emotion. Their chemistry is explosive and their story grips you from beginning to end. I really liked it.
Profile Image for M Robinson .
2,423 reviews
October 5, 2021
Ok I dont usually read books this short because there's just not enough pages for the story depth and development and this is true for this book.

So much potential,vgrwat characters and potential for storyline but way to short so misses just about everything.


I dont honestly see the point in writing a book this short but part of this series. Its annoying as fuck.

It was resolved too easily and quickly.

The characters were two dimensional.

It was too rushed.

Such a shame as the foundation was all there too.
Profile Image for Yoneidis.
2,149 reviews12 followers
October 14, 2020
Samuel is about to commit suicide 2 weeks after losing his wife when Ghoul stops him and offers him a life with the RB.
10 years later, he is the Prez of his chapter and receives a call from his ex- father-in-law telling him that he need his help protecting a precious cargo. When he tells him that the cargo is his wife and child, Samuel sees red. For 10 years they have been lying to him, but he accepts. Especially since the threat that ended his marriage years ago reappears: the Alcazar cartel.
His wife Emery is a very strong woman, an expert in weapons. With her sister Demi she has been acting as a vigilante, protecting the defenseless and killing the bad guys.
Although Samuel is furious with her, he is also hopelessly in love.
The end of the book is explosive 🧨. I’m dying to read Bane and Demi’s book, if there is one.


Emery may be my wife on paper, but I’ll be damned if I’ll treat her as such. She and her father lied to me for years. On top of that they kept me from knowing I had a kid. One who will most likely hate me. I know I’d hate me if I were him. I’m a ruthless bastard with a cold as fuck heart. Besides Emery probably filled his head with ideas of me being some loser who couldn’t protect her when she needed it.

“I don’t have to do anything I don’t want to. Nor do I have to listen to you,” I snap, clutching the towel tighter as I meet his gaze. “That’s where you're wrong baby. See, your father asked me to keep you safe and for that there’s a price and you just raised the price higher. One that I think I’ll start collecting now,” he says right before pulling me flush against his chest and slamming his mouth to mine.

“Fuck Angel, you’re tight,” he grinds out through clenched teeth as he pulls back and slides in slower this time. “That’s because I haven’t been with anyone else,” I murmur. Stilling inside me he meets my gaze and his eyes seem to be trying to decipher if I was lying or not. But the body doesn’t lie. Even if it did, I wouldn’t have any reason to. “You tellin’ me the last time you’ve been with someone was ten years ago?” he asks, pulling his dick from inside me. “Yes.” I barely get my response out before he slams back into my pussy filling me to the hilt. No other words are exchanged between us as Samuel’s thrusts become forceful. When I feel myself begin to peak again, I sink my nails into his back and scream his name. Stars fill my vision. Samuel joins me as he growls my own name. Leaning forward, he presses his forehead against my own. “Damn I’m not letting you fuckin’ go again. This pussy belongs to me. This right here is gonna be the price you pay,” he says as he grinds into me. “I get you whenever the fuck I want. I want you at the clubhouse, that’s where you’ll be ready and willing. I want you at home same damn thing. But don’t think because I’m fuckin’ you that this shit means anything.” Pulling out Samuel quickly flips me over onto my stomach and my knees. Before I can say a word, he slams into me and takes me again. This time, I clench my eyes closed as I give him what he needs. Total control. Of me. Of my body. I’d give him control of everything else if it meant making him happy. If this is the price I must pay, so be it. I just want my husband back. Even if it comes in the shape of Scorch. They're one and the same and I’ll have to accept them together as a whole.
1,265 reviews19 followers
July 7, 2020
Cyclone of Chaos: Royal Bastards MC: Elizabeth City Series by E.C. Land is about Samuel/Scorch's journey for the past 10 years that has been filled with hate and revenge. Samuel has lost the love of his wife Emery after being married for two months by a member of the cartel that was obsessed with her. At his lowest point in his life wanting to end it all until Ghoul stops him and brings him into the RBMC family. Now 10 years later he is known as Scorch, Pres of the RBMC -Elizabeth City this story picks up from the point that he finds and rescues Stoney, Pres of the Devils Reapers MC's baby daughter. Scorch has become a no nonsense, rough, sexy, bad ass leader of this club along with the rest of his brothers of the RBMC. When Scorch receives a phone call from his father- in-law, his whole world is about to be filled with anger and hate as the Cyclone of Chaos is about to erupt. The wife that he thought has died is in fact alive with her son and being sent to Scorch for protection as the Cartel is still after her. Now Scorch is dealing with so much anger, he vows that he won't give his lying wife his heart again. But through all of this chaos the reunion between these two is fiery,raw and passionate as truths are told and forgiveness given. A new beginning for Scorch and Emery will develop, one that begins with hostility and anger and ends with so much love these two soulmates have for each other that time could not erase,as they where meant to be together forever. Emery is as bad and resilient as it gets and has another persona where she metes out justice along with her sister as they were taught and trained to be fierce, strong women at a young age and have the ability to hold their own. The interaction between Scorch and Emery was as passionate as ever and the connection and bond that Scorch has with his son Stone is heartwarming. This fast paced story had it all, a reunion that is explosive, lies, secrets, revenge against the Cartel, international arm dealing and plenty of steamy moments. With all of the twists and turns, a cliffhanger that promises to be just as intense as Cyclone of Chaos, can't wait for Bane's story. E.C. Land has once again given her readers and in depth look into the gritty world of the RBMC men and the women who come into their lives.

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Profile Image for Kaye.
7,177 reviews71 followers
July 11, 2020
ONE ACTION PACK BLOCK BUSTER!!!
Excellent! Land brought out the heavy artillery, cranking my tractor and laying hard fast rules, no stone unturned, no prisoners and no holding back, revving up the exuberance, raising the stakes and keeping it real wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. Balancing the weight and bearing the load, laying out this action packed, nailbiting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, page flipping bombshell, blasting this gem to life beautifully. Chicanery runs rampant and deception is rife, noting the drama, turmoil, intrigue, revelations, spiraling suspense and unnerving situations, along with a boatload of danger while dodging calamity, you have one mind-blowing masterpiece. Intertwined, combined and tightly woven, showcasing the explosive ups and agonizing downs, breathtaking in it's simplicity and awe-inspiring in it's depth, drawing our characters closer than they could have ever anticipated. Crashing the lines and shattering the boundaries, limitations are amplified and exploited, booting this baby into the eye of the storm, kicking it into a tizzy with astonishing impacts. The magnetism, attraction and chemistry collides with such intensity, exposing the thrilling emotions, drawing our characters closer until you feel the electrifying hum running rampant through your veins. The characters are authentic and realistic with depth and qualities that add diversity, transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating an elaborate backdrop that's so vividly descriptive it's like your transported to ground zero with them. Phenomenal job Land, thanks for sharing this awesome little gem with us.
Profile Image for Elsie Pitt.
1,753 reviews13 followers
July 10, 2020
Ok it is no secret that I have fallen in love with E.C. writing. I honestly found her by chance and have not looked back since. This was no exception. The Royal Bastards MC is a collaboration of the BEST kind with some absolutely AMAZING authors contributing to this series. Well needless to say not only did I find her but several other authors who have done something I thought would never be done before. They have come together and not only satisfy their readers but give us a glimpse of escapism that most of us readers DO NOT WANT TO LEAVE!
Scorch and Emerys love story is riddled with explosive drama and nail-biting love that will literally leave you breathless. Although a quick read it does not skimp on what the reader needs and or wants from the characters. This is due to this PHENOMENAL author! I have found that whatever she writes or who she collaborates with will inevitably turn to the most amazing treasures. Jewels so bright that they blind you. E.C. has the ability to drag your soul through the dirtiest of dirty only to bring you out on the other side fully aware that she is going to do this again and again. You know it is coming and yet you willingly go with her because what comes out on the other side is so much more greater than what you started with. I will totally recommend this and any of her stories to my friends and anyone who will listen. Thank you for all the rides I have been on and the many more to come. I can not wait for these adventures to continue.

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Profile Image for M Mendes Bookstagram.
725 reviews48 followers
July 12, 2020
How would you react if your other half, the love of your life, was to be shot and died? Scorch had to make the decision to live for revenge and justice or take his own life? He chose to live. Ten years later, Scorch found out that the wife he thought had died was still alive and he had a son. Scorch was furious that she did not tell him or let him know he had a son. He has lost so much time with his son. Emery thought she was protecting Samuel (Scorch) by staying away from him. She took the bullet that was meant for him and she regretted ignoring the fact she had a stalker and her stalker had threatened Samuel’s (Scorch) life. She now realizes that she shouldn’t have listened to her father. Now Samuel, known as Scorch, professes to hate her and is angry with her for making him miss out on so much with his son and how he suffered thinking she was dead. How can they overcome all of their problems? How can Scorch forgive what Emery did? That is enough info I don’t want to spoil the story for you. You will need to read it yourself to find out what happened. I love the books that E. C. Land write and this one is no exception. This is past of the Royal Bastards series and can be read alone but you get more if you read other books associated with the Royal Bastards series that E. C. Land wrote and his Devil’s Riot MC series. They give a little more details. Highly recommend this book or any book for that matter from E. C. Land. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did,

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Profile Image for Dana Holland.
74 reviews2 followers
July 16, 2020
Another stunning addition to the RBMC book series. E.C. Land has knocked it out of the park with this one! Scorch is filled with heartache and rage after his wife is murdered, and his uncle Ghoul a president in the RBMC stops him from doing the worst possible thing he could do, by offering him a new start with the MC. Forward a decade and Scorch is now president of his own club.He gets a call from his dead wife's father and business partner, who informs him that he is sending his very alive wife Emory and his son to him for protection. Scorch gets angry and tells him that this is not funny, that his wife is dead, and that she would have told him if she had been pregnant. The father-in-law tells him that she is very much alive and that he does have a son. Scorch is now feeling things that took him 10 years to overcome, so he sends others to get them from the airport. Emory is a spit-fire and immediately starts throwing attitude with the guys sent to keep her on lock-down. The story just takes off from this point and wow, the action, suspense, and smoking hot sex scenes are fantastic!! A great new beginning on an all time favorite!

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2,613 reviews43 followers
December 28, 2021
This book is part of the Royal Bastards MC Collection. Scorch married the girl of his dreams and lost her all in the same day. He wanted to die as well. Then he found by the club and started a whole new life. Now her father has contacted him and is asking for a favor. He will help for a price. She is the price. Turns out he never lost her she was taken from him. He isn’t the same man he was back then. He can’t just pick up where they left off. Plus, there is more that he didn’t know about. Scorch is angry and he isn’t sure he can just get over that. That they could ever be anything again. Time will tell. Plus, they still have to deal with the enemy who was after her then and is after her now. He might now be sure if he wants her but he is sure he won’t let anyone else have her. This book was a great second chance romance read. Things aren’t as they appeared to be for either character. They must find a way to move forward no matter if they are together or not. They are still married. Not to mention they are tied together in other ways. I love this book and couldn’t put it down once I started. I loved the characters and will hopefully get to read more about the characters in this chapter in future books. Great job E.C. Land.
209 reviews3 followers
July 9, 2020
Scorch and Emery are meant for each another, but fate had other plans. They were separated for 10 years and now they meet again. Scorch's heart is petrified and he has estranged all feelings. The evil that separated them is now back and Emery's family knows that only one can help to save her. It's a fantastic read with fights, feisty women, heart-to-hearts and everything else you love in a great MC book. I'm already looking forward to the next books in the series. The feeling E.C. Land is writing about are going straight to your heart

*Spoiler = reason for only 4stars
I think Scorch lets Emery back into his life much too soon for what she did to him. If she is as ruthless as they say she is. She should have gone against her father. I was hoping for more resistance from Scorch's side to let her fight a bit harder to get him back. I could have dealt with a bit more heartache, and more heated arguments between the two. But I am also proud of Emery that she raised their son with the knowledge of his dad. Once they meet you can feel the love between father and son - even though the father knows about him for such a short time.
Profile Image for Leanne Bryson.
5,204 reviews22 followers
July 13, 2020
I have to say, E.C. Land writes MC Romance very, very well. What I've read are intense, explosive, and so, so steamy. This book is a great example of that. Samuel's life was destroyed when his wife was killed 10 years ago. Reborn as Scorch and now the president of the Royal Bastards MC Elizabeth City Chapter, his life is totally different from the loving husband and provider he was. His life is turned upside down again when he is told his wife, Emery didn't die and he has a 10 year old son, Stone, and she is coming to you for protection from the same people who "killed" her. He feels angry, betrayed, and furious at what he sees as her deception and missing t=his son's early childhood. He plans to extract his pound of flesh from her, but Emery is one strong woman and won't be anyone's door mat. Reasons for her deception are reveled, the steam and electric attraction is still overwhelming between these two. I loved the action, the pace of the book was perfect, and I cant wait for more of this series from E.C. Great read.

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Profile Image for Carolina.
384 reviews
June 28, 2020
How do you describe a story that has suspense, second chances, heartbreak, and violence with a motorcycle club in the mix? I mean there is international intrigue with arms dealings and of course, the cartel. You get a little bit of everything mixed in with a second chance love story between Scorch and his "wife" Emery. Well, Scorch is surprised about his "wife" after going through a tragedy ten years prior. Although, you need to read the book to get the tidbits. What a group of RBMC. I enjoyed the club and their interactions and I absolutely adored Stone. Emery was fierce and protective. She wasn't the usual victim or damsel in distress. Nope, girlfriend had everyone's number from the get-go. This includes the President (her hubby) and the club chicks that tried to step on her toes. Nope! Don't do it!

I loved this story, but prepare to ride the roller coaster over and over!! I want more!! I need to know what happens next!!

I received an ARC from Booksprout and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. However, I have purchased every RBMC books that are available for purchase. What a fantastic concept!! Happy Reading!!
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