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What the fence DIVIDES: a thrilling small-town, slow-burn romance entwining a Motorcycle club and Montana Ranch
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September 1, 2025
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September 16, 2025
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Cindy
Sep 20, 2025 rated it really liked it
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What the Fence Divides is book 1 in the Ponderosa Pistons Series. It sets up a high-stakes standoff between a Quarter horse ranch and a Montana motorcycle club — but the real tension lies in the slow-burn collision between Tia and Wrench.

Tia inherits a legacy she never asked for, and she’s fighting tooth and nail to keep it. She’s secretive, trauma-scarred, and fiercely independent — the kind of heroine who doesn’t just survive, she strategises.

Wrench, the reluctant MC president, is a
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Kate Smith
I had the privilege of reading this baby early and damn. I devoured this in two days. It's a longer novel which is why it took two days otherwise I wouldn't have slept.

I absolutely love this take on a MC romance. It's gritty, dark, light in areas, protective, and so much more. I adored the chemistry between Tia and Wrench. It never once went the way I expected and I love that so much more.

𝑯𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍. 𝑯𝒆’𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔.

This is definitely a slow burn which usually has me frustrat
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Ryn Meagher
ARC Review — What the Fence Divided by Elle J. Brae

I DNF’d at 28%. Yep. I waved the little white flag and backed away slowly.

Now, before anyone starts sharpening their pitchforks, hear me out:
The writing? Beautifully done.
The formatting? Chef’s kiss.
Elle J. Brae can write. The story itself has all the makings of something I’d devour — the setup is solid, the side characters are fun, and the world feels real.

But our MMC… oh boy.
Elle did such a great job making him an asshole that he went full 10/
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Murphy
Oct 06, 2025 rated it really liked it
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