Ryder (Bastard Kings MC #1)

In the quiet of Silverlake, a town where drug addicts and the cops are sometimes one and the same, Ryder of the notorious Bastard Kings motorcycle club has found his purpose in life - protecting the vulnerable from the clutches of evil. But deep down, he yearns for something more, a love as profound as the bonds he watched grow within their allies’ club, the Dawgs of Mercy. First Bull, then John Thomas and finally Ghost each found their happily ever after. Ryder wanted that for himself too.
Fate intervenes when a chance encounter with Haven Mae Smythe, a raven-haired beauty and the town's demure librarian, sets Ryder's soul ablaze. Haven, shaken after a harrowing ordeal with a lecherous date, stumbles into the local biker bar, seeking refuge. Ryder, his protective instincts ignited by the fear and determination in Haven’s eyes, vows to shield this exquisite woman from further harm.
Despite Haven's initial reluctance to trust another man after her traumatic experience, Ryder's unwavering determination gradually chips away at her defenses. A friendship blossoms, nurtured by the Bastard Kings' code of honor and their steadfast commitment to eradicating the scourge of drugs and crime that plagues their town.
However, their budding connection is tested when Haven's depraved date resurfaces…