Hard Ride Home · Tiger Snakes MC

Ronald Pilua is an honorable biker on a personal mission.

After years of self-imposed exile, Ronald returns to a rural community that will never forget the houses that he helped build and the lives that he unintentionally ruined as a patched member of the notorious Tiger Snakes MC. There is only one reason Ronald would come home: family.

Amanda Davis is sick of being everyone’s doormat.

Life is tough as the only female mechanic at Carlisle Bros. Automotive. Amanda’s hours are long, the bosses are sleazes and her ex won’t help look after their autistic nine-year-old son, but she prays every night for change.

It's another typical day in the workshop until she meets him.

When Ronald takes his bike in for a service he sees a beautiful and hardworking young woman mistreated by her colleagues. Never one to keep his mouth shut, Ronald’s values and morals are the answers to Amanda’s intimate pleas to God.

**Excerpt**

*“Is there somewhere else we could go to talk?” she asked.*

*“In this town?” he replied with a laugh. “Even my mom’s place closes overnight during the week.”*

*“What about your place?”*

*Ron stopped laughing. “It’s just a motel room with a small kitchen and dining area,” he said. He looked at Amanda. His face was very serious. “Are you sure you want to do that?”*

*“No,” she answered, not quite meeting his eyes, “but everyone else seems to think we are made for each other. Maybe we should see if we are.”*

*“That’s not exactly an enthusiastic approach to spending a night together,” he said softly, “but I’ll take you to my place so we can talk… or whatever.” He laughed slightly as he realized he was repeating her mother’s words. *

*“If it isn’t working out, just say so, and I’ll take you home.” He grinned, “Well, up to a certain point. There is a point of no return for any man, but I’ll try my best to keep my promise.”*

*“There is for a woman, too,” she replied. “But if it isn’t right, I’ll try to turn around early enough for both of us.”*