Ride Wild: A Raven Riders Novel

Author Laura Kaye’s Raven Riders series continues in Ride Wild and the book was aptly named on several fronts. A man whose life was torn apart by his wife’s death and is barely keeping it together for his boys and a young woman who is determined to find happiness in her life find just what they need in one another. Sweet and sentimental, yet racy and raunchy, with a bit of suspense thrown in to keep it interesting Ride Wild was a very good addition to this series.

All Cora Campbell wants is a home, a family, a good job, and a dog and to be loved. Her life has been the stuff nightmares are made of; a mother who dumped her, a father who abused her, and a friend who needed her and they barely escaped with their lives. Since she and her friend Haven came under the protection of the Raven Riders MC she has felt safe for the first time in a long time and while club member “Slider” Evans may look wild, she can’t help but see a different side, the patient, kind side he shows his boys. Working for Slider has been both a curse and a blessing; she loves the boys and enjoys her time with them, but being around Slider makes her want all kinds of things she knows he doesn’t.

These were two people who were broken and were afraid to need anyone or to trust anyone so they made some mistakes along the way especially early on in this book. One thing that was undeniable was their love for Slider’s boys Sam and Ben, while Slider felt he hadn’t been a good father, it was obvious to everyone around them that he had absolutely put his boys first including hiring Cora as their babysitter. Cora proved time and time again that she was determined to bring joy into their young lives and would love nothing more to bring some joy into Slider’s life. I liked these two together, I felt they complimented each other well and through their love of the boys realized they wanted more together.

There was a bit of a suspense plot that to be honest was a bit too obvious for me, but I was thankful that the drama came from outside the relationship rather than internally so that was a win.

There are a lot of changes happening within the Raven Riders that should only make them stronger and better. Great characters, a sweet but sexy love story, and lots of time with the MC made Ride Wild a great addition to this series.

Review copy provided for a voluntary review.

Wild Ride is probably my favorite book out all the Raven Riders. We've seen Cora throughout the series, and I actually thought she would end up with Phoenix. However, their relationship isn't like that. The more you see them together it's kind of like a brother-sister relationship. Man I wish Phoenix would get a book, so Cora could totally tease him about a girl. *Wishful thinking* Back to Cora. She has been Haven strength when decided to run away. However, there was more of a reason why Cora wanted to runaway from her father. Let me say it's kind of a shocker. I have to say Cora is extremely strong, and a sassy personality. Strong enough to take down the one of the most intimidating guys, Slider.

We haven't seen much of Slider throughout the series. I mean he's here and there, but he's been pretty much out of the loop since his wife died. Since having Cora in his life he realize that he's only been living half a life. So, he starts coming back to life in Wild Ride. We also learn something things about Kim that aren't too pleasant, and I think Slider should be offer sainthood for what he did. Seriously, he's a decent guy that can be a bit gruff.

These two are fabulous together. Cora brings light into Slider's dark world. Plus, his boys love her. However, it wouldn't be Raven Rider book if there wasn't any kind of trouble. The trouble has reached the boiling point and it's about to explode. The previous books it has been simmering, but now trouble is truly knocking on their door. I honestly was waiting for it to happen. I mean yeah, the Cora and Slider thing was good, but we needed trouble. We can't have a perfect ending without trouble.

Overall, I loved Wild Ride. I love Cora and Slider. I absolutely love how Cora slipped under Slider's skin. He needed someone that was full of life to bring him back. Slider is a big ol' softy deep down. Then again anyone with eyes would see that when he was with his kids. Yes, everything gets tidy up in this book. Cora finally finds a family that will love her for her.

Copy provided by Avon via Edelweiss

When you start a MC book, you expect gritty, sexy scenes, killings and lots of adventure. Laura Kaye has taken a different road creating a world where the motorcycle club of Raven Riders is a close family that there is to support its members. Although, there is suspense, this book will take you on a sweet ride that focuses more on an emotional journey about second chances!
After Sam “Slider” Evans lost his wide, he abandoned his club, his friends and his will to live happily. His only concern is his two sons and nothing else holds his interest. When he hires a nanny though, everything changes.
Cora might have a painful past but she keeps going with a smile on her face. She never knew what family is but the Evans boys are there to love her and protect her… even Slider, the closed off biker man.
Cora finds a job, security and a home where she can hope again. She unburdens herself from her secrets and Slider is there to support her and care for her. Slider’s walls crack under Cora’s sunny attitude and he is given a second chance to live and love.
Both characters are amazing. Cora is funny, compassionate and has great humor. She is so open with her feelings and the best caregiver. She loves Slider and his sons without reservations and she is such a sweetheart. Slider might appear gruff in the beginning but the man hides a selfless heart. He is loyal, honorable and kind.
Slider’s sons are a great addition to the story. They unlock all the feelings and you will laugh and cry with their attitude. Also, single dads in romance are so attractive and you cannot not get attached to them.
The Raven Riders are once again there to help the couple and they work as friends and family and that’s amazing!
Laura Kaye writes MC books but don’t expect the usual. This is a love story that will touch you and excite you! I cannot wait for more stories of their members!

Cora Campbell is very loving toward two little boys. I do get a little sappy around children and you can tell that they’re cute as a button. She’s something of a mystery part of which she slowly reveals as the story goes on. Sam “Slider” Evans doesn’t seem to want to start over. He seems so brooding, which has you wondering if someone can help with that.

If you’ve not read any other of the Raven Riders you can tell how much a family this group of men are. Our author has a way of making her men very endearing – especially for the way they treat their women and their children. There seems to be a little sadness because Slider doesn’t feel as if he’s worthy – shows that men and women do have similar feelings. We have some characters that will leave you wanting more.

This author was very smart in how she goes about grabbing my attention – kids and animals. She’s also very good at making you laugh. Ms. Kaye must have a great sense of humor – it comes out here. But she’s also very good at being serious. We have a woman who at times may seem scared but is willing to go outside her comfort zone in order to do the right thing. We have a man who questions himself but has a woman who slowly seeps through the barriers he’s erected to finally make him happy.

Each scene moves seamlessly and at no time did I feel lost or that something didn’t make sense. Nothing seemed as if it was moving to slowly. We have scenes that at one moment can be cute, can be funny, and then turn and be very serious. But there are times where you just have to smile. We also get a couple of mysteries. What is it that’s going on with Jagger? Cora sees something so how is that going to play out? Will Cora find a forever family? And we have dogs – has me wanting to visit my local shelter.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I Voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book

When I started this series, seriously wanted Slider's book, and I was not disappointed. I loved this story, and I loved that Cora and Slider were perfect for each other.

Slider lost his wife a while back and now he just lives to take it one day at a time and also just to take care of his two kids. So when Cora and Haven came to the Raven Riders he was lucky that Cora was free to take care of his kids. But that was all he wanted from her and he had to say that sometimes he was a complete dick towards her. But how can he be like that towards her when she is the one that is taking care of his boys and also making them happy. And if he has to admit it, making him come alive again after his wife's death.

Cora was finally free from her past or so everyone thought, nobody knew about the dark secret she had. A secret that she didn't want to share with anyone, because she didn't want people to judge her or think that what happened was her own fault. But being with Slider's kids Sam and Ben she felt happier, and maybe its because of their dad too. After one night of hot and wild sex they both decide that it was a one time thing. But how can they deny themselves. When finally for Slider he feels more alive than he has ever felt even before his wife died. And for Cora how can she walk away when she finally feels like she belongs to a family that actually wants her.

Can these two people who has already suffered through so much find their happy or will their secrets be two much for them to handle.

Like I said I loved every minute of this book, it was sweet, heartbreaking, drama, and some scary parts, some hot and steamy parts and some totally WTF parts. Definitely one of my all time favorite series.

This series keeps getting better and better (and I already thought it was pretty fantastic)! Slider and Cora coming together was amazing. I loved the story, the kids (hello single father!), and the transformation of healing that love brings. It was sweet and sexy with just the right amount of drama, and it was filled with so much emotion. Excellent read!

Since the very first book, I've wanted to know all about Slider and Cora and I love every detail I learned as I watched these two find their way. There is a really good level of intensity between between them in the beginning that pulled me in. Slider and Cora were great characters with so much depth and I loved watching their walls come down. Cora has always been a spitfire that was full of life but she held back, so seeing her be honest and open was an emotional yet beautiful thing. Her sharing of her past made my heart hurt for her and hope for her all at the same time. I loved Slider! He's all gruff quietness so locked inside himself and watching those layers chip away as he truly starts to heal from his past was incredible. Sexy single dad with problems, oh yeah. But he was also sweet, protective, caring, and so loving. And freaking funny! I think seeing that humor and playfulness is hands down one of my favorite things. It was wonderful watching Slider come to life. I loved Slider and Cora’s connection. How they fought it but the pull was to strong. They had that crackling chemistry that I love.

I love Cora's relationship with Haven and the other women in the club and how she found her place with the Ravens. I absolutely adore her relationship with Sliders boys, they were kids that melted my heart. I love how the boys are an integral part of the story as well. I loved getting the updates in the other Ravens and getting to see their family dynamic, it's such a wonderful brotherhood.

There’s a lot of drama, a nice amount of action, and a few heart wrenching moments that had me on the edge of my seat throughout the story. I was invested the entire time! The writing was excellent, I loved the details and build. The ending was perfect. I am really hoping that Jagger, Phoenix, and Caine to get their own stories because they’re such interesting characters. I would be all over that.

Ride Wild is full of love, heart, and healing. Hands down my favorite in the series! The transformation that Cora and Slider went through was extraordinary. Slider is my new favorite! Such an wonderful story filled with so much hope. I couldn't get enough.

Complimentary copy received for honest review.

"One giant family of choice and of blood, of friendship and of love."

The Raven Riders stand-alone series isn’t your typical MC Romance – it’s so much more! And each book in the Raven Riders series keeps getting better! Cora and Slider, Ben and Sam, Bosco the Lovable Basset, and friends and family from Ride Hard and Ride Rough round out the cast for one stellar installment full of heart, hardships, healing, hope, and new beginnings.

“How about instead of trying to forget, we make new memories that are brighter and louder and bigger than the old ones?”
Full of surprises and twists, love and friendship, and some off the charts chemistry between Cora and Slider, Ride Wild will have you so hooked from beginning to end, you won’t want to put it down.

““Will you . . . will you be my person, Cora?” he asked, somehow making her fall in love with him even more. Because she didn’t have to ask what he meant. When no one had ever wanted you before, ever claimed you, ever valued you, all you craved was that one person who would. Who would give you a place to belong, who would love you no matter what, who would be your safe place to land. “I already am your person, Slider. And you’re mine.” For the first time in her life, Cora finally had a family, love, her person. And nothing could ever take the specialness of that away.”

Ride Rough with Alexa, Maverick and Lucy (Alexa’s hilarious sweater wearing cat) and Ride Wild are my favorite of the Raven Riders series.

Ride Wild (Raven Riders #3) by Laura Kaye
4.5 stars
M/F Romance
Triggers: Cancer death, cheating, rape, dog fighting, attempted murder
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.

This is a great story. I have loved each of these stories but this one has so much more attached to it.

Sam "Slider" is a widower who is simply struggling to make it through the day. He knows that he is giving everything he can to his boys and because of that, he doesn't have time for anything else. He has pulled away from his boys in order to preserve what little he has left of himself.

Cora is a bubbly personality unless you know what trauma she has been through. She hides it well, but deep down, she is struggling with what happened. When she finally confides in Haven, I love that they bond so well together. They were both in hell and escaped for each other and themselves. Cora is trying desperately to get Slider to see her. She loves his boys and wouldn't leave them for anything. She also is an animal lover and begins to volunteer at the local shelter. Day after day she comes home drained because she sees the abuse that some animals endure.

When the abused animals cause more issues, it's up to Slider and his boys to try to figure out who they can trust and how to protect those that they love. There is a lot going on in this story -personal life happens, plus the business of the abused animals and club business.

I loved this story! It was about letting go of the past, learning to forgive yourself and letting your heart open all over again. I hope that more Raven's get their own stories soon!

Cora Campbell has been taking care of Slider's boys since she arrived at the Raven Riders MC with Haven. She's starting to get worried about her place in the club and her long term prospects of staying with the MC.

Slider still feels the ache of his wife's death and betrayal, and he's not looking for any relationship. The only relationship that matters is with his boys, Sam and Ben and he's very grateful to Cora for all the love she gives them. When the boys suggest that she move in to be their nanny, Slider has no other choice but to agree.

Once Cora and Slider are together in the same house, their feelings for each other blossom into something beautiful. Really. I loved these two together. Slider's reawakening is just awesome and it looks like everything is clear sailing...that is until Cora uncovers a dog-fighting operation that just might be linked to old enemies.

I stayed up all night to finish Ride Wild, once I started it I couldn't put it down. Everything just flows so naturally with this story, and there's so much happiness as this family comes together. It isn't all smooth sailing, but that just makes it all the more worth it.

I really like this series. Even though the MC has a mission of those in abusive relationships, they still have an edge that keeps them interesting. There's a nice cameo from the Hard Ink crew as well, which is always a welcome scene!

Even though you can probably guess most of what is coming in Ride Wild, it's just a sweet story told well that held my interest all the way to the sweet ending. I definitely recommend this MC series.

An ARC was provided for review.

Ride Wild, is the third title in the Raven Riders series. As much as I loved the previous titles Ride Hard, and Ride Rough, Ride Wild is my favorite title in the series so far. This title had the danger, drama, intrigue, action and twists and turns i've come to expect from Laura Kaye, but it was so much more. Ride Wild is a story of healing and love.

Slider Evans is a widower, he's hot, single and the father of two adorable young boys Ben and Sam. The whole family is a bit adrift since the loss of his wife to cancer. Slider hires Cora Campbell to care for his children and that's when the sparks begin to fly.

On the surface this pair are quite different, but they are both endearing and complex characters. Slider is moody, intimidating and quiet, and hard working, whilst Cora is really quite bubbly and vivacious, nurturing, loving, honest, sweet and caring. She can also be quite sarcastic and strong willed at times. I loved the banter and interactions between this pair, but also the relationship Cora shared with Ben and Sam. The love scenes are hot and steamy, but also raw and intense.

Slider and Cora share not only a physical connection, but and emotional bond. They share with each other the demons and secrets of their past, and confront them together. Cora and Slider, bring out the best qualities in each other, and provide each other and the boys with healing, comfort, love and joy.

I loved this title, and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who has enjoyed the previous books in the Raven Riders series. I will be eagerly anticipating the next title in this series.

Once again, returning to Raven Riders territory was a wild ride filled with brotherhood, healing, and an outside threat.

Sam “Slider” Evans has pulled away from the club following the death of his wife. Living a half life, the entirety of his energy is focused on his sons, but he can’t do it all.

Cora Campbell is an outsider to the club, only feeling like she has a place because her best friend is dating the club president. She dreams of being a part of her own family, but for now the outskirts of Haven’s family will do. When the club asks her to help Slider by babysitting while he works overnight shifts, she jumps at the chance to feel useful and get out of the clubhouse for a while.

These are two characters living with one foot in the past. Even though Cora seemed to be the stronger of the pair of women rescued by the club, she is hiding her own dark secrets, her own longings. Watching as Slider began relying on Cora more, while Cora settled into life with the Evans boys was both painful and healing.

I was surprised at how the outside threat was woven into this book. Where in previous Raven Riders books, the outside threat was clear and ever present, this time it was subtler, lying in wait. I almost forgot to be watching for something suspicious.

This book kept me riveted as I waited to watch Slider step out of his grief, Cora step out of her shell, and the club rally around their brother. There are still more brothers that have me curious to know their stories.

I was super excited for Slider and Cora’s story from the glimpses we got of the two in the previous books. Boy was it everything I’d hoped for – definitely my favorite of the series so far!

Slider has two sons and has recently lost his wife to breast cancer. He’s pretty much shut-out everyone in his life except for his sons and doesn’t do much of anything but go to and from work. Cora was rescued by the Raven Riders and has been taking solace in the club house since. With nothing but time and a need to earn some money she’s been offering herself as a babysitter to Slider’s kids and they’ve become pretty attached. When it becomes apparent that Slider is going to need more then just a part-time sitter the boys jump all over him to offer Cora the job as full-time live-in nanny, and Cora is only too happy to accept. Being around Cora 24/7 has opened Slider’s eyes to the fact that Cora’s a gorgeous, hilarious woman and slowly but surely Cora manages to bring Slider back to his old self.

I loved this story, Cora and Slider are perfect for one another and both have the absolute best personalities. Cora is hilarious and that combined with her love for Slider’s kiddos makes her one of my favorite heroines in a while. This book has drama, sexy moments and intrigue – you won’t want to put it down once you’ve delved in! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

After reading the first two books in this series I was looking forward to learning more about Slider.
Slider’s wife died of cancer two years ago, leaving him with two young sons to raise. The pain of losing his wife resulted in Slider distancing himself emotionally and physically from everyone except his sons. He even stopped riding his bike and having anything to do with everyone in the MC.

Cora and Haven escaped from a bad situation, saved by the Ravens MC. Haven found her HEA with Dare, the president of the MC. Cora gets hired by Slider to babysit his kids, eventually moving in to be their nanny. As Slider watches Cora with his boys and the love they have for each other, his heart starts to thaw and he begins to live again.

One of the things I really like about this series is how this motorcycle club is so protective of women and children. This is a group who has decided to focus on legal business, not drugs or guns. Plus they work with abused women, helping them escape to a safe place.

Watching Slider come out of his shell, to start living and feeling again was a joy, and Cora is a fun, happy, sunshiny type of person, bring joy to those around her. Laura Kaye doesn’t rush things, allowing the characters to slowly grow attracted to each other and then try to decide how their relationship would affect the boys because both always put the boys’ needs first.

4 Teacups / 4 Handcuffs

Rene's Thoughts:

☞ The Raven Riders are a motorcycle club, that value the brotherhood and family and it was wonderful to see Sam stepping back into the fold. He had been gone for several years, and his brothers who never stopped supporting or helping him, were happy to welcome him back to the fold.

☞ Slider is a much more complicated character than you first realize, and you love him all the more for it. He's a wonderful father which makes him swoon worthy from the start! Slider is also a loyal club brother, despite having pulled away in the aftermath of his wife's death. He is just the kind of man that Cora needs, someone loyal, loving and smoking hot!

☞ Cora has gone through a lot in her life, and hasn't felt like there was a place for her or people who really wanted or needed her. Slider and his sons change all of that. It was great to see such a sweet woman get the happily-ever-after that she deserves.

☞ Some couples are just meant to have and raise children, Slider and Cora are that couple. They both adore parenting the boys. It's a family that, despite Slider's initial reluctance, works beautifully.

☞ The kids were beyond adorable, and really added to the connection between the couple. They helped forge the bond between and readily except Cora as their own. They need her as much as she needs them.

☞ This couple was wonderful in that Slider and Cora both supported each other's dreams, goals and aspirations. #relationshipgoals

☞ My one critique of this novel is that it did not need to demonize the dead wife, in order to make Slider's love for Cora real and all encompassing. Everyone you love, you love differently because everyone is unique.

I Voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book

When I started this series, seriously wanted Slider's book, and I was not disappointed. I loved this story, and I loved that Cora and Slider were perfect for each other.

Slider lost his wife a while back and now he just lives to take it one day at a time and also just to take care of his two kids. So when Cora and Haven came to the Raven Riders he was lucky that Cora was free to take care of his kids. But that was all he wanted from her and he had to say that sometimes he was a complete dick towards her. But how can he be like that towards her when she is the one that is taking care of his boys and also making them happy. And if he has to admit it, making him come alive again after his wife's death.

Cora was finally free from her past or so everyone thought, nobody knew about the dark secret she had. A secret that she didn't want to share with anyone, because she didn't want people to judge her or think that what happened was her own fault. But being with Slider's kids Sam and Ben she felt happier, and maybe its because of their dad too. After one night of hot and wild sex they both decide that it was a one time thing. But how can they deny themselves. When finally for Slider he feels more alive than he has ever felt even before his wife died. And for Cora how can she walk away when she finally feels like she belongs to a family that actually wants her.

Can these two people who has already suffered through so much find their happy or will their secrets be two much for them to handle.

Like I said I loved every minute of this book, it was sweet, heartbreaking, drama, and some scary parts, some hot and steamy parts and some totally WTF parts. Definitely one of my all time favorite series.

This series keeps getting better and better (and I already thought it was pretty fantastic)! Slider and Cora coming together was amazing. I loved the story, the kids (hello single father!), and the transformation of healing that love brings. It was sweet and sexy with just the right amount of drama, and it was filled with so much emotion. Excellent read!

Since the very first book, I've wanted to know all about Slider and Cora and I love every detail I learned as I watched these two find their way. There is a really good level of intensity between between them in the beginning that pulled me in. Slider and Cora were great characters with so much depth and I loved watching their walls come down. Cora has always been a spitfire that was full of life but she held back, so seeing her be honest and open was an emotional yet beautiful thing. Her sharing of her past made my heart hurt for her and hope for her all at the same time. I loved Slider! He's all gruff quietness so locked inside himself and watching those layers chip away as he truly starts to heal from his past was incredible. Sexy single dad with problems, oh yeah. But he was also sweet, protective, caring, and so loving. And freaking funny! I think seeing that humor and playfulness is hands down one of my favorite things. It was wonderful watching Slider come to life. I loved Slider and Cora’s connection. How they fought it but the pull was to strong. They had that crackling chemistry that I love.

I love Cora's relationship with Haven and the other women in the club and how she found her place with the Ravens. I absolutely adore her relationship with Sliders boys, they were kids that melted my heart. I love how the boys are an integral part of the story as well. I loved getting the updates in the other Ravens and getting to see their family dynamic, it's such a wonderful brotherhood.

There’s a lot of drama, a nice amount of action, and a few heart wrenching moments that had me on the edge of my seat throughout the story. I was invested the entire time! The writing was excellent, I loved the details and build. The ending was perfect. I am really hoping that Jagger, Phoenix, and Caine to get their own stories because they’re such interesting characters. I would be all over that.

Ride Wild is full of love, heart, and healing. Hands down my favorite in the series! The transformation that Cora and Slider went through was extraordinary. Slider is my new favorite! Such an wonderful story filled with so much hope. I couldn't get enough.

Complimentary copy received for honest review.

"One giant family of choice and of blood, of friendship and of love."

The Raven Riders stand-alone series isn’t your typical MC Romance – it’s so much more! And each book in the Raven Riders series keeps getting better! Cora and Slider, Ben and Sam, Bosco the Lovable Basset, and friends and family from Ride Hard and Ride Rough round out the cast for one stellar installment full of heart, hardships, healing, hope, and new beginnings.

“How about instead of trying to forget, we make new memories that are brighter and louder and bigger than the old ones?”
Full of surprises and twists, love and friendship, and some off the charts chemistry between Cora and Slider, Ride Wild will have you so hooked from beginning to end, you won’t want to put it down.

““Will you . . . will you be my person, Cora?” he asked, somehow making her fall in love with him even more. Because she didn’t have to ask what he meant. When no one had ever wanted you before, ever claimed you, ever valued you, all you craved was that one person who would. Who would give you a place to belong, who would love you no matter what, who would be your safe place to land. “I already am your person, Slider. And you’re mine.” For the first time in her life, Cora finally had a family, love, her person. And nothing could ever take the specialness of that away.”

Ride Rough with Alexa, Maverick and Lucy (Alexa’s hilarious sweater wearing cat) and Ride Wild are my favorite of the Raven Riders series.

Ride Wild (Raven Riders #3) by Laura Kaye
4.5 stars
M/F Romance
Triggers: Cancer death, cheating, rape, dog fighting, attempted murder
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.

This is a great story. I have loved each of these stories but this one has so much more attached to it.

Sam "Slider" is a widower who is simply struggling to make it through the day. He knows that he is giving everything he can to his boys and because of that, he doesn't have time for anything else. He has pulled away from his boys in order to preserve what little he has left of himself.

Cora is a bubbly personality unless you know what trauma she has been through. She hides it well, but deep down, she is struggling with what happened. When she finally confides in Haven, I love that they bond so well together. They were both in hell and escaped for each other and themselves. Cora is trying desperately to get Slider to see her. She loves his boys and wouldn't leave them for anything. She also is an animal lover and begins to volunteer at the local shelter. Day after day she comes home drained because she sees the abuse that some animals endure.

When the abused animals cause more issues, it's up to Slider and his boys to try to figure out who they can trust and how to protect those that they love. There is a lot going on in this story -personal life happens, plus the business of the abused animals and club business.

I loved this story! It was about letting go of the past, learning to forgive yourself and letting your heart open all over again. I hope that more Raven's get their own stories soon!

Cora Campbell has been taking care of Slider's boys since she arrived at the Raven Riders MC with Haven. She's starting to get worried about her place in the club and her long term prospects of staying with the MC.

Slider still feels the ache of his wife's death and betrayal, and he's not looking for any relationship. The only relationship that matters is with his boys, Sam and Ben and he's very grateful to Cora for all the love she gives them. When the boys suggest that she move in to be their nanny, Slider has no other choice but to agree.

Once Cora and Slider are together in the same house, their feelings for each other blossom into something beautiful. Really. I loved these two together. Slider's reawakening is just awesome and it looks like everything is clear sailing...that is until Cora uncovers a dog-fighting operation that just might be linked to old enemies.

I stayed up all night to finish Ride Wild, once I started it I couldn't put it down. Everything just flows so naturally with this story, and there's so much happiness as this family comes together. It isn't all smooth sailing, but that just makes it all the more worth it.

I really like this series. Even though the MC has a mission of those in abusive relationships, they still have an edge that keeps them interesting. There's a nice cameo from the Hard Ink crew as well, which is always a welcome scene!

Even though you can probably guess most of what is coming in Ride Wild, it's just a sweet story told well that held my interest all the way to the sweet ending. I definitely recommend this MC series.

An ARC was provided for review.

Ride Wild, is the third title in the Raven Riders series. As much as I loved the previous titles Ride Hard, and Ride Rough, Ride Wild is my favorite title in the series so far. This title had the danger, drama, intrigue, action and twists and turns i've come to expect from Laura Kaye, but it was so much more. Ride Wild is a story of healing and love.

Slider Evans is a widower, he's hot, single and the father of two adorable young boys Ben and Sam. The whole family is a bit adrift since the loss of his wife to cancer. Slider hires Cora Campbell to care for his children and that's when the sparks begin to fly.

On the surface this pair are quite different, but they are both endearing and complex characters. Slider is moody, intimidating and quiet, and hard working, whilst Cora is really quite bubbly and vivacious, nurturing, loving, honest, sweet and caring. She can also be quite sarcastic and strong willed at times. I loved the banter and interactions between this pair, but also the relationship Cora shared with Ben and Sam. The love scenes are hot and steamy, but also raw and intense.

Slider and Cora share not only a physical connection, but and emotional bond. They share with each other the demons and secrets of their past, and confront them together. Cora and Slider, bring out the best qualities in each other, and provide each other and the boys with healing, comfort, love and joy.

I loved this title, and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone who has enjoyed the previous books in the Raven Riders series. I will be eagerly anticipating the next title in this series.

Once again, returning to Raven Riders territory was a wild ride filled with brotherhood, healing, and an outside threat.

Sam “Slider” Evans has pulled away from the club following the death of his wife. Living a half life, the entirety of his energy is focused on his sons, but he can’t do it all.

Cora Campbell is an outsider to the club, only feeling like she has a place because her best friend is dating the club president. She dreams of being a part of her own family, but for now the outskirts of Haven’s family will do. When the club asks her to help Slider by babysitting while he works overnight shifts, she jumps at the chance to feel useful and get out of the clubhouse for a while.

These are two characters living with one foot in the past. Even though Cora seemed to be the stronger of the pair of women rescued by the club, she is hiding her own dark secrets, her own longings. Watching as Slider began relying on Cora more, while Cora settled into life with the Evans boys was both painful and healing.

I was surprised at how the outside threat was woven into this book. Where in previous Raven Riders books, the outside threat was clear and ever present, this time it was subtler, lying in wait. I almost forgot to be watching for something suspicious.

This book kept me riveted as I waited to watch Slider step out of his grief, Cora step out of her shell, and the club rally around their brother. There are still more brothers that have me curious to know their stories.

I was super excited for Slider and Cora’s story from the glimpses we got of the two in the previous books. Boy was it everything I’d hoped for – definitely my favorite of the series so far!

Slider has two sons and has recently lost his wife to breast cancer. He’s pretty much shut-out everyone in his life except for his sons and doesn’t do much of anything but go to and from work. Cora was rescued by the Raven Riders and has been taking solace in the club house since. With nothing but time and a need to earn some money she’s been offering herself as a babysitter to Slider’s kids and they’ve become pretty attached. When it becomes apparent that Slider is going to need more then just a part-time sitter the boys jump all over him to offer Cora the job as full-time live-in nanny, and Cora is only too happy to accept. Being around Cora 24/7 has opened Slider’s eyes to the fact that Cora’s a gorgeous, hilarious woman and slowly but surely Cora manages to bring Slider back to his old self.

I loved this story, Cora and Slider are perfect for one another and both have the absolute best personalities. Cora is hilarious and that combined with her love for Slider’s kiddos makes her one of my favorite heroines in a while. This book has drama, sexy moments and intrigue – you won’t want to put it down once you’ve delved in! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.

After reading the first two books in this series I was looking forward to learning more about Slider.
Slider’s wife died of cancer two years ago, leaving him with two young sons to raise. The pain of losing his wife resulted in Slider distancing himself emotionally and physically from everyone except his sons. He even stopped riding his bike and having anything to do with everyone in the MC.

Cora and Haven escaped from a bad situation, saved by the Ravens MC. Haven found her HEA with Dare, the president of the MC. Cora gets hired by Slider to babysit his kids, eventually moving in to be their nanny. As Slider watches Cora with his boys and the love they have for each other, his heart starts to thaw and he begins to live again.

One of the things I really like about this series is how this motorcycle club is so protective of women and children. This is a group who has decided to focus on legal business, not drugs or guns. Plus they work with abused women, helping them escape to a safe place.

Watching Slider come out of his shell, to start living and feeling again was a joy, and Cora is a fun, happy, sunshiny type of person, bring joy to those around her. Laura Kaye doesn’t rush things, allowing the characters to slowly grow attracted to each other and then try to decide how their relationship would affect the boys because both always put the boys’ needs first.

4 Teacups / 4 Handcuffs

Rene's Thoughts:

☞ The Raven Riders are a motorcycle club, that value the brotherhood and family and it was wonderful to see Sam stepping back into the fold. He had been gone for several years, and his brothers who never stopped supporting or helping him, were happy to welcome him back to the fold.

☞ Slider is a much more complicated character than you first realize, and you love him all the more for it. He's a wonderful father which makes him swoon worthy from the start! Slider is also a loyal club brother, despite having pulled away in the aftermath of his wife's death. He is just the kind of man that Cora needs, someone loyal, loving and smoking hot!

☞ Cora has gone through a lot in her life, and hasn't felt like there was a place for her or people who really wanted or needed her. Slider and his sons change all of that. It was great to see such a sweet woman get the happily-ever-after that she deserves.

☞ Some couples are just meant to have and raise children, Slider and Cora are that couple. They both adore parenting the boys. It's a family that, despite Slider's initial reluctance, works beautifully.

☞ The kids were beyond adorable, and really added to the connection between the couple. They helped forge the bond between and readily except Cora as their own. They need her as much as she needs them.

☞ This couple was wonderful in that Slider and Cora both supported each other's dreams, goals and aspirations. #relationshipgoals

☞ My one critique of this novel is that it did not need to demonize the dead wife, in order to make Slider's love for Cora real and all encompassing. Everyone you love, you love differently because everyone is unique.

Slider Evans is a single father and widower who in losing his wife lost himself. He became a shell of a man who shut down and tried to push everyone away; even his brothers from the Raven Riders, a motorcycle club that he belongs to and that has always been there for him through good times and bad. Cora Campbell has had her share of torment and heartache in her life, as well, and is just beginning to really feel the weight of what exactly is lacking in her life; true belonging, acceptance, and love. Both Slider and Cora have their demons that they deal with and battle every single day but in each other and together can they learn how to overcome those demons while at the same time healing and putting the pieces of life that seem to have been lost forever back together?

Laura Kaye has done it again! She never ceases to amaze me with her ability to create characters that you can't help but fall in love with. (I mean, Boscoe, anyone?? Hello!! Oh, you don't know Boscoe?? Better get to reading and find out, then! ;) ) I just can't say enough good about Ride Wild. Really! It was so much more than I even expected...and I, of course, had high expectations because I love everything Laura writes. I just wasn't able to get enough of Slider and Cora, much less any of the other Ravens! It is evident with every book that Laura writes that she pours her heart and soul into the characters and their stories by how she details even the smallest things. She does her research when needed so that everything is as accurate as it can be. Even if you think that you don't like MC romance, give the Ravens a chance! They just might change your mind. They can be pretty persuasive. ;)

We are right back where brotherhood, club, family, protection, respect and the club code is everything. This ride belongs to Slider and Cora. And this ride will not be easy or safe. This Raven Riders MC addition came out hitting hard and fast. Slider needed a reason to live. He needed a reason to do more than just exist. His two boys were the only thing keeping him hanging on. That was until Cora. The forbidden became his reason. Her possible elimination became more fuel to open his heart.

Slider will not slide under the radar any longer. Cora had stepped up to become support he needed with his boys and at the same time he needed also. Sliders pain had been present in each of the previous installments in this series. Now this will be his chance at happiness. The love of a woman always comes with a price.

These men, this group of MCs will fight to the last for the safe, well-being and protection of their own. Cora finds that she was stronger than her past. She finds strength in moving forward. She becomes more than the outspoken, party girl with wildness for a façade.

Ride Wild was most certainly the heavy hitter of this series thus far. There are many things to watch out for while reading. Some will make you cry, cringe, be surprised, excited, swoon, and want to hit something. I would change nothing about this addition to the series. It was FABULOUS. Love it from beginning to the end.

I have loved Laura Kaye's Raven Riders series from the beginning and absolutely fell hard for Cora and Slider. There is nothing more I love in this world than a growly alpha hero EXCEPT maybe a SINGLE FATHER growly alpha hero. Gahhh!! Slider and Cora were everything. They were so sexy and so loving. I could not get enough.

While Ride Wild is the third book in the Raven Riders series it is a complete standalone. We previously met Cora Campbell in the previous books but learned more about her past prior to joining the Raven Rider family. My heart broke for her but it was so uplifting to see her strength and capacity to love and trust despite her painful past. Likewise when widower Sam "Slider" Evans offers Cora a full-time nanny position for his sons, he never expected the depth of emotion and passion he would feel for her. Sigh!! I loved this story. I loved the banter, the hot smexytimes and the element of suspense prevalent throughout this series. I most especially loved Cora's love for Slider's sons as if they were her own. My heart melted!

All in all this was fantastic and I hope hope hope we get Caine's book soon because dear Lord I need it! Bravo! 4.5 stars! ~Ratula

Ride Wild has become my FAVORITE from the Raven Riders series. I just adore single dads and lost souls. This book had both!!

If you've been following the series, then you know Cora from Haven and Dare's story in Ride Hard. Cora is Haven's best friend and is an amazing best friend. She's selfless in so many ways; which is where her strength lies. But beneath her strong need to care for and defend those she cares about she still longs to find her place in the world. She just wants to a home of her home, a family to love and who loves her and a purpose.

With Slider being so lost in his grief for years, Cora is a godsend. She's there for his boys since he hasn't been. Those boys are his life, but he's been so lost he does't know how to find himself again... but with Cora around, her presence is all that's needed to start bringing them together again. Her care for the Evans men just brings happiness back to their home and slowly his heart starts to beat again.

These two were such wonderful characters. I absolutely LOVED them both!! I loved Slider's boys, the story line... EVERYTHING about this story just captivated me from the start and kept me hooked until the end. There was so much emotion in all of it. Absolutely Superb!!

Review: RIDE WILD: A Raven Riders Novel by Laura Kaye
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 5 Stars

I absolutely loved this Raven Riders installment. Cora and Slider not only made the perfect romance – full of longing, fear, and finally acceptance – but they made a perfect couple. His children added a heartfelt dimension to the whole process, as well. Of course, you couldn’t have a Raven Rider novel without the bad guys, and that whole issue wove seamlessly with the sweet romance. It was one of those books that I hated to end.

*Review copy provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

Ride Wild is by far my favorite Raven Riders novel. I've been fascinated by Cora since the beginning of the series. I knew her back story was going to be heart breaking.

Slider's backstory was just as horrible, but on an emotional level especially with everything he did to protect his kids.

I also loved the interaction with the Hard Ink guys. It's like seeing a long lost friend after an extended absence. That's one of my favorite themes in both the Raven Riders and Hard Ink novels - the idea that you can choose your family, that you're not stuck with the ones you're born with.

Truly one of my favorite Laura Kaye novels. I can't wait for more! Jagger maybe?

Ride wild gets the biggest 5stars ever. I knew this book would be good. I knew it would get me hooked and not wanting to stop until the last word.

Slider and Cora are a brilliant couple and Sam and Bean are so damn sweet. This book is everything Laura Kaye is known for and then some. I know for a fact this will be a re read over and over again.

Such a heart thumping romantic story.

So good and definitely a book I recommend xxx

I loved Slider the single father of two sweet boys and Cora who was their babysitter. When Cora and her best friend ended up with the Ravens, she'd never have guessed where her life would end up taking her. Cora and Sliders relationship was so good. They complimented each other perfectly. And those boys were precious.

I couldn't put this book down. I was drawn in and needed to see how it ended. This is such a great series!

## Awesome read. Loved it! Thank you Laura for writing such interesting and compelling characters. Cora and Slider were perfect for each other. Reading about Slider slowly opening up was beautiful. He was such an amazing dad. And another thanks for not writing a bunch of club whores into the story. There was loyalty, respect, and trust among all these characters. And what a complete ending. Nice reward for your fans.

Simply Amazing!! All I can say about Laura's writing is that it is always wonderful and she never disappoints her readers!

So happy to see Slider and Cora get the family that they both deserved. They had to face a lot of trials together before their journey ended, but I loved their story and all of the hard work and research that went into this book.

I love the Raven Riders family.

Slider is a blunt man, speaks how he feels, "Slider frowned. “Sweetheart, is now a bad time to mention that I feel pretty effing protective of you and therefore the fact that you chose this creepy-*** parking space is making me kinda nuts?” From page one I was so engrossed in this book. This is my favorite series by this author, the characters are well thought out, well developed and easy to love.

An MC story that hits all the right marks. Angst, new love, family and MC drama. Slider and Cora had this instant chemistry with each other and I loved how Slider went from this closed off man to this loving, open friendly man again. Enjoyed reading about the other couples but the focus was still on Cora and Slider...and what a great story they had.

Freaking loved it and all the Raven riders. This one has more heart than the first two for me. The subject matter alone is a tear jerker and pulls on the heart strings. Slider deserves happiness and finally gets it in Cora's arms. My library is keeping a spot for the next installment of the Raven Riders.

Loved Ride Wilde, Laura Kaye's latest installment in the Raven Riders Series. I've always like Cora, and was excited to see her get her story. Getting to know Slider was a bit of a broody mystery, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him emerge from his grief and find his happily ever after. Great story.

CORA AND SLIDER!!!!!  I have been waiting for this book since I read the very first in the series and met these two characters.  He's been so aloof since his wife died and she is such a breath of fresh air.  Their romance was a slow burn because they both had been hurt, but it was perfect!  I loved everything about it!  

Laura Kaye has once again brought another wonderful love story to life. Cora and Slider were such realistic and likable characters. It was a fascinating journey to swe as their awareness of each other turned from lust to love healing each of them on their way. A great addition to an exciting series.

Maybe the best Ravens Riders book! I love them all but there’s something special about Slide and his boys. Cora has been a favorite since she showed up in the Hard Ink series and now she gets her HEA. Can’t wait for the next one.

This was an amazing addition to the Raven Rider's series with Slider and Cora getting their happily ever after. Cora had been babysitting Sam and Ben, Slider's sons while he worked. He was still withdrawn and miserable two years after his wife's death and hiding a major betrayal from his sons. The more time he spent with Cora the more Slider came out of his shell and started to live his life again and falling deeply in love with her. The boys loved her as well and they became a happy family. T the same time the Raven's helped take down a dogfighting ring and a corrupt law enforcement officer but not without some of them almost getting killed in the process. This was a fantastic suspenseful love story and I highly recommend this series about the members of the Raven motorcycle family. I cannot wait to read the next release in this series.

I was anxiously awaiting this Raven Riders story and OH.EM.GEE. Laura Kaye did not disappoint! Slider and Cora's story was hands down my favorite book in this series! I'm telling you about this book after I was consumed by ALL. THE. FEELS and suffering from a book hangover. While I loved Dare and Maverick, I do believe Slider bumps them to the number one spot! Slider hasn't been himself since he lost his wife. Cora is trying to find her place in the world after life has treated her the way that is has. (If you haven't read this series, I don't want to ruin anything for you.) She finds herself helping Slider out and getting to know his boys. Soon, she burrows under his skin and he finds himself wanting to be around her. I enjoyed seeing Slider come out of his shell and slowly come back to life. Cora was good for him and his boys. She brought life to their home and was good for each of the Evans men. I enjoyed their budding romance, the mystery that is plaguing the Raven Riders and the action this book brought! I was completely consumed by this book and devoured it in one sitting because I couldn't walk away. I can't recommend it enough; I LOVED it! If you haven't read this series yet, I do recommend starting at the beginning.

OMG loved this book totally awesome and love the whole Slider and Cora storyline glad she brought out Slider and made him a normal guy and got him past his wife's betrayal and death and taking care of his sons and he brought her out of her past with her awful dad he loved her and had noticed her and awesome that she got pregnant by him gave him another son too also cool to see that Haven and Dare got engaged and they got their other guy out of jail and the corrupted sheriff away and the guy who framed them gone too totally amazing book loved this series Thanks for an amazing book and Laura is an amazing author

I love this series and the stories just keep getting better. Slider is a single dad raising two young sons. His wife was cheating on him and was going to leave but then she got cancer and died. Slider drew into himself except for his kids. Cora and her friend Haven were rescued by the Ravens. Haven ends up with the club president Dare. Slider hires Cora to babysit his boys while he's at work. She falls in love with the boys but has a past that haunts her. She and Slider find each other and the healing begins for both of them. Beautiful love story.

Fast paced MC story of friends to lovers. Taking life back after hardships and having your brothers always watching your back. Great story, can't wait to read the next book. Wonderful series. No cliffhanger and Hea.

I finished Ride Wild last night. I am still floating on a cloud of immense happiness. The book left me feeling that love could make everything right. I woke up with a big smile, and if I could carry a tune might have sung the day away. The just made me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Slider and Cora were definitely due some happiness. Their recent past has been filled with tragedy, terror, and sadness for both of them. Cora had escaped a frightful, miserable home life. She had seen violent death and experienced even worse. Slider was a single father after caring for his terminal wife, but there is so much more to his story that kept him from the Riders.

They have had more than enough misery to last a life time. The light in Cora's day was caring for Slider's boys. It was a step into the lives of three males she couldn't help falling in love with immediately. Her heart is so big and ready to let them in. slider is the exact opposite. He has built walls that he thinks will keep him safe always.

He didn't realize the power of Cora. The power of Cora kept the story alive with love and hope. Her influence over Slider brought life back to a man that thought he was dead inside. The timing couldn't have been better.

There is sit evil surrounding the Riders. Jasper is still in jail thanks to being framed. The club has had enough and are on the defensive. It becomes a major thriller. So many nail biting moments. So many dangerous situations. Get ready to duck as bullets fly.

5 Star Review by Jodi for Ruby Red Romance Review

I loved this book. I loved the Slider. He wants to get back to life as normal, but being alone and caring for his sons is hard. It’s hard to get back to life as normal when you are missing a piece of it. Needing help, Slider finds Cora at a time when she needs him as well. For me, the best characters in this book were Sam and Ben. Well…and of course the doggy! I’m all about the doggy.

I loved watching Slider and Cora. I loved watching them fall and I loved getting to see how their relationship progresses. This story is one that really touched my heart. It was sweet with just the right amount of drama. Ride Wild is a story about moving forward. I’ve never had the privilege of reading anything by Laura Kaye, but I’m looking forward to more from her.