Biker…Romance? How can a motorcycle club story be a romance?
I get that question all the time.
I won’t lie. Exiled is a pretty grim book,
and my first novel, Warlord, was no walk in the park either. The dark and
gritty life of a motorcycle MC isn’t normally the setting for romance. Instead
of rolling Scottish highlands or the sleek penthouses of New York City, MC
Romance gives us oil-stained garages, cheap motels, and lots of time spent on
the road.
The lifestyle is a hard one full of blood,
muscle, and betrayal, and I think that’s why I love it so much. The stories
focus on an aspect of life outside our normal society but beyond what we like
to imagine with billionaire and royalty romances. The MC isn’t just a character
trait for the hero—it’s a way of life, a setting, and a living, breathing
representation of his strength and toughness.
Bikers are the definition of alpha. They’re
powerful enough to live outside the normal conventions of the law and morals,
but they still uphold a rigorous code of honor that binds them to their
brothers and cause. In terms of romance and escapism, you can’t go wrong with
the sexy, brooding hero facing the open road and all the bloodshed and mayhem
that comes from tracking his enemies and serving the brotherhood he loves.
Throw in a heroine with a secret or some past nightmares, and that dedication
to the MC can mirror in his protection and love of her. It’s a perfect
combination.
But I do get a couple weird looks when I
describe when I write, even from my own family. Bikers and Motorcycle Clubs
have a well-known reputation for being dangerous and frightening. But that
element of risk is the perfect setting for a beautiful romance. Amid the
violence and revenge, aggression and pride, the passion between the heroine and
the toughened, grizzled warrior is brought to life. The danger intrigues us,
the suspense entertains us, and the romance…well, these men aren’t afraid to
use their strength and skills to take their women.
MC Romance is just a fun genre to
experience—all the danger without messing your hair up with a helmet. It’s one
of my favorite to write, especially as it blends action, suspense, and all the
passion of dark romance with a unique setting. If you haven’t tried one, know
they aren’t for the faint of heart, but for pure pulse-pounding excitement and
super sexy romance, you won’t find a better read out there.
Book & Author Details:
Exiled by
Lana Grayson
(Anathema
#2)
Publication
date: March 19th 2015
Genres: New
Adult, Romance, Suspense
Synopsis:
The only
thing more sacred than the Anathema MC is the vengeance of a wronged man…
Excommunicated…
Exiled from
the Anathema MC, Brew Darnell escaped the bullet only to face the unforgiving
solitude of the road. With no future before him, Brew battles his past and vows
to protect the one he loves the only way he can—by hunting the man who
destroyed his family, devastated the Anathema MC, and betrayed every promise he
ever made.
Saved…
Trapped in
an abusive relationship with a sadistic biker, Martini Wright learned to
manipulate, controlling her boyfriend’s temper with a wink and a smile until
she’s traded as collateral to a rival MC. Her captor, Brew, has never
trafficked a woman before, and Martini intends to exploit his guilty secrets to
escape. Caught in the middle of a gang war, Brew and Martini fight a dangerous
attraction—a second chance to heal from the mistakes of their past if they can
confess the terrible truth.
Redeemed…
Brew failed
his family before, but Martini can still be saved. With redemption delivered at
the edge of a blade, Brew must choose who to rescue—the one he already lost…or
the love he never deserved.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Lana
Grayson was born to write romance. Her favorite genres range from the dark and
twisty to the lighthearted and sentimental—as long as the characters are
memorable, the story is fun, and the romance is steamy. Lana lives in
Pittsburgh with her husband, and, when she isn’t bundled in her writing chair,
she’s most likely cheering on the Steelers or searching for the ‘Burgh’s best
Italian restaurants.
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