Steel

A Dixie Reapers Bad Boys Romance (Devil's Fury MC, Book 5)

By: Harley Wylde

Narrated by: Umi Markkanen

Rachel — Getting pregnant in high school hasn’t exactly made my life easy, especially since my daughter’s father wants nothing to do with us and his parents hate us. Starting over in a new town sounded easy enough, but finding work and a place to stay isn’t so simple in Blackwood Falls. I never counted on a knight in shining armor coming to my rescue, or that he’d be riding a Harley. There’s something about the sexy silver fox that makes me feel safe. Steel might be some big, tough biker, but anyone who rescues a pug and names her Victoria can’t be all bad, right? I only hope I’m not falling for the wrong guy yet again. My heart can’t handle it, and neither can my daughter’s.

Steel — I may have seen a lot in my time, and done things that would give most people nightmares, but I’m admittedly a softie when it comes to kids and animals. Little Coral might have enchanted me at first, but her mom is the one I can’t get off my mind. I can tell she’s running from something, and I’ll find out what one way or another. She thinks she’s all alone, but she’s wrong. She has me -- because I always go after what I want and I’m going to make her mine. Doesn’t matter I’m more than two decades older than her. I pity anyone who stands in my way or dares to harm any of my girls — I won’t hesitate to put the bastards six feet under.

WARNING: This age-gap romance contains graphic language and sex, animal abuse, graphic violence, and a big bad biker with a heart of gold. Guaranteed HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger.

©2020 Harley Wylde (P)2025 Harley Wylde

Rugged Heart, Soft Center

What a ride, Steel and Rachel’s story grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go. Rachel’s doing her best to keep life steady for her and her little girl after a messy past, and Steel, big, rough-around-the-edges, and secretly a softie for kids and pups, slowly becomes exactly what she didn’t know she needed. Their chemistry is electric, but it’s the tenderness underneath Steel’s tough exterior (and the way he adores Coral and that rescued pug, Victoria) that really sold this one for me.

The plot moves at a good clip, the stakes feel real, and the emotional beats land without being melodramatic. There’s grit and danger, but also scenes that genuinely made me smile, and sigh. If you like alpha bikers who turn into fierce protectors and heroines who are resilient and relatable, this one’s for you.

I listened to the audiobook, and as always, Umi Markkanen was fantastic. Her narration really brings the characters to life and makes the story even more immersive.

By far my favorite book in the series so far. I really enjoyed it.

Just dangerous enough..

TLDR / POV:
You’re a very young, struggling, single mom, living in a shady motel and barely scraping by, when you stumble upon a ready-made family, complete with built-in bodyguards.

🐾🪸 🐾🪸 🐾🪸


Wyld’s MC books are one of those ‘I’ll take any little peek I can get’ situations, as they’re quick, and pack instalove, and don’t differ from one another very much, yet they’re so fun. They pack honorable men, community, found family, and lots of danger. Perfect listens for when I’ve gotta work, exercise, do housework, etc.—takes the ‘work’ out of those chores.

This one was no exception, gripping me right away due to a likable male lead, and another character I loved to hate.


🐾 Bikers everywhere.
🪸 Motorcycle club life.
🐾 Animal rescue.
🪸 Single mom.
🐾 Fresh start.
🪸 Protector romance.
🐾 Found family.
🪸 Age-gap romance.
🐾 Trafficking.
🪸 Irish mafia.
🐾 Instalove.
🪸 Sizzing chemistry.
🐾 Abduction.

Overall:
Plausibility could’ve been slightly tighter, but mostly I could roll with it all. A fun read that reminds the reader there ARE still good people and sweet moments in a world of darkness.

4 stars.

🎧 Audio:
I can’t get enough of this narrator—she does such a great job with all roles, managing to almost make these books sound full-cast. 5 stars.

Silver Fox Perfection!!

Now this was a new take on an underused trope, I have to say that harley did perfect on the relationship between Steel (Isaac) and Rachel. I have to say that although Steel was very entranced by Rachel, it was Coral that wrapped him up tight.

I look forward to hearing Uma as narrator cause she has the gruffness and the softness of each character down pat and can make you invested til you actually forget about time to finish the book.

I love the series!!!!!

Age Was Only a Number

Unsurprisingly, Isaac (Steel) Crowley and Rachel Williams quickly establish a relationship. With six year-old Coral and Victoria the pug in the mix, we immediately see Steel's softer side when it comes to the three new females in his life, which overjoyed me.

Of course, I was also elated when he commanded bedroom activities 🥵 and allowed his fierce protectiveness to shine through. Holy cannoli! It is gritty and dark (check your triggers), as well as sweet and loving.

In other DFMC news, it was great to see the other women and how they've come together. I also love seeing how their lives and families have grown. Plus, there are crossovers - by mention and by presence - of other MCs in Harley's universe, which I always love to see.

I received an author's copy of the audio book. I do love the narrator, Umi Markkanen. She consistently provides a good listening experience. 🎧💛🎧

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
Listening Speed: 1.8x

Excellent story!

Rachel and her daughter Coral are on the run from her former husband and his family, the Mulligan Irish Mob leaders. They are not going to give up until they capture them, but they didn't count on Steel and his single-minded ability to protect what's his.
Rachel trusts Steel to keep them safe and he earns her complete trust, knowing that he'll always protect his wife, daughter and unborn child. There's a scene with a trigger that I would be aware of. As the book opens, Steel saves a puppy from the thug who was viciously trying to kill her and he is so affected that he adopts her and takes her home. The puppy is safe, but it was disturbing for me.
Umi Markkanen is a magnificent voice actress and excellence is what I've come to expect from her. In Steel, she doesn't disappoint.