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Red Thorns: A College Bully Romance (Red Thorns Crew Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rebel Hart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 556 ratings

Sons of Anarchy meets Grease


Danika is a sophomore in college. She’s super organized and knows what she wants. She even has a five and ten-year life plan.
Dani's goal of keeping her nose in her textbooks and getting impeccable grades has served her well. Made her parents proud. Kept her on a path toward the white-picket fence and clean-cut husband she always dreamt she wanted. The life her parents wanted for her more than anything.

Until she sees Max pull up to campus on his bike.

Max is the president of the Red Thorns, the toughest motorcycle crew in Ann Arbor.
He took over during a time of turbulence and has restored balance and the closest thing to peace men like him can achieve. He’s a steady and fierce leader who leaves no room for error and commands the respect of his men.
Everything is running smoothly for him and his crew until they take a new job and find themselves back in the kind of hot water Max has been working hard for three years to avoid.

When a girl enters the picture, things are made infinitely more complicated.

Suddenly, Max has more to worry about - and protect - than he thought he did. There’s danger on the horizon, and there’s nowhere to go but forward.

Red Thorns is the first book in a trilogy. It's a college bully romance, but the love interest is NOT the bully. It ends in a cliffhanger.

NOW A COMPLETE SERIES.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    Red Thorns Crew
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    372 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    February 17, 2020
  6. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    6 - 12
  8. File size
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★★★★★ "I don't know how Hart does it but she has written something so original, I wasn't prepared for the onslaught of feelings I would have! The storyline and characters have such an adult feel. I was completely able to understand the different characters motivations and the love story between Max and Dani gave me all the feels!If you're a fan of bad boys with good girls or you like a bit of suspense in your romance, I can't recommend this book enough! This is not your typical high school/college "bully " romance, NO !!! This is something more , something beyond that and it's sublime!"-Leah

★★★★★ "These are the types of books I love to read, the ones that pay attention to details and keep you sucked in wanting more and more until before you know it, it's 5AM and you have to shower and get ready for work." -Anne Marie

★★★★★ "Max is an enigma in a world where everything is black and white. But then, so is Dani. She is a rare rose in a garden of weeds. Untouched by the craptastic garbage surrounding her. Pure and untarnished. They absolutely compliment each other. The ultimate Romeo and Juliet. So that's the question. Can they make it out alive? Together?" -Jodi K.

★★★★★ "Well this is the first book that I have read from Rebel Hart and I can honestly say that I am a fan for life. This series is going to be amazing. I love MC series and this is different than others out there. There is a lot of action and twist going and will keep you on the edge of the seat. I cannot wait to read the next book. -Daisy Sauceda

★★★★★ "Addictive. Captivating. Memorable. I've loved all of Rebel's characters and books but this one so far is amazing." -Joy B.

★★★★★ "Max and Dani are the true definition of opposites attract, but Max's life is dangerous and he is not only risking his life, but now hers. Can she walk away from something that feels so right?!? Can't wait for the next book!!!-Kori Dicken

★★★★★ "I need bad boy Max in my life. This was amazing! Such a slow burn romance, with loads of suspense and thrills thrown in... A page turner that keeps you guessing what's coming next. -Liz Parker

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084H5B3FP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amore Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 6 - 12
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Red Thorns Crew
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 556 ratings

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Customers find the book to be an amazing read with a compelling storyline, with one review noting the passion between the characters is hot. The romance receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as a good girl meets bad boy narrative. Customers appreciate the character development and writing style.

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15 customers mention "Readability"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an amazing read, with one mentioning it gets better with each chapter, and another noting it's a good start to the series.

"...Rebel's books from her very first I can honestly say this is her best book yet...." Read more

"...When I pick up a book by this author I know it's going to be a great read and Rebel proves it once again with this one...." Read more

"...Overall, this was a good read. I would have liked a bit more meat when it came to the MC, but there are still two more books to get that...." Read more

"...I do not want to spoil anything, so I’ll stop here. This book was an amazing read and I am looking forward to the rest of the series...." Read more

13 customers mention "Storyline"13 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer noting the passion between the characters is hot, while another mentions there are many secrets to figure out.

"Holy Guacamole!!! I need the next book! What a wonderful story filled with twists and turns and love and bullying and sex ...." Read more

"...Dani will have you feeling all types of things in the whole story line is amazing as well...." Read more

"...The storyline is a good one. I do like a good bully story, but I'm not sure I'd personally categorize this book as a bully romance...." Read more

"...There’s drama, violence, and passion. It ends with a cliffy but it’s not too bad." Read more

6 customers mention "Romance"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review describing it as a good girl meets bad boy story featuring a sassy woman.

"...What a wonderful story filled with twists and turns and love and bullying and sex ...." Read more

"...In this book we meet the "good girl" Danika and the "bad boy" Max. This is the very definition of opposites attract...." Read more

"...I loved seeing the confident, intelligent, and sassy woman come out in her, but the changes in her personality could be abrupt, and I felt she was..." Read more

"...Wow Max and Dani, I do not even know where to start. So, this is a bully MC romance, but not in the typical sense...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting that the storyline and characters have an adult feel.

"...I was completely able to understand the different characters motivations and the love story between Max and Dani gave me all the feels!..." Read more

"...Had a great storyline,and got better and better. Characters were easy to get lost in" Read more

"OMG!!! That was awesome. Love the story line. Love the characters. Absolutely can't wait for the next book. As always love your books." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book.

"...I don’t know how Hart does it but she has written something so original, I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of feelings I would have!..." Read more

"...I 💘 your writing style and every book has it's own mind. Best regards Your Fan For life...." Read more

"...writing is well done and the steam is hot. Wanted more of the rough around the edges but teddy bear guy who worships her...." Read more

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  • Leah39
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
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    Holy Guacamole!!! I need the next book! What a wonderful story filled with twists and turns and love and bullying and sex .
    Over the last year or so the “bully” high school/ college genre has been inundated with books. At first I really enjoyed reading them however it didn’t take long for me to grow bored. I found the majority of them to be very similar to one another , and juvenile in nature.
    With all that in the back of my mind I still wanted to give this one a chance after reading the synopsis. I am extremely thankful I did!
    I don’t know how Hart does it but she has written something so original, I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of feelings I would have! The storyline and characters have such an adult feel. I was completely able to understand the different characters motivations and the love story between Max and Dani gave me all the feels!
    If you’re a fan of bad boys with good girls or you like a bit of suspense in your romance, I can’t recommend this book enough! This is not your typical high school/college “bully “ romance, NO !!! This is something more , something beyond that and it’s sublime!
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  • The Busy Book Mom (Heather Kerby)
    4.0 out of 5 stars Getting Better!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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    Having read Rebel's books from her very first I can honestly say this is her best book yet. The flow of the writing was smoother and the anticipation if what is to come left me waiting for more.

    In this book we meet the "good girl" Danika and the "bad boy" Max. This is the very definition of opposites attract. In her sophomore year of college we see Dani start to spread her wings after lots of encouragement from her best friend/roommate Hannah and Max. I live the interaction between Dani and Hannah along with Dani and Max.

    The reason for the 4 stars is that it seems Danika can only focus on school/Hannah or Max. As a reader we miss out on what her school life is like when she really gets tired up in Max. There are some pieces that get looked over after something is mentioned. Example: telling Max she school the next afternoon, but then the next day occurs with no talk about classes.

    I didn't have some theories about where this series is going so I can't wait to read the next one!
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  • Book Lovers Party Place
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rebel does it again don't miss out on this awesome start to a new series
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2020
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    Wow what a story this got it out to be with its twists and turns bullying and oh you guessed it plenty of hotness. When I pick up a book by this author I know it's going to be a great read and Rebel proves it once again with this one. I love everything about it from the beginning to the end I couldn't put it down. Max and Dani will have you feeling all types of things in the whole story line is amazing as well. The ending made me want the next book that much more well actually the whole story does. I can't wait to see what happens next in the story Rebel truly does an amazing job with this one.
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  • Jamie W.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Two worlds collide when romance blooms
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2020
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    Red Thorns is the first book in a planned trilogy about a motorcycle club of the same name. Specifically, we meet Max, the MC's president, and Dani, the innocent college girl.

    Summary:

    Danika had a life plan. Certain goals and achievements she needed to obtain to have the life she always wanted. She needed to keep her head down, nose in her books and then she'd have everything she ever dreamt of, including the clean-cut husband. She starts her sophomore year with confidence in her plans, until she sees him. Max is big, rough, and dangerous. He has to be, to be the president of the toughest MC in Ann Arbor, the Red Thorns. All Danika's plans fade in the face of the electric connection she and Max share. Max has led his crew to a time of peace. Or at least as peaceful as they can manage. He doesn't need an innocent muddling his head. Especially when a routine job morphs into something much messier, and with ties to their violent past. Danger is coming for them and Danika may just be caught in the middle.

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    I was intrigued by this book after reading the blurb and learning it contained three of my favorite sub-genres: college-age, bully, and MC. I enjoyed <i>Red Thorns</i> and think it's a good start to the trilogy, but I also have some mixed feelings about it. Dani, our heroine, is a Sandra Dee level goody. This didn't really bother me as she was obviously sheltered in her childhood, and held to high expectations. I did feel this information was unnecessarily reiterated when the majority of her actions and thoughts fairly screamed it for her. It's understandable and even expected that she'd be finding herself at this time in her life, but sometimes it felt like I was reading two separate people. I loved seeing the confident, intelligent, and sassy woman come out in her, but the changes in her personality could be abrupt, and I felt she was maybe too naive for being a sophomore with freedom from her parents and Hannah as a best friend. Max, our hero, is a strong alpha male type with some mystery to keep you reading to get more. For the most part, I liked him. He was intelligent and protective. I am a little confused about the MC and his role as president, though. The balance of power is skewed with orders seemingly coming from someone else. I was also confused and maybe a bit disappointed that Max didn't do more after the club was cheated out of their money. As a couple, Max and Dani are complete opposites, but I liked this about them. I like the idea of the good girl shaking the bad boy up, and complicating his life in all the best ways. There was one instance that I hated reading about Max's actions, but I hope that was the only time it happens and a way to make his fall seem that much more exciting. Overall, this was a good read. I would have liked a bit more meat when it came to the MC, but there are still two more books to get that. The storyline is a good one. I do like a good bully story, but I'm not sure I'd personally categorize this book as a bully romance. There is bullying, but not by the hero to the heroine. The hero can be a bit of a jerk, though. Sadly, the supporting cast weren't any of my favorites. I didn't feel the connection between them and the MCs. They were talked about as if they were super close, but that didn't translate in the actions for me. That said, I was and still am most interested in the MCs and learning more about them. I'm really looking forward to seeing where Max and Dani go from here. At times, my heart would race with adrenaline for what was happening or about to happen next. I will definitely read on for that feeling, and because I've become invested and have to know if they get their HEA. ♡
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  • Tiffany Copple
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
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    5 stars for Red Thorns by Rebel Hart. This is book 1 in the Red Thorns Crew Series. Holy crap this cliffhanger. Wow Max and Dani, I do not even know where to start. So, this is a bully MC romance, but not in the typical sense. It is not the hero who is the bully. Max is the bad boy Red Thorns president, and Dani is an innocent good girl. These two are total opposites but they are drawn to each other. They have chemistry that jumps off the page at you. Dani is starting to come into her own, learn who she wants to be. “That’s what makes a girl a woman, Confidence. Knowing herself, being unafraid to take what she knows and make it her own.” I do not want to spoil anything, so I’ll stop here. This book was an amazing read and I am looking forward to the rest of the series. Starting book 2 now, I need to find out what happens to Max and Dani.
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  • Cc The Noob
    4.0 out of 5 stars Give it a shot.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2021
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    This took some time to really suck me in but I kept with it and as the story picked up, I couldn’t stop. Dani is super innocent and comes from a well put life/family. Max is the complete opposite. He’s definitely a bad boy and obviously part of a rough life. But them together is definitely different and full of chemistry. There’s drama, violence, and passion. It ends with a cliffy but it’s not too bad.
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  • bookaddictedjocelyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this story
    Reviewed in Australia on April 19, 2020
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    Innocent Dani and Badboy Max. What a great combination. Opposites attract is definitely true in this story. Dani is instantly obsessed with Max and he takes her on a wild ride. Can't wait to read whats next on their journey.
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  • Jodi
    5.0 out of 5 stars 🤩🤩🤩
    Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2020
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    I must admit, I struggle with MC guys. Yes, they’re the bad boys of our dreams, but they treat women like a commodity to be bought, sold and traded. But I also must say, there’s something about Max that’s completely wonderful. He doesn’t have that quality—you know the one, where he’s a complete dick and he’s totally wrong for you and will probably wreck your life but you wanna sleep with him anyway? No? Just me? Ok then. Max is an enigma in a world where everything is black and white. But then, so is Dani. She is a rare rose in a garden of weeds. Untouched by the craptastic garbage surrounding her. Pure and untarnished. They absolutely compliment each other. The ultimate Romeo and Juliet. So that’s the question. Can they make it out alive? Together?

    At this point, dear friends, if it says “by Rebel Hart” on the cover, read it. That’s a mark of a guaranteed amazing book!!
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  • Kbsblogging
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wowser
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2020
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    Red thorns by rebel Hart
    Was a great read loved everything about this book. This was rebel's best yet.
    Every book is better than the last.
    I loved the characters the chemistry between max and dani was off the charts.

    Dani meets max when she is moving in to her college dorm. Max won't take no for an answer when dani said she didn't need help.
    Max is a mc biker they don't run in the same circle, but they come other and its awesome
    Cant wait for the next thorn book.
    Rebel Hart is absolutely amazing at what she writes.
    Highly recommend this book.
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  • Barbara
    1.0 out of 5 stars DNF 28%
    Reviewed in France on March 14, 2020
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    DNF 28%
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  • Cindy Fowlie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book with 5 stars !
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2020
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    It's got everything blooming romance , darkness , hot bikers , fierce heroin and an great plot ! Cant wait until the next one comes out
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