Single dad MC romance.
We met Table in a previous book as an alternative love interest for the heroine of that book.
He liked her but we learnt he was married, though going through a divorce as his wife cheated. As a result of this although estranged from his soon to be ex he refused to pursue things with the heroine of that book as he honoured his vows and viewed it as cheating until he was divorced.
He then found out he had z daughter and left to care for her.
The heroine is obviously on the run, the story of why is slowly unravelled in the story.
Just prior to the Hero and heroine meeting, the Hero now divorced has a ONS, or more of a quickie with another woman, this is witnessed by the heroine, who has got up in the night and sees him returning to his house.
After they meet there are no others.
The ex drama is her ex but there is no romantic feelings.
Secondary characters from previous books and possible breadcrumbs dropped for future books.
HEA.
Epilogue. ( )

Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion.

Lori is running from something...nothing really came out until the end of the book but she's evidently on the run with her taking cash for hire jobs. She needs a place to stay for a few months so she can make some money since buying a van depleted her stash. She finds a room over a garage in trade for some work done around a farm and she takes it. She then meets a hunk named Table who is in a biker MC, he's part owner of where she stays and Lori also helps care for his infant daughter.

What did I like? The book held its own as we read through almost the whole thing before the truth comes out. Table and Lori do a back and forth as trust seems to be an issue for Lori. The chemistry is there it's just not the main story.

Would I buy this book? No, this is a fence book for me. I didn't hate it and I didn't love it. The story of Lori was pretty awful, domestic abuse, and the neat way it tied up. I would have done one reason or the other, not both....just seemed convenient.

Thoughts for the author? I would have liked more of the biker gang, we all worked so hard to get Lori's story that the biker gang was a mystery. This is my first read by this author so I have none of the background of the rest of the MC. Just felt like if this was an MC story, there part seemed left out. ( )

Table by ML Nystrom is a wonderful book just like the previous three books in the series. ML Nystrom never seizes to surprise me with her wonderful narration. The best thing about her books is every single book from her pen has a very strong female lead character. I totally wanted to read the story of Table when his name came up in the second book Stud. I'm glad the author wrote it for fans like me. Lori is trying to hide from a terrible past when she bumps into the handsome single father Table. Lori finds herself in love with Table's daughter, little Angel and Table, too. Table understands her fears and makes sure of Lori's safety and fights for her. The story is very engaging. Table is a wonderful person, who keeps his promises and stands in the way of danger to protect his family. I was not much into MC romance stories previously, but after reading ML Nystrom's books, I think I've changed my mind. I'm totally in love with Table. I hope there are more such wonderful stories coming from the author. ( )

I really enjoyed this book and I have to say that Table has become my favorite of the bunch, he was so sweet and protective and a fabulous father and friend. Lori's story was sad but I respected how she got out of the situation that she was in. Her first reaction to Table was not cool but she apologized understanding that she screwed up and I had to give it to her, from what she had went thru she was scared and understandably so. I loved reading of the past characters and what they were doing and their growth. Loved Table and Lori's relationship and how they grew into it..Grab a copy and Enjoy! I can't wait for the next one, really hope this wasn't it.

Rcvd an ARC at no cost to author..Voluntarily leaving my own opinions and views. ( )

This was an experience I have to say. Thank you so much to the author and publisher for giving me this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review, because honestly this book is a treasure. I have not read any of the other Dragon MC books but you bet I will now. Lori and Table’s relationship was really amazing and I’m so thankful and happy with how ML Nystrom made sure consent was a priority for both parties and how they clearly laid out consent. It’s something rare to see in MC stories and a lot of books these days, and I was kind of choked up when I read how explicitly clear the characters wanted the consent to be and if there wasn’t consent the (good) characters would listen. Thank you, Ml Nystrom, for showing that you can have a tough, hard as nails and sexy male who also respects women — and then PROVES it. It’s so common for authors to just write that their characters respect women, but their actions show otherwise, yours’ didn’t. Thank you. You’re setting a precedent and an excellent example that should be followed by all. Also I don’t want to knock other authors and books because there are great ones out there, but I am just blown away right now (which is a good thing lol). I give this book all the stars and more. ( )