Fresh Fiction Blog | Tina Wainscott | Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs And ... Romance?

You wouldn't think there'd be a connection. Grungy guys wearing jeans so dirty that they'd probably stand on their own. Beards, long hair, scary ... we've all seen the type. And having done research on real outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG), it's not a pretty or sexy world in reality. Apparently, though, there's a big appeal for these bad boys, as evidenced by the surge of popularity for OMG series.

I didn't even know about this trend when I turned an idea I'd had in my files for over a decade into my second book in the Justiss Alliance series. WILD WAYS, however, is not about OMG heroes. It's about two Navy SEALs who lost their careers when a covert mission went wrong and end up riding Route 66 for some much needed R & R on their Harleys. And yes, they encounter several of those bikers along the way. Just when Julian Cuevas is ready to pack it in and start his new job with The Justiss Alliance, though, he overhears a woman in dire need of a hero.

Mollie Reagan's hired escort has just tucked his tail between his legs and hauled butt, leaving her on her own to meet a biker willing to part with some information about her missing sister. Having some muscle by her side was nice, but Mollie isn't about to let a lead go by, even if it means meeting said biker at a biker bar late at night. She has a gun, and she'll use it.

Okay, she doesn't think she needs a hero at first. But that's what Julian is, especially when things go terribly wrong. And now she's tight with a guy who may not have a biker patch, but he sure is all bad, and very capable when it comes to handling murderous sleazeballs. The more harrowing her search for her sister gets, the happier Mollie is about the sexy Latino knight in shining Harley. As long as she doesn't fall in love with him ...

WILD WAYS was inspired by the real story, featured in Unsolved Mysteries, about a young woman who went missing in the 1970's. While the authorities focused on the OMGs that were in Miami at the time, they found little evidence to go on. So the woman's mother infiltrated the OMGs herself, courageous in her search for her daughter. I was touched by this story and saddened that she never found out for sure what happened. In WILD WAYS, Mollie emulates her bravery and blind dedication, with a happier ending.

So what's the appeal of biker bad boys? Do you like ‘em or can you leave ‘em? Comment either way and have one of 3 chances to win a set of WILD HEARTS and WILD ON YOU, the first two installments in the Justiss Alliance series!

Wild Hearts
Justiss Alliance
#0.5
January 2014

Wild On You
Justiss Alliance
#1
February 2014

Wild Ways
Justiss Alliance
#2
May 2014

Comments

I could understand a Woman's attraction to a biker. First
it's the thought of riding all over on a Harley. Who
wouldn't want the chance?? Second, I'm sure some of the
guys are really nice underneath, and actually misunderstood,
but need a Woman's touch to be brought around, but these
guys have been a group for so long, and probably have their
initiation process, so to get out of a group would be next
to impossible. I'm sure many of these groups are actually
"bad news," so it's best to run the other way, no matter how
good-looking, or built their physique may be. Your book
sounds like it would be a page-turner, and I would really be
interested in reading it. I would love to know the inner
workings of the group, to see if I were spot-on or not!! It
took real guts to interview these guys, and I commend you to
write books on them, so that we could make a decision on
them for ourselves!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:09am May 12, 2014)

They're the ultimate bad boy. Everyone is drawn to them at
some point. ;-)
(Karin Anderson 10:09am May 12, 2014)

It is the wind in the hair, the devil may care attitude, and
the piss on law that makes them so much the bad boy that
your just cant wait to reform them. Speaking as one that did
date a OMG once it was the wildness that I was attracted
to.

I will be getting your books one way or the other. I cant
wait to see how you dedicate these books.. loved the last
ones.
(Tina Ullrich 12:23pm May 12, 2014)

Well, I suppose in a not reality kind of way I do like them.
Strong, irreverent, protective of their own...and if the
heroine is considered one of their own...
(G. Bisbjerg 12:32pm May 12, 2014)

In books, I love the bad boys! Those good looking tough guys... enjoy seeing a deeper look into those characters and how the right woman grabs them!
(Colleen Conklin 12:47pm May 12, 2014)

Oooh! I like the biker boys. I loved going for long rides on
my boyfriends Harley we had so many great adventures and saw
so many beautiful sights. I miss those days!
(Denise Austin 1:00pm May 12, 2014)

Great comments! You all really captured the appeal of these
bad boys!

Denise, sounds lovely!
Tina, awesome!

I'm off to the RT Booklover's convention Tues so hope to see
some of you there!
(Jaime Rush 9:49pm May 12, 2014)

I do sometimes like reading the bad guys. Not always though. But I especially wish the bad guy covers had some natural man hair. I don't think the bad guys wax. Nope.
(Lisa Hutson 10:47pm May 12, 2014)

I don't know what the allure is, but I like it just the same.
(Margay Roberge 12:25pm May 13, 2014)

When I think of biker boys, I think of them as bad boys. All those leather and that powerful motorcycle. I don't think I could leave them.
(Kai Wong 12:55pm May 13, 2014)

When I think of a biker bad boy, I think of them in my mind just like they're
pictured on these book covers. That is definitely sexy, so yes, I like reading these
stories. Not so sure if I'd enjoy the real-life version of a biker bad boy though,
unless he was fond of personal grooming and was minus the paunch and the ZZ-
Top style beard. Sometimes it's better to stick with the fantasy...
(Debbie Burdeen 8:13am May 13, 2014)

I've always wondered what it would be like to be a Seal!
(Richard Proctor 1:56pm May 13, 2014)

Bad boys, biker or otherwise, have always appealed to me. They tend to give my humdrum life a little kick in the ordinary, kind of stir things up, get the motors running, the chocolate on the strawberry, the cherry on top. Of course all of this happens safely from my armchair with my book in my hand and my head in the story. They don't call them 'bad boys' for nothing and I am a cautious girl in real life. My fantasy persona is quite bold though and welcomes their attention. Bring on the bad!
(Debbie Kelly 9:29pm May 13, 2014)

I've never read your books before. I definately see the link
between bad boys bikes etc. I had a guy who had a motorcycle
and was definately a bad boy who I was hot after whwen I was
very young!! He never did take me on!
(Brenda Rupp 9:38pm May 13, 2014)

You're a new author to me, but I like the sounds of these books.

I recently read my first MC book and I was surprised how much I liked it. I think it's all the alpha males and their bond as 'brothers' that I like.
(Marcy Shuler 12:31pm May 14, 2014)

They usually have a bad reputation whether it is true or not. I have not read any biker books but would love too. Thanks for the giveaway.
(Kathleen Beale 10:38am May 14, 2014)

I love them in books, not so sure about real life.
(Mary Preston 8:43pm May 15, 2014)

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