Hitched (Ride or Die Romances)
by Lauren Biel
Lex is a dangerous escapee and Selena is an innocent stranger who offers him a ride—now bound together by dueling desires, primal tension, and a deadly escape toward the border, their forced proximity ignites a fierce, twisted connection. As secrets unravel on the open road, he finds himself torn between letting her go and keeping her forever.
Tropes & Themes
About This Book
In "Hitched," Lauren Biel crafts a dark and intense romance that unfolds on a perilous road trip. Lex, a dangerous escapee with a sociopathic thirst for the thrill of the hunt, accepts a ride from Selena, an innocent stranger unaware of his criminal past. As they journey toward the border, their forced proximity ignites a fierce and twisted connection, blurring the lines between predator and prey.
The narrative delves into the complexities of their evolving relationship, marked by primal tension and moral ambiguity. As secrets unravel on the open road, Lex finds himself torn between the desire to let Selena go and the urge to keep her forever. The story is characterized by its dark, suspenseful atmosphere, with escalating stakes and a palpable sense of danger lurking at every turn.
"Hitched" is a standalone novel in the "Ride or Die Romances" series, offering a heart-pounding experience that challenges conventional notions of love and morality. The book's intense themes and complex character dynamics provide a gripping exploration of the human psyche under extreme circumstances.
What Readers Say
Readers praise 'Hitched' for its intense, steamy content and dark themes, offering a gripping experience. Many commend Lauren Biel's addictive writing style, which keeps readers engaged throughout the novel. Fans note the complex characters and emotional depth, though some find the plot lacking in substance. Some readers express discomfort with explicit scenes and unconventional romance, citing content warnings for abuse and violence. Ideal for fans of dark romance seeking a provocative and boundary-pushing narrative.
Reader Reviews
3 curated reviewsFiona
Mar 7, 2014
A dramatic way to find out the secrets your wife is hiding.
Tried out a little Intrigue for a change. This is about a husband and wife who've been skimming the surface for the last three years of their marriage. Mariah has some secrets, so even though she feels her husband Jake is not being completely open to her, she doesn't probe, afraid he will ask questions about her own past. As it is, just about everything she has told him about her childhood, the father of her little boy Micah and even her name, is a lie. So when Victor, the man who murdered her boyfriend all those years ago, turns up when they are on a fishing trip without little Micah, Mariah
Anonymous Reader
Oct 21, 2012
Hitched and Hunted
This book was a good introduction into the trilogy. Jake and Mariah already married for three years just learning about each other seemed a little off base. Mariah lying about her past is understandable to a point. She doesn't want her husband to know about her past because of the violence, but I don't foresee Jake as being one who wouldn't have accepted it considering the Cooper family we've already learned about. Parts of this book were a little hard to believe: Victor Logan was not the smartest bulb as a bad guy though Mariah would refer to him as smart. His obsession with her didn't
IrishGirl
Jul 2, 2012
Will keep you entertained
I enjoyed the book, but it left me confused on some of Mariah's past, her behavior and the obsession about her. Some of it felt forced. That being said, the story was still engaging and kept me interested as the pace of events continued to pick up speed.
