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Bronc: Wolves of Iron Valor MC Book 1
by Dex Haven
About this book
BESTSELLING DARK PARANORMAL ROMANCE WHERE SURVIVAL MEETS UNTAMED DESIRE
Two weeks until her wedding.
Two years of scars.
One primal escape.
Juliet Bettencourt flees her gilded prison—and an abusive fiancé who hungers to break more than her spirit. Disappearing into Texas' sun-scorched badlands as “Julia Harris,” she finds uneasy refuge in Dairyville: a town of roaring motorcycles and secrets guarded by leather-clad wolves. Among them is Liam “Bronc” Baucaum—hardened president of Iron Valor MC, ex-Special Forces beast, and alpha of a shifter pack whose molten gaze strips her lies bare…and awakens desires hotter than betrayal.
Bronc trusts no one—least of all this tiny woman with wildfire defiance and a scent of ginger-sweet deceit. But when Julia’s cunning uncovers rot within his club’s ranks, his gut tells him to trust her. Under his rough command—and rougher touch—her dormant wolf surges to life alongside her omega essence, igniting a bond neither can resist. Yet safety shatters when her vengeful ex resurfaces: now a self-made alpha wielding dark power…and a twisted plan to claim her body and bloodline.
Trapped.
Robbed of Bronc’s mate mark by her ex’s vicious bite, Juliet fights chains of primal compulsion—even as her heart rages for the man she loves. To save her, Bronc will break every law to bring her home… but healing demands more than vengeance. Together, they must confront a heart shattered by trauma and claw through hellfire to forge one rule of their own: Mates don’t surrender.
Darkly sensual and unflinchingly raw, Bronc blends forbidden chemistry, explosive shifter lore, and an age-gap romance where scars become strength. Perfect for fans of fated mates tested by moral grayness, gritty motorcycle clubs, and happily ever afters hard-won in blood.
Content Notes: Dark themes, graphic intimacy, violence (some sexual)—but triumph-centered resolution. Guaranteed HEA.I don’t believe in giving away the journey before it begins, but I do believe in honoring your peace. If you know certain topics are hard for you, I encourage you to trust your instincts and read with care. A more complete list of content warnings is listed on my website.
This book is intended for readers ages 18+ only.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
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Reader Reviews
March 10, 2026
Made me want to howl at the moon. It has mystery, suspense, love and steamy romance. Not to mention treachery and sadistic torture. )
May 25, 2026
This book has a great story that was quite exciting to read . Juliet and Bronc have a lot to work out and discover about each other and eventually because of her past the rest of the special forces are brought in to deal with the situation. Has a lot of action and some triggers you may want to be sure you are ok with and if you are then happy reading, it’s worth it )
June 12, 2025
Juliet runs from her abusive fiance and winds up hiding in a small Texas town where she winds can put her CPA degree to use working in a motorcycle shop that's run by the president of a local MC. Bronc Baucaum. As fate would have it, he also happens to be the alpha of a shifter pack. Juliet has no knowledge that a supernatural world exists much less that she's a part of that world until her wolf is awoken being near her fated mate. Secrets are revealed about her past and a new world opens to...
January 21, 2026
Bronc is the Alpha of Alpha's. He leads his men with authority, respect and loyalty. The pack respects each other and depends on their strengths to achieve their goals. The constant denial of his feelings is intriguing and keeps you engaged. As a true alpha his dominant persona is revealed and accepted by his perfect mate, Juliet. )
August 1, 2025
What starts as a good age-gap para-romance with gorgeous alpha, Bronc, turns into a TSTL scenario with Juliet ending up in terrible, horrible circumstances that she needs saving from, and then this story does a complete 180 degrees and there's some dark BDSM thrown in at the end, but Juliet is just fine! Huh? What? Oh, and multiple wording errors take you out of the scenes. Not cool. ) 4 people found this helpful
