Two broken people. One Christmas wish. A gritty holiday romance.Ryder Rossi dropped out of life. He came back from the war a broken and angry man. They gave him a Purple Heart, but it sits in the bottom of an old chest his dad gave him years ago.He doesn’t feel like a hero. Hell, he doesn’t even feel like a man. Honorable Discharge was what he got after losing a leg to a landmine.Hawk from the … leg to a landmine.
Hawk from the Insurgents MC has been his best buddy since Ryder came back to Pinewood Springs. The ruggedly good-looking biker used to be an Insurgent but he gave that up a long time ago along with everything else.
All he wants is to ride his Harley and be left alone.
When Savannah Carlton and her young son, Timmy, homestead on Ryder’s property, he sees red. It doesn’t matter that the pretty blonde pushes some buttons in him that haven’t been in use for quite a while. He doesn’t want her near him, and her son reminds him of the son he’s been forced to forget.
Savannah is running away from her ex-husband’s family who wants Timmy. Her beat-up RV died on Ryder’s property, and even though the surly biker tells her to leave, she sees kindness behind his anger. She finds herself making excuses to talk to him, but she doesn’t want to fall for Ryder. Her life is screwed up enough, and the last thing she needs is a high maintenance biker.
Can two mismatched, lonely people find the Christmas light in their darkened lives and open their hearts to a second chance romance?
The Insurgents MC series are standalone romance novels. This is Ryder’s story. This book contains violence, abuse, strong language, and steamy/graphic sexual scenes. HEA. No cliffhangers. The book is intended for readers over the age of 18.
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*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Perfect for the Christmas season!!! We meet Savannah as she is leaving her awful husband along with her son. Thanks to an overbearing mother-in-law she is in hiding and the weather leaves them stranded on Ryder’s property. Ryder is suffering from severe PTSD making him less then enthused at the intrusion though he refusing to leave them to freeze in their camper when the storm sticks around for awhile. Stuck in close quarters they get to know one another which is sped up when troubles find them. Gives the reader the romance they want touched with the holiday spirit we all love. Great for fans of the genre or just those looking for a holiday feel good. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Loved Ryder and Savannah story. There story brought me through so much emotions not just physical also mentally because they both have been so much. so can they heal each other, Well you just have to check it out find out. Well done Chiah
This is a wonderful holiday addition to the Insurgents MC series. This book contains the elements for a great story- heartwarming, sexy, anger and heartbreak. Ryder and Savannah are two broken people not looking for love or a relationship. Ryder is ex-military, amputee, and an inactive member of the Insurgents MC. Savannah and her son Timmy or on the run from her husband because he wants to take Timmy away from her. Running puts her on a collision course with Ryder when her camper breaks down on his property in a blizzard. The absolute last thing Ryder wants is a tempting woman and her son in his space. Reluctantly he lets them stay in his cabin and the chemistry is off the charts between the two. Another great addition to the series. I highly recommend this book!
This is the 12th book in this phenomenal series, and is Ryder and Savannah’s story. Ryder is a broken, grumpy recluse, and when Savannah’s RV breaks down on his land, he is not very happy about it. These two are both lonely, and with Savannah’s son, Ryder finds a purpose again in life. No spoilers; this is another definite must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a well written flawless story, which is intense, gritty, emotional, and heartbreaking, with healing and love, which all lead to an entertaining and captivating read, which had me totally intrigued and hooked throughout. I cannot wait to read more from this talented author, whose work I highly recommend for all MC lovers.
This is one of Miss Wilders best books yet! I loved this story. They say we have a soul mate out their just waiting to find us. That’s what happened the night Ryder met Savannah. Two people brought together by accident, but who share an instant connection. This was truly a story of finding ones self, putting all the bad stuff behind you, and finding the life you were meant to have. It was great to see the Insurgents again. These guys are definitely a family and will do anything to help each other. Another great addition to this series and am anxiously awaiting more.
I love Chiah Wilder and her books. This is a little different from the others not so much chaos. Ryder is suffering from flashbacks, the loss of not seeing his son Colt, the loss of his leg and his best friend. He’s been a hermit for a long time. That is until a woman and her little boy find refuge on his land staying in their travel traylor on the run from her husband and his family. This is really a miracle for them both. Not crazy about the ending, left u hanging about her situation.
5 Holiday Stars!
This is a sexy, sweet and at times heartbreaking holiday romance. Savannah and Ryder both have their demons, some further in the past than others. When a snowstorm puts these two on the same path a connection is hard to resist. Ryder has been hurt in more ways than one and is used to his isolation from most of the world. He enjoys his peace and quiet, but he learns he enjoys Savannah and her son’s company as well. Savannah is running from a more recent nightmare, doing everything she can to protect herself and give her little boy everything he needs in life, and Ryder is a surprise she never expected along the way. This story is perfect for the holiday season and has just the right amount of Christmas sweetness and spice!
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I love Chiah Wilder and her books. This is a little different from the others not so much chaos. Ryder is suffering from flashbacks, the loss of not seeing his son Colt, the loss of his leg and his best friend. He’s been a hermit for a long time. That is until a woman and her little boy find refuge on his land staying in their travel traylor on the run from her husband and his family. This is really a miracle for them both. Not crazy about the ending, left u hanging about her situation.
Two broken beautiful people
Ryder is living with many demons from his past. When Savannah and her son, Timmy, accidentally stumble onto his land during a snowstorm – Ryder feels put out. As time moves on he realises that he can’t leave them where they are because of the cold and invites them into his home. Savannah has run from her husband, hopefully soon to be ex, after disturbing events occur and his continuous behaviour towards them both. She is wary when she meets Ryder, but soon realises he has a heart of gold, beneath his gruff exterior
Loved this addition to the Insurgents MC and catching up with new and old beloved characters once again A big thank you to Chiah for my advanced copy for which I leave my honest review. Happy reading
This is one of Miss Wilders best books yet! I loved this story. They say we have a soul mate out their just waiting to find us. That’s what happened the night Ryder met Savannah. Two people brought together by accident, but who share an instant connection. This was truly a story of finding ones self, putting all the bad stuff behind you, and finding the life you were meant to have. It was great to see the Insurgents again. These guys are definitely a family and will do anything to help each other. Another great addition to this series and am anxiously awaiting more.
This is definitely Christmas Insurgents MC style. Ryder doesn’t feel like the hero people say he is and after losing his leg he doesn’t even feel like a man. Savannah is everything he shouldn’t want. Savannah will do everything and anything to protect Timmy, what she didn’t expect was the way Ryder makes her feel. Wow this story has it all dangerous, gritty, sexy, hot alpha men and family.
I gave this Book a rating of 5 ’s
Title: Christmas Wish
Series: Insurgents MC Romance Book 12
Genre: Holiday MC Romance
Author: Chiah Wilder
Format: Kindle Edition
Published on: Nov 25, 2018
>-< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< I voluntarily received a Courtesy Copy of this book from Enticing Journey and am choosing to leave a review. >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< Summary Paragraph: Ryder Rossi is a former military man who feels like he is broken and withdraws from life. Savannah Carlton is a single mother on the run from her ex-husbands family as they are trying to take her son from her. >–< >–< >–< >–< >–<>–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< >–< What I liked/Didn’t Like: this was a fairly fast paced MC Romance that keeps you wondering what will happen next. I loved the romance between Ryder and Savannah. Well written as usual by this author. It was a wonderful edition to the series.
Wow, what a great short story. It has so much great stuff to it. And I hope we see more of them.
I loved Ryder and Savannahs story is just brilliant. It has romance, violence and mystery. You can’t help but love how Ryder was with Timmy.
I can’t wait for more of this series.
Christmas wish is the first book by this author that I have had the pleasure of reading. Savannah and her son are trying to start over when they meet Ryder after stopping on his property in a snowstorm. Ryder trying to feel where he belongs offers his home to them to help keep them warm. Together and with help of the Insurgents MC they both may find what they are looking for. I look forward to reading more by this author and this series.
Christmas Wish by Chiah Wilder is book 12 in the Insurgents MC Series. This is the story of Savannah Carlton and Ryder Rossi. I have only read the book so far in the series, so for me this was a standalone book.
Ryder is hurt both physically and mentally from his last tour in Afghanistan. Now he has returned how with an honorary discharge but is still dealing with nightmares of his tour. Ryder goes nuts when Savannah and her son Timmy get stranded on his property. Savannah is bringing back feelings that he thought he didn’t have and some past hurts. Savannah is trying to get away from her husband’s family who wish to take her son from her. What she sees in Ryder is an inside kindness that she knows he is hiding which leads her to want to help him.
This was such a touching romance story.
Savannah has a young son, Timmy, and has left her husband and ends up in Colorado. A snow storm makes her pull their car and camper over and park on Ryder’s land. Ryder is an Insurgent biker, former military, and amputee. He’s gruff, sexy, and a loner. Until Savannah brings the light into his life again. Between his demons and Savannah’s abusive ex, they have a tough road ahead but if they are committed to each other it will be worth it.
Excellent story about two people who get stuck together in a snow storm and find what they never thought they’d have…love. Sexy, abuse, and bikers.
Chiah Wilder brings all the biker holiday spirit in Christmas Wish! Sexy and emotional while still being loaded with some Christmas sweetness this is the ultimate holiday read for every biker fangirl out there. Ryder and Savannah will have you falling head over heels in love right along with them throughout their story. And Ryder will definitely keep you warm on a cold day with his level of hotness!
I loved the depth of their story. So often holiday reads are short and sweet, which I still love, but Chiah Wilder delivers a full story filled with all the highs and lows of falling in love and moments that have you gasping and glued to the pages to go along with all that magnificent steam and sweetness.
Let’s start off by saying I am really loving this series and that this current story was such a treat for us and we loved it.
I loved the characters from the onset of the story.We loved Ryder and all his grumpiness.Savannah was such a sweet and loving mother.
I always pick a favorite character and mine this time around is going to be Ryder.Why? Well, for me Ryder went through so many changes in his personality in this story that we could not help but, be proud of him for all the healing he had gone through in just a short amount of time.Savannah did nothing special to help with that she did the things that came natural to her.In the short of amount of time she gave him what he wanted all along the love of a good women and a family of his own. We loved Ryder as our heart-broke for him and we felt his pain for all this man has had to over come from dealing with the lost and pain being a soldier caused him to the personal tragedies that his personal life wrought.
Savannah we loved her from the onset of meeting her and we found her to be brave,feisty,refreshing,sexy,love-able and had a sense of humor,caring and and was a wonderful mother.
Overall we loved the story from beginning to end and everything in between.The story was sweet and refreshing and all about healing and second chances for those who deserve their happily ever afters.The other characters were also funny and engaging and we loved how they kept us entertained.
Recommended to all
The early copy I read of this book is my first by this author and it certainly won’t be my last. Although I’ve grown weary of the motorcycle club trope, Ms. Wilder quickly captured my attention and held it easily throughout Ryder and Savannah’s story. I actually got a kick out of Ryder, with his surly, grumpy, hermit attitude, because I knew it would be entertaining as heck watching a petite but strong woman and her young son bring him to his knees.
If you take a hard, firm line on cheating, you may want to pass on this one. Although there was no court document to decree it so, Savannah had left her husband when Ryder found her travel trailer parked on his property. Ryder may be a grouch, but even he isn’t so heartless as to leave a woman and her child in an unheated trailer during a snow storm.
One of the things I love about this book is the sense of family, and how the guys in the club have each other’s backs. They’re willing to put their lives on the line to protect those they love, and Savannah and her son fall under that protection just by being with Ryder. If you like MC romances, you’ll love this one. Intense, exciting and suspenseful, but full of heat and heart.