Crow loved the open road. He was not the settling down type. However, five years ago, a young girl ran right into him with fear in her eyes.
Kelley Rade was trying to escape. Her mother had sold her to some traffickers who were intent to sell her because she had her virginity intact. They were hot on her tail. Until, she bumped into a very angry looking biker.
He didn’t like bullies, and killing the men was easy. Now, he had to take responsibility for her. Seeing as the club he was with had decided to settle down, he put Kelley in her own home, and made sure the guys looked out for her.
For the last five years, he’d been checking in on her. Kelley was no longer a little kid. She was all woman.
She had fallen in love with Crow five years ago, and she didn’t know what she could do to get him to notice her.
Until one night, he finally did.
He was drawn to the open road, but it had started to lose its appeal. He no longer wanted the cold hard loneliness of freedom. He wanted his woman. He wanted somewhere warm and a place to finally call his own.
Would he take the chance this Christmas with a woman that had worked her way into his heart?
Excerpt:
After a good ten minutes, his thick cock hadn’t subsided, so he knew nothing was going to stop his arousal. It was like his dick had a mind of its own and knew what it wanted. Fucking thing. He ignored it, climbed out of the shower, and made his way toward his bedroom, but stopped when he heard noise coming from downstairs.
Kelley’s bedroom door was wide open, and he knew she was downstairs. The sane thing to do was leave it, just go to his room, get some sleep, and deal with his erection in the morning. He was a fucking idiot, because wearing only a towel, he did the dumbest thing and made his way downstairs.
He found Kelley in the kitchen, carton of ice cream in hand, and her mouth open as he stepped into the kitchen. Putting his hands on his hips, he looked at her and waited.
“Hey,” he said.
“You came back,” she said.
“Yeah, I didn’t plan to stay out long. Went to the bar, had a beer, then rode my bike until I came home.”
“You didn’t go find some other woman you wanted to be with?” she asked. There was no animosity in her gaze. It was a statement of fact.
“No, there’s no other woman, Kelley.”
She dipped her spoon back into her ice cream. Her gaze kept moving toward him, traveling up the length of his body, and then averting his gaze. He didn’t want her to look away. He wanted her to look at him, and only him.
“You’re … naked.”
“No, I’m wearing a towel.”
He looked at her, and the truth was, Kelley had stopped being a kid a long time ago. Even before he’d met her, he had a feeling she hadn’t enjoyed a childhood for long.
Taking hold of the knot, he eased it open and allowed his towel to drop to the floor. “Now, I’m naked.”
The spoon she had in her hand clattered to the floor. Her mouth opened, but she had swallowed that lump of ice cream. She looked at him, and there was shock in her eyes, which he was more than happy to see.
“What’s the matter, beautiful?” he asked.
“You’re naked.”
“That I am.” He smirked, and then walked into the kitchen. “And how about you get naked with me?”
When Crow saved a young woman from tragedy his world changed. Kelley had a rough life and when she was saved her life changed forever. Falling for Crow was something she couldn’t stop and she didn’t want to. It’s a sweet love story with a lot of heat. Crow is a cinnamon roll for her and their HEA is truly amazing
THis is a short, spicy and heartfelt story that will keep you rooted to your reading chair Kelly was sold by her mom to traffickers as a virgin, she escapes and runs into Crow who saves her and sets her in a home close to his MC house. She is still so young, but she fell in love with her rescuer, Crow still wants to enjoy the open road, so he leaves her but comes back to check on her a few times each year. 5 years later, he is in town for his Christmas visit, and realizes Kelly is not the little girl he rescued, but a beautiful woman, who has captivated his heart and mind since the day he rescued her. KElly has grown up under the care of the MC and Crow. SHe is deeply in love with Crow, but knows she will never come before his bike and the open road. But when the attraction and sentiments keep growing, he will stop fighting his fears and claim her. THey are both so in love, but both afraid to say it, for him it is still the road calling (though it is less appealing each day he is with her) and her age, for her is the feeling of not being enough. Just tune in to read how it all ends! A great read!
Oh man! This is another awesome Sam Crescent book. I love that Crow rescued Kelley and kept a watchful eye over her. Then coming back only to fall in love with her. It started off tragic and ended up so lovely for Kelley. Totally worth the read. Total HEA
When Kelly escapes a horrific situation and literally collides with Crow, her life changes forever. Crow, a nomad biker with a fierce hatred for traffickers, steps in to protect her, setting her up with safety, stability, and a chance at a real future. Over the years, their bond quietly deepens as Crow keeps telling himself he is only checking in. This was such a touching and addictive read. I really liked how the story balances dark themes with warmth and hope. Kelly’s quiet strength and determination to rebuild her life made her incredibly easy to root for, while Crow’s protective nature slowly giving way to love was deeply satisfying. I had a lot of fun reading this because the emotional build felt natural and heartfelt. Short, intense, and full of heart, this book delivers romance, healing, and just the right amount of MC grit.
Kelley Rade was trying to escape her evil Mother when she meets Crow who rescues her. The story is exceptionally well written, featuring a compelling storyline and great, memorable characters. I was particularly pleased with the happy ending, which was very satisfying.
Kelley was saved by Crow after escaping the traffickers her mom sold her to. He bought her a house in the town where his MC settled and asked his MC brothers to watch over her when he road away. Five years later she's made the town her home, has a job and never stopped loving Crow. He returned for the holidays and now has to decide to stay and make her his or ride away again. Loved this story!
Crow’s life is all about the freedom of being on the open road. When a young girl falls into his lap, needing help escaping a trafficking ring, he sets her up with housing, a job and a group of people who will look out for her. No one will mess with her now that she has an MC backing her up. Kelley has been in love with Crow ever since he saved her from a horrible fate of being trafficked by her mother. He keeps her safe and protected from a distance, but she wants more. Crow always thought he would never want to settle down because he’s meant for the open road, but it’s not what he really wants anymore. He would much rather be with the woman he loves. This was a sweet MC romance. Easy, quick read.
Christmas Hero is a stand alone read. It is a bit of a slow build story with Kelle, a damsel in high distress and on the run, and Crow, a member of the MC. She has been sold into slavery, escaping she runs into Crow. He is outside the bar when she pleads for help. This is a sweet story with some steamy bits and man who will not take "no" for an answer. There is a bit of danger, suspense, passion, intrigue and more. The story builds slowly but them ramps up.
This book was so good from the very beginning. Crow saved Kelley from traffickers and then set her up in a small town with a house he paid for and had his brothers check up on her as he is out of town all the time as a nomad. As Kelley started blossoming and Crow came back to see her he was finding he was coming back from the road more and more and staying longer. The chemistry between these two is spicy and it was such a sweet story them getting together. I loved how Kelley didn't want to fence Crow in and Kelley made Crow feel like he was home and he didn't want to go back on the road. This was a very sweet Christmas story. A must read!!
Crow/Kelley Rade. The Rebels MC Member/Victim. Older man/Younger woman. Mom - sold. Human traffickers. Protected. Sweet. Hardworking. Lonely? Infatuation? Willow - Rebel's wife. Willow - Kelley's friend. Brick and Cathy - married couple. Attraction. Taboo. Affection. Virgin. Consensual. Acceptance. Endearing characters. Love. HEA. Entertaining.
Christmas Hero delivers exactly what Sam Crescent does best—raw emotion, complex characters, and a romance that grows out of loyalty, protection, and long-earned trust. This story leans into darker beginnings but handles them with care, ultimately offering a powerful journey toward safety, connection, and love. Kelley is a heroine you root for immediately. Her resilience and quiet strength shine through every chapter. Even though her past is difficult, she’s written with dignity and agency, and watching her grow into her own confidence is incredibly rewarding. Her feelings for Crow are tender, patient, and believable—shaped by years of support rather than rushed emotion. Crow is the perfect blend of gruff exterior and steadfast protector. Hardened by the life he’s lived, he’s not a man easily shaken… except when it comes to Kelley. His evolution from a lone-wolf biker to someone willing to carve out a real home is the emotional heart of this novella. His internal conflict is handled thoughtfully, and his eventual choice to step fully into her life feels earned. The MC world adds grit and weight to the holiday setting, but the story never loses its warmth. Small moments—check-ins, shared quiet dinners, unexpected tenderness—create a sense of family and belonging that balances the tougher elements beautifully. By the time the snow starts falling, you can’t help feeling that these two really did find their place with each other. If you enjoy: ?️ Protective, rough-around-the-edges heroes ? Slow-building emotional connections ? A holiday backdrop with real heart ? Strong heroines overcoming past hardship ? A romance built on trust, safety, and finally choosing each other …this novella hits all the right notes. A gritty but deeply touching Christmas love story—uplifting, emotional, and impossible to put down.
Kelley just escapes..her kiddnappers are just running after her..when she run in to Crow...who..decided to help her. He settles her in flat, and si keeping eye on her... He is nomad...just road..and his bike.. but as the years goes..the road start to lose its appeal..and something more is tying him down..will he let her?
Crow has always loved the open road, he is not the one to settle down. Five years ago he rescued Kelley from traffickers, he set her up in a home near where some of his club had decided to settle down. He checks in on her yearly but she is no longer a teenager but a beautiful woman. Kelley in love with Crow since he rescued her, but does not know how to get him to see her as a woman. She wants no man except Crow and if he will never settle down, she will be alone. This Christmas Crow is not sure he wants to get back on the road, it would be leaving Kelley. This is a heartwarming story with plenty of heat.
I enjoyed the chemistry between Crow and Kelly. Kelly lived a simple safe life because of Crow and while he met her as a child he waited to until she was an adult to be with her. Kelly caused Crow to want to settle down someone who was more comfortable on the road never settling down because there wasn't much he needed out of life. This was such a good read and I highly recommend it.
This is one hot little novella. Crow and Kelley blow up the pages of this book. There is a lot of steam and a lot of cuteness between Kelley and Crow. It was nice to see a man who adores the open road give it up for the woman of his dreams. Kelley was so cute as she lived her best life with the hope of having Crow all to herself. I highly recommend this book to all romance readers.
Short but addictive so hang on you won’t put it down until the last page has been turned. Crow sexy as all get out brother in the Rebels MC he has watched his brothers from the sideline find their loves, settle down he is happy for them but thinking that life isn’t for him, what he cared about was catching traffickers saving others ending those who hurt others, and one evening while out on a walk a young girl bumps into him literally bruised, scared, a little disoriented, men chasing her which sends him into overprotective mode. Kelley is living a normal life one day the next she is fighting for that life after her mother sells her because she is still innocent, so she runs and runs right into a biker literally. The magnetic pull is there from the moment she runs into him he instantly protects her insistence on keeping her safe especially after hearing what her mother did but the more time they spend with each other the closer they grow to one another but he sets her up near the Prez, the headquarters and for five years he checks on her or so he claims but each year he falls deeper in love with her but will he be honest with her, will she be honest with him, will they finally move forward with an actual relationship, and will it lead to happiness?
So different from what the author typical writes and I enjoyed it. Kelly crashed into Crow’s life when she was running away from a dangerous situation. As he help her start over, his protectiveness finds himself visiting her as the years pass. When he finally takes the next step that he had wanted to from their first meeting, it made for a heartwarming romance story.
Kelley runs into to Crow when she is in a difficult situation, he rescues her a places her in a safe place. He comes back each year, but now she is all grown up. The was such a softer MC story, I hated Kelley background but I enjoyed Crow care of her. The characters capture my attention and the storyline flowed.
I enjoyed reading Crow and Kelley's story. It was a quick read but sweet. He's watched her over the years. She was always excited to see him. It was nice to see them finally together.
This is a fantastic Christmas read that pulled me in from the first page. It starts with a situation that had me loving Crow and Kelly. Crow steps in to protect her, and she is given a chance at a good life because of his actions. I love these characters, and this story follows their journey toward a deeply committed relationship. This is an excellent book, I will be rereading it!
I really liked how it ended. Our main characters lived pretty simple lives, but they were genuinely happy, which made me feel warm and cozy inside. I especially liked that the MC never hid his feelings; he embraced them fully and wasn’t afraid to admit he loved her. It was a really beautiful and heartfelt ending but I wish there was more.
Crow rescued Kelley from human traffickers after her mother sold her viriginty. He buys her a house and sets her up in it. He is a nomad so the open road is his only love. He comes home to visit her twice a year. When he returns for Christmas he realises that Kelley is no longer a child she is a woman. Unable to deny his feelings any longer he takes what is his. A really great story.
Kelley and Crow's story is sweet. I love the book was written. Crow starts out as Kelley's rescuer/protector. Then it turns into so much more. Great book!
I really enjoyed this book. It started out a little dark but got better. Crow saved Kelley from a crazy life event and they've been connected ever since. Fast forward to five years later and either has forgotten about each other. Crow has always checked on her throughout the years. Now can is the time to see if they make a relationship work or are they better off as friends. Enjoy ?
Sam Crescent is a fairly new author to me but I will be reading more of her books. She knows how to grab onto her readers from the 1st page to the last. Her characters are so very delightfully flawed that you can't help cheer for their happily ever after's. The story of Crow and Kelley is one of survival and coming to terms with loving someone that you don't think that will ever return your feelings. Also of having to decide if the way you have always done something is the way it should stay or if another way of life is what you truly want. You don't want to miss this one!
I really liked how Crow changed from a reclusive, introspective biker to a warmer, likable guy! All because the love of a good woman! I really enjoyed how this romance started and slowly grew as each year went by. This wasn't the usual gritty MC story that this author usually writes, but it was heart warming and an enjoyable read!
A great story about a man who is in a MC and saves a sixteen year old girl’s life. Then he sets her up in a house and helps her to finish high school and get a job. As the years progress, they fall in love. Then he has to choose between the open road and a life with her. A great story.
A great story about a man who is in a MC and saves a sixteen year old girl’s life. Then he sets her up in a house and helps her to finish high school and get a job. As the years progress, they fall in love. Then he has to choose between the open road and a life with her. A great story.
Crow has never been one for settling down, preferring the open road on his bike as part of The Rebels MC. That is, until he rescues a girl one night. Having been taken against her will, Kelley crashes into Crow while being chased. Crow saves her- getting her a house and coming by a couple times a year to check in on her. Kelley has developed a crush on Crow, but knows that he doesn't feel the same. Or does he? It's been five years since that night. Five years of being in the road alone. Is Crow ready to settle down?
What an absolutely amazing story! The biker who saved her, left her behind and finally came to realize that she belonged to him. The plot was pretty straightforward. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and perfectly steamy together. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend. Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!
This book was fantastic. I absolutely loved it. Crow and Kelley were amazing characters. I definitely recommend this book.
What a great quick MC book that hooked me from the very beginning and didn’t let go. What happened to Kelly was unthinkable but the best thing to happen to her was running into Crow. Crow is a nomad and had never felt the need to settle down in one place so he bought a house and got Kelly set up so she was free from the traffickers. With Crow on the road he had his brothers keep an eye on Kelly and he would come around a couple times a year. As time went on feelings became very real and Kelly had Crow thinking that maybe there was a reason to settle down now. What a great story this was and I highly recommend it.
This is Crow and Kelley’s story. This starts with her being sold to traffickers but he steps in and helps her then sets her up by his MC’s HQ so they can all can keep watch on her. He hits the road only visiting a few times a year. But now she’s 21 and she’s grown she knows she wants him and with a little help seeing he wants her too. This was a good storyline with interesting characters
Good story. Kelly was an innocent girl running away from human traffickers when she ran into Crow, a nomad for The Rebel MC. Crow isn't a man who plans to settle down. After doing a good deed, Crow expected to ride off and have nothing more to do with the girl he rescued. For five years, he hasn't been able to stay away. Every birthday and Christmas Crow travels back to the club and makes sure to spend time with Kelly. Kelly has moved from a crush on Crow to something much deeper. This year things will change for both of them.
A hero comes in many forms and Crow is Kelley’s, when he rescues her, gives her a home and a life and in the end even himself. This book is sweet, spicy and festive. It proves that love, life and dreams come in many forms and can change throughout with the right person and time. It’s amazing, heartwarming and perfect for everyone, who loves a good romance story in which one fateful meeting changes your whole life.
Good fast paced story of abused and almost sex trafficked Kelley and her rescuer, MC nomad, Crow. Kelley was really so lucky. It was nice to see Crow grow and realize there was more to life than his current situation. Sweet story.
Crow was a bit shocked when his brothers in the Rebels MC began to settle down. He knows that he isn’t into that but he understands why because of their amazing women. One thing that always got a killing rise out of him were human traffickers- it didn’t matter if it was men, women or children, he wanted to take care of that kind of trouble and end them. One night he was walking and a girl collides literally with him. She is bruised, and with other injuries and scared. There are men chasing her. Crow asks her for her name, which is Kelley Rade and she tells him that they are traffickers that want to sell her because she still has her v-card. He saves her and that is when I fell in love with him. She trusts him implicitly and he sets her up with a home and a job in a nearby town near his Prez and the HQ. Every year for five years he tells himself that he is only checking on her, and visiting her, in Creek. This has happened for 5 years and now she is 21. She is very happy with her life. We find out what happened in her past and it made me livid. I wanted to hurt the people who hurt her. Crow and Kelley are adorable. She tries her hand at baking and won’t give up until she gets it right. Even if it takes years to perfect. Willow is the owner of the bar that the Rebel MC hangs at and is wife to Rebel. Willow teases Crow that Kelley is in love with him and he thinks she is too young for him. He is fighting his own feelings and trying to do what is right for Kelley. But, Willow makes him realize that Kelley truly has feelings for him. That what he feels for her is real too. So, when he returns to Kelley’s home, where he is also staying in the spare room, they talk and things progress rapidly from there. I love how he treats Kelley. I love how stubborn she is and that she knows what she wants. After everything she has gone thru, her strength is truly inspiring. I love his reaction to how she tells him everything about her past and what is bothering her. I also love how it ends and I can’t wait to see what happens next in the MC. The book is scary, fun, funny, romantic, steamy and beautiful in some places.
So good! I have read other novels by this author and really enjoyed them. This novel did not disappoint. From the first chapter this novel reached across the pages and grabbed ahold of my attention and held held on tight. My heart hurt for Kelley and all she had been thru when her horrible mother tried to sell her. I loved that Crow stepped in and changed the trajectory of Kelley's life by saving her. I loved watching Crow and Kelley reconnect and loved watching Crow lower his defenses and walls and open his heart to Kelley. So good! Their chemistry was so good! I loved it! I can hardly wait to see what this author has coming next. So good!
A cute short story, set against the backdrop of Christmas. Crow and Kelley might not be a regular couple, but despite him not actually being there most of the year, they are. He visits at the crucial moments for her benefit, he provides her with a home and company when is is present.
Beautiful Well Written Story Crew had saved Kelley years ago and although he felt she was too young for him, it never stopped her falling in love with him. Having to face up to accepting who she now is and his feelings makes this a wonderful romantic story with lots of sizzle and a beautiful HEA.
This story was sweet and charming. I love a good MC romance and this one qualifies. This is a novella so if you’re expecting a lot of suspense or action this won’t satisfy. If love novellas about bikers then you will love this!
A very short but satisfying read. Kelley's mother sold her into slavery and Crow rescues her from that. He has never planned to settle down as he loves the road but something about Kelley slowly starts changing his mind! A quick read but a happy HEA!!!
Sam Crescent is an artist! Crow’s life in Rebels MC kept him on the road, just like he loved it. Kelley comes into his life when he rescues her from a terrifying nightmare. Now, five years later they’re becoming more than friends! I loved the down to earth woman she is and how protective he is of her. Their attraction is very steamy and his care is utterly breathtaking! Christmas is a special time for them: emotional, sexy, and filled with joy as they learn to trust themselves and say what’s in their hearts! A novella, age gap, virgin FMC, and small town life that fits them perfectly!!!
This was a sweet and spicy read that's very MC lite. Crow is a nomad, loving the open road more than anything. When he saves Kelley from traffickers, he goes beyond in helping her so she could graduate high school, get a job and live in a house he paid for. She's been crushing on him for years and I loved seeing Crow slowly realize that the open road didn't hold him the way it used to. That Kelley gave him that feeling of home. Of course, they had to work through their fears and accept that they had more than just hot chemistry. This story takes place as Christmas approaches and that just adds to this wonderful read. Good fun!
Kelley was rescued by Crow from bad people. He did not want to settle down, loving the road, but providing a foundation for Kelley and she makes a good life out of it. But love still is between them...
Kelley was rescued by Crow from bad people. He did not want to settle down, loving the road, but providing a foundation for Kelley and she makes a good life out of it. But love still is between them...
Crow rescued Kelley from the sex traffickers that her mother had sold her to. He set her up with a house and job. He liked to be on the open road but would visit Kelley twice a year. But this time is different. He realizes that she has to be a beautiful woman and he is in love. Steamy MC romance.
Crow and Kelly story was the perfect read for this holidays season. Crow was the perfect hero that Kelly needed in her life. They were so good for one another.
Crow and Kelly story was the perfect read for this holidays season. Crow was the perfect hero that Kelly needed in her life. They were so good for one another.
Author delivers a wonderful story which is normal! I loved the story and couldn't stop reading it. SO SO GOOD--THIS is a MUST READ!
Loved reading Christmas Hero. I was totally hooked once I started reading this book. Kelley and Crow’s story was beautifully done, the chemistry between them was super HOT and loved their story!!
Crow loved the open road. Being a Rebel MC was where his life was and would be. He watched as Rebel and Brick settled down. That wasn’t the life for him. When a girl fell into his world, he knew he had to protect her from the two thugs. Kelley Rade was given to these horrible men by her own mother. It was luck that she found an MC that would help her. Fast forward five years, Kelley has made a great life for herself. Crow helped her get a home and feel safe. He has always kept an eye on her and even had the other MCs make sure things were safe. This Christmas things feel different. They both have had feelings for the other for a while. This is the time to act. Crow finally realized that the guys didn’t give anything up. They just now have a woman to love and peace. With Kelley, Crow can find that and more. That is what they both find. This was cute. Some parts can be a bit sad but Crow makes it all better.
Five years ago Kelley ran into the arms of Crow a scary looking biker, but bot as scary as the men she was running from after her mother sold her to them. Now 5yrs on Kelley had been set up in her place thanks to Crow and the club watching out for her but all she really wanted was Crow. Crow had wanted the open road but of late he craved more, he wanted the one thing he knew he shouldnt, but can he take that leap and call her his home. Well written steamy fast paced, engaging romance
