Festive

Houston Defiance MC #9

by K.E. Osborn

Christmas is in the air, and the importance of family has never felt stronger.
Stepping into my brother’s shoes wasn’t going to be easy. Zero led with greatness—just like our father before him.

Now, it’s my time to prove that the Walker legacy is unbreakable.

My Old Lady is expecting again, and my family’s growing—there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect them. But I can’t turn my back when my brothers and I encounter a woman in distress on a run.

The protector in me demands I step in.

Yet, doing the right thing might come at a cost. Am I risking everything—my family, my brothers, and the love of my life—just to play the hero?

Sometimes, saving one life means putting everything else on the line.

With Christmas here, I know what matters. Family is everything, and I’ll risk it all, even my life, to get them back. Because during this festive time of year, there’s nothing more important than raining down hellfire to show your Christmas spirit.

Take another ride with the brothers from Houston Defiance MC five years after the epic events in Survive. From USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn comes the highly anticipated Christmas catchup, where this year at the club, it’s definitely not going to be merry and bright!

Genres: Romance, Christmas, Love, Family, Emotional

220 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2024

About the author

With a flair for all things creative, USA Today Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She's entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn't love a good binge?

Explosive. Addictive. Romance. www.keosbornauthor.com

Reviews

[Paige Wuerdemann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m super thankful to Lydia Harbaugh and KE Osborn for the ARC of Festive!

I’ve always loved the Defiance men and love when we get to go back and visit them!

Festive follows Six as he navigates through his role as president after stepping into his brother’s shoes five years after the events in Survive. He wants to prove the Walker legacy is unbreakable.

He’a not one to leave his brothers or family in need- and especially not a woman in distress when he sees her.

But by helping her does he jeopardize his growing family?

Festive gets you into the Christmas spirit while still giving the grittiness of the Defiance men.

I’m super excited for others to pick up this story and love it as much as I did!

[Shannon Godwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great holiday book that you will love. I’m on a big holiday reading binge and I’m so glad I go this one. You see more of family pulling together, trying to do whatnot right. Such a great book!!

[Lofty · Rating 5 out of 5]

5*
Six rescues Amber from Brad after spotting him assaulting her.
Rebel isn't so sure about Amber but respects Six.
When things start to happen in the club house its time to get some answers.

[Robyn Corcoran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Returning to the world of Houston Defiance MC is like donning your favourite comfy clothes and relaxing with some of your characters.

There are so many fantastic characters who have graced the pages of prior Houston Defiance MC books. I loved reading about them again. Six and Rebel, the lead characters in this story, sure go through a lot, but that’s all part of the adventure.

Excitement, tension, and anticipation are all part of this story. They lead to a thrilling holiday tale that I guarantee you will enjoy.

I loved this story so much. It may not be as lengthy as other stories by this author, but it sure packs a punch.

[Rhea · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series. Written so well and hooks you straight in from the beginning!

As always these guys are one big family and family is everything. Sometimes your judgement gets clouded and you don’t listen to your family or put them first which leads to trouble!

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a dangerous life altering situation. Koda (Six), made a decision while out on a ride that could alter his life. Rebel is not happy with his choice and wished she followed chef instincts. Danger and a HEA.

[Kamila Mykhailiuk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Amazing characters and wonderful plot. Very beautifully written and easy to read.

While on the road Six encounters a scene, and his protective instincts kicked in, even though his brothers were against it. But his actions may very well cost him his brothers, and his growing family with Rebel.

Overall I loved this book very much. I highly recommend reading this book.

[scarlett pyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

I loved this one. I am so happy that Rebel got ot dish out the "punishment ". She deserved to get her revenge

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this

Six and Rebel has always belonged together, no matter what. They would always find their way back to each other. You have some twists and turns. A must read.

[Charlotte Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book even if I wanted to smack Six all way through the book. I couldn't put the book down once I started.

We catch up with the Defiance men. Six has a lot on his shoulders since he took over after Zero was hurt badly. He can't turn his back on his club and anyone. But he learns the hard way you have to look after yourself, your old lady and brothers above all else or lose everything.

I can't wait for more.

[Colleen Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

Loved loved loved this book.

Good on Rebel for what she did with Amber.

So good to catch up with this group again. I love these bikers.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great, quick, holiday read with the Defiance family. Don’t be mistaken though. We may be in the holiday spirit reading this book but it still has all of the suspense, drama, and grittiness that is MC life at Defiance. Six and Rebels life is going great. Six is stepping up in the MC into the role as president while being a family man with his ol’ lady Rebel, 2 daughters, and a son on the way. But Six’s kindness in taking in and rescuing a girl from the streets may be the downfall of him and his family. Let this be a lesson to always listen to your gut or in this case that you should listen to your partners gut. I definitely recommend reading this book and finding out exactly what happens in Festive.

[Teresa Lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series
Love the Defiance Houston mc
Loved Six and Rebels broken intense emotional heartstopping love story
Heartwrenching
Gripping
Festive
Need more

[Spunky N Sassy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

Six and Rebel's life is going so smooth with two beautiful girls and a boy on the way. That is until Six brings home a stranger and their lives take a turn they never expected. Wow, this story was so freaking great!! I love this MC family so much. Highly recommended.

~~~~~~~~~~Julie's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

I enjoyed reading this book. Six and Rebel get great news but they have a lot to work on. ❤️❤️

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was fun getting back into the Houston Defiance MC. Plenty of drama along with suspense, steam and romance. Good holiday MC read.

[Kathy Wideman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the ninth book in this series. It takes place five years after the last book in the series. I have not read the other books in this series though I have bought a box set of them to read. Six is now the president after his brother's attack. He and Rebel have two daughters and a son on the way. Everything is going great until it isn't. Six and the club go out for a ride. On the way back to see a girl, Amber that looks like she is being attacked by a guy. They do the right thing and help her. But everything may not be as it seems. Amber becomes attached to Six. You can see it comes from miles away, except Six doesn't see it. Rebel has her reservations about this girl. Things start to go wrong once Six tries to separate Amber from the club. Now he finds himself facing the possibility of losing everything. Will Six be able to set everything straight or will trying to help this girl destroy everything he loves? This book was a great read. I have read books in the Nola and La Defiance series so I was eager to read about this chapter as well. Six is trying to find his way as president. Both his father and brother ended up being hurt because of their position as president and he trying a way to be the man he needs to be and not having the same thing happen to him. Rebel is a fantastic woman. She wants nothing more than to be there and support Six. Help him when he needs it and be his rock while being his world. This book has some twists and turns for sure. One other club makes a tiny cameo. I couldn't put this book down once I started it. Fantastic job once again K.E. Osborn. I loved these characters and can't wait to read more about them in future.

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 4 out of 5]

We follow Six as he takes over after Zero's stepping down. Who is Amber? Where do some of the men of the club run into her? What is happening that catches their attention? When Amber is taken back to the clubhouse, things start to feel tense. Why does Brandon's almost smirk put some unwelcome thoughts into my head? My thinking at that point turned out to be completely wrong. The phone call Six makes to Hurricane is funny! Why does Rebel take the girls to Phoenix? Why is Rebel allowed into the Chamber? What happens when she asks for a cheeseburger? I chuckled and shook my head at that. What happens on Christmas Day? I laughed so hard when Zero had to snap at Six to get his attention, calling his name. I really enjoyed the read.

[Lora Cimino · Rating 5 out of 5]

We Are Defiance!!

KE Osborn has done it again; created another spectacular Defiance story for us all. This time we are in Houston with the club. The book features around Rebel and Six. The couple is as steamy, passionate and romantic as always. This time though, there is turmoil between them when Six tries to rescue a young woman against Rebel's instincts. This is an exciting riveting story with angst and danger. I am a devoted fan of the Defiance books and this one did not disappoint. With each book you see character growth with the world that Osborn has created. One of the best parts of the all five of the series is that you also get to "visit" with previous starring characters. I loved this book and can't wait to see what she writes next.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic holiday with HDMC!

I always love reading about the characters from previous stories, learning more about their lives together, as well as how they've grown not only as a family, but as individuals too. It's even better when it's from one of my favorite series! Things are finally on track for the Houston Defiance MC, and they're all looking forward to having a great holiday. However, trouble is never far away from any of them, but will they see it before it's too late?
I would definitely recommend this book, series, and outstanding author.

A terrific holiday story that can be read anytime!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Love is about fighting through the hard times. It's about being scared and doing it anyway because it's worth it."

One of my favorite things about K.E. Osborn is that I can never predict where she is going to go with a story line. Readers get to return to the House Defiance MC and take a look at how Six and Rebel are adjusting to their roles of President and First Lady of the club. Six, still being a little bit of a softy, lands them in a mess that leads to chaos, heartbreak, and hard decisions. Osborn brings the usual intensity, twists, and all the feels to the story, while coating it in tinsel, glitter, and Christmas cheer. It takes talent to put a diabolical female character in a story and still bring the Christmas cheer.

[Rhonda Cave · Rating 5 out of 5]

So awesome!!!!

Wow!! Its been a hot minute since we have been with Houston Defiance. It was good to get back to Houston and see what they were up to. Six and Rebel are expecting their third child and Six is oblivious to some things. He is a softy at heart and wants to run Defiance different than his dad and Zero ran it. Comes to find our that Maybe they ran it that way for a reason. Take a wild ride with Defiance one last time. You won't regret it.

[Mrs Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honestly…

I was starting to doubt where this book was headed. I was starting to question some people and their character in the story. Thankfully, it did not venture down that road and had a very happy ending.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tis the season

Houston Defiance style! All the things we know and love HDMC for is here plus a little extra. Don’t miss out on the update from the Houston Defiance Family’s. Have a festive time.

[April Vivas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what you would expect from any Defiance chapter but Houston Defiance does it with Texas flair. Everything you know and love about these brothers - drama, angst, roller coaster ups and downs, brotherhood and love. Perfect read for the holidays!!!

[Brooke Clanton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Festive!

Defiance is one of my favorite MC Series! I'm always up for areading vacation, whether it is to Lola, Houston, Chicago, or LA it is always a wild ride! I can't wait to find out what new craziness this MC get into!

[Booksndteaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have a thing for found family tropes and I must say this book served it well. I was really happy to receive the Arc for this book and it did not disappoint. Six protective instincts are just so heart warming. Six is the one who would really not run away from his responsibilities. The romance was very well written and with angst and everything going around in this book.
Over all it's a great book to read excited for the ones who pick up this read. Just go for it.

[Patricia Anne Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story

This book as all the others in the series was really good, Six and Rebel find themselves in peril with a new girl coming to the club and causing all kinds of turmoil !! Its a great story and one I truly think you will like I did. I give it a 5 Stars review

[Carol Roll · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

What a great book. Good characters and storyline along with some good twists and turns plus suspense and action. Keeps your attention from the start. Very enjoyable.

[Rebecca L · Rating 5 out of 5]

captivating series

Loved this series. Couldn’t put it down. Had me hooked from book 1. This is the first full series that I’ve finished in over a year. Highly recommend starting with book 1!

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Six and rebel face a dangerous obstacle. Six has this need to protect , so when he sees a woman being abused becomes to her rescue. Rebel sees she is obsessed with Six and doesn't trust her.
This girl has ripped the happiness from the couple and causes issues in the club.
When things go from bad to worse you don't know if they can survive.
These two have such a beautiful relationship and family. You really want to hurt the woman who almost destroys them.