Saber's Claim

Ash Valley Hellborn Kings MC #1

by Vera Rivers

MC Romance + Strangers to Lovers + Forced Proximity + Touch Her & Die

I moved to Ash Valley to disappear.
New town.
New job.
No man telling me how to live.

Then I walk out the back door of a diner and into a gunfight.

Now there’s a dead body, a biker gang that wants my head, and the only thing standing between me and a shallow grave is the president of the Hellborn Kings MC.

Saber is everything I swear I’ll never fall for again.
Commanding and possessive.
He gives orders, and everyone obeys.

He moves me into his clubhouse.
Puts a lock on my door that only I control.
ells every man in the club I’m off-limits.

I’ve already survived one man who tried to own me.
I’m not looking for another.

But the enemies closing in don’t care what I’m looking for.
And the man I’m trying not to fall for is the only reason I’m still breathing.

One clubhouse.
One president.
One very dangerous problem.

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"Saber’s Claim" is a high-heat MC romance featuring a possessive, protective hero, a heroine who’s done being small, and enough steam to melt the Arizona desert. HEA guaranteed.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 2026

About the author

Vera Rivers loves love…

She loves shifters, Fae, vampires, and all things magical. She loves soul mates, the first kiss, and when two people can overcome everything the world throws at them to realize they’re better together.

Reviews

[Victoria Golby]

MC Prez romance

The first in the "Ash Valley Hellborn Kings MC" series. A good quick read with action, drama, a possessive/protective MC president, an independent woman who doesn’t want to be property anymore, surprises, humor, a claim and a HEA.

Shelby had moved to town to start a new life, one that was hers and she enjoyed the independence, though she'd also come to enjoy seeing the silent biker arrive for his coffee every morning.

Saber had noticed the new waitress straight away and was drawn to her because she held his stare. When her ex turns up to give her stress he steps in immediately making it clear that she's protected, and when another biker points a gun at him she makes it clear that she'll protect him as well.

It was lovely seeing them get to know each other until Saber's pushed to declare what he's felt all along, that she's his 'Old Lady'; he then just has to work out how to ask her not realising how much she might want him too.

I really enjoyed this quick read and look forward to Duke & Violet's story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Johanna]

'Saber’s Claim is a high-heat MC romance featuring a possessive, protective hero, a heroine who’s done being small, and enough steam to melt the Arizona desert. HEA guaranteed.'

The characters were very complex and complicated and compelling and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and exciting and well paced. World building was excellent and solidly drawn. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy the read!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lyndsay L]

This was very well-written I enjoyed this book from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down. The minute Saber saw the woman who was a waitress in the restaurant he couldn't stay away. Shelby couldn't help being drawn to this man that keep showing up to sit in the restaurant in the same table every day. He makes her feel safe and seen. The way these two came together made for a really good read and a feel good romance. This is a must read!!

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel]

She has landed in his town to start a new life. Their first encounter has him drawn to Shelby because she doesn't back down from his stare, so their path begins with coffee runs followed by Shelby taking out a rival biker who had destruction in store for Saber. It is an action-packed story that had me all caught up in their relationship as it evolved.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Bing]

This was an exciting read that has Shelby in town as a waitress for a fresh start from her controlling ex. Saber can't help but go in for the terrible coffee every day just to watch her ;) These two have such a great chemistry but neither seemed to be making a move on each other until danger, and her ex, showed up. Expect to get caught up in the action, drama, danger and hot romance as these two not only fight to survive, but to also get that prized HEA. Good fun!

[Danee]

A delightful story, short and steamy. We are taken into the lives of Shelby and Saber. Shelby works as a waitress and hasn't had an easy time due to her ex, who is overbearing and makes it difficult for her to trust men. But then she didn't count on Saber, who is also obsessed and overbearing, and yet still enjoys it. I enjoyed their story and can recommend it to everyone.





I received an Advance Reader copy of this series and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Heliand]

The book is basic with several grammatical and editing mistakes. The characters are carbon copies of each other. It's all surface interaction and conversation. Not much plot and zero resolution. Book ends not so much on a cliffhanger as a window left open that someone may or may not get to later -- it isn't enough to catch or hold attention. It's fine if you need a couple of hours to pretend to read while you're doing something more interesting. I'd recommend a pass on this one, though.

[Karen]

Great Start To A New Series

Saber was no man’s fool and deadly but for her, he would burn the world down in this romantic MC read full of good vibes, danger with some action as he claims his ‘Old Lady’ in this really enjoyable fast-paced novella.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Diana Page]

Saber and Shelby’s story is a quick 1-2 hour MC President falls hard and fast for a waitress with a controlling ex-boyfriend and trust issues. This is the first book in what I’m hoping will be a series. The characters are interesting and the sex is hot. It’s a perfect read for a lunch break or right before bed. 5✨’s.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Staci]

Saber and Shelby’s story is a MC President falls hard and fast for a waitress with a controlling ex-boyfriend and trust issues. But when the ex shows up Saber will show her how possessive and obsessed he can be without the controlling her ex had.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rose Helg]

This was the first time, I read her book. Love it!! It was Short, instra Love, MC President, witness, running from ex, revil club, looking for her, Spicy, HEA and So Much more. Reading, the next book next.Good Short Book. Love it!! Oh, forget to mention, she has a bonus, on BookFunnel to download, of them.

[Linnette Parris]

Exactly the Right Place

Her ex made her small but she’s free now and her own person. He comes in every morning for coffee and watches her. When trouble comes he’s ready. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, rough men, dangerous situations and a chance at a life and love. Interesting ending.

[Christine]

Arc review I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. When saber pres of the hellborn kings sees Shelby he knows she running and he'll do what he must to protect her . I love a protective man

[Linda Elliott]

This is a quick enjoyable read

This book has everything you want in a good book. It has a good storyline with happy ever after It has Good characters that make the story enjoyable And it's not too long for a late night reading.

[Rah]

Fine and average. This is a great threat though: “…I will stack bodies on this road until the county has to reroute the highway around them.”

[Kim]

This was a good book. Good story, good characters. It did however, suffer from writing where things happened instantaneously with no explanation whatsoever, so I was constantly left going, what?

[Googly55]

3.5 stars. A perfectly fine, short MC read.

[Shannon White]

Fast read

Good story. I wouldnt mind more background. Book went faster than I expected. Cant wait to read the next one.

[Cherie Clark]

Great book loved it.
📖💞✨🔥✨✨📚

[Christine]

Loved it

I loved this book. I am so glad I stumbled upon this author randomly today. It you like slow burn romances this was a sweet quick read.

[Coline]

3.5 ✨

Sympa. Saber et Shelby sont mims.

[Fiction Junkie]

Good read. Reads fast and easy.
No cheating.
Blip of om drama. No wo drama.
No Virgins
No separations.
Epilogue- 3 months.
HFN- living together, but no I love yous.

[Maria Moody]

Ok

Just read the first 2 books and they're ok ,short so you dnt get a lot of history with the characters but worth a read

[lisa jung]

Saber

Saber club president falls for the new waitress at the dinner. When she defends him in the parking lot, she sands up at the clubhouse. Cute MC story.