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The first time Axe saw her at his friend’s wedding, he knew she’d have her long legs wrapped around his waist, moaning and begging for more.

A member of the Insurgents Motorcycle Club, Axe has the tattoos, the ripped body, and the badass attitude. He’s great in bed and always leaves women pleading for more. But…

Don’t ask him to commit.
Don’t ask for a phone call.
Don’t expect anything but wild, mind-blowing sex.

That’s the way he rolls….
Until he meets her.

It was a one-night stand.
He was gone before she woke up.
Finished. Done. Moved on.

Except he can’t stop thinking about her.

What the f*&k?!

Baylee Peters has thrown herself obsessively into her career vying for the brass ring of partnership at one of the most prestigious architecture firms in Denver.

Not wanting any distractions, she has shelved romance. Nothing can stand in her way.

Until she meets him.
The dark-haired man with the smoldering eyes and tatted, chiseled body who makes her insides melt.

It was just for one night. So what if the sex was incredible?

Then work takes her to Pinewood Springs. And to him. Her ordered world explodes.

As if she didn’t have enough trouble with a sexy, bad boy biker whom she can’t stop drooling over, her memory of the night her mother was murdered is coming back, and the killer is waiting to make sure no one knows what she remembers.

Can Baylee trust Axe enough to let him into her life and take control? Can he save her before a determined killer takes away Axe’s one chance at happiness?

Axe vows to protect her, and he will stop at nothing until he makes her his woman.

The Insurgents MC series are standalone romance novels. This is Axe and Baylee’s love story. This book contains violence, strong language, and steamy/graphic sexual scenes. It describes the life and actions of an outlaw motorcycle club. If you are sensitive to this type of story, do not read the book. HEA. No cliffhangers! The book is intended for readers over the age of 18.

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2016

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Chiah Wilder

35 books1,046 followers
Chiah Wilder writes about rough, sexy men who know how to treat their women.

Always a lover of books, she began writing at a young age and continued through college with collections of short stories. Figuring she had to grow up and get a “real” job, her writing was placed on the back burner.

Her love of reading has always been center front in her life. Chiah’s love of bad boys both in and out of fiction has inspired her books. She loves an alpha male whose softer side is brought out by a passionate, spirited woman. In fiction there are no rules or boundaries, and fantasies can go as far as the characters want to take them. Steamy, romances with tough, sexy bad boys are her guilty pleasure along with brownies, cheddar cheese, and movie marathons.



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Profile Image for Carissa.
269 reviews62 followers
February 25, 2016
As always Chiah Wilder gives us a kickass biker story that only serves to get your blood pumping and craving for more.

Ofcourse we can all guess that the name is synonymous with Axe falling in love, and boy do I love a tough and rough biker falling head over heels. But what I loved even more, was that Axe continued to be the epitome of the Alpha male. When you think animal kingdom, think of Axe.

Axe is a brother in the Insurgents MC. He's accustomed to easy women-club whores, hang arounds- and he generally likes no strings attached sex. But a one night stand at his friend's wedding out of state, brings him to his knees.

Baylee is on the fast track to becoming partner at her Architectural firm. Forsaking a personal life in order to pursue her dreams. Baylee yearns for that touch of intimacy. Especially, because of her more erotically dark side in the bedroom.

Returning to their lives, Axe and Baylee both can't stop thinking about the other. Baylee tries to convince herself to say focuses, while Axe has unconsciously given up sex with any other woman since Baylee. Not knowing each other except intimately, they both crave the other's touch.

When Baylee finds herself working in Pinewood Springs, as the employee of non other than Axe's MC, she can't help but wonder what if. But, knowing that her firm has been contracted to work for the MC, Baylee must remain professional and keep her mind in the game.

On the horizon of work and play, Baylee's past comes knocking. At the age of eight, Baylee witnessed her mother's murder. Traumatized by the event, her mind has blocked all traces of that night from her mind. Until recently, Baylee has been having flashbacks of that torturous event and her mother's murderers are lurking closer than she thinks. Keeping an eye on her, in order to ensure their own safety.

Axe didn't expect to meet his own match in Baylee Peters. Other than having a super v-jay, she stands up to him and doesn't take his crap. She gives as good as she gets. But Axe being Axe, he continues to go all alpha male on Baylee and anyone else that comes close. The sex was off the charts erotic, with some kink and a whole lot of alpha maleness. Yum!!

As the mystery surrounding Mrs.Peters murder becomes stalkingly clearer, Baylee finds herself grasping to remain safe. Scared and constantly looking over her shoulder, Baylee needs to put this to rest, unless she is willing to loose her life.

Chicah Wilder has given us a strong and ambitious heroin, with a heart of gold. Baylee is such a sweetheart, that you can't help but urge her onwards. And Axe, swoon, this man can rough me up anytime. He infuriated me, made me giddy with carnal excitement and made me want to knock sense into at times. But all that tarzan vibes he gave off, made me feel loved.

*ARC provided by Enticing Journey Book PR on behalf of the author for an honest review* Thanks!!
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2,113 reviews74 followers
February 23, 2016
I am a huge fan of the Insurgents MC Series and couldn't wait to read Axe's story. I loved that Bay just blew him out of the water. Known for being the one and done guy, he had no idea that she would rock his world after one night together. She loved being with him, but they live so far away that she resigns herself to him just being a memory. Until she gets an assignment that brings them back together and puts her in danger. I really loved these two together and can't wait to read more in the series.

I give Axe's Fall 5 hearts!
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1,672 reviews185 followers
September 27, 2022
Axe’s Fall was the third book in the Insurgents MC series by Chiah Wilder. Although they all connect, it can be read as a stand-alone.

I’ve taken a break from formal reviews for awhile, but following are a couple quick thoughts: I enjoyed the suspenseful part of the plot - although I would have liked a deeper dive with more depth and detail. I also enjoyed the characters (Axe and Bailey) as a whole but Axe was a dick and Bailey could be cold so I wanted more warmth between them as the storyline progressed. All in all, I enjoyed it and it was a quick, suspenseful and entertaining read.
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Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
2,256 reviews1,525 followers
November 8, 2023
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Trope: ONS
Angst: 😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I think Axe was my favorite one yet! Loved the 2 MCs together - they had a ton of really hot chemistry. The storyline was awesome. Fast paced with tons of action and twists and turns. Totally eating this series up! So glad I decided to stick with the series ❤
Profile Image for Mary Read.
100 reviews1 follower
December 27, 2021
In book four of the series we meet Axe and Baylee. I just couldn't get into this one. I found it implausible the way they meet. Axe and Baylee both came off as very immature. There was no way Baylee would be up for a partnership at such a young age, and little experience, not to mention she seemed childish at times. Axe like the rest of they guys come off as one dimensional, it's all about sex always. I beginning to think it's better to be one of the club girls than an old lady. Let's face it, the guys are always at the club with the club girls having fun, old ladies can't hang out there, the old lady's aren't allowed to go the parties, but the club girls do, and they don't have to cook, the old ladies do it. The guys rave about the sexual attributes of the club girls and they swim in attention. Club girls and old ladies both have protection of the club. Heck, in this book I found out the old ladies can't go on some of the poker runs. Again, why be an old lady just to get the scraps of attention left over, your guy coming home when he's done with Club Business(cough)? That is the feel of the books. There is simply too much attention put on the club girls in these books, it makes them too important to the story and they shouldn't be.

I did find it incredibly wonderful that the guys do babysit the children so the women can cook all the food for the club parties for the guys and club girls that they aren't invited to(eyeroll). And Axe's attitude, it was at times awful. And telling her she would have to get used to seeing the women he had past sex with when she saw him laughing and talking to them...No way, what a jerk!
But again, the club girls come out on top, the old lady can't tell one of the club members who he can talk to and who he can't, just get used to it. But the old ladies don't get to talk to men from their past. Again, these are boy's not men.

I didn't feel the chemistry here, the plot was okay, I was bored a lot through the book. I'm going to keep reading, I am hoping to finally read about a woman who tells these guys to take a hike, and mean it! So far, all we have gotten is women who let these guys walk all over them. I'm still holding out hope.
Profile Image for Mandie Foxylutely.
948 reviews96 followers
February 27, 2016
Although this is the fourth book in the Insurgents MC, each book can be read as standalones. This is my first read of this series and I found it easy to drop into and understand the feel of the MC.

Axe and Baylee meet at a wedding and hook up for a one night stand with no intentions to stay in touch, but then when her job takes her to Pinewood Springs and she comes face to face with the sexy one nighter who she has been unable to get out of her head. Little does she know it was the same for Axe.

Although Baylee tries to stay professional on overseeing the new construction for the MC, she can’t ignore Axe for long and even though Axe starts to get all alpha and controlling on her, she finds him all too irresistible to continue to fight his intentions. However there is danger on the horizon and Baylee finds herself being stalked by the past. Who is out to kill her?

This was a quick and sexy read with the element of suspense thrown in, which at times I found a little hard to believe but it made for a balanced read of sexiness, grit and suspense.

The characters were likable and easy to grasp the chemistry between them. I also liked the secondary characters of the MC, so would be good to go back and read the other books in the series.

*ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Paula White.
604 reviews35 followers
March 18, 2016
Beta read - loved this one like I have the rest of the series
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696 reviews5 followers
September 4, 2017
Axe's Fall: Insurgents Motorcycle Club

Awesome story!! Loved watching Axe fall hard for his lady. There was a good dose of drama that kept the story moving forward. Great story. Can't wait to see what happens next in the story. I recommend this story.
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1,176 reviews14 followers
September 14, 2020
When the man tramp falls, he falls hard. I really enjoyed the story of Axe and Baylee. It was very sexy, which I've come to expect from this author with a few twists. I love a great MC read and I love a great mystery. This has both. I recommend this book and this series.
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1,967 reviews9 followers
April 12, 2020
Hot heat with danger

Love all the books in this set. Hot sexy alpha makes that definitely like to take charge, but when they fall for their woman they fall hard. “I’m here for you, always. Never doubt that.”
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1,311 reviews33 followers
February 24, 2016
I'm one of the few that walked into the Insurgents MC series at book 4, I haven't read the previous books in this series as this one can be read as a standalone but after reading it I went back for the other three, if they are anything like Axe's Fall I'm sure I'll love them.

This is Axe and Baylee's story.
She doesn't have time for a relationship while she's trying to build her career, figures there will be time for boyfriends once she makes partner.
But every girl has needs.
Needs she hopes to fulfill with a sexy stranger at her friends wedding.
Axe didn't want to dress up, certainly didn't want to attend a wedding but he's there, now all he hopes for is a sexy little thing to keep him company for the night.
He's the hit it an quit it guy, one night only an no repeats.
He finds Baylee.
She's perfect, exactly what he's looking for an when the words no names, one night only roll off her tongue he's in heaven.
A week later Axe is back at the clubhouse but can't get his one night stand off his mind. He doesn't have any interest in the club girls or anyone else, he keeps picturing the strangers face.
On club business he's face to face with his mystery woman, they will be working together on a project for weeks so he sees this as his chance to basically screw her out of his system.
She objects.

No matter how much her one night stand has been on her mind she can't mix business with pleasure, it's against the rules at her firm and just what that jack ass Logan needs to screw her over. She and Logan are both vying for partner and he's a slimy snake in the grass, he'll do anything to undermine her to the bosses.
As Baylee fights her attraction to Axe and Axe keeps popping up trying to get her into bed, a secret from her past comes back to haunt her.
Can Axe protect her from the evil that wants to end her life?
And how will he deal with the fact that he's finally found the one woman that he can't live without?

LOVED Baylee and Axe!! He's a persistent thing I'll give him that. And Baylee is strong and determined, I love the strong heroines!! She's the perfect blend of smart and sassy, sexy and feminine. Axe is full on alpha, take no prisoners always gets what he wants. You'll love them both!
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256 reviews177 followers
April 26, 2016
This is one of my favorite MC series to read and I have been waiting for Axe's story! Axe is the quintessential playboy and by that I mean he is a man whore who doesn't sleep with the same woman twice and always seems to have a woman (or two or three or more) warming his bed each night. However when he meets and hooks up with Baylee at a wedding he can't seem to get her out of his mind. However they both go about their lives and then they meet again when Baylee comes to town for work.

I have to say that this was one was so great! I loved how Axe had to work for Baylee's attention which simply horrified him! I'm sure he never had to work so hard for a chic in his life! The brothers in the MC give him such a hard time which is so great and the jealousy thing looks good on him. However when the time comes for him to protect Baylee he steps right up. One of the things that I really enjoy about this series and about Chiah Wilder is how different she writes each book. When you have an MC series sometimes it gets hard to give each book it's own feel but she accomplishes that beautifully. This one had such a light, playful feel even though there are things that happen. Axe is very light and playful for the most part and it shows in this book. As opposed to say the heaviness of Jax's Dilemma which that particular book needed. As always superb writing and character development. I can't wait to see what the guys get up to next!

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Profile Image for Johnnie-Marie Howard.
1,137 reviews38 followers
February 29, 2016
It's a MUST READ 2 person POV suspense romance with a MC. It might have a MC in it but it was more on the romance side of things and not so much the hard core MC type things. It was a nice change of pace even if their was some bad guys, love, and loads and loads of passion. I did feel like I was waiting for something more to happen it just seemed like something was missing almost the whole story, the mystery of it was not lost on me and really kept me turning the pages trying to figure out the missing piece. Once you reach the middle of the story it becomes really hard to put down you want nothing more then to reach what is hopefully the happy end (now see I know how it ends I'll just keep that to myself). This is one story you don't want to miss I rather enjoyed the slow pace and the flow. I also know that this will not be my last time reading this authors work she just has a really great way of making this romance story a mystery, edge of your seat read. So totally worth every word and page turn. I give this a 4star as I just felt something was missing the whole time and I can't really place what that is, maybe at first it's really hard to get into but once you get past the first few chapters it really get's good. Maybe it's the lack of details of Baylee's demons that take to long to surface or the fact it takes a long time to figure out something bad is going to happen. Otherwise really great story and I wanted more when it ended. Right where it ended was amazing and leaves you with wanting more and more, the craving is really something for these characters.


***I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review @ http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com/2016... ***

Profile Image for Franci N (Franci's Fabulous Reads).
2,359 reviews102 followers
February 24, 2016
4.5 Excellent Stars

I've been wanting to read Axe's story since I finished Chas's Fervor and it was worth the wait. While this is part of a series, all the books can be read as standalones. Axe is a guy that likes to get in and get out so to speak and doesn't do relationships or more than one time with any woman. Baylee is on the fast track to partnering at her architectural firm and like Axe doesn't have time for relationships. So when she's planning to attend a friend's wedding she goes into the evening thinking if she finds someone she's attracted to, why not have a one-night stand?

However, neither Axe nor Baylee expected to meet their match in that department! And when they got together for that one-night an impression was made by both of them because neither one of them could forget that oh so dirty talking, sexy orgasmic night together!

Fast forward a few weeks and they meet again when Baylee is sent to work on a project and who shows up across the table from her? Yep Axe! I loved how these two couldn't keep their hands off each other. It was like they were long lost lovers with the way they went at each other. And what a dirty talker Axe is. SO sexy! I had to cool myself down a few times while reading this one...

Overall, I loved this book. It was a quick and sexy read and I can't wait for the next book in this series.
Profile Image for Renee Entress.
5,588 reviews77 followers
February 26, 2016
4 star

I was pulled right into this story. The story has laughs, pain, secrets, and heartbreak.

If you have not read the below I would recommend reading those books(s) first
Hawk's Property (Insurgents MC, #1)
Jax's Dilemma (Insurgents MC, #2)
Chas's Fervor (Insurgents MC, #3)

This is Baylee and Axe’s story. Both Axe and Baylee don’t do relationships. Baylee is too busy and Axe does not want to commit. What happens when Axe changes his mind and wants more from Baylee. One passion filled night has them both wanting more. Can they keep away from each other and not touch? Or will they need and crave the other one? When Baylee has to work with him it will be even more difficult to be hands off. Can these two stop touching or are they both about to really fight for what they want?

I was able to connect with the characters and the story was a great read.

I recommend this book and can’t wait for the next story from this author.
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2,504 reviews
September 15, 2016
M/C story . Hero is Axe . Heroine is Baylee .
Axe gets an invite to his friends wedding in Denver . At the reception all he sees a leggy woman and he imagines her legs wrapped around him . Sure enough they hock up for a one night stand . Baylee never has a one night stand but for the hot gentleman she directs him up to her room . They had a wild and dirty night . When she wakes up Axe is gone. Weeks later Axe can't get her off his mind .
Baylee works for an architect firm . Little does she know that the next project is in Axe home town .
Axes M/C wants to expand their business to a strip mall . And the Pres puts Axe in charge . When he walks into the conference room lo and behold he sees Baylee . Grab it and find out about the creep that is running around and how does Baylee handle Axe
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252 reviews2 followers
February 25, 2016
I'll admit I was not the biggest fan of the first book in the Insurgent MC series. Cara was way to wishy washy with her feelings for Hawk IMO. And the second book was just so-so for me. But the author really turned it around for me with the last two books. Axe and Baylee were a great couple. I loved how Axe dealt with his feelings for Baylee and how Baylee realized she could count on Axe to have her back. I can't wait for the next book to come out.
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1,264 reviews27 followers
September 9, 2016
Ehhhh, Ax is an arrogant pr**k and turned me off from the get-go. I just couldn't rally behind him no matter how I tried....sorry. Great cover, though!
125 reviews
October 24, 2022
Best book so far in a great series

I'm a committed MC series reader. Insurgents by Chiah Wilder is in my top 3 series at this point. Axe's Fall is my fav so far in the series.

Book boyfriends don't come better than Axe. He is off-the-charts good-looking and charming. By turns he is alpha, thoughtful, sensitive, and oh-so-creative 😉.

I really related to Baylee. She strikes a good balance between asserting herself and understanding that compromise is part of a loving relationship. She is upbeat and good-natured. She works at keeping the relationship spicy.

Both Axe and Baylee are original, complex characters, not stereotypes. There is a LOT of steam in this book and Wilder brings it! There is also drama, mystery, and fun. Lots of fun. The various locations described are gorgeous. In addition to the rough world of the MC, there are beautiful hotel suites, wonderful restaurants, flower deliveries, and pretty clothes. It's an ultimate romance.
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1,111 reviews2 followers
July 31, 2019
One-night stand

When Baylee meets a stranger at her girlfriend's wedding, she throws caution to the wind and has a one night stand. Not expecting to ever see him again she lets loose all her inhibitions and has the best night of her life. When she wakes in the morning and he is gone, she is content with the one night stand deal. But her mystery man isn't easily forgotten so when she finds out he is the liaison on her next project she doesn't know what to do.

Axe has thought of nothing since having a one night his friend's wedding. He is obsessed with finding her. So when she shows up on his project team he is ready to make her his. But something or someone is out to break up their budding romance. Hopefully Axe can keep Baylee safe and turn her into the love of his life.
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564 reviews4 followers
December 26, 2017
I really liked this book, it didn't have the usual I like you one minute and hate you the next kinda trope.
Baylee and Axe have a one-night stand when they attend their friends wedding, they don't exchange names, numbers or any personal information.
When Axe goes to the architecture meeting for the strip mall that his club is having built he comes face to face with Ms. Baylee Peters.
There is a lot of chemistry between the two of them, once they start seeing each other Baylee starts feeling someone watching her. She thinks her mother's killer is out to finish the job he got interrupted on seventeen years earlier.
I really like how the characters were portrayed in this novel, I just wished we could've found out what happened to one of the characters.
Profile Image for Wendy Hodges.
2,896 reviews41 followers
October 24, 2020
Enjoyable read, I personally would like a little more of the details for the building and planning, not have it all skipped over while the texting and smouldering looks thing goes on throughout. To much sex can be a bit boring in the end. The same with the villains and investigation we don't really get any of it until after it's all over, so the big suspenseful build up to the climax falls a bit flat. I loved the characters but in the end the sex was just a bit to over powering to the rest of the story, although Axe was at the clubhouse with the guys even Church was sort of a let down. I'm not a prude and love a bit of hot and steamy any day but balance by making more of the plot and details.
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2,244 reviews36 followers
August 14, 2018
Axe he never wanted an olady he just wanted a one night stand with the sexy one in tge gorgeous dress, now after that one night he can't get her out of his mind. plenty of hot sex and fun

Brianna also just after a one night stand, she's here for a job only nut then he walks back into her life they have fun hot sex could it lead to more , and will she remember who it was thst took her mother away from her at an early age but for some reason can't remember will she ever know and if she does find the truth will it destroy her or make her stronger and will Axe be the one she will want forever passion heat hot wicked sex.
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425 reviews1 follower
February 7, 2020
Meh 2.5 to 3 rating

I think the background story was good but I didnt like Axe's attitude he was overbearing a jerk and when Bailey would stand up to him he would fire back that she better not talk to him that way then she would back off and sometimes think she needed to apologize. This went on constantly "WASH, RINSE, REPEAT" There was way too much sex that took away from the story and I found myself skimming through it to get to the story. It felt like it was a filler for the book. I didn't care for both characters there was no slow burn leading up to it. Not sure if I'm gonna read anymore on this series . I love Chiah Wilder books but this one didnt do it for me
Profile Image for Fatimama.
1,017 reviews65 followers
September 4, 2017
I really enjoyed this! Axe (H) and Baylee (h) had a very hot one night stand with no names, no info. They couldn't forget each other even after a few weeks and Axe was actually celibate and wasn't intimate with anyone else because he couldn't stop thinking about Baylee and he reached out to his friend to get her info.

I also liked that Baylee was made partner in her firm, she didn't give up her career dream. She made certain compromises sure by moving to Axe's town but she retained her position in the office.
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5,394 reviews119 followers
June 11, 2018
Spunky N Sassy Rating: 5.0

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

Axe and Baylee have a one night stand after a friends wedding. They are both good with that until he sees her in his hometown. She has a job to do and his MC is involved. These two are beautiful together and they handle the stress that comes with her job. When her mother's murder comes back to the surface, she knows she is in mortal danger. Can he keep her safe or will she meet the same fate her mother met?

Excellent writing
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