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Chaos #6.5
Wild Fire
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Chaos series…
“You know you can’t keep a good brother down.”
The Chaos Motorcycle Club has won its war. But not every brother rode into the sunset with his woman on the back of his bike.
Chaos returns with the story of Dutch Black, a man whose father was the moral compass of the Club, until he was murdered. And the man who raised Dutch protected the Club at all costs. That combination is the man Dutch is intent on becoming.
It’s also the man that Dutch is going to go all out to give to his woman.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
“You know you can’t keep a good brother down.”
The Chaos Motorcycle Club has won its war. But not every brother rode into the sunset with his woman on the back of his bike.
Chaos returns with the story of Dutch Black, a man whose father was the moral compass of the Club, until he was murdered. And the man who raised Dutch protected the Club at all costs. That combination is the man Dutch is intent on becoming.
It’s also the man that Dutch is going to go all out to give to his woman.
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 22, 2020
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Kristen Ashley
139 books39.5k followersKristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn't taken her first breath!).
Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.
Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).
Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.
And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.
Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.
Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).
Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.
And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.
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May 7, 2022
4.25 stars
The Chaos series is one of my favorite KA series and I was so excited to get a story about Dutch Black. I love his parent’s story and couldn’t wait to get more from him and the entire Chaos family. Add in that there was a good bit of Vance and Jules (my favorite Rock Chick couple) and I loved this one so much!
Dutch Black is all Chaos and always has been. The club and his brothers is the most important thing in his life, but right now he’s doing something on his own. He’s helping a kid who’s father was murdered. This is something that is near to him, as he lost his own father that way when he was a child.
Dutch meets Georgie while he’s in the middle of this mission and they don’t get off to the best start… but then they just click. Georgie decides she’s going to use her journalist contacts to help Dutch with this kid and they become a bit of a team, along with the help of some others.
I adored Dutch and Georgie together. I honestly only wish this was longer. I could see Dutch being my favorite brother if I would have had more time with him. This was a little long for a novella, but not near as long as KA’s normal books. Still, it had that old school KA feel that I love so much.
Wild Fire was an amazing addition to the Chaos series. Dutch was a big hearted alpha biker and Georgie was an independent fiery woman who was born to be an old lady- she just didn’t know it at first. This is one of my all time favorite MC romance series and I can’t recommend it enough. This particular book can be read as a stand-alone, but if you’ve read KA’s Chaos and Rock Chick series you’ll appreciate it all the more.
The Chaos series is one of my favorite KA series and I was so excited to get a story about Dutch Black. I love his parent’s story and couldn’t wait to get more from him and the entire Chaos family. Add in that there was a good bit of Vance and Jules (my favorite Rock Chick couple) and I loved this one so much!
Dutch Black is all Chaos and always has been. The club and his brothers is the most important thing in his life, but right now he’s doing something on his own. He’s helping a kid who’s father was murdered. This is something that is near to him, as he lost his own father that way when he was a child.
Dutch meets Georgie while he’s in the middle of this mission and they don’t get off to the best start… but then they just click. Georgie decides she’s going to use her journalist contacts to help Dutch with this kid and they become a bit of a team, along with the help of some others.
I adored Dutch and Georgie together. I honestly only wish this was longer. I could see Dutch being my favorite brother if I would have had more time with him. This was a little long for a novella, but not near as long as KA’s normal books. Still, it had that old school KA feel that I love so much.
Wild Fire was an amazing addition to the Chaos series. Dutch was a big hearted alpha biker and Georgie was an independent fiery woman who was born to be an old lady- she just didn’t know it at first. This is one of my all time favorite MC romance series and I can’t recommend it enough. This particular book can be read as a stand-alone, but if you’ve read KA’s Chaos and Rock Chick series you’ll appreciate it all the more.
September 21, 2020
Usually, I am not a big fan of short stories... but I do make some exceptions, and the 1001 Dark Nights include some of those. The fact that we are talking about a KA read, quickly sealed the deal for me.
From the beginning, I felt pulled into the story. Dutch and Jagger were awesome kids and side-characters in Keely and Hound's story and so I really wanted to know more about them. Turns out Dutch is still pretty freaking awesome and he grew up to be a man both his daddies should be proud of.
The heroine, Georgiana (weird name to be honest) was also all kinds of awesome and kickass, which made for a pretty classic KA read, though a bit heavy on the insta-love. That said, this is a short story, so I was kind of expecting that and I wasn't bothered by it.
The background story was also very intriguing and kept me interested. It also gave me the change to check up on some of my all times favorite characters.
All in all, a very entertaining read for me, and I can't wait to read Jagger's story. Too bad it is still a long wait away...
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September 24, 2020
4 'Cute' Stars!
It's good to be back in the Chaos world! Kristen Ashley made me fall in love with MC romance with this series and I was seriously happy when she announced more of it was coming. She continues being one of my favorite authors and I believe she is one of those who is able to write novellas very well. She did a fantastic job with Wild Fire and give us more of Black's family and the Chaos MC.
Dutch and Georgie were absolutely adorable together and their chemistry was on point from the very first page. Their short love story had everything I enjoy about KA's books and I only wish we got a bit more of them because a novella wasn't enough for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this new installment and I cannot wait to read Jagger's story next. Highly recommend to any fans of the Chaos series!
It's good to be back in the Chaos world! Kristen Ashley made me fall in love with MC romance with this series and I was seriously happy when she announced more of it was coming. She continues being one of my favorite authors and I believe she is one of those who is able to write novellas very well. She did a fantastic job with Wild Fire and give us more of Black's family and the Chaos MC.
Dutch and Georgie were absolutely adorable together and their chemistry was on point from the very first page. Their short love story had everything I enjoy about KA's books and I only wish we got a bit more of them because a novella wasn't enough for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this new installment and I cannot wait to read Jagger's story next. Highly recommend to any fans of the Chaos series!
September 22, 2020
Well it's no secret that I absolutely love Kristen Ashley's writing. And her Chaos series has been a thing of beauty. But add her to a 1001 Dark Nights and I'm one happy little camper.
Because as much as I love Kristen Ashley, man can she be wordy. And being someone who doesn't care about fashion or decorating I love that she skips over those parts in these novellas and gets right to the heart of her characters and their story.
Mainly because she writes such great characters. And although the men are all growling, alpha, bad arses I can't get enough of them. Dutch obviously is one I have "known" for a while through other members books. But getting all of him was awesome. And I loved that so much of this book was told from his perspective.
The way he saw Georgie was truly beautiful and even if she had been a raging bitch, I still would have loved her from how Dutch saw her. Luckily for us she was a typical strong, opinionated, interesting woman who was easy to admire.
I really loved this story. And I really loved seeing Jag, Keeley and Hound. But now I am upset we have to wait six months for Jaggers book. I should say that while I'm obsessed with this author and have read all these books you could happily read this as a standalone. However be prepared because this rock chick is addictive and she has enough books to keep you sleepless for months. Just saying.
Because as much as I love Kristen Ashley, man can she be wordy. And being someone who doesn't care about fashion or decorating I love that she skips over those parts in these novellas and gets right to the heart of her characters and their story.
Mainly because she writes such great characters. And although the men are all growling, alpha, bad arses I can't get enough of them. Dutch obviously is one I have "known" for a while through other members books. But getting all of him was awesome. And I loved that so much of this book was told from his perspective.
The way he saw Georgie was truly beautiful and even if she had been a raging bitch, I still would have loved her from how Dutch saw her. Luckily for us she was a typical strong, opinionated, interesting woman who was easy to admire.
I really loved this story. And I really loved seeing Jag, Keeley and Hound. But now I am upset we have to wait six months for Jaggers book. I should say that while I'm obsessed with this author and have read all these books you could happily read this as a standalone. However be prepared because this rock chick is addictive and she has enough books to keep you sleepless for months. Just saying.
September 23, 2020
She's the Queen for a reason. 5 stars!!! Thanks for keeping me up all night, KA. Dutch and Georgie were perfect <3
March 1, 2021
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Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
4.5 hearts
The 1001 Dark Nights series is a good way to read some novellas set up in established series to see if you like the writer and want to jump into a full series written by them. They are stand alone stories and while I have read a ton of Kristen Ashley books *cough* over fifty *cough* I like that she has this option for those who don't know her work. Wild Fire is set after the Chaos MC series has wrapped up and follows one of the next generation as he tries to find his place in the world as a man.
Dutch had two fathers. The one that gave his life while helping to get the club out of drugs and illegal stuff and then the brother that took care of his family and mom after their dad died. Both are legends to live up to and it is a lot for a guy trying to figure out how he wants to be in the world. He was not looking for the woman that would be his. Definitely didn't think the mouthy and opinionated, Georgie, sister of the girl his brother was seeing, would be that girl, but when you know you know.
On the longest date ever, Dutch and Georgie try to help a boy who saw his father killed. They will use her journalist research skills and his connections with the cops, Chaos Motorcycle club and the Nightingale detective agency to figure out why a young man's dad is dead and who is responsible for it. The biker and the writer will figure out they have more in common and get each other in a way they never knew was possible.
This is a good sampling of what you will get in the Chaos series if you decide to jump into it. It is also a good way to see if Kristen Ashley's uber alpha men are something you are into. She isn't for everyone, but I love the stories she tells. I will say the climax to the murder resolution was a little less than in one of her full novels but fit their level of involvement.
Recommended for those who loved the Chaos series and for newbies who want to see if this writer ticks off any of their boxes.
Narration:
Stella Bloom is a staple in a few of Kristen Ashley's series and she has a fantastically sultry voice that is wonderful for romance. This was my first listen to John Hartley. He is a natural and performed the male characters really well. He is suited to giving good Alpha and I'm excited to hear him in a few more of Ashley's books as he seems like a really good fit for them. I listened to Wild Fire at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip:
https://soundcloud.com/brilliance-aud...
Review copy was received from Publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
4.5 hearts
The 1001 Dark Nights series is a good way to read some novellas set up in established series to see if you like the writer and want to jump into a full series written by them. They are stand alone stories and while I have read a ton of Kristen Ashley books *cough* over fifty *cough* I like that she has this option for those who don't know her work. Wild Fire is set after the Chaos MC series has wrapped up and follows one of the next generation as he tries to find his place in the world as a man.
Dutch had two fathers. The one that gave his life while helping to get the club out of drugs and illegal stuff and then the brother that took care of his family and mom after their dad died. Both are legends to live up to and it is a lot for a guy trying to figure out how he wants to be in the world. He was not looking for the woman that would be his. Definitely didn't think the mouthy and opinionated, Georgie, sister of the girl his brother was seeing, would be that girl, but when you know you know.
On the longest date ever, Dutch and Georgie try to help a boy who saw his father killed. They will use her journalist research skills and his connections with the cops, Chaos Motorcycle club and the Nightingale detective agency to figure out why a young man's dad is dead and who is responsible for it. The biker and the writer will figure out they have more in common and get each other in a way they never knew was possible.
This is a good sampling of what you will get in the Chaos series if you decide to jump into it. It is also a good way to see if Kristen Ashley's uber alpha men are something you are into. She isn't for everyone, but I love the stories she tells. I will say the climax to the murder resolution was a little less than in one of her full novels but fit their level of involvement.
Recommended for those who loved the Chaos series and for newbies who want to see if this writer ticks off any of their boxes.
Narration:
Stella Bloom is a staple in a few of Kristen Ashley's series and she has a fantastically sultry voice that is wonderful for romance. This was my first listen to John Hartley. He is a natural and performed the male characters really well. He is suited to giving good Alpha and I'm excited to hear him in a few more of Ashley's books as he seems like a really good fit for them. I listened to Wild Fire at my usual 1.5x speed.
Listen to a clip:
https://soundcloud.com/brilliance-aud...
September 26, 2020
Okay. Imma bout to rant...
I cannot with Georgiana. This girl has no loyalty. I know what her sister did was ya know effed up but this bitch knew for the longest time that her sister was being shady, didn’t say anything to Jagger (who I assume she’s met a couple of times) and then as soon as she meets Dutch, shes like ‘Yeah my sister is using Jagger even though I could’ve told jagger myself long before I met you’ *rolls eyes* I tried to like this book because I read ‘wild like the wind’ but I can’t. Why are Kristen Ashley heroines Beautiful, ‘Perfect bodies’ (heroine in this book is described looking like Ashley Graham and some more) and caucasian? The audacity to create POC characters with crazy ass names (Kraken, wtf is a Kraken?) and ridiculous street language that apparently the white heroine understands because you know she’s down with the minorities *cough* I mean street people *rolls eyes* Like Kristen have you been to an urban neighbourhood? THEY DO NOT SPEAK LIKE THAT WTF?! WHO IN THE STREET DO YOU KNOW SAYS “Shizlayaya” whaaaaaat??
I’m sick of white authors saying they can’t write A POC heroine because they aren’t a POC and don’t understand POC females struggles but have the audacity to write from POC side characters or POC heroes. What? You can’t see from a POC heroine pov but you can see a POC male perspective? Also apparently Dutch is a Caucasian male? I thought his mother (Keely) was Native American? Anyways.
Rant over. Thank you.
I cannot with Georgiana. This girl has no loyalty. I know what her sister did was ya know effed up but this bitch knew for the longest time that her sister was being shady, didn’t say anything to Jagger (who I assume she’s met a couple of times) and then as soon as she meets Dutch, shes like ‘Yeah my sister is using Jagger even though I could’ve told jagger myself long before I met you’ *rolls eyes* I tried to like this book because I read ‘wild like the wind’ but I can’t. Why are Kristen Ashley heroines Beautiful, ‘Perfect bodies’ (heroine in this book is described looking like Ashley Graham and some more) and caucasian? The audacity to create POC characters with crazy ass names (Kraken, wtf is a Kraken?) and ridiculous street language that apparently the white heroine understands because you know she’s down with the minorities *cough* I mean street people *rolls eyes* Like Kristen have you been to an urban neighbourhood? THEY DO NOT SPEAK LIKE THAT WTF?! WHO IN THE STREET DO YOU KNOW SAYS “Shizlayaya” whaaaaaat??
I’m sick of white authors saying they can’t write A POC heroine because they aren’t a POC and don’t understand POC females struggles but have the audacity to write from POC side characters or POC heroes. What? You can’t see from a POC heroine pov but you can see a POC male perspective? Also apparently Dutch is a Caucasian male? I thought his mother (Keely) was Native American? Anyways.
Rant over. Thank you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 7, 2022
WILD FIRE
● Dutch (28) & Georgie (31)
● biker / journalist
● MC romance
● Georgie’s younger sister is dating Jagger
● Scottish Fold cat: Murtaugh
While listening to the book I got a good laugh at how the male narrator did the cat noises.
● Dutch (28) & Georgie (31)
● biker / journalist
● MC romance
● Georgie’s younger sister is dating Jagger
● Scottish Fold cat: Murtaugh
While listening to the book I got a good laugh at how the male narrator did the cat noises.
Audiobook source: Audible
Narrator: John Hartley & Stella Bloom
Length: 7H 07M
September 30, 2020
I went in blind, meaning I didn't read the blurb. One thing I knew going in was that Ms. Ashley can write a good book. True to her fashion it was another well written book, good characters and a story that kept me intrigued throughout. Overall a good book.
September 22, 2020
3.5 stars
I just really enjoy her longer books a lot more, though this was still enjoyable.
The set up for Jagger's book, though? LOVE it.
I just really enjoy her longer books a lot more, though this was still enjoyable.
The set up for Jagger's book, though? LOVE it.
September 26, 2020
2.5 stars
Too much cat BS in this one. There’s having your characters own a cat and then there’s the author reading like a cat lady. That damn cat had way too much page time. Don’t get me started on the made up street talk. The author making up her own street speak was stupid. “Shizlayaya” just so CRINGE worthy reading those bits. Apart from all that this novella was okay, not overly memorable and typical new KA which means the heroine was interchangeable with the last few which basically means she was silly and ridiculous at times. Dutch was alright but was missing a personality. Thought this may be better, obvs I don’t seem to learn. Meh.
Too much cat BS in this one. There’s having your characters own a cat and then there’s the author reading like a cat lady. That damn cat had way too much page time. Don’t get me started on the made up street talk. The author making up her own street speak was stupid. “Shizlayaya” just so CRINGE worthy reading those bits. Apart from all that this novella was okay, not overly memorable and typical new KA which means the heroine was interchangeable with the last few which basically means she was silly and ridiculous at times. Dutch was alright but was missing a personality. Thought this may be better, obvs I don’t seem to learn. Meh.
September 29, 2020
2 1/2 "Sad club to be in" Stars.
There is a lot I could say, but I'll leave it at I'm glad Dutch found his woman and he's happy. There is a lot that annoyed me but there was some good stuff too.
Happy reading.
There is a lot I could say, but I'll leave it at I'm glad Dutch found his woman and he's happy. There is a lot that annoyed me but there was some good stuff too.
Happy reading.
September 10, 2020
Wild Fire was a Kristen Ashley masterpiece. This story has everything that makes Kristen Ashley's creations so special. That unique feel of intense emotions filling my heart to the fullest and then some more. That unforgettable and inimitable alpha hero goodness. That beauty of sassy, fierce and big hearted heroine. A story that will make me come back again and again.
Wild Fire is a Chaos novella but I would say it was a pretty long read in comparison to other 1001 Dark Nights titles! And I was over the moon. Because I cannot get enough of Kristen Ashley. This is the story of Dutch Black, stepson of Hound. Dutch is a part of Chaos just like his dead father was. But he has this sense of suffocation, restlessness and loneliness . Then by fate's intervention,he meets Georgiana Taylor. A mouthy, fierce, loud, colourful and through and through good woman. She is a reporter and she never let a chance to find justice for anyone.
Oh my heart! Why cannot every hero be like Dutch? I know that's impossible and would be incredibly boring if every story had the same hero. But seriously how amazing is this man? Alpha man in every single way. Obnoxiously protective and sweetly possessive about his woman. Living by honour and kindness. Ready to help someone in need even if the situation hit too close to home. Fearless, witty, smooth talking and obviously, DROP DEAD SEXY! Only Georgiana can handle him. She is a classic combination of soft and hard. Hard when it comes to wrong and injustice. Soft when it comes to taking care of her man. Every ship needs an anchor in storm. And Georgiana is it for Dutch! And don't be surprised that I shed tears to be reunited with the Nightingale crew and the Chaos crew. And their ladies. My favorite badass alphas with their kickass ladies! My love for them will never ever die.
MC Romance doesn't get any better than Kristen Ashley writing about Chaos MC. This is such a powerful story with passion, inspiration and that epic kind of love melting my heart instantly. You have to experience the magic yourself and feel the burn of Wild Fire.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily.
Wild Fire is a Chaos novella but I would say it was a pretty long read in comparison to other 1001 Dark Nights titles! And I was over the moon. Because I cannot get enough of Kristen Ashley. This is the story of Dutch Black, stepson of Hound. Dutch is a part of Chaos just like his dead father was. But he has this sense of suffocation, restlessness and loneliness . Then by fate's intervention,he meets Georgiana Taylor. A mouthy, fierce, loud, colourful and through and through good woman. She is a reporter and she never let a chance to find justice for anyone.
Oh my heart! Why cannot every hero be like Dutch? I know that's impossible and would be incredibly boring if every story had the same hero. But seriously how amazing is this man? Alpha man in every single way. Obnoxiously protective and sweetly possessive about his woman. Living by honour and kindness. Ready to help someone in need even if the situation hit too close to home. Fearless, witty, smooth talking and obviously, DROP DEAD SEXY! Only Georgiana can handle him. She is a classic combination of soft and hard. Hard when it comes to wrong and injustice. Soft when it comes to taking care of her man. Every ship needs an anchor in storm. And Georgiana is it for Dutch! And don't be surprised that I shed tears to be reunited with the Nightingale crew and the Chaos crew. And their ladies. My favorite badass alphas with their kickass ladies! My love for them will never ever die.
MC Romance doesn't get any better than Kristen Ashley writing about Chaos MC. This is such a powerful story with passion, inspiration and that epic kind of love melting my heart instantly. You have to experience the magic yourself and feel the burn of Wild Fire.
I reviewed an early copy voluntarily.
September 24, 2020
Spoilers ahead
Dutch id the son of deceased Chaos brother Black, while he's a fully patched in member of Chaos he feels at loose ends with his life. Through Vsnce and his wife Dutch finds himself around 17 year old Carlyle who's father was recently murdered. Dutch attempts to connect with the young man and his quest to find the Man Who murdered Carlyle's also helps him find his purpose in life and help to usher in a new mc. An opinionated and feisty reporter is the last thing he needs but a favor for his brother drops just that into his life
Georgie has no problems expressing her opinion on matters, with her bad impression of bikers it's expected that her and her reluctant ride from the airport just wouldn't get along. They actually get off to a really rough start, until they give a little and she realizes that there's a heart of gold under that biker cut. As Georgie wades in to bring closure to Carlyle and help Dutch deal with his own memories of his father, it's the members of Chaos who provide strong shoulders to lean on.
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This was an ok read, not good, not great but ok enough definitely better than the last series.
We had some action
Facetime with lots of previous characters
Set up for the new mc
Primed for the release of Jagger's book(the blurb already has me grinding my teeth)
Some cute moments between our mcs
Met an adorable cat
More about the sainted Black
Loved Dutch's relationship with Carlyle (can I have another Ty soon?? I nee d some melanin )
Still don't like Keeley
All in all even bad KA still ends a book slump and this wasn't bad
No cheating
Small OM drama
Both with others previously but it'd been a while
*ETA Georgie was ready to throw down with her sis! I loved that scene because sometimes bitches be getting away with too much in these books....took me back to my girl Tyra
Dutch id the son of deceased Chaos brother Black, while he's a fully patched in member of Chaos he feels at loose ends with his life. Through Vsnce and his wife Dutch finds himself around 17 year old Carlyle who's father was recently murdered. Dutch attempts to connect with the young man and his quest to find the Man Who murdered Carlyle's also helps him find his purpose in life and help to usher in a new mc. An opinionated and feisty reporter is the last thing he needs but a favor for his brother drops just that into his life
Georgie has no problems expressing her opinion on matters, with her bad impression of bikers it's expected that her and her reluctant ride from the airport just wouldn't get along. They actually get off to a really rough start, until they give a little and she realizes that there's a heart of gold under that biker cut. As Georgie wades in to bring closure to Carlyle and help Dutch deal with his own memories of his father, it's the members of Chaos who provide strong shoulders to lean on.
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This was an ok read, not good, not great but ok enough definitely better than the last series.
We had some action
Facetime with lots of previous characters
Set up for the new mc
Primed for the release of Jagger's book(the blurb already has me grinding my teeth)
Some cute moments between our mcs
Met an adorable cat
More about the sainted Black
Loved Dutch's relationship with Carlyle (can I have another Ty soon?? I nee d some melanin )
Still don't like Keeley
All in all even bad KA still ends a book slump and this wasn't bad
No cheating
Small OM drama
Both with others previously but it'd been a while
*ETA Georgie was ready to throw down with her sis! I loved that scene because sometimes bitches be getting away with too much in these books....took me back to my girl Tyra
September 29, 2020
I prefer the author's lengthy stories. This one, like most of her shorts, felt way too rushed and insta lovey in terms of romance. But Jagger's story seems all kinds of awesome
October 17, 2023
No chemistry
Can I just say that the dialogue between the two characters were just really cringe-worthy. It felt like one of those awkward Hallmark romance movies, you know the ones that I mean - he initial meeting is awkward, the dialogue is awkward, the whole story is awkward, but you keep watching, because you have nothing better to do during this pandemic since it is snowing outside and trips are below freezing. You are just hoping that maybe the story gets better along with the dialogue so you keep watching it until the end.
That is how this book was for me. In the end I realize that I didn't think the two main characters really showed chemistry with each other. I'm hoping that the next book with Jagger is better. I did like reading the excerpt for his book.
Can I just say that the dialogue between the two characters were just really cringe-worthy. It felt like one of those awkward Hallmark romance movies, you know the ones that I mean - he initial meeting is awkward, the dialogue is awkward, the whole story is awkward, but you keep watching, because you have nothing better to do during this pandemic since it is snowing outside and trips are below freezing. You are just hoping that maybe the story gets better along with the dialogue so you keep watching it until the end.
That is how this book was for me. In the end I realize that I didn't think the two main characters really showed chemistry with each other. I'm hoping that the next book with Jagger is better. I did like reading the excerpt for his book.
October 24, 2020
Didn’t feel the KA vibe on this one. Felt like Dutch’s emotions and thoughts were all in codes. The mysterious persona was forced. Georgiana wasn’t helpful too. She striked me as blabbermouth.
Since this is ‘KA novella’, I didn’t have any expectations from this book and still, it didn’t pan out.
Since this is ‘KA novella’, I didn’t have any expectations from this book and still, it didn’t pan out.
December 21, 2020
2,5 stars
oh well... one-second everything is working well but another r is falling apart
over the top and nothing working for me..
oh well... one-second everything is working well but another r is falling apart
over the top and nothing working for me..
August 19, 2022
Ok this was good but ONLY if you’ve been reading the Chaos series. It’s not a dark mc novel, so don’t read it for that. These are a bunch of do good vigilante bikers that *cough* help people. The story itself was pure Kristen Ashley, so fans of hers will enjoy this. The interaction between the main characters was flirty and insta love with the usual super hot curvy woman and sculpted alphahole badass dude. Lately Ashley hasn’t been doing much building with her main characters’ relationship. She goes from five minutes of conflict to all in ‘we are building something great here’. And it’s satisfying in its own boring way but not all that interesting. There was some problematic white saviour stuff and weirdly written black ghetto side characters that highlight KAs subversive racism, so you need to ignore that. But overall a high 3 star read for fans of the series.
September 22, 2020
It's okay.
The Hero is not a man-whore so that's a plus.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No sexual history or detail.
Off page small other man drama.
No interest in anyone else. No cheating.
Initial animosity then bit insta.
A pet cat who likes to travel, considering mine won't let me move him off the sofa, I find a cat who likes to travel with its owner a bit unbelievable.
The Hero starts scene one in Fortnums, Indy's shop.
He talks to Duke, Eddie and Hank, Jules, Vance and Elvira so for did hard fans there are some crowd pleaser moments.
The Chaos gang obviously pop up.
The scene is set for more books esp a teaser about the Hero's brother, Jagg.
But also another seperate MC series that leaves things open for Chaos involvement or not.
HEA.
Epilogue.
The Hero is not a man-whore so that's a plus.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine.
No sexual history or detail.
Off page small other man drama.
No interest in anyone else. No cheating.
Initial animosity then bit insta.
A pet cat who likes to travel, considering mine won't let me move him off the sofa, I find a cat who likes to travel with its owner a bit unbelievable.
The Hero starts scene one in Fortnums, Indy's shop.
He talks to Duke, Eddie and Hank, Jules, Vance and Elvira so for did hard fans there are some crowd pleaser moments.
The Chaos gang obviously pop up.
The scene is set for more books esp a teaser about the Hero's brother, Jagg.
But also another seperate MC series that leaves things open for Chaos involvement or not.
HEA.
Epilogue.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 6, 2021
Another disappointment Dutch and Georgies story.
December 17, 2022
3 Stars ⭐️
October 14, 2020
Utter disappointment
It’s no secret that I haven’t loved this author’s last, oh I don’t know, six or so books? But this one was an absolute flop and almost a zero. I’ll try to keep it short(ish), but here are a few reasons why I desperately need you to change it up, dear author I used to love:
1. Keely. I was never the hugest fan, but she’s as outright unlikable as Tyra became in Tabby’s, Millie’s, and Rush’s books. Enough with the “you need to prove you’re worth anything to me” women, Kit. Please. It’s unappealing.
2. Carolyn. She’s Natalie all over again, except she appeared to want to change. I’ll give kudos for that, but the stereotypical mean girl with an addiction is old. Let’s move away from the toxic nastiness and “you should have confidence issues because you’re not skinny like me” game. It is, sadly, a recurring theme in your books and it smacks of someone not liking fellow women.
3. Find a new well to draw from. Please. Enough of inserting the Rock Chick series people into everything. And I see that Resurrection MC will likely have more of the same...if they’re ever written. I mean, people waited for Wood and Mase in LA for years, so I think it’s time to let this group go. Please and thank you.
4. Shizlayaya or whatever? You’re not Snoop. It’s not 1992. And it’s insulting to see such caricatures of Black men and women in your books. Please, for the love of whoever, stop with the OTT nonsense. You have talent. Don’t cheapen it like this.
Yes, I know I’m going to attract some serious hate for this. But someone needs to be more than a sycophant about these books. So, like Kristof, I guess it’s up to me to tell you. Ditch the yes-men and women, find fresh notebooks to plot from, and show me that you haven’t lost your mojo. Because constantly going back to the same three or four plot variances and the same people makes me sad. They’ve had their stories told. Branch out. You wrote some great books. You just need some original ideas, or at least a new setting that doesn’t bring Lee or Elvira or any of the people who have been written to a nub into it.
It’s no secret that I haven’t loved this author’s last, oh I don’t know, six or so books? But this one was an absolute flop and almost a zero. I’ll try to keep it short(ish), but here are a few reasons why I desperately need you to change it up, dear author I used to love:
1. Keely. I was never the hugest fan, but she’s as outright unlikable as Tyra became in Tabby’s, Millie’s, and Rush’s books. Enough with the “you need to prove you’re worth anything to me” women, Kit. Please. It’s unappealing.
2. Carolyn. She’s Natalie all over again, except she appeared to want to change. I’ll give kudos for that, but the stereotypical mean girl with an addiction is old. Let’s move away from the toxic nastiness and “you should have confidence issues because you’re not skinny like me” game. It is, sadly, a recurring theme in your books and it smacks of someone not liking fellow women.
3. Find a new well to draw from. Please. Enough of inserting the Rock Chick series people into everything. And I see that Resurrection MC will likely have more of the same...if they’re ever written. I mean, people waited for Wood and Mase in LA for years, so I think it’s time to let this group go. Please and thank you.
4. Shizlayaya or whatever? You’re not Snoop. It’s not 1992. And it’s insulting to see such caricatures of Black men and women in your books. Please, for the love of whoever, stop with the OTT nonsense. You have talent. Don’t cheapen it like this.
Yes, I know I’m going to attract some serious hate for this. But someone needs to be more than a sycophant about these books. So, like Kristof, I guess it’s up to me to tell you. Ditch the yes-men and women, find fresh notebooks to plot from, and show me that you haven’t lost your mojo. Because constantly going back to the same three or four plot variances and the same people makes me sad. They’ve had their stories told. Branch out. You wrote some great books. You just need some original ideas, or at least a new setting that doesn’t bring Lee or Elvira or any of the people who have been written to a nub into it.
October 11, 2020
I enjoyed this. It was a really sweet story about Dutch Black and his brother's girlfriend's sister, Georgiana.
At first, Georgiana seems like the biggest bitch in the world, but that's just an illusion, especially since we're seeing her from Dutch's POV and he's been ill informed to begin with. She's been ill informed as well and they hit it off pretty quickly.
There's a lot of delving into loss, a subject at which KA excels. She is one of the few authors who can reliably bring a tear to my eye and this time was no different. There were several scenes that were really poignant and meaningful and that was very satisfying.
I love Hound. So much.
I wasn't sure about Jagger at first, but now I love him too, especially after seeing the sample of his story which will be out later.
There's some interesting stuff about Chaos and how they're moving forward after all the tumultuous events that occurred earlier. I'm not a big fan of Beck or Resurrection, so I'd rather not see them in future installments, but it's not my call.
All in all, a good little story in the Chaos world from KA.
At first, Georgiana seems like the biggest bitch in the world, but that's just an illusion, especially since we're seeing her from Dutch's POV and he's been ill informed to begin with. She's been ill informed as well and they hit it off pretty quickly.
There's a lot of delving into loss, a subject at which KA excels. She is one of the few authors who can reliably bring a tear to my eye and this time was no different. There were several scenes that were really poignant and meaningful and that was very satisfying.
I love Hound. So much.
I wasn't sure about Jagger at first, but now I love him too, especially after seeing the sample of his story which will be out later.
There's some interesting stuff about Chaos and how they're moving forward after all the tumultuous events that occurred earlier. I'm not a big fan of Beck or Resurrection, so I'd rather not see them in future installments, but it's not my call.
All in all, a good little story in the Chaos world from KA.
September 28, 2020
Emotionally cheesy and over the top. Still liked parts so 3 stars.
October 16, 2024
4.4 stars
If this author writes it, I will buy it and then proceed to read it, often, several times over. Nobody can do what KA does. Some come close but there is a reason that she is known by her initials. I have been waiting on bated breath for Dutch to get his story. It was worth the wait.
The thing I like about 1001 Dark Nights books, is that it gives the world a chance to test a series out to see if someone likes it. It is standalone with characters from that series but a person isn't lost if it is their first time reading it. I could totally see that with this book.
However, for myself, I wanted more time spent on the details and relationship itself, in this case, and having read every book in this series more than once, I wanted more depth. It still seemed like Georgiana and Dutch still had so much left to their story. I felt like various Rock Chick or Chaos characters took up some of the time that could have been spent on putting all the attention on these characters. Even though this was 220 pages, it was still short for this author. I found that I missed those extra pages, and that isn't just me being selfish and wanting ALL THE WORDS from this amazing author.
All that being said, this was still a great book. Dutch is an amazing man. He is the perfect blend of Black and Hound. He truly is good in all aspects of his life. I loved that he had a purpose in this book, sadly because of commonality and that he could give insight. Georgie was different for me than the usual characters. I had a harder time relating to her. I think if given more time in a full big KA novel that would have been different. I missed the over-the-top moments where the Alpha goes all growly.
I did like how the author intends to open her next series up and still tie in Chaos. All in all, still a great addition to this amazing series.
If this author writes it, I will buy it and then proceed to read it, often, several times over. Nobody can do what KA does. Some come close but there is a reason that she is known by her initials. I have been waiting on bated breath for Dutch to get his story. It was worth the wait.
The thing I like about 1001 Dark Nights books, is that it gives the world a chance to test a series out to see if someone likes it. It is standalone with characters from that series but a person isn't lost if it is their first time reading it. I could totally see that with this book.
However, for myself, I wanted more time spent on the details and relationship itself, in this case, and having read every book in this series more than once, I wanted more depth. It still seemed like Georgiana and Dutch still had so much left to their story. I felt like various Rock Chick or Chaos characters took up some of the time that could have been spent on putting all the attention on these characters. Even though this was 220 pages, it was still short for this author. I found that I missed those extra pages, and that isn't just me being selfish and wanting ALL THE WORDS from this amazing author.
All that being said, this was still a great book. Dutch is an amazing man. He is the perfect blend of Black and Hound. He truly is good in all aspects of his life. I loved that he had a purpose in this book, sadly because of commonality and that he could give insight. Georgie was different for me than the usual characters. I had a harder time relating to her. I think if given more time in a full big KA novel that would have been different. I missed the over-the-top moments where the Alpha goes all growly.
I did like how the author intends to open her next series up and still tie in Chaos. All in all, still a great addition to this amazing series.
November 13, 2020
Wild Fire by Kristen Ashley
Part of the Chaos MC Series but can stand alone.
4.5 Stars
I am a Kristen Ashley lover. Though not every book is a favorite (most are!), there is something about reading Kristen Ashley that just feels good. It soothes me. It’s like coming home. Wild Fire by Kristen Ashley definitely had that old-school KA feel and visiting so many favorite characters from Chaos, Dream Man and Rock Chick books brought me right out of the horrible reading slump I’ve been in.
“God works in mysterious and sometimes hideous ways that are still wondrous. He took away Graham Black. But when He did, He left the world with two of him. Jagger and you.”
Graham Black was the conscience of Chaos. He is the hero everyone looked up to. When he was killed, his boys had a lot to live up to. Dutch takes after his father and he is desperately trying to help a young man whose father was killed as well, but he is having trouble breaking through.
“Georgiana had it all. Tits. Ass. Thighs. A belly. She was Ashley Graham and then some. And just as fuckable. Fuck him.”
When Dutch met Georgiana, the first meeting didn’t go all that well. However, it didn’t take long for them both to realize that their first opinions of each other needed to be reevaluated.
"I was lost, and I've not known you a week, and I might not have it together, but I'm on the road to bein' found and that loosens somethin' in me that's been so tight for so long, jackin' me up so bad, I thought it was going to kill an important part of me."
This was a quick read for a Kristen Ashley book, but it hit all the right spots. Dutch was such a good guy, I can’t wait to read his brother Jagger’s story next. I wish more men thought like Dutch!
“I’m not a man who can’t not have something to strive toward.”
My favorite character of all was the cat, who had a pretty prominent role in this story. I also enjoyed the mystery part of the book but found some of it starting to feel a little dated. Younger people especially might find some of the gender and racial stereotypes a little behind the times.
Likes:
•Visiting all my favorite characters from several series.
•Being back in the Chaos world.
•It felt like coming home.
•At first, I didn’t really love either character, but I quickly fell in love.
•The cat. OMG, cat people will love this book! The cat is the 3rd star.
•Everything you love about Kristen Ashley in a shorter story.
•The set up for Jagger’s book.
•Low in angst, it was a feel-good fast read.
Dislikes:
•3rd person
•I loved it but at the same time, it felt a little dated.
•Missing some of the length that makes Kristen Ashley shine.
•The "street talk" from the kids was ridiculous to the point of being embarrassing.
•It was a little cheesy in parts.
The Down & Dirty:
If you are a Kristen Ashley fan, Wild Fire feels like old-school KA. If you are new to Kristen, this can be a nice introduction to the Chaos series, but there are a lot of past characters mentioned in the books. Wild Fire was everything I needed to get me out of the reading slump I have been in. I can’t wait to read Jagger’s book next!
Rating: 4.5 Stars, 4 Flames
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September 24, 2020
I once loved this author but her new books have lost the magic she once had. I feel like I’m stuck in a roundabout when reading her latest ones, they waffle on round and round and round stuck in the same spot repeating something unnecessary and mundane when we could be moving in a new direction to move the story forward. The heroines are interchangeable all cute feisty and UTTERLY RIDICULOUS! Nobody talks like this in real life and it GRATES on my nerves. The heroines waffle on just to get a simple sentence out. Jesus FUCK it’s annoying. Don’t even get me started on the honey honey honeyyy that’s every single KA heroine for the last 3 years. The heroes are all carbon copies now too, literally the same as the one before just have a different job/crazy ex or family drama. They used to have unique personalities but now they’re all cardboard copies babe babe babeee. I’m done, no more of her work.
September 14, 2020
First time a NOVELLA falls in the TOP 2020 list for me. I loved this so so so much, full Review & my Teaser on my BLOG -> CLICK HERE
September 24, 2020
I loved this novella featuring Dutch Black (one of the two sons of Graham Black, a Brother who was murdered 23 years earlier because he was the glue that joined the "original" Chaos together).
I was so looking forward to reading Dutch's book after I was first introduced to his character in Wild Like the Wind, and I was curious to see what kind of girl KA had in mind for him.
KA did not disappoint.
Georgina was AMAZING!
Smart, quick-witted, beautiful, loyal, honourable, sassy, and kinda dorky. I loved her!
Perfect for Dutch.
Great short story.
I can't wait to read Jagger's and "A's"!
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