Quiet Man by Kristen Ashley

Overall, I super enjoyed this story. Love the easy, love the strength, love the nuggets of goodness, love the spark and connection, love the attraction and digging in deep, love the cameos and love the love poured out in all the ways!

There was some little things that I wished was more/different that kept me from OTT lovin' this story, but those are simply my wishes/preferences and not everyone elses. And that's okay. Everything else worked, and it was fun to get a new KA book, so it's still a win!

Law Man by Kristen Ashley

(Dream Man, #3)

After the 2nd and 3rd reads, (which just that I was wanting to reread it says something), Mitch and Mara's story moves much higher up on my list of fav KA books. At first, Mara's constant pushing Mitch away and refusing to believe him kinda irked me, but then other things clicked with me and I found myself in Mara's shoes and her story instantly clicked for me! I loved seeing Mitch insert himself into Mara's life and how they bonded over Billy and Billie. So many sweet moments and of course, the epic-ly beautiful epilogue that just makes your heart happy!!

I love the part in Mystery Man how Gwen describes Mitch's name and how it fits him -- still makes me melt because he totally lives up to that!

Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

(Dream Man, #1)

Pretty unique story line (could I do what Gwen did for 1.5yrs?!) but once things started happening, WOW, hang on tight! I loved watching Gwen and Hawk get together and their epilogue was PERFECT!! I also really enjoyed the world set up and getting to meet the guys that become the heroes in the rest of the series - and while I do really enjoy this story, after getting to see Brock's, Mitch's, and Tack's stories, I almost love seeing them show up in this book more - oh and Elvira??? I wanna keep her and woohoo -- awesome that we get some extra stories from KA for Elvira!

KA Extras

More Pleasure than Pain (Chaos, #3.5)
Just perfect. Happy tears.

Valentinos (Chaos #4.5)
More Elvira!!
Just pure happiness within Chaos/Dream Man world.


Merry and Bright (Dream Man, #4.1)
Absolutely adored the short story of Elvira meeting her man! Wow can KA write a story that gives you the laughter, drama, and epilogue you come to expect, all delivered in a few short pages! Love getting to see Elvira meet her man!!

Law Man Short Story (Dream Man, #4.2)
GO CUBS!
haha! I was always with Mara on being a Cubs fan - and I was right with her on the win.
Totally sweet and perfect short story with Mara and her family.


Rock Chick Redux (Rock Chick, #8.5)
Fun little extra epilogue for Ally and Ren. Love!!!

Motorcycle Man by Kristen Ashley

(Dream Man, #4)

I'm on my up-teenth reread (or re-listen) to Tack and Tyra's story and I just keep getting hooked deeper and deeper. Their real, their journey, their hea - all of it fits them perfectly and I'd not want it any different!

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I love love LOVE immersing myself into the Chaos world! This is the only motorcycle club book (which turned into the spin off series) that I like -- something about how KA built the world and just made it click for me did it!

I have adored Tack since we met him in Mystery Man with Gwen. And then throughout the entire Dream Man series -- and then when we finally get his and Tyra's story??? Tack stole my heart!!

I love everything about this -- from the attitude, to the bossiness, from the kids to the family, and from the fight Chaos has to deal with to how everyone comes together at the end (read the book and you'll REALLY get that!). I have so much of this book highlighted and I love rereading it and listening to the audio version as well (although Tack sounds different in my head than how the narrator chose to express him).

Wild Man by Kristen Ashley

(Dream Man, #2)

If we don't count the expected favorites (Sweet Dreams/Tate, At Peace/Joe, Motorcycle Man/Tack), I'd have to say, Brock and Tess's book is my top fav KA book - and over all books I've read, definitely in the top 5 of favs. Maybe because I identify so well with Tess. Maybe because all the drama in the story comes from outside sources and Tess and Brock just work so well together (relationship wise). Maybe because they're a bit older. Maybe because Brock is.... (sigh) Brock! All alpha-man amazing. No matter how you look at it, I get swept away by this story each time I revisit it (which is often!). I never get tired of Brock and Tess's story.