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The Chaos Crew #3
Killer Heart
Sins of the father... or the daughter?
I've discovered the family I was stolen from in the most unexpected place possible.
It's hard to believe I belong with them. A lifelong assassin mixing with people who campaign against criminals? There's no way in hell they'd accept the real me, let alone the brutal men who've welcomed me into their lives and their beds.
There has to be some way to make this work. I can't help craving a real home after so long without one.
And now that my enemies are targeting my birth family as well, they might need all the skills I can bring to bear.
But the farther I venture down this path, the harder it's becoming to tell who's really villain or victim here. When even more horrifying secrets come to light, will I choose the right side?
*Killer Heart is the third book in a new gritty contemporary romance series from bestselling author Eva Chase (writing as Eva Chance) and Harlow King. No major triggers, just hot murderously-inclined men, a deadly heroine out for revenge, and an enemies-to-lovers romance where the girl gets all the guys. Prepare for total bloody chaos!*
I've discovered the family I was stolen from in the most unexpected place possible.
It's hard to believe I belong with them. A lifelong assassin mixing with people who campaign against criminals? There's no way in hell they'd accept the real me, let alone the brutal men who've welcomed me into their lives and their beds.
There has to be some way to make this work. I can't help craving a real home after so long without one.
And now that my enemies are targeting my birth family as well, they might need all the skills I can bring to bear.
But the farther I venture down this path, the harder it's becoming to tell who's really villain or victim here. When even more horrifying secrets come to light, will I choose the right side?
*Killer Heart is the third book in a new gritty contemporary romance series from bestselling author Eva Chase (writing as Eva Chance) and Harlow King. No major triggers, just hot murderously-inclined men, a deadly heroine out for revenge, and an enemies-to-lovers romance where the girl gets all the guys. Prepare for total bloody chaos!*
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 19, 2022
About the author
Eva Chance
24 books389 followersEva Chance is a pen name for contemporary romance written by Amazon top 100 bestselling author Eva Chase.
If you love gritty romance, dominant men, and fierce women who never have to choose, look no further.
Eva is a life-long Canadian and lives in Toronto with her husband, kids, and one very snuggly cat. As Eva Chase, she also writes fanasy and paranormal romance.
Fun Facts:
Fave colors: Green, blue, violet
Fave foods: Green curry chicken, California rolls, pizza
Fave vacation spots: Cancun, Japan, Scotland
Fave animals: Dolphin, wolf, raven
Website: https://evachase.com/
If you love gritty romance, dominant men, and fierce women who never have to choose, look no further.
Eva is a life-long Canadian and lives in Toronto with her husband, kids, and one very snuggly cat. As Eva Chase, she also writes fanasy and paranormal romance.
Fun Facts:
Fave colors: Green, blue, violet
Fave foods: Green curry chicken, California rolls, pizza
Fave vacation spots: Cancun, Japan, Scotland
Fave animals: Dolphin, wolf, raven
Website: https://evachase.com/
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September 29, 2023
This was my favourite yet and I’m now incredibly intrigued to discover what happens next for the chaos crew and where all of the pieces fit. So after the prior revelation of just who Dess's family are she now attempts to assimilate into this new reality which is so far removed from what she is used to. Feeling like a fish out of water Dess or going by her birth name Rachel finds herself buying into the whole dream of a happy family and finally belonging, despite the bonds she feels with the crew who are now her chosen people these strangers are her blood kin.
When cracks appear it becomes apparent there are dark and terrible secrets lurking beneath the facade of perfection and suburbia, one’s that Dess finds it hard to reconcile with. There are some new players added plenty of heat and emotion as bonds grow deeper and a whole lot of action wrapped in a big bow of mystery and intrigue. Honestly, this series just keeps upping its game and it’s turning out to be such an addictive read. I definitely recommend reading it.
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May 8, 2022
4.7 stars.
Fucking. Hell.
This series had not let up for a second on the violence and secrets.
Though I wasn’t exactly enthused about Dess’ disbelief throughout this whole book. It’s understandable. But I was hoping she’d keep her resolve and not get caught up in the dream.
🤷🏻♀️ Like I said. Understandable. I just got a little frustrated with it.
Ok.
Enough.
I need answers.
I need closure.
I’m gonna finish this damn series.
I’m just crossing my fingers that the ending is as good as the rest of the series is promising it’ll be.
Fucking. Hell.
This series had not let up for a second on the violence and secrets.
Though I wasn’t exactly enthused about Dess’ disbelief throughout this whole book. It’s understandable. But I was hoping she’d keep her resolve and not get caught up in the dream.
🤷🏻♀️ Like I said. Understandable. I just got a little frustrated with it.
Ok.
Enough.
I need answers.
I need closure.
I’m gonna finish this damn series.
I’m just crossing my fingers that the ending is as good as the rest of the series is promising it’ll be.
February 20, 2022
we need MORE than 4 books in this series!
I love this series, but it’s not perfect. It’s close, but there always seems to be just a bit missing in order for me to call it perfect. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a ridiculously fun series, and I NEED more than 4 books, PLEASE. It can’t end with book 4! It can’t. It’s too good to just cap with one more book. I need more Chaos Crew out in the world, taking on new assignments and uncovering more conspiracies around the globe. I want to see them hopping on planes, parachuting in the night, taking a boat by sea to get to a remote area, etc. This series really needs to go international and see the characters traveling abroad, please! I beg of you.
Okay, just some observations (no spoilers here). There is usually a lot of incredible action in these books. This one lacked that for me. There’s some, but it didn’t have the level of detail that the first 2 books did. The first 2 books made me feel like I was watching an epic spy/assassin/thriller movie. Heart-racing, theories flying through my head, finger scrolling. Book 3 had none of that for me. It was much more sedate, even though a lot happened in this book in regards to the plot. It just felt rushed a bit, in terms of shoving plot points into this book, while not taking as much time to include excellent details and descriptions like book 1 & 2.
This series is still lacking crucial nuances as well. When they’re staying in the cave house, where are the bedrooms? Why don’t we ever see any of them in bed, waking up, falling asleep, tossing at night as they think and ponder over what’s happening? Why don’t we see them cook their meals and sit down to eat together? Brush their teeth. Comb their hair. Watch tv. Having casual conversations about things other than the conspiracy they’re trying to solve. Without those nuances, the story feels abrupt, like it’s fast-forwarding to only the most important parts, but it’s those occasional nuances that help make a story feel more rounded, and it helps make the characters feel more real as well.
Okay, SPOILER in THIS paragraph only!!! Skip this paragraph if you haven’t read this book yet! I absolutely hate spoilers in reviews, but I feel like I want to address this, because this felt frustrating to me in this book. In books 1 & 2, part of what made this series feel so refreshing is the character’s critical thinking skills. They rarely make avoidable mistakes because they’re pros, they’re smart, and they actually use their heads. So what the heck happened in book 3? Where the hell did their critical thinking skills go? They overlooked so many obvious things. First of all, let’s talk about Garrison’s abduction. Obviously, the Malik’s weren’t the ones to abduct him. It was clearly transparent that the Hunter was behind it. The Maliks were genuinely confused when Dess confronted them about taking Garrison. Why would they lie and deny that if they were the ones to take him in order to lure her there? But more importantly, after everyone is killed, even Dess says that none of them had the skills to take the Chaos Crew on. So how did the abductors manage to get one over on her and Garrison if it was the Maliks? Those abductors were pros, not dumb culty suburban family members. It never even occurs to them that they were set up to take the Maliks out and do the dirty work. Bigger question, if they’d got that far in their thinking and logic, they’d now be asking WHY were they set up when the abductors could have easily killed the Maliks themselves? It’s ridiculous. And the fact that NO ONE thought the Hunter could have ties to the mysterious man in the phone calls from book 1? I mean, I was screaming about that all through this book, but it never once occurred to any of them. I just found a lot wrong with book 3 in regards to how the main characters act, think, react, plan, etc. This entire book felt completely off from their characters, and I felt really let down about that. Also, why has no one ever asked what toddler the Maliks buried thinking it was their dead daughter? Dess never thought to ask, nor did the Chaos Crew, and most importantly, nor did the Maliks. The Maliks buried a dead daughter, only to find out she’s actually alive. So who did they bury then? Like, come on, these are basic questions, people.
***
Okay, safe to read! No more spoilers now.
Overall, I had fun reading this book and I’m still ridiculously happy that I did. I can’t wait for book 4–and hopefully books 5, 6, 7… I thought this book could have used more steam. It felt lacking in book 3. There were sexy times here, but it felt less like a part of the actual story in this book, and more like after thoughts the authors threw in for reader gratuity. It definitely could have used more steam, chemistry, sexual tension, and baby-making scenes, imo, but scenes that further built the story up and added to it. I’m so excited to see where the series goes next, but there BETTER BE MORE THAN FOUR BOOKS!!! (or I will seriously cry 😢)
I love this series, but it’s not perfect. It’s close, but there always seems to be just a bit missing in order for me to call it perfect. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a ridiculously fun series, and I NEED more than 4 books, PLEASE. It can’t end with book 4! It can’t. It’s too good to just cap with one more book. I need more Chaos Crew out in the world, taking on new assignments and uncovering more conspiracies around the globe. I want to see them hopping on planes, parachuting in the night, taking a boat by sea to get to a remote area, etc. This series really needs to go international and see the characters traveling abroad, please! I beg of you.
Okay, just some observations (no spoilers here). There is usually a lot of incredible action in these books. This one lacked that for me. There’s some, but it didn’t have the level of detail that the first 2 books did. The first 2 books made me feel like I was watching an epic spy/assassin/thriller movie. Heart-racing, theories flying through my head, finger scrolling. Book 3 had none of that for me. It was much more sedate, even though a lot happened in this book in regards to the plot. It just felt rushed a bit, in terms of shoving plot points into this book, while not taking as much time to include excellent details and descriptions like book 1 & 2.
This series is still lacking crucial nuances as well. When they’re staying in the cave house, where are the bedrooms? Why don’t we ever see any of them in bed, waking up, falling asleep, tossing at night as they think and ponder over what’s happening? Why don’t we see them cook their meals and sit down to eat together? Brush their teeth. Comb their hair. Watch tv. Having casual conversations about things other than the conspiracy they’re trying to solve. Without those nuances, the story feels abrupt, like it’s fast-forwarding to only the most important parts, but it’s those occasional nuances that help make a story feel more rounded, and it helps make the characters feel more real as well.
Okay, SPOILER in THIS paragraph only!!! Skip this paragraph if you haven’t read this book yet! I absolutely hate spoilers in reviews, but I feel like I want to address this, because this felt frustrating to me in this book. In books 1 & 2, part of what made this series feel so refreshing is the character’s critical thinking skills. They rarely make avoidable mistakes because they’re pros, they’re smart, and they actually use their heads. So what the heck happened in book 3? Where the hell did their critical thinking skills go? They overlooked so many obvious things. First of all, let’s talk about Garrison’s abduction. Obviously, the Malik’s weren’t the ones to abduct him. It was clearly transparent that the Hunter was behind it. The Maliks were genuinely confused when Dess confronted them about taking Garrison. Why would they lie and deny that if they were the ones to take him in order to lure her there? But more importantly, after everyone is killed, even Dess says that none of them had the skills to take the Chaos Crew on. So how did the abductors manage to get one over on her and Garrison if it was the Maliks? Those abductors were pros, not dumb culty suburban family members. It never even occurs to them that they were set up to take the Maliks out and do the dirty work. Bigger question, if they’d got that far in their thinking and logic, they’d now be asking WHY were they set up when the abductors could have easily killed the Maliks themselves? It’s ridiculous. And the fact that NO ONE thought the Hunter could have ties to the mysterious man in the phone calls from book 1? I mean, I was screaming about that all through this book, but it never once occurred to any of them. I just found a lot wrong with book 3 in regards to how the main characters act, think, react, plan, etc. This entire book felt completely off from their characters, and I felt really let down about that. Also, why has no one ever asked what toddler the Maliks buried thinking it was their dead daughter? Dess never thought to ask, nor did the Chaos Crew, and most importantly, nor did the Maliks. The Maliks buried a dead daughter, only to find out she’s actually alive. So who did they bury then? Like, come on, these are basic questions, people.
***
Okay, safe to read! No more spoilers now.
Overall, I had fun reading this book and I’m still ridiculously happy that I did. I can’t wait for book 4–and hopefully books 5, 6, 7… I thought this book could have used more steam. It felt lacking in book 3. There were sexy times here, but it felt less like a part of the actual story in this book, and more like after thoughts the authors threw in for reader gratuity. It definitely could have used more steam, chemistry, sexual tension, and baby-making scenes, imo, but scenes that further built the story up and added to it. I’m so excited to see where the series goes next, but there BETTER BE MORE THAN FOUR BOOKS!!! (or I will seriously cry 😢)
January 4, 2024
This book was really good…it kept me on the edge of my seat waiting to know what plot twist was happening next. The only reason I gave it four stars is because there was quiet. About of twists and turns that it was a little hard to keep up. Overall…amazing book! I am starting the next one now!!
February 5, 2024
It took me a little bit to get into this one but boy was it worth it in the end. The way this book was set up and that ending? I’m even more excited for the next one.
Let me start by saying the men in this book were perfect. I wasn’t sure about them in the beginning but they were actually so sweet in this one. Even Garrison!! Especially Garrison. Him and Dess get some much needed time together and we get to see him soften up for her.
A little spoiler below. (So don’t read if you don’t want to be spoiled)
One of the men, I won’t say who, but one them told Decima they loved her and it was so sweet, but what I appreciated the most was that Dess was honest with him and told him she wasn’t sure she could say it back. Not because she didn’t feel the same way but because she just doesn’t understand what love is.
And yes, that’s obvious because she didn’t grow up in regular environment. I don’t know how to explain but I would have been disappointed if she had just said it back. Because that wouldn’t have fit with her character or development. Of course she doesn’t know what love is at this point just yet. But it doesn’t mean she won’t and I look forward to when she does.
I guess I’ll just say the men care so much for Decima and it’s honestly so sweet.
I also really really enjoyed the plot twists (plural). I feared I might get bored when I started but the twist and turns really keep you on your toes. This book isn’t just simply about a daughter being reunited with her family. It’s about so much more.
Anyways, I’m actually looking forward to the next book.
Let me start by saying the men in this book were perfect. I wasn’t sure about them in the beginning but they were actually so sweet in this one. Even Garrison!! Especially Garrison. Him and Dess get some much needed time together and we get to see him soften up for her.
A little spoiler below. (So don’t read if you don’t want to be spoiled)
One of the men, I won’t say who, but one them told Decima they loved her and it was so sweet, but what I appreciated the most was that Dess was honest with him and told him she wasn’t sure she could say it back. Not because she didn’t feel the same way but because she just doesn’t understand what love is.
And yes, that’s obvious because she didn’t grow up in regular environment. I don’t know how to explain but I would have been disappointed if she had just said it back. Because that wouldn’t have fit with her character or development. Of course she doesn’t know what love is at this point just yet. But it doesn’t mean she won’t and I look forward to when she does.
I guess I’ll just say the men care so much for Decima and it’s honestly so sweet.
I also really really enjoyed the plot twists (plural). I feared I might get bored when I started but the twist and turns really keep you on your toes. This book isn’t just simply about a daughter being reunited with her family. It’s about so much more.
Anyways, I’m actually looking forward to the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2022
This is such a fab series and one that has hooked me from the get go.! This latest addition is every bit as good, as gripping and as exciting as the previous books. The storyline is enthralling and entertaining and I am loving the characters growth and development and the twists and turns, well some of them blew me away, I did not see them coming!! Now patiently waiting for the next book!
February 13, 2022
Flew through this, really enjoyed finding out more! Loved seeing a more vulnerable side to Dess and how much the guys had her back. Enjoyed them coming together more! Cannot wait for the last book to see it all come together! Had lots answered in that book but the ending left even more questions 👀 really enjoying g this series!
December 7, 2023
dnf - I really tried and made it through the first 2.5 books but I am done at this point. I didn’t enjoy the writing style, Dess is too naive and you barely know anything about the guys. There is no chemistry between any of them.
April 17, 2022
Yet another thrilling addition to the wild ride that is the Chaos Crew's story. I love the action that is included in each book, taking you along with the crew as they fight to show Dess just how they support their girl fully. Just because she is a fully trained assassin doesn't mean she isn't worthy of being loved.
Decima and the Chaos Crew are back again to get to the bottom of who her family truly is. Is it the four men, who fondly call her Dess, who have her back 24/7 or the people who are her birth family, who call her Rachel Malik? When it all comes down to the fine points of who she trusts implicitly, Dess will take her crew hands down. She knows they have her best interests at heart and will be there for her when all is said and done. She doesn't have questions about whether or not they are out to hurt her. But when a mysterious individual who calls himself the Hunter keeps messaging her with cryptic information, Dess isn't sure just who her birth family is. Can she believe that her parents are who they seem to be or is there something darker lurking in their background? Who keeps sending other crews out to eliminate her four men but not harm her? All these questions leave Dess reeling with so few answers coming to her.
Decima and the Chaos Crew are back again to get to the bottom of who her family truly is. Is it the four men, who fondly call her Dess, who have her back 24/7 or the people who are her birth family, who call her Rachel Malik? When it all comes down to the fine points of who she trusts implicitly, Dess will take her crew hands down. She knows they have her best interests at heart and will be there for her when all is said and done. She doesn't have questions about whether or not they are out to hurt her. But when a mysterious individual who calls himself the Hunter keeps messaging her with cryptic information, Dess isn't sure just who her birth family is. Can she believe that her parents are who they seem to be or is there something darker lurking in their background? Who keeps sending other crews out to eliminate her four men but not harm her? All these questions leave Dess reeling with so few answers coming to her.
April 26, 2022
2.5⭐️
This book took a wild turn that I was not expecting at all. Undecided on how I feel about it and how it all ties together with the rest of this series.
I feel like I spent the entirety of this book frustrated with the whole crew. They are all supposed to be highly skilled killers/criminals/mercenaries and no one was even the slightest bit concerned with Dess becoming part of the Malik family…? They are a high publicity political family and this literal trained killer is just going to jump into the limelight? No hesitation about that? Really?
Blows my mind tbh
Common sense and logic do not exist anymore.
That’s really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these supposedly well trained, best in the world, killers for hire not acting like it at all and being very blind and blasé about some major red flags and general “duh” moments throughout the book.
I’m so irritated by that portion that I can’t even think straight to string together coherent sentences and critiques.
The spicy scenes were good though and I loved getting to know more about the guy’s back stories. Would have loved to see more connections being built between Decima and her men and less about her actively ignoring one red flag after another.
This book took a wild turn that I was not expecting at all. Undecided on how I feel about it and how it all ties together with the rest of this series.
I feel like I spent the entirety of this book frustrated with the whole crew. They are all supposed to be highly skilled killers/criminals/mercenaries and no one was even the slightest bit concerned with Dess becoming part of the Malik family…? They are a high publicity political family and this literal trained killer is just going to jump into the limelight? No hesitation about that? Really?
Blows my mind tbh
Common sense and logic do not exist anymore.
That’s really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these supposedly well trained, best in the world, killers for hire not acting like it at all and being very blind and blasé about some major red flags and general “duh” moments throughout the book.
I’m so irritated by that portion that I can’t even think straight to string together coherent sentences and critiques.
The spicy scenes were good though and I loved getting to know more about the guy’s back stories. Would have loved to see more connections being built between Decima and her men and less about her actively ignoring one red flag after another.
February 20, 2023
Book: Killer Heart
Author: Eva Chase & Harlow King
Recommend: Yes
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️
Age recommendation: 16-30+ Years
Plot:
Descima confronts her father in a coffee shop and tells him she is his daughter. He test her DNA and calls her to meet. She meets the whole family and they welcome her home straight away. She continues to live with the chaos crew and doing jobs with them while she gets to know her family. The boys don’t trust her family and keep digging to find things on them. Descima gets contacted by a man called the Hunter who tells her that her family is hiding a horrible secret and she needs to uncover it. Descima discovers that her family kill young young children for some cult thing and takes it into her own hands and kill them all.
The book ends with her finding out that the Hunter isn’t a cop but a man who owns a club, and ordered the hit on the family that held her captive. He was called the viper in book 1.
My feelings:
This is one of those books you read in-between reading other books cause you cannot find a good book to read.
This book had more spice then the other 2, and we finally got a MMMMF Chapter. The men are finally releasing they are all in love with Descima but she hasn’t worked it out yet.
”I’d never had a woman look after me like this. Never had a woman who cared enough and understood my kind of life enough to want to. In that moment, I’d have killed anyone who so much as looked at her wrong.”
I love how they are all jealous she has her family now, cause they don’t want to share her, even though they are trying to fob it off with saying they are just worried she is gonna be hurt if it dosnt work out.
”that we wouldn’t lose her. So that I wouldn’t lose her. I sure as hell didn’t know where I’d find another woman to match her. But I’d let her go if I had to. I just wouldn’t like it.”
They all keep telling her she is apart of there family now, and that she is a member of there team. Like they wanna make sure she doesn’t leave them.
Garrison has turned into the baby of the group now, declaring his love at the end of the book. I was wonder who would do it first. I had thought it was going to be Talon first.
”I cared about that woman more than I’d cared about anyone or anything since I’d lost my parents and my brother as a kid.”
Do I recommend…. Yes for a book in-between books, but not as a strong book by itself.
Author: Eva Chase & Harlow King
Recommend: Yes
Spice: 🌶️ 🌶️
Age recommendation: 16-30+ Years
Plot:
Descima confronts her father in a coffee shop and tells him she is his daughter. He test her DNA and calls her to meet. She meets the whole family and they welcome her home straight away. She continues to live with the chaos crew and doing jobs with them while she gets to know her family. The boys don’t trust her family and keep digging to find things on them. Descima gets contacted by a man called the Hunter who tells her that her family is hiding a horrible secret and she needs to uncover it. Descima discovers that her family kill young young children for some cult thing and takes it into her own hands and kill them all.
The book ends with her finding out that the Hunter isn’t a cop but a man who owns a club, and ordered the hit on the family that held her captive. He was called the viper in book 1.
My feelings:
This is one of those books you read in-between reading other books cause you cannot find a good book to read.
This book had more spice then the other 2, and we finally got a MMMMF Chapter. The men are finally releasing they are all in love with Descima but she hasn’t worked it out yet.
”I’d never had a woman look after me like this. Never had a woman who cared enough and understood my kind of life enough to want to. In that moment, I’d have killed anyone who so much as looked at her wrong.”
I love how they are all jealous she has her family now, cause they don’t want to share her, even though they are trying to fob it off with saying they are just worried she is gonna be hurt if it dosnt work out.
”that we wouldn’t lose her. So that I wouldn’t lose her. I sure as hell didn’t know where I’d find another woman to match her. But I’d let her go if I had to. I just wouldn’t like it.”
They all keep telling her she is apart of there family now, and that she is a member of there team. Like they wanna make sure she doesn’t leave them.
Garrison has turned into the baby of the group now, declaring his love at the end of the book. I was wonder who would do it first. I had thought it was going to be Talon first.
”I cared about that woman more than I’d cared about anyone or anything since I’d lost my parents and my brother as a kid.”
Do I recommend…. Yes for a book in-between books, but not as a strong book by itself.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 25, 2022
Book 3 was not what I was expecting....at all. We finally get to see Des meet her family after not knowing they existing for most of her life. We think its going to be awkward but good for her...little do we know everyone has secrets, including her family. I won't say more because what I thought was way off and I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone! Just be prepared for the shock of some enlightening moments. OH and loved the cameo from another awesome series ❤️
Now in terms of the story, this part of the series was more slow-paced for me. Like I knew it was needed to help set up the final book (seriously, this series needs like 5 not 4 books in total haha) but it just didn't hit the same way the others did for me for some reason. It might have been some of the things the crew missed they wouldn't have if they were so good at their jobs and Des wasn't this amazing ghost and killer. Like it's fiction, I get that, but some of the development wasn't true to the characters and what was presented in previous books so I think that is what threw me off.
In terms of the relationships, I was happy to see some growth in that. Getting to learn some of their backgrounds was heart wrenching and made me like them even more. Talon for me is such a conundrum with his gruff exterior and his knitting hobby hahaha. I love Blaze's nerdiness and Garrison's openness he finally has at the end. I like Julius, just haven't connected with him as much as the others. I am interested to see what happens after that cliffhanger/revelation at the end of this book and how that will impact our crew. I was also trying to remember/figure out who exactly survived the even towards the end of the book (again no spoilers) but it wasn't 100% clear so I think they might come back to bite them in the rear. 4/5 stars for the story because of some of the issues I mentioned earlier.
Narration was good, I think my biggest complaint is that the narrators speak at very different speeds so depending not the chapter I had to switch from 1.3X to 1.5X speed and it was getting annoying. I definitely like both narrators, but their big difference in cadence in this book in particular threw me off. There were a lot more side characters in this book and I thought the portrayals of them was done well. 4/5 stars for the narration for this audiobook 😊
Now in terms of the story, this part of the series was more slow-paced for me. Like I knew it was needed to help set up the final book (seriously, this series needs like 5 not 4 books in total haha) but it just didn't hit the same way the others did for me for some reason. It might have been some of the things the crew missed they wouldn't have if they were so good at their jobs and Des wasn't this amazing ghost and killer. Like it's fiction, I get that, but some of the development wasn't true to the characters and what was presented in previous books so I think that is what threw me off.
In terms of the relationships, I was happy to see some growth in that. Getting to learn some of their backgrounds was heart wrenching and made me like them even more. Talon for me is such a conundrum with his gruff exterior and his knitting hobby hahaha. I love Blaze's nerdiness and Garrison's openness he finally has at the end. I like Julius, just haven't connected with him as much as the others. I am interested to see what happens after that cliffhanger/revelation at the end of this book and how that will impact our crew. I was also trying to remember/figure out who exactly survived the even towards the end of the book (again no spoilers) but it wasn't 100% clear so I think they might come back to bite them in the rear. 4/5 stars for the story because of some of the issues I mentioned earlier.
Narration was good, I think my biggest complaint is that the narrators speak at very different speeds so depending not the chapter I had to switch from 1.3X to 1.5X speed and it was getting annoying. I definitely like both narrators, but their big difference in cadence in this book in particular threw me off. There were a lot more side characters in this book and I thought the portrayals of them was done well. 4/5 stars for the narration for this audiobook 😊
February 12, 2022
Dess has discovered that the family she was stolen from are actually a prominent family who campaign against criminals. That means they are very unlikely to accept the real her let alone the men who are brutal but did welcome her into their lives and beds. But she craves a real home and family and so she tries to find a way to make it work to have her birth family and her chosen family. Then enemies start to target her birth family as well and they might need her skills too. But as she ventures further into this path it becomes harder to work out just who is the villain and who is the victim. Will Dess be able to pick the right side when the time is right?
Wow - there was layer upon layer in this book as Dess tried to navigate the real versus chosen family as well as handle all of the revelations and what their effect was on how she saw the people involved. I loved the way that the guys stuck by her using their own skills to help to find out the truth (even if it went with or against the way she might have wanted it to go - the truth was more important). I loved the way that decisive action was taken (even though it was a bit of a surprise exactly how it all ended). Contains lots of danger, drama and at times violence. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.
I received a free review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wow - there was layer upon layer in this book as Dess tried to navigate the real versus chosen family as well as handle all of the revelations and what their effect was on how she saw the people involved. I loved the way that the guys stuck by her using their own skills to help to find out the truth (even if it went with or against the way she might have wanted it to go - the truth was more important). I loved the way that decisive action was taken (even though it was a bit of a surprise exactly how it all ended). Contains lots of danger, drama and at times violence. Easy to read and understand. Contains explicit sexual content.
I received a free review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 19, 2022
So many questions answered, only to be left with even more. Most of this 3rd book focuses on Decima finding and getting to know her biological family. There are hints that they aren’t what they seem to be throughout the book and it all comes to a head at the end
Although she struggles with what she finds out about her family, she also comes to terms with family being more than blood. The Chaos Crew is her family and they accept EVERY part of her. She also solidifies her relationships with the guys by putting it ALL out in the open. Together…her and all 4 guys. HOT.
The ending, while a cliffhanger, isn’t a “middle of the action” kind, but definitely one that leaves you with questions. Normally, I’m pretty good at predicting the outcome of a situation or at least have some idea. I honestly don’t see the correlation between The Hunter and everything else that happened. Was there someone else in the barn? Was Damien really responsible for what The Hunter accused him of at the very end? So. Many. Questions. And they can only be answered by reading book 4 because I have no clue what’s happening at the end.
Definitely recommend if you like RH that involves a lot of action, suspense, and the sexy times (but isn’t just all sexy times). This one definitely has a good plot behind the relationship aspect and I can’t wait to see how it all ends.
Although she struggles with what she finds out about her family, she also comes to terms with family being more than blood. The Chaos Crew is her family and they accept EVERY part of her. She also solidifies her relationships with the guys by putting it ALL out in the open. Together…her and all 4 guys. HOT.
The ending, while a cliffhanger, isn’t a “middle of the action” kind, but definitely one that leaves you with questions. Normally, I’m pretty good at predicting the outcome of a situation or at least have some idea. I honestly don’t see the correlation between The Hunter and everything else that happened. Was there someone else in the barn? Was Damien really responsible for what The Hunter accused him of at the very end? So. Many. Questions. And they can only be answered by reading book 4 because I have no clue what’s happening at the end.
Definitely recommend if you like RH that involves a lot of action, suspense, and the sexy times (but isn’t just all sexy times). This one definitely has a good plot behind the relationship aspect and I can’t wait to see how it all ends.
February 15, 2022
I've mentioned this in my reviews of the first two books: this (contemporary/hitman/spy/etc) is not my typical genre, yet I'm obsessed with this series. The first book pulled me right in, and I've enjoyed every one since then.
Dess is a strong, badass female character although I feel like in this book she loses a bit of her spark, and we also hear a little less from her as the men get more POVs. Each of the men is fully fleshed out (sometimes an issue in RHs!), and in this book we finally got to hear a bit about their backstories and how they came together as the Chaos Crew.
For those interested in the spice, I'd rate it at maybe a 3.5/5, if only because sometimes it feels as though it's a few paragraphs shorter than it really could be. There's one excellent group activity scene, as well as a MFM threesome, and a few 1:1 sessions. There are no "crossed swords".
I had forgotten that this was the third of four planned books, so I was dismayed by the cliffhanger after getting so wrapped up and finishing this book in two days! But I will wait patiently for the fourth book! Not that it matters for the quality of the story, but the author is also so sweet and engaged with her readers.
Dess is a strong, badass female character although I feel like in this book she loses a bit of her spark, and we also hear a little less from her as the men get more POVs. Each of the men is fully fleshed out (sometimes an issue in RHs!), and in this book we finally got to hear a bit about their backstories and how they came together as the Chaos Crew.
For those interested in the spice, I'd rate it at maybe a 3.5/5, if only because sometimes it feels as though it's a few paragraphs shorter than it really could be. There's one excellent group activity scene, as well as a MFM threesome, and a few 1:1 sessions. There are no "crossed swords".
I had forgotten that this was the third of four planned books, so I was dismayed by the cliffhanger after getting so wrapped up and finishing this book in two days! But I will wait patiently for the fourth book! Not that it matters for the quality of the story, but the author is also so sweet and engaged with her readers.
February 16, 2022
Oh boy! Dess finally approachs Congressman Damien Malik, and tells him she is the daughter that he believed was dead. Once he verifies her identity, she is brought into the bosom of the Malik clan and introduced to her mother and brother, as well as other family members. Since she can't exactly tell the law-and-order Congressman the truth about her assassin upbringing, she has to make up a story to explain what happened to her after her kidnapping. The men of the Chaos Crew does their best to support her and she really needs their help when a mysterious man, who calls himself Hunter, gives her cryptic information that her family is hiding a dark secret.
The crew works to help her solve the mystery of her family, but after they are attacked several times Dess starts to think that her father has something to with it. Then one of the guys is grabbed of the street and Dess is forced to take actions she never wanted to take. But the story does not end here. Stay tuned.
I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
The crew works to help her solve the mystery of her family, but after they are attacked several times Dess starts to think that her father has something to with it. Then one of the guys is grabbed of the street and Dess is forced to take actions she never wanted to take. But the story does not end here. Stay tuned.
I was given an advanced copy of this book by the author. My review is voluntary.
February 18, 2022
After “stalking” Damien, Dess finally approaches him and tells him that she is the daughter they thought was dead. She is then introduced to all of the family. Since the entire family is abhorrent towards any criminal activity, she makes up a story about her life after the kidnapping.
Dess is a strong character, but craves love attention from familia bonds. She tries to make it work with her new-found family, but also tries to keep the relationships and life with the men of the Chaos Crew. They also understand her need for a family, and try their hardest to give her what she needs.
A new set of challenges occur, where there is a threat against her new family. She doesn’t understand why they are being targeted, and is trying to find more information about the threat and her family. This creates an aura of mystery, with so many twists and turns. I cannot wait for the last book to put all of the puzzle pieces together!
Dess is a strong character, but craves love attention from familia bonds. She tries to make it work with her new-found family, but also tries to keep the relationships and life with the men of the Chaos Crew. They also understand her need for a family, and try their hardest to give her what she needs.
A new set of challenges occur, where there is a threat against her new family. She doesn’t understand why they are being targeted, and is trying to find more information about the threat and her family. This creates an aura of mystery, with so many twists and turns. I cannot wait for the last book to put all of the puzzle pieces together!
February 20, 2022
Mysteries, blood, violence, and love. Never a dull moment.
Starts right off where the last book ended, you must read the prior books in order. Des is a fish out of water, longing for the family she never had. But she has to be careful what she wishes for, her family seems a little too perfect on the surface.
A great plot line as the story evolves, there are more players entering the story and trying to determine whether they are friend or foe is challenging and kept me guessing. I love the secondary character that is brought in from another series, that was so great to get a little follow up from a past series. The story continues with layers of mysteries to be unraveled, the guys are starting to gel and there is more heat with Des and the guys. I really love this series and can’t wait for the next book to find out what happens next. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
Starts right off where the last book ended, you must read the prior books in order. Des is a fish out of water, longing for the family she never had. But she has to be careful what she wishes for, her family seems a little too perfect on the surface.
A great plot line as the story evolves, there are more players entering the story and trying to determine whether they are friend or foe is challenging and kept me guessing. I love the secondary character that is brought in from another series, that was so great to get a little follow up from a past series. The story continues with layers of mysteries to be unraveled, the guys are starting to gel and there is more heat with Des and the guys. I really love this series and can’t wait for the next book to find out what happens next. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
March 6, 2022
Dess has finally got the chance to meet her "real"family in the third book of this phenomenal series. We get to see yet another different side to Decima, a girl who has found her place within the Chaos Crew,but also somewhat vulnerable whilst getting to know her new family. The Crew are as always,behind her through thick and thin,they're her guidance,her loves but they also know when to step back and let Dess deal with things.
Powers that be are after them,and she has to navigate and deal with the reason why...secrets and lies always rear their ugly heads in these situations,but Dess and her crew always stick together when it matters.
Eva and Harlow have shown how phenomenal they really are as writers and i literally cannot wait for the final book to see how everything comes together...does this series really have to end???
Powers that be are after them,and she has to navigate and deal with the reason why...secrets and lies always rear their ugly heads in these situations,but Dess and her crew always stick together when it matters.
Eva and Harlow have shown how phenomenal they really are as writers and i literally cannot wait for the final book to see how everything comes together...does this series really have to end???
March 6, 2022
So Many Twists
I love that this series keeps you guessing as to what's next for Decima. After the last book and getting confirmation that she was the child of Congressman Malik, who everyone thought was dead, she approaches Damien Malik to let him know she is his daughter Rachel.
It doesn't take long to figure out that something is off with the family even with the strange calls from someone who calls himself The Hunter. Dess and her men find themselves in a couple of weird situations, which they manage to get out of, but each one seems to point to Malik.
Her father is a fanatic in Congress about increasing punishment for criminals even for some of the smallest of crimes. Rachel,Dess, can tell something is off about him and his family.
I absolutely love all the twists this story takes and am looking forward to the next book in April.
I love that this series keeps you guessing as to what's next for Decima. After the last book and getting confirmation that she was the child of Congressman Malik, who everyone thought was dead, she approaches Damien Malik to let him know she is his daughter Rachel.
It doesn't take long to figure out that something is off with the family even with the strange calls from someone who calls himself The Hunter. Dess and her men find themselves in a couple of weird situations, which they manage to get out of, but each one seems to point to Malik.
Her father is a fanatic in Congress about increasing punishment for criminals even for some of the smallest of crimes. Rachel,Dess, can tell something is off about him and his family.
I absolutely love all the twists this story takes and am looking forward to the next book in April.
March 11, 2022
Book 3 in the series and definitely want to read in order. Story picks up shortly after end of book 2. Dess and the guys have done their homework and now it is time to meet her father.
I adored how supportive the guys were of Dess even though they were conflicted with the idea of her choosing her new life over the one she has with them. As a vocal opponent of crime, there is no way her father will left her be a part of both worlds.
As Dess sinks further into her old-new life, things start to not add up. There is a mystery man urging her to dig and someone is out to separate her from her men.
Even after reading many of the author's stories and knowing her skill with twist and turns, I didn't see this one coming. I cannot wait for the next book for more to be revealed.
I received an advanced copy of this story and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
I adored how supportive the guys were of Dess even though they were conflicted with the idea of her choosing her new life over the one she has with them. As a vocal opponent of crime, there is no way her father will left her be a part of both worlds.
As Dess sinks further into her old-new life, things start to not add up. There is a mystery man urging her to dig and someone is out to separate her from her men.
Even after reading many of the author's stories and knowing her skill with twist and turns, I didn't see this one coming. I cannot wait for the next book for more to be revealed.
I received an advanced copy of this story and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
April 22, 2022
Fine I guess
After the first book the rest were kinda boring tbh. I don't get why though. They technically had all the good stuff but it just fell flat for me. The sex scenes didn't even bring me joy and I kinda just forced myself through it like when you're sick and have to take medicine.... It felt like that. But I can't figure out why it didn't light up for me. Very confusing. Maybe it was that there wasn't a connection? Idk! It wasn't horrid. There was no red flags or anything completely annoying. It was just a book I read. Not something to write home about nor would I ever want to really read again or continue. After three books and I stil! Had to choke it done just because I wanted to see who the big bad was. Yep found out. Also confirmed alot of my suspicions. This just was very lackadaisical and disappointing.
After the first book the rest were kinda boring tbh. I don't get why though. They technically had all the good stuff but it just fell flat for me. The sex scenes didn't even bring me joy and I kinda just forced myself through it like when you're sick and have to take medicine.... It felt like that. But I can't figure out why it didn't light up for me. Very confusing. Maybe it was that there wasn't a connection? Idk! It wasn't horrid. There was no red flags or anything completely annoying. It was just a book I read. Not something to write home about nor would I ever want to really read again or continue. After three books and I stil! Had to choke it done just because I wanted to see who the big bad was. Yep found out. Also confirmed alot of my suspicions. This just was very lackadaisical and disappointing.
February 21, 2022
Poor Dess
Poor Dess, as soon as she manages to find some answers about her past, she ends up with more questions. After finally finding her family and going all in to get to know them and be a part of their lives, it seems they may not be the people she thought or hoped they'd be. With regular anonymous contacts by someone calling themselves the Hunter, it seems that more is going on behind the scenes than meets the eye, but what exactly that is and who is responsible is not that clear cut.
The plot flowed brilliantly, never a dull moment, lots of action and steam. We got to dive deeper into the Crew's past in this one and find out what set them on the path to finding each other. This is a seriously awesome series and I highly recommend it. 😍
Poor Dess, as soon as she manages to find some answers about her past, she ends up with more questions. After finally finding her family and going all in to get to know them and be a part of their lives, it seems they may not be the people she thought or hoped they'd be. With regular anonymous contacts by someone calling themselves the Hunter, it seems that more is going on behind the scenes than meets the eye, but what exactly that is and who is responsible is not that clear cut.
The plot flowed brilliantly, never a dull moment, lots of action and steam. We got to dive deeper into the Crew's past in this one and find out what set them on the path to finding each other. This is a seriously awesome series and I highly recommend it. 😍
May 22, 2022
insane
This series is literally insane. Just when you think you have the answers more questions appear. So the questions of her family were taken care of and then sinister and ominous plots arose. You know who wouldn’t have expected that. People got involved saying they were one thing and yet they aren’t. More questions. I know my review probably doesn’t make sense but I don’t wanna spoil anything so I was trying to talk in a riddle. It’ll make sense when you read this book. Seriously though I love this series and can’t wait for what’s next! Also I think it would be totally awesome if Decima and Mercy got like their own crossover novel. I’d love to see them reaction to the same situation and to each other as well as how their men would interact.
1000000000000000000/5
This series is literally insane. Just when you think you have the answers more questions appear. So the questions of her family were taken care of and then sinister and ominous plots arose. You know who wouldn’t have expected that. People got involved saying they were one thing and yet they aren’t. More questions. I know my review probably doesn’t make sense but I don’t wanna spoil anything so I was trying to talk in a riddle. It’ll make sense when you read this book. Seriously though I love this series and can’t wait for what’s next! Also I think it would be totally awesome if Decima and Mercy got like their own crossover novel. I’d love to see them reaction to the same situation and to each other as well as how their men would interact.
1000000000000000000/5
September 11, 2023
⭐️ 5
🌶️ 3
This series just keeps giving. So many lies, secrets, and drama. We get one thig answered for another 5 questions to pop up, but we do finally get a bit of it tied up at the end when we find out about The Hunters involvement with the household. Dess kinda annoyed me by this point, I don't know why but something about her started to get on my nerves. Overall, I did really enjoy this book having read through it a lot faster than the first two. It took a much darker turn than I was expecting but I loved it. The smut is getting a bit better but it's still not at the level I'm used to, which don't get me wrong works well with the plot, but still leaves it at a 3/5 (a rating system is posted on my insta SmutyBookAholics)
🌶️ 3
This series just keeps giving. So many lies, secrets, and drama. We get one thig answered for another 5 questions to pop up, but we do finally get a bit of it tied up at the end when we find out about The Hunters involvement with the household. Dess kinda annoyed me by this point, I don't know why but something about her started to get on my nerves. Overall, I did really enjoy this book having read through it a lot faster than the first two. It took a much darker turn than I was expecting but I loved it. The smut is getting a bit better but it's still not at the level I'm used to, which don't get me wrong works well with the plot, but still leaves it at a 3/5 (a rating system is posted on my insta SmutyBookAholics)
May 18, 2024
What the fuck is up with her family. Seriously, that is some crazy cult shit. She needs to kill them all. Grandma Ruby, her brother, all of them. Can't leave any of them behind.
Also, that ending... they are literally surrounded by the people who have been after her. There is no way they are getting out of there unharmed.
UGH. We finally got a group scene!!!!! It was great. I was a happy happy camper.
We are definitely seeing some growth but it feels like more and more is being piled on top.
As of right now I don't see a way around this. The next book is the final book so I'm sure I'm in for a wild ass ride. :D
Seriously loving this FMC.
Spice 1.5/5
Humor 1/5
Emotional 1/5
World Building 4.5/5
Overall 5/5
Also, that ending... they are literally surrounded by the people who have been after her. There is no way they are getting out of there unharmed.
UGH. We finally got a group scene!!!!! It was great. I was a happy happy camper.
We are definitely seeing some growth but it feels like more and more is being piled on top.
As of right now I don't see a way around this. The next book is the final book so I'm sure I'm in for a wild ass ride. :D
Seriously loving this FMC.
Spice 1.5/5
Humor 1/5
Emotional 1/5
World Building 4.5/5
Overall 5/5
February 19, 2022
Amazing Heart Racing Read!
This series just keeps getting better. Décima is such a badass and in this book we get to see a more vulnerable side when she connects with her family. Leave it to Eva and Harlow to put us through the ringer though. The twists and turns left me speechless and the end left me with a whole new slew of questions. Dang these women know how to do a plot twist right. The steam level was perfection as always and we got to learn more about the men that love this amazing woman. As always, check the trigger warnings and then buckle up and enjoy the ride!!
5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
This series just keeps getting better. Décima is such a badass and in this book we get to see a more vulnerable side when she connects with her family. Leave it to Eva and Harlow to put us through the ringer though. The twists and turns left me speechless and the end left me with a whole new slew of questions. Dang these women know how to do a plot twist right. The steam level was perfection as always and we got to learn more about the men that love this amazing woman. As always, check the trigger warnings and then buckle up and enjoy the ride!!
5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
February 20, 2022
Wow that was unexpected!
Ummmm well that was unexpected, I like to think I see plots coming from a mile off but you could knock me down with a feather, this did not go at all how I expected!
I'm still totally in love with Dess and her guys and want more more more from them. I can honestly say I have no idea where this is going??
This book was full of action, suspense and was shrouded in intrigue for sure. Some.sexy scenes with our gorgeous guys and we got to know a bit more of their back stories. I still need more Garrison.
One thing's for sure I have more questions now than I did at the start of this one. How did that happen, roll on Book four.
Ummmm well that was unexpected, I like to think I see plots coming from a mile off but you could knock me down with a feather, this did not go at all how I expected!
I'm still totally in love with Dess and her guys and want more more more from them. I can honestly say I have no idea where this is going??
This book was full of action, suspense and was shrouded in intrigue for sure. Some.sexy scenes with our gorgeous guys and we got to know a bit more of their back stories. I still need more Garrison.
One thing's for sure I have more questions now than I did at the start of this one. How did that happen, roll on Book four.
March 3, 2022
This series gets better and better
This is the third book in The Chaos Crew book series and it continues from when Decima finds out who her birth family are at the end of book 2.
So many secrets were uncovered in Killer Heart and at times I couldn't figure out where this would go. Hunter is a new character that's introduced and we don't find out a lot about him till the very end.
I love Decima's relationships with the guys and Blaze is definitely my favourite.
I'm on tenterhooks to find out how the final book plays out and what will be the truth of what actually happened to Decima. This book ended on a mild cliffhanger, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
This is the third book in The Chaos Crew book series and it continues from when Decima finds out who her birth family are at the end of book 2.
So many secrets were uncovered in Killer Heart and at times I couldn't figure out where this would go. Hunter is a new character that's introduced and we don't find out a lot about him till the very end.
I love Decima's relationships with the guys and Blaze is definitely my favourite.
I'm on tenterhooks to find out how the final book plays out and what will be the truth of what actually happened to Decima. This book ended on a mild cliffhanger, and I can't wait to see what happens next.
March 22, 2022
What a wild, dark and twisted ride!!! 🖤
WTF I just read???... my mind is blown by this fantastic installment, that I dare to say is the best so far!!! 😳🤯
The unexpected twists and turns are thrown at every corner, keeping you enthralled and bitting your nails from start to finish, the angst is so real!!! 😫😫😫
While the bond between Dess and the guys strenghtened more than any of them ever thought 🤗🥰... we are discovering a master plan so much bigger than anyone could have guessed, WTF!!! 😵💫😰
Now we have more questions than answers, need the next book stat!!! 😍❤🔥
WTF I just read???... my mind is blown by this fantastic installment, that I dare to say is the best so far!!! 😳🤯
The unexpected twists and turns are thrown at every corner, keeping you enthralled and bitting your nails from start to finish, the angst is so real!!! 😫😫😫
While the bond between Dess and the guys strenghtened more than any of them ever thought 🤗🥰... we are discovering a master plan so much bigger than anyone could have guessed, WTF!!! 😵💫😰
Now we have more questions than answers, need the next book stat!!! 😍❤🔥
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