I am loving the Wild West MC series and was THRILLED that Kristen Ashley took us back to the world of Chaos in this story. I can't begin to explain how much I loved this book and how it resonated with me. It was entertaining, intense, and filled with so much emotion. Seriously, ALL the emotion. Smooth Sailing is a new favorite that is not to be missed!
Smooth Sailing (Wild West MC #3) by Kristen Ashley
But he patched in anyway.
And he was all in to be a part of their not-quite-outlaw missions.
This takes him down to Phoenix, right into the orbit of Diana Armitage, a beautiful, green-eyed woman with a heart of gold and a scarily honed tendency to sacrifice for pretty much everyone she cares about, and some people she barely knows.
Hugger has been existing. Life has never given him much, now, he expects even less.
Diana lives life to its fullest. And she doesn’t keep it a secret she wants to drag Hugger right along with her.
But Hugger is certain he’s got bad blood. He’s got one foot in Chaos, one foot out. One foot in Diana’s life, one foot out.
Diana and his brothers in Chaos have their work cut out to show Hugger who he is.
That he belongs.
And he’s worthy to be loved.
5 out of 5 stars
Smooth Sailing was PHENOMENAL! There is
something special in the way Kristen Ashley tells a story, immediately pulling
me in and making me feel like I'm a part of it. I had chills! I loved Hugger and
Diana and the incredible details of them coming together, it was filled with so
much feeling and love. I felt like I was in a chokehold as it all unfolded, and
I loved the way it broke me down a bit and built me back up. Within minutes I could
feel this would be a five-star read and from there it exceeded my expectations. SIX
STARS!
I loved meeting Hugger and learning about him, he was the
perfect mix of alpha, bossy, sweet, and protective. I felt so much for him as
he worked through things from his past and I was filled with anticipation to
learn about his connection to Chaos. I adored Diana and how deeply she loved
and took care of people, and how hardworking and determined she was. I liked
learning her history even though some of it was hard. I loved Diana and Hugger
meeting and the instant connection they had, I could feel their attraction and
pull to one another in the middle of the intense situation they were in. There
were so many wonderful scenes and interactions as they got to know each other
and fall in love, it was the perfect blend of emotional and entertaining.
I thought this
was a well-developed story with a fantastic build that had me hanging on every
word. There were a lot of things happening, dramas unfolding, and emotional
moments playing out. I loved all the different characters, connections, and
cameos, seeing the bonds of the brotherhood and found families. I loved learning
more about Big Petey, he's been such a presence in the Chaos series so I was
thrilled that I really got to see what an amazing man he was with all the
wisdom he shared. I also loved his relationship with Hugger and why he worked
to bring him into the Chaos fold. I love the Wild West MC universe and seeing
the different MCs working together as well as favorites from other series. I’m
excited about where it all could go, the possibilities are endless.
There was some foreshadowing happening in the beginning so I
was bracing for what was to come. I was glad I did because, by the time I got to
the epilogue, I was a sobbing mess even though it was absolutely beautiful and
touching. From the relationship that Hugger and Diana had to the love of all
the brothers, and dealing with the drama surrounding them, as well as healing
and loss, this was all brilliant. There were so many poignant moments
throughout full of meaning, that I got choked up several times. Hands down this
is a new favorite!
Complimentary copy received.
"A phenomenal 6-star read that had me hanging on every word!" - About That Story
Thank you Kristen Ashley and Team for the advanced copy of Smooth Sailing.
Do books ever make you cry while reading? Let me know! I'm all about how a book makes me feel so if I'm feeling the emotion, it will happen. With this book, I was a mess. I was feeling ALL the things!