It
was a bittersweet experience reading Free.
As much as I longed for Rush's story, I knew it would sadly mark the end of
this exceptional series. And with story-lines and tensions escalating across
several novels, I was consumed with both excitement and fear re-entering
Chaos's world, worried about the welfare of all the brothers, especially my man
Tack. As expected, Kristen Ashley led me on another incredible journey as she
penned a moving tale of undeniable love, vengeance, forgiveness, seeking
redemption, finding salvation, and most importantly the unbreakable bonds of
family, friendship and brotherhood.
I
adored the young Cole "Rush" Allen in Motorcycle Man and fell completely in love with the man he became
in Free. As promised, he matured to
be every bit as sexy, growly, protective and possessive as his dad, but with a
gentler side. Being his father's son, Cole possesses great wisdom. He's a man
who immediately recognizes what he wants, and will stop at nothing to seize it.
True to his character's name, Rush quickly falls for the spirited woman who
caught his eye and wastes no time in claiming Rebel Stapleton's heart. All in
all, Rush was the ideal swoon-worthy hero and a total dream man.
When
first introduced to Diesel's sister in More
than Everything a Honey Series
Novella, I knew Rebel would be perfect for Rush. A fiery and feisty redhead
who's compassionate, quirky, has a great sense of humor and lots of sass ~
she's a cross between Rock Chick cool and badass biker babe. A woman who feels
deeply and has a heart of gold, Rebel selflessly gives all of herself to those
she loves. Her connection with Rush is not only passionate but instantaneous,
easygoing and virtually drama free.
This
read differs from the others within the series, whose focus revolved around the
couple, their courtship, and a fair share of angst. Here, the romance was
entwined within the several ongoing plot-lines. I found myself both wanting more
time with these endearing characters, as well as missing the relationship
tension I'm used to from these gritty bikers and their women. Regardless, Free is so much more than simply Rush
and Rebel's story. It was Kristen Ashley's final love letter to the Chaos
brotherhood as she paved their well-deserved and overdue path to freedom.
The
story flowed from various points of view including that of Rush, Rebel, Tack,
Snapper, the lunatic Benito, and others who were involved in the club's
decades-long problems. It was fascinating experiencing events unfold through
different eyes. So many memorable moments made this read captivating and
enjoyable. The brothers' hilarious banter and the sheer craziness of some
lovable secondary characters had me giggling. Holding my breath during several
intense, heart-pounding scenes as the villains in this saga had me utterly
panicked. Feeling anxious over the Benito situation and conflicted with its
outcome. And savoring the passion not only between the main characters but
another couple who I ABSOLUTELY ADORED. However, the most unforgettable and
heartwarming moments were those between father and son. Tack and Rush have a
unique bond and the level of love, trust, respect, and loyalty they shared overwhelmed
me.
Free was tremendously
emotional, and there are no words to describe how remarkably KA wove each
story-line together to tie every loose end into one spool of thread. A definite
must-read, but know that with its beginnings rooted in Motorcycle Man, and plot-lines developing throughout each installment,
this is not a standalone novel. Thrilled to see cameos from so many past loves
like Knight, Raid and some of the Hot Bunch/Dream Man hotties. Additionally,
fans of the Honey Series will be
happy to see D, Mad, and Sixx made an OTT grand appearance ~ which added a new,
unexpected and different vibe to this story.
Finally,
of all the series in KA's literary world, Chaos is undoubtedly my favorite, and
I am beside myself with sadness that it has ended. Hopefully, we will see these
characters sometime in the future, perhaps in romances featuring Dutch and
Jagger Black.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this publication
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