He’s chaos… she’s the sweetest temptation.
An angsty, forbidden romance, Sweet Chaos is live!
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Blurb
Dylan St. Clair is chaos. And chaos always leaves a trail of destruction in its wake. I just hadn’t expected it to be my heart he destroyed.
I’ve had a crush on Dylan St. Clair since he climbed into my bedroom window ten years ago.
Wrong window, Romeo.
I was eleven, he was seventeen. A bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks with a chip on his shoulder and fresh bruises from his latest fight, he went on to play the starring role in all my teenage fantasies.
But I always knew he was off-limits. So, over the years I gave up wishing and hoping we could ever be together.
Until he kissed me on a cold beach one starry winter’s night.
Until he said those five words that changed everything.
I picked the wrong sister.
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Review
4.5 stars!
An angsty and dramatic forbidden-ish romance with all the feels, this book took me on a rollercoaster of emotion, and wow, I loved it!
This book is a follow on from one of my fave reads of 2019, Wilder Love. Dylan St Clair is the twin brother of Remy (heroine of Wilder Love), brave, bold and protective of his sister, with a wild streak a mile wide, he is the quintessential bad boy, and he will absolutely own your heart! While you could read this book as a standalone, the characters from the previous book both appear in this one, and beware that this book does contain spoilers for the first.
Dylan’s toxic relationship with his high school girlfriend, Sienna, played out in the background of Wilder Love. I kept wondering if we would get his story, and I was both thrilled and terrified by the prospect. Thrilled because I freaking love Dylan, terrified because Sienna seemed like a nightmare and I really wasn’t that interested in reading about her. Well, this book solved all my problems and I was absolutely ecstatic when I learned that Dylan’s love story would actually be with Sienna’s younger sister, Scarlett. Angst alert!!! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this story, and it totally delivered.
“I picked the wrong sister.”
Scarlett grew up in her older sister’s shadow. The youngest daughter of a ridiculously wealthy family, she has always been the black sheep, not wanting a life controlled by her father or dictated by their social status. She is a free spirit with an artistic soul and a strong independent streak, and I absolutely loved her!
She and Dylan had their first real encounter when she was only 11 years old and he snuck into her room by mistake, thinking he was visiting her sister. It was a short visit, but it left its mark on both of them, and it marked the moment that Scarlett completely fell for her sister’s boyfriend. She’s tried to move on, but he’s always been the guy that all others measure up to. Now she’s 21 years old and making her own way in the world, and she and Dylan are suddenly running into each other everywhere. And that spark has turned into full-blown lust.
It’s an attraction that goes both ways as Dylan finally notices that Scarlett is all grown up, and the kid that he used to admire so much is somebody that he can really see himself with. And for a guy that usually doesn’t get emotionally involved, that is a huge thing. But their past, and Scarlett’s sister, are a huge roadblock for them and their relationship has its challenges before it even begins, and I loved watching them navigate it all.
“What about Sienna?”
He lifted one shoulder in a shrug. “What about her? We’ve been over for a long time.”
“It’s still wrong.”
“Then why does it feel so fucking right?”
…
“You belonged to her first.”
“I’ve never belonged to anyone.”
It’s a fantastic set-up and the chemistry is there right from the very beginning. You can feel the bond between these two, which is so much more than just physical attraction. They connect on a deeper level, which came across in each and every encounter.
“Everyone needs someone who believes in them. I believe in you … Just like you always did for me, even when I didn’t deserve it. Even when I didn’t acknowledge it, I saw you, Scarlett. I always saw you.
It’s a beautiful relationship, full of laughs and teasing, flirting and dirty talk, and a whole lot of steam. They don’t jump right into it, which means the sexual tension builds beautifully and meaningfully, but that doesn’t mean it’s not hot, and OMG, it’s hot!
“You’re not my second choice. You’re not a consolation prize. You’re everything I never knew I needed. You’re my number fucking one. You own me.”
But it’s an angsty ride, and Scarlett’s sister is only the tip of the iceberg. Dylan has done well for himself, he owns his own business and has made his fortune, but he still bears the emotional scars from his childhood. For so long his life has been about dealing with shit to protect his beloved sister, and it’s a role that he struggles to let go. Add to that his need to prove himself to the people that used to look down at him, including his issues with Sienna’s family, and the fact that he’s in his first real relationship, and he’s dealing with a lot. He knows he is messed up and that he has issues to deal with, and my heart ached for him and all that he goes through in this book.
“Nobody has ever loved me the way you do. Don’t let me ruin this. Don’t let me ruin us.”
And this is where Sienna shines! She is there for Dylan in a way that nobody has been before. Open and honest, she doesn’t hold back from him, and I love the way she throws herself out there, revelling in everything that is developing between them. But she’s also not a doormat, she stands up to him and she takes care of herself, while taking care of him, and she strikes a really great balance between the two.
So it’s not an easy ride and there are mistakes made along the way. It’s dramatic and it’s angsty, but at the heart of all of the drama is an amazing love story that feels so right. Dylan and Scarlett are made for each other, and it’s just a matter of holding on through the heartache, knowing that it will all be worth it in the end.
“What are we, Dylan?” …
“We’re everything, Starlet. Every-fucking-thing.”
*dreamy sigh*
And what an ending! Not one, but two epilogues which give us glimpses into the future, and finish off the story beautifully.
Shane and Remy from Wilder Love both feature throughout the story, and not only did I love seeing more of them living their happy ending, but I also loved seeing Dylan relationship with them both. It absolutely melted my heart!
I loved this book. Emery Rose has delivered another fun, sweet, yet heartwrenching read that kept me absolutely glued to my kindle. I adored these characters so much, and I loved their story.
4.5 stars
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Love & Chaos
Giveaway
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About the Author
Emery Rose has been known to indulge in good red wine, strong coffee, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. When she’s not working on her latest project, you can find her binge-watching Netflix, trotting the globe in search of sunshine, or immersed in a good book. A former New Yorker, she currently resides in London with her two beautiful daughters and one grumpy but lovable Border Terrier.
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