Ride Steady
is book 3 in The Chaos series by Kristen Ashley, and I love all books by her but
the Chaos series is my absolute favorite.
I love Shy, Hop and now Joker! I recommend reading all books in this
series to better understand the back story and other characters. I think it would be worth it to also read
Motorcycle Man as well. Trust me; this
will not be a hardship! All of her books
are amazing, but her motorcycle club men… Yummy!
We get to
know Carson Steele aka Joker as a young boy who lives with an abusive jackass
of a father. Carson’s mom took off when he was just a baby, so his nasty dad
was all he had. Carson was exposed to
sex and drinking and beatings no child should be a part of at any age. Thankfully Cason has some very good people in
his life who keep an eye out for him and really cared about him. Carson is a quiet soul, who is smart and an
amazing artist. He’s crushing real hard
on the cheerleader/homecoming queen/ QB’s girlfriend.
Carissa
Teodoro is a beautiful young girl who has suffered a lot of tragedy in her
young life as well. Losing a sister in a terrible accident at 6 and her mom
when she was 17, Carissa has seen a lot of loss. Being the girlfriend of the Aaron Neiland,
Carissa and he were the golden couple and super popular. Carissa may have been in the “in” crowd with
the mean girls, but she remained a sweet girl.
Carissa and
Carson had some interactions in high school and when Carson had enough of his
dad and all he abuse he decided to take off. Carson saw Carissa first and left
her something to remember him by. He and
Carissa both missed some very life changing opportunities with each other that
changed the course of their lives. I
love all the back story Kristen gave on Carson and Carissa and the people in
their lives, I also really loved how
Carson had a relationship with the Chaos motorcycle club as a young kid and
didn’t even realize it. Just amazing.
Fast forward
a few years and Carson, who is now a full-fledged member of Chaos and goes by
the name Joker meets up again with Carissa, who has no idea who he is. Carissa’s life is in a bad place, being newly
divorced, royally screwed over and raising her baby boy. Joker is hurt that she does not remember him
and he believes he meant nothing to her. Regardless, The Chaos Motorcycle Club
decides to help Carissa. Joker and Carissa have some serious attraction for one
another and Joker is wonderful with Carissa’s son. Kristen really writes good relationships. She lets it grow from the beginning and it is
so natural. Without Carissa even knowing
the impact she has had on Joker, his life becomes better because she is back in
it. Carissa’s life does a complete
turnaround as well for the better. They
save each other!
Carissa and
Joker’s relationship isn’t easy from minute one, but they always seem to be
open with each other about almost everything and are able to talk through
things. But the problems they have to
face in their new relationship seem too big to tackle sometimes. Joker is still
keeping his identity a secret and as they are both falling for each other he
knows he has to fess up. Chaos MC is
having big problems with an enemy on the street. Carissa’s ex-husband Aaron is mean, conniving
and annoying. Now that he realizes he has lost her he decides he wants her
back. They have a lot to deal with!!!
On a side
note I absofreakinglutely LOVE how Kristen Ashley brings characters from other
series into each of her books. Lee
Nightingale, Mitch Lawson, Hawk Delgado and Knight Sebring to name a few. It was so much fun visiting with old
friends!! And who doesn’t love a visit
from Cherry and Elvira any day!!
Like all of
KA’s books Ride Steady is full of details and she really makes you feel like
you’re part of the story. The characters
become your friends, lovers and enemies.
The love story is fully developed and the friends and family play a huge
roll in this book! I absolutely loved
how Joker remembers people in his past that helped him as a boy and they become
part of his life as a man.
Ride Steady
is a must read for any Kristen Ashley fan as well as a motorcycle club book
lover, or a second chance romance fan or a hot alpha male lover… Basically
anyone who loves to read!!
This book has
it all! 5 very plump lip smacks to Kristen Ashley and Ride Steady!!
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