There's a lot in this book that might put some readers off. In fact, I'd go further and say that there's a lot in it that would usually put me off. But, I really enjoyed it. The book opens with the hero with another woman. He's in a motorcycle gang and while they avoid drugs and guns, their business interests certainly lie on the more unsavoury side of life (brothels, strip clubs and pornographic films). Then there's the reason that this couple split up in the first place, 12 years ago...
For some reason though, despite all of the things that would normally put me off a little bit, I really enjoyed this book. The descriptions of both the club in the modern day and the scenes from Cade and Indy's childhood were great and really added to the story.
I loved both Cade and Indy and the way that the interacted as they rediscovered their feelings for one another. As a rule, I struggle a bit with second chance romances, which is what this is in effect, but somehow it really worked. I did want Indy to drop her defences a little quicker with Cade, but in some ways, the fact that she didn't added to the overall feel of the book and worked well.
Although I have some reservations about the setting, I did like that neither Cade nor Indy felt that had to change who they were or what they did.
There was one thing I wasn't so keen about this story though, the fact that it was left on a bit of a cliffhanger. Now I HAVE to read the next one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Raw sex, hot bikers and love gone awry make this a real page turner. You can't change your roots no matter how much you try so you need to accept them and make them work for your future as Indy finds out.

Great book ,great characters , interesting story . I love Cade and I can not wait other books in this series . Thank you Net Galley and publisher for this opportunity .

I received and ARC of this book through #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Again one of the things that I love about Netgalley is the opportunity to try authors that are new to me. This book and author didn’t disappoint! An amazing start to what I am thinking will be an addictive series. Main characters are strong and lovable. Realistic hardships in life, turmoils in a long strained relationship and plenty of HOT sex!! I love the author’s style in telling the story both in the present and flashing back to their earlier years, both catching you up on their history, but not drawing it out to make you want to skim the contents. So many things that I loved about this book, I looked for the second in the series and started my review immediately after finishing it.

What you should know going in.... Mostly not things I dislike because I enjoy a broad array of story and writing styles, but since many have a particular type that they like or dislike, I will list a couple of things to give some insight, while not spoiling anything.
*Pretty soft core as far as biker books go. Definitely the culture surrounding the club, but not the amount of violence, illegal activity or profanity as you may see in harder core “club” stories
*Sex, lots of it. If you prefer more of a love story without the heat factor, this book may not be for you. The love story is there, but so is the sex and it’s hot, well written and varied
*Cliffhanger alert!!!! Normally this turns me off of a series, truly, but this ended in a way that kept you grabbing for the next one, while still somewhat completing the story that was started in this book. The cliffhanger scene leads into a different story line with the same background characters, instead of just dropping you off the cliff in the middle of the main story. A little more tolerable to me, but I still prefer a series that has standalone books.

The cliffhanger ending always feels to me as if the author is setting the reader up to “need” to buy the next book. I’d rather go there out of want of another great book, than because I needed to finish a story. For this reason, I didn’t rate it higher, but it is a good read. The book flows nicely and you won’t want to put it down! Would have liked to give it 3.5 stars. Definitely a 4 star book for me if not for the cliffhanger.

This was my first read from this author, and I was pleasantly surprised. The story was engaging, with a fair amount of drama. Cade and Indy were in love as teenagers before going their separate ways following poor choices on Cade's part, and now they have found themselves forced to spend time together following her father's death. This story is a second chance story in an MC setting. The writing flowed well and overall this was an engaging book. I am interested to see what happens in the next book of the series.

Kings of Mayhem is my first read by Penny Dee, and while I don’t mind the MC genre, it’s definitely not for the sensitive at heart as cheating and all that goes with living life by no ones rules, is certainly a motto embraced by most MC clubs.

Cade and Indy have childhood history, but life in the club can ultimately take its toll and moving forward isn’t always as simple as it seems. I liked both characters, and while the cheating is unsavoury, it plays its part I the overall plot.

A great cover, a decent storyline, good world building, and unfortunately a cliffhanger ending, ensure that readers will be eagerly awaiting the next instalment of this gripping new series.

A fantastic start to a great new MC series, couldn’t put it down. Really enjoyed all of the characters and Can’t wait for the next book!

It’s been a while since I’ve read an MC book, so when I was given the opportunity to read Kings of Mayhem I jumped at the chance. I’m so glad I did. Penny Dee is a new author to me, and one that I will definitely be reading more of. The story follows Cade Calley and Indigo Parrish, both MC kids, it follows their story from when they met, aged 5 to present day, 25 years later. Previously I’ve struggled with books going backwards and forwards with the timeline between chapters, but Penny Dee nailed it for me. I loved reading their past as much as their present. Told in dual POV we get to see both sides of their story, a story about second chances, family and true love. A wonderful story, with some emotional scenes and some interesting characters, all with their own story to tell. I can’t wait to read more Kings of Mayhem. I do hope though that future books include Cade and Indy, I need updates, I’m not quite ready to let them go yet. I was addicted from the very first page. Five ‘Cade Calley is Hot as Hell’ Stars from me. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Exciting kickoff to a few series!

The blurb is great synopsis of this story, basically Cade and Indy fell in love and were meant to be until her broke her and essentially them. Indy fled home to pursue her dreams which no longer included Cade but now she must return home to bury her father. And dig up her old feelings for Cade. But are they really old if they never left, are they just stale. Lol.

I loved these two characters and the supporting cast are just as fascinating and promise a great series to come!

Great writing with the right amount of drama and suspense, love and romance, and intrigue leaving you wanting more of the Kings of Mayhem.

Great start to a series!

A love you experience once in your life doesn't come around often and when it does it surely is accompanied by some pain and hurt. Read Indy and Cade's story here and see just how it all begins.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3/5 Stars

Mainly because I am not a fan of the woman who moves away and betters her life (even if it is done because of pain) but then comes back to her past with little hesitation and picks up where she left of.
I also don't think men having sex with a bunch of women or being playboys is a sexy trait. I don't know why this is so common in books?

I really did enjoy the writing though and I did like the story and the characters but I felt like certain aspects needed to be expanded upon. Without giving spoilers there was just a lot that could have been explored. Conversations and reasons etc.
The reason why they originally broke up 12 years ago felt like it needed to be explored and the reasoning behind it.

Overall I liked this but it didn't stand out to me. The main thing I liked was the writing. I'll still be continuing this series though.

I love a good MC read and this is one of them. I loved reading about how Indy and Cade first met and how they grew up together. I hated the reason they broke up, but it was written well. Looking forward to reading more!

Unfortunately I was unable to finish this book. I couldn’t connect with the characters and the storyline was one that had been done many times before. I’m also not a big fan of books jumping back and forth between past and present and found I couldn’t focus on any of the past portions.

I love an MC series and I loved this.

This is the first book in the series and introduces us to the Kings of Mayhem, specifically Cade and Indy. This book drew me in from the first page and I couldn't put it down. I am thankful for the NetGalley gods for approving this one and the second book as I read them back to back.

This book introduces all the characters of the club and you get to see the dynamics between them all. The central plot is the second chance romance between Indy and Cade. As a reader you are routing for them and understand why Indy stayed away for so long. They were destined so she could try to deny it but in the end they had to be together.

The book ends with a death where you know the lives of the Kings of Mayhem will be forever altered - so straight on to book 2 I go!!

**I received a copy of Kings of Mayhem from Xpresso Book Tours and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. The opinions expressed below are mine alone and not solicited in any way**

Kings of Mayhem by Penny Dee is the first book in her new King of Mayhem MC series. This is the first time I've read her books and most likely won't be the last. But you did need to know that this ends in a cliffhanger but don't worry the next one Brothers in Arms is due out in February. Whew! I was worried because I just HAVE to know how the MC resolves the story! This is Cade and Indigo's story. Yes, it's filled with angst but the friendship then eventually love is awesome.

Indigo Parrish moved next door to Cade Calley and they soon become best friends. Cade will protect her with his life but when a mistake is made during the twilight of their senior year of high school, it will break them both. However when Indy comes back to Destiny, MS for her father can both Cade and Indy find their happily ever after? Or will she run from him again back to Seattle and her job as a Trauma doctor?

Cade Calley has always known that he'd eventually lead the Kings of Mayhem MC that was started by his grandfather. But when he meets Indy as a five-year-old boy little does he know that she'll become the most important girl to him. But when they make plans to leave the MC and go to college together his father will find a way to break them up leading to 12 years apart from his love. There is another MC that wants their turf but how do they do this without causing an all out war between them? When Cade and Indy are finally able to dream of a HEA will it all come crashing down due to an offer to go to refuse?

Well, I'm off to read the next book because well I just have to find out how this all gets resolved.

This is my first book by this author and I am also not a big fan of motorcyle club romances but the description of this story sounded intriguing so I read this story. I really liked it, the only thing I hated and I felt was not needed was that it ends on a cliff hanger and I was never warned about that in the description of the story. Had that not happened, I would have loved this story because I really loved Cade and Indy and their romance.

Cade and Indy were in love as kids and planned to go off to college together until Indy catches him having sex with someone else. Now 12 years later her dad is dead and she is back for the funeral. She is now a successful doctor in Seattle. But Cade wants her back and he fights for her heart.

I really enjoyed this story. I thought it was well writtend and I liked the storyline alot. I just really hated the ending. While I enjoyed it, I won't be reading the next book because I was annoyed about the cliff hanger.

The format of this book is awful, the constant back and forth into the past, it made the book so long and extra wordy, it could have been edited out and it would have made the book better. There were so many missing pieces and parts of the book that just don’t make sense. There is no way in hell that Cade would have let Indy make a scene in the bar at a party with all of the club members around and embarrassed herself, her family and him. He would have hauled her drunk ass away and made it a private conversation, like it should have been. The best part was when he fly to Seattle after her and was talking to her on the phone and was right outside her place,it was super romantic and just showed how much he loves Indy. However, there is so much of this book that is confusing or needs to be edited for consistency in story that it was hard to follow and read. This book is way to long and really needs to be condensed and the story line needs to be tightened up.

The Kings of Mayhem is the first book in a great new series.

The story follows Cade and Indy, who have been best friends since they were 5 years old, but something happened to tear them apart—no spoilers here! She flees the MC life to become a doctor in Seattle leaving everyone behind her, but when a tragedy takes her back home she comes face to face with Cade and her unresolved feelings.

Told from the point of view of both Cade and Indy we get an insight into what makes both of them tick. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions peppered with sex scenes that are hot, hot, hot!
If you like your romance steamy and your heroes big, strong and all man, then you’ll love Kings of Mayhem as much as I do.

Oh, and just so you know, Penny Dee writes some of the hottest sex scenes I’ve ever read.

I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review. This a great start to a new MC series. Indigo is back home after a twelve year absence due to the death of her father. Growing up part of the MC family she’s not sure how to deal with seeing them especially her childhood best friend/ boyfriend Cade. Both have never truly recovered from the incident that caused them to split but their chemistry never died and has enough heat to burn. The story does go back and forth between old and new events, which usually I find annoying but is done so seemlessly that it seems natural. This book has some sad moments that made me cry, funny ones where I laughed out loud , a bit of mystery and a lot of heat. A definite great MC read BUT there is a bit of a cliffhanger ending, although it doesn’t seem like you’ll have to wait to long. 4.5 stars

I love a good MC book but it’s been ages since I’ve read one.
The cover caught my attention because it’s fabulous but the blurb put me off. I’m not a huge fan of second chance romances and it seemed obvious “He broke me once...” meant he cheated on her. I’m not a huge fan of cheating either so I decided to just skip this one. But then the second book Brothers in Arms caught my attention and I knew I wanted to read that which meant reading this one first.
I scanned the reviews and found one that said when all was said and done they sided with Cade over the cheating so I was good to go.

This book was a pleasant surprise. It starts when Cade and Indy are both eighteen and then moves on twelve years to the present. And this is how their story unfolds.
We see the people they are today. Who they used to be. What they could have been.

I really enjoyed this book and I’m so glad I took the chance. And yes I agree with the other reviewer I’m totally team Cade.

It’s nicely told and a nice mix of past and present. We meet the members of the MC and I’m totally in love with Cade. I mean seriously who wouldn’t be?

I’m not sure what else to say apart from I can’t wait to read the next book. This ends on a cliffhanger so hopefully I won’t have to wait long.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley.