Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Kristen Ashley is pulling us back into her world with the Dream Team series. I love going back into her books because there is also mention of characters from previous books or series, and then I dont really have to say "goodbye" to my favorite characters.

Dream Chaser is Boone and Ryn's story. They are both strong willed people who will do anything amd everything for those they love. The attraction is instant, but off course theres a few speed bumps towards their happily ever after.
I could not put this down. Many hours of sleep have been sacrificed with absolutely zero regret!

Now we just have to wait until summer 2021 for book 3. 🤣

"So tear down the walls, Ryn, I want in, I’m getting in and we’re gonna see where this goes.” - Boone

I was so excited to dive back in to the Dream Team series. The first novella and book in this series really set up everything. Unlike the Rock Chick series, this is more of a continuation of the previous books. Though it follows a different couple, the underlying theme of bad guys/problems/plot stems from the first book. It reminds me of the Chaos series in that respect, which is one of my favorite KA series.

Boone and Ryn were absolute fire together. I loved their dynamic and I loved the way that they complimented each other perfectly. While they were from such extremely different backgrounds, they each had what the other needed.

Ryn was a fantastic heroine and I was rooting for her the entire time. She's strong because she has to be. She has people who rely on her to be strong and stay strong. It was beautiful the way she was able to let go and not be the strong one for Boone. He was her safe place.

The cameos in this book from the Rock Chick crew and Chaos guys were perfect. It was like visiting old friends, and it put a huge smile on my face.

I can tell that this will be a series I revisit again and again. And I cannot WAIT for Axl and Hattie's book. Cannot. Wait.

This was a good second installment in the Dream Team series. You see a lot of the other girls from throughout Kristen Ashley's other series as well as the couple from the first book in the series. This book features on Boone and Kathryn though. Boone is a brooding Alphahole and I absolutely love it because for the most part he doesn't step over her boundaries and push his alphaness too much. He has his own set of issues within the story though there isn't a lot of focus on it.

Kathryn or Ryn as she is most commonly referred to in the book is a headstrong and heartstrong heroine who unfortunately lets herself be walked all over at times. She has a crappy family aside from her mom. She is very self sufficient and sassy and I really liked that about her.

The main plot in this book outside of their romance was kind of a carry on from the first book and I feel like it wasn't fleshed out the way it could have been. There were lots of gaping holes within it in my opinion. All in all I enjoyed the story and am looking forward to the next installment.

Dream Chaser is the second book in the Dream Team series and while I enjoyed the first book a lot, there was something about this one that drew me in immediately. I'm not sure if it was I knew the characters better or if the main characters in this one just had an effect on me. Regardless, it was a great read!

Kathryn, Ryn, to her friends has aspirations of having a home flipping business, but right now she's making ends meet by working at Smithie's as a dancer. While she's trying to make the most of what she's got, she's got family members that have made her life anything but easy, including her Dad and her alcoholic brother. She's got an adorable niece and nephew she would do anything for, but her brother's ex doesn't make it easy for her to see them. Add to that that she has had less than a great track record with guys, plus she's submissive, and you've got the picture.

When Ryn meets Boone, she's immediately drawn to him and to his Dom tendencies, however she is intimidated and she's not all that thrilled with some information he provides to her. Boone is extremely protective and he's loyal to a fault, not only to his boys, but also to those he's close to. As their relationship develops, we see how difficulties in both their pasts have shaped them, but how supportive they are of one another, while also being both hot and sweet with one another.

I enjoyed the entire story that developed around these two and how they both evolved over the course of the story. They definitely had chemistry and it jumped off the page. Plus, it was great to see many familiar faces grace the pages as well! Looking forward to the next one in this series!

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

I have enjoyed this series in part due to the same vibe and the cameos of the Rock Chicks, Dream Men, and Chaos. This is a newer set of commandos that work for Hawk and with the whole Hot Bunch. And these new women who work at Smithie's are finding themselves in the middle of trouble similar to the rock chicks and finding love along the way with bossy commandos.

Sure the storylines are familiar. There are various antagonists, mysteries, kidnappings, deaths, threats, and action. But the closeness and bond between the characters gives it more heart. I love how all of KA worlds just kind of crash over into this series.

This one is Boone and Ryn's story. They have been set up by Lottie before but Ryn was resistant, so Boone moved on. Ryn likes to be independent and tends to take care of all those around her. But now Ryn is in need of help, and Boone has decided he will be her protector and finally claim her as his. He is bossy, intrusive, protective, possessive, and just like all the KA alphas. They have similar proclivities in the bedroom and have a fun rapport.

But Ryn is in the middle of a mess that began when she and the Dream Team were kidnapped before and there seems to be a ripple effect happening. So they all have to circle around Ryn, use their resources, and try to figure out how to take down the bad guys. And Ryn has other family dynamics issues going on, and her dream job is not really to dance for men. So she has plans for her future that she wants to be alive to partake in. And Boone has made it his mission to keep her safe and help her follow her dreams.

But he has his own set of demons he tries to keep locked down, and who knows what might trigger him. These two are both headstrong and a bit stubborn, but also truly care about others. Many times people take advantage of her kindness, and Boone is determined that will not keep happening. But the most important thing is to keep her alive until they can figure out how to settle the situation

This is a romantic suspense story with heat, humor, and a bunch of old friends. This series seems more like vintage KA and it makes it easier to sit down and get sucked back into the world. I am looking forward to more with Hattie and Axl and Pepper and Auggie.

Is it possible for a stripper to find true love? Ryn doesn’t think so. She has given up on love, until Boone bursts into her life and changes everything.

Ryn has never had it easy and she has learned life isn’t fair and good things don’t happen to someone like her. So she is resigned to her life as a stripper. She has bigger plans, but she isn't sure she will ever be able to achieve them because her family’s problems keep interrupting her goals. Rye has a heart of gold and sadly, she continually puts everyone else’s needs before her own. She is easy to like and I kept rooting for her and hoping she would finally get a break.

Boone likes Ryn, but at first she won’t give him a chance. Boone works for Hawk as a commando. If you have read KA’s other books, you know who Hawke is and if you haven’t, Hawk runs an underground security company. If someone has a problem and no one else can get it done, Hawk can. All the guys who work for Hawk are tough, the best in the business and good looking alpha males.

I loved Boone. He has issues from his past, but so does Ryn. Boone is dominating, charming, sweet, protective and treats Ryn really well. Boone and Ryn are funny and snarky and I loved all their verbal foreplay. They are both into BDSM and once they get together, they have sizzling chemistry.

There are bad guys, dirty cops and Hawk and his commandos are doing everything they can to keep Ryn safe. This is a fun, entertaining, action packed story with lots of alpha males, dirty talk and sexy times. I enjoyed many of the entertaining characters from KA’s past books making appearances in this one and was fun catching up with them. This is another wonderful Kristen Ashley story.

Dream Chaser centers on Ryn and Boone. Ryn knows that this commando is bad news for her, but like most of us, when we are attracted to someone, resistance is difficult if not impossible. Their story is not perfect (whose is) but it showed me that when it comes to life and death matters, love is what you need - that and an extremely sexy Boone.
Dream Team book 2 is absolutely what made me love Kristen Ashley books in the very beginning and that the Rock Chicks comes along for the ride, is just perfect.

2.5 stars
So I’ve read most of Kristen Ashley’s books, and I am a fan of most of the series’, but this one was a miss for me. For most of KA’s books you can read the series out of order—they’ll mention people you don’t know but it’s not integral to the plot. However with this book you really do have to read the first book in the series. There are multiple plot issues that won’t make sense otherwise. Also, there are a lot of characters from other series’ that are brought into this series, as if they all live in a tiny town & therefore it would be plausible that they all know each other (FYI the series takes place in the greater Denver area).
Disregarding these small plot holes, I will admit I wasn’t a fan of the hero Boone. KA is always a fan of alpha males, but Boone is a bit too alpha for my taste. He’s very controlling, and I have a hard time believing Ryn would be so accepting (I understand that sexually they are dom/sub, but in other areas there don’t seem to be good boundaries).
I didn’t hate the book, to be clear, but it’s still a miss for me.
Thank you to NetGalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I'm loving this series and these guys and gals. Ryn and Boone are great together, they just fit so perfectly. I loved the banter between them and also how Boone handled all the stuff plaguing Ryn. I can't wait for the next one.

Ryn and Boone’s story was a sweet read. I loved the strong friendships-male and female-featured throughout the book. My other favorite bits were those stripped bare, emotional moments between Boone and Ryn that really got to the core of each character and shaped them in to who they were. My main dissatisfaction was that I would have liked more time spent on Boone and Ryn’s developing relationship, but Ryn’s dramas and the plethora of cameos took on a life of its own and just ran...

Overall, I enjoyed a lot about the book and have pegged whom I’m most interested in seeing get together!

I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley/Grand Central Publishing and this is my honest review.

I had such a pleasure in reading this stunning book and I adored every single moment of the reading of it. Dream Chaser is the continuation of the “Dream Team” series and I absolutely adored every single moment. From the first day that I was given this ARC copy from the publisher for a review, I couldn’t put this sucker down. It had such feeling and heart and whenever I immerse myself into a Kristen Ashley novel, I am always overwhelmed by how this author can always captivate me no matter what day it is or what mood I am in, I know I am in for a fabulous time especially since she is such a “comfort” author for me in so many forms of ways that I cannot adequatelely express.

Dream Chaser features our main couple: Ryn Jansen and Boone Sadler. In this fabulous novel, we have a story that will capture your attention in all the best of ways. Ryn Jansen, works as a stripper for the famous “Smithie’s” and her dancing is out of the world. But her problems begin with the drama from her brother’s ex. Ryn has a love for her niece and nephew, and they her. But her brother has issues and isn’t that involved and his ex, is a drama queen and is abusive in other ways. Now Ryn’s life is packed with family drama in trying to figure out a way to get her niece and nephew healthy and happy once again, and trying to deal with a challenging commando…Boone Sadler. Boone is nothing like what Ryn ever expected, but he is a man that has her back even in showing her how her family is conning her for man, money she works hard for. But as the family drama escalates in ways she never expected, her relationship with Boone turns into one she never thought she would ever be so blessed with and will fight for each other…

Dream Chaser is a powerhouse of a read and I absolutely adored Ryn in many respects. I loved her love for her family and her hard working spirit and her creativity that just charms you in such way. I found Boone to be so entertaining and my type of alpha male that is bound to amuse any reader. I love how he stands up to Ryn when needed and isn’t ashamed of his masculinity in any way. He is who he is. Boy I respect that especially in my heroes. I really loved how he has Ryn’s back even if she doesn’t appreciate what he does for her in the beginning. I am always captivated in the way these relationship start off because, honestly, its highly amusing in so many factors and I can’t get enough. Once we see our pair come together fully and stop fighting their feelings for each other, this begins to be a romance of heart deep wrenching emotion that keeps one in the moment along side with them.

Overall I found Dream Chaser to be a thrilling and emotionally stimulant of romance and stunning emotion that will thrall you in all of the best of ways. An enriching love tale for all!!

Fun. Positive. Romantic. Funny. All the usual, zany, feel-good Kristen Ashley goodness told in the way that Kristen Ashley's unique voice tells stories. I said it after reading book one of this series and I'll say it again, the Dream Team books feel like throwbacks to original KA stories. Full of love and patience and crazy capers with characters who leave a lasting mark, Dream Chaser follows the love story of Ryn and Boone and the rest of the Denver cast of characters.

I enjoyed the elements of a different lifestyle KA threaded through Ryn and Boone's story that really showcased the alpha traits of a KA hero we all love so much. And Ryn's sassy personality that complimented it so well. Sometimes, especially in these times, we need to just to let go and feel the love and strength and hilarity of good romance. Dream Chaser provides that escape in spades and is a great Kristen Ashley story.

I love these characters. Ryn is so interesting to me. She has issues but she’s strong and she tries to do all the things. Boone...wooo, Boone. Yes, please! Their chemistry is perfect. I like how Ryn dealt with him in the beginning and how he responded. I also loved the realness of the family relationships.

When I started this book, I wasn't sure where it going but loved the ride getting to the end. There are so many cameos from characters in other books. (You don't have to have read those to enjoy this one.) I want to reread some and read for the first time others.

I was provided an ARC of this book and am thrilled to share my honest review.

Pure Kristen Ashley! You can always count on her to give you what you want. Its comforting, like home. This series is the new generation of the Rock chicks and I'm so glad she brought us back in. Of course I loved Ryn and Boone! Bring on more of the Dream Team!

Ryn is not your typical stripper; she wants to be a house flipper, but she gives the extra lap dance so she can help support her brother's ex-wife who says she needs the money to take care of Ryn's adorable niece and nephew. Only Ryn's ex sister-in-law is totally playing her.

Enter Boone Sadler, another alpha male with the dream team, who opens Ryn's eyes to the truth and rescues her. In more ways than one.

The path to their romantic HEA is strewn with murder, kidnapping, bad cops, all the criminal elements. Oh, and Ryn -- much to Boone's dismay -- accidentally befriends a criminal.

For KA fans, Dream Chaser is familiar like a comfortable pair of sweatpants. The pages fly by quickly, the storyline and characters grab our attention and emotions, and the sex sizzles in the air like the steam room at my gym. At times, I wondered aloud where Ms. Ashley gets her inspiration. I would seriously like to meet the men who inspire Mo, Mag, Boone, and even Cisco, the criminal. Or is he? Perhaps he deserves his own story...

Loved that the Chaos team gets reeled in as well, so once again characters from previous KA books give us a glimpse of their now lives. Looking forward to the next book in the series!

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC of #DreamChaser!

“I just want you all to know I’m picturing this sit-down of hotties in my head and burning it there so I can take it out and savor it later,” she announced. “And I’m not even sure which selections on the smorgasbord showed.” -Ryn

Seriously, this book brings back everyone. The Nightengale men, I mean Lee (just the thought makes it exciting!), the Hot Bunch (all yummy), Hawk and his crew (just badass hot!), Chaos (no explanation necessary!) including Tack (one of Katie’s all time favorites) and even Knight and his guys (which we haven’t heard from in a while). Are you getting that? All the hottest, baddest, alphahole, seriously hot KA men all in one book!!! And we could never and would never forget Ally, she’s there being her hysterical private investigator self keeping all these testosterone laden men in line.

Girl, can you imagine thinking about all your favorite KA Alpha men sitting around a table. We have always wanted, since the beginning, to be a part of this group. Move to Denver, work at Fortnums, get in some terrible trouble and need these men to help us.

Crap, this woman can write the best book boyfriend. No man, and I mean NO other man can compare to them. Some of them are close, yes, but they will never, not ever, be at the level of a Kristen Ashley Alpha Hero.

“You know, if we’re gonna take this slow, you’re gonna have to not be so hot”
“How am I gonna do that?”
“Not talk about fucking hard would be a start.”
“Rynnie, baby, you gotta know delayed gratification is the best kind.” - Ryn and Boone

They give the best over-bearing alpha, they give the best fuck-ups, and then they follow with the best grovel without groveling.

And they are sometimes so “normal” that it makes you laugh.

“Fried chicken, macaroni salad, potato salad, ambrosia salad, and don’t give me any shit about that, I dig the stuff. And a happy birthday cookie because whoever had the idea to put frosting on a huge-ass cookie is a saint.” - Boone

Combine that with a strong woman who has (of course) had loads of family crap thrown her way who just happens to be so awesome and beautiful that the newest KA alpha hottie, Boone, is just not going to let her get away.

“I need to be wanted,’ I told him. ‘I need to be loved. I need to be won. You have another woman. I’m already second runner-up. A man like you...with a man like you, I can’t , Boone. I can’t have and not have a man like you. It would tear me apart. I can’t have and maybe win and then maybe lose a man like you. That would destroy me. So I just can’t.” -Ryn

"So tear down the walls, Ryn, I want in, I’m getting in and we’re gonna see where this goes.” - Boone

This series is seriously freaking perfect. It is old-school KA and the only thing I would change is to make it longer. Why do her books have to end? Well, and it could have had a kidnapping. I kept waiting for the “bad” thing to happen to Ryn. I know that sounds so wrong, but I love when the KA alpha men have to save their women. Those moments are swoony and hot!

Only KA could write an entire series, well even more because Smithies girls make appearances in many books, about strippers and make you love them. Every time I read these books I think about Demi Moore in Striptease - god she is a badass!

But truthfully, this book isn’t just about a bunch of strippers and commandos. This book is about some of the strongest heroines you can read. Women that have been dragged through shit in life, but still work their asses off to take care of the people in their lives - even though those people don’t fucking deserve it. Their loyalty is beyond anything you see in most books and you wish you saw more of in real life. These women give THE BEST friendships!

This book is also about a bunch of hot ass alphas who will stop at nothing to protect and save these women who will not put their safety before anyone else.

“You’re safe and you’re going to stay safe.”
“A thousand years ago, knights embarking on quests made vows in voices that sounded like that. Leaders of revolutions made speeches in voices that sounded like that. Star crossed lovers made promises in voices that sounded like that.

Can’t you just hear the gravelly voice that makes you feel so safe, just ahhhhh.

“Love just happens. It just blooms. Then it’s yours to give. And you give it. The end. - Boone

“He had an awesome pad. He cooked great. He fucked amazing. He was beautiful. He complimented my outfits. He liked lots of ketchup on his onion rings. He did the work (albeit belatedly, he still did it) to get shit straight between us. He got uber pissed at the thought of his friends being mean to me. And he lost it when he thought he was falling down on the job of protecting me.” - Ryn

Sign me up! I’ll take me one of those!

Just a heads up, this series ties everyone, and I mean everyone together. They are written in so perfectly that when you finish this book you will be doing the same thing I’m doing right now, wondering which KA book you need to reread. I’m thinking it’s going to have to be Tack again. (Katie) I can never get my fill of that man. For Karen, it will always be Lee and the Rock Chicks. Her forever book boyfriend/husband.

We have said it before, and we’ll say it again. This woman can do no wrong in our mind. We will forever happily lose sleep because I can’t put her books down.

ARC kindly provided by NetGallery and in exchange for an honest review.

Alpha heroes & enough suspense to fuel a rocket ship, Ashley has landed herself a new fan.
Did I read this one sitting? Heck yes.
Am I working my way through the Rock Chicks as well? Absolutely.

Something about a man that comes in with his radar locked on one woman just does me in, and Boone came in swinging.
And Ryn, adamant about having her own back and unwilling to just roll over for a man, gave as good as she got.
I can’t wait to continue this series, seriously, I’m so invested in this crew.

After reading Dream Maker, I was itching to read the second book in the Dream Team series Dream Chaser. Did Kristen Ashely's second book in the series live up to my expectations, Oh Boy Did It Ever! I love how the author gives us characters that can be relatable to her readers in the situations she places them in. Not only that, I love how matter of factly Kristen makes her characters, no bull....She writes main characters who are honorable, kind and sexy as can be, but who also have been through very painful pasts.

There couldn't be a better man for Ryn than Boone. His protectiveness, kindness and warmth has been what Ryn has needed all her life. These two made me laugh my heart out, cry my eyes out and swooned my soul! I am anxiously awaiting the third book because I know it will be just as good.

Dream Chaser is book two in the Dream Team series. This story follows Ryn and Boone. It's fun to get a glimpse back into the rock chick world! I adore Boone and how swoony he is with Ryn. He spends much of his time trying to convince her that the connection between them is worth exploring. I loved them, but especially Boone.

Thanks so NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for an eARC of this book exchange for an honest review.

After reading Dream Makers, the first in this new series, I immediately wanted to buy and read the second book. Coming out in December 2020, I was resigned to wait for Kathryn's (aka Ryn) book. To my surprise, it was available as an ARC and I danced with glee when I was awarded a copy for review. I felt like I won the lotto. Rock Chick lovers, Ms. Ashley is back and even better than before. If you enjoy protective alpha males, females with hearts of gold, dysfunctional families and tear-jerking drama, this book is for you.

At first, I Ryn generates mixed feelings for me. She comes across like a doormat who is just being used by her worthless sister in law. Her brother's selfish baggage only drags Ryn down. Not only do they not appreciate Ryn's kindness and support, they tromp all over her. I'm just as pissed for her as Boone. Boone is the love interest who wants Ryn. But... it's complicated. He's a dominant and Ryn is a submissive whose been scorn and torn down.

For those who think this is going to be kinkfest, that is not the case. This is one of the most vanilla books I have ever read with a Dom and sub. Yes, yes, there is a supposed invite only party. We all know how that turned out. There is a lot of mentioning of kink but it was all more of a cock tease. Frankly, I'm a bit baffled and not sure where the kink was in this story. It is so light that I couldn't taste a trace of it. Then again, I am a bit heavier into kink so that could be why to me, this was just sweet, sweet vanilla.

As with the first book in this series, there are several familiar characters showing up as supporting cast. One surprising character is Cisco. The more I read about this guy, the more I want to learn about him. He almost but not quite eclipsed the main love interest, Boone for me. Cisco is a man of mystery with a complicate past and a turbulent existence. I am hooked. Plus, he drives the "good" guys crazy. He is the perfect anti-hero.

Speaking of perfection, what I like about Ms. Ashley's characters is that they are not perfect. They are relate-able people with real life issues that they work through. Sometimes it goes well and other times it does not. In the end, all works out with a little help from friends. Readers who enjoy feel good books about chosen family instead of blood families, this will hit the spot. Strongly independent readers will be able to easily step into Ryn's shoes of refusing people's help. There is a reason why some people are overly independent, because they have learned to not trust on anyone else. This story is an uplifting one where even the most broken find a path to healing. This book is highly recommended to romance lovers who enjoy a wild rollercoaster ride and still want a happily ever after.