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Chaos Bound

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This story had a promising start and I was super intrigued, I enjoyed the suspense and emotion but sometimes there was a discount for me with the characters. I like the overall storyline and was excited for Niaya and Holt to get to their HEA. Sometimes things were a bit predictable and felt a little drawn out but overall I enjoyed it, I just didn't have any major sense of urgency to get back to it. So it was good but not my favorite MC story.

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The story opens with Holt “T-Rex” Savage being held captive by a rival motorcycle club. Spending months of torture you are taken through his mind as too why no one from his club has attempted a rescue for him. Thinking he is all alone and forgotten he is suddenly shocked when another person is thrown into the dungeon with him. Naiya Kelly was actually raised by the Black Jacks, but the now president of the club wants her to be his wife. She on the other hand wants and needs to leave the dungeon. Not knowing who Holt is what she does know is that by working together they can escape. Once out anything can happen. The story is really a lot of little parts. One between her and Holt, Holt and his club. His feelings towards them feeling abandon, and the real reason why Viper wants to make Naiya his wife. These questions are all answered along with both of them wanting revenge on Viper as well. Overall a very good book and at times really intense. Worth the read.

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If you like the darker, edgier side of love and romance then the Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle Club series is definitely one you should check out. Each book could be read as a standalone but there is an underlying story with a character called Viper that plays out through each book so you would definitely want to read them in order to understand the rivalry that the men in these books have with the bad guy Viper.

Naiya Kelly’s mother is dead. She lasted longer than Naiya thought she would while under the sway of drugs and the evil Viper. Naiya knows that she shouldn’t go to her mother’s funeral but if she doesn’t go then no one will. Naiya has her own terrible history with Viper so she isn’t entirely surprised when he shows up at the funeral demanding that she go with him back to the club. She goes but not willingly. It is at his club that she runs into Holt, a Sinner’s Tribe Motorcycle member that she sees as her way out of the situation with Viper.

Holt has survived for three months while being beaten and tortured by Viper and his motorcycle gang. Only one thing has helped Holt survive this long, the thought of revenge. Revenge against the Sinner’s Tribe who left him there for dead. With Naiya’s help, Holt manages to escape from Viper but now they are on the run from not only Viper but the law enforcement of Montana who believe Holt killed a man. Holt has no interest in going back to the Sinner’s Tribe like Naiya wants him to do. He wants to one man band it and kill Viper and his not-anymore-brothers in the Tribe all by himself.

Chaos Bound is a novel that reflects its title. Chaos does abound because there is bunch of no communication going on that really muddle things up. Certain people do communicate but not enough so that many of the things that happen could have been prevented. This novel is non-stop from beginning to end. This has the feel of a final novel in the series, so events have to wrap up with Viper.

Naiya is a woman who has had to deal with a lot of tragedy and loss in life. She’s had to wise up if she wanted to continue to live. At the beginning of this novel, she is a bit airheaded in the fact that she went to her mother’s funeral alone even though she knew that was what was going to happen. She got out of the motorcycle life because she knew it was toxic and would only lead to ruin. She wants to avoid that life at all costs so she’s really pissed and frustrated at herself when she falls for the broken, pretty boy Holt.

During the first three books in this series, Holt is a loyal member of the gang. He’s the pretty boy, too good looking for the horrible shit that the bikers do for a living and he definitely uses his looks to his advantage. Holt is no longer that guy in Chaos Bound, events have forced him to the quiet dark side of his personality. He doesn’t want to let Naiya go because she’s the only comfort that he kind find during this dark time in his life.

Overall, the men in this series are rough, aggressive and alpha. They have a set of rules, that I don’t entirely agree with as a reader but apparently that is the life which that is interesting in its own way. I highly recommend this series for those who like the darker side of romance.

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I have read all of the preceding books in this series and enjoyed all of them. While this book can be read as a standalone, you lose some of the back story if you do not read the previous book. Holt aka T-Rex has given his all for the club and his brothers. He voluntarily gave himself up as a hostage to a rival club to protect one of his brother's old lady. He is subsequently tortured for three months, was near death but was saved by Naiya. He has lost all hope of his brothers, the very ones he sacrificed for, and feels he has been abandoned. Naiya is another victim of the villain who raped her when she was 15 and now plans to keep her. Naiya is a little on the geeky side but the inner strength and independence she shows makes her a strong heroine. T-Rex is adamant that he is going to seek revenge by killing his former brothers as well as killing the villain. We have a sweet romance between Nolan and Naiya but we also have a great story about T-Rex and his friend, Tank. The friendship between those two warms your heart. This story had great character development and the author really made me feel the main characters feelings/emotions. We see the love grow but we also see Nolan mature and develop into an independent man who is willing to give the club up and go his own way. This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it and the entire series. I am looking forward to Tank's story.
**ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.

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Chaos Bound was everything I wanted and more. I was hooked pretty much from the start and just adored Holt and Naiya. As a couple they were so refreshing to read about, not to mention the romantic scenes, which were scorching hot!

This book featured Holt "T-Rex" Savage, who has been held captive for three months being tortured every night by Viper. When Naiya Kelly gets thrown in the dungeon with him, they escape together. After that they stick together, trying to get away from the Black Jacks. Still, wants revenge on Viper beyond anything else and Naiya to find protection against him. The only thing Naiya hadn't counted on was the chemistry between her and Holt.

I've always liked Holt in the previous books, although he never played a big part in it so I never gave him much thought to be honest. But in this book? Oh man, he steps it up. He's a changed man after the months of torture he endured. He's grown harder, bent on revenge and is willing to do what it takes.

Meanwhile unlike the previous female main characters in this series, Naiya is geeky in the best way possible. I really loved her geeky side. She was just so different to read about. She isn't Holt usual type but there's no denying the passion they feel for each other. And they were just so right for one another.

Also, this book isn't just about Holt and Naiya. It's just as much about Holt's best friend Tank and their friendship. They have an incredible bond, even when Holt thought the Sinners had abandoned him. In the book we don't just read Holt and Naiya's point of view but also Tank's. I really loved reading his POV and what he was going through.

Everything about this book was totally right. I wasn't kidding about Holt and Naiya's chemistry, they are so hot together! The action was also on point, as always. The bikers in this book, even the Sinner's, are a ruthless bunch but oh so loyal to their brothers.

Overall, Chaos Bound by Sarah Castille ended up being my new favorite out of all four so far. I loved it so so so much! I'm sorry, Cade but there's a new biker taking the #1 spot in my heart and his name is Holt.

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This was my first Sarah Castille book and wow, what a fantastic read!! It had the right amount of angst, sexiness and plot to keep me turning the pages. Thoroughly recommend it.

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