Title: Bleeding Chaos
Series: Love & Lyrics
Author: Nikki Ash
Release: March 23, 2023
Genre: Friends to Lovers, Rock Star Romance
GageI lost my first love. This time, I’m going to win the second girl who owns my heart—no matter the stakes.
Being the drummer for Raging Chaos is the only thing that’s kept me going for the past six years. Even the music isn’t enough to drown out the guilt that’s been suffocating me since what happened to Tori.
When Sadie storms into my life, ripping through my trepidations, sorrows, and bitterness, I can’t help but wonder if she could be my second chance.
I could love her, but in order to do that, I have to stop hating myself first.
Easier said than done. Before I have the chance to mend this broken heart, I push Sadie away and hit rock bottom.
The next time I see her, she has a baby. And if that’s not hurtful enough, it’s not just any baby.
It’s my baby.
Sadie
Bleeding hearts can still beat. I’m living proof of that.
At first, Gage was just someone to take away the pain—until I realized he was battling demons of his own.
I never meant to get too close to the devil with the drumsticks, but once I did, he shoved me out of his life with a force.
My heart might be cracked, but his is completely broken. And trying to save him would destroy us both.
So, I do the right thing and I walk away—not only to protect me but also our unborn baby.
I had no idea who Gage was to the world when I slipped into his bed. Now that I’m out of it, it’s clear he’ll have to clean up his act before he’s father material.
But then we meet again, and I’m reminded of the man he could be.
The man he was born to be, before tragedy struck and the chaos left his heart barely beating.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Like real life, the characters are far from perfect, make morally gray decisions, and deal with subjects that may be sensitive for some readers. If you are looking for a safe romance, this series is not for you. Trigger warnings (which contain spoilers) can be found on my website.
Renee’s Five Star Review
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
I don’t want to call this book a dark one. That’s not how I would describe it. But, it does contain some pretty heavy situations so you need to heed the warnings in the beginning of the book. It might contain triggers for some readers. This is a second chance romance.
Sadie and Gage have both experienced love in their life. Real deep meaningful love but things that have happened have left them broken. To deal with the tragic past that he has Gage likes to drown himself in alcohol and drugs. He has a life where he functions but I really don’t see how. He’s been dealing with this for a while and he just keeps getting worse and worse and time goes on. Sadie too had dealt with a lot and it’s been more recent than Gage. When they meet Gage immediately recognizes that she is living with some serious pain too and he is very drawn to her. This lead to night where they spend a lot of time together while getting to know each other really well but also losing themselves to the drugs and alcohol. One night though Gage goes way to far and she leaves him. She has to before she loses herself but for Gage it is a reason for him to spiral even further than he already has. After some time passes, these two meet again and while Sadie is in a much better place she really hopes that Gage is because she can see the man he was born to be in him. But she has a huge live altering surprise for him. Will this cause him to spiral or put in the work and live the life he was always meant to have? You have to read to find out. This is a second chance romance for the characters but I also feel like it’s a second chance at live for them too. This book is so emotional and you will feel it all from the beginning to the end. I’d probably have some Kleenex really handy too. You’re going to need it. But like all storms when the clouds clear and the sun begins to shine when you haven’t felt it for days there are some amazing moments. Moment of clarity, of growth, life changing things happen in this book. It is a really great book. I loved reading it and I am sure I will reread it again. I loved it so much.
Sadie and Gage have both experienced love in their life. Real deep meaningful love but things that have happened have left them broken. To deal with the tragic past that he has Gage likes to drown himself in alcohol and drugs. He has a life where he functions but I really don’t see how. He’s been dealing with this for a while and he just keeps getting worse and worse and time goes on. Sadie too had dealt with a lot and it’s been more recent than Gage. When they meet Gage immediately recognizes that she is living with some serious pain too and he is very drawn to her. This lead to night where they spend a lot of time together while getting to know each other really well but also losing themselves to the drugs and alcohol. One night though Gage goes way to far and she leaves him. She has to before she loses herself but for Gage it is a reason for him to spiral even further than he already has. After some time passes, these two meet again and while Sadie is in a much better place she really hopes that Gage is because she can see the man he was born to be in him. But she has a huge live altering surprise for him. Will this cause him to spiral or put in the work and live the life he was always meant to have? You have to read to find out. This is a second chance romance for the characters but I also feel like it’s a second chance at live for them too. This book is so emotional and you will feel it all from the beginning to the end. I’d probably have some Kleenex really handy too. You’re going to need it. But like all storms when the clouds clear and the sun begins to shine when you haven’t felt it for days there are some amazing moments. Moment of clarity, of growth, life changing things happen in this book. It is a really great book. I loved reading it and I am sure I will reread it again. I loved it so much.
★★★★★ Controlled Chaos Review – “Do not start this series if you plan to go to bed anytime soon . You fall in love with the characters and you can’t stop turning pages, one of the best series I’ve ever read.”★★★★★ Silent Chaos Review – “This book broke my heart and mended it at the same time.”★★★★★ Total Chaos Review – “Wow! This book was so much more than what I was expecting. I am loving the Love & Lyrics series….”★★★★★ Bleeding Chaos Review – “By far the most emotively consuming, and thus perhaps most the rewarding, of the Love and Lyrics world. Bleeding Chaos will break your heart- but it will also heal it too.”
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