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earthboundcutie's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 round down to 3. It was good and maybe my feelings will change but it wasn't amazing. I just liked it and I think I expect more from KA.
teamrobward's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
colleen1011's review against another edition
4.0
Can I talk about how much I love Kristen Ashley? This new series is a spinoff of a previous series. This book is about Boone and Ryn. I loved the development of their relationship They were a great couple. The overarching mystery of the book is intriguing. I have not read the first book in this series but I will read to fix that ASAP. I will continue with this series.
romancebookloverinseattle's review against another edition
Still reading so not rating yet. So far, I'm enjoying this more than the last two installments in this series. I'm only 70% in so it's possible this will change, but there is much less character dumping occurring in this one - we see all the same previous players, but they seem to come in more naturally than has occurred in the last two books and it doesn't rub me quite the wrong way as it did in the last one.
The only negative to this book is their constant talk about their relationship. The way they discuss what they are to each other and how they feel about each other, makes me feel like I'm reading about teens rather than adults. I like my couples to definitely be in love or feel strongly to each other, but the way it occurs here has me wanting to turn pages or almost feel embarrassed for each of them because it just doesn't work for me. It's interesting too, to see the extreme between the earlier Rock Chicks where they could NOT discuss this in the book at all, and then this book where it's just way too Over The Top.
That being said, it's a good read so far.
The only negative to this book is their constant talk about their relationship. The way they discuss what they are to each other and how they feel about each other, makes me feel like I'm reading about teens rather than adults. I like my couples to definitely be in love or feel strongly to each other, but the way it occurs here has me wanting to turn pages or almost feel embarrassed for each of them because it just doesn't work for me. It's interesting too, to see the extreme between the earlier Rock Chicks where they could NOT discuss this in the book at all, and then this book where it's just way too Over The Top.
That being said, it's a good read so far.
sjb86's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic
This is the second Book in the series dream team which is a spinoff of the rock chick series by Kristen Ashley. This series is based around the strippers at work for Smithy it’s a fantastic series I really enjoy it absolutely love how the balance stripper side of their lives to normal side of their lives absolutely love that the main male characters very much up to discriminate because the strippers love where the series is going absolutely love that the case boys have got involved in this book and looking forward tomorrow that deathly living and enjoying this serious and can’t wait for more
This is the second Book in the series dream team which is a spinoff of the rock chick series by Kristen Ashley. This series is based around the strippers at work for Smithy it’s a fantastic series I really enjoy it absolutely love how the balance stripper side of their lives to normal side of their lives absolutely love that the main male characters very much up to discriminate because the strippers love where the series is going absolutely love that the case boys have got involved in this book and looking forward tomorrow that deathly living and enjoying this serious and can’t wait for more
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
5.0
Omg so much going on for poo Ryn and Boone but they truly were a prefect match, light to dark, and I was so thrilled to see them find their happy and know they are in for a long and happy future together.
anasatticbookblog's review against another edition
4.0
Dream Chaser (Dream Team 2) by Kristen Ashley
Contemporary Romance. Can stand alone, but better if you read the first in the series, Dream Maker.
I am a huge fan of Kristen Ashley, and her books are like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s day. I have been having trouble reading rather than listening to books lately, but it seems like I may not have that problem with my tried and true favorite authors because I dove right into Dream Chaser and didn’t come up for air until I finished.
The Dream Team books feature the strippers from Smithies, but we get visits from the Rock Chick, Dream Man and Chaos series throughout (See my Complete Guide to Kristen Ashley). Now that Lottie has found her guy in Mo the commando, she wants all her girls to find her happiness, so she is setting them all up with commandos. And this folks, is the making of a Dream Team.
"I was really, really lucky I had these really good guys."
Ryn is a stripper at Smithies. Her real desire is to flip houses. She bought her first flip, but because of a family situation, she is so busy watching her brother’s kids and giving his family money that she can’t work on the house. In fact, she needs to strip more to afford to take care of them.
For me, the key to loving a book is loving the characters, especially the heroine. And I loved Ryn. She is loyal, happy, and kind, maybe to a fault. I especially love when the heroine has a great group of girlfriends. Dream Chaser had the potential to be great in that area, but I felt like a lot of the girlfriend stuff was off-screen. I would have liked to have seen it more.
“I want to take you out to dinner. I want to take you to my bed. And eventually, I wanna tie you to it. And I’m used to getting what I want.”
I really loved Boone, though he messed up pretty badly. He’s wanted Ryn for a while and she wouldn’t go there. But in typical KA style, the damsel was in distress, and Boone and the Commandoes drove in on their white steeds. In fact, Hawk’s commandoes, Nightingale investigations, and Chaos all pitched in to help.
I was a little worried about the BDSM aspect of the storyline. I just wasn’t in the mood for a ton of kinky sex instead of story. I was actually very pleased with that aspect of the book. It was hot, but it wasn’t a gigantic part of the story. Boone and Ryn were perfect for each other, and they had amazing communication.
Likes:
- •Had the old-school KA feel.
- •Sexy BDSM scenes, but they were never overwhelming.
- •Visits from so many favorite characters.
- •Got me out of a bit of a reading rut.
- •It was a fun, feel-good read with romance, drama, and excitement.
- •A sassy heroine and a dominant alpha hero.
Dislikes:
- •As much as I say I like the old-school feel, sometimes Dream Chaser felt a little old fashioned. Feminists might really be disappointed in this. Nowadays men just can’t walk in and take over a woman’s life, but this is what KA heroes do.
- •I felt like a lot of the stuff happened off page and we were told about it after.
The Down & Dirty:
There is nothing like the feel of reading a Kristen Ashley book. In the misery of this pandemic, Kristen Ashley provides the ultimate comfort read. There was nothing particularly new about Dream Chaser. The heroine has a shit family that got her involved in stuff that she needed an alpha man to force his way into her life to protect her. It’s the plot of many of Kristen Ashley’s books, but I eat them up like candy and Dream Chaser is no exception. I can’t wait until we get Axl and Hattie’s book!
Rating: 4 Stars, 4.5 Heat
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sabinini7's review against another edition
5.0
It's been known I love KA's books, and particularly the Rock Chicks. Well, let it also be known that the Dream Team is gearing up to take that top spot. Because, oh boy, do I love Ryn and Boone! I've been anxiously awaiting their book for months now, and now I get to start all over with the wait for the next book. It may have taken me only six hours to devour them, but that doesn't mean I love them any less.
My biggest plus about this book: When they decided to go for it, they. Went. For. It. No breaking up, getting back together, and repeating that cycle about three times. They had one bad period, and then they stuck. I loved it! It made their relationship feel more real and also made the intense level of commitment all the more believable.
A few other notes:
1. About Cisco... he's getting his own book, right? Right??
2. I life life life for the inclusion of the Rock Chicks. Also, Daisy's kid. I cried.
3. Cisco's book... that's happening sooner than later, right? Right??
4. The way this book handled PTSD/depression/suicide felt real. It was hard, but it was real.
5. I NEED A CISCO BOOK.
My biggest plus about this book: When they decided to go for it, they. Went. For. It. No breaking up, getting back together, and repeating that cycle about three times. They had one bad period, and then they stuck. I loved it! It made their relationship feel more real and also made the intense level of commitment all the more believable.
A few other notes:
1. About Cisco... he's getting his own book, right? Right??
2. I life life life for the inclusion of the Rock Chicks. Also, Daisy's kid. I cried.
3. Cisco's book... that's happening sooner than later, right? Right??
4. The way this book handled PTSD/depression/suicide felt real. It was hard, but it was real.
5. I NEED A CISCO BOOK.
tammywaggs's review against another edition
5.0
Love Kristen Ashley!
I love Kristen Ashley and this book did not disappoint! I could not put it down and I loved every minute of it!
I love Kristen Ashley and this book did not disappoint! I could not put it down and I loved every minute of it!
kimah74's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my, Ryn is a strong female character that just can’t catch a break, Boone is definitely her match. You feel their chemistry and see their love develop through family drama, shoot outs, dirty cops, kidnappings, and meddling crime bosses. I really liked it! I like that both have “issues” that they have to work together and together they will find strength.