Centering Kaos

Dead Presidents MC #10

by Harley Stone

A determined mother, her wayward son, and their unexpected shot at happiness.

Army veteran and former hockey center, Darius “Kaos” Ariti was searching for a new challenge when he joined the Dead Presidents Motorcycle Club. Now compelled to shelter an imperiled woman and her fierce little boy, he's gained a temporary family but is in danger of losing his heart.

Tina Parker put up with a lot of crap in the name of peace but she will never again be anyone’s victim. Fearing for her safety and desperate to build a stable life for her son, she accepts the hospitality of a biker whose passion-filled glances remind her she’s still very much desired.

Lines will be crossed, promises broken, and Tina and Dylan’s survival will depend on trusting Kaos to be their center.

The Dead Presidents MC is a brotherhood of military veterans formed to help vets reintegrate into civilian society. They’re the good guys… mostly. Complete, standalone HEA love stories. No cheating, no cliffhangers.

Genres: Romance

222 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 21, 2021

Reviews

[Alex(Books-In-A-Storm) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this one. It was amazing. A woman taking her life back and finding true love. And Kaos is really cool, hockey player turned army and now a biker. I loved this series, and I kind of need more.

[Nadine · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Who can resist a "hockey-playing Army veteran who quotes Socrates, sings Hawaiian music lyrics, always knows what to say, and is great with" a little boy?
Damn, I was in for a treat! Oh, and did I mention he's a prospect for the Dead Presidents motorcycle club? 😉

Kaos and Tina's chemistry was great from the start. I loved how protective Kaos was, committed to Tina and her son's safety. And I loved how great Kaos was with Dylan. I adored him for that.

Centering Kaos was a quick, fast paced read that I simply couldn't put down. I'll definitely be back for the Dead Presidents MC!

[Tabitha Schmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always Harley brought her A game. Just when I think I have read her best book she drops Centering Kaos on us.

Darius AKA Kaos is helping the Ladies of the Dead Presidents, when that leads to keeping an eye on a mouthy 8yr old who is to smart for his own good. Little did he know that 8 year old and his momma would give him all the feels and change the course of his life.

While you can read Centering Kaos as a stand alone, you are missing out if you don't read the rest of the Dead Presidents. Harley has a way of making you feel like you are in the thick of what is going on. She has become one of my favorite authors because of how her books address tough situations, and show the good side of humanity. I highly recommend any of Harley's books.

[Debbie Earley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kaos and Tina

Kaos is an ex hockey player and veteran who is prospecting to become a member of the Dead Presidents. Tina is trying to get herself and her son away from her abusive husband. From the moment they met Laos feels protective over her and her son and offers to let them stay with him. Kaos sees a lot of himself in Dylan and takes him under his wing so to speak. I loved the interaction between them. The chemistry between Kaos and Tina is undeniable. I loved seeing them together. I laughed and cried as I went on this journey with them. There were a lot of great moments through their story and I would recommend this series to everyone.

[Fabiola Cadet · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖤💙🖤Centering Kaos🖤💙🖤

I love Kaos and Tina, not to mention little Dylan. That kid took over the whole show 🤣love how Kaos loved Tina and Dylan, he didn't question his feelings at all, he knew getting involved with Tina who's a single mother trying to leave a bad situation is for keeps, she's not casual she's the whole thing. Kaos didn't paly no games, he claimed his family with no sweat. Thank you author Harley Stone for this book, it .at be fiction but we all know it's happening right now in the world and we all could use someone like Kaos in our corner🖤💙🖤

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Your Strength

Tina was in a bad situation and needed help. She got it from Ladies' First and unexpectedly from sexy biker Kaos. Kaos is attracted to Tina from the start and loves her bad tempered son too. But these two have fight on their hand get away from Tina's psycho ex. This book is emotional, sweet and quite uplifting.

[Diane West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloody good series. Every book brilliant!!!!

A Bloody good series!!!! Can't wait to read more by Harley stone, esp in this series

Every book is brilliant.

[Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Centering Kaos is the 10th installment in Harley’s Stone’s Dead Presidents MC series.The Dead Presidents were my introduction to MC romances and I’ve read and loved them all. This one was definitely not the exception.Centering Kaos revolves around Army veteran and former hockey center, Darius “Kaos” Ariti and Tina Parker. Tina meets Kaos when she goes looking for help with her abusive ex and the MC (and Kaos) step up to make sure her and her son stay safe.

This was just a great story that’ll give you all the feels. Who couldn’t like the idea of someone coming to help you in your time of need, but even better, helping you to find your own power? The characters are fantastic and you really feel invested in them, their story, and their happiness. Tina’s struggle as a mom and as a victim of abuse are heart wrenching. She’s carrying the weight of the world, trying to do what’s best for both her and her son, and it’s wonderful to see someone come along for her that’s willing to help shoulder some of the burden. Kaos, for all his accomplishments in the Army and on the ice, is lonely and Tina and her son really fill a void that he didn’t fully know was there. The chemistry between them is hot right from the start, but Tina has to learn how to learn how to trust herself before she can begin to trust another. Super sweet and tugs on your heartstrings ❤️. Can’t wait to see what’s next for the Dead Presidents!

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Instalust/Forced Proximity
Angst: 😰😰
Smexy: 🔥🔥
Triggers: spousal abuse

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story! From page one, I was sucked into the story & didn't want to put it down! (I had to at times bc - life - but I didn't WANT to! LOL)

Kaos feels a bit like he's drifting - former hockey star, out of the military, and trying to find his place in the Club. He's tried a few different things, but until Emily & Naomi need a favor nothing really "fits." As soon as he meets Tina & Dylan, things just sort of fall into place. He sees a way he can help these two PEOPLE, not only the Club.

Tina's escaping an abusive situation & her focus is on making sure she & her son are safe. She's not sure about trusting the Club - or this biker who SEEMS like he just wants to help, but he's a man & she's been fooled before. She reluctantly takes up his offer, the Club's offer, of help.

I LOVE the interactions between Kaos & Dylan. Love the way he sees through this little boy's attitude & is able to direct it without squashing his personality. And the building friendship & attraction between him & Tina, the care he takes to make the right steps for a lasting relationship made me a happy reader. Also, the way Tina heals emotionally throughout the story & comes into her true personality made me smile.

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[thehotmesslibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Centering Kaos is a sweet read by Harley Stone. The book focuses on Prospect Kaos a former NHL player/ military man who is trying to figure out where he fits. Prospecting for the Dead Presidents MC, he feels like he might have finally found his missing piece when he is given the task of looking after Tina and her young son.

Tina is trying to escape from her abusive husband and finds herself and her young son living with Kaos. As time goes by, the two get closer but must both overcome their own pasts to truly be together.

The interaction between all three characters was sweet, especially that of Kaos and Dylan who is a bit of a smartie-pants but totally knows what is going on with his mum and dad. I also like Kaos’s family, especially his sister who is a hoot and brings some much-added lightness to the quieter Kaos. The book is a really sweet, easy read and although it is part of the MC world, that isn’t what the main story is about, rather it is about family, finding strength in yourself and showing vulnerability. As always though from Ms. Stone, it was a great read with some great characters.

ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊

More of my reviews can be found on my blog: http://thehotmesslibrary.blogspot.com

[Britt Chaotic Creatives · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harley Stone has such a unique voice and every time I pick up one of her books I'm thrilled to dive into the world she created. Centering Kaos has so much that really, REALLY, shines thanks to Harley's writing. Her way of writing romance with real emotion and true-to-life reactions is just *chef's kiss* freaking brilliant.
Kaos and Tina's story is overflowing with romance while still handling harder moments in life with grace. I was kept on my toes as much as I was swooning and falling in love...right along with the occasional laugh because, let me tell you, there were some moments between Kaos and Tina's son that had me cracking up.
Centering Kaos is a must-read for anyone who loves MC Romance that's full of family and suspense!

[Kai · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this one, they did get together when she was still married, she was running from an abusive husband and was trying to get a divorce. I liked the H a lot, although a few times he said a thing here and there I want sure which way it would go for me. I didn't like the h as much as I wanted to. I wanted to see them together further out in the future

[Ashley Carr, LSoR · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel like we have been waiting for forever to get the newest Dead Presidents book but it was oh so worth the wait!! Every book just sucks you into the world this author creates. Kaos is just drifting within the club and really doesn’t know how he fits in. Former hockey star, former military, he is just having a hard time finding his place until a favor is asked of him. Now he knows his place and purpose he just has to get Tina on board.
Tina is escaping an abusive situation and her priority is making sure her and her son are safe. Does that include trusting bikers, especially Kaos? The interactions between Kaos and Dylan are special. He sees right through the attitude to the hurt and scared little boy. Can Tina trust another man, especially Kaos?

[Catarina Águas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Owww, I liked this. Tina had been through a lot and on top of that she had a son to protect so it was hard. She did everything she could until finally Kaos and the club appeared. I loved Kaos, he was perfect in here, he didn't force her in anything, he was understanding, he was there for her, he was just the perfect combination of gentleman and alpha, it was very good. They were so good for each other. I really wish we could stories about Rabbit and Elenore, Carisa, Morse and other people that may appeqr along the way, but those four are the end goal

[Sallie Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

What an awesome man Kaos is. The things he does for his family, just made me melt a little bit. How he handled Dylan and his attitude was just so good. Letting Tina do what she felt she needed to do and supporting the decision even if it was the wrong one. I think I want a Kaos!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Good!

This book had me in the first paragraph. I love books that catch my attention right away. Tina and what she goes through left me emotional. She meets Kaos and he brings out and encourages her to be the woman she deserves to be. He gives so much to her son. Helping him to be a happy boy once again. Incredible story from beginning to end.

[Suzanne Clemons · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many feels....

I Love The way Harley Stone brings her Dead Presidents MC characters to life. Not a typical MR romance, the change mutual respect for one an, plus passion and hot romance. A must read.

[Diane Jaeger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully amazing

Thank you once again for bring us another addition to the Dead Presidents series. Just loved Tina and Kiss story. Recommended it to anyone that wants that feel good story, with a hero a little boy and an HEA.

[Rebecca Bistel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love me some Kaos

I love a single mom meets biker story and this one was fantastic. I love this series so much and Kaos did not disappoint.

[Michelle Manicci · Rating 5 out of 5]

X

Great loved the characterd.. Great read. Falling in love with each chapter had me captivated up until the end. Cant wait to read what is next

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think one of the things I like most about this series is that everyone is so very different. I mean from the brothers to their old ladies, each one of them has their own individuality, there's diversity, but it's almost like they all look past it, what makes them different from each other doesn't matter. The one thing that ties them all together though is at their core, they are genuinely good human beings.
Kaos and Tina are very different from each other. He seems to have it all. Retired NHL player, former Army, found a brotherhood that is filled with good men despite some of the rough outer shells, but comes to realize that he's not living his best life after all. Tina from the outside looking in also seems to have everything a girl could want... until you look past the fake smile and strong front. Knowing it's now or never, she takes a giant leap of faith and reaches out to Ladies First. Tina has a hard time accepting help for some very deep seeded reasons. Kaos does his level best to be what she and her son need, strong, stable, reliable and safe. Even though their chemistry is so thick you can cut it with a knife, Kaos and Tina both do their level best to avoid that conflict, considering the situation. The interaction between Kaos and Dylan is laugh out loud hilarious, but there's also the lessons that Dylan doesn't know he's learning too.
This story will make you feel a myriad of emotions, there are parts that will make you ache from the inside out, smile like there's no tomorrow, have your chest fill with pride for a little boy trying to be a man, and of course the parts that will make you wish you had a glass of ice water and a fan because they are so hawt. I seriously love this series, and always grab the chance to pick up the latest. Give them a try, you'll love 'em too.

[Trudy Dowling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Centering Kaos is so much more than a MC genre romance. Harley Stone has written a book that we can all learn from. Was this her intention? I honestly do not know. I can only tell you that I was not only thoroughly entertained but I learned from reading Centering Kaos.

Kaos is prospecting for the Dead Presidents. That means he gets the jobs no one else wants. He first meets Tina and her son, Dylan, when they go to Emily for help. Kaos, vet and ex-hockey player, is handling reception for the day. What a shocker that must have been for Tina and Dylan. We have all read books where it was love at first sight, but for Kaos he just knew he wanted to do more for Dylan who is struggling, more for a woman that has been deeply wronged.

Tina needs help. Tina needs protection. Her husband has found her and her life is in danger. Kaos has the perfect solution. Kaos is everything she and Dylan needs. Will they accept it? Will he blow it? Will they get a happily ever after? Will I get my happily ever after?

Centering Kaos brought out so many emotions. I didn't always know what to expect in future chapters. It made reading this book an absolute delight. The book reminded me that good things come to those that wait. The book illustrates that solutions take time and more importantly, we all make mistakes.

I really liked Kaos' family dynamics. I finished the book hoping for more about his family. Hint! Hint!!

[Michele McMullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Centering Kaos is another well written story revolving around the Dead Presidents MC. I am always happy to once again be pulled back into their world and visit with the characters that I have enjoyed so much in this series. It was like visiting old friends !
Darius Ariti a.k.a Kaos is a man still searching for himself. Having been a NHL center and a retired military man he know finds himself becoming part of the brotherhood of the Dead Presidents. Tina Parker is a woman trying to safe herself and her 8 year old son from an abusive husband.
These characters worlds become intertwined when Tina requires the help of the MC safe house and resources. The moment they meet you know there is a connection by it is neither the time or place. Tina must first find safety and Kaos volunteers his home. What begins as a need to protect soon becomes so much more and we have front row seats to watch this couple discover themselves and each other. It was sweet, heartbreaking, thrilling and oh yes romantic but steamy!!
~~Michele McMullen ~~

[World Of Books 65 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it, Loved it, Loved it. Centering Kaos was right up my street, a great MC book with an engrossing storyline. Ex NHL and ex-Army man Kaos has finally found his place with the Dead Presidents MC, it is while prospecting for the club, that he is asked to help out, Tina and her young son stay hiding from her abrasive husband, while she files for divorce, something Kaos is happy to do. Kaos is instantly drawn to this courageous mom who will do anything to keep her 8-year boy safe. Kaos sees something of himself in young Dylan and soon takes Dylan and Tina under his wing. Tina is trying to stay strong but she knows what her husband is capable of, but with Kaos, she feels she and Dylan can breathe a little easier, she can sleep a little better, but what Tina wasn't expecting was for her shattered heart to start to mend under the watchful eye of this extraordinary man.

[Ann L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I admit, this is the first book I have read of Harley Stone's Dead Presidents MC, I have had the first two in my TBR pile for ages, have a guess who is going to remedy that ...... yep ...... me.

This is a fantastic story, I love Kaos and how he protects Tina and Dylan from her abusive ex and opening up his home to them, she finds it hard to trust and thinks herself worthless, Kaos soon helps her see she is wrong.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure what to expect from Kaos and Tina... Tina has been to hell and back and she wants help and she's asking for it. Kao's meets them in the office and Dylan and Tina win him over quickly. These three really just work and you know quickly just how hot the chemistry is. I was shocked at how smoothly it honestly went for them minus Kaos trying to rush Tina a little but he learned quickly he couldn't. Super sweet ending and I really enjoyed there story.

[Michele Del Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tina, Kaos and Dylan were amazing to read about. These three needed eachother so much. I loved their interactions with eachother, it felt real. The chemistry was good but for me it was about their great story.

[Renae · Rating 4 out of 5]

My favorite Dead Presidents MC book so far!

[Darcy · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the last book we saw a very little bit of both Tina and Kaos, so when I realized they were at the center of this one I was intrigued. Tina having issues with her husband and getting him to be an ex, Kaos, a former pro-hockey playing military guy looking for what's next, you knew things would be good.

I hated how scared Tina was at the start and what a little asshole, Dylan, her son was. Kaos meeting them both was interesting, especially when he was babysitting Dylan. Kaos was very straight forward with Dylan, talked to him like a mini adult, laying things out for him to think about. This worked out well for later when both Tina and Dylan needed a little more help and Kaos gave them a safe place to hide. As much fun as I had with Tina and Kaos falling for each other, I was more interested in the relationship that Kaos built with Dylan and Tina built with Kaos's cousin, both of these people needed friends and they found a perfect friendship.

While I hated the drama that went down at the end, I liked that Tina realized that she made a mistake, it's just too bad what she walked into. The only good thing to come out of it was things with her ex finally being done with for good.

The last bit at the clubhouse was great on so many levels, loved that Kaos found his place to fit and started to build a new family of his own.

[Jennifer Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darius "Kaos" Ariti is an army veteran & a former hockey center who has joined the Dead Presidents MC. He's a lonely man who is trying to find his purpose in the club, but it isn't until Tina comes into his life that he finds what has been missing. Tina has trust issues when it comes to men, and even though Kaos & the MC offer help, she's still a tad wary which was understandable because of the abuse she's suffered, and it's not her that she's worried about the most but her son, Dylan. Every interaction between Kaos & Kylan hit me hard in the feels as it was almost the best part of it all but there's just too much goodness in the pages to label it so. Kaos was the perfect hero as he took tiny steps when it came to Tina so nothing was rushed, but it was quickly apparent that they were perfect for each other. I LOVED everything about this book, so I'm telling you that you don't want to miss out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!