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The Soldiers of Bedlam #2
Dove: The addictive and spicy new dark motorcycle club romance from the bestselling author of the Silver Pines series
Edgy. Dangerous. Addictive. From the author of the Silver Pines series comes a binge-worthy dark motorcycle romance, perfect for fans of Rina Kent and Navessa Allen.
Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed.
So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom?
#ForcedProximity
#WorkplaceRomance
#ManObsessed
#TouchHerandDie
#GuaranteedHappyEnding
#FoundFamily
#DarkRomance
#MotorycleRomance
Readers can’t get enough of the Soldiers of Bedlam
‘Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review
‘I could not read this book fast enough’ 5* Reader Review
‘Perfect’ 5* Reader Review
‘Ten stars!!’ 5* Reader Review
‘Read within a day and couldn’t put it down’ 5* Reader Review
‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review
‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review
Layla Monroe's life in Harmony, Georgia was a smokescreen, a picture-perfect illusion that concealed her desire for chaos. That is, until her parents were killed in suspicious circumstances and the world as she knew it was destroyed.
So when Sean "Ax" Hunter, the enigmatic sergeant at arms of the Hounds of Hell motorcycle club, offers her a chance to discover what really happened to her family, Layla grabs it with both hands. After all, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Drawn to Sean's dangerous allure, Layla soon discovers a passion she can't fight, no matter how hard she tries. With Sean, it's ride or die. But is Layla ready to jump into the flames and risk everything for a chance at true freedom?
#ForcedProximity
#WorkplaceRomance
#ManObsessed
#TouchHerandDie
#GuaranteedHappyEnding
#FoundFamily
#DarkRomance
#MotorycleRomance
Readers can’t get enough of the Soldiers of Bedlam
‘Wolf.e is one of the best books I have ever read!' 5* Reader Review
‘I could not read this book fast enough’ 5* Reader Review
‘Perfect’ 5* Reader Review
‘Ten stars!!’ 5* Reader Review
‘Read within a day and couldn’t put it down’ 5* Reader Review
‘I devoured this is one sitting’ 5* Reader Review
‘Another masterpiece from Paisley Hope’ 5* Reader Review
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Published January 1, 2026
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Paisley Hope
9 books4,180 followersPaisley Hope is a USA Today and Sunday Times Bestselling author of spicy contemporary romance. Her books are full of found family, dreamy settings, swoony moments and happily ever afters. She also writes darker romances that will keep your pulse racing.
Paisley spends all her free time with her husband and kids. She loves to bake, garden and travel.
Paisley spends all her free time with her husband and kids. She loves to bake, garden and travel.
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Review of advance copy
"We might be weak for each other, but together we're strong. We're unstoppable. Unshakable. Infinite."
STOPPP THIS WAS PERFECT 😩🤌
I will not change a single thing or word about this book. Everything went right and exactly how it was supposed to. And boy, I had HIGHHH expectations especially with how good Wolf.e was. But dare I say, this was better.
I loved Layla, unlike Brinley in the last book, Layla was not judgemental and neither was she giving those subtle pick me vibes. Her character felt natural. At ease. She's smart, witty, sensual, fiercely independent and I loved it.
Sean was her perfect and equal in every way. He was supportive, dominant but not in the way that would suffocate her or overpower her. He was Layla's equal in every damn way. He cherished her, protected her and stepped his foot down when needed while lifting her up 🤌 Y'all this is your dream man. And bonus points for him getting her name tattooed on his cheek. It's unhinged but works 👀🤷♀️
The chemistry is instant and although the romance is insta lusty and spicy, the connection they form is chef's kiss. I loved how easy and natural it was between the two of them. It didn't feel rushed or forced at all. They have an emotional bond and such witty banter, it was hard to not love them. The spice though? As filthy as Wolf.e. That's all I'm saying 🥵🥵🤭 Had me blushing, giggling and panting.
The ending was a perfect wrap for these two and I genuinely cannot wait for the third book. Fyi, it's got its dark moments, so do check trigger warnings before diving in. I'm gonna be binging the author's other books/series as well.
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Can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is? With how good Wolf.e was, I have such high expectations for this.
STOPPP THIS WAS PERFECT 😩🤌
I will not change a single thing or word about this book. Everything went right and exactly how it was supposed to. And boy, I had HIGHHH expectations especially with how good Wolf.e was. But dare I say, this was better.
I loved Layla, unlike Brinley in the last book, Layla was not judgemental and neither was she giving those subtle pick me vibes. Her character felt natural. At ease. She's smart, witty, sensual, fiercely independent and I loved it.
Sean was her perfect and equal in every way. He was supportive, dominant but not in the way that would suffocate her or overpower her. He was Layla's equal in every damn way. He cherished her, protected her and stepped his foot down when needed while lifting her up 🤌 Y'all this is your dream man. And bonus points for him getting her name tattooed on his cheek. It's unhinged but works 👀🤷♀️
The chemistry is instant and although the romance is insta lusty and spicy, the connection they form is chef's kiss. I loved how easy and natural it was between the two of them. It didn't feel rushed or forced at all. They have an emotional bond and such witty banter, it was hard to not love them. The spice though? As filthy as Wolf.e. That's all I'm saying 🥵🥵🤭 Had me blushing, giggling and panting.
The ending was a perfect wrap for these two and I genuinely cannot wait for the third book. Fyi, it's got its dark moments, so do check trigger warnings before diving in. I'm gonna be binging the author's other books/series as well.
~•~•~
Can we talk about how gorgeous this cover is? With how good Wolf.e was, I have such high expectations for this.
January 5, 2026
This was so good!!
I was so excited for their story and it did not disappoint. It was more low stakes than the first book, but so enjoyable and emotional.
Layla had her world flipped upside down when her parents were murdered. The picture perfect family everyone thought they were, wasn't so perfect.. A storm brings Sean into the restaurant she works at and her life changes in an instant.. He's the Sergeant at Arms for the Hounds of Hell MC and a former Marine.. Their connection is immediate and while she doesn't want to admit she wants him, he'll make it impossible for her to fight her feelings for too long...
I absolutely loved Sean, he might be my favourite. He loved Layla since the beginning, even when he didn't completely understand it, he still knew it was her for him. His love language was physical touch and acts of service and that was everything. He cleaned her house, because she said she didn't have the time, he cooked for her, he took care of her, he was always there for her. He was unhinged, direct and always so openly himself. He let her see all the broken pieces that made him and he never doubted their connection. He never believed in fate, but she was his. He had his fair share of trauma, having a photographic memory and being in combat makes it impossible for him to forget and I really loved the way she brought more light into his life.
Layla was struggling with losing her mother, with everything that happened. Her whole life she felt like she was put in a cage, but Sean helped her soar. I loved seeing her be herself more and she held her own against Sean. She was strong and she never judged him, she loved him just the way he was.
Their love story was fast, but beautiful. Their instant connection made sense, it was meaningful and honestly, I didn't mind that it all happened very fast. She tried to fight it, but it was a fight she knew she was going to lose. I loved their vulnerable moments so much, the way he let her in. They were destined for each other and the tattoo has such a sweet meaning. I honestly didn't expect their story to be so emotional, but I'm so happy it was. I adore them so much. Their chemistry was insane.
The spice was amazing, I really liked it. It was a bloody good time, pun intended. If that isn't your thing, this might not be for you.. I really had fun though.
I loved the MC even more now, they really are a family and I love the way they are there for each other.
There was some suspense, trying to find out the truth behind her parents murders and the man who murdered them.. Layla wanted answers and Sean wanted to make sure she got them..
The scene at the end was so sweet and special, I loved that he did it that way and that epilogue ahh, I'll always love an author that gives us that glimpse into the future. Paisley Hope is slowly, but surely becoming one of my favourite authors. Please, never stop doing the epilogue, it's my favourite part!!
*Thank you to Netgalley and to Random House UK, Cornerstone for providing me with an ARC.*
.·:*¨ ¨*:·.
I'm so happy I got an ARC!!
After reading Wolf.e, I'm even more excited to read how Sean's and Layla's story began.
I was so excited for their story and it did not disappoint. It was more low stakes than the first book, but so enjoyable and emotional.
Layla had her world flipped upside down when her parents were murdered. The picture perfect family everyone thought they were, wasn't so perfect.. A storm brings Sean into the restaurant she works at and her life changes in an instant.. He's the Sergeant at Arms for the Hounds of Hell MC and a former Marine.. Their connection is immediate and while she doesn't want to admit she wants him, he'll make it impossible for her to fight her feelings for too long...
I absolutely loved Sean, he might be my favourite. He loved Layla since the beginning, even when he didn't completely understand it, he still knew it was her for him. His love language was physical touch and acts of service and that was everything. He cleaned her house, because she said she didn't have the time, he cooked for her, he took care of her, he was always there for her. He was unhinged, direct and always so openly himself. He let her see all the broken pieces that made him and he never doubted their connection. He never believed in fate, but she was his. He had his fair share of trauma, having a photographic memory and being in combat makes it impossible for him to forget and I really loved the way she brought more light into his life.
Layla was struggling with losing her mother, with everything that happened. Her whole life she felt like she was put in a cage, but Sean helped her soar. I loved seeing her be herself more and she held her own against Sean. She was strong and she never judged him, she loved him just the way he was.
Their love story was fast, but beautiful. Their instant connection made sense, it was meaningful and honestly, I didn't mind that it all happened very fast. She tried to fight it, but it was a fight she knew she was going to lose. I loved their vulnerable moments so much, the way he let her in. They were destined for each other and the tattoo has such a sweet meaning. I honestly didn't expect their story to be so emotional, but I'm so happy it was. I adore them so much. Their chemistry was insane.
The spice was amazing, I really liked it. It was a bloody good time, pun intended. If that isn't your thing, this might not be for you.. I really had fun though.
I loved the MC even more now, they really are a family and I love the way they are there for each other.
There was some suspense, trying to find out the truth behind her parents murders and the man who murdered them.. Layla wanted answers and Sean wanted to make sure she got them..
The scene at the end was so sweet and special, I loved that he did it that way and that epilogue ahh, I'll always love an author that gives us that glimpse into the future. Paisley Hope is slowly, but surely becoming one of my favourite authors. Please, never stop doing the epilogue, it's my favourite part!!
*Thank you to Netgalley and to Random House UK, Cornerstone for providing me with an ARC.*
.·:*¨ ¨*:·.
I'm so happy I got an ARC!!
After reading Wolf.e, I'm even more excited to read how Sean's and Layla's story began.
Review of advance copy received from Author
❝ i'll take care of you, layla, above anyone else, because the only place i've ever found peace is with you. ❞
my terminal weakness for bikers is officially a diagnosed condition, and dove absolutely exploited it. this man has tattoos, a harley, veteran trauma, and stalker tendencies, and my brain was like, "yes, imprint." i fear i would fold for the hounds of hell faster than layla did.
₊˚꒰ 𖧷 ꒱ ⊹ i. plot. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
welcome to harmony, georgia, which genuinely sounds wholesome and cute but everything is either tragic, illegal, or both. layla monroe is a broke, exhausted college girl still haunted by her parents' very suspicious deaths. she's working, studying, grieving, and trying not to dissolve into a puddle of human stress.
then one cursed shift later, she meets sean "ax" hunter, former military veteran, currently the sergeant at arms for the hounds of hell, whose brain is kind of like a twisted hamster wheel, if that makes sense. he remembers everything. faces, dates, the exact angle of your trauma. nothing sticks until a georgia storm shoves him into a club, and he sees layla. that's it. that's the moment. his internal operating system immediately switches to "yes, hello, that one. mine now."
from there, the plot is simple. dead parents, a morally questionable biker who ends up cleaning her house and fixing her entire existence, forced proximity while layla works for him to pay for school, a murder-adjacent mystery, and an obsession arc so intense it should come with a warning label. who knows? he might be involved in the thing that destroyed her life, but he might also be the only one willing to burn down heaven and hell to give her the truth. pros and cons, bestie!
the vibes are violence, club business, guns, flashes of torture, and biker club politics, but the heart of the book is really just sean and layla being feral for each other while the plot lurks in the background. things happen fast. like, suspiciously fast. we're in insta-love territory with fate-coded breadcrumbs scattered everywhere, and logically, i should be concerned, considering the fact this all happened in like a week, but emotionally, i was chewing on the sleeve of my hoodie.
₊˚꒰ 𖧷 ꒱ ⊹ ii. the seven-day romance. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
layla's actually a pretty solid heroine. she's not a complete pushover. she's not stupid. she actually questions things, and she does have survival instincts. she's grieving and desperate for the truth, which makes her vulnerable, but not brainless. i liked her. i also wanted to gently smack the book closed on her head every time she went from "this man is terrifying and involved in some shady shit" to "well, my spine dissolved the second he called me 'little dove,' so i guess we ride." relatable? yes. healthy? absolutely not.
sean is my exact flavour of a walking disaster. ex-military, hyper-observant, lethal, and so fixated on layla that i, a complete menace, still occasionally went, "okay, king, maybe dial it back a little before the fbi gets involved." he notices everything about her. his love language is cooking, cleaning, and a little bit of home repairs, financial support, information, and murder offers. he's weirdly tender in between all the bouts of violence, which is exactly the kind of thing my brain loves. he's great as an obsessive mmc, no notes there.
my problem is not that they're feral for each other. i'm here for feral. my problem is how fast we get there. the insta-lust hits immediately, which is fine, because i get it, they're hot. but by the time we’re a few days in, they're thinking and acting like they've been soul-bonded for years. i love obsession when it has a little build, a foundation of shared moments, and some time to simmer. here, it jumps from "wow, hot stranger” to "i'd burn the world for you” so quickly my neck actually hurts.
because it escalates so fast, some of the big emotional beats feel unearned. the devotion is fun to read, but the lack of build-up cheapens it a little. i wanted more time with them circling each other, more slow unraveling, getting to know each other outside of trauma and danger, more "oh no, i can't stand him" turning into "oh no, i can't breathe without him" over time.
the middle of the book definitely sags under that weight. there's a lot of fucking repetition: her telling herself she shouldn't want him, him refusing to let her go, both of them circling the same emotional drain. we get it. you're broken, horny, and traumatically compatible. i didn't need the same internal struggle reworded fifteen times.
the hounds of hell themselves, though? elite gremlin energy. loud, messy, questionably legal, entertaining, and weirdly wholesome. i will absolutely be clowning for kai's book like i didn't just talk all this shit.
₊˚꒰ 𖧷 ꒱ ⊹ iii. conclusion. ₊˚⊹ ꒱
in conclusion, dove is like biker romance crack. probably not good for me but definitely addictive. i had fun. i rolled my eyes. i highlighted lines. i complained about the insta-love and kept reading anyway, because i am weak and sean calls her 'little dove' like that.
sooo, three stars! one for feeding my biker obsession, one for layla actually having a backbone, one for sean being an obsessive menace, but knocked down for the insta-lust-to-soulmate speedrun and the drag. if you love obsessive bikers and don’t mind your romance developing faster than a 24-hour shipping order, this will hit. if insta-love makes your eye twitch, welcome to the club. i'll save you a barstool at the hounds’ clubhouse.
thank you paisley hope and the evermore team for the arc in exchange for an honest review! all opinions are my own.
— 3 stars. ⋆˚☆˖°.ᐟ
.° ༘🎧ྀི⋆ favourite quotes 🖇₊˚ෆ
❛ i need you to push me away, little dove, because i'm not strong enough to make you, and if i kiss you right now, i won't stop. i'll become something i never am. really fucking out of control. ❜
❛ i'm not longer just my club's soldier, little dove. above all, i'm yours. ❜
❛ you drive me out of my fucking mind, layla june. you take a man who's never wanted and make him want. you take a man who doesn't care, and you make him care. ❜
❛ she was made for this life. she was made for me. she is mine. and we are infinite. ❜
❛ strength commands worship. that's all you'll ever know with me. i will worship you, layla, every single day, and no one will hurt you. ever. ❜
⌗ started: jan. 13th, 2026. ⌝
⌞ finished: jan. 21st, 2026. ✦
── ⟡ ˙ 🪻༘ ₊ main tropes.
⟢ forced proximity
⟢ insta-love/lust
⟢ biker romance
⟢ motorcycle club
⟢ written in the stars
⟢ age gap
⟢ former military mmc
₊˚⊹ ᰔ pre-review:
⤿ the most terrifying thing about this book isn't the bikers, the crimes, or even the violence. it's the speed at which they fell in love. my leftovers have been in the fridge longer than their entire relationship arc and still feel more emotionally stable. rtc!
₊˚⊹ ᰔ pre-read:
⤿ cracking open this book fully aware that my weakness for bikers is a terminal condition atp.
January 29, 2026
i know i read this on 3x speed to be able to get through it, but was it written in 3x speed as well bc what the hell was this?
this shit was more instant than instant noodles.
like you can’t have an fmc swear she doesn’t want him while mentally(and often physically) undressing him any time they’re in the same room. pick a lane.
combining that with a love-bombing red flag for a man and calling it fate?
i don't know who they're trying to fool, this was just pure horniness.
this shit was more instant than instant noodles.
like you can’t have an fmc swear she doesn’t want him while mentally(and often physically) undressing him any time they’re in the same room. pick a lane.
combining that with a love-bombing red flag for a man and calling it fate?
i don't know who they're trying to fool, this was just pure horniness.
January 16, 2026
There’s gotta be crack in these books, literal crack?! There is no other explanation for why this was so good 🕊️
Sean was perfection - down bad from the moment he saw Layla and unapologetically obsessed. This is a mamas boy done right!
“My girl doesn’t ride the bus” ok Mr Protector! He can tattoo my name on his face anytime he likes 🙇🏻♀️
Sean was perfection - down bad from the moment he saw Layla and unapologetically obsessed. This is a mamas boy done right!
“My girl doesn’t ride the bus” ok Mr Protector! He can tattoo my name on his face anytime he likes 🙇🏻♀️
January 8, 2026
Only Paisley Hope could make me this feral for insta-love. I swear this is some of the best I’ve ever seen it written because their connection feels so deep and lived-in, like real time has passed and then you sit back and realize it’s only been about a week😅😅. Which is insane. And yet… it just works. Trust me. It works.
These two were electric. Their chemistry was out of this fucking world. Every time they got freaky I was panting, and that’s because the spice is done right. Every scene adds to the plot, the characters, and their connection. She writes it so damn well. And the blood play?!? HOW DOES SHE KNOW THESE ARE THE THINGS I NEED. She wrote everything I wanted and live for in this book.
I also loved that this is a prequel to Wolfe, which I now desperately need to reread because I genuinely don’t know who I love more, Sean or Gabriel. Right now it feels like Sean, but he’s fresh in my brain. Realistically? Both of those men could do dirty, nasty, filthy things to me and I would thank them.
Layla was such a standout FMC. She just needed a little push to fully be herself. Fierce. Sassy. Unapologetic. I love when an FMC gives the MMC hell and I love it even more when she makes him come in his pants.🤭
The motorcycle club vibes were immaculate. I’m always a sucker for found family, and I loved this whole gang and how hard they ride for each other. The storyline was genuinely emotional too their shared loss of a parent had me crying more than once. And not just during the sad parts… I was crying during the happy moments, which is how I know I was fully invested in this couple.
I love a man who knows exactly what he wants, and this was love at first sight for Sean. He knew almost immediately that she was going to be his wife. Masculine. Protective. Big and bad but also the softest man with the biggest fucking heart.
There is something so hilarious about the big, bad biker changing her locks because he says they aren’t keeping “bad people” out… and then immediately cleaning her house from top to bottom because he’s a clean freak. This man reorganizes her entire space, rearranges her cabinets, stocks her fridge, puts a bowl of fresh apples on the counter, and makes her homemade honey mustard because “store-bought shit is garbage.”
I was fucking cackling.
And just when you think it can’t get more feral, this man tattoos her name on his face in her handwriting. I was done. Finished. Deceased. SEAN HUNTER THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
I devoured this book. I am fucking obsessed. I love it so much, and this series is absolutely going to be a favorite.
😭🥹💓🫶🏻✨🤞🏼
“Do you know what they say about love at first sight? It’s an unbreakable promise that happens in an instant. That is what this is — what we are. I felt irreversibly in love with you from the moment you pushed me up against that cooler wall.”
These two were electric. Their chemistry was out of this fucking world. Every time they got freaky I was panting, and that’s because the spice is done right. Every scene adds to the plot, the characters, and their connection. She writes it so damn well. And the blood play?!? HOW DOES SHE KNOW THESE ARE THE THINGS I NEED. She wrote everything I wanted and live for in this book.
I also loved that this is a prequel to Wolfe, which I now desperately need to reread because I genuinely don’t know who I love more, Sean or Gabriel. Right now it feels like Sean, but he’s fresh in my brain. Realistically? Both of those men could do dirty, nasty, filthy things to me and I would thank them.
Layla was such a standout FMC. She just needed a little push to fully be herself. Fierce. Sassy. Unapologetic. I love when an FMC gives the MMC hell and I love it even more when she makes him come in his pants.🤭
The motorcycle club vibes were immaculate. I’m always a sucker for found family, and I loved this whole gang and how hard they ride for each other. The storyline was genuinely emotional too their shared loss of a parent had me crying more than once. And not just during the sad parts… I was crying during the happy moments, which is how I know I was fully invested in this couple.
I love a man who knows exactly what he wants, and this was love at first sight for Sean. He knew almost immediately that she was going to be his wife. Masculine. Protective. Big and bad but also the softest man with the biggest fucking heart.
There is something so hilarious about the big, bad biker changing her locks because he says they aren’t keeping “bad people” out… and then immediately cleaning her house from top to bottom because he’s a clean freak. This man reorganizes her entire space, rearranges her cabinets, stocks her fridge, puts a bowl of fresh apples on the counter, and makes her homemade honey mustard because “store-bought shit is garbage.”
I was fucking cackling.
And just when you think it can’t get more feral, this man tattoos her name on his face in her handwriting. I was done. Finished. Deceased. SEAN HUNTER THE MAN THAT YOU ARE
I devoured this book. I am fucking obsessed. I love it so much, and this series is absolutely going to be a favorite.
😭🥹💓🫶🏻✨🤞🏼
“Do you know what they say about love at first sight? It’s an unbreakable promise that happens in an instant. That is what this is — what we are. I felt irreversibly in love with you from the moment you pushed me up against that cooler wall.”
January 13, 2026
I absolutely loved Paisley Hope and her range of writing always blows me away. Like how she can go from small town to a darker more grittier MC romance, may surprise people but it only shows how amazing of a writer Paisley Hope is. When she first delivered us Wolf.e, that book had me in a chokehold. It still does. And when she announced that she was giving us Sean and Layla's story as a prequel, I didn't know how I would feel about it since we already see them as an established couple in Wolf.e but I'm gagged. And I think Sean tops Gabriel Wolfe in this series so far for me.
Now I will say this, Dove's timeline does take place before Wolf.e so if you have not read Wolf.e yet, I would recommend reading Dove first. It's the reading order I would prefer if I was starting this series for the first time. You will fall in love with Layla and Sean and have a little bit more of the backstory to their relationship, the MC club and the history of Wolfe and Sean.
If you love a man OBSESSED morally grey MMC who falls in love at first sight this is the book for you! Listen, sometimes instalove/lust doesn't hit but this one, I loved! A little background, Sean served in the military and suffers from some PTSD but he has a strong connection to the song Layla by Eric Clapton and doves. It's linked to a situation that happened while deployed that lives with him. So imagine what runs through his mind when he meets LAYLA for the first time and she has a dove tattoo. Essential, he sees this as the sign he was looking for. And boy does their connection go from zero to 100 real quick.
I do in fact love my fictional men OBSESSED and CLINGY with a side of being morally grey and if you do too then you will love Sean! This man is all of those things and so much more. Sean is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. Yes, he is rough around the edges. May be scary looking to some. But this man is complex in many areas of his life. And you know what, I love him. The way that he loves Layla and will do anything to protect her is what we love most about our fictional boyfriends!
At the end of the day, I loved Sean and Layla's story. I loved being able to get their back story after meeting them in Wolf.e. And dare I say I may love them more then Gabriel and Brinely 👀 At the end of the day, Paisley can do no wrong. And I can't wait to see the direction that this series goes in!
You should read this book if you like:
- MC Romance
- Instalove
- Age Gap
- Man Obsessed
- Bad Boy x Good Girl
- Ex Military Hero
- Mental Health Rep
- Touch Her and Die
- Forced Proximity
- Morally Grey Hero
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Paisley Hope for allowing me to read Dove as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
Now I will say this, Dove's timeline does take place before Wolf.e so if you have not read Wolf.e yet, I would recommend reading Dove first. It's the reading order I would prefer if I was starting this series for the first time. You will fall in love with Layla and Sean and have a little bit more of the backstory to their relationship, the MC club and the history of Wolfe and Sean.
If you love a man OBSESSED morally grey MMC who falls in love at first sight this is the book for you! Listen, sometimes instalove/lust doesn't hit but this one, I loved! A little background, Sean served in the military and suffers from some PTSD but he has a strong connection to the song Layla by Eric Clapton and doves. It's linked to a situation that happened while deployed that lives with him. So imagine what runs through his mind when he meets LAYLA for the first time and she has a dove tattoo. Essential, he sees this as the sign he was looking for. And boy does their connection go from zero to 100 real quick.
I do in fact love my fictional men OBSESSED and CLINGY with a side of being morally grey and if you do too then you will love Sean! This man is all of those things and so much more. Sean is the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. Yes, he is rough around the edges. May be scary looking to some. But this man is complex in many areas of his life. And you know what, I love him. The way that he loves Layla and will do anything to protect her is what we love most about our fictional boyfriends!
At the end of the day, I loved Sean and Layla's story. I loved being able to get their back story after meeting them in Wolf.e. And dare I say I may love them more then Gabriel and Brinely 👀 At the end of the day, Paisley can do no wrong. And I can't wait to see the direction that this series goes in!
You should read this book if you like:
- MC Romance
- Instalove
- Age Gap
- Man Obsessed
- Bad Boy x Good Girl
- Ex Military Hero
- Mental Health Rep
- Touch Her and Die
- Forced Proximity
- Morally Grey Hero
* I would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Paisley Hope for allowing me to read Dove as an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts, opinions and review.
November 10, 2025
I absolutely loved Layla and Sean’s story, and I’m quickly becoming a Paisley Hope stan. The MMCs she writes aren’t your typical golden-retriever boyfriends, but rather rough-around-the-edges men who still manage to sweep you off your feet. I truly loved it.
Sean is incredible — the lengths he’s willing to go just to make Layla happy are amazing. Don’t get me wrong, this is very much a morally grey, sometimes dark story, but it’s laced with tender moments and flows beautifully. It’s a five-star read and an all-around great time with a book. I’d 100% recommend it!
Thank you to Random House UK and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Overall rating: 5 stars
Sean is incredible — the lengths he’s willing to go just to make Layla happy are amazing. Don’t get me wrong, this is very much a morally grey, sometimes dark story, but it’s laced with tender moments and flows beautifully. It’s a five-star read and an all-around great time with a book. I’d 100% recommend it!
Thank you to Random House UK and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Overall rating: 5 stars
Want to read
June 11, 2025i haven’t read these books, but i feel like i will eat up
January 30, 2026
So we are going back to when Layla met Sean :) and its so cute. Layla a bartender working hard living life meets Sean when he steps into her bar. Already mesmerized by her he does hit on her. Layla not intrested lol turns him away. But that doesn't stop him from finger banging her lol. From there the trap is set. He does things for her like fix her door, clean her house, make her food. Hes all in. Because doves mate for life.
Heck he cyber stalked her online to know her story and told her lol. Layla does go back and forth because who falls in love with a guy asap?! Lol.
There is drama with Layla past and Sean finds out one of the biggest mysteries she wants to know. The spice is 💦💦💦
Like yummyyy!!!
We see other bikers
Saftey-a ow tries to get at Sean but he doesn't even acknowledge her turns her face down. Cause little jealously.
No om/tiny ow drama, no cheating, secondary characters, Drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
32H/25h
Degradation
Cnc
Praise kink
Violence
Mild torture
Tiny wax play
Gun violence
Murder
Mentions of SA of a 16 year old
Drug use
Mentions of ptsd
Breath play
Knife play
Hea
Epilogue
Heck he cyber stalked her online to know her story and told her lol. Layla does go back and forth because who falls in love with a guy asap?! Lol.
There is drama with Layla past and Sean finds out one of the biggest mysteries she wants to know. The spice is 💦💦💦
Like yummyyy!!!
We see other bikers
Saftey-a ow tries to get at Sean but he doesn't even acknowledge her turns her face down. Cause little jealously.
No om/tiny ow drama, no cheating, secondary characters, Drama, sexy times, no virgins
Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Slowinsta
32H/25h
Degradation
Cnc
Praise kink
Violence
Mild torture
Tiny wax play
Gun violence
Murder
Mentions of SA of a 16 year old
Drug use
Mentions of ptsd
Breath play
Knife play
Hea
Epilogue
February 2, 2026
The Soldiers of Bedlam just know how to treat their women. Wolf.e lives rent free in my head and now Sean does too. I loved stepping back into this world and seeing how Layla and Sean came to be. It was everything.
Layla is hyper independent and has relied on herself for almost everything, especially since her mother died. Until Sean steps into her life. Sean thrives on control and has a past that is not for the weak. When he lays his eyes on Layla, his past collides with his present and she WILL be his.
Layla fights the attraction brewing between them but destiny is all. Slowly Sean proves to Layla he’s there for good and Layla slowly lets her feminine side blossom.
I loved Layla and Sean’s story. There was so much relationship development here with a sprinkling of club drama and revelations. The smut…my god…the smut was A++. Super superb story. Layla and Sean were endgame.
I really hope Paisley continues to write in this world. I loved that Dove was angsty but not tooooo angsty. And I loved the raw humanity and passion Paisley was able to weave throughout the story. Loved it.
Layla is hyper independent and has relied on herself for almost everything, especially since her mother died. Until Sean steps into her life. Sean thrives on control and has a past that is not for the weak. When he lays his eyes on Layla, his past collides with his present and she WILL be his.
“You’ve fucking bewitched me, little dove. I don’t ever want any woman.” He adds, “But I fucking want you.”
Layla fights the attraction brewing between them but destiny is all. Slowly Sean proves to Layla he’s there for good and Layla slowly lets her feminine side blossom.
I loved Layla and Sean’s story. There was so much relationship development here with a sprinkling of club drama and revelations. The smut…my god…the smut was A++. Super superb story. Layla and Sean were endgame.
“We might be weak for each other, but together, we’re strong,” he growls as I close my eyes and tug him closer, shedding the remaining pieces of my former self. “We’re unstoppable.” He kisses my cheek. “Unshakable.” He kisses the other. “Infinite.”
I really hope Paisley continues to write in this world. I loved that Dove was angsty but not tooooo angsty. And I loved the raw humanity and passion Paisley was able to weave throughout the story. Loved it.
January 25, 2026
No notes👏🏼
Paisley was meant to write gritty mc club romances because WOW they just keep getting better. I didn’t think anything would top my love for Wolf.e (book 1), but I’m pretty sure it just happened.
Another incredible edition to The Soldiers of Bedlam series. Dove is book two in the series. Sean and Layla are fated. It's love at first sight. It was as simple as that. One look and Sean was immediately obsessed with Layla. He's the type of obsessed that puts hearts in your eyes and a blush on your cheeks. This man is perfectly imperfect.
Sean & Laylas story is dark at times with suspense that keeps you guessing, but one thing you will be 1000% certain of is that these two characters are perfect for each other.
Thank you Paisley for the arc!! I can't wait to see what you do next.
•former marine
•suspense/spice
•rebel without a cause fmc
•he’s beyond obsessed
•Hounds of Hell Sgt. at arms
•mc club romance
Paisley was meant to write gritty mc club romances because WOW they just keep getting better. I didn’t think anything would top my love for Wolf.e (book 1), but I’m pretty sure it just happened.
Another incredible edition to The Soldiers of Bedlam series. Dove is book two in the series. Sean and Layla are fated. It's love at first sight. It was as simple as that. One look and Sean was immediately obsessed with Layla. He's the type of obsessed that puts hearts in your eyes and a blush on your cheeks. This man is perfectly imperfect.
Sean & Laylas story is dark at times with suspense that keeps you guessing, but one thing you will be 1000% certain of is that these two characters are perfect for each other.
Thank you Paisley for the arc!! I can't wait to see what you do next.
•former marine
•suspense/spice
•rebel without a cause fmc
•he’s beyond obsessed
•Hounds of Hell Sgt. at arms
•mc club romance
October 28, 2025
Thank you so much Team Evermore and Paisley Hope for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
After reading Wolf.e I was so excited for Dove... but nothing could have prepared for the masterpice that is this book!!!
Sean and Layla are soulmates, literally written in the stars, love at first sight and it was sooo beautiful! The Dove showing up when Sean needed it and Layla having a tattoo of a dove. Their chemistry is fucking insane, like that freezer scene was sooo hot and I just new than that they will be together forever.
Layla might be one of my new favorite FMCs because she is sooo sassy and badass! And Sean is perfect. That man can cook!!!
Read if you love:
• dark Romance
• motorcycle club
• strong FMC
• man obsessed
• forced proximity
• all the steam and spice 🥵🌶
After reading Wolf.e I was so excited for Dove... but nothing could have prepared for the masterpice that is this book!!!
Sean and Layla are soulmates, literally written in the stars, love at first sight and it was sooo beautiful! The Dove showing up when Sean needed it and Layla having a tattoo of a dove. Their chemistry is fucking insane, like that freezer scene was sooo hot and I just new than that they will be together forever.
Layla might be one of my new favorite FMCs because she is sooo sassy and badass! And Sean is perfect. That man can cook!!!
Read if you love:
• dark Romance
• motorcycle club
• strong FMC
• man obsessed
• forced proximity
• all the steam and spice 🥵🌶
October 24, 2025
♾️⭐️|4🌶️
This book was absolute perfection from start to finish. The tension between Sean & Layla was EVERYTHING. I ate it up with no crumbs left. Their chemistry was palpable from the moment they met. These two truly will have you believing in fate 🥹🤍
I loved how Sean fell fast and became completely possessive and obsessive over Layla. This man loves hard and is probably one of my top book boyfriends to date.
Layla was such a strong and fierce FMC. She always spoke her mind and I love how unapologetically herself she was.
Don’t even get me going on the spice in this book because MY GODDDDD🥵🥵🥵 It hits early and every single scene had me feral.
Thank you so much Paisley Hope for this ARC🤍
This book was absolute perfection from start to finish. The tension between Sean & Layla was EVERYTHING. I ate it up with no crumbs left. Their chemistry was palpable from the moment they met. These two truly will have you believing in fate 🥹🤍
I loved how Sean fell fast and became completely possessive and obsessive over Layla. This man loves hard and is probably one of my top book boyfriends to date.
Layla was such a strong and fierce FMC. She always spoke her mind and I love how unapologetically herself she was.
Don’t even get me going on the spice in this book because MY GODDDDD🥵🥵🥵 It hits early and every single scene had me feral.
Thank you so much Paisley Hope for this ARC🤍
October 8, 2025
Thank you Evermore for the ARC 🤌🏼✨
You know that feeling of when something is good and you aren’t sure if it can be topped? This is how I felt above Dove after Wolf.e because that was incredibly but..
Pat yourself on the back Paisley Hope 👏🏼
This book was everything! The emotions in this book are so gripping that it’s almost addictive! Sean & Layla are soulmates and you can’t prove me wrong. The Dove showing up when Sean needing it and then her ironically having one tattooed on her 👀
I honestly loved the first part of this book with him dragging her into the freezer! Like ain’t no way I’d freeze for anyone especially with the dry storeroom directly across from the freezer but Layla has balls il give her that!
Layla has had it rough with her parents being murdered and the murderer never being caught, she leaves the church community and everything she’s ever known to chase her own dreams instead of those of her mother (who was her best friend).
When she meets Sean she doesn’t want to trust him due to him being in a motorbike club but she cannot give up his offer of working for him.. she’s a trainee massage therapist and he has chronic back pain.. 😏
Layla finally getting the answers she’s always wanted since her mother’s death but the fact Sean kept giving her the option of having an “out” beforehand! Perfection 🤌🏼
Omg the epilogues. Beautiful. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Sean & Layla but those two epilogues hit me right in the feels. Honestly. Whole book was 10/10 💘
You know that feeling of when something is good and you aren’t sure if it can be topped? This is how I felt above Dove after Wolf.e because that was incredibly but..
Pat yourself on the back Paisley Hope 👏🏼
This book was everything! The emotions in this book are so gripping that it’s almost addictive! Sean & Layla are soulmates and you can’t prove me wrong. The Dove showing up when Sean needing it and then her ironically having one tattooed on her 👀
I honestly loved the first part of this book with him dragging her into the freezer! Like ain’t no way I’d freeze for anyone especially with the dry storeroom directly across from the freezer but Layla has balls il give her that!
Layla has had it rough with her parents being murdered and the murderer never being caught, she leaves the church community and everything she’s ever known to chase her own dreams instead of those of her mother (who was her best friend).
When she meets Sean she doesn’t want to trust him due to him being in a motorbike club but she cannot give up his offer of working for him.. she’s a trainee massage therapist and he has chronic back pain.. 😏
Layla finally getting the answers she’s always wanted since her mother’s death but the fact Sean kept giving her the option of having an “out” beforehand! Perfection 🤌🏼
Omg the epilogues. Beautiful. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Sean & Layla but those two epilogues hit me right in the feels. Honestly. Whole book was 10/10 💘
January 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Going into the second book, I was honestly a little nervous after everything that happened in book one. But Dove completely eased those worries. Yes, there’s plenty of spice, but this time it never overwhelms the story or takes away from the emotional core. It actually complements the plot instead of distracting from it.
What I loved most was getting to go back in time and see how Layla and Sean first met and slowly fell in love. Their story truly feels like fated mates, with an invisible string tying them to each other all along. Watching their connection unfold made everything feel softer, deeper, and more meaningful.
Sean absolutely stole my heart. He lets Layla be fully herself and makes her feel genuinely loved and safe. He’s giving golden retriever energy, but in a very dark, protective way that somehow makes it even better.
This was such a strong follow-up, and it left me even more excited for what’s next. I can’t wait to see who the next book is about and where this world goes from here.
Going into the second book, I was honestly a little nervous after everything that happened in book one. But Dove completely eased those worries. Yes, there’s plenty of spice, but this time it never overwhelms the story or takes away from the emotional core. It actually complements the plot instead of distracting from it.
What I loved most was getting to go back in time and see how Layla and Sean first met and slowly fell in love. Their story truly feels like fated mates, with an invisible string tying them to each other all along. Watching their connection unfold made everything feel softer, deeper, and more meaningful.
Sean absolutely stole my heart. He lets Layla be fully herself and makes her feel genuinely loved and safe. He’s giving golden retriever energy, but in a very dark, protective way that somehow makes it even better.
This was such a strong follow-up, and it left me even more excited for what’s next. I can’t wait to see who the next book is about and where this world goes from here.
November 13, 2025
1.5 stars:
this book had me on the worst rollercoaster experience. the first 1-10% had me intrigued and the way that Layla was presented to us already made her so likeable to me. I loved the concept of her being someone looking for freedom, having grown up in a conforming religious town to a religious family. She had potential to be a strong spunky character but her instant horniness for Sean basically killed that potential before we could even properly witness it.
The first signs of where it started to go wrong for me was the insta-lust. When Layla first saw him, her nipples are already hardening, etc... and long story short, they have some fun.
Sean is already convinced that she's his soulmate and basically makes it his mission to make her see that.
The next 20-50ish% were actually really enjoyable which is why this book gets that extra .5 stars. It becomes a slower burn (aka Sean refuses to properly boomshakalaka) so the story is more focused on the mystery behind Layla's parents and we gain so much insight into the Hounds of Hell club.
We're introduced to new characters and seeing the relationships between everyone in the club and how they interact with Sean and Layla has such a great found family aspect. (I especially loved Shelley, she was exactly the kind of strong but sweet person I was hoping Layla would be)
However, after Sean and Layla finally smash at around the 55% mark, Paisley decides to just give 5-6 chapters in a row with smut. Nothing wrong with smut but by this point I was debating on whether we would get back to the plot or have to endure all the different positions that they get up to.
By this point Layla was getting extremely irritating because every time Sean touched her, she was moaning and yowling like a cat in heat. There's also a lot of dialogue along the lines of 'please fuck me Sean' and her begging which just felt really cringe to read. I also didn't enjoy how Sean was the very contradiction to what Layla wanted; freedom. Whilst I'm sure he meant good by some his actions, eg. Repairing her car, cleaning her house - he did feel suffocating at other times.
By the last 81%, if anyone still stuck around after the continuous smut, there was some slight focus on the plot but it ended up being very anti-climactic and felt very lazy. Paisley just went: here you go. here’s the finale to the plot, let me sprinkle this on before I forget and write another smut scene - which fun fact, the last chapter (chapter 54) includes ‘Sean pushes the largest-size plug into my ass’ ✨
Overall, had so much potential but ended up being a very bad experience for me.
**ALSO WANT TO ADD: THE STORY IS VERY VERY INSTA-LUST. THE WHOLE STORY TAKES PLACE IN ONE WEEK. These are complete strangers ‘romancing’ in ONE WEEK.**
(minus the last chapter which happens 2 months later and the epilogue)
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK Cornerstone and Evermore for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
this book had me on the worst rollercoaster experience. the first 1-10% had me intrigued and the way that Layla was presented to us already made her so likeable to me. I loved the concept of her being someone looking for freedom, having grown up in a conforming religious town to a religious family. She had potential to be a strong spunky character but her instant horniness for Sean basically killed that potential before we could even properly witness it.
The first signs of where it started to go wrong for me was the insta-lust. When Layla first saw him, her nipples are already hardening, etc... and long story short, they have some fun.
Sean is already convinced that she's his soulmate and basically makes it his mission to make her see that.
The next 20-50ish% were actually really enjoyable which is why this book gets that extra .5 stars. It becomes a slower burn (aka Sean refuses to properly boomshakalaka) so the story is more focused on the mystery behind Layla's parents and we gain so much insight into the Hounds of Hell club.
We're introduced to new characters and seeing the relationships between everyone in the club and how they interact with Sean and Layla has such a great found family aspect. (I especially loved Shelley, she was exactly the kind of strong but sweet person I was hoping Layla would be)
However, after Sean and Layla finally smash at around the 55% mark, Paisley decides to just give 5-6 chapters in a row with smut. Nothing wrong with smut but by this point I was debating on whether we would get back to the plot or have to endure all the different positions that they get up to.
By this point Layla was getting extremely irritating because every time Sean touched her, she was moaning and yowling like a cat in heat. There's also a lot of dialogue along the lines of 'please fuck me Sean' and her begging which just felt really cringe to read. I also didn't enjoy how Sean was the very contradiction to what Layla wanted; freedom. Whilst I'm sure he meant good by some his actions, eg. Repairing her car, cleaning her house - he did feel suffocating at other times.
By the last 81%, if anyone still stuck around after the continuous smut, there was some slight focus on the plot but it ended up being very anti-climactic and felt very lazy. Paisley just went: here you go. here’s the finale to the plot, let me sprinkle this on before I forget and write another smut scene - which fun fact, the last chapter (chapter 54) includes ‘Sean pushes the largest-size plug into my ass’ ✨
Overall, had so much potential but ended up being a very bad experience for me.
**ALSO WANT TO ADD: THE STORY IS VERY VERY INSTA-LUST. THE WHOLE STORY TAKES PLACE IN ONE WEEK. These are complete strangers ‘romancing’ in ONE WEEK.**
(minus the last chapter which happens 2 months later and the epilogue)
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK Cornerstone and Evermore for the arc in exchange for an honest review.
October 15, 2025
I didn’t think anything could top Gabriel in the Soldiers of Bedlam series… but Sean may just take the cake!!
thank you @evermorebooksuk for the arc i am eternally grateful
Paisley Hope is one of my all time favourite authors, her characters are always complex, strong and so beautifully written, and there’s always the MOST deliciously spicy romance
Evermore sent a copy of Wolf.e a few months ago and i cannot express how much i loved it. I didn’t think anyone could top the possessive unhinged energy of Wolfe…enter Sean ‘Ax’ Hunter.
Sean and Layla are soulmates, love at first sight, written in the stars kind of love. Their story is fast paced, dangerous and oh so delicious.
Layla is feisty, strong willed and still mourning the loss of her parents, when Sean ‘Ax’ the Sgt at Arms of the Hounds of Hell MC, enters the bar she works in, and he is smitten the first time he lays his eyes on her. But he’s cloaked in danger, covered in ink and so completely wrong for her… or is he exactly right for her ?
there’s SO many good quotes in this :
“You’ve fucking bewitched me, little dove. I don’t ever want any woman. But I fucking want you.”
“I need you to be strong. I need you to push me away, Little dove, because I’m not strong enough to make you, and if I kiss you right now, I won’t stop.”
“I’ll take care of you, Layla, above anyone else, because the only place l’ve ever found peace is with you.”
“I’m no longer just my club’s soldier, little dove. Above all, I’m yours.”
I absolutely devoured this, i swear Paisley puts something into her books they are addictive.
If you want, unhinged levels of possessiveness and obsession, bad boy falling for the good girl, action, danger, spicy spice then the Soldiers of Bedlam is literally perfect.
Dove is out January 2026 and i cannot wait for you all to fall in love with them too
thank you @evermorebooksuk for the arc i am eternally grateful
Paisley Hope is one of my all time favourite authors, her characters are always complex, strong and so beautifully written, and there’s always the MOST deliciously spicy romance
Evermore sent a copy of Wolf.e a few months ago and i cannot express how much i loved it. I didn’t think anyone could top the possessive unhinged energy of Wolfe…enter Sean ‘Ax’ Hunter.
Sean and Layla are soulmates, love at first sight, written in the stars kind of love. Their story is fast paced, dangerous and oh so delicious.
Layla is feisty, strong willed and still mourning the loss of her parents, when Sean ‘Ax’ the Sgt at Arms of the Hounds of Hell MC, enters the bar she works in, and he is smitten the first time he lays his eyes on her. But he’s cloaked in danger, covered in ink and so completely wrong for her… or is he exactly right for her ?
there’s SO many good quotes in this :
“You’ve fucking bewitched me, little dove. I don’t ever want any woman. But I fucking want you.”
“I need you to be strong. I need you to push me away, Little dove, because I’m not strong enough to make you, and if I kiss you right now, I won’t stop.”
“I’ll take care of you, Layla, above anyone else, because the only place l’ve ever found peace is with you.”
“I’m no longer just my club’s soldier, little dove. Above all, I’m yours.”
I absolutely devoured this, i swear Paisley puts something into her books they are addictive.
If you want, unhinged levels of possessiveness and obsession, bad boy falling for the good girl, action, danger, spicy spice then the Soldiers of Bedlam is literally perfect.
Dove is out January 2026 and i cannot wait for you all to fall in love with them too
February 3, 2026
I LOVE Paisley Hope and her books. So far (other than Protect which was 4 stars) everything had been 5 stars from me. I adored Wolf.e but I struggled with this one, unfortunately. I don't know what it was about it that didn't work but I found myself cringing a bit at the spice (which is very unlike me) and I also felt that Sean and Layla are not the Sean and Layla we're familiar with from Wolf.e. I'm aware this is set before Wolf.e but they just felt like completely different people. Too different. I just struggled with this one so much. I usually fly through Paisley's books, but this one too me over 2 months to get through. I still love Paisley and her books and I'm so excited to get into Chasing the Fire and also continue this series with Foxx.
February 1, 2026
so good 😮💨
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
#Review: *Dove* - Paisley Hope - ARC [18+]
4.9/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
When brooding, ex-marine Sean "Ax" Hunter have first seen gorgeous Layla, he has felt a strange connection to her. And he just knew that Layla was meant to be his. And he made sure of that. But will Layla be on the same page as him?
Layla was grieving the loss of her parents, after they passed away in a tragic event and she was still trying to figure out what happened to them. In spite of all that, she was determined to make it on her own but it was hard to cover all the expenses on her own. So, when Sean came with a proposal, she accepted it but on her own terms. But would she be able to keep at bay her attraction to the brooding man?
I was instantly attracted to this story! I could feel that tension floating in the air and that angst. Gosh! Sean was definitely a super obsessed man, not knowing what 'no' meant. And you would probably be a bit shocked what he was able to do when he had something in his mind!😮 I liked to discover his story and to learn more about him and which were his intentions. Layla was a feisty girl, who kept her head high when it came to Sean. She was always bickering with him and I enjoyed those scenes so much. Those were also overflowing with an insane tension. Of course, there were some crazy plot twists which were really captivating, keeping me immersed into the story.
This was a really amazing story, which mesmerized me with it's characters, their heartbreaking stories and their intense love. It was my first encounter with something written by Paisley and I will definitely be reading some more! Loved her style and I'm prepared for more stories by her. She won a new fan of her books🤭.
Thank you for accepting me for this e-ARC Netgalley, Penguin UK and Paisley.
✨Tropes
▫️Morally Grey
▫️Grumpy MMC
▫️Tragic Past
▫️Man Obsessed
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Mafia Romance
▫️Touch Her And Die
▫️Anti-Hero
▫️Age Gap
▫️He Falls Harder
4.9/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
When brooding, ex-marine Sean "Ax" Hunter have first seen gorgeous Layla, he has felt a strange connection to her. And he just knew that Layla was meant to be his. And he made sure of that. But will Layla be on the same page as him?
Layla was grieving the loss of her parents, after they passed away in a tragic event and she was still trying to figure out what happened to them. In spite of all that, she was determined to make it on her own but it was hard to cover all the expenses on her own. So, when Sean came with a proposal, she accepted it but on her own terms. But would she be able to keep at bay her attraction to the brooding man?
I was instantly attracted to this story! I could feel that tension floating in the air and that angst. Gosh! Sean was definitely a super obsessed man, not knowing what 'no' meant. And you would probably be a bit shocked what he was able to do when he had something in his mind!😮 I liked to discover his story and to learn more about him and which were his intentions. Layla was a feisty girl, who kept her head high when it came to Sean. She was always bickering with him and I enjoyed those scenes so much. Those were also overflowing with an insane tension. Of course, there were some crazy plot twists which were really captivating, keeping me immersed into the story.
This was a really amazing story, which mesmerized me with it's characters, their heartbreaking stories and their intense love. It was my first encounter with something written by Paisley and I will definitely be reading some more! Loved her style and I'm prepared for more stories by her. She won a new fan of her books🤭.
Thank you for accepting me for this e-ARC Netgalley, Penguin UK and Paisley.
✨Tropes
▫️Morally Grey
▫️Grumpy MMC
▫️Tragic Past
▫️Man Obsessed
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Mafia Romance
▫️Touch Her And Die
▫️Anti-Hero
▫️Age Gap
▫️He Falls Harder
January 27, 2026
“Your soulmate doesn’t have to be a knight in shining armor. Instead, he can be covered in ink, clad in black leather, and love you from the first moment he pins you up against a wall with his hand around your throat.”
🕊️ Tropes 🕊️
Motorcycle Romance
Forced Proximity
Ruthless Genius
Man Beyond Obsessed
Age Gap
Written in the Stars
Sean & Layla will make you believe in soulmates. From the moment sergeant at arms, Ax, sees Layla he’s obsessed. Beyond obsessed. She’s his and nothing will get in his way. He even tattooed her name on his face within days of knowing her just so she knew he was hers too.
This was such a perfect continuation/prequel story to continue the Soldiers of Bedlam universe.
My favorite scenes in Wolf.e centered around Sean & Layla’s wedding and I love that Paisley fed us their love story. Layla was an incredibly strong and feisty lead, the perfect match to be Sean’s gravity.
Thank you so much to @sourcebookscasa for the advanced review copy!
Soldiers of Bedlam
1 - Wolf.e
2 - Dove
3 - Foxx
🕊️
Absolutely devoured this. It was everything I hoped it would be and more.
I’ll have a proper review tomorrow but just know this book wildly exceeded my expectations.
Sean Hunter, you’re my favorite everything.
🕊️
Guess who got an arc 😌
🖤
Insufferable.
That’s what I’ll be until this book comes out.
🕊️ Tropes 🕊️
Motorcycle Romance
Forced Proximity
Ruthless Genius
Man Beyond Obsessed
Age Gap
Written in the Stars
Sean & Layla will make you believe in soulmates. From the moment sergeant at arms, Ax, sees Layla he’s obsessed. Beyond obsessed. She’s his and nothing will get in his way. He even tattooed her name on his face within days of knowing her just so she knew he was hers too.
This was such a perfect continuation/prequel story to continue the Soldiers of Bedlam universe.
My favorite scenes in Wolf.e centered around Sean & Layla’s wedding and I love that Paisley fed us their love story. Layla was an incredibly strong and feisty lead, the perfect match to be Sean’s gravity.
Thank you so much to @sourcebookscasa for the advanced review copy!
Soldiers of Bedlam
1 - Wolf.e
2 - Dove
3 - Foxx
🕊️
Absolutely devoured this. It was everything I hoped it would be and more.
I’ll have a proper review tomorrow but just know this book wildly exceeded my expectations.
Sean Hunter, you’re my favorite everything.
🕊️
Guess who got an arc 😌
🖤
Insufferable.
That’s what I’ll be until this book comes out.
November 14, 2025
Title: Dove
Author: Paisley Hope
Series: The Soldiers of Bedlam #2
What to expect:
*Motorcycle club
*Instalust/love romance
*Spicy massages
This is the way I like my MC romances!! I am always hesitant to read motorcycle romances due to the OW sweetbutt drama that a lot of them include. This book did not have that drama and I loved it!!
My only complaint is that there is no talk of sexual health history before their first sexual encounter, nothing other than she is not on birth control. In this day and age, you have to be safe first!!
Safety:
No OW/OM drama, slight jealousy but no cheating or real drama with any sweetbutts. A good bit of on page violence but not between the main characters. Loss of parents and mentions of spousal abuse. No third act breakup, ends with a HEA.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Evermore for the opportunity to read and review this title!
Format: Edelweiss ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV’s: Layla (FMC) & Sean (MMC)
Author: Paisley Hope
Series: The Soldiers of Bedlam #2
What to expect:
*Motorcycle club
*Instalust/love romance
*Spicy massages
This is the way I like my MC romances!! I am always hesitant to read motorcycle romances due to the OW sweetbutt drama that a lot of them include. This book did not have that drama and I loved it!!
My only complaint is that there is no talk of sexual health history before their first sexual encounter, nothing other than she is not on birth control. In this day and age, you have to be safe first!!
Safety:
No OW/OM drama, slight jealousy but no cheating or real drama with any sweetbutts. A good bit of on page violence but not between the main characters. Loss of parents and mentions of spousal abuse. No third act breakup, ends with a HEA.
Thank you to Edelweiss and Evermore for the opportunity to read and review this title!
Format: Edelweiss ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
POV’s: Layla (FMC) & Sean (MMC)
October 29, 2025
── .★ 3.5 stars
Pretty much feel the same way about this book as I did with Wolf.e: very easy, entertaining read with minimal/basic plot and heavy spice. It's insta-lust but I didn’t mind too much because I liked the couple and was having a silly fun time. The epilogue was cute. Overall, it’s good if you're in a slump—or ovulating.
× motorcycle club romance
× obsessed mmc / sassy fmc
× former marine
× insta-lust
× 3/5 🌶️
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Thank you Netgalley and publisher Random House UK, Cornerstone | Evermore for advanced copy
Pretty much feel the same way about this book as I did with Wolf.e: very easy, entertaining read with minimal/basic plot and heavy spice. It's insta-lust but I didn’t mind too much because I liked the couple and was having a silly fun time. The epilogue was cute. Overall, it’s good if you're in a slump—or ovulating.
× motorcycle club romance
× obsessed mmc / sassy fmc
× former marine
× insta-lust
× 3/5 🌶️
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Thank you Netgalley and publisher Random House UK, Cornerstone | Evermore for advanced copy
January 25, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
“I’ll take care of you, Layla, above anyone else, because the only place I’ve ever found peace is with you.”
may this love find me🩵😫
this was so much better than the first one🤌🏼💋
sean, the dedicated and respectful man that you are 😝
loved him in wolfe’s book but the min he was introduced in layla’s pov wearing that bandana? yeah I was a goner for him 🫦
“You’ve bewitched me, little dove. I don’t ever want any woman. But I fucking want you.” cut the mf cameras 😒
- 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙪𝙥, 𝙄 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪
“I’ll take care of you, Layla, above anyone else, because the only place I’ve ever found peace is with you.”
may this love find me🩵😫
this was so much better than the first one🤌🏼💋
sean, the dedicated and respectful man that you are 😝
loved him in wolfe’s book but the min he was introduced in layla’s pov wearing that bandana? yeah I was a goner for him 🫦
“You’ve bewitched me, little dove. I don’t ever want any woman. But I fucking want you.” cut the mf cameras 😒
- 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙮𝙥𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙪𝙥, 𝙄 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪
October 15, 2025
Thankyou so much for the ARC NetGalley and Paisleys team! For me I haven’t read a book by the this author I haven’t loved. Dove is set before Wolfe as we get the back story of Layla and Sean, and boy is it a good one. The spice was impeccable, the tension was high and the ending a HEA. loved it!
January 19, 2026
I enjoyed reading this but I feel like fewer pages would’ve done it favors. Also, let the record show: too much spice is absolutely a thing.
December 14, 2025
Thank you Netgalley, Penguin Books and Paisley Hope for an ARC of this book
I loved this, this was my first dark romance read and it didn’t disappoint. The story/plot was so intriguing and really kept me guessing especially the end reveal which I didn’t see coming. But also the relationship between Layla and Sean was so good, the way he was upfront from the beginning with her about his feelings. They really “feed off” one another and the ending epilogue made me emotional after everything. Would highly recommend when this comes out in January 1st!!
I loved this, this was my first dark romance read and it didn’t disappoint. The story/plot was so intriguing and really kept me guessing especially the end reveal which I didn’t see coming. But also the relationship between Layla and Sean was so good, the way he was upfront from the beginning with her about his feelings. They really “feed off” one another and the ending epilogue made me emotional after everything. Would highly recommend when this comes out in January 1st!!
January 27, 2026
HOLY CRAP!!!!!! This book…🥵🥵🥵
I cannot overstate how obsessed with these two I am!!!
From the first chapter I was in, kicking my feet in delight and fanning myself for the whole book because they gave me every single thing I wanted.
Sean. I don’t say this lightly but he took over from Gabriel and absolutely set me on fire. He was hot, obsessed, possessive, stubborn, protective, sweet and had a soft side that very few see but it melted my heart. I loved that he had a whole different side to him out of the MC world and he was working so hard to give the people who served a better life. Everything he did was in service to others but taking Layla was probably the one thing in his life he ever did for himself. He really saw who she was and let her be her true self with no judgement.
Layla was an absolute fire cracker. She really stepped into her power with the support from Sean. He showed her who she was always truely meant to be. I loved that he changed her perspective on what a person looks like vs who they are and what they stand for. She took the power when he handed it over and set herself free from her previous life.
This is the perfect prequel to the series, I loved seeing Wolf.e and knowing what’s coming for him. I need more of this world because it’s too damn good
I cannot overstate how obsessed with these two I am!!!
From the first chapter I was in, kicking my feet in delight and fanning myself for the whole book because they gave me every single thing I wanted.
Sean. I don’t say this lightly but he took over from Gabriel and absolutely set me on fire. He was hot, obsessed, possessive, stubborn, protective, sweet and had a soft side that very few see but it melted my heart. I loved that he had a whole different side to him out of the MC world and he was working so hard to give the people who served a better life. Everything he did was in service to others but taking Layla was probably the one thing in his life he ever did for himself. He really saw who she was and let her be her true self with no judgement.
Layla was an absolute fire cracker. She really stepped into her power with the support from Sean. He showed her who she was always truely meant to be. I loved that he changed her perspective on what a person looks like vs who they are and what they stand for. She took the power when he handed it over and set herself free from her previous life.
This is the perfect prequel to the series, I loved seeing Wolf.e and knowing what’s coming for him. I need more of this world because it’s too damn good
January 21, 2026
I read Wolf.E a few months back and I loved it, so I was super excited for this one. However, I was not prepared for the level of love I’d have for this book!! This was easily my favorite so far.
These characters were the definition of written in the stars!! From the first meeting there was connection and tension. The chemistry was just amazing! I don’t usually enjoy an insta love story, but boy was this one everything!
Sean was just a top tier MMC & a man absolutely obsessed. Rightfully so, because Layla was a badass FMC, who was fierce and just as sassy! She gave him a run for his money & I couldn’t get enough of these two together. Sean showed up just when she needed him & the suspense in this one just kept my attention hooked!
I loved the found family & friends/characters in this one. The added emotional aspect this one brought, plus the perfect mix of spice and plot, just amazing. Paisley Hope gave a damn good story with these two & I am obsessed with this series!!
Thank you Paisley Hope & NetGalley for the gifted early copy of this book!
These characters were the definition of written in the stars!! From the first meeting there was connection and tension. The chemistry was just amazing! I don’t usually enjoy an insta love story, but boy was this one everything!
Sean was just a top tier MMC & a man absolutely obsessed. Rightfully so, because Layla was a badass FMC, who was fierce and just as sassy! She gave him a run for his money & I couldn’t get enough of these two together. Sean showed up just when she needed him & the suspense in this one just kept my attention hooked!
I loved the found family & friends/characters in this one. The added emotional aspect this one brought, plus the perfect mix of spice and plot, just amazing. Paisley Hope gave a damn good story with these two & I am obsessed with this series!!
Thank you Paisley Hope & NetGalley for the gifted early copy of this book!
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