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Pure Chaos: A Dark Romance
I help people who are losing control.
That’s my job, and I do it well.
I don’t get attached. I don’t cross lines. And I always keep a level head.
But when I'm dropped a lost cause, the pressure starts building—problems stacking, restraint wearing thin, discipline stretched until it’s the only thing keeping everything from imploding.
And that's when Dr. Jenna Williams walks into my life.
She disrupts my fragile psyche, penetrating the careful order I’ve built to keep my own chaos contained. I recognize the warning signs immediately. I’ve seen them in others too many times to mistake them now.
This is how it starts.
And I’ve always known how to stop it, but...
I’ve never had to stop myself.
That’s my job, and I do it well.
I don’t get attached. I don’t cross lines. And I always keep a level head.
But when I'm dropped a lost cause, the pressure starts building—problems stacking, restraint wearing thin, discipline stretched until it’s the only thing keeping everything from imploding.
And that's when Dr. Jenna Williams walks into my life.
She disrupts my fragile psyche, penetrating the careful order I’ve built to keep my own chaos contained. I recognize the warning signs immediately. I’ve seen them in others too many times to mistake them now.
This is how it starts.
And I’ve always known how to stop it, but...
I’ve never had to stop myself.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 23, 2026
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January 24, 2026
I genuinely feel bad giving this rating, but I really can’t be more generous. Like the title, this book was pure chaos. After giving The Wrong Drive five stars (because I absolutely loved it!!), I went into this one with pretty high expectations. Unfortunately, this book just couldn’t live up to them.
Up until about the 50% mark, I was actually really enjoying this book. The story had me hooked and I kept wanting to pick it back up. Everything felt promising. But then.. what the hellie happened??? Especially the last 20% felt like everything was thrown in at once, and it honestly didn’t work for me. It felt overwhelming in the worst way, rushed, and messy. It pains me to say that I really didn’t like it. The execution of this story and the characters really missed the mark for me.
That said, despite all of this, I’m still very curious about the next book coming out in April. Clearly, something about this world still has its grip on me and I really want to know more about these broken characters.
I rated this book 2⭐️
Up until about the 50% mark, I was actually really enjoying this book. The story had me hooked and I kept wanting to pick it back up. Everything felt promising. But then.. what the hellie happened??? Especially the last 20% felt like everything was thrown in at once, and it honestly didn’t work for me. It felt overwhelming in the worst way, rushed, and messy. It pains me to say that I really didn’t like it. The execution of this story and the characters really missed the mark for me.
That said, despite all of this, I’m still very curious about the next book coming out in April. Clearly, something about this world still has its grip on me and I really want to know more about these broken characters.
I rated this book 2⭐️
January 24, 2026
Pure Chaos by Annie Wild lives up to its name in every possible way.
This book opens dark and brutal, immediately dropping you into Calvin’s POV as he’s knee-deep in bodies, moral rot, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. He’s a former Marine turned reluctant cleanup man, struggling with where he falls on the line between good and evil—and that internal conflict bleeds into every decision he makes. The atmosphere is heavy, gritty, and tense right from page one.
On the other side, we meet Jenna, who is absolutely relentless. Her brother Cade has gone AWOL, and she’s burned through her savings, her resources, and her sanity trying to find him. When official channels fail her, she does what she has to do—lying, infiltrating, pretending to be someone she’s not—to get closer to the truth. Her dedication is intense, reckless, and honestly heartbreaking.
The moment Jenna and Calvin’s worlds collide? Pure combustible chaos.
Their dynamic is built on suspicion, power imbalance, and undeniable attraction. Calvin doesn’t trust her for a second—and for good reason—but that tension only makes every interaction sharper. Jenna agreeing to tutor his daughter while secretly searching for her brother adds a delicious layer of danger, especially knowing how much Calvin is already watching her.
What really elevates this book is how every character is morally gray. No one is clean. No one is innocent. Even the choices that feel justified come with consequences. The suspense never lets up, and just when you think you know where the story is heading, it swerves.
And yes—the spice is spicy. It’s intense, messy, emotionally charged, and completely fitting for the story. It never feels random; it always pushes the tension and power struggle forward.
Overall, Pure Chaos is dark romance done right: ✔ gritty ✔ emotionally unhinged ✔ morally twisted ✔ high-stakes obsession ✔ and absolutely addictive
If you like your romances dangerous, complicated, and dripping with tension, this one will own your soul.
This book opens dark and brutal, immediately dropping you into Calvin’s POV as he’s knee-deep in bodies, moral rot, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. He’s a former Marine turned reluctant cleanup man, struggling with where he falls on the line between good and evil—and that internal conflict bleeds into every decision he makes. The atmosphere is heavy, gritty, and tense right from page one.
On the other side, we meet Jenna, who is absolutely relentless. Her brother Cade has gone AWOL, and she’s burned through her savings, her resources, and her sanity trying to find him. When official channels fail her, she does what she has to do—lying, infiltrating, pretending to be someone she’s not—to get closer to the truth. Her dedication is intense, reckless, and honestly heartbreaking.
The moment Jenna and Calvin’s worlds collide? Pure combustible chaos.
Their dynamic is built on suspicion, power imbalance, and undeniable attraction. Calvin doesn’t trust her for a second—and for good reason—but that tension only makes every interaction sharper. Jenna agreeing to tutor his daughter while secretly searching for her brother adds a delicious layer of danger, especially knowing how much Calvin is already watching her.
What really elevates this book is how every character is morally gray. No one is clean. No one is innocent. Even the choices that feel justified come with consequences. The suspense never lets up, and just when you think you know where the story is heading, it swerves.
And yes—the spice is spicy. It’s intense, messy, emotionally charged, and completely fitting for the story. It never feels random; it always pushes the tension and power struggle forward.
Overall, Pure Chaos is dark romance done right: ✔ gritty ✔ emotionally unhinged ✔ morally twisted ✔ high-stakes obsession ✔ and absolutely addictive
If you like your romances dangerous, complicated, and dripping with tension, this one will own your soul.
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January 24, 2026
4⭐ 3🌶️
This genre isn’t usually my go-to, but I’ll pick it up when the plot outweighs the spice and this one absolutely delivered. There was plenty of spice in all the right places, without taking away from the overall storyline, which I really appreciated.
I do wish there had been a bit more romance and “getting to know you” between Cal and Jenna, but overall it worked well. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and was well written. I enjoyed all of the characters and am definitely looking forward to the next installment Annie is working on!
Highly recommend if you enjoy K.M. Moronova or Brynne Weaver. Annie has a very similar writing style and character dynamic, especially in this story, which follows a former Marine turned “monster” hunter alongside his fellow comrades, all battling their own demons.
This genre isn’t usually my go-to, but I’ll pick it up when the plot outweighs the spice and this one absolutely delivered. There was plenty of spice in all the right places, without taking away from the overall storyline, which I really appreciated.
I do wish there had been a bit more romance and “getting to know you” between Cal and Jenna, but overall it worked well. The story kept me engaged from start to finish and was well written. I enjoyed all of the characters and am definitely looking forward to the next installment Annie is working on!
Highly recommend if you enjoy K.M. Moronova or Brynne Weaver. Annie has a very similar writing style and character dynamic, especially in this story, which follows a former Marine turned “monster” hunter alongside his fellow comrades, all battling their own demons.
January 23, 2026
I actually think I love this one just a tiny bit more than The Wrong Drive.
Calvin Bradford. I LOVED him. I had so much sympathy for him. He was being pulled in so many different directions. The constant situations between Bradford and Cade were intense. This was one story where I truly didn't know what was going to happen with Cade. Very emotional.
I liked the fmc as well. I think Jenna was navigating the best way she knew how. Trying to fix past trauma isn't always doable or easy and I felt the struggles.
All this to say, I loved this book! It goes so well with the Dark Valor series. And I've enjoyed all of it.
*This was an arc read, but all the opinions are my own.
Thank you so much for letting me read this in advance of it's release. A wild ride that I, very much enjoyed!
Calvin Bradford. I LOVED him. I had so much sympathy for him. He was being pulled in so many different directions. The constant situations between Bradford and Cade were intense. This was one story where I truly didn't know what was going to happen with Cade. Very emotional.
I liked the fmc as well. I think Jenna was navigating the best way she knew how. Trying to fix past trauma isn't always doable or easy and I felt the struggles.
All this to say, I loved this book! It goes so well with the Dark Valor series. And I've enjoyed all of it.
*This was an arc read, but all the opinions are my own.
Thank you so much for letting me read this in advance of it's release. A wild ride that I, very much enjoyed!
January 24, 2026
Another great book, dare I say I loved this better then the first book?!?!! They were both so good!! So this one is ex military, but this is AFTER what happens in book one. So you get to see how Turner get better with his issues, but you get more on Bradford and Jen. There so much to unpack, I was trying to figure everything out and BAM!!! You finally learn so much I was like wide eyes throughout this whole book. I read it one day and couldn't put it down. Bradford is the one you meet at the end of The wrong drive that helps in his own way with Turner. And Jen is only trying to find her brother. Which leads her to Bradford. Honestly I need book three now because of how this one ends. I need to know what happens.
January 25, 2026
Annie is one of my FAV authors!
I loved the was she brought Cade and Bradfords story to life here. This book touches on so many topics but has such a good plot and chemistry build up!
Cade is a bastard of a man in this one so knowing his story and seeing his backstory was cool!!
Bradford is being whipped around in all the different ways just trying to help all the people he cares about when everything changes for him.
I can’t wait for people to get ahold of this! I loved it and am so excited to read more per usual from Annie!
This was an arc Copy, I was lucky enough to be chosen for! All my review is of my own opinion. Thank you for the opportunity to early read!
I loved the was she brought Cade and Bradfords story to life here. This book touches on so many topics but has such a good plot and chemistry build up!
Cade is a bastard of a man in this one so knowing his story and seeing his backstory was cool!!
Bradford is being whipped around in all the different ways just trying to help all the people he cares about when everything changes for him.
I can’t wait for people to get ahold of this! I loved it and am so excited to read more per usual from Annie!
This was an arc Copy, I was lucky enough to be chosen for! All my review is of my own opinion. Thank you for the opportunity to early read!
January 24, 2026
What a story. This was such a beautifully complex read in the best way. It does touch on mental illness, so definitely be mindful of your triggers going in.
Calvin and Jenna, wow. The connection between these two was everything. The slow burn was chef’s kiss, and when it finally turned spicy…. Completely worth the wait. I can’t decide which scene was my favorite.
I also loved getting little glimpses of Turner along the way… now I’m officially tempted to go back and reread The Wrong Drive.
Already counting down for the next book.
Thank you Annie for another great ARC read 🫶🏽
Calvin and Jenna, wow. The connection between these two was everything. The slow burn was chef’s kiss, and when it finally turned spicy…. Completely worth the wait. I can’t decide which scene was my favorite.
I also loved getting little glimpses of Turner along the way… now I’m officially tempted to go back and reread The Wrong Drive.
Already counting down for the next book.
Thank you Annie for another great ARC read 🫶🏽
January 25, 2026
I don't even know how to explain how much I LOVE this book 😊
Great plot. Bad for my sanity 🫠 But let's be honest—the MEN were a personal issue 😮💨
These men come with warnings and feel like they'd ruin my life, and they're also the type my therapist would sigh about—and somehow that makes it worse 😮💨
SIX stars. Without a doubt 😌
The men in question?
Marines. Feral. Morally questionable. Walking red flags 🚩 Built for chaos 💀
I fear this says a lot about me 🫠
A 6☆ read. Yeah... I see the problem. I am the problem 🫣
Great plot. Bad for my sanity 🫠 But let's be honest—the MEN were a personal issue 😮💨
These men come with warnings and feel like they'd ruin my life, and they're also the type my therapist would sigh about—and somehow that makes it worse 😮💨
SIX stars. Without a doubt 😌
The men in question?
Marines. Feral. Morally questionable. Walking red flags 🚩 Built for chaos 💀
I fear this says a lot about me 🫠
A 6☆ read. Yeah... I see the problem. I am the problem 🫣
January 23, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! I loved that you also got to see turner from the wrong drive in this story. age gap? yes please
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