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Chaos #1
Beautiful Chaos
Desiree:
Family. Being a member of the Evans family had never been easy. By the time I was sixteen, I’d been snatched twice, shot at, and knifed in the back. Yet, I’d turned out to be the tame one, the one that had been smart enough to stay away from my family business…until my father dragged me back in.
Animals were what the Vallin family were known to be, and my father had offered me up like a juicy steak, not only to save his own skin but also to bridge a gap between two groups set to engage in a merger that would only end in bloodshed.
Khane:
‘The Kannibal.’ That’s the name they had chosen for me. I’d been groomed to take on the role of executioner. Strike down those who stood against us, punish those who threatened us, destroy those who needed killing. I did my job well. I did it with no mercy. I did it because I loved feeding my animalistic urges.
There was one thing that quieted the animal inside, but Desiree Evans had no idea I existed. My secret obsession with her had been my only source of therapy. Her lure had the ability to quiet my beast even at a distance…until she became my brother’s fiancée.
Family. Being a member of the Evans family had never been easy. By the time I was sixteen, I’d been snatched twice, shot at, and knifed in the back. Yet, I’d turned out to be the tame one, the one that had been smart enough to stay away from my family business…until my father dragged me back in.
Animals were what the Vallin family were known to be, and my father had offered me up like a juicy steak, not only to save his own skin but also to bridge a gap between two groups set to engage in a merger that would only end in bloodshed.
Khane:
‘The Kannibal.’ That’s the name they had chosen for me. I’d been groomed to take on the role of executioner. Strike down those who stood against us, punish those who threatened us, destroy those who needed killing. I did my job well. I did it with no mercy. I did it because I loved feeding my animalistic urges.
There was one thing that quieted the animal inside, but Desiree Evans had no idea I existed. My secret obsession with her had been my only source of therapy. Her lure had the ability to quiet my beast even at a distance…until she became my brother’s fiancée.
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Keta Kendric
30 books679 followersKeta Kendric is a USA Today Bestselling Author who enjoys writing romances featuring alpha men and strong leading ladies. Her books are edgy, raw, gritty, and some are dark.
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August 20, 2020
Okay I really enjoyed this one little twist on the arranged marriage trope.
July 2, 2020
While the story is pretty graphic when it comes to the violence the hero inflicts on his victims, I thought it was realistic to the world the characters live in. The author does a great job of building up the characters friendship and slow burn into falling in love. Shout out to the author for illustrating alpha males who show emotion and who aren’t physically and emotionally abuse to the heroine.
This was a five ⭐️ read and I look forward to reading the next story in the series.
This was a five ⭐️ read and I look forward to reading the next story in the series.
April 21, 2020
An Awesome addition to the IR genre. Keta don't play!
February 4, 2021
4 Solid “Beautiful, just Beautiful” Stars
Happy black history month baby!! This was absolutely brilliant. Not only did Keta Kendric drag me into a world in less than 5 chapters but I fell for two brothers in less than 100 words. Can I just say that reading a black herione who is not only beautiful but a total bad ass is so refreshing?
Now, now let’s get to Khane. A man. A whole man. This man is a total psychopath. A sociopath. A killer. The killer. And yet? I am soft for him, I mean how can I not be? This man made stalking look attractive and that...should tell you how wonderful this author is at writing. The way he loves and cares for Desiree is so astounding. The way he treats her like a human being, respects her and wants the best for her was marvelous to read. The way he loved his brother and fought till the end to do what was right was *chefs kiss* I loved Khane.
Desiree, what a bad ass queen. I mean I get her, I wouldn’t be able to resist Khane either, and let alone being stuck in a house with a fine ass man like him for weeks I’d be doomed. I loved, how she accepted him. She just knew immediately that this was her guy. And I usually hate that but in this case I get it.
Here’s what made me cringe: the sex scenes we’re HOT. But some of the word choices I was like ....well ok. lmao. but!! Still very hot.
You know what I’m excited for? Book freaking 2. Cause Arlen sweetie pie, never have I wanted a white man to be so badly with a badass dark skinned black woman. Him and Mecca might knock me out but we’ll see.
Well, what a good way to start black history month!
Happy black history month baby!! This was absolutely brilliant. Not only did Keta Kendric drag me into a world in less than 5 chapters but I fell for two brothers in less than 100 words. Can I just say that reading a black herione who is not only beautiful but a total bad ass is so refreshing?
Now, now let’s get to Khane. A man. A whole man. This man is a total psychopath. A sociopath. A killer. The killer. And yet? I am soft for him, I mean how can I not be? This man made stalking look attractive and that...should tell you how wonderful this author is at writing. The way he loves and cares for Desiree is so astounding. The way he treats her like a human being, respects her and wants the best for her was marvelous to read. The way he loved his brother and fought till the end to do what was right was *chefs kiss* I loved Khane.
Desiree, what a bad ass queen. I mean I get her, I wouldn’t be able to resist Khane either, and let alone being stuck in a house with a fine ass man like him for weeks I’d be doomed. I loved, how she accepted him. She just knew immediately that this was her guy. And I usually hate that but in this case I get it.
Here’s what made me cringe: the sex scenes we’re HOT. But some of the word choices I was like ....well ok. lmao. but!! Still very hot.
You know what I’m excited for? Book freaking 2. Cause Arlen sweetie pie, never have I wanted a white man to be so badly with a badass dark skinned black woman. Him and Mecca might knock me out but we’ll see.
Well, what a good way to start black history month!
June 30, 2020
Great read
This book definitely kept my attention throughout because it's packed with interesting characters and lots of adventure and action. The love story between Khane and Desiree was also pretty hot. The build up to them getting together and falling in love was done well and we are treated with some steamy love scenes as well. Good story about family loyalty within crime syndicates which sounds strange but trust me, it's goid. Recommended!
This book definitely kept my attention throughout because it's packed with interesting characters and lots of adventure and action. The love story between Khane and Desiree was also pretty hot. The build up to them getting together and falling in love was done well and we are treated with some steamy love scenes as well. Good story about family loyalty within crime syndicates which sounds strange but trust me, it's goid. Recommended!
January 1, 2021
They were both a beautiful chaos to each other
When Desiree Evans agreed to her father's suggestion for her to marry Arjen Vallin, she was only doing so for her loyalty to the family and for her father's sake to keep him alive. He felt that an alliance with the Vallin family would keep his daughter protected as well as allowed him to get in a market closed to him. But what she did not know at the time was that her father Raymond Evans, the kingpin of the Black Saints crime family, was not worthy of her loyalty or love.
Khane "the Kannibal" Vallin remembered Desiree from the first time he saw her. Just looking at her from a distance brought an unknown calmness to his soul. She was the balm that he did not know he needed that caused him to stalk her for six years without her knowing. When she unknowingly came into his life, she became the stalker of him knowing full well it was a dangerous idea. But she did not care. Khane fought valiantly to resist the beautiful chaos that was Desiree. His brother was the only person whom he loved and who loved him and would never dream of betraying his trust. But Desiree was so different from the other women. She was already used to the crime life being an Evans. To Desiree, Khane had stoked an ember that others tried to stoke but only he could put out the fire of desire that he lit in her heart. They tried but failed to resist each other.
OMG, Keta, you wrote the hell out of this book. Your command of describing the events that went on in this book had me drooling. I felt like a voyeur watching Khane and Desiree. The way you wrote those erotic sex scenes, Girl... Talk about HAWT!!! The way you described how they were resisting each other had me screaming at the book "get on with it already. You know you want it!" I just felt so sorry for Khane watching the only woman who brought a smile to his face, about to lose her. He may have been an animal in the mob but Desiree brought out the humanity in him, and she knew that she was safe with him, no matter who he was. She was the only woman who was a perfect fit for him. Poor Arjen, Khane's brother was thrown in a tizzy by Khane and Desiree, but I have a feeling that Mecca Evans is going to be worth his while. Maybe there is some hope for Tywin and Desiree's bff Patrena Davis. I see all kinds of future stories written about the Vallin and Evans alliance.
When Desiree Evans agreed to her father's suggestion for her to marry Arjen Vallin, she was only doing so for her loyalty to the family and for her father's sake to keep him alive. He felt that an alliance with the Vallin family would keep his daughter protected as well as allowed him to get in a market closed to him. But what she did not know at the time was that her father Raymond Evans, the kingpin of the Black Saints crime family, was not worthy of her loyalty or love.
Khane "the Kannibal" Vallin remembered Desiree from the first time he saw her. Just looking at her from a distance brought an unknown calmness to his soul. She was the balm that he did not know he needed that caused him to stalk her for six years without her knowing. When she unknowingly came into his life, she became the stalker of him knowing full well it was a dangerous idea. But she did not care. Khane fought valiantly to resist the beautiful chaos that was Desiree. His brother was the only person whom he loved and who loved him and would never dream of betraying his trust. But Desiree was so different from the other women. She was already used to the crime life being an Evans. To Desiree, Khane had stoked an ember that others tried to stoke but only he could put out the fire of desire that he lit in her heart. They tried but failed to resist each other.
OMG, Keta, you wrote the hell out of this book. Your command of describing the events that went on in this book had me drooling. I felt like a voyeur watching Khane and Desiree. The way you wrote those erotic sex scenes, Girl... Talk about HAWT!!! The way you described how they were resisting each other had me screaming at the book "get on with it already. You know you want it!" I just felt so sorry for Khane watching the only woman who brought a smile to his face, about to lose her. He may have been an animal in the mob but Desiree brought out the humanity in him, and she knew that she was safe with him, no matter who he was. She was the only woman who was a perfect fit for him. Poor Arjen, Khane's brother was thrown in a tizzy by Khane and Desiree, but I have a feeling that Mecca Evans is going to be worth his while. Maybe there is some hope for Tywin and Desiree's bff Patrena Davis. I see all kinds of future stories written about the Vallin and Evans alliance.
April 25, 2020
Chaotic indeed
Another book worthy of 5 stars by Keta Kendrick. I enjoyed it from the beginning to end even though the heroine sometimes acted as if she was green in the criminal world. Turns out her sweet nature was the perfect disguise. Loved loved Khane. The chemistry between Khane and Desiree was undeniable. I’m definitely looking out for a story with Mecca and Arjun as well as Patrina and Tywin.
Another book worthy of 5 stars by Keta Kendrick. I enjoyed it from the beginning to end even though the heroine sometimes acted as if she was green in the criminal world. Turns out her sweet nature was the perfect disguise. Loved loved Khane. The chemistry between Khane and Desiree was undeniable. I’m definitely looking out for a story with Mecca and Arjun as well as Patrina and Tywin.
April 11, 2020
This book is a screenplay for an action movie that I would definitely pay money to see in the theater. Khane and Desiree were willing to give up their happiness for the family that they loved . I am looking forward to Tywin's book I know that it will be exciting and also the craziness yet to come with Arjen and Mecca they are a perfect match and what ever will happen to Daddy Dearest.
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April 30, 2020
Where's The Sequel?!
It was absolutely impossible to fall in love with Khane! I mean if you can take a balanced psycho/semi-sadist/teddy bear. And Desiree was a perfectly balanced and great character. Not too much damsel & not too much independent woman. Perfectly sweet yet dark. I enjoyed the flow and the depth of all the characters and story line. THE TWIST AT THE END THOUGGHHH!!! I need a second book to see how fly, bada** no nonsense Mecca & sexy, arrogant, straight shooter Arjen pan out with the inevitable! Pleeaassee🙏🏽
It was absolutely impossible to fall in love with Khane! I mean if you can take a balanced psycho/semi-sadist/teddy bear. And Desiree was a perfectly balanced and great character. Not too much damsel & not too much independent woman. Perfectly sweet yet dark. I enjoyed the flow and the depth of all the characters and story line. THE TWIST AT THE END THOUGGHHH!!! I need a second book to see how fly, bada** no nonsense Mecca & sexy, arrogant, straight shooter Arjen pan out with the inevitable! Pleeaassee🙏🏽
December 7, 2021
dnf december 2021 @ 51%
This was just ... not fun for me. I didn't connect with the characters and I definitely didn't care about their relationship.
I love a good dark romance but this wasn't right for me. The torture and death was perfectly fine, but I just didn't fuck with the stalking. Apparently I do have an arbitrary line in the sand and the hero straight up stalking the heroine for years seems to be it.
This was just ... not fun for me. I didn't connect with the characters and I definitely didn't care about their relationship.
I love a good dark romance but this wasn't right for me. The torture and death was perfectly fine, but I just didn't fuck with the stalking. Apparently I do have an arbitrary line in the sand and the hero straight up stalking the heroine for years seems to be it.
April 6, 2020
Wow!
Keta Kendrick knows how to craft one hell of a ride. Desiree and Khane's love story was everything. The background of the crime syndicate they were both a part of added movie worthy action scenes! I can't wait for Arjen's and Mecca's story, I expect it to filled with fireworks!
Keta Kendrick knows how to craft one hell of a ride. Desiree and Khane's love story was everything. The background of the crime syndicate they were both a part of added movie worthy action scenes! I can't wait for Arjen's and Mecca's story, I expect it to filled with fireworks!
April 8, 2020
A little slow start....
I think this book was a little unnecessarily long. Took a minute to get to the action. I enjoyed it once the flow truly started. Can't wait to read "big brother 's story as well the cousins
I think this book was a little unnecessarily long. Took a minute to get to the action. I enjoyed it once the flow truly started. Can't wait to read "big brother 's story as well the cousins
April 12, 2020
Keta has done is again!! Khane, lord! 🔥🔥.... can’t wait for Arjen and Mecca’s story.
April 10, 2020
Killing me softly
Hypnotic words spins you in a world of darkest chaos that chases after peace and solace....Khane is a beautiful chaos created by the world he grew up in...a merciless tyrannical brutal father turned he and his brother into killing machines....killing with impunity....no remorse....no regrets....until Desiree....until he was chosen to protect her....until the uncontrollable desire...need...dare it be love....wanting...weakness....not for a man nicknamed Kannibal...Desiree was seriously screwed...she is completely head over heels for Khane....and she was engaged to his brother ....the intensity of the writing and strong subject is just as erotic as the coming together...here's a little tidbit.."He allowed me to feel the full force of his unapologetic fuc$ing"
Hypnotic words spins you in a world of darkest chaos that chases after peace and solace....Khane is a beautiful chaos created by the world he grew up in...a merciless tyrannical brutal father turned he and his brother into killing machines....killing with impunity....no remorse....no regrets....until Desiree....until he was chosen to protect her....until the uncontrollable desire...need...dare it be love....wanting...weakness....not for a man nicknamed Kannibal...Desiree was seriously screwed...she is completely head over heels for Khane....and she was engaged to his brother ....the intensity of the writing and strong subject is just as erotic as the coming together...here's a little tidbit.."He allowed me to feel the full force of his unapologetic fuc$ing"
April 29, 2020
Khane the Kannibal!!!
Khane was a ruthless assassin who had been trained from early childhood to kill. A seemingly inconsequential meeting six years prior changed his life. That's when he met Desiree and his obsession began. What was he to do when his brother Arjen tasks him to protect the life of Arjen's new fiancee whom Khane had never met...and in walks the object of his desire, Desiree!
Khane was a ruthless assassin who had been trained from early childhood to kill. A seemingly inconsequential meeting six years prior changed his life. That's when he met Desiree and his obsession began. What was he to do when his brother Arjen tasks him to protect the life of Arjen's new fiancee whom Khane had never met...and in walks the object of his desire, Desiree!
May 21, 2020
Delicious. Beautiful Chaos is a story that grips you from the first word and holds you in its silky grasp through the entire tale. Combine gorgeous prose with crazy chemistry and what you get is a story that is both unforgettable and deeply satisfying. Khane and Desiree are hot hot hot. He’s strong dangerous and infinitely concerned for his lady. She’s smart, saucy and not afraid to ask for what she wants. The two together are a memorable adventure that is worth every second...loved it!
February 18, 2021
This is my first book by Keta Kendric and I am hooked! I love this love story and at one point I thought that poor Desiree was doomed but of course she and Khane got their HEA. I also enjoyed the comedy from her cousin Mecca and even though Khane's brother, Arjen had a right to be angry, he and Mecca are more suited for each other. Everything was great!
May 11, 2020
Tantalizing
Khane and Desiree’s story was a slow burn that was a page turner though the HEA was soft. One would assume when reading Ms. Kendrick’s work is the hunt & chase that reflects the warriors and villains while creating a sexual vortex that would scorch the pages. This did not. If Arjen and Mecca’s story will seal the series, then I hope she will return to the art that she’s known for - intense sexual attraction and good kill.
Khane and Desiree’s story was a slow burn that was a page turner though the HEA was soft. One would assume when reading Ms. Kendrick’s work is the hunt & chase that reflects the warriors and villains while creating a sexual vortex that would scorch the pages. This did not. If Arjen and Mecca’s story will seal the series, then I hope she will return to the art that she’s known for - intense sexual attraction and good kill.
May 10, 2020
Can I get me a Khane? 😊
Off the charts attraction, hot alpha male killer and a sexy, intelligent female....I couldn't wait to immerse myself in this story. I loved everything about this book, the action, the depth to the characters, the anticipation of Desiree and Khane coming together and the family bonds. If you enjoyed the Twisted series, you'll love this. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Off the charts attraction, hot alpha male killer and a sexy, intelligent female....I couldn't wait to immerse myself in this story. I loved everything about this book, the action, the depth to the characters, the anticipation of Desiree and Khane coming together and the family bonds. If you enjoyed the Twisted series, you'll love this. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
May 10, 2020
Great read
The way this book was written was so well done that the ending of the book took me by surprise. (Can't say more about the ending not wanting to ruin it for others). Sometime when I read I can so times predict the writers next move. Loved this book. Would defiantly recommend this book/writer.
The way this book was written was so well done that the ending of the book took me by surprise. (Can't say more about the ending not wanting to ruin it for others). Sometime when I read I can so times predict the writers next move. Loved this book. Would defiantly recommend this book/writer.
June 17, 2020
Love and Chaos
Whew! Keta is at it again and gave us another wild ride. Khane and Desiree were a starcrossed couple amidst the dangers of death and arranged marriages. Can't wait for the next one!
Whew! Keta is at it again and gave us another wild ride. Khane and Desiree were a starcrossed couple amidst the dangers of death and arranged marriages. Can't wait for the next one!
December 2, 2021
A Really slooOOW start After Khane did what he Do. But pushing forward ⏩ and not giving up the fight to the finish line gets you to the other side of the end 🔚. There were some pluses and minuses to the Story. I'm not going to give anything away 🤔, but I was surprised 👀 by My own 😕 feelings to a certain point between Khane and Desiree. But they are perfect for one another. Glad they got their Happy Ending 💞 Together.
May 11, 2020
Couldn’t stop reading this!
This book has everything! Totally head over heels for Khane! I really thought it wasn’t going to be a HEA! My heart was hurting. Can’t wait for Arjen and Mecca’s story!!!
This book has everything! Totally head over heels for Khane! I really thought it wasn’t going to be a HEA! My heart was hurting. Can’t wait for Arjen and Mecca’s story!!!
May 12, 2020
Great read
Wonderful just perfect well written, khane is just a great man wrought the read. Arjen is a great brother. Funny
Wonderful just perfect well written, khane is just a great man wrought the read. Arjen is a great brother. Funny
August 8, 2022
Read 8/8/2022.
May 7, 2020
OMG, Loved It!!!
No mam Keta Kendric, I need book 2 right now!! This was most definitely a page turner and I could not put this down. This book was amazing, the love between Desiree and Khane was undeniable and completely evident that anyone with two eyes could see it. Amazing, she was able to see past everything that was his chaotic life and vice versa and that truly made their match a beautiful chaos. Come on with book 2!!
No mam Keta Kendric, I need book 2 right now!! This was most definitely a page turner and I could not put this down. This book was amazing, the love between Desiree and Khane was undeniable and completely evident that anyone with two eyes could see it. Amazing, she was able to see past everything that was his chaotic life and vice versa and that truly made their match a beautiful chaos. Come on with book 2!!
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May 10, 2020Beautiful Chaos!
The author definitely picked the correct title for this book. I really liked the storyline and the characters. I do recommend this book!
The author definitely picked the correct title for this book. I really liked the storyline and the characters. I do recommend this book!
May 6, 2020
New fav
Nice thorough read. Slow burn romance. Alot of unexpected reveals. I will be looking for more releases from this author
Nice thorough read. Slow burn romance. Alot of unexpected reveals. I will be looking for more releases from this author
May 7, 2020
Wow
I haven't written a review in a good minute, but this book right here. I felt all the emotions. This author's story telling was everything! OMG, so freaking good.
I haven't written a review in a good minute, but this book right here. I felt all the emotions. This author's story telling was everything! OMG, so freaking good.
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