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Lights Camera Mayhem
He wore weathered jeans and a decorated black leather vest with no shirt underneath. He said his name was "Boots." Right after that, he asked me to …
A proposition, a secret, bikers, and cam-girls prove found family is just as important as your real family. And, it is best not to keep secrets from either.
A proposition, a secret, bikers, and cam-girls prove found family is just as important as your real family. And, it is best not to keep secrets from either.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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Calia Wilde
43 books54 followersCalia Wilde believes the hero isn't always the good guy. She writes novels with highly-flawed, imperfect people to give HEA hope to readers who need it, or just want to imagine killing their tormentors.
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(books formerly under A.R. Case - QUEEN of 4 BILLION hits on Google. None of them are her)
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October 27, 2022
I loved this novel—my first motorcycle club romance.
This isn't a trope I've read before. I picked the novel up because I know Calia Wilde is a wonderful writer. She didn't disappoint. The writing is indeed as much of a pleasure as the story.
One of the great things about romance tropes is knowing what to expect. But I also want to be surprised with fresh characters and a plot I can't predict—check, and check again.
To avoid spoilers, I'll say only that an HR professional would label the characters in "Lights Camera Mayhem," as disabled because their brains are wired differently than the majority of the population. Here, wiring that is too often considered problematic has been transformed into strengths—a great message about the need to respect rather than denigrate the differences between us.
And oh—did I mention this novel is so much fun, with dialogue that is so amusing I often laughed out loud? Plus the sex scenes are really, really hot. I also enjoyed learning a little about the hierarchy of motorcycle clubs and why men might especially be drawn to them.
With a lively story that moved at a clip and wonderfully flawed and lovable characters—hero and heroine, friends and acquaintances alike—the only drawback was not being able to close the book and go to bed. I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish it. Yes, I was tired the next day. And no, I did not regret having done it! I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
This isn't a trope I've read before. I picked the novel up because I know Calia Wilde is a wonderful writer. She didn't disappoint. The writing is indeed as much of a pleasure as the story.
One of the great things about romance tropes is knowing what to expect. But I also want to be surprised with fresh characters and a plot I can't predict—check, and check again.
To avoid spoilers, I'll say only that an HR professional would label the characters in "Lights Camera Mayhem," as disabled because their brains are wired differently than the majority of the population. Here, wiring that is too often considered problematic has been transformed into strengths—a great message about the need to respect rather than denigrate the differences between us.
And oh—did I mention this novel is so much fun, with dialogue that is so amusing I often laughed out loud? Plus the sex scenes are really, really hot. I also enjoyed learning a little about the hierarchy of motorcycle clubs and why men might especially be drawn to them.
With a lively story that moved at a clip and wonderfully flawed and lovable characters—hero and heroine, friends and acquaintances alike—the only drawback was not being able to close the book and go to bed. I stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish it. Yes, I was tired the next day. And no, I did not regret having done it! I look forward to reading the other books in the series.
July 9, 2023
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Boots has worked his way from a spec up to where he is today as a fully patched member. He is still a little flighty, but no one is harder on him than himself. At least not since his step-dad. When the innocent and sexy Olivia comes into the club one night things get interesting. Seems she isn't as innocent as she seems. In fact, she is his wet dream. Literally. But, Olivia has secrets of her own and opening herself up isn't her strong suit. Can the two find trust in each other before the creep in Olivia's life becomes a threat?
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Yup, this is book 5 and if you've been here for a while you know that I have read the other 4 as well. This was an ARC at the time I received it, however I hadn't read any of her books by that point and was starting at book one, so it took me a while to get through them all. Not that I am complaining. I loved every book in this series. She actually reached out to me the other day about me reading another of her series so if you've enjoyed these reviews there is more to come from Ms. Wilde.
Boots is easily distracted and seems to have a never ending reserve of energy...for most things. The thing that allows him to hyper-focus however, is what is most important. Meanwhile Olivia has high functioning autism, but has learned to cope with it through the years with her own personal outlet and by largely shutting herself off from people.
Both ADHD and autism, of any level, are hard things to deal with on a daily basis. It's hard to communicate with people exactly what you want to say. Lack of filters from things said by you, until it is too late. Constantly panicking any time anyone other than people you trust completely (and even sometimes those) decides to touch you. Not understanding how random people are okay with hugging and touching casually. Then with ADHD starting a project and not being able to finish it. Hyper-focusing on something until the concentration is broken then being completely unable to focus on it at all. Forgetting things. Constantly being berated or picked on for your inability to sit still unless you are on medication. The medication often making you feel fuzzy instead of able to think clearly. Its all so much fun.
The author highlights these points as well as effective not medicine coping mechanisms. While the characters have issues they are still able to form a life for themselves and aren't doing terribly. That being said both their lives improve dramatically when the other enters. It is always great to find a person who is able to relate to your struggles and is willing to work with your personal issues without making you feel less than for having them. I have found mine and I am so glad that Boots and Olivia have found theirs.
With all the books in the Destroyers MC world this book can be read as a standalone. However, if you do you will see couples from the other books already together. I mean with most every romance book it ends with a Happily Ever After, that is why we read them, but if you are the type that doesn't want that foregone conclusion spoiled read them from the beginning. Your time won't be wasted!
Boots has worked his way from a spec up to where he is today as a fully patched member. He is still a little flighty, but no one is harder on him than himself. At least not since his step-dad. When the innocent and sexy Olivia comes into the club one night things get interesting. Seems she isn't as innocent as she seems. In fact, she is his wet dream. Literally. But, Olivia has secrets of her own and opening herself up isn't her strong suit. Can the two find trust in each other before the creep in Olivia's life becomes a threat?
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. Yup, this is book 5 and if you've been here for a while you know that I have read the other 4 as well. This was an ARC at the time I received it, however I hadn't read any of her books by that point and was starting at book one, so it took me a while to get through them all. Not that I am complaining. I loved every book in this series. She actually reached out to me the other day about me reading another of her series so if you've enjoyed these reviews there is more to come from Ms. Wilde.
Boots is easily distracted and seems to have a never ending reserve of energy...for most things. The thing that allows him to hyper-focus however, is what is most important. Meanwhile Olivia has high functioning autism, but has learned to cope with it through the years with her own personal outlet and by largely shutting herself off from people.
Both ADHD and autism, of any level, are hard things to deal with on a daily basis. It's hard to communicate with people exactly what you want to say. Lack of filters from things said by you, until it is too late. Constantly panicking any time anyone other than people you trust completely (and even sometimes those) decides to touch you. Not understanding how random people are okay with hugging and touching casually. Then with ADHD starting a project and not being able to finish it. Hyper-focusing on something until the concentration is broken then being completely unable to focus on it at all. Forgetting things. Constantly being berated or picked on for your inability to sit still unless you are on medication. The medication often making you feel fuzzy instead of able to think clearly. Its all so much fun.
The author highlights these points as well as effective not medicine coping mechanisms. While the characters have issues they are still able to form a life for themselves and aren't doing terribly. That being said both their lives improve dramatically when the other enters. It is always great to find a person who is able to relate to your struggles and is willing to work with your personal issues without making you feel less than for having them. I have found mine and I am so glad that Boots and Olivia have found theirs.
With all the books in the Destroyers MC world this book can be read as a standalone. However, if you do you will see couples from the other books already together. I mean with most every romance book it ends with a Happily Ever After, that is why we read them, but if you are the type that doesn't want that foregone conclusion spoiled read them from the beginning. Your time won't be wasted!
January 22, 2023
Calia Wilde knows how to write her bad boys. I've loved all the Destroyer Series but this one, with sweet (or maybe not so sweet) librarian who finds herself in a boisterous party filled with bikers and biker chicks.
Olivia isn't what she seems--and I'm not giving this away. You have to trust me that you're going to know about her side gig.
Boots is the tough guy who's into her in a big way--no matter what.
From the minute you open this book you're off on an adventure--maybe the ride of your life.
Olivia isn't what she seems--and I'm not giving this away. You have to trust me that you're going to know about her side gig.
Boots is the tough guy who's into her in a big way--no matter what.
From the minute you open this book you're off on an adventure--maybe the ride of your life.
November 3, 2022
Lights Camera Mayhem
Definitely lots of mayhem. ADHD makes a a fun crazy biker. Loved this read ❤️❤️❤️ it was quirky, funny and totally crazy. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Definitely lots of mayhem. ADHD makes a a fun crazy biker. Loved this read ❤️❤️❤️ it was quirky, funny and totally crazy. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
November 1, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed every word in this book and the great adventure it took me on watching the chemistry build between the characters. Love Calia's books.
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