Exceptional Story & Listen🎧Compelling & Heartfelt

Nikki Ash created something very special when she created this series and the amazing world it is set in, each book is just as fabulous as the other and I would like to say she saved the best for last, but that would not be fair to the first three books, I can say this is the most emotional, the most gut wrenching and heart-rending one. Not only did Gage’s story tear my heart to pieces, but so did Sadie’s, two lost souls or rather two souls lost in the grief of what they lost and not being able to move past it. From the start of this series and throughout, we watched a tortured Gage struggle and his story tells everything, and he loses even more before he picks himself up and learns to let go and live again. He was at Tori’s gravesite when he heard her, it is not uncommon to hear crying in the cemetery, but this cry was different, it called to him and when he saw her he recognized something in her, something he could relate to and he did not know why he wanted to help her and he does that night and several times after. The two shared a bond like no other, knew what they were going thru, they also got lost in each other to help ease the pain. Was this a healthy way for either, probably not and one of the reasons it all goes wrong, the other is Gage’s self-sabotage, which causes Sadie to walk and not look back, but she gets something special out of their relationship, something that gives her a reason to live and start over, though her devastating loss will always be a part of her. But life, or maybe it is fate that brings these two back into each other’s lives again. Either way, it was great to watch them get to know each other again and see how each grew into their own. This wonderfully written and beautifully plotted story not only captivated my attention the entire time, but tugged on my heartstrings too. It was great to see the other Raging Chaos members and their significant others, loved how they supported Gage and were with him through thick and thin. Nikki Ash, thank you for this amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧  And for the amazing narration, Gregory Salinas and Kelsey Navarro did an outstanding job bringing these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that fit that character’s persona to a tee and were believable in every role they played. Salinas played Gage’s role with perfection, grasped every side of his personality, from tortured self to his insecurities to his determination, and Navarro did the same for Sadie, grasping her grief and sorrow, her insecurities and her strengths. Both were great performing the roles of the secondary characters too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the character’s emotions and projected them into their performance and had you feeling every single one. These versatile voice artists are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this exceptional listen.  

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Beautiful Story.

I knew this one was going to be emotional but I didn't think it be right at the beginning. This is Gage and Sadie's story. This can be read or listened to as a stand alone but I recommend doing it in order because you get the whole experience of all the characters. This one is a bit heavier than the others. Both characters are dealing with devastating losses and the narrators did an excellent job giving the characters a voice and portraying the emotions.

Heartbreakingly Hopeful

I think this was my favorite of the whole series. It deals with very heavy topics but in a good way and it's heartbreaking yet filled with love and hope all at the same time. It's well written with a great storyline and excellent narration. I really enjoyed all the interactions and relationships between all these characters.

Bleeding Chaos!

"Bleeding Chaos" is the fourth story in the "Love and Lyrics" stories about the musicians of Raging Chaos. This can be read as a stand alone story but there are connected characters and events. To get the most out of this story I would read the others before this one. The story is on the dark side and contains some potential triggers. This one is about the drummer of the group, Gage, and Sadie, who crashed into his life. Gage is dealing with guilt and pain from his past. He is coping through drugs and alcohol, so not really dealing with the tragedy. When Sadie and Gage meet she is dealing with her own tragedy and pain. They end up in bed together until Gage pushes her away. When she finds out she is pregnant Gage is in a really bad place in his life. She decides to not tell him because of how bad off he is. When he realizes he has a daughter things change. This is an emotional one and I enjoyed every bit of this story. The narrators did a good job bringing the characters and story to life. I like how these two come about and grow in love.

Best of the Series

Wow. Just Wow.
This book slayed me. The author outdid herself. I was crying so hard at one point, I had to stop to book to rehydrate.

It's a story of to people that have faced great loss. They meet and for a brief time one holds the other up. I won't get into the plot because I don't want to spoil to story. The FMC was perfect for Gabe.
The narrators did a great job.

I was provided a a copy of the book for for an honest review but the opinion is entirely my own.

Bittersweet Romance!

I don't know if I've ever read a book that was filled with so much sorrow and loss and still qualifies as a romance! It's Gage's story, the drummer of Raging Chaos, who is barely living as the story opens. The band are seniors in high school, getting ready to go to LA to get their break. Gage has a girlfriend he loves more than life but her life is a mess and her home life is horrific. When her mother turns on her, she realizes what she has to do. Gage is destroyed, but he buries his feelings in drugs and alcohol and goes on to be a part of a famous band. When he's visiting Tory's grave, he sees a young woman lying by a headstone and it seems that she's mourning as he is. He feels the need to protect her and, for a while, that's what he does, but the drugs and alcohol have been wreaking havoc with his life and he shoves her away. Sadie lost her entire life the night her drug-addicted husband took their son for a ride to the store, and they never came back. Sadie and Gage found solace together until he fell apart. Once Sadie's gone from his life, he realizes that he needs to make a change. I had my doubts, since he was so deep into addiction, but the way he saved himself was extraordinary. I loved their story, but it took me a while to get there.
I enjoyed the audiobook even more than the ebook, because it was narrated so well and it allowed me to feel the story on a deeper level.

heartbreaking and beutiful

The last book of the series was the best of them. the angst, the heartache, the guilt. the pain was like a living thing.
it's so beautifully written, and the narrators did a wonderful and sensitive job.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Gage and Sadie

Book 4 of the series, and my favorite. Gage is the drummer in the band. He has struggled with addiction for years. His high school girlfriend Sadie committed suicide. His mother dies when he was young. He feels responsible for not saving them, driving his demons. While visiting Sadie’s grave, he see a women with gut wrenching cried laying on a nearby graves. She lost her husband and two children within 12 hours. Later the police are trying to take her away. Gage steps in,and takes care of her until she can function on her own. Meanwhile Gage’s demons are driving him, and he has a failed attempt at suicide. Ultimately, he goes to rehab, and stays away for a year. Later he learns those steamy scenes with Sadie resulted in a baby. This book touches on the difficulty of losing a loved one of fighting addiction, trying to recover while not falling to temptations. Good story, and times a tearjerker. The narration was great.

I received a free copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Characters believable

Loved this. Narrators made the story so gut wrenching, but not over dramatic, which made the storyline not get lost! Great read.

This listen had me feeling every bit!

Having listened to three previous installments in this series i've been looking so forward to more! Ever since i found out about this audiobook i wanted to listen to it. I got into this audiobook and right back into the Love & Lyrics world right away. I so enjoyed this listen!

Having listened to both Gregory Salinas and Kelsey Navarro's narration before i was so happy when i found out that these two were narrating Bleeding Chaos! The way Kelsey an Gregory not only pulled me in, but my heart as well was so fantastic. From the pain, the real, and the love, Gregory and Kelsey captured all of that and every bit in between through their narration as Gage and Sadie. The levels of feels they added with their voices truly got to me.

Gage and Sadie's journey pulled me in! What your life is crumbling slowly around you, can you let someone in? This is the question Gage and Sadie both have faced. As their hearts have endured so much, it leads Gage and Sadie going their own ways. When these two are brought back face to face, Gage is in for a surprise. Can they find a way out of the chaos and into some sort of solace for both their souls? This time it isn't just their hearts on the line.

Gage and Sadie's journey is far from an easy one. My heart shattered and felt every bit of their journey. There was such realness as well as darkness that poured from these characters and this story that got me right in the chest. Both Gage and Sadie had been through so much in their lives and i felt for them. I didn't know how they'd tackle their inner battles, everything between them, and their new reality which had me even more glued to my earbuds. From the range of emotions Gage and Sadie put me through to the undeniable chemistry / connection they shared, i so enjoyed their story!

I was so glad to be back in the Love & Lyrcis world again!

With Bleeding Chaos, Ms.Ash has created such a good story that doesn't shy away from the tough and brings the heart and feels as well! I can always count on her words to bring out so much within me. I can't wait to pick up what she comes up with next! Gregory and Kelsey nailed it with their narration! I am so looking forward to listening to more of their narration in the near future.

Be sure to read the author's note located in the book description as this book tackles certain subjects that could be dark and triggering for listeners.