Title: Amongst the Chaos
Author: Samatha Harris
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 17, 2020
Chloe Anderson is a good girl. She doesn’t just follow the rules—she writes them. As an HR consultant who lives her life by the book, Chloe carefully cultivates every detail of her life to ensure a happy and successful future. Inheriting a male strip club wasn’t part of the plan. Grayson Wyatt would be dead if it weren't for his mentor—a woman who saved him and so many others from a life filled with violence and torment, helping them to rebuild after the abuse that tore them apart. So when she passes unexpectedly, Grayson is determined to see that her legacy lives on. He isn't expecting a niece no one even knew existed to inherit it all, leaving the future of the club and those it protects uncertain.
But Chloe has more in common with Grayson and the people of Club Chaos than she realizes. And when her situation takes a dangerous turn, she finds solace in the embrace of this unconventional family. When the trauma of the past collides with the desire of the present, Chloe must fight her way through the pain to find the peace that lies amongst the chaos.
Review
Rating: 4.5*
When by-the-books Chloe inherits a male strip club and an apartment building following the death of her aunt, what she finds is a family and so much more. Chaos is more than a male strip club - it is a refuge and a safe house for survivors of domestic abuse.
Grayson is one of the workers at the club and one of the men who protects those seeking to start a new life. He is exactly what Chloe needs. Chloe has a boyfriend who demonstrates controlling behaviours towards Chloe, including trying to take control of her inheritance. Asher's behaviour degenerates quickly resulting in extreme and violent behaviour. Whilst Chloe has the strength to escape and stand up to him, the system fails her time and time again and keeps her trapped. Grayson is right there to support and protect her. Unfortunately over-protection of someone can be very close to controlling and stifling behaviour, which is a very fine line that Grayson needs to walk in getting Chloe to trust him and to protect her.
This was a really interesting way of tackling this incredibly difficult subject matter. It was handled with sensitivity and shines a light on a subject that is still very hidden. There are lots of scenes that may be a trigger for some readers so read with caution. It is gritty and doesn't shy away from the tough scenes. It is book that will remain with me for a long time.
Samatha “Sam” Harris lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, David, and daughter, Ava. Born in Florida, she migrated north which most people agree was a little backward. She has been an artist all of her life, a tattoo artist for more than ten years, and a storyteller since she was a kid.
Sam has a slightly unhealthy love for Frank Sinatra, classic movies, and jazz and blues music, but her first love will always be reading. From romance to thrillers, to historical fiction and everything in between, she loves to become a part of the story. As a writer, she tells the stories that she would want to read.
Sam has a slightly unhealthy love for Frank Sinatra, classic movies, and jazz and blues music, but her first love will always be reading. From romance to thrillers, to historical fiction and everything in between, she loves to become a part of the story. As a writer, she tells the stories that she would want to read.
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