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Wild Wind

By: Kristen Ashley
Narrated by: John Hartley, Stella Bloom
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Publisher's summary

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a new story in her Chaos series...

When he was sixteen years old, Jagger Black laid eyes on the girl who was his. At a cemetery. During her mother’s funeral.

For years, their lives cross, they feel the pull of their connection, but then they go their separate ways.

But when Jagger sees that girl chasing someone down the street, he doesn’t think twice before he wades right in. And when he gets a full-on dose of the woman she’s become, he knows he finally has to decide if he’s all in or if it’s time to cut her loose.

She’s ready to be cut loose.

But Jagger is all in.

**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new listeners, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

©2021 Kristen Ashley. Foreword © 2014 by M. J. Rose. (P)2021 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“John Hartley's low, rolling narration sinks into Jagger Black's wrenching sadness over the murder of his father.... Hartley's soft intensity reflects Jagger's state of raw grief when he first meets Archie at the cemetery where his dad is buried.... Stella Bloom narrates a few chapters from Archie's point of view, sounding both frank and cute.” (AudioFile Magazine)

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Kind of Boring

There was not really much to this book. There is no push and pull, there is no suspense, there is no real story, there kind of is nothing. Jagger is in his head about his feelings, and Archie is this super cool, super together chick. There is no real chemistry, there is no build up, there is again, nothing. The narration was ok, but that's it, just ok. There was only a few chapters from her point of view, but it was mainly told from Jagger's POV. This could have a big pass for me.

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This is difficult for me to write.

I love Kristen Ashley. I have re-listened to most of her books at least a dozen times. I have re-listened to her early books because they are fun, romantic, and suspenseful. That being said, I have difficulty listening to her more recent books all the way through even once because they are frustrating and dull. Instead of action suspense, there is psychological angst. The characters are stick figures and without appeal. I don’t know why her books have changed. I only know that the joy I used to have reading/listening and, especially, seeing that a new book was out, is gone. I’m so sorry that my favorite author for escapist literature is no longer someone that I will look forward to seeing publish a new book.

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Love the story but....

the male narrator just doesn't fit the character; don't get me wrong, he is good, great, even, but Jag is in his twenties, and the narrator sounds way older than that, so his voice took me out of the fantasy at times. Other than that, I'll always love KA

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Disappointed

Kristen Ashley is my all time favourite author, so I've enjoyed most of her books. This story however, didn't do it for me. I'm normally someone who is so captivated with the story that I can't put it down and I can't wait to hear what happens next. I'm not sure if it's the male narrator or if it's a combination of both the narrator and story that's not doing it for me.

I appreciate the various subject matters brought up in this novel, it just didn't resonate much with like Kristen's stories usually do. Have to say, didn't expect this at all. Especially since this was a highly anticipated release within the series.

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Narrator ruined this listen.

I love KA. I especially love her Chaos series. This narrator is overly dramatic and tries to use different voices for the various characters. He cannot do female characters - his attempts are horrendous. Finally, narrating main character is a 27 year old biker. This narrator sounds scratchy, middle aged and screeches outrageously while attempting female dialog. Read the novel and skip the audible on this one.

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All the swearing

I didn’t like all the swearing and graphic descriptions of sexual content it was not necessary

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Family comes in different shapes and sizes

I loved this book. I am happy she finished the story of the characters (children of Black). I wonder if Mal will have his on book someday. Thank for answering so many questions about Black. Although this is a standalone book, I recommend reading/listening to the series from the beginning. This one touched my heart. ❤️

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New favorites

I was not prepared to have Jagger and Archie become one of my favorites of the Chaos world. I loved them. I loved him. I loved her. Their journey and connection was so poignant and his struggle very relatable. There was a few parts of the story I would have liked closure on, but those were side threads and didn’t detract from the overall story. Seriously, loved this book.

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excellent

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall

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love the series

Fantastic! I absolutely lave the series. catching up on the kids now adults is priceless

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