This summer I’m leaving my hometown for a fresh start. It’s a necessary choice in my pursuit of a full and sober life. Besides, escaping to the Outer Banks isn’t a hardship. This seaside town holds everything I need and more. That is, until I run into Chase Matthews. He’s an arrogant, cocky, self-absorbed jerk who has already come between me and my best friend once. The smart thing to do is keep … once. The smart thing to do is keep him at a distance, even if he seems lost and alone.
Instead, I’m compelled to help him.
Chase is broken and beautiful in ways I fully understand. It’s been months since I’ve indulged in a drink, but I’ve found a new obsession.
He’s everything I want and the last thing I need.
Each day draws us closer, but I can’t allow myself to get caught up in Chase. We were only meant to have the summer. A temporary fling. Yet my heart has other plans. I don’t know how I’ll ever walk away. Even if he costs me everything.
Enjoy Alicia and Chase’s epic love story, Caught in the Chase, or start with Callie’s book, Caught in the Flames.
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Chase and Alicia have a complicated past and one other thing in common, addiction. The two met and it was supposed to be a summer fling but things turned crazy. The next book is now out and it finishes the couples story.
4.5 stars
Caught in the Chase is an emotional journey. Chase and Alicia have a parallel past that included each other, guilt, bad decisions, and addiction. Alicia has been sober for a while. Trying to be at her best, getting away from her family, is the first step. Chase has made a bad decision and is living with the consequences. Both end up south of Richmond, VA, working for the same youth center. An out-of-commission shower and box of rescued kittens help bring them together as friends. As a team, they support each other in their sobriety, and friendship becomes more. Will they fall back to their old ways? As the summer ends, will they return to Richmond?
I received a copy from the Author; this is my voluntary review.
“Shame weighs heavy in every fiber of my being. For all that I’ve done and everything I’ve never said.”
This book is really eye opening seeing an addiction and struggle from a different perspective. It’s so easy to think you would handle the situation different. That you could just switch your habits on a dime. It’s heartbreaking to see the guilt, shame, regret, disappointment, daily struggle…hourly struggle…minute struggle of each and every day.
“I feel as though I’m on the edge of something better—a life I’ve always wanted and never felt worthy or deserving of. But I’m taking back my power. I’m making a way despite a rocky start.”
It’s inspiring to see the determination, support, strength, friendship and effort it takes to claw your way back and bringing others with them. It also takes strength to leave toxic people behind.
“Your truth is more precious than anyone’s reaction. It’s part of who you are.”
The chemistry is a great bonus to this read. It’s almost an addiction in itself.
“I’m playing with fire. I’m just not sure which of us is bound to get burned.”
I am excited to read Caught in Us since I was not expecting a cliffhanger. There are several characters I’m hoping get their own story or at-least are heavily woven into Caught in Us.
An outstanding continuation of the Caught Series, Caught in the Chase is an exceptional story of self-discovery, real life emotions, angst, second chances and a deep seeded connection between Alicia and Chase. Superbly written, Kacey goes in depth into Chase and Alicia’s character as a result of their actions and experiences. It’s mindblowing and emotional. Add to that Chase’s evolution from a MEGA A$$hole to an impassioned and dedicated human being was simply astonishing! You will experience passion and love, climactic suspense, drama, intrigue, pulse-pounding highs and torturous lows. Bravo Kacey!!
I received an advanced copy of this book and am enthusiastically leaving an honest review.
Chase is a mess! A huge mistake leaves him with regret and community service hours to fulfill. He gets sent to his uncles, out of town to work those hours.
Alicia takes an internship for the summer out of town. Her parents don’t like it, and her trust is on hold because she chose to go, but she needs to do this for herself.
What are the odds they’d end up in the same place? Yep, you guessed it! What happens when they spend the summer together? Lots of things that you want to read about! This book is a well written, amazing story of two people who run in the same friends circle and have a history. They’re attracted to each other, but he’s Callies ex… and Alicia can’t tell Her friends… and Chase doesn’t want to be her secret. Although Chase has not been my favorite in these books, he’s growing on me…
Kacey Shea is a talented author and I enjoy reading what she writes! I have loved this series and this is another one that is excellent. This book is fantastic… and you’ll want to read it… and if you’re like me… you’ll be dying for the next one by the time you finish!
4.5 Stars!
Wow, I just finished this one and I can’t even think about picking up another book right now! This one hit all the marks…and left me hangin’.
I never thought Chase could redeem himself, but Kacey did a remarkable job of making him someone you want to believe in. I love the Chemistry between Chase and Alicia, they are two broken souls that just fit together. I need closure for these two, I need the HEA, I need therapy after this emotional ending….I need Caught in Us
Another gripping story by Kacey Shea.
Emotional,passionate and compelling Alicia and Chase’s road to Romance is not all plain sailing and sometimes it was hard to read.They are both troubled and imperfect,but they are drawn to eachother and even though Alicia has her own sobriety to think of she feels strongly that she wants to help Chase.
Their chemistry is magnetic,steamy and something they can’t deny,with the subject of addiction what was meant to be a summer fling develops into something more and parting will be harder than they thought.
The Seaside town it took place in was a welcome escape it warmed my emotional soul…my heart ached for these two characters and I was more and more captivated by each chapter I read.My emotions were on a permanent rollercoaster .
I really enjoyed this book and I can’t wait for more from this author,this is an amazing series and this is a wonderful book.
I highly recommend it.
5 stars