I didn’t ask Chase to take me in when my life fell apart. Turns out my BFF has some kind of sick white-knight complex I can’t wrap my head around. He told me I could stay with him under one condition: Absolutely no drugs or booze. What a killjoy, right? Despite his bad-boy exterior, Chase has always been my safe haven. The tattooed antidote to my life of crazy. Moving in with him seemed like a … him seemed like a great idea but I never expected to start thinking about him the way I have been.
Fantasizing. Lusting. Wondering.
Until a moment of weakness lands him in my bed.
One night of toe-curling, back-bowing passion I’ll never forget. And I’ve tried. It’s impossible.
Chase didn’t fight like hell to get clean and sober just to toss it away on a hot mess like me. I’m a lost cause. Yet, it’s a reckless risk he seems willing to take… even if my salvation means his ruin.
From USA Today bestselling author, Jane Anthony, comes a stunning, standalone masterpiece about addiction, recovery, and reckless, ugly, never-ending love.
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A truly remarkable read and one that had me feeling some pretty deep emotions. I’ve never been around anyone dealing with addiction so I’ve never had the experiences or dealt with the scenarios penned in this novel. Jane Anthony wrote in such vivid detail and with characters that were so stunningly real, it was extremely easy for me to imagine the demons of addiction. Chase and Kat’s story was so raw, heartbreaking and emotional but yet it was beautiful and eye opening. I’m looking forward to more of their story.
Wow! Just WOW!! This book was fraking amezeballs. I love a book that gives me all the feels, and this one definitely gave me EVERYTHING. I love when broken people find happiness, and believe me Chase and Kat are sooo broken.
Kat is a party girl, drinking and have sex with random men who’s names she can’t remember. She has daddy and mommy issues, and a few other mental hangups.
Chase is a guy just taking it one day at a time, and basically going through life on autopilot. He has his own issues, and is battling his own addiction demons.
A random encounter changes both of their lives forever. Sometimes we meet the people who either a blessing or a lesson, and who can drastically change the course of our lives.
This book is brilliantly written and completely captivating. Jane Anthony was a new to me author going into this book, and I am more than happy I gave this book a chance. I can’t wait to read Pretty Ugly, book 2, next. I need more Kat and Chase.
I was absolutely blown away by this book. I am not sure what I was expecting when I started it, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to like it since it was the first story I had read with a couple that had addiction problems. I can’t express enough how much I am glad that I picked it up and read it. Not only was I blown away by Chase and Kat, but my eyes were opened to a whole other world. I now have a new appreciation of people who are battling addiction of any kind, and the people who have been sober/clean for years that are sponsors of the new. Jane Anthony helped me realize that I had a closed mind, and had no idea what happened to people as they battle this everyday. If you have not read this book; please do cause not only do you get a sexy couple with great sexual tension, but you get the heart and soul of their ups and downs. It may actually help you understand someone you know and love, and what they battle everyday.
WOW! Jane Anthony has done it again! Pretty Reckless was an emotional journey I won’t soon forget. I was glued to my kindle. Couldn’t wait to see what happened next. This book is an emotional journey of addiction. And addiction isn’t pretty at all!! The story of Kat and Chase will stick with me! Pretty reckless is raw, yet beautiful.
Kat and Chase are very broken, flawed characters. Watching them with their struggles killed me at times, and broke my heart. I experienced a wild crazy rollercoaster of emotions.
Chase stole my heart! Oh my! I’m totally in love with him, and let’s be honest who doesn’t wanna meet a weapon of vag destruction??? Well Chase definitely has that! He’s 100% alpha male. His words making me swoon! His tragic past broke my heart. He’s definitely come a long way with his recovery, however soon finds another addiction in Kat.
Kat,Kat, Kat let’s be honest, I wanted to slap her silly most of the book. But watching her struggle with her addiction was very hard. She was definitely lost, searching. And she got stronger once she had Chase in her corner, although even to the end I wanted to smack her. I still rooted for her to find her happiness.
Pretty Reckless is an AMAZING read one I know you’ll LOVE!! I’m ready for more from Ms Anthony!!
*I voluntarily read a copy of Pretty Reckless from the author. This is my honest review.*
This book is not my taste, a topic I do not enjoy hearing about
This story is intense, heart-wrenching and unforgettable! I felt so many emotions as the lives of Kat and Chase were revealed throughout the book, bit by heart-breaking bit with no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is prose. It’s a story of addiction but it is also a story of survival and overcoming. And it reinforces a belief I’ve held for years: Always be kind to others – none of us ever knows what another one of us has lived through and is living through.
This is the first book of Jane Anthony’s that I’ve read, but it won’t be the last!
I absolutely love Jane Anthony’s writing style. She never fails to suck me and hit me right in feels.
I was consumed with Kat’s story from the very beginning and then we’re introduced to Chase and I couldn’t get enough. This story revolves around seriously deep topics, the way the story is written the facts and details flow smoothly and are spread out throughout. If you’re a fan of the friends to lovers/ second chance romance tropes then this book is definitely for you. There were times I couldn’t stop laughing with the spitfire personality of Kat, the things she says and just thinks to herself are priceless. When it comes to Chase, this man has been down a dark path and trying to right wrongs and start a new path. He gives with his all and there’s no way you can’t help but fall for him. Emotionally I was up and down reading this book. When you get to the center of these characters you feel what they feel deep down and it’s as though you’re experiencing these events firsthand. I can’t wait to start book two and see where I’m taken next.
Loved this book and love this author!
Let me start by stating this was an AWESOME read. I’m never disappointed when reading a book by Jane Anthony. Another great love story from the Jersey car shop. This one is like no other. A testing Kat and a Loving Chase which has you in awl throughout the book. At one point, I wanted to smack the shit out of Chase, but by the end you cannot help but to like strongly of him. MUST READ!
I went into this book with no clue about the author or really even the story I was about to read. All I knew was that it was a story about 2 addicts getting together. If you know or are an addict then you already know the drama and craziness that can come along with that. Chase is a recovering addict who is still working on healing his broken heart. Kat is in the middle of her self destruction. What he saw in her was a lost person who he needed to stay away from but absolutely could not! They think they are just friends…. but friends usually make the best lovers.
Jane wrote in her acknowledgments that “addiction may seem like a poor background to a romance novel”. I couldn’t disagree anymore! I felt like the story was real! It was a great telling of a story about 2 broken people going back and forth. Always feeling like the other shoe is going to drop. And they took turns at this role! What happened in this book was not a rich guy sweeping the girl off her feet. Regular people that work regular jobs can be an epic love story too! And yes… I cried on a few occasions. I wanted to throw my kindle a few times. But it was wonderful! And I am so glad that I took a chance on it!
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Review I fricken loved Kat! Her sharp tongue and fuck you attitude won me over with a quickness! Give me a flawed character who is strong, independent and a quick witted and I’m all in. Kat has issues and rather than deal, she covers them up with an iron clad attitude and a shit ton of liquid courage.
This is a beautiful, emotional and honest look at how addiction can seep into a person’s life and take over in ways you would never think possible. Every addicts road out of denial and into recovery is a completely unique one and two addicts in one relationship is certainly a recipe for disaster. Yet in Chase and Kat’s case it’s not the addiction that poses the greatest threat. I found this story touching and real but with a unique blend of humor and wit, it avoided becoming depressing, as many addiction stories tend to be.
To say I LOVED this book is putting it mildly!! If you want a book with ALL the “feels” you will find it here. There were times I didn’t even know I was crying until I felt the tears rolling down my face. There were also times I laughed out loud and also experienced some intense heat. It’s a story about addiction (which hits close to home) but it is SO much more. I can’t encourage you enough to take the plunge!! There is a sequel (Pretty Ugly) but you will be very happy with the ending. I made sure to have Pretty Ugly all ready to go for when I finished and didn’t want to stop. I highly recommend this book, and I promise you will not be sorry you bought it. Although there may be times you will want to throw your reading device, you’ll be very happy you didn’t! So get a cup of tea (coffee or whatever), find a comfy spot and get ready for a wild ride through your emotions! Enjoy!!
This was my first book by Jane Anthony and I have to ask myself, Why? This story flowed perfectly and kept me engaged until the very last page.
Katarina Andropolls oh wait…I mean Katarina Andropoulos. No one ever gets her name right and that’s basically how her life is spinning out of control. Never getting anything right. Alcohol is her drug of choice. Everything seems to get better with a messed-up life when you down drink after drink.
Going home with complete strangers, never remembering their names. Hoping that they will follow through with their promise of taking her home the next day.
Chase has fought the demons for years. Trying to get his life in order, he is so thankful to his boss for giving him the chance. It’s not like he doesn’t hear the voices anymore to tell him to do drugs or have a drink. He has the constant reminder that he will ‘over come’ everything.
When Kat and Chase meet up, its toxic.
But why do they both feel different when they are with each other.
Can two people fighting for their lives, survive?
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This was the first book i read from this author, so i wasn’t sure what to expect, but i love going into a book having no expectations. This book does cover addiction, but there is so much more to it.
Kat, 25 yrs old, fantastic make up artist with dreams of hitting the big time. She is most definitely wreckless, she sleeps around, mostly not even remembering the guy or his name. Very soon into the book its obvious she is an alcoholic, living in denial of her problem and happier to escape her past.
Chase, a mechanic, a guy with a tragic past including substance addiction. He has just now got his life together, but his failure to let go of the past holds him a little in limbo. Maybe he see’s a little of himself in Kat, but he’s determined to be there for her. I tell ya .. this guy is Pretty Amazing never mind Wreckless!! Together they start to rebuild, knowing they can only be friends, but what happens when you fall in love and can’t ignore it?
I really enjoyed this book, two broken people who find each other, one recovering one in denial, how can it possibly work. Even with their strong attraction to each other and love knocking on their door, they both also cause each other a lot of hurt. As their love strengthens and develops, you can’t fail to get invested. This author deals with the subject with both sensitivity and rawness and makes it feel very real. Plenty of swooning, smiles and Tears with unexpected twists to keep you intrigued and turning the pages.
Definitely will read more from this author !