One mistake. They say you can’t be in love with two people at the same time, but that’s exactly what happened to me. I knew it would catch up with me one day but I didn’t expect that when I went down, I’d take Trent and Jensen along with me. Trent has always been the loving and dependable one—Jensen, unpredictable, cruel . . . and compelling. When Trent was given orders to deploy to Afghanistan … deploy to Afghanistan to test a highly classified and dangerous serum, I couldn’t shake the feeling that life was about to irrevocably change. Little did I know how much. My secret was just what an unknown enemy needed to destroy our lives.
And he did.
I made a mistake once, and now we’re all paying for it…
This book contains cheating and graphic scenes. Due to mature content, this book is recommended for readers 18+
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Dark Sides of Chemistry is everything and so much different then anything I’ve read. There is some much I can say about this book. It will hook you in after the very first couple of pages. It’s packed with a little bit of everything, thrilling suspense that will keep you flipping the pages, to love and betrayal. It really does pack one hell of a suspensful punch after another!
Skyla is such a relatable and likeable character, I really loved her. You really feel for her as she’s stuck with some tough decisions though out this book. She gets herself in a bind in mores ways then one and you really can’t help but wonder, what would you do yourself.
Now on to the brothers, Jensen and Trent. Both are sexy as hell and are Marines! What’s not to love. As the story unfolds, you’ll fall in love with both. Two brothers, one love and a traitor mixed in there also.
I can’t get more descriptive then this without dropping spoilers. This book was my favorite this year and it truly is a MUST read. I can’t wait to see what else Ryleigh has in store for us to read next!
A love triangle at its best. This standalone by Ryleigh Sloan hit all the right spots with the heartstrings for me. Skyla started to fall for a man that ended up leaving her for a deployment. She moved on, met another that captured her heart only to realize later he is the brother of the one that left. This secret will plague her and make her question so many different area of her life. I can honestly say I fell for both brothers as well and I will keep my choice a secret. Great story, wonderful characters and a must read for anyone that enjoys a good love triangle.
This story is amazeballs!!! GO. READ. IT. TODAY!!
This story. These characters. I totally connected. It has suspense. It has sexiness. It has betrayal. It has EVERYTHING you love in romance books. I felt sad, happy, shocked, upset and all emotions possible. The author ties all kinds of situations together up in one big present you unravel a layer at a time. She captures all of your attention with beautiful words and situations you never dream of when you start this book.
I usually give a summary of the story, but I don’t want to ruin this book with a spoiler. The characters are Henson, Trent and Skyla. They endure many hard times and situations. They are stronger for it all and everything works out for the best in the end. They are amazingly developed and I loved them all. This author amazes me with every book and new character she writes!!
If I could give this book a 6-stars, I would.
What a journey Ryleigh Sloan has put in this book!
I didn’t even know the ending I want until this author gave it to me.
It was everything I wanted and more. I have to be very vague about my review, I apologize for that, but I just don’t want to take away the experience from you. And you need to experience this book.
This wasn’t an easy read. And not because it wasn’t good. It was perfect.
The chemistry between all three main characters was very palpable and I’ve been torn for the whole time reading this book. I felt so much for each of them. I understand their struggles all throughout the story and I salute this author for being able to pull such story that tugs at your heart and not make you hate any of the characters, especially one that features a love triangle. Usually, you’d end up vying instantly for one character but in this case, Sloan made them all fit with one another without of course, touching the possibility of menage.
I felt deep for each characters. It was a well done on the author’s part. Giving justice to her characters provided a great story with a beautiful ending. I am still in tears.
This is my very first book from this author, and if she writes like this, it definitely won’t be my last.
Holy crap on a cracker this book keeps you on the edge of your seat to the very last page!! I Loved The Dark Side of Chemistry,and I love Ryleigh for writing such an awesome book, I’m also mad at her for writing such an awesome book…cause it ended!!!I’m not gonna say much about characters,because I want you to read this book the way I did, pretty much knowing nothing…I will say, DSOC gives you all the feels, and is one of those books that will stay with you for a very long time. I am shouting from the rooftops READ THIS BOOK!!! This is my first Ryleigh Sloan book, and you can bet your ass it will NOT be my last!!
Ryleigh Sloan is book is freaking amazing!
I went in without reading the blurb and was expecting a romcom like Cliché, I was so off the track.
This book gives you all the feels, lust, love, grief, betrayal, anger, hate, forgiveness, unconditional friendships and loads of pull your hair out moments.
SOME SPOILERS
This book starts with grief, without grief the Dark Side of Chemistry’s serum would not exist. That serum leads to a whole lot of trouble, danger and life changing events.
Then there’s Skyla torn between two men and the two men are brothers Trent and Jensen. They’re both military both sexy in their own right, one’s done her wrong in the past, one will do her wrong now. The serum throws her past into the now. The serum is to blame for everything changing her life forever and possibly ending her life any a few others.
Will the brothers do the right thing?
Will Skyla survive the serum’s onslaught?
Who will get their HEAs?
Skyla has a secret and boy does it ever turn her world upside down. The downside of love is your heart doesn’t define boundaries, some will always hold a piece of your heart til the end and some come along and tear your heart out. This story will have you eagerly turning the pages and throughout you’ll laugh and cry until the end where Skyla gets the happily ever after that makes your heart smile. I received an ARC of this and volunteered to review it.
There is absolutely nowhere to start with the review for this book. I went in thinking it was going to be a sweet read where there was turmoil in the heroine between which brother she had stronger feelings for. What I actually got was a roller coaster of emotions, shock after shock with all the plot twists and a deeper love for Ryleigh Sloan’s writing. Yes, I cried, swooned, laughed, may have screamed and all the other things you can think off all with this one book.
So if you’re in the mood for a major book hangover like the one I have (weeks after finishing it), this book is for you.
Such an amazing book!! Loved it!!
Every now and then a book comes along that just simply blows you away ……this is one of those books!!!!
I went into this book knowing only that it was a love triangle ,which i love! but wow this is not your average love triangle it is sooooooooooo much more.
You are gripped from the start with a love between trent and sky that is so beautiful its what we all strive to achieve,but nothing is as it seems.
This is a heartbreaking story of..
Deep love
Longing
Lust
Devastation and Ultimate betrayal
I absolutely loved this book the writing is outstanding it really is a hidden gem that will stay with me for a very long time
Definitely a 2019 top read
Arc generously given for honest review
OHHHH MYYYY GOOOODDDDD!!!!!! Is my response to this book! ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!!
Soooo many times did I cuss the characters and fall in and out of love with them!!!
I was kept on my toes just needing to continue reading because i needed answers!
I started this book with a discussion group with the intentions of only reading 3 chapters a day which is why it took me 6 days to read this… lets just say they will be reading for probably another week minimum and I finished it tonight because once I got so far in I just couldn’t stop!
This book is beyond captivating and engulfs you to where you can’t stop!
It’s sizzling and conniving at the same time!!! I recommend this with all my being! You won’t be disappointed!!!!
5 stars Ryleigh Sloan! If I could give you more I would!!!!
Oh. My. Gosh. This book was so much more than I was expecting. It was so, SO good!! This book took me on a ride I was not prepared for but I loved every word I read. I can’t wait to see what Ryleigh writes next!
What an introduction to a new author this book is! The plot is one full of suspense, intrigue, emotions, friendship, betrayal, lust and love. Skyla is a very strong woman and the female lead character in this novel, she’s torn romantically between two brothers, both of whom are adorable in their own ways. I was drawn in quickly by this book and fascinated till the very end wondering what was going to happen next. An enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Holy love triangle Batman!! Wow. Well that was fun. And intense. And so different! Ryleigh Sloan is such a fun read!
Oh. My. Gosh. This book is phenomenal. So many twists and turns, TDSOC definitely takes you on a wild ride!!! The obstacles these characters face keeps you on the edge of your seat through the whole book. There’s literally no “boring” moments in this book. You feel so many emotions. Don’t get me started on Trent and Jensen. Whew! *fans self* those brothers are sooo hot! And both their connections to Skyla is so amazingly written. (No this is not a ménage romance) I don’t want to go too much into it because then I will spoil it but just read this book!!!! If you know Ryleigh Sloane from her romcom Cliche you already know she’s a wonderful writer so what are you waiting for?!?! Go one click now!
Trent & Skyla in love, Trent is deployed on a mission he is working on and injured in the line of duty ending the mission. Upon returning home a breach is found and Skyla goes to a ball as a decoy with Jensen a man she had a brief affair with before Trent. They are given the serum that’s part of the mission and it enhances the front running emotion. Finding the truth because a life & death situation with many obstacles along the way to the truth and closure. This was a quick read that keep me turning the page!
This story is AMAZING! I could not get enough of it. When it was done I didn’t want it to end because I wanted more from these three. Yes I said because this is a love triangle story that will have you at the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. I kept coming back to the fact that the two men she was in love with were brothers yes you heard me brothers. One was good and one was bad so I wanted to see who she was going to chose.
Skyla is in love with two men Trent and Jensen. Trent is the loving dependable brother while Jensen is unpredictable and cruel at times. So who does she chose? And to make matters worse is that both brothers are in the military and are both called over to Afghanistan to do research on a secret serum. So while they are away she will have to make her decision as to who she wants.
This is one amazing story that will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what is going to unfold. I loved loved this story and so will you!
I’ve been struggling to come up with the words to share about DSOC. I’ll just start with this, I LOVE DSOC AND I THINK IT’S AMAZING! From the very beginning, with the sexy fun on a hammock, all the way to the end, I was hooked. This book was like riding a rollercoaster that you didn’t want to end, but couldn’t stop turning pages to get there. Each twist surprised me and had me guessing what could be next.
There were points in the story where I loved and hated each character. Skyla was so frustrating at times even if her choices were made to protect others. The brothers, Trent and Jensen were equally frustrating but somehow Ryleigh makes you love them all anyway. Their friends played a big enough role, that it left me wanting their own books next.
This is the second book I’ve read by Ryleigh Sloan and can’t wait for more!
4 love triangle stars!!
This is a story about love, loss and betrayal.
What happens when you realize the girl who got away is now the girl your brother is in love with?!?!
Crazy I went into this book in love with one brother and then midway I switched it up. I fell hard for the other brother. I totally understand Skyla!! I would be right in the middle of that triangle too!!
Ok so I am usually the girl who won’t read a book with a love triangle. But the few I have read have not been so bad so I figure let’s keep trying. Omg this book’s love triangle was just what I love. And I was totally team Jensen!!!
This story was a military romance and I did enjoy that side of things. Maybe I felt like some stuff was thrown in randomly and it was a little confusing but all together this book was great!!
Who doesn’t want two hot brothers fighting over you ?!?!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
This was my first foray into military suspense, and I went in blind, having no idea of the storyline. I’ve read Ryleigh’s rom-com books with fun and sexy musicians, but I was not prepared for this side of her writing mind. Nevertheless, I loved how the story began when we met Skyla and Trent, learning that he was being called to duty and then learning what he would be doing. To Trent’s surprise, he’ll be working alongside his brother, Jensen. Then we discover, unbeknownst to Trent, Jensen dated Skyla and continues to have unresolved feelings towards her. As the story evolves, it felt like a love triangle would ensue, but it was different from what I expected. Finally, Skyla, Trent, and Jensen will find themselves at the center of a stolen serum. Again, there’s suspense, danger, and our trio will learn things about themselves as they uncover their deepest secrets.
Narration by Kylie Stewart, Jason Clarke, and Aaron Shedlock was excellent; each captured the emotions and heart of their characters.
*I received an Advance Listener Copy (ALC) in exchange for an honest review.