The Legacy (Rivers Wilde Book 1)

Love ALL Dylan Allen’s books!!! Their just THAT good!!!

Forming the Foundation

The Legacy brings drama, heat, and passion. The chemistry between Confidence and Hayes is powerful. Ms. Allen did a wonderful job of building the world of Rivers Wilde with great detail and fun side characters. These two fiery characters faced some twists and turns to reach their HEA. This is an angsty read that makes me wonder what other adventures await me in Rivers Wilde.

Feisty kick ass HEA

This book was amazing, it had everything you’d wish for in a HEA, great storyline, characters, romance, feisty, strong female lead in Confidence, she’s kick ass, and to die for hot male in Hayes, with all the steamy erotica added in. Twists and turns all the way. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for Remi.

3.5 Stars. I was torn with this book. It had a lot of good parts to it but it also had some parts that was not as good. I am not sure if it took me some time to connect with the book or what, but I will say that the ending got me excited to read the next book to see where the story goes.
Confidence was a great character. I loved how she was strong, strong-willed, and determined. She did not let what people thought of her get to her, she was proud of who she is and where she came from. Hayes, there was times I liked him and times I wanted to smack him. I thought that Confidence was exactly what he needed. I liked how she showed him a different perspective of the world and he was willing to see. It did bug me how supporting character were either mentioned and not introduced or introduced and then forgotten.
Overall I thought that this was a good story and I am excited to continue with the series to see where it leads.

*** BOOK REVIEW ***

Title: The Legacy (Rivers Wilde #1)
Author: Dylan Allen
Reviewed by: Ofa from Tongan Book Lover
Rating: 4 Stars

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The Legacy by Dylan Allen is a full-length standalone romance about a power couple fighting against all odds. I don’t know what words to write that can properly describe the entirely new book world Allen has created. A world I want to immerse myself into entirely, a world I never want to leave. This world is unlike anything I’ve ever read, and it took me a while to get into it. But Hayes River, as confident as he is, basically forced all my attention on him and demanded I hear his story.

The author’s writing was flawless. With her words coming off the pages and playing a movie in my head. I felt like I was right there along with the characters, falling in love and taking over the world. And we can’t forget about how vivid the sex was. The sex scenes in this book were off the charts hot, burning me up from the inside out. I had to take a few breaks while reading this, it was so real to me, it might as well have been a menage between Hayes, Confidence and I, cos I was basically there with them lol. These two characters together are definitely on fire in the bedroom but together outside of the bedroom they are downright a powerhouse you don’t want to mess with. There are many twists and turns you definitely won’t see coming and it will leave you wanting more from these two.

I only had one problem with this book and it was that the cover didn’t really do it for me, in terms of matching the story. But now I’ve seen the new cover and it’s absolutely perfect! There were still a lot of things that were left unsaid and unanswered and I wanted a lot more conflict and drama between the rivaling families, but I’ll take what I can get. And I guess that’s why it’s only 4 stars. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as I do all this author’s works and I highly recommend it.

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Dylan Allen has once again brought her A game to the table with this story! I am not ashamed to say that when I read the blurb and title I immediately thought it was a royal romance, which peaked my interest. However, I was not the least bit disappointed when I discovered that this story was so much more.

Legacy is centered around Hayes King, the heir apparent to old money. He is bred to believe that his life is nothing but what he is worth. That no one truly cares about him as a person, but only what he and his money can do for them. That is until one night at a wedding in Italy he meets, Confidence.

Let me tell you is she a breathe of fresh air! Confidence comes from nothing and has to work for everything she has in life. She see nothing but a man when she looks at a Hayes, a man in pain.

When these two get together, there is nothing but trials that stand in there way. However a King will do what he must to protect his Queen.

There are not enough words to recommend this book enough. It was a little slower paced in the middle, but other than that I could have closed it and started all over again.

4.5 stars.

This is my first book by Dylan Allen and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked Dylan’s writing – it was easy to read, it flowed really well and her world building was magnificent. She really captures the readers imagination and immerses them into the world she has created. I want to move to Rivers Wilde. I want to live there. I would never need to leave, they have everything.

I have to say, I loved the different characters that were introduced and their interactions. Sure there was one or two that I didn’t like and wanted to punch in the nads. Confidence and Hayes were the perfect match for each other and I adored them. I definitely look forward to reading more in this world. So many awesome characters to know more about. Although Remi is at the top of my intrigued list. I adored Cass, she’s the type of friend every girl needs, right?

The chemistry between Confidence and Hayes. It was palpable. You could feel it leaking off the pages it was that good. Their attraction was instant and the sex was off the charts hot. H-O-T! This is most definitely not a slow burn and features some super steamy scenes…including some backdoor action. Hayes is such a dirty talker and I loved that. The way they interacted and how their relationship progressed was fantastic and kept me turning the pages…long after I should have closed the book to sleep.

Have you ever come across a character that you just fell in love with – not their looks, not anything sexual, but their personality, their attitude, and beliefs? This book has one of those characters and I knew before I’d even finished that it didn’t necessarily matter how it ended…a part of me didn’t mind how it ended up, just as long as this character is happy because they’re special and I knew I’d remember her long after I finished the book. And I was right as I’m still raving about her awesomeness over a week later. This world would be a much better place if more people were like Confidence Ryan. She’s the definition of a queen in a world of princesses. I just adored Confidence. This girl, she just made me think. I loved her attitude and I loved that Hayes started to change not because she necessarily wanted him to change but because of her influence, him being with her and understanding her passion and her thought processes made him look at himself and want that change. It really made him think and do things differently. Seeing that change was great and it showed his character development throughout the book. His character developed the most, I feel. Although it was obvious he had some of these wants and desires deep down, he just never felt he could actually accomplish them…Confidence gave him the confidence to do it. She truly is her namesake. When we first meet Hayes I thought he was a really nice guy and assumed he’d be the ‘nice guy’ you know the one – the sweet and sensitive and lovely hero that could do no wrong, but then, he turned into a first-class a-hole. The way he was, the way he spoke to Confidence and the things he said, my god, I wanted to kick him in the nads. I hated him. I kinda got frustrated on her behalf. There is then a scene right after where things truly go awry. I think it is one of the best scenes I’ve ever read. Ever. And here is why. Confidence truly believes she is going to die and yet she is still giving Hayes crap. She still tries to make him accountable. And that is Confidence, that scene sums her up to a T, I’m in danger, but, I’m going to put you in your place anyway. I need rescuing and I’m scared, but it’s your fault so you better stay with me. I was laughing out loud, she was still giving him crap, and it makes him start to question what he believed about her and I just loved the way that played out.

After my initial ‘goddamnit I hate you Hayes’ I thought he was lovely. He had some really sweet moments too. His compassion was really easy to see and understand. He’s had a difficult upbringing – but a different type, to what most people would understand but you see him making amends for some of the bad decisions other people have made. You see him grovel – really grovel, and he tries to win his girl back. I like that it wasn’t instant and that you got to see him actually make amends.

There are lots of things that happen to make you think, hmm, what’s going on here. There is a twist which I figured out – I know some people don’t like when you can work it out, but I actually love it. It means the author has done there job, they’ve dropped enough breadcrumbs for me to follow to get to the outcome. I love that. I know some people may have been shocked by it, which is great and then some people figure it out and that is awesome too. The fact we can all take something different from the same story and react differently to the same story is one of the reasons I love reading so much. I liked how everything came together in the end. I thought the ending was sweet and it really tied the book in a nice pretty bow, whilst leaving you wanting more.

The new cover, I just love it so much. It is Hayes and Confidence. The characters are bleeding through this image and it just gives me all the feels. Now, this? This is a book I would buy based on the cover. So yeah, totally love this new cover and I cannot wait to have it on my bookshelf.

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3.5 Stars!

Hayes Rivers has been away from his own home for almost two decades. Now, he’s back to claim his kingdom. Amongst old rivalries, terrible secrets and betrayal, he finds the love of his life in a simple girl who brings him to his knees.

Confidence comes from humble bearings but she had never let that stop her. She realizes too late that the man she loves, his world is not meant to except her. But her heart refuses to accept and Hayes refuses to back down.

Nothing can stop Hayes from claiming his queen and he’s ready to pay whatever the cost it entails.

I kind of had a weird relationship with this book.

I really liked Hayes and Confidence’s characters. in fact, I really admire them. Hayes is a no non sense guy who’s front seems assholish but he’s actually a really good guy who has learnt to distance himself from hurt. I love his love for his queen. It’s the purest kind of love and so hard to find. Confidence is a pretty damn strong woman who never lets people walk over her. She knows how to give it back in spades.

Saying all of that, I never really connected to both of these characters. I wasn’t invested in their story because of which I couldn’t love it as much as I wanted to. And I really really wanted to because I have been waiting for this story for a long time now.

I will say that I am definitely stoked about this entire Rivers Wilde universe and I am pumped for Remi’s story. This is a very exciting and thrilling world that I for sure want to read more of.

The Legacy is full of passion, angst, and heartbreak. Dylan Allen knows how to deliver a story, and this book is no exception!

Confidence and Hayes meet at a wedding in Italy, where their chemistry is undeniable. Unfortunately, Hayes comes from an extremely wealthy family and has a bad history with women being gold diggers, so he assumingly puts Confidence in the same category. However, she is just the opposite. She is fierce, independent, and resilient. Their chemistry takes off, as does their romance.

I will have to say that I am a little surprised at how this story turned out. It wasn’t really what I expected. I was hoping for more tension between Hayes and Remington, who is head of the rival family in Houston. That being said, though, I was super impressed by Dylan’s ability to build the world and setting of Rivers Wilde-it was so graphic and descriptive that I felt like I was transported there when I was reading.

Overall, a great read by Dylan Allen, and I am excited to learn more about Remington in the next book!

Old money versus new money. On the one hand we have a traditional family, rich, whose prestige and patrimony passes from generation to generation, an imposing legacy but full of intrigue. On the other, we have the emerging class, immigrants who worked, fought, and built an astonishing patrimony. But no matter how much money they have, they have no name, no lineage, and therefore are not accepted by the traditional elite. Two powerful families and enemies. The buying and selling of a land generated a whole conflict. But if you dig deeper, the secrets and lies surrounding the two families are older than you think. Welcome to Rivers Wilde.
Hayes Rivers lost his parents at a young age. As heir to the whole family legacy, he must prepare to take his place when he turns twenty-five. On that day, the whole command of his family and all the money will fall on his shoulders, he will be the chief and responsible for continuing the surname and legacy. Until then, as specified by his father, he will live with an aunt he did not even know existed in Italy.
Sixteen years later, Hayes is back in the country. Now a very rich man, he learned from a very young age not to trust people, because everyone who approaches wants something in return. His experiences speak for themselves: his ex-wife, his stepmother and his uncle are only interested in prestige and money. Until when attending a wedding in the name of his aunt, ends up meeting a woman who will shake his structures and make him rethink the true meaning of life.
Life is not being easy for Confidence. From very early on, she lives with the ugly, dark side of life. Living in one of the poorest places in the country, her mother is the only person she can count on, she has grown up in a violent home, suffered a lot, has been able to study, is a lawyer, and seeks to improve her life and attend to help those in need. Unemployed and clearly unlucky with men, she decides to accompany her friend at a wedding, her last and only act of rebellion until she returns to real life.
After a disastrous flirtation, a big misunderstanding and a fall on a cliff, Confidence and Hayes will approach, spend time together and start dating. But the magic will not last long. Day by day will create tension and disrupt the couple. And among intrigues, malicious family, a snobbish world and living in appearance, more and more the differences between the couple will appear, and they will not have an easy way to go. Add to that years of maladministration, a corrupt board, the family company near bankruptcy and various lawsuits. The confusion is complete.
The book has a slow pace, sometimes a bit tiring. The river and its floods were the great protagonist. Everything revolves around how this disaster will affect people, the book takes on a social tone in many parts. Hayes was very well written, it is possible to connect with the character and understand his doubts. The weight of his legacy (indeed such a legacy is constantly spoken in the book) is a burden to him. Confidence was the voice of reason and the person to center him, although at times I find her ideologies exaggerated. Remington Wilde was a pleasant surprise.
For me the best of the book happens in the final ten percent. The tone of the narrative changes, giving rise to intrigues, revelations, unimaginable secrets and bombastic truths. Everything I was expecting focused on the end, the story gained me in its final minutes. The end can be said to end in open, despite the main couple having their conclusion, Remington’s absence tells me that he went in search of something. Or someone.
The reading was exactly like the river flow. Calm, steady, but sometimes it takes a turn and we have a storm.