The love of a lifetime deserves a million chances.Remington Wilde had heartbreak written all over him.He was the most beautiful boy I’d ever seen.When I looked into his midnight eyes,I saw a happy ending I’d never dared to dream of.I was seventeen the first time he asked for my heart,I didn’t hesitate to hand it over.In exchange, he gave me the best summer of my life.He was my first everything.… it over.
In exchange, he gave me the best summer of my life.
He was my first everything.
Falling in love felt written in the stars…
But our legend, it turns out, was all a lie.
And when our story ended, all I had was a broken heart.
Now, he wants a second chance.
But this time, I’ve got more to lose than just my heart.
When the lies that pulled us apart, threaten again, it will take more than sweet words from his sinful mouth to convince me.
He says the love of a lifetime deserves a million chances,
But am I strong enough to fall again?
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Dylan Allen has created a community that is built with hope, love, scandal, and lies. This series is so enthralling! Her characters have so much of all of the above and more. Remington and Kalilah are the perfect multiple chance story. They are ment to be together, no matter how many chances it takes to get it right. Remi and Kal are also from opposite sides of the track. That makes their challenges even harder. But Remi knows his mind and his heart. He’ll wait for her. Kal wants what’s best for everyone. She knows that not always what she wants most. Her sacrifices are admirable. I loved these two. Their story isn’t a quick HEA and sometimes through the book it doesn’t seem possible. There are several things thrown in their way.
This series is shaping up to be one of my “hope to see on TV” series. Is that lame? But the characters in this community are ones you love to hate and root for your favorites. Since this only the second book, I cannot wait for more.
The Legend is Dylan Allen’s second, standalone book in the Rivers Wilde series, and it’s a riveting, sexy, raw and powerful love story. Remington and Kalilah met as teenagers and then fell deeply in love one beautiful summer. Their lives take them in different directions but their feelings never wane, and the strength of their love is an unrelenting pull across the years. When they have a chance again, explosive secrets are revealed that could destroy them, but this couple will fight their way to happily ever after with strength, grit and determination. You’ll be on the edge of your seat with your eyes glues to the page as you go through every twist, turn and breathtakingly romantic moment of The Legend, and you’ll walk away feeling as though you just experienced an unforgettable, epic love story.
And I’d I be remiss not to mention that Remington Wilde might be one of the sexiest, swooniest, most captivating alpha-heroes ever. Prepare yourself to fall hard for him, but I’m calling dibs.
4.5 Stars
The Legend is book 2 of the Rivers Wilde series of standalones. Keep in mind with standalone books within a series, you will always get a better picture if you read them in order. However, not mandatory.
Remington “Remi” Wilde is all that and more! I mean he’s The Legend, how can you not fall in love with this character? It takes a strong person to stop the bad cycles that have been carried on for generations. Remi is the person to make the change in the Wilde family.
Kalilah “Kal” Greer is used to being let down. Being raised by a single mom in a town that is thriving on money, she is used to being from the other side of the tracks. She vows to be better and make a name for herself.
The journey for these two is not an easy path. Spanning over many years, there is one road block after another. Even with the roadblocks, you can feel the love these two have for each other. I found myself reading the pages, turning them slowly as I secretly cheered these two on. Wishing a slow agonizing death to a certain person.
Absolutely enjoyed reading this one. Cant wait for The Jezebel (Rivers Wilde #3) coming late 2019!!!
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I am in love with the way Dylan Allen writes a story. She hooks you from the beginning and takes you on a ride that you seriously do not want to get off of! This world of the Rivers Wilde is one that I seriously do not want to stop visiting and I hope this series continues on for years to come. Having said that REMI REMI REMI oooh chile I think he is my FAVORITE of Dylan’s main men – and I feel like I am cheating on #OMAR but my goodness is he hot, everything about him in and out. The book is a MUST read and although I have read and loved The Legacy it just makes me want to go back and read it again so I can stay in this world a little bit longer!
Awesome !!!!
This book is just brilliant. I’ve been looking forward to it for so long. After the way The Legacy finished I need to get my hands on this book. The story is awesome everything about it was so good. It was a rollercoaster of a Story I think I went through every emotion. Remi and Kal don’t have things easy. When you have mum’s like they do life never will be. But one thing in this story is that they are perfect together. They just had to dealing with a ton of crap to get where they need to be.
Remi is amazing I really do luv him. I don’t know how this guy has grown up so great with his crazy guardians. But he is, he’s so confident, sexy, strong, alpha and know what he wants. Even at a young age he was all that he has just grown to be even more clever and is great at reading people. He doesn’t do regrets but he has one big one and that’s Kal. She has been his girl since he first seen her in his library all those years ago. But like I said things haven’t been easy.
Kal just like Remi is amazing. I really luv this couple together. I’m some ways they are the same. Kal is strong and sexy even though she doesn’t think she is. Her mum has made life easy further but she has held her head up when she has needed to and in her life she has done it quite a lot. My heart went out her so much throughout this book the things that have happened to her are horrible and embarrassing but she never let people year her down. She has a strong heart well she did until Remi came into her life. He made it stronger and weaker. But she could never not luv this guy. He was everything to her. There were Will and Carlton friend forever, that if people would let them.
This book is amazing like I keep saying. I thought The Legacy was amazing but this book is even better. After the way this ended the next book could even be better. I’m so excited for close from this series. I would highly recommend it. Every book I’ve read from this authors been so good. She puts so much emotion into I get ducking her books so easy. I never want to put them. If you have read anything from her do you really want regret it. I would read The Legacy first but I know some people wouldn’t but you would just follow the story better and there both amazing. I’ve gone on easy to much now I’m goin to enjoy my book hangover.
Remi and Kal’s story is truly a love story from the day they meet. Remi struggles to be the best and is prepared to do what will make his family happy rather than what he wants to make himself happy. Kal is struggling to find her place in a world where she doesn’t feel like she meets anyone’s standards. When Remi and Kal meet the feelings are real and you can feel their love, happiness, pain and regret, but when people conspire to keep them apart it takes 14 years for them to find their way back to each other.
I love this story! I can’t recommend The Legend enough!!!
I knew my spidey senses were tingling about this series and they were totally right. Except now all of the alarms are sounding like when you’ve hit the jackpot on a slot machine. But this jackpot is in the form of a book from the talented Dylan Allen.
Listen, I’m all about the second chance romance stories. Give them all to me. There is just something about the way an author can pile on all of the angst and heartbreak and then bring that couple back together that just gets me every time. The Legend was a great story about heartbreak, betrayal, and most importantly making your way back to your soul mate.
I loved the chemistry and connection between Remi and Kal. They started out their relationship with the most important aspect, friendship. There were so many forces that kept them apart but the flame between them never died. So you feel that intense longing and the angst. Which is an absolute must for me.
Remi was the perfect amount of Alpha to Kal’s sweet and strong nature. I just loved everything about them and their journey.
This is definitely the type of series that will get more intense and better with every book. I can’t wait to see where this story line goes.
Great storyline of two very different people who have a rough start, and seem to dislike each other at the beginning, find their way to a HEA. Lots goes on between them and they find love. This is a journey with plenty of ups and downs! I really loved and enjoyed this book!
Legendary Love!
The Legend is the second book in the Rivers Wilde series. It picks up right where The Legacy left off…with a bang. The prologue reveals family secrets, but leaves us with more questions. This mystery is a catalyst that starts our hero and heroine on a path of self discovery and eventually back to one another. The relationship between Remi and Kal is one that spans decades. The bond that Remi and Kal first form as teenagers is galvanizing and magnificent. When that bond is fractured it alters the trajectory of their lives in both brilliant and heartbreaking ways. The journey these two endure is awe-inspiring. As Remi says “the love of a lifetime deserves a million chances.”
Remi has a huge heart. He is compassionate, hardworking, and kind. Kal is a survivor. She is curious, empathetic, and resilient. Together they will make you laugh, cry, and swoon. They share moments of wonder that will capture your heart. They push each other to be the best version of themselves. Their love transcends time and outshines the obstacles that they encounter. Mrs. Allen infuses a high amount of drama and emotion into this story.
“You were everything I wanted before I even knew I wanted it.” Simply a love that is undeniable. There is friendship, laughter, passion, yearning, and betrayal.
Dylan Allen blew me away with The Legacy and did it again with Remi and Kal’s story. The Legend is a book that has you eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next, but also has you reluctant to reach the end because you’re not ready to leave the world of some amazing characters. This story takes hold and doesn’t let go. It has many twists and turns, leaves you picking your jaw up off the floor, and continues to consume you. This story is about second chances. It’s about lies and deceit. It’s about never giving up. It’s about heartbreak. It’s about love. It’s about taking the reader on a roller-coaster ride that they’ll never forget. This series continues to leave readers spellbound and wanting more of the Rivers Wilde families.
Remi is THE perfect guy! He’s confident, full of charm, funny, hot, kind, and everything else you’d want from a leading man. Kal has courage, strength, loyalty and compassion, and she’s the perfect match for Remi. You feel their connection from the first moment they meet, and you just know they’re destined to be together. Yes, it takes time, but they do finally get there. I’m totally in love with this couple and I hope we get glimpses of them in the next book of this 5 star series.
You can tell that Dylan Allen pours her heart and soul into each book she writes. You know she’s going to give you a powerful story before you even open the front cover. You know you’re going to feel so many emotions as you jump in and join characters that come to life and welcome you to share in their journey. You know the story is going to remain with you for days after once you’ve finished it. Each book leaves you craving the next. I can’t recommend any of this author’s books enough, and I said this about The Legacy, and I’ll say the same about The Legend – If you only read one book this year, it NEEDS to be this one!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book
Quote from The Legend:
I’ve lived my entire life with a lie guiding my decisions. The man I tried to be was shaped by myth. It grew roots that bound me when the woman I love slipped out of my grasp.
And it was all a fucking lie.
Including me.
As usual, Dylan Allen writes a sexy, beautiful romance that will have you helplessly falling for Remington “Remi” Wilde. What A Great Read! The Legend is the second book in the Rivers Wilde series and events of this story immediately follow the conclusion of The Legacy. I would recommend reading this series in order because while The Legacy and The Legend do not end in a true cliffhanger, thus far, the books have ended in a tease of the next book and some *might* find this confusing. However, each book is written as a romance between a different couple. The Rivers Wilde series follows two affluent Texas families, The Rivers and The Wildes.
Quote from The Legacy:
“…The Rivers are old, Texas money. Sugar, oil, and natural gas are how they made their fortune. And with that bounty, they helped found the city of Houston. The Wildes are the new money. The bourgeoisie. They built their wealth in restaurants, grocery stores and real estate. And they have made a fortune that casts the old money into the shade…”
The Rivers Wild books are deliciously sexy, with a moderate level of angst. The Legend is a second chance romance that captured my attention from it’s very first page and held it until the end. But if I am being honest, Dylan Allen’s books often are very gripping, and I struggle to pull myself away from the stories. I highly recommend The Legend to those who love a second chance romance ripe with all the push and pull angst… the volatile emotions… that can only come when a couple has history with one another. Youthful mistakes drive Remi and Kalilah “Kal” Greer apart but it’s the same youthful love that reunites this pair time and again. That allows a connection so strong, no amount of heartache, time or distance can truly separate the young lovers. After a perfect, and beautiful summer together, so perfect in fact that you would expect nothing less then the words “the end” to follow, Dylan Allen leads readers through a heartbreaking series of missed connections for Remi and Kal. The Legend spans approximately two decades however do not let this prevent you from reading as the pace and flow work extremely well and will rope you into the story in the blink of an eye. I greatly dislike large time gaps in stories, but that was not an issue for me while I read this particular romance. Remi and Kal are wonderful characters. Remi was delicious! Sexy, loyal, and soooo much more…I can promise you’ll discover your next book boyfriend when you’re reading The Legend. Kal is sweet, sassy, and even tenacious—a heroine that will undoubtedly win you over and you will be heartbroken right along with her. This story brought forth a wealth of emotions—one moment I needed a cold shower and in the next, I was ready to bury the body (preverbally of course ) of Remi and Kal’s mothers. I have no doubt that you’ll find yourself entranced by The Legend and wholeheartedly recommend this romance.
Quotes from The Legend:
My heart throbs like it’s caught in a vice. But, this is exactly what I expect from life. The only happy endings I’ve ever known are the imaginary ones I’ve written.
“The Legend is a love story. But it’s also a cautionary tale. It tells you to love deeply, believe in happily ever after, but don’t try to live anyone’s life but your own. That will be your undoing. All legends are lies. Make your own truth.”
I know that when this ends, the emptiness will be more than I can bear. My poor heart. He’s going to break it so badly.
She’s a quiet storm that rolled into my life just when I needed her. And instead of bringing destruction, she watered seeds that had been dormant inside of me for a long time.
I have been waiting for The Legend very impatiently since finishing The Legacy – and Dylan Allen delivered!!
With each book, I fall more in love with Dylan’s writing. She gives us heroes that make us swoon, knees week, heart full and you can’t help but to love them! Heroines that you feel for..you relate to them and want so badly for them to get everything they deserve and more! And GOSH! Remi and Kal’s story was one full of friendship, true love, passion and hope. I haven’t felt this much for characters in a long time. Their connection was so strong and deep. I loved seeing their friendship blossom into something so beautiful. That’s what we all really want, right? To meet the one person that truly gets us in this life. Someone we can be ourselves around and they will love us completely regardless.
That is SO Remi & Kal! They are the perfect example of true love. Dylan, thank you for this beautiful story that I will never forget!
They say legends never die and in the case of Remington Wilde that will always ring true! My soul will never forget the story of Remi’s and Kals love! Their journey was one full of pain, loss and lies! The water in Rivers Wilde is muddier than it looks and Remi’s journey to the truth will hopefully lead him to love he’s always desired!!
Kal is an amazing woman and one of my fave Dylan heroines. She carries herself with such grace and finds a way to pull through! Her and Remi from the start were destined for great things be it together or apart and I loved every second of the story even the gut wrenching moments!
Remi is a strong and loyal man and though he won’t admit it he’s truly a romantic softy at heart!
An amazing story with many twists and turns that you won’t want to miss!!
I’ve been hungry for Remi’s story since we met him in The Legacy. If you read The Legacy, be warned: Dylan Allen takes the series to a new level in The Legend. The story is grand and epic, stretching over a decade- but the beats are so visceral and raw… If you know Allen’s work, though, then you know this is what she does best: stir, surprise, shock and soothe you. Remi and Kal have so much chemistry- and it carries so beautifully through every page. Without fail Dylan Allen writes characters that leave a lasting imprint on your heart. And that’s exactly why I suspect I’ll be carrying Remi and Kal with me for a very long time.
I’m having delicious 80’s primetime drama flashbacks thanks to this captivating read!
Filled with all of the things that make up a gripping plot line: Angst
Twists
Lies
Mystery
Greed
Lust
Insane Chemistry
Major Dirty Talk
Remington Wilde is known as The Legend for good reason!
Kal and Remi had a passionate love affair that was repeatedly tested, but it proved that even time would not be a formidable opponent to their bond. Some loves are simply meant to be, and therefore; worth waiting for no matter how life may try to dismantle it. A love solidly based on friendship would never be dissolved. When your heart makes a connection to that one person who makes you an even better person, you never really let go…and you never should. Kal and Remi understood the meaning of this, and they lived its truth.
As is the case in any good romantic drama, there are certainly characters that you will want to stab with a hot poker, Kal and Remi more than make up for them. They are easy to like, cheer for, and celebrate. They are strong, well
developed, confident, compelling, interesting and funny. I loved seeing them grow up and become the leaders in their own lives. I loved the respect that they shared, the way they owned up to their mistakes and tried to learn from them, and the depth of the love they had for each other. They had chemistry on a level that was palpable to the readers, and phenomenal banter and playfulness. Always makes me smile!! Remi is one Hot AF dirty talker and the man was not shy or remorseful about satiating his body’s needs where Kal was concerned!!! Dayuuum!!!
The easy going nature that existed between them was delightful. I enjoyed this book even more than the first in the series and hope you will too!
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. When this story began I didn’t know how I would feel about it. I’m glad I gave it a chance. I really liked this one! It always breaks my heart when you have two people who are in love and they can’t be together. Between Remi’s family and Kal’s mom they didn’t stand a chance. I wasn’t a huge fan of having to go back to when they first met but it definitely was needed so we understood their connection. This story made me happy and broke my heart so many times! Now I can’t wait to read Jezebel!
This book was so amazing.Remi and Kal were everything.
Their love was so brilliant.
The twists and turns,the lies,the level of angst it was so,so good.I really enjoyed this book.
Remi and Kal are so simple.They are in love with each other and it’s that first,young love that is always pure and simple.It’s just that they don’t belong in the same social circles.
Remi is practically royal-tie.On top of that he has some legacy that he needs to live up to.It was really exhausting to read the conversations between him and his mother(I hate his mom).Even tho Remi just wants to be with Kal he knows that that is impossible and that he needs to be everything that his family wants him to be. But,Kal is the person that will make him go and pursue his dreams.
Kal is just a simple girl.She is poor and her mum sucks.She loves books and lives in her fantasy world.She was just amazing girl,really.Simple and just trying to be happy.I love her love for good story.She made some mistakes and that was the thing that,at the end,drew Reami and her apart.
But,their love was really amazing and I loved reading about them.The romance was on top,the angst and the chemistry.All amazing.
The plot was fantastic.I didn’t see that kind of end coming and I can’t wait to read the next book.I’m so ready for it.This is a spoiler-free review so that it from me.Pick up this book,it’s worth it.
Remington how I wish you were real. Strength, pride, determination, Loyalty, Remington “the Legend “ Wilde is a tall dark drink of water with all of those qualities and more. Ms. Allen’s female characters always have class and grace even if they don’t come from the perfect homes. They always hold their own and Kal is no exception. She will not take crap from Remis B of a mother no matter how much shade she throws. A lot of goodness and love going on in this book. What if’s and could haves. I love me a Dylan Allen Book and The Legend did not disappoint!
“The Legend is a love story. But it’s also a cautionary tale. It tells you to love deeply, believe in happily ever after, but don’t try to live anyone’s life but your own. That will be your undoing. All legends are lies. Make your own truth.”
The Legend is book two in the Rivers Wilde series. It can be read as a standalone. This is Remi and Kal’s story and one that is so unbelievably breathtaking. I absolutely feel in love with them and didn’t want it to end. My favorite couple in the series. I love when two meet as kids and again later in life. It’s like a second chance of something you’ve thought of often in hopes of one day seeing them again.
“I’m not sure I’ll ever see him again, but I know I’ll never forget him. And just thinking that he might have a piece of me makes me feel like someone sees me. I’ll write both of our happy endings as soon as I get a new notebook. And I know he’ll be in the version I write for myself.”
Their love story is not all roses and sunshine. They go through some trying times when faced with lies and secrets from their past. Their love for one another is real, strong, and passionate. Truly each other’s SOULMATE.
“His tongue sweeps inside my mouth and tangles with mine. He licks and sucks and reverently, lovingly reminds me of everything I’ve missed. This is the most perfect kiss. Because this is the most perfect man. Even in the ways that we are flawed, we are each other perfects.”
The Legend is an emotional roller coaster and an amazing ride from beginning to end. One of my favorite reads this year. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Advanced readers copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 “It’s Always Been You” Stars!
Remington Wilde comes from one of the most powerful families in America. He lives in Houston, Texas, in a place called Rivers Wilde. It’s the enclave that is home to the two rival families it’s named after where old and new money come together to rule the city. Today a new generation is coming into power, but having to deal with the sins of their fathers. Remi is the heir to a fortune, and his life is filled with responsibilities and expectations. He’s lived his entire life trying to live up to the legend of his father’s name, and has no idea the lengths his family will go to to manipulate him. He’s blindsided when he learns everything he values is a lie.
Kalilah Greer meets Remi when they are teenagers. He’s kind, and the most beautiful boy she’s ever seen. They make a big impression on one another, and then their paths don’t cross again for a few years. They spend an amazing summer together neither will never forget, and then life takes them in different directions again. They found something special together as kids that no matter how much time went by never ends. Their timing was always bad, and everything was against them. Kal believed they were so different she would never fit into his world. More time passes as feelings never fade. Being without her was torture for Remi, and he throws himself into work and building his career. Kal changed his life, and took a part of him when she left that he never got back. Kal tries to move on and be happy, but when Remi asks for a second chance will she realize it’s finally time to stop letting others dictate her life, and write her own happily ever after?
This was my first book by Dylan Allen, and it was fantastic! I can’t wait to read more by this amazing author. The Legend is a second chance love story that is shrouded in secrets, lies, legends and myths. It’s complicated, messy, and packed with angst and passion. I couldn’t get enough of this couple, and this beautiful dreamy man!