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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This boookkk!!!! Second chance romance is one of my favs and this one hits the spot!!!! Remi & Kal’s story is heart wrenching in parts but overall beautiful! Remi is a cocky (but so sweet), sexy, intelligent, dirty talking alpha! Kal is witty, smart, and kick ass heroine! More secrets in Rivers Wilde are revealed!! Read it!!!
A journey back to redemption and love.
Remi and Kal are what second chance romances are written for. When you have that much history and chemistry it’s hard to ignore fate.
Their journey is filler with many trials and errors. Once they find their way back into each other’s lives, we feel their spark. We root for them, we cry for them, I might of thrown a curse word here or there lol.
Dylan Allen gives us a rollercoaster of a story, filled with angst, emotion and love.
Although it is considered a standalone, I do suggest reading the first book of the series. Just so you can savor it.
There’s such a palpable feeling of the love between Remi and Kal! Remi captured my heart, I absolutely loved him! I really liked Kal, too. She was dealing with her life as best as she could. She was the girl that also gave me hope to be with Remi without meddling. Although she did add intrigue even though she frustrated me because I didn’t understand her motives. Through everything that happened though, nothing could derail the power of love! This is an amazing second installment of The Rivers Wilde series. The Legacy should be read first to fully appreciate and understand how these characters relate to each other. This is another beautiful and intriguing story told with deep feelings drawn from the author’s heart and soul. Kudos to Dylan Allen!
This is a 4 star second chance romance. This is the second story in the River Wilde series.
This is a smocking hot, slow burn second chance romance with some mystery. There was never a dull moment, full of angst . This story was very creatively written and unique. At first I was a tad bit lost and had a difficult to get into the story but after a few chapters in , I got hooked.
Told in a dual POV with an HEA. I recommend this story.
I never feel like I can write a review that does a Dylan Allen book justice. I LOVED this book… so much! Like it is the BEST book I’ve read so far this year! It’s funny, every time I read a Dylan Allen book I think, this is it! She’s written her best book yet! Every time I think it, I’m right. She keeps getting better and stronger in her writing. The Legend reads like pure poetry, like music flowing from her soul.
Dylan Allen walks in and just flings all the words at you from the get-go. I was blindsided when I read the opening pages… so full of feelings and angst! Everything I have come to love and respect about her stories just hit me upside the head from the first word. She hurled them all at me and I felt Remi right then and there. Poor guy took a beating. Remi is impossible to not love… he’s kind and sweet, he’s humble and thoughtful, he’s considerate and respectful. The modesty he excludes is probably my favorite characteristic though. Kal is a perfect balance for Remi. They are both stronger together. I really loved that about them. They can, and have, lived without each other but they don’t want to. Kal, for as sweet and pure and kind as she is, I was thrilled… no ecstatic when she showed everyone what true class is. Sometimes you have to put people in their place though. They don’t deserve your silence. Sometimes they deserve to be backhanded even if it’s only verbally.
These are a few of my favorite quotes but you could pretty much highlight this entire book, it’s GOLD!
“This mind that is so curious and full. I could talk to you forever and never get tired of it.”
“She’s like quiet storm that rolled into my life just when I needed her, but instead of bringing destruction, she watered seeds that had been dormant inside of me.”
“They look like princesses. I just look like I’m playing one.”
“It’s only in fairytales that prince marries the chambermaid. It’s better for you to have a broken heart now rather than live with a string of them your whole life. “
“Legends don’t get to feel lightness. You are destined to be great. And you’ve got to accept the sacrifices that come with that.”
“She didn’t choose this situation. She married the love her life only to discover she would never be his.“
The Legend is a book that will make you late for work. So a word of caution from someone who’s already lived that… don’t do “just one more chapter” before work. It isn’t possible to stop. Every part of this book feels like it’s on the cusp of something greater, we are reading The Legend, after all. It’s revelation after revelation and just when you’re starting to feel better Dylan Allen kicks out and trips you up… thunk… you’re flat on your face. There’s something about the way this author creates her stories and her people… it all-consuming.
I received an ARC of this book with the hope that I would leave an Unbiased Opinion. I was not required to leave a review, positive or otherwise, and my opinions are just that… my opinions.
Dylan has done it again. This book is just so good. I love the series so far. Can’t wait to see what she has in store for her other books.
Dylan Allen has created a masterpiece. Her words are inspiring, emotions consuming and their love for each other addicting. The Legend has stained my heart forever with this perfectly imperfect love story. True love isn’t always perfect, but it’s real…undeniable.
The Legend will take you on journey from a first love to a forever love creating a tsunami of emotions that will have you devouring this book.
The book was totally the title worthy. The Legend was just that ….legend.
Firstly living in a shadow of one and then building and living its own.
“All legends are lies. Make your own truth.”
The writing was brilliant, Dylan Allen’s got skills to colourfully discribe all situations and things, actually, to be honest, just every single thing. She’s able to twist the plot that amazingly you couldn’t really expect or predict what was coming next.
She can use her dirty mind if needed and it makes the stories to a perfect mix of sizzle and tension. I always have love / hate relationship with her by-characters. But those brings the stories to brew and make them just more special and spicy. And let’s not forget the dirty talk….sigh.
When both main characters met at first they were still children.
When they met for the second time they became best friends and slowly fell in love. But decisions then were made for them or better yet for the sake of their families. When they met for the third time faith still wasn’t convinces to bring them together, if anything their situation got more complicated than ever. The fourth time they got lucky although their path was full of hurdles and turns. Both of them in need to learn to trust again.
The past of the most powerful River Wild families was incredibly twisted, unexpected mysteries needed to be solved and the truth revealed to enable thema fresh start without lies and dishonesty. But is their love strong enough to resist every stone laid down the road?
Get the book, read it and make your own opinion. I loved every second xx
5 “Happily Ever……” Stars
I’ve tried to tame my emotions after I finished reading, but it’s useless. I’m hurting so good because of this book. After that bombshell was dropped in The Legacy (first book) I was left holding my breath needing Remi’s story at that very moment. My gosh I needed answers, and I needed them fast.
Remington “Remi” Wilde was every-freaking-thing. I fell so hard for his charm and take no sh*t attitude. He was larger than life and his heart was made with the purest gold. The way he loves is just beyond beautiful. I couldn’t get enough and just wanted more.
Kal hasn’t had it easy. She’s had to work hard to make something of herself. She’s persistent, fierce and ballsy. She’s trying not to walk the same footsteps as her mom and repeating the past. Kal is doing her damndest to write herself a future she is worthy of.
It was evident since the first encounter, Remi and Kal were destined to be together. Though sometimes it isn’t easy, and their story was anything but. But when their hearts beat in sync with the other and their souls are meant to love the other, they’re bound to find their way back to each other no matter how long it takes.
The Legend was a wild ride. Angst galore. It’ll have your head spinning at the amount of twists and turns this story has. It’s riveting and intoxicating and every bit addicting. The romance between Remi and Kal is so intense and scorching that it’ll have you feeling their chemistry through the pages. I wanted more, I craved more, I needed more.
Ms. Allen just has a way with words that she leaves you spellbound. She did a phenomenal job pouring herself into this story. She had me feeling everything. There was gasping for air moments and just as many clutching my heart moments. I was captivated by this story and it’s characters. I was completely transfixed. I can’t wait for more of this series, and I can’t wait to get back to the Rivers Wilde world.
“All legends are lies. Make your own truth.”
The Legend by Dylan Allen gripped my heart from the beginning and stole my breath away completely. This story was simply mindblowing and captivating. This beautifully written epic saga of timeless love is full of angst, drama, heartbreak, passion and every delicious feeling.
The Legend is the second book of the Rivers Wilde series. The story picks up from the moment when Remington Wilde comes to know about some life altering truth about his family. And that brings up all kind of sad memories. The author takes us back to years back when Remi met Kali or Kalilah Greer. A girl from other side of society but so beautiful, compassionate and amazing. And Dylan Allen takes us through a breathtaking journey through heaven and hell with this amazing couple.
Dylan Allen is the queen of starcrossed love stories. I love this format of story which spans across decades and has dual POV narration. I get to know the characters intimately from their childhood and that makes me more invested in their stories. Kal and Remi’s young love was ruthlessly destroyed by the society. But they have the kind of love that lasts a lifetime. It was pure emotional torture to go through their separation and reunions.I lost myself in the pages. The writing and plotting is simply stunning. The author poured her heart in the pages. And I felt all the blood, sweat and tears inside my heart.I cheered for them all along.
Remington Wilde is the epitome of perfect alpha man. He transformed a lot through the story. Every turn of event changed him subtly. He is now a confident, protective and professionaly successful man. A gentleman to world but dirty in bed. He is definitely my favorite alpha man by Dylan. And I love Kali so much! She faced so many difficulties but she is a strong and independent woman. What I loved most about the story is that it is real. The obstacles they faced were realistic. My heart broke for each of their heartbreaks. They deserve the HEA so much. The ending was amazing and so appropriate.
Dylan Allen made my heart bleed with all the raw emotions and then soothed the wound with the most beautiful feelings. I was speechless and was in an entirely different world all the time. I know this is a great book because it affected me so deeply. Kal and Remi will stay in my heart. FOREVER. Don’t miss this larger than life and enticing love story at any cost. One of the Top Read of 2019 for me.
Received ARC for honest review!
Wow oh Wow! My heart! This book almost destroyed me. I don’t if I’ve ever wanted two people together more before than I did Remi and Kal. The story spans over several years and I love the way the author told it so that we got the whole story and were there for it all.
But the heartbreak…. oh geez. My heart broke for these two, one minute I would cry for her then the next I was crying for him. And the twist! This book has that also. I absolutely loved it and so enjoyed it.
*Review by Michelle
Where do I begin? Ok let’s just say I stayed up till 6:20am reading this book straight through. I couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was going to happen, but you won’t unless you get this book.
This is the second book in the Rivers Wilde series. So I would definitely suggest reading the first book to get the full impact of the story.
The comparison I would make of this story is to say it’s a combination of Romeo and Juliet and Hamletesque styles. I know I just made up a word but you’ll get the drift when you read the story. If you like great love stories, who done it, intrigue, romance, angst and heat then this is the book for you. The characters are all perfectly flawed and there’s enough story for two books. You will detest certain characters, think them unredeemable, love others and wonder how they will ever be able to survive. There will even be many smiles on your face and tender moments. In the beginning of the story there is even a terrific “meet cute”. I don’t do spoilers. It’s my belief that it isn’t fair to the author. I’d rather tell you my feelings on how it affected me.
Remi is of course gorgeous both inside and out. Also he’s kind, intense and always trying to do the right thing. Needless to say, that doesn’t always work in his favor.
Kal is a woman who knows what she doesn’t want and is looking to see the ways to achieve that it never happens. Yup, you can guess how well that works out. She is the definition of “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans”.
This isn’t a quick read. You need to pay attention. The author will keep you guessing and shaking your head until the very end. She weaves a story that is an emotional tsunami of feelings. I’m hoping that there is another book in this series in the very near future. Kudos, to the author!
“I’ve lived my entire adult life in service of living up to the legend they built in my father’s name.”
Remi’s life was never his own. Being the oldest of three siblings, Remi’s destiny was written for him. He was to take over the family empire at any cost.
However, Remi had his own plans that include a spirited, book loving, Kal, but sometimes the plans of a teenage boy are not the reality of a man.
Kalilah’s move to Rivers Wilde was suppose to be a fresh start for her and her mother. But old demons and sins of her mother’s past come back to haunt them both.
One summer, teenage love, and a lifetime of regret. Remi and Kal take the journey from childhood to adulthood in The Legend.
With twist, turns and loads of angst, Dylan takes you on a journey from “What the hell?” to “Are you kidding me!” in the matter of pages.
“All legends are lies. Make you own truth.”
Dylan Allen brings the heat and the drama in the land of Rivers Wilde, and I CAN’T GET ENOUGH.
I was lucky to read this story early, and I loved every minute. This is a second-chance romance, told in past and present. Remi is charming and Kal is (maybe) my favorite Dylan Allen character. There is some suspense, some humor, steam (of course), and some suspense.
This series and this world is becoming one of my favorite places to visit. One-click this one, you won’t be disappointed.
4.5 stars The Legend is an entertaining, emotional second-chance romance that puts you through all the feels. Remi a part of a high class society where fulfilling a certain role is expected. Kal had a not so easy childhood. The love that that blossoms between them as teenagers seems doomed from the start, and their path is full of many obstacles and heartbreak.
Their journey spans over a decade and it is not an easy path. Many times my heart broke for both of them – for their relationship and for what they each had to go through individually. I loved and adored Remi. He was constantly pressured to meet his family’s expectations and I liked how he pushes against those constraints. Kal is a likable, resilient character. She dared to date and love Remi even when everyone treated her with condescension. It was also thrilling to find out what all transpired after the end of The Legacy when it came to Remi’s and Hayes’ families. The story is wild and the revelations that will leave you reeling.
The Legend has drama and is filled with lies, secrets, regrets, and betrayals as well as second chances. Dylan Allen does such a great job crafting an entertaining story that will make you cry and laugh, feel heartbreak and joy, and feel anger and hope. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. I received this book for free and I voluntarily leave this review.
Kal and Remi are a second chance romance. Dylan Allen makes you work for their HEA.
She leads you around by the heart strings. You know they are meant for each other, but the machinations of others keep these lovers from each other for too long.
In true DA style the sex scenes are smoking hot. You will be fanning the girly parts.
Dylan has created a new world with The Rivers Wilde series. I want to live there. The side characters are so rich and beautifully woven into the fabric of the story you wish every single one was able to have their own books. The stories the residents of Rivers Wilde could tell.
I am never disappointed by a Dylan Allen book. Remi and Kal’s story is no exception.
The tension and drama in this book are addicting. It is a page turner.
Dylan has a very poetic feel to her words. It defines her style. It’s captivating as a reader.
The Legend is all I hoped it would be and more! After getting a glimpse of Rivers Wilde in The Legacy, I was excited to revisit the world Dylan Allen created. Remington and Kalilah do not have an easy past, but their love for one another makes for a beautiful second chance story. I’ll be anxiously awaiting book 3 in the series!
“All Legends are lies.”
Holy! Wow! The Legend is absolutely phenomenal! This book is everything I want in a book. There angst, there’s emotions, hot steamy sex and swoon worthy months.
Remington “Reno” “The Legend” Wild is a stronger, prideful, tall dark and handsome sex on legs alpha man. Where Kal is strong, and determined. She tries to over come and be better then where we came from. She puts Remi in his place and puts his ego in check.
Remi and Kal’s journey starts from when they are teenagers to their adults. Throughout their story they encounter things that get in their way of being happy and being together.
Dylan always knows how to have you hooked in a story. Her way with words have you feeling the emotions as the come off the pages. From the beginning I couldn’t up it down till my eyes started to water.
The Legend is definitely a top read for me and I highly recommend everyone to read it. And I can’t wait for the next book!
Kal and Remi’s story is a difficult one. It seems like the whole world is against them being together. It’s said that love is all you need, but sometimes life gets in the way. Their story isn’t an easy one, either. The pair do what they can to live without each other. Remi, especially, uses all the loss in his life to motivate all that he does to be the best and for good. Some events were slightly disappointing, as if fate led them to occasionally take the easy way out, or to do what is expected. However, the storytelling is great in this book, and the secrets are juicy in Rivers Wilde.
I am a huge Dylan Allen fan but this book, this was just amazing !!!!!!! I keep thinking that Dylan Allen cannot wow me anymore than she already has , but Legend was phenomenal, I could not put this book down and I was desperate to find out what happened next, this is truly a beautiful story woven with angst , swoon-worthy moments , sexy times and shocking confessions and after finishing this book I am desperate to get my hands on the next one. Go get this book right now !! The Legend was fantastic .