I really had a difficult time to get into this story. Liking a story is personal preferences. It didn’t capture my attention.

3.5 stars

It has been a few years since I have read a Season Vining story, and it was great to get back into her world.

There were a lot of things I liked about Chaos and Control, like the way she dealt with Preston's issues, the way Wren accepted him as he was, the way Wren was the chaos to Preston's control. Wren's character development

However Wren - oy, that girl. She frustrated me no end. She was a spoilt 21 year old brat! After what she has been doing for the past years, I would have been a lot more mature. I did like her by the end of the story, however it took me a long time to get there.

I adore the push/pull between them. I adore Wren's interactions with her sister - well most of the time, when she wasn't being the pot and the kettle!

Preston made this book for me. All his quirks just endeared him to me right from the start.

I look forward to seeing what Ms Vining has for us next.

This just didn't work for me. Here comes the good and the bad.

The Good.

- Preston with his OCD was endearing.
- Wren accepting Preston's condition.
- Wren's character development.
- The story of coming home and realizing that it's not all that bad.
- Loved Preston's poetry.
- Preston dealing with his OCD and making progress.

The Bad.

- Wren's need for honesty. Don't sit in a glass house and throw stones.
- When it comes to her sister she is selfish, self-absorbed.
- She didn't like Crowley yet she came back with her tail tucked between her legs.
- The overused plot with the abusive ex. A plot that has been done repeatedly.
- I skimmed.

It did make me smile and it did make me laugh but it also made me roll my eyes and lose interest.

This book has a lot of potential and I can clearly see why others have given it such high ratings. The writing is good and the author for me is a diamond in the rough.

This is my opinion so take it with a pinch of salt peeps.

Chaos and Control was a very well written book and I loved each character. Even though Wren kind of got on my nerves. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat, just waiting to see how things are going to turn out. I look forward to reading more of Season's work.

Sometimes the place we run from is the only place we can run to when life is overwhelming. Sometimes a person finds just what they need when they least expect it.

CHAOS AND CONTROL by Season Vining is a story of a young woman coming back to the town she ran from to gain control over her life. Now Wren is back, because the chaos of an abusive relationship has sent her running to the one place she thought she couldn’t be found, the last place she wanted to go. When Wren walked into her sister’s shop, she didn’t expect to find Preston, a beautiful man with a beautiful and tormented soul.

Preston needs order and control in his life, he has OCD and struggles with life on a daily basis. Wren is anything but ordered in her life, she is a whirlwind of chaos and yet, these two find exactly what they need with each other. As Wren’s old life begins to leach its way into the cocoon of safety she has found with her sister and Preston, she knows the delicate relationship she is forming could be destroyed in an instant. Little did she know, even coming home would hold its monsters in the shadows.

Season Vining has done a beautiful job of creating a world her characters can find their own kind of acceptance. It is isn’t perfect or even universal, but watching Wren and Preston grow closer and seeing how Wren has crossed Preston’s self-imposed boundaries is heart-warming. Preston’s voice truly comes alive through his writing and we get to feel the intensity of their relationship through his eyes. This is truly a tale of need for two people who learn to grow, trust and rely on one another through the good and the bad, but not without pain or struggles. Wonderful storytelling that romantics will feel deep in their souls!

I received an ARC edition from Entangled Embrace. My honest review is voluntary.

Publisher: Entangled: Embrace (December 11, 2017)
Publication Date: December 11, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Print Length: 278 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
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I have only read one book by Season Vining in the past and I can't believe I have gone this long without reading another. Vining brings to life a cast of fantastic and realistic characters that will touch the hearts of many readers. Her slow burn romance will touch even those with the coldest hearts and the build-up and anticipation will leave you hanging by the edge of your seat. This book is very well written and touching. There were moments of pure emotion the made my heart beat a million miles and hour and left me glued to the pages. I loved the characters (especially, Preston) and the plot is perfect and unique. I can't wait to get my hands on another book from the author.

Running from an abusive boyfriend, Wren heads back to her hometown in Kansas. When she returns she fins her much older sister still running her record store, but she also finds Preston, a gorgeous man who seems to have a few control issues.

Wren has been traveling for the past 3 years and hasn’t kept in touch all that much with her sister, Bennie. Bennie was the one who raised her when her parents didn’t want much to do with Wren, their very late addition to their family. Bennie has always been there for Wren and she is once again when Wren needs her.

Wren can’t seem to keep away from Preston, even though she knows she might not be the best one for him. She doesn’t plan on staying in town and Preston’s OCD forces him to be on a rigid schedule at all times. Despite their differences Wren and Preston start to make things work. Unfortunately, life throws Wren some serious curve balls and she finds that her life changes whether she wants it to or not.

This was a sweet story that I really enjoyed reading.

Wren was definitely a free spirit but I thought that she was perfect for Preston – even with all of his OCD issues. I loved that Vining wrote her hero with OCD and did such a great job at portraying this disorder. I know from experience that it can be very stressful on friends and family of those with OCD but in Wren’s case she found it endearing and actually pretty hot. Go Wren. :) Preston was a great hero and I enjoyed him so much. I loved that he found Wren a calming effect rather than seeing her a too chaotic.

Bennie, Wren’s sister, played a large role in the story and I liked her a lot as well. I don’t even really want to call her a secondary character because she was so central to the story. She was a great person and loved her sister to pieces.

Overall I really liked this story and liked Vining’s writing. I definitely recommend this great contemporary romance.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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This was definitely a read that I'd recommend. I've read tons of romance novels but never one that dealt with OCD. I thought the character of Preston was realistic and gave great insight into what a person with OCD lives with. There were times that the character of Wren irritated me, especially towards of the end of the book when she feels Preston betrayed her. I felt like she was being immature in that situation, but I liked her character overall. Wren and Preston had a steamy romance and I liked how protective Preston was of Wren, I really enjoyed this read and would recommend readers take a chance on it!