I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Chaser is the first book in the Dive Bar series I have ever read. While this book states it can be read as a stand-alone, I wouldn't recommend it. Some of the aspects of the book just felt confusing because I hadn't read the other books. Anyway, that did not stop me from enjoying Chaser.

Eric has been told he's an unreliable playboy. Now he's trying to show his friends and family that he isn't. I really felt for Eric at times. Other times though I wanted him to get it together. I liked Eric's character though. I felt that during the story he made a lot of growth.

When Eric met Jean, he thought she had a nice butt. Then she turned around. Finding out she was pregnant was a big surprise for Eric. He didn't want anything to do with the pregnant chick, no matter how sexy he found her. I enjoyed how quickly their relationship changed after he helped her have a baby.

Chaser is a very cute story with a lot of character growth and an enjoyable plot. I wouldn't suggest reading it as a stand-alone.

You can’t go wrong when picking up a book by Kylie Scott. First she gave us the Stage Dive boys and now we are hooked on the Dive Bar series, this time with Eric being the main attraction.

Eric Collins is a manwhore. Sick of constantly being put down by his friends and family, who see him as a love ‘em and leave ‘em kinda guy, he decides to change his ways and try his hand at something a little more serious with an actual girlfriend.

Jean walks into the bar, and Eric thinks all his Christmases have come at once. Instantly attracted to the red headed beauty, Eric starts up a conversation with her, giving it all the charm, until he sees that Jean is VERY pregnant.

Eric wants a serious relationship, but perhaps not that serious, and decides to just be Jean’s friend. But after baby Ada is born, things change for Eric and before he knows it, he can’t seem to stay away from the single mother and her new born. Feeling protective of the two and still hurting from losing a baby last year, Eric’s life becomes less manwhore and more family man.

Will this couple get their happily ever after? You’ll gonna have to read it to find out.

Like with all Kylie Scott’s books, I thoroughly enjoyed it, and did not want it to end. I devour these books like they are my last meal. Kylie is hugely talented and her writing is so incredibly addictive. The Dive Bar series gets better with each book released, and I will be devastated when it reaches it’s finale.

Love Kylie Scott and absolutely love the Dive Bar series!!
If you’ve read this series then you have to remember Eric, always up for a good time with the ladies and never been in a committed relationship.
I loved Eric, even if he did act a little immature at times. Sometimes it takes a special kind of person to make you see the light.
Jean moves to a new a new town to start over fresh for her and her baby. Can she get past her insecurities and see something more with Eric?
Absolutely loved being able to see Eric turn into the sweet and caring man I knew he could be. This is definitely a slow burn kinda romance and omg is it ever good!
Eric is definitely my favorite out of this series and will be yours too when you read those oh so sweet moments with baby Ada, and if you haven’t read this series yet no worries because it can be read as a stand-alone.
Loved this slow burn/friends to lovers romance! This book will definitely give you all sorts of feels!

Chaser is the third book in Kylie Scott’s Dive Bar Series. It is a stand-alone. Chaser is Eric’s story. Each book in the series has had its own flow. This story has a much laid back feeling.

Eric, Nell & Lydia own The “Dive” Bar. Eric is a manwhore. He lives life as it comes. He is carefree and lacks responsibilities. Eric has never had a serious relationship. He has become the recent topic of conversation among the owners of the Dive Bar. His co-workers are teasing him about being irresponsible, immature, and only into himself. After all of this ribbing and teasing, Eric decides to “take a break” from women & one night stands, trying to be more responsible.

“Seriously, Eric. One day you’re going to wish there was more to your life than the next piece of ass.”

“Do you think I’m a manwhore with no concept of responsibility, incapable of having a meaningful relationship, who just uses women because I wouldn’t know real commitment if it bit me on the ass?”

Along comes Jean. She & Nell developed an online friendship. She wanted to relocate, needing a change. Nell suggested that Jean take the available apartment above the Dive Bar and she accepts. Upon Jean’s arrival she stops into the Dive Bar for a bite to eat. Eric is drawn to her immediately until she stands up and is clearly pregnant (it was so funny!). I don’t want to spoil the story, so I won’t tell why that is an issue for Eric.

Pregnant or not, Eric and Jean do run into one another, a lot because they are neighbors. There is definite chemistry and attraction between them. Eric is lonely while trying to kick his bad ways and Jean is just alone. As they continue to run into each other they begin to talk and become friends. Everyone is coming down on Eric about his friendship with Jean. They don’t want her hurt.

When Jean goes into labor on a snowy night, Eric is the only one around. He is panicked, but comes through. Eric & Jean’s friendship only deepens after baby Ada is born. And you will find out what happens next when you read the book!

Eric & Jean developed a great friendship which builds up slowly throughout the story. Both of their characters are well written. The story has a slow burn to it. You understand their fears and insecurities. There are many layers to Eric and Jean. They are peeled away, one by one. I loved seeing Eric’s transformation! Eric’s interactions and inner thoughts with baby Ada are hilarious. As well as when he talks about his love of breasts. Just so funny! And lastly, I love the small town of Coeur d’Alene where the story is set. Sounds like a place I’d love to live in! I’ll leave you with one of the many quotes that made me laugh…..

Having not properly read the how-to-not-be-a-dick manual that everyone else in the world seemed to have a copy of, I’d open my mouth and screwed the whole thing up.

PS: We also get a visit from the Stage Dive crew! It was fun seeing how their lives are changing….

Another Dive Bar novel? Sign me up.

When this series began I was convinced Eric was a character that just wasn't for me. Boy was I wrong. Eric and Jean were one of my favorite couples. The book is about them but also about Eric growing up. I loved watching him grow and the tow of them come together.

This was definitely one of the best in the series. Plus who wouldn't be excited for a few small cameos from Jimmy and Mal.

4.5 Smooches

Another great opening scene by Ms. Scott. We know the hero, Eric, from the previous books as a manwhore who can be carefree when it comes to money and work. So, when he hits on Jean the new girl in town it’s fun to watch his reaction when he discovers she’s pregnant. *gasp*

His gal pal, Nell, is especially hard on him about how immature he is with his life choices. She has her reasons which we know from the 2 previous books. Even though she thinks she is protecting Jean from Eric it did annoy me that Nell was constantly rubbing his face in his past life choices.

“You’re just not boyfriend material.”

Chaser is told from Eric’s pov and we get to take the journey with him as he becomes a better version of his himself. He realizes he has the power within himself to change even if his friends weren’t quite sure he’d be able to do it. Jean was the one person who wasn’t judging Eric on his past and gave him the benefit of doubt.

“You’re the whole package . . . funny, charming, handsome.”

I really enjoyed watching Eric and Jean’s relationship grow from friendship to lovers. The addition of Ada, Jean’s baby, was so sweet. Nothing is more adorable than a man playing with a baby. Those moments between Eric and Ada melted my heart. (view spoiler)

CHASER is set in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It’s set in the same universe as Dive & Twist. Fans of Kylie Scott are going to love continuing on in the Dive Bar series. You even get to see the guys from the Stage Dive series. On a side note… there was a mention of a beer that is local to my town (Ninaski beer). That was fun to read in a book.

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RELEASE DATE: April 17, 2018
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After all the craziness that went on during Twist, it’s impossible not to want to find out exactly what goes on in Eric’s head. Lucky us, Chaser is nothing but all kinds of Eric-goodness.

Since we first met him in Dirty, Eric has had a rough go of it in Coeur d’Alene. Don’t get me wrong, he loves his hometown and is beyond loyal to his crew, but life has thrown him a curve ball or two. Now, as Nell has made up with Pat and is pregnant with his baby, but she still has a lot of animosity toward our favorite bartender.

First of all, I want to say that I love how the Dive Bar series is tied into the Stage Dive universe. The tight restaurant family in Coeur d’Alene exists all on its own, but our old favorites can feel free to stop in and wreak a little havoc occasionally, especially when Mal’s involved. Plus, it’s nice to see that Stage Dive does have a place of respite when the world might be demanding a little more out of the guys than they have to give.

Okay, now for all things Eric and Jean.


Eric is one of those characters that I had a hard time relating to in previous books, so I’m really glad that we got an entire story from his point-of-view. One, he’s hysterical, and the way he processes things is so incredibly relatable, I found myself chuckling at his innate honesty on more than one occasion. Two, while I had little sympathy for him and the situations that his dick got him into, this book proved that Eric is more than just another manwhore.

He’s a sensitive guy who really believes what people say about him. So much so, that it informs his self worth. When Nell continues to berate him and bring him down, Eric just sinks lower and lower into a pit of self-loathing. For most of this book, I was waiting and hoping that Eric would finally have enough of her interference and just tell her off in some huge blow up in the bar, but it turns out Kylie knows what I want even more than I do. Eric stayed the course and tried to better himself, hoping that others would see the changes he was making and support him.

The only other person that gets any credit for helping Eric to be his best self is Jean. Not because she demands that he be one way or another, but because she gives him opportunities to be better. She trusts him with her daughter. She trusts him with her dirty apartment and unkempt appearance as a new mother. And, after some time, she trusts him with her body and her heart.

Jean walks into Eric’s life at the perfect moment. He needed fresh eyes to see him without the map of his mistakes etched onto his skin. He needed someone who could hear people say things, but look at him differently. Thanks to a past that includes at least a few of the same mistakes that Eric has made, Jean definitely understands him better than anyone. She gives him space to be whichever version of himself he wants to be, and ultimately, he gives all that trust back to her in love.

I adored watching Eric tangle himself into Jean’s life. I love how bonded he is to Ada. It’s not just a ploy to get into Jean’s pants. He sees her struggling with the single parent life, and he insinuates himself into the situation. He just wants someone to need him, someone to want his help, someone to depend on him so he can prove just how much love he has to give.

Kylie Scott always seems to get it right. I never doubt that when I open up one of her books, I’m going to be challenged in heart, mind, and soul. Chaser is the perfect example of that. Eric’s story of redemption pulled at my heart, his dedication to bettering himself played with my mind, and his devotion to Ada bound him to my soul. I would never have thought that Eric could be one of my favorite Kylie Scott characters, but he’s definitely risen dramatically from where he ranked before. Thus, the power of Kylie.

Eric is one of the co-owners of the Dive Bar. He is known as the charming man-whore, something that has really started to bother him. He wants to show everyone that he can be serious and boyfriend material, not the irresponsible player everyone paints him out to be. One day when on the job bartending, he notices a very beautiful woman entering the bar. He decides to approach her and flirt a little. After talking to Jean for a while, Eric thinks things are going well between them. However, Eric becomes shocked when he realizes that Jean is very pregnant. It seems like their romantic story is over

Jean has recently moved to Couer d’ Alene, leaving Florida and her family behind. They were unsupportive of her unplanned pregnancy and the fact that she would be doing it on her own. The people of the Dive Bar are actually a pleasant surprise for her. Everyone has been so friendly and helpful that she appreciates it so much. But the person that has surprised her the most is Eric, especially after hearing only negative things from Nell–co-owner of Dive Bar.

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With each passing day, Eric and Jean become closer and it just made my heart skip a beat each time. I loved the slow development of their relationship. I didn’t know how Kylie was going to get me to like Eric, especially after reading about him in Joe’s book. I am happy to report that Eric stole my heart. Jean and Eric were so damn perfect. But when I read all the parts of Eric taking care of baby Ada…my heart turned into complete goo. Seriously, LOVED those moments. It was totally cuteness overload.

Chaser was such a great book. The pace and slow burn were really good. The characters really grew, especially Eric. Eric proved to be so much more than what I originally thought about him. I thought Jean was a great match for him, as was Ada. While I enjoyed Nell in her book, I will admit I was not a real fan of hers in this one, just because she kept trying to put Eric down no matter what he did to prove his worth to her. It was actually quite irritating. Nonetheless, I really liked the book. If you love “friends to lovers “storyline with a baby added to the mix, then you will absolutely love this one. I mean c’mon….a sexy guy taking care of a baby…enough said.

Chaser proves that fate has a sense of humor. Why does the right thing, happen at the wrong time? That's the irony we call life. Chaser though not always funny is good for a few laughs. Ms. Scott delivers wisdom with a wry sense of humor and a hearty dose of reality. She prides herself on not being too serious, but always being right on time.

I love Kylie’s writing and I have been patiently waiting for Eric’s Book since we saw and heard of him in Twist, I wanted to know a little more about the arrogant, hotheaded rogue who seemed to love the women too much ! There had to be something else !

Eric is everything I said above, but when his friends continuously berate him, knock him down, tell him he will never have a serious relationship, he listens he fires back and his attitude changes ! He tries to change to quickly at first making bad decisions and even worse ones ! But he doesn’t give up and watching his journey is adorable, funny and at times damn right annoying !

Jean, is everything he needs and he is everything she does they have a bond like no other, but seem to live in a world of do they know ?!? Denial in its greatest art form and Kylie delivers !

The supporting cast as always are fabulous although there was a few times I wanted to reach in my kindle and shake Nell for being such a bitch ! There’s only so many times you can knock a man down !

And oh the Cameo for the Stage Dive boys perfection !

Another great read from Kylie

4 Stars

Donna
4TLOReading

Eric’s story. I wanted it and I didn’t. I could not see how the author could make him likable. Book 3 in the series, you finally get some character development for Eric. Previously a one-dimensional douche, he falls for Jean. Pregnant Jean. Selfish Eric.

I think I fell in love with him when he fell in love with Jean’s baby. He showed a considerate and compassionate side, and lost his jerk nozzle status. He become so much more, it just clicked.

Jean, I didn’t like her as much but the story is told from Eric’s POV. I’m think I’m being judgy because I wasn’t in her head and had to wait with Eric to figure out what she was feeling and thinking. She was really sweet but his relationship with the baby trumps his romance with Jean.

This book is so funny and low drama. A slow build or maybe a slow burn? It’s worth it! Tons of chemistry. A really sweet story. And you have cameos from Stage Dive guys. Gold!

I've loved each Dive Bar book so far but Chaser... just rocked my world! From the first page I was sucked in and glued to the very end, I just devoured this book.

Kylie Scott = brilliance.

You can read this as a standalone but I do recommend picking up Dirty & Twist so you can get to know the ins and outs of all the characters making appearances in each book.

This book is a fun, sweet and very addictive love story. If you haven't met Eric yet, then you are missing out!!

Do I recommend this book? Yes! Go "One-click" now!

This is the first book I have read from Kylie Scott even though I have the rest of the books from the series on my kindle. The fact that I started this series backwards didn't spoil my enjoyment at all just made me kick myself for not reading her books before.

Once I started this book I was captivated and intrigued by the characters. Even though Eric was probably the type of guy you shouldn't like, I quite liked him. Even though he was a bit of a playboy and didn't handle responsibility well, he was quite a sweet guy. He was open and honest about what he wanted from women. I really enjoyed watching him grow and change once he met Jean. Good example of how a man can change for the right woman.

I loved Jean, she was so brave, sexy and strong. She had moved to a new town for a fresh start whilst pregnant. The chemistry between her and Eric was scorching but I did really enjoy the slow build up of it. Oh how I enjoyed every spark between them.

Once you see Eric with baby Ada, oh how your ovaries will weep and you will totally swoon. That gorgeous baby has him wrapped around her finger.

I really liked all the secondary characters too so I will certainly be diving back to check out their stories.

For me, Chaser is not a stand-alone book in the Dive bar series. There is too much going on from the previous book and I felt a little lost. What was up with Nelle and Eric's past? Why did they had to go down to that road? Also, what's up with everyone expecting a child? Nelle with Eric, Nelle with her man, Jean with her one night stand. There must be something in the water. What was up with Nelle? I don't think we ever got an explanation on why she was acting like Eric had peed on her cheerios. From the first 'till the last page she is almost abusive to Eric and I couldn't understand why. That's one of the reasons that made me feel like I had to have read the second book to understand what was going on in this one.

The story is told entirely from Eric's point of view and that was a bad thing for me since I hated the guy. That man is the definition of a manwhore and I couldn't for the love of what's holly to relate to a person who said that it had been a while since he had hooked up with someone and meant "almost a whole week". And that dude wanted a relationship. I was tired of having that dude think of sex all the time. His smaller head was leading his actions, while he used the big head to avoid Jean.

This story feels more like it was meant to show Jean and Eric's friendship with benefits rather than their romance. I was disappointed on that front. Yes, Eric helped with the baby, but then again so would half of the people in that bar. It was more like Eric and Jean had a one night stand, burned all their chemistry and then found out that they had a baby on the way and had to co-exist. I was not happy with the romance, but I did like the heroine and she saved the book as much as she could. It was too bad that we didn't get her point of view.

Chaser wasn't the book for me since Eric was chasing around instead of chasing Jean. It's my third book in a row (they ended up been six books in a row) where the couple ends up with a kid from a previous relationship and by that point, I was already tired of that plot. The timing was bad, but with a little twist, I could have been won over. The heroine was good and the hero wasn't. I wouldn't recommend this book and I would suggest to read a book from the Stage dive series.

I have been in love with Kylie Scott's writing since Stage Dive (Hey, Mal! Call me!), but I haven't really connected with the Dive Bar books UNTIL NOW!!
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Eric is the typical bar-owning, bed-hopping playboy and takes a lot of crap from his friends because of it. And in typical romance fashion, it takes a good woman to make a man like that want to change. I truly believe Eric would have gotten to that place on his own, but there is something special about Jean. 😍
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Chaser is more than I thought it was going to be. I knew Eric was a sweet talker and it was going to be fun watching him fall, but ooooh maaaan, this boy fell and fell hard. Eric and Jean had an amazing connection from the start and I loved seeing their friendship of ribbing and wisecracks turn into something more-- something beautiful. But let's be real, Ada is the real star here! I would recommend everyone read Chaser just for the Eric and Ada moments alone-- it will melt your freaking heart!

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! Another fabulous ending to a Kylie Scott series!

To date, I have yet to not finish one of her books or given any less than 5 stars.



Any who, if you’ve been reading this series then you know what Eric is all about. Late nights at the bar, finding a pretty girl to spend the night with and then do it all over again. Yep, typically hottie who can’t fathom the idea of being in a serious relationship.



Now that’s all about to change………. What he though was innocent flirting leading to a good night, was something he didn’t suspect. A pregnant lady…yup she is one of Nell’s friends and came up here for a fresh start. Oh, and she happened to move into the apartment upstairs next to Eric……



Eric didn’t try anything on Jean. Nell warned him to stay away from her. But there was something about her that he just couldn’t ignore. So Eric tried to be there and help her out in a friendly way. You know, carry the groceries, invite her to gatherings with friends. All the nice things people do for each other.



Then the whole friendship thing changed the day Jean delivered her baby girl. Eric couldn’t get them out of his head. He was there for them all the time and enjoyed bonding with them both. Then a simple request from Jean had turned things into a new direction. It wouldn’t be long after that, that they both get what they always wanted….Each other.

I’m sad to see this series end. I hope Kylie will release a new series super soon!

Kylie is one of my favorite authors – ever. In 2015, I was going through a lot and wanted to purposely get lost in books. Instead, I found a different part of myself in the world where Stage Drive Bar exists. Seven books later and I can tell you I love that world as much now as I did then. Chaser is the new book in the spin-off series of Stage Dive. I love it to pieces. Manwhore, sex goddess, redemption, true love, and patience all lay within the pages of this novel. Kylie is at her best. As cheesy as it sounds, she really is like a fine wine and just keeps getting better with every novel she puts out! This book should not only be added to your collection – all of the books should be – but it should be re-read and often! I know I will be doing that. I received an ARC for an honest review – that’s about as honest as I can get. I have nothing but good things to say about one of my amazing favorite authors! GO GET A COPY TODAY!!!!

This was my first book by Kylie Scott. It was such a sweet and swoony read.

I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it because for about the first 25% everyone bashed Eric. I totally got the point the author was making was that Eric wasn't the settling down type. But it felt slightly over done.

I did begin to fall in love with the story once Eric & Jean became friends. Eric with Ada just melted my heart. Chaser definitely left me wanting more and I can't wait to read the other books in this series.

4.5 Stars

Chaser is the third title in the Dive Bar series, and is although it can be read as a standalone, each title interconnects so I would highly recommend reading the previous titles Dirty and Twist. Chaser is a heartwarming and humorous friends to lovers story, that is told from the point of view of the male persona.

In the previous title Twist, Eric appeared as a self-centred, immature, bad-boy, womaniser, and I wondered how I would feel about him when it came to his story, as he wasn't all that endearing. I shouldn't have doubted Kylie Scott's ability to weave and amazing tale. Although Eric is far from perfect, and has a tendency to let his responsibilities slide, he redeems himself beautifully in Chaser.

When Jean a heavily pregnant woman, who also happens to be his neighbor enters his life, it's the catalyst for change. The spark between this pair is instantaneous and undeniable. As much as he fights the attraction he feels, it's a loosing battle. With the aid of Jean and her baby, Eric matures, grows and develops into a thoughtful, kind, caring, compassionate and sweet man! He develops into this endearing character, and we get to see what a wonderful man lies beneath his previously shallow exterior.

Whilst I would have loved to have experienced Jean's point of view, I loved the banter this pair shared. It was witty, fun, flirtatious and humorous full of satire and one liners that will have you laughing out loud.

If you've read Kylie's previous work you will notice cameo appearances from past characters within this title, and the previous couples from the Dive Bar series appear quite frequently within the story line.

I was completely captivated and enthralled by this sweet and fun read, and will be eagerly awaiting more of Kylie Scott's work in the future

As almost always happens with any book I ready by Kylie Scott, I loved it. We of course met Eric in the first two books, Dirty and Twist. And it was hard to like him really, at least with the way he was basically a manwhore from the way we got to know him, and what had happened between him and Nell. But this book is told all from his point of view, and that is kind of fun. You see, Eric is just not the sharpest crayon in the box. He's one of those sweet but kinda dumb guys. He had me laughing so much throughout the book. And what I knew about him from the first two didn't matter, because being inside his head really made him grow on me. While there were definitely some things that could cause drama, a pregnant female love interest, Eric's issues with Nell, possibly selling the bar and having to find a new job, this honestly was a pretty light, sweet story. And sometimes it is nice to end a series this way. It was cute the way it all worked out. Eric's abstaining from sex to prove that he could. The going through the bases, the way that Jean blurted out that she thought they should try being friends with benefits before they started that. All of those things had me smiling and loving this story. And as she so often does, my favorite book boyfriend of all time, from the Stage Dive series book Play, Mal Ericson, was in the story a few times. But it wasn't just Mal, all the Stage Dive band members were there, and it was so much fun catching up with all of them, but especially Mal. I loved this series. I don't exactly know what is next from Kylie Scott, but I can't wait to find out, and I can't wait to read it!