4.5 Stars 
 Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley is the second book in the Chaos series but can be read as a stand-alone novel. I have to admit that prior to this book I wasn't sure if I would like Hop or Lanie but I'm happy to say that I ended up really liking both characters. They each have drama and their relationship is a volatile one which helps keep the book interesting. I liked that Lanie gave as good as she got and she wasn't afraid to stand up for herself. She and Hop both make mistakes and jump to conclusions but they are able to work through those same mistakes. 
 I loved Hop. He has some truly sigh worthy lines. If you liked Shy, you'll love Hop. The incident that occurred in Motorcycle man that paints Hop in a bad light is explained thoroughly in this book. Lanie wasn't the bitchy drama queen that I thought she was going to be, from the way she was described in the beginning of the book. Sure she was dramatic but not over the top, off your rocker dramatic. She has a good heart and was still working to overcome what happened to her 8 years prior when her fiance was killed. Hop plays a big part in helping her work through her emotional barriers. Their story grabs you from the first page to the last. Kristen Ashley has a talent for writing stories that resonate with emotion and Fire Inside doesn't disappoint. I look forward to her next novel. 
 Fire Inside is highly recommended to fans of Contemporary Romance.