A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the series. This book was just as great as the first. Her brother leaves her to settle his debt. Now she belongs to Kingston. She wants to leave but she starts to crave him. He has feelings for but doesn’t want to admit to it. He has to keep her safe from the enemy. Can they put the fear aside and be together?
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was great! I could not put it down. There are things in this book that some readers might be uncomfortable with. Ava’s parents died. Her brother, who wasn’t the greatest owes money to Kingston “The King.” King took Ava captive as payment for her brother’s debt. He didn’t know if he was going to keep her, sell her, or let her go. Ava at first can’t stand him and is giving him attitude left and right but after some time starts falling him, and craves his touch. The King on the other hand had no idea about his feelings even though he’s been obsessed with Ava for years. This book ends on a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to read book 2.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is book two of The Savage Duet. It picks up where book one left off so you definitely need to read book one first.
Kingston is a collector and Ava is no exception to that. The only difference is he begins to feel an attraction to her. Ava, after finding out her brother has abandoned her, struggles with her situation but eventually feels drawn to Kingston. She hates him and the situation he’s put her in but she can’t be without him either. Can these two have a normal relationship or will their circumstances be too difficult to overcome?
The chemistry between these characters is definitely off the charts. You want to hate Kingston like Ava does at first but as you read you understand him more. The characters and the story are very well written!
This is the second book of the series. Sadly it’s also the last of the series. Kingston Winter is a savage beast who can not control his obsessiveness over a young Ava Blue. Ava is still trying to figure out why she feels the way she does with Kingston. In this book she is giving some freedom and some of it is taken away because she also struggles with letting someone have control over her. Can Kingston break her or Does Ava break Kingston? I will tell you that Kingston is down right creep throughout the entire series, there are parts that make him less creepy but it doesn’t change too much. I loved the book, I hate having a job that requires me to put my book down otherwise it would have been finished sooner. I can not wait read another series from April.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book of the series. Sadly it’s also the last of the series. Kingston Winter is a savage beast who can not control his obsessiveness over a young Ava Blue. Ava is still trying to figure out why she feels the way she does with Kingston. In this book she is giving some freedom and some of it is taken away because she also struggles with letting someone have control over her. Can Kingston break her or Does Ava break Kingston? I will tell you that Kingston is down right creep throughout the entire series, there are parts that make him less creepy but it doesn’t change too much. I loved the book, I hate having a job that requires me to put my book down otherwise it would have been finished sooner. I can not wait read another series from April.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love the playlist at the beginning of the book. I also love that each chapter has a quote at theme beginning. Book 2 was even more entertaining than the first. There’s always the fear that King will go back on his word but seeing how much he really does care about her and does his best to protect her is endearing. He’s changing for the better. The cruelty of Kings brothers was intense and I felt Ava’s fear. So trigger warning to anyone who has trauma around violence.
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love enemy to lovers stories and this one hit the mark. It’s steamy and the moments they have are unpredictable. King and Ava fight so hard not to want each other. But it seems to be a losing battle. I cannot wait to read book two.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second part of The Savage Duet and it does not disappoint. This is a dark romance and has so much steam that I was left fanning myself while reading. It is so, so, so good. If you haven’t read the first book in this duo, I highly suggest you do that and then come back to this one. This way you have an amazing understanding as to what is happening. There are many twists and turns in this book. The ending is one that is left to where the author could continue with the story line or leave it as is. I can only hope that we will get more because it was that good. The many decisions that are made by the characters in this book show growth and deep character development. I love when a bad boy can do good things but doesn’t loose his edge. I found myself actually somewhat liking a few characters that I haven’t liked at all. The ending is what did it for me. This book was masterfully written and will have you turning pages faster than you can read them. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat at some parts of the book and flushing at others. I highly recommend this quick paced read because it will have you riveted from the beginning.
Reviewed by: @bbohls
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The wait is finally over! I was so excited for this book to come out! This book takes place after the first book. In the first book I was not a fan of either Kingston or Carson. Towards the end I was slowly warming up Kingston but I wasn’t just quite there yet. I was so glad to see more of Ava’s character development in this book too. Kingston in this book we got to see more of his thought process and get more of a backstory with everything going on. I felt like it wrapped up a lot of loose ends and question’s I had. I still don’t like Carson and still think he’s the scum of the Earth. The word building in this was wonderfully done as the first one. The story progressed fairly well, and I didn’t have that “omg there’s only 50 pages left and so much left to be wrapped up” anxiety that some books give me. I loved reading this book and will definitely be adding it to my physical copy shelf along with the first one!
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So I absolutely loved the first book. I thought it was a great enemies to lovers vibe, forced proximity, full of denial for what the characters felt for each other. But good lord, was this book an action and smut filled absolute BANGER of a sequel! I felt myself falling for Kingston a little more and more as the book progressed, and the incredibly sweet ending had me tearing up a little. I absolutely loved and adored this duet. Please, read it! The author is phenomenal and I can’t wait to see what she does next!!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dark romance, forced proximity… count me in. Ava’s brother owes Kingston a debt, his perfect excuse to get his hands on Ava. Ava has been through so much since her parents passed, but remains positive, where Kingston is ruthless and savage at all ends. This story is full of feist, angst, passion, pain and spice! I am very excited for book 2.
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the first part of The Savage Duet and just wow what a way to open up this duet. Kingston wanted Ava so he took her to pay off her brother’s debt. This book is dark and steamy. The intensity and tension is so high as secrets are revealed. I can’t wait to read the 2 book!
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the series and it’s amazing!! It picks up where book 1 left off. In the second installment we get more of Kingston’s pov and inner dialogue that helps explain his sometimes over the top actions over Ava. Ava’s problematic brother comes in as well again and it’s possible Ms. Moran has redeemed him enough to give him his own book in the future. This is the end of this particular set but again, maybe she’ll give us some more in the future!!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book to the Savage Duet books and it is great. Ava is kidnapped by Kingston due to a debt that her brother owes. The problem is everyone around wants her too. This is a dark romance full of a jealous alpha and feisty woman. This does end in a cliffhanger but the second book is already out so no wait!!
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kingston and Ava have returned shortly after the events at the end of book 1. Ava continues to fall further into her confusion over her feelings for King. In his own way, he protects her – while he keeps her captive. There’s no doubt his “punishments” have taught her some things about her desires and her body. He breaks and rebuilds her time and again, yet she still yearns for freedom. Maybe not freedom from him, but freedom to at least make her own decisions once in awhile. Would she abandon Kingston if given the right opportunity? He has handled some threats against her and is working to solve some more, while keeping her locked up. If he has to handle extra danger to protect Ava and keep her safe, then so be it. But as much as he makes dark decisions, her safety is his main priority.
As you see some seriously terrible decisions being made here, you also get to learn about what King and Oliver had to endure as kids, and what a terrorist their father was within their own homes. It’s no wonder they don’t do better – they were never shown better, and the abuse they suffered changed them as people. Their father was the REAL monster, terrorizing his wives and children. We also learn throughout the book how King feels about Ava, and battling the actual love he holds for her – until she is seriously injured and King feels the terror of what his life would be like without her. What way will Ava’s decision go – is she going to accept King’s way and admit her desires, or is she going to get out? Will the Winter family be able to protect her from all of the dangers in her path?
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When Ava Blue was a sophomore in college, her parents died and left her and her brother Carson as orphans. Their parents were very wealthy and left them a hefty inheritance with multiple protectives put in place by their lawyer father to protect them from the impulsive decisions of youth. What they didn’t consider, though – was Carson’s hatred and mistreatment of Ava and dedication to blowing through every cent he could get his hands on. While he was living large, Ava paid only for bare necessities and saved her allowance from the inheritance and stowed it away.
We open the story with Ava coming to after being drugged and kidnapped by the men of Kingston Winter, the head of the Winter family brought up under his absolute tyrant of a father – until his stepmother shot him and then herself. Since then, Kingston has accepted the role of leader of the family, continued to amass massive fortunes, made decisions he didn’t want to but had to, and has wanted Ava Blue since he first set eyes on her as a teenager. Now, Carson has blown through a fortune, borrowed money from anyone willing to loan it, and owes the Winter family to the tune of 2.6 MILLION dollars. He kidnapped Ava as an excuse, hoping Carson doesn’t pay. Regardless, now that Ava is in his possession, he doesn’t intend to let her go.
There’s a lot happening in this book, and I’m constantly cheering on Ava as she taps into her inner wildcat. King is a man used to getting what he wants, no matter the consequences. In many instances, it is against the wishes of someone else and the situation with Ava is no different. Kingston is a gorgeous man, but absolutely brutal – he has no problem taking whatever he desires regardless of other peoples feelings about it, and he treats Ava no differently. In spite of his brutality, Ava is completely drawn to him and disgusted by him and his proposition. While he pretends to consider selling Ava and her virginity to recoup Carson’s debt to him, the reality is that he claimed her long ago. Will Ava resist her attraction and get away, or will King keep her?
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is an incredible follow up to the first book and I could not wait to get my hands on it and start reading. This book is everything I was hoping for and I read it all in one sitting. It is just as dark, gritty and intense as the first book and I loved the further detail we get for the characters.
Kingston and Ava are not your typical couple, and are a couple that won’t be suitable for all readers. But for those who are a fan of this type of book, they are some of the best. I loved both of them because they weren’t perfect. They were flawed, dangerous and captivating. Their connection made them more real and I could have easily kept reading about them. This book was incredible and I would love to see more from this series in the future.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ava is struggling to come to terms with her situation, lock in the fortress of Kingston Winter can’t be that bad but when she discovers that her brother has abandoned her and she is not getting out of the gilded castle she starts to drawn to Kingston.
Kingston has always collected things and Ava is no exception to the rule but when he has this compulsion and attraction to her he is more in protection mode and wants her to be his forever. All things are complicated her drives her too the point that although she hates him she can’t live without him also.
Can there situation move further into a relationship or is Kingston incapable of being that close to her or have his feelings brought out in the open?
This is the second half to the story and to be honest this is not a book to read independently, you will need to understand the back story to really appreciate this book and the dynamics between the two characters. As the first book the characters open up more and you get to see the true them in this story. Ava although in the first book I thought was strong and sassy shows more in this story and you get to she her strength and the struggles of understanding something is not right but having this obsession with Kingston was great to read.
Kington’s character would be classed as an a antihero but as you read more of his thoughts and desires in this story you get to understand him more as you read through the book. The chemistry between these characters is off the chart and will have you turning the pages to find out what happened next.
The story is well constructed and written brilliantly with the passion and chemistry just jumps off the screen. I can’t wait to read more books by this author.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1701399579l/193084545._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/193084545-a-heart-so-savage”>A Heart So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6105431719″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
In this book we got to see more of what Kingston and his brother Oliver’s relationship was like. Ava is afraid of Oliver and she has good reason to be. Even though Kingston makes threats against her, he still wants to protect her. Ava still wants her freedom, but her growing feelings for Kingston are making her second guess whether that is what she truly wants. I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. I started reading this on my lunch break at work and couldn’t wait to get home to finish the book.
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A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet Book 2) by April Moran
A Heart So Savage is the second book in The Savage Duet. This is a Dark Romance that will have you turning the pages till the end. I do highly suggest reading the first book in this duet as this picks up right where book one leaves us. I also want to warn there may ne some triggers in this story but if you can push through them it’s worth trying. I loved everything about this book. It’s raw, loaded with danger, suspense, plenty of steamy sex and so much more. Ava and Kingston these two frustrated me at times but man oh man. He’s claimed her and she’s being held as payment for a huge debt her brother owes him. You guys are in for quite the ride. Hang on tight. I don’t want to give away anything. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Heart so Savage by April Moran is book two in the Savage Duet. I’m going to be honest, when I first started this duet I was taken aback by Kingstons abrasiveness. Obviously that is a part of who he is but even in the leu of that, I grew fond of his character, his loyalty and his protectiveness. As for Ava, she is so much stronger than she knows. And even though she has so much to deal with in this book, she absolutely always comes out on top. The author knows just how to keep you wanting more. I believe this is the first set of books where both characters were “talking” in the same chapter/throughout the entirety of the book. I really liked that narrative and it was easily followed. I’m sad that their story is over but man was it one intense ride and I loved every single second! Would definitely recommend to anyone who has an open mind because it truly was a great duo!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A King So Savage
By: April Moran
This is the first of a duet. There are several trigger warnings that accompany this book so I definitely recommend reading reviews and looking for the triggers to ensure that you are good with this book.
That being said, this was a fantastic start to a duet. It features to characters that are incredibly well developed and definitely keep this story moving. Ava is an interesting character who really doesn’t know the danger she is in. Kingston is really a very deep and dark character. He is obsessed with Ava and his path crosses with her. Ava’s family is also incredibly complicated which also makes this book interesting. This book was absolutely fantastic and I cannot wait to read the next book in this duet.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in The Savage Duet and just wow. I enjoyed this first book in this dark romance and you definately need to read them in order but this book was everything I wished for and more. This is a dark romance with a very dominant dangerous man but what I love is the female lead is incredible. Even though she bends and submits to him she never loses herself completely and she tests her boundaries over and over again.
We are back with Ava and Kingston as they try to navigate their way through their feelings for each other while Kingston trys to protect Ava from everything and everyone wanting to cause her harm. With the truth of what finally happened to Ava’s parents out in the open she wants revenge on her brother but by seeking her own revenge is she placing herself in danger.
With Kingston already on the war path trying to destroy every man that harmed Ava, he knows he will eventually get to her brother but will Ava trust him to do that or will she be the stubborn person he knows she is and risk everything. And what will happen when their enemies are defeated? When offered her freedom will Ava take it or will she want to remain with the man who has captured her heart as well as her body.
This is a dark romance so some parts maybe a bit of a trigger for some readers. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Heart So Savage (The Savage Duet)by April Moran
3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a continuation of The Savage Duet. The book picks up where we were left in the previous book. I enjoyed this book more than the first one since there was a bit more action and you can see King finally giving in to his feelings. Having to wait for the second book was torture but I’m happy that it was better than expected. I was unable to put it down and read it in a day. I’ll definitely be reading more books from this author.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kingston only returned when Ava was asleep. Ava was afraid of Oliver. She also knew that she was owned by Kingston since Carson refused to pay his debt. Despite his claim over Ava, Kingston didn’t have sex with her. He would leave during the day and Ava was allowed free roam of the house with Paulie or Jack following her. One afternoon, Kingston told her to stay in the game room since he was having a meeting with Oliver and other men. That afternoon Kingston took Ava’s virginity. Just as he was dressing himself, a call from his guards brings Kingston running. Ava tricks Jack and finds that Detectives from Bitter Springs are at the door. Ignoring Kingston’s instructions, Ava eludes her guard and comes downstairs where the two detectives are. Is she going to escape Kingston?
April Moran’s second book in the duet, A Heart So Savage continues Ava and Kingston’s unorthodox relationship. Every interaction is a struggle between Ava and Kingston. While their attraction grows, Ava still wants the freedom to choose how she lives. Kingston knows she isn’t safe without him. If he had told her what was happening up front, she might have been more receptive. But that isn’t how the Winter family operates. The ending threw me for a loop. The unpredictable twists build suspense to an intolerable intensity. Involving several steamy scenes and showing the vulnerabilities that both characters try hiding, this is definitely a five star book and duet.
Auctioned Surrender by Via Mari
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Auctioned Surrender: A Dark Mafia Romance (Sinful Duets)
By: Via Mari
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars
I absolutely love how this series is constructed! Auctioned Surrender Sinful Duets book two is composed of two different books (Auctioned and Relentless) that link together spectacularly! Via Mari does an amazing job of creating a steamy romance between her characters that gets you hot under the collar. Not to mention an intense plot that will keep you reading.Their world is dangerous and addictive with sex trafficking, secrets, and trust issues. The pages flew by as I was thrust into Damian and Bryanna’s story as well as Dereck and Layla’s. Both women are strong and independent and both men are oh so hot! I will be looking forward to the rest of this delightfully sinful series!
A King So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so unexpected in a good way. I could not put it down. Savage is a very apt description of so much in this story, it is not for the faint of heart. I’m not one that typically likes degrading in any way but there’s a sort of redemption that makes it not so bad. I’m a fan of BDSM novels so I understand the dynamic that is trying to be achieved. Even though I’m not a fan of some aspects I understand the background of Kingston and Ava and I love the author’s creativity! I absolutely could not wait to be able to read more every day and I’m sad I don’t gave a release date yet on book 2!
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
A Heart So Savage is the second book (and conclusion to) The Savage Duet by April Moran. As this continues on from where Book One left off, I highly suggest reading ‘A King So Savage’ before starting on this one as otherwise you will be missing important storyline information, as well as character introductions and other relevant details that you will need to know in order to fully appreciate this second book, and the duet as a whole.
It is another gripping dark romance that captured my attention right from the very first page. Full of angsty drama, chemistry, steam, emotion, secrets, danger, debts, abduction/captive, family dynamics, agendas, tension, intrigue, and so much more.
As we discovered in book #1, when the King is owed money- he will ensure that the debt will be paid, one way or another. Unfortunately for Ava, her brother owed King, big time. And when he doesn’t pay up – she is held accountable. Either her brother pays, or she will. No one messes with the King. Things get more complicated as their chemistry ignites. With other agendas in play, the story took quite a tense turn and as things unfold here- I was reading as quick as I could, flipping pages, just to find out what happens. There were intense, gripping moments, and some frustrating moments where I wanted to shake someone, as well as times when the screen of my Kindle steamed up from all the heat coming off the pages. And I was completely invested, through it all.
Definitely worth the read! Intense. Steamy. Dark. Delicious.
Can’t wait to see what Ms. Moran does next- it’s bound to be great!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, April Moran!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was so excited to read this book – part 2 of the savage duet.
April has outdone herself…. Amazingly hot sex scenes and the continuation of the story of Ava and Kingston with realistic characters, Domination and submission and the subsequent falling in love of the main characters.
This is only the second book I have read by April and I am loving her style and will be looking up her other books. Always great to find another hot author.
A Heart So Savage by April Moran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book picks up right where the first book left off at. This book is full of suspense, action, dark romance, twists and turns and more. This first book left us on a bit of a cliffhanger so I was happy to read that this story answered a lot of questions. I still felt like there were times I wanted to yell at Ava for being an idiot but there were also times that I can understand why she acts the way she does. I am pleased to find that Kingston does have a heart after all. It was intriguing to watch Kingston go through so many different emotions while trying to understand his feelings toward Ava. I was completely taken in by these characters and the storyline needing to know what was going to happen next. This author did a great job giving me some unexpected moments in this book. I became invested in the outcome of this story. I look forward to reading more by this author. I recommend this book.
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”A King So Savage (The Savage Duet #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672562632l/75463470._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75463470-a-king-so-savage”>A King So Savage</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16909848.April_Moran”>April Moran</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6099608010″>5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Ava, a sweet shy girl. Just going about her daily life. Her father worked for Kingston and so did her brother Carson. When all of a sudden Carson owes Kingston a lot of money. Instead of paying Kingston, Ava is kidnapped and held for ransom. Kingston wants his money but he becomes obsessed with Ava. He must protect her from everyone including himself. Ava tells herself that she hates Kingston, but the more she’s with him the more she falls in love with the savage king.<br />This is a dark romance so if this is your thing I highly recommend!! Cannot wait for book two!!
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