The first book in a new savagely intense trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones. Rick Savage, but they call him Savage and for a reason. He can make you laugh and then rip your heart out. No one knows that more than me, Candace Marks, the woman he left bleeding from the heart. I loved him. Lord help me, I’ve never stopped loving him.Now, I’m engaged to another man, a … another man, a brutal man I’m trapped into marrying, when to my shock, Savage returns home. Savage who I haven’t heard from in years. I want to hate him. I have ever reason to hate him, but I can’t. I still love him and I fear he will save me just to leave me bleeding one last time. He stirs my desires, a dark, delicious, and dangerous man destined to hurt me and leave me. This time I’m not sure I’ll survive.
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~~ 4.5 SAVAGELY SEXY STARS! ~~
“I will die for her. I will protect her. I will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it ends me in the process.”
WOOT! At long last we finally get Savage’s book and I have been SALIVATING for this trilogy to begin. As far as larger than life hero’s go, he is probably my all-time favorite penned by any author and let me just say that this first book lived up to my expectations and then some!
PREMISE:
This is a second chance story featuring Rick Savage and the spectacular woman he loved and lost. Sparks flew between Savage and Candace Marks, the beautiful and intelligent daughter of a five-star general, from the moment they met in the parking lot of a coffee house one stormy night. Their explosive chemistry could not be contained and she became his everything, his ENTIRE WORLD, But despite the passion-fueled promises that they both made, something caused Savage not to return from his deployment, leaving Candace devastated and alone, forced to pick up the pieces of her shattered heart. However, despite the time and distance, the love between them never died.
Now, eight years later, Candace is betrothed to a powerful politician but it’s hardly a match made in heaven. So when Savage returns home to San Antonio on a top secret assignment and catches wind that Gabriel Manning is a slimy SOB embroiled in dangerous warfare that could get her caught in the crossfire,, it’s Savage to the rescue! But this ex-mercenary’s caveman antics are hardly appreciated by the woman who still loves him with every breath she takes but is hardly in a forgiving mood. Can these two weather the latest storm and get a second chance at forever? Or will the danger swirling around them destroy their shot at eternal bliss? Gotta read to find out but since this is book one in a trilogy, the battle has just begun!
MY MUSINGS:
Holy Wowza! SAVAGE HUNGER reeled me in hook, line and sinker from page one! Lisa Renee Jones crafted a fast paced, sizzling hot and provocative story that’s vibrating with passion, pathos, secrets and subterfuge, edge of your seat intrigue and riveting twists and turns that constantly keep us guessing!
This hero was EVERYF*CKINGTHING and that’s an understatement! Rough and tough.. Ferociously possessive . Unapologetically alpha. BRUTISHLY sexy. And so primal and lethally dangerous he leaves you QUAKING! Along with LRJ’s legions of fans, I have swooned like a starry-eyed schoolgirl over Rick Savage ever since he was first introduced as a supporting character—his deadpan one liners and roughhewn, unsavory charm—was to die for. But I knew that was just scratching the surface of the real man lurking behind the roguishly charming, menacing personal. And I truly admire the way that LRJ began to peel away his hard-outer layers to expose the heart of the beastly man who is good and honorable but a little bit more broken than you ever envisioned.
While we see a bit less of his lighter side in this story than in previous books, I love how he still manages to inject his wiseass humor into the mix to defuse the tension. I also relish that he is a wonderful friend and fiercely loyal ally but eeeeek if you cross him he makes quite the deadly enemy.. And the grand sum is a YUMILICOUS, utterly UNIQUE hero that I love with every beat of my heart!
“She’s the angel that I have always known deserves better than the devil I’ve become. But devil that I am, I can’t seem to care anymore. Not after I tasted her again. Not after I touched her again. I have to have her. She will be mine again.”
The start of his journey in this book is truly unforgettable, and the at the epicenter of his life is Candace. She is his soft spot, his Achilles heel, the woman he would walk through fire to safeguard. Especially from her dastardly fiancé! But Savage has much atoning to do and is gonna have to work hard to reclaim her trust and find a way to convince her that they are MEANT TO BE. But does he feel truly worthy of this wonderful woman’s love and devotion? That remains to be seen!
As for Candace, first impressions of her are quite good! She is equal parts sweet and fiery, with a backbone of steel yet also possesses an aching vulnerability that cannot be denied. I love how she cherishes Savage as much as he covets her, and proves to be a worthy romantic match for this tough as nails bodyguard! Of course, as is LRJ’s MO, this lust-crazed couple has oodles of tumult and a plethora of internal and external obstacles to overcome! There’s plenty of palpable push pull turmoil, lots of emotional warfare, and of course combustible passion to warm us even on the coldest of nights! And sigh. The chemistry between these two former lovers is ON FIRE and each high throttle encounter they shared left me breathless!
As for the cliffy ending. GAH! It’s adrenaline pumper and guaranteed to have you clamoring for book two!
BOTTOM LINE:
This tantalizing first installment in the SAVAGE TRILOGY left me delicious satiated but craving more, more, more!
Highly recommend!
GAH! You left me on another cliffhanger. I know it was expected but, of course, it always hits me hard, so hard when it happens. Rick Savage has been in this Walker series for a while now and we finally get his back story and WOW what a story it is. The woman who has always had him, still has him. That’s all I’m going to tell you about this one except it is a trilogy so we know it is going to take all three books to resolve. Hang on, it is going to be a bumpy ride and oh what a ride it is going to be. One I cannot wait to find out what comes next!
5 SAVAGE STARS!! What a great start to a new trilogy. Savage and Candace will keep you on your toes with this high speed thriller. I could not put this book down….it is so good. As always this author gives us lots of OMG moments, that has you glued to her every word. You definitely need this book on your TBR.
Rick Savage is a former Green Beret and mercenary who is now working for Walker Security. Yet that doesn’t stop his past from resurfacing when Tag asks him to do a job for him because he owes him and that leads him back to the doorstep of the only girl he has ever loved.
Candace Marks had her heart shattered 8 years ago and now she is trying to move on. She is engaged to Gabriel Manning, a Texas Senator who may be running for president soon. When she discovers that Rick is back in town she begs him to leave her alone.
Yet Rick and Candace may unknowingly be tied together in a race to discover some truths about the past and Rick must keep Candace safe and hope that she is not his target.
Are they each being played in a greater game controlled by others?
Wow – this was such a great book that had me hooked from the beginning and left me desperate at the end to find out what happens next.
I thought Rick was a great character who was so in love with Candace but really felt like he had no choice but to leave her 8 years ago and still doesn’t feel like he is worthy of her. He liked to keep things bottled up and really didn’t want to drag anyone else into his past mistakes but I loved that Adam refused to let him go at this alone and then soon we meet other men from Walker Security.
Candace was such a force to be reckoned with as she was so hurt from the past and was ready to move on but at the same time she knew something was going on with Gabriel so she had to stay with him. I loved how much she fought her feelings for Rick yet at the same time she still had so much love for him although she wanted to deny it in order to protect her heart from getting broken again.
There was so much chemistry between Candace and Rick but Candace had to be careful as she was still engaged to Gabriel and she had to protect her dad at all costs. I was glad that Candace discovered what she did in Gabriel’s office as she knew the real type of guy that he was.
There was so much mystery surrounding the link between all of the “major players” in the book and I loved what we have discovered so far but I really want more now!!
I loved how Walker Security had Rick’s back and proved to him that he was worth the fight and had so much to offer everyone!
The very end of the book was an OMG cliffhanger and I am eagerly waiting for the next book!
By Rebecca
This is the 1st of a trilogy. You finally get to uncover what makes Savage tick and so much of his past. You meet savage in some of Lisa’s previous books when Walker Security is brought in to help save the day! He has these one liners that you just fall in love with. But under that macho tough exterior, you know that there has to be something in his past to make him the way he is today. In this book you get a reflection of what Savage’s life was like when he met his soul mate, Candace, and why they are not together. He still has his witty one liners and you just can’t help fall in love with him! I have waited for this series for so long, I can’t believe I finished it so fast! Although it does leave you wondering what will happen next with him and Candace, I’m sure that Lisa will lead us on a wild goose chase for that happily ever after!
Lisa did an amazing job with this one. Sucks you right in and doesn’t let you go. The ending leaves you hanging on for the rest of the story. I absolutely loved this storyline. I absolutely love Rick and Candace. These two together are absolutely amazing. I love the chemistry between these two.
This is an amazing storyline from beginning to end. Candace and Rick meet unexpectedly and immediately hit it off. Instant chemistry between these two. But then things go down and he ends up leaving her for eight years. He comes back to protect her but there is so much going on that Candace doesn’t understand why he is back. But Rick will do whatever is needed to prove to her that he loves her and is there for her. There is suspense, mystery, romance, steamy sex and a great plot in this one. I cant wait to read the rest and find out what happens. Highly recommend reading this one. Lisa started off this series with a bang.
Oh my goodness! Savages is a savage that leaves me tingly in all the right places! Right from the start you know this is a man that drips masculinity *shiver* and is heroic and powerful and sex on legs. And he broke the heart of the one woman for him. The lovely Candace and the one he left behind to protect her from his dark past and an uncertain future. When his past and present collide he’s back in his woman’s town and it’s on. Danger and suspense and mystery with the beautiful Candace in the middle of the political intrigue and old enemies. I loved her. She’s gentle and soft and caring but has a backbone. Savage broke her when he left and she doesn’t know if she can trust him with her heart again. Candy and Rick are so explosive when they’re together. Their chemistry jumps off the pages when they are in the same room. The two team up with Savage’s employer, Walker Security, to solve the mystery and keep everyone safe. This is a terrific romance suspense with hot characters. There’s black ops missions, military conspiracies, assassins, all the alphabet agencies, dirty politics, intriguing family dynamics, a steamy romance and the fabulous Walker hunks. A lot going on and to keep up with and loaded me down with all the hunting for the answers. But the interspersed steamy romance kept it going. The ending is a killer. Take about hanging! I can’t wait for the next installment with this fabulously hot couple and the bad men. At least one mystery was solved. We found out why Savage hates his father. So much hurt! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
We were given bits and pieces of Rick Savage in some of Lisa Renee’s other series. We slowly began to love and adore his bossiness and humor. I could not wait for his story. And here it is! It’s crazy good. That simple. He’s a perfect alpha male. His humor is still there. His sexiness shines through. His love and adoration of Candace is heartwarming. She is just what he needs, someone to keep him on his toes. This is yet another great romantic suspense. You will not be able to put this down.
Holy Sh!t balls there is waaaaaaay more to Rick Savage then meets the eye! I always liked the big brute of a man…there was just something about him, well I now know my instincts were right about him all this time.
Candace and Rick had met ten years ago when he was in the Military. He always felt he wasn’t good enough for her but she loved him and he loved her and they were happy until he was deployed and later sent her a Dear Jane letter. I thought with all of his brooding someone stomped on his heart but in fact he stomped on it himself! Ugghh men, always thinking they are doing the right thing…..
Fast forward eight years and they meet again only neither is to happy about it. Now I cam not going to tell you why they are back in one another’s lives or about anything that will ruin the story for you but I will tell you the chemistry is still there and WOW are they good together!
This is the first book in the Savage Trilogy and I cannot wait to see what happens next because OH MY GOODNESS these two are great together and it will be very interesting to see how things work out so they can be together.
Happy Reading!!!
What a compelling beginning to this trilogy. Lisa Renee Jones knows how to write equal parts suspense, mystery, and lets not forget the romance part. The heat factor is sizzling hot, and I for 1 can appreciate a good second chance love story.
When Rick Savage is approached by someone from his past for help he knows that there is more to the story than he was given. Rick Savage is a complicated man who has made many bad decisions in his life and has been handed an opportunity to right a wrong he made many years ago. The main wrong comes in the form of the beautiful Candace Marks. He broke her heart years prior in thinking he was doing the right thing and keeping her safe. Problem is Rick has never stopped loving her, and has decided that he will stop at nothing to get her back. Candace being a woman scorned has attempted to move on with her life. When she starts to discover things in her new life is not as it seems she tries to do what she needs to for those she loves.
As this story starts to unfold the pair realizes there are more questions than answers. Will they be able to get over their past to get to the future they both want?? When Savage shows back up the push and pull between these two will leave you turning the pages. Throw in the reason as to why Savage has returned and this book will have you on the edge of your seat.
As I stated at the beginning of the review this is the 1st book in the trilogy so it does end with a cliffhanger. Please do not let this discourage you from reading this.
I’ve been intrigued by Savage since all the other books and he did not disappoint!!! The alpha and bada$$ doesn’t change as a matter of fact he’s much more arrogant in this story. Candace was never afraid of him. They met when she actually stood up to him in a parking, lol. Ever since they’ve been attached but then things go left. Fast forward 10 years and things have changed but not according to Savage. They reunite unexpectedly and everything is a mystery. But one thing for sure Savage made his feelings very clear to Candace and she wasn’t about being manhandled by him. But eventually she gave up because he’s so persistent. But there’s so many questions and so many characters standing in their way and it’s so complicated but so damn good. I can’t wait for book 2.
Rick and Candace were in a serious relationship until Rick deployed on a military mission and left a note. He didn’t come back and Candace was devastated with a broken heart. Years later, Candace is set to marry a cruel man she doesn’t love when Rick shows up in her life. Rick left all those years ago but he can’t stay away from the one woman he’s always loved and wanted to protect. These two are scorching hot together and I can’t wait to read the next story.
What a book! What a cliffhanger! This trilogy is starting off right with Savage and Candace. The love, the hate, the suspence, the romance – this book has it all. I can’t wait to read books 2 and 3! 5 Stars for this read by Lisa Renee Jones.
I’ve been waiting for Savage!! He everything and more!!
Savage finally goes home to Texas and has one thing on his mind and that is to get to Candace!! But he finds Candace engaged to another man, a man she doesn’t love!!
I don’t want to give to much away! There’s intrigue, danger, angst, love and memories!!
I have been anxiously waiting for Rick Savage’s book for a while now, and I was excited that Lisa Renee Jones was finally going to give Savage his trilogy. Yes!
Now I was curious to find out who Savage was going to find his happily ever after with, and it so happens that his trilogy is a Second Chance at Romance with the love of his life. I love Second Chances!
Candace Marks is the woman that Rick Savage walked away from years ago to keep her safe from his daily life. He doesn’t get called ‘Savage’ for anything. He’s the one that is invited to take care of things. He ends up back in San Antonio, where he left Candace Marks due to the man that needs him to take care of someone in San Antonio. Candace and Rick were engaged, but now Savage finds out that Candace has moved on and got involved with another man. A man that maybe his next target. Savage is not going to walk away from Candace again and will do anything to win her back. Candace, though doesn’t trust Rick. (She’s the only one that can call him Rick and get away with it.) Candace, though, has her issues to deal with, and now Rick is trying to help her with Walker Security’s help. Candace may be engaged to the man that Savage is after, but the man she’s engaged to a sleazeball in my eyes. I’ll let readers figure it out on their own, though. Let’s say I don’t handle well with liars and cheaters. Grrr!
Lisa Renee Jones shows us another side of Rick Savage in Savage Hunger, and I loved every bit of it. I’ve been in love with Savage since previous books/series of Lisa Renee Jones. Savage met his match with Candace, though, especially when they met each other in the beginning. Yes, Lisa introduces Savage’s and Candace’s story from the start, and it’s steamy and insta-love for these two characters.
Now, I have to wait until the next book in the trilogy since Lisa left readers hanging at the end. I’m glad she also has some of Walker Security in the book too. They will do anything to help Savage, and now they will help Candace. There are still some questions that need to be answered about Savage and the bad guy(s) in the story, and I can’t wait to find out where Lisa Renee Jones takes readers in Rick Savage’s and Candace’s story.
If you enjoy Romantic Suspense stories with a Second Chance Romance story, then this trilogy is for you. If you also fell in love with Savage from other books of Lisa Renee Jones, then you will thoroughly enjoy getting to know Savage more in this trilogy. If you haven’t been introduced to Savage, then what are you waiting for because he may become one of your book boyfriends.
Story Rating: 4 stars
Steaminess Rating: 4 stars
Standalone or part of series: Part of Trilogy
Do I recommend this book? Yes.
Will I read other books from the author? Yes.
Tropes/Elements: Second Chance at Romance; (Beginning) Insta-Love; Suspense/Mystery; Cliffhanger
4.50 Stars
Candace Marks and Rick Savage met one rainy night and they fell in love. Everything was going great and then he left leaving behind a note and her broken heart. Now years later she is engaged and her life is a living hell. She has nothing left to live for and then guess who walks back into her life.
Rick Savage knew he wasn’t good enough for Candace. His life was not a good one or an easy one and he didn’t want all that darkness touching her. But now he’s back and he will remove anyone in his way to keep her safe and protected.
If she would just give him a chance to prove to her how he feels. But she first need to get over her anger and broken heart. And he is just the man to help her through it.
’I was a —-ing paid mercenary and she’s the angel that I have always known deserves better than the devil I’ve become. But devil that I am, I can’t seem to care anymore. Not after I tasted her again. Not after I touched her again. I have to have her. She will be mine again.’
I was not happy when I got to the end of this book. Man I need to know what’s going to happen next… This was my first book by this author and I was really impressed. I loved the mystery, the suspense and man I still got my alpha hero. So definitely a good impression. I am so going to read the Walker Brother’s though.
My very first read by Lisa Renee Jones and it’s a really great read. I was glued in from the very first page to the last. We meet Rick Savage and Candace Marks. These two share a complicated past and are brought together again with a heck of a lot more than a complicated situation. The suspense drove me crazy to know more. I am so rooting for them. They are fire together. It’s a big tangled mess that their tackling and its slowly unraveling itself. I can’t wait to see how this all plays out with the next book in this trilogy.
This is the first in the trilogy about Rick Savage. I have wanted more on Savage since I first read about him working with Walker Security. This story does not disappoint.
It is a fast-paced look into Savage and Candace’s past and the heartbreak that each one went through. It has been eight years since Savage sent her the goodbye letter and now he is back. But is he there to save her, her father or the kill someone else? This story has so many twists and turns that you will be trying to guess which way the story is going to go.
The roller coaster ride of emotions is there from the very first page and leaves you hanging with that biggie cliff-hanger at the end. All I can say is, if you have read any of the stories dealing with Walker Securities then you need to read this one. You will fall in love with Rick Savage just a little bit more. I can not wait for more. I need book two now!
**I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of this book.**
Wow! This trilogy is off to a fantastic start! I was swept away into Savage’s world and didn’t want to leave! Savage has been a part of so many of Lisa Renee Jones’ stories that it was great to find out about his past and see a softer side of him. This story was suspenseful, romantic, and oh so good I didn’t want it to end! And the ending…… can’t wait for book two!
SAVAGE HUNGER is the first book in the Savage series. This series must be read in the order of release.
I have loved the irreverent Savage and his somewhat crazy-train sayings since the first time he has been in a Walker Security mission. It’s finally his turn to get his woman. The woman he left behind eight years, six months, four days ago. He’s been counting. He knows she is the one, but there are secrets that have been kept and there are dangers yet to be revealed.
The suspense is immediate and non-stop. The attraction has been building for over ten years. The continuing chemistry is undeniable.
I knew going in that there would be a cliffhanger. I reminded myself often. I still wanted to throw my kindle… but then I wouldn’t have it for the next book. Reading SAVAGE BURN is an imperative in my life now! I already loved Savage. Now I love Candace even more. Together, they are my favorite couple.
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: SAVAGE HUNGER
Series: Savage #1
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Wildfire Marketing Solutions