She was everything, yet she was nothing. She was there, then she wasn’t. I didn’t expect her, never wanted her. But there she was, everywhere yet nowhere. She drew me in with her looks. Locked me with her first words, then stole me with her lust. She was everything I didn’t know I was searching for, yet nothing I needed. She was a conundrum, difficult and confusing. One who was impossible of … confusing.
One who was impossible of staying away from.
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Every time you pick up a novel by T.L. Smith you know one thing is for sure….You are always guaranteed twisted.
And that is exactly what she delivered.
We are reunited with the dark and dangerous Connick, the delusion Derrick, and the fragile and broken Malinka.
A love triangle of sorts, both Connick and Derrick will fight to have the one woman that they are both obsessed with. The one woman that has completely captivated them. The one woman that they are willing to do anything for.
But Malinka is broken, damaged. The scars from her past haunt her each and every single day. Can she ever have a normal life, or will she be destined to be surrounded by the evil that lurks?
We are also introduced to someone new. Someone who isn’t afraid to speak the truth. Someone who isn’t afraid to make their presence felt. Someone who isn’t afraid to take a life.
What an absolute brilliant read. A love story, yes that’s right a love story but in a twisted, dark and dangerous kind of way that I couldn’t put down.
T.L just completely blows my mind every time I sit down to read her. Savage Reckoning was dark, sinful, edgy, confronting, heartbreaking, breathtaking and deadly. It had everything that I could’ve asked for. Sheer brilliance.
An absolute perfect way to end the Savage Love Duet.
5 stars
Wow! What an ending to this dark and suspenseful duet.
First let me say that I absolutely love Connick. I loved reading chapters from his pov. You get to know Connick so much better as a character and he definitely comes a long way from the man he was in Savage Collision. I think this story may have been a little slower than the first and not as suspenseful because Derrick isn’t really around as much as he was in the first book. His stalker tendencies almost disappear. But when he comes back, its with a vengeance and his level of crazy hits an all-time high.
This book is more about Milanka and Connick figuring out what they want from each other. Can they find true happiness and love in their messed up worlds? Milanka wants more and is afraid Connick can’t give her more than sex. He can’t admit that what he feels for Milanka may be love and he struggles with this. I loved that these two work out their inner demons. I’m not gonna lie, Milanka drove me crazy through 70 percent of this book, but when she finally grows up and gets a nice pep talk from Harlin of all people, I’m glad she decides not to run away like she normally does. Milanka goes through some heartbreaking things in this book and it never tears her down. I can admire that about her character. But Connick is the champion of this book. He knows he wants Milanka and honestly, he can’t live without her. So time away from her gives him the time he needs to figure out what he’s willing to give her. I loved his inner struggle, but she never stopped caring and worried about Milanka. He still carried a dark sexiness and a don’t mess with me attitude. By the end of this book I was gushing with happiness.
I thought I wasn’t going to end up liking this book because of Milanka. But the end of this book is so amazing. There are so many unexpected turn of events that will make your mouth drop. But its also beautiful in its own dark and twisted way. I just loved this book.
“To love someone is to sacrifice your beliefs.”
“Even with our sins, even with my demons… I will love him. As he will love me. Because that’s what love is about. The unexpected.”
After the cliffhanger ending of the first book, this second installment was highly anticipated.
Savage Reckoning picks right up where Savage Collision (SC) left us hanging, demanding more. But it also goes further, or should I say it also goes back? The story around Connick and Milanka unfolds itself while playing in the past as well as the present. We learn much more about Connick and his motives and with that it’s easier to see his development and change throughout this book.
Savage Reckoning is not as complex as SC but its still thrilling and captivating. My eyes have been glued to the pages soaking in all the new information with my mind trying to sort out all secrets and entanglements.
This book is a perfect conclusion to this Duet and I’m glad I got the chance to read those books.
Wow
I just finished Savage Reckoning and I’m lost.
This series was such a fabulous read. I waited for this book and it did not disappoint me I hung on every word and did not want it to end. Like all of T.L. Smith’s books before it, Reckoning has something so beautifully Dark and heartfelt to it. It will touch you in your soul.
Her books touch you, they suck you in till you realise you are holding your breath waiting on the next page. These characters Connick and Milanka are no different they are each a little damaged one more than the other. The detail that goes into the pasts of these 2 damaged souls is what keeps you connected to the plight of their story.
When the lines start to blur, is it possible to move forward!
There are some things that you can never recover from, lies, distraction and Death. This is what surrounds these two, should the past remain exactly that, should you fight for a better life when all you’ve been dealt was a life no one would pick themselves. Can one person truly understand what it is to put another person first, can you truly trust someone who has wronged you in the past or will history keep repeating itself.
I cannot recommend this book enough, read the series you will understand the meaning of connecting with the characters. Another fantastic read by T.L. Smith.