I’ve lived in a war zone for the last eleven years, then the scum that called himself my husband laid a hand on our son.For the first time in my life, I find the guts to get the hell out, running with Kade, my boy, my heart, running straight into the arms of him.Monster, they call him. He’s huge and scary enough, yet when I’m with him, he’s my soft place to land. When he puts his arms around me, … his arms around me, I think no one can hurt me again.
But nothing he can do will save me from finding out a whole lot more about Sanctuary, the black wolf with the green eyes who talks to me inside my head and the packs…
Apparently, everything I thought I knew about myself is about to be upended as I move from being a survivor to something else entirely.
Survivor is the fourth book in this super steamy, fast burn, reverse harem series. If you love why choose romance with shifters and MM, you’ll love this next moving instalment to the Pack Heat series.
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**Warning- this book does touch on abuse so if you have triggers tread carefully**
Woah, this book is freaking intense. Like grind your teeth and lock your muscles kind of intense. Flick (mother) and Kade (son) have been dealing with abuse from Dave for years now. Finally Flick does something incredible which then sets her journey to Sanctuary. Now for two people who have been broken manage to make it to their destination and meet new people. Flick realizes that she is talking to a wolf in her head. From finding out what Sanctuary is she starts to get comfortable and finds two mates with more possibilities. She not only listens to her wolf but her mother instincts and approaches things eyes wide open and carefully. However, when someone is broken there is always going to be residual damage that may arise from time to time. Is she strong enough to conquer her demons as well as thrawt any threats to her pack. This definitely has the emotions there as well as the scorching heat. So you will definitely love the burn. I love this series.
This is probably one of my favorite Sam Hall books ever! I won’t ruin it with spoilers, but be prepared for more family dynamics since our FMC has a young son. Watching the pack interact with him and Flick made me a ball of mush. It wasn’t just the men, but the family members and how they cared for him and his needs. Speaking of the men… Ugh, these men have a VERY interesting dynamic and aren’t afraid to call each other out on their BS. I loved the way they worked as a team and ultimately supported each other. I loved the way they cared for Flick. To say I had no idea where this story was going to end up is the understatement of the freaking century. I can’t wait for more stories in the Pack Heat world, but I’m not going to forget Flick and her men anytime soon.
No words. Seriously. Wow. I’m still processing everything. This story is jam packed with soooo much! I could not put it down. Seriously. HOT. HEAVY. Full of life. This series is finished, yet I’m ecstatic for spinoffs. Another fabulous story by Sam.
Wow! What an amazingly fantastic book! This story follows Flick and on her emotional and sexy journey from being a controlled, self-loathing, abused wife to being a strong and self-loving, happy, mate and mother. Although this is a paranormal romance, the subject matter is very “real world”. I loved the way that the author dealt with the abuse subject and I loved the way that Flick fought to get “herself” back! And let’s not forget about how much I absolutely love those Mate’s of hers! Yummy! I would take them all in a heartbeat! I cannot wait for the next book in this Awesome Series!
We find ourselves back in the Sanctuary but like Jules Or female main character is an outsider. She finds her way there after her husband nearly kills her and her son. She meets her mates but only claims to by the end… The other two are short novellas there’s some surprise twist interns lots of heat I have an excellent storyline
Wow, what a story! I found it quite inspiring! It’s hard to get over trauma, but Flick found herself. AMAZING
After reading the original 3 Pack Heat books that followed Jules’ story, there were quite a few characters that immediately grabbed my attention despite them only being mentioned a few times. Peter AKA. Monster was one of them. I’m so glad that we got to see him get his happily ever after in this Pack Heat book. He certainly deserved someone who loved him for who he was and didn’t judge him based on his size or how he originally comes off. From the first book I knew he was a good guy that needed some positive attention for a change. The bond between him and Flick was a sudden one but it was clear that they both needed each other. I loved seeing him be the complete opposite of what people expect after first seeing him.
This book was way different from the original three books. Yes, it did manage to add onto the main storyline, but there was so much more going on. Instead of the baddies being the main focus this time around, family was. In a way I liked this book more than the others. You get all of the feels while reading. There are triggering situations in the story that cause Flick and her son, Kade, a lot of pain and grief, but there are so many more heartfelt and touching moments too. The path to heal after physical and emotional trauma is often a long one, and sometimes people don’t understand that, but Sanctuary was the perfect place for Flick and Kade to come to process everything and begin to make peace with all of the abuse they have gone through. Sam Hall did such a phenomenal job handling the aspect of abuse/trauma and the aftereffects on how people handle the stress, guilt, or pain from these situations.
One thing I loved about this Pack Heat book was the presence of Kade. Things completely change when kids are around. However, Sanctuary and the men that Flick surrounded herself with wholeheartedly embraced the idea of family and children. Kade was not just a character mentioned and thrown to the side. He was a major character that also needed care and healing. Peter, Aidan, Noah, and Sen were perfect not just for Flick but for Kade as well. They truly cared about him and wanted to make a connection with him. As a single mother that can sometimes be hard to find in one person let alone four. This book just ticked all the boxes for me. It had the heat of the first three but also had that emotional connection to the characters that I love to lock into when I read.
Beautifully written
Sam did a great job with this character. Flick is a Domestic Violence survivor who ends up in sanctuary with her son. We get to see Flick get stronger throughout the book, though she is still working through trauma. Speaking of trauma the author does a fantastic job of navigation the development of the character and not forgetting her past trauma. Loved it
And the men…They were all so great. The were there for Flick even in times that she needed to be pushed or given space.
Great job Sam. Definitely need more sanctuary stories
Survivor, the 4th installment in the Pack Heat series by Sam Hall, is the story of Flick, a survivor of a horrible domestic violence situation. There is a very good trigger warning/explanation at the beginning of the book and if you’re concerned you may have an issue I’d recommend reading it.
Like all the Pack Heat books there is steam and romance, but at an understandably slower pace. Sam Hall does an excellent job allowing time to progress and mental and physical wounds to heal. Flick’s relationship with the wolves that make up her pack and with her son are admirable. The story had a strong, satisfying ending, but I’m hoping to see more of these characters in future Pack Heat plots. I’d definitely recommend this book to people that love a good shifter RH read.
This is a beautifully written story that tactfully and skillfully deals with a very sensitive topic. This is an emotional story with amazing characters. This has amazing development in characters but especially Flick. I love that Sam Hall emphasizes that Flick might be a survivor but she is so much more than that. Beautiful story!!!!!
This is book 4 in the series.
This is a wonderful story. Sam Hall has done it once again.
Like the trigger warning stated at the beginning of the book, Flick and her son Kade are survivors of domestic abuse. There are instances through out the book where it is discussed so please keep that in mind.
During the first three book of Pack Heat we are introduced to Sanctuary, a matriarchal community. The women and children are cherished and looked out for. I loved seeing that how Sanctuary comes together for Flick and Kade who are seen as outsiders.
This book also continues with the theme of change within the community. During the first books, it was seen how the community was set on old ways and Jules and her pack wanted to change some aspects to make the community better. This continues to be seen as Flick joining the community is different than what they have seen before.
Lastly, the relationship between Flick and her pack is wonderful. It gives a glimpse into how the pack works with children because he is Flick’s main priority and becomes the priority of the guys that become part of the pack. I loved how Flick kept Kade in the front of her mind because although her Tirian started appearing and changing how she thought of things she fought how things were handled to make sure it was best for Kade.
I recommend this book to those looking for an action filled fast burn.
Great series. Book four is amazing. Must be read in order. Love the characters etc Epic series All the feels
This is part of a series but you can read this one if you haven’t read book 1 – 3 just fine. I love how Sam takes this series to another level. Flick has issues and how she portrays Flick is making me feel her. She got away from her ‘husband’ with her son. Now her life will change more than she could of ever foreseen. It’s an emotional rollercoaster and I love how you feel for all the caracters in Sam’s books. I highly recommend this book.
What an amazing addition to the pack heat series. Although it’s a stand alone, to better understand everything that goes on I would highly recommend the first three books of Jules story.
But in saying that, this story is an amazing and inspirational story that can be greatly appreciated on its own. Sam Hall’s ability to create a story that’s raw, emotional and hot is incredible! This story focuses on flick and her son, having suffered from an abusive relationship. Flick is strong and deserves happiness. It was a beautiful read and although the story ends the way it did, it gives us a completion as well as the possibility for more! Loved it!
Intense tale that sucks you in from the very first sentence! Definitely a great read!
Wow! So many thoughts are going through my mind as I finish this story. And at the same time I find that I have no words to adequately describe how this story has left me feeling. I am finding this to be the case with every book I read from Sam Hall. Each one leaves me overwhelmed and overstimulated, a feeling kind of like being buzzed from just the right amount of alcohol or high on the aftermath of a good orgasm.
Survivor is no different…and yet it is. It’s not different in that the story is so well told and well-written, with no lag time, no time for you to get bored along the way. It tackles subjects of abuse and violence, dominance, sexual proclivities, all subjects that have been touched on before. Its characters are strong and sensual and captivating.
And yet, Survivor is different in the way that Sam Hall has taken this very intense domestic violence situation and given its heroine an incredibly empowering journey to discovering herself and her strength, her self-worth, her sensuality, and her power. And it is done brilliantly.
We meet Flick at moment in her life where she make the most important choice she has ever made. Escaping an abusive relationship with her child, Flick finds shelter and safety at Sanctuary. Her connection to Peter and Aidan and the way their relationship develops is so wonderful to see. The new relationships forming with both Sen and Noah bring an interesting dynamic to Flick’s growing pack. To see these relationships develop not just amongst the mates (or prospective mates) but also for the family, involving Flick’s son and Peter and Aidan’s extended family was really fantastic.
I think what I loved most was Flick’s relationship with her Tirian (her wolf). There was this push and pull between Flick’s monkey brain and her Tirian. How they interacted to reach an understanding with one another was both humorous and satisfying, especially as her Tirian’s protective instincts grew and took over when Flick needed her most and how Flick surrendered to this part of herself, recognizing her power there.
Survivor was such a robust story, it’s amazing so much detail and intricacy could be condensed into one book without losing any of its grit and rawness. As I come down from my high off of this book, I can only say that it was intense, emotional, sensual, sexy, heartbreaking, hopeful, inspiring, and empowering. I’m excited to see additional storylines that will continue to give us a glimpse into Sanctuary!
This book started with a bang! May be a trigger warning for some, and could have been for me but the way it was written with the inner strength of this female lead, totally had me hook Line and sinker before the end of chapter one!
The way the author has written and developed the healing of the characters and their personalities is brilliant. The combinations of males for the FMC is just perfect. I feel like I am being a bit gushy, but I could not put this down. When I got to 99% I stopped reading as I didn’t want it to end. The way it ties in the the authors original series, Pack Heat is done well
I felt as I have read the other series, it was really nice the see the glimpses of other characters, especially after the attachments made to them. It is also not a biggie if you are just reading this as a stand alone. I very much look forward to more. Sam Hall is cemented in my top five favourite authors!
A great addition to the Pack Heat world! Survivor is the story of Flick leaving her abusive husband and learning to love herself and thrive again through finding her pack in Sanctuary. This book can be read as a stand-alone, though you’d have so much more background and understanding of exactly what is happening to her if you start with the first 3 books. Ok, I know I said it was a stand-alone just a few words ago, but the story of Flick’s pack isn’t quite over yet; there will be a short story or novella released at a later time finishing up some of the pack’s HEA. As of the end of this book, Flick has voiced her claims to her pack, but hasn’t yet bitten everyone. So I guess you could say this book ends in a HFN? I don’t know.. some of you readers may get upset over the fact that it ends where it ends, but I found it to be a complete story as you know what Flick has planned for the remainder of her pack; it just hasn’t yet happened.
Anywho, yeah.. I loved this book. The fmc is strong and has brains and she actually uses them! Not to mention, Survivor really packs a punch in the heat department. If you’ve read Jules’ story (books 1-3) you know Ms. Hall can write some HOT sex scenes. Then there are the laugh out loud moments which were just great. So 5 well deserved stars from me and I cannot wait to read the remaining books that are to come within this spectacular world!!
Oh my goodness. This book was absolutely fantastic. Flick is a relatable character who is determined to move past a decade of abuse. I always love the stories of people who have struggled but come out on top and this one is a good representation. Flick got a little help from four swoon worthy guys and a community of women many of us wish we had. I look forward to seeing more of Flick’s story and all the other stories that have developed from this world!
Very well written story. Fully rounded characters and plot lines. Strong emotions throughout. TRIGGER WARNING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE