J.T. Geissinger

Savage Hearts

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS, SO FAIR WARNING, UPON READING THE REVIEW.
Savage Hearts is the third installment in the Queens & Monsters series and my goodness I am so in love with this book and really I love ALL three of these but I think despite how much I adored book 2 (Carnal Urges), I think this book tops that one or at the very least they are tied. Because this one worked into all my feels, it won my attention and I never wanted to let go of this story. I have loved seeing the journey of this author and LITERALLY, these are her BEST books that she has ever written in my mind. I deeply love seeing how far she has come and seen her growth and dark romance is her jam. I know that this genre isn’t for everyone, but I guarantee that she will have you fallen deeply in love with the genre more than just about any other author. There was so much goodness in this book that I can’t contain how thrilled I am to have read this beautiful book here. So much I am going to buy all of them on trade.

SAVAGE HEARTS IS A THRILLING INSTALLMENT THAT IS GUARANTEED TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY THAT FEATURES
Malek-Alpha male, assassin, forced to work in the Bravta, protector, defender, bad boy
Riley-awkward, funny, not bathed in riches, sees the heart of others and has a compassionate soul
Savage Hearts begins with Riley who has been invited to her sister’s home and to see her get married. Riley and her sister have a not good relationship, they aren’t close at all, and even though Riley is nervous to see her sister, she goes even though she hasn’t seen her sister in years. She is overwhelmed by the amount of wealth that her sister and her future husband have, she feels awkward but is eager to build a relationship back with her sister. But then a dark and dangerous stranger starts to approach her, and their chemistry is out of this world, even though she knows she should fear him, there is something about him that she connects to. Malek is out for revenge, and with the help of Kage who hates Declan almost as much, gives him the direction to Declan’s home. Malek’s brother was killed by Declan and he was the only family he ever had, and the one person for which he sacrificed so much of himself and is determined to bring down Declan. He isn’t rumored to be the mafia ghost for no reason. But he never expects to fall so hard to Riley. But when he learns of her connection to Declan, he kidnaps her only he finds that he can’t hurt her, only wants to keep her in his life. But will Riley and Malek find their happy ever after desperately seek?


Don’t get it wrong, sweet girl. I want to fucking devour you.”



This book was so beautifully written and I just admired the way that this story evolved and man it was so funny. I just loved the splashes of humor that help balance out the darker tones of the story. I really feel like this pair was so perfect for each other. There is so much depth in this story especially in seeing more background to Malek. He truly is a man of honor and even though he is a mafia assassin we get to his backstory and why he has done what he has. And the way that Riley will protect and defend him and see deep within him and accept him as the man he is, just will captivate your heart. I just became so drawn to this couple and all their intricate chemistry. While the sex in this book is OFF THE CHARTS, you also see what an intense journey they are to experience. I truly loved how much of the setting of the book was in Russia. Give me ALL of the Russian lovin’, it’s a setting we just don’t get to experience too often in romance.




I see the mad glint in her eye and know she’s planning something. Like overthrowing all the governments of the world and becoming Supreme Ruler of Earth. I can already see her throne, a massive structure made of all the spirits of men’s souls that she’s crushed 


The characters that we see here just won my heart so quickly. I really loved Riley so much, even more than her sister. We see so much vulnerability while also having a core of strength that just breathed such energy within the story. To see her matched with Malek worked so perfectly. Malek is the alpha, the badass male while also having his own shares of vulnerabilities that seemed to connect him to Riley in such an elemental way. They have instant chemistry and its fire on the pages, but at the same time, there are so many depths of emotion that seem to only build the intimacy that grows between Malek and Riley. Their story is one of sacrifice, seeing past the surface to the deep recesses of the soul, and vitalizing the vibrant emotion that leaps out at the reader.


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Here it is. You make me wish I’d lived a different life. You make me wish I could go back in time and start over again. You make me think the world isn’t a shitty place after all, that goodness exists and happiness isn’t make-believe and true love is possible. You make me believe in miracles, Riley Rose. When I’m with you, I feel like my life hasn’t been such a waste 


Overall I found Savage Hearts to be a captivating read that will steal its way deep to the soul, its a tale of human condition, delving into the glorious as well as the darker sides of humanity, while deeply relaying the essence of strength that humanity is capable of in its most epic of moments. A STUNNING TALE TO SET YOUR WORLD ON FIRE

samantha youngclaus

5 stars for riley and mal and the unhinged bf x unhinged gf trope but 1 star for spider who i couldn’t care less about

Mary

Wow.. I love the way J.T. Geissinger writes. This series is very similar to others of it's kind but I've found I love her style of writing. The next book in the series is a continuation of the previous books plot. It just doesn't start all over with a new couple. I love the multiple POVs including the characters from the past books. 

I highlighted a lot in this book which was a good sign to me. I love these men and the actual strong female characters. I don't really feel like they make stupid decisions just for the plot. very refreshing. 

I love Riley and Mal. The ending was *chef's kiss*. I can't wait for the next book.

Tanya 

RTFC ONCE I PICK MY JAW UP OFF THE FLOOR
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Whew this…THIS was the one! This story follows Riley and Malek, her being Sloane younger sister and Malek the brother of someone Declan unalived in the past. You can see where this is going right? Okay. My kink was in full swing here and I was LIVING for it okay. I'm gonna preface
this with yes you need to read the books in order be you will be confused in this one.

Riley is so much like Sloane yet so different in her own right. She was a bit timid, shy and not fully confident in herself and somehow Mal her kidnapper is the one to help her grow into her best self. I want someone to call me Malvutka.

I didn't anticipate this being a slow burn and I honestly didn't even notice until it was almost over. The tension angst and longing in this book was so damn good. I loved EVERY MINUTE OF THIS. It honestly had me in my feelings the entire time I was reading, it was ridiculous. 

Mal ugh I wanted to climb him like a tree and hug him all at the same time. Did I forget to mention he's a stone cold killer for the Russian mafia? When people want someone gone he's the guy they call. His nickname is Ghost, HOT. Anyways... The way he cared for and took care of Riley BITCH WHEN IS IT MY TURN TO HE HAPPY?? THE MF SPICE AND DIRTY TALK HERE? WHEWW 

I absolutely fucking LOVE reading books where the author brings back OGs and I was squealing getting reunited with Killian, Declan, Sloane, Kage & Nat. I think this is by far my favorite storyline out of Beautifully Cruel & Queens and Monsters series. I've already gotten a few questions on who I like more, Declan or Mal and I plead the 5th lmao bc WHY CHOOSE!

I'm honestly in awe with JT Geissinger and how she manages to write these beautiful stories about these morally grey men and killers yet mama them feel so light and airy. I didn't even give any of it a second thought
because of how much they fall to their knees and worship their women.