Manic Readers Review
4 out of 5 Stars

Fueled By Instinct is a very good, FBI thriller and romantic suspense all rolled into one exciting read! The sexual tension between Devin and Lane just adds to the readers heightened senses as they follow the progress of the story. There is treachery, greed, and danger surrounding the couple while they try to remain alive for Lane to testify and fight their attraction to one another. This is a bad time for any kind of relationship and they can’t possibly have a future. Devin is married to her job and Lane will probably be on the run from the mob for the rest of his life even if they do get the convictions. No one bests the mob and walks away unscathed.

Ms. Savage grabbed my attention, emotions, and pulse rate at the very beginning and sent me for an exciting ride through this story! If you have never read anything by Ms. Savage, don’t delay any longer; this story is a great place to start. If you are already a fan of Ms. Savage’s work, you don’t want to miss adding Fueled By Instinct to your list of titles. 

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Simply Romance Reviews: Grade A:

Reviewed by: Lynda

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Long and Short Reviews: 4/5 Books:

Reviewed by: Snapdragon

Murder is the prime motivator at the start of Savage’s Fueled by Instinct. Lovely Devin Elizabeth Ladue, vacationing FBI agent, is out to revenge the murder of her parents. Witness and simply knock-down gorgeous Lane Steelman is out to help solve the crime. Fueled by Instinct kicks off with more than its share of dry-mouthed suspense as Devin and Lane end up joining forces, whether that course of action be wise or not.

One hot summer romance probably won’t lead anywhere, so Devin resists temptation and tries to keep her mind focused on her goal. It helps that she believes Lane to be somewhat less than sincere, whatever physical attributes he happens to possess. It doesn’t help that she ends up entangled with him so physically; all in the line of duty, of course!

Lane has just as many doubts about her; maybe more. But then, there is that ‘primal, animalistic, and elemental attraction’ that they both succumb to, even as they each firmly decide against it. Lane is admirable, heroic, and incredibly attractive, but you can’t blame him for being put off by that tough outer exterior. After all – lovely Devin is an FBI agent.

There are many moments of suspense here, as Devin and Lane go after ‘the bad guy.’ There are threats, hints, clues, and assorted decisions made to resolve the earlier crime. They both know, or think they know, that the local mayor is at the center of the crime, but getting to him will prove dangerous.

More suspenseful is the tension between the two main characters, as they each struggle with their feelings for one another, assorted self-doubts, and trust issues. These conflicts are well done and suspenseful, if perhaps a little overdone. One wants to shout ‘all right already – how old are you?’ in a couple places, but then again, frustration is exactly what the main characters are feeling, too.

Dialogue was plausible, the characters well presented, and the sexual interaction more than satisfying. This is not a typical suspense, nor yet a murder mystery, and anyone expecting either of those might be disappointed. However, romance enthusiasts will enjoy this one.

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WRDF Review

Cloaked in Assassination is the second in a trilogy by Rebecca Savage.  I have read the first book Fueled by Instinct, and this second book definitely lives up to my expectations.  Ms. Savage is very skilled at writing romantic suspense, knows how to keep her readers on the edge of their seats and still manages to give you the happily ever after most romance readers crave.

CIA assassin Rene’s cover has been blown.  Ordered by an unknown boss to take out all past living presidents, the current president and one of the candidates for the upcoming election she knows she can’t handle this alone.  Warning her sisters that they could be in danger Rene sets out to make her plans to catch the “boss” and keep everyone else alive.  Asking for help is not in Rene’s vocabulary but she doesn’t have much choice in this one, there is too much riding on the success of her counter-mission.

Hunter is a secret service agent and ex-navy seal.  He’s had more than his share of clandestine missions and knows just the team to help Rene with this mission.  But nothing is as easy as it seems and trying to assist Rene is almost impossible, and falling in love with her is like running head first into a wall at 55 mph.  But that doesn’t stop Hunter and he’s determined to sway her to his way of thinking.

True to the book’s title, Rene was cloaked well and slipped in and out of places like the ghost she was trained to be. Born to due her duty to her country she definitely found her match and mate in Hunter.  But would it would take everything in her to take the chance on a relationship with him.

Ms. Savage delivers big with Cloaked in Assassination.  From the first page I was on edge, and just as good suspense should be with more than enough twists to put knots in your stomach.  I definitely recommend this story – as well as the previous story in this series. I look forward to the next book about the last of the triplets.~ 

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The Romance Studio Review: Rating 4 1/2 Hearts

Reviewed by: Steph B.

I really like the Ladue sister’s. They are completely loyal to their family and their country, they are tough and trained, and they are determined to succeed. Rene is obsessed with finding whoever is trying to blackmail her not only because they threatened her family but what they want done is treason. Rene gets a whole lot more than she bargained for when she chooses Hunter to help her with this job. Rene doesn’t want a man but if she were to look for one, Hunter is exactly what she’d want. He is honest, trustworthy, a leader, and as patriotic as she is. And Hunter has a fiercely loyal team to call on with more skills then Rene had imagined. The mission is dangerous, the team is talented, and the mad man is highly placed someplace in the government so the action is thrilling and intense. If you want an action packed, romantic suspense story, this one will not disappoint!

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Simply Romance Reviews: Grade A:

Ms. Savage really had me from the first page. I read the entire story in one sitting, not wanting to put it down until I knew the outcome. Of course it only whets my appetite for the next book which will be out later this month. The characters are feisty, sexy and addicting. I really loved this pair and I was sorry to see the story end. I hope they make an appearance in Ms. Savage’s next book. If you are a fan of romantic suspense Cloaked in Assassination is one you need to move to the top of your list!

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Night Owl Romance Reviews: 4.25 Hearts

Cloaked in Assassination by Rebecca Savage, whirls along at breakneck speed carrying the reader with Rene and the rest of the team as she fights to protect her family and the nation’s top governmental leaders.

Along the way, she and Hunter are drawn together through attraction and yet pulled apart by circumstances. As Rene continues the deadly game against all odds and the advice of everyone around her, Hunter fights to keep her alive.

This fast-paced novel proves difficult to put down as the plot weaves in and out of one climax after another; often moving faster than even Velocity can travel. Enjoy this red-hot page-turner.

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Long and Short Reviews: Rating: 4/5 Books

Reviewed by: Camelia

Adrenaline-pumping, breath-holding action runs rampant in CLOAKED IN ASSASSINATION as Rene Ladue, a CIA assassin, finds herself trapped in an assignment that put her family at risk and goes against her love for her country.

Early on, Rene’s anger is belabored a little too much for me but it does propel the reader into the emotionally charged story that is a real page turner.

Rene, naturally a loner, realizes she must put together a team to set things straight if she is to save her family and not betray her country. Hunter Keller, a former Navy SEAL and secret agent, comes to the fore in her research. She decides to trust him as much as she can bring herself to trust anyone other than herself.

While they work to carry out the mission, their relationship becomes as volatile as the political situation they work to diffuse. Their early sexual encounters are primal, almost animalistic, making one wonder if that kind of out-of-control lust can ever turn to a happy-ever-after love. Their “…chemistry is strange- almost debilitating at times”.

The characters Rebecca Savage creates are a group of former SEALS and secret agents who love what they do, love the danger, the daring, and the winning. They carry out plans in a way that keeps one reading with rapt attention.

Mystery of who orders Rene to kill such important people drives the story and the suspense of keeping the ‘good guys’ alive while trapping the ‘bad guy’ make for exciting reading. In addition, the strong love that develops makes the reader give a satisfying sigh of relief after all the mayhem. GOOD READING!

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MORWA: Rumpled Sheets Newsletter Review

Reviewed by: Barbara Scott

In Cloaked in Assassination, Rebecca Savage gives us Rene, the deadliest

of the Ladue triplets. Each beautiful sister serves her country in a way that

best suits her personality, Devin in the FBI, Alicia as a sniper for the DEA

and René as a CIA assassin. When Rene is extorted into taking on the

assassination of all the living ex-presidents, the current president and

front-running candidate in the upcoming election, she agrees to the job to

protect her family, but devises a plan to fake the deaths and capture the

man behind the plot. To succeed, she needs to enlist a man she can

trust. She finds him in ex-SEAL and Secret Service Agent, Hunter

Keller. She also finds a man that makes her want to change her rule to

treat men as expendable.

Hunter recruits a crack team and together with Rene they put their

intricate plan into action. What follows is a thriller as fast-paced as Rene’s

code name Velocity and a lightning hot romance to match. Savage sets up

a love story that has the reader worrying whether there’s a happy ending in

store for Hunter and Rene and turning the pages to see if Rene will give up

her loner ways and live long enough for Hunter to convince her they can

have one.

Be warned, just as you think the story is nearing a climax, Savage gives it a

twist that sends it barreling to an unexpected ending.

Cloaked in Assassination is available in e-book and print from The Wild

Rose Press. Rebecca will be signing Cloaked in Assassination and her other

books at the MORWA meeting April 18.

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Reviewed by: JD Jenkins

Destination Ever After is an easy, entertaining, and modern read, and stays true to the genre.  The heroine, Alicia, a trained sniper, is a tough, no-nonsense woman who handles herself well in any situation----except that of love.  The story, filled with some saucy-hot love scenes, touches on an everyday truth that most women encounter:  trying to balance a career with a relationship.  Rebecca Savage does a good job with the harsh scenes as well as those filled with passionate kisses.  This book reveals Savage's untapped talents.  I look forward to her future publications.

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MORWA: Rumpled Sheets Newsletter Review

Reviewed by: Dawn Blankenship

Alicia Ladue works alone as a DEA sniper. She loves not having to depend or need anyone. The South American jungle is her home. This mission though she needs to bring mercenaries with her to bring out a rich American who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Austin Canty is not your typical rich American. He is determined to survive the torture and make it out of this jungle. He knows Alicia doesn’t think much of him, until he gives information about the American drug dealer she has been hunting.

Alicia and Austin have heat and sparks coming between them from the get go. Being in the rough jungle does not slow down their desire for each other or their passion to bring down a drug dealer. Once she returns Austin to his home in the United States will Alicia be able to return to her jungle alone? Can Austin show the woman who has caught his eye and heart that she can come in out of the darkness?

Rebecca Savage writes a very descriptive suspense that draws a lush picture of South America and the love story of Alicia and Austin. The secondary characters are peppered in the chapters in a way that adds seasoning to the story and makes the reader want more books. You can find information of her other books at her website: rebeccasavage.com

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MORWA: Rumpled Sheets Newsletter Review

Reviewed by: Amanda Freeman

Coincidence at its heart is a romance. It’s about learning to trust, live and love again even after bad things happen to you. Rebecca Savage presents two people who would have been perfect for each other had Lori not been framed for a crime and been deceived by her former fiancé. The story builds until you are rooting for these two to get together. The ending had my jaw dropping, which I absolutely loved. I enjoyed reading this novel and look forward to reading more by Rebecca Savage.

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Long and Short Reviews: Best Book!

Reviewed by: Violet

Lori is a woman scorned who will do whatever it takes to clear her name. Joseph, her ex-fiancé, had framed Lori and she served time in prison for that man. Lori lost everything that ever mattered to her: her friends, family and her fiancé. No longer would she take it lying down. On a quest to clear her name, Lori moves to a small town to live in seclusion when incidents start occurring to make her change her mind about reopening her case. What she hadn't counted on, though, was

Sal, a devilishly handsome attorney who has Lori reconsidering love once again. Sal will stop at nothing to show Lori, he will be there and will not hurt her. Can a love for the two of them survive her past?

Lori's character really spoke to me. She was a strong willed, sassy, brassy woman who had been wounded right to her soul. She used defense mechanisms to help her cope through situations she thought might become detrimental to herself. She definitely had the walls up around her heart but then along came Sal. Sal had to be one of my favorite characters in the book. He was a man determined to persevere through whatever Lori had to throw at him. He knew there was more to Lori than just a hard hearted woman. He was always there at the right time for Lori and tried to show her how to love again. Lori and Sal's characters brought to the story a combination of love and suspense. It was a story of determination, challenge, compassion and intimacy on a level other than the physical. The secondary characters in this book, like the brothers, really made me feel the bond. Each had the others' back.

Coincidence gripped me from the first page, and I was reading just as fast as I could. The plot line was amazing and I did not see the twists coming. The end of the book was breathtaking and jaw dropping. It ended in the most perfect way.

Rebecca Savage should be awarded for her unique way of capturing the hearts of her readers with suspense and drama. I enthusiastically recommend you read Coincidence for a suspense-filled read that will take you to another time and another place. You can expect to experience a variety of emotions throughout Coincidence. This book was very well written with humor, action, conflict and some very hot love scenes. Coincidence will not disappoint!

I will be rereading this book often. I would love to see this book become a series, perhaps a book for each of the brothers. I have found myself thinking about this book when I am not reading it and I love it when a book can do that to me. Ms. Savage, you can be proud of Coincidence and know that you have found a new fan in me!

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Long and Short Reviews: 4.5/5 Books

Reviewed by: Lilac

This fast-paced emotional read had me on the edge of my seat as I wondered what would happen next. I couldn’t wait to see how this relationship would progress and what would happen with her ex. Everything led up to a very unexpected, yet satisfying conclusion.

Overall, I would say that this one was a great read with characters and a story that touched me and I am not likely to forget it.

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You Gotta Read Reviews: Rating: Highest: "You Gotta Read":

Reviewed by: Val

I was intrigued as I watched the friendship between Sherri and John develop into something so much stronger. Each had so many issues to overcome but together, anything was possible. I really bonded with the characters and their bond was unbreakable. Neither could live without the other.

Ms. Savage has written a book that just nails domestic abuse to a tee! I felt the fear in Sherri's character as well as the hopelessness both Sherri and John felt. Combustion was a compelling, fun and thrilling read with exceptionally steamy love scenes. From the beginning to the end, Combustion kept me on the edge of my seat! I was flipping the pages as fast as I could and there were moments during the book that I simply had to gasp at the turn of events. Ms. Savage is a very talented writer that I will be watching very closely in the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves an action packed romance.

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Manic Readers Review: By Victoria Lin

Combustion is an invigorating tale of two characters trying to overcome their pasts and look toward the future. John must get over the loss of a past lover and Sherri must find her courage and regain her confidence. The love scenes are sweet, but passionate. John takes his time and makes sure that Sherri is healing before making a move, but Sherri becomes impatient waiting on him. Ms. Savage has written a beautiful, believable story that once again proves that love can overcome all things.

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*Review by Smexy Books*

Consequences by Rebecca Savage
Publisher: Champagne Books
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full (207 pages)
Heat: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 Books
Reviewed by Stephantois

Jeni is as happy as she thinks she can be, having lost her parents to tragedy during her teen years. She’s finished her Masters Degree and is working on her PhD. Things couldn’t be better, until she’s kidnapped and shoved into a manhole under the street with six other women.

Nick is well on his way to depression, or maybe he’s just pulling out of it. His fiancé was murdered one year ago, and he’s sitting on the street where the murder happened. It’s the middle of the night. He hears a noise, and is surprised to discover seven bound and gagged women, one of which has perished. He’s a homicide detective. It’s his job to find the killer, before it’s too late and the perpetrator of the crime finishes what was begun.

Jeni Campanelli is partying with her friends at a St. Louis nightclub. While her friends are having a great time, she’s not. Deciding she’s had enough, she heads out to her car alone but never makes it there. She wakes up to find herself completely wrapped in tape, including her mouth and eyes. She has a feeling that she’s not alone.

Homicide detective, Nicolas Tarentino is back revisiting the site where his fiancée, Isbella was killed. She was shot in the head and then her car was set on fire. Police assumed it was a gangland killing.

Close to the previous crime scene, Nick finds Jeni and some other women tied up and dumped in a sewer.

Nick and Jeni feel an immediate connection to one another. Although Jeni is an independent woman, Nick feels he has to protect her until they can find the person responsible for the crime.

I’m a big fan of romantic suspense and woman in jeopardy novels and I really liked the plot. It had some very tense, edge-of-your seat moments. I also very much enjoyed the characters of Nick and Jeni. I sensed they were going to make a great team, not only for solving the case, but in the romance department too. The other characters are well drawn and the dialogue very natural sounding. However, there were two things that stopped me from giving this story a 4 book rating. One was that there was too much back story presented in the first few chapters. I would have preferred to learn about Jeni and Nick’s background gradually as I got to know them. Also, the person responsible for the crimes keeps a journal and their reasons for being evil are known too soon. As a result, I guessed who was responsible for the crimes as soon as they were introduced. I’ll be fair to the writer, as I do read mostly mystery and suspense there aren’t too many books that can fool me until the final pages, so other readers might not guess as quickly as I did.

Regardless, I like Savage’s style and would definitely read more of her work. If you like a sexy romantic suspense, I’d say it’s absolutely worth a read.

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