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Savage State of Mind: For the Love of An ATL Rider
The mind of a savage is cold. His thoughts are calculating, yet his heart is loyal. But what does it take to win his heart?
Zaire Karter is a complicated man. He lives by his own rules and makes no apologies. He’s the person who everyone turns to when they’ve run out of options, but when they can’t pay up, the consequences are deadly. There are two things about him that most learn quickly and never forget. When he loves, he loves hard, and if you cross him, vengeance is deadly.
Shani Howard has a list of bad decisions a mile long. She has a good heart with terrible luck, and she finds herself indebted to the wrong people. What she learns is that there is always a way out, but it might put her in the path of someone who could totally change her world. The problem is, she can’t determine if that is a good thing or a bad thing.
Zyan Karter has the world at her fingertips. Aside from being the outside child, she has the love of her father and her brother, who shower her with any and everything she wants. Unfortunately, money can’t buy love. The one thing her heart desires the most. How can life be so perfect and hollow at the same time? Finding the one who deserves her heart is challenging to say the least, but maybe, just maybe, she will finally find the right one.
Durham Clayton is a man of principle. Having ruled the streets of Atlanta by dominating the drug market, he figures out that no matter how great the money was, that life would only lead him to jail or a pine box. Once he acquired the income to support his lifestyle, Durham retired, but he still owns the rights to control who works the blocks in his territory. Partnered with his best friend, Zaire, the two have an empire worth fighting for, but Durham is quickly learning that love might need to be on that list also. For now, it’s just a thought, but who knows how things will play out?
Anything goes when you’re dealing with a Savage State of Mind, but is it a price worth paying when it comes down to life or death?
Zaire Karter is a complicated man. He lives by his own rules and makes no apologies. He’s the person who everyone turns to when they’ve run out of options, but when they can’t pay up, the consequences are deadly. There are two things about him that most learn quickly and never forget. When he loves, he loves hard, and if you cross him, vengeance is deadly.
Shani Howard has a list of bad decisions a mile long. She has a good heart with terrible luck, and she finds herself indebted to the wrong people. What she learns is that there is always a way out, but it might put her in the path of someone who could totally change her world. The problem is, she can’t determine if that is a good thing or a bad thing.
Zyan Karter has the world at her fingertips. Aside from being the outside child, she has the love of her father and her brother, who shower her with any and everything she wants. Unfortunately, money can’t buy love. The one thing her heart desires the most. How can life be so perfect and hollow at the same time? Finding the one who deserves her heart is challenging to say the least, but maybe, just maybe, she will finally find the right one.
Durham Clayton is a man of principle. Having ruled the streets of Atlanta by dominating the drug market, he figures out that no matter how great the money was, that life would only lead him to jail or a pine box. Once he acquired the income to support his lifestyle, Durham retired, but he still owns the rights to control who works the blocks in his territory. Partnered with his best friend, Zaire, the two have an empire worth fighting for, but Durham is quickly learning that love might need to be on that list also. For now, it’s just a thought, but who knows how things will play out?
Anything goes when you’re dealing with a Savage State of Mind, but is it a price worth paying when it comes down to life or death?
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2017
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K.C. Mills
202 books1,763 followersK.C. Mills is a USA Today bestselling author of over 100 traditionally and independently published novels, including Innocent Intent, Christmas in Spite of You, and You Could Do Damage. Since publishing her first novel in 2015 Mills has solidified her literary career by writing beautifully flawed characters and realistic, edgy stories displaying love in all shades of brown. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia and can be found online at theauthorkcmills.com.
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August 4, 2019
Ok, so this started it out not what I expected at all!!!
This story started out so weird on so many levels, that I truly did not expect that.
Zaire "Zai" is the epitome male macho, alpha to the triple power, thug, boss man but is also bae (and I want one). Smart, educated but walk to his own beats, he his unapolegic towards his beliefs and his attitude.
Shani, well she is still a mystery and must be in the developing stage still. She is supposedly doing a "job" to get out of her debts and suddenly she finds an angel that takes care of everything for including the heart, 🤔🤔🙄🙄yeah, right!!! If that's the case, I want my own angel too. No mention of family member, or anything close as who is she...
Zayan "zy" well besides being spoiled and acting like she is entitled, she is at least nice and not so brat acting grown up and all.
Durham, Humm... Another bae and not as ruthless as Zai. He is a boss man on his own right, he still is compassionate and more mellow yet will not hesitate to do what he needs and has to do for the ones around him.
Jah, well a nice twist for a beginning because you can already see that he is going to have them do a run for their money.
Neema, same as Shani. Not enough to be able to give an honest review on this character.
And so far the crew is nice, and they kind of match, but as stated there isn't a bough stuff on the significant other to help out., but this was truly not what I want excited. I thought it was going to be a little bit more thug, boss man, romantic, pursuing/chasing but it as more of a criminal suspense thriller type , etc....
So let us continue to see if anything show out in part2.....
This story started out so weird on so many levels, that I truly did not expect that.
Zaire "Zai" is the epitome male macho, alpha to the triple power, thug, boss man but is also bae (and I want one). Smart, educated but walk to his own beats, he his unapolegic towards his beliefs and his attitude.
Shani, well she is still a mystery and must be in the developing stage still. She is supposedly doing a "job" to get out of her debts and suddenly she finds an angel that takes care of everything for including the heart, 🤔🤔🙄🙄yeah, right!!! If that's the case, I want my own angel too. No mention of family member, or anything close as who is she...
Zayan "zy" well besides being spoiled and acting like she is entitled, she is at least nice and not so brat acting grown up and all.
Durham, Humm... Another bae and not as ruthless as Zai. He is a boss man on his own right, he still is compassionate and more mellow yet will not hesitate to do what he needs and has to do for the ones around him.
Jah, well a nice twist for a beginning because you can already see that he is going to have them do a run for their money.
Neema, same as Shani. Not enough to be able to give an honest review on this character.
And so far the crew is nice, and they kind of match, but as stated there isn't a bough stuff on the significant other to help out., but this was truly not what I want excited. I thought it was going to be a little bit more thug, boss man, romantic, pursuing/chasing but it as more of a criminal suspense thriller type , etc....
So let us continue to see if anything show out in part2.....
December 17, 2017
Good Read
This book was very good. I was loving the storyline. Durham and Zai were something else. I loved their bond. Those two had each other’s back no matter what. In the beginning I though Shani had that one friend that she could count on, but as time went on I began to see a side of her that Shani didn’t see. Sonja had her moments when she just seemed so fake. Some of the things that came out her mouth showed jealousy. I was shocked when some things were revealed, Shani handled them accordingly. Zyan had her moments. She is truly spoiled. She ended up seeing things for what they were and soon took things serious. The man in her life could have been the cause of her not focusing, but now that his no good self is out the picture maybe she can get back on track. I can’t wait to see what happens in book two because things are getting very interesting.
This book was very good. I was loving the storyline. Durham and Zai were something else. I loved their bond. Those two had each other’s back no matter what. In the beginning I though Shani had that one friend that she could count on, but as time went on I began to see a side of her that Shani didn’t see. Sonja had her moments when she just seemed so fake. Some of the things that came out her mouth showed jealousy. I was shocked when some things were revealed, Shani handled them accordingly. Zyan had her moments. She is truly spoiled. She ended up seeing things for what they were and soon took things serious. The man in her life could have been the cause of her not focusing, but now that his no good self is out the picture maybe she can get back on track. I can’t wait to see what happens in book two because things are getting very interesting.
February 18, 2018
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
KC Mills never disappoints. I like how the men are protective over their family, I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds. I’m glad that Shani found out that her girl wasn’t 💩 I seriously hope that it’s not Shani ex in her house. I love Jah for Zyan and can’t wait to read more about them, also I want to see how Jinx is going to act around them. Hopefully everything is ok with Neema that’s going to suck for Durham especially because she was already skeptical about his line of work.
KC Mills never disappoints. I like how the men are protective over their family, I can’t wait to see how everything unfolds. I’m glad that Shani found out that her girl wasn’t 💩 I seriously hope that it’s not Shani ex in her house. I love Jah for Zyan and can’t wait to read more about them, also I want to see how Jinx is going to act around them. Hopefully everything is ok with Neema that’s going to suck for Durham especially because she was already skeptical about his line of work.
January 3, 2018
Wow
How did the book end like that. Get over it like for real weak cody couldn't just take his punish he had to involve innocent people.
Jah better stop holding out on zyan .
I like Zaire and shani story but I think zaire has a pattern he uses with his women so the jury out on this relationship. Why did shani not change her locks. Now I have to wait to see who put the beer in the frigid. Can't wait for book2.
How did the book end like that. Get over it like for real weak cody couldn't just take his punish he had to involve innocent people.
Jah better stop holding out on zyan .
I like Zaire and shani story but I think zaire has a pattern he uses with his women so the jury out on this relationship. Why did shani not change her locks. Now I have to wait to see who put the beer in the frigid. Can't wait for book2.
December 16, 2017
& another one
So where do I start first let me just say that Zai is bae foreal but crazy as hell Shani I like her I think she can calm Zai down a lot cause he need it then it’s Zyan I just really kinda don’t like her she too spoiled for me I like Dee he just a man whore he better calm down if he want to be with Neema I can’t wait until part 2
So where do I start first let me just say that Zai is bae foreal but crazy as hell Shani I like her I think she can calm Zai down a lot cause he need it then it’s Zyan I just really kinda don’t like her she too spoiled for me I like Dee he just a man whore he better calm down if he want to be with Neema I can’t wait until part 2
December 17, 2017
Zaire
I can't get enough of that man! There's just something about him! He doesn't play about what's his! Shani ain't nothing to play wit either. Something tells me we haven't heard the end of Dexter! Cody was a bum lol! I love Durham! I couldn't put this book down! Sensational job! Now I just need part 2
I can't get enough of that man! There's just something about him! He doesn't play about what's his! Shani ain't nothing to play wit either. Something tells me we haven't heard the end of Dexter! Cody was a bum lol! I love Durham! I couldn't put this book down! Sensational job! Now I just need part 2
December 21, 2017
The start to another great series
I like this group of characters. They are rough and rowdy and calm and collected all at the same darn time. Shani is my girl and poo yeah Zyon is another favorite Kc always has her cliffhangers so I will patiently wait for the masterpiece to unfold. Awesome job and great work
I like this group of characters. They are rough and rowdy and calm and collected all at the same darn time. Shani is my girl and poo yeah Zyon is another favorite Kc always has her cliffhangers so I will patiently wait for the masterpiece to unfold. Awesome job and great work
December 21, 2017
Love It
KC I am so loving this new series of yours. These alpha men are the truth. I am liking Zaire and Durham a whole lot. These are true bosses. I love Shani and Zyan. Cody got what he deserved. I hope Jah and Zyan get together. Neema need to get with Durham. Can't wait for pt 2.
KC I am so loving this new series of yours. These alpha men are the truth. I am liking Zaire and Durham a whole lot. These are true bosses. I love Shani and Zyan. Cody got what he deserved. I hope Jah and Zyan get together. Neema need to get with Durham. Can't wait for pt 2.
January 9, 2018
Love this!!!
I just love the match up of these couples. Their personalities are different but they have similarities when it comes other things. I hope nothing happens to Neema and I hope nothing crazy happens to Shani either. I haven't read a K.C. Mills series in awhile but I am glad I read this one!!+
I just love the match up of these couples. Their personalities are different but they have similarities when it comes other things. I hope nothing happens to Neema and I hope nothing crazy happens to Shani either. I haven't read a K.C. Mills series in awhile but I am glad I read this one!!+
January 19, 2018
Great read
You've done it again. I have a feeling that Shani's old flame from jail was home and thought he had a chance with her. Zaire is going to have s fit when he realizes that someone evaded her space. Durham is going to go crazy if something happens to Neemi. She will probably not want to deal with him after this happens. I can't wait til the next book drops.
You've done it again. I have a feeling that Shani's old flame from jail was home and thought he had a chance with her. Zaire is going to have s fit when he realizes that someone evaded her space. Durham is going to go crazy if something happens to Neemi. She will probably not want to deal with him after this happens. I can't wait til the next book drops.
February 19, 2018
I Can deal
It really took me a while to get into this book and longer than ever to read it. It turned out to be manageable but it just didn't excite me. I didn't have the desire to not put the book down. I could easily lose focus and read something else. I will read part two because I believe in completing a series, but this does not make my top list.
It really took me a while to get into this book and longer than ever to read it. It turned out to be manageable but it just didn't excite me. I didn't have the desire to not put the book down. I could easily lose focus and read something else. I will read part two because I believe in completing a series, but this does not make my top list.
March 17, 2018
Yessss for tge SAVAGE
I put this series on hold until you were finished releasing the full series just because I knew it would good but good doesn't even suit this book it's everything , Zai is bae his presence his whole demeanour is so alluring & I feel like Shani is his one , As far as Durham & Neema ,Jah & Zion I can't wait to see what's in store for them
I put this series on hold until you were finished releasing the full series just because I knew it would good but good doesn't even suit this book it's everything , Zai is bae his presence his whole demeanour is so alluring & I feel like Shani is his one , As far as Durham & Neema ,Jah & Zion I can't wait to see what's in store for them
April 1, 2018
Savage state of mind
This book was everything and held my attention from the very beginning. I loved Shani she was just out in a bad situation. Zaire is definitely the man and I loved the together. Durham is about going to through a thing of something happen Neemah. I definitely starting part 2.
This book was everything and held my attention from the very beginning. I loved Shani she was just out in a bad situation. Zaire is definitely the man and I loved the together. Durham is about going to through a thing of something happen Neemah. I definitely starting part 2.
December 16, 2017
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’s
KC Mills you have done it again!!! This book was excellent please let Durham & Neema get together. I love Jah he’s Bae😍😍😍 The drama is starting for poor Shani her ex is out and Zai has a bad understanding... part 2 please😂😂😂
KC Mills you have done it again!!! This book was excellent please let Durham & Neema get together. I love Jah he’s Bae😍😍😍 The drama is starting for poor Shani her ex is out and Zai has a bad understanding... part 2 please😂😂😂
December 17, 2017
BANGER
What can I say KC MILLS is the BEST Author in the game right now. #FACTS She has proving time and time again that she is the REAL SAVAGE. This book just like the rest was a CERTIFIED BANGER and I cannot wait for the next installment.
What can I say KC MILLS is the BEST Author in the game right now. #FACTS She has proving time and time again that she is the REAL SAVAGE. This book just like the rest was a CERTIFIED BANGER and I cannot wait for the next installment.
December 18, 2017
Excellent
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense revelation revealed well written every page intense enjoyed reading can't wait for part two
This book was everything from beginning to end drama action intense couples up and down suspense revelation revealed well written every page intense enjoyed reading can't wait for part two
December 19, 2017
Banger!
Of course kc brought that heat! Part 2 is about to be hell. For cody sake i hipe not a hair is harmed on neema head. I feel like jinx might end up being a problem now that he salty about zyan. Bring on part 2 im most def ready
Of course kc brought that heat! Part 2 is about to be hell. For cody sake i hipe not a hair is harmed on neema head. I feel like jinx might end up being a problem now that he salty about zyan. Bring on part 2 im most def ready
December 21, 2017
As always!
This was good. I'm hoping Neema is good for the city sake, I like Zaire and Shani together hope they're good for each other. Jah and Zyan really talk more so she can really understand and have patience for him. I want to know who put the beer in Shania refrigerator.
This was good. I'm hoping Neema is good for the city sake, I like Zaire and Shani together hope they're good for each other. Jah and Zyan really talk more so she can really understand and have patience for him. I want to know who put the beer in Shania refrigerator.
December 21, 2017
Great 1st Install
This was the beginning of a great series. I love Zai and his attitude towards life and the people he has around him. I love Jah character as well. It compliments Zai in a manner of being a protector of Zy.
This was the beginning of a great series. I love Zai and his attitude towards life and the people he has around him. I love Jah character as well. It compliments Zai in a manner of being a protector of Zy.
December 24, 2017
GOOD BOOK!!!
This is a must read. I enjoyed it...I love Shani and Zai together....I hope Zyan has found her a good one. I would recommend this as a good book to read. I can’t wait for part 2....
This is a must read. I enjoyed it...I love Shani and Zai together....I hope Zyan has found her a good one. I would recommend this as a good book to read. I can’t wait for part 2....
December 24, 2017
🔥 🔥
Another hot release. Zai is a cocky Lil something and I love it. Him and Shani are cool together but I got a feeling things are about to get more complicated. Jinx in love with Zay and I think it’s go be a problem. Can’t wait for part two.
Another hot release. Zai is a cocky Lil something and I love it. Him and Shani are cool together but I got a feeling things are about to get more complicated. Jinx in love with Zay and I think it’s go be a problem. Can’t wait for part two.
December 26, 2017
Excellent Read
Wow why did you end it like this? Lawdd if anything happens to Durham there will be hell to pay. I love Shani and Zaire they are so hood cute. Can’t wait to read more about Jah and Zyan
Wow why did you end it like this? Lawdd if anything happens to Durham there will be hell to pay. I love Shani and Zaire they are so hood cute. Can’t wait to read more about Jah and Zyan
December 27, 2017
Good!
I'm not totally sold on Zai yet, but Jah is my favorite so far and Durham is a close second. This was good! I wish I would have waited until part 2 was out though bc I gotta know more!!!! Great read
I'm not totally sold on Zai yet, but Jah is my favorite so far and Durham is a close second. This was good! I wish I would have waited until part 2 was out though bc I gotta know more!!!! Great read
December 29, 2017
Awesome
I really liked this book! Both Zai & Durham were street dues but with hearts that took care of their family’s! A rare trait! Kotos this the author! Can’t wait for the next installment!!
I really liked this book! Both Zai & Durham were street dues but with hearts that took care of their family’s! A rare trait! Kotos this the author! Can’t wait for the next installment!!
January 2, 2018
Wtf
Who was watching him that close to know about the banker chick? Is Shani’s we boyfriend outta jail? Once he went in and she was they with him she should’ve gotten the locks changed.
Who was watching him that close to know about the banker chick? Is Shani’s we boyfriend outta jail? Once he went in and she was they with him she should’ve gotten the locks changed.
January 3, 2018
Great read!!!!
Loved this book! I just love Zai and Durham. I hope Newman is okay or it’s gonna be hell to pay. I love Shani for Zai and Zyan for Jah. I think Jinx is gonna be a problem also. Starting part 2!!!
Loved this book! I just love Zai and Durham. I hope Newman is okay or it’s gonna be hell to pay. I love Shani for Zai and Zyan for Jah. I think Jinx is gonna be a problem also. Starting part 2!!!
January 16, 2018
Nice
I liked this story.it definitely was a little different in a since.it definitely held my attention and I am into all the characters.o can't wait to read what's happens next in part two thanks u gained a new fan
I liked this story.it definitely was a little different in a since.it definitely held my attention and I am into all the characters.o can't wait to read what's happens next in part two thanks u gained a new fan
January 10, 2018
I like Zaire and Durham and the bond they have. Shani was good for Zaire and vice versa. I hope Neema gave Durham a chance. Jinx might be a problem since Jah came in and got with Zyan. I hope they make Cody suffer. Great job as always.
January 11, 2018
Review !
Zaire was a mess he wanted things his way or no way .Durham is just like him Zyan acted like a brat but it's Zaire fault. Cody wasn't hitting on nothing. Shani didn't play with Zaire bring on part 2
Zaire was a mess he wanted things his way or no way .Durham is just like him Zyan acted like a brat but it's Zaire fault. Cody wasn't hitting on nothing. Shani didn't play with Zaire bring on part 2
January 23, 2018
Savage
Cody was a punk from the start. Sonja just seemed jealous Shani and I didn't understand why. I believe Zyan and Jah will be good for each other. I'm wondering who is after Shani? Something seems off about Neema to me.
Cody was a punk from the start. Sonja just seemed jealous Shani and I didn't understand why. I believe Zyan and Jah will be good for each other. I'm wondering who is after Shani? Something seems off about Neema to me.
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