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Rosewood High #3
Savage
I had the life most guys only dreamed about: the house, the parties, the girls... until one girl showed up and ruined it all.
She doesn’t belong here. Not in the bedroom across the hall. Not in my house. Not in my town. And certainly not in my life.
It wasn’t really her fault... or mine.
We were caught up in the sins of our parents.
She thinks she’s strong, but she doesn’t have a clue as to what I’m capable of.
My name is SAVAGE after all.
I will break her...
But uncovering her secrets just might destroy me.
Dear Reader
Savage is the third book in my angst-filled, emotional Rosewood High series.
XO
She doesn’t belong here. Not in the bedroom across the hall. Not in my house. Not in my town. And certainly not in my life.
It wasn’t really her fault... or mine.
We were caught up in the sins of our parents.
She thinks she’s strong, but she doesn’t have a clue as to what I’m capable of.
My name is SAVAGE after all.
I will break her...
But uncovering her secrets just might destroy me.
Dear Reader
Savage is the third book in my angst-filled, emotional Rosewood High series.
XO
438 pages, Paperback
First published May 21, 2020
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Tracy Lorraine
264 books3,833 followersTracy Lorraine is a M/F and M/M contemporary romance author. Tracy has just turned thirty and lives in a cute Cotswold village in England with her husband, baby girl and lovable but slightly crazy dog. Having always been a bookaholic with her head stuck in her Kindle Tracy decided to try her hand at a story idea she dreamt up and hasn’t looked back since.
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March 11, 2023
When I saw Raelynn at the end of book two, I was hoping to at least like, if not love her book. Unfortunately, this one was almost as bad as the first.
Barely 6% into the book Ethan goes through his new stepsister's suitcase and steals her panties which he then sniffs...it was clear at that point that I wouldn't like this, but once again I pushed through in hopes that Stella would appear (spoiler alert, no she didn't).
Then Ethan does a bunch of other obnoxious and disgusting shit, including stealing THE DOOR TO HER ROOM so that he can have easier access to her and that she gets no privacy, he steals her whole panty drawer so that she would have to go out without underwear, once again for "easier access", he makes her strip for him...
When she says no HE. DOESN'T. STOP. He keeps taking things from her that weren't his to take and afterwards she convinces herself that she actually wanted it and that if she wanted him to stop he would.
No he wouldn't, HE LITERALLY DIDN'T STOP TRYING TO RUIN HER LIFE WHEN SHE ASKED HIM TO LEAVE HER ALONE, why would she think he'd stop trying to get in her pants when that's the only thing he wants?
And then he finds out that she was sexually assaulted AND ONLY THEN does he regret what he did. But she's like noooo, I totally wanted it, despite crying and all the things that went on in her brain as it was happening.
After that he's "a changed man", reborn, starts treating her like a normal human being because she has magical powers that change idiots like him into a decent person. I'm not buying it for a second.
I don't know what it is exactly that's making this better than the first one. I guess because Rae isn't a total doormat like Amelie was, she at least attempts to fight Ethan sometimes, and doesn't just go along with whatever he wants. But it's just marginally better.
I also like Rae's style, it's why I wanted to like her in the first place, and I kind of do like her. But I don't think Ethan deserves her, she's too good for him.
I wish she would've ended up with Cody, even though there wasn't much there. He was at least nice to her unlike everyone else.
What keeps being annoying is the constant slut shaming. Amelie did it, Camilla did it and Rae is doing it too. They did it by themselves, with their boyfriends and with each other when THERE IS LITERALLY NOTHING SETTING THEM APART FROM THE SLUTS.
I want to say that some day they'll realise they (and especially their boyfriends) were the "sluts" all along, but knowing these characters it's not going to happen.
The next book follows one of these "sluts" so I'm curious to see if the slut shaming will be included in that one as well.
1.5
Barely 6% into the book Ethan goes through his new stepsister's suitcase and steals her panties which he then sniffs...it was clear at that point that I wouldn't like this, but once again I pushed through in hopes that Stella would appear (spoiler alert, no she didn't).
Then Ethan does a bunch of other obnoxious and disgusting shit, including stealing THE DOOR TO HER ROOM so that he can have easier access to her and that she gets no privacy, he steals her whole panty drawer so that she would have to go out without underwear, once again for "easier access", he makes her strip for him...
When she says no HE. DOESN'T. STOP. He keeps taking things from her that weren't his to take and afterwards she convinces herself that she actually wanted it and that if she wanted him to stop he would.
No he wouldn't, HE LITERALLY DIDN'T STOP TRYING TO RUIN HER LIFE WHEN SHE ASKED HIM TO LEAVE HER ALONE, why would she think he'd stop trying to get in her pants when that's the only thing he wants?
And then he finds out that she was sexually assaulted AND ONLY THEN does he regret what he did. But she's like noooo, I totally wanted it, despite crying and all the things that went on in her brain as it was happening.
After that he's "a changed man", reborn, starts treating her like a normal human being because she has magical powers that change idiots like him into a decent person. I'm not buying it for a second.
I don't know what it is exactly that's making this better than the first one. I guess because Rae isn't a total doormat like Amelie was, she at least attempts to fight Ethan sometimes, and doesn't just go along with whatever he wants. But it's just marginally better.
I also like Rae's style, it's why I wanted to like her in the first place, and I kind of do like her. But I don't think Ethan deserves her, she's too good for him.
I wish she would've ended up with Cody, even though there wasn't much there. He was at least nice to her unlike everyone else.
What keeps being annoying is the constant slut shaming. Amelie did it, Camilla did it and Rae is doing it too. They did it by themselves, with their boyfriends and with each other when THERE IS LITERALLY NOTHING SETTING THEM APART FROM THE SLUTS.
I want to say that some day they'll realise they (and especially their boyfriends) were the "sluts" all along, but knowing these characters it's not going to happen.
The next book follows one of these "sluts" so I'm curious to see if the slut shaming will be included in that one as well.
1.5
May 17, 2020
OMG! I absolutely love this series! I simply cannot get enough of these Rosewood High guys and the girls who bring them to their knees. This enemies-to-lovers romance is overflowing with feels, angst, drama and heat. Ethan and Raelynn's story is intense, gripping and explosively emotional.
Ethan seems to have the world at his feet. He's a football star, popular with the ladies and has the picture perfect home life. That is until he receives some news that is a shock to his system. His dad has been unfaithful and his mom is moving out. And to make matters even worse, his father's new girlfriend is moving in with her teenage daughter in tow. But Ethan has no intention of playing nice with these people who've turned his world upside down.
Raelynn has moved around more times than she can count thanks to her mom chasing the dream of a better life. Her mom's latest boyfriend is having them move into his hillside mansion. Things are finally looking up for Rae until she meets the guy across the hall. He thinks she is trash and doesn't want her there. He does everything in his power to try and get her gone. But what he soon finds out is that she is strong and gives as good as she gets.
Savage will take you on a thrilling ride. I literally could not devour the words fast enough. I absolutely loved it! You will get your fix of old characters and fall in love with the new ones. Then in the end, you will be left wanting and begging for more. If bully romance is your jam, then I can promise you won't want to pass this one up. Five stars for Ethan, Raelynn and Savage!
Ethan seems to have the world at his feet. He's a football star, popular with the ladies and has the picture perfect home life. That is until he receives some news that is a shock to his system. His dad has been unfaithful and his mom is moving out. And to make matters even worse, his father's new girlfriend is moving in with her teenage daughter in tow. But Ethan has no intention of playing nice with these people who've turned his world upside down.
Raelynn has moved around more times than she can count thanks to her mom chasing the dream of a better life. Her mom's latest boyfriend is having them move into his hillside mansion. Things are finally looking up for Rae until she meets the guy across the hall. He thinks she is trash and doesn't want her there. He does everything in his power to try and get her gone. But what he soon finds out is that she is strong and gives as good as she gets.
Savage will take you on a thrilling ride. I literally could not devour the words fast enough. I absolutely loved it! You will get your fix of old characters and fall in love with the new ones. Then in the end, you will be left wanting and begging for more. If bully romance is your jam, then I can promise you won't want to pass this one up. Five stars for Ethan, Raelynn and Savage!
May 25, 2020
3/5 Stars 🌟
Savage is book 3 in the Rosewood High series and is a forbidden/bully romance involving step siblings.
Ethan is angry and still dealing with the pain caused by his parents separation when his dad moves in his girlfriend and her daughter hoping Ethan will be accommodating and help with the transition. Ethan is cold, ruthless, broody, a real a-hole and downright SAVAGE and decides to take it out on his new Stepsister and make her move to Rosewood as difficult as possible. He played the tortured soul act perfectly.
Raelynn doesn't get close to people and is used to constantly moving around with her mother. She is independent and would much rather make it on her own than have to rely on others. She is feisty, sassy, bold, strong but also broken and vulnerable due to events in her past. She was very much all bark and no bite. I loved how she would push back to Ethan verbally every time they went toe to toe I just wish she had a little more restraint when it came to him physically.
Ethan & Rae's story was instense, dark, steamy and intriguing. As much as I enjoyed it for the most part I did not love it. Ethan was just a little to harsh and though I could feel his pain I hated a lot of what he did and said. It took me a really long time to be able to connect with him and Rae on an emotional level and truly feel their connection. I absolutely loved Rae and my heart broke for her with everything she had been through.
A few other things I didn't enjoy/connect with were the parents. Their lack of presence and alot of their actions and reactions did not sit right with me. I also think this story included a lot of unnecessary slut shaming that didn't really add anything to the plot or development of the story.
I still enjoy Tracy's writing and have been thoroughly enjoying this series so far and I'm excited for what's to come.
《book aesthetic made by me. I do not own the pictures, all found via pinterest》
Savage is book 3 in the Rosewood High series and is a forbidden/bully romance involving step siblings.
Ethan is angry and still dealing with the pain caused by his parents separation when his dad moves in his girlfriend and her daughter hoping Ethan will be accommodating and help with the transition. Ethan is cold, ruthless, broody, a real a-hole and downright SAVAGE and decides to take it out on his new Stepsister and make her move to Rosewood as difficult as possible. He played the tortured soul act perfectly.
Raelynn doesn't get close to people and is used to constantly moving around with her mother. She is independent and would much rather make it on her own than have to rely on others. She is feisty, sassy, bold, strong but also broken and vulnerable due to events in her past. She was very much all bark and no bite. I loved how she would push back to Ethan verbally every time they went toe to toe I just wish she had a little more restraint when it came to him physically.
Ethan & Rae's story was instense, dark, steamy and intriguing. As much as I enjoyed it for the most part I did not love it. Ethan was just a little to harsh and though I could feel his pain I hated a lot of what he did and said. It took me a really long time to be able to connect with him and Rae on an emotional level and truly feel their connection. I absolutely loved Rae and my heart broke for her with everything she had been through.
A few other things I didn't enjoy/connect with were the parents. Their lack of presence and alot of their actions and reactions did not sit right with me. I also think this story included a lot of unnecessary slut shaming that didn't really add anything to the plot or development of the story.
I still enjoy Tracy's writing and have been thoroughly enjoying this series so far and I'm excited for what's to come.
《book aesthetic made by me. I do not own the pictures, all found via pinterest》
May 14, 2020
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(𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘.)
𝑅𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood High by Tract Lorraine. To be honest I have not read the two previous books in this series, but since I have received an ARC for this one I decided to give it a try. I’m glad I did.
Ethan had the perfect family; both his parents were loyal and loved each other. They were the picture perfect. But unfortunately, not everything it what it seems. The next thing Ethan knows his mother leaves the house and his father has a new woman.
Ethan is angry and filled with hatred toward both his father and the woman who ruined his parents’ marriage.
Raelynn had a rough life growing up, with a desperate mother longing for attention and love she had to uproot herself more than she can count. But what happened to her when she was 13 has changed her life irrevocably. She has a bigger wall than the Great Wall of China to protect herself, she never had friends simply because she never stayed in the same place long enough to do so.
So when her mother tells her that they will move to her new boyfriend’s house, Raelynn in not that exited about that idea. But what she doesn’t know is that she will be the target of Ethan’s hate.
𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆.
I loved the push and pull game between them. Ethan was a big asshole and a mean bully, but Raelynn was a not a weak girl. I loved how she kept surprising me and how she stood up for herself it was amazing.
𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕.
I loved both Amalie and Camila. It was really sweet to see them accept Raelynn and make her feel loved and cared for.
This was a highly entertaining bully/ enemies/ lovers book. I really enjoyed it.
(𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘.)
𝑅𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺:⭐⭐⭐⭐
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood High by Tract Lorraine. To be honest I have not read the two previous books in this series, but since I have received an ARC for this one I decided to give it a try. I’m glad I did.
Ethan had the perfect family; both his parents were loyal and loved each other. They were the picture perfect. But unfortunately, not everything it what it seems. The next thing Ethan knows his mother leaves the house and his father has a new woman.
Ethan is angry and filled with hatred toward both his father and the woman who ruined his parents’ marriage.
Raelynn had a rough life growing up, with a desperate mother longing for attention and love she had to uproot herself more than she can count. But what happened to her when she was 13 has changed her life irrevocably. She has a bigger wall than the Great Wall of China to protect herself, she never had friends simply because she never stayed in the same place long enough to do so.
So when her mother tells her that they will move to her new boyfriend’s house, Raelynn in not that exited about that idea. But what she doesn’t know is that she will be the target of Ethan’s hate.
𝑺𝒉𝒆’𝒔 𝒎𝒚 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑴𝒚 𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒅𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝑰 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒓𝒆.
I loved the push and pull game between them. Ethan was a big asshole and a mean bully, but Raelynn was a not a weak girl. I loved how she kept surprising me and how she stood up for herself it was amazing.
𝑰𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆, 𝒚𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕.
I loved both Amalie and Camila. It was really sweet to see them accept Raelynn and make her feel loved and cared for.
This was a highly entertaining bully/ enemies/ lovers book. I really enjoyed it.
May 8, 2020
Savage is the ultimate contradiction. He’s mean, bossy and hateful. He’s also addictive, sexy and dedicated.
Raelynn has her own secrets. She doesn’t pretend to be nice. She’s just herself. Her don’t mess with me is what Ethan can’t get enough of. She doesn’t put up with his bull even though she finds him attractive.
Ethans dad has complicated their lives with his own selfish needs. Now he’s moving the girlfriend in and she comes with a daughter. Ethan is not happy with the new situation. In fact it’s made him savage. He’s out of control.
Could Raelynn be the one to stand up to his fierce side and soften the edges?
This series is full of alpha bad boys. Each one will make you hate to love them. I’m totally addicted to every one of them. I also loved the surprise at the end of this book, which gives a sneaky hint into what will be in the Love in Lockdown charity anthology.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. KU series.
Raelynn has her own secrets. She doesn’t pretend to be nice. She’s just herself. Her don’t mess with me is what Ethan can’t get enough of. She doesn’t put up with his bull even though she finds him attractive.
Ethans dad has complicated their lives with his own selfish needs. Now he’s moving the girlfriend in and she comes with a daughter. Ethan is not happy with the new situation. In fact it’s made him savage. He’s out of control.
Could Raelynn be the one to stand up to his fierce side and soften the edges?
This series is full of alpha bad boys. Each one will make you hate to love them. I’m totally addicted to every one of them. I also loved the surprise at the end of this book, which gives a sneaky hint into what will be in the Love in Lockdown charity anthology.
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. KU series.
May 26, 2020
2.75 stars
May 16, 2020
Oh. My. YESSS!!! I’m so in love with the Rosewood High series that just keeps getting better and better. Laugh-out-loud funny, hold-your-breath heady, clench-your-thighs sexy, and all-the-feels emotional, Savage is everything! It’s Tracy Lorraine’s best book yet!
”I’m about to become your worst nightmare, sweet cheeks.”
Ethan was an enigma in Thorn and Paine, and I was so stoked for his story. Somehow I sensed this Ethan’s story would surpass the others and that it did. My heart broke for the broken hero, Ethan. Broken sees broken and Ethan met his match in heroine, Raylynn. I felt their pent up angst where I could almost touch the electricity between this hero and heroine who combusted together! I crushed equally hard on the all alpha and hot-headed hero and the sassy beauty of heroine who keeps him on his toes.
”You think you’re the king? Well, meet your motherfucking queen.”
Savage is a fusion of fire and feels that forged itself into my heart, and I felt every word of this romance. This book lit my body and soul on fire where I blissfully burned. A beautifully broken, soul-slashing, and heart-thrashing roller coaster of a romance that rendered me breathless and begging for more. I was wholeheartedly at Savage’s mercy ... completely love-struck.
”I know you can’t ignore me. Ignore this.”
💋💋💋💋💋 sweet and savage kisses
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June 6, 2020
Rae and Ethan are two broken souls who have the power to heal each other.
Obviously it isn't that easy. They both have some pretty bad issues , and until they find the courage to deal with them , there's no future to hope for.
Ethan made his only mission in life to destroy Rea, she's the target for all his angst and the cause of all his problems. But the only thing he didn't considered was DESTINY. The chemistry and the feelings between them were undeniable.
I loved this story, and I loved how their relationship evolved and progressed .
I GAVE IT 4.5 STARS
I NEED MORE BOOKS ABOUT THIS SERIES
I REALLY HOPE FOR SHANE'S STORY!!
Obviously it isn't that easy. They both have some pretty bad issues , and until they find the courage to deal with them , there's no future to hope for.
Ethan made his only mission in life to destroy Rea, she's the target for all his angst and the cause of all his problems. But the only thing he didn't considered was DESTINY. The chemistry and the feelings between them were undeniable.
I loved this story, and I loved how their relationship evolved and progressed .
I GAVE IT 4.5 STARS
I NEED MORE BOOKS ABOUT THIS SERIES
I REALLY HOPE FOR SHANE'S STORY!!
March 16, 2020
You guys are not ready for Ethan Savage. Jesus C hrist, I wasn’t ready, either!!!!!
May 18, 2020
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
I loved every moment of this book! This is such a great bully romance. This series has really improved from the first book. I thought that the first book of this series was okay, the second I liked much more, and this one is damn near perfect. This one really exceeded my expectations and I couldn't be happier about that.
The author's writing style is so smooth and natural. It was so easy to fall into the story. The author's narration is effortless and inviting. I really loved the plot of the story. There was so much emotion in the story.
I enjoyed these characters so much. They were so relatable and I felt an immediate connection to both Ethan and Rae. Both of them had a lot of feelings that they had to deal with because of the situation they find their lives in. Ethan is angry and he takes his anger out on Rae. Rae hasn't had the easiest life and she is just trying to cope with her new lifestyle. Both Ethan and Rae had plenty of depth and incredible character growth. I really loved seeing all the secondary characters from the first two books as well as a few new ones.
This was a straight-up bully romance and I think that the author really pulled it off well. The author built such intense tension between Rae and Ethan. Their chemistry was explosive. I loved their banter. I also loved that Rae never backed down from Ethan even when he was being a dick.
Overall, this was a story that I couldn't get enough of. I was totally captivated by this book. There is a compelling plot, incredible characters, and a writing style that is dream-like. I can't recommend this book enough and I am excited for the next book from this author!
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I loved every moment of this book! This is such a great bully romance. This series has really improved from the first book. I thought that the first book of this series was okay, the second I liked much more, and this one is damn near perfect. This one really exceeded my expectations and I couldn't be happier about that.
The author's writing style is so smooth and natural. It was so easy to fall into the story. The author's narration is effortless and inviting. I really loved the plot of the story. There was so much emotion in the story.
I enjoyed these characters so much. They were so relatable and I felt an immediate connection to both Ethan and Rae. Both of them had a lot of feelings that they had to deal with because of the situation they find their lives in. Ethan is angry and he takes his anger out on Rae. Rae hasn't had the easiest life and she is just trying to cope with her new lifestyle. Both Ethan and Rae had plenty of depth and incredible character growth. I really loved seeing all the secondary characters from the first two books as well as a few new ones.
This was a straight-up bully romance and I think that the author really pulled it off well. The author built such intense tension between Rae and Ethan. Their chemistry was explosive. I loved their banter. I also loved that Rae never backed down from Ethan even when he was being a dick.
Overall, this was a story that I couldn't get enough of. I was totally captivated by this book. There is a compelling plot, incredible characters, and a writing style that is dream-like. I can't recommend this book enough and I am excited for the next book from this author!
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May 17, 2020
➳ Rate: 4.5 / 5 stars
Oh, Ethan! You kind of broke my heart in Paine with all the suffering in silence and seeing it first hand hurt all over again. But oh man what a jerk you could be too! I loved it.
But you know who I loved more? Rae! Omg she was something else! I love her defianc, her strength, the power she had against Ethan. She was a hard nut to crack but watching her fall in love with the town, Amalie and Cami and falling completely for Ethanwas nothing short of amazing. I loved watching her open up to others, letting herself form friendships and just living. He past was tragic and her living situation has always been fleeting so getting to see her finally putting down roots meant so much.
Ethan was so easy to love too! I seriously loved how much of an a-hole he was with Rae. Their chmistry, their hatred had me all kinds of hot. These two damn. Whenever they were in a room together, they burned the whole place down. I loved them. They really straddled the line between love and hate and they straddled it well. But there were also so many feelings lying under the surface and once they came up oh boy, my heart wasn't safe. Ethan showing his sweet, protective, loving side had me swooning left and right! He was amazing and I just adored him and Rae together.
Is it possible to love Jake and Mason more? They were such great friends to Ethan and watching them be all sappy and in love with their girls made me so happy ehe. I am way too curious about Shane...I need to know what he's hiding, who he wants. I also need to know anout Shelby too! So glad she's getting a book and it's the next one up. I wonder if Shanw will be the hero, that would be interesting...we'll see. Either way, I can't wait for it all! I love being at Rosewood High... these boy who love as well as they hate are *chef's kiss*.
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Oh, Ethan! You kind of broke my heart in Paine with all the suffering in silence and seeing it first hand hurt all over again. But oh man what a jerk you could be too! I loved it.
But you know who I loved more? Rae! Omg she was something else! I love her defianc, her strength, the power she had against Ethan. She was a hard nut to crack but watching her fall in love with the town, Amalie and Cami and falling completely for Ethanwas nothing short of amazing. I loved watching her open up to others, letting herself form friendships and just living. He past was tragic and her living situation has always been fleeting so getting to see her finally putting down roots meant so much.
Ethan was so easy to love too! I seriously loved how much of an a-hole he was with Rae. Their chmistry, their hatred had me all kinds of hot. These two damn. Whenever they were in a room together, they burned the whole place down. I loved them. They really straddled the line between love and hate and they straddled it well. But there were also so many feelings lying under the surface and once they came up oh boy, my heart wasn't safe. Ethan showing his sweet, protective, loving side had me swooning left and right! He was amazing and I just adored him and Rae together.
Is it possible to love Jake and Mason more? They were such great friends to Ethan and watching them be all sappy and in love with their girls made me so happy ehe. I am way too curious about Shane...I need to know what he's hiding, who he wants. I also need to know anout Shelby too! So glad she's getting a book and it's the next one up. I wonder if Shanw will be the hero, that would be interesting...we'll see. Either way, I can't wait for it all! I love being at Rosewood High... these boy who love as well as they hate are *chef's kiss*.
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May 23, 2020
Savage (Rosewood High #3) by Tracy Lorraine
5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I discovered Tracy Lorraine recently and let me tell you that I am hooked on her books and her stories. She has a unique style. I am obsessed, especially with Rosewood High series.
Savage was unexpectedly amazing.
Dark romance, bully romance, enemies to lovers.... It had it all. Perfection.
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood High by Tract Lorraine, it is written in dual POV and tells the story of Ethan and Raelynn.
It can be read as a standalone, but I enjoyed it more, because the secondary characters are from the pervious books.
Eathan has the perfect life, perfect family. Love, money, loving parents that love each other, parents that love him. Perfect life. But it seems that nothing is perfect. His mother leaved his father, because he had someone else. And now, his father is bringing this other woman in his life and in his house. Only, he didn't expect to get a stepsister too. Now is his chance for revenge.
Raelynn is a lonely girl. She didn't had a great childhood. Her mother and her were always on the run. Her mother fell in love pretty quickly, but it seems that as fast as her relationship began, as fast it ended. She had an attraction for losers and jerks. And one of them, was even more. So they had to move a lot.
For Rae, this new relationship of her mother, was the same, she thought. It will end in a few months.
At least this one seemed OK, and had money. And a son.
Being hurt in the past, and moving a lot in a short periods of time, she didn't make friends, she didn't get attached to any one.
But this time something is difrent.
Although Ethan bully her, she never backs downs. She is so strong. He keeps judging her by her mother actions, he fights her, but he meet his match.
The push and pull game between Ethan & Rae was epic. I realy enjoyed this book very much. The story was so captivating. It was everything. It was perfect.
If you are a fan of dark, enemies to lovers, bully romance, then this is the one for you.
I highly recommend it ❤️
5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I discovered Tracy Lorraine recently and let me tell you that I am hooked on her books and her stories. She has a unique style. I am obsessed, especially with Rosewood High series.
Savage was unexpectedly amazing.
Dark romance, bully romance, enemies to lovers.... It had it all. Perfection.
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood High by Tract Lorraine, it is written in dual POV and tells the story of Ethan and Raelynn.
It can be read as a standalone, but I enjoyed it more, because the secondary characters are from the pervious books.
Eathan has the perfect life, perfect family. Love, money, loving parents that love each other, parents that love him. Perfect life. But it seems that nothing is perfect. His mother leaved his father, because he had someone else. And now, his father is bringing this other woman in his life and in his house. Only, he didn't expect to get a stepsister too. Now is his chance for revenge.
Raelynn is a lonely girl. She didn't had a great childhood. Her mother and her were always on the run. Her mother fell in love pretty quickly, but it seems that as fast as her relationship began, as fast it ended. She had an attraction for losers and jerks. And one of them, was even more. So they had to move a lot.
For Rae, this new relationship of her mother, was the same, she thought. It will end in a few months.
At least this one seemed OK, and had money. And a son.
Being hurt in the past, and moving a lot in a short periods of time, she didn't make friends, she didn't get attached to any one.
But this time something is difrent.
Although Ethan bully her, she never backs downs. She is so strong. He keeps judging her by her mother actions, he fights her, but he meet his match.
The push and pull game between Ethan & Rae was epic. I realy enjoyed this book very much. The story was so captivating. It was everything. It was perfect.
If you are a fan of dark, enemies to lovers, bully romance, then this is the one for you.
I highly recommend it ❤️
May 17, 2020
Ladies, if you're looking for your next book boyfriend, look no further! This book is pure fire!
Ethan, ha! Who would have thought he'd endded up being my favourite! Of course Tracy will keep on writing and I'll keep on falling for her heroes. But in this moment Ethan belongs to me.
And he's an enigma, for quite some time. He's hurting, and it's understandable. He's angry and he feels like somebody pulled the rug right under his feet. But then he finds himself a target... An outlet!
He sworns to break her...
”I’m about to become your worst nightmare, sweet cheeks.”
And Rae! The girl's a firecracker. Short, bold, fierce, beautiful on the outside and on the inside.
A perfect match for Savage's cruelty and mockery. She was thrown into this new world and she's just trying to cope with it. She gives as good as she gets.
”You think you’re the king? Well, meet your motherfucking queen.”
... but how could someone break a person that's already broken?
Now, I don't do spoilers and you're probably still lost after reading my review. But know this: this is a book you shouldn't miss! Trust me. I couldn't recomment it more.
Ethan, ha! Who would have thought he'd endded up being my favourite! Of course Tracy will keep on writing and I'll keep on falling for her heroes. But in this moment Ethan belongs to me.
And he's an enigma, for quite some time. He's hurting, and it's understandable. He's angry and he feels like somebody pulled the rug right under his feet. But then he finds himself a target... An outlet!
He sworns to break her...
”I’m about to become your worst nightmare, sweet cheeks.”
And Rae! The girl's a firecracker. Short, bold, fierce, beautiful on the outside and on the inside.
A perfect match for Savage's cruelty and mockery. She was thrown into this new world and she's just trying to cope with it. She gives as good as she gets.
”You think you’re the king? Well, meet your motherfucking queen.”
... but how could someone break a person that's already broken?
Now, I don't do spoilers and you're probably still lost after reading my review. But know this: this is a book you shouldn't miss! Trust me. I couldn't recomment it more.
June 7, 2020
I am new to this author and probably influenced my review by not having read the previous books in this series, so I can only express what this book has meant to me by having clarified the above.
I think the story is very good, but it seems to me that you have parts with too many things that just doesn’t make sense in them. For example, I've never seen an exact explanation of what happened in Ethan's parent’s marriage, like if they split up and the mother leaves her son with the father and the new family and neither her or his father sit and talk about it with him, I can't understand that. The same happens with Raelynn, It's true that Ethan and Rae are bout a young adults, but it seems that both live alone all the time. Rae’s mother going with her rich new lover right the next day of arriving to a completely new house living her daughter alone with a completely stranger is something a can’t understand, this is just unbelievable.
I understand Ethan's anger at the beginning of the book but I never saw any coherent dialogue with his father about what is going on, or any complaints against his father's new mistress, so when he takes out his anger and harassment on Rae i hate him very much and just wanted to put the book aside, but Rae is not the typical heroine who stays silent with everything these rich kids throw at her, no, she fights and hits back and boy did I like that.
I liked the interaction between Ethan and Raelynn, I like that although the attraction exists almost immediately they don't rush it and instead the author takes them slowly making the attraction grow so much that they can't resist it despite the hate they are supposed to have for each other.
Ethan is an idiot that I hate and it costs me to love but in the end it beats me, and Rae I loved her from start to finish for being constant and not letting anyone humiliate her and that is because of everything what she has been going through her life, the bad experiences make her to put up barriers to prevent them from hurting her again.
The note here is given by the parents of these two protagonists, they are irresponsible who make it very clear how little they care about their children, live only for them, i can’t connect with any of them, not even in the end I, I did not understand that they are so in agreement with the relationship of their children under the same roof and even the mother of Ethan is so happy for his son dating the daughter of the woman who became her husband mistress while they’re still married and get settled in her house the next minute she left. It's parts like these that seem to me to be under-exploited in this kind of book that make my grade drop.
In conclusion, I liked the book but is not one that I’m going back to read, and that’s because of those parts where I feel needs to fill with explanation or extend reasons for this parents acting more like child’s then and adults.
3.5 stars
I received an ARC on exchange for my honest review. Thank you.
I think the story is very good, but it seems to me that you have parts with too many things that just doesn’t make sense in them. For example, I've never seen an exact explanation of what happened in Ethan's parent’s marriage, like if they split up and the mother leaves her son with the father and the new family and neither her or his father sit and talk about it with him, I can't understand that. The same happens with Raelynn, It's true that Ethan and Rae are bout a young adults, but it seems that both live alone all the time. Rae’s mother going with her rich new lover right the next day of arriving to a completely new house living her daughter alone with a completely stranger is something a can’t understand, this is just unbelievable.
I understand Ethan's anger at the beginning of the book but I never saw any coherent dialogue with his father about what is going on, or any complaints against his father's new mistress, so when he takes out his anger and harassment on Rae i hate him very much and just wanted to put the book aside, but Rae is not the typical heroine who stays silent with everything these rich kids throw at her, no, she fights and hits back and boy did I like that.
I liked the interaction between Ethan and Raelynn, I like that although the attraction exists almost immediately they don't rush it and instead the author takes them slowly making the attraction grow so much that they can't resist it despite the hate they are supposed to have for each other.
Ethan is an idiot that I hate and it costs me to love but in the end it beats me, and Rae I loved her from start to finish for being constant and not letting anyone humiliate her and that is because of everything what she has been going through her life, the bad experiences make her to put up barriers to prevent them from hurting her again.
The note here is given by the parents of these two protagonists, they are irresponsible who make it very clear how little they care about their children, live only for them, i can’t connect with any of them, not even in the end I, I did not understand that they are so in agreement with the relationship of their children under the same roof and even the mother of Ethan is so happy for his son dating the daughter of the woman who became her husband mistress while they’re still married and get settled in her house the next minute she left. It's parts like these that seem to me to be under-exploited in this kind of book that make my grade drop.
In conclusion, I liked the book but is not one that I’m going back to read, and that’s because of those parts where I feel needs to fill with explanation or extend reasons for this parents acting more like child’s then and adults.
3.5 stars
I received an ARC on exchange for my honest review. Thank you.
June 26, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Savage is the third book in the series and I REALLY wish I had read the first and second book prior to beginning this one, simply because I would have liked to see Ethan’s character before he meets Rae. In saying that, I still really enjoyed reading it and absolutely loved Ethan and Rae together.
Ethan. I was stuck between wanting to smack some sense into him and melting into a puddle from his dirty talk and oozing sex appeal. Ethan is angry. He holds SO much anger inside. His world comes crashing down when not only his parents separate but his father moves his new girlfriend and her daughter in pretty much straight away. He spirals with partying, alcohol and sex, and is completely blindsided by Rae and the immediate and unexpected emotions she inflicts. He keeps his true self hidden from everyone behind this hard mask but is really a soft and squishy teddy bear on the inside. I couldn’t help but fall for his anti-hero persona with his smug and rough around the edge’s personality, but I also loved seeing his nervous and shy side as well.
Enter Rae. When someone goes through what Rae did, they can either give up or stand and fight, and she definitely stands and fights. After the trauma she experiences and especially at such a young age, I completely understand her need to put up walls so high that no one can get close to her. She has this impenetrable force that repels people and protects her from any harm. I loved seeing her change, not only in demeanour but also her interaction with people. She finally finds a home, friends and fills the piece inside her that has been missing for far too long. She is fierce, completely independent, likes to have control over everything in her life and has a wicked resting bitch face.
Ethan and Rae’s hate for each other is mutual. But sometimes the line between hate and love is so blurry and both Ethan and Rae ride that invisible line for so long it creates some powerful and intense sexual tension. It did take me a bit to warm up to Ethan as I really didn’t agree with how he handled some situations, and whilst I did sympathise with why he was acting out, he definitely allows his anger to control his actions. BUT he redeems himself and Rae definitely makes him work for it and boy does he grovel.
Overall, I really enjoyed Savage and will definitely be going back and reading Mason and Jake’s stories as well. I am super excited to see how the next instalment in the series will unfold, especially with the little hints that were dropped throughout the book and at the ending. Hmmm.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Savage is the third book in the series and I REALLY wish I had read the first and second book prior to beginning this one, simply because I would have liked to see Ethan’s character before he meets Rae. In saying that, I still really enjoyed reading it and absolutely loved Ethan and Rae together.
Ethan. I was stuck between wanting to smack some sense into him and melting into a puddle from his dirty talk and oozing sex appeal. Ethan is angry. He holds SO much anger inside. His world comes crashing down when not only his parents separate but his father moves his new girlfriend and her daughter in pretty much straight away. He spirals with partying, alcohol and sex, and is completely blindsided by Rae and the immediate and unexpected emotions she inflicts. He keeps his true self hidden from everyone behind this hard mask but is really a soft and squishy teddy bear on the inside. I couldn’t help but fall for his anti-hero persona with his smug and rough around the edge’s personality, but I also loved seeing his nervous and shy side as well.
Enter Rae. When someone goes through what Rae did, they can either give up or stand and fight, and she definitely stands and fights. After the trauma she experiences and especially at such a young age, I completely understand her need to put up walls so high that no one can get close to her. She has this impenetrable force that repels people and protects her from any harm. I loved seeing her change, not only in demeanour but also her interaction with people. She finally finds a home, friends and fills the piece inside her that has been missing for far too long. She is fierce, completely independent, likes to have control over everything in her life and has a wicked resting bitch face.
Ethan and Rae’s hate for each other is mutual. But sometimes the line between hate and love is so blurry and both Ethan and Rae ride that invisible line for so long it creates some powerful and intense sexual tension. It did take me a bit to warm up to Ethan as I really didn’t agree with how he handled some situations, and whilst I did sympathise with why he was acting out, he definitely allows his anger to control his actions. BUT he redeems himself and Rae definitely makes him work for it and boy does he grovel.
Overall, I really enjoyed Savage and will definitely be going back and reading Mason and Jake’s stories as well. I am super excited to see how the next instalment in the series will unfold, especially with the little hints that were dropped throughout the book and at the ending. Hmmm.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
May 10, 2020
Thank you so much to Tracy Lorraine for my digital arc of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have been lucky enough to receive arcs of this entire series and I cannot wait for book four!
I was eagerly awaiting Ethan’s book for so long. Throughout Thorn and Paine, you see a progressive change in Ethan Savage and I wanted to get to the bottom of it.
For someone who always has the solidity of the love of his parents behind him, it’s a shock to his core when his father has an affair with an employee in his company. Even more of a shock when his mom leaves and his father moves his new girlfriend into Ethan’s family home. And the woman is bringing her daughter along? Ethan has no intention of playing happy little family with these people, including his father.
Raelynn has moved and changed schools time and time and time again thanks to her mom’s serial dating. But, this new guy is having them move into his McMansion on the hill in this seaside town. She hears stories about his son and how good and nice he is, but that is not at all what she encounters when Rae and Ethan come face to face. He thinks she is trailer trash and he doesn’t let her forget it.
While the two of them battle it out on the daily, neither of them can deny their attraction for one another. Ethan’s closest friends try to tell him that he has it bad for Rae but he refuses to believe that he wants anything more than to see her suffer and for her to be out of his life.
Rae isn’t going to just lay there and let him break her. She is so strong and combative, giving him back just as much as he gives. But when all of this hate and emotion culminates and Ethan fears he has taken things to far, he uncovers secrets from Rae’s past that, not only did she want to keep buried, but that make him fully realize the pain he has been causing her.
This was an emotional read. The pain that both Ethan and Rae are harboring is massive. The battle between them is rough, but the sliver of hope you get from both of their inner thoughts keeps you hanging onto hope that they will come around and see each other in the light that we want them to see. They are an explosive pair!
I was eagerly awaiting Ethan’s book for so long. Throughout Thorn and Paine, you see a progressive change in Ethan Savage and I wanted to get to the bottom of it.
For someone who always has the solidity of the love of his parents behind him, it’s a shock to his core when his father has an affair with an employee in his company. Even more of a shock when his mom leaves and his father moves his new girlfriend into Ethan’s family home. And the woman is bringing her daughter along? Ethan has no intention of playing happy little family with these people, including his father.
Raelynn has moved and changed schools time and time and time again thanks to her mom’s serial dating. But, this new guy is having them move into his McMansion on the hill in this seaside town. She hears stories about his son and how good and nice he is, but that is not at all what she encounters when Rae and Ethan come face to face. He thinks she is trailer trash and he doesn’t let her forget it.
While the two of them battle it out on the daily, neither of them can deny their attraction for one another. Ethan’s closest friends try to tell him that he has it bad for Rae but he refuses to believe that he wants anything more than to see her suffer and for her to be out of his life.
Rae isn’t going to just lay there and let him break her. She is so strong and combative, giving him back just as much as he gives. But when all of this hate and emotion culminates and Ethan fears he has taken things to far, he uncovers secrets from Rae’s past that, not only did she want to keep buried, but that make him fully realize the pain he has been causing her.
This was an emotional read. The pain that both Ethan and Rae are harboring is massive. The battle between them is rough, but the sliver of hope you get from both of their inner thoughts keeps you hanging onto hope that they will come around and see each other in the light that we want them to see. They are an explosive pair!
June 30, 2020
this series just keeps getting better and better. i need to find myself an ethan, that guy stole my heart. and rae, i love you to death.
May 18, 2022
they were decent but not necessarily life altering; both mcs were annoying at some point and ethan didnt grovel enough for my liking. i wouldnt have read it if it werent for the stepsiblings trope.
March 5, 2021
Amazing Bully Romance
Ethan, Ethan, Ethan! What a character! He had so many emotional rollercoaster moments in this book, I was in love with him, then mad at him then back to love. Ethan needed a strong partner that wouldn’t take his crap and would be able to give back to him, everything he dishes out. Rae is totally that girl! She is strong, she is fierce and she has been through so much, that she needs Ethan as much as he needs her. These two were perfect for each other and the book was amazing!
Ethan, Ethan, Ethan! What a character! He had so many emotional rollercoaster moments in this book, I was in love with him, then mad at him then back to love. Ethan needed a strong partner that wouldn’t take his crap and would be able to give back to him, everything he dishes out. Rae is totally that girl! She is strong, she is fierce and she has been through so much, that she needs Ethan as much as he needs her. These two were perfect for each other and the book was amazing!
May 23, 2020
4.5 stars
“Savage” is book 3 in the “Rosewood High” series. I haven’t read the previous books yet, but I was able to follow the story just fine. Tracy Lorraine is an author I haven’t really read, so this was a good introduction!
Ethan Savage is the last of his group without a girlfriend. He’s been feeling lonely for quite a while. Everything gets worse when he finds out that his father cheated and he’s moving in his mistress and her daughter. He’s so angry that these two women are the perfect targets. Raelynn has been following her mother around the country in search of the perfect life. She’s been uprooted so many times that she stopped trying to build relationships. Her mother’s latest fiancé is rich and comes with a son too. A son that he made his life’s mission to torment her!
I have to say that their relationship is explosive. Get ready for some real anger and frustration. At times I couldn’t decipher if it was hate or love anymore. Ethan is overflowing with emotions that he can’t find a way to channel or express. He thought that Rae is the perfect target, but she’s stronger than he though at first and she has some fire in her. It’s a real war of emotions between these two! Their chemistry is explosive, and their story is a rollercoaster ride! I’ll be diving into books 1 and 2 soon enough; I’m curious about Jake and Mason’s books!!
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“Savage” is book 3 in the “Rosewood High” series. I haven’t read the previous books yet, but I was able to follow the story just fine. Tracy Lorraine is an author I haven’t really read, so this was a good introduction!
Ethan Savage is the last of his group without a girlfriend. He’s been feeling lonely for quite a while. Everything gets worse when he finds out that his father cheated and he’s moving in his mistress and her daughter. He’s so angry that these two women are the perfect targets. Raelynn has been following her mother around the country in search of the perfect life. She’s been uprooted so many times that she stopped trying to build relationships. Her mother’s latest fiancé is rich and comes with a son too. A son that he made his life’s mission to torment her!
I have to say that their relationship is explosive. Get ready for some real anger and frustration. At times I couldn’t decipher if it was hate or love anymore. Ethan is overflowing with emotions that he can’t find a way to channel or express. He thought that Rae is the perfect target, but she’s stronger than he though at first and she has some fire in her. It’s a real war of emotions between these two! Their chemistry is explosive, and their story is a rollercoaster ride! I’ll be diving into books 1 and 2 soon enough; I’m curious about Jake and Mason’s books!!
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May 9, 2020
Ethan is quite the charmer, “I’m not talking about your weight, baby. I could bench press you all effing day.” He likes to ask his girl for her opinion, “perfect. How do you fancy a dip in the pool? I’ve wanted to eff you in there since I first saw you emerge in your wet, see-through clothes.” I liked this book, I loved Ethan.
July 7, 2020
This is book #3 in the Rosewood High Series and it was absolutely fantastic this series is a must read. I must say that this series is one of the best that I have ever read and I highly, highly recommend it to everyone. The title of this book fits in perfectly with the story and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down this couple were of the charts and they both gave as good as they got.
Book#1 THORN
Book #2 PAINE
Book #3 SAVAGE
This is Ethan and Rae's story and is a real enemies to lovers book and one that you do not want to miss it.
Ethan is part of the sports team and he is also going through a lot with his family. Ethan's father has cheated on his mum and has now moved her in there house with her daughter Rae. He thinks that she is total trash and he is very raw and angry with her a total savage.
Raelynn and her mum have moved about so much that this is just the norm for her. She has never had anyone she could call friends and has always fought for everything. Rae is such a strong woman and is a fighter and after everything she has been through in her life she knows that she can handle a few teenagers, right? When she moves in Ethan hates her with vengeance and he throws everything he can at her. But he sees something in her that is so different and not like the cheer squad. She pushes him right back and he cant handle that and starts messing with her but he also cant get her out of his mind.
The way that this author has written the characters is fantastic in all this series and I really rooted for theses two. This book is raw, very intense and also dark in places but you will not be able to take your eyes from the pages
This author is a fantastic writer and this series is one of the best I've ever read. Her style of writing is so great and so easy to follow that I cant wait to read more of her books. This book also gives us a glimpse into the past characters and where there are now which was awesome. Once I got to the end I was desperate for the next and I cant wait to see what happens in Rosewood now and once your in Rosewood there is no going back guys.
Book#1 THORN
Book #2 PAINE
Book #3 SAVAGE
This is Ethan and Rae's story and is a real enemies to lovers book and one that you do not want to miss it.
Ethan is part of the sports team and he is also going through a lot with his family. Ethan's father has cheated on his mum and has now moved her in there house with her daughter Rae. He thinks that she is total trash and he is very raw and angry with her a total savage.
Raelynn and her mum have moved about so much that this is just the norm for her. She has never had anyone she could call friends and has always fought for everything. Rae is such a strong woman and is a fighter and after everything she has been through in her life she knows that she can handle a few teenagers, right? When she moves in Ethan hates her with vengeance and he throws everything he can at her. But he sees something in her that is so different and not like the cheer squad. She pushes him right back and he cant handle that and starts messing with her but he also cant get her out of his mind.
The way that this author has written the characters is fantastic in all this series and I really rooted for theses two. This book is raw, very intense and also dark in places but you will not be able to take your eyes from the pages
This author is a fantastic writer and this series is one of the best I've ever read. Her style of writing is so great and so easy to follow that I cant wait to read more of her books. This book also gives us a glimpse into the past characters and where there are now which was awesome. Once I got to the end I was desperate for the next and I cant wait to see what happens in Rosewood now and once your in Rosewood there is no going back guys.
May 9, 2020
An authentically emotional book with two characters that are hurting over the huge changes in their lives and with no other outlet to express their emotions turn their coping mechanisms into anger and hate. Their story will touch you on every level and Rae will make you cheer for her courage and strength.
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood series and here we get to know Ethan Savage a whole lot better. He has always been a big party guy, but lately he's taken it to a whole new destructive level. Showing up to school wasted and missing football practice isn't quite like the Ethan his friends know and that is when they find out his parents are no longer together and his father has a new woman in his life, oh and by the way, she is moving into his home with a daughter in tow. Ethan doesn't plan to like his new "ready made family" in fact he plans to make their lives hell.
Raelynn hasn't had an easy life. Her mother has a new boyfriend as often as she changes underwear. Okay, maybe not quite that often, but often enough. The problem wouldn't be that bad, except every time she switches boyfriends she also switches towns, which means Rae has switched schools a lot. Rae has been to more schools than she can count anymore which means she has stopped trying to make friends and her armor is pretty thick when it comes to teasing, taunting, or bullying. When she moves once again into Rosewood and meets Ethan she wasn't exactly expecting open arms, but she wasn't expecting the angry hostility either. However, she isn't planning to stay long so she will make due, like she always does.
The one problem to both Ethan and Rae's plan is the huge underlying attraction between them. As much as Ethan wants to make her life a living nightmare, he also can't stop himself from wanting her in every possible way. Rae also can't stop herself from ogling her new roommate, as much as she wants to detest him and his horrible manners. Neither can help the attraction even when they want to hate the other person. When the attraction finally sizzles to an all time high...will they be able to resist? Who will lose the battle? Will they still be able to look in the mirror when the war is won?
Raelynn is a really strong character and I admired her bravery and strength. She doesn't let her guard down very often, but with her background, she doesn't have a lot of guard to actually let down. She's spent a ton of time growing up alone, basically raising her mother, and that changes a person, makes them leary and untrusting. She is the perfect dark horse for Ethan who normally gets whatever he wants.
Once I picked up this book I couldn't put it down, it was that good. I everyone can relate to the emotions swirling in both characters whether you've been through what they have or not. Tracy did a fantastic job of relating that frustration you feel when things are out of your control and you truly feel helpless, but also so angry you lash out at whatever is in your proximity. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Savage can be read as a standalone, for better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a high school bully romance with mature new adult content.
Savage is the third book in the Rosewood series and here we get to know Ethan Savage a whole lot better. He has always been a big party guy, but lately he's taken it to a whole new destructive level. Showing up to school wasted and missing football practice isn't quite like the Ethan his friends know and that is when they find out his parents are no longer together and his father has a new woman in his life, oh and by the way, she is moving into his home with a daughter in tow. Ethan doesn't plan to like his new "ready made family" in fact he plans to make their lives hell.
Raelynn hasn't had an easy life. Her mother has a new boyfriend as often as she changes underwear. Okay, maybe not quite that often, but often enough. The problem wouldn't be that bad, except every time she switches boyfriends she also switches towns, which means Rae has switched schools a lot. Rae has been to more schools than she can count anymore which means she has stopped trying to make friends and her armor is pretty thick when it comes to teasing, taunting, or bullying. When she moves once again into Rosewood and meets Ethan she wasn't exactly expecting open arms, but she wasn't expecting the angry hostility either. However, she isn't planning to stay long so she will make due, like she always does.
The one problem to both Ethan and Rae's plan is the huge underlying attraction between them. As much as Ethan wants to make her life a living nightmare, he also can't stop himself from wanting her in every possible way. Rae also can't stop herself from ogling her new roommate, as much as she wants to detest him and his horrible manners. Neither can help the attraction even when they want to hate the other person. When the attraction finally sizzles to an all time high...will they be able to resist? Who will lose the battle? Will they still be able to look in the mirror when the war is won?
Raelynn is a really strong character and I admired her bravery and strength. She doesn't let her guard down very often, but with her background, she doesn't have a lot of guard to actually let down. She's spent a ton of time growing up alone, basically raising her mother, and that changes a person, makes them leary and untrusting. She is the perfect dark horse for Ethan who normally gets whatever he wants.
Once I picked up this book I couldn't put it down, it was that good. I everyone can relate to the emotions swirling in both characters whether you've been through what they have or not. Tracy did a fantastic job of relating that frustration you feel when things are out of your control and you truly feel helpless, but also so angry you lash out at whatever is in your proximity. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Savage can be read as a standalone, for better understanding of the world, you might want to read the previous books first. This is a high school bully romance with mature new adult content.
May 21, 2020
I can't get enough of these books!!! Each addition to this series did so different, so amazing, and I just adore reading about the ultimate bad boys who are brought to their knees by the women they adore!😉
This book follows Ethan, who from the outside seems to have the perfect life: the loving family, the girls that flock to him, his friends.. everything seems so easy for him. That is until his father disrupts his life, announces that he's been having an affair, and is effectively moving in his mistress AND her teenage daughter. Ethan quite appropriately becomes a savage, and has no intentions of being part of this new happy family.
Raelynn has moved around constantly, always at the whim of her mothers love life. She's had a tough life (and that's putting it very lightly.) She and her mom move into a McMansion, and she feels like her life might finally be headed in the right direction.. until she meets the boy across the hall.
Ethan tries his all to get her out of his life, all the while refusing to admit his attraction and affection for her. Push comes to shove with these two -- in the best and worst ways -- and when Ethan takes it too far and then uncovers the secret that Rae never wanted anyone to discover, can he make things right with the girl he loves more than anything? Or is it all too late?
I loved, loved, LOVED this book! Raelynn is a BADASS who doesn't let Ethan walk all over her. Unlike most heroines in this genre, she actually has a backbone and that's so refreshing. Through her tough facade, she has a vulnerable side that makes me want to just hug her. She is easily one of the best heroines I've ever read, and these two are just everything.
"You think you're the king? Well, meet your motherfucking queen."
I can't wait for more from this incredible author! Make sure you one click!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
This book follows Ethan, who from the outside seems to have the perfect life: the loving family, the girls that flock to him, his friends.. everything seems so easy for him. That is until his father disrupts his life, announces that he's been having an affair, and is effectively moving in his mistress AND her teenage daughter. Ethan quite appropriately becomes a savage, and has no intentions of being part of this new happy family.
Raelynn has moved around constantly, always at the whim of her mothers love life. She's had a tough life (and that's putting it very lightly.) She and her mom move into a McMansion, and she feels like her life might finally be headed in the right direction.. until she meets the boy across the hall.
Ethan tries his all to get her out of his life, all the while refusing to admit his attraction and affection for her. Push comes to shove with these two -- in the best and worst ways -- and when Ethan takes it too far and then uncovers the secret that Rae never wanted anyone to discover, can he make things right with the girl he loves more than anything? Or is it all too late?
I loved, loved, LOVED this book! Raelynn is a BADASS who doesn't let Ethan walk all over her. Unlike most heroines in this genre, she actually has a backbone and that's so refreshing. Through her tough facade, she has a vulnerable side that makes me want to just hug her. She is easily one of the best heroines I've ever read, and these two are just everything.
"You think you're the king? Well, meet your motherfucking queen."
I can't wait for more from this incredible author! Make sure you one click!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
January 28, 2023
Esté tercer chico Rosewood no nos decepcionó pues la pasión que desprendieron los protagonistas nos dejó sumamente emocionadas.
Ethan Savage es un joven que se creía con todas la suerte del mundo, pues su vida en teoría era perfecta, tenía grandes amigos, un equipo que lo admiraba y una familia a distancia y ausente pero era más que lo que sus mejores amigos Jake y Masón tenían.
Por ello cuando su hogar perfecto se derrumbo de un día al otro lo único que se generó en su interior fue un gran dolor, pero más un profundo odio por quién el creía que arruinó todo, y ya que no podía desquitarse con la nueva mujer de su papá , lo haría con la hija de esta quien viviría en la misma casa con él.
Rae es una joven que está acostumbrada a los múltiples cambios pues la vida de diferentes novios de su mamá, la a llevado a vivir en los peores lugares y sufrir horribles situaciones por lo que a realizado crearse un cascarón de fortaleza para no volver a sufrir, su único objetivo es terminar la escuela y poder ahorrar mucho para irse a la universidad, pero su nueva pareja de su mamá puede llevarla a convivir con ese engreído jugador que quiere verla mal, lo que sabe él es que hace años alguien la daño tanto que no hay forma de estar más herida.
Será que entre esos dos se cumpla el lema de entre el odio y el amor solo hay un paso, pues aunque se juran odio, ambos siguen queriendo estar lo más junto del otro ya que ese sentimiento que está creciendo en su interior cuando están juntos los hace sentirse muy bien.
Ethan Savage es un joven que se creía con todas la suerte del mundo, pues su vida en teoría era perfecta, tenía grandes amigos, un equipo que lo admiraba y una familia a distancia y ausente pero era más que lo que sus mejores amigos Jake y Masón tenían.
Por ello cuando su hogar perfecto se derrumbo de un día al otro lo único que se generó en su interior fue un gran dolor, pero más un profundo odio por quién el creía que arruinó todo, y ya que no podía desquitarse con la nueva mujer de su papá , lo haría con la hija de esta quien viviría en la misma casa con él.
Rae es una joven que está acostumbrada a los múltiples cambios pues la vida de diferentes novios de su mamá, la a llevado a vivir en los peores lugares y sufrir horribles situaciones por lo que a realizado crearse un cascarón de fortaleza para no volver a sufrir, su único objetivo es terminar la escuela y poder ahorrar mucho para irse a la universidad, pero su nueva pareja de su mamá puede llevarla a convivir con ese engreído jugador que quiere verla mal, lo que sabe él es que hace años alguien la daño tanto que no hay forma de estar más herida.
Será que entre esos dos se cumpla el lema de entre el odio y el amor solo hay un paso, pues aunque se juran odio, ambos siguen queriendo estar lo más junto del otro ya que ese sentimiento que está creciendo en su interior cuando están juntos los hace sentirse muy bien.
May 21, 2020
From the moment Paine-Mason and Camile's book ended , I have been waiting for Ethan's book.This book certainly made the wait worth it!!
The first book of Tracy Lorraine that I read was THORN and from then I have been following her work. Just like all of hers books this one also does not disappoint.
In the starting of the book I absolutely hated Ethan, What an ass he was !! and it was absolutely unreasonable. My heart got pulled towards Rae and I sympathised with her so much!!
But as the book progressed, just like all of the Anti-heroes of Tracy Lorraine, this one too won my heart.
Ethan and Rae's story is not easy at all. There were times when I was disappointed in Rae because of how rude she was to people who did not deserve it , but then i completely got where she was coming from and then fell in love with her even more!!
her courage and strength was absolutely mind-blowing!! and I just loved the way she gave back as good as she got from Ethan!! she was truly the most strongest female character of Tracy Lorraine .
I totally recommend this book to all the bully romance lovers!!!
May 21, 2020
From the moment Paine-Mason and Camile's book ended , I have been waiting for Ethan's book.This book certainly made the wait worth it!!
The first book of Tracy Lorraine that I read was THORN and from then I have been following her work. Just like all of hers books this one also does not disappoint.
In the starting of the book I absolutely hated Ethan, What an ass he was !! and it was absolutely unreasonable. My heart got pulled towards Rae and I sympathised with her so much!!
But as the book progressed, just like all of the Anti-heroes of Tracy Lorraine, this one too won my heart.
Ethan and Rae's story is not easy at all. There were times when I was disappointed in Rae because of how rude she was to people who did not deserve it , but then i completely got where she was coming from and then fell in love with her even more!!
her courage and strength was absolutely mind-blowing!! and I just loved the way she gave back as good as she got from Ethan!! she was truly the most strongest female character of Tracy Lorraine .
I totally recommend this book to all the bully romance lovers!!!
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