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Savage in the Sheets

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Savage in the streets,
Mechanical between the sheets…

Or at least that’s what I was told. Now I know why I never make it past date five.

Jenna Savage here. Attorney. Reality TV watcher. Hopeless romantic. Forever alone…

If only I could deprogram the aggressively bland bedroom habits I’ve adapted out of my system and become the savage I’m meant to be.

Of course, in order to do that, I need help. And who better to be my mentor than Weston Singer, my best friend and a total stud.

We lay out the rules, determined to maintain our friendship during my ‘training.’ But wouldn’t you know it, my heart has other plans.

Now, I’m hopelessly in love with a man who has always been a love ’em and leave ’em type of guy. I should have seen this coming.

Is it possible he could feel the same way?

Or am I doomed to forever long for a man I can never have?


Savage in the Sheets is a standalone romantic comedy novella that fits into the bigger Savage in Love world! If you LOVE to laugh! If you CRAVE a sexy SIZZLE! And if you HATE cliffhangers—this book is for you!

200 pages, Unknown Binding

Published November 27, 2020

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Lark Anderson

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Lark Anderson is a USA Today bestselling author and a self-proclaimed nit-picking nerd. She has over a dozen hilarious contemporary romance novels out and is excited to explore writing shifter romances.

In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, playing Magic: The Gathering, reading, and binge-watching television.

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6,297 reviews46 followers
November 9, 2020
Talk about fun, this book will keep you in stitches most of the time. Jessica Savage is determined to bring up her bedroom antics a notch or two. She wanted to go from bland to spicy but didn't know how. Weston to the rescue. Stud on wheels and best friend to boot. Who would be a better teacher? No red flags here. Platonic, yeah right. Her heart was spinning faster than she could say the O word. What a cute friends to lovers romance that was a cute read. Once I started reading it was hard to put down. The characters are enchanting and the story line entertaining. A great read that I read as an arc and voluntarily chose to write a review.
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1,168 reviews11 followers
November 19, 2020
5 +++ STARS for Savage in the Sheets by Lark Anderson

ARC received from Booksprout and author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS BOOK and here is why ....

Great cover - definitely made me envision Jenna Savage’s hotness !!
Storyline of friends to lovers a favorite genre of mine
LOL funny dialog ( ie bananas / multiple ones I might add and robots , endearing Rosie the Robot )
Also learned hyperventilation can be used as a form of measurement
Amazing characters in Jenna and Weston
Totally hope Angela ( Jenna’s BF ) gets her own book
HEA
Read quickly in just one sitting

I am so happy Booksprout introduced me to this amazing author. Every book I have been able to read has just left me feeling “so good” and Savage in the Sheets is no exception. Wes and Jenna have been friends for a number of years. Wes is the player but he would never consider playing with Jenna’s heart. Jenna is a 25 year old lawyer who tends to think everything through to the point of being straight laced and analytical even so much as to why her non existent love life / relationships fail her after “said 5 dates “ that’s the longest she has been in the dating pool. When Jenna confides in Wes about her dating problems he offers to help and they develop a 3 Stage approach to get her back in the game. The only problem is they both begin to fall hard for each other when they start to take things in the friends with “benefits “ zone !!

Can’t wait to read more by this author !! Great read could not put it down !!

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338 reviews
November 14, 2020
“So, you have premature ejaculation issues?”

Meet Jenna Savage, 25, lawyer, beautiful, super intelligent and with an analytic mind that knocks men out of their socks... also known, by some, as Rosie Jetson!
Despite being 25 Jenna as never been in a real relationship before. She can’t, for the life of her, get the guys to go beyond the three mark date.

Weston Singer is hot. Wait let me rephrase that, he is a drool worth Greek god! And has been Jenna’s best friend for over 8 years.
Their friendship is strictly that, a friendship. They never felt any attraction towards each other. That is until Jenna talks to Weston about her “problem” and he volunteers to help her loosen up and become more “attractive and desirable” to men.

“Stage One: kissing, petting on top of clothes, dry humping. Stage Two: everything in Stage One minus the clothes. “Stage Three: everything in Stage One and Two, adding intercourse.”
“Stage Four—anal!” he says without missing a beat”


But can these friends cross the line and come out unscathed?

“you feel like a disaster of epic proportions”

I absolutely loved this book! It’s a Laugh Out Loud kind of book and I just loved Larks sense of humor!
The characters are so sweet and relatable and Jenna and Weston are couple goals!

Now I can’t wait to read Angela and Gregory’s story! Hopefully we get one.

Arc kindly provided by the author.
715 reviews5 followers
November 14, 2020
Jenna Savage, 25, is a serious, analytical and competitive lawyer who has never been in a serious relationship and asks her best friend, Weston, 30, for help. Jenna and Weston had met 8 years ago when she tutored him during college and they were still close. Jenna wants Weston to teach her about sex by practicing with him but neither one wants to jeopardize their friendship. When they end up getting more involved they both realize that they need to talk but a misunderstanding tears them apart. Will Jenna and Weston finally talk about how they feel and can they begin a relationship?

I enjoyed this cute story with two friends who become more than friends and give it 4.5 stars. The author gave us background on their growing feelings but they were afraid to admit that they felt more than platonic love. The epilogue was a great ending for their story.

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5,468 reviews23 followers
November 17, 2020
Savage in the Sheets by Lark Anderson is a quick,sweet,delightful,fun,steamy friends to lovers romance story of Weston and Jenna..Weston is a gorgeous guy and a player and Jennas bestfriend..Jenna is an Attorney. Reality TV watcher. Hopeless romantic. Forever alone…her bedroom performance is not so great thats why she asked her bestfriend to be his mentor to teach her how to be a savage in bed not only her name..rules are laid out, to maintain their friendship during her ‘training.’ But wouldn’t you know it, her heart had other plans.Now, shes hopelessly in love with a man who has always been a love ’em and leave ’em type of guy. she should have seen this coming.is it possible he feels the same way? Or she is doomed to forever long for a man she can never have? read it to find out!

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1,011 reviews45 followers
November 13, 2020
For a good time read this book!!! Friends to Lovers Rom-Com that will have you laughing, swooning, and falling in love with Weston and Jenna.

Weston and Jenna have known one another since college when she tutored him. Jenna is driven, successful, and an over achiever. She cannot keep a guy past 5 dates and cannot understand why. That is until Weston reveals that a former date of Jenna referred to her a mechanical, like Rosie from the Jetson’s. She is mortified, but with help from Wes and Angela she begins to let loose and live in the moment.
As they embark on this adventure, they find themselves looking at one another with fresh and open eyes.
Friends to Lovers is one of my favorite tropes, Savage in the Sheets does not disappoint. Lark delivers a sweet, HOT HEA!!
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725 reviews
March 3, 2021
This book is super cute! Weston and Jenna are totally couple goals. The found myself laughing like crazy. (The banana incident with her coworker 😂) I’m sad it was a novella as I think the author could have added more to make it a legit story. I had serious doubts about Angela but she redeemed herself in the end.
Jenna is a beautiful lawyer but had trouble keeping a guy. Turns out, she needs some help in the sack. She enlists her best friend, Weston, who practically volunteers to assist and feelings start to fly.
This was a super cute, fun and light read.

*Overall novella is 5/5
*HEA - Yes!
*Lots of lust, 🔥🔥🔥 but only 1 true sex scene if that’s your kink. Still the lust is 5/5.
*POV of both Weston and Jenna
4,330 reviews27 followers
November 14, 2020
I received an ARC from the author thru Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving my review. This is a short, sweet, funny and steamy story. Weston and Jenna are best friends who find love together. When Jenna asks Weston for his help with her relationship problems, it turns into so much more. I thought the characters were great in this story. They had a lot chemistry. The storyline was well written, just wished it was longer. Their story just made you want to have more of them.

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2,249 reviews15 followers
November 14, 2020
Jenna is an attorney and is having problems with dating men. She needs help in the bedroom so who better to help than Weston, kind of a man about town. So they set ground rules and she falls for him. They do not communicate very well. Will things go south or can they finally open up. This book made me laugh and scream at them both for not opening up. Great story with fantastic characters. The plot progressed well. This is just a fun book to read.

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3,412 reviews19 followers
November 15, 2020
Savage In The Sheets is a best friend to lovers romance with a twist. It is the story of Jenna Savage, who is a successful attorney but unsuccessful in the bedroom, and Wes Singer, her best friend who she seeks help for her problem. They both agree to not let their intimacy get in the way of their friendship. This quick read novel has amazing characters and a storyline with humor, misunderstandings, strong emotions, and steamy romance.

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2,419 reviews12 followers
April 27, 2021
What a fantastic book this is!! Definitely brightened up my day! All week too!!

Do you love it when a story puts a smile on your face and makes you laugh? How about a perma-smile? Tears from laughing? Well, Savage in the Sweets is just the story for you. What a fantastic book this is. Loved every minute of reading this funny drama filled, sexy romance. Definitely brightened up my day! All week too. Everyone need this book in their library and on their TBR list too. So can’t wait to get my hands on the next book by this amazing author. Happy reading everyone!!
3,552 reviews52 followers
November 15, 2020
This was such a great story! It had love, steamy hotness, sexting and lots of humor! I couldn’t stop laughing at some of the conversations and events in this novel! And I just love both Wes and Jenna. They are so adorable separately and together. Their chemistry together is explosively sexy and I thoroughly enjoyed this story!

I received a free advanced review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my fair and honest opinion..
4,563 reviews19 followers
November 16, 2020
Oh my God, this book was so much fun. I've always loved the concept of a playboy teaching a girl how to flirt and be more outgoing with the guys. It reminds me a lot of Before Jamaice Lane by Samantha Young.
Not to mention I loved the dual, first person point of view, which is always a deal breaker for me. Read this book, you won't regret it.

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1,758 reviews12 followers
December 24, 2020
A light fun & sexy read...
I won't go into to the story in detail so will just mention that it was quite unique for me. The heroine took no prisoners in the court room but she wasn't so skilled in the bedroom. Her best friend & serious stud steps up to help her. She's a quick study & their friendship becomes so much more. Humorous with witty banter, lots of loving & sexy healing. I received an arc & this is my honest & voluntary review.
2,698 reviews33 followers
November 24, 2020
Jenna has a problem: she's not that great in bed. So she enlists the help of her player best friend, Weston to help her become a savage in the sheets. Hence the name of the book.
This book was the best. So funny, charismatic, and just delightful. Their chemistry is just amazing to read about, and the dialogue between them just hilarious at times. Can't say enough about it. I had the best time reading it and laughed lots. Highly impressed!
This was an ARC and this is my honest review.
2,314 reviews26 followers
November 16, 2020
This was such a great book. I have found a new author to follow in Lark Anderson. I loved the friend between Jenna and Wes and how they trusted each other enough even with intimacy. Reading through their development was steamy fun!

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3,768 reviews12 followers
November 16, 2020
Jenna Savage sets rules and boundaries as she’s trying to become more Savage, as she believes she should be, fails as she hopelessly falls in love with her best friend that’s a love and them guy to help her. A story that’s a must read! I truly enjoyed reading this. It was hilarious and cute!

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625 reviews2 followers
February 2, 2021
Jenna enlists the help of her friend Weston to help her become what she needs to be to keep a man.
They agree rules but we all know rules are meant to be broken.
A fun friends to lovers to forever.
Really enjoyed it

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23 reviews
May 13, 2021
Sweet & Savage

This is the first book I've read from this author and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Great storyline for Jenna and Weston. Typical friends to lover's romance drama with a big misunderstanding. I really enjoyed reading their love story. Angela is a hot mess and I can't wait to read her story next.
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2,383 reviews8 followers
November 10, 2020
Poor awkward Jenna, she can't seem to catch a break in the guy department until her friend decides to teach her how to get that break. There were so many funny moments and a few serious moments. This was a great book. I strongly recommend you read it.
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1,370 reviews16 followers
November 14, 2020
Lark Anderson knows her stuff...she writes the best romance novels ever, they have steam, romance and are funny....Wes and Jenna are great together. I loved this story.

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7,813 reviews65 followers
November 15, 2020
I found myself not wanting to put this one down from the beginning. I loved the storylines flow and the characters are well developed and engaged me from the start.

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1,849 reviews49 followers
December 27, 2020
This gives friends with benefits a whole new meaning. Jenna needs some help in the dating department and her best friend Weston offers to help her out. This is a funny, quick read that will bring a smile to your face!
407 reviews
April 30, 2021
Really, really good!! ❤️❤️

First time reading a Lark Anderson book and i think it was fabulous...short and sweet with great character development...cute storyline and I fell in love with all the characters..I will be reading more of her books...
561 reviews5 followers
November 13, 2020
I love this best friends to lovers book! Weston and Jenna are so cute. The “friendly” dating tutorial and everything that came out of it was exactly what I wanted for these two!
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24.1k reviews19 followers
November 29, 2020
I enjoyed Weston & Jessica's cute book. Good characters. It was a fun, entertaining read. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
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16.4k reviews217 followers
November 30, 2020
Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read! I could not put it down it was that good!
28 reviews
May 31, 2021
A fun read

This was a quick fun book to read, best friend to lovers. Great characters, low key drama, very entertaining, highly recommended
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746 reviews7 followers
July 7, 2021
2.5 stars. I didn't like these characters and I found her to be very unrelateable. I don't understand how two ultra-hot besties never once considered each other as romantic partners. I thought them going on and on about how she was Rosie the robot from the Jetsons got old super quick. I don't understand how she had dating problems her whole life, and they were fixed by someone just saying "stop talking about work, wear something sexy, and laugh at his jokes." Problem fixed.

Her timeline of 3 meetings with Weston was completely ridiculous and nonsensical: "Ok, lets not talk for a week, and meet again in one week for penatrative sex." What? I thought that he felt like he was really written by a guy. How he sees her chest for the first time and thinks how she could totally be a centerfold in a "titty magazine". I thought his reaction to his feelings for her was unnecessarily dramatic and over the top.

The only great part was her bestie Angela, and she felt like she was ripped from a separate story. I have no idea why she would want to be friends with the boring heroine of this story.
427 reviews3 followers
October 31, 2025
A pleasant friends-to-lovers read!

This was a pleasant, light book. A friends-to-lovers story that I enjoyed. Great, flowing plot and really likable characters. Weston and Jenna are best friends for the past eight years. She helped him immensely during college and they became friends ever since. She has trouble getting past the third-fourth date (or a few times between the sheets) as every guy runs, he decides to help her. Up until this moment, no one had realized the feelings lurking under the surface. It was a blast seeing them both fall hard. I loved how protective Weston is. Jenna, despite her strength and assertiveness in every aspect of her life, is insecure in her interactions with the opposite sex. It’s a slow process making them admit their feelings but I loved every page leading to it. I read it in one sitting. 4 stars.

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