Savage Arrows, 2
No one steals from the Arrow Brothers and lives to tell the tale. Krista takes on a dangerous job despite knowing the risks. Confident in her skills, Krista isn’t worried she’ll get caught. When she’s betrayed, she faces the devil himself. Everyone fears the Arrow Brothers, and Devlin is the worst of them all, but Krista has a secret trump card. Years ago, a girl and boy met in a basement and hatched an impossible escape plan. Using their shared past as a bargaining chip is a low blow, but Krista has no other choice. She’s a survivor, and she’ll use anything in her arsenal to come out of this dangerous situation alive.
Devlin Arrow discarded his humanity to rise to the top. Krista is an unnecessary complication. Eliminating her from the equation would be the best solution … and yet Devlin can’t find it in his heart to end her. In her, Devlin sees the frightened yet fearless girl who saved him all those years ago. Krista could be useful, so she’ll serve as a pawn in his game. Still, Devlin can’t deny the hold she has on his soul. Krista’s dangerous. She’s his weakness, and when his enemies find out, that will be the end of him. But maybe she’d be worth it.
Excerpt:
Devlin narrowed his eyes. “So, you’re just a common thief now? You’re playing a very dangerous game,” he said. “Do you know what happens to people who take a shot at me and my brothers?”
Krista swallowed hard. “I didn’t have a choice,” she said.
Devlin pushed away from his desk and stood, slowly approaching her. The room seemed to shrink around them, the air thick with tension.
“You always have a choice,” he said, his voice low and intense. “But you chose to betray me. Again.”
He was close now, so close he could feel the heat radiating from her. The familiar scent of her brought back memories he had buried deep, memories of a girl who had once been his one-time friend, his confidant. In that basement, they had shared something deep.
“Why, Krista?” he asked, swiftly eliminating the distance between them. “Why come back now?”
She met his gaze and the steel there thrilled him to bits. Most folks would be trembling or begging by now, but Krista held her ground.
“Because I had nowhere else to go. I needed the money to survive,” Krista said with a brutal honesty he admired.
The ice in his heart melted a little. This woman was dangerous.
“You could have asked for help,” he said, his hand reaching up to brush a stray lock of hair from her face. “You didn’t have to steal from me.”
Devlin didn’t know what possessed him to say those words, but in some way, he felt his family owed her. His father had killed her father in cold blood after her escape. Then again, would he have truly helped her? Some irrational part of his brain still hadn’t forgiven her for that betrayal all those years ago.
“You wouldn’t have helped me,” she answered. “I can still see the hate in your eyes.”
He cupped her cheek, using his thumb to gently caress her skin, and he felt a surge of dark delight as Krista shivered at his touch. The fear and uncertainty in her eyes mixed with something else, something he recognized all too well—desire—and he couldn’t help but relish the power he held over her.
This is Book 2 in the Savage Arrows series, but the first one that I read. It can be read as a stand alone. I really enjoyed it. It was shorter novel, but nothing felt rushed. It had me gripped and I had no idea who was behind everything. I had a guess, but I was wrong. I am now going to go back and read Caver (book 1).
This was an engaging and entertaining read that's filled with action, drama, intrigue and steamy romance as Devlin and Krista meet again as adults. These two met when they were young but under terrible circumstances. Meeting now gives them an unexpected connection but they have more danger to deal with to get their HEA. I really enjoyed this fast paced read and the heat between them. Good fun!
As children they shared a dark past where Krista uses her wit to save them. Years later she is caught in a difficult situation where she has to pull her trump card to survive Devlin's wrath. Will their shared past be enough for Willow to escape Devlin's anger.
I wish it was a longer read, but thats okay. I enjoyed reading Devlin and Krista story. It's steamy, thrilling, twist and turns., fast paced. I recommend it.
I always get excited when I see this author has a new book to share with us! And this one was no different. I couldn't wait to dive in and devour it. And devour it I did! I loved these characters and I couldn't help but enjoy their every interaction and get pulled into their story and relationship! More soon please!
A page turner from the beginning. This is the second book in the series, I enjoyed Devlin and Krista, They have a great attraction. a wonderful read,
This book rocked--I was super excited for the new addition and once again the author didn't disappoint. Loved the novella length book so much just because lots of stuff packed in a quick read. Loved loved it!!
What a wonderfully dark and sinister story. We follow Krista and Devlin. They already have a history together and share a dark past, but they saved that. After a few years they see each other again because Krista is in trouble he is appointed to help her and hope that they can rekindle the fire. But their journey is not without a struggle. Can he keep her safe and can they find the way to a heal together? A well-written story with chemistry, tension, action, romance and dark moments and much more. If you like dark and sinister romantic stories then this is a must read.
This is the second of the series, but you can read it as a standalone, though I recommend reading Carver as it's also a great read. Devlin and Krista were imprisoned together when they were younger, by Devlin's cruel father. When he helps Krista escape, but stays to ensure that his brothers are taken care of, he holds a grudge when she doesn't return to save him. So, when they meet up again in present day, there is hurt, revenge, and heat...
This short book is great for a relax afternoon. I love how it was sweet and with suspense, and a bit of action. I can wait for the next one.
Devlin is the second story in the Savage Arrows series. This book follows the story of Devlin and Krista. I absolutely LOVED getting to know both Devlin and Krista as well as witnessing their relationship journey unfold throughout the book. There were times where I felt that I was actually right there to witness their journey with my very own eyes. The characters are well developed and beautifully executed throughout the story. This book is amazingly written, well balanced and beautifully executed by Winter Sloane. I have read the first book from Savage Arrows and I absolutely enjoyed it just as much as I did with this book. I’m looking forward to read the next book in this series and I hope it’s just as good as the first two if not better. Winter Sloane continues to show what an incredible author she is with each book that I have read by her so far. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is looking for a suspenseful mafia romance book to read.
I enjoyed Devlin and Krista’s story. It was an entertaining and engaging read. I got a copy of the book and voluntarily leaving this review.
Devlin and Krista. They have a history from when they were children. Hes now the head of the Arrow clan. Hes now cruel and soulless. Shes now a theif. She takes a job she knows she shouldnt but when Devlin catchs her he know he should get rid of her. But he cant so he uses her as a pawn in his game. He still wants revenge for never coming back to get him.
Devlin and Krista met when young under horrible circumstances. Years later they meet again, not in the best of circumstances. What follows is a quick read filled with heat and sizzle and there is violence including death.
Book 2 in the Savage Arrows series is Devlin and Krista's short, fast-paced, one sitting read. Lies and betrayals come full circle in Devlin. After meeting as children and then again as adults, this couple is catapulted straight into their hea. Not an easy task though. Enemies have to be dealt with first. These short stories in this series are the perfect quick reads! "They were strangers, connected only by a fleeting moment in the past."
This book is a perfect second book to this series. I was sucked in from the beginning learning the things that Devlin had to put up with and how he met Krista. The way this author spins her story around this dynamic duo is thrilling and mind-blowing. The surprises that you run into reading this book kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed every minute of this story. The things that Devlin and Krista had to go through to come together made for a really good story and the chemistry between this couple is undeniable. Loved how Devlin decides she is his woman and he would do anything to keep her safe.
Short Packed Novellla They had history but he wasn’t the boy she once knew. Life had dealt them both a harsh life but now she was back in his, could he give her up? An intense passionate read with some action and a wonderful HEA!
Devlin and Krista share a dark past, as kids they were darkness and Krista helped save them both, now she's in trouble and when brought infront of him he can't find it in himself to end her, can their past be a link to their future? And will other use her as his weakness? Well written engaging steamy fast paced dark themes and more
