Getting sucked into a secret society was bad.
Falling for its ruthless heir was worse.
Now I’m part of a secret society preparing to brand me, bind me to him, and
turn our most intimate promise into a public ritual.
Carrson will destroy anyone who threatens me. But the enemy is no longer one
man. It’s the world that made him, the father he can’t escape, and the secrets
buried in my own blood.
To survive, I have to learn The Order’s rules faster than they can use them
against me. I must decide which truths to hide, which alliances to risk, and
how far I’m willing to go to claim a future with the man I love.
Carrson thinks he’s the dangerous one.
He’s about to discover I can be savage too.
Pretty Savage is an obsessive secret society dark romance
with a ruthless, morally gray hero who is only soft for her, touch-her-and-die
possessiveness, dangerous rituals, forced bonding, an us-against-the-world
romance, and an increasingly powerful heroine. It is the second book in The
Order series and should be read after Pretty Vicious.
Want more from this world? Read the prequel Pretty Ruthless, set
thirty years before the events of Pretty Vicious. She’s an outsider on the hunt
for answers. He’s the cruel, reluctant ruler who will one day become Carrson’s
father. When these two collide, sparks fly and blood spills.
You’re not ready for what happens next.
My
Review:
Laurel and Carrson are to be bonded in just a few days and there is so much packed in these few days.
Picking up where the last book left off, Laurel is let go after Silas and her have a talk. Oddly enough, its about as good as it can go for being kidnapped.
Laurel walks back home like nothing happened. Only to walk into something else though. Carr is here, Carrson is on the ground badly hurt and then Laurel jumps in and takes the rest of his punishment.
Like sheesh has this girl been through it today.
After the whole thing and Laurel and Carrson are back together and catch up, then go on a little adventure to visit her dad. In that short time frame, Carrson sees what its like to just exist like anyone else. Entertained that no one knew who he was and getting a table for dinner was such a highlight. Then seeing and dreaming of a world he wish he could have with Laurel. Then they make it to the rehab where her dad is and everything seems really good. Her dad is doing worlds better and then suddenly Carr shows up and things take a turn. Identities revealed, truth unfolds and now Laurels world is even more upside-down.
Now fast forward to the ball and bonding day. CHAOS is everywhere. From the ball to going out and coming back to violence everywhere. Then bonding day to more chaos and everyone rushing to escape.
But after all of that? OH BOY are things really shaking up.
Between the time with Laurel and Rebecca and finally the moment I've been waiting for with Rebecca revealing what she wants to do and if Laurel is in.
The way Sam stood up for them at the bonding.
BUT
The worst part of this book?! The ending, I was screaming ever curse word there is. Lexi, how could you leave it hanging like that?! What's even worse id that the next book isn't out yet, I just have to know.
In case you couldn't tell, I loved this book. There wasn't a single thing I didn't love and was so hooked that I didn't realize how fast I devoured this book. Its certainly one of those series I will be pushing in front of folks whenever I can. (And there's very few that I will push hard to get folks to read)
Lola Baxter has built her
life around rules.
After being abandoned by her parents as a teenager, she creates a carefully
controlled existence defined by boundaries, routine, and emotional distance. If
she can control her surroundings, she believes she can protect herself from
ever being hurt again.
Then Nick arrives.
His presence challenges everything Lola believes about safety, attachment, and
freedom-and forces her to confront questions about her past that she has spent
years avoiding.
But Nick knows things about Lola that he shouldn’t.
As secrets begin to surface, Lola discovers that her carefully constructed life
may be connected to something much larger: The Saints, a world built on
loyalty, responsibility, legacy, and rules that were never meant to be broken.
What begins as a struggle between control and vulnerability becomes a deeper
journey into identity, survival, love, and the price of freedom.
Some rules keep you safe. Others keep you from living.
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Steve Irwin – He seemed to have such an incredible enthusiasm for life, animals and people. I'd love to sit across the table from someone with that much passion and hear his stories. I imagine the dinner conversation would be completely unpredictable—in the best possible way.
City or country?
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LAST, BUT NOT LEAST
At 19, I became medically disabled following surgery, an experience that
reshaped my life and perspective. Writing became both a creative outlet and a
way for me to rebuild purpose.
I am the author of Letting Go, a reflective work on healing and resilience, and
Life Without Fantasies, a psychological thriller exploring identity, power, and
truth.
Across my work, my focus remains consistent: to craft meaningful stories that
stay with readers and encourage deeper reflection. Based in Gauteng, South
Africa, I continue to write, publish independently, and engage with readers
through various literary platforms.
Letting Go is an intimate reflection on the realities of healing, grief, resilience, acceptance, and personal growth.
Through honest and compassionate reflections, JL Andrews-Jones explores the
emotional weight we carry through life’s transitions-the experiences that shape
us, the expectations we struggle to release, and the difficult process of
learning to move forward.
This is not a promise of instant healing. Instead, Letting Go encourages
readers to slow down, reflect, embrace where they are, and recognise that
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A heartfelt book for anyone navigating change, loss, self-discovery, or the
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Feel deeply. Heal slowly. Let go.
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Author Interview
LET’S ADD SOME FUN!
Enid Blyton – Her stories were read to me as a child, so inviting her would
feel incredibly special. Her books were part of my childhood and played a small
part in my love of stories and reading. I'd love the opportunity to ask her
where some of those wonderful worlds and characters came from.
Steve Irwin – He seemed to have such an incredible enthusiasm for life, animals
and people. I'd love to sit across the table from someone with that much
passion and hear his stories. I imagine the dinner conversation would be
completely unpredictable—in the best possible way.
City
or country?
It really depends on the location. I love the idea
of the country for the peace, space and slower pace, but put me in the right
city with good food, interesting places to explore and plenty to do, and I'll
happily choose the city. So I think I'm firmly in the “depends where you take
me” camp. 😄
LAST,
BUT NOT LEAST
At 19, I became medically disabled following surgery, an experience that
reshaped my life and perspective. Writing became both a creative outlet and a
way for me to rebuild purpose.
I am the author of Letting Go, a reflective work on healing and resilience, and
Life Without Fantasies, a psychological thriller exploring identity, power, and
truth.
Across my work, my focus remains consistent: to craft meaningful stories that
stay with readers and encourage deeper reflection.Based in Gauteng, South
Africa, I continue to write, publish independently, and engage with readers
through various literary platforms.
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