The background story is interesting but it's main characters Evan and Alina I'm afraid not. As such I cannot separate the trilogy from the rest and inevitably this trilogy at best can be awarded only 3 stars. In my opinion, if one doesn't want to be disappointed with the way the story goes they need to stop at the trilogy.
Mar 09, Denise rated it it was amazing. This was my first time reading a full length series by Shay Savage. I have to agree with another reviewer where I am glad that I read the entire series all together. The second part, Otherwise Occupied, turned darker. This book went into detail about his PTSD and the workings of the crime family. The final book, Otherwise Unharmed 4. The final book, Otherwise Unharmed, wrapped the series up nicely.
Overall, this was a great Mafia read. I understand that Evan makes an appearance in Bastian's Storm, so I will definitely be reading that series in the near future. Otherwise satisfied Action and some suspense made it hard to stop reading. An adrenaline filled thrill ride of sex and violence all while watching the main character struggle with his inner turmoil.
Very intense and captivating. One star off for gratuitous sex. I'm not opposed to graphically explicit scenes, but I'm at the point of one or two at the beginning of a relationship because first times are always the most interesting and then let's give them some privacy. It can be tricky finding jus Otherwise satisfied Action and some suspense made it hard to stop reading.
It can be tricky finding just the right balance. Nov 25, Carmen rated it it was amazing.
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I would have 4 starred the books if I had read them separately but this bundle is simple perfection. A hit man's HEA story is one not easily navigated and the second part in the Arden trilogy is a dark gritty read. Evan is a killer and gender has no baring on his scruples.
It takes a final emotionally charged installment to reach a satisfying conclusion and I am glad for the back to back read.
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Enjoy this bundle from the extraordinarily talented Ms. I have to admit that I found it hard to get into these characters. Evan's storyline was intriguing but I have found his way of dealing with things difficult to process. Sep 23, Alexandra G. It started out nice and it was really intriguing, but at some point it became something else. Things were really weird and confusing, and I wasn't interested enough to find out what's going to happen next.
Wow Wow oh wow. This is a really good series. I love Evan and his crazy sense of humor. You love him, feel bad for him and wonder why he says half the things he does. This is a must read. Andrea rated it really liked it May 17, Sandy A Everett rated it it was amazing Sep 02, Ann rated it it was amazing Dec 01, Heather rated it did not like it Jan 22, Melissa rated it it was amazing Mar 18, Natalie 48 rated it liked it Aug 20, Amanda rated it it was amazing Dec 03, Amanda rated it really liked it Apr 23, Marina Tardelli rated it it was ok Dec 01, Holli rated it really liked it May 22, Stephanie Jacobs rated it really liked it Jan 14, Wonderbyur rated it it was amazing Jul 27, Chrissy rated it it was amazing May 25, Amanda Berhiet rated it it was amazing Mar 14, Beachbaby rated it liked it Nov 10, Missy w rated it it was amazing Jul 28, Leslie N rated it it was amazing May 27, Brandi Bentley rated it really liked it Jun 14, Chris rated it did not like it Nov 05, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.
Shay Savage is an independent author from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her family and a variety of household pets. She is an accomplished public speaker and holds the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster from Toastmasters International. Her hobbies include off-roading in her big, yellow Jeep, science fiction in all forms, and soccer. Savage holds a degree in psychology, and she brings a lot Shay Savage is an independent author from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she lives with her family and a variety of household pets.
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He's be I'm hooked! Until a young woman appears on the horizon Let's break it down: He loves his dog total sucker for a dog lover 3. We're given just enough information to want to read the next book Sort of a " just the tip " kind of set up I took that metaphor too far didn't I? Well, I'm not sorry Can we really mark this as Romance? But Evan Arden has an attention to detail that surpasses the perceived "convenience fuck" of the plot set-up And let me just say that the hotness level of this particular piece of Erotica deserves some sort of wet-panty award I'm absolutely loving this series!
Some of My Favorite Moments: My skills are all with the guns, and the closest I ever see my victims is through the scope. She hesitates one last second before her lips tentatively touch mine. Evan Arden — hit man gone spooner. I almost laugh out loud. View all 12 comments. Shay Savage, you've got yourself a fan.
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It's more than just a fluffy shallow love story I know it's corny, but that's how I look at it. Even Arden is shacked up in a remote area in the Arizona desert. He's in exile for screwing up in his "job" as a Chicago mob sniper. He needs to be off the radar until he gets word he can return safely without further fear of retaliation. He's an ex Shay Savage, you've got yourself a fan. He's an ex Marine and all things badass.
It's just him and his Great Pyrenees Odin.
Their lifestyle is minimal at best. When a young beautiful girl comes stumbling into his field of view one day, he's instantly curious but leery what she's doing out here in the middle of nowhere. She's got reasons but neither ask a lot of questions of each other. One thing leads to another Evan is taken back by the way he can't get enough of Lia. He's never done the same girl twice in a row Lia has to see her mother. She needs the support thru her hard times and Evan is more than willing to assist her getting there. As long as she promises to come back to him. And then the call comes telling him to return to Chicago.
He's never wanted a girl like this but he needs to get out of here. What does he do? He doesn't know her phone number or address. Oh well, chalk it up to a night filled with sex, a night he won't soon forget. Leaving this behind won't kill him, will it? This is a super quick read. An intro of sorts to Otherwise Occupied. It captures your attention and leaves you wanting answers to what is to come for these two. Evan has done some bad stuff in his mob days but something about him locks you in and you want that happiness for him. Diving into Otherwise Occupied. View all 21 comments. Can you get enough story in 56 pages to capture your interest and leave you begging for more?
In the case of this book, abso-fucking-lutely. I was hooked line and sinker. Evan is not a good guy. Currently in exile after a job gone bad, he's just waiting until his boss gives him the order to go home With no one but the desert heat and his dog to keep him company, he waits. Until she suddenly stumbles unto his path. Otherwise alone, with a stranded and beautiful woman, what's a man to do?
The steam level in the short page count number was incredible. Shay Savage knows how to write one sexy ass hero Go on," I say with my eyes locked on hers. Seriously Evan Then there were the steamy as hell sex scenes. What the hell are you doing? As for the ending?
For more reviews visit View all 27 comments. May 15, Mo rated it really liked it. Evan is living alone in the desert. He has been living there for over three months, not by choice, I might add. He has his trusty dog, Odin, for company. He is retired military and a hit man. Lia arrives in the desert, he wonders will he shoot her or let her discover him. He does the latter, oh boy, he sure does. He falls a little bit for her, I know they only spend one night together but, hey, this is fiction. She has to leave, he asks her to return….
If I write any more the review will be longer Evan is living alone in the desert. If I write any more the review will be longer than the book. Just go read it, you will enjoy it and it is a nice set up for book 2. On to the next installment View all 17 comments. Apr 29, Jamie rated it it was amazing. This was my second book by Shay.. I can say with total honesty, that it was not a fluke.. Shay Savage can write her f'king ass off! She has a way with words that just sets you smack in the middle of everything The story starts out with Lieutenant Evan Arden sitting in his shack off a dirt road in the woods..
Just him and his dog Odin and his sniper WOW!! Just him and his dog Odin and his sniper rifle. He's not military any more.. He's in isolation for an unsanctioned hit.. Evan spots Lia stumbling down the road before she sees him or his shack.. Evan can't imagine what this beautiful girl is doing out in the middle of his nowhere.. He can tell she's been walking for a good while and if she continuous on through the night she'll end up dead. He can either put a bullet in her before she enters his domain or he can feel her out and find out what she's doing out there.
He doesnt want any company, but he's intrigued. Evan invites her in The story only takes place during 1 day and night. When these 2 come together.. Evan's got a serious dangerous side to him, he's cold.. This story is told from Evan's pov which makes it even better in my opinion He's strong, he's alpha, he's a killer.. I push against the back of her hand and tilt my hips at the same time, basically smashing her hand against my dick.
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I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2!! View all 19 comments. Sep 24, Pam rated it really liked it Shelves: After months of being stuck in this oven they call a shack, Arden knows his options are limited on how he can deal with unwanted guests. But alone in the middle of nowhere, with nothing else to entertain and distract themselves with besides each others b 4 stars HO. But alone in the middle of nowhere, with nothing else to entertain and distract themselves with besides each others bodies.
Each push is fast and deep — almost violent as I bottom out in her, buried balls-deep with every thrust. I pound her and pound her until there is sweat running down my back and into my eyes from my hairline. View all 40 comments. After comitting some sort of faux pas while doing job for his mafia boss, Evan Arden is hiding for weeks in the middle of nowhere with a dog as his only companion. What happens when young lost woman accidentally arrives to his hiding place???
This story is extra short only 4 chapters long. But it was extremely hot and attention-grabbing. Looking forward to sequel Otherwise Occupied!!! View all 6 comments. Jan 16, Mira rated it really liked it Shelves: You got me like On to book 2. This a perfect prelude to Otherwise Occupied! We meet Lieutenant Evan Arden who sits in a shack in the desert waiting for orders to come back to civilization. The only company he has is his Great Pyrenees named Odin. Okay so I've no clue what Evan looks like but I definitely got a Taylor Kitsch with shorter hair vibe maybe a beard?. But this picture might change to suit a better description.
It's a normal day out in the desert, well as normal as it can be. It's hot as hell and Evan is sta 4 Stars! It's hot as hell and Evan is starting to get a bit antsy, he's scared the call to come back will never come. Well not scared, Evan doesn't get scared but he is weary When he sees a lone figure walking in the distance he is immediately alert, he can't afford to trust anyone. But when he sees the woman stumbling along the road something stops him from reacting as he normally would. Which would be to He assesses her as he would any other threat, and although he is at first hostile towards her he lets her stay the night.
This where things become super steamy! Lia is skittish around Evan at first, but perhaps because of what she's recently gone through she finds herself relaxing around him. Evan wants her but knows he must tread carefully. I want her quietly moaning my name into the pillow as I come in her, not freaking out on me because I pushed in the exact wrong way.
I need to be inside of her. Mouth, pussy, ass - I don't care. I just need to merge with her Oh and I had to add this quote because I love an alpha hero! Once she's decided she really wants it, I'm fucking taking over because that's what she really wants. And then the three lines that killed me!
So I drive off. Odin at my side. Aug 08, Kim Bailey rated it liked it Shelves: It was kind of sexy and gave a little hint of who Evan Arden is, but it was't really enough to get me fully on board with him. Since this book is really so short, I plan to read the next one before rendering my verdict. Whoever said "size matters" clearly hadn't read this novella yet! I will read almost anything written from male POV. Just when you thought nobody can top Sebastian Stark, comes Evan Arden. Shay Savage is the author. Need I say more? Solid 4 stars and a place on my "favorites" shelf! View all 9 comments.
That was one crazy start to a series! Oh wait, I'll tell you why View all 18 comments. Apr 30, StScho rated it it was amazing Shelves: I knew going into this story that it was going to be short. I wanted to read something short, hot, and had a decent story line to it.
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I wanted something to occupy me for just an hour. Yet, when the story ended Evan Arden has been stuck in a shack in the middle of nowhere for 3 months without any human contact except for an aging dog and a sniper rifle. That's when Lia shows up, lost and in need of help. She would not have survived the desert another day. That's because I want someone else to share in my misery. Why should I be the only one tortured with wanting some more time with Evan my new book boyfriend?
Evan has got to be one of the more exciting characters I have read in at least the past two years. The author just gave us little glimpses of him. Just little teases and hints of how a really dangerous man would be like.
Otherwise Alone (Evan Arden, book 1) by Shay Savage
Not, oh, there's something about him that suggests danger. More like, don't mess with him too much because he will actually end you. And there's how he responds to Lia. How he laughs at himself on how different he is around her. Shay Savage does not finished Otherwise Occupied and release it soon Some blogs state that Ms. Shay's stories are pulled from fanfic sites and say that's heinous I've ready plenty enough original crap novels that I'll take a great tale where I can get them.
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I'm a masochist and, not in a good way. I keep reading these short stories and novellas, even though I know they'll just leave me frustrated as hell. Anyway, it's a nice, short story. It's kind of hot too. And it doesn't even have a HEA. Sep 22, Sh3lly grumpybookgrrrl rated it really liked it Shelves: I didn't realize this was a short story, but dang, that was pretty hot. It's got the consensual sex with a stranger trope going on. Is that an official trope? Great little sexy read. Alpha ex-military sniper turned assassin for mafia is exiled by his boss to the middle of nowhere Arizona and sees a young woman walking down the road towards his house.
Apparently, there are more in this series and I will definitely continue. View all 3 comments.
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Great tease and intro into the series. He's been in hiding, in the middle of nowhere, with his dog Odin for the last 3 months. They spend a wicked HOT night together. He doesn't want her to leave She goes to visit her mom with orders to re Well She goes to visit her mom with orders to return. But Evan gets his own orders Sender - Roger Moore Subject - none Body of message - come back Buddy read with Bethany.