Snake

by K.L. Savage

She was the woman I loved, and I betrayed her.

I have secrets and enemies even my brothers the Ruthless Kings don’t know about. When my systems go down and I can’t fix the problem I wonder. When she knocks on my door I have to ask, has my past finally come to collect? One moment, she was the only friend I had in this world. The next, we were completely and irrevocably shattered to pieces. And it was all my fault. She taught me everything I know. Now she’s here. Is she here to help me or ruin me? The threats are still coming. The club is in danger and I don’t know how to stop it. I thought we’d be running the world together one day and now I just hope we can make it one more day.

Can I fix what I broke between us? Or will one final secret be the end of us?

253 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 12, 2023

Reviews

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake and Francesca

Snake grew up in the system along with Francesca and together they learned everything about computers which made them invaluable to those around them so they were never separated. When they were younger, they put away a big man in the criminal world and Snake and Francesca were torn apart. Now that Roman is out of prison Snake, Francesca and the Ruth Kings MC are paying the price of the couples’ past actions.

There were so many secrets surrounding this and the Ruth Kings had no idea what Snake had been up to back then but its all coming to light now. Will Snake and Francesca have a chance again at what they once shared? They sure have the chemistry but with so many secrets will that even matter.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!!

This is the 5th book in this phenomenal series and this is Snake and Francesca 's story. This is a beautifully written emotionally charged action packed story, with danger, suspense, intrigue, humour, witty banter, challenges, friendships, romance, and love which all leads to an entertaining, twisted, unpredictable, haunting, and steamy addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[KG · Rating 2 out of 5]

What’s happening? They just keep getting worse. Is this even the same author as the original series? I feel like I’ve been bamboozled.

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated
5 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read

[Riley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is my own opinion and was not influenced by anyone.

Book 5 of the Ruthless Kings NOLA is Snake. Snake is the clubs hacker. Little is known about him as he keeps his head down and his eyes online. Francesca is a woman from his past. They grew up together in the foster care system. Together they put a criminal headpin in prison. Now Ronan Burke is out and causing lots of problems for Snake, Francesca and the whole club.

I love that Snake is written to give everyone's point of view. The story is compelling and with lots of twists as the secrets that Snake kept from Francesca and secrets kept from the club regarding Snake's past. The real action seems to pickup about 2/3 of the way into the story. So much information comes out to change Snake and Francesca's future.

Snake is revealed take responsibility for the club as his utmost job. He is never away from his computers. When Francesca shows up she is tough and mysterious but her chemistry with Snake sizzles. My favorite thing about the NOLA club is the different supernatural abilities of the club members or the people in their circles. I wouldn't call this a supernatural/paranormal story but this base adds a dimension to the story. This book truly held my attention as the inner dialogs of the characters provided an extra layer to the story. I love the Ruthless Kings.

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really fun story! It had a little different feel to it than the past books. I think because Snake wasn't as intense and in-your-face as the guys usually are. He was quiet and more reserved. He spends all his time with computers so we haven't gotten to see a lot of him in past books, except for some sporadic sentences. He was fun getting to know, it had a more relaxed feel even though things got really intense there for a while.

Francesca was a great character. I loved her spitfire nature and her willingness to be herself. I really liked her when she first showed up at the Ruthless Kings MC clubhouse and she wouldn't tolerate any of the guys attitudes. She was a strong character and a good balance for Sammy. I also liked that they had so much history together. Knowing what they had been though gave the story a deeper emotional feeling.

This one was light on the paranormal but what was there was interesting and unusual. Francesca has a very unique talent and it was nice to see it spotlighted. The suspense was good and really held my attention. I really enjoyed the plot and story arc. I think it presented even more intensely because we got to see it though so many different points of view. You were able to really feel the emotions everyone was going through. Overall great story that I would definitely recommend.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

MMC/FMC- Snake and Francesca
POV- 1st person multiple
Genre- MC Romance
Sub Genre- elements of Paranormal Romance
Heat- ☄️☄️☄️The heat in this book is very much entwined with love.
Series? Y
Safety: there’s no cheating, no s. violence, No OM/OW drama, no cliffhanger.
HEA/HFN? Y
Triggers- Violence, explicit erotic content, discussion of past childhood abuse/neglect
Tropes- Childhood Friends/Childhood Crush, Second Chance, Shadows of the Past, You Must Be Psychic, Vengeance Is Mine, Found Family
What I liked- I’d like to give a shout-out to whoever does the covers for Savage’s books. They’re perfect. I also like how this MC is really a family and works as a team. I like the paranormal touches. The multiple POVs worked well. And when Data compared the computer virus to a zombie shooter game, I had to smile. So much about these books I love; this whole series is terrific, as well as the author’s other series.
What I didn’t- there were no alligators featured in this book. I miss the Swamp Kitties.
Verdict- definitely recommended. I suggest that you read all of Savage’s books because every one of them is a great read.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ronda Brimeyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

All about family!! What would you do to protect the ones you love from an unseen danger? Snake has been protecting the mc club in the cyber world for the last fifteen years. Now this new threat is coming for him and everything he loves. Just when the danger seems to hit home Snake has a visitor. His only love comes back Francessa is back. These two lost a love and haven't seen each other in all those each. These two bonded in foster and took care of each other. They were both gifted with computers. Ran scammers until one scam to many got caught by an evil man. Snake gave everything back to save Francesca. She didn't know or understand anything he did. She thought he betrayed her and ran with everything they had. He didn't he wanted to protect her. Worked for awhile until the bad man got out of jail going after them both. Can these two forgive the past misunderstanding that were meant as love. Needing each other becoming a team again to hack the system with a new younger helper. Letting the bad guys now they are no longer weak or afraid to fight. Saving their families new and old. Saving each other finally to their destiny of love in both world cyber and real.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving the Ruthless Kings: New Orleans chapter, and this book just added more substance to the series. This book was great! The plot is full of action, suspense, and the past mixing in with the present. All of this put together has helped cultivate a wonderful story for Snake and the Ruthless Kings chapter.

If you have read any of the Ruthless Kings chapters, you learn that each characters past helped develop the character into who they are now. Snakes story is no exception. Choices he made in the past towards the one person he loved comes back the haunt him. Not to mention, the reappearance of his past love only creates more havoc.

This is a story not to miss. If you have not read any books from this series, that's ok. It can be read as a standalone. However, if you read the others, I feel that you would have a better understanding of the main characters and all of the side characters.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michele A. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sammy (Snake) feels like he has to atone for past sins. He helps the club the best he can and always tries to protect them from any harm. Francesca is from his past and he realizes that she is on her way to see him. Their last interactions didn't go so well so he knows she probably will not want to see him. It appears their past nemesis, Ronan, is out to get them. He also has the Ruthless Kings in his sights and is causing havoc for them. I didn't really feel a connection with Francesca and thought she needed to own that she also brought upon them the wrath of Ronan. She kept blaming Sammy but didn't own her part in what went wrong. She was a hypocrite and a hothead. For a woman in her mid-30's, she acted like a toddler. She claimed the men in the MC had no manners, yet she treated everyone with hostility? Was not a fan of her and Seer acted like a spoiled little brat also. For a man who was supposed to lead his men, he sure seemed to have a meltdown a lot.

[Naughty Nightie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 Star Read: Snake and Francesca met in a foster home when they were younger and stuck with each other to keep safe from their foster parents. They were both tech-savvy. and something they did has come back to haunt them now they are older. Things are happening in the club, and they don't know who is behind things. Snaked is surprised when Francesca turns up back in his life. She had never looked for him since she thought he had done something but finds she has been wrong when Snake tells her what he did to protect her. Will Snake and Francesca get their HEA, or will their past tear them apart?
I received an arc from Booksprout for my honest voluntary review for NNBB. If you love a mafia romance with lots of twists and turns that you don't see coming, which keep you turning the pages, then you will enjoy Snake and Francesca's story.

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake by K L Savage due 9/12/23 5 stars
Snake/Sammy & Francesca

The club is his home. He found his safe place not long after he ran from the foster home where he met her. She was the only one who seemed to care about him. She also is the one who taught him the computer skills he now uses for the club. They'd been separated for fifteen years. Why was she here now? Their emotions come from something that came between them—which readers will have to find out themselves.

This one is filled with danger to the club and all of the people associated with it. Lots of pain, danger, threats, and cyber interference. While they all fight the unknown enemy will Snake and Francesca remember their feelings?

The story is filled with danger, fear, loyalty, enemies, love, and heat. Be prepared for violence.

[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

The past is back....what will he do to protect her this time

Snake is the fifth book in the Ruthless Kings MC: NOLA series. This series is one I would suggest reading in order as the characters and story-line keeps building along the way. This story is about Snake, a computer geek and hacker who is in the back room of the clubhouse working his magic. But he has a past that is about to come back and whack not only him and the club but also go after the one person he loves more than anything, Francesca. Snake and Francesca grew up together in foster care and both were talented with computers and systems. So much so that they worked together to run scams, one of which had a very dangerous outcome. Now Francesca is back, their shared danger is back and what Snake will do is still to be determined.....well you have to read the book to find out.

[Char Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an exciting suspense filled MC story with brothers and their other halves have some kind of psychic ability. Snake is their tech but he can't find anything on the new leader of the gang they went to war against now they have a new leader that doesnt seem to exsist. Snake finds himself thinking more an more about Francesca .She's the only woman he's ever loved but she thinks he betrayed her by taking all the money an leaving her behind.Now she's standing at the door looking at him with anger an something else in her eyes.will they work together to save the club? will Snake reveal what happened fifteen years ago ? Will they find that they both still love each other ?Will the club be able to get to Snake and Francesca before its too late..I can hardly wait to see what's next by this multi talented author.

[ObsessiveReader · Rating 4 out of 5]

The club is under attack and just about every member receives a threatening message. Snake is at a loss for how the enemy is getting their information. Just as their system is attacked, the past comes knocking. Francesca and Snake have a past that didn't end well. Snake betrayed her and left her with nothing. Even though he had a good reason, he never explained anything about it to her.

With a threat looming, Francesca goes in search of Snake to warn him even though she hasn't forgiven him for abandoning her. She has a lot of animosity towards him and the club, she works with Snake to stop the threat.

Snake has been flying under the radar since he joined the club. No one really knows much about him, just that his skills are vital to them. Francesca is smart and feisty. She doesn't put up with anything.

[Avid MC Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I barely remembered Snake from the other books in this series as he was always hiding away in his server room. This is a beautiful story of redemption & a reunion that has been a long time coming. Snake has loved Francesca forever despite having to hurt her & part ways. Although Snake is a member of the MC, he stays apart from them, hiding away in his room with his servers & computers. Francesca is the other half of Snake; she brings out the best in him & frees him from his self-imposed exile. She makes him realize that he needs her just as much as she needs him. They are two sides of the same coin. Loved this book!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, was a great story. Francesca and Snake grew up together in the system. Snake is the hacker for the Ruthless Kings New Orleans Chapter. Francesca and Snake were great hackers and computer scammers. They put a powerful headpin in prison but he had ties to the mafia. After taking lots of money Snake decides to leave Francesca in order to protect her. (Lack of communication!) She received no money and didn't know that Snake had to give it back to the mob. They haven't seen each other for years. She's still angry at Snake but helps him stop the threats the club members are getting. There is action, tension, secrets, betrayal, lies, suspense, and sizzling heat. I really enjoyed this story.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake has secrets that his brothers do not know. There is something coming for the club, he believes it is a foe from his past. When he gets a email using his real name, he knows she is coming, that she is in danger too. Shortly after she shows up his network goes down, leaving the Ruthless Kings exposed.

Will the guys be able to handle the new threat, Seer is freaked due to his visions? Snake is still in love with her will he be able to earn her forgiveness when she finds out the truth?

I love this series, this one is a slow burn but with just the same amount of action/drama.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Didi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the story of Snake and his secrets. He is the Club hacker and little in known about him because he keeps his eyes online to protect. He receives an email with his true name and knows his past is coming. On the edge of your seat story as Francesca re-enters his world and evil from their past threatens all. Mystery, betrayal, pain, undeniable chemistry, danger, club loyalty, protectiveness, uncertainty, violence, cyber threats, realizations and love give you an action packed read. Will Snake and Francesca get their HEA?.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rowena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Snake’s character comes alive in book 5 of the Ruthless Kings MC New Orleans series. The club hacker and a loaner, he has always been behind the scene protecting the MC. But when his past comes for him, his secrets will no longer be hidden and it start with a visit from Francesca. What happens next was an action packed storyline with danger, drama and a romance meant to be. This newest addition has a different feel from the previous stories, but it all works out in the end with the family doing what they have to do to protect the MC.

[Carrie Gubish · Rating 3 out of 5]

What happened 😕

This book was read like a bad B movie/harlequin book. This isn't one of my favorite authors writing. Snake is just weak throughout the whole book. He does mistakes after mistakes. And I hate books where someone plays the martyr. Drives me nuts. The end of the book felt like fillers. Sex after sex and more sex. This is a book where the bad guy is more interesting.
This book has drama, sex but I didn't really get the connection, especially with Snake being a weak character.

[Ana Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I will always love the Ruthless Kings MC.
Snake and Francesca are the stars of this latest story. They have a lifetime of intertwined destinies and lives that has more than a few interruptions. So many twists and turns in this one with plenty of spice.
My only question or concern is that the RKMC is a large, cross country MC. Prior stories have had other chapters requesting help for situations - why doesn’t the NOLA chapter ever put up the proverbial bat signal? Otherwise, a great read.

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Computer genius' Snake and old friend Francesca have had a tempestuous relationship. For years they have only had each other to rely on from growing up together in a children's home and all of the events afterwards that lead to them falling out. Only for dangerous events to bring them back into each others lives causing everyone at the MC to be dragged through it all with them. This was another great addition to the Ruthless Kings NOLA MC. I really liked Snake and Francesca. Their story was both touching and endearing too.

[Phoenix Lyon]

Really good read

Snake and Francesca's story actually begins when they were kids in foster care. It feels like we get more backstory with Snake and Francesca. Definitely one of the better books, (and I've been through a lot of them!) although Tongue trumps all of the Kings .
I love each chapter of the Ruthless Kings, but being from Las Vegas, they're my favorite, with the 'special' guys of New Orleans right behind.
Read Snake, and all the Ruthless Kings books. You won't be disappointed.✌️😸

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow loved this book. Snake is the I T guy for the ruthless kings Mc and when and old friend of snakes comes back into his life will she be there to help or hurt him? Francesca has aways loved and protected sammy/snake since they were in foster care but she thought he betrayed her now fifteen years later the one man they feared comes back for revenge on them and snakes Mc. Who will get the last laugh?.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[J. Ockenhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake is another masterpiece from K.L. Savage. Snake and Frankie are young, tech savvy and unprepared for the rollercoaster they are about get on. Years later and the past is coming back and so is his first love.

The thrills and action will keep you on the edge. The bits of paranormal and a romance that never changed despite the miscommunication and years gone by will keep you reading straight through.

I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.

[Rhonda Cave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Snake is the quietest Ruthless King. Always holed up with his computers, the other Kings think he is just always being on alert. Unbeknownst to them he is punishing himself for what he did to the only person he ever loved, Francesca. He panics when he gets a note from her after 15 years that says he will see her soon. When she arrives it seems like all of them are under attack. Look out for the wild ride after that.

[Deborah Dickey-Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake :Ruthless Kings MC NOLA. Book 5

K.L.Savage has written another amazing tale of two, ten year olds, lost in the foster care home of abuse. They become a computer savvy duo . They run away together at 15. The boy seeks refuge with the Ruthless Kings MC. Francesca goes on a world tour trying to escape their past. The man they stole from is out to destroy their lives and all that they love

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my favorite

I felt like the main couple were more back story than main story . I won't give details, but how they handled the main villain was ridiculous "it's snakes call" he decides and then is sad when she goes off to handle it, you'll know what I mean when you get there. I kept wanting snake to man up lol it felt like the only part of the story that was an actual romance was the very end.

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snake and Francesca were once inseparable, but one moments shatters what was between them now she's back and with the clubs troubles still high could Snakes past be about to claw its way back? Well written steamy engaging, second chances and more a great addition to the series.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.