Savage Devotion

Savage Reign #1

by Penelope Wylde

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A steamy, age gap & secret baby MC romance.

One look at the new tatted up president of Savage Reign MC, and I knew trouble had found me.

Whispers slither through New Orleans, all carrying the same warning about Liam “Reaper” Black.

Villain. Killer. Anti-hero to the core.

A savage.

With Bratva blood on his hands and a past haunted by the dead, he’s a storm I should’ve run from. But I couldn’t resist his gravelly voice, his possessive touch, or those forbidden, soul-stealing kisses.

Our one night was supposed to be a fantasy—no strings, no regrets.

I walked away, sure I’d never see him again.

Until I saw two pink lines. I’ve lived in Haven, Louisiana for all of a minute with a plan to keep my nose in a book and my name off people’s tongues. It was a good plan, too. The fresh start I needed. Until Savage Reign’s new president rumbles in and plays shining knight.

He’s got all the “touch her and die” vibes when danger closes in from a rival crew, but deep down, I know he’s everything I can’t have. My addiction. My undoing. Because Reaper’s world is lethal, and his secrets could destroy us both.

I’m trapped between the shadows of New Orleans and our small town and a man who could ruin me—or save us all.

Can I risk my heart—and our baby—for the devil I can’t forget?


**For the best enjoyment, read the Savage Reign series in order and follow along as Reaper leads his crew into a new fight against Euphoria. And don’t be surprised when you see Ares and his crew make surprise appearances!

Other books in the
Savage Devotion
Savage Temptation
Savage Possession
Savage Obsession
Savage Redemption
Savage Seduction
Savage Protection

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2025

About the author

Romance author Penelope Wylde is the naughty alter ego of a rebel southern belle who loves writing extra dirty, over-the-top romances that are NSFW. She loves beach time, sunsets, and all the book boyfriends she can fantasize about.

Wylde readers like it naughty, a bit sweet and always with a wicked happily-ever-after and Penelope always delivers! No matter what you're in the mood for all her heroes are bad boy sinners at heart and will make you swoon for them on every steam page.

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Reviews

[Leigh · Rating 1 out of 5]

Savage Devotion started out pretty good but quickly went downhill. While I liked Reaper (Liam), I could not stand the change in personality from Arabelle. She went from a sweet character looking for her sister to someone ready to constantly fight. I also hated that she didn't immediately tell Liam she was pregnant but instead hooked up with him again. I did not believe their connection or their "I love you". I have no plans on continuing these books.

[Michelle Frater · Rating 4 out of 5]

Penelope delivers exactly what she promises: raw emotion, intense spice, and edge-of-your-seat thrills, served fast and hot. Think “Bratva Savages” stripped down to its bare, pounding heart. The grit is still there, the MMC is still wild and untamed, the FMC still strong and defiant… but together, they spark pure magic I half the time 😊 Arabelle has every reason to stay far away from MC life. Losing her sister to drugs sold by her stepfather’s club left scars too deep to count. So why on earth did she end up having a one-night stand with Reaper (Liam)? Simple—he was totally irresistible. That night was unforgettable… in more ways than one. But the morning after brought a brutal reality check that sent Arabelle running, until those two little pink lines stopped her in her tracks. The only thing that made me pause was, if she wanted nothing to do with Reaper’s MC world, moving to Harlon felt like a strangely permanent choice. Sure, opening a bookstore had always been her dream, but it also planted her right in his backyard. Still, I loved that Reaper didn’t hesitate to claim her, even before he knew her news. And after? And let’s just say his possessiveness went into overdrive after. It's kind of ironic that while Arabelle fought to keep her distance from bikers, she found herself smackdab between two rival MCs. Yet, through Savage Reigns, she learns not all clubs are the same, some are as tight as family. Charli, in particular, shines as the new friend who takes Arabelle under her wing. As promised, this is a bite-sized plunge into the MC world, loaded with action, drama, and steam. If you want something quick, gritty, and utterly satisfying, climb right on board.

[Amie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A one night stand brings a couple together but the pull between the two brings them back together and at the end they have more than just love that brings them together.
The woman comes from a broken family, she’s looking for her sister but finds out she died of an overdose. A while after she meets a biker that she has a one night stand with. When she leaves him she takes his ring.
The woman moves to the biker’s town where he lives and opens up a bookstore. Another biker club comes after her but she fights and is also rescued by her biker. The two still have the feelings they had when they met. In no time they start where they ended and the woman tells him her secret.
While at a party, the woman gets notification on her phone, her bookstore is on fire and the biker takes her to her bookstore. The biker goes after the one responsible for the fire. The woman goes looking for the biker with some of the women from the biker’s club. The biker finds the woman, the women with her leave walking back to town, the two talk. The biker puts the ring the woman took from him on her ring finger telling her what it meant.
At the end the couple is still together, they’re not married yet but it doesn’t matter to them since they already have started their family. They’re at a tattoo shop where she’s getting a tattoo. Later they are at her bookstore when he gets a call and also one of his biker brothers informs him of a problem.
They’re happy with their small family as well as the biker family they have. The couple is happy and in love. Forever.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

On Fire

Savage Devotion is the first book in the new Savage Reign series. Each book is a standalone and they are all going to be sizzling hot...so watch out as you may just singe your fingers or spontaneously combust. As an aside, if you have read the books from the Gilded Key Society series then you will remember some things as this story takes place in that world also. The story finds Arabelle and Liam, aka Reaper. These two should never have crossed paths but somehow they did and that sets off a whole bunch of trouble. What started as one night of toe curling and soul shaking passion find these two facing, danger, secrets, some mystery, family, friends, an unexpected bundle and more.

[Rose Helg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

This was the first time, I read er book. I just found me a new Author. 📣📣 This book was entertaining, unpredictable, wonderful characters, age gap, touch her and die, suspense, drama, Well written wonderful characters, well written spicy scenes, found family, Hook from the start, new series, page turner, MC President, Secret baby, Great story lines, spicy, new Author I found, NOLA, Suppose to be one night, Small town, Cards, Sister dead, Prince Albert, Book store owner, Going to save her man who don't need savin, close-knit parish, Town coming together, fire, action, Insta Love, middle of the romance aisle in het bookstore, Dark, possessive, and dominant and So Much more. Love It!!!!

[Praline 99 · Rating 5 out of 5]

MC romance.
Arabelle is a young woman who lost her mother and sister to drugs sold by an MC. So when she has a one-night stand with a biker, she runs away the next morning. However, she didn't expect to leave with a surprise.
Reaper is with a local MC after a night that haunts his dreams, he tries to forget her and take his new role as prez seriously. But now the beautiful woman is back in town with trouble on her tail.
Will Arabelle and Reaper have a happy ending or will Arabelle's past tear them apart….

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[Lisa Bing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an engaging series opener and had so many things that I love in it. Everything from MC romance, age gap, secret baby and a second chance romance that blooms after a sizzling one-nighter. Reaper and Arabelle seem like an unlikely couple, with her tragic past and his violent past. However, their chemistry and connection were smoking hot and so much more than lust. I loved her impact on his outlook on life and the changes he made because of it. Expect to root hard for these two as they deal with action, danger, drama and hot spice to get their fab HEA. Good fun!

[Grinning Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This must be a rerelease because I remember reading this book before. It’s just as good on the second reading.
I love that she stocked her bookstore with indie romances!
Cat’s Stats
MMC/FMC- Reaper and Arabella
Genre- MC Romance
Heat- Open Door, Explicit
Series? Y
Safety? Y
Triggers- violence, language, addiction, illegal substances, alien romance novels.
Tropes- Small-Town Bookstore, One Night Stand, Biker Babes Book Club, Surprise Pregnancy, Loss of Family Member.

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[GKP2460 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savage Devotion is book 1 in the Savage Reign MC series. It's a great, steamy, one night stand, age gap read and is Reaper and Arabelle's story. It's an engaging, fast-paced story that'll pull you in quickly and keeps you glued to the pages from beginning to end. If the future books are as well written and consuming as Savage Devotion is then we're going to be in for quite a ride with this new series!

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great story that had me drawn to the characters. It is a bit different from what I'm used to, but Arabelle and Reaper are dynamic characters that had me connecting with them. The story has a little bit of everything going for it by way of action and heated romance making it a great short story for times when you need a little time to get away from everything else going on in life.

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[Debbie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A young women dealing with life as she knows it her sister died of a drug overdose. She needs a new life and quick. Liam “Reaper” is the type of man she tries to avoid but fate steps in and things quickly change for her. A captivating story of two lost people finding each other, afraid to love , afraid to trust and they can’t fight the instant chemistry. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donna McEachran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arabella loses her sister and one year later is out with her friend. She meets Reaper and has a one night stand, leaving him with a red kiss. But he leaves her with more than that! Fast forward a few months and Arabella has opened her long dreamed of bookshop...in Reaper's town. Gets hot and steamy but she is unsure of her future involved with a biker.
A little repetitive but ok read.

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[Debbie Benson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked Arabelle and how strong she is. An one night stand with Reaper which neither forgot leads to a surprise. I liked how protective Reaper is when they run into each other again not that Arabelle can't take care of herself. They are a strong couple. I liked the realism in the story.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

A dark tale of a one night stand that becomes so much more. There is heat but so much more in this first installment in a new series. Our leads get their happily ever after but the reader is introduced to a storyline that continues on into the next book.

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[Rachel Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick read and it easily kept me interested. With tropes like MC, age gap, secret baby, and a bit of second chance.
There was the perfect blend of plot and spice, with some action and a bit of danger.
Arabelle and Reaper had such great chemistry and I enjoyed their banter.
I really enjoyed it!

[Sarah Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great MC romance. It was the first book in a new series and it’s off to a very good start. The story had a good balance between some good steam and a lot of action. Reaper and Arabelle had a great connection from the beginning and I liked them together.

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[Melinda Swaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a must read for all!!!

Great story!! Loved the characters and the storyline. Had the perfect combination of drama, action and sexy times and characters. It’s a must read for all. And fantastic way to start a new series. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book. Another fantastic book by this fabulous author. I’ll definitely be re-reading this one. Happy reading

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book store owner and a president of motorcycle club should never cross paths. But they do in this book. What was supposed to be one hot night, turns into something more. You will be drawn into story with these hot characters.

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[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savage Devotion is a one night stand age gap story that turns into a HEA. It's the first book in a new series and I'm excited to follow the characters in the next Savage Reign book.

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[Wendy Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Savage Devotion

A great read, I absolutely loved Reaper and Arabelle’s story ❤️❤️❤️ A definite page turner and very entertaining. 100% recommend this book to everyone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ you will not be disappointed 😎🖤

[Kara Manning · Rating 3 out of 5]

But half of this book was the same as another book called Reaper by the same author.
All she did was change the names of some of the characters in the second half of the storyline slightly.
This is why I did not give it more stars.

[Donna Nalbandian Woerner Homschek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written super spicy with well developed characters. Good defined plot that introduces all the characters for the series. Wonderful start to the series.

[Thathijabireads · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 25%.

Smut and nothing else

[Holly Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

one night stand

A one night stand becomes so much more when there are 2 pink lines and a ring that means more than she thought.