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Heart of a Savage
I didn’t want to love anyone.
Love made you vulnerable, dumb, confused.
The savage in me could never allow a man to rule my world. I was the ruler, the queen, the one who people feared with just the whisper of my name. I controlled the tempo when it came to the opposite sex, and that included the good d**k CEO that I loathed entirely. He stepped foot inside my queendom and tried to be the king by my side.
I prided myself on being the boss—the one in control. However, this one man came into my world and stripped me of my armor. Rocked my world and got to me before I could even blink.
But what happens next only proved that he should have never bullied his way into my world. He should have run the other way. Now, he was at my mercy… and I wasn’t extending any grace.
Love made you vulnerable, dumb, confused.
The savage in me could never allow a man to rule my world. I was the ruler, the queen, the one who people feared with just the whisper of my name. I controlled the tempo when it came to the opposite sex, and that included the good d**k CEO that I loathed entirely. He stepped foot inside my queendom and tried to be the king by my side.
I prided myself on being the boss—the one in control. However, this one man came into my world and stripped me of my armor. Rocked my world and got to me before I could even blink.
But what happens next only proved that he should have never bullied his way into my world. He should have run the other way. Now, he was at my mercy… and I wasn’t extending any grace.
- GenresAfrican American Romance
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 3, 2025
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October 6, 2025
She has an icebox where her heart used to be, and he’s on a mission to melt it, but will family issues kill any chance of that happening?
If you've been following me for a while, you know I LOVE Rosè Dior, and I believe she doesn't get enough hype for her work. This is another gem.
I loved seeing Arieana open her heart to love and give Messiah a chance to prove she was worthy of it all. I have said it before, and I’ll repeat it: Rosè never misses, and that’s why she’s earned a spot in my library as an auto-buy author.
If you've been following me for a while, you know I LOVE Rosè Dior, and I believe she doesn't get enough hype for her work. This is another gem.
I loved seeing Arieana open her heart to love and give Messiah a chance to prove she was worthy of it all. I have said it before, and I’ll repeat it: Rosè never misses, and that’s why she’s earned a spot in my library as an auto-buy author.
October 20, 2025
The story was messy, and it held my attention. What does that mean, well, you will have to read and decide...
February 9, 2026
I honestly disliked the FMC for about 85% of the book.
October 9, 2025
Heart of a savage
I’m usually a Rosè Dior fan but this one just didn’t hit for me like her other books. I struggled through the first 60 almost 70 percent of the book and wanted to stop reading it so many times but the prologue had me looking for the light at the end of the tunnel to see what happened so I kept pushing through. I was happy to see Messiah and Arie get their happily ever after even with all the family drama and conflict that should have pushed them apart and kept them apart. My biggest struggle with the book was getting past Arie’s attitude and her anger. Sis was beyond angry and a but hateful, but Messiah was able to show her a softer life and that she could allow herself to love and be loved in return.
I’m usually a Rosè Dior fan but this one just didn’t hit for me like her other books. I struggled through the first 60 almost 70 percent of the book and wanted to stop reading it so many times but the prologue had me looking for the light at the end of the tunnel to see what happened so I kept pushing through. I was happy to see Messiah and Arie get their happily ever after even with all the family drama and conflict that should have pushed them apart and kept them apart. My biggest struggle with the book was getting past Arie’s attitude and her anger. Sis was beyond angry and a but hateful, but Messiah was able to show her a softer life and that she could allow herself to love and be loved in return.
October 9, 2025
Arie was THAT girl!!!
A female assassin, with no love for any man finally meets a man that car truly give her that ACT RIGHT.
Messiah is a boss, CEO of a rising pharmaceutical company. He has no room for love until life happens and it makes him realize he needs someone to love.
AP is not for the BS. She only uses men for the D and she quickly disposes of them living and unalived. Bumping into Messiah wasn’t in her cards. Yet, he keeps popping up everywhere she looks and holding her down and making her take his love. When they are caught in the crossfires of a long time street feud, do they remain loyal to each other or the streets?
This was such a good read. While I felt like the ending was a bit rushed, I’m so glad that Messiah and AP both accepted the ways of the game. 😏
A female assassin, with no love for any man finally meets a man that car truly give her that ACT RIGHT.
Messiah is a boss, CEO of a rising pharmaceutical company. He has no room for love until life happens and it makes him realize he needs someone to love.
AP is not for the BS. She only uses men for the D and she quickly disposes of them living and unalived. Bumping into Messiah wasn’t in her cards. Yet, he keeps popping up everywhere she looks and holding her down and making her take his love. When they are caught in the crossfires of a long time street feud, do they remain loyal to each other or the streets?
This was such a good read. While I felt like the ending was a bit rushed, I’m so glad that Messiah and AP both accepted the ways of the game. 😏
October 14, 2025
Messiah and Arie!!
When Messiah and Arie first met, it wasn't the best meeting between the two of them. Messiah was intrigued, but Arie was mean and angry. Arie was raised to be tough and hard, but Messiah wanted to bring the soft life to her. I was glad when Messiah was able to get Arie to let him in. Messiah was able to pour into Arie what she needed to overcome the anger that she was feeling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though Arie got on my nerves at times, but she finally decided to let Messiah's love heal her. This intense book had family drama, emotional moments, humor and destructive behavior which made this a good book to read.
When Messiah and Arie first met, it wasn't the best meeting between the two of them. Messiah was intrigued, but Arie was mean and angry. Arie was raised to be tough and hard, but Messiah wanted to bring the soft life to her. I was glad when Messiah was able to get Arie to let him in. Messiah was able to pour into Arie what she needed to overcome the anger that she was feeling. I thoroughly enjoyed this book even though Arie got on my nerves at times, but she finally decided to let Messiah's love heal her. This intense book had family drama, emotional moments, humor and destructive behavior which made this a good book to read.
October 7, 2025
This book proves that's love can conquer all and if you love something, set it free, and if it was meant, it would come back. These 2 should be enemies and hate each other, but the heart wants what it wants. I love how persistent Si was in his pursuit and allowed AP to live the soft life. I love these 2 together and hope to get an update in the future.
October 16, 2025
Cold Heart gets Thawed Out!!!
Heart of a Savage…yup, Ms. Dior, Author Lady, she did that. Messiah took Ms. Coldhearted Meanie Pants Arieana and thawed her out with some push back from her of course. Ari was a different kind of woman who view relationships as a sexual experience and nothing more without any attachments or feelings whatsoever. This book had a lot of drama and action and I was tuned in from page one.
Heart of a Savage…yup, Ms. Dior, Author Lady, she did that. Messiah took Ms. Coldhearted Meanie Pants Arieana and thawed her out with some push back from her of course. Ari was a different kind of woman who view relationships as a sexual experience and nothing more without any attachments or feelings whatsoever. This book had a lot of drama and action and I was tuned in from page one.
October 17, 2025
WHEEWWWWWW CHILEEEE
Whew chile whew chile whew chile! This took up and thru there. Listen, I need me a Messiah. He was the perfect man through and through. AP was cold hearted for so long it started annoying me. I love when the ice melted and they got to experience love… and the hiccup. But all in all, love prevailed. I loved this for everyone
Whew chile whew chile whew chile! This took up and thru there. Listen, I need me a Messiah. He was the perfect man through and through. AP was cold hearted for so long it started annoying me. I love when the ice melted and they got to experience love… and the hiccup. But all in all, love prevailed. I loved this for everyone
October 5, 2025
This was fun
Loved Arie and I def understand her, but I was happy that she opened up for messiah to love her and for herself to love. She was hell on wheels and it took a real big n*gga to calm her the f*ck down
Loved Arie and I def understand her, but I was happy that she opened up for messiah to love her and for herself to love. She was hell on wheels and it took a real big n*gga to calm her the f*ck down
October 10, 2025
Exciting
This was definitely a different read for me I truly enjoyed it It's hard to let your guards down when you've been taught a certain way that's all I want to say but this book was really really really good Thank you gorgeous for sharing your gift of telling a story you do a damn good job
This was definitely a different read for me I truly enjoyed it It's hard to let your guards down when you've been taught a certain way that's all I want to say but this book was really really really good Thank you gorgeous for sharing your gift of telling a story you do a damn good job
October 17, 2025
❤️ of a savage!!!!
My 1st time reading from this author. It won't be the last time. I enjoyed the book alot. It held my attention from beginning to end. I plan on reading more from her. I recommend this book to all. You all will truly enjoy it and you won't be sorry. Lata
My 1st time reading from this author. It won't be the last time. I enjoyed the book alot. It held my attention from beginning to end. I plan on reading more from her. I recommend this book to all. You all will truly enjoy it and you won't be sorry. Lata
October 11, 2025
AYES TO THE SIFT LIFE
Ari was a women who didn’t know how to be soft & Messiah was the man break through her defenses to he ulterior motives the drama & unaliving made for some good reading
Ari was a women who didn’t know how to be soft & Messiah was the man break through her defenses to he ulterior motives the drama & unaliving made for some good reading
December 13, 2025
Good book
I really enjoyed this book it had some funny moments though but being serious at the same time. I really recommend this book.
I really enjoyed this book it had some funny moments though but being serious at the same time. I really recommend this book.
November 2, 2025
Ok, Rose Dior!
Heart of a Savage captured my attention from the very first page! Arieana as a beast in every facet of her life, from work to her personal relationships! And one thing she didn’t play about was her family. Messiah was pretty much the same, although his situation with his BM carried on way too long. That whole situation was trifling on all of their parts, like how you gone go out like that and then still deal with this person on any level knowing the type of person they are, but I guess if you were a willing participant, how much can you really say about the other person ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Absolutely, great read. I will be reading more from Rose Dior for sure!
Heart of a Savage captured my attention from the very first page! Arieana as a beast in every facet of her life, from work to her personal relationships! And one thing she didn’t play about was her family. Messiah was pretty much the same, although his situation with his BM carried on way too long. That whole situation was trifling on all of their parts, like how you gone go out like that and then still deal with this person on any level knowing the type of person they are, but I guess if you were a willing participant, how much can you really say about the other person ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Absolutely, great read. I will be reading more from Rose Dior for sure!
November 1, 2025
Man... You gotta read it!!
Whew, what a ride!
I loved every swerve, twist and turn on it too!
Messiah & AP blended so well on all things.
Very well done Author Rosè Dior!! ✨👏🏾
Whew, what a ride!
I loved every swerve, twist and turn on it too!
Messiah & AP blended so well on all things.
Very well done Author Rosè Dior!! ✨👏🏾
October 28, 2025
This was so good! Loved it!
Arieana was groomed to be a savage until she literally ran into Messiah Crawford. He called her mean but was determined to give her a soft life. In the end that's exactly what happened. Paige and Harvey really brought the families together. This was a savage who opened her life and his as well and found love! Uncle Lamont was a mess and it ultimately costed him his life. I was so happy her dad got another chance. Great job Rose' Dior!!!
Arieana was groomed to be a savage until she literally ran into Messiah Crawford. He called her mean but was determined to give her a soft life. In the end that's exactly what happened. Paige and Harvey really brought the families together. This was a savage who opened her life and his as well and found love! Uncle Lamont was a mess and it ultimately costed him his life. I was so happy her dad got another chance. Great job Rose' Dior!!!
October 28, 2025
Heart of a savage
Amazing love story, but it wasn't at the beginning. Two alpha savage trying to be the leader. But in the end the man won and bought out the soft side of her. I'm glad her father was released from prison and both families agreed to put the pass behind them and start anew with a grand baby.
Amazing love story, but it wasn't at the beginning. Two alpha savage trying to be the leader. But in the end the man won and bought out the soft side of her. I'm glad her father was released from prison and both families agreed to put the pass behind them and start anew with a grand baby.
January 29, 2026
2.5/5⭐️ The book was okaynothing remarkable. I kept wondering why Arie was so angry. Like, you’re mad because your dad wants you out of the game?
Messiah started off as an asshole, but he grew on me as the book went on. The MFC wasn’t likable at all, honestlytwo peas in a pod. Si definitely applied the pressure, but I never really felt a strong connection between them. Arie was cold-hearted, though you could see where that came from.
Their relationship was heavily focused on sex, and the story had holes too many unanswered questions.
Messiah started off as an asshole, but he grew on me as the book went on. The MFC wasn’t likable at all, honestlytwo peas in a pod. Si definitely applied the pressure, but I never really felt a strong connection between them. Arie was cold-hearted, though you could see where that came from.
Their relationship was heavily focused on sex, and the story had holes too many unanswered questions.
January 31, 2026
wow!
This is my first book by this author and I am not disappointed! I'll just say that they have a way more of a forgiving spirit than me! Because there's not a chance lol
I was glad for the outcome, but I don't know if I could have done it. love this for them!
This is my first book by this author and I am not disappointed! I'll just say that they have a way more of a forgiving spirit than me! Because there's not a chance lol
I was glad for the outcome, but I don't know if I could have done it. love this for them!
January 7, 2026
favorite
Of her tales; love to see a “hard” woman get her HEA because it’s literally hard to open up with a personality like the heroine had.
Of her tales; love to see a “hard” woman get her HEA because it’s literally hard to open up with a personality like the heroine had.
January 29, 2026
Enjoyed the chemistry between Ari & Messiah. It was messy and good at the same time
January 30, 2026
Insufferable
The FMC of this book was the worst one I’ve read about this year. Shorty got on every nerve ending I have. Her and her alone is why I had to give it a 3 star.
The FMC of this book was the worst one I’ve read about this year. Shorty got on every nerve ending I have. Her and her alone is why I had to give it a 3 star.
February 23, 2026
Ari was a cold heartless piece of work...but no match for Messiah. I guess he lived up to his name because the way he saved her from herself and brought peace and love to her life!
February 28, 2026
I’m glad i saw this through. The plot was so good but Ari was testing my patience but she was also hilarious. If it wasn’t for Paige and Messiah she would have been a loss cause.
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