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Blood Rose Nights #2
Born Savage
I’m finally settling into my new life in Chicago, but now the man who hates me most in this city knows my new secret. It seems like they just keep stacking up. I can’t tell anyone about who, or rather, what my mother was, or the entire supernatural world will have questions I don’t have answers to. So, for now, I just have to trust that Roman will keep his mouth shut.
It’s time to move on. I can’t be with Mason, but it’s time for my apprenticeship with Dr. Sebastian Vincent to begin, and he’s not simply the smooth flirt I thought. For the first time in my life, I’ve met someone who knows pain and trauma in the same way I do, and it’s hard not to look at him with a fresh perspective. No one has ever really understood me, but sometimes it feels like we are two sides of the same coin.
This is Chicago though, and nothing can stay “normal” for too long. A woman who was declared dead a year ago just wandered back into the hospital and whispers a word that sends chills through every member of the Night necromancer. If that’s true, if that’s how this really happened, why did he come to Chicago, and who is he really looking to bring back from the dead? There are a lot of dangerous people buried in this city.
Now that I’ve found people I care to protect, I’m about to learn just how savage I can become to keep them safe.
It’s time to move on. I can’t be with Mason, but it’s time for my apprenticeship with Dr. Sebastian Vincent to begin, and he’s not simply the smooth flirt I thought. For the first time in my life, I’ve met someone who knows pain and trauma in the same way I do, and it’s hard not to look at him with a fresh perspective. No one has ever really understood me, but sometimes it feels like we are two sides of the same coin.
This is Chicago though, and nothing can stay “normal” for too long. A woman who was declared dead a year ago just wandered back into the hospital and whispers a word that sends chills through every member of the Night necromancer. If that’s true, if that’s how this really happened, why did he come to Chicago, and who is he really looking to bring back from the dead? There are a lot of dangerous people buried in this city.
Now that I’ve found people I care to protect, I’m about to learn just how savage I can become to keep them safe.
256 pages, Paperback
First published February 22, 2022
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Keary Taylor
82 books2,108 followersKeary Taylor is the USA TODAY bestselling author of over twenty novels. She grew up along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains where she started creating imaginary worlds and daring characters who always fell in love. She now splits her time between a tiny island in the Pacific Northwest and Utah, with her husband and their two children. She continues to have an overactive imagination that frequently keeps her up at night.
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June 20, 2023
1 star. I’m not a fan of her jumping from relationship to relationship. The FMC came across as a woman who doesn’t like being single. 67% in I skipped ahead, marriage was proposed & I decided this is not going to be a series I’m going to continue.
March 9, 2022
4.5 Stars
Born Savage is the second book in Keary's Blood Rose Nights series. You must read these books in order as the storyline progresses through each one.
Born Savage continues on where Born Reckless ended. Juliet finds herself needing to settle into Chicago on her own and continue on with the plans she's always set forth for herself – becoming a doctor.
Juliet is still keeping secrets but she's allowing others into her circle of trust, sort of. The continuation of the Archer King story blends in with the story of Juliet's past and finding out who her father is.
There is a lot still going on that I won't divulge because it will ruin the story and plot. I'm intrigued to see where Keary will take this story. The secondary characters are adding another layer to the story and play important parts.
Keary paced this book well with both the action, romance and suspense. I am interested to see where she takes this story and what happens next.
Born Savage is the second book in Keary's Blood Rose Nights series. You must read these books in order as the storyline progresses through each one.
Born Savage continues on where Born Reckless ended. Juliet finds herself needing to settle into Chicago on her own and continue on with the plans she's always set forth for herself – becoming a doctor.
Juliet is still keeping secrets but she's allowing others into her circle of trust, sort of. The continuation of the Archer King story blends in with the story of Juliet's past and finding out who her father is.
There is a lot still going on that I won't divulge because it will ruin the story and plot. I'm intrigued to see where Keary will take this story. The secondary characters are adding another layer to the story and play important parts.
Keary paced this book well with both the action, romance and suspense. I am interested to see where she takes this story and what happens next.
February 10, 2022
Wow wow wow !! Urrrggghhhh the cliff hanger!!! What are you doing to your readers? It's great to see Juliet come into her own in this 2nd book. I love how the story gets rather dark towards the end and I genuinely couldn't put this book down.
I have read most of Kearys books and I love them all but I do think, this vampire world, is 100% her forte! I am desperate to know what her gift is!
I am intrigued as to where this story is now going - will she say yes? Am I the only one that was screaming (internally, don't want to seem like a crazy person) that she needs to tell Sebastian everything? Who else thinks, ultimately, that she is made for Roman? Perhaps Sebastian is a red herring ? There is a fine line between love and hate!
Cannot wait for Born Chaos.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC and provide an honest review.
I have read most of Kearys books and I love them all but I do think, this vampire world, is 100% her forte! I am desperate to know what her gift is!
I am intrigued as to where this story is now going - will she say yes? Am I the only one that was screaming (internally, don't want to seem like a crazy person) that she needs to tell Sebastian everything? Who else thinks, ultimately, that she is made for Roman? Perhaps Sebastian is a red herring ? There is a fine line between love and hate!
Cannot wait for Born Chaos.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC and provide an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2022
They say you only die once or do you? If you’re Juliet Doe that may not be the case. Apparently, Juliet has some digging to do about herself and her past with what has been happening to her lately. How does she keep resurrecting? What really happened the night she became an orphan? Can Juliet find the answers she is looking for about her past. How will those answers affect her future? What lengths would she go to get the answers she so desperately needs or wants?
Juliet is on a collision course with her destiny. But does her destiny include a happily ever after with the ones she loves? Will the secrets she keeps from the ones she loves help or hurt her? If her secrets come out in the open how will that affect her? Juliet has finally found someone who gets her, scars and all. Dr Sebastian Vincent. Because he has those too.
I have loved reading about Juliet Doe’s fortitude and courage to keep on moving forward despite the challenges she has been up against her whole life. This is a book worth reading. I have not been disappointed with this series from Keary Taylor and I don’t believe you will be either.
Juliet is on a collision course with her destiny. But does her destiny include a happily ever after with the ones she loves? Will the secrets she keeps from the ones she loves help or hurt her? If her secrets come out in the open how will that affect her? Juliet has finally found someone who gets her, scars and all. Dr Sebastian Vincent. Because he has those too.
I have loved reading about Juliet Doe’s fortitude and courage to keep on moving forward despite the challenges she has been up against her whole life. This is a book worth reading. I have not been disappointed with this series from Keary Taylor and I don’t believe you will be either.
June 6, 2022
Wow. All I can say is Wow in book 3 of the Blood Rose Nights series. Hurry up with book 4, Keary!
In Born Chaos, we once again get thrown into the heady action of the story. Juliet's life has made some big changes in book 3 and we get to see some new sides to old characters. I have to say that I was wildly surprised at how one side character changed completely, or at least how I was duped into thinking this side character was something else. But you won't be disappointed in how the story is played out with this side character and Juliet. In book 2, I was worried about the insta-love between Juliet and Sebastian but in book 3, you'll see that not all people are what they appear to be at first.
Born Chaos was such a fast read for me that when my Kindle reached the 97%, I was worried! I didn't want the story to end! Book 3 is mainly about the changes you'll see in these supporting characters and a very surprising ending. You'll find out that not all secrets should be kept and not all people can be trusted. Too bad Juliet trusted the wrong person but she does have her friends to help her out though.
Hurry, Keary with book 4!
In Born Chaos, we once again get thrown into the heady action of the story. Juliet's life has made some big changes in book 3 and we get to see some new sides to old characters. I have to say that I was wildly surprised at how one side character changed completely, or at least how I was duped into thinking this side character was something else. But you won't be disappointed in how the story is played out with this side character and Juliet. In book 2, I was worried about the insta-love between Juliet and Sebastian but in book 3, you'll see that not all people are what they appear to be at first.
Born Chaos was such a fast read for me that when my Kindle reached the 97%, I was worried! I didn't want the story to end! Book 3 is mainly about the changes you'll see in these supporting characters and a very surprising ending. You'll find out that not all secrets should be kept and not all people can be trusted. Too bad Juliet trusted the wrong person but she does have her friends to help her out though.
Hurry, Keary with book 4!
February 22, 2022
This is the second in the Blood Rose series, and you'd need to have read the first as this follows directly on from that.
Juliet has settled into life in Chicago and starting her career as a Doctor. I was so keen for the continuation of the story after the cliffhanger ending of the first book, and this does indeed pick up shortly after the ending of that. I liked that Juliet was still determined to strike out on her own as planned, I never really liked her with Mason, he felt like a placeholder.
I liked the continuation of the story, the Archer King storyline went in a completely different direction than I thought, and Juliet's secret was not what I thought it was going to be at all, but it totally works. I do still like the supporting cast, Sigrid particularly and I'm even coming round to Roman, I think there's far more to him than meets the eye.
That's all what I liked, which was most of it. I didn't really feel the connection between Juliet and Sebastian though, I'm sorry. It feels like she jumps from one man to the other so quickly and I don't think she's done yet. I don't think Sebastian is end game, I just don't feel it. I hate that she keeps everything from Sebastian yet he just accepts it and doesn't push her. Juliet is such a strong, headstrong character she needs a little pushback now and again and I don't think Sebastian is her person. I could be wrong, I usually am.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
Juliet has settled into life in Chicago and starting her career as a Doctor. I was so keen for the continuation of the story after the cliffhanger ending of the first book, and this does indeed pick up shortly after the ending of that. I liked that Juliet was still determined to strike out on her own as planned, I never really liked her with Mason, he felt like a placeholder.
I liked the continuation of the story, the Archer King storyline went in a completely different direction than I thought, and Juliet's secret was not what I thought it was going to be at all, but it totally works. I do still like the supporting cast, Sigrid particularly and I'm even coming round to Roman, I think there's far more to him than meets the eye.
That's all what I liked, which was most of it. I didn't really feel the connection between Juliet and Sebastian though, I'm sorry. It feels like she jumps from one man to the other so quickly and I don't think she's done yet. I don't think Sebastian is end game, I just don't feel it. I hate that she keeps everything from Sebastian yet he just accepts it and doesn't push her. Juliet is such a strong, headstrong character she needs a little pushback now and again and I don't think Sebastian is her person. I could be wrong, I usually am.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
June 8, 2024
4.5 stars
I love this series. It's making it impossible to figure out if I should round up to 5 stars or down to 4
My favorite part of this series is how the author captures romantic and sexual tension without her characters actually having sex
It's a rare gem
And I am here for it 100%
Funny thing is, in book 1 and this book too, I couldn't fully like Sebastian
There's just something about him that turns me off
Good thing it's not looking good for them ig lol
Totally different feelings were captured in this book versus book 1
Book 1 was painful and beautiful and by the end, I really and truly was glad that they broke up
I couldn't imagine being happy about it, but I was
It was so unique that I immediately became curious about the rest of the series
This book was more angst, more regret, more genuinely fricked up and emotional - and I still enjoyed the hell out of it
Recommend recommend
I'm honestly considering purchasing the physical copies of these books so I can display them and borrow them to my friends
I love this series. It's making it impossible to figure out if I should round up to 5 stars or down to 4
My favorite part of this series is how the author captures romantic and sexual tension without her characters actually having sex
It's a rare gem
And I am here for it 100%
Funny thing is, in book 1 and this book too, I couldn't fully like Sebastian
There's just something about him that turns me off
Good thing it's not looking good for them ig lol
Totally different feelings were captured in this book versus book 1
Book 1 was painful and beautiful and by the end, I really and truly was glad that they broke up
I couldn't imagine being happy about it, but I was
It was so unique that I immediately became curious about the rest of the series
This book was more angst, more regret, more genuinely fricked up and emotional - and I still enjoyed the hell out of it
Recommend recommend
I'm honestly considering purchasing the physical copies of these books so I can display them and borrow them to my friends
February 10, 2022
I’ve been reading this author for a while, and even though I am a little off of vampire novels, I had to try this series. This is the second book, and it is better than the first and I absolutely adored the first. Juliet is really settling into her new life as a vampire, and she’s getting back into being a doctor again. She’s sad about her and Mason’s breakup, but she’s finding Sebastian and his new role in her life a good distraction. But an old enemy is back and wreaking havoc, and it might be up to her alone to stop him. This book really takes everything you think about who you think Juliet is and where’s going and turns it on its head. I love the darker turn this book took towards the end, and I want to know how the revelations are going to affect Juliet’s relationship with Sebastian. This was an excellent follow-up! Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
February 20, 2022
Wow, Wow, Wow. This book pretty much picks up where book one left off. What about those 20 minutes, and bam. That part had me OhMgee, what the what?!? I was really sad that there was not going to be a Mason and Juliet. I’m really surprised with who she ended up with. I was hesitant to like Sebastian, but he won me over. Everything that happens with the necromancer and Archer it really was something. What Archer tells Juliet it still has me like what is going to happen or what?! But what I wasn’t expecting is what Sebastian did, what he showed Juliet. Now I’m thinking so many things, because if Mason or Elena finds out what will happen to the both of them. I know I’m all over the place with this review, but it’s because I can’t decide what to write. Everything was so good, so action packed. Keary did not disappoint. And because I don’t want to spoil it for you, I’m stopping it here. Now I can’t wait for book 3!!!
April 7, 2022
Keary does it again! This book was better than the last! I’ve loved just about everything that Keary has written. I absolutely love this world that Keary has created and I’m SO happy she came back to add to it.
I love Juliet even more now than I did before. The opening was amazing and hooks the reader immediately. Yes, Juliet is very reckless, but it’s always with the best intentions. She has had such a hard life, but she is still very relatable. It is impossible to not fall in love with Juliet’s character. She is real, relatable, honest, and the sass that she has is amazing. All of the characters are amazing in their own right, but Juliet is definitely my favorite.
I love Juliet even more now than I did before. The opening was amazing and hooks the reader immediately. Yes, Juliet is very reckless, but it’s always with the best intentions. She has had such a hard life, but she is still very relatable. It is impossible to not fall in love with Juliet’s character. She is real, relatable, honest, and the sass that she has is amazing. All of the characters are amazing in their own right, but Juliet is definitely my favorite.
November 4, 2025
CLASIFICATION: 3.2 ESTRELLAS
Esta saga la lei, un libro tras otro asi que no recuerdo muy bien donde empieza uno y termina el otro. Por lo tanto voy a escribir esta misma reseña en los demas.
Lo primero que debo resaltar es que me gusto la manera en la que la autora decidio contar como se crearon los vampiros en este mundo.
Lo segundo y no se si me gusta o no. Es que la protagonista tiene un enamorado distinto a lo largo de estos 5 libros pasa por 3 personas... Y todos son insta-love. Y bueno por lo menos me gusto como con quien quedo.
Lo tercero senti el final muy apresurado.
Ps: se que esta saga esta conectada a otra de la autora pero no creo que la lea.
Esta saga la lei, un libro tras otro asi que no recuerdo muy bien donde empieza uno y termina el otro. Por lo tanto voy a escribir esta misma reseña en los demas.
Lo primero que debo resaltar es que me gusto la manera en la que la autora decidio contar como se crearon los vampiros en este mundo.
Lo segundo y no se si me gusta o no. Es que la protagonista tiene un enamorado distinto a lo largo de estos 5 libros pasa por 3 personas... Y todos son insta-love. Y bueno por lo menos me gusto como con quien quedo.
Lo tercero senti el final muy apresurado.
Ps: se que esta saga esta conectada a otra de la autora pero no creo que la lea.
February 18, 2022
I loved this book. It ended on a cliff hanger and it honestly makes me scared for the next book. I don't want to get hurt haha. The writing style for these books are very easy to read and I usually end up finishing Keary Taylors books in a day. I loved the romance between Sebastian and Juliet and enjoyed how the story turned away from Mason. It kept me hooked until the very end and now I need more. I can't wait to see what she has in store for Juliet and Sebastian. I am also terrified to see what happens next :).
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March 29, 2022I am LIVING for this series, but holy cliffhanger!!!
We see our characters grow, learn who they are, who they are to others, who to trust and who's out to get them.
As our heroine depends her relationship with Sebastion, her secret hangs over her head and we see her work to hide it, while trying to realise that she really does deserve the life she's living now.
I adore how Keary pulls you into her worlds with her words, so that when the book is done, you flip back and forward to make sure it's actually done.
Can't wait for more.
We see our characters grow, learn who they are, who they are to others, who to trust and who's out to get them.
As our heroine depends her relationship with Sebastion, her secret hangs over her head and we see her work to hide it, while trying to realise that she really does deserve the life she's living now.
I adore how Keary pulls you into her worlds with her words, so that when the book is done, you flip back and forward to make sure it's actually done.
Can't wait for more.
June 20, 2022
I wasn't going to read this because I found out she ended up with Sebastard. I do not like that dude. There's something about him that I just don't trust. I hope he dies in the next book lol. I'm team Roman. I think he's a better fit for her and one of the only three ppl she actually trusts with her secrets right now. He might be a complete psycho in the next book, but so far I feel as though they're more compatible.They truly understand each other. I'm excited for the next book. I really want to see what happens when all her secrets are revealed.
July 9, 2023
So Good!!
Ok so Juliet has a few secrets that only 3 other people know. She moves on thinking everyone would be safer if no one else knows. She falls in love but does she share with him? Does she share with bestie?
Juliet is a complex character that is trying g to find her. I'm so glad I'm along for the ride.
Ok so Juliet has a few secrets that only 3 other people know. She moves on thinking everyone would be safer if no one else knows. She falls in love but does she share with him? Does she share with bestie?
Juliet is a complex character that is trying g to find her. I'm so glad I'm along for the ride.
January 26, 2023
Getting Started
Okay now we about to head on to the good stuff. I really wonder how she is going to handle u. I know she doesn't want to tell him her secret because she's afraid of what that information go do. But I think it's going to be hard for her too keep lying
Okay now we about to head on to the good stuff. I really wonder how she is going to handle u. I know she doesn't want to tell him her secret because she's afraid of what that information go do. But I think it's going to be hard for her too keep lying
October 25, 2023
Love this series
I have been reading all of Keart Taylor's books for the last 2 months. I have fallen in love with all of her stories. You will not be disappointed if you start reading her books.
I have been reading all of Keart Taylor's books for the last 2 months. I have fallen in love with all of her stories. You will not be disappointed if you start reading her books.
December 11, 2024
Enthralling
I wouldn't believe I would use the word 'enthralling' about a vampire book, but . . . I've become enmeshed in Juliet's story. I'm very curious were Ms. Taylor will take her in future books in this series.
I wouldn't believe I would use the word 'enthralling' about a vampire book, but . . . I've become enmeshed in Juliet's story. I'm very curious were Ms. Taylor will take her in future books in this series.
February 27, 2025
This wasn’t bad but it just felt rushed? Undeveloped? Too much insta-whatever? I don’t even know how to explain it but I was glad it was a quick read to get me to the next book (that will hopefully be a bit more something).
February 23, 2022
loved ot
I am loyal reader, another great series. I wonder of they will cross paths with king Cyrus...I hope Juliette bring her mother back
I am loyal reader, another great series. I wonder of they will cross paths with king Cyrus...I hope Juliette bring her mother back
February 28, 2022
It was a bit underwhelming and I still want to see how the royals are abs who her father is so I can wait to read book 3 in June.
April 19, 2023
3.75
'We never appreciate the easy moments when we're in them. They pass by so quickly, and then when times get hard, everything seems to crawl by.'
― Keary Taylor, Born Savage
'We never appreciate the easy moments when we're in them. They pass by so quickly, and then when times get hard, everything seems to crawl by.'
― Keary Taylor, Born Savage
September 18, 2023
Violent but good.
February 8, 2024
Born savage
This number two book about the vampire whose live has been mess and finding out she is immortal and falls in love with another vampire
This number two book about the vampire whose live has been mess and finding out she is immortal and falls in love with another vampire
February 19, 2024
The curse is real!
Never ever listen to a crazy man. A lot happened in this book. Get the books and leave your reviews.
Never ever listen to a crazy man. A lot happened in this book. Get the books and leave your reviews.
July 9, 2024
I was so excited to dive into the next book. The ending balances on a razor blade and I’m excited to see where things go. I’m still rooting for Roman, but still am enjoying the story with Sebastian. On to the next one.
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