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Nadia Gardini has been worshiping the men in the Savage Kings MC for years, even though they rarely want her for more than a few nights.

Three years ago, she thought one of their newest members might be different, until he cast her aside faster than the others. For some unknown reason, though, Leo has recently decided that he doesn’t want anyone else to have Nadia either – especially the golden boys from the new Rockland chapter.

Leo has been spiraling for months. No matter how hard he tries, it’s impossible for him to forget the hell he survived at the hands of the club’s enemy. How can he when he’s reminded of the damage every time he looks in the mirror?

Lately, he’s been angry at himself, the club, and the world. But when he loses his cool and lashes out at Nadia and the club’s president, it’ll cost him. The table votes to suspend Leo and, as part of his punishment, orders him to also make amends with the woman he hurt.

Nadia isn’t ready to forgive Leo but finds herself drawn to him as she learns more about his struggle to overcome his recent trauma. Unexpected sparks begin to fly when the two eventually realize that they have at least one thing in common - their loyalty to the MC.

And when the entire club is threatened, Leo is determined to figure out a way to get the feds off the MC’s back for good. He’s no longer trying to redeem himself. He’s desperate to keep Nadia and every club member out of prison.

Failure is not an option; because if Leo can’t come up with a plan fast, the Savage Kings MC’s legacy will crash and burn.

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 2022

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Lane Hart

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Lane Hart is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, D.B. West, and their two children. She loves all things beach related, especially sea turtles, and is a huge fan of the Carolina Panthers.

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34 reviews
December 4, 2023
I absolutely loved reading about the Savage Kings. I fell in love with each character from the first Chapter I believe was the Emerald Island chapter that starts with Chase's story, through the Myrtle Beach chapter and now onto the last chapter... Rockland Virginia chapter. The writer has a way of bringing each character to life in such a way that you feel like they are a real person as you get to know them and fall in love with them. I wish I could go on reading but I guess every good thing must end somewhere. Leo's story broke my heart, everything he went through!!! Knowing he came out the other end was worth the heartache and I hated Nadia at the beginning but ended up glad she was there for Leo. I could go on forever about these guys. I hope you Love them as much as I did !!!!
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14k reviews163 followers
June 23, 2022
This book is the final one for this series and this book doesn't just end this series on a high note, it ends it with a masterpiece. Leo and Nadia's story grabbed me tightly by the throat, stole my breath, made my heart ache and kept me up way too late. I thought the storyline here had a very appealing fresh twist to it and the combination of raw emotions, drama, tension, twists and action is potent and absolutely intoxicating. I am independently posting an impartial review.
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2,280 reviews2 followers
July 1, 2022
This duo can write til the comes come home. I thought the last series was amazing co siderite g how long it was and they pulled off another. This is book 12 and usually by book 12 I’ve had enough already, but I’ve been with Lane practically since she started and I’ve read all her books and I love this series and I love this duo. The story grabs you and keeps you reading til the wee hours. They all have but I must admit this is my fav. Terrific.

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4,351 reviews73 followers
June 12, 2022
Leo is the last book in the South Carolina Chapter and it leaves no stone unturned. Leo and Nadia's story is captivating and holds you hostage from start to finish. What a fantastic finale for a fantastic series.
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2,779 reviews7 followers
June 13, 2022
OMG, I loved Leo's story. Leo who was the bartender at the club and also the one that was torchered. Your heart goes out to him. Nadia was the Savage Kings club girl. Nadia had a hard life to, but she loved sex. Can Leo get past her life at the club and his own mental issues? Can Nadia figure out what is up with Leo. Follow their story.

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1,450 reviews7 followers
June 25, 2022
I am sad to see this series end. I was loving these men of the SC Savage Kings Chapter! I have to say that I think the story of Leo and Nadia is my favorite. My heart bled for Leo hearing about the torture he had been put through and Nadia just grabbed my heart because regardless of how she ended up with the Kings, she was a strong woman who decided that enough was enough and she wasn’t going to take any crap any more.

Leo has had a thing for Nadia since day one. Only when he finally patched in did he attempt anything with her. He thought she was just another girl and didn’t realize that she was a “club girl”. When she was done with him, he thought they were going home together – only to see he down on her knees with Cannon. From that moment forward, he didn’t want her (yeah right!), but he also didn’t want anyone else to have her. Things start to heat up in the club and Leo “Claims” Nadia as his, but then disrespects her and Roman (Club Pres). On a path of destruction, Leo has one shot to make things right. Will Nadia be able to help Leo through his PTSD? Can she help heal him?

Great story with a great ending! I can’t wait to see what these authors come up with next!

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87 reviews1 follower
June 25, 2022
Leo and Nadia started on the wrong foot all right. Both of them are scared and damaged from their pasts and Leo is hell bent on ignoring his filling for Nadia. However faith and Roman have other plans.
5 stars!!.

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550 reviews34 followers
June 30, 2022
This was an emotional read. Both Leo and Nadia brought their baggage into their relationship. Can Leo overcome Nadia’s past and can Nadia help Leo heal from his torture? They both work hard for their love to help them. This book was the perfect ending to this series! I hope to see these couples in the future!
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1,773 reviews41 followers
July 19, 2022
Oh guys, I was so freaking happy to read this new book, but I was sad at the same time.
Happy because it's a new MC book, from a series that I love. Sad because this series is over...
It's hard to say goodbye to the characters that you love but I know that these two have other ideas...
Lane Hart and DB West are this fantastic duo that knows how to write MC books.
Each book is special and I can't get enough.
Leo is their latest release and it's the twelfth book from the Savage Kings MC - South Carolina charter.
This book explores the lives of Leo and Nadia.
As you know, Leo is one of the Savage Kings' brothers.
His life revolves around his club and he will do everything he can to protect them.
After suffering the unthinkable at a madman's hands, he changed for the better or worse?
He has a soft spot for one girl but can he finally embrace a relationship or succumb to the darkness?
Nadia is one of the club girls. She enjoys sex and is not ashamed of it.
When she sees all the Kings starting to settle down, she tries to find out her role with the Savage Kings...
OMG, this book... This book was another masterpiece like the previous ones from this series.
I love the Kings, and I'm sad that this charter ended, but happy that a new one is being formed.
Stellar plot, well written, super engaging, and emotional.
Guys, the things the main character endured were brutal and I'm so glad that he was able to find peace.
It's not easy to let go of the past, and it's super easy to embrace the rage and darkness, but you need to fight.
These characters worked perfectly with each other and you can feel the love they shared.
It started bumpily but soon it evolved into something more.
Once I started to read this book, I couldn't put it down. Hell, I've read it in one sitting...
Trust me, it's that good.
It was awesome to have news from the other "brothers" and I hope to continue to read glimpses here and there.
Great book Lane Hart and DB West, you guys know how to capture our hearts.
Can't wait for what's in store for us.  
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1,622 reviews6 followers
June 20, 2022
Leo has been featured in several of the Savage Kings MC books and it's only fitting that his story is the final book in the Savage Kings MC - South Carolina. Leo is the club's bartender and the man that was horribly tortured. Since that fateful day, he has remained angry and tries to hide himself from others as he tries to hide the damage from the night he was tortured and essentially isolating himself in the process. Nadia Gardini is the woman that most Kings rarely want for more than one night and when she and Leo hook up, she thinks she might finally be accepted for more than being a club girl. An encounter with one of the other Kings the night they meet seems to change Leo's feeling about her, or does it? While he doesn't seem to want to be with her, he makes it clear it doesn't want anyone else to be with her. Will the secrets they each hold finally be the catalyst that brings them together after the club's president forces them to be a couple as part of the punishment after Leo punches his club president. There are things that happen to Nadia that bring out the protectiveness in Leo and also help him accept and overcome some of the trauma that befell him as he struggles to protect Nadia and help his MC avoid the danger that seems to be heading their way.

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2,076 reviews41 followers
June 18, 2022
Oh my heart!

This was a great way to wrap up this series. Leo and Nadia's story has so much going on, I couldn’t flip the pages fast enough!! Really tough things happen to both of them. It was an emotional read!! But then, I am not really surprised...they all are.

From the first chapter to the last, these character's tough backstories were so influential on their choices and behaviors that I was concerned about how this storyline would work out. Silly really.
These talented authors have always brought me along smoothly to the HEA for each of the Savage Kings MC - South Carolina members. Again, I was wondering how this drama, that seemed insurmountable, was going to resolve.
(I'll have you know, I worried for nothing. *wink*)

I strongly recommend reading this series in order to get the most from the characters and the stories. Preferably AFTER the Savage Kings MC series, beginning with Chase. This is the 'Mother' chapter and knowing those characters and stories will make this series and this read better. I know (that's a lot of reading). It's worth it, IMHO.

There are so many things to enjoy in these authors' other works as well. If you haven't figured out already, I am a huge fan of this series and these authors.

I am soo very sad to have reached the end of my time with these characters and this MC chapter. I have enjoyed several of the MC series this writing team produces. Every story I have enjoyed from them is easy-to-read, easy-to-love and hard to forget. Thankfully, I have Remy's book to look forward to, and that makes this ending less sad.

I did receive my ARC from Booksprout and I am happy to voluntarily leave my review.
767 reviews3 followers
June 30, 2022

This book had all the feels of time wasted all because of some miss communication that allowed feelings to be hurt.
Poor Leo thought he had found his one when he met Nadia on the night of his patching in only as much as Nadia wanted Leo she was kinda the club girl unofficially and there to please atleast she never said No and maybe just this once she should have.
Years later Leo is dealing with trauma he sustained at the hands of a madman aswell as the physical scars left behind yet his yearning for Nadia hasn't waned and his obsession to make sure no one else has her has him being a jerk and the Prez won't be having that.
Sent out to make things right or lose his patch Leo and Nadia embark on a discovery of each other and also who is targeting the club they work together and find that they do belong together they just needed to voice what they want.
This was a great end to this series and I can't wait to read what comes next from Lane cos these MC guy's just get better and better.
11.7k reviews49 followers
September 28, 2022
Wow...what a couple to end this series on

Leo is the twelfth book in the Savage Kings MC - South Carolina series and it is the story of Nadia and Leo. Their story is a heartbreaker in ways and also uplifting in others. Both Nadia and Leo have suffered and are in places that they wish they were not. Nadia has watched several club members claim one of the women and has wanted that for herself, but it has not happened. Leo is a man with not only physical but deep emotional and psychological scars. He is tortured in a way, actually he was by a rival club and then left for dead. This story takes the reader on a ride that you need to strap in for as it wild, has twists and turns, will make your stomach drop and your heart race. All along you feel for Nadia and hope that she will find the man who really wants and loves her, and is protective of her, as that is what she really deserves. Will Leo prove to be that man or will he be like the others and continue to cast her aside after some fun.
2,101 reviews32 followers
June 23, 2022
Leo’s story is the final installment in this amazing series and the authors did him justice. I loved Leo, he’s been through a lot, tortured and disfigured, full of anger and mistrust. When he’s patched in he has a moment with Nadia, who he’s been fantasizing about forever, unbeknownst to him that she’s been with pretty much all of the Kings and it twists him up so bad that he cuts her off. When circumstances throw these two together, Roman is hoping the Nadia can get through to Leo and get him to talk about what happened to him when he was tortured. Leo has always had feelings for Nadia and now he needs to figure out how to deal with them being such close quarters. Will Leo have the courage to open himself up to Nadia and let her in and share his feelings and what happened to him or will he hold onto the anger and lose what’s standing right in front of him? Great read, sorry this series is ending, but excited for what’s to come. I found this book on BookSprout.
5,057 reviews28 followers
June 29, 2022
Leo has been spiraling out of control for months, he has physically recovered from the horror he suffered, but could not stand for anyone to touch him. He has had a thing for Nadia since he was patched in three years ago, but what he thought was special, she went on to another brother within minutes. Lately, he has been downright mean to her, and when he lashes out at Roman, it costs him dearly. He is suspended from the club and he can only get back in if he makes things right with Nadia.

Nadia does not even want to talk to him until she finds out what happened with Roman. She is drawn to him the more she finds out how much he suffered, that he was tortured. Sparks start to fly between the two, they like to play games out and about. Unfortunately, that makes Nadia a target of someone who wants to bring the Savage Kings down.

Leo will do everything he can to protect Nadia and the club.

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2,334 reviews7 followers
June 29, 2022
Not a standalone. A little hard to follow in the beginning because it had been a while since I read the previous book. Starts with Leo’s patching in party then jumps to after his physical recovery from his torture. Leo still has a lot of emotional issues and has not shared what actually happened to him because he is embarrassed. Nadia has been something he has wanted, but avoided due to her place in the club—his party was a rude and painful awakening for him. His rude claiming and insulting of her later changes a lot between him and the chapter. His volatility is affecting everything in his life and Roman decides to make him fix things. Everyone has these skewed ideas on what is going on with each other because no one has full stories. I like Nadia and Leo working together on recovery and being willing to open up about their traumas.

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417 reviews3 followers
June 30, 2022
Leo is one of my favorites now. I respect how much he had to go through in order to feel like himself again. Hart and West always do an impressive job when writing these characters. It is like coming home, when I think about this particular read. Of course, I recommend this book, and any book these pair writes when it comes to an MC.

About the book:
Leo knows what regret, beating yourself up, and wasted time looks like. After he was patched in, he was tortured. This resulted in him having scars. He is very self-conscious of them, and cover's himself to avoid stares.

Nadia is one of the club girls, a tiny bombshell, who knows who she is and what she wants to accomplish. It does not matter that she really likes Leo because he wants nothing to do with her.

Readers will get a sense of who these two are and the individual struggles they have had to bare. This is a great read.

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20.2k reviews257 followers
July 1, 2022
This is the 12th and final novel in this phenomenal series, and this is Leo and Nadia’s journey. Leo is angry and his life is spiralling out of control, as he struggles to cope with the vicious trauma he endured, which has him lashing out. Nadia loves the men in the MC, and she has been around for a long time. Both characters have their baggage. When Leo lashes out at Nadia and his Present, he is suspended for his actions. When the club brothers and Nadia are in danger, Leo is determined to keep them all safe. Will Nadia be able to help heal Leo, so he can move forward with his life? This is a well written story which has angst, intrigue, mystery, suspense, danger, emotions, healing, forgiveness, and love, redemption, which leads to a steamy and thrilling page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented duo, whose work I highly recommend.
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1,086 reviews9 followers
July 24, 2022
This power couple have every single thing it takes to set the bar, extremely, high for every MC romance Author out there.

I have had the absolute pleasure to have read each and every installment to The Savage Kings MC Series and Leo is just as riveting as the others. What a fantastic way to conclude this Brotherhood's storyline. I offer my congratulations to both Lane Hart and D.B. West. I found this installment to be exquisitely crafted.

Inside of these addictive pages, you get to follow along as Leo fights, as well as confronts, his deep feelings for Nadia. Theirs is no easy journey, however, it couldn't be more worth the ride.

I encourage everyone seeking a, beyond incredible, MC romance to devour this book, from cover to cover, just as I have done... ASAP.

I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of Leo in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion and I couldn't recommend reading this release, and Series as a whole, more.
593 reviews3 followers
June 6, 2022
Leo is the 12th and final book in the Savage Kings South Carolina chapter. Leo has been through so much since he patched in as a Savage King. He is a bitter, angry person, who has endured nothing but pain and heartbreak in his life. He practically gave his life for his brothers. He has only had eyes for one person since his patch-in party; however, Nadia was oblivious to Leo’s feelings. When circumstances throw them together, will Leo finally be able to let Nadia know his true feelings and get back in the good graces of his club? This is an action-packed book that resolves so many outstanding issues. I didn’t want to put this book down as I was completely captivated by this story. It is definitely a must read. Although I am sad to see this series end, I am looking forward to the next series – The Savage Kings MC – Virginia Chapter.
8 reviews
June 23, 2022
I was anticipating and dreading this book at the same time. I wanted Leo to get his HEA but also was not sure how much of his trauma would be depicted. I was happy that the authors made me feel for him but didn't get in to a lot of details as to what all happened. I felt they gave us more how he is handling the events, than what happened and I liked that. Building up to this book we see Leo take a turn for the worse. The club knows he went through a huge trauma and has given him too much slack. He focuses his anger on Nadia, the one he let slip away. We see how she helps him to get better and I felt for both of them. This was a good ending to the Myrtle Beach chapter and it was nice to see the Fury men and Reece again.

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1,176 reviews11 followers
July 1, 2022
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. This is the 12th and final book of the Savage Kings MC: South Carolina series. Each book can be read as a standalone.
Leo is damaged. He has so much rage inside from being held captive and tortured. He just needs to find a way to release it. When he disrespects the pres of the MC he is put on suspension and has to be make amends with Nadia. That woman gets his rage flowing for other reasons but he refuses to touch her.
Nadia has been at the beck and call of the savage kings for years now. She has always been up for a good time but just once she wished it was more. That she would be worthy of more than one night.
I was wanting Leo's book so bad since we have been getting glimpses of him in the last few book but I was not ready to say good bye to all these crazy hot sexy bikers. What a great ending!
1,166 reviews
July 1, 2022
This book was fantastic and a great finish to the Myrtle Beach chapter. The storyline was gripping and gave us answers to what Leo went through when he was captured, tortured and why he was the way he was. Nadia thought Leo was different from the other club members but when he turned on her and totally ignored her she got her answer. Now he doesn’t want her to be with anyone, but still won’t be with her either. His PTSD gets him in trouble when he mouths off to Roman and he gets suspended from the club. Nadia suffers at the hands of a federal agent as well as the women in the jail cell and the guards. Eventually the Kings will get retribution forNadia. A must read for any Savage Kings fan. Love all the stories in this series but this one is my favorite.

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642 reviews14 followers
June 30, 2022
Fantastic Ending For The Myrtle Beach Savage Kings

I can’t tell you how amazing it is to FINALLY see Leo get his HEA, especially after all the torture he went through. I truly can’t imagine anyone better for him than Nadia. She is fierce and loyal, and there is so much more to her than meets the eye. Even though it took a kick in the pants from Roman to help get Leo to the point where he realized that he needed help, Nadia was definitely a huge part of that process. It was also nice to see the situation from the past 3 books finally get total closure for the club. Absolutely LOVE this series, and can’t wait to get to know our golden boys in the Rockland chapter ❤️.

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6,168 reviews58 followers
July 3, 2022
Such a great story that it grabs your attention and doesn't let go. Leo had been tortured and he's suffering from PTSD. Leo meets Nadia when he gets patched in and realizes that Nadia has been with all his brothers in the club. Leo lashes out at the Prez and also Nadia. Leo and Nadia have not had the best of lives but they are strong and loyal even if they are broken. These two have great chemistry but they need to work at their relationship because nothing is ever handed to them. Do they want it bad enough to fight for each other? Will they finally get the HEA that they deserve? This has been a great series but am looking for more book by these authors.

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1,797 reviews6 followers
July 7, 2022
This is an absolutely brilliant read and a great end to this series.
Leo has always been the grump of the MC and his story explains all and makes you feel for him but that doesn't warrant his treatment of Nadia.
Nadia has been around the MC for years but has never had someone that will stand up for her but when Leo is suspended for how he treated her.
When Leo apologised neither expected to get as close as they did but could it be long term or is it just a fling.
I loved how they were together when they give into their feelings but can it last when someone is after using her to get information.
So much drama and plenty of emotion with a brilliant ending.
I have absolutely loved this series.

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1,167 reviews14 followers
July 24, 2022
Oh my god what can't you say about Leo & club girl Nadia Gardini.

We've eventually find out why he had an issue towards Nadia & why he's been so angry & distant towards her & also We now here WHAT Leo went through with that assault way back when when he, Jake & Lucas got shot after the MC head was after Hugo to demand he divorces Felicity the Woman her had a fling with way back 5yrs prior to him & Leo still hadn't gotten over the assault 3 yrs later and here we here ALL about his assault after Leo's mouth made him loose his vest & HAVING to make amends with Nadia & it was REALLY BEAUTIFUL especially after what happened to her when the ATF man Agent Daniels, locked her up & told the other inmates they could do whatever they wanted to her & also the guards.
What an eye watering episode of the final.....The SAVAGE KINGS MC SOUTH CAROLINA
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3,807 reviews18 followers
June 17, 2022
This is a five-star read that has the roar of a lion. This is number twelve in the Savage Kings MC – South Carolina series and it’s the final part of the South Carolina chapter and we really do see all of the Brothers turn from boys to men, and what men they become. Nadia is someone I haven’t always liked, and I am sure she would agree why that has been the case, but my goodness she really blew me away this time. But it was Leo, he came out of his shadow and into the light. This was such a great story; it really pulled the whole series together and really made me smile. This whole story was sublime, and will forever hold a piece of my heart.
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3,658 reviews139 followers
June 29, 2022
Leo and Nadia

Even with Leo’s story being the end of the Savage Kings MC South Carolina series it went out with a bang. This is a story that broke my heart and had me turning page after page just to see how these authors could make everything right for Leo and Nadia.

Leo is the bartender at the club bar and he has been through something so horrific that it has changed his life forever. Nadia was the club girl that loved her “job”.

This book was an excellent addition to this series and these two authors always know how to bring a MC read to life and giving you all the feels that the characters have.
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June 30, 2022
This book is the final one for this series and this book doesn't ends this series on a high note. Leo and Nadia er wonderful.
Leo was seriously injured and terribly disfigured during the attack by Rita’s crazy admirer when he came hunting for her a couple of years ago.
Since then he’s been a shell of himself, covering his face up using shadows from a baseball cap and he’s full of so much anger.
Nadia Gardini is the woman that most Kings rarely want for more than one night and when she and Leo hook up, she thinks she might finally be accepted for more than being a club girl. An encounter with one of the other Kings the night they meet seems to change Leo's feeling about her, or does it?
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