Books According to Abby: Victoria Ashley

Royal Savage by Victoria Ashley releases on December 20th and you can pre-order now for only $0.99!

I CAN’T CLOSE MY EYES… I refuse to. Every time I do, all I see is blood, death, and pain. I can feel it - almost taste it, bringing me back to that night. It doesn't matter that I'm still breathing; I no longer need it, I no longer want it. I despise it along with everything else around me. The only thing I long for is to fucking fade away. I've given up. Until her at least… AVALON. She comes into my world, knocking me on my ass. It turns me on to have her around me. Makes me want to wrap my hand around her tight little throat and fuck her until she feels my pain, feels the monster in me, but also makes me want to protect her from the very thing that she should be afraid of... me. Once she sees the damage that I’m capable of; she’ll look at me like everyone else around me does: with fear. Avalon Knight HIS EYES... THE DARKNESS IN them draws me to him, making me want to taste him, feel him… and save him. I shouldn't have gotten on the back of his motorcycle that day. I know that now. Colton warned me. I was told it was dangerous. I was told that nothing would be the same. He was right. ROYAL is dangerous, dark, and seductive; the very thing that keeps me hanging on, willing to give my last breath just to touch him… breathe him in. He’s savage, inked, and highly captivating. So different from his brother… He's hazardous to my health, mind, and body, yet the only thing that I crave. I want to free him. I want to change his mind, but I'm afraid that he’s already too faded…

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My Review:

This book is a little darker than previous Victoria Ashley books. More because of the subject matter and the violence our Hero witnessed in his life which has made him the person we see. He's broken and hurting and Avalon sees the person beneath the tattoos and bad boy image.

Avalon hasn't had an easy life and she's been known to run with the wrong crowd in the past. Her current boyfriend is a complete douche and her friends don't like him. He's not very nice to her, calls her a different name and only makes time for her when it works for him. She's ready to cut ties with him.

Then, one night at a party she accidentally meets Royal. She can't get him off her mind. And he can't stop thinking about her. She can't explain it but there is a pull to him. She sees the loving, kind man that he is and he knows he isn't right for her but he can't let her go either.

Their story was completely captivating and also filled with drama from their pasts. Royal is fiercely loyal to his close friends who are also his family. He's had shitty things happen to him and he's definitely the epitome of bad boy. But I love the side of him Avalon is able to pull out. He's so much more than his bad boy persona and then we learn very surprising news and it's such a great way to end this story.

Of course this book is hot, but it's also sad and sweet and I didn't want to put it down. Be sure to add Royal to your TBR list!

As soon as we step into the hall, all I hear are the sounds of a tattoo gun buzzing. It echoes throughout the small hallway, making me nervous now. I stop and look through the open door at Royal and my heart literally skips a beat at the sight of him. He’s leaned over, concentrating on some middle-aged man’s back piece that he’s working on. Jax is chilling next to him, watching, them both looking just as sexy as the other night. Madison stops next to me, raising a brow as she sets sights on Royal as well. “Well spank my ass and call me Sally,” Madison says with a moan. “Sexy, sinful, tattoo heaven… I’m never leaving. Just saying.” Royal glances up with a snarl, but then turns his gun off and sets it down when his eyes land on me, watching me watch him. “We’re done for tonight,” he says to his client. “Jax will call you a cab.” Looking as if he’s not bothered one bit by Royal dismissing him, he stands up, grabs for a stained up white shirt, and walks past us, almost falling into the wall. Jax stands up and reaches for a bottle of Vodka, pouring five shots. “Did Blaine here give you guys a tour of the building on the way in? Zip up your shit, dude.” “Fuck off,” Blaine says playfully, snatching up one of the shots while zipping his fly. I turn my eyes back in Royal’s direction, but keep my head still so he doesn’t notice me watching him. He looks conflicted as he starts cleaning his table and chair off. “Didn’t think you’d be back,” he says stiffly. “You change your mind on that tattoo?” I grab a shot glass when Jax hands one to Madison first and then myself. “Your friend asked us to come and my friend here, forced me to agree.” I throw my shot back, emptying the glass, hoping for some kind of liquid courage. “So here I am.” With stiff muscles, Royal stands up straight and grabs the last shot glass, slamming it back, before shoving the empty glass at Jax. “Come here,” he demands. I stand here for a second, not moving, until Madison shoves me forward and calls me a pussy. I look back at her and glower, before stopping in front of Royal. Grabbing my hand he pulls me to him, and grabs my hips, digging his hands in. “I have the perfect spot for your first tattoo.” Reaching for the bottom of my dress, he lifts the front so only he can see, and runs his thumb over my hipbone. “Perfect.” Yanking my dress down, I back away and watch him as he starts preparing his tattoo equipment. “I never said I was going to let you tattoo me.” His jaw clenches as he looks back at me. “You scared that Colton is going to be pissed or some shit?” I shake my head. “At this point, I could care less about what he thinks. As far as I’m concerned, we’re on a break.” “Okay…” He sits down and runs a hand through his messy hair, his eyes studying mine. “You don’t want one then?” “I do,” I say quickly, realizing that I do, but I’m just being a pussy, exactly what Madison called me. “Come on, Ava,” Madison says from behind me. “We’re already here and from what I can see, Royal is very capable of giving great tattoos. I’ll let Blaine over there tat me up next.” Royal raises a brow in question, when I turn back to him. “What do you say, babe? Take that damn dress off for me?” I swallow and look around the room. Having three other sets of eyes on me is making me nervous, extremely nervous. “Out,” Royal suddenly barks out. “Keep the girl close by and make sure Porter stays away from her. He’s on some shit tonight.” “Madison can stay,” I say firmly, not wanting to send her away. “I don’t care if she watches.” Madison looks between Jax and Blaine and bites her bottom lip. It’s clear what she wants to do, and that’s most likely both of them. “I’ll be good with the boys. Plus, I want to check out the party animals in the next room.” I take a deep breath and watch Madison as she follows Jax and Blaine out the door, shutting it behind her with a wink. I suddenly feel nervous, realizing that I’m alone with Royal. He’s so damn intense that I have no idea what to expect from him. “Lay down.” Swallowing, I sit down on the black, leather chair that is already laid back into a bed. I jump from the coldness on my skin, but then close my eyes and get comfortable, waiting on Royal’s next move. With my eyes still closed, I can see the shadow from him standing above me, before I feel his rough hands brush my upper thighs as he grips my dress and lifts it, stopping just under my breasts. “Any certain design? I can do it all.” “A feather,” I say softly. “Blue with purple highlights; feminine and pretty. Can you do that?” He lifts an eyebrow while pulling on a pair of black gloves. “I can definitely do feminine and pretty. Like I said, I do it all.” I suck in a breath and grip the seat, when I feel his hands brush against my skin as he prepares to mark me for life. Grabbing my hand, he places it on his thick thigh. My heart speeds up from the feel of his muscular leg beneath my palm. “If it hurts, dig into my leg and take it out on me. It will help you feel better.” I hear the buzzing of the gun and instantly grip his thigh, feeling anxious. When I open an eye to peek up at him, he’s smirking. “Ready?” I nod my head. “Mmm hmm…” I feel my fingers dig deep into the denim of his thigh as the needle hits my sensitive flesh. My stomach instantly sinks and I flinch, more unprepared than I thought. I do my best to keep my eyes closed through most of it, but then open my eyes closer to the end, when my skin starts to feel numb. It’s a bit of a relief. Royal’s face is stern, set in a line of concentration. I notice that he even bites his bottom lip once in a while when he really gets into a good spot. I find myself watching him, my legs slightly opening, as I get lost in my own little world. He’s delicious to watch. There is absolutely no denying that. Royal’s hand gripping my thigh wakes me from the moment, snapping my eyes up to his. He pushes my legs together. “Keep those things closed, unless you want me between them,” he growls. I squeeze my legs together, slightly moaning as the thought of him between my legs causes my body to clench and jerk. “Is it almost done?” I ask, hoping to come back to reality… the one where he’ll never be between my legs. “Almost…” Getting lost in the way that his jaw muscles tighten as he adds the finishing touches, my legs relax and slightly open again. Tossing his tattoo gun aside, Royal stands up and growls, gripping my hips and pulling me down to the end of the chair, until his jean-covered erection is pressed against my pussy. A shock of pleasure runs through my core as he presses against it. His right hand digs into my hip as the left one tightens around my neck. His eyes meet mine for a brief moment, before his right hand slides down my thigh and he releases my neck, stepping back. “Keep flashing that smooth little pussy at me… Fuck, Avalon.” His jaw ticks as he looks between my thighs one last time. “Those little underwear don’t cover much.” “Sorry,” I say in aggravation. “I got comfortable a couple times and wasn’t thinking. I didn’t expect you to get a fucking hard-on over it and freak out.” Letting out a long breath, Royal sits back down, grabs my hand, and places it back on his thigh. Except this time, I can almost feel the shape of his hard dick above my fingers. I suck in a breath at the near contact. “This last part might hurt; especially now that we’ve taken an unwanted break. Hold still.”

Victoria Ashley grew up in Rockford, IL and has had a passion for reading for as long as she can remember. After finding a reading app where it allowed readers to upload their own stories, she gave it a shot and writing became her passion. She lives for a good romance book with tattooed bad boys that are just highly misunderstood and is not afraid to be caught crying during a good read. When she’s not reading or writing about bad boys, you can find her watching her favorites shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, Dexter and True Blood. She is the author of Wake Up Call, This Regret, Slade, Hemy, Cale, Get Off on the Pain, and Something for the Pain. Victoria is currently working on more releases for 2015.