The last book in the series, an amazing read from an amazing series….

Was engrossed from first page and am a bit gutted it’s come to an end. Many twists and t ur me, heather certainly knows how to tell a story, can’t wait for what she writes next

And breathe! . . . . . . . . .Savage Blood by Heather Atkinson is the 5th book in the superb Savage Sisters series and I am sad to say the last 😭 within this series. Noooooooo. This was a series I didn't want to end, but the ending was excellent and it did not disappoint. If you love Gangland book's this is a series for you it's gritty, and action-packed
with great characters, I loved the Savage sister's they were brilliant.


When Carly Savage has lost the two people she loved the most – first her father and then Jack, local gangland boss and love of her life, was brutally attacked and died in Carly’s arms. Grief has changed her. Carly’s sisters Jane and Rose are worried she may never recover.

But, nothing was going to stop Carly, the need for revenge drives Carly and she will stop at nothing to destroy her enemies, who are Cole Alexander and her cousin Dean.
When the Savages’ boss, Queen of Glasgow Toni McVay’s reign comes under attack from Cole, Carly realises this is her chance. If she can bring Cole down, then the Savages’ place in Toni’s gang will be secure and she can have her revenge.

Will Carly bring Toni McVay's reign down and take revenge?

Savage Blood is full of brilliant twists and turns throughout that will have you gripped and turning the pages quickly to find out what happens next! Bloody Brilliant!

I highly recommend this series, it was one of the best you can get your teeth into

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC's of this excellent series.

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I got into bed at 8pm and had finished this book by 2am… i completely ate this UP!

Everything Heather Atkinson touches is gold. I’ve said it before, but with every new book she brings out, she is solidifying her place in my top 3 gangland authors.

This was such a fast paced book and the writing was so easy to read, the storyline was gripping and I could not put it down. So excited for the next release!!

My turn for the Book Blog tour today … thanks @rachelsrandomresources , for the organisation you do and to be allowed to read /review these books. 🔴Book 5 - Savage Sisters (final book in the series).

📖 Out - 20th May 2025. ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚. Carly Savage has lost the two people she loved the most - first her father and then Jack, local gangland boss and love of her life, was brutally attacked and died in Carly’s arms. Grief has changed her. Carly’s sisters Jane and Rose are worried she may never recover.
But the need for revenge drives Carly now and she will stop at nothing to destroy her enemies, Cole Alexander and her cousin Dean. When the Savages’ boss, Queen of Glasgow Toni McVay’s reign comes under attack from Cole, Carly realises this is her chance. If she can bring Cole down, then the Savages’ place in Toni’s gang will be secure and she can have her revenge.
As rebellions break out, tensions build and Toni’s kingdom looks more fragile than ever, the Savages know they need help. There’s only one other gang Toni trusts, the notorious Blood Brothers from the rough Gallowburn estate. Carly knows that together they’d be an unstoppable force. Now all she has to do is persuade them... for it being the final book, it was the perfect end to the sisters journey. What a journey they have had! Was nice to see the girls get some well deserved happiness. Also nice to see how their relationship with their uncle, became so much more, after losing their dad. Thanks you @heatheratkinsonauthor @netgalley @theboldbookclub

Great to catch up with the Savage sisters in this latest instalment. Carly has changed after the devastating death of Jack the love of her life. She is consumed with anger and wants revenge on her enemies, but will the estate cope when she teams up with a new gang or will the sisters become a force to be reckoned with.
Brilliant series and looking forward to the next chapter.

What a fast paced thriller this was! Being born in Glasgow I knew some of the areas mentioned which helped bring the story to life for me. Exciting, brutal and very quick and easy to read, story line moves with speed although some chapters were a little more violent than others. A great read!

Savage Sisters #5

Carly Savage has lost the two people she loved the most - first her father and then Jack, local gangland boss and love of her life, was brutally attacked and died in Carly's arms. Grief has changed her. Carly's sisters Jane and Rose are worried she may never recover. But the need for revenge drives Carly now and she will stop at nothing to destroy her enemies, Cole Alexander and her cousin Dean. When Savages boss, Queen of Glasgow Toni McVay's reign comes under attack from Cole, Carly realises this is her chance if she wants to bring Cole down, then the Savage's place in Toni's gang will be secure and she can have her revenge.

In the previous book, A Savage Inheritance, Jack was brutally murdered and he died in Carly's arms. Carly went away for a year, but returned for her sister's wedding. But Cole Alexander is set on getting revenge on Carly.

What a twisted read. I was on the edge of my seat. The suspense builds throughout and the pace is steady in this gripping read. There's a little romance. I loved how the book ended. This is a series that you have to read in order.

Published 20th May 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #BoldwoodBooks and the author #HeatherAtkinson for my ARC of #SavageBlood in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what a read the Savage sisters series certainly delivers with every book. In book 4 Carly sees Jack brutally murdered and he dies in her arms. This really changes her and she turns to drink to try and escape the pain. Her sisters try their best to help her but Carly is in a black hole of despair. In the end fed up with her sisters trying to babysit her to stop her drinking she leaves Haghill and goes off travelling. True to her word she returns a year later to see her sister get married. Unfortunately for the Savage family Cole Alexander is determined to get revenge on Carly for the brutal attack that left him badly disfigured. This book is a fast paced page turner as the sisters with their family and friends try and stop Cole in his revenge. There is a nice crossover with also some of the great characters from the blood brothers series. I highly recommend all of Heather’s books.

I like gangland thrillers, and this is another good read from the author. I would recommend reading the series in order for maximum enjoyment. I like the characters although it took me some time to have empathy with Carly. There is plenty of action and suspense, with a bit of romance thrown in and a steady pace. The ending sets us up neatly for the next in this consistently good series which I recommend to lovers of gangland thrillers. Readers won't be disappointed. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

THE GANG ARE BACK!!!!
After Jack died in Carly Savages arms at the hands of her her ex Cole Alexander and Dean her cousin, Carly wants to know where Dean is but her uncle won't tell her. Cole wants revenge on Carly for scarring his face, but how far will he go? Another gang under Toni Mcvay direction joins forces with the Savages, but who? They will be a force to be reckoned with. .... The infamous frying pan makes an appearance ..... love the plot. Fast paced, loved the joining of the 2 gangs, I was absolutely glued to it highley recommend

Carly Savage is struggling with the grief of losing the love of her life and her sisters are beyond worried. Carly is determined to exact revenge and a turf war is breaking out at the same time so the Savage sisters team up with The Blood Brothers. Things turn dicey and much blood is shed. I felt so excited to read this book and I was not disappointed in fact it exceeded my expectations by a million. It has the regular dirty, gritty, heartstopping gangland moments but it also has love and I even shed a few tears. The plot is full of twists that keep the reader excited to continue. I have loved the series and I hope this isn't the end although the ending is wrapped up nicely I would truly miss the sisters.

It felt so good to catch up with the savage sisters and follow the new antics theve been up to.
Carly is still struggling after the death of Jack so throws herself into the path she chooses which of course brings issues and danger.
Thoroughly enjoyed the book and couldn't put it down. Just hoping it isn't the last one in the series

Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book and found it very hard to put down. I loved the characters and Carly. I think I was a little thrown at first as this is part of a series but now I'm excited to read more from this author. This is a definite page turner that I would recommend. My favourite thing about the story is the setting and the fact that the accent is written into the prose. I've read a number of books were this has been attempted and its been very bad, but this author writes it fantastic. I managed to highlight a lot of parts in the text for future reference. The pace is consistent and I love the Savage sisters, especially Rose. Without giving to much away for anyone who hasn't read this, the ending took me by surprise and I loved the final conformation, It certainly had me on edge I was reading it. I will definitely be checking out Heather Atkinson's other books.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another nailbitting gritty book in this series

Brilliant gangland book

This book is an exciting thriller, featuring Heather's signature style filled with action, violence, and gangland chaos. The Savage family is being harassed by an unknown adversary who always seems to be one step ahead, creating mayhem for everyone involved. This series has been an absolutely fantastic read!

I'm a fan of gangland crime books and found Savage Blood to be a good and entertaining read. I haven't read the previous book and would recommend you do as initially I struggled with the characters and their histories and didn't like Carly at all. As the story progressed she slowly started to grow on me and I found myself rooting for her, her sisters and family. The authors writing is good and the story flows well.
The plot line is well done and Carly has to watch her back and face her past when someone wants revenge at all costs. Can everyone be trusted though and are they on Carly's side? Once I'd got used to the characters and they'd slotted into place in my mind the story really began to pick up and quickly became one of those moreish reads that was very hard to put down. It is full of thrills and action and I liked the romance element. The ending is good and sets up the next book nicely, and I'll definitely want to read it to see what is in store for the Savage sisters. If you like gangland crime give this book a go, I'd recommend it although you really need to read the series in order.

4 stars

The last book in the savage sisters series and a blinding book.
carly savage is devasted in the loss of her love jack alexander grief has changed her and is drinking too much.
jane and rose carly sisters are very worried about carlys drinking .
carly is after revenge for jack murder and nobody will stop her achieving this.
the queen of glasglow toni mcvey is also under attack for her crown.
The blood brothers join the savages in a final battle
Heather atkinson is a blinding author of crime every book she writes is fantastic and i couldnt wait for her books to come out.
Did not want to give all the plot away as want everyone of heather atkinson fans to go out and buy it
Thank you netgallery for allowing me to read

I am so going to miss this series, Carley has lost her way with the murder of her boyfriend Jack, she has hit rock bottom the drink has got her, and she is very unpredictable her sisters and uncle and her cousin try and help her and then she goes away and comes back as the old Carley someone wants to take Toni s throne so the family and the blood brother unite to stop it it's an amazing read and we meet the new family for the next series

Another fantastic book in the Savage series. The last book was brilliant, but this one is awesome. Can’t wait for the next instalment featuring the Savage family and the Blood Brothers.

Another amazing book from this author.
Couldn't put the book down so amazing. I just hope there's more from this series
5**** as usual