December 2014, Australian author Kathleen Kelly, released her debut novel,
'Savage Stalker' Book 1 in the Savage Angels MC series.
A mix of Biker and Rocker, Kathleen gave us a taste of both worlds when she introduced us to Katarina Saunders and Dane Reynolds,
President of the Savage Angels MC.
She has since released book 2 in the series 'Savage Fire' bringing us more MC treats
and adding a new element of desire, crime family member , Salvatore Agostino.
Bad boys all round.
As fans of Kathleen Kelly eagerly await book 3, 'Savage Town' we're taking a look
at the series so far, and we even managed to interview the lady herself.
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Katarina Saunders. Kat to the world, international rock star. Lead singer for The Grinders.
Until she has an accident that ruins her career and sends her running into the mountains, away from everything and everyone.
Until she has an accident that ruins her career and sends her running into the mountains, away from everything and everyone.
Dane Reynolds, President of the Savage Angels MC. Fierce, strong and loyal. He’s had his eye on Kat for a while now and has been waiting for her to come to him but he’s had enough of waiting. He’s decided it’s time to make her his.
But so has her Stalker, he’s been waiting for far too long…
Can Dane save Kat? Or will her savage stalker get to her first?
Our Review
Dane (President of
the Savage Angels MC) and Kat meet after tragedy strikes, ending her rock star
career and bringing her home. Sparks fly and it doesn’t take long before they
are crazy about each other.
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Salvatore Agostino, captain in the Abruzzi crime family is also on his way to see Dane Reynolds. A ruthless businessman, he is fiercely loyal to his family and his men. A chance encounter brings him face to face with Emily.
These two meet and their attraction grows into a love that neither could have anticipated.
Will they be able to overcome the turmoil that awaits them or will their love be destroyed by forces beyond their control?
Our Review
I've been looking forward to reading Savage Fire since the
moment I finished Savage Stalker.
Again though, like with Book One, Savage Fire didn't really have much to do with the MC exactly. It was because of one member of the MC that this story even happened, but other than that it was mainly the story of Emily Reynolds; MC President Dane's sister, and Salvatore Agostino, a mob style man, high up in the Abruzzi crime family, sent to meet with the Savage Angels, and how they ended up becoming part of each others lives.
I liked Emily from the start. Understandably, after where life had led her, she was a little broken and awkward and just plain hurt. Her brother had appeared to abandon her when she was a child, her father was an arse who, despite his attitude, she felt the need to care for. After her father dies she ends up taking a journey of misadventure to find her brother Dane.
Following a few unfortunate run ins, all of which Salvatore witnessed in some way or another; seriously, this girl needed to be wrapped in bubble wrap or something she had such bad luck! Sal ends up being the hero of the hour after Emily finds herself in yet another scrape, and gives her a ride to Tourmaline, home of the Savage Angels MC.
I don't want to say much else, for fear of spoilers, so I'll just sum up. I enjoyed the story, I liked the characters; it was nice seeing the members I loved from Book One again, and meeting new characters too. Even though written from many POV's I found it all very easy to follow.
Again though, like with Book One, Savage Fire didn't really have much to do with the MC exactly. It was because of one member of the MC that this story even happened, but other than that it was mainly the story of Emily Reynolds; MC President Dane's sister, and Salvatore Agostino, a mob style man, high up in the Abruzzi crime family, sent to meet with the Savage Angels, and how they ended up becoming part of each others lives.
I liked Emily from the start. Understandably, after where life had led her, she was a little broken and awkward and just plain hurt. Her brother had appeared to abandon her when she was a child, her father was an arse who, despite his attitude, she felt the need to care for. After her father dies she ends up taking a journey of misadventure to find her brother Dane.
Following a few unfortunate run ins, all of which Salvatore witnessed in some way or another; seriously, this girl needed to be wrapped in bubble wrap or something she had such bad luck! Sal ends up being the hero of the hour after Emily finds herself in yet another scrape, and gives her a ride to Tourmaline, home of the Savage Angels MC.
I don't want to say much else, for fear of spoilers, so I'll just sum up. I enjoyed the story, I liked the characters; it was nice seeing the members I loved from Book One again, and meeting new characters too. Even though written from many POV's I found it all very easy to follow.
I'm looking
forward to reading Savage
Town
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About Kathleen Kelly
Kathleen Kelly was born in Penrith, NSW, Australia. When she was four her family moved to Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Although born in NSW she considers herself a QUEENSLANDER!!
She married her childhood sweetheart and they live in Brisbane with their two furry kids. A British Short Hair called Grace and a Burmese called Jack.
Kathleen enjoys writing contemporary, romance novels with a little bit of erotica. She draws her inspiration from family, friends and the people around her. She can often be found in cafes writing and observing the locals.
If you have any questions about her novels or would like to ask Kathleen a question she can be contacted via e-mail: kathleenkellyauthor@gmail.com or she can be found on Facebook.
An Interview with Kathleen Kelly
Author Name: Kathleen Kelly
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series if applicable: Savage Angels MC
What
inspired you to write your first novel?
The amazing Nina Levine told me to pursue it. I had helped her with her first couple of books and she told me to put my over active imagination on paper, so I did.
The amazing Nina Levine told me to pursue it. I had helped her with her first couple of books and she told me to put my over active imagination on paper, so I did.
Is
anything in your books based on true life?
Yes. People, conversations, little things about myself. The death scene in the beginning of Savage Fire was my Mother’s. That was hard to write.
Yes. People, conversations, little things about myself. The death scene in the beginning of Savage Fire was my Mother’s. That was hard to write.
What
books/authors have influenced you personally?
Authors – Nina Levine for helping me realise my dream of writing and for being a supportive influence, JR Ward as I love her male characters in the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
Authors – Nina Levine for helping me realise my dream of writing and for being a supportive influence, JR Ward as I love her male characters in the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
What
author/s would you fangirl over?
Lili St Germain – she contacted me and told me she loved my Savage Stalker cover – I was a little overwhelmed - LOL
Lili St Germain – she contacted me and told me she loved my Savage Stalker cover – I was a little overwhelmed - LOL
Any new
authors interested you lately?
New to me – Amity Cross, Gwendolyn Grace.
New to me – Amity Cross, Gwendolyn Grace.
On the
occasions you get to read yourself, who do you read?
Hmmm, JR Ward, Lee Child and anything that isn’t MC
Hmmm, JR Ward, Lee Child and anything that isn’t MC
Outside
family, who do you feel has supported you on your journey as a writer?
Nina Levine most definitely. I have a girlfriend called Jess, she was the inspiration for a character, of the same name, in Savage Stalker – she’s been amazing!
Nina Levine most definitely. I have a girlfriend called Jess, she was the inspiration for a character, of the same name, in Savage Stalker – she’s been amazing!
Given the chance would you go back and change anything in one of your books?
In Savage Stalker I have a character called Fith who is based on someone I knew when I was 19 – so many readers loved him but he was a mean person so I would have made him darker.
What is
the most challenging aspect of writing for you?
Making myself sit down and write. I’m not very disciplined L
Making myself sit down and write. I’m not very disciplined L
Do you
do a lot of research for your books, or is it all from your heart and mind?
There is some research but most is heart and mind
There is some research but most is heart and mind
Do you
have a favourite time/place to write?
I like to start at 10am and I like to be surrounded by people so I can normally be found in a café.
I like to start at 10am and I like to be surrounded by people so I can normally be found in a café.
Do you
have any bad writing habits?
SO MANY!! One of my worst ones is, I write like I speak
Eg. He just started walking across the road….Well, he didn’t “just start” He walked across the road….annoys me every time I find it.
SO MANY!! One of my worst ones is, I write like I speak
Eg. He just started walking across the road….Well, he didn’t “just start” He walked across the road….annoys me every time I find it.
What are you
currently working on and could you share a snippet?
I am working onSavage Town
Between Jonas and Adelynn
“Bastard!” She pushes me
away and runs for the door but I grab her arm, stopping her.I am working on
“You’ll always belong to me, Addy. It’s the same for me.”
“He wouldn’t walk out on me without any explanation! He wouldn’t make me feel like a whore!” she hisses at me.
“No, love, you aren’t a whore. But you are mine.”
When
you’re not writing, what do you like to do?
Spend time with those I love.
Spend time with those I love.
What’s
on your bucket list?
To travel the world with my husband. To spend more time with him!
To travel the world with my husband. To spend more time with him!
Quickfire
round: Tea
or coffee –
Tea first thing in the morning then coffee all day
Tea first thing in the morning then coffee all day
Rightie
or leftie - Rightie
eBook
or print - eBook
Boxers
or Briefs – Boxers
Beach
or Mountains - Mountains
City
or Country – Country, in fact
I’m moving to it soon!
Tattoo
or Ink Free – Love Tattoos but
it’s not a deal breaker
Beard
or Clean Shaven – love a bit of
stubble ;)
Long
or Short Hair - Long
Beer
or Wine - Bubbles
Motorcycle
or Muscle Car – Muscle Car
Cats
or Dogs – Cats, I have 2
Pierced
or No Piercings – No piercings but
it’s not a deal breaker either J
TV
Show – The Walking Dead
Male
Actor – Karl Urban
Female
Actor – Jodie Foster
Book – The Sea of Tranquillity
Band/Group
– Bon Jovi
Singer
– Blake Shelton
Song
– Boys ‘round Here
Drink
–
Bubbles or Gin & Tonic with a twist of lime
Bubbles or Gin & Tonic with a twist of lime
Food
– Baked Pumpkin
Colour
– Yellow – but not to wear. Red to wear
Celebrity
Crush – Chris Hemsworth
Vacation Spot –
anywhere HOT
SAVAGE TOWN BLURB
Tourmaline is set to host the wedding of the century.
Everyone is in town to witness rocks’ wild child, Kat Saunders,
marry Savage Angels MC President, Dane Reynolds.
marry Savage Angels MC President, Dane Reynolds.
Love is in the air, and even the VP, Jonas, has been roped into helping with the impending nuptials.
For a time now, Jonas has kept quiet about his attraction to the beautiful Adelynn but now
he’s making it his mission to convince her he’s a changed man.
he’s making it his mission to convince her he’s a changed man.
With all hearts set on a happy ending, all are oblivious to the danger lurking on the outskirts of town.
The Savage Angels MC are fierce, loyal and will do anything to protect their own,
but what if ‘anything’ is simply not enough?
but what if ‘anything’ is simply not enough?
Visit Tourmaline to experience the gut wrenching, unimaginable danger that threatens to
destroy everyone’s chance of a happily ever after.
destroy everyone’s chance of a happily ever after.
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Thank You for talking to us Kathleen.
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