Book 2, Iron Princess: The Savage Trilogy

Though I did enjoy this book, Temperance’s self loathing was starting to bother me. I’d really like to understand Magnolias actions. I recognize that she and Kiera are friends but she comes off as shady...to everyone.

Iron Princess, book two in the Savage Prince trilogy, is even better than the first. It didn’t have that 2nd-book-of-a-trilogy lull that I’ve seen far too many times. In fact, this book gave me something that I wasn’t expecting at all.

I loved Temperance from the Mount trilogy, and she was just amazing in Savage Prince. But as we see her getting to know her mystery man more and more throughout this book, my love for her just grew. She’s strong and determined, with an underlying vulnerability that makes her that much more lovable. And the witty banter that goes on between her and her man was the icing on the most amazing cake.

The ending just killed me. It pulls out all the feels and then just tosses you right off the cliff. I’m so excited to read the end of this trilogy to see what magic Meghan March has in store.

Once again Meghan March doesn't disappoint. I wasn't able to put it down once I started it. I'm not sure if I want to love Kane or strangle him. What would a man be willing to do when he finally finds the woman who can survive in his world and love him in spite of his demons? Another great book!

This begins right after the climax of Savage Prince.

He is an enigma...a hot, intense, secretive, dirty, and dominant man of mystery. And all of a sudden he is more involved in her life that is spinning out of control, and she has no clue what to believe, who to trust, and what to do.

Temperance Ransom is not sure she can trust him, but her choices are limited and he is sent to help her by someone she trusts. She's tough, tenacious, sassy, and smart. She is not afraid to get in the middle of things. And she is also not afraid to push and challenge him.

There is a thin line between anger, lust, love, and hate. They each can really see below the surface of the other person more than most people do. Their pasts have not been easy or normal. Their present lives don't exactly mesh. His character is questionable. She usually cares about being presentable and putting on a put-together facade. In his line of work it is better to be a ghost. But together they are explosive. They have power exchanges, complimentary needs, and a whole lot of chemistry. They are both alpha-like, strong-willed, stubborn, and have some self worth issues. They have walls around their hearts, secrets, and danger surrounding them, and a seemingly impossible mission.

Will they just be short lived comfort while doing a job or long term loves?

This gives us so many answers that I wanted about Savage Prince. But then it adds more twists, surprises, and a-ha moments. I was thoroughly captivated by these two as we got to know more about them and see them connect more. I totally fell for the hero(anti-hero) as his layers were peeled back. Sure he has a reputation and his skills are a bit deadly, but I liked his personality, protectiveness, possessiveness, and heart. And Temperance is such a good feisty compatible match for him.

This is a stand-alone series but I enjoyed more with Mount, Keira, and Magnolia from the Mount trilogy. I loved this dark, gritty side of NOLA and the intensity and dichotomy of the characters. No one is truly perfect--some more bad than good, but most have redeemable qualities. Even dangerous men respond to love too. But the question is can they hold onto it and keep the one they care about safe?

And as expected with a second book in a known trilogy this one definitely leaves you gasping and wanting more as soon as possible. But I actually loved this installment even more than the first one because it let me really connect with the characters and got me so invested in their story. This is intriguing, suspenseful, emotional, sexy, and even humorous at times. It packs a lot in and the characters have growth opportunities, but it also leaves you wondering about some things and wanting to know how it will all turn out. I cannot wait for the last book of this captivating series.

I’ve been anticipating this book since the second I finished Savage Prince, and it was well worth the wait. We learned a lot – so, so much – in this book, but somehow we are still left with a million things to find out. I was riveted to my kindle as I was reading and left reeling when I finished. Now, to wait for the final book in this trilogy, Rogue Royalty, so I can get my fix!

Iron Princess is the second book in Meghan March’s Savage Trilogy. The trilogy is a part of her Anti-Heroes collection and follows up the equally amazing Mount trilogy. Each trilogy can be read independently. Iron Princess CAN NOT be read as a standalone; it picks up in the middle of Temperance’s story, and Savage Prince must be read first. The book is written in dual first-person perspective, narrated by Temperance and her stranger.

I can not express how elated I was to finally get some light shed on Temperance’s stranger. He was such an enigma in Savage Prince; I was dying to get even the scantest insight into him, his life, anything. And man, he’s so amazing, he’s really the perfect counterpoint to Temperance. For as intense as they both are, their specific brands of potency balance each other out. For as much as we have learned about her stranger, he still remains cloaked in mystery, and I can’t wait to find those final pieces to his puzzle.

Iron Princess moved quickly, though this book was less about intense, secret encounters and more about Temperance and her stranger getting to know each other on a personal level. I was astounded by just how naturally they fell into something so much bigger than either of them expected after their first encounter in Savage Prince. It was obvious they were destined to be everything to one another. I’m not sure either of them could have found another who would have understood their idiosyncrasies as effortlessly as they did for each other.

Meghan March has proven herself exceedingly capable of tying me in knots with her novels. I find myself salivating at the anticipation of getting another installment of her addictive stories. She writes with such fluid intensity and develops beautiful, flawed, powerful characters, and I can’t get enough of any of it. She’s a phenomenal storyteller and seems to have a knack for knowing exactly how to draw her readers in and then leave them clambering for more.

Meghan March always delivers, and this book was no different. Beginning to end, I couldn't put it down. Wonderfully written to keep you on the edge of your seat. This book will give you all the feels so do yourself a favor and get it.

This book was fast paced from start to finish. It answered some of the questions that it left open from the first book while leaving us reeling with new ones. My mind is spinning as I try to connect all the dots. I’m nervous and oh so ready to see how their story ends.

I loved Temperance in this book. I feel like we are really getting to the root of who she is and not just the mask she wears. She’s really endeared herself to me with her sense of loyalty. It doesn’t matter what a person has done but, who they are today that gains her trust.

Getting more of the back story of our mystery man was amazing and yet still left so many questions. I’m dying to see where we end up with him and what else we will discover. His ability to see the real Temperance and how he temps and challenges her to come out more and more was my favorite part of this book.

This book had amazing sexual chemistry, mystery, suspense, and enough romance to leave me eager for more. I have no idea how this story will play out which is beyond exciting.

Wowzers Meghan March can write one heck of a story!!!! I mean, every single book I'm freaking glued to my iPad like the book addict that I really am lol Her words just grab you, pull you in and then MAKE you hold on tight!
Iron Princess was so good! I had lots of questions and anticipated this book for sure but it's so exciting, waiting to find out what happens!
Going along for this ride with Temperance and Mr. Mystery was the best kind of torture!
If you like suspense, angst, holy heat, amazing scenery and feeling like you're invested in the characters you're reading about...one click this book! Heck, start with the Mount Trilogy and go along for the amazing ride this author takes us on!
You may find yourself like, what, a cliffy at the end and that's the only detail I'll disclose about Iron Princess ;) lucky for us, the author never makes us wait too long!!! Rogue Royalty...Bring it Meghan March, I'M READY!!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five big stars from this avid reader! Highly recommend ???

Holy...Oh my...Wow!
Each book just gets better and better! The perfect combination of Dark and dangerous, you can't miss the subtle hints of love, affection, and loyalty, too.

We learn who Temperance's mystery man is, a little about his past, and how he got to where he is. And even though Temperance knows he's dangerous, the two of them still have this undeniable pull towards one another. If you thought the chemistry was hot in Savage Prince, it jumps off the page and bites you in Iron Princess! These two, let me tell you...their words collide in more way than one, but in the end, will it all be worth it? And that ending? All I can say is, Rogue Royalty needs to come sooner rather than later!

Meghan has outdone herself. I say this with every single one of her books, but I'm not sure how she can top Iron Princess. Knowing the epic-ness that Meghan can write though, I can't wait to see how this story ends.

Meghan, Meghan, Meghan....How do you do it every single time? Suspense-check, insane chemistry-check, a story line that just keeps getting better and better- check, check. Iron Princess will leave you begging for book 3 right now. This book begins with a brief look into the future, then dives back in to Kane's past and then picks up right where book 1 ended. I would say be ready for some whiplash but Meghan does a fantastic job moving from one scene to the next. The delve in to Kane's past is definitely needed to help you understand where he came from and how that effect's him now. He will do anything for Temperance to keep her safe. The passion between the two of them is off the charts and just keeps building in this book. I cannot imagine how book 3 will go. I definitely have my own theories and waiting another month will be torture but so worth it. Get ready to turn page after page in this suspenseful trilogy. Enjoy!!!

A quick reminder: you will need to read Savage Prince before you can start reading Iron Princess. And yes, that basically means that you'll have to read both these books before heading into the third and final book, Rogue Royalty, which is due for release in less than a month's time. As is my practice when it comes to reviewing Meghan March's recent novels, I'm not going to share any details Trust me, no one likes spoilers, especially when it comes to romance novels with more than a hint of suspense and mystery to them. What I can tell you is that this book, just like its predecessor, ends in a cliffhanger, and while I do have my own theories as to what I think may be going on with that ending, I'm still on pins and needles while waiting for May 22nd to get here. The first book was good; this second one proved to be better. The stakes are high and the expectations much higher. Five-plus stars go to Iron Princess. ♥

Iron Princess starts where Savage Prince ended. I couldn’t start this book fast enough after the way Savage Prince ended. I needed to know what happened next. I wished I waited a little longer, because the cliffhanger of Iron Princess makes me need the next one right now. I don’t know how Meghan March does it, but each cliffhanger is so unexpected and makes every wait very long. But each book is so worth the wait, and Iron Princess isn’t any different. I loved this one more than Savage Prince. This series is addictive, dark, hot and emotional.

Temperance is just like I remembered her. She’s feisty, independent, talented, kind and strong. She’s perfect for her man. This man, the (anti-)hero.. I’m starting to really like him. I’m super intrigued by him. While I’m starting to get to know him, I can’t wait to know everything about him. He’s strong, mysterious, dark, demanding and protective.

Welcome to the underbelly of New Orleans…a place where criminals reign and hold dominion over The Big Easy’s residents as well as have a pulse on everything that occurs in this decadent and dangerous city. But these alpha men and women are more than just their illegal acts and powerful positions, because the ones that Meghan March has introduced her readers to, have a honor code, so to speak, and it’s one that protects those they care for; it also solidifies the inner workings of a system that conducts business off the radar, keeping an eye on every decision made and action maneuvered because that’s how they stay alive when they live in a smoke and mirrors kind of world – one where death is always one step behind them because there’s always someone wanting to gain more power, and that can’t happen unless the higher ups are brought to their knees.

This is the kind of world that Meghan March has created since the beginning of her Beneath series, and as each new anti-hero is introduced and readers become privy to everything that makes him, him, we’re blown away by our love of these dangerously dark men, and we begin to understand just how easy it is to fall for them, even when we know the better option is to cut and run.

Temperance Ransom may believe that she’s Bayou trash, and she may not even truly understand her worth, but she more than makes up for her insecurities with her moxie, her stubbornness, and her strength. She is definitely a force to be reckoned with and that’s just fine for her Savage Prince because he’s so much more than what he allows others to see and as these two alphas get to know one another and reveal their truths to each other, they become a united front, which may or may not end up being the best thing for them both.

‘Wet work pays…’ That’s what Temperance and readers soon realize once she becomes firmly entrenched in Savage’s life, and while she may not completely understand why he does what he does, she can’t deny how alive she feels by his side and the fact that regardless of what happens, walking away might not be something she can do because he’s changing her life just as much as she’s changing his, but what that means for this Savage and his princess is unclear, especially with the turn of events that happen at the end of Iron Princess.

I continue to be blown away by Meghan March’s storytelling and world building. She takes readers right into the depths of hell, and strangely enough, we find that we quite like to be there because even though it’s a scary and dangerous place to be, the men who are at our backs, the same men who protect their women faithfully despite their confusing and sometimes heartbreaking methods, will always walk through fire and brimstone to claim the women who, unknowingly, have always been theirs.

4.5 Poison Apples

Great news! While the cliffhanger at the end of Savage Prince may be a killer (pun intended), we do get some answers immediately upon picking up Iron Princess. Talk about instant gratification. If you waited to read Savage Prince until Iron Princess was released, I have to say I kind of hate you a little bit right now, with all the angst and turmoil those of us that read the book right away have experienced for weeks, yet I'm also pretty in awe of you. too. First for the patience and restraint you showed in waiting to read a Meghan March book, and also for your cleverness in waiting to do so, so you didn't have to put yourself through the wringer the way many of us did.

The biggest mystery of all in that first book had to be Temperance's mystery man. This go round we get some very valuable insight into the anonymous man as we volley back and forth between his and Temperance's points of view. We not only find out about the man behind the mask, but we get to know him intimately, in first person. We get to know where he comes from, we get to know what makes him tick, and we learn his deepest desires.

While our questions may be finally answered about Temperance's stranger, this book, to me, is all about our heroine. In this book, not only do WE begin to fully understand, but it seems Temperance also finally starts to appreciate and accept herself and who she is. To say that Temperance comes into her own in this one is an understatement. This time around Temperance accepts herself, accepts her past, accepts her desires, accepts her art, and even starts to accept what could be in her future. Her growth in this book is wonderful and powerful and refreshing. If you love a strong heroine, get ready, not only is Temperance one of the strongest, most dominant, and commanding women I can remember reading in some time, but she is on the road to embracing these traits, embracing herself, and embracing all the possibilities coming her way.

Thrilling, hot, gripping, and empowering, if Iron Princess doesn't keep you hooked on this series, I don't know what will. What will come of Rafe? What happens next? How can they work out their differences and meet somewhere in the middle? How can these two overcome all of their seemingly insurmountable obstacles? I have no idea, but I do know that I need some answers, like, yesterday! I look forward to the torture of each new book and it's tormenting ending and now wait on pins and needles for Rogue Royalty knowing that we are talking about Meghan March here, and there is no doubt, it will all be worth it in the end.

Just when I think Meghan March can't surprise, BAM, she throws done a plot twist that has my jaw hitting my chest. I literally stared at my screen trying to process the turn of events that occurred, and I'm not sure that even now I know how to take it all in. I do know that I need Rogue Royalty like I need air.  LIKE RIGHT NOW. 

I wasn't sure that I could love these two characters more than I did before. Before they had this sexy, insane chemistry that was very much built on their physical relationship and desire for the same type of sexual experiences.  With Iron Princess, readers get to dive into who they are as people.  We get to see who they are behind their actions at the club. We get to see them make a connection and a real bond, fall in love a bit with who the other person really is. This is where Meghan March makes us fall in love with them as a couple, and I did. I love them. I am fully invested in their relationship, the outcome, and their happily ever after. 

This story, while a continuation of the plot of Savage Prince, is so different.  Much of the Iron Princess is spent really digging into who these characters are, what motivates them, and what they want for the future that is so uncertain. Yes, Meghan March provides readers with insane sexual intimacy, just like in Savage Prince, and there is still the ever present danger lurking around.  She does, however, bring more romance into Iron Princess. Readers get to see these to people fall for each other and hope for a future together. In true Meghan March fashion, she leaves you with an epic hangover I didn't see coming (I truly didn't), and my heart is still breaking.  It is still a little bruised.  It is a good thing I have complete faith in her as a writer or might be staging a revolt. I know we will get that HEA at the end of it all. 

This series is looking like it is going to take the top spot in my Meghan March list of favorites.  Iron Princess was so much more than a suspenseful romance.  It is the coming together of two people. It is happiness, even if for just a moment. It is two people finally finding their person. It is all of this laced with the signature suspense of plot twist that readers expect of Meghan March, and it is one that will leave readers dying for more. 

4 awesome stars...

WOW!! Holy cliffhanger Batman!

I absolutely adore Meghan March’s novels. They are fast-paced, incredibly addictive romantic suspense tales woven throughout the underbelly of the New Orleans crime scene. Not only are her heroes dangerous and very much the anti-hero, but all her heroines and STRONG females who bring these larger than life (and often times dangerous) men to their knees.

In Savage Prince we were introduced to Kane and Temperance and were fed just a morsel of their explosive chemistry and hotter than hell sexual escapades. Now in Iron Princess, March continues to spin a tale so captivating it’s hard to put down. I finished this book in just under 24 hours. So much is revealed in this story and the character development continues to unfold beautifully. In this book, we see more of the protective alpha male in Kane; ready to take down anyone who might cause Temperance harm. We see more of the determined yet vulnerable side of Temp and together they make a great couple. I was seriously loving every minute of those two together and then....omg....that cliffhanger!! I’m a sucker for cliffhangers. I hate to love them. Thank God we don’t have to wait long for next one.

Can’t wait for book 3!!

4.5 Stars

OMG OMG OH MY GOSHHHHH!!! That ending!!! I did not see that coming AT ALL. Meghan March has ruined me once again!!!

Okay so now that I got that out, Iron Princess by Meghan March is the second installment of the Savage Trilogy. It cannot be read as a stand-alone you’ll need to read Savage Prince first. This book BLEW. MY. MIND. Every time I thought I had it figured out another twist happened.

Iron Princess picks up exactly where Savage Prince ended. Temperance finally learns who her mystery man is and is shocked down to her core. With nowhere to run, she has no choice but to depend on him…and that’s not something she’s used to.

In this story we learn about Temperance’s mystery man-his background, why he is the way he is, and so much more. And with every answer comes more questions.

These two characters heat up the pages with their sizzling chemistry. The push and pull between them literally is electrifying. And the danger that they both are in is heartstopping. I did not think Meghan March could top the Mount Trilogy but boy was I wrong!!! I seriously cannot wait for what I’m sure is going to be an EPIC conclusion!!!

Iron Princess is the second book in the Savage Trilogy and should be read following Savage Prince. Especially since the queen of cliffies over here leaves us hanging at the end of Savage Prince.

So, not a ton to be said in way of storyline, because it has the potential to get very spoilery, very fast. BUT, we learn some things in Savage Prince--the identity of Temperance's sexy, dark stranger, for starters. We also start to see how things are intertwined and how her brother's situation affects a whole slew of people--Temperance, her prince, Keira, Mount, and UGH. The list goes on. Basically, Rafe screwed the pooch for a lot of people, and Temperance may end up paying the price as a result.

But we all know her Savage Prince isn't going to let that happen. He's going to swoop in and save the day, right? Keep her safe and deliver her brother back to her in one piece so everyone can live happily ever after? Or.......ummmm....maybe not?

Be prepared for hot nights, long days, and hard lines in the sand. We're only 2/3 of the way through the ride and I think it's safe to say things are going to get worse before they get better.

Holy moly. Meghan has mastered the art of completely consuming her reader and not letting go until the very last word. I absolutely devoured this book and I loved every single twist and turn.

Iron Princess picks up right where Savage Prince left off. You MUST read this series in order. Temperance Ransom is 100% a bad-A. I love how strong and strong willed she is. She knows exactly what she wants and she goes for it. The hero in this book is HOT. We also get a lot of his back story and I really enjoyed that. Getting to know him also let me know that him and Temperance are made for each other. He has very quickly become my #1 hero that Meghan has written and that is a hard task to top.

Every twist, turn, and jaw dropping moment made this book a five star read. I swooned, I gasped, and I laughed as well. Everything a fantastic book needs. I felt every emotion the characters felt in this book. Meghan's writing skills are top notch and every single time she always manages to top her previous release. I know going in that I will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this series and all of her previous works!

3.5 Stars
While Iron Princess book 2 in the Savage Prince Trilogy continues to fan the flames, Ms. March delves deeper into the character backstories of the Hero and Heroine. We learn how their life journeys have formed them into the strong yet vulnerable adults they have become. Together they form a couple that delivers so many feels, should their relationship reach its full potential they will be a force to be reckoned with. Temperance is a woman whose strength and resilience I admire greatly as I find that strong women characters are heavily lacking within the romance genre. There is not much I can say as I want this review to remain spoiler free. Never fear lovelies if you do the “right thing” and one click this baby you will get all the goodness yet find yourself truly impatient awaiting the final release just like me lol. If you do not like cliffhangers, I suggest you wait for the release of Rogue Royalty the third and final installment in the Savage Prince Trilogy as Iron Princess does end in one as did its predecessor Savage Prince. Ladies come join me on the dark side I know you will be happy you did.

As Meghan March continues the saga of Temperance and ... uh ... a guy whose name you learn in this book, she develops not just the suspense surrounding Temperance's brother and whatever it is that Kane does for a living.

March puts you in Kane's head for this book, and I loved being there. He is a man built of conviction in the face of conflict, and the particular conflict he faces right now is being hired to kill Temperance's feckless brother as he is falling in love with her.

The sexy times are SCORCHING HOT. This is, after all, a Meghan March book, so the fact that the hot headboard rocking will fill you with Needs is not a shocker. Nor is it surprising that there is a gritty, angsty rawness to Kane and Temperance's story.

I liked how Meghan March continues to develop her characters and her story in this book, always propelling the narrative and moving things forward. You never feel as if she's stalling or dragging. Iron Princess is fast-paced, smart, and SCORCHING HOT.

The ending? Sweet cliffhangers of life, that ending. I might be a little fragile until Rogue Royalty comes out.

If book 1 was the appetizer, this is definitely the main course!
It is not often you come across a series that has you hooked right from the very beginning but this once certainly has hit that spot for me.

In book 1 we met Temperance and learnt a bit about her but not a lot about her mystery man. This book is where lots of question get answered but
so many more questions are raised.
Temperance is really a victim of circumstance and she has learnt over the years to use it to her advantage. As a character she is an amazing woman and shows
strength and determination. She thinks her life is in order but it is spun on its heas so quick that Temperance is left reeling and wondering how on earth her life has
turned out the way it has.

Temperance is Rock Star cool and her mystery man is her perfect match. Book 1 was amazing, book 2 is Rocking and I suspect book is going to blow my socks off!
I can’t wait & I would highly recommend one clicking this book so you are up to speed and fully prepared for when book 3 explodes into the universe!
Reviewed on behalf of FMR BookGrind