Savage Silence: A Dire Wolves Mission: 4 (Devil's Dires)

I have read all this series and likes each one. I like the fast pace of the books knowing the author could have dragged the stories out but didnt, which keeps you captured without getting bored. What makes you buy the next book straight away is how Ellis gets you wrapped up in their world and leaves you wanting more. I really liked how each main male and female characters are all so different yet you still get romance, suspense and action.

Title: Savage Silence: A Dire Wolves MissionSeries: The Devil's DiresAuthor: Ellis LeighDesignation: Book Four of Series, Full-Length Standalone, No CliffhangerMy Rating: FIVE SINFULLY DELICIOUSLY STARS*****Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! We have a new Dire Wolves mission and a hot new hero! *swoon* Ellis Leigh totally rocked my world - AGAIN with Savage Silence, the fourth riveting standalone release in her sexy The Devil's Dires, and folks, this series just keeps getting better and better! Yeah, yeah, I know I say the same thing every time, but only because it's true! I've been a diehard Ellis Leigh fan for several years and eagerly await each new release. For anyone familiar with Leigh's work, you may be asking yourself: Why does The Devil's Dires sound familiar? Well, there's actually a very good reason. The Dire Wolves were first introduced as minor characters in Leigh's Feral Breed Motorcycle Club Series, so we've known of the existence of this small select group of wolf shifters for quite some time.We just didn't know a whole lot about them other than they acted as the Cleaners for the NALB (North American Lycan Brotherhood). While the Feral Breed MC members act as the enforcers or police for Blassius 'Blaze' Zenne, president of the NALB, the Cleaners are an elite strategic group created by Blaze as a cover for the seven-member pack of Dire Wolves, a dangerous breed long thought to be extinct. And folks, these wolf shifters are tougher than tough, badder than bad, meaner than mean and better than the best. They live hard and fight harder. But after a lonely millennia of existence, none of these wolf shifters have ever found their mates - until now. As the series progresses, we get to know all seven of the Dire Wolves but each release is a standalone story featuring primarily one member of the team as he embarks on a perilous mission, made even more complicated when he meets his fated mate, the one woman the universe created just for him. Each of these highly principled wolf shifters must face their destinies while their hearts battle between duty to their new found mates, and duty to their mission, as well as to their breed. One Brotherhood.... One mission.... One man.... One mate.... One fate.... So buckle up, my lovelies, it's a wild ride!But, as always, I digress so let's talk about the mechanics of Savage Silence. The story is exciting, imaginative, compelling, fast paced, action packed, suspenseful, sexy, romantic and exceptionally well crafted and edited. The narrative is beautifully written with a third person perspectives from the two protagonists, Dire Wolf loner Sathaus, aka Thaus, and lovely but traumatized Omega shewolf and doctor Ariel. The dialogue is smart, raw, intense, seductive, well executed and flows effortlessly. I love the premise for this series as well as the fascinating world Leigh has created, but it's the magnificent cast of characters who literally explode from the pages and steal my heart. Leigh takes no prisoners in Savage Silence, and I do mean that quite literally! I'm totally smitten with Thaus and the entire seven member pack comprising The Devil's Dires! Although it's hard to pick favorites with any of Leigh's books, I do believe Savage Silence may be my very favorite to date. All the stories of The Devil's Dires have been emotionally engaging, but in Savage Silence, Leigh not only tugged on my heartstrings, she ripped my heart right out of my chest. I was immediately drawn into this story by Thaus and Ariel, and quickly became emotionally invested in the lives of these two remarkable characters. There are so many elements that make Leigh's stories great and she skillfully combines them all to craft a riveting paranormal tale filled to the brim with danger, drama, suspense, passion and romance.The Dires are all handsome, sexy wolf-shifters, but unlike other wolves, the Dire Wolves are a breed among themselves, one shrouded in mystery and now almost extinct with only a small group of seven known to still exist. And all seven of their pack make up an elite team of soldiers, trackers and hackers who are by far the biggest, baddest, and toughest of any species known to man or wolf. They are better than the best, called upon when the talent and skill of the Feral Breed's finest fall short to successfully accomplish the mission. The Dire Wolves submit to no one, but they do work for Blasius 'Blaze' Zenne, President of the North American Lycan Brotherhood which is the ruling power over all shifters in the country. Their breed owes no loyalty to the Feral Breed Brothers but the only man these Dires respect outside their race is Blasius Zenne. They are loyal to Blaze, not the NALB. They answer only to him when he calls, not because they have to, but because they respect him, choose to bend to his authority and obey his orders. Their duties fall under the purview of Blaze's Cleaners, a unit used to solve certain problems when unparalleled skill and lethal action are required.In Savage Silence, Book Four of the series, Dire Wolf Thaus is contacted by Dante, mate and right-hand' man for Blasius Zenne, President of the NALB, with a mission of utmost importance. Thaus is needed to oversee a contract negotiation between Alpha Lathan of the Kawauhl Pack and Alpha Chilton of the Glaxious Pack. (If the name Chilton and Glaxious pack seem familiar, it should. We were first introduced to the sleezy Alpha Chilton in The Gathering Series by Leigh.) Contract dispute? What the heck does Thaus know about contracts and negotiations? Absolutely nothing! His skills and talents lean more toward weaponry and blowing things up. But Thaus soon learns from Dante, this is no ordinary contract and no ordinary dispute. Apparently, Alpha Chilton is calling in his 200 year old marker to claim a shewolf from the Kwauhl Pack and use her for a forced mating. But not just any shewolf... he's claiming an Omega shewolf. Now that got his attention, and changes everything. Omegas are fierce, strong shewolves who possess a special power to strengthen a pack and bind them together. There are only seven Dire wolves left in the world and none female, but Thaus and his six brothers have long held the belief that the Omegas are in reality their female counterparts, their sisters, and as such are considered to be theirs to protect. Of course, the fact that three of his brothers have recently found their mates and all three are Omegas, only serves to reinforce their belief. So, if this case involves an Omega shewolf, he will gladly protect her with his life. Normally, these women are honored and revered, but they're also coveted, stolen, enslaved, mistreated and bred against their will by unscrupulous, evil men whose only goal is to use them for power, which Thaus has recently seen first hand. He and his brothers had helped Blaze and the Feral Breed to free a group of kidnapped, enslaved and abused Omegas, and defeat the heinous men responsible for the travesty. Now, Dante is asking him to help another Omega, one who had actually been a victim of the nightmare he'd witnessed only a few short years ago. Thaus was a man of few words who enjoyed the peace and solitude of his cabin located in the mountains of the Northwest United States, but as luck would have it, both packs were located fairly close to him. Or maybe it's not luck at all...maybe it's fate...and maybe, just maybe, another Dire wolf is about to meet his mate. Oh my! It only takes one look at the beautiful Omega shewolf Ariel for Thaus to know that Ariel is his fated mate, and after a millenia of waiting, he would become the fourth of his Dire brothers to find their mate with an Omega, who is also named after an angel just like the other three. Coincidence? I think not! But things just got a lot more complicated when Alpha Chilton refuses to back down. Forced mating??? No freaking way! Ariel is his to claim! Unfortunately, in order to claim her as his mate, he'd first have to convince her to trust him enough to allow him to touch her. Poor Ariel is suffering from PTSD as a result of her abduction and abuse, and refuses to allow anyone to even get near her, much less touch her. Oh dear! What's a Dire Wolf to do? Will Thaus be able to convince the emotionally challenged Ariel that she belongs with him? Will he ever be able to touch his mate? And can he save her from a despicable, malevolent Alpha determined to claim her for himself? We'll see! No spoilers from me but I will say this...Handsome, sexy and very determined Dire Wolf-check! Beautiful, stubborn and distrusting Omega shewolf-check! Danger, drama, betrayal, action and a new, but old malevolent enemy-check! Heated attraction, fiery passion, sweet romance, steamy, dreamy sex and one Dire Wolf determined to claim his mate-you bet! That and a whole lot more!When reviewing and rating a book, there are several questions I always ask myself. First, did I love this story and if so, what did I love about this story? Oh lawd, yes, I loved this book! I loved the world building and the strong, courageous, larger than life characters Leigh created for this series. It's a standalone read but still interconnected with her other Feral Breed characters and series, so it's familiar, comfortable and easy to follow. I was drawn into the story in the first few pages of the book and quickly found myself totally immersed in the lives of the characters. I also loved the cover as well as how well the story was presented, crafted, written, edited and formatted. Leigh is an extraordinarily gifted storyteller and skilled wordsmith - a true master of her trade, always giving readers the perfect combination of danger, action, suspense, humor, romance and sex. And, of course, leaves us gasping for our next breath and begging for more! Second, what didn't I like about this book? In all honesty, not a darn thing! Of course, I always want Leigh's stories to be longer because I want to keep reading. Sadly, I know that's not possible, so I just enjoy the moment, devour every single word, try to be satisfied, and eagerly await her next new release. Third, would I recommend this book? You bet, and I am but only for adult readers because this woman knows she can write some of the steamiest, dreamiest sex scenes - ever! Fourth, Will I read this author again? Abso-freaking-lutely! Just as soon as she releases her next book! And finally, was I entertained? Duh....Is that a trick question? Of course, I was completely and totally entertained! I loved this story and the characters. I cried for them, empathized with them, laughed with them, cheered for them, as well as screamed and shook my fists in anger as they fought their enemies.....and loved every single minute! This story was captivating, riveting, emotional, gripping, passionate, romantic, sexy and delightfully entertaining, which definitely equals five sinfully sexy stars in my book!!! Bring on Book Five, Savage Sacrifice!

OMG ( that’s Goddess by the way ), this series gets better and better . The fear is palpable, the horror fresh and unrelenting, Ellis Leigh makes you feel it all, including the slow building of trust and love. 5✨’s . Everything you want in a paranormal romance story.

Enjoyed this story. Great dialogue love the main characters. The baddies are low lives who deserve all they get. Fast moving adventure where loyalty and love are valued. I don't normally pay this much for the books but have bought the next one already

Thaus is a Dire wolf who is quiet and dangerous, he is also the weapons expert of the group. He is sent to settle a disagreement between wolves and finds his mate. Ariel was a captive Omega wolf who has suffered hideous acts. She escaped and is trying to make a life for herself as a doctor. She still has a lot of triggers that cause panic attacks and must learn to trust her mate and overcome them. Thaus is a very patient male who wants his mate to feel protected at all cost. I really enjoyed this story and can't wait for Phego's story. I am also interested in Luc's story, the Dire wolf who is more like an Alpha to them all.