Salvaged audiobook

NOW LIVEAmazon * B&N * KoboThis is the book that Jay Crownover has had me craving for what feels like an eternity. Poppy and Wheeler stole the show more than a few times throughout this series and I just knew their story was going to be amazing. And I wasn't wrong! Both Poppy and Wheeler had been dragged through the worst that life could throw at them and came out barely surviving. Fresh wounds haunted them both and kept them isolated from the rest of the world. But when they start putting their trust in each other they realize that they may not be able to fight their battles on their own, but together they're undefeatable. I absolutely adored both of these characters and I was so happy I got to see them finally get the HEA they deserved. After having so much bad in the world, getting to see them experience some good was a beautiful experience. It definitely wasn't an easy journey that these two had to take, but it was a breathtaking one that I loved every second of. Salvaged became my favorite book from this series, and in saying that I wish I could have given it 5 Stars instead of 4, but I did have a few minor issues. I just wanted more Wheeler! I feel like Poppy took over the story a little too much, and while I understood why hers was a story that needed to have a lot of focus it just felt like it pushed Wheeler in the background too often. Overall, I loved this story and it was truly beautiful how these two helped each other to heal. I'm actually really sad to see this series end but I can't wait to see what Jay has in store for us next.

A blazing hot, irresistible romance jampacked with feels. It’s the kind of book that puts your heart and soul through the emotional wringer and leaves you with the most happy and satisfied feeling at the end. I fell in love with Jay Crownover’s writing from the moment I picked up Rule and was unable to put it down. It was sizzling hot, with exceptionally well layered characters that I would no soon forget and an addicting plot written with edginess, almost painfully gritty about two people who need to heal from their heartbreak in order to find their happiness together. Every subsequent book has somewhat followed these lines. Every single one is worth reading. Over and over. Salvaged is a fantastic addition. By her own admission (I love all of Jay’s introductions), she gives good yet messy romance. Salvaged is a bit different because both characters are good people who were looking for love, acceptance, family but life handed them a raw deal, Poppy more so than Hudson. Still, they’re both young and hopeful, optimistic and determined. Hudson Wheeler didn’t want to be the poster boy for Green Day’s “Nice guys finish last” and yet he was. He was nice, did everything right and yet he ended up with a canceled wedding and his pregnant girlfriend leaving him for someone else. He was just about ready to throw his nice guy card away when he met the stunning yet incredible sad and broken Poppy Cruz. His instincts demand he take care of her, her caring heart demand he go out of his way to make her happy. Poppy’s trust has been broken by the people who should have loved the most. After a series of horrific experiences she’s finally had enough and is determined that the best way to protect herself if to keep everyone at bay. But when she goes in to get a car and meets the extremely sexy mechanic whose sadness is a twin of her own, she can’t find it in her to keep away especially after she gets him a puppy and promises she’ll help train him and that he’ll be good practice for when his baby comes. Even though she knows her heart is in shambles, the more time they’re together, the more she’s sure Wheeler is the right man for her. Even though both Poppy and Wheeler had had awful past and both deserved happiness. It was Poppy whose strength I admired the most. She was so full of optimism, goodness and love, all of which beautifully blossomed under the careful, caring and patient Wheeler. Of course I can’t say enough about the man who saw how precious Poppy was and took care of her in a way that was decidedly sweet and swoon worthy. They were perfect for one another and I loved how their relationship strengthened and deepened in a wonderfully organic way even when smooth sailing is still a pipe dream. When you love a book, there are many thing you’d like to share and comment on, but I neither want to bore nor spoil you so I close with few more things. The chemistry between Hudson and Poppy was explosive, it threatened to burn my eReader. Happy, the Rottweiler puppy, was adorable and gave the story added sweetness. Finally, besides having some of the previous characters return, and have their place in Poppy and Wheeler’s story, Jay treats us with and incredible double epilogue where we get to catch up with all the past characters and the happy endings are all perfect. Salvaged is book #4 in the Saints of Denver series by Jay Crownover. It is a standalone contemporary romance. It was touching, it was sexy, it was heartwarming and so full of all the feels which make it a must read. Told from two points of view with a deliciously sweet double happy ending. Amazon -> http://amzn.to/2sr9tGn* I was given an ARC of this book courtesy of the author via InkSlinger. The excerpts taken are from that copy. *More reviews * Stalk us on FaceBook * As well as Twitter * Pinterest Board for Book Teasers

4.5 stars

I’m starting this review off by letting readers know that this is my first book I’ve read in the Saints of Denver series. Salvaged is book 4 and even though these characters had backstories in the previous books I had no problem following along with their current love story. Wheeler has been dealt a crap hand. His fiancee has dumped him and she’s carrying his child. To find out he’ll be a dad and not be together with the mom isn’t how he saw his future. He was ready to be the family guy into a bombshell was dropped on him. Poppy comes from an equally crappy situation. Her now dead husband had kidnapped her and tortured her before taking his own life. She’s now trying to piece her life together after so much trauma. Both, Wheeler & Poppy, are hurting and lonely. Slowly and cautiously they begin to form a friendship over caring for a puppy. This homeless puppy has found his forever between these two who decide to share custody and take turns raising it. ”I was supposed to have my eyes locked on my future and doing whatever I could to salvage it.” Watching these two salvage their lives which had been put through both an emotional and physical ringer was a beautiful process to witness. You couldn’t help but cheer these two on as they took the necessary steps to becoming a healthy functioning couple. Salvaged is the fourth book in the Saints of Denver series. While it’s part of an overall series it can be read as a standalone. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦RELEASE DATE: June 20, 2017 **Complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.** Follow Foxy Blogs at: Blog ♥ Twitter ♥ Instagram ♥ Facebook

When I pick up a book by Jay Crownover, I know a few things. Her men are hard and gritty. Her girls are women with a sense of self and know what they want. I know her books are filled with an abrasive kind of love. The kind that leaves scars on me, the reader, with a lingering fascination into a darker kind of world where love will remain even if it comes with a few scuff marks.Salvaged is such a departure from all the books preceding it. It took me by surprise. When an author goes over a perceived comfort zone and into a new type of romantic territory it’s a scary thing. I was doing a double take to make sure this was a Crownover book. All I can say after reading is… Kudos! Kudos for branching out, kudos for taking a risk and inviting in a muse you haven’t had before.The softness and beauty of Hudson and Poppy are both a relief and much needed salve on the burning past each has endured and lived until now. Nothing compares to the abuse heaped upon Poppy and I could not think of a more perfect man to welcome her into the life she has always deserved. Again, this is so unexpectedly perfect and feels so incredibly fresh in the Saints of Denver Series… it exactly what was needed.Please don’t skip the introduction before diving in. Much insight and personal thought is shared and I think it lends itself to the overall feel of the book. I am enamored and humbled that I was given the opportunity to read Salvaged before release and I hope that you get the same surprised yet content fulfillment that I did.I loved every moment of it, even when it was hard. Thanks for moving out of your comfort zone Jay Crownover, and I hope you continue to do so. Brilliance happens when you do.*ARC Read Follow us on  KT Book ReviewsTwitterFacebookPinteresttumblrYouTubeBook Babblers

It's official—Jay Crownover just saved the sweetest, most heart melting and BEST book in this series for last. This author's books just never fail to shake me up inside. Ever since Rowdy's book, I've always yearned to get Hudson Wheeler and Poppy Cruz's story—especially Poppy. If you've read Rowdy and got that glimpse of a hell—complete understatement—this woman went through, you'd most likely feel the same. Probably out of all the Marked Men and Saints of Denver, THIS woman deserved to get her HEA the most. Hands down. And guess what, Jay Crownover just knocked me over sideways and freaking nailed it. Right from that introduction, I was a goner.I'd have to say, Salvaged is one of the most emotional, bittersweet and EPIC finales I've ever read. I didn't think Asa (final book of the Marked Men series) could ever be topped. But I was wrong. This author already owned my heart ever since Rule and when she announced that Poppy will be getting her book. But then she stole it even further after I read this. Cover to cover, this book will have you, not by the balls, but by the heart. It was so heartbreakingly adorable. Every page you turn will tug at your heartstrings like crazy. Wheeler and Poppy were so broken and shattered deep inside, you'd wonder how much else they can withstand after everything they went through in the past. But they found each other and that safe haven in each other's arms. That special friendship and unique relationship they built must be one of the strongest, bravest ones I've read about. And witnessing it all was truly a balm to my aching soul. An empowering tale full of heat, passion and that sense of family and belongingness, Ms. Crownover will absolutely make you drown in feels and even a few tears with Wheeler and Poppy's book. You'll end up wanting to read pages over and over, just to let it all sink in. I never want to let go of this series, of these two brilliantly written characters. All of them will always hold a special place in this hurting heart of mine. Come to think of it, if someone could just peek inside this little organ beating inside my chest, they'd find it filled to the brim with all the men and women of the Marked Men series and the Saints of Denver series. Absolutely incredible. A definite MUST READ!

I love this series

Jay Crownover brings the feels with Salvaged and I mean THE FEELS. Poppy and Wheeler’s histories are far from roses and rainbows, but with Jay’s deft writing, all of the injustices of the past are skillfully explored. She takes you on a journey of two lost souls who need salvation more than anything in the world that will make you feel for and root for these characters until the very end.If there were ever two people (albeit fictional) who deserve a chance at happiness and a happily ever after it would be Hudson Wheeler and Poppy Cruz. They are both so lonely and scared and sad and angry, it will break your heart. All it takes is an abandoned puppy to start the beautiful healing process and bring these two broken people together. Seeing them deal with the past and look to the future is so rewarding, since you know that it has been a hard-fought battle the whole way.I’m so happy to finally read Poppy’s story, I could cry. Knowing about the horrific experience she had at the hands of her husband made me want to finally see her at peace. Wheeler is the perfect man for her and I am so happy that Jay put them together. He is so patient and kind with Poppy, but he’s also supportive and gives her the nudges she needs to step out of her broken shell. I loved them so much together. "Everyone ends up a little bit out of place every now and then. I’ll put you back where you’re supposed to be, Poppy.” Whether you have been reading this series from the beginning or just starting with this, the fourth book, I think you love Poppy and Wheeler as much as I do. It’s funny, but with each book Jay releases, that couple becomes my new favorite. I can’t wait to see what she gives us next, as I am sure that will be my newest favorite of hers.ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.▸ Purchase: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon CA | Kobo | iBooks | Nook▸ For more reviews, visit http://www.nightowlreader.com

So freaking good. Seriously, it's her best book EVERRRR.

Este libro es un buen serie para esta serie y de la serie principal. Poppy y Wheeler me gustaron mucho, me agradó la manera en que él la entendía le daba su espacio y estuvo en sus momentos más oscuros nunca la presionó y le dio la libertad de que ella decidiera estar con él a su ritmo. Poppy es la protagonista que más sufrió a lo largo de estos libro con un padre manipulador machista y un esposo que la golpeaba y abusaba de ella no la tuvo nada fácil pero con la ayuda de su familia amigos de Wheeler pero sobre todo de ella de querer salir adelante y no quedarse en ese lugar oscuro pasó de ser víctima a una sobreviviente. Él epílogo extendido me gustó mucho porque nos muestra como están todos las parejas, quien se casó, quien tuvo hijos y nos dio un gran cierre aunque me hubiera gustado uno mejor para Wheeler y Poppy.

Salvaged was my most anticipated book of 2017. I have been wanting Poppy's book since we met her back in the Marked Men series. She was so broken I cried for her. I couldn't imagine who Crownover would bring into her life in order to heal her, but Wheeler is the man for the job! Salvaged is the salvation of two people who have been hurt; two souls who need and deserve each other! This book was everything I anticipated and more.Jay Crownover's Introductions in her books are always ones I read. There is always a bit of insight into her process and into the character evolution. I find her words in the intros fascinating! She is the only author whose intros I actually have highlighted passages from!In order to do these two justice, it took some digging deep, some honest self-evaluation and self-examination, on my part to get to the soft center of myself that I usually keep hidden from the world.Once the story started, the tears began for me. I was tearing up from the prologue and it kept going until about the 25% mark when things got a little lighter. But seriously: Wheeler's tragic past, Poppy's tragic past, and an abandoned puppy! Too many emotions!!!!!!!"I can count on one hand the number of times in my life someone bothered to ask if I was okay, Poppy"-WheelerThese two are just heartbreaking yet beautiful. Wheeler has such a need for belonging and family since he grew up without one. Poppy has such a need for independence since everyone in her life controlled her and abused her. The beautiful thing is, they both thrive with the other! Wheeler is able to care for someone and Poppy is able to trust someone. They feed the needs of the other. This isn't a story of a hero saving a broken girl, or a heroine saving a sad boy. Its a story of two broken people making the choice to accept the love and compassion of another. Crownover has written Poppy and Wheeler in a deep, dynamic way that shows us what a person is like long after a life changing event. The struggles that one encounters in the days, weeks, and months of a very traumatic time are different that the struggles of someone whose trauma happened years ago. Where Poppy and Wheeler are in life its the stage of years after some of their trauma and they are just starting to realize what their coping mechanisms have cost them. Its incredibly powerful and very emotional.Salvaged is that rare story that comes along and gives you something you never knew you needed. It reminded me that sometimes, you have to save yourself with the help of others. Sometimes, what you have is an illusion that slips through no matter how tight you try to hold. Sometimes, you have to listen to your inner voice and learn to trust again. What Jay Crowonver does with Poppy and Wheeler in Salvaged is help us learn to live life.  POV: dual 1st Tears: oh hells yeah Trope: tortured hero, domestic violence Triggers: (view spoiler)[Poppy was abused by multiple men throughout her life and her ordeal includes physical abuse, verbal abuse, kidnapping. (hide spoiler)] Series/Standalone: stand alone within in an interconnected series (but really, you should at least read Rowdy from the Marked Men series before reading this so you understand Poppy) Cliffhanger: (view spoiler)[no (hide spoiler)] HEA: (view spoiler)[yes (hide spoiler)] Idol by Kristen Callihan, The Player by K. Bromberg, Lost Rider by Harper Sloan...then you will probably like Salvaged! Salvaged See full review on The Book Disciple["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>["br"]>

Hudson Wheeler and Poppy Cruz are both deserving of some happiness after the things they have been through. We have seen them in other books: Poppy is Salem's sister and Wheeler is best friends with both Dixie and Zeb. Wheeler did not have a stable childhood, and he just cancelled his wedding with this longtime fiancee' because she cheated on him. But he is now dealing with the fact that she is having his baby. Poppy's home life was even more challenging and her relationships with men nearly destroyed her.They are both lonely, broken, lost, and have issues that affect them. He has always felt invisible or left behind. He is a good guy and has always taken care of those he cares about, but usually does not get the same care and attention in return. He has always had goals of having a stable life with a family, but his life has recently imploded. His knee jerk reaction is to sow some wild oats does not help him cope or move on. He is scared of his unsure future and the new responsibilities that will come with it.Poppy barely survived her last ordeal and has been slowly healing. She is guarded, skittish, anxious, hesitant, and haunted. All the men in her life have not only let her down, but mentally or physically caused her pain. Her sister, Salem has helped her find a new group of friends in Denver and she is making baby steps towards taking her life back. Their lives and needs are complicated. But they find a connection that brings them together more and more. Wheeler cannot help but want to make the sad girl smile and help her, and he makes her feel comfortable and safe.They are both good people with bad histories that they did not deserve. They both felt like no one really saw them before or truly had their best interests in mind. Wheeler is the first man to ask her what she wants, and treat her with kindness and care. And she will accept what he wants to give and appreciates it, while also showing him the same respect and attention. He is a mechanic who rebuilds and fixes cars to make them beautiful again, and he seems to be able to do the same with her. He chases her monsters away, provides safe touch, and protection. She thinks of his needs and gives back. They both have such big, giving, loving hearts that had been tattered and torn.This is a story about putting their broken dreams together and making new ones. The Denver group really took these two in and gave them the family that they needed to grow and thrive. This is about feeling, connecting, healing, living life, and really saving each other. It is a process not only to build their relationship, but also show individual growth as they wade through their fears and insecurities to try to let go of the past to move on. If any two people are in need of unconditional love, understanding, and acceptance it is these two. Their story was emotional, passionate, and heartfelt. I really liked both of these complex characters and getting both of their points of view. There was definitely some drama, challenges, and a bit of danger to deal with. There are a couple of surprises as well. These characters had a maturity about them due all the things they had been through. I was totally invested in them finding their little bit of happiness even in a complicated situation. It was such a beautiful story of love rising out of the ashes.And Jay Crownover gives fans of these series an epic epilogue that brings it all together, and it left me with the biggest smile on my face. These characters have all become so embedded in my heart and I loved getting more with them. I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review. Follow Me: Reviews by Tammy & Kim | Facebook | Twitter