ARC Review Saving Private Blue by Nicole Garcia

Description

Savannah St. Claire grew up in a town where she was constantly bullied. Her only friends were brothers Billy and Travis Blue. The three of them were inseparable. 
Billy Blue joined the Army when he turned eighteen and was deployed to Afghanistan soon after. Four years later Billy returns home and things are forever changed for this man who heroically fought for his country. He not only has to overcome his physical limitations, but he must confront his feelings for Savannah. With his confidence broken he comes to the realization that there could be no way she would ever love him enough to look past the scars he possesses both inside and out. 
What happens when two brothers love the same woman? Can broken hearts be mended? Will true love prevail above all else? 

My Review

This is a quick read... Savannah is left heartbroken when Billy joins the Army. Four years pass and Billy returns injured and still loving Savannah. Savannah has a lot of bitter feelings towards Billy even though she loves him,, Travis is Billy's brother and has been there for Savannah when Billy wasn't.

There is tension between the brothers and it comes to a boil when Billy loses his temper. Billy blames himself for many things and knows that pushing Savannah way all those years ago might have cost him the best thing in his life.

This story has many different aspects that run together pretty seamlessly... the characters are believable and full of emotion. Overall this is a quick read that I would recommend to others.

I rate this book 4 out of 5 genie lamps

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*I received a copy of this book in return for my honest review

Review Embattled Minds by J.M Madden (Book 2 Lost and Found Series)

Description

Zeke Foster has little to no experience with women over the past couple of years, after being injured in Afghanistan. Brutally scarred, he has no expectation that he’ll ever find a woman capable of accepting him the way he is. But he can’t help but be enamored of Ember, the waitress of a local watering hole.

Ember Norton’s life has turned into one devastating catastrophe after another. When the scarred soldier with the kind eyes brings some security to her life, she’s afraid to trust her luck. She’s been self-sufficient for a long time. But his wounded soul calls to her and she finds herself falling for him. 
In spite of the secrets he continues to keep.

My Review

This is the Book 2 in the Lost and Found Series and I just love this series. I think that J.M Madden does a great job of profiling the issues that Wounded Warriors have and incorporating it in to a wonderfully sexy book. She handles PTSD and TBI's with a reality that is honest and gives an insight to what Disabled/Wounded Warriors actually deal with. 

Zeke has a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), stutters and has a hard time expressing what he is trying to say. Also he is scarred physically from when he was injured overseas. He finds himself falling for Ember.

Ember is a great heroine for Zeke... She is a single mom who brings out the best in him even when she hides facts about those she loves. She has her own set of issues in the form of her Father who is a Vietnam Veteran and has PTSD. 

When her safety and that of her son becomes an issue, Zeke and all our favorite guys from the LNF (Lost and Found) Agency step up and ensure she is kept safe. 

I hate spoiling books and the LNF series is one that I could easily spoil for everyone... The stories continues and I cannot wait for Chad's Story Embattled Home. 

I rate this book 5 out of 5 Genie Lamps

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* As a Wife of a Disabled Marine Veteran I personally love these books and the care and thought that J.M Madden puts into them.