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Wanted #2
Saved
Arianna and Jefferson’s love is true but will it be enough?
Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream. Trying to support Jeff and cope with all the truths and possibilities of her own destiny may prove to be more than one person can handle.
Jeff’s dream is to raise horses on his ranch in Mason with the only women who has ever filled his heart and soul. But he’s running the risk of losing her by trying to be the man he knows he should be by taking on his responsibilities. He’s completely bewitched by the passionate and always outspoken Ari, but needs to do right for the child that could possibly be his.
Despite all the odds stacked against them can their relationship be…..SAVED?
Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream. Trying to support Jeff and cope with all the truths and possibilities of her own destiny may prove to be more than one person can handle.
Jeff’s dream is to raise horses on his ranch in Mason with the only women who has ever filled his heart and soul. But he’s running the risk of losing her by trying to be the man he knows he should be by taking on his responsibilities. He’s completely bewitched by the passionate and always outspoken Ari, but needs to do right for the child that could possibly be his.
Despite all the odds stacked against them can their relationship be…..SAVED?
406 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2013
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Kelly Elliott
110 books6,509 followersKelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Since finishing her bestselling Wanted series, Kelly continues to spread her wings while remaining true to her roots and giving readers stories rich with hot protective men, strong women and beautiful surroundings.
Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Without You, and Unconditional Love, to name just a few.
Kelly has been passionate about writing since she was fifteen. After years of filling journals with stories, she finally followed her dream and published her first novel, Wanted, in November of 2012.
Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, daughter, and two pups. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family. She is down to earth and very in touch with her readers, both on social media and at signings.
To find out more about Kelly and her books, you can find her through her website.
www.kellyelliottauthor.com
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May 10, 2015
3.75-4 Stars
**If you haven’t read Wanted (book #1), do not go further. Possible spoilers ahead**
Normally when I start a review, I insert a quote from the book right about here. But for this story, I’m just gonna go out and start ranting. Is that okay? Don't get me wrong, this drama was insanely addictive and extremely entertaining, but all this drama made me completely NUTS!
I don’t know how I made it through this baby mama mess. I was so looking forward to this story involving Jeff and Ari. I loved them in book one and I was so eager to know where this mess was going to be heading. I knew the moment I opened this book, I knew it was going to drive me insane. What I didn’t know was how much it was going to piss me off.
JEFF:
You’re an idiot. Seriously. I must’ve said this a million times during this story. I cannot believe how many stupid, asinine, idiotic things you did that caused Ari so much grief. How and why she kept forgiving you for constantly picking that bitch, Rebecca, I don’t know.
Ari:
I love you, chick. You are a fucking saint to keep forgiving Jeff and his stupidity. I swear to GOD, if I was in your shoes, I would’ve made that man suffer, like a lot, before even making him think I was going to forgive him. Seriously, you are like my hero.
Now as for Rebecca:
I fucking can’t stand you. I’m sorry, I know you’re preggers and all, but I want to murder you. You are beyond delusional to think you pull this shit.
Josh & Heather:
As for the ending of the book, which ultimately leads us into book three, Faithful, I was DEVASTATED!
You better make it right Ms. Elliot or I will NEVER FORGIVE YOU =) Bring on Faithful!
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What I wrote right after reading Wanted (book #1)
I WANT THIS NOW!! I just LOVED the interaction between Ari and Jefferson in book #1. Part of me was actually more interested in their story, than that of Ellie and Gunner (though I still loved them). Can't wait for this!
**If you haven’t read Wanted (book #1), do not go further. Possible spoilers ahead**
Normally when I start a review, I insert a quote from the book right about here. But for this story, I’m just gonna go out and start ranting. Is that okay? Don't get me wrong, this drama was insanely addictive and extremely entertaining, but all this drama made me completely NUTS!
I don’t know how I made it through this baby mama mess. I was so looking forward to this story involving Jeff and Ari. I loved them in book one and I was so eager to know where this mess was going to be heading. I knew the moment I opened this book, I knew it was going to drive me insane. What I didn’t know was how much it was going to piss me off.
JEFF:
You’re an idiot. Seriously. I must’ve said this a million times during this story. I cannot believe how many stupid, asinine, idiotic things you did that caused Ari so much grief. How and why she kept forgiving you for constantly picking that bitch, Rebecca, I don’t know.
Ari:
I love you, chick. You are a fucking saint to keep forgiving Jeff and his stupidity. I swear to GOD, if I was in your shoes, I would’ve made that man suffer, like a lot, before even making him think I was going to forgive him. Seriously, you are like my hero.
Now as for Rebecca:
I fucking can’t stand you. I’m sorry, I know you’re preggers and all, but I want to murder you. You are beyond delusional to think you pull this shit.
Josh & Heather:
As for the ending of the book, which ultimately leads us into book three, Faithful, I was DEVASTATED!
You better make it right Ms. Elliot or I will NEVER FORGIVE YOU =) Bring on Faithful!
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What I wrote right after reading Wanted (book #1)
I WANT THIS NOW!! I just LOVED the interaction between Ari and Jefferson in book #1. Part of me was actually more interested in their story, than that of Ellie and Gunner (though I still loved them). Can't wait for this!
April 4, 2013
I fell in love with Jeff and Ari in Wanted and could not wait to get back to their story. But if you are thinking it will all be sunshine and roses for them, then think again. This is a Kelly Elliott book so you know there is going to be angst, drama, fights, miscommunication, jealousy, heartache, heart break, and possibly some ass kickin'.
This starts the same night as the end of Wanted where everything literally went to hell for the couple who had already struggled so much in their quest to be together.
He came for me.
Ari and Jeff. They are undeniably in love. They have loved each other most of their lives even when they did not realize it. The unthinkable happened on the night that was set to be their engagement night. Unfortunately they are dealing with a tough infuriating problem with possible long term ramifications. of course, Drama ensues. It is a stress inducing, heartbreaking, maddening and sad situation. And of course, Ari and Jeff's communication issues did not magically resolve either. Ari is strong willed, volatile, sassy, and loving. She tends to speak her mind and alternately pushes, runs away, and pulls him back. Jeff is a good guy. He knows what he wants, but he is responsible too. He sticks his foot in his mouth often does not think things through in the heat of the moment. But you still just love the dickwad. Ari's word, not mine. She has quite the colorful vocabulary. So together they are like unstable dynamite and you never know if it will be calm or explosive. They deal with so much together in their quest for happiness. Insecurities, trust issues, tragedy, and pain accompany their times of happiness.
"For once, I truly feel like Jeff and I are finally on the road we are meant to travel on. I don't think you can get to where you are truly meant to go until you travel that one road. the one that's filled with sharp turns, steep hills, and nothing but pot-holes that you have to try to get around. After you make it off that road, you find the one that is straight, smooth, and filled with nothing but happiness."
"I promise you, baby, that I'll always make you happy. Never in my life will I ever hurt you or cause you pain again. I promise you. Thank you so much Ari for saving me."
"You have it wrong, Jeff. You saved me."
Heather and Josh are another struggling couple or actually anti-couple. They actually make Ari and Jeff's rocky courtship look functional. Their communication seems to have 3 speeds: Avoiding, longing, and arguing. Heather is sweet, caring, and a "good girl". She has abandonment issues and fear of intimacy. Josh has a bad rep as a man whore that he cannot live down. I felt bad for Josh because he really was trying. But Heather keeps him at arm's length. They cannot seem to manage their feelings, deal with the real world, and make things work. How many times can one guy handle rejection and how much is he supposed to take? Granted he is no saint and still makes stupid choices at times, but he really has changed. They obviously have deep feelings for each other, but sometimes that is not enough. But they are the main story in the next book Faithful, so we will be seeing more of them for sure.
I've done everything I can think of. She's driving me crazy. One minutes, she acts like she can't stand me, and the next she looks pissed because I'm talking to another girl.
"Josh, I don't hate you. Really, it's the opposite. I've had a lot to deal with in my life this past year. I just can't...I can't let anyone in right now. I don't think I could stand to lose another person I cared about."
Gunner and Ellie are back from their honeymoon. They are so sweet and functional. But they are also dealing with some family issues and trying to have a baby. They are such a support system for their friends. Gunner is seriously the most thoughtful, loving man. Ellie is such a sweet and nurturing soul despite how she grew up.
The characters in this series literally breathe. They are so well developed and feel so real. We see their flaws, insecurities, fears, and their immense capability of love. I love that the connections are not just with the couple, but also with the entire group of friends and extended family. Ellie, Gunner, Jefferson, Arianna, Heather and Josh are always there for each other whether they need a shoulder to cry on, someone to stand up for them, or someone to kick them(or someone else) in the ass. The couples have incredible chemistry, passion, and love for each other. And the way they interact with Ari's little brother Matt who has fragile x syndrome is so endearing and special. It adds just another component of love that these people share. It makes me want to be part of their group and go buy a ranch nearby. I love that Kelly gives us multiple points of view and we are able to get inside the heads of all of the characters and not just one or two. But they are clearly defined and flow well.
This book was one intense situation after another. There are good times, bad times, sad times, and there are times when you want to beat the crap out of someone. It is humorous, sweet, touching, infuriating, and heart breaking. It hits all the emotional buttons. And there is baby talk. Yes, lots of baby talk! It leaves you happy, sad, and shocked at the same time. Seriously, how does she do that? Just when you get a little happiness, wham she hits you with something new. And that is what is so fun about this series. The road to happiness is never easy for these couples. But you want to stick with them all the way. I cannot wait for Faithful this summer. I swear the end of this book and epilogue sent me running to my messenger to shout at Ms. Kelly Elliott. Sad but true. She is such a tease! She just really needs to get busy writing the next book now...
Thanks to Kelly Elliott for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted at Reviews by Tammy and Kim on 4/4/13 with a giveaway.
March 31, 2023
I didn't read the first story in this series, and dove right into this one. I got sucked into this story about Jeff and Ari. This is a couple who were madly in love with each other, when one of Jeff's past conquests (Rebecca) lets him know she is 7 months preggers with his baby. And oooh, the angsty feels from this revelation were great. Rebecca's manipulative, asshole behavior made this story even more entertaining. Jeff was one of the dumbest Heroes I have ever read. He was such a sucker, falling for every lie Rebecca told him. He instantly believed the kid was his, with zero proof, and he became Rebecca's bitch (100%). He continuously walked away from the love of his life Ari (shattering and devastating her), so he could do all of Rebecca's bidding. His idiocy and actions were infuriating; and I loved all the anger, jealousy and angst from this part of the story.
Caution! Serious story spoilers below:
April 29, 2013
****spoiler alert if you havent read the book*****
I really dont know where to start I am that frustrated with this book. Yes I knew I was coming into the swearing yet again, but is it really necessary? A lot of sentences were over worded and a lot of expressions were used over and over again to the point that i was skipping some paragraphs.
Ari getting horny after just giving birth is just not normal, I can guarantee that, that never happens. What bloke seriously tells you he loves you everytime he looks at your and his legs wobble. This book was beyond sappy and just plain boring...
Fuck a Duck, Mary Joseph and Mary, I mean come on...please think of something else.
I cant even finish this review without getting frustrated, I wont be reading the 3rd instalment.
oh and the amount of characters that wanted to "puke", "felt like puking", "felt sick to the stomach"...and the way you desribed them walking around the book felt like i was watching a computer game and they were like robots, nothing really flowed.
I'm sorry, i didnt like the way this book was written, I enjoyed some of the storyline, but will find another author.
I really dont know where to start I am that frustrated with this book. Yes I knew I was coming into the swearing yet again, but is it really necessary? A lot of sentences were over worded and a lot of expressions were used over and over again to the point that i was skipping some paragraphs.
Ari getting horny after just giving birth is just not normal, I can guarantee that, that never happens. What bloke seriously tells you he loves you everytime he looks at your and his legs wobble. This book was beyond sappy and just plain boring...
Fuck a Duck, Mary Joseph and Mary, I mean come on...please think of something else.
I cant even finish this review without getting frustrated, I wont be reading the 3rd instalment.
oh and the amount of characters that wanted to "puke", "felt like puking", "felt sick to the stomach"...and the way you desribed them walking around the book felt like i was watching a computer game and they were like robots, nothing really flowed.
I'm sorry, i didnt like the way this book was written, I enjoyed some of the storyline, but will find another author.
April 5, 2013
Who ends a book like that ? Ohh wait Kelly Elliott does , Damn woman that was no epilogue that was the worse Teaser this side of the USA .. I don’t even know how the heck that all happened .
I’m going to keep this simple on my thoughts because I sure do not want to spoil this book for anyone . You have to read it totally spoil free in order to get the full effect of the complete story and ever person in it.
I loved Wanted and Saved was one hundred times better in my opinion. We got to know EVERYONE all over again and move through life with them ALL . I love this group of friends , they Put a whole new meaning on a close knit bunch .
We started out Saved right where Wanted ended with Jeff and Ari . Their story was not all roses and chocolate like Gunner and Ellie’s was . Theirs was more like Hard Roller coaster ride . Between Them and Gunner and Ellie and then Heather and Josh . Holy CRAP-TASTIC it was a hell of a ride .
“God, Ari…I love you so much, baby. I hope that I’ve only just started making your dreams come true.”
It was great to have Gunner, Ellies, Heather & Josh's POV's along the way. Makes for a great story. Along with Ari’s and Jeff’s POV .
I LOVE Ari , her sarcasm just makes me laugh so much , She is not afraid to give what for or to tell you exactly how she feels . She holds nothing back at all .
Jeff , so gentle I loved him , and felt for him but other times I wanted to strangle him and his way of thinking.
I loved having Gunner and Ellie in this book and seeing them move through life after their wedding and honeymoon.
My God I absolutely LOVED Matty , that little Boy had me laughing my butt off everytime he opened his mouth “ ASSMOLE “ all time favorite and definitely a new word I will be using a lot of .
So much crying in this story but I can understand what with all the hormones flying around. One minute they are laughing their butts off and the next minute they are balling their eyes out lol .
“You literally saved me Arianna.”
Josh and Heather OMG , talk about another Ari & Jeff . they are worse then Ari and Jeff were in wanted . The storyline is Great though don’t get me wrong , but jesus how many times can you hurt someone or yourself before you realize your meant to be together
That epilogue was no dang epilogue it was a major WTF just happened , and Who the hell is Victoria ????? I can NOT WAIT for Faithful . I truly hope that Heather gets her HEA.
I’m going to keep this simple on my thoughts because I sure do not want to spoil this book for anyone . You have to read it totally spoil free in order to get the full effect of the complete story and ever person in it.
I loved Wanted and Saved was one hundred times better in my opinion. We got to know EVERYONE all over again and move through life with them ALL . I love this group of friends , they Put a whole new meaning on a close knit bunch .
We started out Saved right where Wanted ended with Jeff and Ari . Their story was not all roses and chocolate like Gunner and Ellie’s was . Theirs was more like Hard Roller coaster ride . Between Them and Gunner and Ellie and then Heather and Josh . Holy CRAP-TASTIC it was a hell of a ride .
“God, Ari…I love you so much, baby. I hope that I’ve only just started making your dreams come true.”
It was great to have Gunner, Ellies, Heather & Josh's POV's along the way. Makes for a great story. Along with Ari’s and Jeff’s POV .
I LOVE Ari , her sarcasm just makes me laugh so much , She is not afraid to give what for or to tell you exactly how she feels . She holds nothing back at all .
Jeff , so gentle I loved him , and felt for him but other times I wanted to strangle him and his way of thinking.
I loved having Gunner and Ellie in this book and seeing them move through life after their wedding and honeymoon.
My God I absolutely LOVED Matty , that little Boy had me laughing my butt off everytime he opened his mouth “ ASSMOLE “ all time favorite and definitely a new word I will be using a lot of .
So much crying in this story but I can understand what with all the hormones flying around. One minute they are laughing their butts off and the next minute they are balling their eyes out lol .
“You literally saved me Arianna.”
Josh and Heather OMG , talk about another Ari & Jeff . they are worse then Ari and Jeff were in wanted . The storyline is Great though don’t get me wrong , but jesus how many times can you hurt someone or yourself before you realize your meant to be together
That epilogue was no dang epilogue it was a major WTF just happened , and Who the hell is Victoria ????? I can NOT WAIT for Faithful . I truly hope that Heather gets her HEA.
July 22, 2022
Jeez there are more pussies here than at the OB gyn.
And they are all the male characters in the book.
- if you’re looking for an alpha male who knows what he wants and doesn’t let any woman manipulate him, this book is not for you
-if you’re looking for faithful heroes that never stray even when their beloved doesn’t want them, this book is not for you.
- if you’re looking for feminine and classy women who acts with consideration and are sensible and smart, this book is not for you
- if you’re looking for depth of feelings which are expressed and showed with acts and not words this book isn’t for you.
Sorry I don’t want to be too harsh with this review but it could have been better.
- there’s a main couple but there are also other three couples which stories are in other books, so it’s not possible to focus only on the main couple
- the most important thing that happened to this couple was in a previous book, because apparently those two have known for a while, then dated, then quarreled and being the hero one of those pussies I mentioned before, he slept with the first ho that was around and got her pregnant.
This book deals with him and the heroine getting back together while waiting for dna test. Depressing isn’t it?
There are also other couples who are together or will be.
There’s too much here going on and nothing is really elaborated. It seems a script for a serial about teenagers.
They are all too young, too immature and too shallow. They are incredibly promiscuous and this really bothered me because it looks like it doesn’t matter who they are sleeping with as long as they sleep with someone.
There’s a guy who says he’s so madly in love with this girl but she doesn’t trust him since she’s been a womanizer until today so what does he do? He sleeps with another one. Wft??? So she was right not to trust him. And she of course loses her virginity on a drunk date. Jeez stop please.
Then he cheats on his girlfriend with this girl months later.
And this is the couple who is in the next book.
Meh.
All men sleep around, cry, and need their women to solve their mess. But they say they are so in love with their heroines!
It was not very bad but not good either.
And they are all the male characters in the book.
- if you’re looking for an alpha male who knows what he wants and doesn’t let any woman manipulate him, this book is not for you
-if you’re looking for faithful heroes that never stray even when their beloved doesn’t want them, this book is not for you.
- if you’re looking for feminine and classy women who acts with consideration and are sensible and smart, this book is not for you
- if you’re looking for depth of feelings which are expressed and showed with acts and not words this book isn’t for you.
Sorry I don’t want to be too harsh with this review but it could have been better.
- there’s a main couple but there are also other three couples which stories are in other books, so it’s not possible to focus only on the main couple
- the most important thing that happened to this couple was in a previous book, because apparently those two have known for a while, then dated, then quarreled and being the hero one of those pussies I mentioned before, he slept with the first ho that was around and got her pregnant.
This book deals with him and the heroine getting back together while waiting for dna test. Depressing isn’t it?
There are also other couples who are together or will be.
There’s too much here going on and nothing is really elaborated. It seems a script for a serial about teenagers.
They are all too young, too immature and too shallow. They are incredibly promiscuous and this really bothered me because it looks like it doesn’t matter who they are sleeping with as long as they sleep with someone.
There’s a guy who says he’s so madly in love with this girl but she doesn’t trust him since she’s been a womanizer until today so what does he do? He sleeps with another one. Wft??? So she was right not to trust him. And she of course loses her virginity on a drunk date. Jeez stop please.
Then he cheats on his girlfriend with this girl months later.
And this is the couple who is in the next book.
Meh.
All men sleep around, cry, and need their women to solve their mess. But they say they are so in love with their heroines!
It was not very bad but not good either.
February 10, 2020
3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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The moment I’d seen and then felt the baby move in her stomach, a small part of me had hoped that this baby was mine.
The last thing I wanted to do was hurt Ari more, but I couldn’t walk away if this baby was mine though.
“What is up with you these last few days? Why are you being such a bitch?” Oh no, he didn’t.
I walked up to her and placed my hands on her belly.
The next thing I knew, she was reaching up to my face down to hers. She stared kissing me lips, and for one brief second, I pictured myself kissing a pregnant Ari. The moment Rebecca let out a moan, I was snapped back to reality.
“Jeff, I don’t know why you keep fighting this connection we feel for each other. We’re having a baby, It’s normal to be attracted to each other.”
You being jealous of Rebecca and trying to get my attention is starting to get old.”
“I said…it’s me or her. You decide right now, Jeff. If you walk away from me, you are deciding on Rebecca and this baby that you don’t even know if it’s yours, or you stay here with me and our future.”
“Oh fuck, Ari. I don’t have time for this bullshit game. I’ll be back tonight, and we’ll talk then.”
My head was spinning. I knew he would pick her over me. I knew it.
Ellie’s whole body started shaking. “You left her! She told you that bitch was lying, and you just walked away from Ari. We all told you! You walked away, this is all your fault!” Ellie screamed.
“No, it’s not that easy Jeff. You left us. You picked Rebecca and that baby over us. I’ll never forgive you for this. Ever.”
Want to read
June 19, 2015
Sooooooo excited for Jeff and Ari's FULL story !!
April 6, 2018
2.5 stars
April 24, 2024
4 Ari and Jeff Stars
I think these novels are my 'absolutely escape reality' series. I read them years ago and have been re reading via audible and ebook.
The world is all a bit crazy , sad and unpredictable just now , so jumping back to a book world where you get swept up in the dramas that are all resolved with a happy ever after seems like a good idea.
The books remind me of crazy over the top soap operas....oh the drama....
This is a quick synopsis but the basis of all the books are the same:
-Girl falls in love with cowboy / rancher / horse breeder/ carpenter (who are all wealthy but grounded) and the guy reciprocates all the feelings.
- Some pesky hussy with legs for days and amazing boobs tries to lure said boy away.
-There is usually a previous connection or one night stand with said hussy, then something majorly dramatic happens and our heroine leaves in something of a snit.
-The Hero is bereft, gets off his face drunk and contemplates possibly bonking another woman to fix his broken heart ...
-The hussy rocks up , seizing her chance and tantalising the Hero with her magical boobs/ legs/ hair...
- The Hero nearly folds...
But love prevails. The OW is sent packing. The crisis is averted and there is a reunion involving great passion and lurve.
Nearly every heroine gets pregnant , delivers a baby and is demanding bedroom antics from her man within hours of childbirth. All the characters are giving 'weak smiles' , 'weak grins', licking their lips , biting their lips , the Hero is pulling the heroines lip out from her biting it. And don't get me started on the winking. Dear Lord the winking. Everyone winks. Sometimes multiple characters on the page are winking.
I don't care though - I still love all the drama and angst.
The books need to be read in order really to follow the flow of the characters journeys.
Book 1 Wanted Gunner & Ellie (But Jeff & Ari's story starts here)
Book 2 Saved Jeff & Ari (But Josh & Heather's story starts here)
Book 3 Faithful Josh & Heather (Brad & Amanda's story features too).
Book 4 Cherished Scott & Jessie (Lark & Azurdee start here and continue in Unconditional Love)
If you want some time out from reality , pick up this series. Hot guys, impossibly stunning girls, ranches , a country song list a mile long and winking. Lots of winking...
HEA? Yes , everyone eventually gets an HEA.
Cheating ? In some books there may be some fraternising with other people hell bent on breaking up the happy couples. Nothing too terrible though.
I think these novels are my 'absolutely escape reality' series. I read them years ago and have been re reading via audible and ebook.
The world is all a bit crazy , sad and unpredictable just now , so jumping back to a book world where you get swept up in the dramas that are all resolved with a happy ever after seems like a good idea.
The books remind me of crazy over the top soap operas....oh the drama....
This is a quick synopsis but the basis of all the books are the same:
-Girl falls in love with cowboy / rancher / horse breeder/ carpenter (who are all wealthy but grounded) and the guy reciprocates all the feelings.
- Some pesky hussy with legs for days and amazing boobs tries to lure said boy away.
-There is usually a previous connection or one night stand with said hussy, then something majorly dramatic happens and our heroine leaves in something of a snit.
-The Hero is bereft, gets off his face drunk and contemplates possibly bonking another woman to fix his broken heart ...
-The hussy rocks up , seizing her chance and tantalising the Hero with her magical boobs/ legs/ hair...
- The Hero nearly folds...
But love prevails. The OW is sent packing. The crisis is averted and there is a reunion involving great passion and lurve.
Nearly every heroine gets pregnant , delivers a baby and is demanding bedroom antics from her man within hours of childbirth. All the characters are giving 'weak smiles' , 'weak grins', licking their lips , biting their lips , the Hero is pulling the heroines lip out from her biting it. And don't get me started on the winking. Dear Lord the winking. Everyone winks. Sometimes multiple characters on the page are winking.
I don't care though - I still love all the drama and angst.
The books need to be read in order really to follow the flow of the characters journeys.
Book 1 Wanted Gunner & Ellie (But Jeff & Ari's story starts here)
Book 2 Saved Jeff & Ari (But Josh & Heather's story starts here)
Book 3 Faithful Josh & Heather (Brad & Amanda's story features too).
Book 4 Cherished Scott & Jessie (Lark & Azurdee start here and continue in Unconditional Love)
If you want some time out from reality , pick up this series. Hot guys, impossibly stunning girls, ranches , a country song list a mile long and winking. Lots of winking...
HEA? Yes , everyone eventually gets an HEA.
Cheating ? In some books there may be some fraternising with other people hell bent on breaking up the happy couples. Nothing too terrible though.
April 4, 2013
This review is being done as a guest review for Sugar and Spice Book Reviews
Who ends a book like that? That was not an epilogue that was a tease!!! I was teased!!! Anyways I'm trying not to use shouty capitals here from how mad I am with that epilogue. Saved starts off exactly where Wanted ended. With a whole bunch of drama! Ari and Jeff have to navigate through their own personal hell when Rebecca, ehem bitch, claims to be pregnant with Jeff's baby. I was seriously all over the place with this book. I was mad then I was like awe. Then I was crying then I wanted to literally just beat the shit out of someone. I was going back and forth like I was going through menopause. I really enjoyed this book a lot more then Wanted. I related to Ari a lot better then Ellie. She was loud and abrasive and I fell in love. There was a little too much crying for me but I can understand what with all the hormones flying around. Several scenes really gutted me on a personal level because of my personal experience and I think it could be something every woman could connect to. Jeff made me want to kill him for the first half of the book. Like I literally wanted to reach in the book and just passionately wrap my hands around his throat. Personally I would have killed him. But alas Ari did not. We still get some scene's told from Gunner and Ellie's POV and I think it would have been better if it was just Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh's POV. Reading a book from 6 different people's POV was a bit exhausting. I loved Heather and Josh's story. I seriously can't wait for Faithful to find out what the fuck is going on especially after that EFFIN EPILOGUE!! So come one come all but be prepared for a whole lot of angst and drama. Till next time.
Who ends a book like that? That was not an epilogue that was a tease!!! I was teased!!! Anyways I'm trying not to use shouty capitals here from how mad I am with that epilogue. Saved starts off exactly where Wanted ended. With a whole bunch of drama! Ari and Jeff have to navigate through their own personal hell when Rebecca, ehem bitch, claims to be pregnant with Jeff's baby. I was seriously all over the place with this book. I was mad then I was like awe. Then I was crying then I wanted to literally just beat the shit out of someone. I was going back and forth like I was going through menopause. I really enjoyed this book a lot more then Wanted. I related to Ari a lot better then Ellie. She was loud and abrasive and I fell in love. There was a little too much crying for me but I can understand what with all the hormones flying around. Several scenes really gutted me on a personal level because of my personal experience and I think it could be something every woman could connect to. Jeff made me want to kill him for the first half of the book. Like I literally wanted to reach in the book and just passionately wrap my hands around his throat. Personally I would have killed him. But alas Ari did not. We still get some scene's told from Gunner and Ellie's POV and I think it would have been better if it was just Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh's POV. Reading a book from 6 different people's POV was a bit exhausting. I loved Heather and Josh's story. I seriously can't wait for Faithful to find out what the fuck is going on especially after that EFFIN EPILOGUE!! So come one come all but be prepared for a whole lot of angst and drama. Till next time.
May 31, 2016
Heroine was second best
This is one of my favorite subject but this book totally failed. The h, Ari was engaged to Jeff. Jeff is the H and had slept with a girl named Rebecca before he got together with Ari. Rebecca was pushing that Jeff was the father. Without any proof, Jeff catered to Rebecca every time it was possible. This was up to the point that he chose her over Ari at one major point. I was expecting a lot of groveling but lo and behold it was not even discussed. Everything was forgotten and Ari ended up apologizing at one point. What a TSTL heroine! By the way, I will be wary to read the next books from this author.
This is one of my favorite subject but this book totally failed. The h, Ari was engaged to Jeff. Jeff is the H and had slept with a girl named Rebecca before he got together with Ari. Rebecca was pushing that Jeff was the father. Without any proof, Jeff catered to Rebecca every time it was possible. This was up to the point that he chose her over Ari at one major point. I was expecting a lot of groveling but lo and behold it was not even discussed. Everything was forgotten and Ari ended up apologizing at one point. What a TSTL heroine! By the way, I will be wary to read the next books from this author.
Want to read
December 27, 2012I need this NOW!... Like right Now. Ohhh. How I hate Rebecca.
April 8, 2013
Really enjoyed reading this
May 30, 2020
3 Crying Cowboy Stars
I originally picked this one up with the intention to skim the parts needed to read the next book Faithful. (I’m a sucker for amnesia in romance). I was confused because each book focuses on a different couple, but these books are NOT standalones. They each have several POV’s from prior characters, and the storyline continues throughout all the books. K. Elliott has mastered the “emotional cowboy” and I’ve found she typically uses the same “blueprint” for all the books in each series.
For her Wanted series she follows this formula: H & h are MADLY in love… OTT aggressive OW enters picture usually with cheating/alleged cheating… miscommunication, jealousy, fighting ensues… accidental pregnancy… HEA… epilogue teaser for the next book that looks REALLY bad, but never is. The H is a few years older reformed manwhore, and almost always one will have a supportive family, while the other will not.
I soon found myself intrigued by the antics of the characters, but the constant recycling of the same crap started to get old. This book features Jeff and Ari, and OW (Rebecca) who is claiming to be preggers with Jeff’s child. The plot goes like this… Rebecca manipulates Jeff who is blind to see what's in front of his face… Ari gets pissed, her friends get pissed, arguing and threats happen… Jeff will cry…. They kiss & make-up (have sex)…. REPEAT…like 15 times …the end
Bottom Line- For me personally, these books are TOO long; the H’s are a bit too sensitive for my taste, and the h’s are a smidge on the immature side. I get they’re young, but they’re getting married and having children so I do expect some level of maturity. I did LOVE all the OW meddling though. I would recommend this series to readers that want super dedicated sensitive H’s, with feisty (slightly immature) h’s… lots of drama, especially OW meddling, but free of cheating.
I originally picked this one up with the intention to skim the parts needed to read the next book Faithful. (I’m a sucker for amnesia in romance). I was confused because each book focuses on a different couple, but these books are NOT standalones. They each have several POV’s from prior characters, and the storyline continues throughout all the books. K. Elliott has mastered the “emotional cowboy” and I’ve found she typically uses the same “blueprint” for all the books in each series.
For her Wanted series she follows this formula: H & h are MADLY in love… OTT aggressive OW enters picture usually with cheating/alleged cheating… miscommunication, jealousy, fighting ensues… accidental pregnancy… HEA… epilogue teaser for the next book that looks REALLY bad, but never is. The H is a few years older reformed manwhore, and almost always one will have a supportive family, while the other will not.
I soon found myself intrigued by the antics of the characters, but the constant recycling of the same crap started to get old. This book features Jeff and Ari, and OW (Rebecca) who is claiming to be preggers with Jeff’s child. The plot goes like this… Rebecca manipulates Jeff who is blind to see what's in front of his face… Ari gets pissed, her friends get pissed, arguing and threats happen… Jeff will cry…. They kiss & make-up (have sex)…. REPEAT…like 15 times …the end
Bottom Line- For me personally, these books are TOO long; the H’s are a bit too sensitive for my taste, and the h’s are a smidge on the immature side. I get they’re young, but they’re getting married and having children so I do expect some level of maturity. I did LOVE all the OW meddling though. I would recommend this series to readers that want super dedicated sensitive H’s, with feisty (slightly immature) h’s… lots of drama, especially OW meddling, but free of cheating.
May 17, 2013
3.5 stars. Was a little to drawn out for me and too much angst. I had to skim through a lot of it to just get to the point. I feel that we got too much of Heather and Josh when we know they get their own story in the next book, just my opinion. I do love that we got more of Gunner and Ellie POV's. will I read the next book? Yeah, sure I need to know how it all ends but I fear how much more angst and drama these darn characters have to endure to get their HEA...
August 21, 2013
While I could not the book down, it felt as if there were too many POVs in this book. It got a little confusing. I thought this book was about Ari and Jeff, but it turns out to be a mesh of everyone. I missed Emma in this book. She and Garrett were solid characters in Wanted, but I think they were seriously under utilized in this one. I think they could have talked some sense into Josh and Heather and it seems to me that Emma would have found a way to get Lynda out of the way and then worked some of her magic with those two. But Gramps, you gotta stop barging into people's house. This just seemed out of character for him, in my opinion. Personally, I am not sure I can take another book of Heather and Josh. Too much stubbornness and drama on both of them. If she's the one you love, then prove it. He didn't do that. Faithful will be intereting, I am sure. Last, but not necessarily least, there were way too many typos and grammatical errors, and sometimes missing words and just plain confusing sentences. I mean, come on, was this book not edited or proofed at all prior to release? I wouldn't even send an email with these types of errors. Reread your work or have someone elsd read it, and then a third person, as well. I think it shows a lack of pride in an author's work to have a book published with so many errors.
January 31, 2016
I thankfully survived my mini anxiety and heart attacks while reading! I'm very shocked to be honest. the amount of stress and frustration I felt for this book was unreal. But that totally makes it sound like I hated this book, but really is actually the opposite. Yes, this book drove me absolute bonkers, but I FREAKING LOVED IT! I loved that we got 6 characters perspectives in one! Last book I'm pretty sure was only 4. I thought it was going to be the same for this one, nope! Added 2 more! ... Well actually brought back 2 I should say. ;) Gunner is still my favorite and to be honest, it might stay that way. He has dug into my heart sooo deep, I can't let him go or let anyone else in. He's trapped with my other babes. ;) Ari and Jeff as you've probably already met if you've read the first have a rocky relationship from the beginning and OHH LORD is it even rockier (not even sure that's a word but it is now) in this one! I'm at a loss for words. But I do need a mini break before I continue to the 3rd. I'm picking up a different book next. Once I finish that one, I'll move onto the book that will honestly probably drive me into an anxiety attack.. or heart attack... whichever decides to get me first. That epilogue... Why. Just.... WHY.
July 7, 2013
Just NO! THAT IS ALL THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. JUST F* NO - RUN FOR YOUR LIFE BECAUSE THIS WILL KILL YOU.
January 7, 2015
Review/rant to follow.
April 10, 2013
I have been thinking how to describe this book nicely, but I really can't. I don't want to be disrespectful, I know that any book it is written by somebody who has worked really hard on it; but sometimes you got to say the actual truth. This is me trying to be as honest as possible, without hurting any feelings (if there is somebody actually reading this review)
Saved, by Kelly Elliott, is the sequel in the Wanted series, following the story of Jeff and Ari, who we met in the first book. Their story started and developed quite nicely in Wanted (the first book) and I was okay with it; sometimes a bit frustrated with all the swearing and all the clichés, but well, I got through it.
When I saw this second book, I thought why not; I've been reading all these romance books lately and I knew the story before so I really thought why not to read it.
Few pages in and I started to be incredibly frustrated with the main characters and the drama kept going on and on and on and on; at some point I was thinking how similar is this book to a soap opera and believe me I don't really fancy those too much.
Jeff and Ari were so frustrating, going from one state to another in a matter of seconds, inconsistent and all over the place. I felt like watching a soap opera crammed in a couple of pages. I mean every single clichéd scenario was put in this book, and it wasn't even in a normal pace; oh no! they were all, one after another, in a non-stop cliché orgy. I literally was screaming in frustration more than once at the main characters to get a grip and grow up.
So, I basically did the same as with Wanted, where I was interested in the secondary story more than the main one. I will eventually read the third one; if I can bare to go through all the story, but this is not one my favorite series. Not at all.
Saved, by Kelly Elliott, is the sequel in the Wanted series, following the story of Jeff and Ari, who we met in the first book. Their story started and developed quite nicely in Wanted (the first book) and I was okay with it; sometimes a bit frustrated with all the swearing and all the clichés, but well, I got through it.
When I saw this second book, I thought why not; I've been reading all these romance books lately and I knew the story before so I really thought why not to read it.
Few pages in and I started to be incredibly frustrated with the main characters and the drama kept going on and on and on and on; at some point I was thinking how similar is this book to a soap opera and believe me I don't really fancy those too much.
Jeff and Ari were so frustrating, going from one state to another in a matter of seconds, inconsistent and all over the place. I felt like watching a soap opera crammed in a couple of pages. I mean every single clichéd scenario was put in this book, and it wasn't even in a normal pace; oh no! they were all, one after another, in a non-stop cliché orgy. I literally was screaming in frustration more than once at the main characters to get a grip and grow up.
So, I basically did the same as with Wanted, where I was interested in the secondary story more than the main one. I will eventually read the third one; if I can bare to go through all the story, but this is not one my favorite series. Not at all.
January 29, 2017
...All I can say is WHO THE HELL IS VICTORIA...AND WHY THE HELL IS JOSH PURPOSING TO HER!!!!! Heather and Josh better get to together in the last book!!!
March 21, 2019
czekałam na ta ksiażke i..... jestem nia rozczarowana z lekka. ilosc uginania sie kolan na strone gwarantuje za 20 lat bohaterom powazne problemy ze stawami...dobrze zawczasu kupic sobie maść końską:P troche za duzo absurdow i stereotypow:P zkorzyscia dla ksiązki byloby gdyby miala jakies 250 stron mniej. howgh. takie na szynach bedzie...
January 26, 2025
Meh, it was ok. Better than the first one. Still oddly written. 6 different POVs so be aware. The ow angst wasn't that angsty to be honest. I just feel like all the heroes in this series could do better. 🙈 Also, why are all these ex football, cowboy men crying and moping around all the time? I swear it's almost every page.
April 15, 2013
I want to start off by saying that I loved this story and series. But, the spelling and grammatical errors almost ruined it for me. Is no one proofreading these books? I will gladly do it for free! It makes me so mad! I truly love Gunner, Ellie, Jeff, and Ari and can't wait for the third book. But if its going to be as badly written as this last one, I will have to wait until its free! And, is it just me or are the love scenes exactly the same for each characters?? So disappointed. I would give the story 10 stars....but the errors brought it down to 2.
September 2, 2016
What a ride- between Jeff and Ari, Gunner and Ellie, and then Josh and Heather I and exhausted.
Love how the book had chapters in Gunner and Ellie's POV still, since I missed them from Wanted.
Looking forward to Faithful this summer.
Who the F is Victoria???
Love how the book had chapters in Gunner and Ellie's POV still, since I missed them from Wanted.
Looking forward to Faithful this summer.
Who the F is Victoria???
April 4, 2013
WOW what a epilogue I need book 3 NOW
November 11, 2021
“My heart slammed into my chest when he called her babe.” Enough said.
March 15, 2019
Gdyby zamiast 536 stron było 336 stron, to uważam, że książka znacznieeeeeeee by na tym zyskała.
April 7, 2013
Jesus, Mary and Joseph....Kelly Elliott did it again. I thoroughly enjoyed Saved. I will say that I still think Wanted is my favorite and thats because Ellie and Gunner are my favorite couple, but Saved was almost as good. I enjoyed that we got all the different pov's. I was also glad to see that the Rebecca debacle was cleared up by like 50% and that it wasn't dragged out throughout the whole book. It was great seeing how Gunner and Ellie's story played out and also getting to know Heather and Josh. I will say the only thing that I was slightly disappointed in was the fact that Heather and Josh's story played such a big part in this book. I was hoping for more of Ari and Jeff and even more of Gunner and Ellie. I think the drama that was added in Heather and Josh's story could've been cut out of this book and saved for Faithful (book3) which is supposed to be their book. Especially after reading the epilogue....there is obviously going to be enough drama already for their story that the extra drama of Lynda in Saved I don't think was necessary.
If you're wondering why I have this on my cliffhanger shelf, it's because there is one regarding Heather and Josh's story. I don't want to say anything more because it would give to much away. I will say this that Ari and Jeff's story is definitely a HEA and their story wraps up nicely in Saved but she left it open at the end to set up for Faithful (Heather and Josh's story). I will say that truthfully if you don't like cliffhangers then you might want to wait to read this until August 7th when book3 comes out, because enough of Heather and Josh's story was told in Saved that when you get to the end it will drive you nuts waiting for the next book. I couldn't wait because I needed to see what happened with Rebecca but the ending of Saved is driving me nuts with thoughts and theories of what will happen.
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is a fan of Wanted.
If you're wondering why I have this on my cliffhanger shelf, it's because there is one regarding Heather and Josh's story. I don't want to say anything more because it would give to much away. I will say this that Ari and Jeff's story is definitely a HEA and their story wraps up nicely in Saved but she left it open at the end to set up for Faithful (Heather and Josh's story). I will say that truthfully if you don't like cliffhangers then you might want to wait to read this until August 7th when book3 comes out, because enough of Heather and Josh's story was told in Saved that when you get to the end it will drive you nuts waiting for the next book. I couldn't wait because I needed to see what happened with Rebecca but the ending of Saved is driving me nuts with thoughts and theories of what will happen.
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is a fan of Wanted.
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