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GHOST Legacy #2
Saving Elena
USAT author PJ Fiala, brings you the next generation of GHOST operatives set in the small-town of Glen Hollow, Kentucky, where a long-standing rivalry is brewing into an all out war, and love comes calling even in the worst of times. Government Hidden Ops Specialty Team. They eliminate the threat when no one else can.
He’s a GHOST operative wanted for murder.
She’s the only resident who can cook up the life-saving elixir that saves her people.
Together they’re caught between two worlds embroiled in a raging war. Aidyn Dunbar killed the leader of Hickory Hills. A necessary move to save the life of his close friend and teammate, but it’s placed a bullseye on his chest. Still, he’s determined to gather the intel GHOST needs to stop the deadly attacks brought to his adopted home of Glen Hollow, Kentucky. Elena Dorsey was born and raised in Hickory Hills, but has started to see the peaceful way of life she enjoyed as a child turn to greed and destruction. Having no formal education, she struggles to support herself, and her frail mother isn’t able to work anymore. If she leaves, she’ll be ostracized from the only home she’s ever known. There’s nowhere for her to go. Or is there? This quiet, strong woman intrigues Aidyn, and as their interest in each other grows, they flirt with danger from each of their respective communities. Elena holds the key to healing millions of people if Aidyn can assist in her escape. But the leaders of Hickory Hills would rather see her dead than take her popular elixir to the very people they’ve avoided their entire lives. Aidyn’s job is gathering intel on the Hill people, but his life’s mission is now Saving Elena. *** USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala brings you the GHOST Legacy series—heroes willing to sacrifice everything in service to their country, and for the men and women they love. A novel with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed.
He’s a GHOST operative wanted for murder.
She’s the only resident who can cook up the life-saving elixir that saves her people.
Together they’re caught between two worlds embroiled in a raging war. Aidyn Dunbar killed the leader of Hickory Hills. A necessary move to save the life of his close friend and teammate, but it’s placed a bullseye on his chest. Still, he’s determined to gather the intel GHOST needs to stop the deadly attacks brought to his adopted home of Glen Hollow, Kentucky. Elena Dorsey was born and raised in Hickory Hills, but has started to see the peaceful way of life she enjoyed as a child turn to greed and destruction. Having no formal education, she struggles to support herself, and her frail mother isn’t able to work anymore. If she leaves, she’ll be ostracized from the only home she’s ever known. There’s nowhere for her to go. Or is there? This quiet, strong woman intrigues Aidyn, and as their interest in each other grows, they flirt with danger from each of their respective communities. Elena holds the key to healing millions of people if Aidyn can assist in her escape. But the leaders of Hickory Hills would rather see her dead than take her popular elixir to the very people they’ve avoided their entire lives. Aidyn’s job is gathering intel on the Hill people, but his life’s mission is now Saving Elena. *** USA Today bestselling author PJ Fiala brings you the GHOST Legacy series—heroes willing to sacrifice everything in service to their country, and for the men and women they love. A novel with no cliffhanger, no cheating, and a happily-ever-after guaranteed.
324 pages, Paperback
Published March 17, 2023
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About the author
P.J. Fiala
69 books825 followersI was born in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri named Bridgeton. During my time in Missouri, I explored the Ozarks, swam in the Mississippi River, played kickball and endless games of hide and seek with the neighborhood kids. Spending summers in Kentucky with my Grandmother, Ruth, are the fondest childhood memories for me.
At the age of thirteen, my family moved to Wisconsin to learn to farm. Yes, learn to farm! That was interesting. Taking city kids and throwing them on a farm with twenty-eight cows purchased from the Humane Society because they had been abused, was interesting. I learned to milk cows, the ins and outs of a breeding schedule, feeding schedule and the never ending haying in the summer and trying to stay warm in the winter. Our first winter in Wisconsin, we had thirty-six inches of snow in one storm and were snowed in our house for three days! Needless to say, I wasn’t loving Wisconsin.
I am now married with four children and three grandchildren. I have learned to love Wisconsin, though I still hate snow. Wisconsin and the United States are beautiful and my husband and I travel around by motorcycle seeing new sites and meeting new people. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are interested in where we are going and what we have seen along the way. At every gas station, restaurant and hotel, we have people come up to us and ask us about what we are doing and offering advice on which roads in the area are better than others and great rides others have been on if we are interested.
I come from a family of veterans. My grandfather, father, brother and two of my sons and one daughter-in-law are all veterans. Needless to say, I am proud. Proud to be an American and proud of the service my amazing family has given.
At the age of thirteen, my family moved to Wisconsin to learn to farm. Yes, learn to farm! That was interesting. Taking city kids and throwing them on a farm with twenty-eight cows purchased from the Humane Society because they had been abused, was interesting. I learned to milk cows, the ins and outs of a breeding schedule, feeding schedule and the never ending haying in the summer and trying to stay warm in the winter. Our first winter in Wisconsin, we had thirty-six inches of snow in one storm and were snowed in our house for three days! Needless to say, I wasn’t loving Wisconsin.
I am now married with four children and three grandchildren. I have learned to love Wisconsin, though I still hate snow. Wisconsin and the United States are beautiful and my husband and I travel around by motorcycle seeing new sites and meeting new people. It never ceases to amaze me how many people are interested in where we are going and what we have seen along the way. At every gas station, restaurant and hotel, we have people come up to us and ask us about what we are doing and offering advice on which roads in the area are better than others and great rides others have been on if we are interested.
I come from a family of veterans. My grandfather, father, brother and two of my sons and one daughter-in-law are all veterans. Needless to say, I am proud. Proud to be an American and proud of the service my amazing family has given.
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November 7, 2023
Quick Getaway
I absolutely adore how the relationship between Elena Dorsey and Aidyn Dunbar grows over a period of time with secreted notes and gifts. There's a definite Romeo & Juliet vibe with the forbiddenness of it all.
I love the excitement as well as the overwhelming feelings portrayed as Elena discovers modern day conveniences from seat belts to tissues to running water items (sinks, showers, toilets and washing machine) to clothing to wrapped foods and more. It's all new, and the expressed awe is perfect.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Rose Dioro and Troy Duran. I've listened to them dozens of times and really like both narrators, but I wish this were duet narration.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x
I absolutely adore how the relationship between Elena Dorsey and Aidyn Dunbar grows over a period of time with secreted notes and gifts. There's a definite Romeo & Juliet vibe with the forbiddenness of it all.
I love the excitement as well as the overwhelming feelings portrayed as Elena discovers modern day conveniences from seat belts to tissues to running water items (sinks, showers, toilets and washing machine) to clothing to wrapped foods and more. It's all new, and the expressed awe is perfect.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Rose Dioro and Troy Duran. I've listened to them dozens of times and really like both narrators, but I wish this were duet narration.
Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars
Listening Speed: 1.5x
May 28, 2023
Aidyn and Elena's story almost has a Hatfield's and McCoy's feel with the forbidden romance. Two people from extremely different worlds, worlds that have essentially been at war with each other, are drawn to each other unexplicably. Their courtship is very unique and pen pal-ish, making this story very different than your typical romantic suspense, but I loved the concept. The danger, action, and suspense is still there, along with the heat and passion once they get in each others vicinity. As the danger mounts, especially for Elena, Aidyn's alpha protective-ness switch is flipped and he reveals his secret to his GHOST family so they can rally the troops and rescue the love of his life from a horrible future. Of course, they get their sweet HEA after the dust settles. Rose Dioro and Troy Duran's narration is terrific as always with Pj's stories.
March 24, 2023
He made her want more...
Elena is caught between two worlds, the world she was born into and brought up in, and the outside world. A world that she knows wants to help them, not control them as they have been brought up believing.
For the first time ever Aidyn is in love, but his heart is torn. Elena wants his help to escape but Grace complicates everything. As a protector it pains him to not be able to rescue her immediately and to wait, and your heart hurts for the pain Aidyn and Elena feel and the dangers they face.
As a GHOST Legacy Aiden obviously succeeds, but with tempers on the hill flaring there will be casualties...
Elena is caught between two worlds, the world she was born into and brought up in, and the outside world. A world that she knows wants to help them, not control them as they have been brought up believing.
For the first time ever Aidyn is in love, but his heart is torn. Elena wants his help to escape but Grace complicates everything. As a protector it pains him to not be able to rescue her immediately and to wait, and your heart hurts for the pain Aidyn and Elena feel and the dangers they face.
As a GHOST Legacy Aiden obviously succeeds, but with tempers on the hill flaring there will be casualties...
March 26, 2023
5 Saving Stars
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March 19, 2023
This is the second book in the GHOST: Legacy series. Aidyn Dunbar and Elena Dorsey are from totally different backgrounds. Aidyn was born with modern conveniences and creature comforts. Elena was raised up on the mountain with her parents and other members of the BRR. They are attracted to each other but circumstances are not favorable for them having a relationship. However, when Craig, the leader of the BRR insists on certain things needing to happen Aidyn is determined to get Elena and her mom to safety. The situation deteriorates and things are getting dangerous. Aidyn and Elena want to be together more than anything. Can they overcome the obstacles standing between them and a HEA? Get this book ASAP and find out. Sorry, no spoilers. I received this ARC and here is my honest review.
March 16, 2023
Saving Elena is the second book in the new GHOST Legacy series and is the story of Aidyn Dunbar and Elena Dorsey. *You can find the story of Aidyn’s parents (Axel Dunbar and Bridget Byrnes) in Defending Bridget, GHOST book 5.
Aidyn Dunbar and his team of GHOST operatives recently moved to Glen Hollow, Kentucky on assignment to protect and assist in the building of an off-site military installation. He and Elena met the previous fall during an altercation between the BRR-Black Road Resistance (a group within the people of Hickory Hills) and his GHOST team where Aidyn killed the Hickory Hills leader in order to save a friend and teammate’s life. Now the BRR is after Aidyn as a result and his team and anyone else close to him are in danger. This complicates his assignment of intel gathering from Hickory Hills as well as his developing feelings and budding relationship with one of the young women on the mountain, Elena Dorsey. As danger closes in, with the help of his teammates, he will do whatever is necessary to remove Elena from her dangerous situation and claim her as his own.
Elena Dorsey was born and raised on the mountain in Hickory Hills; it’s all she’s ever known. She and her ailing mother live a simple life, living off what the land provides in a small cabin within their community. They are the only two people who know the recipe of their healing elixir and can brew it; which their community uses for certain ailments and to trade for necessities. Elena has always felt safe in her duties and with her place in their society until the escalating war between her people and the people of Glen Hollow. And Aidyn. He fascinates her and she wants to know more about him and where he comes from. With their leader dead and his son Craig taking over, Elena and her mother’s place in their community become questionable and danger closes in. Her only means of safety become Aidyn and his team.
Two worlds collide as Aidyn and Elena fight for their HEA. This story is full of excitement, danger, suspense, drama, and romance with a great cast of characters and an intense storyline. Great from beginning to end!
*I received an ARC from the author (via Story Origin) and I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Aidyn Dunbar and his team of GHOST operatives recently moved to Glen Hollow, Kentucky on assignment to protect and assist in the building of an off-site military installation. He and Elena met the previous fall during an altercation between the BRR-Black Road Resistance (a group within the people of Hickory Hills) and his GHOST team where Aidyn killed the Hickory Hills leader in order to save a friend and teammate’s life. Now the BRR is after Aidyn as a result and his team and anyone else close to him are in danger. This complicates his assignment of intel gathering from Hickory Hills as well as his developing feelings and budding relationship with one of the young women on the mountain, Elena Dorsey. As danger closes in, with the help of his teammates, he will do whatever is necessary to remove Elena from her dangerous situation and claim her as his own.
Elena Dorsey was born and raised on the mountain in Hickory Hills; it’s all she’s ever known. She and her ailing mother live a simple life, living off what the land provides in a small cabin within their community. They are the only two people who know the recipe of their healing elixir and can brew it; which their community uses for certain ailments and to trade for necessities. Elena has always felt safe in her duties and with her place in their society until the escalating war between her people and the people of Glen Hollow. And Aidyn. He fascinates her and she wants to know more about him and where he comes from. With their leader dead and his son Craig taking over, Elena and her mother’s place in their community become questionable and danger closes in. Her only means of safety become Aidyn and his team.
Two worlds collide as Aidyn and Elena fight for their HEA. This story is full of excitement, danger, suspense, drama, and romance with a great cast of characters and an intense storyline. Great from beginning to end!
*I received an ARC from the author (via Story Origin) and I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
June 5, 2023
Not good.
From the blurb, I expected a suspense-y, military, action-y type of romance. What I got was … not that. There wasn’t much action, there was indeed romance but the writing was so bad that I had a hard time getting into it. I was frequently pulled out of the story.
The female lead lives in a very different world than the male lead, that much was made clear, but I was rather confused about some of it. It turns out this is a second book in a series—how would I know that though? (Found this book on StoryOrigin, where it’s only titled ‘Saving Elena’ not ‘Saving Elena … some series name book 2’ or anything of the like. I see now that its full title is listed everywhere else. If whoever listed it on StoryOrigin had bothered to list the whole title, or if the cover indicated it was partway into a series, I would’ve steered clear or looked into book 1). To be fair though, I’m not certain having read book 1 would’ve made this any better. It may have made it less confusing but obviously couldn’t atone for the poor writing.
The biggest issues w/ the writing, I think, were the author’s habit of telling instead of showing, as that does make for very dull reading. And their odd way of putting things. For example, during a steamy scene, telling the reader the exact number of thrusts he made just seems unnecessary, and made me feel less like I was reading fiction than a weird documentary or something. There were other things but I don’t want to get too graphic here or take up all your time with examples. I do suggest, if you’re considering this, to read or listen to a sample first and make sure it’ll work for you. Clearly it does for many people.
(After writing my own review I looked through some of the others and it looks like I’m the first or only to not just rave about this book, so I’m starting to wonder if I read the same thing everyone else did.)
No stars for the book itself. Though 5 stars for the audio production!!
These narrators were phenomenal! Both performed the piece inserting appropriate emotion and tones throughout—they were truly a beam of light during an otherwise poor experience. The overall quality of the production was flawless. Perfection.
From the blurb, I expected a suspense-y, military, action-y type of romance. What I got was … not that. There wasn’t much action, there was indeed romance but the writing was so bad that I had a hard time getting into it. I was frequently pulled out of the story.
The female lead lives in a very different world than the male lead, that much was made clear, but I was rather confused about some of it. It turns out this is a second book in a series—how would I know that though? (Found this book on StoryOrigin, where it’s only titled ‘Saving Elena’ not ‘Saving Elena … some series name book 2’ or anything of the like. I see now that its full title is listed everywhere else. If whoever listed it on StoryOrigin had bothered to list the whole title, or if the cover indicated it was partway into a series, I would’ve steered clear or looked into book 1). To be fair though, I’m not certain having read book 1 would’ve made this any better. It may have made it less confusing but obviously couldn’t atone for the poor writing.
The biggest issues w/ the writing, I think, were the author’s habit of telling instead of showing, as that does make for very dull reading. And their odd way of putting things. For example, during a steamy scene, telling the reader the exact number of thrusts he made just seems unnecessary, and made me feel less like I was reading fiction than a weird documentary or something. There were other things but I don’t want to get too graphic here or take up all your time with examples. I do suggest, if you’re considering this, to read or listen to a sample first and make sure it’ll work for you. Clearly it does for many people.
(After writing my own review I looked through some of the others and it looks like I’m the first or only to not just rave about this book, so I’m starting to wonder if I read the same thing everyone else did.)
No stars for the book itself. Though 5 stars for the audio production!!
These narrators were phenomenal! Both performed the piece inserting appropriate emotion and tones throughout—they were truly a beam of light during an otherwise poor experience. The overall quality of the production was flawless. Perfection.
March 24, 2023
Love conquers differences
Aidyn Dunbar, son of Bridget and Axel Dunbar, is following in his parents footsteps. He is a sharpshooter and recon specialist for GHOST’S satellite location in Kentucky. In Finding Lara, Aidyn had to kill the leader, Everett Howard, of Hickory Hills to save the life of his teammate. Aidyn’s job is to gather information on the Hill also known as the Black Road Resistance (BRR), to ensure they are not causing problems with the building of the military base.
Elena Dorsey has lived in Hickory Hills her whole life. She helps her mother who is ill and has taken over cooking the elixir the Hill people sell. She and her mother live a simple life without modern technology.
Aidyn and Elena briefly met when he was helping to find Lara. He is intrigued by Elena and she is very interested in him. Since the BRR would like to see Aidyn punished for killing their leader, he and Elena must keep their meetings secret. They have a special hiding place where they leave each other notes. It is getting more dangerous for them. The new Hill leader, Craig, is suggesting Elena get married and have children. The only thing keeping that from happening right away is that Elena is cooking up a new batch of elixir to sell. Will Elena be given to a Hill man to marry?
Problems with Hickory Hills is beginning to heat up. Some of the BRR group are coming around causing trouble. Along with the BRR issues, Aidyn learns from Elena that Craig wants to marry her off. He swears he will not let that happen.
Saving Elena has plenty of drama, action, suspense and romance to keep you entertained. The book can be read as a standalone; however, I recommend reading Finding Lara first to get the full backstory.
Aidyn Dunbar’s parents’ story can be found in Defending Bridget. The GHOST Legacy is following in the GHOST footsteps as a must read series.
Aidyn Dunbar, son of Bridget and Axel Dunbar, is following in his parents footsteps. He is a sharpshooter and recon specialist for GHOST’S satellite location in Kentucky. In Finding Lara, Aidyn had to kill the leader, Everett Howard, of Hickory Hills to save the life of his teammate. Aidyn’s job is to gather information on the Hill also known as the Black Road Resistance (BRR), to ensure they are not causing problems with the building of the military base.
Elena Dorsey has lived in Hickory Hills her whole life. She helps her mother who is ill and has taken over cooking the elixir the Hill people sell. She and her mother live a simple life without modern technology.
Aidyn and Elena briefly met when he was helping to find Lara. He is intrigued by Elena and she is very interested in him. Since the BRR would like to see Aidyn punished for killing their leader, he and Elena must keep their meetings secret. They have a special hiding place where they leave each other notes. It is getting more dangerous for them. The new Hill leader, Craig, is suggesting Elena get married and have children. The only thing keeping that from happening right away is that Elena is cooking up a new batch of elixir to sell. Will Elena be given to a Hill man to marry?
Problems with Hickory Hills is beginning to heat up. Some of the BRR group are coming around causing trouble. Along with the BRR issues, Aidyn learns from Elena that Craig wants to marry her off. He swears he will not let that happen.
Saving Elena has plenty of drama, action, suspense and romance to keep you entertained. The book can be read as a standalone; however, I recommend reading Finding Lara first to get the full backstory.
Aidyn Dunbar’s parents’ story can be found in Defending Bridget. The GHOST Legacy is following in the GHOST footsteps as a must read series.
March 25, 2023
Defending Elena: A Steamy Small-Town Protector Romance (Ghost Legacy Book 2), written by PJ Fiala, is suspenseful. Aiden is a GHOST operative whose specialty missions come from high up in the American government. Elena is a 28-year-old that lives alone with her mother in an anti-government commune in the mountains of Kentucky. Her job is to cook an Elixir with medicinal qualities that are addicting if misused. This Elixir is sold to others outside of the commune for tax income. Elena's job to make the Elixir is vital as the recipe for making make the medicine is only handed down from one generation to another. Elena and Aiden meet by chance, and over time strong bonds of friendship become an undeniable attraction. As the Hickory Hills Commune lash out at the GHOST team for killing their leader, things heat up between Aiden and Elena. Elena has a frail mother she refuses to leave behind in the commune. It is not just a simple one-person extraction. If Elena attempts to escape the Hickory Hills commune, Aiden formulates a plan with the GHOST team's help to help Elena and her mother. Their love and passion grow even as danger rages around them, with bombs set off in the GHOST compound by the Hickory Hills militants. Defending Elena is a book full of action, suspense, romance, and passion. Well, they have done PJ Fiala! Another outstanding secret military romance!
March 21, 2023
Aidyn Dunbar was a GHOST operative, one of a team who moved to guard a new base that was having issues being completed outside of Glen Hollow Kentucky. A local group living in a mountain community who refused to abide by local laws was harassing and delaying construction of the base. Aidyn was a wanted man as he shot and killed the leader while protecting Tate during a confrontation...Elena Dorsey was one of two people living in Hickory Hills who knew how to brew the elixir which provided the community with something to trade for needed commodities from local towns...the other being her mother who had health issues and could no longer help...when the confrontation occurred, she helped Aidyn and has been secretly meeting him since...with both being attracted to the other, despite their educations and life experiences as Aidyn lived in the modern world while she lived a hard-scrabble life where growing their own food, hunting, building dwellings and sewing all clothes by hand as no electricity or modern plumbing...their attraction grew even though the new leader wanted her to marry and propagate part of a new generation...but will love prevail??? I voluntarily read this book through an Advanced Reader Copy.
March 21, 2023
Aidyn Dunbar is almost 30 and part of the GHOST Legacy, his specialty is sharp shooter and recon. He's wanted for murdering the leader of Hickory Hills but it was a necessity in saving his teammate and friend.
The GHOST group have moved to Glen Hollow, Kentucky to help build and set up a military installation. The hill people are making it difficult for them using explosives, cutting the wiring and attacking them.
Elena Dorsey is 28 and was born and raised on the hill. She has taken over making the powerful elixir from her mother and is the only one who knows how to do this. This is what they use to barter for goods from the local town people.
Living on the hill has changed with the new leader and has turned into more greed and danger.
Aidyn and Elena had met before and are attracted to each other but can't openly see each other so they meet in secret. Things are ramping up on the hill and getting more dangerous. The leader has issued an ultimatum to Elena which she wants no part in and has put her in danger. She wants to leave with Aidyn and be with him but can't leave her mother behind.
Can they overcome all the issues and find a way to be together?
4.5 stars
The GHOST group have moved to Glen Hollow, Kentucky to help build and set up a military installation. The hill people are making it difficult for them using explosives, cutting the wiring and attacking them.
Elena Dorsey is 28 and was born and raised on the hill. She has taken over making the powerful elixir from her mother and is the only one who knows how to do this. This is what they use to barter for goods from the local town people.
Living on the hill has changed with the new leader and has turned into more greed and danger.
Aidyn and Elena had met before and are attracted to each other but can't openly see each other so they meet in secret. Things are ramping up on the hill and getting more dangerous. The leader has issued an ultimatum to Elena which she wants no part in and has put her in danger. She wants to leave with Aidyn and be with him but can't leave her mother behind.
Can they overcome all the issues and find a way to be together?
4.5 stars
March 22, 2023
A story of a first love. Almost an innocent love. All Elena knew was the bare essentials in life. Never knew modern conveniences. Running water, indoor plumbing, refrigeration, a shower, a sink with running water – she had no clue. And love – no idea. All she knew was life on the mountain. When she met Aidyn he treated her with care and kindness. Never took advantage of her innocence. She did not have much, if any, experience with men even though she was in her late twenties. The inly thing protecting her was the elixir. She and her mother were the only two people who knew how to create it.
She didn’t need to worry about being forced into a loveless marriage just to produce offspring to keep the Mountain population from dissolving. That was until Craig took over.
When Aidyn found out what Craig was planning he knew he had to help her and her mother. Besides the fact he was falling in love with her. He would do anything to protect her. Even go up to the Mountain where he knew his life was in danger/
The love that developed between Aidyn and Elena was a pure and unconditional love. A love fairy tales are made of. A forever kind of love. A happily ever after kind of love.
She didn’t need to worry about being forced into a loveless marriage just to produce offspring to keep the Mountain population from dissolving. That was until Craig took over.
When Aidyn found out what Craig was planning he knew he had to help her and her mother. Besides the fact he was falling in love with her. He would do anything to protect her. Even go up to the Mountain where he knew his life was in danger/
The love that developed between Aidyn and Elena was a pure and unconditional love. A love fairy tales are made of. A forever kind of love. A happily ever after kind of love.
July 7, 2023
Saving Elena
Ghost Legacy, Book 2
By: PJ Fiala
Narrated by: Rose Dioro, Troy Duran
There is nothing better than getting lost in a PJ Fiala romantic suspense. This one is particularly good, as I love a story that has that cult like feel. Always interesting to see how and why people cling to their ways. And this is how we meet Elena. She has always lived in Hickory Hills, originally loved it. But as the years have gone one, the atmosphere has changed. And now she finds her ill mother and herself are stranded there. Or are they? Aiden has his eye on her, but getting her off the mountain with the target he has on himself is next to impossible. Will he and his team be able to keep her and her mom safe? Will the people of Hickory Hills get the best of the GHOST team? Fast paced, thrilling action, small town feel, that family only the GHOST team can have and love is all it takes to make this story fly by. It's a fantastic listen!
Rose Dioro and Troy Duran are the voices of this amazing series and each time I turn one on, I am transported into the story. These two just get it. The suspense and drama, the love and passion, each character consistent from book to book. I am in awe of their talent and always enjoy their performance.
Ghost Legacy, Book 2
By: PJ Fiala
Narrated by: Rose Dioro, Troy Duran
There is nothing better than getting lost in a PJ Fiala romantic suspense. This one is particularly good, as I love a story that has that cult like feel. Always interesting to see how and why people cling to their ways. And this is how we meet Elena. She has always lived in Hickory Hills, originally loved it. But as the years have gone one, the atmosphere has changed. And now she finds her ill mother and herself are stranded there. Or are they? Aiden has his eye on her, but getting her off the mountain with the target he has on himself is next to impossible. Will he and his team be able to keep her and her mom safe? Will the people of Hickory Hills get the best of the GHOST team? Fast paced, thrilling action, small town feel, that family only the GHOST team can have and love is all it takes to make this story fly by. It's a fantastic listen!
Rose Dioro and Troy Duran are the voices of this amazing series and each time I turn one on, I am transported into the story. These two just get it. The suspense and drama, the love and passion, each character consistent from book to book. I am in awe of their talent and always enjoy their performance.
March 21, 2023
Elena Dorsey is the main elixir maker of the BRR now since her mom Grace is not feeling up to it. Elena is feeling pressure from Craig Howard .. the president of the BRR .. in this installment to be married or have a baby to keep the population up of the people living in the mountain and that isn’t something Elena wants without being in love. That is where Aidyn Dunbar comes in to play .. He is part of HOG, Home, Office, Garage while his parents Alex and Bridget Dunbar are part of GHOST.
With Aidyn meeting Elena a few months ago, he felt a poll towards her at first sight so when she started leaving him little notes in a basket under the vines, he knew she was something special. But was Elena willing to risk graces, safety, and health to be with Aidyn because she knows deep down she feels it to even though she doesn’t know what it is. That is what love is.
Can Aiden get Eleanor and Grace to safety and have a future together or will Craig give her an ultimatum?
What an awesome second book to the series !! You will love the dynamic between these two as much as I did, along with getting to know more of the group of HOG !!
With Aidyn meeting Elena a few months ago, he felt a poll towards her at first sight so when she started leaving him little notes in a basket under the vines, he knew she was something special. But was Elena willing to risk graces, safety, and health to be with Aidyn because she knows deep down she feels it to even though she doesn’t know what it is. That is what love is.
Can Aiden get Eleanor and Grace to safety and have a future together or will Craig give her an ultimatum?
What an awesome second book to the series !! You will love the dynamic between these two as much as I did, along with getting to know more of the group of HOG !!
June 1, 2023
Aidyn and Elena are opposites in world experience, but similar in warm, loving hearts. The drama of their worlds colliding, combined beautifully with way they see each other’s soul, propels this suspenseful story. Their willingness to brave the danger to reach out for the love of their life draws you in. Every chapter, you are waiting for the next twist and turn in the road.
This has just the right balance between action, and character development. While you are reading or listening to it, you will be eagerly waiting to see how that step in the saga works out.
This is book 2 in the Ghost Legacy series, and is a stand-alone. I did book 1, Finding Lara, first, and encourage that as well. That’s another engrossing story, and while not required, "Saving Elena" does have the same Ghost Legacy crew, and follows more of the conflict’s story. (I won’t give it away).
I listened to this in audio, and highly recommend it for both the story and the narration… You won’t go wrong with either the eBook or the audio! I received this as an ARC, and I am voluntarily leaving this honest review for it.
This has just the right balance between action, and character development. While you are reading or listening to it, you will be eagerly waiting to see how that step in the saga works out.
This is book 2 in the Ghost Legacy series, and is a stand-alone. I did book 1, Finding Lara, first, and encourage that as well. That’s another engrossing story, and while not required, "Saving Elena" does have the same Ghost Legacy crew, and follows more of the conflict’s story. (I won’t give it away).
I listened to this in audio, and highly recommend it for both the story and the narration… You won’t go wrong with either the eBook or the audio! I received this as an ARC, and I am voluntarily leaving this honest review for it.
March 23, 2023
The second great book in the new GHOST Legacy series and this book certainly kept up the pace. The story follows Aidyn and Elena. Aidyn has moved to Glen Hollow with the rest of his team and is certainly having problems with the residents of Hickory Hills who live off the grid and are becoming a problem for the residents of the town. Elena has lived in Hickory Hills all her life but her life is now in danger. This brings out the protector in Aidyn who wants her to move out of hollow hills. The developing relationship between Aidyn and Elena is quite different, as she is not used to the trappings of modern living and is somewhat unsophisticated. She is, however an extremely intelligent and strong character. This book has it all, the steamy romance and the roller-coaster excitement, it could be read as a stand alone but I highly recommend the previous book in the series. It was great to catch up with old faces from the original GHOST series as well. I highly recommend this book and eagerly await the next in the series,
March 24, 2023
This is the 2nd Book in GHOST LEGACY Series by the fabulous author PJ Fiala. We pick up where she left off with the teams still on alert after the shoot out and rescue of Lara. Aidyn Dunbar is still fascinated by Elena Dorsey who lives on the mountain with her mom and has taken over making the powerful elixir from her mother and is the only one who knows how to do this. This elixir is what the BRR use to barter. The attraction between these two is electric but because of all the trouble brewing up the mountain, they must meet in private!
Now the cruncher, the BBR leader Craig has announced that it's her turn to marry and have children, when she says NO, he offers a compromise, she doesn’t have to marry but she does have to have a child with HIM!! There is so many things happening in this book, that it is so very hard to put it down. Will Elena do what is expected and have a child? Will Aidyn be able to save both Elena and her mother? Will they get their HEA? This book is absolutely a must read!!!
Now the cruncher, the BBR leader Craig has announced that it's her turn to marry and have children, when she says NO, he offers a compromise, she doesn’t have to marry but she does have to have a child with HIM!! There is so many things happening in this book, that it is so very hard to put it down. Will Elena do what is expected and have a child? Will Aidyn be able to save both Elena and her mother? Will they get their HEA? This book is absolutely a must read!!!
March 24, 2023
The battle rages on between the town of Glen Hollow and the people who live in the mountains of Hickory Hills. Aidyn Dunbar, who is believed to have killed the mountain leader, has befriended Elena Dorsey. Elena is the “brewer” of the elixir that the mountain people count on for their funding. As she and Aidyn secretly become closer, she is afraid when the new leader threatens her, to make her marry one of the mountain men. Other than her ailing mother, she is the only one who has the recipe for the elixir, so she is safe…for now. Once she and Aidyn consecrate their love, time is running out to get her and her mother safely away from the mountain. Elena has never had running water, electricity and other modern conveniences and is amazed by all of the wonderful and exciting things she finds in Aidyn’s home. Can he and his team at HOG get Elena to safety and end the feud between the town and the mountain community? A wonderful visit and update with previous characters. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)
March 24, 2023
I Adore this GHOST Legacy Series!!
Elena lives “up the mountain” - which means she must make her own clothes, haul water three times a week, grow, harvest and hunt her own food. Her mom is ill, and they have no doctor, and she holds the recipe to the “elixir” which creates the only income for the cult-like community. Now she is being pressured to marry.
Aidyn is part of the GHOST legacy team who lives in town. They finally have their own gated community - as those living on the mountain (the BRR) keep coming at them with explosives and gunfire.
Aidyn and Elena have been passing notes and sneaking in times to meet to get to know each other. As the threats to Elena increase, Aidyn realizes he wants forever with her, and calls the team in to make a plan and do what they do best.
Different worlds, survival, relationships, team, romance, wonders of the modern world, and phenomenal world-building included in this stellar read!
***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****
Elena lives “up the mountain” - which means she must make her own clothes, haul water three times a week, grow, harvest and hunt her own food. Her mom is ill, and they have no doctor, and she holds the recipe to the “elixir” which creates the only income for the cult-like community. Now she is being pressured to marry.
Aidyn is part of the GHOST legacy team who lives in town. They finally have their own gated community - as those living on the mountain (the BRR) keep coming at them with explosives and gunfire.
Aidyn and Elena have been passing notes and sneaking in times to meet to get to know each other. As the threats to Elena increase, Aidyn realizes he wants forever with her, and calls the team in to make a plan and do what they do best.
Different worlds, survival, relationships, team, romance, wonders of the modern world, and phenomenal world-building included in this stellar read!
***** I am voluntarily leaving my honest review of this book *****
May 27, 2023
Another great book in the GHOST series. Aidyn and Elena met in the last book and since then they can't stop thinking about each other and have been secretly communicating and then meeting up with each other. Aidyn is a GHOST operative and Elena grew up sheltered in what can best be described as a type of cult (don't want to say more and give anything away). Elena desperately wants to escape her community and bring her ailing mother with her, especially as the group's leader is demanding she get married to one of their members. Aidyn is equally desperate to rescue Elena and so a plan is hatched with the help of his teammates. I really liked Elena who is sweet and courageous but I just loved Aidyn. He is so wonderful with Elena and I loved the epilogue. My only tiny issue is that I really wanted the "bad guy" in the story (the BRR leader) to get what was coming to him on the pages of the book rather than just being told he was being kept in line. However that didn't detract from the story. A great romantic suspense.
March 23, 2023
I volunteered to read and review an advanced readers copy of Saving Elena . This suspense romance is spectacular . It's well written and the characters are unique and interesting . Aidyn Dunbar is a member of GHOST ( Government Hidden Ops Speciality Team ). He's responsible for killing the leader of Hickory Hills an off the grid community living in the hills of Glen Hollow Kentucky where his team now lives .
Elena Dorsey has been raised in the Hickory Hills group she makes the elixir her people sell to earn money . She's tired of the war between the Hill people and the town people . Elena and Aidyn strike up a secret relationship and as their feelings grow so does the dangers to Elena and her sick mother . Aidyn and his group reach out to assist Elena and her mother . This story kept me captivated from start to finish . I really enjoyed reading this story . I highly recommend taking the time to read .
Elena Dorsey has been raised in the Hickory Hills group she makes the elixir her people sell to earn money . She's tired of the war between the Hill people and the town people . Elena and Aidyn strike up a secret relationship and as their feelings grow so does the dangers to Elena and her sick mother . Aidyn and his group reach out to assist Elena and her mother . This story kept me captivated from start to finish . I really enjoyed reading this story . I highly recommend taking the time to read .
March 23, 2023
This the second in this wonderful series and while you don't have to read them in order it is a far better read if you do so. It is a fast paced read that will keep you engaged until you turn the last page
Aidyn Dunbar the son of Ghost operatives Bridget and Axel (see Defending Bridget) and his team mates have recently settled in the Kentucky town of Glen Hollow where they are supposed to protect the DOD building been built there They have hit trouble with the separatist group that lives in the hills above the town. This group makes there money selling an elixir and Elena Dorsey is the latest member of her family to know how to brew the elixir. There is a strong connection between Aidyn and Elena to the point that they are meeting whenever the get the chance but there is no way the enclave is going to let the woman who makes them money leave but Aidyn will use his team to keep her and her mother safe and in the process may find a way for them all to live in peace.
Aidyn Dunbar the son of Ghost operatives Bridget and Axel (see Defending Bridget) and his team mates have recently settled in the Kentucky town of Glen Hollow where they are supposed to protect the DOD building been built there They have hit trouble with the separatist group that lives in the hills above the town. This group makes there money selling an elixir and Elena Dorsey is the latest member of her family to know how to brew the elixir. There is a strong connection between Aidyn and Elena to the point that they are meeting whenever the get the chance but there is no way the enclave is going to let the woman who makes them money leave but Aidyn will use his team to keep her and her mother safe and in the process may find a way for them all to live in peace.
March 24, 2023
This is the 2nd Book in GHOST LEGACY Series and let me tell you PJ Fiala knocked this book out of the ball park!!! We pick up where she left off with the teams still on alert after the shoot out and rescue of Lara . Aidyn Dunbar is still fascinated by Elena who lives on the mountain with her mom and the rest of the BRR and he feels a pull to her,but will it cost them one of their lives?Elena isn't like any other woman he has ever met she is the one beside her mom who makes the elixir for the BRR and grew up without the things we take for granted and is such a strong woman who tries to follow the rules but with Aidyn he makes her feel different and special but when the leader Craig tells her it's her turn to marry and have children will she go against him? This book is filled with suspense and action packed and chemistry and romance and so so much more. I absolutely fell in love with Aidyn and Elena and their story. This book is absolutely a must read!!!
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March 23, 2023
Elena is one of the mountain people and knows how to make the much needed elixir for them to survive.
Aidan works for Ghost Legacy in Glen Hollow , KY and is a wanted man for
saving his teammates life.
Aidan and Elena have met in the first book of the series Finding Lara.
The attraction is a slow burn ( each could not forget the other).
Since the new leader Chris took over, he is keeping a tight on everyone.
He wants to see Elena and the other single women married and havin children to increase their population.
The BRR are planning and executing attacks on the off site base.
Can Aidan and his team save the base, town and Elena and have a Happily
Ever After? You will have to read the book to find out what happens.
This book has suspense, intrigue, romance, action, some twists, turns and
emotions. Great Job P J Fiala !!!
Aidan works for Ghost Legacy in Glen Hollow , KY and is a wanted man for
saving his teammates life.
Aidan and Elena have met in the first book of the series Finding Lara.
The attraction is a slow burn ( each could not forget the other).
Since the new leader Chris took over, he is keeping a tight on everyone.
He wants to see Elena and the other single women married and havin children to increase their population.
The BRR are planning and executing attacks on the off site base.
Can Aidan and his team save the base, town and Elena and have a Happily
Ever After? You will have to read the book to find out what happens.
This book has suspense, intrigue, romance, action, some twists, turns and
emotions. Great Job P J Fiala !!!
March 25, 2023
Elena and her mother live a simple life without items that most would consider a necessity. In order to support themselves they make an elixir which they use to barter with other merchants so that they can buy the items they need to survive. The struggle to make ends meet and continue their lifestyle has become difficult as the Black Road Resistance’s power increases.
Aidyn came to Glen Hollow with his team to help facilitate a military base however the Black Road Resistance is determined to stop them. Protecting his team has now made him their number one target so keeping his distance would be prudent however he isn’t about to leave the woman he is growing to love in a dangerous situation no matter the consequences.
Elena and Aidyn take us on an adventure that is filled with action, intrigue and romance as they find themselves fighting for what is right and each other.
Aidyn came to Glen Hollow with his team to help facilitate a military base however the Black Road Resistance is determined to stop them. Protecting his team has now made him their number one target so keeping his distance would be prudent however he isn’t about to leave the woman he is growing to love in a dangerous situation no matter the consequences.
Elena and Aidyn take us on an adventure that is filled with action, intrigue and romance as they find themselves fighting for what is right and each other.
March 28, 2023
GHOST operative Aidyn Dunbar is wanted for murdering the leader of Hickory Hills to save the life of one of his GHOST brothers and the BRR will stop at nothing to take him out.
Elena Dorsey led a very sheltered life during her 28 years in Hickory Hills with Grace, her very ill mother. She is aware how controlling the BRR is but she refuses to leave Grace behind. Elena makes a special elixir that can save many lives but the distribution is controlled by the extreme Black Road Resistance group. The leader of the group who has decided she should marry one of their men and start a family. She has other plans though. She and Aidyn have been seeing each other in private and he has to get her and her mother off the mountain before she is forced to marry on of their own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Elena Dorsey led a very sheltered life during her 28 years in Hickory Hills with Grace, her very ill mother. She is aware how controlling the BRR is but she refuses to leave Grace behind. Elena makes a special elixir that can save many lives but the distribution is controlled by the extreme Black Road Resistance group. The leader of the group who has decided she should marry one of their men and start a family. She has other plans though. She and Aidyn have been seeing each other in private and he has to get her and her mother off the mountain before she is forced to marry on of their own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 8, 2023
I listened to the audio version of Saving Elena. Troy Duran and Rose Dioro did an excellent job with the narration. I appreciate the way their performances bring the story to life.
This is the second book in the GHOST Legacy series. I haven't listened to the original series (yet), but I was glad I had listened to Finding Lara before this one. This is technically a stand alone in that it contains a complete story, however there is a larger story arc that starts with Finding Lara and continues into this one. They're like separate episodes of a television series, separate for the immediate story yet also connected for a long term timeline. Finding Lara establishes the setting and the characters that provide the background for the relationship struggles for Aiden and Elena.
I received a copy of the audiobook at my request, and the opinions here are my own.
This is the second book in the GHOST Legacy series. I haven't listened to the original series (yet), but I was glad I had listened to Finding Lara before this one. This is technically a stand alone in that it contains a complete story, however there is a larger story arc that starts with Finding Lara and continues into this one. They're like separate episodes of a television series, separate for the immediate story yet also connected for a long term timeline. Finding Lara establishes the setting and the characters that provide the background for the relationship struggles for Aiden and Elena.
I received a copy of the audiobook at my request, and the opinions here are my own.
March 26, 2023
When Aidyn secretly starts to leave messages for Elena, a woman who lives on the mountain and who is currently part of a group that wants his head, it doesn’t stop him from wanting more. Elena is from a different world, they live off the land with no modern amenities and secretly wishes to leave the group but she can’t leave her sick mom behind. When the two take a leap and become more, Aidyn vows to help her and her mom escape since the leader is now making marriage and baby demands.
A great read with steam, great characters and some suspense. I liked these two, the wonder in Elena and her strength and Aidyn, patient and a protector.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
A great read with steam, great characters and some suspense. I liked these two, the wonder in Elena and her strength and Aidyn, patient and a protector.
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy and expressed my honest opinion*
March 27, 2023
Aidyn Dunbar had to kill a leader of the ‘mountain people’ to save his friend and co-worker and now he is a target along with anyone he cares about. Although he knows this will make it harder to do his job, he also needs to make sure Elena is okay. He met her while he and his team were trying to broker a truce with the BRR and the town. He feels something for this woman and needs to keep her safe. Elena has the same feelings but she is the last one who knows the recipe and can make the elixir her people trade/sell for supplies. But her life is in danger and she trusts Aidyn to help her, and her mother. What a great story including Elena learning what all the modern conveniences are in Aidyn’s world.
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