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Saved by Love
My momma used to say, “Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come." The last ten years of my life have been nothing but tears and pain. I lost hope and wanted to give up on waiting for my miracle to come.
Finally, a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. After leaving Texas and my past behind, I've started a new life journey in Estes Park, Colorado. I have a second chance and don't plan to waste it.I found work as a live-in nanny for a darling little girl named Hadley. Her father, Aiden, is a single dad with a troubled past he is desperately trying to move on from.
When I find myself drawn to Aiden in a way I've never experienced before, I long to help him see what a wonderful father he is. But Aiden's past keeps him from forgiving himself and moving on with his life. If I can help save him from a dark road of torment, my journey will have been worth it.
My name is Emma, and this is my story. Love alone, sometimes isn’t enough.
Finally, a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. After leaving Texas and my past behind, I've started a new life journey in Estes Park, Colorado. I have a second chance and don't plan to waste it.I found work as a live-in nanny for a darling little girl named Hadley. Her father, Aiden, is a single dad with a troubled past he is desperately trying to move on from.
When I find myself drawn to Aiden in a way I've never experienced before, I long to help him see what a wonderful father he is. But Aiden's past keeps him from forgiving himself and moving on with his life. If I can help save him from a dark road of torment, my journey will have been worth it.
My name is Emma, and this is my story. Love alone, sometimes isn’t enough.
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Published January 11, 2024
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August 9, 2025
"Eres realmente la mujer más hermosa que he visto, y has hecho que una parte de mi corazón cobre vida, una que ni siquiera sabía que existía antes de ti"
Emma llega a un nuevo pueblo en busca de una nueva vida y desde el principio se nota que ella esta huyendo de algo que marco mucho su vida y que esta luchando para encontrar su nuevo lugar en el mundo. Aiden es un papá soltero que esta buscando niñera porque después de perder a su esposa se siente insuficiente para darle una vida llena de felicidad y amor a su hija y necesita de una figura femenina en su vida: Emma.
Algo que me gusto del libro es que si bien había romance la autora supo centrarse en los problemas y dilemas que tenían los personajes en su vida. Emma tenía mucha carga sobre sus hombros y cuando conto lo horrible que lo paso en su matrimonio era algo que te hacía doler el corazón porque ella era conciente del daño que le hacían pero nunca tuvo el apoyo suficiente para decir "basta"... Pero ella pudo salir de ese lugar y fue muy admirable el crecimiento que tuvo a lo largo del libro y sobre todo que haya encontrado su voz para poder decir libremente cuando algo le afectaba porque ella estaba decidida a no vivir lo que dejó en el pasado 🤍🫂.
Aiden fue el personaje mas complicado de entender porque el no era malo pero muchas veces decia cosas sin pensar, el solo asumía lo que quería y eso lastimaba a Emma porque ella tenía un amor genuino por la hija de el y nunca hacía las cosas con segundas intenciones.... Lo bueno de el era que hablaba de sus sentimientos y reflexiona sobre lo que sentía solo que el hombre daba un paso y retroceda diez con sus palabras ¡Que estrés! Pero a la vez era tan bonito con sus palabras y le hizo mucho bien a Emma ♥️
¡EL FINAL ES TODO LO QUE ESTA BIEN!
(ame las reuniones de la iglesia, yo necesito sentarme ahí jajaja) si
Emma llega a un nuevo pueblo en busca de una nueva vida y desde el principio se nota que ella esta huyendo de algo que marco mucho su vida y que esta luchando para encontrar su nuevo lugar en el mundo. Aiden es un papá soltero que esta buscando niñera porque después de perder a su esposa se siente insuficiente para darle una vida llena de felicidad y amor a su hija y necesita de una figura femenina en su vida: Emma.
Algo que me gusto del libro es que si bien había romance la autora supo centrarse en los problemas y dilemas que tenían los personajes en su vida. Emma tenía mucha carga sobre sus hombros y cuando conto lo horrible que lo paso en su matrimonio era algo que te hacía doler el corazón porque ella era conciente del daño que le hacían pero nunca tuvo el apoyo suficiente para decir "basta"... Pero ella pudo salir de ese lugar y fue muy admirable el crecimiento que tuvo a lo largo del libro y sobre todo que haya encontrado su voz para poder decir libremente cuando algo le afectaba porque ella estaba decidida a no vivir lo que dejó en el pasado 🤍🫂.
Aiden fue el personaje mas complicado de entender porque el no era malo pero muchas veces decia cosas sin pensar, el solo asumía lo que quería y eso lastimaba a Emma porque ella tenía un amor genuino por la hija de el y nunca hacía las cosas con segundas intenciones.... Lo bueno de el era que hablaba de sus sentimientos y reflexiona sobre lo que sentía solo que el hombre daba un paso y retroceda diez con sus palabras ¡Que estrés! Pero a la vez era tan bonito con sus palabras y le hizo mucho bien a Emma ♥️
¡EL FINAL ES TODO LO QUE ESTA BIEN!
(ame las reuniones de la iglesia, yo necesito sentarme ahí jajaja) si
August 9, 2025
3.5⭐
No sé exactamente cómo sentirme con este libro… por un lado me gustó bastante, pero por otro hubo cositas que me dejaron con dudas. La mayor parte la leí en un abrir y cerrar de ojos porque me encantan las historias con una increíble niñera, una niña adorable y un padre soltero encantador😍 En ese sentido, ya me tenía ganada.
Emma, Aiden y Hadley forman una familia entrañable. Hadley es de esas niñas que se roban el corazón desde la primera escena; Aiden es un papá protector, con un corazón enorme y muchas responsabilidades, que solo quiere lo mejor para su hija; y Emma es encantadora, fuerte y con un pasado difícil que no le impidió luchar por un futuro mejor. Además, el grupo de mujeres de la iglesia y sus propios dilemas fueron un toque muy divertido💖💖
Lo que no me terminó de convencer fueron los últimos capítulos. Sentí que todo pasó demasiado rápido, sobre todo en la relación de Emma y Aiden. En un momento Aiden estaba convencido de que debía alejarla, y al siguiente ya estaba besándola y declarándole su amor. Me habría gustado ver un desarrollo más lento en ese aspecto😓
En general es un historia bonita, ligera, con personajes encantadores y una trama dulce que hace querer seguir leyendo🩷
No sé exactamente cómo sentirme con este libro… por un lado me gustó bastante, pero por otro hubo cositas que me dejaron con dudas. La mayor parte la leí en un abrir y cerrar de ojos porque me encantan las historias con una increíble niñera, una niña adorable y un padre soltero encantador😍 En ese sentido, ya me tenía ganada.
Emma, Aiden y Hadley forman una familia entrañable. Hadley es de esas niñas que se roban el corazón desde la primera escena; Aiden es un papá protector, con un corazón enorme y muchas responsabilidades, que solo quiere lo mejor para su hija; y Emma es encantadora, fuerte y con un pasado difícil que no le impidió luchar por un futuro mejor. Además, el grupo de mujeres de la iglesia y sus propios dilemas fueron un toque muy divertido💖💖
Lo que no me terminó de convencer fueron los últimos capítulos. Sentí que todo pasó demasiado rápido, sobre todo en la relación de Emma y Aiden. En un momento Aiden estaba convencido de que debía alejarla, y al siguiente ya estaba besándola y declarándole su amor. Me habría gustado ver un desarrollo más lento en ese aspecto😓
En general es un historia bonita, ligera, con personajes encantadores y una trama dulce que hace querer seguir leyendo🩷
January 13, 2024
I love reading a single dad/nanny romance and Aiden and Emma's story was very sweet and romantic.
Emma needs a fresh start after finally divorcing her husband. With the feeling of finally being free, she goes to Estes Park and ends up being a nanny to a wonderful little girl. She also meets her father - Aiden, who has recently been widowed.
Emma is a wonderful woman. Even after all she's been through, she doesn't give up on her happiness and knows she deserves it. Aiden struggles with being a single dad and feels that he doesn't deserve to be happy and loved. This is why Emma came at the perfect moment. She is what he needs.
They needed each other, because only together can they be truly happy and let love be in their lives. I loved the fact that Emma was making Aiden a better person, so he could finally believe in himself.
Their story was beautiful, sweet and full of love.
***I received an ARC from Grey's Promo and this is my voluntary review.***
Emma needs a fresh start after finally divorcing her husband. With the feeling of finally being free, she goes to Estes Park and ends up being a nanny to a wonderful little girl. She also meets her father - Aiden, who has recently been widowed.
Emma is a wonderful woman. Even after all she's been through, she doesn't give up on her happiness and knows she deserves it. Aiden struggles with being a single dad and feels that he doesn't deserve to be happy and loved. This is why Emma came at the perfect moment. She is what he needs.
They needed each other, because only together can they be truly happy and let love be in their lives. I loved the fact that Emma was making Aiden a better person, so he could finally believe in himself.
Their story was beautiful, sweet and full of love.
***I received an ARC from Grey's Promo and this is my voluntary review.***
January 11, 2024
Single dad ✅
Nanny✅
Guarded broken MMC ✅
Escaping her past FMC✅
Small town ✅
Closed door romance ✅
This is a raw and heartbreakingly beautiful story about healing trust and love after loss ❤️
If you love a 'i'm guarded because of trauma in my past and don't deserve to feel happiness' arc then this is the story for you 🥰 like please go read this book! Now. Immediatelym
It's BCD story (and whilst I usually like a little spice nothing felt missing in this book) it's filled with swoon worthy moments that had me kicking my legs in excitement.
Saved by love is about overcoming grief and guilt, loving yourself and learning to love and trust others and about becoming stronger in who you are.
It had me all up in my feels and wanting to climb into the pages to give both of the main characters characters a hug and to tell hem it would be all okay.
In this book you'll meet Aiden and Emma. They both have darkness in their pasts that has lead them to become guarded, and fearful. Emma wants a fresh start and to feel free, whilst Aiden's past has him trapped in regret where he feels he no longer deserves happiness. Under her new pen name the author creates a heartbreakingly beautiful journey for these characters that does what it says on the tin - she tells the story of how these beautifully flawed and deserving characters saved each other with love.
Whilst there's heavy elements to the story there's lovely moments of levity and lightness weaved in, none more so than when we spend time with Hadley, Aiden's daugther and the church's women's group (we love a supportive friend group).
I devoured this book. It's earnest, raw, the characters are well developed and the story is supported by some incredible side characters
Nanny✅
Guarded broken MMC ✅
Escaping her past FMC✅
Small town ✅
Closed door romance ✅
This is a raw and heartbreakingly beautiful story about healing trust and love after loss ❤️
If you love a 'i'm guarded because of trauma in my past and don't deserve to feel happiness' arc then this is the story for you 🥰 like please go read this book! Now. Immediatelym
It's BCD story (and whilst I usually like a little spice nothing felt missing in this book) it's filled with swoon worthy moments that had me kicking my legs in excitement.
Saved by love is about overcoming grief and guilt, loving yourself and learning to love and trust others and about becoming stronger in who you are.
It had me all up in my feels and wanting to climb into the pages to give both of the main characters characters a hug and to tell hem it would be all okay.
In this book you'll meet Aiden and Emma. They both have darkness in their pasts that has lead them to become guarded, and fearful. Emma wants a fresh start and to feel free, whilst Aiden's past has him trapped in regret where he feels he no longer deserves happiness. Under her new pen name the author creates a heartbreakingly beautiful journey for these characters that does what it says on the tin - she tells the story of how these beautifully flawed and deserving characters saved each other with love.
Whilst there's heavy elements to the story there's lovely moments of levity and lightness weaved in, none more so than when we spend time with Hadley, Aiden's daugther and the church's women's group (we love a supportive friend group).
I devoured this book. It's earnest, raw, the characters are well developed and the story is supported by some incredible side characters
January 15, 2024
Rating: 4 stars ⭐️
Tropes:
nanny x boss romance 🩷
friends to lovers 🫶🏻
forced proximity 🏠
single parent 🧸
closed door 🚪
This was such a cute but heartbreaking small town romance! ✨
I would definitely recommend it if you like those tropes and you want an enjoyable read.
The book reminded me a bit of All Rhodes Lead Here from Mariana Zapata! 💕
Emma Middleton (32) was previously a teacher and used to live outside of Dallas, Texas. She was in an abusive marriage and after Emma divorced her husband, she moved to Estes Park to start her life over with a clean slate.
During a job interview, she got a proposal to be a nanny for a child of a single parent, Aiden Bishop. He works as a law enforcement ranger for the Rocky Mountain National Park and needs help raising his daughter Hadley.
If you’re interested in reading a wholesome book that brings you comfort, give this book a chance and enjoy the story! 🩵
Thank you to Grey’s Promo, Ellie Grace and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.
Tropes:
nanny x boss romance 🩷
friends to lovers 🫶🏻
forced proximity 🏠
single parent 🧸
closed door 🚪
This was such a cute but heartbreaking small town romance! ✨
I would definitely recommend it if you like those tropes and you want an enjoyable read.
The book reminded me a bit of All Rhodes Lead Here from Mariana Zapata! 💕
Emma Middleton (32) was previously a teacher and used to live outside of Dallas, Texas. She was in an abusive marriage and after Emma divorced her husband, she moved to Estes Park to start her life over with a clean slate.
During a job interview, she got a proposal to be a nanny for a child of a single parent, Aiden Bishop. He works as a law enforcement ranger for the Rocky Mountain National Park and needs help raising his daughter Hadley.
If you’re interested in reading a wholesome book that brings you comfort, give this book a chance and enjoy the story! 🩵
Thank you to Grey’s Promo, Ellie Grace and the publisher for providing me with this copy. All opinions are my own.
January 11, 2024
Emma needs to distance herself from the painful events of her past and where better than the beautiful town of Estes Park. Shortly after her arrival she is hired by Aiden as a nanny for his daughter Hadley and even though she is still dealing with the emotional aftermath of her past her giving heart wants to help both father and daughter heal from their past as well.
After the passing of his wife Aiden’s only concern is being the best father he can be while he tries to help her heal from the loss of her mother. Emma is the first woman to make him feel which has him conflicted as he tries to fight what his heart wants.
Emma and Aiden take us on an emotional journey as their pasts are impacting their present. I enjoyed seeing them realize that the happiness they have always wanted is within their grasp if they would only open their hearts to each other.
After the passing of his wife Aiden’s only concern is being the best father he can be while he tries to help her heal from the loss of her mother. Emma is the first woman to make him feel which has him conflicted as he tries to fight what his heart wants.
Emma and Aiden take us on an emotional journey as their pasts are impacting their present. I enjoyed seeing them realize that the happiness they have always wanted is within their grasp if they would only open their hearts to each other.
December 24, 2023
It’s absolutely fitting that I end my 2023 reading goal with a Kelly Elliott (writing as Ellie Grace) book.
This book was full of small town feels and found love in an unexpected time. In true fashion for the author, we are introduced to two main characters who aren’t looking for love but through faith and time, it was exactly what they needed to heal.
A beautiful story and wonderfully written by one of my favourite author!
This book was full of small town feels and found love in an unexpected time. In true fashion for the author, we are introduced to two main characters who aren’t looking for love but through faith and time, it was exactly what they needed to heal.
A beautiful story and wonderfully written by one of my favourite author!
January 14, 2024
3-1/2 Stars!
I love Kelly’s writing & honestly I did enjoy this one. It was very very sweet & cute. I loved Emma’s strength, she fought for herself & fought to find her own happiness. I really liked Hadley, such a cute & happy kid! I had a hard time liking Aiden, he was an admirable man & he loved his daughter. But he just didn’t steal my heart. But Emma definitely stole his & Hadleys. There is a lot of church/faith talking & the woman’s group was funny but I couldn’t imagine having to talk in a group like that. But I love how supportive they were of each other. It was a good read & I like that the author is writing under a pen name as this story is different than her usual small town romance.
I love Kelly’s writing & honestly I did enjoy this one. It was very very sweet & cute. I loved Emma’s strength, she fought for herself & fought to find her own happiness. I really liked Hadley, such a cute & happy kid! I had a hard time liking Aiden, he was an admirable man & he loved his daughter. But he just didn’t steal my heart. But Emma definitely stole his & Hadleys. There is a lot of church/faith talking & the woman’s group was funny but I couldn’t imagine having to talk in a group like that. But I love how supportive they were of each other. It was a good read & I like that the author is writing under a pen name as this story is different than her usual small town romance.
January 18, 2024
I normally love Kelly Elliott, but this was not for me. It felt rushed and I felt like there was no chemistry between Aiden and Emma. I did really like Emma’s bond with Hadley and this has a super sweet HEA. *I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
January 11, 2024
'I never knew I could love a closed-door romance so much! Ellie (aka, Kelly Elliott) once more proving here why she is one of my favourites with her charming, romantic writing, stories & characters' - The British Bibliophile
Thank you to Ellie Grace for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review as part of her ARC team.
NOTE - This review WILL be spoiler-free, but will contain references to the book's blurb. If you wish to pick up this book and want to read it without knowing a thing about it and go in blind, please scroll away from my review now :)
Saved by Love is the first standalone novel and first novel in general for Ellie Grace. For those of you who know her or have looked at the cover will know exactly who Ellie is. She's one of my OG authors and forever favourites, Kelly Elliott.
Readers of Kelly--such as myself--were informed of her desire to write new novels under a pen name that would be more 'closed-door'. If you're not familiar with that term, 'closed-door' romance novels are ones where most of the "action" if not all of it, is not written actively in a scene for us to read. It's mentioned minimally/in passing, or not at all. Usually I don't go for this kind of romance--especially if its more YA romance--, but Kelly is one of those authors whom I'm willing to try anything she writes regardless of its nature, genre and tropes.
This new novel based on the cover + blurb alone promised to be something different yet special. We're in a book world right now where a lot of other books' genres and tropes are in high-demand and are 'top-tier' types that some will only read, which leaves others to not be given the chance they and their authors deserve. Every now and then it's nice to step away from the crazy-popular and take a chance on something new. Something more based on the love, connection and romance journey between characters rather than the sizzling heat or steam. This book contains another branch of romance of the love tree, and I'm here sitting under and appreciating it.
After losing ten years of her life to nothing but tears, pain and tragedy, Emma Middleton is ready for her miracle. Though she wasn't expecting to ever have the chance for one to come along, as she had lost all hope on waiting for it. But just when all hope literally seemed like it was lost, the once dim light at the end of her tragic tunnel grew brighter and brighter until it offered her the chance to chase her long-awaited miracle.
Leaving Texas to go find her miracle and leave her past behind, Emma starts a new life and journey I Estes Park, Colorado. This is her chance at a second chance in life, and she's not going to waste the opportunity she's been given to start her life over how it should have been the first time around. Starting with her work as a live-in nanny for the sweetest little girl called Hadley. Her father is Aiden, a single father whose past is equally as troubled and one that he's trying to move on from. Much like her own. With this, they've already fond common ground.
Drawn to the man she never planned to be drawn to, she pushes that attraction aside to help him see just how wonderful and amazing he is as a father. Something he's struggling to see because of what he is weighed down by in his mind and in his heart. His past though, won't let go of him so easily. He finds it hard to forgive himself and move on with his life. Torment is the devil on his shoulder that won't hop off, but Emma is more than determined to give it her all to knock it off. Then, her own journey that led her to Estes Park and to him, will have been worth it because.
I love so much about this book and the author who wrote it, but one thing draws me to it more than anything. The narrowed-down focus of the love story journey for both Emma and Aiden both as separate people and as a couple. Romance novels have so much packed into them these days to keep them from being 'boring', predictable or bland, sight is often lost of the true meaning of the book's story set out by the author. Because all of the extras were removed here by Ellie, we go to stand front-and-centre to witness the evolution of their stories, their joined story and their character development. It was classic boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love and eventually, boy and girl live happily ever after. Sure, a few steps were skipped along the way (i.e. he's already a father to a little girl), but these small steps added in first before the happily ever after, didn't take away from the small-town, wholesome love they were lucky to share.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure as a reader than when giving a book and its author a chance, than falling head-over-heels and being grateful of taking said chance on them. Well okay, there are a few other things that do but this is up there with them. Especially when by the end, I'm more surprised at myself for liking the book when I either thought I wouldn't at all or as much. Neither of those doubts were ever in play with Ellie, however. She's possibly--no, definitely--convinced me that I might be a closeted closed-door romance lover, longing to come out and declare her love for what lies the other side of the door.
It's fair to say that this read is hopefully the first of many by the author under this pen name. I would definitely be up to reading more books of this calibre if this is what we are going to be lucky to read with every main character pair to come.
Ellie, you've well and truly earned your five stars with this book and with Aiden and Emma!
Thank you to Ellie Grace for sending me an ebook Advanced Readers Copy for me to read and leave an honest review as part of her ARC team.
NOTE - This review WILL be spoiler-free, but will contain references to the book's blurb. If you wish to pick up this book and want to read it without knowing a thing about it and go in blind, please scroll away from my review now :)
Saved by Love is the first standalone novel and first novel in general for Ellie Grace. For those of you who know her or have looked at the cover will know exactly who Ellie is. She's one of my OG authors and forever favourites, Kelly Elliott.
Readers of Kelly--such as myself--were informed of her desire to write new novels under a pen name that would be more 'closed-door'. If you're not familiar with that term, 'closed-door' romance novels are ones where most of the "action" if not all of it, is not written actively in a scene for us to read. It's mentioned minimally/in passing, or not at all. Usually I don't go for this kind of romance--especially if its more YA romance--, but Kelly is one of those authors whom I'm willing to try anything she writes regardless of its nature, genre and tropes.
This new novel based on the cover + blurb alone promised to be something different yet special. We're in a book world right now where a lot of other books' genres and tropes are in high-demand and are 'top-tier' types that some will only read, which leaves others to not be given the chance they and their authors deserve. Every now and then it's nice to step away from the crazy-popular and take a chance on something new. Something more based on the love, connection and romance journey between characters rather than the sizzling heat or steam. This book contains another branch of romance of the love tree, and I'm here sitting under and appreciating it.
After losing ten years of her life to nothing but tears, pain and tragedy, Emma Middleton is ready for her miracle. Though she wasn't expecting to ever have the chance for one to come along, as she had lost all hope on waiting for it. But just when all hope literally seemed like it was lost, the once dim light at the end of her tragic tunnel grew brighter and brighter until it offered her the chance to chase her long-awaited miracle.
Leaving Texas to go find her miracle and leave her past behind, Emma starts a new life and journey I Estes Park, Colorado. This is her chance at a second chance in life, and she's not going to waste the opportunity she's been given to start her life over how it should have been the first time around. Starting with her work as a live-in nanny for the sweetest little girl called Hadley. Her father is Aiden, a single father whose past is equally as troubled and one that he's trying to move on from. Much like her own. With this, they've already fond common ground.
Drawn to the man she never planned to be drawn to, she pushes that attraction aside to help him see just how wonderful and amazing he is as a father. Something he's struggling to see because of what he is weighed down by in his mind and in his heart. His past though, won't let go of him so easily. He finds it hard to forgive himself and move on with his life. Torment is the devil on his shoulder that won't hop off, but Emma is more than determined to give it her all to knock it off. Then, her own journey that led her to Estes Park and to him, will have been worth it because.
I love so much about this book and the author who wrote it, but one thing draws me to it more than anything. The narrowed-down focus of the love story journey for both Emma and Aiden both as separate people and as a couple. Romance novels have so much packed into them these days to keep them from being 'boring', predictable or bland, sight is often lost of the true meaning of the book's story set out by the author. Because all of the extras were removed here by Ellie, we go to stand front-and-centre to witness the evolution of their stories, their joined story and their character development. It was classic boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love and eventually, boy and girl live happily ever after. Sure, a few steps were skipped along the way (i.e. he's already a father to a little girl), but these small steps added in first before the happily ever after, didn't take away from the small-town, wholesome love they were lucky to share.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure as a reader than when giving a book and its author a chance, than falling head-over-heels and being grateful of taking said chance on them. Well okay, there are a few other things that do but this is up there with them. Especially when by the end, I'm more surprised at myself for liking the book when I either thought I wouldn't at all or as much. Neither of those doubts were ever in play with Ellie, however. She's possibly--no, definitely--convinced me that I might be a closeted closed-door romance lover, longing to come out and declare her love for what lies the other side of the door.
It's fair to say that this read is hopefully the first of many by the author under this pen name. I would definitely be up to reading more books of this calibre if this is what we are going to be lucky to read with every main character pair to come.
Ellie, you've well and truly earned your five stars with this book and with Aiden and Emma!
January 3, 2024
I absolutely loved Saved by Love, the debut novel by Kelly Elliott under her new pen name, Ellie Grace. Saved by Love is a wonderful closed-door friends to lovers love story, it filled me with a rollercoaster of emotions, and it was impossible to put it down. I loved every moment on every page. Ellie Grace definitely did not disappoint her readers with all the feels in Saved by Love and has delivered an amazing story filled with everything that I have come to love about her books. She has once again provided her readers with the amazing characters that I have come to love and expect in her books, they feel like family! Who does not love hot sexy men, strong, passionate females, loving families, and caring friends, who always support each other? She continues to deliver all that and so much more. I love how she always manages to create the "perfect" heroine, who is a strong, sassy woman on her own, to balance out the sexy, swoon worthy man. Ellie Grace delivered an incredibly written love story that I LOVED reading, and Kelly Elliott is one of my favorite authors to read, so I am sure that Ellie Grace will quickly become one of my new favorite authors to read. I loved all the amusing sub-titles for each chapter. I am not sure how she does it, but Kelly Elliott as Ellie Grace has given her readers a remarkable book. Saved by Love is filled with all the heartbreaking and heartwarming moments and plot twists that I have come to love and expect in her love stories, I especially loved the poignant and bittersweet moments that filled this page turner. She is an incredible storyteller. I love that Saved by Love is written in the first person from the perspective of the main characters. I love getting inside their minds and knowing their thoughts and how they really feel. Saved by Love is a closed-door friends to lovers love story. Saved by Love is the story of Emma Middleton, a recent divorcee who has relocated to Estes Park, Colorado from Dallas, Texas and Aiden Bishop, a law enforcement ranger at the Rocky Mountain National Park and single father to five-year-old, Hadley. Emma moves to Estes Park to escape an abusive ex-husband; she chose Estes Park because she had fond memories of visiting with her parents as a child. When Emma arrives in Colorado, her first stop is to purchase a new car and then find a new job. Emma is a former high school math teacher. Rose Piper, owner of the employment agency, thinks that Emma would be a perfect fit for the live-in nanny position that her cousin, Aiden is looking for following the death of his wife. I love that when Emma and Aiden meet for the first time at the NotchTop Café, she mistakes him for Ryan Paevey and calls him “Ryan”. Initially, Aiden is upset with Emma, and informs her that she needs to keep the memories of Hadley’s mom alive. As Emma and Aiden begin spending time together as Emma becomes Hadley’s nanny things change between them. Conversation between Emma and Aiden flows so easily, I love the both Emma and Aiden share secrets about their former spouses. I love the support that Emma gets from the women’s church group. I love Emma’s relationship with Hadley, and how she teaches her to play the piano. I love all the heart-to-heart conversations that happen in Saved by Love. I love that even though neither Emma nor Aiden were looking for love, they ended up being saved by their love for one another. Saved by Love was an amazing love story, and that Emma and Aiden got the happily ever after that neither one realized they were looking for. I loved all the surprises that filled the pages of this love story. I love the changes that Emma makes in her life so that she can be true to herself. I love the changes that Aiden was willing to make in his life, to have a life with Emma. My favorite part is the ending and how it goes above and beyond the happily ever after. I loved Aiden’s proposal, and the conversation between Aiden and Hadley the day before his wedding to Emma, you might need to have your Kleenex nearby. I also loved the epilogue that is told from Emma’s perspective, it is the perfect ending to their love story. I enjoy all the interactions among all the church women and Aiden’s friends, it feels like real family love and makes me laugh at their teasing. Who does not love family and friends that always have each other’s backs? I love the descriptions of Estes Park and the surrounding areas. Saved by Love is an incredibly written love story, and I loved every moment. Cannot wait to read other books by Ellie Grace. Highly recommend this beautifully written story. I received an advanced copy from the author.
January 1, 2024
After being let down by love and life again Emma decides it's time for a change, which takes her to the town of Estes Park in Colorado. She's hoping this move will give her a safe place to heal her heart and create a life she can be proud of, but most of all to find peace. Her life hasn't been easy and all she wants is to be happy...then she meets Aiden and that little glimmer of hope she's been carrying starts to take flight. Could he be her future?
Saved by Love is a beautifully crafted story of new beginnings, second chances at love, healing, and forgiveness. Aiden never thought he would find love again, but the moment he bumped into Emma something about that moment gave him hope. He hires her to be a nanny for his daughter and he can instantly see that he made a good choice bringing her into their world, his daughter has never been happier. It leaves to him wonder if he could be that happy too, but old hurts make him question if he is deserving. He has to learn to let the past go and embrace this second chance he's been given... full well knowing it's not going to be an easy journey, but it's a journey he doesn't have to take alone.
This beautiful story really took a toll on my emotions, these characters had been dealt crappy hands in love and watching them let go of their hang-ups and old hurts and discover something truly magical was quite uplifting. It wasn't an easy journey for either of them, it came with many ups and downs, but I think that is what really made is seem so believable. As we all know love is never easy, it takes lots of work and these two definitely put their time in. I loved every minute of this one, it's words hit all the right notes and left my heart soaring, highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
Saved by Love is a beautifully crafted story of new beginnings, second chances at love, healing, and forgiveness. Aiden never thought he would find love again, but the moment he bumped into Emma something about that moment gave him hope. He hires her to be a nanny for his daughter and he can instantly see that he made a good choice bringing her into their world, his daughter has never been happier. It leaves to him wonder if he could be that happy too, but old hurts make him question if he is deserving. He has to learn to let the past go and embrace this second chance he's been given... full well knowing it's not going to be an easy journey, but it's a journey he doesn't have to take alone.
This beautiful story really took a toll on my emotions, these characters had been dealt crappy hands in love and watching them let go of their hang-ups and old hurts and discover something truly magical was quite uplifting. It wasn't an easy journey for either of them, it came with many ups and downs, but I think that is what really made is seem so believable. As we all know love is never easy, it takes lots of work and these two definitely put their time in. I loved every minute of this one, it's words hit all the right notes and left my heart soaring, highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
January 8, 2024
~~top 10 Recommended~~
Get ready for not just a magical, beautiful and remarkable story but a new style of Kelly Elliott. We have the debut of Ellie Grace and be ready to be blown away by Emma and Aiden with a dash of a little girl that will knock you off your feet. It has been a couple of years since Hadley and Aiden's life turned upside down and are learning how live again. Being a widow is hard but raising a little girl who misses her mommy is much harder. Then we have Emma wanting to live again and not be stuck in the pain and tears all the time. Seeing what she has gone through just breaks my heart yet we see a woman determined to live again not hide. Being with Aiden and Hadley we see love and happiness come back to her in a way she never imagined happening. Ellie Grace shows us that no matter how much we try to hide our pain God has something in store for us. One thing for sure we see is that with friends, love and most of all keeping faith when one door closes a new one will open. I loved seeing that even though Emma tries to keep her past a secret the Church group is one that will just make you laugh with tears but exactly what Emma needs. This book will just make you turning the page, rooting for Hadley and Aiden most of all you see the strength Emma gets. Again this is a new side of Kelly Elliott you don't want to miss and one cannot wait to see more of Ellie Grace work.
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
Get ready for not just a magical, beautiful and remarkable story but a new style of Kelly Elliott. We have the debut of Ellie Grace and be ready to be blown away by Emma and Aiden with a dash of a little girl that will knock you off your feet. It has been a couple of years since Hadley and Aiden's life turned upside down and are learning how live again. Being a widow is hard but raising a little girl who misses her mommy is much harder. Then we have Emma wanting to live again and not be stuck in the pain and tears all the time. Seeing what she has gone through just breaks my heart yet we see a woman determined to live again not hide. Being with Aiden and Hadley we see love and happiness come back to her in a way she never imagined happening. Ellie Grace shows us that no matter how much we try to hide our pain God has something in store for us. One thing for sure we see is that with friends, love and most of all keeping faith when one door closes a new one will open. I loved seeing that even though Emma tries to keep her past a secret the Church group is one that will just make you laugh with tears but exactly what Emma needs. This book will just make you turning the page, rooting for Hadley and Aiden most of all you see the strength Emma gets. Again this is a new side of Kelly Elliott you don't want to miss and one cannot wait to see more of Ellie Grace work.
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
February 5, 2024
I absolutely love this book. This was a clean romance with some focus on God and prayer. It has been a while since I read a book in a day and I devoured this book.
Aiden and Emma were both dealing with trauma from their pasts and learning how to finally put the guilt and past behind them. Aiden was dealing with the relationship between him and his wife before she passed away. Emma was dealing with the abuse she suffered from her ex and the way she was treated by her mother and his family.
She was looking for a fresh start and to finally find her place in this world. Most of the people of the town welcomed her with open arms. Being the nanny to sweet little Hadley was just the fresh start she needed. She had sworn off men for a while after what she went through, so she wasn't expecting her reaction to Aiden when she first met him. She was doing her best to keep things strictly work related but slowly they grew closer, but she knew he wasn't really ready to move on just like she wasn't.
Aiden wasn't ready to forgive himself with how things went during the last months with his wife. He is struggling with how he felt about her and now his growing feelings for Emma. But after seeing how much she cares for his daughter; it was becoming harder to keep his heart locked away. It takes him a while to finally be willing to open his heart up and to see the possibility of a future with Emma.
I loved seeing these two overcome their pasts to find their future. And I just adored sweet little Hadley. She was just precious.
Aiden and Emma were both dealing with trauma from their pasts and learning how to finally put the guilt and past behind them. Aiden was dealing with the relationship between him and his wife before she passed away. Emma was dealing with the abuse she suffered from her ex and the way she was treated by her mother and his family.
She was looking for a fresh start and to finally find her place in this world. Most of the people of the town welcomed her with open arms. Being the nanny to sweet little Hadley was just the fresh start she needed. She had sworn off men for a while after what she went through, so she wasn't expecting her reaction to Aiden when she first met him. She was doing her best to keep things strictly work related but slowly they grew closer, but she knew he wasn't really ready to move on just like she wasn't.
Aiden wasn't ready to forgive himself with how things went during the last months with his wife. He is struggling with how he felt about her and now his growing feelings for Emma. But after seeing how much she cares for his daughter; it was becoming harder to keep his heart locked away. It takes him a while to finally be willing to open his heart up and to see the possibility of a future with Emma.
I loved seeing these two overcome their pasts to find their future. And I just adored sweet little Hadley. She was just precious.
January 11, 2024
5 Love Heals Both of Them Stars!
This story hit me in all the feels. This is the first closed door romance by Ellie Grace which is Kelly Elliott’s pen name for this genre. The book has all the elements I love about her writing but she leaves things to our imagination when it come to the sexy times between our H/h and I loved every single page of this book.
Emma has headed to Estes Park, CO for a new start and accepts a job as the Nanny for the most precious little girl Hadley. Her dad Aiden works for the National Park and has been solely focused on raising Hadley after losing his wife a couple of years ago.
Neither one of them are looking for anything romantic and there’s a definite tug of war going on between them. Aiden is a man that has some demons he’s fighting when it comes to Hadley’s mom and this really drives who he is and how he relates to Emma. And for Emma, who’s fallen head over heels in love with Hadley, because how can anyone not love this little girl, she finds some inner strength when it comes to her interactions with Aiden. I did a few fist pumps when she put herself first in this book.
The further I got into the book the more I fell in love with Estes Park, Aiden, Emma and Hadley. Emma finds new family and a reason for becoming her own first priority and along the way, she finds a never-ending love that both heals not only her heart but Aiden’s as well. I can’t wait to see what coming next from Ellie Grace!
This story hit me in all the feels. This is the first closed door romance by Ellie Grace which is Kelly Elliott’s pen name for this genre. The book has all the elements I love about her writing but she leaves things to our imagination when it come to the sexy times between our H/h and I loved every single page of this book.
Emma has headed to Estes Park, CO for a new start and accepts a job as the Nanny for the most precious little girl Hadley. Her dad Aiden works for the National Park and has been solely focused on raising Hadley after losing his wife a couple of years ago.
Neither one of them are looking for anything romantic and there’s a definite tug of war going on between them. Aiden is a man that has some demons he’s fighting when it comes to Hadley’s mom and this really drives who he is and how he relates to Emma. And for Emma, who’s fallen head over heels in love with Hadley, because how can anyone not love this little girl, she finds some inner strength when it comes to her interactions with Aiden. I did a few fist pumps when she put herself first in this book.
The further I got into the book the more I fell in love with Estes Park, Aiden, Emma and Hadley. Emma finds new family and a reason for becoming her own first priority and along the way, she finds a never-ending love that both heals not only her heart but Aiden’s as well. I can’t wait to see what coming next from Ellie Grace!
January 12, 2024
4.5 ⭐️. Full review to follow
Debut standalone novel from Kelly Elliott under her pen name, Ellie Grace. What a beautiful read, this story was truly enjoyable.
Grace and Aiden have each had their share of heartache. Both looking for a fresh start. When Grace relocates to Estes Park life takes an unexpected twist.
Looking to get herself settled in the new town she takes a job as a nanny to Hadley, Aiden's daughter. Hadley was a very enjoyable character. She definitely added another level to this story.
You could tell from the beginning that there was definitely a spark between the two, but each of them tried really hard to keep their feelings to themselves.
Grace was not looking for another relationship. She was still healing from her last. She was just looking to blend in and live a quiet life but the local women thought she had an agenda, and were not particularly nice to her.
Aiden has been carrying a lot of guilt from his past relationship and the passing of his wife. He was trying to be the best father he could be for Hadley by giving her a female presence in her life. That presence was making Aiden feel things he hadn't felt in a long time.
I absolutely loved watching Aiden and Grace fall in love. Yes, they had their moments of difficulty. It took time and understanding to respect each other's boundaries. But when they sign realized the impact at they had each made on the other there was no way of stopping what they were feeling.
This story is a fade to black and believe me the story was so engaging that I didn't even miss the "sexy" scenes that you get on most books. I will definitely be looking forward to see what else Ellie Grace has to deliver since she knocked it out of the park with the first one.
Debut standalone novel from Kelly Elliott under her pen name, Ellie Grace. What a beautiful read, this story was truly enjoyable.
Grace and Aiden have each had their share of heartache. Both looking for a fresh start. When Grace relocates to Estes Park life takes an unexpected twist.
Looking to get herself settled in the new town she takes a job as a nanny to Hadley, Aiden's daughter. Hadley was a very enjoyable character. She definitely added another level to this story.
You could tell from the beginning that there was definitely a spark between the two, but each of them tried really hard to keep their feelings to themselves.
Grace was not looking for another relationship. She was still healing from her last. She was just looking to blend in and live a quiet life but the local women thought she had an agenda, and were not particularly nice to her.
Aiden has been carrying a lot of guilt from his past relationship and the passing of his wife. He was trying to be the best father he could be for Hadley by giving her a female presence in her life. That presence was making Aiden feel things he hadn't felt in a long time.
I absolutely loved watching Aiden and Grace fall in love. Yes, they had their moments of difficulty. It took time and understanding to respect each other's boundaries. But when they sign realized the impact at they had each made on the other there was no way of stopping what they were feeling.
This story is a fade to black and believe me the story was so engaging that I didn't even miss the "sexy" scenes that you get on most books. I will definitely be looking forward to see what else Ellie Grace has to deliver since she knocked it out of the park with the first one.
December 22, 2023
A beautiful and emotional story.
I loved this book! It is profound, and full of emotion and faith. Emma is starting over in a new town as the nanny to Aiden’s daughter Hadley. Aiden and Emma have much in their pasts to get over before they can move on. I loved watching these two become closer together and bit by bit help each other to move beyond their histories. Emma shows a quiet and firm strength as she refuses to be treated the way she was the previous ten years. Aiden although the love for his daughter is clear, he needs to find forgiveness and acceptance for his past.
Ellie Grace has created beautifully broken people who learn to trust and love in an emotionally riveting book. My heart broke for Emma right from the beginning and I was completely captivated by her story. I felt for Aiden and his struggles and rejoiced with Hadley’s pure child-like faith. It was refreshing to see people of faith portrayed as loving and accepting; I felt a connection with them, especially Shannon, and the incidents from her home life. They were hysterical and much like something that would occur at my home. I finished with a smile on my face and I’m looking forward to the next Ellie Grace book! I received an advance copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
I loved this book! It is profound, and full of emotion and faith. Emma is starting over in a new town as the nanny to Aiden’s daughter Hadley. Aiden and Emma have much in their pasts to get over before they can move on. I loved watching these two become closer together and bit by bit help each other to move beyond their histories. Emma shows a quiet and firm strength as she refuses to be treated the way she was the previous ten years. Aiden although the love for his daughter is clear, he needs to find forgiveness and acceptance for his past.
Ellie Grace has created beautifully broken people who learn to trust and love in an emotionally riveting book. My heart broke for Emma right from the beginning and I was completely captivated by her story. I felt for Aiden and his struggles and rejoiced with Hadley’s pure child-like faith. It was refreshing to see people of faith portrayed as loving and accepting; I felt a connection with them, especially Shannon, and the incidents from her home life. They were hysterical and much like something that would occur at my home. I finished with a smile on my face and I’m looking forward to the next Ellie Grace book! I received an advance copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
December 30, 2023
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this story, but I can promise that I got far more than I’d anticipated! Emma will have you enthralled from the first pages. She’s strong, willing to brave the unknown, and capable of getting to know who she is at long last. She doesn’t quite know at first, but she’s willing to let time and fate tell her. And the fact that she’s made such huge strides to find the bright future she deserves when almost no one was in her corner up to now says a lot about her.
Aiden, though. He’s tough. He’s riddled with guilt, regrets, worries, and a few irrational fears. But as you get closer, you’ll see that he is capable of growing and changing once he gets out of his own way. He just plays a few games along the road. And trust me, his games are called out by those who love him, as well as by the woman who has him twisted up in knots. He does find his way, and at the moment he realizes just how badly he could ruin everything that’s been building, he does his best to correct course. In a huge way.
So, yeah. I really enjoyed this tale of loving oneself enough to grow, and growing enough to find who you’re meant to be. I would gladly read more about this town and maybe hope for some comeuppance for a certain nasty person also!
Aiden, though. He’s tough. He’s riddled with guilt, regrets, worries, and a few irrational fears. But as you get closer, you’ll see that he is capable of growing and changing once he gets out of his own way. He just plays a few games along the road. And trust me, his games are called out by those who love him, as well as by the woman who has him twisted up in knots. He does find his way, and at the moment he realizes just how badly he could ruin everything that’s been building, he does his best to correct course. In a huge way.
So, yeah. I really enjoyed this tale of loving oneself enough to grow, and growing enough to find who you’re meant to be. I would gladly read more about this town and maybe hope for some comeuppance for a certain nasty person also!
January 11, 2024
Je ressors mitigée de ma lecture car ce qui m'a génée c'est le fait d'être dans une petite ville, et encore la religion, l'église est présente.
Je sais bien que ça se passe aux USA, qu'ils sont croyants, ok. Mais ...
Emma est divorcée, a subi des violences par son ex mari, et elle aspire à un nouveau départ, une nouvelle vie, dans une petite ville loin du Texas.
Elle doit trouver un travail et se retrouve embauchée en tant que nounou. Une des conditions est de faire parti d'un groupe et d'aller à l'église. Je pense que je ne suis plus un public pour ce genre de romance où la religion est importante (attention je n'ai rien contre, mais parfois c'est lourd).
Aiden a perdu sa femme et doit s'occuper seul de sa fille. Sa femme est morte d'un cancer. Sa relation, son mariage avec sa femme est sur toutes les bouches. Oui dit petite ville, dit on en parle tout le temps, et même à l'église.
Cependant j'aime bien les tropes single Dad,, nanny. Donc on va retenir que le positif sur ces 2 tropes.
Bien sur Emma ne cherche pas une relation, les hommes c'est fini. Son père, son ex mari ne l'ont pas aimé. Abandonnée, frappée ce n'est pas de l'amour. Alors ce n'est pas encore qu'elle refranchira le pas. Mais elle n'ose pas parler de son mariage. Elle a honte de ce qu'elle a ressenti pendant des années et elle ne veut pas etre regardée avec pitié ou autrement.
Aiden lui aussi n'est pas prêt, sa fille et son travail lui prennent du temps.
Et pourtant plus ils vont passer du temps ensemble, plus des sentiments vont naître. Or ils vont devoir travailler sur la confiance, Emma devra affronter son passé. Aiden devra aussi lui faire confiance.
Donc voilà ma lecture est en demi teinte, il y a du négatif mais du positif.
Je sais bien que ça se passe aux USA, qu'ils sont croyants, ok. Mais ...
Emma est divorcée, a subi des violences par son ex mari, et elle aspire à un nouveau départ, une nouvelle vie, dans une petite ville loin du Texas.
Elle doit trouver un travail et se retrouve embauchée en tant que nounou. Une des conditions est de faire parti d'un groupe et d'aller à l'église. Je pense que je ne suis plus un public pour ce genre de romance où la religion est importante (attention je n'ai rien contre, mais parfois c'est lourd).
Aiden a perdu sa femme et doit s'occuper seul de sa fille. Sa femme est morte d'un cancer. Sa relation, son mariage avec sa femme est sur toutes les bouches. Oui dit petite ville, dit on en parle tout le temps, et même à l'église.
Cependant j'aime bien les tropes single Dad,, nanny. Donc on va retenir que le positif sur ces 2 tropes.
Bien sur Emma ne cherche pas une relation, les hommes c'est fini. Son père, son ex mari ne l'ont pas aimé. Abandonnée, frappée ce n'est pas de l'amour. Alors ce n'est pas encore qu'elle refranchira le pas. Mais elle n'ose pas parler de son mariage. Elle a honte de ce qu'elle a ressenti pendant des années et elle ne veut pas etre regardée avec pitié ou autrement.
Aiden lui aussi n'est pas prêt, sa fille et son travail lui prennent du temps.
Et pourtant plus ils vont passer du temps ensemble, plus des sentiments vont naître. Or ils vont devoir travailler sur la confiance, Emma devra affronter son passé. Aiden devra aussi lui faire confiance.
Donc voilà ma lecture est en demi teinte, il y a du négatif mais du positif.
January 9, 2024
*4,5 stars*
It's been a while since I've read a book by this author but this is the first one she's written under a new pen name and I'm all here for it as I just loved the story. It was an emotional read but also had so many lighthearted moments where I just fell in love with the characters. I also love a good single parent book as it's one of my favorite genres to read. Loved the chemistry between Aiden & Emma as they were trying to find their way into a new normal but you could definitely relate to things they went through. A great read!
As Emma comes into town, she's desperate to start a new beginning. As she's looking for a job and a place to stay, a new opportunity arises fairly quick and she feels like she might finally have a change to start over. Being the live-in nanny to a single dad is scary but it might be what she needed in a long time. Aiden has gone through a lot and when he finally has some help in the house to look after his daughter, things might look up. But there's something about Emma that draws him to her but he still carries a lot of guilt towards past history. Step by step both get to learn how to deal with everything around them and maybe they find their way to one another. Will they find their way?...
It's been a while since I've read a book by this author but this is the first one she's written under a new pen name and I'm all here for it as I just loved the story. It was an emotional read but also had so many lighthearted moments where I just fell in love with the characters. I also love a good single parent book as it's one of my favorite genres to read. Loved the chemistry between Aiden & Emma as they were trying to find their way into a new normal but you could definitely relate to things they went through. A great read!
As Emma comes into town, she's desperate to start a new beginning. As she's looking for a job and a place to stay, a new opportunity arises fairly quick and she feels like she might finally have a change to start over. Being the live-in nanny to a single dad is scary but it might be what she needed in a long time. Aiden has gone through a lot and when he finally has some help in the house to look after his daughter, things might look up. But there's something about Emma that draws him to her but he still carries a lot of guilt towards past history. Step by step both get to learn how to deal with everything around them and maybe they find their way to one another. Will they find their way?...
January 12, 2024
This was such a beautiful sweet romance. A second chance at love when you thought that was the last thing you needed. Both Emma and Aiden were dealt some tough blows, but when fate brings Emma to Colorado it sets off a chain of events. Emma is looking for a fresh start and being a nanny to adorable Hadley is a perfect start. Emma finds more than she could have ever imagined because she befriends some special ladies. Both Aiden and Emma have a lot of healing to do because their pasts have left scars on their hearts. Another message this book brings is don't lose your faith because it is an important part of their healing journey as well. This book had so much heart and feels. It also delivered on the humor as well. Hadley is so cute and sometimes the things she comes up with she is wise beyond her years. The bond she creates with Emma is so beautiful and it melted my heart. One part I really loved is Hadley and Aiden have the same Christmas Eve tradition as I do watching the Polar Express. My favorite Christmas movie. It just made me so happy to see how far Emma has come and that she finally realizes true love and fulfilling some dreams along the way. The epilogue is the icing on the cake for me!
January 12, 2024
Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, as Ellie Grace,
Oh you guys I completely loved this book. It was so sweet and heartwarming. I loved the characters and oh my did Hadley steal my heart right away. You are going to love Emma and your heart is going to break for her. However you will not feel sorry for her. Confuse well read the book. No you will see that Emma is one strong woman. What she endured only made her stronger and a better person. Her experience made her and placed her where she truly belongs. Aiden he was grieving and all the guilt he was feeling poor Aiden he didn’t know how to process it all. Which by the way who else wanted to punch Nancy in the throat like I did. Boy did I want to reach in through those pages and really go at her. Anyway as I was saying when Aiden meets Emma he doesn’t know how to process his feelings so what comes out is rude and cold. But I loved how she didn’t let him get away with it. I truly loved this book you guys and you should read it because it is so beautifully written and it is emotional but so romantic. Definitely a highly recommended book.
Oh you guys I completely loved this book. It was so sweet and heartwarming. I loved the characters and oh my did Hadley steal my heart right away. You are going to love Emma and your heart is going to break for her. However you will not feel sorry for her. Confuse well read the book. No you will see that Emma is one strong woman. What she endured only made her stronger and a better person. Her experience made her and placed her where she truly belongs. Aiden he was grieving and all the guilt he was feeling poor Aiden he didn’t know how to process it all. Which by the way who else wanted to punch Nancy in the throat like I did. Boy did I want to reach in through those pages and really go at her. Anyway as I was saying when Aiden meets Emma he doesn’t know how to process his feelings so what comes out is rude and cold. But I loved how she didn’t let him get away with it. I truly loved this book you guys and you should read it because it is so beautifully written and it is emotional but so romantic. Definitely a highly recommended book.
January 5, 2024
4 Stars for this beautiful romance
This is a sweet slow burn ... and I mean slow! I felt so sorry for Emma and all that she had to overcome to try and heal. Aiden is a great father, but he feels overwhelmed and he has secrets that don't make him look like the good man he is. I love it when there are kids in a book and Hadley is a little sweetheart.
Emma is finally free from her abusive husband and she decides to start her life over in Colorado. She has some savings, but she still needs a job. When she gets offered a nanny position, she takes it ... after all how hard can it be to look after a little girl? Turns out, the little girl is easy, it's the dad that she has a hard time with. Aiden's wife dies and leaves him with their five-year-old daughter. He has no idea how to raise a little girl, so he hires a nanny. Little did he know that the nanny will stir feelings in his heart. Both Emma and Aiden have been broken and need time to heal before their hearts can even think of loving again.
I received an early copy courtesy of Grey's Promotion.
This is a sweet slow burn ... and I mean slow! I felt so sorry for Emma and all that she had to overcome to try and heal. Aiden is a great father, but he feels overwhelmed and he has secrets that don't make him look like the good man he is. I love it when there are kids in a book and Hadley is a little sweetheart.
Emma is finally free from her abusive husband and she decides to start her life over in Colorado. She has some savings, but she still needs a job. When she gets offered a nanny position, she takes it ... after all how hard can it be to look after a little girl? Turns out, the little girl is easy, it's the dad that she has a hard time with. Aiden's wife dies and leaves him with their five-year-old daughter. He has no idea how to raise a little girl, so he hires a nanny. Little did he know that the nanny will stir feelings in his heart. Both Emma and Aiden have been broken and need time to heal before their hearts can even think of loving again.
I received an early copy courtesy of Grey's Promotion.
January 7, 2024
If love small town love stories and single dad romances look no further than Saved by Love. Kelly Elliott has once again given her fans a beautifully written love story that will you leave you upset when real life gets in the way. This is recently divorced Emma and single dad Aiden’s captivating journey.
Looking for a fresh start Emma finds herself in Estes Park, Colorado , a small town that holds many happy memories for her. A new job as nanny to Aiden’s daughter has her thinking life is starting to look up but what she didn’t see coming was finding true love.
Aiden recently widowed is needing help with his daughter and Emma arrives just when he needs her the most but what happens when feelings come into play and will this couple put their pasts behind then and take a leap of faith….one click to find out.
I loved everything about this heartwarming story, I fell hard and fast for Aiden and I adored Emma but what took this book to other level was the love that jumped off the pages and that’s what left me feeling all warm and cozy inside. I highly recommend this gem of a read.
Looking for a fresh start Emma finds herself in Estes Park, Colorado , a small town that holds many happy memories for her. A new job as nanny to Aiden’s daughter has her thinking life is starting to look up but what she didn’t see coming was finding true love.
Aiden recently widowed is needing help with his daughter and Emma arrives just when he needs her the most but what happens when feelings come into play and will this couple put their pasts behind then and take a leap of faith….one click to find out.
I loved everything about this heartwarming story, I fell hard and fast for Aiden and I adored Emma but what took this book to other level was the love that jumped off the pages and that’s what left me feeling all warm and cozy inside. I highly recommend this gem of a read.
January 13, 2024
I really enjoyed this book by Kelly Elliott, writing as Ellie Grace. Aiden and Emma both had a lot to work through and overcome, which I feel they did in a realistic way. My main gripe was the whiplash Aiden gave me a few times when it came to his treatment of Emma. He wasn’t mean or anything like that, he just couldn’t seem to make up his mind.
Aiden was a single dad of the sweetest little girl, but he was struggling. His cousins talked him in to hiring a nanny and Emma was chosen. Emma was starting over after her ex proved how horrible he was and she couldn’t stay any longer. She fell in love Aiden’s daughter almost instantly and he left feelings for Aiden grew daily.
I enjoyed seeing them work through their issues, but I feel like he could have opened up more than he did in certain situations. The interactions they had as a “family” were sweet and endearing. When they finally got together it was nice. I can’t wait to read more from Ellie. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
Aiden was a single dad of the sweetest little girl, but he was struggling. His cousins talked him in to hiring a nanny and Emma was chosen. Emma was starting over after her ex proved how horrible he was and she couldn’t stay any longer. She fell in love Aiden’s daughter almost instantly and he left feelings for Aiden grew daily.
I enjoyed seeing them work through their issues, but I feel like he could have opened up more than he did in certain situations. The interactions they had as a “family” were sweet and endearing. When they finally got together it was nice. I can’t wait to read more from Ellie. I received an ARC and this is my honest, voluntary review.
January 15, 2024
Summary:
If you have read Kelly Elliott’s novels, do yourself a favor and read this one! Her same great writing style, but in a fade-to-black romance. Aiden, Emma and Hadley were so incredibly heartwarming. (Scroll for trigger warnings)
Stars: 5/5
Spice: 0/5 (Fade to Black)
I was hooked on Emma and Aiden’s story from the very first page. Saved by Love is a beautifully moving story about two people who are each broken in their own way and then help each other heal, learn to trust again, and grow. Emma and Aiden were each going through things that, unfortunately, so many of us can relate to. They struggle. They have setbacks. But they grow. It was incredibly relatable. Hadley is one of my favorite kids I’ve read. In a story that was emotionally difficult at times, she was a breath of fresh air. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. I laughed, I cried, and I swooned. I highly recommend it!
TW (off page): Domestic violence, Pregnancy loss, Divorce, Death, Cancer, Grief
If you have read Kelly Elliott’s novels, do yourself a favor and read this one! Her same great writing style, but in a fade-to-black romance. Aiden, Emma and Hadley were so incredibly heartwarming. (Scroll for trigger warnings)
Stars: 5/5
Spice: 0/5 (Fade to Black)
I was hooked on Emma and Aiden’s story from the very first page. Saved by Love is a beautifully moving story about two people who are each broken in their own way and then help each other heal, learn to trust again, and grow. Emma and Aiden were each going through things that, unfortunately, so many of us can relate to. They struggle. They have setbacks. But they grow. It was incredibly relatable. Hadley is one of my favorite kids I’ve read. In a story that was emotionally difficult at times, she was a breath of fresh air. If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would. I laughed, I cried, and I swooned. I highly recommend it!
TW (off page): Domestic violence, Pregnancy loss, Divorce, Death, Cancer, Grief
January 20, 2024
Loving this new type of book from this author! While I absolutely love and adore the books under her name, I was so excited to see a different type of book from her through a pen name! After finalizing her divorce, Emma relocates to town and stumbles upon the nanny position for Aiden and feels it’s a perfect fit. Aiden has been drowning in the loss of his wife and taking care of his daughter as a single father, and while he’s hesitant to bring on a nanny, he gives things a shot with Emma. As they spend time together though, it’s quite annoying that he constantly thinks she’s trying to replace his wife and mother to his child when she’s just doing nice things, and thankfully they both realize that they have feelings for each other and a spark that is something more. I wish there was a little more drama surrounding the problem mother in the group, but overall, this was a sweet story and exactly what the author intended from it. I’m interested if we will get more books in this town/world moving forward!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
December 26, 2023
Saved by Love by Kelly Elliott, writing as Ellie Grace. This story is about Emma Middleton, who was eight years old when her father left her and her mother. She was told he didn't love them anymore, so she ran to her father and asked him to stay, but he said, "He was in love with Isabella and wanted to be with her. He told her she wasn't his daughter," and that broke her heart. When Emma turned Thirty-three years old, she divorced her abusive husband, Ben, and she was starting over with a new life away from Dallas, Texas, to Estes Park, Colorado, going from a math teacher to a nanny.
Aiden Bishop, a law enforcement ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park, is thirty-four, is a widow with a young daughter, Hadley, and needs some assistance raising his daughter.
They both have secrets that they would like to keep to themselves. However, "Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come."
What a beautiful story!
Aiden Bishop, a law enforcement ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park, is thirty-four, is a widow with a young daughter, Hadley, and needs some assistance raising his daughter.
They both have secrets that they would like to keep to themselves. However, "Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come."
What a beautiful story!
January 8, 2024
This was my first book by the author under either pen name, and I found it very enjoyable and heartwarming how these two broken characters each overcame tremendous emotional hurt.
Emma took a stand and removed herself from an abusive marriage after enduring a childhood filled with hurt. Her decision to move to Estes Park CO was definitely a leap of faith and she continued to push herself to look forward. I was a little frustrated that she didn’t take any of the opportunities others offered her for support, especially from Rose. She also didn’t put up boundaries with Aiden, who unintentionally triggered her on multiple occasions.
Aiden struggled with guilt and being overwhelmed as a single parent. He seem oblivious to how hurtful his comments and actions were to Emma, but eventually he learned and grew as a character.
I loved Hadley, and her grandparents, especially Patsy!
I received a free ARC from the author and Grey’s PR; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
Emma took a stand and removed herself from an abusive marriage after enduring a childhood filled with hurt. Her decision to move to Estes Park CO was definitely a leap of faith and she continued to push herself to look forward. I was a little frustrated that she didn’t take any of the opportunities others offered her for support, especially from Rose. She also didn’t put up boundaries with Aiden, who unintentionally triggered her on multiple occasions.
Aiden struggled with guilt and being overwhelmed as a single parent. He seem oblivious to how hurtful his comments and actions were to Emma, but eventually he learned and grew as a character.
I loved Hadley, and her grandparents, especially Patsy!
I received a free ARC from the author and Grey’s PR; and I am voluntarily leaving an unbiased review.
January 9, 2024
This is a new to me author and I was entranced.
Single Dad ✅
Grumpy and Sunshine ✅
Workplace ✅
Nanny ✅
Small town ✅
Emma is leaving everything behind for a new beginning. A fresh clean start away from her past life. She goes to a place she visited as a child. And finds a Nanny position available.
Aiden is the Grumpy single dad that is trying to find a new normal after the death of his wife. He needs a nanny for his little girl! And when he meets Emma he can’t help but be drawn to her.
The push away vibes that Aiden tries to do pulled at my heart sooo much. And the way Emma stood up for herself was amazingly refreshing. She was finding control back in her life while falling in love with Aiden’s daughter.
There isn’t really any spice and that’s perfectly okay because it focused in these characters and the things they were overcoming as individuals and that’s what pulled me in and kept me reading!
**Honest review in receipt of an ARC**
Single Dad ✅
Grumpy and Sunshine ✅
Workplace ✅
Nanny ✅
Small town ✅
Emma is leaving everything behind for a new beginning. A fresh clean start away from her past life. She goes to a place she visited as a child. And finds a Nanny position available.
Aiden is the Grumpy single dad that is trying to find a new normal after the death of his wife. He needs a nanny for his little girl! And when he meets Emma he can’t help but be drawn to her.
The push away vibes that Aiden tries to do pulled at my heart sooo much. And the way Emma stood up for herself was amazingly refreshing. She was finding control back in her life while falling in love with Aiden’s daughter.
There isn’t really any spice and that’s perfectly okay because it focused in these characters and the things they were overcoming as individuals and that’s what pulled me in and kept me reading!
**Honest review in receipt of an ARC**
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