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Lost Souls #3
Save Me
"You need to be careful with perfection. It's brilliant at hiding its flaws."
Having lost everything she holds dear—and then some—Charlotte O'Brien had almost given up hope. Until an unepexted love opened her heart to the possibility of second chances. But now, will Charlotte be brave enough to take the risk that love be enough to save her wounded soul?
The stunning conclusion to Eliza Freed's provocative Lost Souls series.
Having lost everything she holds dear—and then some—Charlotte O'Brien had almost given up hope. Until an unepexted love opened her heart to the possibility of second chances. But now, will Charlotte be brave enough to take the risk that love be enough to save her wounded soul?
The stunning conclusion to Eliza Freed's provocative Lost Souls series.
384 pages, Paperback
First published November 4, 2014
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Eliza Freed graduated from Rutgers University and returned to her hometown in rural South Jersey. Her mother encouraged her to take some time and find herself. After three months of searching, she began to bounce checks, her neighbors began to talk, and her mother told her to find a job.
She settled into corporate America, learning systems and practices and the bureaucracy that slows them. Eliza quickly discovered her creativity and gift for story telling as a corporate trainer and spent years perfecting her presentation skills and studying diversity. It was during this time she became an avid observer of the characters she met and the heartaches they endured. Her years of study taught her that laughter, even the completely inappropriate kind, was the key to survival.
She currently lives in New Jersey with her family and a misbehaving beagle named Odin. As an avid swimmer, if Eliza is not with her family and friends, she'd rather be underwater. While she enjoys many genres, she is, and always has been, a sucker for a love story…the more screwed up the better.
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Eliza Freed graduated from Rutgers University and returned to her hometown in rural South Jersey. Her mother encouraged her to take some time and find herself. After three months of searching, she began to bounce checks, her neighbors began to talk, and her mother told her to find a job.
She settled into corporate America, learning systems and practices and the bureaucracy that slows them. Eliza quickly discovered her creativity and gift for story telling as a corporate trainer and spent years perfecting her presentation skills and studying diversity. It was during this time she became an avid observer of the characters she met and the heartaches they endured. Her years of study taught her that laughter, even the completely inappropriate kind, was the key to survival.
She currently lives in New Jersey with her family and a misbehaving beagle named Odin. As an avid swimmer, if Eliza is not with her family and friends, she'd rather be underwater. While she enjoys many genres, she is, and always has been, a sucker for a love story…the more screwed up the better.
To keep up with all of Eliza’s new releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter at
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February 9, 2015Thank you for reading and reviewing The Lost Souls Series. These characters stole my sleep every night to get their story to you. I hope you love it as much as I do.
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March 2, 2015
We pick up where we left off, Charlotte and Nick - will they, or won't they, make it? When Nick finally gets Charlotte to marry him you almost believe that Jason is going to be out of her mind for good. Nick is who she married and who she will spend forever with. As Jason's dad's health becomes imperative they start to spend more time together. Did she make the right decision? Is Nick truly her happy ever after?
Oh my gosh.....I don't even know where to begin. I loved this book-just as I have loved this series. I have grown to love these characters even with their flaws, so I am sad to see it come to an end; I am also sad to see certain things play out. I'm all for no spoilers, so I'll try my hardest to express my feelings without giving away too much. Charlotte....what..are..you...doing. There's one thing that she does that just....irritates me to no end! I cannot believe her sometimes, and I totally wanted to have faith in her but I should've known. Ugh. Nick-or Noble, whichever you prefer-he is too good. I'm not sure how he can take everything that happens, but I wouldn't love him as much as I do if he didn't handle everything as well as he does. That's just Noble for you. And Jason-I don't know whether to be mad or to love him.
There are so many twists and turns within this story-I swear the first big thing happens about a quarter of the way through the book, then something happens halfway. I was so stressed about what was going on because I didn't want the book to end with something big happening, especially since it's the last in the series. But everything wraps up nicely-my one big twist that I am not completely okay with, I'm not sure if I'm angry that it happened or if I'm okay with it. Charlotte grows as a character, she has her moments-that's for sure. But who doesn't? She becomes someone that I hoped she would be in the second book, it just takes something huge to happen to her for that change to occur. I'm sad that this series is done, but I am happy with how it ended. - Bri
Oh my gosh.....I don't even know where to begin. I loved this book-just as I have loved this series. I have grown to love these characters even with their flaws, so I am sad to see it come to an end; I am also sad to see certain things play out. I'm all for no spoilers, so I'll try my hardest to express my feelings without giving away too much. Charlotte....what..are..you...doing. There's one thing that she does that just....irritates me to no end! I cannot believe her sometimes, and I totally wanted to have faith in her but I should've known. Ugh. Nick-or Noble, whichever you prefer-he is too good. I'm not sure how he can take everything that happens, but I wouldn't love him as much as I do if he didn't handle everything as well as he does. That's just Noble for you. And Jason-I don't know whether to be mad or to love him.
There are so many twists and turns within this story-I swear the first big thing happens about a quarter of the way through the book, then something happens halfway. I was so stressed about what was going on because I didn't want the book to end with something big happening, especially since it's the last in the series. But everything wraps up nicely-my one big twist that I am not completely okay with, I'm not sure if I'm angry that it happened or if I'm okay with it. Charlotte grows as a character, she has her moments-that's for sure. But who doesn't? She becomes someone that I hoped she would be in the second book, it just takes something huge to happen to her for that change to occur. I'm sad that this series is done, but I am happy with how it ended. - Bri
March 6, 2015
wow, what an excellently done and well told conclusion to this series.
this book is full of suprises, twists and turns. the love and emotions just beam off every page. i couldn't put it down! i had no idea what was in store for these characters and i was a nervous wreck for a lot of the time i was reading. i felt so deeply for all three involved in this story right from the start. there was no right or wrong here for me and i am happy with where the author took her story.
i don't know what else to say about this one. i said it in my review of the previous book but it's still so true, eliza freed has truly suprised me each go around and you can't ask for much more! charlotte/annie has a beautiful man in noble but like charlotte, as a reader there is such a pull to jason too. this is one of the best triangles i have read, they usually annoy me but it was handled in a great way with this series.
i'm just full of emotions right now. the last 40% of this story put me through the ringer.. i really did not expect to be hit with the feels stick quite so much.
excellently done. if you haven't heard of this series, you should change that. highly recommend!
this book is full of suprises, twists and turns. the love and emotions just beam off every page. i couldn't put it down! i had no idea what was in store for these characters and i was a nervous wreck for a lot of the time i was reading. i felt so deeply for all three involved in this story right from the start. there was no right or wrong here for me and i am happy with where the author took her story.
i don't know what else to say about this one. i said it in my review of the previous book but it's still so true, eliza freed has truly suprised me each go around and you can't ask for much more! charlotte/annie has a beautiful man in noble but like charlotte, as a reader there is such a pull to jason too. this is one of the best triangles i have read, they usually annoy me but it was handled in a great way with this series.
i'm just full of emotions right now. the last 40% of this story put me through the ringer.. i really did not expect to be hit with the feels stick quite so much.
excellently done. if you haven't heard of this series, you should change that. highly recommend!
March 9, 2015
So first this is difficult to write for me. I love the first book in this series. I love the concept of this series and I love the writing style of Eliza Freed. I loved Jason. I love how he is flawed. How he knows this and how he tries. I love how he tries to do right even when it comes out wrong. I was hoping that things would work out for him. I was hoping Charlotte would turn out different. But alas that didn’t happen. And I am okay with that I really really am.Not all books end how we hope and usually that twist is good. It makes the book stronger and better. This last in the series that was wonderful though left me not so happy. That is not to say the writing isn’t good and the strength of the story and characters aren’t good because it is. The premise of the story is excellent. The writing engages you but for me what was missing was what kept me in the story and that is Jason and hope. HOpe for him and hope that Charlotte changes and sees Jason for him. For me what hurts the book is Charlotte. I don’t like this Charlotte. I don’t like her character she hurts what was built in the last two books and takes away hope.
In the first book Jason makes a mistake and pays the consequences. Big time. Charlotte though is unforgiving. She is hypocritical and she hurts Jason. This is the guy who was there for her. He made a mistake and she acts like she forgives but never does. She treats him with disdain and acts like he is a horrible person. HE tries so hard for her to see reason and that they love each other but she refuses. She closes herself off to love and emotion. She cheats herself and him out of love and happiness. She stays this way even though she says she loves him. Even in this book when she is with little Jay she is tearing down Jason. Enough is enough. Charlotte for me is what was wrong with this book. She was not as real as I had hoped for. Her inflexibility and her sometimes harsh comments weren’t great. Jason took care of her when she needed someone yet she is unforgiving and harsh towards him and about him. She acts more holier than thou than she should. When redemption is something she needs she is more inflexible. I just didn’t like what she is in this book. Her choices her ways didn’t set well with me. The one part of the book series I loved is not there. For me Jason made this series. Noble is great but the real feeling of getting to know Jason flaws and all and how he loves was what I loved. It’s not the same as the other two for the feel is more somber and the element that gives spark isn’t there. Jason is the spark I need he is what I love and without that it makes this book hard.Saying this I can say the book draws you in as you see if Charlotte can become who she wants to be. The writing is emotional and the topic dramatic to the end. In a book where people struggle with right and wrong and some do really disrespect others because their feelings are raw and worn on their sleeve we learn that our actions have consequences and sometimes even love isnt enough. A powerful tale to the end. The book will gut you and you will be thrown for a loop. Everything isn’t what it seems. A powerfully emotional book that does teach us to learn to love, forgive and see others for who they are and what brought them to where they are in life.
In the first book Jason makes a mistake and pays the consequences. Big time. Charlotte though is unforgiving. She is hypocritical and she hurts Jason. This is the guy who was there for her. He made a mistake and she acts like she forgives but never does. She treats him with disdain and acts like he is a horrible person. HE tries so hard for her to see reason and that they love each other but she refuses. She closes herself off to love and emotion. She cheats herself and him out of love and happiness. She stays this way even though she says she loves him. Even in this book when she is with little Jay she is tearing down Jason. Enough is enough. Charlotte for me is what was wrong with this book. She was not as real as I had hoped for. Her inflexibility and her sometimes harsh comments weren’t great. Jason took care of her when she needed someone yet she is unforgiving and harsh towards him and about him. She acts more holier than thou than she should. When redemption is something she needs she is more inflexible. I just didn’t like what she is in this book. Her choices her ways didn’t set well with me. The one part of the book series I loved is not there. For me Jason made this series. Noble is great but the real feeling of getting to know Jason flaws and all and how he loves was what I loved. It’s not the same as the other two for the feel is more somber and the element that gives spark isn’t there. Jason is the spark I need he is what I love and without that it makes this book hard.Saying this I can say the book draws you in as you see if Charlotte can become who she wants to be. The writing is emotional and the topic dramatic to the end. In a book where people struggle with right and wrong and some do really disrespect others because their feelings are raw and worn on their sleeve we learn that our actions have consequences and sometimes even love isnt enough. A powerful tale to the end. The book will gut you and you will be thrown for a loop. Everything isn’t what it seems. A powerfully emotional book that does teach us to learn to love, forgive and see others for who they are and what brought them to where they are in life.
March 4, 2015
THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK SO READ MY REVIEW TO SEE WHY I GAVE IT 2 STARS!!!
Check out more of my reviews on my blog http://gemmareadstoomuch.co.uk
Save Me is book #3 in the Lost Souls Series by Eliza Freed, I was lucky enough to be gifted an ARC to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
I honestly don’t even know what to say!!!
I LOVED the first book in this series Forgive Me, it’s the book I recommend to anyone who will listen, I wax lyrical about how brilliant it is and tell them they simply have to read it.
I loved Redeem Me the second book in the series although I had a very definite idea on how this book should go, in my opinion there is only one person for Charlotte.
I just finished Save Me and to be honest I genuinely have no idea what to say.
This will hands down be the most difficult review I have ever written.
If you’re reading this you will probably think I’m being melodramatic and I am, but I really got into this series. These books grabbed me and pulled me under; they became ‘those’ books to me!! The ones that feel real, that make you invest in them and have you on tender hooks waiting for the next one to come out.
I’m #TeamJason I love him and I loved his and Charlottes relationship. Yes its dysfunctional, yes it’s aggressive and unhealthy.
BUT I DONT CARE!!!!!
In my opinion they are star crossed lovers destined to be together and I really am not prepared to accept anything other than that.
And then I read this book……..
I’m shellshocked
I’m really trying hard not to giveaway any spoilers, which is incredibly hard!!!
I normally score each book I read out of 5 stars, but I honestly have no idea how to rate this.
If I’m completely impartial and score the book on its own merits, how it’s written, the story, how it made me feel then this book gets a solid 4 stars!!
The characters are deep and poignant the story is haunting and beautiful and the ending is gorgeous.
But the problem I have is that I’m not impartial, I’m cant judge this book as a unique entity because I feel too involved in this story.
I know this is a story, it’s all make believe but I just can’t get my brain to recognise this. I cried my eyes out to this story because this shouldn’t have happened!!!!
This is not how I hoped this story would end; in fact I hated how this amazing series ended!!!!!
I HATED IT!!!!!
Just the thought makes me want to cry my eyes out because I’m the ultimate romantic.
I don’t root for the safe choice; I don’t want her to be with the safe option.
I want the balls to the wall; leap of faith all consuming LOVE to win,
I needed it to and I’m honestly heartbroken and devastated that it didn’t.
This book makes me want to rant, it’s the first time that I have really disliked Charlotte, she’s a selfish bit*h, she strings both of them along. Poor Noble I feel awful for him but at the same time I just wanted him to GO AWAY!!!
It’s absolutely ridiculous that this story has provoked such an intense reaction in me but honestly I just want to cry and pretend that this story didn’t happen.
This is a beautiful book, beautifully written and I hate myself for saying that if I’m honest this book gets 2 stars purely and simply because…..
It broke my heart!!!
Check out more of my reviews on my blog http://gemmareadstoomuch.co.uk
Save Me is book #3 in the Lost Souls Series by Eliza Freed, I was lucky enough to be gifted an ARC to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
I honestly don’t even know what to say!!!
I LOVED the first book in this series Forgive Me, it’s the book I recommend to anyone who will listen, I wax lyrical about how brilliant it is and tell them they simply have to read it.
I loved Redeem Me the second book in the series although I had a very definite idea on how this book should go, in my opinion there is only one person for Charlotte.
I just finished Save Me and to be honest I genuinely have no idea what to say.
This will hands down be the most difficult review I have ever written.
If you’re reading this you will probably think I’m being melodramatic and I am, but I really got into this series. These books grabbed me and pulled me under; they became ‘those’ books to me!! The ones that feel real, that make you invest in them and have you on tender hooks waiting for the next one to come out.
I’m #TeamJason I love him and I loved his and Charlottes relationship. Yes its dysfunctional, yes it’s aggressive and unhealthy.
BUT I DONT CARE!!!!!
In my opinion they are star crossed lovers destined to be together and I really am not prepared to accept anything other than that.
And then I read this book……..
I’m shellshocked
I’m really trying hard not to giveaway any spoilers, which is incredibly hard!!!
I normally score each book I read out of 5 stars, but I honestly have no idea how to rate this.
If I’m completely impartial and score the book on its own merits, how it’s written, the story, how it made me feel then this book gets a solid 4 stars!!
The characters are deep and poignant the story is haunting and beautiful and the ending is gorgeous.
But the problem I have is that I’m not impartial, I’m cant judge this book as a unique entity because I feel too involved in this story.
I know this is a story, it’s all make believe but I just can’t get my brain to recognise this. I cried my eyes out to this story because this shouldn’t have happened!!!!
This is not how I hoped this story would end; in fact I hated how this amazing series ended!!!!!
I HATED IT!!!!!
Just the thought makes me want to cry my eyes out because I’m the ultimate romantic.
I don’t root for the safe choice; I don’t want her to be with the safe option.
I want the balls to the wall; leap of faith all consuming LOVE to win,
I needed it to and I’m honestly heartbroken and devastated that it didn’t.
This book makes me want to rant, it’s the first time that I have really disliked Charlotte, she’s a selfish bit*h, she strings both of them along. Poor Noble I feel awful for him but at the same time I just wanted him to GO AWAY!!!
It’s absolutely ridiculous that this story has provoked such an intense reaction in me but honestly I just want to cry and pretend that this story didn’t happen.
This is a beautiful book, beautifully written and I hate myself for saying that if I’m honest this book gets 2 stars purely and simply because…..
It broke my heart!!!
March 9, 2015
**JOSIE'S REVIEW**
Oh my WOW, I am not sure where to begin. I absolutely love The Lost Souls Trilogy and I am sad to see that it has ended. Ms. Freed did an amazing job with this last book and closing out this Series (I am still in morning). Save Me is just as good as the first two books, if not even better. I found this one to have more suspense, drama, angst and tears – I mean this is it!
Save Me picks up where Redeem Me left off. Charlotte and Noble are moving forward in their relationship. Can Noble and Charlotte finally walk down the aisle? I have grown to love the characters in the Lost Series, even the side characters bring more life and drama into this crazy ride. I am not going to reveal any spoilers or quotes in this story because there is so much that happens. What I THOUGHT would happen didn’t and even though I knew there would be two end results, I did not expect the surprise we got from this author.
After months being engaged, Charlotte has finally agreed to a date for Nick and Charlotte say their vows. Charlotte is sincere in wanting to spend forever with him. She loves him but still thinks about the what ifs with Jason. Noble and Charlotte are moving forward together as husband and wife. Butch, Jason’s friend and Charlotte’s next door neighbor is gravely ill. Jason, his son and the SLURRY TROLL MOLE (STEPHANIE) return home to spend time with Butch. Jason being home puts him right in the center of Charlotte and Noble’s life and old wounds are opened and emotions run wild.
SO I knew Charlotte had some unresolved feelings for Jason but being around him so much has her questioning everything. Noble is just that noble, I mean I would have gone APE-SH*T crazy with how things went down but he handled it like a true man. I thought Jason was my favorite but I was wrong. I do not hate Jason I actually love him but Noble (DAMN HIM) won my heart. Noble is a keeper! I honestly felt like slapping Charlotte a couple of times. I am also not going to put her down either, because she was firm in her decisions and her vows but of course when the man you thought would be your forever breaks your heart, you always wonder what could or would have happened. I saw and felt her dilemma and my heart broke for her.
Redeem Me messed with my heart and lets not even go there with my VERY UNSTABLE reactions (NO LIKE MY KINDLE WAS NEARLY THROWN and I WAS SERIOUSLY YELLING WTF? A lot). I was engrossed in all the heartache, heart wrenching moments and angst. I will say I do see why the author went this route, there was no other way to end this series. Some of the actions of the characters in this last book threw me and I was shocked but after reading this I get why things went down the way they did. When you have all these emotions and two male characters fighting for the love of their life I got it. OMG, the author adds so many WTF moments, twist, turns and surprises. When the final shocker happens, I was a mess (like seriously ugly baby crying mess).
The author ends this series with a bang. I loved how we see the growth in Charlotte’s character, despite her mistakes. I am still trying to come to terms with the final twist. I can’t wait to see what the author will bring out next.
Oh my WOW, I am not sure where to begin. I absolutely love The Lost Souls Trilogy and I am sad to see that it has ended. Ms. Freed did an amazing job with this last book and closing out this Series (I am still in morning). Save Me is just as good as the first two books, if not even better. I found this one to have more suspense, drama, angst and tears – I mean this is it!
Save Me picks up where Redeem Me left off. Charlotte and Noble are moving forward in their relationship. Can Noble and Charlotte finally walk down the aisle? I have grown to love the characters in the Lost Series, even the side characters bring more life and drama into this crazy ride. I am not going to reveal any spoilers or quotes in this story because there is so much that happens. What I THOUGHT would happen didn’t and even though I knew there would be two end results, I did not expect the surprise we got from this author.
After months being engaged, Charlotte has finally agreed to a date for Nick and Charlotte say their vows. Charlotte is sincere in wanting to spend forever with him. She loves him but still thinks about the what ifs with Jason. Noble and Charlotte are moving forward together as husband and wife. Butch, Jason’s friend and Charlotte’s next door neighbor is gravely ill. Jason, his son and the SLURRY TROLL MOLE (STEPHANIE) return home to spend time with Butch. Jason being home puts him right in the center of Charlotte and Noble’s life and old wounds are opened and emotions run wild.
SO I knew Charlotte had some unresolved feelings for Jason but being around him so much has her questioning everything. Noble is just that noble, I mean I would have gone APE-SH*T crazy with how things went down but he handled it like a true man. I thought Jason was my favorite but I was wrong. I do not hate Jason I actually love him but Noble (DAMN HIM) won my heart. Noble is a keeper! I honestly felt like slapping Charlotte a couple of times. I am also not going to put her down either, because she was firm in her decisions and her vows but of course when the man you thought would be your forever breaks your heart, you always wonder what could or would have happened. I saw and felt her dilemma and my heart broke for her.
Redeem Me messed with my heart and lets not even go there with my VERY UNSTABLE reactions (NO LIKE MY KINDLE WAS NEARLY THROWN and I WAS SERIOUSLY YELLING WTF? A lot). I was engrossed in all the heartache, heart wrenching moments and angst. I will say I do see why the author went this route, there was no other way to end this series. Some of the actions of the characters in this last book threw me and I was shocked but after reading this I get why things went down the way they did. When you have all these emotions and two male characters fighting for the love of their life I got it. OMG, the author adds so many WTF moments, twist, turns and surprises. When the final shocker happens, I was a mess (like seriously ugly baby crying mess).
The author ends this series with a bang. I loved how we see the growth in Charlotte’s character, despite her mistakes. I am still trying to come to terms with the final twist. I can’t wait to see what the author will bring out next.
May 2, 2016
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
It almost kills me to write this review. I absolutely loved the first book in the Lost Souls series by Eliza Freed, and even though the second book wasn't my favorite, I had hope for Save Me. I have to say though that I am so disappointed in this book and ultimately this series, and this book actually destroyed me. I was so hopeful going into this book, and I will admit that I have always been solidly team Jason even after everything. Had this book just been a matter of a love triangle and a team chosen, I would have been fine with the outcome even if it wasn't the one I wanted. But the way this series was ended just kills me. Not only was it nothing like I had hoped for, it also wasn't as well written as what I have come to expect from Eliza Freed after reading the first two books. Her writing has always been great even if it wasn't what I hoped for. But in Save Me, time jumps around with little to no transitions, leaving the reader struggling to figure out where and when we are. Events are referenced after the fact with no signs of them actually having taken place when they supposedly occurred, even after going back to reread those portions of the story just to make sure that I hadn't missed anything. There are also numerous times when things are left vague and ambiguous leaving the reader struggling to figure out what is actually going on or happened.
Save Me does pick up after the events of Redeem Me, and these books absolutely have to be read in order. At the beginning of Save Me, Charlotte and Noble are engaged and have been for some time. Though she is happy with Noble and likes where they are, she still thinks of Jason and the connection they have always shared. Jason is still unwilling to accept that Charlotte doesn't want to be with him and is determined to win her back. But will Charlotte leave the love and stable relationship that she has found with Noble in order to have a second chance with the man that broke her?
I really can't go into too much about this story or these characters in this book without giving too much away. What I can say though is that Noble is pretty much a saint. He has a few questionable actions, but on the whole he is a genuine good guy. I have never believed that Noble and Charlotte were meant to be a couple, and that didn't change in this book. While I absolutely adore Noble, I have always felt that Charlotte didn't deserve him and that Noble deserved far better. Charlotte was for the most part happy in this book. She truly did care for Noble, and that was clear all along. I still saw more friendship between the two of them than the explosive chemistry like she had with Jason. While I liked that Charlotte was more stable in this book, I did feel as though she was still pining for Jason. Everything for her always came back to him, and I hated that she put Noble in the position to just accept her being in love with Jason. She didn't want to hurt Noble, but I don't know how she thought what she was doing wouldn't hurt him either. Jason I felt got the short end of the stick. Yes he screwed up, but everything comes back to what happened with him and Charlotte. She was partially to blame for the situation they were in, and he also was completely out of it when he cheated on her with Stephanie. I felt like he was beyond harshly punished for the worst mistake of his life, and I don't feel as though he ever really got the forgiveness or second chance that he deserved. Charlotte still pined for him and loved him, and yet she refused to really hear him out or give him another chance. I felt that it was unrealistic, and that she would have been able to at least be rational when it came to him if she truly loved him like she said she did.
Overall, I was really disappointed with this book as well as the last one. I feel as though all the things I enjoyed about the first book were slowly destroyed as the series continued. I did see some growth and change in the characters over the course of this series, but I am not sure that it was all for the better. Charlotte and Jason were both damaged characters, and they were able to relate so well because they were broken. They healed one another, and a connection like they shared was one of a kind. I thought that they were perfect for one another, and that they would be the ones to heal each other. But what I saw as the story continued was that they were torn apart and never given a chance to put things right. I also thought that Charlotte changed who Noble was and I didn't like that at all. I didn't believe that he would be as okay with everything as the author made him out to be, and that is part of what killed this series for me. While I do like the way things ended on a positive note after everything, I don't like that it had to end the way it did because of the events leading up to it. Vague I know, but I really don't want to spoil what happens for those that haven't already finished this series. To say that I am unhappy with how things played out is an understatement, and I truly wish that I hadn't read the first book and become invested in these characters. If I had known how things would end, I wouldn't have started this series. I know it isn't always true to life, but when I read romance I want a happy ending. That is just the way that I am built. For me even though this series ended on a good note, it wasn't a happy ending. This book tore my heart out and stomped on it, and it left me with nothing but sadness.
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It almost kills me to write this review. I absolutely loved the first book in the Lost Souls series by Eliza Freed, and even though the second book wasn't my favorite, I had hope for Save Me. I have to say though that I am so disappointed in this book and ultimately this series, and this book actually destroyed me. I was so hopeful going into this book, and I will admit that I have always been solidly team Jason even after everything. Had this book just been a matter of a love triangle and a team chosen, I would have been fine with the outcome even if it wasn't the one I wanted. But the way this series was ended just kills me. Not only was it nothing like I had hoped for, it also wasn't as well written as what I have come to expect from Eliza Freed after reading the first two books. Her writing has always been great even if it wasn't what I hoped for. But in Save Me, time jumps around with little to no transitions, leaving the reader struggling to figure out where and when we are. Events are referenced after the fact with no signs of them actually having taken place when they supposedly occurred, even after going back to reread those portions of the story just to make sure that I hadn't missed anything. There are also numerous times when things are left vague and ambiguous leaving the reader struggling to figure out what is actually going on or happened.
Save Me does pick up after the events of Redeem Me, and these books absolutely have to be read in order. At the beginning of Save Me, Charlotte and Noble are engaged and have been for some time. Though she is happy with Noble and likes where they are, she still thinks of Jason and the connection they have always shared. Jason is still unwilling to accept that Charlotte doesn't want to be with him and is determined to win her back. But will Charlotte leave the love and stable relationship that she has found with Noble in order to have a second chance with the man that broke her?
I really can't go into too much about this story or these characters in this book without giving too much away. What I can say though is that Noble is pretty much a saint. He has a few questionable actions, but on the whole he is a genuine good guy. I have never believed that Noble and Charlotte were meant to be a couple, and that didn't change in this book. While I absolutely adore Noble, I have always felt that Charlotte didn't deserve him and that Noble deserved far better. Charlotte was for the most part happy in this book. She truly did care for Noble, and that was clear all along. I still saw more friendship between the two of them than the explosive chemistry like she had with Jason. While I liked that Charlotte was more stable in this book, I did feel as though she was still pining for Jason. Everything for her always came back to him, and I hated that she put Noble in the position to just accept her being in love with Jason. She didn't want to hurt Noble, but I don't know how she thought what she was doing wouldn't hurt him either. Jason I felt got the short end of the stick. Yes he screwed up, but everything comes back to what happened with him and Charlotte. She was partially to blame for the situation they were in, and he also was completely out of it when he cheated on her with Stephanie. I felt like he was beyond harshly punished for the worst mistake of his life, and I don't feel as though he ever really got the forgiveness or second chance that he deserved. Charlotte still pined for him and loved him, and yet she refused to really hear him out or give him another chance. I felt that it was unrealistic, and that she would have been able to at least be rational when it came to him if she truly loved him like she said she did.
Overall, I was really disappointed with this book as well as the last one. I feel as though all the things I enjoyed about the first book were slowly destroyed as the series continued. I did see some growth and change in the characters over the course of this series, but I am not sure that it was all for the better. Charlotte and Jason were both damaged characters, and they were able to relate so well because they were broken. They healed one another, and a connection like they shared was one of a kind. I thought that they were perfect for one another, and that they would be the ones to heal each other. But what I saw as the story continued was that they were torn apart and never given a chance to put things right. I also thought that Charlotte changed who Noble was and I didn't like that at all. I didn't believe that he would be as okay with everything as the author made him out to be, and that is part of what killed this series for me. While I do like the way things ended on a positive note after everything, I don't like that it had to end the way it did because of the events leading up to it. Vague I know, but I really don't want to spoil what happens for those that haven't already finished this series. To say that I am unhappy with how things played out is an understatement, and I truly wish that I hadn't read the first book and become invested in these characters. If I had known how things would end, I wouldn't have started this series. I know it isn't always true to life, but when I read romance I want a happy ending. That is just the way that I am built. For me even though this series ended on a good note, it wasn't a happy ending. This book tore my heart out and stomped on it, and it left me with nothing but sadness.
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February 21, 2015
4.5 My poor poor heart stars!!!
Source: eARC for Honest Review Courtesy of Forever/Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley
When I saw Save Me available on NetGalley, I downloaded it immediately, because I HAD to find out how it all ended, and find out who she ends up being with. After Redeem Me, I thought I was totally okay with her ending up with either Noble or Jason but as I started to read this I realize that I did have one more in my heart than the other.
"I'm moving on, Mom. I've given up on understanding why and how things work. I'm just going to live."
At the end of Redeem Me, Charlotte is now firmly with Noble, but now ..... ? You know things can't go easy for these three. What would be fun about that???
"Trapped in your loyalty, tied by your mercy, but still stubborn enough to see this through."
As Noble and Charlotte are trying to move forward Jason's dad Butch gets sick causing Jason and counterparts to come back home. And conveniently it's not bad enough that Jason is back but his dad also lives in the same yard as Noble and Charlotte. Now that the past has come to the present all hell breaks loose with emotions and heartache.
"I knew we were never going to be together again, but as long as he was out there somewhere, that was enough."
This book played havoc on my heart and my emotions. I was immersed into the heartache of this story but I have to admit even though there was so many heart wrenching elements, the book couldn't have ended any other way. I totally get the choices that were made and why and how it all played out.
"And I know you're going to think I'm crazy, but I think God sent you to me. I'm supposed to spend my life with you."
I thought this book was very well done. The series had me captivated. Love is a tricky thing and sometimes the thing that is the most right in our soul is not always the rightest thing for us. I want to say so much more with this review but I can't without giving away what happens. This is one of those series that is constantly at the forefront of my mind and a series that I frequently talk about. It is an emotional roller coaster worth the ride.
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April 24, 2015
*4.5 Rating
Review Posted on Reading Lark 4/24/15: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2015/...
That was one hell of a ride. I'm sitting here trying to formulate a review for this one after finishing the last sentence a few hours ago. My mind is numb and my heart is still tingling; I can't seem to process everything that went down in this final installment of a trilogy that has earned a spot among my favorites. I was equal parts dread and anxiety when I began this one. I had been eyeing it since I got the ARC, but other projects had priority and I honestly was terrified of how things would go down between Charlotte, Noble, and Jason. I hate spoilers in reviews so I will avoid them, but the review may be short compared to my usual fare as a result. There is so much I want to say, but I refuse to ruin the story.
I have felt since the beginning of this series that Charlotte and Jason's relationship was toxic and obsessive. They lose sight of everything else in the world when they are together and they never cease to hurt one another. Jason's actions in the previous novels have forced Charlotte into the arms of someone else, the handsome Noble. Noble lives up to his name. He is truly one of the best, most genuine people in New Adult Literature (at least out of the ones I have encountered so far). Noble is Jason's opposite in every way. I think it needs to be noted that I am firmly Team Noble so my bias my anger some Team Jason fans out there. I never wanted Charlotte to end up with Jason, but I knew that they couldn't let each other go easily. My heart kept waiting for the moment when Charlotte would jump ship and leave Noble. I won't tell you if that happens, but I will say that this novel put me through an emotional wringer. Seriously, there were moments when I felt like I was being punched in the gut and the heart simultaneously.
Eliza Freed doesn't make things easy on Charlotte, Noble, and Jason in this one. The trio will face some rocky paths throughout the course of this novel. I was so anxious about their fates that I was tempted to read the last few chapters around the 60% mark. Seriously, it felt like I was having heart palpitations.
Ultimately, I understood why the series ended the way it did. There are moments I wish could be different. I also didn't agree with some of Charlotte's choices, but ultimately she becomes the girl I always wanted her to be.
The Lost Souls Series is bittersweet, heart wrenching, and addicting. These characters are permanently imprinted on my heart.
One Last Gripe: There were several moments when Charlotte disappointed me. It held me back from giving this one five stars.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: I have loved watching these characters grow from college kids into adults. The relationships truly make this series shine.
First Sentence: Noble and I carry our boat as we wade into the calm sea.
Favorite Character: Noble
Least Favorite Character: Stephanie
Review Posted on Reading Lark 4/24/15: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2015/...
That was one hell of a ride. I'm sitting here trying to formulate a review for this one after finishing the last sentence a few hours ago. My mind is numb and my heart is still tingling; I can't seem to process everything that went down in this final installment of a trilogy that has earned a spot among my favorites. I was equal parts dread and anxiety when I began this one. I had been eyeing it since I got the ARC, but other projects had priority and I honestly was terrified of how things would go down between Charlotte, Noble, and Jason. I hate spoilers in reviews so I will avoid them, but the review may be short compared to my usual fare as a result. There is so much I want to say, but I refuse to ruin the story.
I have felt since the beginning of this series that Charlotte and Jason's relationship was toxic and obsessive. They lose sight of everything else in the world when they are together and they never cease to hurt one another. Jason's actions in the previous novels have forced Charlotte into the arms of someone else, the handsome Noble. Noble lives up to his name. He is truly one of the best, most genuine people in New Adult Literature (at least out of the ones I have encountered so far). Noble is Jason's opposite in every way. I think it needs to be noted that I am firmly Team Noble so my bias my anger some Team Jason fans out there. I never wanted Charlotte to end up with Jason, but I knew that they couldn't let each other go easily. My heart kept waiting for the moment when Charlotte would jump ship and leave Noble. I won't tell you if that happens, but I will say that this novel put me through an emotional wringer. Seriously, there were moments when I felt like I was being punched in the gut and the heart simultaneously.
Eliza Freed doesn't make things easy on Charlotte, Noble, and Jason in this one. The trio will face some rocky paths throughout the course of this novel. I was so anxious about their fates that I was tempted to read the last few chapters around the 60% mark. Seriously, it felt like I was having heart palpitations.
Ultimately, I understood why the series ended the way it did. There are moments I wish could be different. I also didn't agree with some of Charlotte's choices, but ultimately she becomes the girl I always wanted her to be.
The Lost Souls Series is bittersweet, heart wrenching, and addicting. These characters are permanently imprinted on my heart.
One Last Gripe: There were several moments when Charlotte disappointed me. It held me back from giving this one five stars.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: I have loved watching these characters grow from college kids into adults. The relationships truly make this series shine.
First Sentence: Noble and I carry our boat as we wade into the calm sea.
Favorite Character: Noble
Least Favorite Character: Stephanie
March 5, 2015
My Thoughts:
Save Me, was the last book in the Lost Souls Series, and it put me through the emotional wringer. I was a sniveling, red-eyed, puffy-nose mess from this book! Ms. Freed made me feel every emotion that these main characters were going through. I felt anger, frustration, helplessness, and devastation.
In Save Me, Charlotte has fallen in to a happy, comfortable, and committed relationship with Noble. When they are together, they laugh, have, a good time, understand one another, and couldn't be any happier. However, when Charlotte lets herself think of Jason, she still feels love, heartbreak, betrayal, and yearning. When Jason's father, Butch, is diagnosed with stage four Colin Cancer, Jason moves back with his son Jason Jr. "Jay." This causes an upheaval in Charlotte's relationship. All of a sudden, Jason keeps putting himself in close proximity to Charlotte and telling her how much he loves her, and needs her to be with him.
Noble starts becoming insecure, and jealous. He is scared that he is going to lose Charlotte to Jason. Charlotte keeps trying to reassure Noble and tell Jason that they are through, but the more she is around Jason, the more she is tempted by him. Then a horrible tragedy strikes, and Charlotte's life is turned upside down once again.
Save Me was one long roller coaster ride. There were major plot twists in this story, and there were a few that I never saw coming. This story was filled with passion, love, yearning, heart-break, and renewal.
My Rating:
If you enjoy emotional, and angst filled reads, you need to read the Lost Souls Trilogy. I give, Save Me, by Eliza Freed, 5 Addictive, Tragic, Passionate, Pain Filled Stars!!!
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Save Me, was the last book in the Lost Souls Series, and it put me through the emotional wringer. I was a sniveling, red-eyed, puffy-nose mess from this book! Ms. Freed made me feel every emotion that these main characters were going through. I felt anger, frustration, helplessness, and devastation.
In Save Me, Charlotte has fallen in to a happy, comfortable, and committed relationship with Noble. When they are together, they laugh, have, a good time, understand one another, and couldn't be any happier. However, when Charlotte lets herself think of Jason, she still feels love, heartbreak, betrayal, and yearning. When Jason's father, Butch, is diagnosed with stage four Colin Cancer, Jason moves back with his son Jason Jr. "Jay." This causes an upheaval in Charlotte's relationship. All of a sudden, Jason keeps putting himself in close proximity to Charlotte and telling her how much he loves her, and needs her to be with him.
Noble starts becoming insecure, and jealous. He is scared that he is going to lose Charlotte to Jason. Charlotte keeps trying to reassure Noble and tell Jason that they are through, but the more she is around Jason, the more she is tempted by him. Then a horrible tragedy strikes, and Charlotte's life is turned upside down once again.
Save Me was one long roller coaster ride. There were major plot twists in this story, and there were a few that I never saw coming. This story was filled with passion, love, yearning, heart-break, and renewal.
My Rating:
If you enjoy emotional, and angst filled reads, you need to read the Lost Souls Trilogy. I give, Save Me, by Eliza Freed, 5 Addictive, Tragic, Passionate, Pain Filled Stars!!!
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February 16, 2015
I not even sure a review can justify this series. I've been dying to get my hands on this last book to figure out how it'll all turn out. I am not disappointed. Eliza Freed is tricky. She makes you think you know, when really you have no idea.
Charlotte/Annie has the perfect man in Noble. How she manages to hang onto him through all this is amazing. Annie and Jason are brought back together by tragedy and you wonder time and time again what the hell is she thinking? Jason cheated on her, has a kid with someone else, but he just won't give up on Annie. It's sweet, but actually annoying. I wanted to grab them both and ring their necks. I have to say a lot of the things that happened I didn't see coming. Eliza Freed is an amazing writer. She just sucked me into this story. I'm not even sure how I feel about it still.
There is so much going on in this book I can't do it justice. I think everyone should read it.
Charlotte/Annie has the perfect man in Noble. How she manages to hang onto him through all this is amazing. Annie and Jason are brought back together by tragedy and you wonder time and time again what the hell is she thinking? Jason cheated on her, has a kid with someone else, but he just won't give up on Annie. It's sweet, but actually annoying. I wanted to grab them both and ring their necks. I have to say a lot of the things that happened I didn't see coming. Eliza Freed is an amazing writer. She just sucked me into this story. I'm not even sure how I feel about it still.
There is so much going on in this book I can't do it justice. I think everyone should read it.
March 23, 2016
I'm so glad I decided to finish this series. After the first book I couldn't get on board with the author's writing but by the second book I just got used to it.
This story was so different than other stories I've read. Of course it had the love story and the heartache but it was written in a way that seemed like it could be real life. The progression of the story was good. I did feel that the author would drag out the story and then throw in a bunch of twists at the very end of each book and it leaves you like what just happened?!
I'm surprised her books don't have more reviews.
This story was so different than other stories I've read. Of course it had the love story and the heartache but it was written in a way that seemed like it could be real life. The progression of the story was good. I did feel that the author would drag out the story and then throw in a bunch of twists at the very end of each book and it leaves you like what just happened?!
I'm surprised her books don't have more reviews.
May 7, 2016
4.5
Such a hard book to rate...........
Eliza Freed is an amazing author, and I've loved all her books. But this one really had me cursing everyone involved in the story, including her!! I loved all the main characters, but at the same time hated each one of them at one point or another, and then loved them again.
I hated the big "surprise", but don't really know which way I wanted this to go. Sooo confusing, and this makes me love her writing even more. If someone can make you feel so much in a book, they're doing something right. Congratulations Ms. Freed, and PLEASE keep them coming
Such a hard book to rate...........
Eliza Freed is an amazing author, and I've loved all her books. But this one really had me cursing everyone involved in the story, including her!! I loved all the main characters, but at the same time hated each one of them at one point or another, and then loved them again.
I hated the big "surprise", but don't really know which way I wanted this to go. Sooo confusing, and this makes me love her writing even more. If someone can make you feel so much in a book, they're doing something right. Congratulations Ms. Freed, and PLEASE keep them coming
June 10, 2016
I loved this series...I haven't read any "series" books since my V.C. Andrew days in my teenage years, but this one was highly recommended to me and I was not disappointed. Eliza Freed is an awesome writer and although the stories revolve around a lot of sadness the main character is hilarious...I just love her own internal thoughts, comments and realness. I will definitely be checking out some of her other material. These are great reads for in between heavier material.
August 12, 2021
This book was a dumpster fire and I wish I hadn't attempted reading it, even if I did end up skimming most of it. I thought this book would give us some closure and it did but God at what cost.
I hated so much stuff that happened in this book that I can't even begin to list them all and again, I only skim read it.
In the last book I was giving Charlotte the benefit of the doubt but I couldn't any longer because she was just so wishy washy and whiney. Like I normally side-eye reviewers who talk about how a certain heroine didn't deserve her hero because a lot of the times it's just the heroine respecting herself or refusing to backdown on something, however this time I 100% agree that Charlotte did not deserve Noble. Seriously that guy has the patience of a saint to the point it's unrealistic.
I don't want to go into it all, I just want to forget that this book ever existed.
I hated so much stuff that happened in this book that I can't even begin to list them all and again, I only skim read it.
In the last book I was giving Charlotte the benefit of the doubt but I couldn't any longer because she was just so wishy washy and whiney. Like I normally side-eye reviewers who talk about how a certain heroine didn't deserve her hero because a lot of the times it's just the heroine respecting herself or refusing to backdown on something, however this time I 100% agree that Charlotte did not deserve Noble. Seriously that guy has the patience of a saint to the point it's unrealistic.
I don't want to go into it all, I just want to forget that this book ever existed.
March 6, 2015
Powerful, Beautiful ending to an Astonishing Series!
Wow! Wow! Wow! I cannot express enough how moved I am by Eliza Freed’s Save Me – it has completely blown me away! No book series has elicited this much of a physical reaction from me, ever! After reading Forgive Me, then Redeem Me, (the first two books in The Lost Souls Series) I was emotionally consumed and couldn’t figure out how Charlotte’s amazing journey was going to end. I am head over heels for all of these characters, and this story has definitely gotten inside my head. I fell in love with Jason Leer in Forgive Me and couldn’t resist the charms of Noble Sinclair in Redeem Me. Team Jason and Team Noble aside, I wanted Team Charlotte/Team Annie to win. Whatever that looked like, I was rooting for Eliza Freed’s smart, strong-willed, witty heroine who is the most real, honest and raw character that I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. Charlotte is remarkable and her journey through hell and back really touched the depths of my soul. Having Charlotte’s best interest at heart, I tried to prepare myself for whatever Save Me brought. Never, however, did I envision the future for Charlotte that Ms. Freed delivers. It is the best, most beautiful ending to the most powerful story of two lost souls who have forever made their mark on the world.
As a side note, this is not the typical romance story series. It is SO MUCH MORE!!! If you are a fan of romance, it will rock your world! If romance is typically not your genre of choice, please read this anyway and I promise, you will not be disappointed – you will be marveled as it offers so much more than expected. Eliza Freed’s writing is smart and funny and brutally honest. Above everything else, Charlotte is REAL! Everyone can relate to Charlotte or at least some aspect of her experience through some of her most heartbreaking and joyful trials. While Jason Leer and Noble Sinclair are hot and super sexy and definitely make it fun to read, the story based around these beautiful people has so much depth and there are many deep, meaningful and inspiring themes that constantly arise throughout the series that make you question and wonder about not only Charlotte’s choices, but your own. This is a book series worthy of many discussions that will continue on long after the bottle of wine runs out. I’m going to have to keep reading this series over and over again because I’m not ready to say good-bye. Eliza Freed is brilliant and her Lost Souls have made a permanent home in my heart.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I cannot express enough how moved I am by Eliza Freed’s Save Me – it has completely blown me away! No book series has elicited this much of a physical reaction from me, ever! After reading Forgive Me, then Redeem Me, (the first two books in The Lost Souls Series) I was emotionally consumed and couldn’t figure out how Charlotte’s amazing journey was going to end. I am head over heels for all of these characters, and this story has definitely gotten inside my head. I fell in love with Jason Leer in Forgive Me and couldn’t resist the charms of Noble Sinclair in Redeem Me. Team Jason and Team Noble aside, I wanted Team Charlotte/Team Annie to win. Whatever that looked like, I was rooting for Eliza Freed’s smart, strong-willed, witty heroine who is the most real, honest and raw character that I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. Charlotte is remarkable and her journey through hell and back really touched the depths of my soul. Having Charlotte’s best interest at heart, I tried to prepare myself for whatever Save Me brought. Never, however, did I envision the future for Charlotte that Ms. Freed delivers. It is the best, most beautiful ending to the most powerful story of two lost souls who have forever made their mark on the world.
As a side note, this is not the typical romance story series. It is SO MUCH MORE!!! If you are a fan of romance, it will rock your world! If romance is typically not your genre of choice, please read this anyway and I promise, you will not be disappointed – you will be marveled as it offers so much more than expected. Eliza Freed’s writing is smart and funny and brutally honest. Above everything else, Charlotte is REAL! Everyone can relate to Charlotte or at least some aspect of her experience through some of her most heartbreaking and joyful trials. While Jason Leer and Noble Sinclair are hot and super sexy and definitely make it fun to read, the story based around these beautiful people has so much depth and there are many deep, meaningful and inspiring themes that constantly arise throughout the series that make you question and wonder about not only Charlotte’s choices, but your own. This is a book series worthy of many discussions that will continue on long after the bottle of wine runs out. I’m going to have to keep reading this series over and over again because I’m not ready to say good-bye. Eliza Freed is brilliant and her Lost Souls have made a permanent home in my heart.
March 3, 2015
*A copy provided by publisher, in return for an honest review.*
☆☆☆☆ 3.5 ☆☆☆☆
Save Me is the conclusion to Eliza Freed’s lost soul series.
This book has left me in a an emotional state. I’m not sure how I feel about how the book ended. I am in complete shock and pain for the lost of characters and grieve for the way they went. This book have broken my heart in so many pieces I don’t know what to do with myself.
Before I started reading book 3, I saw the whole story go another way. I saw the sadness and the guilt each character was about to go through, but once I started reading everything crushed my heart. There was so much sadness, tragedy and heartache throughout the whole book. I was holding on to my dear heart to take it all in, but I just couldn’t. I couldn’t stomach what happened to my most favorite character, it teared me apart reading of the tragedy. But as the storm hitting Charlotte’s life left to right, I also understood how things played out. I learned to love Noble, as he is as perfect a husband should be. But at the same time I was hoping I would have more of Jason in the story. As the story progresses, you always see that Charlotte will always love Jason so much more, but at the same time you see that she is very faithful wife to Noble. While Charlotte tries to be a good wife to Noble, the dance between her and Jason never stopped, until something else stopped it.
Jason and Charlotte’s time may not have been much in this book, but the sparks when they were together and letting their feelings out was always my favorite. They had so much chemistry and heat for each other, I just couldn’t see Charlotte with anyone but Jason. Yes Noble is perfect husband, his safe and his so loving, but I will always see Charlotte as someone who belonged with Jason.
I wish I could say I loved this book, but I can’t. Yes Eliza Freed is a great writing, but she completely gutted me with this book. After finishing this series, I can say that I recommend the very first book. The first book will always be my favorite and this the least.
☆☆☆☆ 3.5 ☆☆☆☆
Save Me is the conclusion to Eliza Freed’s lost soul series.
This book has left me in a an emotional state. I’m not sure how I feel about how the book ended. I am in complete shock and pain for the lost of characters and grieve for the way they went. This book have broken my heart in so many pieces I don’t know what to do with myself.
Before I started reading book 3, I saw the whole story go another way. I saw the sadness and the guilt each character was about to go through, but once I started reading everything crushed my heart. There was so much sadness, tragedy and heartache throughout the whole book. I was holding on to my dear heart to take it all in, but I just couldn’t. I couldn’t stomach what happened to my most favorite character, it teared me apart reading of the tragedy. But as the storm hitting Charlotte’s life left to right, I also understood how things played out. I learned to love Noble, as he is as perfect a husband should be. But at the same time I was hoping I would have more of Jason in the story. As the story progresses, you always see that Charlotte will always love Jason so much more, but at the same time you see that she is very faithful wife to Noble. While Charlotte tries to be a good wife to Noble, the dance between her and Jason never stopped, until something else stopped it.
Jason and Charlotte’s time may not have been much in this book, but the sparks when they were together and letting their feelings out was always my favorite. They had so much chemistry and heat for each other, I just couldn’t see Charlotte with anyone but Jason. Yes Noble is perfect husband, his safe and his so loving, but I will always see Charlotte as someone who belonged with Jason.
I wish I could say I loved this book, but I can’t. Yes Eliza Freed is a great writing, but she completely gutted me with this book. After finishing this series, I can say that I recommend the very first book. The first book will always be my favorite and this the least.
March 3, 2015
Complimentary copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Few authors can elicit an ugly cry from me, so when an author can do it more than once in the same book? It is a testament to just how good it is.
I became a fan of this series from the very first chapter of Free Me. I was completely wrapped up in Jason Leer from the get go. I’m a sucker for not only anti-heroes, but of love born out of friendship. I love those friends to lovers stories, the ones full of so much shared history. I rooted for Jason Leer from the very beginning so when the events of the end of the book and then the subsequent Redeem Me were revealed, I felt gutted. I had hope that Annie (Charlotte) and Jason would find their way back to each other, regardless of how perfect Noble was.
I was not however in any way, shape, or form prepared for the events of this book.
This will likely be one of my briefest reviews because there are so many spoiler-worthy events in the book and if you’re like me and have loved this series as I have, there is no way I would wreck it for you. Let me just say this; prepare to cry. Stock up on tissues, you will need them.
Jason returns to Salem County when Butch’s health begins to fail. If things weren’t awkward enough with Annie living with Noble and their impending nuptials, Jason has also brought his two-year-old son, Jason Jr., or Jay. Once again Annie finds Jason getting under her skin; the passion between the two of them is still alive and well. But she understands that Noble is what is best for her and knows that her relationship with Jason is far too flammable to work. Just how will Jason manage to work his way into her life if not physically? What happens will just downright stun you.
Immediately after finishing I was ready to dive back into a re-read of book one and as soon as I have a break in my schedule, I’m going to do just that. These characters will continue to leave an impression on me for quite some time. I read a lot; like well over two hundred books a year a lot. After a while the plots and characters tend to fade into one another but that is not the case with this series. I will always be enchanted by Jason Leer.
Few authors can elicit an ugly cry from me, so when an author can do it more than once in the same book? It is a testament to just how good it is.
I became a fan of this series from the very first chapter of Free Me. I was completely wrapped up in Jason Leer from the get go. I’m a sucker for not only anti-heroes, but of love born out of friendship. I love those friends to lovers stories, the ones full of so much shared history. I rooted for Jason Leer from the very beginning so when the events of the end of the book and then the subsequent Redeem Me were revealed, I felt gutted. I had hope that Annie (Charlotte) and Jason would find their way back to each other, regardless of how perfect Noble was.
I was not however in any way, shape, or form prepared for the events of this book.
This will likely be one of my briefest reviews because there are so many spoiler-worthy events in the book and if you’re like me and have loved this series as I have, there is no way I would wreck it for you. Let me just say this; prepare to cry. Stock up on tissues, you will need them.
Jason returns to Salem County when Butch’s health begins to fail. If things weren’t awkward enough with Annie living with Noble and their impending nuptials, Jason has also brought his two-year-old son, Jason Jr., or Jay. Once again Annie finds Jason getting under her skin; the passion between the two of them is still alive and well. But she understands that Noble is what is best for her and knows that her relationship with Jason is far too flammable to work. Just how will Jason manage to work his way into her life if not physically? What happens will just downright stun you.
Immediately after finishing I was ready to dive back into a re-read of book one and as soon as I have a break in my schedule, I’m going to do just that. These characters will continue to leave an impression on me for quite some time. I read a lot; like well over two hundred books a year a lot. After a while the plots and characters tend to fade into one another but that is not the case with this series. I will always be enchanted by Jason Leer.
do-not-read
September 3, 2016I said that I would read the reviews for the second and third books in this series before reading them and as with the second book I cannot read this one either. Where the author took this story is a total turn-off to me as a reader. The reviews tell me all that I need to know.
Charlotte marries Noble though she is in love with Jason and always will be even if she is true to her marriage. Charlotte is the kind of heroine that I hate, one who settles for what is safe instead of true love which is rare enough in this world that if you are lucky enough to find it you need to grab onto it and do everything you can to keep it. Noble deserves a better woman than Charlotte, someone who truly loves only him and no one else. Charlotte is still selfish and hurtful and I don't see how she could have grown if this was the outcome. Jason also deserves a better woman than Charlotte though he is her true love and she is his. If this is the kind of plots this author writes then I will pass on her in the future, I can't call this ending an HEA for any of them. How could I? Noble is in love with and marries a woman who in her heart really loves someone else. Jason is left without the love of his life. Long term I see that marriage ending in divorce and another good man being hurt by a woman who doesn’t deserve the love of such good men. I do regret having read the first book to be so disappointed in the series.
Charlotte marries Noble though she is in love with Jason and always will be even if she is true to her marriage. Charlotte is the kind of heroine that I hate, one who settles for what is safe instead of true love which is rare enough in this world that if you are lucky enough to find it you need to grab onto it and do everything you can to keep it. Noble deserves a better woman than Charlotte, someone who truly loves only him and no one else. Charlotte is still selfish and hurtful and I don't see how she could have grown if this was the outcome. Jason also deserves a better woman than Charlotte though he is her true love and she is his. If this is the kind of plots this author writes then I will pass on her in the future, I can't call this ending an HEA for any of them. How could I? Noble is in love with and marries a woman who in her heart really loves someone else. Jason is left without the love of his life. Long term I see that marriage ending in divorce and another good man being hurt by a woman who doesn’t deserve the love of such good men. I do regret having read the first book to be so disappointed in the series.
March 7, 2015
Ok, this is a hard one to explain. As I read each book in this series I liked each book more than the last. Now this has become a series that I would recommend to my friends. This book had it all, angst, love, new friendships and finding your way to happiness.
This book moved in so many emotional ways that I still want to cry over all the feelings that author brought out in me. Charlotte is still trying to make her relationship with Noble work. They love each other but Noble can't save Charlotte from herself no matter how hard he tries. Situations and challenges arise that make her choices hard. She learns how to be a better person for herself.
I want to discuss so many things with you all and shout and scream about all the things in this book that I just cannot spoil for you. The outcome of this book...I cannot say. I can say that it was perfect. I have to leave it at that, read it, find me and talk to me about it because I need someone to talk to.
This book moved in so many emotional ways that I still want to cry over all the feelings that author brought out in me. Charlotte is still trying to make her relationship with Noble work. They love each other but Noble can't save Charlotte from herself no matter how hard he tries. Situations and challenges arise that make her choices hard. She learns how to be a better person for herself.
I want to discuss so many things with you all and shout and scream about all the things in this book that I just cannot spoil for you. The outcome of this book...I cannot say. I can say that it was perfect. I have to leave it at that, read it, find me and talk to me about it because I need someone to talk to.
March 21, 2015
Wow! Just WOW! I can not possibly write the review that this incredible story deserves, can't even do it justice. What a brilliantly written conclusion to the Lost Souls series. These characters just wrapped themselves around my heart and won't let go! Save Me had me laughing, crying, and holding my breath through the entire book. Once I picked it up I just couldn't put it down and Eliza Freed did not disappoint! Her characters haunt my thoughts well after I'm finished reading their stories. Save Me is filled with emotional twists and turns and I loved every minute of it. It is a must read! I am excited to see what is next for the talented Eliza Freed.
March 3, 2015
The level of love I have for this series is beyond comprehension. The conclusion of the series is nothing short of perfect.
I couldn't imagine how Charlotte would choose between Jason & Noble. I didn't understand how her heart could hold the love of 2 men so closely and still survive. This series stirred up every emotion for me. Eliza Freed managed to shatter me into a million pieces and then slowly and put me back together.
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I couldn't imagine how Charlotte would choose between Jason & Noble. I didn't understand how her heart could hold the love of 2 men so closely and still survive. This series stirred up every emotion for me. Eliza Freed managed to shatter me into a million pieces and then slowly and put me back together.
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April 17, 2015
What a stunning ending to a truly entertaining series. This series has it all throughout: imagery, emotion, strong characters and witty dialogue. Save Me continues the love triangle as Charlotte makes brave and emotional choices, exhibiting the strength of self she's gained since her parents' death. All the while the author keeps us firmly planted in the fields of the great Garden State. #TeamNoble? #TeamJason? Nope, I'm #TeamCharlotte.
May 26, 2015
Very angst filled book, second in a series and I did not realize that when I started it. It is well written, but isn't something I would have picked to read.
***SPOILER***
Apparently the guy from the first book who you are made to fall in love with screws up and is not in this as the main love interest. I am torn about going back and reading the first book and then the next in the series because I hate falling in love with characters only to be disappointed in them!
***SPOILER***
Apparently the guy from the first book who you are made to fall in love with screws up and is not in this as the main love interest. I am torn about going back and reading the first book and then the next in the series because I hate falling in love with characters only to be disappointed in them!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2016
The last half of this book was a bit too much for me. I think I would have preferred a fourth book with more time to digest all these significant events. For the last couple weeks my nights have been filled with Charlotte, Noble, and Jason. I'm so sad it's over. This was a fantastic series all around. Eliza Freed is definitely one of my favorite authors now! She knows how to keep my attention that's for sure.
May 24, 2015
Goodreads win. Will read and review once received.
So this may not be a great review as I have never read the first two books in this series. With that being said I really enjoyed the third book in the series. It was full of twists and turns. There were quite a lot of emotions in this book. I feel like I could see myself reading the first two books in the future. This was a good little read.
So this may not be a great review as I have never read the first two books in this series. With that being said I really enjoyed the third book in the series. It was full of twists and turns. There were quite a lot of emotions in this book. I feel like I could see myself reading the first two books in the future. This was a good little read.
April 25, 2015
Phenomenal Writing
These books have really blown my mind,each book better than the last. Oh how my heart broke when Jason died. I just couldn't believe it, The ending was beautiful and I think it was fitting. I have fallen in love with the author great writing couldn't have predicted that ending if I had tried 5 fantabulous stars.
These books have really blown my mind,each book better than the last. Oh how my heart broke when Jason died. I just couldn't believe it, The ending was beautiful and I think it was fitting. I have fallen in love with the author great writing couldn't have predicted that ending if I had tried 5 fantabulous stars.
January 11, 2016
Due to spoiling book three for you, I can't put a whole lot of words here.
You must read book 1, 2 and 3 in order to appreciate Save Me.
I will say this, Save Me was an emotional roller coaster for me and I really didn't see it coming......
I am now a fan of Eliza Freed, but deeply taken aback by book 3..... It has left me reeling with emotions!
You must read book 1, 2 and 3 in order to appreciate Save Me.
I will say this, Save Me was an emotional roller coaster for me and I really didn't see it coming......
I am now a fan of Eliza Freed, but deeply taken aback by book 3..... It has left me reeling with emotions!
January 13, 2016
Well I started this book cause it got great reviews. I think I didn't like it as much because I didn't start with the first 2 books. But I was very upset with all the emotional affair happening. I feel like the book dragged on and instead of making the character choose a man, she would just kill one off. I won't be reading the first books.
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