They say life gives its hardest battles to its strongest soldiers, but I don’t remember signing up for the war.
One knock at the door changed everything I thought my life would be. Now I’m left grieving the man I loved, the future we planned, and a version of myself I don’t recognize anymore.
The last person I expect to be the one holding me together is Noah Jones, my twin brother’s best friend and my late partner’s brother-in-arms. He’s always been there but now he’s the one person who keeps showing up. Quiet, steady, patient, never asking for anything yet giving me everything I need. He feels safe, familiar, but somewhere between the late nights and the way he looks at me now, something shifts. Falling for him feels like a betrayal to the man I lost… and a risk I’m not sure I can survive. But the way he makes me feel has me wondering that maybe it was meant to be him all along?
Noah
She thinks I’m saving her, but really, I think she’s the one who’s saving me.
I’ve loved Tori Walker in silence for years.
She was always off limits. So, I buried it, locked it down, and became the man everyone could rely on instead. But my last deployment changed everything. Losing Scotty shattered us both, and staying away from her stopped being an option.
I tell myself it means nothing, she just needs a friend to lean on. But the more time we spend together the harder it is to ignore my feelings for her. She’s no longer the woman I can’t have. She is the one person who feels like home. And if loving her means risking everything, I’m starting to think staying silent is the bigger mistake because if everything we have been through led to this, I’d fight in every war just to get to her.
Saved By you is book #4 in the Always & Forever series, part of an interconnected standalone series.
Tropes include: -Brothers best friend -Small town -Military -Friends to lovers -Love after loss -Forbidden -Dual POV -Mental health rep -He falls first -Found family
I don’t think any amount of anticipation could have prepared me for how much I loved this story.
This was my first book by this author, and it definitely won’t be my last. I had been waiting for Noah and Tori’s story for so long, and it exceeded every expectation. The way it balances grief, healing, and a beautifully slow-burn romance completely pulled me in and kept me emotionally invested from start to finish.
Noah Jones stole my heart with his quiet loyalty, patience, and unwavering support. Nothing about his love felt forced or dramatic—it was shown through the little things, which made his connection with Tori feel all the more meaningful. Their journey toward healing and happiness was heartfelt, emotional, and incredibly rewarding to watch unfold.
The found-family dynamic, emotional depth, and unforgettable romance made this a truly special read.
I laughed, cried, and loved every second of this unforgettable journey.
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Huge thank you to N.L. Amore and Romance Room PR for the ARC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨
“I know now that everything we have been through led us to this moment, and I would do it all again if it meant I got forever with you.”
on repeat 𝄞 ࿐♬ 𓍢ִ🎧ྀི ᯓ ♪ˎˊ˗ “ꜰɪx ʏᴏᴜ” x ᴄᴏʟᴅᴘʟᴀʏ 0:42 ──♥────────── 4:55
This book was emotionally devastating. 😭 Watching Tori experience loss after loss completely broke my heart, and seeing how that grief affected not only her but also her brother and their entire friend group made it even more impactful. Speaking of her brother, the bond between Tori and him was beautiful. Their relationship felt so genuine, and I loved how supportive he remained throughout everything she faced. Definitely one of my favorite parts 🫶🏼
Noah was easily the main highlight of this story for me. Despite his feelings for Tori, he consistently put her needs first, showing up for her time and time again without expecting anything in return. The Scotty life list absolutely wrecked me, and I loved seeing Noah help her complete the things Scotty had wanted to do with her. Their friendship becoming a source of comfort and eventually growing into something more was incredibly sweet.
My biggest issue was the amount of time skipping. I wanted to experience the healing journey alongside these characters, but instead it often felt like I was being told what happened after the fact. Because so much development happened off-page, I struggled to fully connect with the romance and believe the level of yearning the story was trying to convey.
I did appreciate that Tori and Noah eventually realized they couldn’t rely solely on each other to heal and needed to work through their grief individually. 🙂↕️ However, I found Tori’s constant push-and-pull with Noah frustrating at times 🥲 and their relationship occasionally felt repetitive and unhealthy.
Overall, the grief and emotional moments hit hard, and Noah’s unwavering support was easily the strongest part of the story for me. But my biggest disappointment was the healing journey. We’re told that Tori and Noah are working through their grief and trauma, but I never really felt like I experienced that process alongside them. The frequent time jumps often skipped over the moments that would have made their growth feel earned, leaving me feeling disconnected from both their individual journeys and their relationship. While there was some emotional payoff by the end, I wanted more of the healing to happen on the page rather than being summarized after the fact. The premise had so much potential, but the lack of depth in that aspect kept this from being a more impactful read for me.
favorite quotes ↓
“One hug from Noah Jones could heal just about anyone.”
“He held my heart when it was struggling to beat, reminding me there was a reason to stay and fight, and I will forever be grateful to him.”
“How lucky am I to have found someone who gets me so completely and wants me just as badly as I want him.”
“I don’t need you to keep saving me anymore, Noah.” “I know you don’t, but I think you might be the one who’s saving me.”
things to know about the book ↓
🪖 military 🪖 forbidden 🪖 brother’s best friend 🪖 friends → lovers 🪖 mental health rep 🪖 he falls first 🪖 love after loss 🪖 dual POV
I don’t even know where to begin with reviewing this book. I have loved this series since reading Loved by You back in August 2024. I tell everyone about this series and recommend it to everyone I speak to! So to say this is my favourite book of the series is a massive statement but my god did I love everything about this book!
We finally get Noah’s story. Noah is in the military and in love with his best friend’s girlfriend Tori. He hides his feelings for her out of respect for his best friend, however when a tragic event takes place Noah and Tori are thrown together and their friendship develops.
This book is an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I read it in just over a day, I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end. This book will have you laughing, crying, heart racing and trying so hard to not read ahead to find out what’s going to happen next. This in itself was a beautiful, heartbreaking story but also such a beautiful end to the series and I loved the last epilogue for us to say goodbye to these characters.
I would’ve rated this a 6⭐️ if I could! My favourite read of 2026 so far! I will never stop shouting about this series and never stop recommending it to anyone who loves a romance book. So if you haven’t read this or the other 3 books please go and read them!
I actually don’t know how to even start this… This book was everything and more. I think we have all been anticipating Noah and Tori’s story for quite a while and you think you know what coming, trust me you DO NOT 😭
THE YEARNING… I’m not talking a little bit, 10 years 🥹 She is his best friends girl, but he promised he’d always look after her 😢 There is heartbreak, the sexual tension is off the charts! There is more love than you can even think about, it comes in all forms!
Yes I cried within the first 10% and yes I was hysterically crying at the end! You know when a book just absolutely sucker punches you right in the gut, this was that for me. You can tell how much soul has been poured into it by NL Amore I felt it every page.
Obviously your girl loves herself some spice, do not be mistaken that this book will let you down on that front.. it DOES NOT!! 🥵 Noah.. oh Lordy that man’s mouth 🔥
Lastly GO IN BLIND trust me you do want the spoilers. Their story is absolutely beautiful and it finished the series perfectly. I will never, never stop shouting about this series. It literally has my whole heart 🩷💜❤️💚
This one is bittersweet. We knew the end was coming but actually reading the last book in this series is the saddest part. I dont want to say she saved the best till last but the lead up to this story and the wait was worth it. Even though i have now read this book three times it hurt just as much every single time. It's been an honour and a privilege to have been on this journey with @author.nlamore and how much she has grown as author. A story of love, care, protection, longing, rawness and real life situations, friends that become family and are there for eachother no matter what. Its a world that I never want to leave. Noah and Tori's love story spanned years and just goes to show their time did come and it did, it was beautiful. The acceptance, the emotions, the growth, the support, the love and essentially knowing your worth and choosing yourself despite anyone else, finally pushed them together and it was simply amazing. This story is on a different level. Full of emotion.
I RAN OUT OF TISSUES🥺🥺 what an honor to be able to follow this series from start to finish. I have been looking forward to Tori and Noah’s book for what feels like forever! I have never felt such raw emotions before while reading. There were moments my heart physically hurt and others where I was jumping for joy. I truly felt like I was in Tori’s shoes. I felt her pain on a whole other level. Thankyou for writing her story and Noah’s and for ending this series the way you did. Hands down my favorite series❤️
This book was a very easy 5 ⭐️ read!!! I went through so many emotions while reading!!! I am a new reader to the series so I didn’t expect the emotional turmoil rollercoaster I was embarking on. But it was most definitely worth it!!
I personally love the push and pull of the “will they” or “won’t they” finally get together!!! Noah and Tori were the definition of yearning and years of pining. They fought their feelings for years after a horrible tragedy. It was sad, beautiful and at times infuriating but it was such a great story! I absolutely enjoyed it and I would highly recommend it!!! I will most definitely be adding the rest of the series to my TBR.
**Thank you to the author and team for allowing me to ARC read this book.**
Saved by You by N.L. Amore is so much more than your typical romance novel, it is a beautiful, deeply moving story about grief, healing, and finding hope after an unimaginable loss. While the romance between Noah and Tori is at the heart of the book, what truly makes it memorable is their shared emotional journey as they learn to live again after losing Trent, a man who was Noah’s brother-at-arms and Tori’s other half.
What I admired most was how realistically and heartfelt N.L. Amore portrays grief. Noah and Tori didn't "save" each other by making the pain magically disappear; instead, they became each other's source of comfort and understanding. Their relationship wasn't built on replacing the past, but on helping each other carry it more gently. It’s a mature, genuine love story that reminds us we don't just "get over" a loss, we learn to grow around it.
The writing style is emotional without feeling overly dramatic, balancing heartbreaking scenes with moments of warmth, humor, and hope. Interestingly, I didn't realize before diving in that this is actually the fourth book in a series! While it works wonderfully as a standalone and I never felt lost, the depth of Noah and Tori's story immediately made me want to go back and read the first three books.
Overall, Saved by You is a gentle reminder that even after the darkest tragedies, life still has room for love, hope, and new beginnings. If you love stories that explore grief, resilience, and second chances, this book is absolutely worth reading.
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Many thanks to N.L. Amore for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! 💜
So we have come to the end of the series. And what a fantastic series this has been. I was lucky enough to arc read each book and have thoroughly enjoyed toe ride. In this last instalment, we have Tori and Noah. Now unfortunately we didn’t get much of this couple in the previous books, so I did struggle a bit with me feeling part of their story like I did with the rest of the gang. The first part of this book had and completely has my heart. There is one line that was said that had completely changed my life and the way I see things, in fact I still tear up thinking about it now. Unfortunately for me, after the first section, with all the time hops, I lost connectivity with the characters and lost all interest in them having a hea. Ive currently stopped at 70% as my heart isn’t in it, but I’m hoping to go back to it at some point to see the brilliant series out.
This book was absolutely phenomenal and had me in a chokehold from the get go. It was such a ride and incredible ending to this series. This couple endure so so much to get to their happy ending and this book is definitely not one to be missed. I honestly couldn’t put this down and ended up reading it in one day. Check your triggers first but honestly this book is not one to be missed. I’m just sad this series is over.
This was my first book by NL Amore and I loved it!
I’m usually don’t read many military romances because they all break my heart and this was no exception and absolutely shattered my heart, but it also put it back together again. One of my favorite things was how it truly showed grief in all stages from so many different point of views. That’s something you don’t see too often and I think NL Amore did an incredible job with it.
If you’re looking for a book that’ll break your heart just to turn around and fix it while walking you through grief just to find the light on the other side then this is a must read!
Thank you to the author for letting me arc read this story! This is the first book I have read by the author and definitely will not be the last. I fell in love with the story and characters! The 🌶️ was well written I definitely recommend this book to everyone.
Where do I even begin. This book takes you on an emotional roller coaster. This book will stay in my heart forever.
Tori- Everything she went through to hit rock bottom emotionally and physically to heal from her trauma and build herself back up.
Noah- putting everyone above himself to save them. Putting his feelings on the back burner for of others. Learning to battle his own battles, guilt, trauma and healing himself.
Noah & Tori together shows that building up from trauma can make you stronger. Releasing the past and the guilt (but never forgetting the past/love) and never give up on each other even when space is needed.
From running away from heartache to running to where home is.
This is my first book in this series and I will be going back to read the others! Thank you for letting me be a ARC reader.
I don't even know where to begin with Saved By You because this book absolutely shattered me. I laughed, I cried, I swooned, I ugly cried, and at one point I genuinely ran out of tissues. Noah and Tori's story was everything I hoped it would be and somehow so much more.
If you've been following the Always & Forever series, then you already know how long we've been waiting for Noah and Tori's story. Trust me when I say you may think you know what's coming, but you absolutely do not. This book took every expectation I had and completely blew it out of the water.
Tori's journey broke my heart. After losing the man she loved, she's left trying to navigate a grief so overwhelming that she barely recognizes herself anymore. The way NL Amore handled her pain, healing, trauma, and mental health felt incredibly raw and real. Nothing about her journey felt rushed or unrealistic. I felt every setback, every moment of heartbreak, and every small victory right alongside her.
And then there's Noah Jones.
What do I even say about this man?
Noah has loved Tori in silence for ten years. Ten. Years. He spent years putting everyone else's happiness before his own, carrying his feelings quietly while convincing himself she could never be his. The yearning in this book is absolutely unmatched. Every glance, every conversation, every moment they shared carried so much emotion behind it that my heart physically hurt for him.
What made Noah so special wasn't just that he loved Tori. It was how he loved her. Patiently. Selflessly. Unconditionally. He showed up for her over and over again without expecting anything in return. Even when it hurt him. Even when he thought she'd never choose him. He simply loved her and wanted her to heal. That kind of devotion is impossible not to fall in love with.
The emotional depth of this story is incredible. This isn't a romance where love magically fixes grief or trauma. Instead, it's about learning to carry those experiences, finding ways to heal, and discovering that opening your heart again doesn't erase the love that came before. That message hit me incredibly hard.
And let's talk about the chemistry because WOW. The tension between Noah and Tori simmered from the very beginning. Between the years of pining, the friendship, the history, the forbidden feelings, and the emotional connection, every interaction felt meaningful. And when things finally happen? Trust me, Noah does not disappoint. 🔥
I also loved getting to spend time with this incredible found family one last time. The friendships, support systems, and relationships throughout this series are a huge part of what makes these books so special. Saying goodbye to these characters was genuinely emotional.
Saved By You is one of those books that stays with you long after you've turned the final page. It's heartbreaking, beautiful, emotional, hopeful, and filled with so much love. Noah and Tori's story reminded me that healing isn't linear, grief doesn't have an expiration date, and sometimes the person who has been quietly loving you all along is exactly where home has been waiting.
One of my favorite reads of the year and a book I will never stop recommending. ❤️😭📚
I am so grateful to Liss Montoya for this ARC for which I am leaving an honest review.
ARC Review Infinity stars!! Wow, this book absolutely shattered me in the best possible way. Tori & Noah’s story is angsty, heartbreaking, emotional, and yet so full of love, healing, and hope, and had me sobbing my heart out from beginning to end. Tori is navigating unimaginable grief after boyfriend is killed in action, and trying to reclaim pieces of herself after everything she’s lost, while Noah, her boyfriends best friend but also her twin brother’s best friend, fellow military man, and someone who has quietly loved her for years becomes the steady presence she never expected to need. The emotional weight of this story hit me so deeply, and I was completely gripped from the very first page. NL Amore writes pain, trauma, grief, and mental health struggles with such sensitivity while still making every emotion feel devastatingly real. Watching Tori slowly heal, take charge of her life, and open her heart again was beautiful, heartbreaking, and empowering all at once. Noah quietly loving her from the sidelines for years, falling first and loving her with unwavering devotion while convincing himself she could never truly be his, oh my god! Yeah, I was DONE FOR. Because this man is top-tier book husband material. Immediate promotion to husband status. The way this man loves is nothing short of incredible. The devotion. The patience. The years of pining. The quiet support. The way he empowers Tori even when it hurts him, even when loving her means risking his own heart, or letting go if it’s what she needs, it was absolutely everything. And THEN… we get the filthy mouth of this man. Excuse me! Noah somehow manages to be protective, emotionally available, devoted, patient, obsessed in the best way, and unbearably romantic while also making me blush every five seconds. He genuinely ticks every single box for me. Utter perfection. The forbidden(ish) element of their relationship, mixed with the complicated history, lingering feelings, friendship, loyalty, and the weight of shared grief, gave this story such emotional depth. There’s this beautiful blend of friends-to-lovers, longing, secret feelings, and second chances at happiness that made every moment between Noah and Tori feel hard-earned and deeply meaningful. I also loved how this story shows healing isn’t quick and it certainly isn’t easy. Love doesn’t magically erase grief, but sometimes it helps guide you through it. Noah and Tori finding their way to each other felt raw, messy, emotional, beautiful, and completely deserved. I’m genuinely emotional writing this review because that’s how deeply this book affected me. If you’re new to NL Amore, please, please, please read the Always and Forever series. It’s one of those series that lingers in your heart long after the final page. And getting to catch up with everyone again made it even more special, especially Ali and Harry, because those two were always destined for one another. An unforgettable, emotional, deeply moving finale to a series I’ll be thinking about for a very long time. So sad that this is the last in the series but I’m so excited for what’s to come next.
***I received a copy of this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review*** if you have not read books 1-3, there may be things that could be considered spoilers^^
“I haven’t found the one. There was one girl, but it wasn’t meant to be because she was Scotty’s girl. It’s a secret I’ll keep until my last breath.”
The dedications alone in this series were destructive to my little heart! lol “To the girl reading this who is struggling right now, I hope this story gives you a reason to stay and have faith that everything is going to be okay. Memento Vivere (Remember to live)”
Y’all, get them fucking tissues ready right off the bat! By chapter 9, I needed a break because somethings wrong with my kindle, the words got super blurry all the sudden. Lol
“They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, so how did this happen? Trent was gone. My baby was gone. So why was I still here? What was the point of me living if it meant doing it alone? … It was just me now. But I think all three of us died that day, but for some reason, I’m the one still breathing.”
Although I already knew what happened to her first love and all the guys best friend, but getting the real time POV of his death and the aftermath…DESTROYED my heart that is still recovering from book 2!! And the twists just kept coming and doing everything to keep these two apart!
“The idea of not returning from a deployment never crossed my mind, but I never had something that made coming home more important until now.”
The little “foreshadowing” comments were definitely the comedic relief I needed! The friendships, the found family, the healing, there is just so much beauty wrapped up into this series! The bits of humor were so important to grab on to with everything else going on!
“‘Get back to me when you catch your best friend kissing your sister, okay?’ Harry calls back as Noah shakes his head playfully.”
“‘A game of Bop It. Shit, Tor, I forgot how funny you were.’” IYKYK!
I have so much more I want to add, but I may need to return to add once I fully process this series that has taken over my heart. I absolutely LOVED these characters from the beginning!
“‘My life flashed before my eyes on that deployment, and every part of it had you in it. I’ve waited a lifetime to love you loudly, and I can’t wait a minute more. No matter where I went, what country I was in, or how many years we were apart, every road I took has led me back to you.‘”
The pain from knowing this is the last book in this series, the last of these beautifully scarred characters is too much to bear right now… when I saw I was in the 90% range, I was not only crying from the plot, but also just sad to finish their stories. This is another series I don’t think I could ever get enough of..
“How do you say goodbye to someone who feels like they are the other half of you, but life has made it near impossible for you to make it work. How do you walk away from the one person who gets you in a way that no one else does?”
Saved by You is the series conclusion of the Always & Forever collection written by N.L. Amore. The series is interconnected and does not need to be read in order, but you would only be punishing yourself if you did that. I want to thank the author and Romance Room PR for the ability to read this ARC. I have now read everything this author has written and to say I am a fan is an understatement. I knew Noah and Tori's story was going to rip me apart and piece me back together all at once. I thought I was adequately prepared to experience their love story. I cried for what seemed like the first quarter of the book. I went through so many tissues reading the beginning of Tori's journey.
I cried sad tears, happy tears, and had the occasional laugh cry. This book is heavily involved in military life, loss, and grief. If any of that is a trigger, please take caution when you read it. When you are grieving the loss of someone you love and to lose them tragically, it changes who you are instantly. It hit me right in the chest. I needed to hear a few things in this book personally. Saved by You definitely healed a small piece of my own heart.
I was already emotionally invested in this group of people. I knew this was going to be a tough read to get through. One that I could not wait to dive into, but I knew it would be emotional. I have always wanted more details behind Noah and Tori when they were included in the previous books. This group of family and friends is elite. Hands down some of the most beautiful friendships I have read. Tori is one of the most resilient women. Both Noah and Tori have experienced so much in their young lives. Noah always loved her from afar. The book has a timeframe of almost a decade. It felt like the longest decade of my life. A decade of a collection of stolen moments, grief, longing, healing, fear, and eventually love. At times the circumstances did not feel fair for Tori and Noah. They were always holding back or something was in the way. So many emotions and so much time passed by. FINALLY getting to love one another loudly was one of the best parts of the book. It was earned and worth the wait. They deserve to be happy.
N.L. Amore is an author that I always describe to other readers as a hidden gem. The way the entire series conveys emotions and allows you to live in their world is incredible. I will continue to recommend this series and author to anyone that wants to listen to me. I will read anything that is written by her, hands down. I will be truly sad to see this series come to a close. I will definitely revisit this series again. I know a book hangover is coming and this one is going to hurt to say goodbye to. A series that you might wish you could read for the first time all over again.
ARC Review:This book was the first I have read by N L Amore and it was wonderful! From the start it emotionally destroyed me but in the best way possible. The book begins with Tori saying goodbye to her brother, her boyfriend (Trent) and their Marine Unit as they are leaving for Afghanistan in 2011. After Trent leaves she finds out that she is pregnant at the same time Trent is killed overseas. His Unit comes back to burry him and her brother tries to be there for her, she is devastated by the loss. In the next few months, she goes through more loss, when she has a miscarriage of their baby. While she is working through her grief Noah, one of Trent’s best friends and also from his unit, becomes very close to Tori. We find out that Noah has had secret feelings for Tori for years. Over the time that they spend with each other they grow very close and start to have feelings for each other. After they have a night together (2 years after Trent’s death) Tori can’t live with the guilt. She decides she needs to get away from Noah to truly heal. The story then moves to 5 years later; we find Noah still in the Marines (Special Forces) and Tori living in London, working for her dad’s security company. She and Noah have written a few letters to each other over the years but haven’t seen each other. She has a speaking engagement at a non-profit dinner and Noah shows up to support her. They end up spending all night talking and when Noah leaves the next morning, she knows that there is more that she wants to happen but she isn’t sure how to make it happen. Over the next few years, they see each other and end up hooking up again. After the last night that they spend together Noah finally tells her that he wants more and while he is gone on his next mission, he wants her to think about that and to meet him when he comes back (6 months later). She is there when he gets back and they make it official. Over the next few months, they see each other and Noah asks to be done with Special Forces. His commander agrees but he has to do one last mission. Before that mission happens, he is going to have to tell Tori that he is going away one more time. Before he gets the chance, she finds out she is pregnant, Noah is thrilled and she is too but scared because of her miscarriage. They get through the first several months and then Noah has to leave, for 1 last time. Tori goes to New York to stay with her brother and his wife as she waits for Noah’s return. Noah does come back, but not without drama and the birth of their baby. By the end I was so hooked on this book. I couldn’t wait to see how it ended but didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Saved By You absolutely wrecked me in the best possible way.
This wasn’t just a romance, it was a beautiful, emotional journey through grief, healing, friendship, and finding love when you least expect it. I cried, I smiled, I swooned, and I honestly didn’t want it to end.
Noah Jones has officially claimed a permanent spot on my book boyfriend list. This man was patient, loyal, protective, and so deeply in love with Tori that my heart hurt for him. Knowing he’d loved her in silence for years made every interaction between them even more emotional. The way he showed up for her again and again without expecting anything in return was everything. He wasn’t loud about his love, he proved it with every action, every late-night conversation, every moment he stood beside her when she needed someone most.
Tori’s journey was incredibly moving. Her grief felt raw and real, and the author handled it with so much care. Watching her try to navigate life after such a devastating loss while slowly opening her heart again had me completely invested. Her emotions never felt rushed or unrealistic, which made her eventual happiness feel so much more rewarding.
The chemistry between Noah and Tori simmered from the very beginning. The history, the friendship, the unspoken feelings, and all that emotional tension created the perfect slow burn. Every glance, every touch, every heartfelt conversation had me kicking my feet and begging for them to finally get together.
The small-town atmosphere and found family vibes wrapped around this story like a warm blanket. Every side character added something special, making the world feel lived in and real. I loved seeing the support system surrounding these characters as they worked through their pain and found their way forward.
What really stood out to me was how beautifully this book balanced heartbreak and hope. It never ignored the grief, but it also showed that loving again doesn’t erase the love that came before. That message hit me right in the heart.
NL Amore delivered a story full of emotion, healing, longing, and a love that felt truly earned. Noah and Tori’s story was tender, heartbreaking, hopeful, and unforgettable.
If you love brother’s best friend romance, friends-to-lovers, military heroes, he-falls-first energy, found family, and emotional love stories that make your chest ache before putting it back together, you need to read this book immediately.
One of my favorite reads of the year and an easy five stars.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bare with me on this review as it’s going to be a long one. Noah & tori have my whole entire heart, usually in a series I have a favourite or a couple that stands out to me but I can hand on heart say with this series it’s impossible to have favourites, they all stand out in their own way and I think that’s what makes this series one of my favourites. Right from the very start of this book you just knew it was going to be an emotional rollercoaster. This story captures such a raw and emotional journey that will leave you wrecked in the very best way. (I promise)
The trauma and pain woven throughout the narrative were written beautifully, with so much care and authenticity that it was impossible not to feel every heartbreak alongside the characters. One of the standout aspects for me was the portrayal of mental health. Sometimes in books it’s hard to capture genuine mental health struggles but I can hand on heart say it was written so accurately and it wasn’t glamorised it was dark and real.
Noah especially broke my heart. He's the silent yearner, the kind of person who would willingly hurt himself if it meant protecting the people he loves and keeping everyone else happy. His sacrifices, both seen and unseen, made me fall in love with him so much more, I was rooting for him the whole way through.
And Tori, the sweet sweet girl who went through absolutely hell & back and still somehow managed to come out of it all as such a wonderfully kind & caring character.
The connection between Noah and Tori felt natural, emotional, and earned. Every challenge and obstacle they faced only made me root for them more. When they finally choose to put everything standing in their way behind them and fight for their happiness, it feels as though their story was written in the stars all along. Their love feels destined, not because it comes easily, but because they continue finding their way back to each other despite everything.
I’m so sad this book is the last in the series but this book was the perfect ending to this series & it’s one of those series I’ll think about forever 🥹 If you're looking for a romance that explores trauma, healing, mental health, and a love that feels truly fated, Saved by you is a book I can't recommend enough. It’s book 4 in the series so I highly recommend reading the whole series before this one! I’m so sad this series is officially over however I can say this book was the perfect ending!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow, this book was so incredibly emotional and I devoured it. I didn’t cry, but I came close on a few occasions. I loved this story so much it tackles so many challenging moments, as well as mental health, grief, and loss. The angsty tension and right person wrong time vibes completely worked for me.
This is an emotional, character driven storyline. Tori is so loved by so many supportive people around her. My heart broke for her, and I could feel the pain in my gut over what she experienced in the first half of the book. But she is so strong to take on so many hits and still find her way out from drowning in grief and guilt.
Then there’s Noah what a man. Supportive from a distance and always helping her through the hard days, he completely melted me. The things he did for her, and the way things slowly began to shift between them, were so beautiful. Their back and forth, with all the time that had been lost between them over the years, made the emotional tension even stronger. I can understand why Tori would run, but my heart hurt for this perfect man who wanted everything with her. I was rooting for them every step of the way they are honestly soulmates. The moment they finally voiced their thoughts and feelings to each other had my heart racing. It felt so raw. Also the spice was beautiful and intimate. Absolutely brilliant and I’ll be thinking about the book for a while.
I’m so glad I signed up for this ARC. I’ll definitely be needing to read more of N L Amore’s work in the near future because I loved this emotional writing.
Genre/Type: Adult Romance 18+ APK: Kindle ARC Pages: 371 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Spice: 🌶️.5 POV: First Person Series or Standalone: Book Four In The Always & Forever Series. Tropes or Themes: Small Town, Brothers Best Friend, Military, Friends To Lovers, Love After Loss, Forbidden, He Falls First, Found Family, Letters, Angst, Yearning, Chemistry, Soulmates, Pining, Right Person Wrong Time Vibes, Time Jumps, Mental Health Rep, Miscarriage, Death, Overdose, Grief, Guilt, Pregnancy, Sexual Content, Praise, Dirty Talk, Oral Play and Taken Bare. Check Triggers ⚠️ 💫
What do you mean this series is over? How am I supposed to say goodbye to this incredible found family after everything they've put me through?
I'm still firmly in denial, but if this was the way to end the series, then what a beautiful, heartbreaking way to do it. Noah and Tori's story completely wrecked me. It shattered my heart into a thousand pieces and then slowly, carefully put it back together again.
And Noah Jones... where do I even begin? This man has spent years carrying feelings for his best friend's girlfriend, burying them deep and convincing himself they would never be his to act on. But the yearning? The pining? The quiet devotion? It was absolutely heartbreaking to witness. Noah loved Tori long before he ever had a chance to hope for more, and every moment of his journey made me fall harder for him.
Then there's Tori. My heart ached for her from beginning to end. Life has not been kind to her, and the amount of loss and heartbreak she's endured feels painfully unfair. Watching her try to rebuild herself while convincing herself that Noah was "just a friend" was both frustrating and emotional because, honestly, Noah Jones was husband material from the very first page.
Their story had everything I love in a romance. It made me laugh, cry, swoon, and clutch my chest from the overwhelming emotions. The chemistry was undeniable, the emotional depth was beautiful, and the tender moments between them felt so earned. Every page pulled me in deeper, and by the end, I wasn't ready to let them go.
This series has given me unforgettable characters, beautiful love stories, and one of my favorite found families. The friendships, the love, the support, and all the emotions woven throughout these books are what make them so special. If you're a romance reader looking for stories that will make you feel everything, this series is an absolute must-read!
Thank you so much to NL Amore and Romance Room PR for this beautiful eARC!
Military romance ✔️ love after loss ✔️ mental health rep ✔️ Brothers best friend ✔️ He falls first ✔️ Grief rep ✔️ Secret relationship ✔️ YEARS of yearning ✔️ Hurt x Comfort ✔️ Will make you sob ✔️
Oh my gosh, where do I start??? I’ve been lucky enough to work with NL Amore over the last few months, gearing up for this exact release, and from the second she started sending me quotes for the content she wanted… I knew this book was going to be special, and I knew I needed to read it.
Noah and Tori’s story absolutely wrecked me, ruined me, then pieced me back together. I don’t want to spoil it so I won’t talk too much about what actually happened but just know this story requires a lot of tissues and it was incredibly beautiful, but broke my heart too,
Everything they went through, everything both Noah and Tori was put through, my heart hurt so much for them, and every time it seemed like they needed each other, the universe pulled them away.
Tori — my gosh this girl really did get put through the wringer, she went through things no person should have to go through, no woman should have to go through, seeing life slowly creep back into her was honestly so beautiful… I loved getting to see her slowly laughing and joking again, and the way she helped Noah to heal, after everything… 😭 the way Daisies kept showing up for her, for them. 🥹
Noah was so strong, he was unwavering and gentle, and he was there for her, even when she didn’t want him to be… he was there. He fell for her the second he saw her, even when she wasn’t his to love. Even when she pushed him away. He was everything and every time he called her Darlin’? I melted a little bit more.
Their burn was slow, their relationship had so many ups and downs, and the amount of trauma and pain they had to overcome felt unbearable but the way their story wrapped up?? It was perfection.
What an incredible way to wrap up the series, the friendships and found family vibes were everything, getting to see the gang all be there for both of them throughout… Harry in particular had me sobbing and also cackling so many times.
Saved By You took me on an emotional rollercoaster. What I loved most was that N.L. Amore never rushed Tori and Noah’s story. Despite how painful their journey was, it was clear that both characters needed time to heal, grow and face their own struggles before they could truly come together. Their relationship felt more real and genuine because it was built on personal growth and healing rather than instant reconciliation.
N.L Amore handled themes of grief, PTSD, trauma and mental health with great sensitivity, allowing you to experience all the emotions alongside them.
Noah was lovely, having spent much of his life putting everyone else’s needs before his own while neglecting his own struggles and trauma. Tori, on the other hand, was strong and resilient, fighting her way back after hitting rock bottom and proving just how capable she was of rebuilding her life.
It was undeniable that Tori and Noah were meant to be together, but given their history, it was completely understandable that Tori was hesitant to risk facing the same heartbreak again. Her need to protect herself made her decisions feel realistic and relatable.
It took a long time for them to finally get together, however under the circumstances it was necessary. Their slow-burn journey felt natural and believable, making their eventual relationship all the more rewarding.
I connected with Tori as a military sibling. The emotions that come with deployment, the constant worry, the inability to contact them and the absence of someone you rely on for advice and support, were portrayed in a way that were so relatable to me. That aspect of the story resonated deeply with me and added another layer of emotional impact to the story for me personally.
I loved Noah and Tori's story and seeing the other characters from previous books in the series again. Was a beautiful ending to the series.
Thank you to N.L Amore for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This is the final book in the Always and Forever and this is the best ending to a epic series. This book will stay with me forever and there will never be enough words or stars to describe my love for this book, it has left me speechless. This is the book I have been waiting impatiently for since Noah was first mentioned in Saved By You. I could not sleep until I have finished it. I knew it was going to be an emotional roller coaster, Tash totally breaking us and putting us back together and she certainly did. I cried throughout the whole book for different reasons, and paying for it today. I listened to the soundtrack as I read this book, and I would say that is a definite must. The soundtrack for this book is another level, and I have already got in on in the house and the car.
Noah has loved Tori for over 10 years and during this journey he finally gets to love her loudly. Their love is the grand epic love that everyone wants, and even though they go through trauma, and the loss of Trent/Scotty, he was never the man for Tori, and sad as is to say if he hadn't died Noah and Tori would never get their grand epic love, they type every person wants to find. These two were destined for each other, they complete each other wholeheartedly. I don't want to go into the storyline of the book as honestly I don't want to spoil it for you all, as I could talk about this book for ever more.
'The idea of losing a man like Noah Jones is incomprehensible', and I wholeheartedly concur as feel this about the full series and for Tash for writing these amazing books. To get full experience you have to read full series. I am so proud of you @author.nlamore and so glad I have been apart of your journey. This is best book you have wrote and you can see your progression as a writer. I can't want for what's next.
Going into this, you’re warned it’s not going to be an easy read, and there are quite a few triggers, and they are significant!
Be prepared. It’s heartbreaking and devastating, bittersweet, emotional and occasionally frustrating. Noah has been pining for his best friend’s girl for years, and when she finds herself alone after his death, she relies on him heavily for support…
Cue the beginning of act one and what seems to be a sweet journey to a HEA… Think again. We all know healing is not linear, and when it’s complicated by unresolved feelings of grief, heartbreak, compounded by pregnancy loss and small-town expectations and judgement, what follows is a tough, tension and angst-filled journey spanning years… YEARS!!!
I felt for Noah. I fell a little in love with him too… He knew, you don’t go for your best friend’s girl, but love will always win out. And his decisions, while tough, led to where we finally got to in the end. What I really appreciated was his eventual understanding of Tori’s feelings and actions - and then his actions towards Trent “Scotty”.
“But love is scary. Hell, life is scary. But don’t let the fear win. There is someone out there who wants to love you in all the ways you deserve to be loved. So let him.”
Tori broke my heart. And a little like Noah, frustrated me, devastated me, yet I could understand what she was doing and why… Definitely a sign of an author who has really touched into the emotional journey correctly, where even in the heartbreak, I wasn’t pissed off at the constant back and forth.
“Life is so short, Tori, so love loudly while you can.”
Overall, a wonderful, emotional journey about dealing with grief, feelings of grief, and moving on in completely unexpected ways.
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT. 😭💔 Grab the tissues because this book emotionally destroyed me from start to finish.
If you asked Google to name a book that would emotionally wreck me, the answer would be Saved By You. And honestly? Nothing could have prepared me for this story.
We have all been waiting for Noah and Tori's book, and if you think you know what's coming... TRUST ME, YOU DON'T.
The yearning in this book??? TEN YEARS. 😭
Noah promised he'd always look after her, and watching that promise carry through every page absolutely shattered me. The love, the heartbreak, the sacrifice, the tension... I felt every single emotion imaginable.
And can we talk about the emotional rollercoaster?? I was barely hanging on and then around 36% my heart dropped AGAIN.
What made this even more special was getting to see the men before they left the Marines and then jumping ahead five years to reconnect with everyone we've come to love throughout the series. It felt like coming home while simultaneously having my heart ripped out.
The small-town feel, the found family, the friendships, the love in all its different forms... it was beautiful. This book reminds you that grief and love can exist together and that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting what came before.
And the phrase Amor Fati — love your fate — could not have been more perfect for this story.
⭐️ ALL. THE. STARS. ⭐️
This will absolutely be one of my Top 25 reads of 2026, and I already know I'll reread it over and over again.
What a way to end a series. WOW. Just WOW.
To all my military moms, wives, and families on here my heart is with you. This book hit so much harder because of the sacrifices made by those who serve and the people who love them.
Go into this one blind. Don't read spoilers. Just trust the process and prepare for your heart to never be the same. 🖤📚
. Wow. This story was something else. A love story spanning years of yearning, separation, heartbreak, grief, self-discovery, and ultimately finding your way back to happiness. I've absolutely loved this debut series from NL Amore, but this book completely blew me away. It broke me in the best possible way. I've hardly been reading lately because nothing I've picked up has managed to pull me in or make me feel anything. I love reading books that leave a mark, and Saved by You did exactly that. It's compelling from the very first page and delivers a deeply emotional, angst-filled story that truly touched me. These are the kinds of stories I adore. They're the reason I fell in love with reading romance in the first place. This book reminded me why I read. You can enjoy a lot of books, but every now and then you come across one that hits differently for reasons you can't quite explain. Those are the special ones. This is one of those books. ❤️ From around Chapter 12, the emotional wave hit me and the tears started flowing. Then I reached a point later in the story that left me completely sobbing. My heart hurt, and I had a constant lump in my throat. Noah and Tor go through so much. Nobody deserves peace, happiness, and their happily-ever-after more than these two. Their journey is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end, and every moment is worth it. The found family in this series is one of my favourite things. They're lovable, loyal, supportive, and caring. And Harry and Ali still had me laughing out loud whenever they appeared. Ending the series with Noah and Tor felt like the perfect way to complete this incredible group. This story is outstanding, and Amore has finished the series on an incredible high. I'm sad it's over, but it ends in a way that leaves you feeling completely satisfied and whole. An unforgettable ending to a truly special series. ❤️