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Caldwell Investigations #1
Salvation
Avery
Losing my heart wasn’t supposed to happen, not when a boy’s life is on the line. And not to someone like him.
I've spent the last four months advocating for a missing teen no one else seems to give a damn about, and now that I've finally gotten a break in the case, my only hope lies with a surly mountain man I shouldn't be attracted to.
Warren is everything I don't need. But those sad, soulful eyes suck me in, and the more time I spend alone with him, the more I start to glimpse the broken man beneath his gruff exterior. Broken… but in just the right shape to fit seamlessly into my heart. As we race to find the missing boy, I can't help wanting to save them both.
Warren
Pushing people away is second nature for me now. After my daughter died and my marriage imploded, I knew happiness just wasn't in the cards. That was until Avery swept into my life and made me hope for more.
Trusting him means opening myself up to heartache. Loving him could destroy me. But every time he smiles, my gray world explodes with color, and my heart yearns for the chance to call him mine.
I know I'll have to give him up once we find the boy. Until then... he's my salvation.
Join the Caldwell Investigations team in this brand new series as they fight for justice--and for love. Salvation is a steamy standalone that includes a sweet and determined optimist, a pessimist who can't help loving him, and proof that body heat really is the best cure for those cold mountain nights.
Losing my heart wasn’t supposed to happen, not when a boy’s life is on the line. And not to someone like him.
I've spent the last four months advocating for a missing teen no one else seems to give a damn about, and now that I've finally gotten a break in the case, my only hope lies with a surly mountain man I shouldn't be attracted to.
Warren is everything I don't need. But those sad, soulful eyes suck me in, and the more time I spend alone with him, the more I start to glimpse the broken man beneath his gruff exterior. Broken… but in just the right shape to fit seamlessly into my heart. As we race to find the missing boy, I can't help wanting to save them both.
Warren
Pushing people away is second nature for me now. After my daughter died and my marriage imploded, I knew happiness just wasn't in the cards. That was until Avery swept into my life and made me hope for more.
Trusting him means opening myself up to heartache. Loving him could destroy me. But every time he smiles, my gray world explodes with color, and my heart yearns for the chance to call him mine.
I know I'll have to give him up once we find the boy. Until then... he's my salvation.
Join the Caldwell Investigations team in this brand new series as they fight for justice--and for love. Salvation is a steamy standalone that includes a sweet and determined optimist, a pessimist who can't help loving him, and proof that body heat really is the best cure for those cold mountain nights.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2018
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April 23, 2018
Ugh, no, I just couldn't with this one. I started skimming halfway through.
The whole survival aspect was entirely unrealistic, and I'd bet six months' salary that the author has never been to Seattle or visited only briefly.
The editing, or complete lack thereof, is inexcusable. This isn't Ms. Hendricks' first rodeo. There is NO justifiable reason for that many grammatical and stylistic errors. It's sloppy and lazy, and it infuriates me.
The romance never gelled for me, and the ending was really abrupt, barely a HFN.
1.5 stars, rounding up.
The whole survival aspect was entirely unrealistic, and I'd bet six months' salary that the author has never been to Seattle or visited only briefly.
The editing, or complete lack thereof, is inexcusable. This isn't Ms. Hendricks' first rodeo. There is NO justifiable reason for that many grammatical and stylistic errors. It's sloppy and lazy, and it infuriates me.
The romance never gelled for me, and the ending was really abrupt, barely a HFN.
1.5 stars, rounding up.
May 11, 2018
I've enjoyed over half a dozen of this author's books. Salvation breaks away from the NA Sports mold of most of her other books.
A teenage boy is kicked out of his home when his parents find out he is gay. On his way to a friend's house in another state, he accepts a ride from a kind looking man and is not seen again for months.
Warren is living the life of a mountain hermit. After experiencing heartache that is almost impossible to come back from, his only desire is to be left alone to live out his days in isolation. When he sees a boy on the mountain at the edge of winter, he feels obliged to let the Ranger know.
Avery is a journalist. He's been covering Ian's missing person case. But he hasn't been able to turn up any significant leads in months. Just when he is asked to move on from this story to a new one a breakthrough comes in via a Ranger report of a teenage boy spotted on the mountains. Avery immediately goes to the PI Agency (where he also works?) determined to investigate the sighting. He is sure it must be Ian. He enlists Warren's help in hiking the mountain range in dangerous weather and their adventures begin.
I was a little confused about Avery's relationship with the PI Agency. I don't know if he worked for both a newspaper and the agency or whether he was just friends with the people at the agency.
I also had a hard time believing the "reason" that the "bad guy" in the plot was living in the area stated for the reason stated. *trying not to give anything away here* But it rang false for me.
I mostly enjoyed the story. I know nothing about mountains or hiking in them or the danger of cold weather, so I took their adventures with a grain of salt and didn't have much trouble enjoying the ride.
My problem occurred close to the end of the story. After about 80%, when the plot focused solely on the relationship between Warren and Avery, it became UFB for me. None of the actions and reactions after that point made a bit of sense. Shortly after 90% I started skimming and when I got to the Epilogue I skipped it altogether.
You know how it is. The last part or ending of a book can make or break your enjoyment of the story. In this case, it pretty much ruined it for me. I don't want to go into specifics because I refuse to put spoilers in my reviews. Let's just say that if I knew two men who acted that way I'd encourage them to grow a pair.
I'm going to go with 2.5 stars because I did enjoy the first 80% of the book.
Review ARC kindly provided by the author.
A teenage boy is kicked out of his home when his parents find out he is gay. On his way to a friend's house in another state, he accepts a ride from a kind looking man and is not seen again for months.
Warren is living the life of a mountain hermit. After experiencing heartache that is almost impossible to come back from, his only desire is to be left alone to live out his days in isolation. When he sees a boy on the mountain at the edge of winter, he feels obliged to let the Ranger know.
Avery is a journalist. He's been covering Ian's missing person case. But he hasn't been able to turn up any significant leads in months. Just when he is asked to move on from this story to a new one a breakthrough comes in via a Ranger report of a teenage boy spotted on the mountains. Avery immediately goes to the PI Agency (where he also works?) determined to investigate the sighting. He is sure it must be Ian. He enlists Warren's help in hiking the mountain range in dangerous weather and their adventures begin.
I was a little confused about Avery's relationship with the PI Agency. I don't know if he worked for both a newspaper and the agency or whether he was just friends with the people at the agency.
I also had a hard time believing the "reason" that the "bad guy" in the plot was living in the area stated for the reason stated. *trying not to give anything away here* But it rang false for me.
I mostly enjoyed the story. I know nothing about mountains or hiking in them or the danger of cold weather, so I took their adventures with a grain of salt and didn't have much trouble enjoying the ride.
My problem occurred close to the end of the story. After about 80%, when the plot focused solely on the relationship between Warren and Avery, it became UFB for me. None of the actions and reactions after that point made a bit of sense. Shortly after 90% I started skimming and when I got to the Epilogue I skipped it altogether.
You know how it is. The last part or ending of a book can make or break your enjoyment of the story. In this case, it pretty much ruined it for me. I don't want to go into specifics because I refuse to put spoilers in my reviews. Let's just say that if I knew two men who acted that way I'd encourage them to grow a pair.
I'm going to go with 2.5 stars because I did enjoy the first 80% of the book.
Review ARC kindly provided by the author.
April 16, 2018
Disappointing. 1.5*
Reading the sample was enough to get me invested in the missing boy. I purchased expecting a taunt hunt for him with bonding along the way, but it was more insta-insta with angsting and oh yeah the missing kid. As soon as the main characters met it was imagining of nudity and touching. The plot followed bog-standard mountain, bad weather, isolated cabin, script. I've read it too many times before. The boy is barely on page and beyond the sample is more story device than real person. The conclusion of his arc was to quick, simple and unsatisfying. Several things left answered and some aspects rushed and unrealistic.
I finished the book with more of an impression of Cam than any other person, though there are conflicting descriptions given of him. The main character's names already fading. The next book is very clearly going to be Cam and Noah.
There are a number of wrong words such as 'have' for 'gave' and missing words that render sentences nonsensical. I think that improves as the story continues, or I noticed less when I started skimming.
The HEA actually irritated me, it was supposed to be dramatic but far from wowed me
And everyone seems to spend time picturing the people they're about to meet. Even down to whether they'd be wearing a hat or not!
For me this went downhill from the moment the main characters met. If you read for the romance rather than suspense you may rate higher.
Reading the sample was enough to get me invested in the missing boy. I purchased expecting a taunt hunt for him with bonding along the way, but it was more insta-insta with angsting and oh yeah the missing kid. As soon as the main characters met it was imagining of nudity and touching. The plot followed bog-standard mountain, bad weather, isolated cabin, script. I've read it too many times before. The boy is barely on page and beyond the sample is more story device than real person. The conclusion of his arc was to quick, simple and unsatisfying. Several things left answered and some aspects rushed and unrealistic.
I finished the book with more of an impression of Cam than any other person, though there are conflicting descriptions given of him. The main character's names already fading. The next book is very clearly going to be Cam and Noah.
There are a number of wrong words such as 'have' for 'gave' and missing words that render sentences nonsensical. I think that improves as the story continues, or I noticed less when I started skimming.
The HEA actually irritated me, it was supposed to be dramatic but far from wowed me
And everyone seems to spend time picturing the people they're about to meet. Even down to whether they'd be wearing a hat or not!
For me this went downhill from the moment the main characters met. If you read for the romance rather than suspense you may rate higher.
July 11, 2018
As much as I love Alison Hendricks, this book was just not it.
The premise was good but I felt the execution wasn’t believable.I liked the characters well enough but there was just something missing.
The premise was good but I felt the execution wasn’t believable.I liked the characters well enough but there was just something missing.
April 15, 2018
This is a new-to-me author. Really enjoyed this books, and look forward to the rest of the series.
March 5, 2019
DNF @ 53%.
The execution of this book is just not great. The only chapter that has been engaging was the prologue, with Ian. Everything from chapter 1 onwards just seems unrealistic... not in a fantastical way but in a "I couldn't be bothered to properly research things to make this seem realistic" way.
Warren is recluse with a tragic backstory. Avery is the young journalist with the tragic backstory. Together, they fumble their way through the wilderness to find Ian, the missing boy with the tragic backstory. Ian's abductor has an implied tragic backstory. You get a tragic backstory and you get a tragic backstory and you get a tragic backstory.... EVERYONE GETS A TRAGIC BACKSTORY!!!!!!
Warren and Avery feel an instant, inexplicable attraction. Warren is all hot and cold. Everything about their attraction and relationship feels hollow.
I considered finishing this, but I already wasted half my morning on this and still feel 'meh' at best about it, so it's time to move along.
The execution of this book is just not great. The only chapter that has been engaging was the prologue, with Ian. Everything from chapter 1 onwards just seems unrealistic... not in a fantastical way but in a "I couldn't be bothered to properly research things to make this seem realistic" way.
Warren is recluse with a tragic backstory. Avery is the young journalist with the tragic backstory. Together, they fumble their way through the wilderness to find Ian, the missing boy with the tragic backstory. Ian's abductor has an implied tragic backstory. You get a tragic backstory and you get a tragic backstory and you get a tragic backstory.... EVERYONE GETS A TRAGIC BACKSTORY!!!!!!
Warren and Avery feel an instant, inexplicable attraction. Warren is all hot and cold. Everything about their attraction and relationship feels hollow.
I considered finishing this, but I already wasted half my morning on this and still feel 'meh' at best about it, so it's time to move along.
June 28, 2018
I was expecting this mystery to be dark and depressing after reading the prologue and I could barely enjoy the budding romance between Warren and Avery without worrying about the missing teen Ian. I was also rooting for Warren and Avery until my pet peeve happened – They allowed someone else's unsolicited opinion to affect their relationship and then they're miserable for months for no reason! Ugh! Other than that, and a few editing issues it was a decent story. 3.5 stars
May 26, 2018
Nice
Another good story from Alison! The main characters were likable and we were able to see their flaws . The mystery surrounding the missing teen was nicely done as well.
Another good story from Alison! The main characters were likable and we were able to see their flaws . The mystery surrounding the missing teen was nicely done as well.
April 25, 2018
I liked Salvation by Alison Hendricks. It's the first book in the Caldwell Investigations series and I enjoyed reading it. I thought the book was well written and it had a nice flow to it. I liked both Warren and Avery and Ian and Roger. I do agree that a little bit more research could have been gone into wilderness hiking and survival, cause hiking in sneakers in the snow wouldn't have been possible for very long without numb toes and frostbite. Also not having the proper winter clothes would be an issue. And although the author made sure to mention that Warren packed water bottles and protein bars there was never any mention of them eating them. And Warren recovered very fast from his leg wound, which was a little unrealistic. But otherwise, I did really enjoy reading the book. The chemistry between Warren and Avery is hot and was worth suspending a little bit of reality for. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 17, 2018
3.75 stars rounded up
Salvation is a first book of Hendricks' newest series, Caldwell Investigations. Although the prologue made me worry -- a gay teenager, Ian, is kicked out by his religious family, and then being picked up by a stranger -- it wasn't as dark as I thought. In fact, it came up a little sappy at times...
The main heroes in this book are Avery, a young journalist who is determined to find Ian, and Warren, a reclusive brooding 'mountain man' who is tasked to help Avery navigate the cold mountains to track down the missing teenager. They connect as they look for Ian, including sharing body heat when needed.
I still had questions regarding Ian and his disappearance ... But in overall, another book from Hendricks that I really enjoyed. Plus, I think there's sparks between one of the investigators, Cam, and the 'confidential informant' ... and I want to read their books very much ^^
Salvation is a first book of Hendricks' newest series, Caldwell Investigations. Although the prologue made me worry -- a gay teenager, Ian, is kicked out by his religious family, and then being picked up by a stranger -- it wasn't as dark as I thought. In fact, it came up a little sappy at times...
The main heroes in this book are Avery, a young journalist who is determined to find Ian, and Warren, a reclusive brooding 'mountain man' who is tasked to help Avery navigate the cold mountains to track down the missing teenager. They connect as they look for Ian, including sharing body heat when needed.
I still had questions regarding Ian and his disappearance ... But in overall, another book from Hendricks that I really enjoyed. Plus, I think there's sparks between one of the investigators, Cam, and the 'confidential informant' ... and I want to read their books very much ^^
February 15, 2019
Just wondering how your thick winter clothes dry in a cave when the fire isn't large and doesn't last the night and the snow is thick outside???? Otherwise a decent enough story.
June 30, 2018
I pushed through this book even though it made me very angry.
I don't know much about mountain terrain but even I could easily see the blaring inaccuracies.
First off the main characters head off to the area where the missing boy was last seen. They take a quad because they can't access the area by truck. Fine. When they get there they hike to a cave not to far away and find a jacket belonging to someone else living in the area so they decide to go visit this person. Fine.
They pick up their truck but on the way to jacket owner's home they have to stop because of a blizzard and overnight at a random cabin to wait out the snow storm. They head out immediately the next morning... by truck... but who plowed the roads??? You can't just suddenly take a vehicle out for a drive after a snow storm! Deep snow and snow drifts will ensure you can't get very far without getting stuck!
After visiting jacket owner they head back to the cave... by truck. Even though just the day before they couldn't access that area by truck, after a blizzard they suddenly can?
From the cave they spot a hiking trail that is not in use this time of year... but there was a blizzard! How can they spit the trail? Where I live, blizzards can make it difficult to even determine where an actual road is, but they can see a hiking trail off in the distance?
Also, they know the kid left the cave before the blizzard hit the day before, but while following the hiking trail they find sneaker impressions... but again, THERE WAS A SNOW STORM.
Does this author not know that snow storms dump copious amounts of snow in the area the storm occurs, causes huge snow drifts and make driving impossible because the deep snow will surely cause you to get stuck if you try to pass through?
There were several other things about this book that had me disliking it, but these made me the most angry because they were so unbelievable but with a little bit of easy research this is something that she could have easily informed herself about.
I won't be reading any other books by this author anytime soon.
I don't know much about mountain terrain but even I could easily see the blaring inaccuracies.
First off the main characters head off to the area where the missing boy was last seen. They take a quad because they can't access the area by truck. Fine. When they get there they hike to a cave not to far away and find a jacket belonging to someone else living in the area so they decide to go visit this person. Fine.
They pick up their truck but on the way to jacket owner's home they have to stop because of a blizzard and overnight at a random cabin to wait out the snow storm. They head out immediately the next morning... by truck... but who plowed the roads??? You can't just suddenly take a vehicle out for a drive after a snow storm! Deep snow and snow drifts will ensure you can't get very far without getting stuck!
After visiting jacket owner they head back to the cave... by truck. Even though just the day before they couldn't access that area by truck, after a blizzard they suddenly can?
From the cave they spot a hiking trail that is not in use this time of year... but there was a blizzard! How can they spit the trail? Where I live, blizzards can make it difficult to even determine where an actual road is, but they can see a hiking trail off in the distance?
Also, they know the kid left the cave before the blizzard hit the day before, but while following the hiking trail they find sneaker impressions... but again, THERE WAS A SNOW STORM.
Does this author not know that snow storms dump copious amounts of snow in the area the storm occurs, causes huge snow drifts and make driving impossible because the deep snow will surely cause you to get stuck if you try to pass through?
There were several other things about this book that had me disliking it, but these made me the most angry because they were so unbelievable but with a little bit of easy research this is something that she could have easily informed herself about.
I won't be reading any other books by this author anytime soon.
April 13, 2018
I have read all of Alison's sports books, but this was the first time I read a non-sports book of hers.
Because of that, I was not sure what to expect going into it.
I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed it, despite the different types of characters / storyline.
That's just a good author, I guess.
In Salvation, Avery and Warren end up meeting when they go off in search of a missing boy.
These two never expected to find love during the search.
Both men have experienced a life that has not been very kind to them.
Warren is a man with a wounded heart, who lives alone in the mountains.
Avery is a journalist who is determined to find the missing boy. No one else seems to care, but he won't give up hope.
When he gets a tip and heads off to instigate it, he meets Warren.
Warren thinks that Avery is crazy, but still go off and helps him look.
Avery sees how lonely and broken Warren is and really wants to help him out too.
He wants to give him a second chance.
Warren is hesitant to let Avery in due to the heartbreaks of his past. He knows that once the search is over, Avery will be gone and he'll be alone again.
As I said before, I really did enjoy this book.
I liked the characters.
I liked their backgrounds and the journey they had taken to get to this point in their lives.
Warren and Avery have a good chemistry and their relationship is sweet, despite the troubles.
And towards the end, I was blown away by how nice, understanding, and compassionate Warren is.
I also loved Ian, the missing boy, and his boyfriend.
I was hooked from the very beginning and was completely engrossed in the mystery and the developments of the relationship.
I am so glad I tried this book and I am now anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!
Because of that, I was not sure what to expect going into it.
I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed it, despite the different types of characters / storyline.
That's just a good author, I guess.
In Salvation, Avery and Warren end up meeting when they go off in search of a missing boy.
These two never expected to find love during the search.
Both men have experienced a life that has not been very kind to them.
Warren is a man with a wounded heart, who lives alone in the mountains.
Avery is a journalist who is determined to find the missing boy. No one else seems to care, but he won't give up hope.
When he gets a tip and heads off to instigate it, he meets Warren.
Warren thinks that Avery is crazy, but still go off and helps him look.
Avery sees how lonely and broken Warren is and really wants to help him out too.
He wants to give him a second chance.
Warren is hesitant to let Avery in due to the heartbreaks of his past. He knows that once the search is over, Avery will be gone and he'll be alone again.
As I said before, I really did enjoy this book.
I liked the characters.
I liked their backgrounds and the journey they had taken to get to this point in their lives.
Warren and Avery have a good chemistry and their relationship is sweet, despite the troubles.
And towards the end, I was blown away by how nice, understanding, and compassionate Warren is.
I also loved Ian, the missing boy, and his boyfriend.
I was hooked from the very beginning and was completely engrossed in the mystery and the developments of the relationship.
I am so glad I tried this book and I am now anxiously awaiting the next book in the series!
May 30, 2018
Mixed review
I loved the story up to 90% that’s were it went off the rails. I love Alison’s books and even though there were inconsistencies, it was still an amazing story, filled with heart, humor, action, and suspense. Then it fell apart.
Conflict is important in romance novels, it makes the characters more human. But long, overdrawn conflict at the end of the book? Just no. Those chapters should’ve been dedicated to showing the relationship between Avery and Warren. Instead it was spent listening to how miserable they were.
Warren was five minutes from accepting Avery’s offer of commitment, until Cam came into the picture. A handful of unsolicited words from a stranger...that was all it took. Yes, Warren is broken and insecure. And yes, i can see him falling into the trap that Cam set. But it should have immediately been resolved.
The inconsistencies that were insurmountable were: Avery’s job. He worked as a journalist at the beginning but for Caldwell securities at the end. Warren was trying to fit a stone into a mounting but ended up locking it away. Then BAM it was a ring that magically fit Avery’s finger. And lastly, neither man fit the model on the cover.
I loved the story up to 90% that’s were it went off the rails. I love Alison’s books and even though there were inconsistencies, it was still an amazing story, filled with heart, humor, action, and suspense. Then it fell apart.
Conflict is important in romance novels, it makes the characters more human. But long, overdrawn conflict at the end of the book? Just no. Those chapters should’ve been dedicated to showing the relationship between Avery and Warren. Instead it was spent listening to how miserable they were.
Warren was five minutes from accepting Avery’s offer of commitment, until Cam came into the picture. A handful of unsolicited words from a stranger...that was all it took. Yes, Warren is broken and insecure. And yes, i can see him falling into the trap that Cam set. But it should have immediately been resolved.
The inconsistencies that were insurmountable were: Avery’s job. He worked as a journalist at the beginning but for Caldwell securities at the end. Warren was trying to fit a stone into a mounting but ended up locking it away. Then BAM it was a ring that magically fit Avery’s finger. And lastly, neither man fit the model on the cover.
April 13, 2018
Having read all of this authors previous works I was both excited and nervous to read this story. I loved her hockey stories and was unsure how her style would translate to a mystery story line, but she did amazing. I was absorbed into this story from the first page.
This story is about Warren and Ash and their journey to solve the mystery of a missing young boy. During the process of untangling the mystery they learn about themselves, each other, and fall in love. The story is filled with introspection, heart break, mystery, passion, and sweetness. I loved the flow and the development of all the stories pieces.
I fell in love with their journey and without giving away anything, the ending was purely beautiful. My heart broke but I was so happy and satisfied with the out come. I am excited that this author decided t explore another genre and look forward to many more wonderful stories. I received an ARC and I am leaving an honest review .
This story is about Warren and Ash and their journey to solve the mystery of a missing young boy. During the process of untangling the mystery they learn about themselves, each other, and fall in love. The story is filled with introspection, heart break, mystery, passion, and sweetness. I loved the flow and the development of all the stories pieces.
I fell in love with their journey and without giving away anything, the ending was purely beautiful. My heart broke but I was so happy and satisfied with the out come. I am excited that this author decided t explore another genre and look forward to many more wonderful stories. I received an ARC and I am leaving an honest review .
April 21, 2018
I usually like Ms.Hendrick's works. This one I feel lacked something. For as much as the point of view rotates, I got more of a sense of Warren and even Cam than Avery. He had such an emotional connection to the story that I thought there would be a bit more development there along with him coming to terms with his past. That happened with Warren more. I thought there would be more of a relationship and connection development for how much this story was and is based on Avery and Ian's similar background.
Those two points were not a positive in my mind. However the relationship with Warren and Ian was a sweet development. I feel like Avery and Cam's relationship should have been laid out better,but I know they aren't in the same kind of relationship Avery and Warren are in, but the dynamic is confusing.
I loved the whole plot involving Ian was probably the part I liked most because it flowed, but again I wished for more Ian and Avery. 2.75 stars
Those two points were not a positive in my mind. However the relationship with Warren and Ian was a sweet development. I feel like Avery and Cam's relationship should have been laid out better,but I know they aren't in the same kind of relationship Avery and Warren are in, but the dynamic is confusing.
I loved the whole plot involving Ian was probably the part I liked most because it flowed, but again I wished for more Ian and Avery. 2.75 stars
August 8, 2018
A good read
I enjoyed this book, I loved Avery and Warren, both great guys
The story was really interesting and kept me gripped wanting to know how it all turned out.. I was rooting for Ian from the start.. poor guy, I’m so happy he has Tobias
It was a bit of a slow burn book which I don’t normally love.. but obviously with the storyline and plot I think it was necessary, you can’t exactly dive into a romance full on while your supposed to be looking for a missing kid
And there wasn’t that much physical Between them.. I mean yeah they kiss, make out and even have sex but I normally like my books to have loads of swoony romantic, and hot physical stuff between the guys.... but other than them few things I did enjoy it and definitely will go onto read book 2.. I’m really looking forward to Cam and Noah’s story.. from what we have seen of them it looks like it will be a great read
I enjoyed this book, I loved Avery and Warren, both great guys
The story was really interesting and kept me gripped wanting to know how it all turned out.. I was rooting for Ian from the start.. poor guy, I’m so happy he has Tobias
It was a bit of a slow burn book which I don’t normally love.. but obviously with the storyline and plot I think it was necessary, you can’t exactly dive into a romance full on while your supposed to be looking for a missing kid
And there wasn’t that much physical Between them.. I mean yeah they kiss, make out and even have sex but I normally like my books to have loads of swoony romantic, and hot physical stuff between the guys.... but other than them few things I did enjoy it and definitely will go onto read book 2.. I’m really looking forward to Cam and Noah’s story.. from what we have seen of them it looks like it will be a great read
January 19, 2021
Honestly, I thought it was impossible for a person's eyes to start paining (from fatigue) from rolling them so much.
Warren proved me wrong. Every single sentence from his perspective had me rolling them. The whole book I was like roll, roll, roll. Ugh.
Seriously, I know he's damaged and all but I find it hard to believe that someone could turn out that way. His self-loathing could have been executed brilliantly with better narration, but, as it was, it sounded like whiny self-pity, much like a teenager who was told that something was good for them and they refused to do it out of pure misplaced pride and arrogance, and when things take a bad turn (because of their own stupidity of course) they blame the world and wallow in self-pity instead of looking to the source of their stupidity.
Warren proved me wrong. Every single sentence from his perspective had me rolling them. The whole book I was like roll, roll, roll. Ugh.
Seriously, I know he's damaged and all but I find it hard to believe that someone could turn out that way. His self-loathing could have been executed brilliantly with better narration, but, as it was, it sounded like whiny self-pity, much like a teenager who was told that something was good for them and they refused to do it out of pure misplaced pride and arrogance, and when things take a bad turn (because of their own stupidity of course) they blame the world and wallow in self-pity instead of looking to the source of their stupidity.
April 14, 2018
Warren and Avery's story is full of adventure with a plot that will hook you from the start. These two meet out of necessity, Avery needs Warren's help in search of a missing child. They go off in search of the kid and form a bond that neither expected. Each have had many struggles in their lives and never expected good to come out of such a bad situation. I loved the setting of this book as well it was purely magical. Be known this is not a book full of steamy situations, it does have a few, it is about forming a bond that matters and is life altering. I can't wait for more from Caldwell Investigations!!
April 17, 2018
Started strong but ended with me rolling my eyes and wishing it was over = 2.5* rounded down
There were some annoying editing and grammatical issues. However I could have forgiven that if the story had ended earlier. The main part of the plot was over but the couple is not quite together. And frankly everything that followed after was idiotic. "he is the sun and i would eclipse him" Sigh. Okay that is not a direct quote but was a decent paraphrase of one character's internal dialogue. And to make it worse two other characters talk exactly the same way. Blech. Also one sex scene was at a very inappropriate time. Made me cringe.
There were some annoying editing and grammatical issues. However I could have forgiven that if the story had ended earlier. The main part of the plot was over but the couple is not quite together. And frankly everything that followed after was idiotic. "he is the sun and i would eclipse him" Sigh. Okay that is not a direct quote but was a decent paraphrase of one character's internal dialogue. And to make it worse two other characters talk exactly the same way. Blech. Also one sex scene was at a very inappropriate time. Made me cringe.
April 20, 2018
Needs research
Decently constructed story and likable characters, but the author really needs to do a lot more research if she wants to tell a credible story. It was laughably apparent that 1) she had never been to Seattle (possibly not even looked at a map or checked what the climate is l!ke), 2) had no concept of how to live in snow county, from logistics of green firewood to how a car operates in cold weather (not like that, at all), and 3) had not done *any* research on survival techniques in the wilderness in inclement weather. It's too bad, I really wanted to like this book, but it stretches realistic credibility way too far.
Decently constructed story and likable characters, but the author really needs to do a lot more research if she wants to tell a credible story. It was laughably apparent that 1) she had never been to Seattle (possibly not even looked at a map or checked what the climate is l!ke), 2) had no concept of how to live in snow county, from logistics of green firewood to how a car operates in cold weather (not like that, at all), and 3) had not done *any* research on survival techniques in the wilderness in inclement weather. It's too bad, I really wanted to like this book, but it stretches realistic credibility way too far.
April 13, 2018
I thoroughly loved Avery and Warren's story. I loved that Avery was able to find joy in his life, despite the passion that he grew up with. I loved that Avery was able to bring that light into Warren's life simply by being himself.
I was a bit confused at times throughout the narrative because I never quite understood how Avery (a journalist) ended up working for Caldwell Investigations. I was also confused over whether Terrance was Tobias' son or his nephew... Maybe those will be clarified in the finished product.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I was a bit confused at times throughout the narrative because I never quite understood how Avery (a journalist) ended up working for Caldwell Investigations. I was also confused over whether Terrance was Tobias' son or his nephew... Maybe those will be clarified in the finished product.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
April 15, 2018
To be honest, this is the first book by this author that has taken me a bit to get into. Avery was a man on a mission, try to find a missing boy. He never anticipated he would come across a man like Warren. Warren is the character that took more time for me to get used to. He has been through a lot and it shows. But he does grow on me, as they do as a couple. And the sexiness and loving is what I have come to expect in this author’s books.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
June 10, 2018
Avery and Warren. Okay overall, but be prepared to read a completely unbelievable and unrealistic snowy weather storyline. The missing child takes a major backseat to the instalust relationship. Plot is sort of all over the place, but the characters are engaging enough to hold my attention. Will read book 2.
C, no reread.
C, no reread.
June 19, 2018
Held my interest
This story held my interest from the first paragraph to the final paragraph.
I loved the descriptions of the scenery. The two main characters were interesting and sexy. The hunt for Ian was the background for the interactions between Avery and Warren. Well written.
This story held my interest from the first paragraph to the final paragraph.
I loved the descriptions of the scenery. The two main characters were interesting and sexy. The hunt for Ian was the background for the interactions between Avery and Warren. Well written.
October 8, 2020
Very good
This premise of this book is that a young boy has gone missing & Avery who works for Caldwell Investigations seems to be the only one concerned. He gets a tip off that the lad had been seen in a mountain range & goes looking & meets Warren a man with an unhappy past. They both go looking for the boy & well romance beckons. A very well written story. Xx
This premise of this book is that a young boy has gone missing & Avery who works for Caldwell Investigations seems to be the only one concerned. He gets a tip off that the lad had been seen in a mountain range & goes looking & meets Warren a man with an unhappy past. They both go looking for the boy & well romance beckons. A very well written story. Xx
April 13, 2018
Great book
I wonder what it would feel like to so sure of something and then go to such length to find it. A powerful story of guts, great characters and determination and the chance of finding everlasting love....
I wonder what it would feel like to so sure of something and then go to such length to find it. A powerful story of guts, great characters and determination and the chance of finding everlasting love....
April 18, 2018
Recommended
This was a great series starter and I most certainly want to read more from the Caldwell Investigations. A great cast of characters and an engaging storyline made this a page turning read.
This was a great series starter and I most certainly want to read more from the Caldwell Investigations. A great cast of characters and an engaging storyline made this a page turning read.
April 24, 2018
Decent story line
The story was not really what I expected and, all things considered, not nearly as dark as it could've been. Overall, the story was pretty good. It needs a continuity editor and a few minor editing mistakes corrected, but it's certainly worth reading.
The story was not really what I expected and, all things considered, not nearly as dark as it could've been. Overall, the story was pretty good. It needs a continuity editor and a few minor editing mistakes corrected, but it's certainly worth reading.
May 6, 2018
*~~*ARC kindly provided by the author to me in exchange for an honest review *~~*
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Review originally posted on my blog with added content Mikku-chan / A world full of words
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