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Natalie’s wavy black hair undulating around her soft face always captivates my attention.

I couldn’t resist her. I craved her. I needed her.

Her demeanor of late told me there was something terribly wrong.

Those gorgeous eyes now had painful secrets buried beneath the surface, and I couldn’t bear to see her like that.

When I saw the bruises, I knew I had to find out what’s really going on before it was too late.

Natalie

A fresh warm wind blows Carter into my life like a dream from far away.

His huge arms, broad shoulders, and thick gorgeous hair give him a powerful, commanding air, but he’s a big softy with a smile that could brighten anyone's day.

I can tell this hot charmer is used to getting what he wants, and nothing on God’s green Earth could stop him once he puts his mind to something.

I study him while I served his drinks, but he always seems to raise more questions than he answers for me.

I just hope he doesn’t come to find out what’s really going on around this place or he will wish he never found me.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 25, 2019

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1,263 reviews11 followers
October 27, 2019
3 1/2 Stars

Carter was an alpha male screwup who couldn’t control his guilt and mad rages. Placed on temporary relief of duties to get his act together, he spent his time in Cabo lazing the days away getting plastered.
His outlook changed after meeting beautiful Natalie tending bar. She infused some normalcy in his life that was missing. Once he discovered her dire circumstances of virtual slavery by the local cartel, he was able to rouse himself out of his ambivalence to rescue Natalie.
He may have been a screwup, but he was Natalie’s screwup and her savior.
Lots and lots of graphic violence in this mob based romance with over the top passion.

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16.4k reviews218 followers
October 27, 2019
Story line is great and I loved the characters. I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it! Unexpected twists and turns had me reading this book in one sitting. Great storyline and character development made this book a hot and enjoyable read!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
2,606 reviews26 followers
October 29, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "SAVING NATALIE" This is a rollercoaster ride full of suspense, intrigue, lots of violence, intense drama, danger, passion, twists that keep you glued to your seat.
Carter works for Stormborn Security Services he gets told he's being put on medical leave after his major screw up on the last job he beeds to get his rage and anger under control and get hus head on straight.
Carter decides to go to Cabo in Mexico for a vacation relax and drink and get things under control he meets Natalie the bartender there's definitely a connection there she seems to sooth him they become friends.
Natalie is a bartender and she works for the local Cartel when high end businessmen come to town she has to oversea the parties she wants out and is hoping she can get Carter to help her.
Carter notices the bruises on Natalie and asks her about it when he finds out its the local Cartel and she wants out he'll do anything to help her can they escape the Cartel and get their HEA.
I definitely recommend to get this very interesting entertaining book Ava Bloom did an amazing job writing this story with great characters that pull you right into their drama well done so well worth the read.
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7,177 reviews71 followers
October 27, 2019
AN IMMENSELY ENJOYABLE TREAT!!!
Deep, dark and delish! Ava brought out the big guns with this delectable wild ride that blasts this baby together sleek, shiny and tight. Alpha male in all it's wonder showcases this rough and tumble mayhem, jolting up churning vortex chocked-full of unnerving circumstances and a bevy of surprising events that keep you flipping page after page. Jumping through hoops, skirting the trials and tribulations along with a slew of plot twists that blasts this bad boy to life flawlessly. Ramping those swirling emotions bursting into play with every color on the spectrum. Sparks fly as intrigue, danger and suspense ensues while the chemistry sizzles. Throw in distress and turmoil and you have the recipe for disaster. The characters are authentic, genuine and realistic with such depth and qualities that blend and transform into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there standing in the middle of ground zero with them. Fantastic job Ava, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
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13.6k reviews156 followers
July 24, 2022
Carter and Natalie live in their own personal hells. Natalie is caught up in the Trejo Cartel through Mateo, a sadistic man who enjoys hurting people. Carter is trying to cope with his personal demons from his military experience. When one incident too many gets a hold of Carter he is asked to take a vacation and get himself together. Going to Mexico was suppose to do that but he runs into Natalie and being with her was like being with a kindred spirit. Can these two come together to solve both of their problems and have a happily ever after? This story draws you from page one drawing you into the story and all of its drama.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,631 reviews6 followers
October 26, 2019
This was a quick and engrossing read that had me reading non-stop from start to finish. This was a different Stormborn Security Services story as we see Carter being "relieved" of his services with Stormborn due to an incident from his last assignment. Forced to take a "vacation" he meets Natalie and finds out that she has been forced to work under the thumb of the Cartel. Something about Natalie finds a way into Carter's heart, something he thought was long dead. There is action, romance, strong Alpha types and a woman needing help, what more can you ask for in a story?

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
6,563 reviews27 followers
October 28, 2019
Another great book in the Stormborn Security world. This is Natalie and Carter's story

After one to many screw ups all alpha male Carter has been placed on temporary hiatus He has been told to get his head right before he returns to Stormborn. So he heads to Cabos and intends to relax and hang out at the bars. Then he meets Natalie she is tending bar when he learns that she is a virtual slave to the local cartel he sees this has his chance at redemption for the last assignment that went oh so wrong. As he tries to keep her safe the attraction between them is off the charts but do they have a future together can he gain her freedom for her You will have to read to see
279 reviews
October 27, 2019
Natalie is a bartender and also works for the cartel. When the cartel has important clients come into town they have NatLie oversee the party. Carter works in security and he is in Mexico for a vacation. Carter has a lot of skeletons in his closet that he is trying hard to deal with. This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride that has lots of twists and turns. I really enjoyed reading this book.

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6,577 reviews35 followers
November 3, 2019
Wow so much happened in this book I am still reeling from it all! An amazing addition to the Stormborn Security Services series. It is an emotionally deep and compelling on the edge of my seat read that is well written, well developed, and fast pace. Lots of action, drama, suspense, humour, and intrigue to look forward to in this story. The characters are strong with intense chemistry between them! Highly recommended.

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1,245 reviews7 followers
October 28, 2019
Trouble down in Mexico

Dramatic, spicy, and exciting. Great storyline, plot and interaction of the characters and events. Because of the subject matter it wasn't as fun to read as some of Ava Blooms other books for me. I received this book as an arc and I am voluntarily submitting my review.
1,000 reviews6 followers
October 30, 2019
Carter is on vacation when he meets Natalie. When he uncovers her circumstances nothing will stop him from saving her. Fast paced read with twists and turns and characters who have gotten in trouble in the past but manage to find a way forward together. This is a stand-alone in the series. (I voluntarily reviewed an ARC).
2,880 reviews18 followers
October 30, 2019
Intense!

Carter and Natalie meet while he is on "vacation" and sparks ignite but there are dangerous forces at work that control Natalie, and the fear and bruises catch Carters attention and protection.
This story is full of heat, passion, chemistry, danger, violence, intruige, choices and consequences. It is one hot, high octane action packed read!
2,945 reviews3 followers
October 28, 2019
This was a very good well written story and the characters were both enchanting and enjoyable with the right amount of heat to keep you hooked till the end

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477 reviews
October 31, 2019
Interesting, but not quite realistic. It just didn’t hit me right. Try reading it. You may like it. The writing was very good.
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24.4k reviews19 followers
November 26, 2019
I loved Carter & Natalie's story. Good characters. Lots of twists that kept me reading the book. I received a free book. And am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
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