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The One I Want #4
Saving Dani
Air Force special ops, Dax Kingston is a military Pararescue Jumper who swoops in to save the day, rescue the wounded, and bring peace to the world. That is... until he becomes one of the wounded.
With his injuries, the Air Force sends him on his way and he’s left to say goodbye to the only life that ever mattered. Adrift without purpose, he takes his beat-up pickup truck and his trusty dog on the open road, looking for something, anything to ease his troubled mind.
What he doesn’t count on is the spitfire, slip of a girl he finds stranded on the side of the road. Dani hits all his buttons, takes none of his flack, and won’t let him fix her flat.
She makes him feel things he never thought he could feel, and while he’s determined to reel her in, she fights every step of the way.
Sparks fly. Tempers flare. But, he knows she’s his one.
There’s only one problem.
Dani's nursing a broken heart and wants nothing to do with love.
Will Dax and Dani lose their chance at a happily ever after? Or will true love prevail?
Saving Dani is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. If you believe in true love and soulmates, this story is your happily ever after.
Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin.
(Saving Dani was previously published as Dax.)
With his injuries, the Air Force sends him on his way and he’s left to say goodbye to the only life that ever mattered. Adrift without purpose, he takes his beat-up pickup truck and his trusty dog on the open road, looking for something, anything to ease his troubled mind.
What he doesn’t count on is the spitfire, slip of a girl he finds stranded on the side of the road. Dani hits all his buttons, takes none of his flack, and won’t let him fix her flat.
She makes him feel things he never thought he could feel, and while he’s determined to reel her in, she fights every step of the way.
Sparks fly. Tempers flare. But, he knows she’s his one.
There’s only one problem.
Dani's nursing a broken heart and wants nothing to do with love.
Will Dax and Dani lose their chance at a happily ever after? Or will true love prevail?
Saving Dani is a steamy, second chance, contemporary romantic suspense about love at first sight. It features a protective hero and the smart, feisty heroine who steals his heart. If you believe in true love and soulmates, this story is your happily ever after.
Get your copy today and let the binge-reading begin.
(Saving Dani was previously published as Dax.)
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290 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2019
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Ellie Masters
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Ellie Masters is a USA Today Bestselling author and Amazon Top 15 Author.
In addition, she's a wife, military mom, doctor, and retired Colonel.
She writes romantic suspense filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy alpha men. Her writing will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing.
Born in the South, raised under the Hawaiian sun, Ellie has traveled the globe while in service to her country. The love of her life, her amazing husband, is her number one fan and biggest supporter. And yes! He's read every word she's written.
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Ellie Masters is a USA Today Bestselling author and Amazon Top 15 Author.
In addition, she's a wife, military mom, doctor, and retired Colonel.
She writes romantic suspense filled with all your sexy, swoon-worthy alpha men. Her writing will tug at your heartstrings and leave your heart racing.
Born in the South, raised under the Hawaiian sun, Ellie has traveled the globe while in service to her country. The love of her life, her amazing husband, is her number one fan and biggest supporter. And yes! He's read every word she's written.
Don't forget to sign up for her newsletter. Never miss another release, sale, or exclusive. https://elliemasters.com/NewsletterSi...
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July 30, 2019
Dax and Dani’s story was another captivating read by writing duo Jet and Ellie Masters. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of books in The One I Want series, especially the themes they have with insta-chemistry and military style heroes. I love my special ops heroes to come with a little damage and a lot of protectiveness. Dax fit the bill perfectly.
Dani is a perfect mate for Dax with her background in ranching and a future as a veterinarian. The two will do well together. Neither one of them is easy to fold and both like to put up a bit of a fight before giving in. They meet in some very unconventional ways that gets them both a little hot under the collar in more ways than one.
Dax is easy on the eyes, apart from his battle scars, but Dani quickly overlooks them and focuses on all his other muscular qualities. If only he wasn’t so annoying. Dani is beautiful, feisty, stubborn and independent—absolutely perfect for Dax. She better be prepared to take as much as she gives because Dax may find her intriguing, but he won’t be caving in to her smart mouth. He’s willing to make her work a little for his affection, just as long as he still wins her in the end.
Dax & Dani story has some unpredictable and surprising twists. There are plenty of very romantic moments and lots of sexual tension to heat up your life. Dax and Dani may have the hots for each other, but they know how to keep things at a slow-burning pace. Get out your fan for this one and enjoy.
Dani is a perfect mate for Dax with her background in ranching and a future as a veterinarian. The two will do well together. Neither one of them is easy to fold and both like to put up a bit of a fight before giving in. They meet in some very unconventional ways that gets them both a little hot under the collar in more ways than one.
Dax is easy on the eyes, apart from his battle scars, but Dani quickly overlooks them and focuses on all his other muscular qualities. If only he wasn’t so annoying. Dani is beautiful, feisty, stubborn and independent—absolutely perfect for Dax. She better be prepared to take as much as she gives because Dax may find her intriguing, but he won’t be caving in to her smart mouth. He’s willing to make her work a little for his affection, just as long as he still wins her in the end.
Dax & Dani story has some unpredictable and surprising twists. There are plenty of very romantic moments and lots of sexual tension to heat up your life. Dax and Dani may have the hots for each other, but they know how to keep things at a slow-burning pace. Get out your fan for this one and enjoy.
October 20, 2021
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: Enemies to lovers/instalove
Angst: 😰😰
Smexy: 🔥
Triggers: none
Saving Dani is the forth book in the One I Want series by Ellie Masters. Dax has just been medically retired from the Air Force and finds himself taking a detour to Montana on his way home to Texas. He decides to take a temporary ranch hand job, but finds himself inexplicably drawn to his boss's sassy daughter, Dani.
This is another cute, quick read by Ellie Masters. Definitely my favorite in the series so far. Dax is a bit of prior military alphahole, but truly is a protector at heart. Dani is a girl that truly believes she can take care of herself and that puts them at odds in their first couple of interactions. This story is a sloooowww burn with a bit of the smexy at 87%, but there is definitely chemistry between them. Despite the fact that Dani had been previously engaged, she's still super innocent and gets all flustered by Dax's crassness which is super cute. It was well written, moved quickly, and had me frequently smiling with their antics. Definitely an entertaining read that I'd recommend!
On a personal note, I always get a little worried about reading characters who were in the military because so many authors don't know or do the research about the military and how our communities differ between services. It's nice to read one that does - even with the line about the Lt lusting after the enlisted guy 🙄, lol.
Trope: Enemies to lovers/instalove
Angst: 😰😰
Smexy: 🔥
Triggers: none
Saving Dani is the forth book in the One I Want series by Ellie Masters. Dax has just been medically retired from the Air Force and finds himself taking a detour to Montana on his way home to Texas. He decides to take a temporary ranch hand job, but finds himself inexplicably drawn to his boss's sassy daughter, Dani.
This is another cute, quick read by Ellie Masters. Definitely my favorite in the series so far. Dax is a bit of prior military alphahole, but truly is a protector at heart. Dani is a girl that truly believes she can take care of herself and that puts them at odds in their first couple of interactions. This story is a sloooowww burn with a bit of the smexy at 87%, but there is definitely chemistry between them. Despite the fact that Dani had been previously engaged, she's still super innocent and gets all flustered by Dax's crassness which is super cute. It was well written, moved quickly, and had me frequently smiling with their antics. Definitely an entertaining read that I'd recommend!
On a personal note, I always get a little worried about reading characters who were in the military because so many authors don't know or do the research about the military and how our communities differ between services. It's nice to read one that does - even with the line about the Lt lusting after the enlisted guy 🙄, lol.
October 21, 2021
Some thought that Dax was a drifter, but there is so much more to him then what he saw. Dani saw more in him. Not everything, but more then her own dad did. He’s new to Bear Creek, however Dax already knew one residence of the small town. After all both him and Caleb were in special ops in different military branches. Against the odds Dani fell in love with Dax and he her. He knew she was the one, his other half. They get their happy ending.
October 20, 2021
"After everything he'd given to his country, the United States Air Force decided too much damage made him unworthy of continued service. Some of those injuries were forever etched in the scars decorating his back. Other more concerning damage hid in the cracks of his mind." – Dax
Dax Kingston is out: out of his career in the Air Force, out of the Special Ops division that had been his life, and out of options. Dax was faced with an unknown and uncertain future; his only certainty was... Dax was NOT a failure, even if he did suffer from PTSD. After buying a rust bucket of a truck, and adopting a shelter dog, Dax began his long road trip home....
Danielle Studer went from being on cloud nine after her boyfriend Scott proposed, to the fiery depths of hell when she discovered his betrayal. Nothing could have prepared her for her debilitating discovery.
"There had been a time when she believed in love. Every little girl wanted the fairytale to come true, a heroic knight, or prince, who swooped in and saved the day. Scott had been her fairytale. Now, he was nothing but evil incarnate, and she had been too stupid to see the truth." - Dani
Devastated by her discovery, Dani confronts Scott with the love note she has found on the bed that Dani shared with Scott. Returning his ring to him, Scott begged for forgiveness, but Dani was done. Spring break had arrived, and Dani was going home... Home to Bear Creek and her father's ranch, to give her shattered heart a chance to recover...
Dax is wandering, taking the "scenic route home". He's a lost soul; his career and life long dreams crumbling around him. He finds himself in Montana, at a wide spot in the road called Bear Creek. Stopping at the local eatery, Marge's Diner, Dax overhears a conversation between two locals.... And an idea is born...
On her way home to her father's ranch, Dani has a flat tire. Confident she can deal with it, Dani starts to change the tire, only to discover the lug nuts are frozen. Even worse, her cell phone has no reception. The sound of an unfamiliar vehicle approaching has Dani reaching for her pistol. Alone, in a back road, a woman can't be too careful. Then Dax arrives, loosens the lug nuts... And leaves! Dani is flummoxed. He walked away? Left her to change her own tire? What kind of guy does that? Yeah, she had been more than a little snarky... Downright rude, to be honest, but still... And she didn't even know his name!
Dax is feeling guilty. He walked away from a woman in trouble... Yeah, it was his day off, and he had planned on a long run in the foothills. Yeah, she SAID she had it handled, but still... Dax wasn't the type to turn away from others in need. “"So Others Might Live” might be the motto of a Para Jumper, and while he believed every word, he also believed another more profound saying.” Protect and Serve."” - Dax
His parents fell in love at first sight, and he always thought he would follow in their footsteps. But the love bug never hit him. Except from the moment he’d laid eyes on the girl with the Jeep, something fundamental shifted within his chest. – Dax
Still devastated by Scott's unthinkable betrayal, Dani stopped at Marge's Diner on her way home. Her best friend Caitlyn is there, and the entire sordid tale is told.
““I thought he was the one.” She couldn’t help the flood of tears and wiped at her cheeks. Scott was supposed to have been her forever.” " - Dani
“Hun,” Marge said, “he was the one you needed before you could find the one you want. Don’t give up on love. It’s out there, just waiting to bite you when you least expect it.” - Marge
A haunting yet riveting tale of betrayal and redemption; of letting go of past hurts, overcoming obstacles and building a new future, while discovering the true meaning of forever.
Dax Kingston is out: out of his career in the Air Force, out of the Special Ops division that had been his life, and out of options. Dax was faced with an unknown and uncertain future; his only certainty was... Dax was NOT a failure, even if he did suffer from PTSD. After buying a rust bucket of a truck, and adopting a shelter dog, Dax began his long road trip home....
Danielle Studer went from being on cloud nine after her boyfriend Scott proposed, to the fiery depths of hell when she discovered his betrayal. Nothing could have prepared her for her debilitating discovery.
"There had been a time when she believed in love. Every little girl wanted the fairytale to come true, a heroic knight, or prince, who swooped in and saved the day. Scott had been her fairytale. Now, he was nothing but evil incarnate, and she had been too stupid to see the truth." - Dani
Devastated by her discovery, Dani confronts Scott with the love note she has found on the bed that Dani shared with Scott. Returning his ring to him, Scott begged for forgiveness, but Dani was done. Spring break had arrived, and Dani was going home... Home to Bear Creek and her father's ranch, to give her shattered heart a chance to recover...
Dax is wandering, taking the "scenic route home". He's a lost soul; his career and life long dreams crumbling around him. He finds himself in Montana, at a wide spot in the road called Bear Creek. Stopping at the local eatery, Marge's Diner, Dax overhears a conversation between two locals.... And an idea is born...
On her way home to her father's ranch, Dani has a flat tire. Confident she can deal with it, Dani starts to change the tire, only to discover the lug nuts are frozen. Even worse, her cell phone has no reception. The sound of an unfamiliar vehicle approaching has Dani reaching for her pistol. Alone, in a back road, a woman can't be too careful. Then Dax arrives, loosens the lug nuts... And leaves! Dani is flummoxed. He walked away? Left her to change her own tire? What kind of guy does that? Yeah, she had been more than a little snarky... Downright rude, to be honest, but still... And she didn't even know his name!
Dax is feeling guilty. He walked away from a woman in trouble... Yeah, it was his day off, and he had planned on a long run in the foothills. Yeah, she SAID she had it handled, but still... Dax wasn't the type to turn away from others in need. “"So Others Might Live” might be the motto of a Para Jumper, and while he believed every word, he also believed another more profound saying.” Protect and Serve."” - Dax
His parents fell in love at first sight, and he always thought he would follow in their footsteps. But the love bug never hit him. Except from the moment he’d laid eyes on the girl with the Jeep, something fundamental shifted within his chest. – Dax
Still devastated by Scott's unthinkable betrayal, Dani stopped at Marge's Diner on her way home. Her best friend Caitlyn is there, and the entire sordid tale is told.
““I thought he was the one.” She couldn’t help the flood of tears and wiped at her cheeks. Scott was supposed to have been her forever.” " - Dani
“Hun,” Marge said, “he was the one you needed before you could find the one you want. Don’t give up on love. It’s out there, just waiting to bite you when you least expect it.” - Marge
A haunting yet riveting tale of betrayal and redemption; of letting go of past hurts, overcoming obstacles and building a new future, while discovering the true meaning of forever.
October 19, 2021
A road trip to love and healing
Saving Dani is the fourth book in The One I Want series and is another action packed and entertaining book in the series. The story is about Dani and Alexander "Dax". When Dax is injured as an Air Force Pararescue Jumper his career in the military is over, which is a blow as it was the only thing he wanted to do. He receives a medical discharge and when he phoned his mother a week ago she begged him to come home to the family ranch in Texas. So he decides to drive there from Florida, even if he knows his father will be disappointed in him and that he is back. But his relationship with his father has always been difficult and even though Dax is a decorated hero his father still seems to be disappointed in him. But back to the road trip.....every good road trip needs a travel companion and so Dax hits up the local SPCA shelter and finds Dynamo, a Blue Heeler. Along the trip Dax takes his time and ends up taking some roads that take him to different areas of the country. One of those is the state of Montana where he he ends up crossing paths with a spitfire of a young woman on the side of a road. Dani is a student at the veterinarian school in the WIMU program. While she was a student she dated Scott for several years as they first meet while doing their undergraduate degrees. The night of the Spring Formal Scott proposed and Dani accepted. Sure there were some issues dealing with a long distance relationship but they worked things out and dealt with them. Or so she thought. That all changed when she discovered he was actually cheating on her and it was with someone she would have never expected, and it was someone in his own family. Let's just say the term "kissing cousins" became a whole lot more. Anyway, Dani is shocked and of course breaks it off with him. She is in her last year of school and having to do her clinical work so ends up traveling to Montana. Along the way she ends up with a flat tire and while she is on the side of the road a rather "easy on the eyes" mas and his dog stop to help. These two seem to be a match made for the ring and that isn't a wedding ring, or is it.
I really enjoyed this well written and very engaging book. The story-line is filled with hurt, heartache, drama, love, family, romance, witty banter, animals and of course a lot of exploding fireworks chemistry between Dani and Dax. She may not want anything to do with love and he knows she is the only one for him....let the battle of the wills and hearts begin.
Saving Dani is the fourth book in The One I Want series and is another action packed and entertaining book in the series. The story is about Dani and Alexander "Dax". When Dax is injured as an Air Force Pararescue Jumper his career in the military is over, which is a blow as it was the only thing he wanted to do. He receives a medical discharge and when he phoned his mother a week ago she begged him to come home to the family ranch in Texas. So he decides to drive there from Florida, even if he knows his father will be disappointed in him and that he is back. But his relationship with his father has always been difficult and even though Dax is a decorated hero his father still seems to be disappointed in him. But back to the road trip.....every good road trip needs a travel companion and so Dax hits up the local SPCA shelter and finds Dynamo, a Blue Heeler. Along the trip Dax takes his time and ends up taking some roads that take him to different areas of the country. One of those is the state of Montana where he he ends up crossing paths with a spitfire of a young woman on the side of a road. Dani is a student at the veterinarian school in the WIMU program. While she was a student she dated Scott for several years as they first meet while doing their undergraduate degrees. The night of the Spring Formal Scott proposed and Dani accepted. Sure there were some issues dealing with a long distance relationship but they worked things out and dealt with them. Or so she thought. That all changed when she discovered he was actually cheating on her and it was with someone she would have never expected, and it was someone in his own family. Let's just say the term "kissing cousins" became a whole lot more. Anyway, Dani is shocked and of course breaks it off with him. She is in her last year of school and having to do her clinical work so ends up traveling to Montana. Along the way she ends up with a flat tire and while she is on the side of the road a rather "easy on the eyes" mas and his dog stop to help. These two seem to be a match made for the ring and that isn't a wedding ring, or is it.
I really enjoyed this well written and very engaging book. The story-line is filled with hurt, heartache, drama, love, family, romance, witty banter, animals and of course a lot of exploding fireworks chemistry between Dani and Dax. She may not want anything to do with love and he knows she is the only one for him....let the battle of the wills and hearts begin.
October 13, 2021
Saving Dani (The One I Want Series #4) by Ellie Masters. Another great passionate romance story about Dax a returning serviceman who is dealing with his injuries once he is released from combat. He decides he doesn't want to return to Texas as he is conflicted with his father's overbearing ways, so he decides to get a service dog to help with his trauma and travel before returning home. He lands in Bear Creek and finds that he likes the town and takes a job on a ranch but no one knows who he really is and wants to keep it that way. Dani is returning home on spring break after breaking up with her cheating fiance when she has car trouble and Dax offers to help her but she gives him a hard time. The interaction between these two is explosive, is it possible that two people who just met can have an instant attraction to each other while they are fighting and bickering back and forth? You will fall in love with these two characters as their love develops, but trouble is in store for them as her father wants her to stay away from Dax and reunite with Scott as he and his father will help him save his ranch only if she agrees to marry Scott. Now Dax has to return home for a family emergency and wants to tell Dani he is leaving against her father's wishes who tells him he has no future with her as she is engaged. Dax is so determined to see Dani that when he arrives at the house he finds Dani fighting with Scott and her father, he tells Dani she is coming with him as he has fallen in love with her. When Dani finds out Dax's true identity and that he comes from a wealthy Texan dynasty, she is shocked especially when he introduces her to his family as the woman he is going to marry. Dani soon realizes that she never knew what love was until Dax came into her life. Once he and his father form plans to help her father, they return to Bear Creek. Dax has an offer for her father regarding his ranch but will her father accept the offer and give Dax his blessing to marry Dani? Loved that the other super couples make an appearance in this story. This was a beautiful written love story about true soulmates and by far my favorite couple in this series. Thank you Ellie for taken us on this journey with you.
October 18, 2021
Saving Dani is the fourth book in The One I Want series and let me tell you, the sparks between Dax and Dani and HOT!
Dax Kingston has been medically discharged from the Air Force but isn't ready to return home to Texas and his family cattle business. After buying a beat up truck he decides to adopt a dog to keep him company and the two embark on a road trip that takes them to Montana. Stopping in a small town diner he overhears that one of the ranchers need temporary help and with his experience in the business he seeks out the job and is hired.
Dani is nearing the end of Vet school and will be starting her clinicals soon. She has recently become engaged to her longtime boyfriend when a betrayal has her ending both the engagement and the relationship. To take her mind off the breakup she returns home for spring break. A flat tire as she approaches town finds her being helped by a mysterious stranger in a beat up truck with a dog. She accepts minimal help and he goes on his way. Little does Dani know that this is the new person her father has hired to help at the ranch.
Dani and Dax can't deny the chemistry between the two of them and when Dani finds herself in trouble again Dax comes to the rescue and this becomes the acknowledgement of their start. Dani's father does not approve of the relationship and pushes Dani to get back together with her ex.
Both Dani and Dax bring their own baggage to the relationship and this is the story of choosing each other in spite of the obstacles in the way. They each have full lives but find they are better together and fill a need they never anticipated.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dax Kingston has been medically discharged from the Air Force but isn't ready to return home to Texas and his family cattle business. After buying a beat up truck he decides to adopt a dog to keep him company and the two embark on a road trip that takes them to Montana. Stopping in a small town diner he overhears that one of the ranchers need temporary help and with his experience in the business he seeks out the job and is hired.
Dani is nearing the end of Vet school and will be starting her clinicals soon. She has recently become engaged to her longtime boyfriend when a betrayal has her ending both the engagement and the relationship. To take her mind off the breakup she returns home for spring break. A flat tire as she approaches town finds her being helped by a mysterious stranger in a beat up truck with a dog. She accepts minimal help and he goes on his way. Little does Dani know that this is the new person her father has hired to help at the ranch.
Dani and Dax can't deny the chemistry between the two of them and when Dani finds herself in trouble again Dax comes to the rescue and this becomes the acknowledgement of their start. Dani's father does not approve of the relationship and pushes Dani to get back together with her ex.
Both Dani and Dax bring their own baggage to the relationship and this is the story of choosing each other in spite of the obstacles in the way. They each have full lives but find they are better together and fill a need they never anticipated.
I received an advanced reader copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 18, 2021
This is book four in The One I Want Series and it is Dax and Dani's story and it is a must read. Dax was one of the elite in the special forces and a decorated war hero but when he sustained serious injuries on a mission it ended his career so he was going back to his hometown of Texas where there family ranch was and it is one of the largest cattle ranching operations but Dax decided to take a detour and stay in Bear Creek. Dani has been betrayed by her fiance when he cheated on her in the worst possible way and it was not the first time that it had happened so she ended things with him and decided after she had finished her last exam she was returning home to Bear Creek to her father's ranch so that she can heal and get on with her life after being humiliated, devastated and having her heart broken. When Dax and Dani meet things don't go very smoothly but the more time that they spend together the more there feelings for each other grow but when things come to light from Dani's father and her ex Scott will this destroy the happiness that Dani and Dax have found with other or will it make them stronger only time will tell what the outcome would be. I absolutely love this book and series and I couldn't put this book down as it was a real page turner and so addictive and I can't wait to read the next book. Ellie Masters is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you this book, series and other books by her and you will definitely not be disappointed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 17, 2021
Dax and Dani’s story was another captivating read by Ellie Masters. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of books in The One I Want series, especially the themes they have with insta-love chemistry and military style heroes. I love my special ops heroes to come with a little damage and a lot of protectiveness. Dax fit the bill perfectly.
Dani is a perfect mate for Dax with her background in ranching and a future as a veterinarian. The two will do well together. Neither one of them is easy to fold and both like to put up a bit of a fight before giving in. They meet in some very unconventional ways that gets them both a little hot under the collar in more ways than one.
Dax is easy on the eyes, apart from his battle scars, but Dani quickly overlooks them and focuses on all his other muscular qualities. If only he wasn’t so annoying. Dani is beautiful, feisty, stubborn and independent—absolutely perfect for Dax. She better be prepared to take as much as she gives because Dax may find her intriguing, but he won’t be caving in to her smart mouth. He’s willing to make her work a little for his affection, just as long as he still wins her in the end.
Dax & Dani story has some unpredictable and surprising twists. There are plenty of very romantic moments and lots of sexual tension to heat up your life. Dax and Dani may have the hots for each other, but they know how to keep things at a slow-burning pace. Get out your fan for this one and enjoy.
Dani is a perfect mate for Dax with her background in ranching and a future as a veterinarian. The two will do well together. Neither one of them is easy to fold and both like to put up a bit of a fight before giving in. They meet in some very unconventional ways that gets them both a little hot under the collar in more ways than one.
Dax is easy on the eyes, apart from his battle scars, but Dani quickly overlooks them and focuses on all his other muscular qualities. If only he wasn’t so annoying. Dani is beautiful, feisty, stubborn and independent—absolutely perfect for Dax. She better be prepared to take as much as she gives because Dax may find her intriguing, but he won’t be caving in to her smart mouth. He’s willing to make her work a little for his affection, just as long as he still wins her in the end.
Dax & Dani story has some unpredictable and surprising twists. There are plenty of very romantic moments and lots of sexual tension to heat up your life. Dax and Dani may have the hots for each other, but they know how to keep things at a slow-burning pace. Get out your fan for this one and enjoy.
October 19, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this series. Ellie Masters never disappoints! Dax has been dismissed from the Air Force and is feeling useless and alone. The things he went through just won't get out of his head. The Air Force has decided he can no longer serve his country and is a "liability". He wants to avoid going home as long as humanly possible. Dax stops at the local animal shelter and picked out a traveling buddy named Dynamo. He seems to understand what Dax needs before Dax does. His father is judgemental and never approves of anything Dax does. Dani is a daddy's girl from the word go. She is in college so she can pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. Things take a left turn when her fiance cheats on her. All Dani wants is to get through her finals and go home for the semester break. To add insult to injury, she is not far from home and gets a flat tire on the way. Dax and Dani meet when he stops to help change her tire. They meet again at Dani's family ranch... where Dax happens to work. Sparks fly and their attraction won't be denied. Will Dax and Dani be able to get the HEA they deserve? Get this book ASAP and find out. Sorry, no spoilers. I received this ARC and here is my honest review
October 14, 2021
This latest story in the series centers around medically discharged Air Force Special Ops, Dax Kingston and veterinarian student Dani. Dax is a man that is at loose ends since he had expected to stay in the job he loved till retirement.
While his domineering and wealthy rancher father wants him to return to Texas and their ranch, Dax is adamant to take his time returning home.
On the drive to Texas, via Montana, Dax and his new rescued dog, stop to help a very independent woman with a flat tire . Sparks flash and she’s annoyed that Dax just left her to finish the job.
Though Dani is still shocked and recovering from her ex-fiance cheating on her, that doesn’t stop her from checking Dax out.
Little did either know their lives would merge and feelings would develop fast. But what happens when a family emergency for Dax and a ranch crisis for Dani shake up their lives? Will they resolve the problems and find their HEA?
This was another wonderful story in the series. If you read the previous stories, you will get a chance to catch up with some of the previous characters .
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
While his domineering and wealthy rancher father wants him to return to Texas and their ranch, Dax is adamant to take his time returning home.
On the drive to Texas, via Montana, Dax and his new rescued dog, stop to help a very independent woman with a flat tire . Sparks flash and she’s annoyed that Dax just left her to finish the job.
Though Dani is still shocked and recovering from her ex-fiance cheating on her, that doesn’t stop her from checking Dax out.
Little did either know their lives would merge and feelings would develop fast. But what happens when a family emergency for Dax and a ranch crisis for Dani shake up their lives? Will they resolve the problems and find their HEA?
This was another wonderful story in the series. If you read the previous stories, you will get a chance to catch up with some of the previous characters .
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
October 18, 2021
loved it
Dani is a feisty and independent young woman, training to be a vet and in her last. Returning home after discovering her fiance, Scott had cheated on her by sleeping with his cousin. Fixing her flat tyre problem is frustrated by not bring able to move the stiff wheel nuts. Dax, ex military and medically discharged, heir to main and biggest cattle business in the country is in no rush to get home. He, by chance, gets a short term job working on a small ranch in Bear Creek and whilst driving back he stops to help Dani. Her attitude causes him to loosen the cuts and leave her to fix the tyre herself. Not a good start to their instant attraction. Her father's being difficult and his insistence she has to marry Scott is questionable shows there is a strong issue which is obviously driven by money.
Dani and Dax make a perfect couple, their conversations, behaviours, and obvious delight in being together is well developed...definitely the right HEA.
Really like this author and this series
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dani is a feisty and independent young woman, training to be a vet and in her last. Returning home after discovering her fiance, Scott had cheated on her by sleeping with his cousin. Fixing her flat tyre problem is frustrated by not bring able to move the stiff wheel nuts. Dax, ex military and medically discharged, heir to main and biggest cattle business in the country is in no rush to get home. He, by chance, gets a short term job working on a small ranch in Bear Creek and whilst driving back he stops to help Dani. Her attitude causes him to loosen the cuts and leave her to fix the tyre herself. Not a good start to their instant attraction. Her father's being difficult and his insistence she has to marry Scott is questionable shows there is a strong issue which is obviously driven by money.
Dani and Dax make a perfect couple, their conversations, behaviours, and obvious delight in being together is well developed...definitely the right HEA.
Really like this author and this series
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 21, 2021
This is book four in the One I Want series. Dax has been medically discharged from the military. Dani is a veterinarian student with one more year to go. After Dani finds out her fiancé has cheated on her, she breaks the engagement and goes home for spring break. Dax is trying to find himself after being discharged. He decides to adopt a dog for a companion and finds Dynamo at a shelter. Dani and Dax meet when Dani has a flat tire and is unable to get the lug nuts to loosen. Dax drives by and stops to help her, but Dani is snarky and Dax only ends up loosening the lug nuts for her and then leaving. Dani is both outraged that he left her and interested in him as a man. When she later learns that he works for her father, everything goes up a notch. Meanwhile, there is some mystery going on as to why Dani's father wants her to forgive the man who cheated on her.
Loved this story. I like how the author writes about strong women who stand up to the world, but submit to their men. I can't wait for the next book. I received an advance copy of this book via Booksprout and this is my honest review.
Loved this story. I like how the author writes about strong women who stand up to the world, but submit to their men. I can't wait for the next book. I received an advance copy of this book via Booksprout and this is my honest review.
October 16, 2021
Dax was a bit lost after being discharged from the Air Force. Not wanting to go home, he bought a truck, adopted a dog and took the road not really knowing where to go. Ending up in a small town he got a job just passing time until he decided what to do with the rest of his life. What he didn't bargain on, was meeting Dani, a spitfire of a girl who had him hooked from the moment he laid eyes on her. Dani, coming home for spring break after breaking up with her fiancee, was not expecting to meet a man like him on her home turf. A stranger but also someone she felt she knew from the moment they met. But all is not well with her dad and the ranch and there seems to be secrets between him and her ex. This is a fast paced story of two strangers meeting, each of them dragging along some past hurts, but instantly recognizing the others' soul.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 8, 2021
This book has to be my favourite from the series. I was engrossed in the story from the beginning. I felt the connection between Dax and Dani it was incredibly seductive, passionate and beautiful to read.
Dax is the kind of character I love. He's scarred physically and emotionally after an injury sees the Air Force cutting him loose.
He had a life with a purpose, now he's just another wounded statistic trying to integrate himself back into society. I absolutely love Dax he's incredibly strong but vulnerable too.
Dani is running back home after having her heart broken, wanting to feel the security of her childhood home so she can heal and move on.
I really liked Dani she's independent and a little bit sassy. She can give as good as she gets and she made me laugh a few times.
Dax and Dani have an intense emotional journey. They bicker back and forth from their very first meeting, sparking an unforgettable connection between them.
Neither believed in love at first sight until fate brought them together.
If you're a lover of Insta love stories, second chances, finding your soulmate and living happily ever after then you need to read this book.
Dax is the kind of character I love. He's scarred physically and emotionally after an injury sees the Air Force cutting him loose.
He had a life with a purpose, now he's just another wounded statistic trying to integrate himself back into society. I absolutely love Dax he's incredibly strong but vulnerable too.
Dani is running back home after having her heart broken, wanting to feel the security of her childhood home so she can heal and move on.
I really liked Dani she's independent and a little bit sassy. She can give as good as she gets and she made me laugh a few times.
Dax and Dani have an intense emotional journey. They bicker back and forth from their very first meeting, sparking an unforgettable connection between them.
Neither believed in love at first sight until fate brought them together.
If you're a lover of Insta love stories, second chances, finding your soulmate and living happily ever after then you need to read this book.
October 14, 2021
Another great read from Ellie Masters. Dax & Dani are both ‘damaged’ in some way. Dani is running home to tend her emotional wounds after being cheated on by her fiancé; whilst Dax is lost and rudderless after being medically discharged from the military. Their initial meeting is fiery and they definitely rub each other up the wrong way. I liked the way the reader is hooked almost immediately with the ‘enemies to lovers’ vibe. I enjoyed the way their relationship develops as they get to know each other...despite disapproval from her father. I actually felt real anger when the ex-fiance shows up on the scene. I think we all need a Dax in our lives to come and sweep us off our feet, solving our problems and turning up the physical heat to maximum! Great book.
October 17, 2021
I have so enjoyed, The One I Want Series and I hadn't selected a favorite until I started reading Saving Dani! I loved the way Dax and Dani met! I loved her spunk! I seriously fell in love with Dax; the protective side of him and his personality revealed as the story unfolded. Ohhhh how I wish I was Dani at the river! *fanning myself* And the whole time reading and swooning, I never cared about his last name! A great story with a man, his pickup truck, his dog, and his eye on the girl! This is a book that could have a grocery sack for a cover and I wouldn't care! The description of Dax and the man that he was, painted in my minds eye was amazing! Dani was respectful, smart, and so much fun when her independence waged war! Two very interesting people, but together, their story leaves you wanting more for yourself!
I post a challenge to the reader! Count how many times Dax saves Dani !!! Perfect title!
I post a challenge to the reader! Count how many times Dax saves Dani !!! Perfect title!
October 19, 2021
So good!! This story had it all and then some.
Dax had just been honourably discharged from the special forces and was kind of on his way home in a round about way, when he came across Dani, on the side of the road with a flat tyre.
Wow loved Dani's sass as she wasn't letting Dax get away with anything. Had me laughing a few times. But Dax was all alpha but protective and knew what he wanted. Their connection was just wonderful. This book wasn't terribly drama filled but had intense moments especially due to their relationship. I loved the romance of the relationship and how full on protective Dax was. Such a great story and one I really enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dax had just been honourably discharged from the special forces and was kind of on his way home in a round about way, when he came across Dani, on the side of the road with a flat tyre.
Wow loved Dani's sass as she wasn't letting Dax get away with anything. Had me laughing a few times. But Dax was all alpha but protective and knew what he wanted. Their connection was just wonderful. This book wasn't terribly drama filled but had intense moments especially due to their relationship. I loved the romance of the relationship and how full on protective Dax was. Such a great story and one I really enjoyed.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2021
Saving Dani by Ellie Masters is an entertaining,steamy with a bit of suspense and lot of romance...a story of Dax and Dani that you will enjoy,and captivate you while reading..Dax is a former military Pararescue Jumper in Air Force special ops who swoops in to save the day, rescue the wounded,until he become one of the wounded and because of that he was discharged.Dax came from a wealthy family,his family is the richer cattle ranch in the whole texas and america but he want to save life so he sign to the air force and serve the country and now his out of the military he doesnt want to gome yet so he decided to just adrift andto find himself and doing that he got a truck, a dog and look for a place to find work and find a place to stay..working as a ranch hand to a small ranch. when he found a woman in the side of the road who needs help he went to her and help..he didnt believe in love at firstsight but now he believe it now but Danis nursing a broken heart and wants nothing to do with love...
Will Dax and Dani lose their chance at a happily ever after? Or will true love prevail?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will Dax and Dani lose their chance at a happily ever after? Or will true love prevail?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 21, 2021
Our heroine may be working on a flat tire, but that is not the only thing broken here. Chance gave our couple a chance to fix each other, but will they take it?
This book is part of a series, but it is written as a standalone. No prior reading is required.
This is a second chance romance story. The story is very well written and easy to read with well developed and very likable characters. Both our hero and heroine are solid and well developed, but they each have their own history that they are going to have to deal with. I like both characters. particularly our heroine who is tough, smart and independent. Perhaps a bit too independent, but then there is a reason for that as well. The story moves along at a good pace and does provide the characters with some much needed steam. Overall, a highly enjoyable story and I look forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
This book is part of a series, but it is written as a standalone. No prior reading is required.
This is a second chance romance story. The story is very well written and easy to read with well developed and very likable characters. Both our hero and heroine are solid and well developed, but they each have their own history that they are going to have to deal with. I like both characters. particularly our heroine who is tough, smart and independent. Perhaps a bit too independent, but then there is a reason for that as well. The story moves along at a good pace and does provide the characters with some much needed steam. Overall, a highly enjoyable story and I look forward to more from this author.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes
October 11, 2021
Two People at a Crossroads – Fabulous Romantic Story!!
Dax is no longer in special forces, due to a medical discharge. Dani is home on a break from vet school, but her world has tilted as she just caught her fiancé (ex-fiancé) cheating on her! Dax is expected to take the reins of the family ranch in Texas but takes some time to adapt to his new reality.
These two rub against each other, but there are also sparks. A man who sleeps in the fields with his blue heeler because walls close him in, and a feisty young lady who doesn’t want to lean on anyone but may need some help.
Touching, humorous, romantic and thrilling; all great aspects of this wonderful story. I highly recommend this and all in the series!!
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Dax is no longer in special forces, due to a medical discharge. Dani is home on a break from vet school, but her world has tilted as she just caught her fiancé (ex-fiancé) cheating on her! Dax is expected to take the reins of the family ranch in Texas but takes some time to adapt to his new reality.
These two rub against each other, but there are also sparks. A man who sleeps in the fields with his blue heeler because walls close him in, and a feisty young lady who doesn’t want to lean on anyone but may need some help.
Touching, humorous, romantic and thrilling; all great aspects of this wonderful story. I highly recommend this and all in the series!!
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October 17, 2021
First...the introduction of a blue heeler...then a Montana cattle ranch...then fiesty independent female who can take care of herself and gets PISSED if her strength fails her and she does need help...and the confrontation that ensues with the male who seems in her perception to "think" she can't because she's a female...then the mention of the oil and gas industry and basically Ellie had me hook, line and sinker...i love blue heelers, I love Montana, it's my career so oil and gas in a romantic suspense...yes please because I don't see my career hardly ever in my books...so basically that's all I needed to be hooked but then Ellie delivered some suspense, a little edge of your seat drama, and an HEA for a good over all story!
October 18, 2021
Dani's and Dax's story is my favourite in the series so far. I loved Dax's personality - strong, sexy, confident on the outside, yet also vulnerable and unsure of his future outside the military inside. Dani was raised to be self-reliant and has a hard time admitting she needs help sometimes and comes across as quite the brat at their first meeting. I fully agree with Dax's way of handling that! I did not like Dani's dad at all - he comes across as unbelievably hard-headed and uncaring. But I guess, the storyline needed a counterpoint, i.e. villain, or two. A gread addition to the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2021
OMG !!! loved it !!! love this series !!! love Dax... swoon worthy !!! love Dani... feisty... this is their story... a fast paced slow burn drama... Dax is at loose ends when he's let go from his special ops team because of an injury...he makes his way home via Montana... Dani is on the side of the road with a flat... Dax stops to help...but, Dani will have none of that...she is heart broken and hates men right now... her fiance cheated...what happens when she sees Dax working at her families ranch ? swoon ....
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 23, 2021
Dax Kingston was a military Pararescue Jumper until injuries meant he had to leave the air force. He arrived back in America with no desire to go home and fight with his father over their family empire. His wandering took him to Bear Creek, Montana. He gets a temporary job helping on a ranch, but things get complicated when he helps out a woman with problems getting a flat tire off her car. It turns out that Dani is his boss's daughter, and her father still wants her to marry her cheating ex fiancé. What is going to happen?
I loved this story. Enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I loved this story. Enjoy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2021
Each and every story in this series is spectacular. Dax and Dani and don't forget Dynamo. They both rub each other the wrong way when they first meet, in fact, Dani is too independent. It takes convincing by Dax and a little bit of strong arming, but eventually she does soften. Just because you need help does not make you weak. Great intensity in the cliff scene, then a first kiss on a horse, and then Dax's words, "accept the inevitable." Not knowing what that means, Dani can't figure it out. Absolutely loved the question, what does it mean to love someone. Totally rocked that description. Makes me smile now, remembering what I've read. Love this series.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
I voluntarily reviewed this book.
October 17, 2021
This love at first sight (well practically) is a great story of accepting people for who they are and falling in love with the person inside. Dax may be mentally and physically injured, but he know what he wants and that's Dani. She has a cheating ex-fiance and a father pushing her back to this liar/cheater. I had a real problem with her father most of all. He should have been more protective of his daughter, IMO. It was great to see some familiar characters as well. Awesome HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 19, 2021
Compelling swoonworthy story!
This is book 4 in The One I Want series and it can certainly be read as a standalone. The characters from prior books do make an appearance.
Dax and Dani’s story is an exciting insta attraction romance full of sexual tension and slow burn moments. They both have painful pasts and a stubborn streak interfering with moving forward.
What happens you’ll have to read to find out.
Well written, I enjoyed the angst the push and pull and the unexpected twist have an added edge.
Formerly titled Dax.
This is book 4 in The One I Want series and it can certainly be read as a standalone. The characters from prior books do make an appearance.
Dax and Dani’s story is an exciting insta attraction romance full of sexual tension and slow burn moments. They both have painful pasts and a stubborn streak interfering with moving forward.
What happens you’ll have to read to find out.
Well written, I enjoyed the angst the push and pull and the unexpected twist have an added edge.
Formerly titled Dax.
October 20, 2021
Two damaged people who may find salvation in one another
Dax Kingston was a pararescue jumper in the air force the best of the best the one who went into save the injured but when he became the injured the air force let him go saying he was to damaged Now he has bought a rust bucket of a truck a dog from a shelter and he is on his way across the country back to his home. On the way he will meet Danielle Studer a woman damaged by the betrayal of her fiancé the one man she should have been able to trust so she returns to her home town . When a flat tyre at the side of the road in her home town means she needs help to release the lugs she is stunned when the stranger releases them and walks away leaving her to change the tyre Could this be the start of something that both need even if they don't realise it You will have to read to see
Dax Kingston was a pararescue jumper in the air force the best of the best the one who went into save the injured but when he became the injured the air force let him go saying he was to damaged Now he has bought a rust bucket of a truck a dog from a shelter and he is on his way across the country back to his home. On the way he will meet Danielle Studer a woman damaged by the betrayal of her fiancé the one man she should have been able to trust so she returns to her home town . When a flat tyre at the side of the road in her home town means she needs help to release the lugs she is stunned when the stranger releases them and walks away leaving her to change the tyre Could this be the start of something that both need even if they don't realise it You will have to read to see
October 19, 2021
Wow! Another fantastic book by Ellie, I think this was my favourite in this series. Both Dani and Dax were wonderful characters and had such stories to tell. They had an undeniable connection and I was rooting for them to have their happy ending. Their initial meeting was great and Dax came across as such a moody guy but he had his reasons. Plenty of action and heat and this certainly kept me enthralled.
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