Book Review: Saved by Kelly Elliott

Saved by Kelly Elliott

Pages: 503
Published April 4 2013
My Star Rating: 4 Stars

My review:

This is book two in the wanted series. Do not read this book if you did not read Wanted first.

What do you do when the man you have loved for years finally proposes to you? Celebrate? Make wild passionate love to each other? Not in this book. This wild ride of a story starts off where Wanted left off. Jeff and ari finally figured out how to make it work and told each other how much they love one other after years of differences. A one night stand before they even became a couple called Jeff to tell him that she was pregnant. Then the night that he was going to propose, ari's father shows up and ruins the whole thing by telling ari that Jeff got someone else pregnant and he planning on proposing. What do you do when the one woman you despise the most says she is pregnant with the man you loves baby?

Is Rebecca really having Jeff's baby? She is due in 2 months and that's when the truth comes out. Ari and her friends scheme to find the truth. There is now way that she can be due in two months when she looks like she is gonna pop any minute. Nancy drew is on the case. 

Josh, is beautiful and sexy, basically sex on a stick! This former man whore falls deeply in love with Heather. Josh will fight his way into her heart and prove to her that his feelings are real. Easier said then done.

Heather lost her parents a year ago, and her heart is beyond fragile. She is just afraid to let someone in, and just when she does, her walls go back up and is just too scared to lose any one else that she loves. How far can heather push josh away before he just gives up?

Ellie and Gunner cut their honeymoon short because his father has a heart attack. Gunner and his father have not seen eye to eye in many years. Will this be the opportunity for them to make amends? Will they ever see eye to eye and have that father son relationship again?

Enjoy the ride while you watch this story unfold! There will be happiness, sadness, and lots of fighting.

Goodreads.com Description:

Arianna and Jefferson’s love is true but will it be enough? 

Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream. Trying to support Jeff and cope with all the truths and possibilities of her own destiny may prove to be more than one person can handle.

Jeff’s dream is to raise horses on his ranch in Mason with the only women who has ever filled his heart and soul. But he’s running the risk of losing her by trying to be the man he knows he should be by taking on his responsibilities. He’s completely bewitched by the passionate and always outspoken Ari, but needs to do right for the child that could possibly be his.

Despite all the odds stacked against them can their relationship be…..SAVED?

My Favorite Quotes:

"To quote the great Katherine Hepburn, " I could  peel you like a pear, and God Himself would see the justice in it." I'll do it young lady, if you keep pushing me!"

"As one goes through life, one learns that if you don't paddle your own canoe, you don't move."

She looked up at me and smiled. "I never want this feeling to end...ever." I smiled back at her, watching as her eyes turned from love to passion within a matter of seconds. "What feeling would that be sweetheart?" "The feeling of being so incredibly in love with you that I can hardly breathe. I'm so happy here, Gunner. I'm so very happy here in our little world." Our little world. I couldn't have said it better even if I tried.

"I don't think you can get to where you're truly meant to go until you travel that one road...the one that's filled with sharp turns, steep hills and nothing but pot-holes that you have to try to get around. After you make it off that road, you find the one that is straight, smooth and filled with nothing but happiness."

"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give which is everything."

You have to love a book that has a playlist of songs that fit right along with the story.

Playlist:

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri 

Dirty Dancer – Enrigue Iglesias 

Me and You – Kenny Chesney 

The Only Way I Know – Jason Aldean 

Over – Blake Shelton 

Red – Taylor Swift 

Circles – Christina Aguilera

Red Hot Kinda of Love – Christina Aguilera 

Wipe Your Eyes – Maroon 5 

Everything – Lifehouse 

Woohoo – Christina Aguilera 

Our Little World – Susan Ashton 

Like I Am – Rascal Flatts 

Hurt – Christina Aguilera 

Scream and Shout – Wil I Am
The Moment I Knew - Taylor Swift 

Blank Page – Christina Aguilera 

Let There Be Cowgirls – Chris Cagle 

Lift Me Up – Christina Aguilera 

Better Dig Two – The Band Perry 

Cookie Jar – Gym Class Hero’s 

Toxic - Britney Spears 

Shut Up – Christina Aguilera 

Cowboy – Kid Rock

All I Need – Christina Aguilera 

Club Can’t Handle Me Flo Rida

My Girls – Christina Aguilera 

There You Go – Pink

It Will Be Me – Faith Hill

When She Says Baby – Jason Aldean 

You Save Me – Kenny Chesney 

Desnudate – Christina Aguilera 

These Days – Rascal Flatts

She Thinks My Tractors Sexy – Kenny Chesney

Breathe – Faith Hill 

Daylight – Maroon 5

Run – Matt Nathanson 

A Better Life – Keith Urban 

Say Once More – Amy Grant 

You Could Be Happy – Snow Patrol

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My interview with Kelly Elliott

Featured Author Friday featuring Kelly Elliott

Let me start by saying that I was hooked just after the first few pages. The characters became my friends, I laughed, cried and yelled when they did. This story sucked me in, it was so beyond well written that I felt like I was right along side of them. How could you pass up a book that has love, loss, suspense, drama and not to forget sexy passionate men!!! If this book ever becomes a movie, we are in for a killer soundtrack!!

Kelly, you are a doll! Thank you so much for letting me interview you, and I cannot wait to work with you again!!

Can you describe the Wanted Series in 20 words?

A story of true love overcoming anything. Oh wow…six words…you’d think for the author I’d have something better than that but that’s what I think of when I think of Wanted. 

How did you come up with the concept for Wanted which was the start of the series?

Listening to the song Wanted by Hunter Hayes. The story just kind of popped in my head. 

Did you think that this series would be so popular after Wanted?

No…never in my wildest dreams did I think it would take off like it has. I’m very thankful and blessed. 

Describe a typical day when you are writing. Do you have any pre-writing rituals?

I do! I listen to a certain song first…then I usually have a diet coke, sweet tea or a water sitting right next to me before I can write. I try to write when my daughter is in school but I find myself wanting to write all day long

Do you have any plans for a book signing event?

I do. I have a number of signings coming up. Only one left for this year. The Indie Mashup in Springdale Arkansas. All the signings I’m signed up for are listed on my blog www.authorkellyelliott.blogspot.com

Any plans for another project?

Yes! I’m planning a prequel to the Wanted series which will be grams and gramps story. I have a new series coming out with the first book, Broken due out in November. Then a few more ideas up my sleeve.

What came first, the characters or the concept for the story?

The concept 

If Wanted became a movie, who would your dream cast be? 

Gunner – Gary Taylor 

Ellie – Jessica Stroup

Jeff – Jessie Pavelka

Ari – Ashley Greene

Josh - Maxwell Zagorski

Heather – Julianne Hough

Do you ever read the reviews about your books? If so, do you pay attention to any negative reviews or let them influence your writing?

I try not to read the reviews to often but I do have someone I trust who reads them for me and forwards the ones that have constructive criticism as well as some good ones. Those I do pay attention to but the down right hateful ones…no…I don’t pay any attention to those.

Do you have a favorite author? 

Ohh I have a few of them Jennifer Probst, Frank Peretti, R.L. Mathewson, Molly McAdams…the list goes on!

What are your favorite top 3 books that you would recommend?

Wow…that is a hard one….

1.  Pride and Prejudice (cause it’s my favorite)

2.  The Marriage Bargain (cause it’s the first book that made me really swoon)

3.  Any Neighbor From Hell book (Cause I laugh my ass off when I read them)

What book, if any, are you reading now?

Let’s see…I’m in the middle of Stealing Harper and after that I want to start Emerge

Do you prefer to read traditional books or e-books?

I love the feel of a real book in my hands but I love e-readers…I love being able to get the book that second and the fact it remembers where I left off

Out of the books that you have read, which character couple would you like to invite over for dinner and why?

Fitzwilliam and Elizabeth Darcy …I’m a huge history buff and since it’s my favorite book it seems like the best choice. 

If you could work with any author, who would it be?

Jane Austen, but since she died in 1817 that won’t happen. I’m not sure. I’d be honored honestly to work with any number of talented authors out there today. 

What inspired you to start writing?

I’ve always wanted to write. Since I was in high school. I guess I just needed that one moment of courage to sit down and start typing.

Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?

Write for you and no one else. It’s your story to tell so tell it how you see it in your mind. Take your time with the story and just let it come naturally. 

What are you top 5 most important things in your life?

1. God

2. My husband

3. My daughter

4. My family

5. My friends

Do you have any tattoos or piercings?

Yep. I have two tattoos, one is of a cross with a heart in the middle with the verse “My strength come from the Lord” Psalm 121

The other is the word Wanted with an infinity symbol, a daisy, an angle wing and I’m about to add the fourth symbol for the fourth book, Cherished.

What do you do for fun, besides writing?

I love to go hiking, spend time with my husband and daughter and re-arrange the kitchen just throw the husband and spawn off every now and then. 

Do you have any vices?

LOL! I’m sure I have a few but one is I take my shoes off right in the middle of a door way…drives my husband nuts. 

What was the last thing you googled?

Oh I don’t think you want to know…it was for a book I’m writing. Let’s just say if my computer ever gets confiscated somebody better let them know I’m an author

If you could describe yourself in 5 words what would they be?

Someone who cares about others

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Slow drivers

Where was the last place someone spotted you and asked for an autograph?

In Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel…that was kind of neat I’m not gonna lie

Thank you so much for the interview! Is there anything else you would like your readers to know?

Just how much I love them and that none of this would be possible without their support. I’m truly blessed with the most wonderful readers.

 

Social Media Links:

Twitter - author_kelly 

Facebook - www.facebook.com/kellyelliottauthor

Website  - www.authorkellyelliott.blogspot.com

Check out my review 

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Book Review: Wanted by Kelly Elliot

Wanted by Kelly Elliot

503 pages 
Published December 28th 2012
Available on Amazon.com

My Rating: 5 Stars

Did you ever have someone tell you that "you will never be wanted" or "you will never be loved"?
Growing up Ellie was constantly reminded by her mother that she will never be wanted or loved. Ellie was ready to give up on men after Ryan broke her heart, then she met Gunner. Gunner was her brothers best friend and they had an instant connection. Gunner constantly had this urge to protect her, show her how she should be treated and make her feel that love is possible. 

Goodreads.com description:

Verbally abused by her mother for years, 18 year old Ellie Johnson always believed she would never be loved or wanted by anyone. She focused all of her attention on her grades and getting into the University of Texas to start a new life away from her mother. The last thing Ellie expected was to fall in love with Gunner Mathews, a starting linebacker for the University of Texas football team and not to mention, her brothers best friend. Gunner only had two passions in life, football and his grandfather’s ranch, until he falls for his best friends little sister. He will stop at nothing to show Ellie how much he wants her, even if it means he has to move faster than she would like. Gunner knows they are meant to be together forever, but Ellie keeps denying her feelings out of fear of being hurt again. Every time he gets close to winning her love, something pushes her away again. Will Ellie ever be able to let go of the past and let him into her heart and will Gunner be patient enough to wait for her? What will it take for them to realize they are all each other have ever WANTED?

 This book has a great sound track:

• Christina Aguilera "Fighter"
• Colblie Caillat "Oxygen"
• Eminem "Til I Collapse"
• Gym Class Heroes "The Fighter" 
• Tim McGraw "Truck Yeah"
• Colbie Caillat "Fallin' For You"
• Taylor Swift "Begin Again"
• Carrie Underwood "Blow Away"
• Jason Mraz "I Won't Give Up"
• Ne-Yo "Let Me Love You"
• Taylor Swifts "Fearless"
• Christina Aguilera "Your Body"
• Britney Spears "I'm a Slave For You"
• Brantly Gilbert "Fall Into Me"
• Christina Aguilera "Shut Up"
• Colbie Caillat " Realize"
• Nickelback "Trying Not to Love You"
• Usher "Hot Tottie"
• Zac Brwon Band "Goodbye In Her Eyes"
• Usher "Yeah"
• Rascal Flatts "What Hurts the Most" 
• Christina Aguilera "Dirrty"
• Vince Gill "Whenever You Come Around" 
• Rascal Flatts "Banjo"
• Randy Houser "How Country Feels"
• Lady Antebellum "Just a Kiss"
• Maroon 5 "One More Night"
• Luke Bryan "Drunk On You"
• Christina Aguilera "Just a Fool"
• Colbie Caillat "Fearless"
• Daughtry's "Life After You"
• Kenny Chesney "You Saved Me"
• Daughtry "September"
• Flo Rida "I Cry"
• Miranda Lambert "Over You"
• Rascal Flatts "Come Wake Me Up"
• Blake Shelton "God Gave Me You"
• Colbie Caillat "Magic"
• Colbie Caillat "Stay With Me"
•  Kenny Chesney "Me and You"
• Hunter Hayes "Wanted"
• Kenny Chesney "I Lost It"

My favorite quotes:

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible" - the great Audrey Hepburn

"Ellie, I have never in my life....ever sweetheart..... Experienced these feelings that I have for you. You walk into a room and I have to catch my breath at the sight of you. You flash your beautiful smile at me and there's not a damn thing in this world that I wouldn't do for you. Your laugh moves through my body like a jolt of electricity. Your eyes captivate mine; your lips bring me to my knees. I want to know every part of you Ellie. I'm just as confused by these feelings as you sweetheart, but I want you to know something, I'll never push you or give up on us, I promise you that. Please Ellie, please just let me in. Let me prove to you how much I want to be with you."

"My beautiful, beautiful girl...I hate to see you cry, it cuts me to the bone. I just want you to be happy baby."

"But let me tell you, when you find that one girl….. you’ll know it in an instant. You won’t want to just get in her panties and then leave her. Her eyes will hold your eyes captive, and she’ll take the air out your lungs with just a smile. Her laugh, well shit……. her laugh will drive you mad and you will try to do everything under the sun to hear it as much as you can. Her tears will rip your heart out, especially if you caused ‘em. Just the sound of her voice will drive you mad. When you find that girl boys, you found love. Not lust….but true love. You’ll have found the girl who you’ll spend the rest of your life loving, taking care of and just trying to make her so goddamn happy that you would gladly die doing it.”

Saved (Wanted #2)

Published April 4th 2013

Available on Amazon.com

My review coming soon.... 

Goodreads.com Description:

Arianna and Jefferson’s love is true but will it be enough? Ari who comes from a loving home with a family who has had more than their share of difficulties, is faced with possibly losing the love of her life. All she dreams of is growing old and having children with Jeff, but a family history and a conniving Rebecca could shatter that dream. Trying to support Jeff and cope with all the truths and possibilities of her own destiny may prove to be more than one person can handle.

Jeff’s dream is to raise horses on his ranch in Mason with the only women who has ever filled his heart and soul. But he’s running the risk of losing her by trying to be the man he knows he should be by taking on his responsibilities. He’s completely bewitched by the passionate and always outspoken Ari, but needs to do right for the child that could possibly be his.

Despite all the odds stacked against them can their relationship be…..SAVED?

Faithful (Wanted #3)

August 13th 2013

My review coming soon....

Goodreads.com description:

No matter how faithful love can be…it takes only one moment to change it all.
After Heather Lambert’s parents died in a tragic car accident her senior year of high school, she refuses to let anyone into her heart for fear of being hurt again. Focusing only on school to follow her dreams of becoming an elementary school teacher, the last thing Heather intends to do is fall in love with Josh Hayes.


Josh knows the moment he lays eyes on Heather that she is the one he’s been waiting for. During months of obstacles and denied feelings, he is rejected by her time and time again.

When he finally wins her love, Josh and Heather start planning their future together…until Heather receives one bit of news she never wanted to hear again.


There has been a car accident.


Josh wakes up with no memory of Heather, and his ex-girlfriend, Victoria, is his nurse. Heather must decide if she’ll risk being hurt again and fight for the one man she loves with all her heart.


Will Josh remember Heather when she needs him the most? Or will Victoria take advantage of this opportunity, pushing Heather away from Josh for good?


Faithful is the third book in the Wanted series by Kelly Elliott.

Have you read any of these books?
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Thanks for reading my first blog post ever. I decided to create "Rene's Getaway" blog because there are so many ways to get away. Whether it is escaping in a great book, sitting on the beach, by the pool or actually traveling. Those are all my favorite ways to "Getaway".

 I have also had the opportunity to be a Beta Reader which is amazing because I can read books before they are published, let the author know if the story flows, and suggestions, grammatical errors etc. It is also a great way to talk to various authors and meet people who like the same things you do.

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