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WITSEC #2
Save Me
Save me from my past.
Save me from my fear.
Save me from my pain.
Save me from myself.
The Stone brothers are the reason I can smile again. They are my only light in the drowning darkness. What started as friendship between them and me has become something more. They want me and I want them, too. But that won’t happen with my grief tearing me apart.
Will I succumb to my grief and let it destroy me? Or will my guys be able to save me?
***WARNING This is a reverse harem romance. Contains violence, graphic killing, foul language, and sexual content. Some parts may be triggering.***
Save me from my fear.
Save me from my pain.
Save me from myself.
The Stone brothers are the reason I can smile again. They are my only light in the drowning darkness. What started as friendship between them and me has become something more. They want me and I want them, too. But that won’t happen with my grief tearing me apart.
Will I succumb to my grief and let it destroy me? Or will my guys be able to save me?
***WARNING This is a reverse harem romance. Contains violence, graphic killing, foul language, and sexual content. Some parts may be triggering.***
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 30, 2021
About the author
Ashley N. Rostek
8 books2,522 followersAshley N. Rostek is a wife and mother by day and a writer by night. She survives on coffee, loves collecting offensive coffee mugs, and is an unashamed bibliophile.
To Ashley, there isn’t a better pastime than letting your mind escape in a good book. Her favorite genre is romance and has the overflowing bookshelf to prove it. She is a lover of love. Be it a sweet YA or a dark and lusty novel, she must read it!
Ashley’s passion is writing. She picked up the pen at seventeen and hasn’t put it down. Her debut novel is Embrace the Darkness, the first book in the Maura Quinn series.
For updates and sneak peeks on her upcoming projects, follow her on social media. Links below.
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To Ashley, there isn’t a better pastime than letting your mind escape in a good book. Her favorite genre is romance and has the overflowing bookshelf to prove it. She is a lover of love. Be it a sweet YA or a dark and lusty novel, she must read it!
Ashley’s passion is writing. She picked up the pen at seventeen and hasn’t put it down. Her debut novel is Embrace the Darkness, the first book in the Maura Quinn series.
For updates and sneak peeks on her upcoming projects, follow her on social media. Links below.
https://www.facebook.com/ashleynrostek/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleynrostek/
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March 24, 2024❥03/23/24
𝓅𝓇𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
omg i forgot to mark that i finished this😩i haven’t written a single review for this series yet so umm rtc hopefully soon, i might just write one review for the entire series so it doesn’t feel too repetitive.
❥03/16/24
fingers crossed that i continue enjoying this series🤞🏼i’m so glad i bought the entire series because i need to jump right into the second book after that cliffhanger👀
also yes, i’m taking a little break from the mindf*ck series because that is seriously so good that i don’t want to burn through it so fast🥺
𝓅𝓇𝑒 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝒾𝑒𝓌:
omg i forgot to mark that i finished this😩i haven’t written a single review for this series yet so umm rtc hopefully soon, i might just write one review for the entire series so it doesn’t feel too repetitive.
❥03/16/24
fingers crossed that i continue enjoying this series🤞🏼i’m so glad i bought the entire series because i need to jump right into the second book after that cliffhanger👀
also yes, i’m taking a little break from the mindf*ck series because that is seriously so good that i don’t want to burn through it so fast🥺
August 21, 2023
Reread:20.8.23
THIS SERIES IS PROBABLY MY FAVOURITE CONTEMPORARY RH!!!
5/5 stars
I feel so lucky to have read this ARC. I have loved reading anything Ashley put’s out, especially the Maura Quinn series!
‘Save Me’ was soooo good!! It’s hard to express my love for this book without spoiling anything. Reading and witnessing Shiloh deal with her grief and trauma was absolutely heartbreaking.
The reaction to the new hair colour had me dying of laughter!! Can't wait to see if she will change it again in the next book.
The progression of Shiloh and the Stone boys' relationship was amazing to see. As grumpy as Knox is, he is my favourite. I wish we could see more of a certain guest that was present at Keelan's birthday party.
THAT LAST CHAPTER THOUGH!! UH, I'M GOING TO BE READING BOTH BOOKS WHILE I WAIT FOR THE THIRD. I WAS COMPLETELY BLINDSIDED!!
The WITSEC series has got to be my favourite read of 2021! Highly recommend everyone read this book!!!!
THIS SERIES IS PROBABLY MY FAVOURITE CONTEMPORARY RH!!!
5/5 stars
I feel so lucky to have read this ARC. I have loved reading anything Ashley put’s out, especially the Maura Quinn series!
‘Save Me’ was soooo good!! It’s hard to express my love for this book without spoiling anything. Reading and witnessing Shiloh deal with her grief and trauma was absolutely heartbreaking.
The reaction to the new hair colour had me dying of laughter!! Can't wait to see if she will change it again in the next book.
The progression of Shiloh and the Stone boys' relationship was amazing to see. As grumpy as Knox is, he is my favourite. I wish we could see more of a certain guest that was present at Keelan's birthday party.
THAT LAST CHAPTER THOUGH!! UH, I'M GOING TO BE READING BOTH BOOKS WHILE I WAIT FOR THE THIRD. I WAS COMPLETELY BLINDSIDED!!
The WITSEC series has got to be my favourite read of 2021! Highly recommend everyone read this book!!!!
January 11, 2022
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ACTUAL RATING 3.5 stars
I loved the 1st book which easily got my 5 stars. So going into this my expectations were high! It kick starts us off right where we all fell victim to that cliffy the author threw us over, but that’s not the last of it, because prepare yourselves to fall down another one. This time it involves Knox.
What I love about this is the dark stalker/killer aspect of the storyline. Those times when we’re thrown into our heroine’s traumatic past is where my dark little soul rejoiced.
This one kind of went off kilter and added extra drama which didn’t need to be added, it took the focus off the back bones of the story, being Mr X
And Shi, our victim, survivor came across weak in this book, always not dealing with a situation firsthand and walking away, it just screamed immaturity, it gave me whiplash. But angst lovers will love that, but more than a handful of times it became repetitive making it extremely hard to connect with her. I understood her plight and I could see where the author was going but her backbone and strength didn’t really shine in this book.
I loved the dynamics of these Stone boys, always the protectors, loving her faults and all.
But all in all I’m still invested in this series and want to see how the author wraps it up.
ACTUAL RATING 3.5 stars
I loved the 1st book which easily got my 5 stars. So going into this my expectations were high! It kick starts us off right where we all fell victim to that cliffy the author threw us over, but that’s not the last of it, because prepare yourselves to fall down another one. This time it involves Knox.
What I love about this is the dark stalker/killer aspect of the storyline. Those times when we’re thrown into our heroine’s traumatic past is where my dark little soul rejoiced.
This one kind of went off kilter and added extra drama which didn’t need to be added, it took the focus off the back bones of the story, being Mr X
And Shi, our victim, survivor came across weak in this book, always not dealing with a situation firsthand and walking away, it just screamed immaturity, it gave me whiplash. But angst lovers will love that, but more than a handful of times it became repetitive making it extremely hard to connect with her. I understood her plight and I could see where the author was going but her backbone and strength didn’t really shine in this book.
I loved the dynamics of these Stone boys, always the protectors, loving her faults and all.
But all in all I’m still invested in this series and want to see how the author wraps it up.
December 30, 2021
I've reached the point where I'm starting to find Shiloh plain annoying. 🤦🏾♀️
May 5, 2022
⚜𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐈⚜ I got to say 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 was a very busy year book wise. It felt like i spent half the year reading and the other waiting for either book 𝐈𝐈, 𝐈𝐈𝐈 or 𝐈𝐕 of a series. But i didn't mind that at all, quite the opposite actually i love it, the wait, the angst and thrill of counting each day until 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘. But there were 𝟓 books in particular that were beyond torturous. “Save Me” being one of them.
And that's why I am overjoyed right now, i mean as a reader is there any better way to end the year? No. The answer is 𝐍𝐎! There isn’t. So before i Finally go lock myself away with this book, i have to say 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to Ashley N. Rostek for giving me the best gift ever.
🥳🎉𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆.🎉🥳
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Me until December 30th arrives. Between this one and “Blood Bonds” my patience reached it's limit. And my blood pressure is paying the price. Well it's that or my liver. But i Can't keep eating and drinking my feelings away. And I'm sure my liver thanks me for that and appreciate the effort. 𝑶𝑯! 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐, i mean there is a limit to how many brownies one can devour.
And that's why I am overjoyed right now, i mean as a reader is there any better way to end the year? No. The answer is 𝐍𝐎! There isn’t. So before i Finally go lock myself away with this book, i have to say 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to Ashley N. Rostek for giving me the best gift ever.
🥳🎉𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆.🎉🥳
]|I{•-----⋘⋙--------•⪼⦕࿅⦖⪻•--------⋘⋙-----•}I|[
Me until December 30th arrives. Between this one and “Blood Bonds” my patience reached it's limit. And my blood pressure is paying the price. Well it's that or my liver. But i Can't keep eating and drinking my feelings away. And I'm sure my liver thanks me for that and appreciate the effort. 𝑶𝑯! 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒐𝒐, i mean there is a limit to how many brownies one can devour.
January 1, 2022
Books 1 and 2 are a half-baked plot about a beautifully tortured virginal definitely-not-cussing novelty-pajama (but SEXY) wearing 18 year old girl everyone is jealous of or wants to stalk, rape, and/or murder. Things go from bad to worse to worser and people betray her and *yawn* I am more shocked by the following:
1) Sheer lack of foam rolling and stretching after her daily 3 hr runs (the runner in me can’t get over this no matter how hard I try)
2) After 2 books I still can’t tell any of the guy characters apart. They are all one mental “blob” of blond-haired abs named “chad” in my mind.
3) Where can I get a copy of the reference book for RH male character names? Cade, Knox, Creed…BINGO!
1) Sheer lack of foam rolling and stretching after her daily 3 hr runs (the runner in me can’t get over this no matter how hard I try)
2) After 2 books I still can’t tell any of the guy characters apart. They are all one mental “blob” of blond-haired abs named “chad” in my mind.
3) Where can I get a copy of the reference book for RH male character names? Cade, Knox, Creed…BINGO!
December 30, 2021
The same things that I didn't like in the first book just got worse in this one. I have to say I had high hopes for this book, but it disappointed me a lot. So much unnecessary DRAMA!
I still think the author knows how to keep us wanting to know more though. I don't know if is all the struggles the h faces, if it is the hero complex happening with all of them or just how fast pace the story is. I know I finished the book in a few hours and even though I didn't like this one, I'm curious to know how the story will end.
I still think the author knows how to keep us wanting to know more though. I don't know if is all the struggles the h faces, if it is the hero complex happening with all of them or just how fast pace the story is. I know I finished the book in a few hours and even though I didn't like this one, I'm curious to know how the story will end.
December 22, 2021
I don't know what it is about this series but I just love it so much. I think part of it might be that its just about relatively normal people. They aren't a drug cartel or a gang/MC/mafia or criminals. Don't get me wrong I loooooove those themes, but switching it up sometimes is insanely refreshing to me. Also the witness protection themes are great, I have not seen them before personally, but now that I have, I want more!
This book picks up right where the last book left off, when Shiloh gets attacked. This book definitely focuses more on Shi's mental health and the guilt she feels about what happened to her family. As well as the boys trying to help her in anyway they can to move on and heal.
The boys. Damn, they are probably my favorite part of the book. They support Shi, cater to her, care for her, notice every little thing about her and what she likes and what they think she needs, even when they are wrong. This is very much a character driven series. Like the plot is there for sure, but the connection of the characters just takes the cake for me.
And the spiiice! Whoooo-eeeee! Ash upped her game and I love it! Keep it up Ashley! The fact that I loved the first book sooo much when there was barely any spice, is a huge testament to the author. But she killed it with this one and I hope it just gets better and better!
If you have not read this series yet, what in the world are you waiting for!?!!?
This book picks up right where the last book left off, when Shiloh gets attacked. This book definitely focuses more on Shi's mental health and the guilt she feels about what happened to her family. As well as the boys trying to help her in anyway they can to move on and heal.
The boys. Damn, they are probably my favorite part of the book. They support Shi, cater to her, care for her, notice every little thing about her and what she likes and what they think she needs, even when they are wrong. This is very much a character driven series. Like the plot is there for sure, but the connection of the characters just takes the cake for me.
And the spiiice! Whoooo-eeeee! Ash upped her game and I love it! Keep it up Ashley! The fact that I loved the first book sooo much when there was barely any spice, is a huge testament to the author. But she killed it with this one and I hope it just gets better and better!
If you have not read this series yet, what in the world are you waiting for!?!!?
December 31, 2021
2.5-3
I liked the first book but in this one i didnt see that much of the guys involvement in Shi’s life when she is actually in trouble. I mean, i didnt feel like they cared about MR X shit that deeply when they should cuz he is still a danger to Shi. Like her past and stuff, their reaction was like “okaaayyy” kinda way. I hope in the third book they are more involved with the Mr X thing. Shi is also getting kinda annoying tho but i get it, but also she is getting annoying. Ya know what I mean?
October 25, 2022
Second review:
I think this was a bit disappointing. It’s quite a downgrade from my last read. I just feel like the MC is forcing the badass character and it got really annoying at times. That ending was still nice and unexpected, but it didn’t have as much hold on me as my first read did.
First review:
NOOOOOOOOO WHYYYYYY, THE ENDING, NO WHY TORTURE ME LIKE THIS 😭. I’ll need to wait for so long before the next boooook. At least this time book two was coming out a month after I finished book 1, but book three is going to take yearssss. Ughhhh whyyyyy. This is killing me omg the ending. I can’t. 😭😭😭😭
This book was everything I wanted in a dark romance:
- healing MC
- badass MC too (the girl ofc)
- polygamous relationships/reverse harem
- lots and lots of steamy hot scenes
- crazy sweet dark protective damaged guys
- therapy positivity
- crazy suspense
- amazing annoyingly awesome ending
- in dear need for the next book
And thank you Ashley N Rostek for this ARC, it was an absolute pleasure to read your work. (Binged this in barely a few hours)
I think this was a bit disappointing. It’s quite a downgrade from my last read. I just feel like the MC is forcing the badass character and it got really annoying at times. That ending was still nice and unexpected, but it didn’t have as much hold on me as my first read did.
First review:
NOOOOOOOOO WHYYYYYY, THE ENDING, NO WHY TORTURE ME LIKE THIS 😭. I’ll need to wait for so long before the next boooook. At least this time book two was coming out a month after I finished book 1, but book three is going to take yearssss. Ughhhh whyyyyy. This is killing me omg the ending. I can’t. 😭😭😭😭
This book was everything I wanted in a dark romance:
- healing MC
- badass MC too (the girl ofc)
- polygamous relationships/reverse harem
- lots and lots of steamy hot scenes
- crazy sweet dark protective damaged guys
- therapy positivity
- crazy suspense
- amazing annoyingly awesome ending
- in dear need for the next book
And thank you Ashley N Rostek for this ARC, it was an absolute pleasure to read your work. (Binged this in barely a few hours)
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January 5, 2022I found the first book meh, the second is making drop the series.
We RH readers seem to love trauma and the tough-but-damsel-in-distress trope enough to keep reading the same story over and over again, but Shiloh is so afflicted by her Mary Sue Syndrome literally every single character is out for her.
But it only works for Sang.
1. The story is kinda exciting but bland most of the time.
2. The love interests are interchangeable.
3. The heroine is annoying.
4. The supporting characters are either useless or irritating because they exist solely to make Shiloh shine brighter.
5. And the ones that aren't are doomed to lose some IQ along the way.
We RH readers seem to love trauma and the tough-but-damsel-in-distress trope enough to keep reading the same story over and over again, but Shiloh is so afflicted by her Mary Sue Syndrome literally every single character is out for her.
But it only works for Sang.
1. The story is kinda exciting but bland most of the time.
2. The love interests are interchangeable.
3. The heroine is annoying.
4. The supporting characters are either useless or irritating because they exist solely to make Shiloh shine brighter.
5. And the ones that aren't are doomed to lose some IQ along the way.
January 11, 2024
3rd Read: 11/1/24
♡♡♡
2nd Read: 7/8/22
Why did I do this to myself? I thought the third book I preordered was due end of this month, but it's been moved to the end of next month and it's a cliffhanger ... so now I've got these cliffhanger feels twice now! Self-inflicted, of course. There's just something about all the angst and the boys personalities that has me hooked on this series.
1st Read: 20/3/22
♡♡♡
2nd Read: 7/8/22
Why did I do this to myself? I thought the third book I preordered was due end of this month, but it's been moved to the end of next month and it's a cliffhanger ... so now I've got these cliffhanger feels twice now! Self-inflicted, of course. There's just something about all the angst and the boys personalities that has me hooked on this series.
1st Read: 20/3/22
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December 30, 2021
I had so many expectations for my last read of the year! but I didn't like this :(
Save Me did not go where I thought it would and not in a good way. There was too much of every character having to have the same discussions over and over again because they would say one thing and do another which would lead to a fight and pretty much nothing was ever solved. I felt like the story was moving nowhere. I also despised what Logan tried to do.
I won't be continuing the series.
Save Me did not go where I thought it would and not in a good way. There was too much of every character having to have the same discussions over and over again because they would say one thing and do another which would lead to a fight and pretty much nothing was ever solved. I felt like the story was moving nowhere. I also despised what Logan tried to do.
I won't be continuing the series.
August 11, 2023
Poor girl can't catch a break. Everyone around her is a psycho hell bent on hurting her.
Everyone except her four "normal" boyfriends lol Which doesn't really make that much sense to me? I feel like she'd do better with four psychos who adored her, to protect her from the psychos wanting to hurt her lol Instead she got four vanilla dudes.
I mean, even her uncle is a psychotic asshole??? The Sheriff?? The random dude at the gym???
You in danger girl GIF represents her whole life.
Everyone except her four "normal" boyfriends lol Which doesn't really make that much sense to me? I feel like she'd do better with four psychos who adored her, to protect her from the psychos wanting to hurt her lol Instead she got four vanilla dudes.
I mean, even her uncle is a psychotic asshole??? The Sheriff?? The random dude at the gym???
You in danger girl GIF represents her whole life.
August 29, 2023
2nd reread - changing from 4 to 3 stars
My original review still stands but the things that bothered me before, bothered me more this time.
I’m noticing this time that while Knox is the most developed one, Keelan doesn’t feel fully developed. Colt and Creed are kinda yes, kinda not as fleshed out.
I don’t understand how she goes from virgin to having sex with 3 of them separately in like 24 hours. No pain??? It still feels like there’s less actual romance and care after she starts having sex, because everything revolves around sex after. Making a bet? Sex. Waking up? Sex. Like ok, guess she doesn’t need anything else from them now.
Shiloh is dealing with a lot of her trauma in this, i can’t say i like her but i understand her.
This author still feels like she kind of lost the plot with the addition of the mean girls and sheriff, Jacob, and all this other shit. It’s annoying. You had a GREAT villain, and you’re just not even focusing on him to focus on these petty villains who don’t like this girl bc of…. Jealousy over the guys? Like ok. Shiloh is just that good huh? She’s just SO special that all this bad stuff happens to her. I can see why the twins like her, but truly don’t understand why Keelan and Knox do.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW DEC 2021:
I was so looking forward to this and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this book.
It picks up right at the end of book 1, and I loved how that wasn’t dragged out. In this book, we definitely get more of Shiloh’s trauma and grief, with her having nightmares of what’s happened to her. I think the author did a great job at representing how someone would react to that.
Shiloh is a bit hot and cold with the guys at times due to that, but i found it realistic. There were a few times I would’ve preferred for her to just talk to them though.
I liked how the relationships played out, though i did think there’d be a bit more tension with the guys coming to terms with a harem. I wouldn’t say there was none though, i just expected there to be more. I do like all the guys, but I think Knox is the most developed one.
There’s not as much day to day life in this one as there was in book 1, which I have to admit I missed. It felt like there was constantly something happening and Shiloh wasn’t really in school. Which is a plus I guess, because the mean girls aren’t really in this as much.
I was hoping there’d be a little more happening on the Mr. X front but he’s not mentioned much in the present besides once in the beginning. I would’ve preferred a little more on this front rather than Jacob drama tbh. I felt like that was a bit much to an already exciting villain to contend with.
Shiloh loses her virginity in this book, and the steamy scenes were good. I do feel like there’s not as much non sexual connections after she discovers sex, but that’s a me thing, I think.
While I could understand why what happened at the ending happened, I can’t say I really care for it. I am interested to see how this will be tied up in book 3 and can’t wait to see what happens next!
My original review still stands but the things that bothered me before, bothered me more this time.
I’m noticing this time that while Knox is the most developed one, Keelan doesn’t feel fully developed. Colt and Creed are kinda yes, kinda not as fleshed out.
I don’t understand how she goes from virgin to having sex with 3 of them separately in like 24 hours. No pain??? It still feels like there’s less actual romance and care after she starts having sex, because everything revolves around sex after. Making a bet? Sex. Waking up? Sex. Like ok, guess she doesn’t need anything else from them now.
Shiloh is dealing with a lot of her trauma in this, i can’t say i like her but i understand her.
This author still feels like she kind of lost the plot with the addition of the mean girls and sheriff, Jacob, and all this other shit. It’s annoying. You had a GREAT villain, and you’re just not even focusing on him to focus on these petty villains who don’t like this girl bc of…. Jealousy over the guys? Like ok. Shiloh is just that good huh? She’s just SO special that all this bad stuff happens to her. I can see why the twins like her, but truly don’t understand why Keelan and Knox do.
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ORIGINAL REVIEW DEC 2021:
I was so looking forward to this and it did not disappoint! I really enjoyed this book.
It picks up right at the end of book 1, and I loved how that wasn’t dragged out. In this book, we definitely get more of Shiloh’s trauma and grief, with her having nightmares of what’s happened to her. I think the author did a great job at representing how someone would react to that.
Shiloh is a bit hot and cold with the guys at times due to that, but i found it realistic. There were a few times I would’ve preferred for her to just talk to them though.
I liked how the relationships played out, though i did think there’d be a bit more tension with the guys coming to terms with a harem. I wouldn’t say there was none though, i just expected there to be more. I do like all the guys, but I think Knox is the most developed one.
There’s not as much day to day life in this one as there was in book 1, which I have to admit I missed. It felt like there was constantly something happening and Shiloh wasn’t really in school. Which is a plus I guess, because the mean girls aren’t really in this as much.
I was hoping there’d be a little more happening on the Mr. X front but he’s not mentioned much in the present besides once in the beginning. I would’ve preferred a little more on this front rather than Jacob drama tbh. I felt like that was a bit much to an already exciting villain to contend with.
Shiloh loses her virginity in this book, and the steamy scenes were good. I do feel like there’s not as much non sexual connections after she discovers sex, but that’s a me thing, I think.
While I could understand why what happened at the ending happened, I can’t say I really care for it. I am interested to see how this will be tied up in book 3 and can’t wait to see what happens next!
January 5, 2022
and to think i was actually somewhat excited for this book. one and a half stars, rounded down.
look, Find Me was exciting. broken, tortured beautiful eighteen year old that lives in her own house, by herself while her uncle goes off and chases her family's killer? has four hot neighbors? runs wayyy too much, has a bunch of vices, yet is someone who deserves the world? sign me up. (but hopefully next time with a bit more stretching and foam rolling after a three hour run, because ouch😬)
where was all of that in this novel? the entire plot is literally just:
1. Shiloh mad.
2. Shiloh gets hurt.
3. Love interests go hulk smash.
4. Shiloh has sexy times.
5. Shiloh sleep.
6. Rinse, recycle, and repeat.
i appreciate the time being taken to develop Shiloh's character. i like the fact that Rostek took the time to show some of the "growing pains" of their five-way relationship - it was a unique take on the contemporary RH genre that i haven't really seen yet before - but the deep trenches of Mary Sue that I had to wade out of in this novel dragged all of that down. i couldn't connect and really develop a deeper relationship with the book because every four seconds, Shiloh's either screaming at someone for being a douchebag, (in all honesty, rightfully so,) or getting physically assaulted, both accidentally and intentionally.
oh, and the sex was weird. i get that shiloh is inexperienced and Rostek was trying to recreate those awkward little first-time moments between each couple but it felt more like the guys were trying to restore her innocence with their dicks and Shiloh was letting them do so so they could take it back for themselves because that's the proper way to deal with extensive childhood trauma.
needless to say, was not a fan of this novel. am i going to torture myself with the third book? hell yes. who do you take me for?
look, Find Me was exciting. broken, tortured beautiful eighteen year old that lives in her own house, by herself while her uncle goes off and chases her family's killer? has four hot neighbors? runs wayyy too much, has a bunch of vices, yet is someone who deserves the world? sign me up. (but hopefully next time with a bit more stretching and foam rolling after a three hour run, because ouch😬)
where was all of that in this novel? the entire plot is literally just:
1. Shiloh mad.
2. Shiloh gets hurt.
3. Love interests go hulk smash.
4. Shiloh has sexy times.
5. Shiloh sleep.
6. Rinse, recycle, and repeat.
i appreciate the time being taken to develop Shiloh's character. i like the fact that Rostek took the time to show some of the "growing pains" of their five-way relationship - it was a unique take on the contemporary RH genre that i haven't really seen yet before - but the deep trenches of Mary Sue that I had to wade out of in this novel dragged all of that down. i couldn't connect and really develop a deeper relationship with the book because every four seconds, Shiloh's either screaming at someone for being a douchebag, (in all honesty, rightfully so,) or getting physically assaulted, both accidentally and intentionally.
oh, and the sex was weird. i get that shiloh is inexperienced and Rostek was trying to recreate those awkward little first-time moments between each couple but it felt more like the guys were trying to restore her innocence with their dicks and Shiloh was letting them do so so they could take it back for themselves because that's the proper way to deal with extensive childhood trauma.
needless to say, was not a fan of this novel. am i going to torture myself with the third book? hell yes. who do you take me for?
December 30, 2021
Ahh these cliffhangers are killing me! But yay, this was just as entertaining and addictive as book #1, such fun. The boys are great and I really love Knox especially, and while I do have to say I’m a little disappointed with the twist at the end, I’m still prepared to continue this series as soon as I can get my hands on book #3!
January 26, 2022
Save Me is an amazing sequel to Find Me. This book was captivating, I could not put it down and read it in one sitting. Similar to Find Me, it’s easy to follow and draws you in from page one.
What I love about this series is Shiloh is actively healing and it’s not always pretty but it’s real. She is trying her best but it can be hard sometimes. I love the guys being there for her no matter what and knowing that this is a hard process but they’re there for her.
I adore this relationship and watching their dynamic unfold. They all care about her so much and it’s incredible to see. The spice level was kicked up a notch which I enjoyed. I really love this group and could read many books following them. The ending was a little disrespectful but I’m curious and excited for the next book. I highly recommend this series.
I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
What I love about this series is Shiloh is actively healing and it’s not always pretty but it’s real. She is trying her best but it can be hard sometimes. I love the guys being there for her no matter what and knowing that this is a hard process but they’re there for her.
I adore this relationship and watching their dynamic unfold. They all care about her so much and it’s incredible to see. The spice level was kicked up a notch which I enjoyed. I really love this group and could read many books following them. The ending was a little disrespectful but I’m curious and excited for the next book. I highly recommend this series.
I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 6, 2022
uhhh... not as good as the first book, but I think I'll still continue the series.
This one picks up immediately where the first book left off with Shiloh .
In this book we get some progression of relationships between Shiloh and her guys and her dealing with her demons and new enemies.
Can I just say, Shiloh seems to pick up nemeses quite easily and at every turn. At this point she has 2 stalkers, an angry sheriff, and 3 bullies at school. Maybe she needs to reevaluate her interactions with people to find a way to maybe, I don't know, lessen the amount of people who want to attack her?
Anyhoo...
I will say that I found her to be a smidge annoying...
okay.. maybe a lot annoying.
She self destructs and they try to help her and then she kind of turns into a toddler throwing a tantrum.
I kept wondering what these guys saw in her to make them willing to put up with all of her drama. Cause lets be frank, Shiloh comes with a shit-ton of dramas.
However, finally, like a switch was flipped, she changes her tune and gets help and all is fixed-ish (emphasis on ish).
But I think what really bothered me about Shiloh in this book is towards the end the way she treated her uncle. He is literally her only family left, someone she's known her entire life and has her back implicitly. Yet, she is quick to turn on him because she's fallen in lurves with a bunch of hunky brothers? Eh.. didn't like it. And of course, their relationship devolves from there and tbh, I don't really blame her uncle for his actions.
I mean, I get it young love..
But, she's barely known them, what a few months, and she's ready to turn her back on someone she's known and been close to her entire life? not. buying. it.
Anyways.
All that aside, I will continue the series because I am invested and I am curious to see what happens. The story is interesting, even if the h kinda makes me wanna poke her eyeballs out (not mine, I need them to keep reading). Looking forward to book 3, and hopefully, it will be less annoying than book 2.
This one picks up immediately where the first book left off with Shiloh .
In this book we get some progression of relationships between Shiloh and her guys and her dealing with her demons and new enemies.
Can I just say, Shiloh seems to pick up nemeses quite easily and at every turn. At this point she has 2 stalkers, an angry sheriff, and 3 bullies at school. Maybe she needs to reevaluate her interactions with people to find a way to maybe, I don't know, lessen the amount of people who want to attack her?
Anyhoo...
I will say that I found her to be a smidge annoying...
okay.. maybe a lot annoying.
She self destructs and they try to help her and then she kind of turns into a toddler throwing a tantrum.
I kept wondering what these guys saw in her to make them willing to put up with all of her drama. Cause lets be frank, Shiloh comes with a shit-ton of dramas.
However, finally, like a switch was flipped, she changes her tune and gets help and all is fixed-ish (emphasis on ish).
But I think what really bothered me about Shiloh in this book is towards the end the way she treated her uncle. He is literally her only family left, someone she's known her entire life and has her back implicitly. Yet, she is quick to turn on him because she's fallen in lurves with a bunch of hunky brothers? Eh.. didn't like it. And of course, their relationship devolves from there and tbh, I don't really blame her uncle for his actions.
I mean, I get it young love..
But, she's barely known them, what a few months, and she's ready to turn her back on someone she's known and been close to her entire life? not. buying. it.
Anyways.
All that aside, I will continue the series because I am invested and I am curious to see what happens. The story is interesting, even if the h kinda makes me wanna poke her eyeballs out (not mine, I need them to keep reading). Looking forward to book 3, and hopefully, it will be less annoying than book 2.
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December 19, 2021
Holy crap, what a book!!
Save Me picks up right where Find Me left off. If you read it, you know what was happening. Shiloh is dealing with that, missing her uncle and being upset for the reason he left, and fearing Mr X finding her. She is having a hard time dealing with it all, which is completely understandable.
The guys, Keelan, Knox, Creed and Colt are amazing to her. They are what keep her calm and grounded when she needs it. They might drive her crazy sometimes but they only want whats best for her. The feelings between them all keep growing and they have such beautiful relationships. The flashbacks of what Shiloh went through with Mr X are heartbreaking. I just wanted to reach through my Kindle and give her a hug.
All the feelings will be felt with this one. I cried, I laughed, I swooned, you will feel it all. This book is so beautifully written too, even with the heavy topics, Ashely did such an amazing job! And that cliffhanger?!?!?! I CAN NOT wait for book 3!!!
Save Me picks up right where Find Me left off. If you read it, you know what was happening. Shiloh is dealing with that, missing her uncle and being upset for the reason he left, and fearing Mr X finding her. She is having a hard time dealing with it all, which is completely understandable.
The guys, Keelan, Knox, Creed and Colt are amazing to her. They are what keep her calm and grounded when she needs it. They might drive her crazy sometimes but they only want whats best for her. The feelings between them all keep growing and they have such beautiful relationships. The flashbacks of what Shiloh went through with Mr X are heartbreaking. I just wanted to reach through my Kindle and give her a hug.
All the feelings will be felt with this one. I cried, I laughed, I swooned, you will feel it all. This book is so beautifully written too, even with the heavy topics, Ashely did such an amazing job! And that cliffhanger?!?!?! I CAN NOT wait for book 3!!!
June 21, 2023
4.5 *
These boys have my heart! Gosh I love how they are protective and loving and care for Shiloh!
Ugh mean girls/boy strike again and this time the backing of it all and the lack of consequence had me fuming! Ugh
I don’t think a book has given me this much anxiety about what the next chapters or even pages will be about like this book! I’m super interested where the next two books are going to go with the story line!
Obsessed and can’t wait to read the next one!
These boys have my heart! Gosh I love how they are protective and loving and care for Shiloh!
Ugh mean girls/boy strike again and this time the backing of it all and the lack of consequence had me fuming! Ugh
I don’t think a book has given me this much anxiety about what the next chapters or even pages will be about like this book! I’m super interested where the next two books are going to go with the story line!
Obsessed and can’t wait to read the next one!
December 31, 2021
I need these brothers in my lifeeee
“I’ᴅ ᴅᴏ ᴡʜᴀᴛᴇᴠᴇʀ I ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴀᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ғᴏᴜʀ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʜᴇ ᴅɪᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. Iғ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴍᴇᴀɴᴛ ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ, I’ᴅ ʀᴜɴ. Iғ I ʜᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ғɪɢʜᴛ ʜɪᴍ, I’ᴅ ғɪɢʜᴛ…Iғ I ʜᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴀʟᴋ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴏᴍᴇ ʜᴇ ᴍᴜʀᴅᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ ɪɴ—ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ I’ᴍ ᴛᴇʀʀɪғɪᴇᴅ ᴏғ, ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ I ʙᴀʀᴇʟʏ ᴇsᴄᴀᴘᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍʏ ʟɪғᴇ—I’ᴅ ���ᴏ ɪᴛ. Sᴏ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴀʟʟ sᴀғᴇ.”
…..
This series is a reverse harem slightly on the dark side as the main character is running from her stalker and living in Witsec after her whole world was turned upside down. These have to be read in order to be understood and highly recommend book 1, Find Me if you haven’t read it yet. This book is spicer, crazier, and more emotional than book one as Shiloh finally understands the depth of her need to deal with her grief while moving on with her life. I love how her boys played such a huge role in focusing the story on this for her and helping her to understand that she no longer has to fight through the trauma in her own.
…..
Jᴜsᴛ ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ sʜᴜᴛ ᴜs ᴏᴜᴛ. Yᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀʟᴏɴᴇ ᴀɴʏᴍᴏʀᴇ. Yᴏᴜ sᴜғғᴇʀ, ᴡᴇ sᴜғғᴇʀ.
…..
Yᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟ ʙᴏᴅʏ. I’ᴍ ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴀᴅᴍɪʀɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ɪɴᴄʜ ᴏғ ɪᴛ.
…..
While working on herself, Shi is also working on her relationships and figuring out what it means to be in one, let alone multiple with the Stone brothers. The chemistry was off the charts flaming in here and Ashley definitely upped the spice level while keeping with the pace of the story perfectly. More mysteries, secrets, and unexpected twists are thrown at us and poor Shi who just can’t seem to catch a break - especially if that cliffy is anything to go by! This series is so addictive and has become one of my favorites of 2021 along with Maura Quinn, Ashley’s other work.
@ashleynrostek deserves all of the congratulations for the work she has put into this series and pushing it out for readers, and will always have a fan & supporter in me!
“I’ᴅ ᴅᴏ ᴡʜᴀᴛᴇᴠᴇʀ I ᴄᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛᴏ sᴀᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ғᴏᴜʀ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʜᴇ ᴅɪᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ. Iғ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴍᴇᴀɴᴛ ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ, I’ᴅ ʀᴜɴ. Iғ I ʜᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ғɪɢʜᴛ ʜɪᴍ, I’ᴅ ғɪɢʜᴛ…Iғ I ʜᴀᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴡᴀʟᴋ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴏᴍᴇ ʜᴇ ᴍᴜʀᴅᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴍʏ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ ɪɴ—ᴛʜᴇ ᴏɴᴇ ᴘʟᴀᴄᴇ I’ᴍ ᴛᴇʀʀɪғɪᴇᴅ ᴏғ, ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ I ʙᴀʀᴇʟʏ ᴇsᴄᴀᴘᴇᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴍʏ ʟɪғᴇ—I’ᴅ ���ᴏ ɪᴛ. Sᴏ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴀs ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴀʟʟ sᴀғᴇ.”
…..
This series is a reverse harem slightly on the dark side as the main character is running from her stalker and living in Witsec after her whole world was turned upside down. These have to be read in order to be understood and highly recommend book 1, Find Me if you haven’t read it yet. This book is spicer, crazier, and more emotional than book one as Shiloh finally understands the depth of her need to deal with her grief while moving on with her life. I love how her boys played such a huge role in focusing the story on this for her and helping her to understand that she no longer has to fight through the trauma in her own.
…..
Jᴜsᴛ ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ sʜᴜᴛ ᴜs ᴏᴜᴛ. Yᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ᴀʟᴏɴᴇ ᴀɴʏᴍᴏʀᴇ. Yᴏᴜ sᴜғғᴇʀ, ᴡᴇ sᴜғғᴇʀ.
…..
Yᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴀ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪғᴜʟ ʙᴏᴅʏ. I’ᴍ ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴀᴅᴍɪʀɪɴɢ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏ ɪɴᴄʜ ᴏғ ɪᴛ.
…..
While working on herself, Shi is also working on her relationships and figuring out what it means to be in one, let alone multiple with the Stone brothers. The chemistry was off the charts flaming in here and Ashley definitely upped the spice level while keeping with the pace of the story perfectly. More mysteries, secrets, and unexpected twists are thrown at us and poor Shi who just can’t seem to catch a break - especially if that cliffy is anything to go by! This series is so addictive and has become one of my favorites of 2021 along with Maura Quinn, Ashley’s other work.
@ashleynrostek deserves all of the congratulations for the work she has put into this series and pushing it out for readers, and will always have a fan & supporter in me!
September 11, 2023
Reread: Shiloh's immaturity seriously got on my nerves.
First read: I didn’t like it as much as the 1st book, but it was okay. We got to know a lot more about Shi’s traumatic past and the serial killer Mr. X. There were several moments in this book that triggered Shi’s PTSD, and after each one, the strong MC we got to know in the first book slowly dissipated. She seemed weak in this book, not dealing with trauma and walking away, and a tad immature. This would not be the problem, and it's probably the most common reaction for survivors and victims of such brutal crimes, it's just that it was so different from the MC we got to know in the first book.
Her uncle turning into somewhat of a villain (not literally) was of character as well.
The story itself progressed nicely. As always, I failed to check how many books were in a series, so I had an unpleasant surprise when I found out I'd have to wait for the sequel.
First read: I didn’t like it as much as the 1st book, but it was okay. We got to know a lot more about Shi’s traumatic past and the serial killer Mr. X. There were several moments in this book that triggered Shi’s PTSD, and after each one, the strong MC we got to know in the first book slowly dissipated. She seemed weak in this book, not dealing with trauma and walking away, and a tad immature. This would not be the problem, and it's probably the most common reaction for survivors and victims of such brutal crimes, it's just that it was so different from the MC we got to know in the first book.
Her uncle turning into somewhat of a villain (not literally) was of character as well.
The story itself progressed nicely. As always, I failed to check how many books were in a series, so I had an unpleasant surprise when I found out I'd have to wait for the sequel.
January 23, 2024
No longer interested in this series. I was expecting more stakes and thriller action.
January 3, 2022
Save Me Ashley .N. Rostek
Rating▪︎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Characters▪︎💋💋💋💋💋
Spice▪︎🥵🥵🥵
Reverse harem, high-school
Check triggers ⚠️⚠️
Review▪︎I won't be able to say to much about this one as it's book two in the series. I can definitely say it did not disappoint and the wait was 100% worth it. This author also gets an A+ in cliffhangers. I would kill for book three at this point. 😫 I'm loving where this series is going and I'm obsessed with the brothers. Knox though is something special for my heart❤ I really wish this was going to be a 4-5 book series because I would eat that up!! Fantastic second book and I know the third is going to blow My mind 🙊
Rating▪︎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Characters▪︎💋💋💋💋💋
Spice▪︎🥵🥵🥵
Reverse harem, high-school
Check triggers ⚠️⚠️
Review▪︎I won't be able to say to much about this one as it's book two in the series. I can definitely say it did not disappoint and the wait was 100% worth it. This author also gets an A+ in cliffhangers. I would kill for book three at this point. 😫 I'm loving where this series is going and I'm obsessed with the brothers. Knox though is something special for my heart❤ I really wish this was going to be a 4-5 book series because I would eat that up!! Fantastic second book and I know the third is going to blow My mind 🙊
September 6, 2022
The FMC and the guys are getting on my nerves.
Again, why does it feels so juvenile ? Maybe because we’re reading this through Shiloh eyes, I dunno. It would have been so great to get the guys perspective too.
Gosh, the setting is so freaking interesting but the plot and the writing is all over the place.
Still entertaining though
Again, why does it feels so juvenile ? Maybe because we’re reading this through Shiloh eyes, I dunno. It would have been so great to get the guys perspective too.
Gosh, the setting is so freaking interesting but the plot and the writing is all over the place.
Still entertaining though
October 19, 2022
2.5 stars. I hope the last installment is better.
March 31, 2023
I liked this one a lot too!! This series is very good. It's VERY trigger heavy so check your content/trigger warnings (murder, kidnapping/imprisonment, witnessing the murder of family members {parents & twin sister}, stalker, serial killer, attempted rape, sexual assault, talk of grief, PTSD episodes, suicidal thoughts, some bullying, drugging, harassment & battery, assault, death of parents to car crash/cancer, etc.). It's dark as hell but somehow still light and easy to read. Shiloh is just really cute--I like her a lot. This also still reminds me of the 2008 movie Prom Night.
After Jacob's attack at the end of book 1, this book had Shiloh going through a lot of PTSD episodes, detaching from the world, and generally hitting rock bottom for about the first 50%, while the guys could do nothing but watch her. During the first half, there is a LOT of Knox, which I liked a lot because their arguing and "will they/won't they" is hot. The last half of the books is much more focused on Colt, Creed, and Keelan. This book also got very spicy all of the sudden, and I LIKED IT. I love how obsessed all 4 guys are with Shiloh in a very sweet believable way. They each have very distinct personalities.
The whole drama with the Sheriff and Cassy/Gabe is stressing me out at this point. I think somehow they're going to out Shiloh to Mr. X or else find a way to imprison her. I also think Jacob needs to be locked up for good--I am over him as the villain. I also don't think we've seen the last of Stephanie--her exit was too quiet.
This series has really kept me on my toes. It's kind of like a thriller romance series. My heart is literally racing at parts, and I never quite know what's going to happen.
After Jacob's attack at the end of book 1, this book had Shiloh going through a lot of PTSD episodes, detaching from the world, and generally hitting rock bottom for about the first 50%, while the guys could do nothing but watch her. During the first half, there is a LOT of Knox, which I liked a lot because their arguing and "will they/won't they" is hot. The last half of the books is much more focused on Colt, Creed, and Keelan. This book also got very spicy all of the sudden, and I LIKED IT. I love how obsessed all 4 guys are with Shiloh in a very sweet believable way. They each have very distinct personalities.
The whole drama with the Sheriff and Cassy/Gabe is stressing me out at this point. I think somehow they're going to out Shiloh to Mr. X or else find a way to imprison her. I also think Jacob needs to be locked up for good--I am over him as the villain. I also don't think we've seen the last of Stephanie--her exit was too quiet.
This series has really kept me on my toes. It's kind of like a thriller romance series. My heart is literally racing at parts, and I never quite know what's going to happen.
May 4, 2022
Where is book 3???
Please God, give me patience
Please God, give me patience
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