heatheray's review against another edition
5.0
I *heart* Julia Sykes so much. There are not many books I enjoy that have harder BDSM scenes, but Julia pushes my limits to the point of squirming and I always come back for more.
I loved Clayton in Impossible: The Original Trilogy which contains the first 3 books in this series and I could not wait for him to have his own story.
Have I shared that Clayton is from Indianola, IA. While I am not from Indianola, I know it well, and it was just really cool to see a town near me mentioned in a book. That was not totally OT was it?
We have Clayton, who is not really over the fact that Claudia (who he saved in the other books) is going to marry Sean. Enter Rose. Rose has had a tough rough life. Her brother is an addict who is working for a nasty gang to keep his habit flowing. Rose is kind of an enabler when it comes to him because she does not want to push him away completely. She definitely doesn’t want him to be doing the drugs, but she also doesn’t want him to die when it comes to withdrawing. I can only imagine that scenario and how tough it would be. It is just her and her brother. Her mother was cruel and horrible and damaged Rose’s self esteem to the point that she can’t see her life being anything but what it is. She has her own addiction to help her get through her own pain, and that would be men. No attachments, just one night to get her fix.
This is just another amazing story for Julia. She pushed me to the point of being a little uncomfortable while reading some of the scenes, but she also leaves me craving more, more, more. Her characters never have an ideal perfect life. There is always some sort of struggle going on that is heart wrenching to watch as a reader. In the Impossible series, there is always something going on that is illegal, Clayton is an FBI agent, you know there is going to be something hard core happening on that front too.
I just think Julie is an incredible author, she has a way with words that is uniquely her own, there is no sugar coating anything, everything is right there, boldly in your face, and Savior is just another excellent example of her amazing talent.
Now I have to read Knight. I bought it the day I saw that the new release, just like I did Savior, and it is next up on my free day list of books that I absolutely have to read.
I loved Clayton in Impossible: The Original Trilogy which contains the first 3 books in this series and I could not wait for him to have his own story.
Have I shared that Clayton is from Indianola, IA. While I am not from Indianola, I know it well, and it was just really cool to see a town near me mentioned in a book. That was not totally OT was it?
We have Clayton, who is not really over the fact that Claudia (who he saved in the other books) is going to marry Sean. Enter Rose. Rose has had a tough rough life. Her brother is an addict who is working for a nasty gang to keep his habit flowing. Rose is kind of an enabler when it comes to him because she does not want to push him away completely. She definitely doesn’t want him to be doing the drugs, but she also doesn’t want him to die when it comes to withdrawing. I can only imagine that scenario and how tough it would be. It is just her and her brother. Her mother was cruel and horrible and damaged Rose’s self esteem to the point that she can’t see her life being anything but what it is. She has her own addiction to help her get through her own pain, and that would be men. No attachments, just one night to get her fix.
This is just another amazing story for Julia. She pushed me to the point of being a little uncomfortable while reading some of the scenes, but she also leaves me craving more, more, more. Her characters never have an ideal perfect life. There is always some sort of struggle going on that is heart wrenching to watch as a reader. In the Impossible series, there is always something going on that is illegal, Clayton is an FBI agent, you know there is going to be something hard core happening on that front too.
I just think Julie is an incredible author, she has a way with words that is uniquely her own, there is no sugar coating anything, everything is right there, boldly in your face, and Savior is just another excellent example of her amazing talent.
Now I have to read Knight. I bought it the day I saw that the new release, just like I did Savior, and it is next up on my free day list of books that I absolutely have to read.
cocktailsandbooks1's review against another edition
4.0
We finally learn Clayton’s story in the fourth installment of the Impossible series. Clayton picks Rose up at a bar and they spend a passionate night together. At the time, Rose has no idea Clayton is an FBI agent. They are thrown together again when Rose’s brother Greg is arrested for his involvement with the Latin Kings. Clayton and his FBI team want to take down the Latin Kings, a violent gang and persuade Greg to help them.
Rose is tough and used to being kicked around in life. She has always taken care of Greg, who is a drug addict even though she knows she is enabling him. Rose clings to Greg because he is all she has. Rose is responsible and works as a seamstress for a prestigious bridal boutique. She pretends her life is great to everyone she knows and picks up men from time to time, to try to alleviate her frustration with her life. Rose has never trusted anyone.
Unlike Rose, Clayton had the perfect childhood and two wonderful parents. He loves being an FBI agent and is a good guy who always tries to do what is right, but is used to dealing with the lower elements. Clayton is sweet, successful and gorgeous. He has a thing for damsels in distress and is instantly attracted to Rose. Rose introduces Clayton to BDSM and he discovers another side of himself.
SAVIOR is an erotic, compelling story with strong characters, drama and plenty of sexual tension. Some of the scenes between Clayton and Rose contain BDSM and manage. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend you start at the beginning of the series and read Monster, Traitor and Avenger.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
Rose is tough and used to being kicked around in life. She has always taken care of Greg, who is a drug addict even though she knows she is enabling him. Rose clings to Greg because he is all she has. Rose is responsible and works as a seamstress for a prestigious bridal boutique. She pretends her life is great to everyone she knows and picks up men from time to time, to try to alleviate her frustration with her life. Rose has never trusted anyone.
Unlike Rose, Clayton had the perfect childhood and two wonderful parents. He loves being an FBI agent and is a good guy who always tries to do what is right, but is used to dealing with the lower elements. Clayton is sweet, successful and gorgeous. He has a thing for damsels in distress and is instantly attracted to Rose. Rose introduces Clayton to BDSM and he discovers another side of himself.
SAVIOR is an erotic, compelling story with strong characters, drama and plenty of sexual tension. Some of the scenes between Clayton and Rose contain BDSM and manage. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend you start at the beginning of the series and read Monster, Traitor and Avenger.
Reviewed by Karen for Cocktails and Books
myheadburiedinbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I made this mistake once before, and with this book I made it again. Reading the second book before the first book. Stupid. While it didn't really matter for the storyline, it did matter when you read the first book after the second. A lot was already known. Buttttt, it didn't make me enjoy this any less.
Other readers might have already known Clayton. To me he was new. A character I hadn't meet yet.
So when Rose met Clayton in a bar, I was equally intrigued with him. Broody personality, great body, gorgeous eyes? CHECK. Rose wants to go home with him, but there is no way in hell she's giving him her real name.
Rose has a certain taste in the bedroom. She frequently visits BDSM clubs and plays around a bit. So when Clayton takes Rose home, she informs him quickly on her preferances. Clayton, 'till then as Vanilla as they come, gives into Rose's taste and unlocks his inner Dominant. A night full of new experiences. A one night stand you won't see after this night, right?
Nope. Because who stands on Rose's doorstep to arrest her addicted brother? Yes, indeed. Clayton Vaughn, FBI agent.
Rose's brother works for a gang. A gang the FBI is deperate to dismantel. So they cut him a deal, help bring the gang down and you're free to go. What they didn't count on was the fact that Rose already caught the gang's eyes. So she needed to be protected, and who is more fitted for that job than Clayton.
Rose tries and tries to resist Clayton. Blaming him for the danger her brother is in. Blaming him for a lot of things. It takes everything in Clayton to convince her otherwise.
❝I couldn't help being captivated by his gorgeous eyes. They were clear and honest, and all of the times I had cursed him as an asshole and a bastard suddenly seemed very wrong.❞
While the first book had a more darker motiv, I found that this book focused more on the discovery of Clayton's Dominant and Rose's Submissive sides. And let me tell you, that was NO bad thing. Because damn, the steamy scenes in this book were AMAZING. Oh. And the HOTTEST threesome ever. Damn, I'm still not over that. If you wondered where Clayton learned all of his new BDSM moves? I suggest you read this ASAP. You won't be disappointed.
Great storyline, amazing character development. I do need to mention that there is a (almost) rape scene. The drug abuse in this book was obvious, I guess. But the rape scene came quit unexpected.
I'd say well done, Julia. You gained a fan.
★★★★★ - @myheadburiedinbooks
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si0bhan's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve read a few Julia Sykes books, and every time I go a while without reading one I’m always surprised by how hot they are upon my return. I absolutely adore the books Julia Sykes writes, and I need to stop taking such long breaks between each read. With Savior being the second book in the Impossible series, I’ve decided I’m going to ensure I’ve finished this series soon – as I really do need more of the characters.
I actually fell in love with the Impossible world following my foray into the spin-off series, but I quickly found myself needing to return to the original series. Impossible was a lot of fun, and at the end I found myself desperate for the stories of certain characters. With Savior, I got one such story.
From the start, I was sucked into Savior. Like all my Julia Sykes reads, this one was insanely hot. It was lighter on the BDSM than other Julia Sykes books, but it was still incredibly hot. Not to mention, the chemistry between the characters was wonderful. I fell in love with their relationship, I loved watching them grow, and I really hope they appear regularly as a couple in the future books. I need to see more of them, as I really do adore them.
The only thing I wish there’d been more of was the suspense storyline. This one was interesting, but it was lacking the depth of the storyline in Impossible. I feel as though it was brushed to the side somewhat and was never given as much attention as it could have been. I really wish we had worked our way a little deeper into that part of the storyline – along with the past of our female lead – as it would have made the book even more enjoyable.
As a whole, though, I loved this one in the way I had hoped I would. There is no doubt I’ll be diving into book three soon.
I actually fell in love with the Impossible world following my foray into the spin-off series, but I quickly found myself needing to return to the original series. Impossible was a lot of fun, and at the end I found myself desperate for the stories of certain characters. With Savior, I got one such story.
From the start, I was sucked into Savior. Like all my Julia Sykes reads, this one was insanely hot. It was lighter on the BDSM than other Julia Sykes books, but it was still incredibly hot. Not to mention, the chemistry between the characters was wonderful. I fell in love with their relationship, I loved watching them grow, and I really hope they appear regularly as a couple in the future books. I need to see more of them, as I really do adore them.
The only thing I wish there’d been more of was the suspense storyline. This one was interesting, but it was lacking the depth of the storyline in Impossible. I feel as though it was brushed to the side somewhat and was never given as much attention as it could have been. I really wish we had worked our way a little deeper into that part of the storyline – along with the past of our female lead – as it would have made the book even more enjoyable.
As a whole, though, I loved this one in the way I had hoped I would. There is no doubt I’ll be diving into book three soon.
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