Loved, loved, loved this story of two broken souls that found peace when they were together. Aden had massive guilt and nightmares from his time in the army. Sawyer had OCD and social issues. However, as soon as these two met, their worlds became calm, even though the fireworks were off the charts. Nothing could be that simple though, and they didn’t get their HEA without a lot of heartache, and you all know that heartache is my favorite part (besides the kissing!). 😉

So Aden is the type of hero I love. He was so very broken, and who could blame him? I could not even wrap my head around what he must have felt. But then Sawyer showed up in his life, and their attraction was undeniable. Aden had massive PTSD and could be violent. While Sawyer trusted him, it was also clear he was still a danger. I liked that Ms. Salsbury wrote him in a realistic way; I really didn’t know when his unpredictable violence would bubble to the surface and I was definitely kept on edge. While Aden tried his best to keep all of that at bay, it was not possible. I grieved for him as he tried to make it through every day. When he had his good moments he was funny, snarky and of course a very red blooded man and didn’t hide it.

Sawyer was lovely. I think her “old self” would have grated on me, but the person she became when we met her… I loved her. She was nervous, yet brave enough to keep forging ahead. Her inner dialogue was fantastic, and she too was funny and snarky. I loved her!

The romance was great from the very beginning. There was chemistry and most of the time there was no game playing, just pure honesty which I loved. But there was one part, one kind of huge part that wasn’t honest and it drove me insane. So on that note, let me segway into the next paragraph.

Do I have any regrets with this book? Only a baby one. Really. But it was real. The conflict was terribly predictable. I cringed, cringed, cringed when it played out. I smelled it coming from the beginning. I have to knock off half a star for that, otherwise this story was pretty much perfection. The writing style overrode the rest of the twin storyline.

The ending was fine, that was the predictable part. However, beyond that we got a great epilogue and I felt that I really got to enjoy the happily ever after.

Rec it? YES, YES, YES! If you love men that have broken hearts after their time in the military, this is an absolute must for your TBR. Loved it!

Happy reading!

Wrecked is one of those books that pulled me in from the start and didn’t let go. I love starting a book and being hooked from the beginning. JB Salsbury wrote a beautiful story about living life to the fullest, forgiving others (and forgiving yourself), and letting love heal you. Honestly, when I started this one, I expected it to be a little more dark and angsty. I was pleasantly surprised with the way it turned out. Wrecked was very much an emotional and raw read, but it was also sweet, romantic, and even light hearted at times.

Sawyer’s life is best summed up in one word. Predictable. But something happens that changes her. Or someone. When Sawyer travels to California, her sister encourages her to live life to the fullest. To take risks and not be so orderly and safe. Sawyer does just that. She meets Aden Colt shortly after getting to California and is drawn to him immediately.

Aden Colt has been back in the states for a few months. After a traumatic tour overseas, he’s not the same man he once was. He struggles with his demons, and it seems that nothing and no one can help or reach him. Then he meets Sawyer. There is something about this girl with freckles that he can’t resist. Even though his better judgment tells him to stay away from her, he can’t.

Sawyer and Aden’s relationship changes them both. Sawyer lives fearlessly when she is with Aden. And Aden can function when he’s with Sawyer. I loved the two of them together! Aden is a tortured hero who has been through so much. I love the effect Sawyer has on him. And I really loved seeing Sawyer come into her own with Aden. They were a perfect match.

Wrecked is one of those stories that left me with a huge smile on my face. I love books that make me truly look at my life and make me think about living to life to the fullest. This story did that for me. The characters were lovable, the writing was fantastic, and the ending had me so happy I cried happy tears!

4.5 stars- A story worth reading

I often prefer going blind into books. As such I rarely read blurbs, especially when I know the author. Miss Salsbury is one of my reliable go-to authors to read and recommend, so I immediately signed up to read and review Wrecked without checking any details about the plot or characters. Sometimes that habit gets me in trouble. In this case, it was a really good thing. As a military spouse, I tend to avoid books that involve military members if I don’t trust the author will get it right. This is particularly true if PTSD plays a major role. Had I known Wrecked stars a former Special Forces soldier who struggles with the after effects of combat, I may have hesitated a bit. Happily, I didn’t know and wasn’t unnecessarily worried. As I’ve come to expect from this author, she examines difficult and painful subjects with grace and honesty, exposing the rawness of the experience and using those moments to build the strength of her characters. Wrecked is a prime example of just how powerful this author’s stories can be.

The prologue was phenomenal, filled with action and an intensely emotional scene that captured my full attention. That intensity never slackened its hold on me throughout the book. The characters were both a bit scarred, Aden struggled with PTSD and Sawyer with OCD. While they were different sorts of lead characters who were a bit closed off from the outside world, and by extension the reader, it was easy to empathize with them. The characterizations of them and their interactions felt very honest to their personalities, and in that way I felt like I really understood their struggles.

Wrecked is a romance about finding that person who gets you. Someone who can deal with your baggage or issues, look past the things that make you feel less than, and see that deserving soul inside. The characters aren’t perfect by a long shot, but together they are whole. While this story certainly deals in a good amount of heartbreak, Wrecked doesn’t get weighed down with a melancholy tone. Rather, the reader gets to see the characters embracing life and its battles, growing as people to move beyond the pain and make the most of your time together. Miss Salsbury is one of the few authors who can reduce me to tears, and she nearly got me a couple times during this book. The set-up to Aden and Sawyer’s meeting was very unique with a tragic set of circumstances that captured my interest as much as it pulled at my heart. This is definitely a story worth reading and a romance that will stick with you.

Wrecked - that was exactly how I felt during and after reading this book.

Wrecked is a beautiful, heartbreaking story of two damaged souls, full of guilt and hurt, coming together to love and heal each other.

I can't tell you how many times I teared up as I was reading. This wasn't a book with just one pivotal moment. There were many times where this story could have gone in any direction, and Ms Salsbury kept us on our toes!

Colt and Sawyer's imperfections made them perfect for each other. They draw each other out, make each other better people.

Wrecked was not always an easy read - more than once I was a bleary eyed mess trying to read, but Ms Salsbury wrote such a beautiful story that I just had to keep moving one to the next page.

It is raw, emotional and gritty, but also sweet and sexy and funny.

I read this book in one sitting, and now can't wait to see what JB Salsbury brings us next.

** Going live on bl

“Nothing about us makes sense except for what I feel when I’m with you.”

Loved this raw and sexy story!!! Ms. Salsbury has a gift for writing Alpha males and creating tortured, damaged souls. Aden and Sawyer are two lonely people who are
brought together by a twist of fate...or is it by design? Sawyer makes a promise to her dying sister and travels to California to pack up her apartment. Aden suffers from extreme PTSD and can't let anyone get close to him.

Sawyer and her sister are polar opposites - Sawyer is controlling, compulsive and rigid while her sister is carefree and lives life to the fullest. Fulfilling her sister's wishes forces Sawyer to step outside her comfort zone and really jump into life with abandon. Aden carries around the burden of tremendous guilt for things that happened during war. Can he love Sawyer without hurting her?

I couldn't put this book down once I started! The writing is terrific. There are lots of colorful characters and even a 'Jaws' reference! I hope Ms. Salsbury writes ore books like 'Wrecked.' The Epilogue was outstanding. I loved it!!

“I don’t want to forget you”
He pulls his shirt off over his head, his wide muscular chest on display and tensing with anticipation.
“I’ll make sure you never will … I’ll mark your fucking soul. . . The way you’ve marked mine.”

when adam lost his entire unit in iraq it destroyed him. he'd trusted the wrong person and had been betrayed. and that betrayal compounds the guilt and the grief that he feels daily. in wrecked he meets sawyer, except he believes that she is her twin sister celia, and because sawyer is fulfulling her sister's dying wish, she doesn't correct the misconception.

and this is the one thing that comes between our lovers. because from the moment sawyer and adam meet there is a clear connection. sawyer has spent her life feeling responsible for the terrible things that have happened around her. like her grandmother dying after catching the flu from her. or the time she accidentally ran over a dog. and now her identical twin is dying and there is nothing she can do.

nothing except honor her wishes. even if this dooms her romance with adam.

adam carries that same sense of guilt too. his wounds are deeper and more traumatic. he's got nightmares and anxieties and a drinking problem to boot. and all of these things are caught up in the fall out. because celia is dying. and sawyer knows that she can't tell adam the truth, it will only traumatize him further. so she has to disappear. and when celia dies, if adam ever finds out he will need that she is dead too.

this is actually a pretty tangled net that salsbury weaves for our characters. and how she gets them out of it is quite satisfying. adam and sawyer are so well-suited to each other, and how they survive the loss and the guilt and build something worth treasuring is well worth the time.

I am going to have to go with a 3 star on this one. I don't think it's for me but I do think others will enjoy this one. I could not connect with the heroine and some of her choices. There was several things we were told but never shown in the authors writing and the story. I felt there was a lot of unnecessary dialogue and even some scenes. Then the one that usually is a no go for me, there was a lot of clichés for this book. I think that was a bit over the top. I was able to finish this and I do think there will be some that enjoy the book, I just know it's not for me.

Wrecked. What a perfect freaking description of how I’m feeling. From the very first pages, JB Salsbury snatched my heart and didn’t give it back until the very last word.

Aden. God, where do I start with this beautiful, amazing, broken man. Like many war veterans, Aden can’t unsee all the atrocities of war. He’s haunted by his memories. By his losses. And is barely getting through life.

And Sawyer. Jeez, she’s afraid of her own shadow. Afraid to live life—until circumstances force her too. Love for her family and a budding love for Aden force her to finally take a risk. But that risk comes with both rewards and uncertainties.

I can’t expound any further on Aden and Sawyer—I don’t want to give anything away in this heartbreaking, heartwarming, beautiful story of self-discovery, forgiveness and complete and total acceptance. Wrecked is so much more than a friends-to-lovers romance. It’s something you just need to read to experience. Have some tissues handy!

5 Life is Too Short to Live in Fear Stars!!

This book wrecked me in so many ways. Ms. Salsbury has written a book that evokes so many emotions with the beauty of her words. I felt every pain that Aden and Sawyer were experiencing. These two are so opposite of each other but it's clear that they were brought into each other's lives for a reason.

Sawyer ends up where Aden lives and she's somewhat out of place and out of her element. But there's a very good reason for it and my heart was weeping for her. However, with this journey, Sawyer learns that she is stronger than she ever knew before and with the help of Aden a broken and emotionally unavailable man she experiences more than she thought possible.

With Aden, he's so scarred on the outside and inside and he's afraid of how he feels about Sawyer because he doesn't think he deserves her. But here's the thing, when two people who are both broken, sometimes they can fix each other.

This book is written with beauty, grace and the delicacy needed with these characters. However, there is a heat between Aden and Sawyer that cannot be denied and once they cross that proverbial line everything changes. But is it enough to convince them that they are each other's forever? I'm not going to tell you so you'll need to buy this amazing book and be prepared for a journey unlike any you've been on before.

Wrecked is the story of secret identities, secrets, and lies between Sawyer, posing as her sister, and Aden, determined to get the truth. Aden has returned from Afghanistan bitter and out for revenge. After betrayal cost him several soldiers in his unit, Aden is devastated. Sawyer has promised her sister Celia to honor her dying wish and assume Celia's identity and have a little fun. As you can imagine, when these lives collide, will everyone end up wrecked or is it possible to survive?

Sawyer has a fairly severe case of OCD. She feels that she gave her grandmother the flu, and that caused her to die. So, she is cautious about germs, but also becomes a list maker. Her behaviors are not your 'classic' OCD of cleaning or obsessive washing, but its noticeable to those who know her well and you can see how it impacts her daily life. Celia is the total opposite. She was a free spirit, roaming around the country and enjoying life. She is social and has lots of friends. For twins, they have nothing in common outside their looks. I think I understood Sawyer quickly and really connected with her as a character. She doesn't want to 'be' her sister, but she can't tell her no. She is determined to do this for Celia even though its incredibly difficult for her.

Aden is suffering from PTSD and its heartbreaking. His guilt is crushing and Salsbury does an amazing job at showing the reader that pain and anguish. He has such survivors guilt over what happened, and he has not handled it well.

As Aden and 'Celia' get to know each other, they fall in love. But, with all the secrets and lies between them, you can see the writing on the wall as to how this could implode. As Aden's PTSD gets worse and Celia's illness progresses, the story started to break my heart a bit. Thankfully, I know Salsbury will piece it back together.

4.25-4.5 STARS

At the insistence of her terminally ill sister (Celia), Sawyer Forrester goes to San Diego posing as her twin. With the intent of packing up Celia’s things without her friends learning the truth behind her sister’s departure, Sawyer struggles to maintain the façade--especially when she becomes romantically entangled with the sexy, yet enigmatic, Aden Colt.

Haunted by the fallen soldiers that died under his command, Aden Colt routinely losses himself in copious amounts of booze and meaningless sex. That is, up until Celia Forrester (aka Sawyer) enters his radar. Sawyer, too, suffers from events stemming from her past. Determined to break free of her usual confining routine, Sawyer delves headfirst into her relationship with Aden, pushing her limits in ways that would make Celia proud.

What started out as a short-term affair, quickly morphs into something so much more. For Aden, “Celia” becomes his lifeline—a reason to look forward rather than drowning in the past. And as much as Sawyer dreams of a future with Aden, she fears the ramifications of revealing her lie to a man who once trusted the enemy and was then ultimately betrayed.

Sawyer and Aden’s unique love story is heartfelt and compelling, with just the right amount of romantic angst. They are a perfectly imperfect couple that will surely capture your heart. Another winner by author JB Salsbury!

I loved this book so much! It was fun, it was hysterically funny in one particular place…it has to do with snorkeling! It was more. We have an ex-soldier, Aden, battling debilitating and dangerous PTSD meeting a woman, Sawyer, battling back from debilitating agoraphobia. That sounds like a match destined for disaster, but their chance to make it work gets a boost from the most unexpected place, Sawyer’s identical twin sister, Celia.

We learn pretty early that Celia is dying. Her dying wish is for Sawyer to go pack up her belongings in San Diego. The catch? Celia wants all of her friends to believe that she is still alive and well, raising hell as usual in some part of the world. Sawyer agrees. She agrees to her sister’s dying wish. And then the fun starts. It was a hoot and a half to watch Sawyer/Celia have to deal with…gasp!…people! She’s learning to deal with her issues, but it’s still difficult until she meets the gruff and buff Aden. He’s no better at dealing with people than Sawyer, but for different reasons entirely…he never knows when a flashback will turn him violent. Their attraction is fast and mutual, and both are reluctant, not wanting to be a disappointment. Their adventures on Aden’s fishing boat are worth reading all on their own.

If you pick this book, and I hope you do, have tissues handy. There will be tears. In my case, they got pretty sloppy. The connection between these characters was intense and emotional. There is only one glitch in the whole story that I found.

The internal pep talk continues for a while until land fades and there’s nothing but water three hundred and sixty-five degrees around us.

This is a major mistake. I tried to ignore it, but I couldn’t. I don’t know how a best selling author and at least one editor decided it was okay to add 5° to a circle. I wanted to say it was just a simple mistake, and would have except for that pesky hyphen. That hyphen implies intent. And that puts other things in doubt. There are many things in this story about fishing boats and islands off the coast of Southern California that I know nothing about. How do I know any of that is even close to accurate if they didn’t bother to get a general knowledge fact right? It’s the reason I gave 4 stars to an otherwise beautiful story. In the event that you read this book, don’t let this distract you. I have smart, educated readers, and now you know to pass on by and…

Enjoy!

2shay

Wrecked weaves a tale of heartbreak and tragedy.

It has been a long time since I've read a novel written by JB Salsbury. Now I remember exactly why I love her writing so damn much. My emotions were all over the place while reading Wrecked. I was happy and laughing one minute and then literally the very next I'm a sobbing mess.

Aden Colt is an army veteran that suffers with PTSD caused by his final tour in Iraq ending badly. Aden is a guilt ridden broken man who lives his days deep-sea fishing in solidarity and the nights drinking himself into a stupor that he can only pray will help him forget the horrors that live behind his closed eyes.

Sawyer Forrester is a twin who is set out to fulfill her sister's final wish. head to California, fake being her twin sister Celia, pack and tie up any loose ends. Even if that means Sawyer has to push back all of her fears and let go of all inhibitions.

When Sawyer and Aden's paths cross, the two will quickly learn that fate has a way of stepping in and intervening when its least expected.

Two lost and broken souls are intervened by fate.

The fact that this novel is brutally realistic is one of the many reasons I loved it and rated it 5 stars. The detail to the flashback scenes had me holding my breath and fighting back tears. Aden's situation broke my heart. I can't imagine going through something as traumatizing as he did and then living it over and over again through PTSD. I feel for the soldiers that come back from tours and suffer through this mental disorder.

Overall, There is not a damn thing that I would change about this novel. It deserves every star that I gave it and then some. The story is flawlessly written. JB Salsbury definitely did her research when sorting through the internal struggles that both Aden and Sawyer were going through.

4.5-5 beautiful stars

"Because life is beautiful and terrifying," she whispers. "And we deserve to feel it down to our bones."

I'm impressed,this book was amazing.I was hooked from the beginning,Wrecked was a beautiful story.It was an emotional,sweet,intense and heartwarming story.

"I can give her what she needs.I want to erase the anguish I recognize in her eyes."

Wrecked is the story of two damaged souls who find love.What I find interesting about this was the fact that both of them were trying to come up with reasons not to thinking each other even though they were attracted to each other.

Aden and Sawyer has an amazing chemistry.I loved watching them out of their comfort zone.Because this is happening every time these two were together.They made me laugh,melt and swoon.

I really enjoyed it.I can't wait to read more books from JB Salsbury.The writing was perfect and flawless.

Liking and enjoying a story is subjective. What I might enjoy another might not and vice versa. This was a 3 star story.

Aden as been through a lot, he suffers from PTSD. Sawyer is stepping out of her comfort and what a great way to do it with Aden. He's a wreck though.

I couldn't relate to the characters at all. There was something missing and I can't put my finger on it at all. I liked the storyline at first but Sawyer's development was flawed. Meaning I don't think she could pull off what she was doing. I rolled my eyes more than once. Personally in order to enjoy a story, I have to relate to the characters. This author has many more stories to enjoy.

Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA.

Addictive! I could not put this book down. How can a book be equally sweet and romantic and yet gut wrenching and completely sexy all in the same story? This book is all of those things and gives you the perfect balance of all.

This is my first book by JB Salsbury. I know. I know. I am definitely going to be rectifying this. I can't wait to read more of their books. I was so drawn into this book. My emotions were haywire long after the story. I loved every page of this book. Even when not reading, I found myself thinking of the story and it has not left my mind since I read this book.

I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this and I will definitely be looking for more from this author. I think my next read will be Split. I am going backwards.

A story of two sheltered characters, stepping out of their comfort zone, learning to let go, trust one another, and find something special along the way.

It is shameful to say that this is the first book I've read from this author. Embarrassing, I know. But now that I've taken the plunge, and thoroughly enjoyed the story the author wove, I will definitely be reading more from her.

This isn't the first PTSD book I've read, And this isn't the first book where I've read of a character who needs a life overhaul. However, this is one of the first books where I felt the match between the two characters to be utterly perfect.

Since the death of his servicemen, Aden Colt has been living a life of relative solitude. He relies on three things, fishing, drinking, and the occasional woman to warm his bed. Anger and aggressive behavior have left him with only one friend, and old drunk by the name of Jenkins.

Sawyer Forrester is a loner in her own way. A series of unfortunate events throughout her life has made it hard for her to get close to people. Despite having a boyfriend, she's built walls and set high expectations due to her OCD tenancies, that prevents that relationship from going anywhere. Sawyer would be content to continue to live her life on her own terms, but her twin sister, who is dying of cancer, has other plans. While having Sawyer pack up her belongings in San Diego, she wants her twin to assume her life as Celia. Given that the twins are night and day as far as personalities, this is a hard promise to keep. But nevertheless, Sawyer agrees to it. So when she first meets Aden, she does so as Celia.

"It's living by chance. Let the fates decide."

There isn't instalove/instalust in this book, but it is close. While the two don't immediately see eye to eye, once given the chance to move past initial perceptions, the attraction between them is evident. I loved how Sawyer stepped up to play the role of Celia and did things she never would personally do. Even though there is some deception on her part, it is harmless. But as she and Aden get closer together, sharing her white lie seems less likely, and from there the lie takes greater form.

What I liked most about this story is how the two fought against the things they feared because they wanted to be with the other. In-between the momemnts when they couldn't keep their hands off one another, they were forgiving, understanding, and supportive.

"I refuse to bleed on the people I love."

If you are looking for a sweet story about taking chances and living life to the fullest, I'd recommend you check this one out.

"Because life is beautiful and terrifying," she whispers. "And we deserve to feel it down to our bones."

Final note: loved the Jaws references. : )

While Celia has always been fearless her twin sister Sawyer has a significant penchant to be cautious. She is the one who makes to-do lists and never takes risks and definitely doesn't leave things up to chance.

Her sister wants nothing more than for Sawyer to let loose and live instead of locking herself up - and Celia knows what she is talking about. A tumor is wrecking her brain and she doesn't have much time left. Celia asks Sawyer to pack up her apartment in San Diego and tie up loose ends pretending she is Celia.

The life Aden has chosen for himself after he left special forces three months ago is perfect. It's quiet, solitary, and he can escape when his past becomes overwhelming and the deaths of his brothers in arms make his chest tight. Today he lives on a boat and manages his uncles property in San Diego.
When his uncle's favorite tenant walks up to him to get the key for her cottage he can't quite see the girl in his uncle's photos. This version of Celia is uptight, reserved and he finds it highly entertaining to be the cause for her to get her panties in a twist.


I’m sorry, I don’t know your name.”
“Aden.”
He looks up at me with those arresting chocolate-brown eyes. “Most people call me Colt.”
“Colt, like… a baby horse?”
He goes back to searching the drawer. “Yeah, or Colt like my last name.”
“Oh.”




Aden is a soldier, it is ingrained in his DNA to serve his country. This faithful night, when he trusted the enemy and was betrayed and ambushed, he lost most of his brothers-in-arms. He was honorably discharged and tried to find his footing in the world outside the army. Not so easy with an untreated PTSD. He looks for solitude, he doesn't like gatherings of people, and drinks way too much. Women help Aden to forget for a night but when the going get really tough he goes out on his boat to be alone.

Despite his crippling nightmares and the guilt he is carrying he isn't a depressing character. Aden is such a smartass with an amazing sarcastic sense of humor who made me laugh a lot throughout the story. He is the sort of hero who is always in charge...until a slip of a woman shows him the light. I completely fell for Aden (dips!) and he broke my heart when he felt so unworthy of love. He was pretty intense at times, complicated and bossy and not at all in control of his life. Unsurprisingly, he was also a straight shooter.

“I’m not the type of man who begs.” He hisses through his teeth when I grip him tighter. “But I’m begging, please, let me fuck you.”


Sawyer is facing tragedy and she knows it. She wants to fulfill her sister's dying wish not realizing what a gift Celia is giving her. In the beginning you see this uptight a little reserved woman with some funny quirks, who, when she does as her sister asks, becomes increasingly relaxed. I loved her growth. How she became the perfect mix of Celia and Sawyer. She still had her inherent personality but when she loosened up she became happier, less fearful and that was thanks to Aden who challenged her and made her face her fears.



When I read the blurb I thought I'd be in for a delicious angst fest. What I got was so much more lighthearted, but not less delicious. In the last 25-30% J.B. Salsbury cranks up the angst and I ended up clutching my chest because it became a bit tight.
I appreciated that there wasn't any unnecessary drama. I also loved Sawyer's and Aden's connection - it was attraction, sexiness, adoration, friendship and respect wrapped up in a sweet package.
This story is in parts full of raw emotion, and humor and sweetness in others. At no point I felt overwhelmed or depressed, it is perfectly balanced to make this story immensely enjoyable.

***It’s the way he makes me feel like I’m the only woman in the world. He responds to every word I say, every sound that slips unabashed from my lips, as if I’m giving him a secret he’s been desperate to discover. When we’re together it’s as if I’m the air and he’s begging for his next breath.***



Miss Salsbury totally took me by surprise with this book. Sawyer's and Aden's journey is wonderful and reminds me of things that are important - forgive yourself, face your fears and get over your hangups and start living. And always TRY. I loved being part of their adventure.
J.B. Salsbury really impressed me again with her flawless writing. Can you see how much I loved this book? Yeah...I loved this book hard!


“I’m fucking wrecked without you.”

A-MAZING!!!!! I have read my fare share of Military/Contemporary Romance novels, and I have to say that this one hit the ball out of the park. This was most likely the "realest" (yes, I know that's not a word) depiction of PTSD and how many of our soldiers deal with it. DISCLAIMER - Don't read the Epilogue if you are suffering from PTSD. I think you can get through the rest of the book well enough, but the Epilogue...

Sawyer is a twin. Not just any twin. An identical twin with a dying sister who has asked the impossible. But could you really deny someone you love their "dying wish"? Sawyer finds herself in a city she's not familiar with, kissed by a random stranger and locked out of the house she's supposed to be living in. While searching for her key, she meets a man who changes everything she's ever known. But keeping her promise to her sister is becoming harder than she expected, especially now that her heart is in the way.

Aden is a survivor. I don't think he really wants to be though. When you're responsible for your team and don't come back with everyone, you lose yourself. Add the way it went down and...let's just say it would be hard for anyone, nonetheless a soldier of honor. After drowning his issues not only with the bottle, but in his bed, he's struck by the new girl. The girl who's picture he's been staring at for months. The girl who seems way different than what he's been lead to believe. But she's doing something to him. Something he thought would never happen. He's feeling again...

Yes, I'm talking in code. Why? Because although you can guess what this is about and think you know how things will turn out, you really need to read it for yourself to get the "feels" like I did. Yes, I knew what was going to happen. We all will. But it's the way it's written that keeps us glued to the pages. It's the order in which life is brought back to life, seeming brighter than before. It's the way you'll walk away from the book with a huge smile on your face. Just like I did.

reviewed by Chris