Wrecked is a book about love, loss, grief, healing and a second chance at life.

Aden and Sawyer both have such heartbreak surrounding them. They meet under unusual and very sad circumstances with a twist that makes the story even more interesting.

This book has some very sweet moments but also deals with some very serious and painful subject matter.

Sawyer and Aden have the power to heal each other while at the same time have the power to almost destroy each other as there are some secrets that both of them have.

It took me a bit to get into this book if I'm being honest but as the story continued I found myself getting invested definitely wanting to see how things would turn out especially after some truths were unveiled.

There are definitely parts that will break your heart but at the end of it all we get a happy HEA that made me smile.

I loved this book! OMG!

Every once in a while a book comes along that reminds me just why I love the romance genre. J.B. Salsbury’s Wrecked is one such book! It delivers a heart stopping emotion, hot animalistic lust, and good old-fashioned romance.

Sawyer Forrester lives in an organized, germ-a-phobic bubble. She lives day-to-day in fear, making lists and never taking risks in her life. That changes when her twin sister makes a request of Sawyer, and Sawyer finds herself pretending to be her outgoing and fearless twin in sunny San Diego.

It’s not long before she finds herself down by the docks and meeting gruff loner, Aden Colt. To say it’s not what Sawyer’s expecting is an understatement. She wants to clean him up, organize his boat, and get down-and-dirty with him all at the same time.

Sawyer’s OCD to the max, and I loved getting into her head. She’s let her fears dictate her life and when she can’t do that anymore, it’s a challenge to open herself up to the world again. There are big issues standing in her way, and I rooted for her to the finish.

Then there’s grumpy and distanced alpha, Aden Colt. He’s secluded himself on his fishing boat after a devastating time in the Army. He’s okay with his solitude—it’s necessary to who he is now—until an uptight bombshell makes her way on board his boat. Aden doesn’t have time for social niceties and him and Sawyer just spark like dry kindling.

I think that’s one of the best things about this book. It’s such an emotionally driven romance. While they’re so different, they complement each other so well and both are so darn vulnerable. It was very raw and sexual in some parts, dark in others, while still giving these sigh-inducing moments too.

I have to say that I loved this setting! A small resort town in San Diego, it felt very intimate and charming, and it’s such a different environment.

This was my first book by J.B. Salsbury, but it’s not going to be my last. This was an epic romance that had me bawling like a baby and grinning in happiness.

5 Emotional Stars!

Captain Aden Colt had been back from war for months now, but the ghosts from his last tour keep haunting his nights and days. Burying his pain in sex and alcohol, much to his shame Aden has become the king of casual sex and drunken nights. Sawyer Forrester didn't want to impersonate her sister or to pretend to be Celia while packing her belongings. But as her sister's dying wish, Sawyer couldn't say no. Even though Sawyer and Celia were identical twins they couldn't have been more different from each other if they tried. While Celia was free spirited and brave, Sawyer was afraid of her own shadow and controlled her environment as much as possible. But following in her sister's footsteps, Sawyer meets the gorgeous soldier who was clearly having issues and some of them with her. But a day in close proximity brought a fire between them that was hard to ignore. The closer Aden and Sawyer got, the harder telling him the truth became, but as tragedy hits him and the end nears, will Sawyer's greatest fears come true or will they find in themselves to forgive and have a shot at a second chance love? Wrecked is an intense, heart stopping, hot and moving romance with a HEA ending. It will make readers laugh out loud and tear up as well. It is that good!

Wrecked is an apt title for this book because seriously, both Aden's and Sawyer's lives are seriously wrecked. It's a good book, but it pulls absolutely no punches and there is some serious violence. I requested this book mostly based on the description of Aden and I got way more than I bargained for. I've complained about other books telling me someone has PTSD but then only paying lip service to it.

Aden's episodes are violent, ugly, dangerous, and incredibly detailed. The triggers for his episodes are clear and his reactions demonstrate an understanding of PTSD rarely found in other books I have read. Salsbury is likely still sugar coating it to some degree but it's darn hard to tell. Beyond serious kudos to her for that.

Sawyer's life has been a mess since her grandmother died, enough of a mess that her twin Celia talked smack about her. Yes, seriously. Sawyer is about as straight laced as you can get and it makes sense. She's needed therapy and nearly had a complete breakdown at one point. She's not exactly doing so well when the book opens, either. Celia, her twin most certainly doesn't make things easier, either.

Twins: what are you going to do with twins? Switch places, of course. So when Celia all but forces Sawyer to masquerade as Celia, that wrecked feeling is even worse. Because Celia is the extreme opposite of Sawyer. And watching Sawyer struggle in Celia's environment is painful. Watching Sawyer struggle with her guilt, her confusion, her pain, and then watching her fear as she falls in love with secretive and destructive Aden is even worse.

Because Wrecked is the kind of book where when the shit hits the fan, it hits hard. And boy does it ever hit. Death is never easy on those who are left behind and all Aden and Sawyer deal with is death and more death, on top of death. And when death is all around you, it's hard to hold on to the good things.

I liked Wrecked but it had one fatal flaw for me. Aden's multiple reactions to Sawyer included a sort of "magic woman" thing. Only Sawyer could calm and soothe the savage beast. I feel like when you are going to go all out showing how ugly PTSD is, there's kind of an onus to also not indulge in that sort of easy way out. Don't get me wrong, Aden knows when he is using her to soothe his demons (sexually) and there is plenty of talk about counseling both before and after they get together. But this was real and I feel like there needed to be more of a reality check on the counseling and less of the "love will make it all ok".

Overall, I'll definitely check Salsbury out again because she took some serious risks in showing how ugly PTSD can be and I respect and author who takes risks.

I love this author, she won me over with her novel 'Split' . It takes real talent as an author to write a hero with the disorder the hero of the story endured. Now she's given me another great story about a veteran that I loved just as much. I never would of known of this author if not for netgalley.

This book was unbelievably incredible. There was so much intensity, so much emotion, I felt it on every page. 

Wrecked had me on the edge of my seat, and also shedding tears. Highly recommended.

Aden Colt left the army, but the army didn’t leave Aden Colt. In an attempt to escape his memories, he takes over his uncles business and lives off a boat on California’s coast. Sawyer’s twin is dying from an incurable disease and it is up to her to back up her sister’s belongings. As soon as Aden and Sawyer meet, sparks fly and two damaged souls figure out there is more to life than hiding away from the world.

Verdict: I am definitely in the minority when I say that I just didn’t care for it. As a stand-alone novel, I read Split, and I absolutely loved it, so I picked this one up hoping I would love it too. But I just couldn’t get into the characters. I didn’t understand why Sawyer kept up her sister’s persona for so long, especially since she knew that it would damage her budding relationship with Aden. Overall, I felt bored while reading this book and kept waiting for something to happen that would make Sawyer and Aden appear less one-dimensional.

YES! YES! YES, to this book. I want to shout to the whole book world how fantastic this is. I cannot wait for this to unleash to the world. I swooped this book up and did not want to put it down.

I loved this story. It started with a slight case of mistaken identity, fueled by promises between sisters, and ended with a sweet and poignant love story. I hope to read more from J.B. Salsbury.

I am not much for romance unless someone is shooting at people but I thought I might take a chance with this stand alone romance novel.
This story was a little over the top with the endless chiches and just way to much melodrama for this readers. The author did a lot of telling but very little showing to the point I was tried of hearing every internal thought coming from the leads in the story.
The story does covers PTSD and the effects it as on those returning from war and how its not something that ever goes away.
This story was written to move to tears but I found it to be a little forced, predictable and the readers will be able to expect for books about the different characters that work for Aden Colt.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy.
The end of the story makes you think with the love.

Wrecked slides comfortably into its home in Contemporary Romance and should have even more mass appeal than Salsbury's previous novel, Split. I love Salsbury's writing especially the way she handles heavy emotions such as grief, rage, and fear.
This was a solid 4 out of 5 star book for me and I had a great time reading it!
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Wow!! Just, wow! I loved absolutely everything about this book. Wrecked completely wrecked me! It's heartbreaking, real and one of the most honest stories I can ever remember reading.

Have you ever liked a book so much that you worry you won't do it justice in a review? Well, that's how much I loved this book. As I sit here weeks after finishing the book, tears come to my eyes just thinking about Sawyer and Aden's story.

Aden is broken. He has witnessed the kind of tragedy and devastation that most of us only read about in the paper. He's struggling with the guilt that eats away at him everyday. Misplaced guilt that he can't seem to let go of. He's living a life of solitude filled with work, one night stands and alcohol. Every day is just like the last.

Sawyer is a serious introvert. She doesn't socialize, she has a list for her lists. She plans, worries and keeps to herself. She also has a twin sister. A twin that is her exact opposite in every way. A twin that wants Sawyer to live and love. She wants her to see all the wonderful things she's missing in life by hiding.

I loved Aden and Sawyer. But I really loved Celia, too. She has this never ending love for Sawyer that is beautiful. She is full of hope and believes you should live life to the fullest with no regrets. She is selfless to the end and because of her we get a wonderful story of love, loss, and forgiveness. We should all wish to have a Celia in our lives.

I fell deeply in love with these characters in the first chapter and I never looked back. Their story wasn't always easy to read. It's tragic and emotional, but it's real. I loved watching Sawyer and Aden come to life in these pages. We get to see them grow and, in the process, learn to love and forgive. We learn about all the things that make them who they are. And even through pain and suffering we get a absolutely phenomenal, beautifully intense lesson on life and courage.

I really can't say enough about this book. I hope that you take a chance and read it. There are tears but there's also laughter. Aden is patient, kind and all sorts of swoony. He's tender under all the tough and his affection for Sawyer shines bright in these pages.


~ Kimberly Anne

It's all about the T's - twins, trouble, truth, tears and timing...

Wrecked is an understatement regarding the state of Aden Colt. He's been to hell and he hasn't come back. Did I mention how much I love reading about broken bad boys? I can't resist them and Aden is one of my favorites. Being inside his head was a very dark place, but being inside his heart made it all better. He thought there was nothing left inside him, but he was wrong. He thought that numbness was the only answer to his pain, that the demons he fought in his mind could only be silenced by alcohol. But he was wrong. There was something else that brought him comfort and eased his mind. Her...

Sawyer wasn't looking for love, she was there to do a job. She made a promise that she intended to keep, even if it killed her, and it just might. Being an OCD germaphobic with an unhealthy attachment to her stain stick made life a scary place for her. But she was determined to loosen up and take some risks. To have some fun in spite of herself getting in her own way most of the time. She would just keep reminding herself of her promise and force herself to live life to the fullest, even if only for a few weeks. It was a struggle at first, but then He happened. He took up so much of her head space that her own problems got pushed to the side. He made her feel things she'd only read about, never believing it was actually possible. He teased her and provoked her and made her try things that she was afraid of, and praised her when she succeeded. He made her wish she didn't have a job to do and that she wasn't leaving. But she was...

That's all I'm giving you. The scene is set. Prepare to be Wrecked.

J.B. Salsbury is a recently discovered author for me. This is the second book I've read, and now I'm convinced it wasn't just an accident. She is truly talented and knows exactly what her readers need to keep coming back. The line forms here...

I don't even know where to begin in telling you how much I loved this book. This story it titled just right, it will definitely wreck you. I had a hard time putting this one down. Reading about the struggles both Sawyer and Aden had to deal with it, will break your heart and have you rooting for them to come through the other side stronger and together. I loved all the emotions I felt while reading and couldn't wait to get to the next page to find out what was going to happen. I love this author's work and this one has become my favorite!! I highly recommend this one.

Aden Colt walked away from the Army after a devastating accident took the lives of soldiers in his unit and with each step he took the survivors guilt was right there alongside of him, constantly rattling him, and taunting him. He needs something to quiet the beast raging inside of him, so he moves onto his uncle's boat, and spends his days numbing his pain with alcohol, fishing, and his nights sharing a bed with nameless, faceless women. Drowning himself in booze numbs the pain, but the beast is still there lingering, reeking havoc on his soul, and it's turned him into a surly man. But then a beautiful breath of fresh air wanders into his life, and turns things upside down... and suddenly he feels like he has something to look forward to!

To say that Sawyer Forrester is wound a little tight is a complete understatement, everything in her life is planned down to the letter on her schedule, and she doesn't do it if it isn't on the list. But then her terminally ill sister throws her for a loop when she asks to her to make an unplanned trip to San Diego to gather her belongings, and while she is there his sister wants her to throw caution to the wind and do something that isn't planned for once. So, Sawyer reluctantly heads to San Diego, and unexpectedly meets a man that rattles her carefully world, in the best possible way!

After reading the first paragraph of this book I knew I had discovered something really special, it struck a cord with me right off, and started stirring the emotions. The touching story line grabbed a hold of me & my heart broke a little for these two characters, but little by little they gave me hope that they would be able to overcome their issues and find a little well deserved happiness. And without giving too much away I will say I was really pleased with how the story turned out, but it wasn't without lots of hard fought hurdles along the way. Once again I am left completely in awe of the writing talents of Ms. Salsbury, she completely blew me away with this one, her beautiful story tugged on my heartstrings and left me inspired!! Highly recommend this one, it's definitely one of the best reads I have settled down with this year!!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this title.

This is the first book written by JB but it will not be my last. The ones on my TBR are getting moved forward.

Sawyer finds herself in San Diego pretending to be her dying twin sister. We know Sawyer to be the quiet over thinker who is super cautious and worries about everything. Where Celia is an impulsive risk taker. Not sure she can do it but determined to give her sister her last wish. She was not expecting Aden and the adventures waiting for her. Can she enjoy them and leave with her heart in tact?

Aden is a surviving Special Forces officer who is trying to cope and live in the free world. Not very successful thanks to the demons he carries with him. Keeping to his fishing boat and superintendent duties is enough for him. When he meets Celia something is woken inside him. But is it worth the pain?

Will this be the best few weeks of her life or will her fears hold her back? Can this beauty silence the beast within him?

This is a very emotional story and JB does a wonderful job of expressing everyone's emotions. Making you feel as you read, pulling you in and needing more. Before you know it you have to stop to dry the tears to read on.

*** Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review.***

This is a great new standalone by JB Salsbury. JB did a great job showing how hard it can be for a service member to adjust back to civilian life. She didn’t make lite of the struggles that I’ve found some authors do.

Sawyer, hmm, she is very predictable and every decision she makes is safe. She’s honestly boring. She’s the complete opposite of her identical twin, Celia.

Celia is the free spirit, adventurous twin. She’s the twin that ran with the bulls. Like I said, they are complete opposites.

Celia is dying though. Her wish is for her sister to pretend to be her and go to her house in San Diego to pack up her belongings. Celia knows that Sawyer isn’t really living her life to the fullest. She wants that for her.

Sawyer has the help of a quarter. You’ll understand when you read this. Sawyer also gets help from someone that wasn’t expected.

Aden Colt has severe PTSD. How could Sawyer/Celia actually help him? And how could he help her?

I hated Sawyer keeping the charade up with Aden, but I completely understood her reasons for it.

These two are great for each other. I honestly didn’t know what would happen when Sawyer left to go back home.

This is a great read. It pulled me out of my funk.

Wrecked grabbed hold of my heart with its Prologue and never let go. A stunning page turner.

Aden Colt and Sawyer Forrester are being crushed from loss. Overcome with guilt. Challenged by those who love them. Each is uncertain of who they are if they aren't solely defined by the choices that have left them feeling wrecked

Wrecked is powerful. The storyline pulls you in and holds you captive with its beautiful setting and cast of characters. Characters that add a layer of richness not often found in fiction. I couldn't help but feel a tidal wave of deep emotions throughout this journey. Sadness and defeat when grief swallowed them whole. Then impassioned and exhilarated in times when duty and obligation we not at the forefront and the waves of love crashed in and washed away the fear.

Wrecked delivers everything I want, need, and love in an epic story. Salsbury reaches far above my expectations with this tale of love, loss and being left behind. 6 stars, absolutely recommend.

3.5 stars

***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion***

This is the first book of J.B. Salsbury I read that isn't part of her Fighting Series and I enjoyed it.

I liked the plotline and it was different than other books I've read before. But I feel like something is still missing. There were a couple of things left that I would have liked to see mote of.

This story is the kind that is supoosed to move you. But I couldn't relate completely to the characters, at least not as much as I think I was supposed to. There's no denying you will feel something while you read it, Celia's part in the story is heartbreaking, but I didn't feel the connction between the main characters.

I liked reading it though, it's a different side of J.B. Salsbury anf I want to see more of it!!

2.5. stars
This book was not for me, even with its tortured hero suffering from severe PTSD and other serious issues.
I had a hard time accepting the heroine’s reasons for the deceit and I didn’t connect to her as a character, I thought she was a bit spineless.
I usually don’t like dual first person POV and I really didn’t like it here, with all that being in and out of the scene simultaneously, the subject of action and the narrator of it (My lips twitch, I flex my hips…).
We were told rather than shown about the hero’s severe traumatic issues. There were allusions to prolonged therapy in the end but there were also suggestions that he might heal with a loving woman.
There was a lot of melodrama, clichés and unnecessary dialogue.
I didn’t understand why the hero would go watch fireworks in a crowd on the Fourth of July – would it be therapeutical to expose yourself to the trauma triggers?
I respect patriotism, but the self-righteous America that we often find in military romance is not my favorite America and it just grates on my nerves.
In the end of the book, I found it interesting that the majority of the staff in the hero’s fishing company are ex-military who suffer from the long-term effects of war – I wonder if some of them will have their own stories in the future.