Warrior by A. M. Brooks.
A salvation society novel.
Colt had promised Lyric forever when they were teenagers. Months later he leaves her without a care in the world. He went off to the military. Eight years later he's back will Colt be able to bring Lyrics guard down?.
A really good read with good characters. Loved Lyric. Colt grew on me. 4*.

I am a fan of this author so I was excited to read this story. However I have never read any of the original Salvation Society books.

This is a military story but also a second chance at love story and it was beautiful. It made me smile and cry and had all the feels. Its not a light romance, but it is wonderfully told and engrossing and it is filled with angyst and the heartbreak of first love not working out and then the awesomeness of a second chance at love 8 years later. I love both Lyric and Colt and their second chance at love.

3.5 So steamy!! But a good romance, it was fun to mix it from the sweet romances I read. I loved Lyric and Colt's history it made the book so worth the read. I deff recommend.

ARC received from the Next Step PR. Voluntarily reviewing and all opinions are objective and my own.

A.M. Brooks stepped out of her norm with this one, I feel, but in the end she made an adorable read with it. Heartfelt, heartbreaking… all the makings of a perfect second-chance romance. I honestly enjoyed the childhood/teenage scenes more than the adult scenes. I felt their emotions a bit more. Felt the angst. Characters were both great. It’s a great addition to the Salvation Society series.

Warrior
By: AM Brooks

Oh my can being loved heal hurt?

Definitely feel it all in the heart strings. You’ll ask yourself could love possibly heal hurt. Can kindness become friendship, can friends become so much more. Or can pain and betrayal leave you to scared to open your eyes. Will Colt fight for Lyric and show her what he should have years ago?

The writing is flawless, and the words are so captivating, the plot had so many twists and turns and none that I was expecting, and many shocking moments. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I really loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun, hot, romantic must read book and I would definitely recommend this book to anyone.

Authors Blurb: Lyric
I fell in love with him when we were kids.
He promised me forever when we were teenagers.
Months later he leaves me without a care in the world.

One week during senior year was all it took for Colt Street to decide I was no longer what he wanted. Then, just like his brother, Colt took off for the military, leaving the life we longed for, behind.

Eight years later he’s back, and now everything has changed. We’re both not who we once were... and I don’t know if we ever will be.

Colt
Running into Lyric Taylor again brought back the reality of the situation I put us in all those years ago.
I left when my world came crashing down. Instead of letting her know what was going on, I chose to run, and leave her behind.

This time I won’t make the same mistake.

She’s guarded.
I’m broken.

Now danger is waiting to tear us apart, and I’m ready to put my life on the line.
Whether she accepts it or not, I will always be her warrior.

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕

Great for fans of the over-protective male lead setup! The dialogue can be on the cheesy side, but it makes for a fun and engrossing read!

OMG, A.M. Brooks is on a roll! Barely a month after SCAR, I found an arc for Warrior. Yet another standalone from AM Brooks, however it is part of the Salvation Society series. As usual, AM takes us on an emotional journey. We meet Colt and Lyric as little children, who become best friends, when being thrown together over hardships. And over time, they turn into more. But while they are planning to start a life together at a university, Colt makes a life altering decision and vanishes from Lyric's life.
Eight years later, their paths cross again. And although Lyric has build up a life of her own, she can't help but still have feelings for Colt. But she doesn't trust him, total k out of her life again. So, she keeps him at a distance. But then she get threatened. And Colt vows to keep her safe. Thrown together, old feelings resurface. But it also brings the hurt and lies of their breakup back to their relationship.
Can they overcome their past? And will Colt be able to keep Lyric safe? Find out for yourself in this romantic rollercoaster. Five out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

This was a beautiful neighbor, best friend since 10, second chance romance, it took me on an emotional journey with how in love Colt and Lyric truly loved one another. You’re going right long there with them though it all.
Lyric is sweetie, just nice and caring. Colt had a hard life growing up and I think that a lot of people will be able to relate to it. I loved how Lyric was supportive of Colt although at times Colt may not have handled the situation the right way. That’s why I enjoyed him showing Lyric how much he loved and cared for her and how he never stopped.
This book kept me glued from the start, I can’t want to see what this author comes out with next.

Such a beautiful read.

Colt and Lyric are 10 years old when they first meet. They become best friends.

When they’re 16 years old they go on their first date.
It’s love for both of them and they become inseparable. They plan their future together and everything is great

They’re 18 years old when he breaks her heart. Breaks her heart and leaves her.

This is a dual POV book which works so well. It’s hard to hate someone when you get to see things from their side. Yes Colt made mistakes but he’d also suffered so much. And I really, really wanted these two to work out.

And that’s all your getting I’m not going to spoil this book for you. But in my opinion it’s well worth a read.

It’s the first book I’ve read from this author but it won’t be the last.

I voluntarily read a review copy kindly provided by NetGalley.

"𝒜𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇 𝓅𝒾𝑒𝒸𝑒 𝑜𝒻 𝓂𝓎 𝒽𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝓂𝓎 𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓈𝓉 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝑒𝓂𝒷𝑒𝒹𝓈 𝒾𝓉𝓈𝑒𝓁𝒻 𝒾𝓃 𝒽𝒾𝓈. 𝑀𝑜𝓁𝒹𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝓉𝑜𝑔𝑒𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓇.."
This is the second book I have read for A M Brooks and I can officially say that I love her writings.
Warrior is a fast faced, second chance and romantic suspense story.
The love between the main characters is so sweet and I admired the description of how their love developed as they grew older. The battle that Colt went through in his teenage years isn't so far from reality for, a lot of teens get conflicted about their life, future etc. and what made me console with him is his family's background and I really cried when he faced the tragedy that was the turning point in his life. Ps ( if you read the story, I am sure you will know which part I am talking about:) However, my heart broke for Lyric and I felt sympathy with her for how cruel fate was with her, but admired how supportive she always was for her childhood love. Furthermore, Warrior is full of suspenseful , warming and shocking events that made reading it interesting. Finally, I enjoyed reading this story it realistic, fun and easy to read! And definitely recommend that y'all add it to your TBR.

Warrior by A.M. Brooks is the story of Colt and Lyric.
Colt and Lyric grew up as neighbor kids but their feeling grew into more than friends. But then when they were older Colt up and left never seaming to look back. This of course hurts Lyric when he leaves so unexpected really. Now in their present day they end up meeting again. Will this be their time to come together and for Colt to open up as to why he left?
Enjoyed this book and will be looking for more from this author.

This is another great addition to an amazing series and is Colt and Lyric’s story. These two were best friends and inseparable, as their feelings evolved into love, but when Colt leaves without a word to join the military, Lyric is left heartbroken. Now 8-years later fate has destined these two to meet again, but will Lyric let Cold explain his past actions? No spoilers, this is one of those stories that just needs to be read! This is a well written flawless story which is emotionally charged, and with secrets, lies, twists, danger, suspense, love, and in intricate and in-depth plot. I was intrigued and hooked throughout this addictive page turner, and I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

I like the premise a lot, but there are times when other books are just too long or it expands to several year jumps. I liked that this story didn't drag out and it's pretty fast-paced and easy to read. I'm not disappointed. I really enjoyed Colt and Lyric's story. This is a good, well-written read.

I've received this book for an honest review from netgalley #netgalley

Spicy and all the right areas I love going on the journey with these two and the character development was right on point.

This slow burn, second chance romance came packed with action and emotions. From the very beginning, we were on a rollercoaster, riding the emotional highs and lows of Lyric & Colt.
From the moment they met, they were endgame, even if they didn’t realize it right away. And as they got older and embraced it, their relationship was beautiful.
Colt has a nice little while to make up for, some poor decisions, and some thoughtless actions.
Luckily, Lyric has some time to spare for him.

Lyric and Colt's story, they meet on one of the worst days of Colts young existence, they soon become childhood besties and then sweethearts and they're loves young dream....until Colt ups and leaves! Needless to say, Lyric is devastated! This is their story of carrying on without the one who you made plans with, of becoming better and stronger people, and then of course coming face-to-face and soon realising that true feelings never disappear!
Can he explain to her what really happened?... Will she understand?.. Can she forgive?...

Well your going to have to read to find out!

A good read, well written, likable (mostly 😉) characters, and emotional.
Would recommend.

This is an easy, enjoyable read. The story had a realistic equality to it and could be just about anyone's reality.
Twelve year old Colt's eyes meet blue eyed Lyric's, the girl across the street, on the day that devastating news changed his life. Colt and Lyric became the closest of friends until they were sixteen when they started dating and became inseparable. Senior year Colt receives a college football scholarship and convinces Lyric to attend the same college. Spring Break when Colt goes to check the college out, feeling in adequate and unworthy he makes a split second decision that will have consequences for both him and Lyric. This book has some twists that weren't anticipated which gave it that extra punch.

As always...... I loved it! A.M. Brooks always gives me the feels. I cried for Lyric and cursed Colt. But you know I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love the angst the author brings to her books. I’m a fan for life!

Lyric and Colt started their story in their childhood and ended as adults. Their love was an instant love. Struggles that come through life found them and ripped them apart. Would they ever be together?
This story is gripping honestly. At first I thought this will be a simply love story….but the author has a way with words and they way she spins this tail is amazing. I was on the edge of my seat waiting with the rest of the world to know will they won’t they. This is an adventure and even though it has a couple in love it has an who done story twisted in too.
Death and decisions keep these two apart will fate step in the put them together again.
Received for my honest thoughts!

4*
Colt was close to his brother Alex despite the 10 year age gap. When Alex is killed in action everything in his life  changes & not for the better.
Lyric is the new neighbour and begins a friendship with Alex and his best friend Zane. The two become a couple and plan their future but Alex makes some unexpected choices that don't include Lyric.
Years later they are tasked to work together to solve a case, he realises the mistakes he made but can he get her to forgive him?
Working to put things right.