I really struggled with this one. The MMC is named Dragon ...keep in mind this is not a romantacy book and there wasn't a real explanation that could make me hate the name less. Him saying "I am sin" and the multiple forms of smexual abuse had me in cringe mode. I also could not connect to the FMC - her architectural story fizzled quickly and then she was just there to tell Dragon that he isn't sin and give him money?

I did enjoy the brother searching for his sister - right idea but just not the execution I had hoped for. The cover is also beautiful. Had this had a few more drafts with feedback, it could have been great.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

While the concept for this story was excellent, the execution did not do it justice. It feels like you’re jumping into the middle of a story you know nothing about. Dragon and Diana have great chemistry but we don’t get to see it often. The rescue of Griffin was exciting and and probably the highlight of the story for me. The male narrator was horrible.

This book delves into the lives of characters who have been deeply scarred by their past experiences. They carry the weight of dark secrets and navigate a treacherous landscape where danger lurks around every corner. As they grapple with the ghosts of their past, they also discover the transformative power of love. This emotionally intense romance explores the complexities of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit. It's a tale of redemption, where love offers a glimmer of hope in the darkest of times, and the characters learn to confront their demons and find healing in the embrace of another. Readers who are drawn to stories that delve into the depths of human emotion, explore the complexities of trauma, and showcase the enduring power of love will find this book captivating.

This book kept me turning the pages ! I was SAT! Finding out dragons past ,just broke me .It was written so well and the end made me so happy! And Diana 😍

It is a gut wrenching story with a heartbreaking past and healing in the process. Listening to the story made me connect better with the characters and that helped in understanding the story better. Thanks to Brilliance Publishing for the audiobook. The ending was what I expected and I think I like the way it happened.

It is a 3.5 ⭐️ for me.

I Am Salvation by Helen Hardt is a gripping, emotional read with a broody hero and a strong heroine. Dark, intense, and full of heart—perfect if you like your romance with a side of redemption and suspense. As long as you're okay with slightly ridiculous character names, I recommend.

** spoiler alert ** Dragon and Griffin didn't lead a charmed youth. When Griffin, Dragon's sister, gets attacked with a knife in their own home, Griffin is the one who found her. His parents thought the worst and sent him away to live a life of hell. When Griffin was abducted, his family learned he wasn't the one to blame, but they did nothing to stop the hell he was living in.

Fast forward many years and Dragon is trying to live life the way best he can. He's tipped off that his sister may actually be alive. To protect her, he goes to the only place he can go to get the help he needs, though he's loathe to accept the help but needs must, the Steels. Through the help of a PI, he finds the clues that lead him to his long-lost mother (waste of air if you ask me), and clues to his sister's whereabouts.

Diana just wants to be the best she can, on her own merit. But when right vs. wrong comes into play, Diana must choose what she's willing to live with. But at what cost?

It was great watching Diana and Dragon fall in love. The ending was satisfying, and I enjoyed listening to the narrator as well. I'd like to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author, for the opportunity to review this book.

The narrators of this book did a fantastic job with the text and I really enjoyed listening to both of them! Content-wise I don't think this is a book for me, but I am sure that there are many other readers who have started this series and will like this conclusion to it. The book contained dark themes and high stakes as well as romantic content. If you're a fan of darker romances I think this will end up being a winner for you. Personally I appreciate having a bit more levity, even in darker books.

This audiobook is *medium-paced*, adventurous, and packed with thrilling moments. The story follows a badass, independent millionaire woman and a brooding man with a dark past as they unravel a cold kidnapping case tied to a secret society. The mystery is definitely the highlight—wild, suspenseful, and super fun to follow.

Now, about the romance... The spark is *there*, but it happens way too fast. It’s instant, almost like flipping a switch, and the conflict in the relationship feels pretty bland. I wanted more emotional tension or build-up. And sadly, there's not a lot of character growth, which makes the story feel a bit flat in that department.

But major props to the **audiobook production**—it's excellent. The narrators, both male and female, bring the story to life beautifully. Their voices had me hooked.

All in all, 3 stars. Spicy, thrilling, and fun, but lacking in romantic depth and character development.

This book includes:
- a broken man looking for salvation and haunted by his past
- a woman determined to make things right
- TW: kidnapping, SA (not between main couple), assault, child abandonment, child abuse, animal abuse, murder, mentions of past drug dependency

For fans of:
- Haunting Adeline

"I Am Salvation" deals with a lot of dark themes, following a man - Dragon - who is desperate to to find his baby sister after over a decade separated by tragedy and misfortune. With the help of his roommate (aka the girl of his dreams) he sets out to follow any clues towards what happened to his baby sister many years ago after she was kidnapped from her bedroom in the dead of the night.

This is a dark story . It deals with many heavy topics as Dragon tries to heal from his past while still in the depths of trying to untangle his sister's fate. I think Dragon could be a great character, but I didn't feel as if his trauma was appropriately addressed by the author beyond Dragon just kinda hating himself for his past and thinking he's a bad person. He was the victim of some awful, terrible crimes as a child and it is kinda just used as a plot point and "dark past," rather than being thoughtfully addressed.
Diana Steele is a well meaning, very wealthy woman who is committed to helping Dragon to uncover the secrets from her past. I think her character is created to be the antithesis of a spoiled rich girl, but I found her naivete to still be a bit frustrating. There were also times I felt that her character was very one dimensional, more an accessory to Dragon than an actual person with her own wants, needs, and motivations. Even her conflict at work fell flat for me. While I don't think i would recommend this book to anyone, I do think there are readers who would enjoy this one very much.

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2.5 ⭐️ rounded up to 3 ⭐️

Im sorry to say that you should not read this book without reading the first in the series. Even tough this is about its own couple it was very obvious that I was missing stuff. They talked about times that I had no information about.
Im not sure what this book was supposed to be. I thought it was supposed to be a romance book but it was more of a subplot. I don’t mind that if the story is good but I felt like there wasn’t enough to the story (or the romance). I felt like half the book was missing.
If your reading this for the romance be prepared to have no tension and honestly no beginning. They just were together from the start. Like I said, it definitely felt like something was missing. Did their story start in the first book?

I listen to this and the narrators did an amazing job!

Okay so this book was so good going to be looking for more by his author for sure nice definitely recommend definition of i will stick beside you no matter what

At the start of this book I didn't like dragon I felt he was just throwing pity parties for himself but as we went on and learnt why and more about his past I liked him alot more the end made me so happy and Diana is an amazing character.. I also love how this book was written

This is book 2 in the Steel Legends Series.

Dual Narration - Chloe Ryan & Jaime Lincoln Smith
Great voices

Dragon and Diana are both battling some things. Dragon is determined to find his parents and find out what happened to his sister. While Diana is battling some internal problems and at work.

These two embark a a journey of sorts together. Dragon hasn’t filled Diana in on the reasons he’s trying to find his parents. She desperately wants to know and help him. She stands by him through everything they encounter.

Could Diana be the one Dragon had needed all along?

This book was really enjoyable. I liked Helen’s writing and enjoyed the story.