Love conquers all, or so they say, but is love enough to overcome James and Thalia’s history together? Is it enough to carry them through the heavy decision about whether they should stay with each other? And is it enough to take on the ‘normal’ relationship steps of meeting friends and family in James’ privileged world?
As Thalia and James work to build a life together, a real life, there are … there are other challenges brewing on the horizon, and Thalia’s past isn’t done with her yet.
In this rollercoaster conclusion to the Thalia series she is taken to the loveliest of highs and the darkest of lows as she fights to decide who she is, and who she wants.
**WARNING: This book contains BDSM, strong language, and scenes of violence and dubious consent. Intended for mature audiences.
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This story wraps up just about everything from the first two books. James and Thalia thought they were headed for their HEA when Marcus makes an entrance. You have GOT to read this to see how it gets handled. No shortage of the dark themes here. Trigger warnings are real.
This is the third book in the Thalia series! This book is a great balance of love and dark. I think Jennifer Bene takes the best of SBH and SAB and combines them in this epic tale! Jennifer puts me through a lot of feelings and there was one point I was ready to be done because of what she wrote in the story making me angry. I am glad that I didn’t put it down and pushed through because the story and the emotions from Thalia and James are very real. Read this book if you haven’t done so yet!
Wow, parts of this one was intense. I loved how the author is descriptive but doesn’t over do the details. I was on the edge of my seat when Marcus came back into the picture. OMG. Craziness! Thalia is such an amazing woman. James is such am amazing man. Read part 1 and 2 first – you will see how everything progresses from beginning to end. This author is truly gifted.
Intense, sexy, exciting, thrilling
Omg Jennifer bene is such a great author. How she combines the romance bdsm and the dark happenings that happen in this book is just amazing. There maybe triggers for some so be mindful. This is the 3rd in the series so I recommend reading the first two but it’s not entirely nessacary .
This is the first book in this duet and it does end on a cliffhanger. Kiera left for New York six years ago to get a fresh start but now her past is catching up with her in the form of Caleb Martin. The spark between them is still their but so much has happen and so many secrets. Will she risk everything to be with Caleb again? Fast-paced read with lots of drama, steam and emotion. Great characters with lots of depth. Looking forward to the next book.
What a great way to end this chapter in Thalia’s life.
The conclusion of the series is a skillful blend of light and dark.
In this third book of the series Thalia and James finally get their chance at working on their relationship. Being accepted and integrated into a circle of like minded friends helps a lot. And it’s a chance to witness some hot and inventive play scenes.
But soon the past rears its obsessive head and Thalia is back in her worst nightmare. After a scary salvage operation she slowly fights her way back to “normal”, Thalia and James style that is, and they get their HEA.
The usual well written Bene cuisine !
“Salvaged by Love” is story 3 in the saga of Thalia and James and it was all sorts of good in all the right ways. This is it. If you’ve read stories 1 and 2, then you definitely NEED to read through to the end. Will they get their happily ever after? Will Marcus surface again and spoil everything? What? Once again, I admit to skipping out on work to finish this story. Twice over two evenings, I sat down to read a bit and the next time I looked at the time, it was almost two hours past my normal bedtime. This series was dark in all the right ways and light in all the meaningful ones.
True love saves the day
This is my 3rd book by Jennifer, and the 3rd in this series. I love an author who writes in dual point of view. The story continues with Thalia realizing she loves James. The dynamics of the other couples continue to play a part with Thalia learning to be a true submissive for James. After James and Thalia leave Purgatory upon completing her training, they visit his sister where Thalia is abducted by William again. James is besides himself and hires mercenaries to rescue Thalia. When all is said and done, can Thalia and James have their happily ever after? You have to read to find out.
This series has just completely gutted me! I should be sleeping right now but I refused to put this book down. My heart has been torn apart and then put back together for Thalia and James. I can’t wait to start book 4!
This was an amazing series. Logically, I should despise some one who would buy another human being, but everything about James compels the reader to love him and hope he and Thalia have a happy ending. Thalia is an incredibly strong woman and survives kidnappings and brutality without losing her ability to trust and love, and as despicable as Marcus and Anthony (especially Anthony who has no redeeming qualities and Marcus doesn’t ‘ have many) are, without their heinous actions Thalia would not have met James so I guess they do have a very limited purpose, but no tears were shed with their departure. This series has many dark elements but it also has moments of humour and tenderness. The time at Purgatory is insightful and ocassionally humorous and the short stories the author includes in the series are equally wonderful. However, be warned there are many potential triggers in these books, but if you are not affected, they are a compelling read I would recommend to anyone who likes dark romance
This book was another roller coaster ride as Thalia, having gone through so much, is once again in jeopardy. James will not stop until she is once again in his arms. I loved the drama, suspense, and the overwhelming love that they have for each other. This is the third book in the series and is more than worthy of your time. A final book was introduced not that long ago which gives us more of this wonderful couple. Hopefully we can revisit them in a novella or as characters in another book if the author is so inclined. These were memorable characters and memorable books. Wonderful
Marcus grabs Thalia again after one year of happiness with James . He wants everything James has and that is Thalia’s devotion and the ultimate sacrifice. But can James survive without her? The story will take through despair, angst and so much darkness, and all these emotions will take you the conclusion of this fabulous story. I honestly volunteered to review this story.
Wow, what a whirlwind. All three books had me on the edge of my seat. And add in some tears. Such a great series I loved the ending, a HEA.
Even though James and Thalia have worked hard to strike a balance in their lives the journey is not over. Her past threatens her future. Will she be strong enough to not only survive but thrive. I really enjoyed where this book went and look forward to seeing what comes next for this couple
This series is everything!
I always compare all other dark romance stories with this one, and I still haven’t read a book in this genre that could remove Thalia series as my favorite.
In this third part, storyline took a turn to dark again. Thalia strength and will to survive all horrors she’s been put through again was simply admirable. Writing and storytelling was amazing as always and I was emotionally engaged with characters on every page. It was definitely a roller coaster and it all felt real like I’m right there with them.
Ms Bene really created a true gem with this series. It is a must read for all fans of dark romance.
Thalia drew me in from book 1 and the books have gotten better and better until this one.
Salvaged By Love blew me out of the water; I couldn’t put it down.
The relationship between Thalia and James grows stronger as Thalia learns to live like a normal woman again, but the danger and drama she is thrown back into is a nightmare. Bene writes dark perfectly, and sucks the reader into a vortex of pain and suffering, yet throws them a lifeline through the strength of Thalia’s character.
A must-read, but make sure you’ve read books 1 & 2 first.
The burning question is will Thalia and James get their happily ever after or will their pasts come back to take everything away? The author again takes you through the wringer and you are left raw with angst and desperation for James and Thalia to get through the darkness and finally move into the light. The strength of Thalia is so palpable and yet you feel all the emotions she goes through deeply.
Oh this one turns your emotions into a pretzel! As Thalia continues her journey she has to dig deep to find her strength.
Superb read!
Highly recommended
Exciting and intense!!!