She is the key to my salvation.The end to my freedom.Not much gets past Special Agent Alley Rhodes, but there’s one case she hasn’t solved: the murder of her father. The decade-old cold case drives her to be the best at her job. She was told that he’d died in the line of duty during a convenience store robbery gone bad, but when she discovers a mysterious package on her doorstep with evidence … with evidence proving otherwise, she’s left with more questions than answers. Needing one night of escape, she uncharacteristically opens up to a handsome stranger in a bar, a choice that could turn into a deadly mistake.
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Fast paced, lots of tension and suspense, with tons of chemistry!
This is my first Melissa Ellen book and I look forward to reading more in the future.
Merrick is a paid mercenary with mad skills not only as a sniper, but also as a hacker. As a hired hitman his special skill set comes in handy working alone, especially since he works on the opposite side of the law. He’s used to being alone, but when he meets Alley Rhodes and discovers she is a woman who dedicates her life to fighting justice and stays firmly in the lines of black and white, he is already gone for the woman regardless of what she does and saving her when she steps in the line of fire will become his salvation.
Salvation is hot, has a quickly paced plot with action and witty banter. Their good cop/bad cop duo when they are out finding clues is a ton of fun to read. Merrick knows how to turn up the heat, whether it’s using his special skills in or out of the bedroom, and Alley knows how to keep him in line. I loved it.
I really enjoyed this one! It sucked me in right away! It was a fast paced read from the very beginning! I love a suspenseful romance! There was no long drawn out unnecessary drama. I would definitely recommend this book!
Received a arc for a honest review.
I was hooked from the very beginning. The plot was interesting and different. The storyline flowed smoothly throughout. I loved Ally and Merrick together. Their chemistry was explosive and very steamy. The characters were well developed and easily relatable. Twist and turns that I never saw coming. Action packed that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved the author’s writing style. I will definitely be reading more of this author’s work.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a free copy of this book.
I have been looking forward to Agent Alley Rhodes story. She is trying to figure out who had her father (NYPD police) killed. What she thought was a robbery her father was killed in could be something else. Merrick is a hired hit man. He meets Alley at a bar and is drawn to her. They sleep together and the next day he finds out that Alley is his assignment. This is a suspenseful romantic story that will draw you in from the first page.
5 stars
Salvation was my first book by mails Melissa Ellen but it definitely will not be my last! I loved everything about this book!
Ally Rhodes knew she wanted to protect and serve from a young age, having grown up in the shadow of her NYPD officer dad. When her father is killed in the line of duty, it feeds Ally’s need to serve, like he did, but also to find him justice. The explanation that it was a robbery gone wrong, a case of wrong place, wrong time never felt right so when a mysterious package shows up, she decides to trust what her instincts are screaming at her–risking her career and her life, she’s on a mission to find her father’s killer.
Merrick sees Ally in a bar and knows she’s a game changer. He’s incredibly taken with her and together they share a drunken night of passion. She’s his salvation, she’s also his next mark. Rule number one of being a paid assassin, never fall for your mark. He’s never been a fan of rules though…
I loved this book! The story was fast paced and full of suspense and intrigue. Merrick and Ally were dynamite characters and I loved them together! I’ve already bought the other books in this series and can’t wait to read more from this exciting voice!
AnnMarie – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
This is the 3rd book in this amazing series and is Merrick and Alley’s journey. Alley is an FBI agent who is determined to solve the case about her dad who was a NYPD officer who was killed in the line of duty, even though it is a cold case, and a mysterious package on her doorstep has evidence to prove otherwise that just reinforces her investigation. Alley meets Merrick who is charming and mysterious is a bar, and they spend a passionate night together, with her not knowing that he is an assassin, and she is his next target. This is a beautifully written story which is fast paced, and with intrigue, suspense, mystery, danger, twists, witty banter, and is an entertaining and all-consuming tale. I was totally enthralled throughout this story and I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
Honestly this one started slow for me, but once it picked up I was hooked! I wasn’t sure how Ms Ellen was going to successfully pull of the love story of an FBI agent and an assassin but I was pleasantly surprised. Not only did it work, it worked well. This was my first read by this author but I’ll definitely be looking at her other works. The writing was good and the concept was very intriguing! 4
Salvation is the first book by this author I have read but I definitely want to go back and read more, especially the first two in the Made series- Honor, book one, and Burden, book two. This fast-paced book grabs your attention from the beginning and it holds it with its nonstop action.
Ally is a terrific character, she’s determined and focused to find justice. She is caring towards others and fights for their rights. Enter one hunky and mysterious Merrick! He is someone who literally turns Ally’s head, as well as the rest of her body. He is a charmer but more than that he can see what is right and fights for that, just like Ally. Together they have incredible chemistry but also much more.
The mystery of who killed Ally’s father and why is the focus for her and thus the story. It is an exciting one that takes us readers on an adventure that often has nail-biting results. My heart went out to Ally in her quest to find the answers but also to Merrick who just wants Ally to be safe.
A fabulous story I totally recommend to everyone.
Reviewer: Robyn
Salvation is the first book by this author I have read but I definitely want to go back and read more, especially the first two in the Made series- Honor, book one and Burden, book two. This fast paced book grabs your attention from the beginning and it holds it with its nonstop action.
Ally is a terrific character, she’s determined and focused to find justice. She is caring towards others and fights for their rights. Enter one hunky and mysterious Merrick! He is someone who literally turns Ally’s head, as well as the rest of her body. He is a charmer but more than that he can see what is right and fights for that, just like Ally. Together they have incredible chemistry but also much more.
The mystery of who killed Ally’s father and why is the focus for her and thus the story. It is an exciting one that takes us readers on an adventure that often has nail biting results. My heart went out to Ally in her quest to find the answers but also to Merrick who just wants Ally to be safe.
A fabulous story I totally recommend to everyone.
4.5 Star review of Salvation (Made #3) by Melissa Ellen
Over the past couple of years I have been reading quite lot of romantic suspense stories. Salvation is a well written, intriguing story that had me riveted from the first to the last chapter.
FBI Special Agent Ally Rhodes is determined to solve the murder of her father, even though it is a cold case. When fate steps in and a mysterious package turns up, all her previous thoughts are turned upside down. It seems all is not as it seems and determined to clear the cobwebs she decides on a night out.
Meeting Merrick, she is attracted to him and a passionate night ensures. Unbeknownst to Ally, Merrick is a paid assassin and he has been contacted about a million dollar hit and the target is Ally.
The chemistry between them is amazing and their banter witty. What happens when Ally finds out the truth? Will Merrick protect Ally or will he complete the hit? Will Ally solve the riddle of her father’s murder? The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat and the drama, suspense and intrigue made for an entertaining read.
Salvation is a terrific read. I love all the twist and turns when it comes to Ally finally getting the answers she needs. I’ve loved every book in the Made series so far and Salvation is my favorite. Merrick and Ally have such amazing chemistry. I couldn’t put this down at all. Ally is so strong and feisty. I love how Merrick is so protective of Ally as he helps her find those answers she needs. You really need to meet Ally and Merrick.
Omg!! That ending!!
First, I gotta say that this book was absolutely amazing!! I received an audible version of this book and it was my first book from Melissa Ellen. I was enraptured through this whole book. The narrators did a fantastic job keeping my interest peeked.
I hadn’t read the first 2 books in this series, but you do not need to read them in order to understand this book. Special Agent Alley Rhodes hasn’t been able to let go of the unsolved murder of her father. Until her digging ends up putting a price on her head. Thankfully Merrick is there to keep her safe. I nearly about cried towards the end of the book…I was like “NOOOOOOOOOO” … LOL but all was well.
Loved these characters!! Fantastic book and audio!!
I recieved an ALC for my honest review.
This will keep you going and guessing certain aspects.
Narrators are good also. Though she makes her males sound like drag queens!
Melissa Ellen continues to blow me away with her romantic suspense writing! Salvation is the third book in her Made Series. I have really enjoyed the previous two books in the series but this one is most definitely the one that stands out the most for me. The writing is gripping, thrilling and suspenseful! I was completely invested from beginning to end. Just the premises of a love story between a FBI agent and an assassin alone completely intrigued me. Then you get into the story and learn the characters back stories, what makes them these fierce, passionate, strong and loyal individuals and I couldn’t help but route for their HEA. From the moment Ally meets Merrick, there is some intense sparks between them. Ally is adamant that she isn’t going to let anyone or anything derail her from her focus of re-opening her fathers cold case murder. However, she cannot ignore her attraction and feelings for the mysterious Merrick. He is a hired assassin, he has a dangerous background, and knows his way around a sniper. Ally isn’t quick to trust Merrick right away but she quickly changes her mind after several attempts on her life and he is always there right beside her as she fights off her attackers. My heart was pounding in anticipation from one scene to the next. The passion and romance up the ante even more and I couldn’t get enough of them! Connor Crais and Chloe Ryan do a fantastic job narrating this story. They both have strong, powerful voices that bring life to these characters so effortlessly. Connor has the protective alpha growl down perfectly, and Chloe’s emotional performance was just perfect! I definitely recommend this one!
*Audible review copy provided by Valentine PR in exchange of an honest review.
Salvation is the 3rd book in the Made series, which features male leads embroiled in mafia drama that are looking for a way out. Merrick is a hacker and hitman, and he’s so instantly connected to FBI agent Alley, and he’s willing to protect her at all costs.
Salvation is fast-paced and full of suspense, and the chemistry between Merrick and Alley is through the roof. This was my favorite of the 3 books in the Made series.
Loved that Merrick was so intrigued by Alley, who is a by-the-book FBI agent. Their banter was incredible, and the way that they played off of each other made for a great listen in audio form. Their work to finally solve what happened to Alley’s father was so dramatic and engaging.
The audio, narrated by Connor Crais and Chloe Ryan, was really great. They captured the emotion of the story and the grittiness of the tale wonderfully.
I enjoyed Ally’s story. After meeting her in the first book, I was glad to see she got her own story. Salvation is a romantic suspense story, and my favorite of the three as it has more suspense as Ally begins digging into her father’s death. There was great chemistry between the two characters, still some great world-building, but I would have liked more character building of Ally and Merrick, esp. as their relationship grows pretty quickly. I also enjoyed tying up loose ends from the first two books. It was great to see all the dots connected.
The narration performed by Connor and Chloe was excellent.
The 3rd book in this series didn’t disappoint.
I loved to learn more about Alley. The Special Agent was a part the two books before and there was always the wish to get to know her better.
If you already read/listened to book 1&2, you definitely wanna read that too.
Wow! This story was emotional and action packed from the beginning.
Alley is an FBI agent who is also looking into the cold case of her father’s murder. When out one night, she meets Merrick who she has an instant connection with. But what she doesn’t know, that there is a price on her head because she’s getting too close to finding out the truth about her father’s death. Merrick also has a secret that he doesn’t share with her right away. The two end up working together to stop whoever is coming after Alley.
I loved how fearless and strong Alley is. She knew what risks she was taking looking into a cold case and was going to stop at nothing to find her father’s killer. Merrick’s role in the book was great. His past was interesting and led him to the man he was meant to be. Alley took his secrets in stride and didn’t hold anything against him. I loved their chemistry.
Connor Crais and Chloe Ryan did an amazing job bringing these characters and story to life. They have definitely become a favorite narrator duo of mine.
ALC Audio Book Review
5
This is the third book in the Made series. I had the amazing opportunity to listen to and advanced audio version of this book. This series had me hooked from book 1. I think that this book is my favorite. The story of Special Agent Allie Rhodes falling in love with Merrick a hired hitman. Talk about opportunities attract. These two had so much passion from the first glance. Connor Crais and Chloe Ryan did a fabulous job narrating!
Brilliantly Intriguing Story & Series! Awesome Narration
Salvation
Made Book 3
By: Melissa Ellen
Narrated by: Chloe Ryan & Connor Crais
I am loving this series, the characters and storylines are awesome, this third book is FBI Agent Alley Rhodes’ story, she was first introduced in the first book of the series “Honor” and made several appearances in that book as well as the second book “Burden”. I highly recommend starting with those books, not only are they amazing but knowing some of the backstory of the mafia world will give you more insight and depth. She was tipped off to look into her fathers death and she winds up stepping on landmines. Talks and hints were dropped that there is another power player who runs the show, one that is more powerful than the Italian, Russian and Irish mafia put together. Some info mysteriously lands in Alley Rhodes lap but she found she ran into obstacles in the FBI and she is unsure who she could trust. A night out and a hot one night stand turns out to be way more that she ever though. Merrick Jensen meets Alley at the bar and there is an instant attraction and connection with her. But he is a complete mystery, we learn what he does but are left in the dark of who he really is or what he is all about. He is alpha all the way, protective and badass in just about everything he does, but was his appearance in Alley’s life coincidence or part of his master plan. It was great to learn more about both of these characters, Kudos to Alley for not standing down, same goes for Merrick. I thought these two were great together and for each other. This is a fantastic romantic suspense, the story is action packed and cleverly plotted with plenty of drama, angst, twists and turns, thrilling suspense and a wonderful meant to be romance. Melissa Ellen, thank you for another fabulous story in this amazing series.
And for the amazing narration, Chloe Ryan and Connor Crais continue to do an awesome job portraying the characters, bringing them to life and humanizing them with their emotions. They give each character their own distinct voice making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. I love how they take each role and makes it his own, sounding believable in that role and just as I picture the character to sound. Connor Crais’ Merrick was spot on, a cool, calm and protective alpha, Chloe Ryan’s Alley Rhodes was badass and just as cool. Both were just as awesome playin the secondary characters as well. These mega talented narrators are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for another awesome listen
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