Neglected. Tortured. Abused. Unloved. I was left for dead at seventeen and learned to protect myself the only way I knew how…by not letting anyone get close to me — not anyone.Discovering Club Irons has been like finding home for the first time in my life. It’s been a beacon of light in my dark life, and it’s where I finally belong.I’m the most sought after Dom at Club Irons. Beautiful women line … Irons. Beautiful women line up for a chance to be with me for an evening. It’s not easy to resist them throwing themselves at me night after night. So I don’t. I won’t let any of them get attached, but there’s no reason we can’t have some dirty fun.
My soul may need saving, it’s true. But the one it needs saving from most is me.
*Warning: This book contains dark content and covers child abuse in memories, nightmares, and flashbacks of the main character. Please read with caution.
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A Hauntingly Dark Look Back on the Road to Saving Graves
Sometimes we need to look back to see just how far we’ve come.
This book is a hauntingly dark look back at Anthony Graves and what led to him becoming the man he is in The Everett Gaming Series. The darkest roads can build those most appreciative of the light when it comes along.
Anthony Graves had an incredibly rough start in life and was nearly left for dead by the people who should have been the ones protecting him. The atrocities he endured before a nearly fatal encounter shouldn’t be part of anyone’s life — especially a child.
This book is not a romantic love story. It’s a story of someone broken and learning to love themselves enough to realize they deserve to be loved.
I was so moved by the vulnerability of the character in this story, that it had me raging at the ones causing him pain. There were times I had to stop reading and walk away, hoping I could calm down enough to return to the story. It needed to be told so that we can really recognize the depths of depravity Anthony survived…and just how much he has risen above it all.
Drew Sera’s writing as always is stunning, evocative, and palpable — her words so descriptive that you are LIVING the pages in this book! No need to wonder — you see it, feel it, experience it — live it…every detail.
The writing takes hold of you on this journey and you find yourself desperate to be the one to save Anthony — because it truly would be a sin to not save this soul.
This is my first book by this author. I enjoy discovering authors for the first time and exploring the uncharted course of imagination and new characters to fall in love with. With this author I discovered…a writer with a brilliant pen weaving you through a cacophony of emotions, a book character that I’m so in love with and a journey that left me breathless, panting and wanting more. What more can I say? This author is beyond talented, this book is beyond amazing and I can’t wait to discover what’s next. Warning, you will be hooked saving Graves.
I was lucky to be able to read this great book by Drew.. I love reading abput Anthony life before he meet Colin and Sydney. I felt like I was there with him in the book.. I don’t want to give to much away since it does not come out til the 14th.. But ypu well love reading Anthony story.. But make sure you have a box of klennex.. Well done Drew can’t wait to see what next in the series
Omg Omg Omg Saving Graves is such a fantastic book Drew Sera has given us another amazing book. This story had me crying pulling at my heart for Anthony and all he had to live with growing up. This book is so emotional you will need a book of Kleenex, this book delivers so much like pain, torture, guilt, along with strength, compassion and love.
We follow the story of Anthony and how he finds his way into the BDSM life, learn that it gives him what he never had control, we follow Anthony as he learns about Irons in Las Vegas and how he grows with the help of his mentor Blake. But along the way Anthony slips into a dark way and thinks pain will help can Blake help him. I can’t wait to read what happens next in Anthony’s story. I thoroughly enjoyed read Saving Graves and highly recommend this book to everyone.
Drew Sera is a new to me author and Saving Graves is the first book I have read. We meet Anthony Graves when he is 17 years old after enduring a lifetime of neglect and abuse. He is finally given the love and affection that children deserve but he never fully believes he deserves it. But he does find a place he belongs Club Irons. Drew’s description of events are so realistic it is as if you are reading case notes or are actually there. I can’t wait for the next book.
Saving Graves is a wonderful book. It contains terrible events that happened to Anthony in his seventeen years of life. Then how that kind of abuse affects a person for the rest of their life.
Saving Graves is the second novel in Drew Sera’s Club Irons series. In Saving Graves we learn about the past that could have crushed Anthony Graves but instead he persevered even when the deck was stacked against him. Reading his backstory clearly explained so many of Anthony’s actions in the Everett Gaming series.
Anthony’s story is nothing less than heartbreaking. We see glimpses of the childhood that would have broken so many. Everyone in his life failed him in one way or another. The fact that Anthony made it out of such a terrible childhood even partially intact is amazing and a testament to his spirit.
However it isn’t until he stumbles into the BDSM world that things start to click for him. In the BDSM world he finds the acceptance and structure that he needs. When Blake Erickson, the owner of Club Irons, takes Anthony under his wing we see what pain Anthony still hides. Blake becomes his friend, mentor and ultimately his savior.
There are portions of this story that are disturbing because of the abuse that Anthony suffered at the hands of the people that were supposed to love and protect him. Seeing how that abuse distorted his reality on an ongoing basis was almost more heartbreaking that the abuse itself. This book has a dark storyline and readers should take note of the author’s trigger warning.
I have read every book that Drew has written and with each one I get more and more invested in the world she’s created. Saving Graves is yet another amazing story by an author that has quickly become a must read for me. I can’t wait to read more of Anthony’s secrets.
I knew Anthony’s story through the Everette Gaming series, but OMG!! Reading it in full detsil just about broke my heart. Ms. Sera knows how to rip your heart out. the heart ache of a little boy who just wanted to be loved and protected only to be neglected and tortured. the love and regret of a farther, and the loss os what could have been a wonderful son/ farther relationship is heartbreaking. this book gives you more insight into Anthony’s crane of mind, Blake’s affection for him and Paul’s sick obsession wirth Anthony. AMAZING book, be prepared with tissues and chocolates.
What a book!! I don’t know where to start! This book had me captivated from the beginning until the very end.
The story is about Anthony’s life from a young child. You learn of the life he endured with his mother, step-dad, and their friend, Anthony’s principal. Find out how his life changes with his dad. When he gets on his own he finds an interest in BDSM. You will have to read the book to find out more.
In true Drew Sera fashion, it will keep you on an emotional roller coaster. She not only tells you a story, she takes you on Anthony’s journey.
This is a must read. You will definitely not regret it.
Saving Graves is one emotional ride!!
It is very well written and has you sucked in from the very beginning. Once I started, I couldn’t put this book down!
Anthony Graves had a horrible childhood, up until he was almost 18, when he moved in with his Dad.
He has spent the last couple of years trying to fix himself and find out who he really is.
Anthony survived things most children or even adults wouldn’t, he never gives up.
Once he knows what he wants he doesn’t stop at anything to get it!
When Anthony is chosen from the mentor ship program by Blake, the owner of Irons himself, he is stunned. Having Blake as his mentor helps him a lot, not just learning the rights and wrongs of the Kink lifestyle, but also in personal situations. Blake becomes a really good friend to Anthony, not just his mentor.
When his father passes away he can’t let go of the amount of guild he feels for not doing things differently. When he begins to take the wrong road to deal with the heartache, Blake steps in and tries to help him before it’s to late.
See Anthony’s story by reading Saving Graves for yourself!
I received an ARC for an honest and unbiased review.
This review is 100% truthful and my own opinion!
Phew! This was a tough book to read.
The beginning of Anthony’s life was hard enough, the middle was a little happier and the ending of the story made my stomach hurt again. That said, I wouldn’t liked to have missed this book for anything. My eyes got a little blurry sometimes and it was hard to read.
What a book!!!
I’ve missed the first book in the ’Iron’ serie, but I’ve got it now. I’m just worried that it can’t compare with ’Saving Graves’.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Finished Savings Graves and it was incredible! It really was a heartbreaking but beautiful story. I wanted to wrap my arms around Anthony and tell him that he can love another person and allow them to love him. I have read may romance/erotica books and this is only the second book and/or series(Everett Gaming and Irons) that has made me cry. I felt so many emotions as I was reading it. Drew is a master at making the reader feel all the emotions of the characters. Bravo Drew for giving us the incredible book!!!
Drew Sera is a fairly new author to me but I have to say that she literally blew me away with this one. Saving Graves is a very emotional and heart-breaking read and I have to admit that I had tears in my eyes for most of the book. This book was so amazingly written that it touched such a deep part of my heart and soul. This is the story of Anthony and how he discovers and finds his way into the BDSM lifestyle, his saving grace if you will. His past was full of so much torture and pain but Club Irons and this new lifestyle offer him a sense of control that he never had. This story was written with such beautiful passion and will tear your heart into literal pieces. I goes without saying that I highly recommend Saving Graves and would easily give it 10+ stars if it were possible. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
This book is all about Anthony, his life growing up with his Mom, Step dad and their friend and his principal. He endured 17 years of abuse from those three until he finally made one call. That one call brought him into his Dad’s life. A life so different but Anthony fought the feelings so much, he wanted love but did not know how to accept it or give it. He finds a lifestyle in BDSM that he embraces and loves the feelings he gets from this. Blake and Irons give Anthony the support he needs . You understand Anthony more from reading this book. This book is great
Saving Graves was such a heart wrenching gripping read.
My heart was pounding so hard and fast reading Anthony’s story.
What a tough and abhorrent childhood he lived and endured.
Finally at the age of seventeen he’s barely seeing how a parent is supposed to be.
When Anthony accidentally stubbles in the BDSM world he’s captivated by it.
He takes it very seriously and learns everything he can.
When things are starting to fall into place for Anthony his dad passes and sends him down a path of darkness.
I really enjoyed reading Saving Graves although it’s a very very difficult topic to read about.
It’s filled with sorrow and pain. Abuse that destroys physically,emotionally,mentally and spiritually.
But along the way Anthony found people who do love and care about him. They want what’s in his best interest without nothing in return.
I love the character Anthony. With all he’s been through he has an inner strength and determination he might not even be aware of. Living that nightmare and come out still standing is a testament to his will to survive.
And the characters that are standing beside him,helping and guiding him,are amazing.
Showing Anthony,without even knowing about his childhood,that most people are kind,compassionate and truly care about him.
Looking forward to reading more of Anthony’s journey.
I voluntarily read an advanced copy
Every time I open one of Drew Sera’s books, I know it is going to be an emotional ride. Saving Graves was no different. From the very first page, I was hooked, and my heart hurt for young Anthony. You first meet Anthony Graves in her Everett Gaming Series, when he’s an adult and an already established member of Club Irons. Saving Graves takes you back to the day his life changed when he reached out to his estranged father. This book had me choking up, repeatedly. The emotions Drew graces her characters with, the feelings she pulls from her readers, are raw, honest, and intense. Drew brings her knowledge and love for the BDSM lifestyle to every book she writes, and she does it in a way that shows the reader just how beautiful it can be. Saving Graves is a must read for anyone who enjoys well-written, emotionally charged BDSM-themed fiction.
How to start this book. The easiest way is have kleenex handy because you are going to need it. The book was so physically and emotionally powerful. It took us on that journey of how Anthony became Anthony and by God it just breaks my heart to see what he went through as I child, up until he was 17 and after. He was so traumatized from everything that I understand him so much more. I love him so much and I’m so happy that he overcame even that he went through. It was so in depth and man can I just say he will forever hold a special place in my heart. With reading the other books I can say this one thing…if you ever need a book to ground you this is the perfect book. It gives you so much raw emotion and it’s so ral that you will Fallin love all over again. I have so looking forward to see how the next book is and I say congratulations to Drew Sera on another brilliant masterpiece. I happily give this this 10 stars if I could but since I’m only able to 5 it definitely deserve that. I have no words to describe how much this book touched my soul that I will be recommending it to any who asks
I want an Anthony of my own,Drew Sera continues to write books that touch the heart. There is so much child abuse in this world and Drew handles it in such a way that the reader feels It, but it is not schmaltzy or overindulgent, it provides hope and the reader is grateful that Anthony does not turn into a sociopath. Paul is the dichotomy that Anthony could have become instead he is becoming a nurturer in spite of (or maybe because of) his perception that he will never love or be worthy of being love. Blake becomes his savior as well as his mentor after the death of his father who set him on the right path.
You will need tissues to hand when you read this book and allow plenty of time because you won’t be able to put it down once you start it. I can’t wait for the next one.
This book was great, I can’t describe how it moved me, The sexual and child abuse Anthony went through was hoirrible, This story made me cry, and smile. I am looking forward to more books by this amazing author.
Wow. Drew Sera has done it again. I usually do not write much about the story, but I can tell you you need to read this. You can feel all the pain Anthony is feeling and you just want to hold and hug him. You feel you are attached to him. I am glad there is a third book to complete his life up until he met Colin and Sydney. Enjoy this book and have a box of Kleenex ready.