Review: 3.5 Stars~ I like it was a dark read.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2014
*I received an ARC from Edelweiss in exchange for honest review*After reading the prologue of Salvage Her Heart, I soon realize it was going to be an interesting, and different read.I did feel sorry for Evie she was living a nightmare life with her husband Alex whom I can only describe as a crazy psycho, and that would be putting it mildly. Words cannot explain how much I despised Alex and everything about him. The way he treated Evie, and others at times, was just shocking. I have to admit I was happy and laugh at the way things ended for him can't help but think karma's a bitch!!!Grayson Glines was the man who could save her from the hell that she was living with her husband Alex, he man who could make her see that she deserved better, give her that second chance of finding true love, and having that HEV that she so rightly deserved. I liked that all he wanted to do was protect Evie and would do anything to keep her safe and make her happy.  Alex had struggles with his own demons in the past but had overcome them. He was a sweetheart,The storyline is hard to explain without giving away spoilers, and as I write this review I'm still in a conundrum about how I feel about it. It kept me guessing and that there were twist and turn that took me by surprise. It was intense, violent, gritty and dark, but also heartwarming and heartbreaking. I liked that Evie never gave up.It had an interesting mixed of secondary characters with I likes and some, which I just couldn't stand.  It's told from Alex, Evie and Grayson's POV, and I liked that Alex's point of view was first as it really set up the feeling that this book was going to be different.I love that Evie met Grayson, and as much as I loved them together and wanted then to get their HEA I did feel that their relationship was a bit too insta love for me. I would have like to have seen their relationship developed slower. I like the premise of the story, but I felt that there were moments where the story felt rushed, and, therefore, lacked proper development. I think had that book been long then these areas could have been developed further.Overall even though I did have a few issues with it that stopped me from loving it. I did like "Salvage Her Heart' and I loved that there was an the heartfelt epilogue, and not a cliffhanger at the end. I have read a couple of Shelly Pratt' books before and have absolutely loved them, as I know that Shelly is not afraid to tackle sensitive, dark and taboo subjects.  I wouldn't hesitate to read more of her work. I think you need to read and judge for yourself. If you are looking for something different, then this book is for you.3.5 starsInsecurity set in. Manipulation and control became the norm foe me. Ever so slowly, life became my worst nightmare.All that stares back at me is am empty soul. Dark circles emanate under my dull eyes and I look, broken .....Completely and utterly broke."I want out, my freedom and I want it now""Now I realize what's been missing all this time.... someone to love. I want someone who will love me warts and all. I want someone who won't judge me for my past, and yet love me for my future.""She's different for sure, but. ...Hesitant guarded and seeming conscious of everything she shay or does""There's a fight in her eyes, but do you know what they say more than anything else? Set me free. I wonder just what she need saving from.  From the look of desperation in her eyes, I'd say it's something serious.""He seems kind. He seems...like he know what pain is all about, and that just makes me want to get to know him---his story.""He loved me enough to fuel my heart to keep on beating for the rest of my life. He made me believe in true love, giving me enough will to live, despite my circumstances"