Review: Save Me From Me: Fall in love with Holden Reynolds!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 13, 2013
****ARC provided by author in exchange for honest review******Save Me From Me by Erika Ashby felt like I was watching a Lifetime movie. This book is one of those cute and sweet story but with mix of sass and angst thrown into the mix. If I had to describe this book it’s a modern day country romance story. It is one love story where you were left rooting for Holden and Dani to get their happily ever after. With a title, Save Me From Me, readers are left with the questions: Is it wrong to settle? Can love really save us?Danielle Brooks, aka Dani, left her small town life once she graduated high-school leaving behind her ex-lover, Gage. Escaping to the city, Dani hoped to make a new life where she could leave her small town roots in order to find herself. As ten years passed, she feels obligated to move back home to be closer to her mother since the passing of her father. She can only be described as one fierce, tough independent free-spirited country girl, who isn’t afraid to call out anyone’s bulls**t. In other words, she is one girl whom you don’t want to mess with. But behind the tough facade, Dani still is a hopeless romantic. She is looking for the one who will challenge and make her heart skips a beat.Moving back Dani finds herself falling back to old routines of her small hometown life. Her old flame, Gage still holds onto the notion and hope that they will get back together. As much as Dani loves him, the love she has for him can only be described as a love for a best friend. Gage will always have a special place in her heart but when she left him 10 years ago, she wanted a LOVE that doesn’t feel like settling. Settling is one thing Dani wants to avoid. She doesn’t want to feel trapped and tied down.When Holden Reynolds, a former Navy comes and moves into a town for a couple of months for a job site, he sets his eyes on Dani. Both Dani and Holden have this instant attraction to one another. What started off as playful flirting and teasing, Dani and Holden soon find themselves in a relationship. Knowing each other for a short time, they instantly formed a strong connection and bond. They understood each other’s wants and needs. Without having to say much, their chemistry was palpable. They soon find themselves falling in love with each other but with old exes and family obligations standing in their way, can their love be enough?Save Me From Me is the first book I read from Erika Ashby and I was not disappointed. Ms. Ashby left me rooting and understanding for the two men in Dani’s life since both men loved her so much and would do anything for her. Save Me From Me is not only a girl finding love but its also about finding yourself and letting go of the past. Maybe we don’t have to look far to find oneself..maybe the answers to our happiness can be found in place we call HOME surrounded by our loved ones and maybe love can really save us. So if you are looking for a fun sassy and romantic story, look no further and read this book.