Review: He's no beast but his love is fierce. You will love Asher!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
It was so easy to fall in love with this story and the characters. My best friend read it and texted me that it was a must read that made her feel "squishy". And she was right. It definitely pulled at the heart strings.At one time Savannah and Asher both left their small southern town Danvers, Virginia to see the world. Years later they're forced to return home broken in body and spirit. At least Savannah had family to return to. Asher had no family or friendswaiting for him when he returned from war with disfiguring wounds to his face and arm. The town was less than welcoming. He instantly became the town freak.  He hides away in his home refusing to face people who only look at him in disgust or can't bare to look at him at all. Miss Potts, his house keeper, has been his only companion for the last eight years.Savannah's career in journalism was crushed along with her heart by her boyfriend in New York. When she gets the chance to get back into her writing career she sets her sights on a story of an American War Hero that was ostracized by his home town. Of course that happens to be Asher. She never expected him to agree to be interviewed. Neither of them expected to fall in love.There are so many sweet moments as their friendship develops. Savannah looks at Asher like he's a man, not a beast. She's curious and not afraid to ask the hard questions and Asher quickly discovers he can share things with her and it not scare her away. I loved the southern drawl the author used. Being from the south I can say the southern charm to the story felt real. There were little things like the mention of the movie SHAG and the sassy attitude of Savannah's sister that endeared me even more. Savannah is strong willed but her recent heart break has her a little reluctant to open her heart completely to another man, especially one she barely knows. Asher on the other hand falls hard and fast.No one understands how Savannah can look past Asher's mangled face but her honest affection towards him gives him the courage to finally seek medical/surgical help to repair his injuries so he can actually rejoin the community. Unfortunately another bastard swoops in to take advantage of Savannah and not only ruin her career again but possibly destroy what she has found with Asher. They have to learn the hard way how strong their love is. And Savannah learns a little too late that her career isn't what she wants most in life. I cried and ached for both characters as they faced heart break.In the end, both characters are stronger and their futures brighter. Together they're ready to start forever. You will also love Miss Potts. She is so much like Miss Potts from Beauty and The Beast. Her character was perfect.Most importantly, the author is donating 50% of the profits from the sale of this book to OPERATION MEND an organization that helps wounded veterans. This is a great cause and the perfect story to help open our hearts to those men and women who bravely serve our country.