Saving Private Blue

A Soldier to Love, Book 1

By: Nicole Garcia

Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross

Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Savannah St. Claire grew up in a town where she was constantly bullied. Her only friends were brothers Billy and Travis Blue. The three of them were inseparable.

Billy Blue joined the Army when he turned 18 and was deployed to Afghanistan soon after. Four years later, Billy returns home and things are forever changed for this man who heroically fought for his country. He not only has to overcome his physical limitations, but he must confront his feelings for Savannah. With his confidence broken, he comes to the realization that there could be no way she would ever love him enough to look past the scars he possesses both inside and out.

What happens when two brothers love the same woman? Can broken hearts be mended? Will true love prevail above all else?

©2014 Nicole Garcia (P)2016 Nicole Garcia

Compelling yet not to heavy

I really enjoyed this book. This was a different book by Nicole Garcia than what I am used to. The characters felt more real. Not that they don't normally, but I really felt like so many soldiers and families could identify with the characters. I thought she did a great job of bringing the seriousness of veterans, military families, and what they face, into a sweet love story. It wasn't overly intense and she doesn't beat you over the head with it, but makes you think about the real life lives of these people. Great job. And, of course the narration by Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross was wonderful. This is nice, sweet, short read that doesn't disappoint. I was provided this audiobook as an ARC.

Sweet home town romance

Sweet hometown romance with a storyline that unfortunately is probably all to common. I love the characters,the setting and the peruse petite of a man who loves his country. Definitely reckoned this book. Very heartwarming

Love Triangle in the works

This story really has three main characters Savannah, Travis and Billy. These three have grown up together, but only two can be together. Will she pick the brother who loved her and left her behind or the one who picked up the pieces and held her together? Great story Nicole!!!

Gotta love a wounded warrior

How can you not love a guy named Billy Blue?
Billy Blue joined the Army right out of high school and, when he was deployed, broke up with his HS sweetheart, Savannah St. Claire. Savannah has loved Billy Blue since she was a little girl and she was heart broken when Billy broke up with her before he left. She was devastated when all of her letters to him were returned unopened. That was 4 yrs ago and she still can't process that the boy who protected her from bullies in school would deliberately hurt her. Meanwhile, Billy's older brother, Travis, has been her rock! If only she could feel for him what she still feels for Billy. When Savannah agrees to attend a bonfire, the last person that she expects to see is Billy!
Billy was injured towards the end of his tour and has returned home with a medical discharge. He feels broken and scarred and unworthy of the beautiful Savannah. He knows that he was the one that let her go, but he still is not happy to see Savannah with his brother. Can he really live around them if they're together?
Can Savannah prove to Billy that his scars mean nothing to her and that he still has her heart or will the stubborn Billy give up?
This was a quick read/listen about a wounded warrior who did not believe that anyone could love him with his battle scars...personally, I think that scars are sexy...they prove that you fought and survived! Great job by the narration team!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Military second chance love

The story is quick but full and realistic. If it was longer 5hen I would love to hear more off the emotions involved in military personnel’s re-entry into their old lives once returning home from active service abroad. Love dual narration and Wen and Kai were amazing as Savannah and Billy and I really enjoyed this audiobook because of it.

I had been gifted this audiobook such a long while ago by the author and hadn’t gotten to it until now. Nicole you are a wonderful author and this story was realistic and detailed and I loved it!

Excellent

Yet another great book from Nicole. Loved the emotion of this storyline. Very well written, the characters are so likeable.
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SAVANNAH HAS A KIND HEART AND SOUL!

What made the experience of listening to Saving Private Blue the most enjoyable?

it was a nice story...and the narration wa pretty good..

Who was your favorite character and why?

Savannah...she is a sweetheart

What does Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

They bring the story to life...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

you definitely could its short and sweet!

Any additional comments?

** I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **

This was a nice story about young love and war...Savannah and Billy were meant to be..but when Billy went into the military he tries to push Savannah away....Billy gets injured badly, and comes home angry and in almost constant pain...Savannah tries to runaway, but he comes to her and they can not resist one another...love always conquers all!

Love and Patriotism

Where does Saving Private Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's a very good listen, kind of short but a lot happens.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the devotion. He breaks up with her to join the military and put his life on the line in Afghanistan, and although he broke her heart, she stood by their love and accepted him, scars and all.

What does Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Kai and Wen bring the story to life, they play off each other and make the experience more interesting.

Any additional comments?

Good job. I'm glad to listen and review this one.

A cute romance

Military man comes home injured after four years away and denying his feelings for the girl he left behind. She has remained in love with him. Will the find true happiness or will their distrust of each other win. Loved this romance with Ms. Garcia wonderful way with words that make everything alive brought alive more so be the readers. A great book if you just want a romance without a lot of steamy sex scenes.

fantastic!

Where does Saving Private Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

top 5 audios that I have

Who was your favorite character and why?

I loved both Savanna and Billy but Travis sure held his own

What about Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross ’s performance did you like?

Kai did all the female characters while Wen did all the male characters which was really great and it made the audio more interesting.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

heartwrenching, heartwarming