Salvation

Blue Moon Saloon, Book 4

By: Anna Lowe

Narrated by: Kelsey Osborne

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

One hero, assumed dead. One woman who refuses to give up. One destiny.

Anna Boone won’t give up the search for her cousin Sarah, who everyone assumes dead. And she refuses to give up on the wounded bear found next to the ashes of her cousin’s house. There’s something deep in his eyes and in his soul she just can’t resist. Something special. Something human, almost. 

When her search for the truth leads her to the Blue Moon Saloon, Anna finds more than she ever bargained for and unwittingly leads a deadly foe to those she loves most.

Behind the doors of the Blue Moon Saloon, alpha shifters confront their darkest fears and their deepest desires. This book is a complete stand-alone story - no cliff-hangers!

This is a paranormal romance with adult content. The perfect listen for fans of strong heroines, alpha heroes, werewolves, werebears, shapeshifters, red-hot cowboys, romantic westerns, paranormal suspense, action-adventure romance, and fantasy romance! 

©2016 Anna Lowe (P)2020 Anna Lowe

Anna and Her Bear

Ms. Lowe created a great addition to the Blue Moon Saloon series and I can't wait for the next book! We get some answers from the previous book. Anna was looking for her cousin, Sarah, and met a severely wounded Todd. There was an almost immediate attraction with him and Anna when they first met, even though he was in bear form and Anna did not know he was a shifter. Todd was on death’s door and Anna stayed with him. Todd knew that Anna was his mate. They both end up in Blue Moon and end up sharing a room. Todd was related to Soren. It was a very happy reunion for Anna and Sarah but even though Soren knew Todd was his son, little Teddy’s biological father, he still welcomed him. Anna and Todd were very getting close. I felt so sorry for her when she found out the truth about little Teddy and I also felt sorry for Todd not being able to raise his own baby but I think he did the right thing by letting Sarah and Soren keep and raise him. I think in Todd’s mind, there was no question this would be the case. There were some very, very emotional moments in this book.

When Anna found out about Todd fathering the baby, she ran. In her desire to get away, she was tricked into thinking she was needed to assist one of the Voss mates and she wasn't even there in the forest in which Anna was drawn. The “purity now” villains forced another woman to call out to Anna. Anna was surrounded by 6 or 7 of the wolves who want race purity (wolves with wolves, bears with bears, etc.). There were some great suspense scenes where I was on the edge of my seat hoping that Anna got help in time. Awesome fight scene in which Anna did her best to defend herself and her rescuer!

The ending was so sweet and I hope Anna and Todd grow old together and enjoy their happily ever after.

Kelsey Osborne did a great job with the narration. I was given this free copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Another fabulous installment in the series!

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. I really enjoyed the two main characters, Anna and Todd. The way they were drawn together from the beginning to when they actually "met" for lack of a better term. Definitely worth a read!

Disclosure: I received a free copy of the audiobook. I also purchased the Kindle version.

Blue moon Saloon

Sexy, shifter story with a nice mix of angst, suspense and love. Audio was wonderful to listen to.

Never Give Up

I love Anna Lowes stories. Salvation is about not giving up even when everyone tells you too. Anna Boone is a strong woman but is she strong enough to help a physically and emotionally scarred Todd to realize he is good enough.

This story is well written and even though it is part of a series, there is enough background information in the story so it can be read as a standalone. This series is good and I'd recommend reading/listening to the entire series.

I love Todd

Spoilers***I love that Todd didn’t give up and die. His story was well written. I just knew in the end he would gain his hearing, but he didn’t and he learns to live with it.

Awesome series! Sweet romance, so entertaining!

Osborne always gives a clear, solid performance. Her voice has a nice cadence to it and a nice tone. I’d recommend the audio.

Love Anna Lowe's writing! I'm always excited when I read one of her books! Before reading this book, make sure to read the previous books! Mainly the book right before this one because it features a storyline that continues into this book, so definitely check that one out first! This book is Anna and Todd's story. Anna, who is the cousin of Sarah from the previous book, and has always felt like her cousin is alive despite what those around her think, so she sets out in search of her cousin, but she finds out a whole lot more than she ever expected. Todd, a bear shifter, who is the cousin of Soren from the previous book, hasn't been having a very easy life lately. He was severely injured during an attack, and when Destiny leads him to Soren and Sarah's doorstep, he finds out some surprising things that further complicate his life, but when he sees Anna, things start looking up for him, but he doesn't feel worthy of her, and there is a lot that Anna doesn't know. Todd and Anna are really sweet with each other, and I love how sure Anna is in how she feels about Todd. Some hot moments between the two! There's still the possible danger of the "Pure" group hunting down the shifters that mix with human and other types of shifters to add suspense and action to the story, which is always entertaining and fun to read. There's also some personal drama between Todd and Soren and Sarah, which isn't my favorite storyline, but is still an interesting one. I felt bad for Anna at times, and I was really hoping something would work out for her a little differently, and come to think of it, for Todd too, but in the end, I was okay with how it turned out. This is a heartfelt, hopeful story! Looking forward to the next book!

Salvation

The long awaited continuation of the series has finally arrived and I couldn’t be happier. Love, love, love this series of wonderful shifters. So beautifully written and narration is the perfect match. Now I must wait for more!

Great story of love and loss

I previously read the ebook and have copied over my review as it said it all. I love Anna's narrator, Kelsey is great.

Todd is a bear shifter that has lived through some pretty bad stuff. While trying to protect his cousin's mate he is beaten and burned. He has almost totally lost his hearing and has one hand that doesn't work like it should due to being crushed. He was found in his bear form and would have died if not for the beautiful voice that whispered things to him as he lay in pain. He doesn't understand why he could hear this voice clearly when he could hear very little else. When the owner of the voice allows him to escape the cage he has been placed in he begins to roam, heading for something he only hears in his head.
Anna has come to Montana to look for her cousin who has gone missing after her home was burned. The local authorities believe that Sarah died in the fire, but Anna doesn't believe it. When she hears about the wounded bear found at the scene of the fire she has to go and see for herself. She is drawn to his beautiful eyes and stays and talks to him trying to convince him to live.
I am not going to tell you any more. You may know who Todd is from the previous book in the series, which also featured Sarah. You do not need to have read the other books to enjoy this one, but you really should read them all as they are great.

I received a copy of this audio book from the author and reviewed it voluntarily because I want you all to read it!

Loved this story

Wonderful story that will leave you very happy. It is emotional written with a perfect ending

Narrator does an incredible job.

Narrator does an incredible job with this difficult plotline. This was an emotional read as a book but was even more tear inducing whilst listening. The sadness just overwhelms you at times and you need to pause to catch your breath. BOOK REVIEW If you are a fan of Ms Lowe you will love this. If you have read nothing by her before, read this series, you will not regret it. Anna Lowe has done a superb job telling a difficult story. Very well written and a real page turner. I had such mixed emotions when I had finished reading this book that for the first time ever, I delayed writing a review to let myself think about how I felt. This was a story that was difficult to tell where it was going to go and how it would end. Not the easiest of situations to deal with. The angst, guilt, depression and anger felt by Todd and his bear have been given such clarity you feel his emotions as strongly as he did. Todd is such a strong, damaged man/shifter who gives the greatest gift of all to his cousin Soren and his mate Sarah. Instead of causing problems he accepts a difficult situation with strength and character. I cannot even put myself in his shoes as to such a decision, my heart was breaking for Todd. His depression was understandable but I loved how Todd's bear kept chipping in with advice, he was a real sweetie with a sense of humour. A good balance against Todd’s pain and feelings. As his bear said, I hurt too. I really liked Anna, her past situation was sad but she was a strong compassionate person with an inbuilt sense of knowing when something wasn’t true or someone was not trustworthy. She knew Sarah was still alive no matter what anyone else said and that Emmett was wrong. I just wish she had told someone about her fears. But the others have to take some blame. If they had told Anna what was going on she would have twigged that she had seen Emmett and his following her was a distinct possibility so everyone would have been more on guard. Saying that, Emmett's trickery was very good and while I was screaming at Anna not to believe the text messages and stay in the vehicle, that is easy for me to do, like watching a horror movie and knowing something bad is going to happen. I must say I hate the Blue Bloods with a passion, anyone who would even think of using or hurting babies and children is just the lowest of the low and a special place in hell awaits them. Loved the ending and I must say I am glad they went back to Montana, a fresh start and some distance is just what is needed for them. Whilst Todd will always have a special spot in his heart for Teddy I believe he will be able to separate things into a good place and focus on his mate and children. One of my favourite books by this author and I love everything Ms Lowe has written. This is my honest review of this book.

Worthy bear meets his determined mate

Salvation is the fourth book in the Blue Moon Saloon series and it follows Anna and Todd’s story. Anna (Sarah’s cousin – her story is book three) believes that Sarah is still alive and won’t give up searching for her. In the previous book, it was assumed that Todd (Soren and Simon’s cousin) had died saving Sarah. Both Anna and Todd end up at the Blue Moon Saloon on the same day.

I felt for Anna because of her past hurts, and I felt for Todd following the events of the last book and how he was treated in this book with regards to his son. I also really connected with Todd and his hearing loss. Deaf characters are rarely a main character in a book, and (as someone one who suffers from moderate bilateral hearing loss) it was a refreshing change to listen to a story from a deaf person’s point of view. Anna and Todd made such a lovely couple, and their story was very touching.

The narration by Kelsey Osborne was amazing as always.
I received a free copy of this audiobook from the author, and I'm leaving a voluntary review.

OMG not what you expect

Todd is Simon and Soren’s cousin and has returned from the dead and finally made himself back to his family but when he gets there he finds out Soren’s mate is alive and there back together but also she had his baby.
But through all the craziness he meets his guiding angel Anna who happens to be Sarah’s cousin.
It gets all crazy complicated with who’s who’s but OMG it such a great story. You can not beat the amazing writing like Anna Lowe but also we have choice of narrator like Kelsey Osborne.
With other shifter writers at this point might not be fresh and exciting but Anna Lowe does not disappoint

Anna and Todd

I love this series, I have read all of them and listened to most of them, this is a fantastic series and I would recommend listening to them in the correct order to get the most from them. Anna Lowe did not disappoint with this one, this story has everything, love, forgiveness, excitement, drama, danger, sadness as well as some very hot sex!

This story features characters we have met before as well as two new characters Anna who is Sarah's cousin whilst Todd is Soren's their story was told in Redemption (Blue Moon Saloon Book 3). They have both lost family members at the hands of the Blue Bloods, a group of maniacal racists intent on killing any shifters who mate with a different species or human. They are both drawn to The Blue Moon Saloon by some inner compulsion, they even arrive on the same day. But is this meeting their first? There is an almost instant attraction when they meet but will it be enough to breach their walls? They both feel unworthy due to their pasts but they are perfect for each other.

There were places in the story when I cried and had to take a break from listening, Anna's writing is just so good the emotions she can get across in a few words - well I won't belabour the point, she is a fantastic writer in my opinion. The drama and danger caused by the Blue Bloods strike a chord with me when I watch the news and see just how horrid some people are. I know shifters aren't real don't worry, no what I mean is hatred and bigotry towards people/things which are different from themselves.

I loved the characters their depth and the way they all interact with each other, Anna and Todd's story had some twists due to misunderstandings but the love and the palpable chemistry between them was so well written, their path to their HEA was an emotional one indeed.

The narration of this book is, once again, performed by the incredibly talented Kelsey Osborne who produces another stellar performance she and Anna make an incredible team.

I was given this audiobook as a gift and am voluntarily writing my review.