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Rescued: A Rescued Hearts Novel Kindle Edition

by Felice Stevens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Ryder Daniels is all too familiar with rejection. His parents cut off contact because he’s gay and his boyfriend left him, choosing drugs over love. Aside from his rescued pit bull, his only joy is hanging out with his younger brother. Then his mother does the unthinkable and forbids them to see each other, leaving Ryder devastated and alone. His friends urge him to date, but Ryder would rather throw himself into working at the dog rescue and figuring out a way to see his brother again.

When Jason Mallory’s girlfriend gives him an ultimatum to get married, he shocks everyone by breaking up with her instead. He believes he's too busy for a relationship now that the construction company he started with his brother is taking off. When he discovers a group of abandoned pit bulls and calls the local dog rescue group to pick them up, an uncomfortable encounter with Ryder causes Jason to question feelings he’s hidden deep inside for years.

Jason and Ryder build a friendship, until an unexpected kiss sparks the attraction they’ve been fighting. Jason gives Ryder unconditional love and helps him reconnect with his brother while Ryder shows Jason the passion he’s always missed in relationships. Together they must battle through their family differences and ugly prejudices. Only then can they prove that once you find the right person to love, there’s no turning back.

This is a re-release of the original edition published in 2014. It has brand new content as well as the entire book being revised.
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"Felice Stevens really captured the emotion in a way that struck me as realistic and helped me to enjoy this book even more. The animal rights portion hit home for me and, more than anything, I loved the epilogue." Rainbow Book Reviews ****
"I felt that this was a well rounded story that had many realistic qualities. It was an enjoyable read that I will revisit in the future when comfort is needed." PrisimBook Alliance"Heart warming, powerful and a happy to the reader feels to the depth of their soul!" Denise Shh Mom's Reading****"This book had everything. Airhead girlfriend's to rolls your eyes at. Drop dead gorgeous men. Kind, understanding family members who support these boys no matter what. An evil, cold hearted mother you'll love to hate. Screen melting, retina scorching man-on-man sex action. And, OMG , the epilogue brought me TO MY KNEES PEOPLE. MY KNEES!!!! KNEES! So. Happy puppies. Hot men. Hotter sex. HEA to the 10th power. YEAH I recommend this book! Wholeheartedly!" -GiGi-Gay Book Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LBQLEP6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (September 5, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1298 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1537421468
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Felice Stevens

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Felice Stevens writes romance because what is better than people falling in love? Her favorite part of a romance novel is that first kiss…sigh. She loves creating stories of hopes and dreams and happily ever afters. Her stories are character-driven, rich with the sights, sounds and flavors of New York City and filled with men who are sometimes deeply flawed but always real.

Felice writes M/M romance because she believes that everyone deserves a happily ever after. Having traveled all over the world, she can safely say that the universal language that unites people is love. Felice has written in a variety of sub-genres, including contemporary, paranormal and has a mystery series as well.

Felice is a two time Lambda Literary Award nominee and the Lambda Literary Award winner for Best Gay Romance for her book, The Ghost and Charlie Muir.

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JennDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time favorites!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016
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I absolutely loved the first edition of Rescued by Felice Stevens and this version, with the new material Felice has added has just made an already great story fantastic! I have loved Ryder and Jason from the beginning and now she has made me love them even more!

Jason and Ryder are two very wonderful men with big hearts, and when a cute little pit bull puppy brings them together, they both get to learn what true love means. Their journey is one full of learning, new experiences, understanding love and healing.

It’s not all easy for these two though! Jason has just gotten out of a long relationship with an awful woman and when he meets Ryder he isn’t even sure what he’s feeling. As the two strike up a friendship, it becomes more for him and Jason has to come to terms with these new feelings. Ryder’s parents shunned him when he came out, his mother refusing to acknowledge him as her son or let him be a part of the family. All he wants is to get to spend time with his brother Landon, who still loves Ryder very much. He’s also still healing from the pain of a horrible ex-boyfriend who chose drugs over Ryder, so when Jason comes along Ryder is unsure about trusting his heart to another person.

I adored this story, Ryder and Jason grabbed a hold of my heart and never let go! There is so much genuine love and feeling, and not just from Jason and Ryder but the whole cast of characters in this book. Connor and Emily and their love for each other and Ryder, then there’s Jason’s family, and despite his brother Liam’s early stupidity he comes around to show how family really should love each other. And finally there is the relationship between Ryder and Landon, two brothers who love each other no matter what. Then there is the love that Ryder and Jason build together, a strong relationship that of course has it’s trying moments, but these two stand by each other, building each other up.

Rescued truly is one of my favorite books, a go to re-read when I need that feel-good, heart happy book. Felice has really managed to add to that story with the new material, making this story stronger and even better! She is a favorite author for me and if you haven’t read this book yet, or even if you have, I truly recommend this new version of Rescued! Ryder and Jason and their puppies and friends will steal your heart!
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Catherine Clontz
4.0 out of 5 stars You’ll Get Cavities!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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Ryder is a successful lawyer who has dedicated himself to the legal needs of an animal shelter. Ostracized by his parents and forbidden from seeing his seventeen year old brother, Ryder is adrift in the world.

Jason is coasting through his mediocre love life. He has a successful new business owned by his brother and Jason, but his girlfriend history leaves a lot to be desired. With a large, loving family, he knows what it should be like. He just hasn’t found it yet.

When the two meet over a pit bull abandonment at Jason’s newest job site, it’s instant attraction! Jason isn’t sure what to do with it and flubs up all his words, but when he wants to adopt a puppy from the rescue, he knows he has to step up his game and ensure that the rescue deems him an appropriate doggy daddy. What he doesn’t immediately realize is that he wants more than just the puppy. He wants Ryder. Can he heal Ryder’s broken heart?

I read the original release of this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a re-release with added content and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as well! This is a super-sweet sugary romance (puppies and falling in love, I mean really, what else *could* it be?) with poignant moments and adorable dogs. It’s also quite steamy. Some of that candy floss will melt in your mouth at the heat these two generate!

Ryder is damaged on multiple fronts, and I always enjoy damaged characters, so he was an instant draw to me. Jason is a fairly straightforward guy, if a little clueless, but he’s willing to go for the ring every time, and I like the pragmatism he exhibits.

With most peripheral characters being sweet, sassy, and supportive and a few others creating conflict for the pair, there’s never a moment when the book feels like it pauses. They have their issues, but their HEA is amazing - and I do mean AMAZING!! I highly recommend you pick this up. It’s four solid stars of puppy-loving fun!

***I voluntarily read an Advance Reader Copy for the author, Felice Stevens. Read and reviewed by Cat from Alpha Book Club.***
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4Catz4me
5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic love story
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2017
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When Ryder and Jason first meet, it is on a construction site. Jason works there and Ryder is there to rescue some pit bulls that have been abandoned at the site.

There attraction is immediate; even though Ryder is gay and Jason is straight.

This story is pure fun from start to finish and has lots of fun characters including Ryder's best friends Connor and Emily and four adorable dogs: Pearl, Trouper, Laurel and Hardy.

You'll laugh, cry, yell in excitement and gasp in dismay as these two men navigate their new relationship and deal with the many opinions of those around them.

A highly recommended read. I loved it!
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Michele
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2015
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I love this author's style of writing and this the 3rd book I have read from this author!
This book did not disappoint, I hope there will be more books from this author.
Ryder was having a bad time, his ex boyfriend chose drugs!
His mother was a bitch from hell and I can honestly say how much I disliked the woman and the way she stopped him from seeing his younger brother and lied to his father!
Jason was a sweet character but was not sure of his sexually but he knew he had feelings for Ryder!
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Marie-anne Tudman
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2014
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Erryn Barratt
4.0 out of 5 stars Two men + two dogs = a path to love
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2018
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I am a huge Felice Stevens fan and I really enjoyed this book. There was, however, one scene I found disturbing.

One of the characters gets dead drunk and the other character puts him to bed and falls asleep next to him. When the sober character wakes up, he’s lying on top of the drunk guy who is clearly not completely sober. Sober guy starts humping drunk guy. Drunk guy tries to push sober guy off and sober guy keep grinding.

Okay, I was uncomfortable—and I grew up reading bodice rippers. Long before the #MeToo movement, I was a firm believer in consent. If you don’t get a clear ‘yes’ from a sober person, it’s not consent. Boring, right? Does that preclude pushing someone against a wall and kissing them passionately? Well, I’m not a prude. But if someone isn’t sober and/or they are pushing you away, you STOP. On top of that, drunk guy had bruises in the morning. Consent + bruises = HAWT. No consent + bruises = bad. If this had been a man grinding against a groggy and hungover woman, would this have been acceptable or would readers be uncomfortable and/or concerned? Okay, rant over.

I enjoyed this book.

I mean, two great guys, socially-conscious characters, family drama, and dogs? What’s not to love?

Oh, and dogs. Lots of dogs. You had me at dogs.

Ryder Daniels is a man who has been through a rough time. A bad relationship, rejection from his family when he came out, leaving the family law firm…he’s had his share of knocks. Rescuing his pit bull Pearl put him in touch with Emily and Connor, who run a pit bull rescue group. Pit bulls are a unique breed, very divisive even among dog lovers. They can be a tough breed to deal with and socializing them can be difficult, but Jason Mallory takes on the emaciated and sick puppy he found on a property he is rehabilitating.

Jason and his brother Liam have a start-up construction business and they are spending a lot of their time and effort building that business. Jason’s girlfriend Chloe demands a ring, and he walks away, easily putting their three years together in the past. Chloe is the stereotypical vapid airhead, concerned only about partying and getting married. Her one-dimensionality might have been irritating, but Emily, and later Julie, are strong female characters. I especially like Emily’s no-nonsense, take-charge manner. Oh, and Laurel and Hardy are a hoot.

The main conflict in this book is Jason trying to figure out if he’s straight, bi-sexual, or gay.

There is often an obsession in society with labels, as if they really matter. Yes, in general, they can help classify someone, but aside from who they prefer to date and/or have sex with, are they critical? Jason falls in love with Ryder. They meet, they spend time together, they become friends, and eventually it becomes more. It is society’s and familial reaction as well as Jason’s own securities that give him an excuse (in his mind), to mistreat Ryder.

That Ryder always assumes the worst doesn’t help. In some situations, i.e. dealing with bureaucrats, volunteers, and legal professionals, Ryder shines. With his mother and his ex-boyfriend Matt? Not so much. I loved how hard he worked to maintain a relationship with his much-younger brother Landon. Families are complicated.

Fortunately, this is a romance, so there’s a happy ending with a great epilogue.

And, of course, let’s not forget Ryder’s dog, Pearl, and Jason’s puppy, Trooper. Early in the book, Ryder muses that he’s not sure who rescued who. When I rescued my puppy, Ally, lots of people told me what a good thing I was doing. But she has brought laughter and colour to my life. Truly, I am the lucky one. So are Ryder and Jason.

I have to mention Charlie David, a favourite of mine. He handled this narration wonderfully, bringing the characters to life, injecting a bit of Brooklyn into the book.
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Penny T
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully told story of finding out who you truly are
Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2017
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Beautifully told story of finding out who you truly are. The bonds developed as a couple, the battle for acceptance and the joy of love.
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