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Out of the Ashes Kindle Edition

by RC Boldt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 361 ratings
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Phoenix /fēniks/: (in classical mythology) a unique bird inhabiting the Arabian Desert that burned itself on a funeral pyre before rising from the ashes with renewed youth to live through another cycle.

HENDY
Despite my efforts to save them, my team is killed before my very eyes, and I’m captured and subjected to merciless torture—losing virtually every piece of my identity but my pulse. After my rescue, I’m saddled with facing the daunting task of healing my physical scars as well as the invisible ones—my emotional demons.

DR. PRESLEY COLE
I’ve always marched to my own drum and have never been one to shy away from a challenge. Embarking on a new journey—one that could impact my own life—I make it my mission to prove to Hendy that his life isn’t over; that he’s worthy of love. Because sometimes even a phoenix needs help to rise…out of the ashes.

TROPES:
Alpha hero
Tragic past
Tortured lead
Found Family
Band of brothers
Orphan
Close Proximity
Friends to Lovers
Military
Protector
Redemption
Small town
Angsty

Praise for Out of the Ashes

From time to time, a story captures me and won't let me go. The struggle the main character goes through to realize that beauty is more than skin deep combined with the humor and sexiness that sizzles off the page had me reading as fast as I could."—J.B. McGee, bestselling author

"If it were possible, I would rate this book as a 10 star book. RC Boldt has created the perfect mix for this book. She has incorporated the right amount of romance, humor and emotion/angst."—Fun Under The Covers Book Blog

"Out Of The Ashes is a masterpiece of writing... This is one of those books that stays with your heart for a very long time."—Barbara, Goodreads Reviewer

"I LOVED this story! If you are looking for a good, sweet, not so perfect love story then one click this now. This story had it all…all the feels; I laughed, I cried, I felt giddy and wow, did I ever feel the passion."—A Book Lover's Emporium Book Blog

"From first page to last, Out of the Ashes held me completely captivated. I couldn’t get enough of this heartwarming and sexy couple and all the ways they tugged at my heart. What a fantastic story!"—Bookgasms Book Blog
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  • "From time to time, a story captures me and won't let me go. The struggle the main character goes through to realize that beauty is more than skin deep combined with the humor and sexiness that sizzles off the page had me reading as fast as I could."--J.B. McGee, bestselling author
  • "If it were possible, I would rate this book as a 10 star book. RC Boldt has created the perfect mix for this book. She has incorporated the right amount of romance, humor and emotion/angst."--Fun Under The Covers Book Blog
  • "Out Of The Ashes is a masterpiece of writing... This is one of those books that stays with your heart for a very long time."--Barbara, Goodreads Reviewer
  • "I LOVED this story! If you are looking for a good, sweet, not so perfect love story then one click this now. This story had it all...all the feels; I laughed, I cried, I felt giddy and wow, did I ever feel the passion."--A Book Lover's Emporium Book Blog
  • "From first page to last, Out of the Ashes held me completely captivated. I couldn't get enough of this heartwarming and sexy couple and all the ways they tugged at my heart. What a fantastic story!"--Bookgasms Book Blog

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071NDR1BF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RC Boldt Publishing, LLC; 2nd edition (May 9, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2490 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 361 ratings

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RC Boldt is a USA Today bestselling author currently living in part of the Costa Rican jungle with the love of her life and her mini-me.

RC loves hearing from her readers at rcboldtbooks@gmail.com. You can also check out her website at http://www.rcboldtbooks.com or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rcboldtauthor for the latest updates on upcoming book releases.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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TeeJay
5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing story of surviving and the love of two people
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
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Out of the Ashes is such a fantastic story that you'll laugh, cry and cheer on Handy as he recovers from being a hostage to becoming the man who accepts himself as he now is. It will be a long and hard road but his friends Foster, Kane, Heath, Presley and his dog Izzy will be there to help him. I also loved how Jeopardy trivia was included in the story!

Cristiano “Hendy” Hendrixson was a Navy Seal whose team was shot down killing the crew but he was taken prisoners and tortured for info on his father who he never knew. He was finally rescued and recovered as best as he could but he still has a lot of pain (He didn't like pain meds) so a chiropractor was recommended to see if it could help. After one treatment at Presley's they felt an attraction to each other, but he saw her ring so that makes her off limits. There is a back story with a mystery woman, lovely Lucia Presley's massage therapist and Kane is trying to get her to go out with him. But Hendy's story is truly a phoenix rising from the ashes and with the love of Presley he'll accept himself as he now is.

Presley Cole is realizing that her fiance is only interested in her parents and becoming partner in his firm. But when she finds out he's getting some on the side, she puts an end to it quickly. When she meets Hendy in her exam room, she sees him not with his scars but as the beautiful person he'll be when he accepts himself completely.

I cannot wait for the next book hopefully it will be Kane and Lucia's book until then I'll try to be patient.
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Emilie Tomaro
5.0 out of 5 stars #HendyIsMine #IClaimedHimFirst
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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Another amazing, touching, kick@ss book by R.C. Boldt.

My most favorite part about reading one of R.C. Boldt's books is that at the end of the day it always comes down to family and how they have each other's back no matter what. Blood relation or not...it doesn't matter. My heart broken for Hendy. I personally have no idea the pain and suffering he went through but the emotions that R.C. Boldt put forth in Out Of The Ashes made you feel like you were right there and just wanted to give the big guy a freaking hug.

Hendy, after returning from being held captive for a year, is trying to adjust to his new "life" and the battle wounds that he carries with him. He feels like he is less of a man because of the scars that he bears. He truly doesn't know how to adjust and isn't really living life to its fullest. Then enters Presley. Oh sweet not so innocent Presley. There is a dirty girl in there waiting to break free but she has been held back by her parents and fiancé.

When Presley and Hendy meet there is a definite attraction between the two. One doesn't think he is worthy enough of someone's love and the other is "stuck" in a relationship. A friendship is formed and the two become close. When Presley becomes single Presley and Hendy become more. The Sex is hot. The Friendship that continues to grow is hotter and I was left needed more. With all relationships times become hard and decisions have to be made. My heart was torn for both Presley and Hendy. No more words can be said. I don't want to give away too much.

I can't say enough how much I truly loved this book. I read it in a day. If I didn't need sleep it would have been devoured in hours. R.C. Boldt has yet to disappoint me with a book and Out Of The Ashes is a 5+ Star read. Definitely pick up your copy today!

I f'in loved Out Of The Ashes! One-Click It Today! You will not be disappointed with Hendy or any of his sexy @ss military friends.

P.S. Is Kane getting a book? I love him to pieces too! Him and his darlin'. Just love it!

* Review by Chasing The Words Book Blog *
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Lisa Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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I really enjoyed this romance. RC Boldt did a great job of portraying a couple that is struggling due to PTSD. Hendy came across as very believable and Presley as well. I liked that it wasn't just as easy of broken guy meets great girl and poof relationship. I like that the author took the characters in a direction which seemed like they actually had to put in some work to make the relationship stick. I think the author did a good job of giving a view into the realities of romance when not everything is perfect.
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Beckyrae99 (Becky Wise)
5.0 out of 5 stars Hendy, oh Hendy.....
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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This is probably my new favorite of all of RC's books. I'm so in love with this book.

Hendy, oh Hendy. You will fall in love with Hendy from the start. He is just one of those easy to love characters. The emotions he invokes will touch your heart and wont let go. You feel his struggles and just want to hug him and not let go. As much as I love Hendy I love Presley for him. It takes a healing and gentle soul sometimes to come into your world when you need them the most and that is what Presley did for Hendy.

This book is everything I thought it would be and more. RC has another amazing book under her belt and I can't wait for more to come. She is an amazing beautiful writer. If you haven't read an RC Boldt book yet you don't know what your missing out on. She has an amazing way that pulls at the emotions and plays on the quirky comedy all through out her pages.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those books that I have no words for.
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2017
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This is the second time I have had the privilege of reading this book and let me tell you it gets better each time you read it. This is one of those books that I have no words for. RC Boldt has a way of dealing with heavy subjects in a way that makes you feel everything that the character is going through but at the same time with enough levity and humor to make you fall completely in love with the words on the page.

This book is about a former SEAL that was injured and his journey to recovery, but it is so much more than that. These characters are real. They are not perfect. They do not always have the answers or handle things the way they should, but that makes the book so much better. The care she takes in portraying PTSD and military veterans in her books is outstanding. I highly encourage you to look past the "heavy" nature of the subject matter of this book and truly enjoy this close-knit group and the family that they created. They are so real and fun and amazing that you will want to immediately find out more about each of them and reserve your spot at Mamma K's table for Sunday Dinner. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is so good you will not want to put it down.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hendy and Presley are perfect!
Reviewed in Canada on May 11, 2017
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Freaking amazing characters in Henry and Presley - dorky, wounded, sweet, sexy! His story stabs your heart and Presley is perfect for him. I snort-laughed, cried and swooned and will probably read this book again and again. RC Boldt is so incredible at telling a compelling and sweet story. Loved x a million!
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Sandra Loves Reading
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read!!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2017
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What an amazing book and beautifully written!
I loved it and RC Boldt's style of writing.
Hendy and Presley are amazing characters, he's been captured, tortured and left traumatised and she's the lady who makes a difference through her work. The attraction is obvious and very well played. Even the peripheral characters stand out but totally enhance the story. It was a pleasure to read and I look forward to reading more by this author.
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Wendy Powell-Thorpe
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book so much
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2017
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I loved this book so much. Ms Boldt is a truly fabulous author, her books are on my auto-buy list and this is no exception. I laughed and cried deeply over Hendy and Presley, her writing evokes such emotion. These are the kind of books you hold on to, funny, sweet and bitter sweet.
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Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 5 stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2017
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Henry and Presley's story is brilliant. The emotions you go through from reading the book range from compassion to love and laughter. The way RC Boldt writes draws you into the story and you can't help but fall in love with the characters. A must read
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