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Saving Ziggy (Liverpool Boys Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alex J. Adams (Author), Karen Meeus (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 340 ratings
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Leaving home four years ago was the best thing I could have done. Selling myself on the streets for the past two years, the worst, but what else was I to do? All I truly wanted was someone I could love and someone to love me in return. Was it really too much to ask?

Meeting him, the most handsome man ever, I thought all my prayers had been answered…..until they weren’t.

That man was almost the death of me.

I survived though, it’s what I’d always done and now I needed to try and rebuild my life.

Marc saved me, was with me every step of the way, showing me that finally, good things can happen. He thought I was damaged, and I probably was, too many emotional scars that would take time to heal.

But Marc had them as well and together, I knew we can find the love we both deserved.

Saving Ziggy is a darker MM romance about a male prostitute and the paramedic that saves him.

Please heed the trigger warnings: This book features abuse, both verbal and physical and sexual assault.

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  1. Book 1 of 4
    Liverpool Boys Series
  2. Print length
    286 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 29, 2022
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. File size
    2.3 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09MPMF8JP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Self Published (January 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 286 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 340 ratings

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Alex J. Adams

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Alex is an MM author from the NW of England. She's married with three grown-up sons and two Tamaskan dogs, her night time companions when she's writing into the early hours!

She writes gritty, realistic, mainly contemporary romance but always with a happy ever after.

Her tagline? Finding Forever - One Chapter at a Time.

An avid reader, she started writing one lunch break, writing her first book in no time at all. From there, her passion grew and The Nava Dance Studios series was born. Her writing style has changed, a darker feel creeping into her work and while she doesn't profess to be a dark author, she covers some socially dark subjects.

She'd love to move somewhere sunny with a beach view, continuing to write about her perfectly, imperfect men.

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Customers find the book emotional and poignant. They describe it as a gripping story that keeps their interest throughout. The characters feel real, and the writing quality is praiseworthy. Opinions vary on the story quality, with some finding it great and gripping, while others consider it heartbreaking and hopeful.

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9 customers mention "Emotional content"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotional and touching. They describe the romance as poignant, deep, and heartbreaking. The story makes them cry and connects them with Ziggy. Readers appreciate the kind, supportive Marc and his mother.

"...This book is gripping and will tear your heart out. But will be put back together by the end. Alex did a phenomenal job with Marc and Ziggy's story...." Read more

"...Ziggy was very touching, broken in a way that connected you with him and wanting to see him be the strength he portrays, with a shy weakness that is..." Read more

"...delivers an emotional , raw , gritty, slow burn romance that is poignant, deep and heart breaking...." Read more

"...Saving Ziggy is a wealth of emotions and I'll be forever grateful I read it...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found the storyline engaging and thought it was worth reading. However, some felt the ending was too quick.

"The book kept my interest the whole way through. However, I wish we had more of Marc and Ziggy...." Read more

"...A beautiful book, well worth the read, and a new author for me to follow." Read more

"This was really good. Great storyline that had me hooked. It ended to soon. I need more please. Great writing." Read more

"...going to be hard for this author to top this one as it is truly a masterpiece in how it was written so out of the box. But... never say never!" Read more

3 customers mention "Personality"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters' personalities. They find the characters realistic and relatable, encouraging readers to lean on others and love the right person.

"...Marc was an amazing personality that could see beneath the broken and want more, needing to prove himself and show Ziggy there are still good people..." Read more

"...to trust, to communicate, to lean on someone else, and to love the right person...." Read more

"...Alex J Adams gives us a story with characters that feel so real and takes the reader on an emotional roller-coaster ride. HEA guaranteed." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality. They praise the author for an emotional and gripping story.

"...Great job to the author on such an emotional and gripping story." Read more

"...It ended to soon. I need more please. Great writing." Read more

"...This book is heartbreaking and heartfelt and wonderfully written." Read more

9 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the story. Some find it gripping and emotional, with a great happy ending. Others feel the story is heartbreaking and disappointing, leaving them with mixed feelings.

"...The way their story unfolded was perfect. From the moment you start reading you will be hooked. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would...." Read more

"...It was half the book and it left me disappointed in the real love story...." Read more

"...Great job to the author on such an emotional and gripping story." Read more

"...His story is heartbreaking, but also hopeful and promising as he learns to trust, to communicate, to lean on someone else, and to love the right..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Penny fetchen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional! Gripping! Must read! Amazing!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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    Ziggy stole my heart! I wanted to reach into the book wrap him in my arms and take care of him myself. I've never wanted to dislike a character as much as I do Damian and his friend Stuart. I wanted to reach into the book and punch them. The way these two treated Ziggy was hard to wrap my head around. Hard to believe anyone could treat another this way.
    You ever have that gut feeling you need to protect someone or care for them even after just meeting them? Here is where Marc comes into the picture. From the moment Marc layed eyes on Ziggy there was a connection. A need to be there for him. Knowing Ziggy is fragile emotionally and physically Marc is careful with the way he helps him. I loved the patience and understanding Marc has with Ziggy.
    This story will have you feeling every emotion possible.. anger, joy, frustration, scared, protective, and so many more in-between. Make sure you have tissues ready because you're going to need them. This book is gripping and will tear your heart out. But will be put back together by the end. Alex did a phenomenal job with Marc and Ziggy's story. The way their story unfolded was perfect. From the moment you start reading you will be hooked. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. It deserves so much more.
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  • Thera Rhodes
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 rounded to 4
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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    The book kept my interest the whole way through. However, I wish we had more of Marc and Ziggy. I know we needed the beginning to understand Ziggy but it didn't need to be so long. It was half the book and it left me disappointed in the real love story.

    Overall it was a good book that kept me reading, it's just not my favorite.
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  • Kristi Jung
    3.0 out of 5 stars TW and Kink
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022
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    There is a lot unsaid in the blurb. A LOT. I was shocked going into the book, unprepared for the BDSM elements and “relationship”.

    Ziggy is a homeless sex worker. Dameon is a rich man. Dameon has Ziggy move in with him, then begins the emotional and mental abuse that slowly turned Ziggy compliant and blind to the truth. The relationship has non-consensual BDSM elements, with Ziggy being a boy and Dameon the untitled Daddy. Its a complete 100% non-consensual total power exchange.

    Around 35%, Ziggy almost dies and is in the hospital for 2 week. Marc was the paramedic who was called to the scene and felt an instinct to keep an eye on Ziggy. No BDSM elements in this relationship.

    Take note of the Trigger Warnings - its more graphic than it seems.
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  • Christie L Marsh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strength of Survival
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2022
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    Between the Cover and the name of the book, I was completely intrigued and couldn't wait to find out what Ziggy was all about. Ziggy was very touching, broken in a way that connected you with him and wanting to see him be the strength he portrays, with a shy weakness that is endearing. His choices not always working out, being the punishment from others lives, but pushing himself forward. Then meeting the one person that comes with more than he ever imagined, a family that accepts him and falls in love with him. Marc was an amazing personality that could see beneath the broken and want more, needing to prove himself and show Ziggy there are still good people in the world. Having his fair share of bad choices, he knew what he wanted and melded his way showing Ziggy they could find and be what they both craved the most, trust, love and courage. I truly loved this story, being able to connect on a personal level with both characters. Great job to the author on such an emotional and gripping story.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • W.F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing , yet, unusual written romance
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2022
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    In Saving Ziggy Alex J. Adams delivers an emotional , raw , gritty, slow burn romance that is poignant, deep and heart breaking.

    She lets the reader get to know the main characters by experiencing together with them the trauma , recovery and healing that take place in their lives.

    This story made me cry .
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  • deedee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ziggy and Marc
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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    I read this book on the advice of the author before I was going to read and review Loving Liam, and I am so glad I did. Besides learning Liam’s backstory, I was so drawn into Ziggy’s traumatic story, I couldn’t put the book down until I finished it. The blurb tells the highlights, but it doesn’t get into the nitty gritty of Ziggy, the things that shaped him and led him to his bad first choice of someone to love him (even with all the “street smarts” he had), how he was tricked, used and abused, then found his salvation in Marc. I am afraid of how many young kids like Ziggy have gone through similar things in their lives, the homeless kids on the streets, the unloved and unwanted, and what they will do to not only survive, but to find the same thing we all want, that one person to love them. Trusting and still hoping must be so difficult, with no guarantees, maybe even more so for them. His story is heartbreaking, but also hopeful and promising as he learns to trust, to communicate, to lean on someone else, and to love the right person. A beautiful book, well worth the read, and a new author for me to follow.
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  • booknerdsunite
    3.0 out of 5 stars Left Me Hangin'...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2022
    This book deals with some pretty depressing, dark, and severe emotional and physical traumas. None of which bothered me. However, the lack of follow-through after said traumas really did. Several aspects seemed to have been completely forgotten or simply went unaddressed, which for me made the read feel superficial and emotionally inconsistent. The introduction of a second [insta] relationship halfway through after the MC suffered such a traumatic experience also fell flat and diminished the emotional sincerity of the first half of the book. I felt there were several missed opportunities to create a much more authentic and complex storyline. With everything happening in this book not enough time was spent on important details to fully satisfy me.

    2.5 stars
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  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars 😍😍😍😍
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
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    This was really good. Great storyline that had me hooked. It ended to soon. I need more please. Great writing.
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  • Amanda Glaeser
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ziggy and Marc
    Reviewed in Canada on January 23, 2024
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    Ziggy's story, what he went through so early in life hurt my heart. How unloved and unwanted he felt by his family. Having to do whatever he could to survive, only to be used and left for dead after opening himself up and trusting someone.

    The way Marc came into Ziggy's life was unexpected. The way Ziggy managed to grab a hold of him so quickly without speaking a word was just amazing. Marc has such a big heart, doing everything for a man he knew nothing about was so sweet.

    I loved this story.
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  • Ana Sofia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely perfect!!
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2022
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    This book is absolutely perfect, lot of drama, lot of pain, lot of growth, Ziggy is unloved and betrayed in many ways throughout his life, but after a terrible event, he is saved by a paramedic, also slightly injured. ...the Marc. With Marc he finds a love to live and trust, friends that will be more like a built family, (best kind of family in my opinion), and a life to build with strong and secure bonds filled with love and care! Highly recommended!! 5 ⭐
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  • li cran
    4.0 out of 5 stars Reading red flags
    Reviewed in Italy on October 13, 2024
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    A difficult read, with the first quarter of the story peppered with red flags a discerning reader will recognize and fear.
    The trigger warnings might be spoilers, but should be taken seriously.
    The climb from the depths during the rest of the book isn't bad, although slightly more optimistic than might seem possible. However, the strength of human spirit is never to be underestimated.
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  • Kimberlidge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dark & Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2022
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    Yet another beautifully written book by Alex J.Adams, but don’t be fooled this is not a light or fluffy read. This book tackles some hard hitting topics, sexual & physical assault as well as coercive control.

    We see very quickly how tough life is on the streets ‘hustling’ to pay the bills & keep a roof over your head & having no family supporting you; & therefore how easy it is to believe & hope your future is looking brighter when someone tells you “I Love You” & initially appears to be supportive & doting. How wrong could Ziggy be? The scenes between Damian & Ziggy make painful & heartbreaking reading.

    Alex then introduces us to Marc, bringing hope, life can change & be turned around. Watching Ziggy & Marc learning to navigate their budding relationship, overcome their fears & supporting each other without wanting to control the other is powerful & emotional.

    Alex hasn’t lost her knack of peppering snarky humour throughout which gives us some relief from the hard truths we are faced with. The supporting cast are wonderful & add so much depth to this story. Pat in the sex shop still makes me laugh out loud!🙈🤣

    Alex skilfully weaves a hard hitting tale of sorrow, desperation, sheer grit & determination but also self doubt, low self esteem, self reflection & ultimately survival leading to a hard won HEA.
    This book will stay with me for a long time!
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  • Pryse Montgomery
    4.0 out of 5 stars Saving Ziggy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2024
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    This is the first book that I've read by this author, but I really enjoyed their writing style and the overall story of this book. I was really rooting for Ziggy throughout and was just so pleased for him at the end and I loved so many of the secondary characters and am hoping to see more of them in future books.
    I didn't give it 5 stars just because I found the first part was a bit slow to get into, but as soon as the story picked up, I couldn't put it down!
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