Redeemed

I loved writing the second book in this duet. The whole story stayed alive for me from beginning to end.

This conclusion to RUINED finds London and Jacobi in the midst of a turmoil of emotions, motives, and secrets. He never wants London to know all of his secrets, and she is learning secrets about not only Jacobi, but also about her parents. Their hearts are at war with their senses of self preservation. Jacobi and London are now locked into a contracted marriage, a union he has planned in order to exact revenge for the wrongdoings of her father. At least that is what he has told London and himself. But his reasons go farther than that. Jacobi has been watching London for years and is now obsessed with her. Their interlude in Cabo has only served to deepen that obsession.....he refuses to call it love, even to himself. Now London is confronted by the cold distant side of a man she had grown to love in Cabo. A side that cruel and demanding. This new side is telling her that her beloved father deceived and swindled his parents in order to build the cosmetics company she now owns. Confused, her emotions in a caught in a whirlpool, London stands up to her new husband and strives to maintain her dignity and poise in front of him. Neither is able to resist the pull of their attraction to each other, and they soon resume an intimate relationship. Jacobi finds that he cannot punish London for what her father did, but he must push her away from him in order to protect her. An unseen and unknown enemy is gunning to take him down...or is it London who is the target? Did letting her go give the enemy an advantage? Can these two admit their love, reveal their secrets and conquer the enemy together? <br /><br />This book was thought provoking, full of turbulent emotions and and intriguing twists and turns. The characters were strongly defined, vivid and fascinating. You can’t help but feel a gamut of emotions as you read London and Jacobi’s story. Their happily ever after was well earned. I highly recommend reading this duet of books (RUINED and REDEEMED). I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.<br />

<b>The return, the betrayal, the threats and so much more</b><br /><br />Redeemed is the second book in the Ruined and Redeemed Duet by Marie Johnston. This is the continuation in the story of London Vanderbeek and Jacobi Dixon. All I can say is watch out because the book explodes with all the energy of an atomic bomb when London returns from sowing her wild oats in Cabo with a the handsome and very sexy Jake. She is ready to do her duty and be wed to Jacobi, by way of being blackmailed. When she discovers that Jacobi and Jake are the same person let's just say she not happy and things get even rockier between them. <br />But when someone starts targeting London Jacobi will stop at nothing to ensure that she is protected, even if that may mean divorcing her. He thinks he knows who it is and that it is really him they want to harm. But when he finds out it isn't that person then he has to work quickly to find out who is behind the threats and why. <br /><br />This second book is even more compelling and fascinating of a story. The twists and turns that the author has written are great and the character development is wonderful. The relationship that developed between London and Jake is Cabo does not go away for either of them, even if she wants to kill him when she finds out that Jake is really Jacobi. When Jacobi finally had his revenge he quickly learns that revenge is not every thing and that sometimes what you think you want isn't what you really want once you have it.

It looks like Jacobi did get the revenge he sought after all. When London returned from her blissful vacation with Jake, she finds out how she has been betrayed by him. The man she loved and had fun with in Cabo San Lucas she now knows is actually her unforgiving, uncompromising new husband. She sees him as a liar, even though he reminds her he never lied about a thing. She is living in a Malibu mansion on the beach with a man she thought she knew -- but he is a complete stranger to her.<br /><br />Yet when Jacobi uncovers a threat to London and everything she has worked for, will he redeem himself and rescue her? Is she the one someone is after now, or is he the real target? If he pushes her away to keep her safe by divorcing her, will he actually be putting her out there in greater danger? Her new husband perhaps doesn’t lie to her, but she is sure he still isn't telling her the full truth and his silence could get one or both of them killed.<br /><br />The author did an excellent job with this duet! The mystery was intriguing, and seeing the two of them struggling with their feelings was done very well. Grab your copy and read what happens in this exciting conclusion to London and Jacobi’s story.<br />

AN ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT TREAT!!!<br />Thrilling! Marie blew me away with this enthralling, beautifully composed, block busting, bombshell, wrapping this baby up sleek, shiny and tight. A surging tempest of striking events blow this gem apart, exposing one chart topping, life altering culmination. I don't know where she gets her inspiration or such unique insight, but she has totally cinched the feelings that run rampant, unchecked throughout. She manipulates her words as skillfully and precise as a surgeon welds his scalpel. Seizing the moment, witnessing the trials and tribulations, along with shocking twists and stunning turns, tempting our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. The undeniable attraction and intense chemistry sizzles as each layer is peeled back exposing a deep connection and amplifying affections, binding them to one another beautifully. The characters are genuine and original with depth and qualities that transform into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there in the middle of ground zero with them. Remarkable job Marie, thanks for sharing this bad boy with us.

Revenge so sweet? London and her step mother run the very successful cosmetics company her dad started years ago. He died recently and she is the CEO. On a vacation in Mexico she meets Jake and they have a holiday affair. But when back in the U.S. he blackmails her into marrying her and turning the company over to him, claiming her dad stole the cosmetics recipes from his mom and cheated his parents out of part of the company. And his real name is Jacobi. But forced to live with him for a week, they feelings she had don’t go away, and then Jacobi finds out that because of someone he put in jail years ago, London is now a target. He hacks into whomever he can to find out what is going on, but the person he thinks is targeting London, isn’t. Now he has to look at other business dealings he had, or go back twenty years and find out who London’s father cheated. And he has to hurry up or London could be in danger. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review <br />

This is the second book in the duet of London and Jacobi. It begins with Ruined and picks up where that book left off.<br />London is back from Cabo vacation and is shocked to find out that her vacation affair Jake is her new forced husband, Jacobi.<br />Jacobi is out to avenge his parents against her deceased fathers . London is shocked and hurt and Jacobi stands on the fact that he didn’t lie.<br />Yet as their story continues the question of not telling the truth can be as damaging .<br />When danger from the past comes to target one or both Jacobi makes decisions hoping to keep London safe. With feelings swirling and trying to be denied. A target on the back and revenge will these two survive the storm?<br />This duet had it all and then some. I enjoyed this well written story. The characters were intriguing and this book entertains.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This was an incredible finish to the duet. Jacobi Dixon is looking for revenge because London’s father stole his mother’s formula for the beauty products Natural Glow make and while he lived in poverty ,she was treated like a princess. After Jacobi forces London to marry him, he starts to receive pictures of his mother and of London. He fears its Sully, his mother’s pimp who he put behind bars. Fearing for Lo don’s safety, he tells London they should divorce in order to keep her safe. By this time, both Jacobi and London have fallen in.love with each other ,but haven’t confessed their true feelings. A great storyline and wonderful characters that keep you intrigued throughout the story. I loved it!<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Jacobi divorces London thinking it will protect her from whom ever is messing with him. Even though her marriage got off to a bad start, she has fallen in love with him. He has never felt this way and desperately misses her while he and his two friends are on the hunt. The truth about her father’s devious business dealings and her mother’s disappearance are coming to light and she has to struggle to accept what has been uncovered. She is still heartbroken and is missing him. There are some unexpected events that will explain the tormenting that are really focused on her, not on him as they thought in the beginning. Great follow up to book 1 of the duet, Ruined. Could not put it down! <br />I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Please be aware that you need to read Ruined the first book in this duet first but don't worry you will be glad to read both of them as this is a story with plenty of twist and turns to keep you engaged<br /><br />London has returned ready to face her forced marriage to Jacobi after leaving Jake behind in Cabo St Luca but she is in for a shock when she discovers Jake is actually Jacobi Unwilling to forgive his lies she closes herself of from him even though as he says he never lied he just never gave her all the information. But danger is lurking is it London someone is after or Jacobi and if he lets her free to keep her safe will he actually be putting her in more danger Can these two admit what they actually mean top one another and get the future with one another they deserve