“Thrilling, suspenseful and heart-stopping!” ~NYT Bestseller Alessandra TorreHe’s death for hire… Foster’s name in my ledger of unfortunate souls until she uttered the one word that could stop the bullet meant for her. My name.
She knows my face. She knows me. She’s the key to the memories I’m not sure I want back. Now nothing is simple. I still have a job to do, and my soul isn’t worth saving. I’m not the man she thinks I am. I can’t love her. And sparing her life puts us both in the crosshairs.
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I didn’t read the individual parts to this story when they came out, but waited for the first 3-installment bundle. Definitely worth the wait! I wasn’t as big a fan of the Hacker series, but I wanted so much to love this one, and I definitely did. The settings are well done, the character building is realistic and intriguing. Love the amnesia inclusion. I was not disappointed. In fact, I stayed up way too late finishing the book!
4 Stars
Review by Leah
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The Red Ledger series by Meredith Wild has been on my radar for a while now and the reader in me is glad I waited for this compilation of the books. There is so much going on you need to read them all together to get the whole picture.
This is a story of a hitman that does not remember his past. He lives one job to the next until he is assigned to take out Isabel Foster. With no memory of his past, the last thing he believes would happen is the “hit” would call out his name in the middle of the street as he was doing recon. Isabel recognizing Tristan has thrown him for a loop.
The writing in this book makes you really feel the push and pull within Tristan as he figures out what to do. Take out the mark or find out about his past and what really happened to him?
Isabel is floundering at dating after losing the love of her life, Tristan. She compares every guy to him and then, she sees him on the street. I love that she fights for him and that her trust for him is unwavering, even when he does not trust himself. The ultimate puzzle in these books is: Who the heck put the hit out on her??
There are so many twists and turns. So many unknowns left in just these three parts. When you start to think: “Ok I know where this is going.” it turns again. I have definitely added the rest of this series to my TBR list. It reminded me a lot of Jason Bourne series which I LOVE. There is mystery, action, suspense and angst. I am hoping the rest of the series delves deeper into this organization that Tristan is working for. I’m wondering how many are out there like him.
WHY AM I JUST NOW FINISHING VOLUME 1??
DEFINITELY A 5 STAR READ!!!
Isabel is still madly in love with Tristan, an assassin who has no memory of her or their past together. Tristan’s job is to kill her but certain circumstances prohibit that task. He now has to find out about his past and make a decision in regards to Isabel.
This book was sooooooo good. I kept me interested from start to finish. Once I saw the individual part covers, I was hooked. This book invoked every emotion for me: sadness, happiness, anger, sympathy, etc. I loved Isabel & Tristan together. I loved that the story was very detailed and it played out in my head like a movie as I was reading it. I thoroughly enjoyed that the individual part covers gave me a glimpse of where the story took me. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK I wish I could give it more stars!!!
I can not wait to see what Meredith has in store for volumes 2 & 3!!
I am completely and utterly enjoying Reborn (The Red Ledger Series books 1-3) by Meredith Wild. She has written a story that has intrigued and wowed me from start to finish and yet there is still more to read which excites me also.
Tristan has no memory, no nothing of his life before an accident while in the military. He was given the chance to start anew and he does…as a hired assassin. He is very good at what he does until the day his target is someone that knows him intimately. Isabel has never gotten over her love and loss of Tristan even though she tried. But what happens now? He is there not to love her again but to kill her. Can he do it? Hell no!!! Instead they start putting the pieces together and hope for the best.
As much as we should all hate an person hired to kill others, I found myself really rooting for Tristan. He is steadfast and strong. He has chosen to protect Isabel now and as stubborn as she is he refuses to let her get hurt.
All three books so far gives us little by little more of the past and the future while throwing in some twist and turns. I love the characters and their circumstances. I may want to strangle Isabel at times for the stunts she pulls however. I definitely cannot wait for more!!! Well done Meredith!!!!
What an absolutely thrilling ride I have embarked upon with Isabel and Tristan! This book starts as it means to go on, just not letting up its grip on my attention. I loved every minute of this complex story! Headstrong, deeply loving and loyal Isabel. Intense and enigmatic Tristan. What a winning combination! Their connection is scintillating.
Intricately plotted, intense and so well written, Meredith Wild has brought us a 5 star read which just keeps getting better! I look forward with huge anticipation to the next compilation of novellas!
I am kicking myself for not reading this amazing, out of the world, brilliant book by Meredith Wild earlier . I have lost all sense of reality while reading the story. I was running and fighting along with Tristan and Isabel. The adrenaline running through my vein is giving me an unparalleled high.
This is a thriller romance. Everything in this story screams EXTRAORDINARY. The secret organisation. The military life. The political world. The love between two souls that transcends time and space. The author mixed the chase, the retribution, the reunion and the twists perfectly. Tristan crashes back into Isabel’s life after years. What is an ex-military doing in a sweet innocent English teacher’s life now? The bloody scent of danger permeates the book along with the passionate romance.
Tristan is a complex character who had intense traumatic experience to crush his mind. He has been living an aimless, worthless, cruel and ruthless life. Isabela is bringing back the light in him. But he can’t change totally and he doesn’t want to drag her with him. I love this man with his imperfections so much. Isabela is a strong, smart, loyal woman with heart of gold. Their reconnection process and rediscovery path gave me goosebumps. Dual POV gave the story an edge.
Red Ledger Reborn was a fascinating read. I kept on turning pages frantically with bated breath. I could not stop reading. The writing was mindblowing. The intricate and captivating story line was simply brilliant. I am going crazy with all the secrets. A must must must read for any reader.
Received a review copy through Bare Naked Words voluntarily for honest review.
5 Star review of a Reborn (The Red Ledger 1-3) by Meredith Wild
I cannot believe that I have not read this series before now. This was so good, that once I started I just couldn’t put it down. This is a series that MUST be read in order. Reborn is the first 3 book in the series.
This is the story of Tristan a hit-man, an assassin, he has no memories of his past; that is until the woman who is his latest target utters his name. Isabel Foster may hold the key to unlocking his memories.
This is a dark, at times raw and gritty story that had me captivated from the first to the last chapter, as Isabel suddenly finds herself reunited with the man who stole her heart. Of course the only problem is that she is his latest target and someone wants her dead.
The drama and angst as they struggle to uncover the truth will have you on the edge of your seats. This is a hard review to write as I don’t want to give too much away.
Will Tristan follow through on the hit? Or will he save Isabel and in turn put them both in danger?
Reborn is a great example of romantic suspense and one I thoroughly loved.
This is a fast paced book about an assassin and his target – until he realizes that his target is calling out his name in a display of passion. However, Tristan “Red” does not remember Isabel Foster. The story is based on finding out who ordered the hit on Isabel and why.
There is a lot of passion in this book as well as a bit of danger.
If you like a story that has romance, passion, and danger — and one that continues on and on, you will definitely enjoy this. Reborn is Books 1-3 of the Red Ledger, and there are many more to come!
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This is a MUST READ! Tristan and Isabel are swoon worthy. My emotions were all over the place. A page turner that will keep you guessing, this is one of my favorites!
I purchased Reborn after reading Part 1 when it first released. I really liked the story even though I was really annoyed with Isabel, one of the main characters. She comes off as immature and allowed herself to be hung up on one guy for 6 years! However, the action was pretty good and while it started off slow, it kept me interested. I continued with part 2 and 3 through Reborn and was hoping Isabel will grow and understand but she keeps screwing up everything with her rash decisions. She gets angry at him for everything and knows he is not the same man she remembers but still gives herself up to him whenever she has the chance. The mystery of who Tristan is is what kept me reading but in the end, there was no development in the characters besides both being whiny and their love doesn’t seem like love to me, more like an infatuation with him needing her to regain his memories and her holding onto the past with a dream that she will have Tristan back again. Overall, okay story. I love Meredith’s books so I am going to give the next volume a chance and hoping we get more action and more character development. I really want to love this story.
Tristan Red came into existence three years ago. He has no memories of his previous life, only that he was once a soldier and that if he looks into his past too deeply he could put other people’s lives at risk. After being critically injured he was given a second chance working as an assassin for a shadowy organisation that may have government links. His latest target is Isabel, an American teaching English at a school in Rio. He doesn’t know or even care who wants her dead or why she has to die, only that he’s being paid a lot of money to end her life. Just as he’s about to pull the trigger though she calls out his old name making him hesitate. He doesn’t recognise her so how does she know him? What was she to him? Does he dare take the risk and keep them both alive long enough to find out what she knows before others from his organisation track them down and he has to face the consequences of breaking a contract. So far their journey has taken them from Brazil to Washington to New Orleans before going on to New York before returning to New Orleans.
If I’m being completely honest I find Isabel as a character very annoying. She’s reckless with little regard to her own safety or anyone around her. After everything she’s been through you’d think she’d have learnt to listen to Tristan especially knowing that her life depended on it but no. Instead of hiding she goes straight to her best friend. Then she bleaches her hair and thinks, after a couple of self defence lessons, she’s now a badass! Luckily for her Tristan is around and once again steps in to save her.
This was a brilliant page turner of a thriller that moves at a furious pace. Suspense, thrills, mystery, mutual attraction – you name it, this book has it. If you’re a Jason Bourne fan then you’ll love the Red Ledger series. This book is the first in a series but, fortunately the author writes fast. I have my own ideas of what I think is going on and can’t wait to find out if I’m right.
This series is absolutely amazing!!!!!! Fast paced, action packed, it kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down. Loved it!
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The Red Ledger Series is a romantic suspense series that will own you, rock your world something fierce, and take you on one helluva ride that you will never want to see end. From the shores of Rio de Janeiro, to the bustling streets of Washington D.C., to the sultry sidewalks of New Orleans, the first three installments of this series start the spellbinding and utterly consuming tale of Tristan and Isabel. He’s death for hire, she’s from his past that he remembers nothing of, and together they are about to find out what happens when things get very real and very intense.
Told through Meredith Wild’s exceptional writing, The Red Ledger Series is the perfect romantic suspense read. It keeps you on your toes, it makes you question everything, and it has you right in the thick of it with these characters. I loved every single word, sentence, and page of their journey together, and even though they’re just getting started, I for one am already addicted to everything Red Ledge and everything Tristan and Isabel.
Those two have one fiery connection that starts the moment you read this book. It is electric and tangible practically, and it is what sets this book and this story on fire. That along with the incredible twists and turns within the pages of this series will have you never knowing what that next page will bring, all while seeking the answers you need right along with Tristan and Isabel. From start to finish these first three installments were spectacularly crafted and brought to life, and all I can think about is when I will be able to get more of them. That’s how owned I am right now by this series, these characters, and by everything they share together.
If you are looking for a read that is equal parts romance, suspense, intensity, and passion, with some serious twists and turns thrown in, run yourself to this series this very second! You will not regret it. One little bit.
Gripping, Outstanding and Addicting in the best ways! Meredith Wild had my interest as an author before this book. She has all my attention now I wait with baited breath for each new addition to come out. The story of Tristan and Isabell isn’t just a romance it’s a spine gripping suspense. It keeps you turning pages and it leaves you wanting more at the end of each book. Meaning, looking forward to the release of the next one. I’m not going to give spoiler’s away in this book if you want that – read another review. This is my absolute favorite Series I have read this year and I have purchased to give as a gift that was well received.
Just fabulous! This spectacularly written series is so suspenseful and breathtaking and driven by beautifully created characters. Isabel is mourning her lost love of a lifetime when he reappears, but is he her Tristan or his he lost to her forever? She is tough, smart and will do want it takes for her man. Tristan is a terrific hunky assassin that’s suffering from a lost past. He tracked down Isabel for nefarious reasons but changed his mind and takes her on an fast-paced action-packed journey full of intrigue, secrets, danger and romance. These two are so hot together and their connection is undeniable. This is one of the sexiest book couple I’ve read. Each installment takes us on a spectacular adventure with Tristan and Isabel that leaves you awestruck and wanting more. I can’t wait for #4. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
Reborn (The Red Ledger, #1-3) by Meredith Wild is another great read by the author. Tristan has no memory from his past since a military mission gone wrong. He now is a hired killer. Little does he know his next kill is someone that will bring his past back. I absolutely loved Tristan and Isabel’s story. They are a couple that you hope the best for. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
Part 1:
“Living with darkness might not be a life worth living, but it was vastly simpler. Nothing is simple now.”
I was glued to the pages while reading Red Ledger Part 1. We get a fast paced, suspenseful romance that is lost in memories. I simply could not put this book down until I finished it. Isabel moves to Rio in order to heal herself and move on from her pain. Even though she is utterly broken she is strong, brave and independent…and she also happens to be marked for death…the last thing she expected was to run into him. Tristan fascinated me from the beginning. He is a man without a heart who doesn’t do feelings or friendships. He has one sole purpose in life and that is to kill. However, when it comes to Isabel he finds himself intrigued and very unsettled. I cannot wait to find out what will come next in this series.
“He’s not my Tristan anymore. He’s a shadow. He’s indelibly imprinted on me.”
Part 2:
“Hope is the last one to die.”
Red Ledger Part 2 is just as gripping and suspenseful as Part 1. Isabel is hopeless, exhausted and a bit reckless. She doesn’t fully understand what she has gotten herself into but has to somehow learn to accept the situation.
“Having Tristan with me again does something to my soul. No matter what we’re facing, being in his presence again puts things right.”
What can I say about Tristan? I love the possessiveness and the darkness that lives within him. He is convinced that he will never be the man of his past. He is cryptic, moody and doesn’t know how to accept love or kindness or how to trust anyone. Hoping to fill in the missing blanks and find the answers he is seeking, he begins digging into the past.
“The truth is crushing, but I find myself seeking more of it. More of the painful, terrible truth.”
The push and pull between Isabel and Tristan is insane and I loved every minute of it. I have a thousand and one theories going through my head right now and I can’t wait to see what Part 3 will bring to the table. I definitely recommend this series!!!
“I’m choosing the point where my old life ends and my new life begins on my own terms, in my own way. I’m drawing this mark on the timeline of my life alone.”
Part 3:
“My heart bangs like a barrel drum, thrumming through my whole body. I’ll want this forever…”
Each book is better than the last one. All the mystery, love, lust and action draw you into this suspenseful story. Isabel is terrified, scared and out of her comfort zone but she is determined to change the game of cat and mouse they have been playing. Beautiful Tristan…he is starting to feel more and we are getting to see a new side of him that made me love him even more. Of course he is still suspicious and guarded but that is who he is and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
“Fear’s not common for me, but with you it’s real. I’m afraid I’m going to lose you and have to live the rest of my life knowing that I failed you.”
More secrets are revealed and a few questions are answered. We are introduced to some new players and I’m trying to decide which team they are really on. Isabel has a plan but will it work? I simply cannot get enough of this series and am ready for more. It has definitely kept me on my toes. What will the future bring? What will happen next? Will they ever be safe? I can’t wait to find out!!!
“How much blood on a person’s hands is too much? At what point does redemption matter?”
~Read on behalf of Two Darlin Dolls and a Book Review Blog
This is a compilation of the first three books in the fabulous new series by Meredith Wild. From the beginning to the end, it is one exciting read melding the exotic with the chaotic pulling the reader down into a miasma of what is going to happen next. The first part introduces Tristan and Isabel. These two could not be more opposite if they tried. He is a hired gun and she is a sheltered English teacher. However, they share a secret that unfolds as each page turns. The second part picks up exactly from the previous section and Tristan and Isabel are on the run. Is there anyone that can be trusted to help? Will Tristan be able to get the information he needs to uncover why this is happening? The third part is just mind blowing! Isabel is stepping up and Tristan needs to make some adjustments if he is to keep her. Meanwhile, the danger is still coming….and until the next book is released, you just have to wait to see how it all plays out. I cannot wait to read the fourth book!
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Reborn is Parts 1-3 of The Red Ledger all in one book.
The Red Ledger: Part 1: Tristan is a hired killer, Isabel is an English teacher. How these two know each other will be one big twist. Part 1 had me on the edge of my seat sometimes. With all the twists and turns you never know what’s going to come next. Definitely diving into part 2 immediately!
The Red Ledger: Part 2: Oh my gosh!!!!! This story keeps getting better and better. Tristan and Isabel are basically running for their lives. I don’t know how this story is going to end but I don’t know how it could end well. I really hope it does end well though. The things that Isabel has seen is horrific. The twists and turns in this story just keep coming. I will be reading Part 3 right away.
The Red Ledger: Part 3: NOOOOOOOOO…….how can you leave me hanging like that?!?!?! I NEED Part 4 now!!!! The end of this book I was on the edge of my seat trying to slow down my reading cause I new it was near the end but wanting to keep reading as fast as I could so I would know what happens with Tristan and Isabel and the whole mess that they are in. Part 4 can’t come soon enough. I devoured parts 1-3 so fast. I now have a massive book hangover. Thanks Meredith Wild!