One bad boy who suddenly becomes a single father. One unexpected romance with his new daughter’s fiery social worker. One man who finally finds a chance at redemption by two bonds of love that sink deeper than he ever imagined… newborn daughter Grace is beautiful, perfect, and apparently mine thanks to a meaningless fling with someone I barely know.
I want to change my life for her, but I’m terrified. Can I, ex-con Shawn “Mack” MacKenzie, ever get it together enough for them to let me keep my precious daughter? God knows I’ll try, but it won’t be easy. The odds are against us. Not to mention the Tara situation…
As if all this wasn’t enough, fate has another trick up its sleeve – I am falling suddenly and unexpectedly in love with Tara Ramsey, the social worker assigned to my case. Do I have room in my new life for the complication she brings?
All I know for sure is that for the first time in my life, I am determined to sacrifice everything for love and ultimately, hopefully, a chance at redemption.
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This single Dad had my heart by the end of chapter 1!
Such a great story! Shawn just wants to be wants to be the man his Daughter needs. His past doesn’t make it easy but Shawn isn’t going to give up. When he wants something he goes after it with no excuses even redemption.
Shawn wasn’t looking for love, but when Tara shows up for a home visit their chemistry is undeniably.
I absolutely love Shawn! He’s rough around the edges but loves hard and protects what is his. Oh and the things that things come out of his mouth had me laughing out loud.
Looking forward to book 2!
4.5 stars
I don’t even know where to start! This was my first read from this author and I am so glad that I took the chance on this book because I fell in love with these characters. The book was a fast read, the intimate scenes didn’t overshadow the story like I’ve read in other novellas, and the flow was perfect to keep me on my toes and interested.
Shawn and Tara have unbelievable chemistry, and the way she takes to Grace almost instantaneously is beautiful. Neither are who they seem to be based on their appearance and it was refreshing! I may have had some heartbreaking sobs of my own, but everything turned out for the best and stitched my heart back together.
This was a great book to pull me out of my book funk!
I definitely recommend this HEA romance!
Single Dad, Rebel, Quick Read, Humor thrown in, Some Violence, Emotional Pull, Edgy
I never wanted to characters to find their happily ever after more than I wanted Shawn and Tara to find theirs!
I am the type to always cheer on the underdog and hope they come out on the winning side. That is what I felt while reading Shawn and Tara’s story. They both had a past that wasn’t pretty so moving on from that past was always the challenge.
Everyone deserves a second chance and Shawn’s came in the form of a small baby girl named Grace who opened up his heart and turned his world upside down and he certainly didn’t expect Tara to show up on his doorstep. She may have been there for the best interest of Grace but the pull they had towards each other couldn’t be denied.
Redemption can come in many forms but for Shawn it is all about second chances and finding a way to have a future that is better than his past and he is doing this by protecting those he loves and making a difference in their lives.
Hang on because their story isn’t over. How much will you sacrifice for the ones you love? We will have to wait to find out!
Shawn “Mack” MacKenzie, ex-con and one of the deadliest men in Vegas never expected to be a father. But, when a one night stand dropped his newborn daughter off at his trailer, his life is forever changed. Now that Grace Olivia is his, no one will tear them apart or keep Mack from giving his baby the world.
When Grace Olivia’s case is dropped on her desk, social worker Tara Ramsey never expects to fall for her bad boy father. But, when off the charts chemistry drags them together, she can’t stay away even though she knows she should . . .for everyone’s sake, because Tara comes with a whole mess of complications beyond her role as the baby’s case worker.
But, the past isn’t easy to escape for either Mack or Tara and when outrunning it isn’t an option, all you can do is face it head on and hope for a chance at redemption.
I was super excited that Sam had a new series in the works. And, let me tell you, the blurb does not do this story justice. These characters are completely unexpected, and just when you think you have one figured out, they surprise you at every turn and with every action.
Redemption is not your typical bad boy or single father romance in any way. You have to go in with eyes wide open and take in all that is this book with an open mind and heart, which makes it a fabulous read.
Gritty, raw, emotional and intense. Redemption was everything I’ve come to expect from a Sam J.D. Hunt book and more! 5 stars.
Things aren’t always as they appear, nor are people. Both Shawn and Tara would surprise you if you judged their books by their covers. The past plays a part for both of them, both differently, but nonetheless it molded them into who they are.
I read this in one sitting. The characters pull you in and you want to find out how their story plays out. Apprehension, anxiety, uncertainty, spark, spunk and unlikely allies fill their story. There’s a raw truth between them, in and out of the bedroom. When things seems too good to be true, something always happens to tear it apart, even when it’s self inflicted. What would you sacrifice for the ones you love?
I really enjoyed reading this book! Once I started I couldn’t put it down. It was nice to read about a man stepping up to be the best dad he could be. Shawn wants only the best for his daughter. Tara the love interest kind of comes into her own with Shawn. He brings out the best in her. They complete each other nicely. This book had the perfect amount of heat and suspense. I am really curious where this story is going to go next.
Everyone deserves a second chance at life. Shawn’s send chance came in the form of a daughter, Grace. His one night fling with the stripper resulted in this sweet baby. Can you imagine this gruff, ex-con with a baby? well his friend Jake didn’t so he took pictures. Shawn spent a crap ton of money on everything for his daughter, even trading in his most prized possession. In trying to figure out how to tackle fatherhood, Shawn meets Tara. Tara is the social worker for Grace. Tara has her own demons to fight for a second chance. Hers is the ex husband, who is a bully on the police dept. Tara helps Shawn navigate fatherhood and how to keep his daughter. As they spend more time together, they can’t seem to deny the attraction. What happens when the ex husband bully finds out? Guess you’ll have to read to find out.
This book had me laughing as some parts like the whole vegan thing! And I was mad and upset as well on what happened to Tara/
I have some questions on the end.. Like who was in the bushes?
Seriously go grab a copy of this book
Have you judged someone by their past or how they look. This story goes to show you cant judge someone by what they did in the past. This is Shawn’s story. Shawn wants to become a better man for his daughter Grace. Grace turned his world upside down and made him want to be and do better. Enter Tara who showed up in the best interest of Grace. But Shawn and Tara had a pull and intensity that neither could deny. If you want to know what happens I suggest you get this book. Camt wait to see what Sam rights next
This single dad romance hooked me from the start! You can’t help but love Mack from the beginning and add in a precious baby and you have an awesome read. The banter between Mack and Jake when Grace first arrived was hilarious. Tara the sweet social worker fell hard and fast for Mack and Grace and when she had to, made the hard decisions to fight for her happily ever after.
I read this via ku and am leaving my review voluntarily. This was a new author for me and I look forward to meeting her at Apollycon.
Mack, ex-con. Trying to make a life for himself and the baby girl his one night stand leaves with him. Mack will do what it takes to protect his family.
Tara, social worker assigned to the baby’s case. Tormented by her sadistic ex. She will do what’s necessary to protect her family.
These two seemingly different people hit it off. Lots of sexy time, a bit of suspense and drama. HEA for now.
LOVE IT!!!
New author to me and I enjoyed reading this book.
Absolutely loved this one. Who wouldn’t want a bad boy with a heart of gold. Mack reminds me of a couple people I know in my own world. Your past does not control your future, and this book is a good reminder of that.
5 Stars
Redemption is the first book in a new series by Sam JD Hunt.
The locale of the story takes place in the seedier side of Las Vegas, Sam’s Town. That’s where we meet, Shawn “Mack” MacKenzie, an ex-con, trying to make a better life for himself, when he is unexpectedly thrust into fatherhood. One hot summer afternoon, Misty, a girl he had a one night stand with, turns up at his door in the rundown trailer park where he lives. With Misty is an infant and a birth certificate naming Shawn as the father. Once he learns that she wants him to raise the baby, he decides to be the best father to his baby daughter, Grace Olivia MacKenzie.
A social worker, Tara Drake, is assigned to check on Grace and Shawn. Tara takes the assignment not realizing that her life is going to change in more ways than she ever imagined!
Overall, this is a love story with suspense, a bit of violence and hot sexy scenes! It is about how a man, hardened by life’s cruelties found redemption through sacrifice and love.
I highly recommend “Redemption” for your next book selection!
Your past should not define who you are. Shawn wanted to be a better man not only for his daughter but for the woman who blasted into his life. Grace and Tara became his everything and he would go to the ends of the earth to protect them both. I am glad that he was able to find his happily ever after.
This is the 1st book in a new series, and what an amazing introduction this story is! Shawn is an ex-con who has done his time, and when a newborn baby girl is left on his doorstep, he is determined to be a better man. Tara is a social worker who is assigned the Shawn’s case. The chemistry between these two is explosive. This is a well written flawless story which is raw, gritty, intense, emotional, and with suspense and love, which all had me totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner. I highly recommend this story for all.