Is there a road to redemption?Her coming into my life was a miracle. She saved me. But she also came in like rolling thunder to my lightning strikes.Opinionated, aggressive, argumentative, and fuck did it make me react. She is the first woman to ever call me on my bullshit, causing my blood to boil like no other.The problem is, she sees right through me. I’m a bad man with no redeeming qualities … redeeming qualities or is that true?
I might not be who she wants, but I can be the only man she will ever need, and she is the only one that can penetrate my blackened heart.
The price is high but with her, I get not one but two hearts that will be solely mine.
Fire and ice!
Freedom is all I wanted and what I got were surprises.
All wrapped up in a man that was everything I hated.
Life was supposed to be simple.
Stick to the plan, that’s all I had to do and then he came in tempting me and pushing my buttons.
So why did I let him get under my skin, in my thoughts, and in my bed?
There is too much to risk but what a delicious risk it would be.
Is it possible to love someone you hate?
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First off I didn’t read the prior series this was a spin off from and while I wish I had you get filled in enough that you don’t miss it even if you really want to go back and get the dirt first hand. What starts off as two people uninterested in more than verbal sparring tuns into a struggle to stay away. The action doesn’t stop with just the sparks between these two. Each of them have their own set of woes. Him trying to piece his memories together with reality, her dealing with lies of omission and finding her place in this world. It’s a great book you wont want to put down and has some series passion between them. Tons of laughs from these sisters and bursting ovaries over him and the “kid”, Brooke. Watching him open himself up? Priceless. Excellent read and yes it does end with a cliff hanger.
1/8-1/11
Phenomenal! Page turner! Emotional! These are just a few words the describe Redemption by Monique Orgeron.
We all know Teddy from the Stern Family Sagas and now we finally get to a look inside the man that was been trying to do everything in his power to hurt everyone that cared about him.
Teddy is a cocky asshole, who loves to sleep around and doesn’t have a care in the world. But all that started to change once he was given a letter that his mother wrote him. And when he meet the new family doctor Ashlyn and her daughter Brooke.
Ashlyn is taking over her father’s practice and also his role as the Stern Family Doctor. She’s trying to start over in life with her daughter after her marriage failed. Meeting Teddy was definitely not what she was looking for. Falling for him was not what she wanted.
Those two characters chemistry is off the charts. From the start of the book I was hooked. I was laughing at their banter (bunny slippers ). There were time I was in tears, specially when Brooke was involved in certain parts. I also loved seeing the Stern Family including. Loved how they got involved and tried to help.
In all Redemption was perfect. It shows you who Teddy really is and we definitely get to see a sweeter side of him.
If you want a great book with laughs, drama, emotions this is definitely for you just make sure you read the Stern Family Saga before hand do you don’t get lost on who’s who and what’s going on.
Five stars!
First I have to say that this is AMAZING start to a series. I absolutely LOVED this book and I need more. I loved Teddy. He was an alpha arsehole but he hid a lot inside letting people see what they wanted to see and only giving them a side to him he wanted to give. Yes he was an arse but he went through so much growing up that it nearly broke him and he was bitter and hurt and he took it out on others. That is until the day he meets Ashlyn and she changes everything for him.
Ashlyn can see right through Teddy and his bullcrap. She knows he acts like a man whore and an arsehole for a reason but she knows deep down inside there is a loving guy who deserves a chance. And she decides to give him one but it is not easy and she is hard on him but she does let him in and once they realize the chemistry they have they both become explosive.
I cried, I laughed and yes oh hell yes I yelled at my kindle but I loved every moment and I need book two like yesterday!
Another stern family drama but under a new label.. Youngblood’s. Which told me there’s going to be even more drama with the youngin’s. Now I was told that this book wasn’t as emotional as that last one. That was a LIE. The loops in this rollercoaster might not have been as big but there were multiple spots that made me cry. Not just cry some I was balling. And angry. Damn cliffy’s I need book two!
I loved everything about this book. I was sucked in from the beginning the story completely consumed me.
Teddy is the kind of character I love he’s arrogant, flawed, guarded, manipulative and comes across as extremely hostile.
He automatically made me want to peel away his layers to see the Man underneath the facade.
Teddy has deep rooted anger towards his family it fills him with loathing and resentment he has issues that need to be resolved.
My heart kinda hurt for him, I truly felt the pain he carried around. I think it confused him to feel something for the people he resented. Hate is easier than feeling and accepting Love.
I got glimpses that he could be redeemed and that was enough, he didn’t disappoint. I bloody loved him.
What can I say about Ashlyn, she was a hoot a complete clumsy mess. I just adored her. I thought she was strong to leave her past and start over with her daughter who just melted my heart such a little cutie with no filter which was freaking hilarious.
The love hate relationship between Teddy and Ashlyn was both thrilling and infuriating but OMFG it was funny as hell, scorching hot and just a beautiful journey.
It was going to take a special kinda woman to crack Teddys armour. He didn’t stand a chance against Ashlyn and her daughter, they saw him.
This was a fantastic story of Redemption, Love, Hate, family and loyalty.
It was gripping with an edge of violence and danger. There are some fantastic characters, some utterly hilarious laugh your Ass off moments that balance the story out perfectly.
That ending was very intriguing I can’t wait for Shanes book especially with that Title. I’m nervous but excited to see what happens next. I can’t wait.
If I could give this more than 5 stars, you bet I would. I’m in love with Teddy. Evil soul, vengeful, yet heart as big as the universe. I didn’t think I could fall in love with a book as much as I loved this one. Ashlyn & Teddy’s story is the best yet! They both had so much to overcome from their past lives, but love brought them together along with Ashlyn’s daughter Brooke. I don’t know how you do this Monique Orgeron, but you pulled me into their life. Laughter & tears kept this book one of the most enthralling books I’ve read yet. Waiting patiently for the next in this series.
Teddy and Ashlyn grab you right from the start and keep on the edge of your seat. These to have such an intense, emotional charged relationship it will have your head spinning. Will they be able to figure out if its love or hate or maybe both? Love this book. Teddy angry, brooding, alpha with a huge gruge. Ashlyn shy, doesn’t trust easily, and has a past and a daughter. Can’t wait to read more and see what happens next
This was a hot sexy enemies to lovers read about Teddy and Ashlyn. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished this delicious, thrilling, angst filled sexy story. Loved their interaction and banter. This is a great spin off to an awesome new series and I can’t wait to read more
I think I say this in every review for Monique, but each book she writes just gets better and better.
Teddy is the villainous “anti-hero” I loved to hate until I just loved to love him. If you want a page turner, this is it!
This book was FANFREAKINTASTIC!!!! I got to say that the authors writing just keeps getting better and better. You don’t have to read the sterns to read this but I’d encourage you to do so. It is a fantastically brilliant series.
Anyway onto Teddy and Ashlyn..
Teddy has been thru a lot. He’s had his world rocked throughout this series. Found out he has a brother who he has yet to bond with. He has a lot of hatred for the Stern family. He thinks he knows what he’s doing but in his defense, he hasn’t a clue. He knows how to play the game and gets what he wants. He is thrown for a loop with Ashlyn and her daughter move in next door. He never wanted the marriage and family that the rest of the family has done. This is when the thrilling cat and mouse game starts. The tension between Ashlyn and him is just perfect. In true Stern fashion, there’s meddling that happens. They see the connection that those two have and only want to help. Ashlyn has had her own issues. She has a waste of an ex husband, so that fuels her hatred towards marriage. Her mom is a rock star and I love that she has my name.. She knows what her daughter needs despite fighting her along the way. Her daughter is her whole world but now that she becomes the families doctor, things are changing. There are different rules now. Her and Teddy fight their attraction until it becomes to strong to deny. Jealously rears it ugly head in a big way. I gotta say I loved everything about this book and can’t wait for more from this author!
Right from the very beginning, you get sucked into Teddy’s darkness and Ashlyn’s awkwardness, and their chemistry sizzles! I couldn’t read it fast enough but I never wanted it to end! I laughed, I panted, I swooned, I shouted at my kindle, it’s all there! Another amazing read from this author!
This is the first book in a spin off series from this talented author, and what a phenomenal introduction this is. This author has the unique ability in just getting better and better, which I would not have thought was possible! We were introduced to Teddy in previous stories, but there is more to this renowned playboy that what he portrays. Bring into the mix Ashlyn, and Teddy has finally met his match. The chemistry between these two is intense and explosive. This is a well written flawless story, which is filled with suspense, danger, twists, and love. I was totally captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read the next novel in this series. I highly recommend this authors’ work for all.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy for an honest review.
This book!!! Where to start!? Going into this book, I didn’t like Teddy so much. After reading this book, I love Teddy! I wanted to savor this book so I took my time. You know, like a well aged whiskey. You sip it, you don’t take it as a shot. You let slide down your throat and take in the exquisite flavor. But then again, all of Monique’s make me feel like a reading a well aged whiskey. You feel what the characters feel, you see what they see, and love what they love.
A simply well aged, well written book. Cheers
I love this book the storyline is great and well written this is the story about the Stern family Zander’s brother and how now he is part of the family now. Catherine fixed all her sons with a wife without them knowing it she wanted the other wife’s to do the same thing with him. He started have feelings with the doc who joined the family they got her an apartment in the same building with high security across from Theo son they horn simple argument like they hated each other but really like each other
I don’t know how Monique does it!! During the Stern Family Saga I wasn’t a fan of Teddy. Now I’m falling for him! Once you start you won’t be able to put this book down! The banter between Teddy & Ashlyn makes the story!
This book is a spin off from The Stern Family Saga and it is perfect! I wasn’t sure if I was going to like Teddy but he is the asshole boy next door who we all grow to love! Monique keeps the story going strong and I can’t wait to see what comes next for this family!
This is an exciting new series that i cant wait already to read more of. Teddy’s story is one of emotional turmoil, truths and becoming a better man. Teddy and love dont go together that is until the woman who saved his life. I loved this story especially as you find out more about the rest of the family and what they have been up to. I couldnt put this book down. A must read.
“The thing about vengeance is it makes your heart black.”
Redemption by Monique Orgeron is the first book in the Youngblood series. This is a spin off to the Sterns family Saga, if you haven’t read the Sterns, you should because they are fantastic but not needed to read this book.
Now back to Redemption…. This is Teddy and Ashlyn’s story. For those of you whom have read The Sterns you will know that Teddy has always has a dislike to Catherine and the boys, He has a darkness within him and the need for Vengance.. In this book we get a better understanding into this sexy, dark, cocky manwhore’s life, and what made him become the person he is. Teddy and Ashlyn’s chemistry is off the charts!! It’s so Damn hot that they will leave you hot and flustered.. only thing is, they have a love hate relationship.. Ashlyn’s past has left her untrusting, and with Teddy’s playboy ways she doesn’t see a future between them..
This book is Phenomenal!! Seriously you’ll want to read this, don’t think twice just jump in.
Monique Orgeron knows how to write a book that will grab you by you lady balls and make you mad, sad, cry, laugh and fall in love with each of her characters! I could not put this book down. I’m quite literally in shock. The book entertains right up to the end! This is Teddy and Ashlyn’s book and these two are so good together. It is action packed with bad guys, fist fights, gun fights, Sunday Family Days, hot hot hot steamy sexy scenes and redemption. This is a great kickoff to a new series!
Teddy Teddy Teddy I honestly didn’t think that this series could get any better. But this book proves that it can get better. I loved this book it had EVERYTHING that you need in a book. Love, angst, drama, sass and a hell of an ending.