He’s death for hire…Some people measure life in hours. Days. Weeks. I measure mine in kills. A covert military mission gone wrong robbed me of my memory and any link to my past. This is my existence now. I execute and survive. Nothing more, nothing less. I was ready to write Isabel Foster’s name in my ledger of unfortunate souls until she uttered the one word that could stop the bullet meant … 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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Just wow! You will not want to put this one down until it’s finished and then you are left wanting more and will need the next book!
Oh my god where do I start? As if I couldn’t love Meredith Wild any more than I already did!! Seriously, this is a one sitting, no-bookmark-needed read.
Tristan is the man you can’t help but want and Isabel is definitely one of my favorite heroine’s ALREADY. This book was phenomenal. The love, the romance, the longing, the thrills, the suspense … I just seriously couldn’t get enough. This book is so well written and I just cannot wait for the rest.
I just knew this was going to be THE series to read and Meredith Wild has exceeded my expectations by a long shot! If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I would.
I will be here (im)patiently waiting for the rest of the series to release… In the meantime I will definitely be re reading this one!
What a great fast read and a very fast action book. This is the first time I have read a book written by Meredith Wild but it will not be the last. I am going to continue reading this wonderful series! Thanks Meredith!
A little bit on the cold side by the hero, and a lot of detailes were missing. I’m pretty sure I’ll be getting there when reading the next books in the series. I am interested, that’s for sure.
I loved this as the first book in the series. Plenty of action and unknown circumstances to keep the story moving. Great chemistry between the characters, which only gets better as the tension increases. Can’t wait to read the rest.
Extremely entertaining. 🙂
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. This was a different type of Second-Chance Romance. Not only did Isabel have to get over Tristan crushing her heart all those years ago, now she has to deal with the fact he was hired to kill her. I thought it was a good story. I am anxious to see how the story continues in Book 2!
Another great book by Meredith! I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t bring myself to put it down (I finished it in a day)! I really enjoyed reading about Tristan and Isabel and cant wait to see what is next on there adventure.
I thought this book was exciting, edgy and thrilling because I never knew what was going to happen next and what kind of trouble the characters were going to encounter on the next page. Having said that, reading books in installments has never really appealed to me as a reader because I’ve been burned too many times purchasing books that end in cliffhangers when the author/publisher never shared that knowledge with the reader before the first purchase was made. I read a complimentary copy of this book provided by Waterhouse Press through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
Keeps you interested and wondering whats next. Great chemistry.
The Red Ledger: Part One written by Meredith Wild, is the first novella in The Red Ledger Series. All the novellas build on one another, and this first one leaves the reader on a bit of a cliff, desperately wanting to read the next book in the series. For a novella, Ms. Wild develops her characters and plot twists well considering the book is only 122 pages. Her writing is spot on and keeps you on edge.
The two main characters, Isabel Foster and Tristan Stone have a past, they were high school sweethearts/lovers, but that is where it ends…until six years later when the two cross paths again. That’s when this story explodes to life. I view Tristan as an anti-hero and where does that leave Isabel, confused. Tristan Red is not the boy she knew in high school. Although it is six years since they have seen each other the chemistry the two share is off the charts. The action, suspense, and the intrigue are well crafted throughout the book.
Overall I enjoyed this novella; it left me wanting so much more. So if you are looking for a fast pasted book filled with global mystery, suspense, and some scorching scenes, search no further, you have found your next read.
***I kindly received a copy of this book by way of NetGalley/publisher/author. I was not contacted, asked or required to leave a review. I received no compensation, financial or otherwise. I have voluntarily read this book, and this review my honest opinion .***
I bought book two as this is a continued storyline over several books. So beware, those of you who are put out that the HEA doesn’t come at the conclusion of book one. Which I don’t mind. This is a new author for me. I love this style. Our male protagonist as gone through something mind altering after last seeing our female protagonist. Again, I like Mrs. Wild’s style. She isn’t fluff and kittens. I’m an action adventure reader. Appreciate an in-in-your face read.
Unable to put down. Can’t wait to read the next volumes. I am hooked!
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!
OMG it’s just simply amazing, definitely an intense book, it’s just wow, each page is filled with something exciting, something important that you can’t miss, cliffhanger, yes, in the worse way and at the same time perfect, Meredith did an extraordinary job, if you loved Hacker Series, you will definitely love this new series, it’s completely different but passionate story all the same, it wraps all your senses together and keeps you on edge.
Without a doubt, there is a lot of story packed into these pages. The story is interesting – improbable, yes, but interesting and full of suspense. There are a lot of twists and Isabel and Tristan share a past that only one of them can remember. If you’re familiar with this author, then you know to expect steamy fun, so that was no surprise here. However, I did have a hard time buying that this pair had as much time for it as they did. Tristan shows little emotion, but I found it hard to believe that Isobel would be so wrapped up in finding him again that she would disregard the fact that they are running for their lives. Granted, the circumstances surrounding this one are all a bit over the top and a little Bourne Identity-ish, so I suppose it just depends on how much suspension of disbelief each reader is willing to exercise. That aside, I did enjoy the fast-pace and will probably check out the next book to see where it goes. It is the beginning of a serial, so expect a cliffhanger ending because things are certainly not tied up in a neat little bow on the last page.
What a brilliant start to a new series by Meredith Wild.
The Red Ledger part 1 starts off like a rocket and doesn’t stop until the last page is turned! It’s a quick and fast paced read with suspense, passionate characters and a history between two people who were each other’s first love.
This book has a storyline that is unique to me, which I found to be refreshing, surprising and long overdue.
The story of Tristan and Isabel definitely has the love element but with so much more. The obstacles thrown their way are not ones that are easily overcome and this author is going to make you work for every bit of bliss you get in this book.
Isabel is devastated when the love of her life leaves in heroic fashion, only never to return.
Tristan doesn’t remember. His past is a blur and the woman he once loved is not even a memory.
But what happens when a sinister plan puts Isabel and Tristan back on each other’s path? Where a lover is now a stranger and a once protector is now a ghost prepared to deliver damage.
This book is well written, the layers to it are absolutely addictive and after that cliffhanger……my greedy hands are ready for more!
I am beyond excited to see what happens next in the world of Tristan and Isabel.
I would highly recommend this book and any other book by this author.
You will not be disappointed.
This book is full of action, mystery and suspense. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. Great writing and characters. And of course it ends on a cliffhanger that has me itching to know what happens next.
Part 1 of The Red Ledger is the start of an amazing new series from the author. I had a hard time putting this down because the story just kept drawing me in. The descriptions of the characters emotions, the setting of the scenes, the secondary characters that play (or will play) important roles, are all nicely laid out. I expect to get all the feels with this series. I have an idea of where this might be going, but definitely feel that there will be some unexpected scenarios that will occur. Former lovers brought together under the worst circumstances; one remembers what they had, while the other is clueless to their past. Tristan reminds me a lot of Jason Bourne and Isabel is your typical heart broken female lead yearning for the man she lost (except she doesn’t come off as the “woe is me” type. This does end with a cliffhanger, but the second book is already out, so I can easily jump into it.
Why have I waited so long to read this series??? I am a huge fan of everything Merredith Wild has written and cannot recall why it took me so long to start this series. Book 1 of The Red Ledger series is mysterious, intense, suspenseful, sexy, and action packed all in one book. It’s Jason Bourne meets The Notebook. I could not read the book fast enough and when I read the last sentence I yelled NOOOOOO!!! I need more more more!!
Do yourself a favor and read this series. If you like action/suspense/romance then these books are for you. You will not be able to put it down. Kudos Meredith for writing yet another series I absolutely love. Cannot wait to read the rest of the series.