She thought I was handing her my heart. What I really gave her was a hand grenade set to blow her world apart.
Ours wasn’t your typical love story. Ours involved lies. A lot of lies. So many that at some point, I lost track of which ones were mine and which were hers.
Falling in love with her was never part of the plan, not that I had a choice in the matter. From the moment we met, she … met, she captivated me, making me forget who I was and why I was pulling this job in the first place. I would have cut out my heart and begged her to take it if she hadn’t already stolen it, claiming it for her own. It no longer mattered who was conning whom. She made me believe the impossible—that we could be happy together.
I should have known better. Con men don’t get happy endings.
It was always going to end this way. I was going to break her heart in the cruelest way possible, leaving her no choice but to hate me. And that’s what I did, shattering my own in the process. I stayed away as long as I could, but a man can only live without his heart for so long. Now I’m determined to get her back and convince her the love we shared was real. But could she ever love a professional liar?
New readers, welcome! This book is a standalone-no prior reading is necessary. You will be introduced to characters from my previous novels, but no spoilers are given. If you like them and want to know their story, I invite you to check out The Fame Series.
For those that have enjoyed my previous books, you’ll be happy to see some of the characters you love from The Fame Series making appearances. The beginning of this book takes place during the last six months of The Cost of Fame.
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The Redemption of Memphis Drake hooked me from the first page. Memphis is one of those bad guys with a heart of gold. No matter what he’s done, I couldn’t help but root for him.
Memphis’ stepmother got him and his step brother, Mike, started on a life of crime as kids. The cons grew more complex, and Memphis eventually grew tired of his lonely life. He longs for love and a family. When Memphis meets Mike’s latest target, it’s game changer. Nyla is just the woman to inspire Memphis to live life on the straight and narrow, but it will be a long, bumpy road to redemption. Ms. Stone uses flash backs to tell Memphis’ history. Since Memphis is the narrator, the readers are just as surprised as he is by the various forces working against him.
A life built of lies is like a house of cards; it will grow to a point, but it eventually crumbles. However, Memphis is determined to be a phoenix that rises from the ashes of his live. He can only hope that Nyla will join him upon his ascent. The Redemption of Memphis Drake is a romance between a good woman and a man with a good heart. Their journey to a happily-ever-after is dramatic and gripping.
4.5 stars
I absolutely LOVED this book! I was pulled right in and didn’t want to put it down! That’s my kind of book. Great writing, by a brilliant author. I look forward for what’s to come from her in the future!!
Shay Stone made me fall in love with the bad guy. I didn’t think anyone could do that. I love Memphis because he’s a new Alpha Male recipe and, well, I ate him right up. This story is tragic, emotional, passionate … it’s full of all the feels. I also loved the mystery elements throughout … it was far from predictable.
I thought I had already recommended this book. What was I thinking to NOT get here and blow this Author’s horn?
Never read a book with this type of story line and I was thoroughly entertained. An intelligent reader’s book.
I’m not giving away anything… just telling you to grab it and enjoy it.
This story was amazing! It takes you in and makes you want to keep going to the end. There were a few times I would have to put the book down in order to understand what the just happened at the end when things started to unfold and the truth started to come out
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If I could give this book more than five stars I would…..it was outstanding! This is the first book I’ve read for this author and I was so very impressed with this book. I think Ms. Stone should get an award for writing it! In all my years of reading I’ve never read a book quite like this. The whole story line is pure and utter genius!
Our hero is Memphis Drake is a hot sexy con man with a photographic memory and a real knack for numbers. He finds himself working for a major NYC mobster cooking his books, helping to launder money. Plus he has been involved with countless women taking vast sums of their money playing the conman. But the moment Memphis sets eyes on the beautiful businesswoman Nyla Moreau in that bar…..his life takes a turn and he’s never the same. This woman becomes his everything, his heart, his soulmate and his reason for wanting to change. To become the man she deserves.
I swear this book would make an excellent movie! You’ve got a conman, the mob, murder, embezzling, a bad guy that you just love to hate, suspense, romance and great likeable characters. All wrapped up in a 440 page Romantic/Suspense tale of Redemption and Love that you just can’t put down. I highly recommend this amazing book to those who love a real page turner!
This books breaks your heart and puts it back together again better than ever! Another amazing read from Shay Stone.
I was allowed to read this book in exchange for an honest review…and…honestly? I can not say enough awesome things about this book! The characters are so real, you can fall in love with them. Memphis-conman, family man, gorgeous, he can be everything you want him to be. But, are you the woman that can get to his soul…she is out there, maybe she is his next mark. Read this book to find out. You wont be disappointed. Shay Stone is an amazing author, her characters are real, the men, the women, they could be your neighbor, your family member, your best friend. After you are done reading the book, your next though, when is the next book coming out and who will be playing the leads when it comea out in a movie. These books are that awesome!
Wow! This is an incredible tale of love and second chances. I really liked our conman with a conscience Memphis Drake. He’s been through hell and done some despicable things but when love finds him he is going to have to overcome his past to have a future. I really enjoyed this story.