Roan Diamond’s loyalty to the family may be obligated by blood, but nobody ever said he had to love them all, right?
As the next in line to head the Diamond dynasty, he has loose ends to take care of, and one of those is his brother Royal. Yet his plans for revenge fall apart the minute he lays eyes on Alina—Royal’s ex-girlfriend, who also happens to be the daughter of the rival Solokov family.
… family.
As a mafia princess, Alina Solokov knew it wouldn’t be easy when she made the decision ten years ago to leave the family for a new life at a college in England—but betrayal is often a dish served cold by those who you love the most. Now, back in the United States after a job offer that she couldn’t refuse, her new found strength is pushed to the limits when Royal returns to claim her for his own.
When the man who captures her heart amongst the chaos is front and center in a lifestyle she swore never to return to, can she hold her ground and fight being sucked back into the black hole that is the mafia underworld? Or will Roan’s love be worth the ultimate sacrifice?
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This is the second book of the Syndicate Series and while you can read it as a stand-alone, you will understand everything that’s happening a lot better if you read ‘The Wraith of Cain – Syndicate Series: Book 1’ first.
This series just gets better the more I read. ‘The Redemption of Roan’ is an action packed and emotional journey for Roan, Alina, friends and family.
The search for Royal continues.
Alina is set on never giving her heart to another man due to her heart wrenching past. That is until she meets Roan, the brother of her nightmare who has his own earth shattering memories and shared hatred for the same man.
When secrets from the past are revealed, two Mafia families come together to fight against one common enemy.
Grab your copy today to find out what happens and how things turn of for Roan and Alina.
Roan ,my poor sweet boy….
Nothing like having a sick, sadistic psycho for an older brother. It sure made life interesting. Having your own brother torture you, cut off your finger, and torture your cousin. Yeah, Roan’s had a different kind of life.
Growing up the son of Salvatore Diamond would never have been an easy life but with Royal it was a painful one. Now Roan will do anything to see his brother dead, even enlist the daughter of a rival crime boss.
Or he would have if he hadn’t met her! Alina Solokov is gorgeous, feisty and wants nothing to do with him, her family, or their business. She will never forgive the lifestyle, the choices, or their actions.
Or will she? Alina never saw Roan coming- well, physically she saw him but never imagined how everything would change.
The second book has you falling in even more in love with the family. All of them (business, blood, and adoptive), they are all able to capture your heart in their own way…with the exception of Royal that is. Nothing about that demon is worth it- except killing him.
I love mafia, mayhem, and Kathy Coopmans’ Syndicate series
Loved it! Sadly thought there were parts that we a little choppy, I think a **** divider to show a bit of time has passed, even minutes would have fixed it. Few editing errors but not too bad. I loved Roan and everything he stands for. The ending WOW, so glad I have the whole set to keep moving forward!
5 Incredible Stars!!!
Kathy Coopmans has done it again! I have wanted Roan story since I met him in The Wrath of Cain. Except he was known as Manny. It was at the end we learned his story and man was he a force. I thought I was prepared for Roan story. But, yea I wasn’t.
Roan Diamond is next to takeover his family dynasty. But, he’s got a problem making everyone’s lives miserable. He’s brother Royal. Who has spent his life abusing, attacking and threatening Roan. That hasn’t changed. Royal has been in hiding and is like an evil ghost. Taking people out without ever being seen. Last he saw his brother was when he attacked Roan and his cousin Calla. Roan has a plan to get Royal out of hiding. His ex-girlfriend and daughter of his families rival. Alina Solokov.
Alina left years ago. She does not agree with her families business at all. She left after she broke it off with Royal and didn’t look back. Royal hurt her bad. In a way that nobody should deserve to be hurt. Alina has never told anyone except for one person what Royal did to her. Alina spends her time either working or with her BFF/roommate Diedre. Alina knows that Roan has been following her and she does not appreciate it.
Roan knows he can not go thru with his plans to use Alina. She’s too special and he know insists on doing anything he can to protect her against Royal and anybody else. Alina at first looks at Roan and all she sees is Royal. But, she learns very quick that’s not the case, Roan is nothing like his brother. He might be a dangerous man. But, he also very loving, caring and would do anything to protect his family and everybody else he cares about. ESP Alina.
The more time Roan and Alina spend together the harder they are falling. Alina knows she is safe with Roan. So safe that she tells Roan her deepest darkest secret. And, it guts him. No wonder she left without a word. It made Roan want to kill Royal even worse then before. She made him promise not to say anything. But, Roan just couldn’t do it. Alina is the only daughter of a bunch of brothers. One more dangerous then the next.
Roan quickly earns the respect of Alina’s brothers and parents. Now, the Diamonds and Solokovs are teaming up. Their mission is to find Royal and keep Alina save by any means necessary. It’s not an easy task. Royal seems to be one step ahead of them at every turn.
This book was filled with crazy non-stop action and hot, steamy chemistry. Every time I thought I knew what was coming or prepared for it. Kathy proved again and again how good she is. Roan and Alina are perfect together. Alina is a spitfire and not afraid to back down to anyone. Not Roan, her brothers, her mom or her father. Roan is a protector of those he cares about. Yet, he’s such a teddy bear. Roan and Alina brought out the best in each other. The next book needs to hurry up and hurry up now! ESP with that cliffhanger ARGH
WELL! Kathy Coopmans has done it again. HOLY ROLLER COASTER RIDE BATMAN! This book.. I thought Cain was OMG hot… Roan is just WOW! Between the romance, intrigue, and naughtiness this book was amazing!!
Alina is such a fighter. She is utterly amazing in my books and she gives as good as she gets. After everything that Royal had put her through she still thinks of others. She is such a selfless character, you can’t help but love her. My heart broke so much for her and all the things she has had to endure. Enter Roan and all bets are off though! Roan is holy alpha and sex on a stick. He is intrigued by Alina from the start. He is fiercely loyal and strong but his weakness for Alina is evident. When these two come together it is powerful and explosive. Their loyalty to their family is undeniable and makes you love both characters more.
Overall this book flowed amazingly well after The Wrath of Cain and opens up for so much more at the end.. yes.. I had a total OMG moment at the end and now am begging for more in this series!