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Maddison Kings University #6-7
Bitter Sweet Retaliation: Leon & Macie Duet
USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tracy Lorraine brings you this dark bully college romance collection that includes Leon & Macie’s duet: The Devastation You Reap and The Retaliation You Deliver— from the twisted lies that torment them to the dangerous truth that could set them free.
Secrets destroy from the inside out. They twist you up and leave you tangled— alone with only your dark and depraved thoughts. Thoughts that turn into plans.
Plans to retaliate. I’m going to reap devastation on those who wronged me. Starting with the angel who could have saved me… but damned me instead. It’s my turn to use her.
She might have forgotten me… but all I can do is remember. And when I’m through with her, she’ll be as haunted as I am.
Always so naïve, she plays right into my twisted game. Thinking this was about her— and not about the retaliation I desperately crave.
Setting the truth free will poison everyone I love. Good thing I already hate Macie… and myself.
- GenresDark Romance
561 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 3, 2023
80 people are currently reading
205 people want to read
About the author
Tracy Lorraine
264 books3,830 followersTracy Lorraine is a M/F and M/M contemporary romance author. Tracy has just turned thirty and lives in a cute Cotswold village in England with her husband, baby girl and lovable but slightly crazy dog. Having always been a bookaholic with her head stuck in her Kindle Tracy decided to try her hand at a story idea she dreamt up and hasn’t looked back since.
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August 3, 2023
POV:Dual
Macie & Leon
Macie's naive, inexperienced and has led a sheltered life. Since the death of her parents, she was placed in the care of her Uncle, her father's brother, which the two brothers were well known football players. Her Uncle didn't want much to do with her, so he sent her to an all girls prep school, which she kept to herself. Being let down by people, she wants to belong.
Her Mum went to MKU so she's now there, wanting the College experience.
Leon, we've met, he's Luca's twin brother. Also on the football team, he's been second best in comparison to Luca. He's hiding something big. He's been good at covering it up for 10yrs now. But the cracks are becoming noticeable. Luca, Peyton and Letty are worried about him.
He wants his revenge, what's due to him. He's dealing with what his father he did to him, their family, to Peyton and her family.
When he recognises Macie he wants to use her to get information. He can't believe that she's within reach, he'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He knows that it'll devastate her. He's glad she's made some good friends, she's gonna need them.
She stays away from football players, knowing their reputations etc.
Until Leon, she should stay away from him. With spending time with him she shouldn't feel the way she does with him.
Could she be falling for him this quick?
It's got to be a dare?
Is he playing her?
She's got all these thoughts and her insecurities creep in.
He's enjoying time spent with her. But when an opportunity presents itself he's on it.
Will his feelings for her get in the way?
Will he go through with it?
Leon is causing pain and destruction all around him. All because he's been keeping a huge secret for 10yrs. He's done what he set out to do. Get revenge on Macie. But by the cowering look she gave him after, he feels something.
Macie remembers, she's buried those horrendous memories. She was only a little girl at the time. But as time went by, she realised that she should have done something, anything. But at the time she was going through torment too, but the broken little girl recognises the broken little boy in him.
Knowing that she should have gone with her gut feeling that it was all a game. She deserves his wrath. If that's his way of coping with the trauma, she'll welcome it.
But should she like it?
Is there something wrong with her?
Why can't she stop these feelings for him?
Macie is strong.
They've both suffered so much. My heart broke for the two of them.
Will they heal one another?
Will Leon continue to break Macie?
How will Leon's loved ones take the news he's been hiding from them?
Twists and turns.
Excellent read.
Macie & Leon
Macie's naive, inexperienced and has led a sheltered life. Since the death of her parents, she was placed in the care of her Uncle, her father's brother, which the two brothers were well known football players. Her Uncle didn't want much to do with her, so he sent her to an all girls prep school, which she kept to herself. Being let down by people, she wants to belong.
Her Mum went to MKU so she's now there, wanting the College experience.
Leon, we've met, he's Luca's twin brother. Also on the football team, he's been second best in comparison to Luca. He's hiding something big. He's been good at covering it up for 10yrs now. But the cracks are becoming noticeable. Luca, Peyton and Letty are worried about him.
He wants his revenge, what's due to him. He's dealing with what his father he did to him, their family, to Peyton and her family.
When he recognises Macie he wants to use her to get information. He can't believe that she's within reach, he'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He knows that it'll devastate her. He's glad she's made some good friends, she's gonna need them.
She stays away from football players, knowing their reputations etc.
Until Leon, she should stay away from him. With spending time with him she shouldn't feel the way she does with him.
Could she be falling for him this quick?
It's got to be a dare?
Is he playing her?
She's got all these thoughts and her insecurities creep in.
He's enjoying time spent with her. But when an opportunity presents itself he's on it.
Will his feelings for her get in the way?
Will he go through with it?
Leon is causing pain and destruction all around him. All because he's been keeping a huge secret for 10yrs. He's done what he set out to do. Get revenge on Macie. But by the cowering look she gave him after, he feels something.
Macie remembers, she's buried those horrendous memories. She was only a little girl at the time. But as time went by, she realised that she should have done something, anything. But at the time she was going through torment too, but the broken little girl recognises the broken little boy in him.
Knowing that she should have gone with her gut feeling that it was all a game. She deserves his wrath. If that's his way of coping with the trauma, she'll welcome it.
But should she like it?
Is there something wrong with her?
Why can't she stop these feelings for him?
Macie is strong.
They've both suffered so much. My heart broke for the two of them.
Will they heal one another?
Will Leon continue to break Macie?
How will Leon's loved ones take the news he's been hiding from them?
Twists and turns.
Excellent read.
August 4, 2023
Book#6
Wow! I just don't know what to say. This does end in one crazy cliffhanger. I have been wanting to know Leon's story since I started this series and he seemed so broken and secretive. Out to seek revenge for his past Leon finally finds one of the people he blames when he runs into Macie. There is a connection but he needs her to find who he is really after. He decides he is going to try to get her to let her guard down because Macie is the shy, nerd who wants nothing to do with football players. Just when you think Leon is changing his ways this story just takes quite the turn and just left me now having to wait thankfully not to long to find out the rest of their story. Because I really need to read how he is going to come back from this.
Book#7
Great conclusion to Leon and Macie's story. This one was a bit of an emotional one for me. This duet was a page turner. I'm glad I didn't have to wait long to read this. Loved it from the beginning to end.
Wow! I just don't know what to say. This does end in one crazy cliffhanger. I have been wanting to know Leon's story since I started this series and he seemed so broken and secretive. Out to seek revenge for his past Leon finally finds one of the people he blames when he runs into Macie. There is a connection but he needs her to find who he is really after. He decides he is going to try to get her to let her guard down because Macie is the shy, nerd who wants nothing to do with football players. Just when you think Leon is changing his ways this story just takes quite the turn and just left me now having to wait thankfully not to long to find out the rest of their story. Because I really need to read how he is going to come back from this.
Book#7
Great conclusion to Leon and Macie's story. This one was a bit of an emotional one for me. This duet was a page turner. I'm glad I didn't have to wait long to read this. Loved it from the beginning to end.
August 3, 2023
Amazing
*** This review is for The Devastation You Reap:
I absolutely love Leon and Macies story!! I got sucked completely into their world and loved every minute!! I loved every twist and turn! I can't wait for the next book!!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Steamy
Twisted
Unpredictable
***this review is for The Retaliation You Deliver
The conclusion to Leon and Macies story was epic and amazing!! Leon and Macie put me through an emotional rollercoaster! I'm in awe of their story and journey!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed
Great world building
Happily Ever After
Romantic
Steamy
Tear-jerker
*** This review is for The Devastation You Reap:
I absolutely love Leon and Macies story!! I got sucked completely into their world and loved every minute!! I loved every twist and turn! I can't wait for the next book!!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Steamy
Twisted
Unpredictable
***this review is for The Retaliation You Deliver
The conclusion to Leon and Macies story was epic and amazing!! Leon and Macie put me through an emotional rollercoaster! I'm in awe of their story and journey!
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Action-packed
Great world building
Happily Ever After
Romantic
Steamy
Tear-jerker
August 8, 2023
📚 BOOK REVIEW 📚
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I totally loved Leon, he was always my favourite from these series and Tracy did him justice.
A story with lies, hate, struggles and love. I couldn’t put this one down, I was addicted to know what happens next.
I totally felt for Leon in this book, I thought Macie was a good match for him. Definitely a bully romance story but I loved catching up with everyone and felt like the stories where written in right order.
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I totally loved Leon, he was always my favourite from these series and Tracy did him justice.
A story with lies, hate, struggles and love. I couldn’t put this one down, I was addicted to know what happens next.
I totally felt for Leon in this book, I thought Macie was a good match for him. Definitely a bully romance story but I loved catching up with everyone and felt like the stories where written in right order.
September 6, 2024
Shocking and incredible!!!
This book is so shocking to begin with makes you question the characters however the ending brings it all to prospective absolutely incredible story so happy with the ending tracy your writing is incredible and its what got me back into my love of reading so thank you for bringing back the enjoyment of reading
This book is so shocking to begin with makes you question the characters however the ending brings it all to prospective absolutely incredible story so happy with the ending tracy your writing is incredible and its what got me back into my love of reading so thank you for bringing back the enjoyment of reading
August 7, 2025
This book is so shocking to begin with makes you question the characters however the ending brings it all to prospective absolutely incredible story so happy.
October 27, 2025
Loved that I saw the other said of things. Giving this book a 4 ⭐️
July 10, 2024
Rated
5 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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5 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read
Box sets definitely do it better, enough said. Enjoy as I did!
November 14, 2025
I really enjoyed this book it was just slower than what I thought it was, and this is the collection
I really enjoyed this book it was just the way that I thought it would be. This is the collection of 3 or 4 books for Maacie and Leon. I like this series's end. And how the Series became full circle with everyone in the friend group Getting their Happily ever after
I really enjoyed this book it was just the way that I thought it would be. This is the collection of 3 or 4 books for Maacie and Leon. I like this series's end. And how the Series became full circle with everyone in the friend group Getting their Happily ever after
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