Seizing Control (Redemption): a dark traudemption romance

by Bella Faust

Seizing Redemption is book five in the Duplicity Trilogy.

The first four books, Tempting Fate, Making Choices, Seizing Heartbreak, and Seizing Awakening, must be read beforehand to understand the overarching storyline. Do not read this blurb if you haven’t read the preceding books, as it contains spoilers.

You have been warned…

Sick of being tormented by the schemes of my conniving first love and my devious husband, I’ve demanded time and space to think. Six months to find my feet as a mother of three before I’m forced to face the fact that I’m in love with two lifelong best friends turned rivals.

Their lies and secrets have put me in the middle for too long, and a grace period to adjust to my new reality is sorely needed. Understanding that the danger we face renders space impossible, I double down on my request for time.

Slash and Zeke begrudgingly agree…

So for weeks, we exist in the same home.

Doting on our children together.

Dancing around the lust growing between us.

Denying the truth that will set us free.

They push for more.

I refuse to bend.

Because I want them… together.

While they want me… separately.

Leaving us trapped in the midst of duplicity and rekindling, wondering if we will ever find peace… or if we are destined to spend the rest of our lives at war with our hearts?

Reader discretion is advised as this dark traudemption romance contains potentially triggering content. Please also be aware that this story is set in Australia and is written in UK English with liberal use of Aussie slang and vernacular.

Genres: Amazon

746 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2024

About the author

CAN YOU HANDLE THE MINDF#CK?

Bella’s first book, Craving Control, can be downloaded as a welcome gift once you've confirmed your subscription to her Faust 411 reader update > https://www.subscribepage.com/the411

This book was banned online, so make sure you read the trigger warnings first!

ABOUT BELLA:

A fan of erotic psychological thrillers that are full of steam and angst, dark romance that doesn’t shy away from the pain and violence of life, but a devoted hater of the way the villain is always magically redeemed by his love for the heroine or the amazing coincidence whereby the hero just happens to sweep in and save his woman before she can really be hurt, Bella Faust spent years hoping that her favourite dark romance authors would go balls to the wall in one of their dark romance books… or even better write a whole series of these stories.

During that period of misguided longing, she worked as a finance manager at her local university, studied for her MBA, completed a BA in English, raised her two kids, taught English to high schoolers, volunteered as a Lifeline crisis counsellor, drove her husband mad with her complaints about the dearth of true dark psychological romance books, and dipped her toe into ghost-writing and editing.

Then she decided to write the books she wants to read for her-damn-self.

And, now, she’s inviting you inside her madness… as long as you make sure to check the trigger warnings beforehand!

CONNECT WITH BELLA:

Website: bellafaust.com

Reader email update: https://www.subscribepage.com/the411

Read her banned dark villainous romance in the Faust Faction on Ream: https://reamstories.com/faustfaction

Reviews

[Nickie Sale · Rating 5 out of 5]

At last Seizing Control Redemption, the final chapter for Lily, Slash and Zeke and it does not disappoint. After everything Lily has been through, the heartache, lies, secrets, she takes control.

Lily is tired of the yoyo back and forth between Zeke and Slash, she tired of the games they play and she wants it to stop, she wants to settle down. Even though they all live together in the same house with the 3 children, Lily demands they give her space. Space for her to become the mum she wants to be and to sort her feelings for the two men she loves, who have gone from being best friends to rivals.

Seizing control Redemption is highly emotional, with both Zeke and Slash continuing to try and pressure Lily, whilst Lily holds firm despite the inferno that rages around the trio. Can this trio ever come together and find a happy ending? You've got a few more twists and turns to navigate before you find out.

Warning: This is not a standalone, you do need to read ALL the books in series in order. I do have to say it's getting really hard to review these books with out spoilers. What i can say is it the TW's don't worry you - then you should absolutely dive in with your eyes wide open.

[Alesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been sucked in… (in a good way)

What can I say, I’ve been sucked in… and the book ends on a cliffy!!! Arrgghhhh. I haven’t felt this way since the Ravenhood series, and I see some similarities between the two series. The idea of reality verses appearance.

I have loved reading this series because I just love the strength of the MFC and of course the two MMC. Their obsessive love, made me obsessed with their story.

But… I feel there are some plot holes that still need to be answered from previous books, that still frustratingly haven’t been answered in this latest book, and that’s the reason I didn’t give this series full stars. For example…
- Did Bebe purposely get pregnant with Slash’s baby? I think she did, but for what reason? It was never answered!
- and why inject Lilly with fertility injections? What was the purpose? Whose baby did Bebe want Lilly to have? Zeke/Venom/Laz wasn’t on the scene then and Slash hadn’t told Lilly of his intentions. So why??
- Also…. Do all the villains have 9 lives????

So many questions still need to be answered.

[Dawnmarie Burke · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 5th in Duplicity Trilogy featuring the thrilling emotional conclusion to the saga of Slash,Zeke and Lily. After being pulled between the two men Lily is done with the games that Slash and Zeke have been playing. Although they all still live together with the kids in the same house Lily actually needs space so she asks Slash and Zeke to back off and give her some space. Lily is trying to figure out her feelings for the men she loves who went from being best-friend's to competitors as well as trying to become the mother she wants to be. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this thrilling emotional conclusion to the saga of Slash, Zeke and Lily to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Lots to unpack in this second book. So much emotional trauma going on with these three and the world that surrounds them. Too much for people so young.
Incredible writing, one can’t help but connect with each character. Hurt for them, cheer for them and love them. The connection between the three is undeniable if Slash could get over his pride and others would stop manipulating them. The way the two guys whip Lily around by her heart is horrible, yet her love for Lazarus and Slash doesn’t die.
High stake games happening behind the scenes, emotional whirlwinds, love twisted and passion shown is continued. How will this all end?.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Merry Jelks-Emmanuel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lilianna has finally put her foot down and demanded time to settle from the constant pull between slash and Zeke with their manipulation and power plays. They are all in the same home with the children between them and feelings are running high. Will Slash and Zeke find a way to handle their feelings and become one solid family between them. This epic story had me all caught up in it from start to finish.

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[Denise Drennan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Siezing Control: Redemption is the fifth and final book in the Duplicity Trilogy series. You need to read these five books in order. Tempting Fate, Making Choices, Seizing Control: Heartbreak, and Seizing Control: Awakening are the first four books. This is a very entailed series and lots of moving parts. It has some dark ideology and isn't for the faint of heart, but it is a good series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting and Confusing

SEIZING CONTROL: REDEMPTION by BELLA FAUST: 4 stars
This book is interesting and fast paced overall, but the timeline and storyline are somewhat confusing, especially the ‘first love’ complete character metaphoris, etc. So many questions remain unanswered, but then this book ends in another cliffhanger (that may be the start of a connected series?)
—PTATORS

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

The epic conclusion to Lily's story the long awaited one too! With all the twists and turns, heartache and love they have all endured will it be enough to come together as a family, or will everything fall apart? Well written engaging steamy desires, emotions and more!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[MrsL · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book continues the story of Lily, Lazarus and Slash.

The final instalment, or is it? There's a lot more to discover in this and the author has left it open to go in a few directions.

I've thoroughly enjoyed this series and look forward to reading future books in the Shamrocks/Curia world.

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[Amy Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the ending!!
Loved reading Seizing Control: Redemption. I thought the other books in the Duplicity Trilogy was so good but this one was even better. Loved the ending for Lily, Lazarus and Slash!!

[Darkangel Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final read in this series was perfect and took care of most loose ends.Lily, Slash and Lazarus put everything on the line to be together and keep their family safe.

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[Sherry Hays · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book.
So much suspense and agnst.
The couple has so much steamy chemistry between them.
Loads of action and intrigue.
I'm sad that this is the last book.

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[Janice Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Series

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this series but I loved it! The e characters have depth and are so unique to anything I have read. I loved the long term relationships that developed over years of devotion and trials. Each book is interesting.

[Malia Blocker · Rating 1 out of 5]

hate slash

I really enjoyed this series but it would of been better if slash didn’t exist or died I know I know this is a mfm but slash is such a pussy and wasted space