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Iris #2
Redemption
alternate cover edition for ASIN:B00HGVPC5E
Redemption, the second book in the Iris Series by Rebecca Lynn, is a standalone novel that promises to deliver as much steam and desire as the first book! Release introduced you to Ryann and Jeremy. Enjoy reading as the love story continues with Ayanna and Jonathan.
Ayanna Sarin, an exotic beauty with a 'take no prisoners attitude', has finally decided to turn over a new leaf. A passionate chef and food blogger, she is ready to re-evaluate her life, especially her choices in men. After a series of failed relationships, she’s determined to find ‘Mr. Right.’
Jonathan White is a sexy conservative and former Wall Street investor. Two months after meeting Ayanna, he still can't get her out of his mind. Even though he has his own demons to exorcise, his attraction to Ayanna continues to draw him to her.
As the sexual tension builds, both Ayanna and Jonathan must ask themselves if they can accept their differences and be redeemed from their pasts. Will they discover their relationship is worth fighting for?
Redemption is for mature readers.
Redemption, the second book in the Iris Series by Rebecca Lynn, is a standalone novel that promises to deliver as much steam and desire as the first book! Release introduced you to Ryann and Jeremy. Enjoy reading as the love story continues with Ayanna and Jonathan.
Ayanna Sarin, an exotic beauty with a 'take no prisoners attitude', has finally decided to turn over a new leaf. A passionate chef and food blogger, she is ready to re-evaluate her life, especially her choices in men. After a series of failed relationships, she’s determined to find ‘Mr. Right.’
Jonathan White is a sexy conservative and former Wall Street investor. Two months after meeting Ayanna, he still can't get her out of his mind. Even though he has his own demons to exorcise, his attraction to Ayanna continues to draw him to her.
As the sexual tension builds, both Ayanna and Jonathan must ask themselves if they can accept their differences and be redeemed from their pasts. Will they discover their relationship is worth fighting for?
Redemption is for mature readers.
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First published December 21, 2013
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About the author
Rebecca Lynn
5 books139 followersRebecca Lynn is the pen name of two friends who have known each other since their college days. Well read in the romance and erotica genres, they decided to put their heads together and enter the world of writing. Rebecca and Lynn collaborate on plot and characterization, but it is Rebecca who focuses on penning the novels while Lynn works on production and marketing of their books.
Rebecca holds degrees in both English Education and Counseling, and enjoys reading, painting and yoga. She has found a true passion for writing, and currently lives on the East Coast with her husband.
Lynn holds a degree in English Literature with a background in publishing and education. She is now “retired” and enjoys all the spoils of being a stay at home mom. Romance books have been her escape, along with traveling with her husband. She currently lives in Northeast.
Rebecca holds degrees in both English Education and Counseling, and enjoys reading, painting and yoga. She has found a true passion for writing, and currently lives on the East Coast with her husband.
Lynn holds a degree in English Literature with a background in publishing and education. She is now “retired” and enjoys all the spoils of being a stay at home mom. Romance books have been her escape, along with traveling with her husband. She currently lives in Northeast.
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December 19, 2014
The first book within the series was "Release" which wan't bad but I felt as if I didn't want to continue the series. But then the lovely Marta said that the second one was a freebie on Amazon. I'm so gald that I read the second book.★★★★★
We met Ayanna and Jon in the first book and they didn't exactly hit it off. We also read that Ryann gave Ayanna some important advice which she took to heart. Yan has been playing with men since she has been a teenager just to piss her parents off not that she actually choose someone who was right for her but when she meets Jon, things start to change.
Jon or Jonny Be Good or JBG I didn't like in the first book at all but he redeemed himself. He apologized to Yan. He found out that Yan was on a 40 day sex and pizza ban and through that a beautiful friendship started that turns into love a deep deep love. Thank God that there is no insta/love. The chemistry between the two was off the charts and the plot was very well written. I'm really looking forward to the next book the authors are getting better with each book.
We met Ayanna and Jon in the first book and they didn't exactly hit it off. We also read that Ryann gave Ayanna some important advice which she took to heart. Yan has been playing with men since she has been a teenager just to piss her parents off not that she actually choose someone who was right for her but when she meets Jon, things start to change.
Jon or Jonny Be Good or JBG I didn't like in the first book at all but he redeemed himself. He apologized to Yan. He found out that Yan was on a 40 day sex and pizza ban and through that a beautiful friendship started that turns into love a deep deep love. Thank God that there is no insta/love. The chemistry between the two was off the charts and the plot was very well written. I'm really looking forward to the next book the authors are getting better with each book.
January 27, 2014
This is the second book in the Iris Series, and I was looking forward to this one, as I was impressed with Ayanna from book one. She is funny, feisty, beautiful, yet a little insecure, and the chemistry between her and Jonathan was intense. Their first few interactions always ended in an argument; and because Ayanna was not used to men not falling all over her once she made up her mind to woo them with her charm and beauty, she didn't know how to respond, and it just fed into her insecurities. Jonathan is charming, endearing, smart and extremely handsome, and it frustrates him that Ayanna gets under his skin, and as much as he hates it, each interaction ends in his snarly comments and more frustration. Ryann is completely taken aback, as this behavior is so out of character for her friend, and she see the effect it has on her best friend Ayanna, who wants a good man to love her for herself. Ayanna makes the decision to go introspective and work on herself for the next 40 days, giving up the two things that she loves the most, as a sacrifice to lead her to the life she so desires with a good man to love and love her. It is during this time, that she and Jon form a truce, and become friends. This is when things start to heat up, and so many things in Ayanna's life begin to evolve.
I enjoyed the back and forth between Yan and Jon; once they did get together, their was lots of intimate scenes (almost overkill for me, but maybe not for the next reader). I did enjoy the secondary characters, and the authors had done a good job introducing couples for future installments. Looks like the next one will be Emily, Jonathan's cousin and Michael, detective and brother of Janie, Ayanna's business partner. It was a long story, but it flowed well, and read quickly. The story has a little drama that made it interesting, and again the secondary characters were interesting; would love a story for Dev, Yan's brother and Mark, Jon's brother (maybe they are a couple, who knows;) anyway I'm sure the authors have more in store for us. Good story!
I enjoyed the back and forth between Yan and Jon; once they did get together, their was lots of intimate scenes (almost overkill for me, but maybe not for the next reader). I did enjoy the secondary characters, and the authors had done a good job introducing couples for future installments. Looks like the next one will be Emily, Jonathan's cousin and Michael, detective and brother of Janie, Ayanna's business partner. It was a long story, but it flowed well, and read quickly. The story has a little drama that made it interesting, and again the secondary characters were interesting; would love a story for Dev, Yan's brother and Mark, Jon's brother (maybe they are a couple, who knows;) anyway I'm sure the authors have more in store for us. Good story!
February 2, 2014
Redemption is the story about Ayanna and Jonathan that we met in Release, the first book in the Iris series by Rebecca Lynn. I was looking forward to reading this since I enjoyed Release so much. This is a stand-alone and not a continued story from the first book, but I highly recommend you read Release before you read Redemption. One, because it is a better book and Two, there is a spoiler in Redemption for how the first book ends. I thought Redemption was OK, but definitely not as good as the first in the series and will not be on my re-read shelf. I loved the story of Ryann and Jeremy in the first book. I felt like there was a good balance of sweetness, romance, and suspense. In Redemption, I felt like we lost some of this balance. The "suspense" was minimal and over quickly. I enjoyed the build-up to Ayanna and Jonathan's relationship, but once they were together, I felt like the story stalled out. There was minimal conversations and plot and just steamy scene after steamy scene. I like an erotic romance as much as anyone, but I feel like that was all we got after that point. Once they became a couple, there was no more plot. The writing was done very well and there were minimal editing errors, but, in my opinion, the second half of the book could have been condensed into one chapter where you get their HEA. I did enjoy the glimpses of Ryann and Jeremy that we got and we do get to know other friends and family members better in this book, I am assuming this is to set us up for the future books in this series. Will I read the next one? At this moment in time, I am unsure if I will.
March 28, 2017
This is the series I re-visit, time and again, when I've become a jaded, bitter romance novel reader. Rebecca Lynn reminds me of why I love to read this genre.
Authors "Rebecca" and "Lynn" always give me a lift and a renewed faith in romance. The only problem with re-reading this series is it makes me more impatient for their next book release!
I've read book #1, Release, several times; However, this was my first re-read of Redemption. Still a 5 star book. Still the perfect amount of erotic romance, suspense, and intelligent characters dealing with real-life issues. Can't wait for Michael and Emily's story in book #3.
Authors "Rebecca" and "Lynn" always give me a lift and a renewed faith in romance. The only problem with re-reading this series is it makes me more impatient for their next book release!
I've read book #1, Release, several times; However, this was my first re-read of Redemption. Still a 5 star book. Still the perfect amount of erotic romance, suspense, and intelligent characters dealing with real-life issues. Can't wait for Michael and Emily's story in book #3.
March 7, 2014
This is the second book in the Iris series (about a different couple)
I wanted to love this one as it wasn't overbearing with loads of sex scenes unlike the first book Iris ( which was hot,hot,hot btw!!!!) in fact this plot was breaks on and none of that for the most.
I really enjoyed the abstinence and as it unfolded I was eager for the inevitable.......
The unfolding relationship was good if a bit long winded and got a bit sickly lovey dovey for me.I would have liked the storyline a bit less focused on the Yan & Jon and more effort into the secondary characters (villain) but overall a good read
3.5*
I wanted to love this one as it wasn't overbearing with loads of sex scenes unlike the first book Iris ( which was hot,hot,hot btw!!!!) in fact this plot was breaks on and none of that for the most.
I really enjoyed the abstinence and as it unfolded I was eager for the inevitable.......
The unfolding relationship was good if a bit long winded and got a bit sickly lovey dovey for me.I would have liked the storyline a bit less focused on the Yan & Jon and more effort into the secondary characters (villain) but overall a good read
3.5*
October 27, 2017
After i read Release, i pretty much cant wait for Ayanna and Jonathan's story. I expect angst and sizzling chemistry. Although the chemistry is indeed abundant, but they get together pretty smoothly and easily, without too much drama.
I really love Ayanna character. Though her problem sometime can seemed juvenile, how she handle it was not. And Jonathan was just a bundle of hot awesomeness (though i prefer Jeremy, i like them dominant). Their story is pretty tame, and conflict free. their problem came from outside. And i cant help but found it lacking. I need them to gave more struggle. But i really adore Ayanna, she's just different.
The circle of friends in these series are really awesome. They are fun, yet loyal. They can annoy each other, but always be there for one another. The chemistry for the next couple was built in this book.
On the way to read Michael and Emily story now.
I really love Ayanna character. Though her problem sometime can seemed juvenile, how she handle it was not. And Jonathan was just a bundle of hot awesomeness (though i prefer Jeremy, i like them dominant). Their story is pretty tame, and conflict free. their problem came from outside. And i cant help but found it lacking. I need them to gave more struggle. But i really adore Ayanna, she's just different.
The circle of friends in these series are really awesome. They are fun, yet loyal. They can annoy each other, but always be there for one another. The chemistry for the next couple was built in this book.
On the way to read Michael and Emily story now.
December 28, 2013
1=poor 10= excellent
Initial thoughts- This author has the perfect mix for me of erotic romance. I loved the character development and involvement of secondary characters. It was a delight to read this story as I stayed focussed and did not skim descriptions or back -story. Overall this was my perfect type of read.
The only thing I would say in the negative… was the use of swearing and slang the heroine used constantly. I found myself skimming over the f bombs as they distracted and disrupted the flow and enjoyment of being absorbed in the story. I understand this was apart of her rough and assertive qualities…but jeez it was annoying!
Solid Plot and story line 10/10
Alpha male- (possessive, dominant, intense, bossy, complex) 8/10
Heroine(inner strength, independent, sassy, passionate, honest, intelligent) 9/10
Chemistry 10/10
Steaminess 10/10
Banter 9/10
Secondary characters- 9/10
The chase (boy pursues girl) 10/10- different kind of chase
Girly stuff (descriptions of shoes, hair, make-up and clothes) 7/10
Stand alone story for main Characters- Yes, YAY! LOVE THAT
Is this a stupid trilogy- no -YAY!
Would this be a re-read- Yes
Would I read this author again- CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!
Initial thoughts- This author has the perfect mix for me of erotic romance. I loved the character development and involvement of secondary characters. It was a delight to read this story as I stayed focussed and did not skim descriptions or back -story. Overall this was my perfect type of read.
The only thing I would say in the negative… was the use of swearing and slang the heroine used constantly. I found myself skimming over the f bombs as they distracted and disrupted the flow and enjoyment of being absorbed in the story. I understand this was apart of her rough and assertive qualities…but jeez it was annoying!
Solid Plot and story line 10/10
Alpha male- (possessive, dominant, intense, bossy, complex) 8/10
Heroine(inner strength, independent, sassy, passionate, honest, intelligent) 9/10
Chemistry 10/10
Steaminess 10/10
Banter 9/10
Secondary characters- 9/10
The chase (boy pursues girl) 10/10- different kind of chase
Girly stuff (descriptions of shoes, hair, make-up and clothes) 7/10
Stand alone story for main Characters- Yes, YAY! LOVE THAT
Is this a stupid trilogy- no -YAY!
Would this be a re-read- Yes
Would I read this author again- CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!
June 9, 2014
Laughed, cried, and laughed some more.
And I almost didn't get this book because of a review.Ayanna and Jeremy's story was a laugh a minute. Yes the beginning was a slow start but the fights, banter, and laughs between these two was wonderful. once day 41 came all bets were off and the fun began. It had excitement and you so wanted Ayanna and her parents to work out. I don't want to give anything away but this was an excellent read and was worth every penny. now on to book 3 and the fun I'm sure is about to get even better with Emily and Michael's story. oh the joy of reading stories that are not just written well but make you wish the people were truly real. Thank you again Rebecca Lynn for another great read.
And I almost didn't get this book because of a review.Ayanna and Jeremy's story was a laugh a minute. Yes the beginning was a slow start but the fights, banter, and laughs between these two was wonderful. once day 41 came all bets were off and the fun began. It had excitement and you so wanted Ayanna and her parents to work out. I don't want to give anything away but this was an excellent read and was worth every penny. now on to book 3 and the fun I'm sure is about to get even better with Emily and Michael's story. oh the joy of reading stories that are not just written well but make you wish the people were truly real. Thank you again Rebecca Lynn for another great read.
May 1, 2014
*BEWARE SPOILERS* 5+ Stars
I really liked this love story. The fact that JBG and Ryanna were friends first and he unselfishly helped her keep her commitment to herself was beautiful and caring. The struggles that Ryanna experienced and the fact that Jon was her rock and sounding-board was endearing and made the story more truth than fiction. An enjoyable read. I look forward to the next one. I love that the characters intertwine and remain in each others lives throughout the Series. Feels like catching up with old friends after being separated for a time. Awesome writing Rebecca Lynn.
I really liked this love story. The fact that JBG and Ryanna were friends first and he unselfishly helped her keep her commitment to herself was beautiful and caring. The struggles that Ryanna experienced and the fact that Jon was her rock and sounding-board was endearing and made the story more truth than fiction. An enjoyable read. I look forward to the next one. I love that the characters intertwine and remain in each others lives throughout the Series. Feels like catching up with old friends after being separated for a time. Awesome writing Rebecca Lynn.
June 15, 2015
3.5 stars..Not a bad read, a good story with good characters, HEA and no cliff hanger. Great sex scenes with crossover characters. This can be read as a standalone but with character continuation it would be best to read in order to help with character understanding. The first book was defiantly better, I just enjoyed the main H/h more. In this book I enjoyed the secondary characters so much, Jon and his family could have a book all their own, loved his mom. On to hopefully Emily and Michael's story, they had tones of chemistry so here's hoping for a better story and great read!!!
February 2, 2014
this is the second of the Iris books. loved that we get a wee peak and ryann and Jeremy too :)
ayanna and Jonathan, romance,mystery,and some real good hot moments. wow.
I rated the first book 5 stars and also this one
although,I think I loved this one slightly more, as we already knew them both from the first book.
ayanna and her 40 days;) even I was on count down lol.
brillian story,well written,wonderful to read. and ready for the next story of Emily and Michael.
5★★★★★
ayanna and Jonathan, romance,mystery,and some real good hot moments. wow.
I rated the first book 5 stars and also this one
although,I think I loved this one slightly more, as we already knew them both from the first book.
ayanna and her 40 days;) even I was on count down lol.
brillian story,well written,wonderful to read. and ready for the next story of Emily and Michael.
5★★★★★
November 13, 2015
When it takes me this long to read a book, Its not good. I don't know why but I just did not connect with this duo. They were great together, had chemistry, maybe Jon was just too nice, like too much sweet cream on top of the cake... You can only have so much, that is how I felt about Jon and Ayanna. I much prefered the first book, and now i am having to decide if i will continue with the series... I am excited to read about Michael... We will see.
June 20, 2014
Great storyline
Even if it was obvious, the storyline was great. The characters had depth and were all super successful.
The rundown...promiscuous girl likes a guy out of her league. She attempts to change her ways with the help of her friends, family, and a type of fast. There is a bit of danger, a lot of colorful swearing, and steamy romance. I enjoyed it. Happy reading
Even if it was obvious, the storyline was great. The characters had depth and were all super successful.
The rundown...promiscuous girl likes a guy out of her league. She attempts to change her ways with the help of her friends, family, and a type of fast. There is a bit of danger, a lot of colorful swearing, and steamy romance. I enjoyed it. Happy reading
November 13, 2014
absolutely better then the first book. Ayann's journey was the opposite of Ryann. Where ryann new who she was as a person she didn't know who she was sexually. Ayanna knew who she was sexually but had no clue she who she really was. She had been putting on an act for so long to piss off her parents she never grew up. I really love her and JBG story , they were friends first and grew into love...
December 24, 2013
Ok, I though Release was a great book. redemption was even better. The book was non-stop. If you didn't read the first book, no worries, you are brought up to speed with this book. Cannot wait for book 3.
August 4, 2015
I really like this series
This is the second book in this series and I can definitely say I'm addicted. The first one was great and this one is just as good.
Great characters that were easy to love.
Lots of sexy bits.
Can't wait for Emily and Michael's story.
This is the second book in this series and I can definitely say I'm addicted. The first one was great and this one is just as good.
Great characters that were easy to love.
Lots of sexy bits.
Can't wait for Emily and Michael's story.
December 25, 2014
Another great read from Rebecca Lynn!
This was an awesome standalone sequel! The passion & connection between Jon and Yan developed nicely, and the culmination of their togetherness was explosive. On to Revelation!
This was an awesome standalone sequel! The passion & connection between Jon and Yan developed nicely, and the culmination of their togetherness was explosive. On to Revelation!
December 23, 2013
This was a great 2nd book to the Iris Series, it was just as good if not better than the first. Loved Ayanna's and Jonathans story- it was sexy and captivating. I was sad when the book was over.
January 3, 2014
sex overkill.
January 22, 2014
Great book. I love a good HEA!!! Can't wait for Emily and Michael's story :)
February 8, 2014
I'm am really enjoying this series of books and cannot wait to read the next one
January 31, 2014
Great series, well written; cannot wait for Emily & Michaels story!!!!???
May 26, 2014
Johnny Be Good and his Sex Goddess are Delicious!! Love this series - can't put it down!
July 11, 2014
Loved it!!!!
October 28, 2015
Overall a good story about redeeming yourself and finding love for yourself and loving others
November 2, 2015
It was ok
I liked the book I was t wowed by the book. I found myself skimming some of the details by midway. I am not a big fan on the one person POV. The characters were ok funny.
I liked the book I was t wowed by the book. I found myself skimming some of the details by midway. I am not a big fan on the one person POV. The characters were ok funny.
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