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The Bateman Brothers #2
Red Redemption
He failed to save her in time before.
Now no one gets to walk away...ARIANNA
There's no room in my heart for love anymore. There's been too many lies and betrayals. Nor can I face up to what my kidnap has left me with.
My sister is about to walk into a life of hell, the same way I did and there’s no time to focus on anything else. There is only one way to end this vicious cycle. And only one person with the right to do that.
Me.
I resent relying on Red’s help. We have no future. He saved me for revenge, nothing else.
I'll take his help to reach my aim but won’t allow his magnetism to make me fall for his lies again.
RED
I almost lost my mind when Arianna disappeared, but now she's back, she's changed. She doesn't want me.
But I want her.
I'm used to getting what I want but this is different. It cuts deep.
I want to mend her. I want to put her back together and fix her broken soul, as well as my own. How can I make her see I'm who she wants, when all she's focused on is vengeance on her family?
Especially when I'm determined to be the one to destroy the people that hurt the woman who belongs to me.
Red Redemption is the second in the duet and also part of The Bateman Brothers series. This is a Dark Mafia, enemies to lovers, second chance romance. It features violent scenes and scenes of an explicit sexual nature. This novel is written in American English.
Now no one gets to walk away...ARIANNA
There's no room in my heart for love anymore. There's been too many lies and betrayals. Nor can I face up to what my kidnap has left me with.
My sister is about to walk into a life of hell, the same way I did and there’s no time to focus on anything else. There is only one way to end this vicious cycle. And only one person with the right to do that.
Me.
I resent relying on Red’s help. We have no future. He saved me for revenge, nothing else.
I'll take his help to reach my aim but won’t allow his magnetism to make me fall for his lies again.
RED
I almost lost my mind when Arianna disappeared, but now she's back, she's changed. She doesn't want me.
But I want her.
I'm used to getting what I want but this is different. It cuts deep.
I want to mend her. I want to put her back together and fix her broken soul, as well as my own. How can I make her see I'm who she wants, when all she's focused on is vengeance on her family?
Especially when I'm determined to be the one to destroy the people that hurt the woman who belongs to me.
Red Redemption is the second in the duet and also part of The Bateman Brothers series. This is a Dark Mafia, enemies to lovers, second chance romance. It features violent scenes and scenes of an explicit sexual nature. This novel is written in American English.
387 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 17, 2025
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About the author
Sofia La Rosa
2 books11 followersSofia has been writing professionally for many years. Her previous bestselling books are in a different genre and pen name to her mafia romance books and although she currently writes both genres, she chooses to keep the genres separate so not to confuse her readers.
Before deciding to take the plunge several years ago and make the decision to write novels full time, Sofia wrote documentation for various international companies and worked all over the country, as well as abroad. Now, Sofia has settled in the English Midlands with her husband and family.
When she's not writing, (which isn't very often), Sofia loves festivals, art, music and, of course, all things books! She loves hearing from her readers too, so please drop her a line or get in contact on social media!
Before deciding to take the plunge several years ago and make the decision to write novels full time, Sofia wrote documentation for various international companies and worked all over the country, as well as abroad. Now, Sofia has settled in the English Midlands with her husband and family.
When she's not writing, (which isn't very often), Sofia loves festivals, art, music and, of course, all things books! She loves hearing from her readers too, so please drop her a line or get in contact on social media!
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October 22, 2025
I can’t even tell you how obsessed I am with the Red Series by Sofia! Every book just keeps getting better and better, and this one absolutely did not disappoint. It picks up right where the last one left off and pulls you straight back into the story.
There’s mystery, spice, love, and confusion — all wrapped up perfectly into one book. It keeps you guessing the whole time — who is it? who’s really part of it? I was hooked from beginning to end.
I honestly can’t wait to see what happens next in the series. Sofia keeps raising the bar with every book!
There’s mystery, spice, love, and confusion — all wrapped up perfectly into one book. It keeps you guessing the whole time — who is it? who’s really part of it? I was hooked from beginning to end.
I honestly can’t wait to see what happens next in the series. Sofia keeps raising the bar with every book!
October 27, 2025
Red Bateman is everything! To the outside world, he is a cold blooded monster but towards his wife Arianna he is the kindest, loving husband around.
The second book in this series fallows smoothly on from book one ( this is not a standalone you need to read them in order not just for the storyline to make sense but because they are great).
Book 2 had me in knots as I worried for characters, felt everything they felt and gave myself whiplash with all the twists and turns. I pride myself on having a great poker face when reading but there is something about the way Sofia La Rosa writes that stops that and I can’t help but gasp, sigh and shoutout!
Red Redemption provides both the gruesome, dark side of the Bateman Business, while it has the soft romantic side where Red would move heaven and Earth to make Arianna happy.
I would love to give away the spoilers because I need to talk about this book properly with someone because once again it ends of a cliff hanger and I have soooooo many theories whizzing around in my head.
The second book in this series fallows smoothly on from book one ( this is not a standalone you need to read them in order not just for the storyline to make sense but because they are great).
Book 2 had me in knots as I worried for characters, felt everything they felt and gave myself whiplash with all the twists and turns. I pride myself on having a great poker face when reading but there is something about the way Sofia La Rosa writes that stops that and I can’t help but gasp, sigh and shoutout!
Red Redemption provides both the gruesome, dark side of the Bateman Business, while it has the soft romantic side where Red would move heaven and Earth to make Arianna happy.
I would love to give away the spoilers because I need to talk about this book properly with someone because once again it ends of a cliff hanger and I have soooooo many theories whizzing around in my head.
November 2, 2025
ARC review! OMG! I need to be better about knowing how many books are in a series!! How many more? I don’t know if I can keep up with it all. That cliffhanger??? What does it mean??? Can’t wait to find out!
This one is their continuing story. I thought it was going to begin was worse than it did!! Red was able to get her back to how she was before and she ended up even stronger than she was. I really hope this is a HEA. They’ve been through so much, it would be terrible if it didn’t end happily.
The story is great but I feel like we aren’t paying enough attention to the sister. Watch what I’m saying!! Wait and see, there is something weird/off about her!!
This one is their continuing story. I thought it was going to begin was worse than it did!! Red was able to get her back to how she was before and she ended up even stronger than she was. I really hope this is a HEA. They’ve been through so much, it would be terrible if it didn’t end happily.
The story is great but I feel like we aren’t paying enough attention to the sister. Watch what I’m saying!! Wait and see, there is something weird/off about her!!
November 10, 2025
Book one hooks you immediately, keeping you on the edge of your seat and eagerly flipping pages to see what happens next. Book two takes it even further, adding deeper character growth and more emotional layers while still keeping that same intense sexual tension and lingering misunderstandings between Red and Ariana. Both books are sharp, engaging, and an absolute pleasure to read. Definitely worth it, and I can’t wait to see what happens next in the story.
November 2, 2025
absolutely beautiful written the twist and turns the emotions will keep you in the edge of your seat. I loved that I could feel her feelings through pages. how you feel that he would turn the world absolutely upside down to protect her. Definitely worth the read
November 6, 2025
Another 5* read! Loved this just as much as book one and it ended on yet another cliffhanger! so eagerly awaiting the release of the third book.
I love reading a series of books where they all carry on from one another and the characters stay the same throughout. as much as I hate a cliffhanger, I also love them. It keeps it exciting! I salute you Sofia. You are a diamond in the rough 💎
I love reading a series of books where they all carry on from one another and the characters stay the same throughout. as much as I hate a cliffhanger, I also love them. It keeps it exciting! I salute you Sofia. You are a diamond in the rough 💎
November 6, 2025
This book had me hooked the whole time! I still do not know who to trust and who not to. I did not expect it to end on a cliff hanger and I cannot wait for the next book. 10/10 would recommend.
November 13, 2025
Loved how they found their way back to each other and how her sister eventually saw the light I hope something eventually happens to brother Liam I don’t like him at all. The twists and turns had me ready to throw my kindle across the room a couple times! Can’t wait for number three!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 10, 2025
So glad to have gotten an ARC copy….
Red’s unwavering love and devotion made this such a good read! I have to admit that I found myself a bit mad at Arianna in the beginning but her anger in her eyes was justified. Seeing them finding themselves again after tragedy was great! But seeing her solidify her position while he respectfully just showed up, that is the ultimate show of love from Red. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the Bateman world!
Red’s unwavering love and devotion made this such a good read! I have to admit that I found myself a bit mad at Arianna in the beginning but her anger in her eyes was justified. Seeing them finding themselves again after tragedy was great! But seeing her solidify her position while he respectfully just showed up, that is the ultimate show of love from Red. I can’t wait to see what happens next in the Bateman world!
November 13, 2025
OUTSTANDING!!! What a book! twists and turns and a spectacular set up for book 3 .
Red , I love your long hair!
Red , I love your long hair!
October 29, 2025
Sofia LaRosa pulled me into the pages of her book again!
What I loved:
- Smooth transition from book 1 to book 2 👏
- Emotional connection with each character & introduction of new characters with more depth ☠️❤️🔥🤥🔫💰
- Multiple Twists of the storyline 🌪️🎢
- Healing after traumatic experience ❤️🩹
- The need to read “just one more chapter” 📚
- Strong FMC 💪
- Spicy scenes ❤️🔥❤️🔥
It’s a roller coaster of emotions watching the FMC, Arianna develop into her character. You want to hold her, wipe her tears and root for her during her transformation. Will she ever be able to free herself from the nightmares and her possible consequences from her captivity?
Will Arianna and Red be able to continue their lives together?
The MMC, Red is also full of intense emotional energy. He is watching everything unfold plus dealing with his own demons. Meanwhile, the family business, his marriage, his conflicts with his brothers along with the lives of his family and members of his organized crime syndicate are also at stake. He definitely knows how to love a woman unconditionally!
You learn more about Arianna’s father, sister - Maria, brother - Matteo and Luca - Maria’s fiancée.
Liam & Oscar - Red’s brothers are back at it again showing the readers a little more of their personalities.
Plus, you see Cal in action trying to
prove his faithfulness and show solidarity with The Batemen Brothers.
The Academy Award goes to Maria, Arianna’s little sister! I won’t explain why because I’m leaving that job for you.
Grab your copy and enjoy the journey of the Batemen Brothers. Anxiously awaiting Book 3!
What I loved:
- Smooth transition from book 1 to book 2 👏
- Emotional connection with each character & introduction of new characters with more depth ☠️❤️🔥🤥🔫💰
- Multiple Twists of the storyline 🌪️🎢
- Healing after traumatic experience ❤️🩹
- The need to read “just one more chapter” 📚
- Strong FMC 💪
- Spicy scenes ❤️🔥❤️🔥
It’s a roller coaster of emotions watching the FMC, Arianna develop into her character. You want to hold her, wipe her tears and root for her during her transformation. Will she ever be able to free herself from the nightmares and her possible consequences from her captivity?
Will Arianna and Red be able to continue their lives together?
The MMC, Red is also full of intense emotional energy. He is watching everything unfold plus dealing with his own demons. Meanwhile, the family business, his marriage, his conflicts with his brothers along with the lives of his family and members of his organized crime syndicate are also at stake. He definitely knows how to love a woman unconditionally!
You learn more about Arianna’s father, sister - Maria, brother - Matteo and Luca - Maria’s fiancée.
Liam & Oscar - Red’s brothers are back at it again showing the readers a little more of their personalities.
Plus, you see Cal in action trying to
prove his faithfulness and show solidarity with The Batemen Brothers.
The Academy Award goes to Maria, Arianna’s little sister! I won’t explain why because I’m leaving that job for you.
Grab your copy and enjoy the journey of the Batemen Brothers. Anxiously awaiting Book 3!
November 11, 2025
***ARC READER*** So happy to have been given this opportunity.
Intense, harrowing and utterly unputdownable. Book Two doubles down on the darkness and delivers a gut punch of a follow-up that absolutely does not disappoint.
After the nightmare Arianna endures, the emotional fallout feels raw and real. The author handles her trauma with grit: Arianna’s inability to trust, to feel, even to love again is heartbreaking, and her single-minded pursuit of REVENGE becomes the fiercest, most believable force driving the plot. Watching her take the reins of the family business while plotting retribution adds a bold new layer, she’s vulnerable and dangerous at once, and that tension fuels the whole novel.
Red remains a rock, resolute, bruised, and stubbornly devoted. His attempts to heal Arianna and reclaim their life together create many of the book’s most powerful moments. Their push-and-pull now carries heavier stakes: it’s not just about lovers learning to trust, it’s about two people trying to rebuild lives amid blood, betrayal and the machinery of organised crime. The balance between violence, emotional repair, and family politics is handled deftly; scenes of high-octane retaliation sit alongside quieter, aching attempts at intimacy so you care about both the mission and the marriage.
Pacing is strong, the stakes are higher than ever, and the moral ambiguity keeps you guessing who, if anyone, will end up right. Sophia has written a sequel that expands the world, deepens the characters, and leaves you desperate for what comes next. Well done, Sophia — can’t wait for Book Three.
Intense, harrowing and utterly unputdownable. Book Two doubles down on the darkness and delivers a gut punch of a follow-up that absolutely does not disappoint.
After the nightmare Arianna endures, the emotional fallout feels raw and real. The author handles her trauma with grit: Arianna’s inability to trust, to feel, even to love again is heartbreaking, and her single-minded pursuit of REVENGE becomes the fiercest, most believable force driving the plot. Watching her take the reins of the family business while plotting retribution adds a bold new layer, she’s vulnerable and dangerous at once, and that tension fuels the whole novel.
Red remains a rock, resolute, bruised, and stubbornly devoted. His attempts to heal Arianna and reclaim their life together create many of the book’s most powerful moments. Their push-and-pull now carries heavier stakes: it’s not just about lovers learning to trust, it’s about two people trying to rebuild lives amid blood, betrayal and the machinery of organised crime. The balance between violence, emotional repair, and family politics is handled deftly; scenes of high-octane retaliation sit alongside quieter, aching attempts at intimacy so you care about both the mission and the marriage.
Pacing is strong, the stakes are higher than ever, and the moral ambiguity keeps you guessing who, if anyone, will end up right. Sophia has written a sequel that expands the world, deepens the characters, and leaves you desperate for what comes next. Well done, Sophia — can’t wait for Book Three.
November 24, 2025
Keeps You Wanting To Read Another Chapter
Sofia LaRosa pulled me into the pages of her book again!
What I loved:
- Smooth transition from book 1 to book 2 👏
- Emotional connection with each character & introduction of new characters with more depth ☠️❤️🔥🤥🔫💰
- Multiple Twists of the storyline 🌪️🎢
- Healing after traumatic experience ❤️🩹
- The need to read “just one more chapter” 📚
- Strong FMC 💪
- Spicy scenes ❤️🔥❤️🔥
It’s a roller coaster of emotions watching the FMC, Arianna develop into her character. You want to hold her, wipe her tears and root for her during her transformation. Will she ever be able to free herself from the nightmares and her possible consequences from her captivity?
Will Arianna and Red be able to continue their lives together?
The MMC, Red is also full of intense emotional energy. He is watching everything unfold plus dealing with his own demons. Meanwhile, the family business, his marriage, his conflicts with his brothers along with the lives of his family and members of his organized crime syndicate are also at stake. He definitely knows how to love a woman unconditionally!
You learn more about Arianna’s father, sister - Maria, brother - Matteo and Luca - Maria’s fiancée.
Liam & Oscar - Red’s brothers are back at it again showing the readers a little more of their personalities.
Plus, you see Cal in action trying to
prove his faithfulness and show solidarity with The Batemen Brothers.
The Academy Award goes to Maria, Arianna’s little sister! I won’t explain why because I’m leaving that job for you.
Grab your copy and enjoy the journey of the Batemen Brothers. Anxiously awaiting Book 3!
Sofia LaRosa pulled me into the pages of her book again!
What I loved:
- Smooth transition from book 1 to book 2 👏
- Emotional connection with each character & introduction of new characters with more depth ☠️❤️🔥🤥🔫💰
- Multiple Twists of the storyline 🌪️🎢
- Healing after traumatic experience ❤️🩹
- The need to read “just one more chapter” 📚
- Strong FMC 💪
- Spicy scenes ❤️🔥❤️🔥
It’s a roller coaster of emotions watching the FMC, Arianna develop into her character. You want to hold her, wipe her tears and root for her during her transformation. Will she ever be able to free herself from the nightmares and her possible consequences from her captivity?
Will Arianna and Red be able to continue their lives together?
The MMC, Red is also full of intense emotional energy. He is watching everything unfold plus dealing with his own demons. Meanwhile, the family business, his marriage, his conflicts with his brothers along with the lives of his family and members of his organized crime syndicate are also at stake. He definitely knows how to love a woman unconditionally!
You learn more about Arianna’s father, sister - Maria, brother - Matteo and Luca - Maria’s fiancée.
Liam & Oscar - Red’s brothers are back at it again showing the readers a little more of their personalities.
Plus, you see Cal in action trying to
prove his faithfulness and show solidarity with The Batemen Brothers.
The Academy Award goes to Maria, Arianna’s little sister! I won’t explain why because I’m leaving that job for you.
Grab your copy and enjoy the journey of the Batemen Brothers. Anxiously awaiting Book 3!
November 11, 2025
Red Redemption is the continuation of Red Retaliation. It picks up where book one left off with Arianna being trapped in a nightmare and Red desperately searching for a way to save her. Once they are reunited, Red finds that the horrors Arianna went through have changed her into someone he doesn’t recognize. He again fights to save her, but this time from herself.
When Arianna discovers the truth she couldn’t allow herself to see through her pain, anguish and feelings of betrayal, they manage to mend their relationship and it grows into a beautiful love story but also a partnership. Red treats Arianna as his equal and never doubts her abilities. In this book we get to see Arianna truly discover herself and her strength. She becomes the fierce FMC we all love to see and Red becomes even more obsessed and devoted to Arianna. I can’t wait to see what book 3 brings.
When Arianna discovers the truth she couldn’t allow herself to see through her pain, anguish and feelings of betrayal, they manage to mend their relationship and it grows into a beautiful love story but also a partnership. Red treats Arianna as his equal and never doubts her abilities. In this book we get to see Arianna truly discover herself and her strength. She becomes the fierce FMC we all love to see and Red becomes even more obsessed and devoted to Arianna. I can’t wait to see what book 3 brings.
November 2, 2025
I received an ARC copy of this book and I'm leaving my thoughts on my free will.
I have not read the first book but I can tell that this book starts like the old sitcoms when we had to wait a week before getting the end of a story line. However I was still able to figure out what was happening without having read the first one. I could feel our ML pain at trying to do the right things threw every step. The strength the FL leads finds in herself is amazing. I don't trust one of his brothers or her sister but the story was great. Now to wait for Part 3 which hopefully holds the conclusion
I have not read the first book but I can tell that this book starts like the old sitcoms when we had to wait a week before getting the end of a story line. However I was still able to figure out what was happening without having read the first one. I could feel our ML pain at trying to do the right things threw every step. The strength the FL leads finds in herself is amazing. I don't trust one of his brothers or her sister but the story was great. Now to wait for Part 3 which hopefully holds the conclusion
November 19, 2025
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Loveeeeeeeeddddd this book!! I was so excited to read book 2 of the series after the cliffhanger of book 1. The MMC Red and FMC Arianna are a power couple. I really liked that we got to see Arianna flourish into the strong woman she is. She is truly resilient. And Red? Still hot as ever and a supportive King! It was amazing seeing his character evolve as well. Someone needs to give Red a bottle of tequila, he’s literally always stressed out. Overall, the book was absolutely amazing just like book 1 and i’m beyond excited for book 3!
Loveeeeeeeeddddd this book!! I was so excited to read book 2 of the series after the cliffhanger of book 1. The MMC Red and FMC Arianna are a power couple. I really liked that we got to see Arianna flourish into the strong woman she is. She is truly resilient. And Red? Still hot as ever and a supportive King! It was amazing seeing his character evolve as well. Someone needs to give Red a bottle of tequila, he’s literally always stressed out. Overall, the book was absolutely amazing just like book 1 and i’m beyond excited for book 3!
November 22, 2025
Had this an arc and read both books in a week, loved them.
I gave 4 as I felt the second was harder to follow, there seemed a lot of characters! But I had just read the first so saying that the story did flow for me.
Red is scary but is all for Arianna and their love story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
The story shows anyone can be nurtured back and come back to happiness after a lot has happened to them.
Loved it! Can’t wait to see if there is more in the series, lots of complex characters that could have their own amazing books!
I gave 4 as I felt the second was harder to follow, there seemed a lot of characters! But I had just read the first so saying that the story did flow for me.
Red is scary but is all for Arianna and their love story was both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
The story shows anyone can be nurtured back and come back to happiness after a lot has happened to them.
Loved it! Can’t wait to see if there is more in the series, lots of complex characters that could have their own amazing books!
October 26, 2025
OMG ,
Wow ok, so this is gonna b a long one
so 1st off i wanna say Red's heartbreak wen Arianna went missing but then he got her back and had2prove tht he loved her and is there 4 her.
his devotion 2her my god chef's kiss...
they had a lotta ups and downs 2get to where they r.. Sofia got added 2 my fav author's list.... Liam oh liam i wonder if the nxt is his and Maria's book haha tht sexual tension and his attitude but he crack me up sometimes
this whole fam....
i cant wait4the nxt
Wow ok, so this is gonna b a long one
so 1st off i wanna say Red's heartbreak wen Arianna went missing but then he got her back and had2prove tht he loved her and is there 4 her.
his devotion 2her my god chef's kiss...
they had a lotta ups and downs 2get to where they r.. Sofia got added 2 my fav author's list.... Liam oh liam i wonder if the nxt is his and Maria's book haha tht sexual tension and his attitude but he crack me up sometimes
this whole fam....
i cant wait4the nxt
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
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November 20, 2025
Wow! The tense situations. The horrible things Arianna had to endure. The twists and turns and the spice. Although the was considerably less spice than the first book. The suspense. And another cliffhanger. I couldn’t get enough and I really hate that I have to wait for the next book to come out lol.
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November 17, 2025
Redmond and Arianna 🥰
After being kidnapped and drugged, Arianna is back and she’s taking her own revenge on her family. Red, after promising Arianna that no one will ever hurt her again, decides to redeem himself by standing by her and protect her. As equal. No more games, no more drama. They will both rise and fight for each other’s. A Queen will be born and will unleash her powers and influence. No one can’t stop them now.
Second books in the Bateman Brothers series, the final chapters for Arianna and Red duet. There will be betrayal, revenge, power shifting and lies. So many lies.
This one, I love it the most because after being treated like a useless person, only good for arranged marriage and connections, Arianna is becoming a force to reckon with. She always had it in her but with Red love, respect and trust, she will never be a victim anymore. This story is full of action, fast paced and very beautifully written. The characters are strong, fierce and the the secondary ones are very present and help the narrative. For me, this is what you want to read in a Mafia Romance and you won’t be disappointed!
I highly recommend this series.
5 ⭐️
After being kidnapped and drugged, Arianna is back and she’s taking her own revenge on her family. Red, after promising Arianna that no one will ever hurt her again, decides to redeem himself by standing by her and protect her. As equal. No more games, no more drama. They will both rise and fight for each other’s. A Queen will be born and will unleash her powers and influence. No one can’t stop them now.
Second books in the Bateman Brothers series, the final chapters for Arianna and Red duet. There will be betrayal, revenge, power shifting and lies. So many lies.
This one, I love it the most because after being treated like a useless person, only good for arranged marriage and connections, Arianna is becoming a force to reckon with. She always had it in her but with Red love, respect and trust, she will never be a victim anymore. This story is full of action, fast paced and very beautifully written. The characters are strong, fierce and the the secondary ones are very present and help the narrative. For me, this is what you want to read in a Mafia Romance and you won’t be disappointed!
I highly recommend this series.
5 ⭐️
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