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So you tell me this: Why would I ever, ever, EVER give my heart to that bad boy … again?

Yeah, he’s sexy as hell. Yeah, he’s got more money than God. Yeah, he always takes what he wants.

But no way I’m falling for his act. We were high school sweethearts. We were gonna spend our lives together.

But he left; got the hell outta Dodge.

Now he’s back. A devil in a tailored blue suit. Sh^^ he’s hot.

He’s a raptor from the bright lights, big city and he’s on the hunt to take over the last manufacturing plant left in our hometown. Like it’s some kind of freakin’ 8-point buck for his fancy New York City digs.

I run that plant. So, basically, he wants to own me.

No way. I’m gonna fight him. But what if I lose? What if he takes the plant ... and me?

166 pages, ebook

First published October 29, 2018

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Marcella Swann

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Marcella Swann has been putting words on paper for as long as she can remember. After working for years in the hard-boiled world of journalism, she how devotes her time to writing contemporary romances of strong-willed women who win the men of their dreams. As passionate about love as the beauty of a story well told, Marcella is a complete romantic and believes everyone desires their happily ever after. A small town girl from Louisiana, Marcella now lives in New York City and starts each day walking her Yorkie in the park. She also swings a mean kettle bell at the gym and loves karaoke nights with her friends.

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November 30, 2018
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November 11, 2018
I started this book but stopped as I found the Hero so dislikea.
His attitude in general but esp towards women... ew....
I might go back to it at a later date.
486 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2018
I received this book as a gift and I would like to give an honest opinion of what I read.

This was a really interesting book; it is one of those books that you really didn’t like one of the main characters and wondered if he would ever change and act like a real human again. You know there are so many people out there that this guy Tristan was written after. As a matter of fact I can think of a lot of them off the top on my head. Reading this book even though it is a fiction romance it does give me the chance to hope that maybe just maybe some of those greedy, self absorbed people might be able to change or not. This book was very well written a when I started reading it I didn’t stop until I finished it.

Tristan Booker was now a billionaire that made his money by buying up small companies and then selling them at a higher price for what ever products they places like Amazon or Walmart could use of them. He was ruthless and did what ever it took to win over a person to buy their company. Now he was returning to his hometown of Chelsea, Michigan. He was headed there to buy up Van Doren company. It was one of the few compaies that cut and sewed all of the interior products for the Ford Camaro.

Faith had worked for Van Doren since she was out of High School, and at twenty she was made the COO of the company and shared her office with the owner and CEO Cubby. His real name is Corbet Breenen but no one had ever called him by his first name and been the owner long before Faith had been born. This was her life, and she loved her home and the people she worked with. Then Tristan showed up in all of his fancy stuck up glory.

Tristan and Faith were High School sweet hearts but he left Chelsea and never came back. He crushed her heart and her dreams of them together. He made her feel like she was unworthy of him. Faith was smart though and a lot smarter than Tristan had given her credit for he also under estimated her ability to read him which he found out about as he was working on his plan for his take over.

During their time together they both were starting to second guess themselves about each other especially Tristan. What is going to become of Van Doran Company, and Faith. More importantly is Tristan ever going to find out what is truly important in life or is he going to continue to chase his dream of greed. This is a must read story and one I know that everyone will enjoy.
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2,864 reviews38 followers
November 7, 2018
This story had a twofold plot. Tristan and Faith were high school sweethearts. They were each other’s first love and first intimate experience. When Tristan turned eighteen, he turned his back on Faith, he turned his back on the town he grew up in, Chelsea, Michigan, and he turned into an opportunistic, greedy and manipulative businessman. He was so good at what he did, he became a billionaire. Faith never left Chelsea. She took some online accounting college courses and with her natural leadership skills, she worked her way up to COO of Van Doren Seating Company. She has been working there for the last ten years. Tristan had a score to settle and he was going after Van Doren. He went back to Chelsea to buy the company. Tristan was so full of himself and thought he was above everyone in Chelsea. He behaved proud, entitled and he did not hesitate to throw his money around. When Tristan went to the offices of Van Doren, he acted like he did not see Faith. He went directly to the owner Corbett "Cubby" Brennan. Cubby deferred him to Faith. When he spoke to Faith about purchasing the company, she turned him down. Tristen was not deterred. He tried again and failed. Then he came up with a brilliant plan that would endear him to one and all at Van Doren and then when he had gained their trust, he would strike to win. Now Faith was feeling conflicted being around Tristan and got upset that she could not stop thinking about him. Faith tried to talk to Tristan about companies being about people and communities that need the work. But will she ever get through to him? Will Tristan use Faith's feelings for him against her? Will he succeed in his diabolical plan to obliterate the company? I enjoyed reading this book. It is an easy read and did not take long to complete. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
3,369 reviews28 followers
November 11, 2018
I couldn't put this book down. Its a fantastic read that just keeps you giving.
Faith works as a COO (Chief Operating Office) in the Van Doren seating company. She had been COO for 10 years and loved It. She was very passionate about her work, it was like her extended family. Her boss Cubby was like a father figure, She had lost her parent a few years ago. They had left her the house and she was so happy living in her tiny little town called Chelsea. It was her birthday so she was off to party at her sister. On her way she passed the small air stripe and though she had send her old first love Tristan Booker. He had out of the blue dumped her and left to go to college, he never looked back. why was he back now???
Tristan had done very well for himself. A self made billionaire who took over small struggling companies and sold them off for a big profit. And now he had his eye set on Van Doren!!
Could Faith trust Tristan? Would Cubby sell the company? Would Faith finally get answers ??
woohoo this is a fantastic read, you wont be disappointed. SO romantic SO much chemistry This book has it all.

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2,804 reviews50 followers
November 7, 2018
This story involves a transformation of a sort. Tristan and Faith have a complicated history. They started as best friends then became lovers as teenagers. Talking about a future together suddenly stopped and Tristan went off to college and left Faith behind with no promises of a future together and no further contact. Fast forward twelve years, and he is now a billionaire businessman who buys up businesses then quickly dismantles them or sells them off. Now he has his sights on a business in his hometown, which is also the biggest employer. It is also the business where Faith is COO. She sees through his charming ways, and finds the ruthless manipulator underneath. The attraction and chemistry are still palpable, though she is fighting hard to tame both. Yet being in his hometown and interacting with Faith and the townspeople are bringing about some changes in Tristan. Could his conscience really come into play? Are those emotions really guilt and perhaps love? Read this deftly crafted book to discover just how Tristan and Faith’s future plays out.

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3,697 reviews28 followers
November 13, 2018
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the second chance romance between Tristan and Faith. They dated in high school until after graduation and Tristan left town and never looked back. Faith was heartbroken, but she moved on and still works in the same company she did in high school. Faith is now the COO and loves her job. When Tristan moved to New York, he started investing and soon owned his own company that bought smaller companies and sold them off. When Tristan came back to his home town, he wanted to buy the company where Faith worked and he thought if he threw money at them, they would sell. Tristan wanted the upholstery company because of personal reasons and thought he would try a different tactic. Tristan said he wanted to invest in the company and thought it would be worth more money when he sold it. Faith didn't trust Tristan and wanted to avoid him. When Tristan saw Faith, he realized he still had feelings for her and wanted her back. I liked this book, even if i didn't like Tristan. I thought he was too arrogant and thought money was the answer to everything. Good one.
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November 9, 2018
Tristan left Chelsea, Michigan and Faith twelve years ago when he was 19 and she 18 and never looked back. He broke Faith's heart. Now he returns an arrogant billionaire to purchase the upholstery company that keeps the town alive and sell it. Faith thinks she is over Tristan but when she sees him she realizes she still has unresolved issues with the way he abruptly left. Tristan also still cares for his first love. There is a lot in this story that reminds you of Pretty Woman. Tristan makes his money buying up small struggling companies and sells them off to conglomerates or internet entities. He is heartless and ruthless. Spending time in Chelsea and with Faith reminds him of bygone days. And of family and friendship. It is fun watching him change. There are bumps is the road with Tristan and Faith but they still have chemistry and some steamy sexy times. This was a good read with a HEA.
6,527 reviews27 followers
November 13, 2018
Marcella Swann is an author that you always know will give you a great read and with this one she definitely took it to the next level she is fast becoming a favourite author for me.

This is a book that is woven with many layers yes you have a second chance love story between Tristan and Faith but there is also the story of redemption for Tristan not to mention the underlying story of small companies in small towns been gobbled up by conglomerates

Tristan and Faith where high school sweethearts they where one anothers first loves but he walked away when school finished and became a corporate raider who had no heart and now he is back in town ad after the company that Faith works for. Will she be able to convince him that companies are just as much about the people as the profits and will he win his way back into her heart You will need to read to see.
1,166 reviews6 followers
November 6, 2018
I really, really, really disliked Tristan at first. So arrogant, thinking he could just trample over anybody that got in his way to achieve what he wanted. His partner Ricky wasn't any better. Tristan returns to his childhood town of Chelsea and finds his ex, Faith is still there. Faith wants nothing to do with him having already been hurt when he left before. However, Tristan wants to buy the company she works for but finds resistance from both Faith and the owner Cubby. Part of his plan is to whisk Faith off to New York which in turn leads to a reconnection between them. It also leads to Tristan re-evaluating what he is doing with his firm. Needless to say I grew to love Tristan in the end.

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1,053 reviews7 followers
November 28, 2018
At the beginning of this story it was very hard for this reader to like the main male character at all. Arrogance personified. However, it is understood for this depiction of his character as it fits to create the story line and leads to uniting up with his high school sweetheart. His manner seems to be changing a bit as he is not such a bitter pill to swallow. The main female character's proximity to the main male character seems to have had a dramatic impact on him, so much so, that he had an epiphany of his whole perspective on life. This was a very charming romantic tale.

I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel via Booksprout and I amleaving an honest and unbiased review. I have no affiliation to this author.
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1,838 reviews17 followers
November 7, 2018
A billionaire playboy Tristan returns to his hometown to rub everyone’s nose in his success, lifestyle, and money. He does and will do just about anything to buy mom and pop businesses and resell them for a profit. His old flame Faith realizes all he cares about is money and confronts him about the emptiness of his lavish lifestyle. Tristan was a despicable character and couldn’t understand what Faith saw in him except for their past. Things don’t go according to Tristan’s plans until he decides to take the other fork in the road.

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41 reviews7 followers
November 7, 2018
This book features Tristan and Faith. They were together in high school until Tristan left for college and broke it off with Faith. This story picks up 12 years later when Tristan returns to their hometown. I really didn't care for Tristan through a lot of the book. Faith was a great heroine, she was a great sister, a hard worker, and had a dog that she took with her everywhere. The most important thing for me about this book was that when Tristan and Faith reconnected, it changed them both. I think you will enjoy this book, pick it up today.

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475 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2018
Meet Tristan self made billionaire and Faith the one he left behind. After graduation Tristan up and left. Not a word or explanation. Broken hearted Faith moved on. Took college courses online and worked her way up to COO of Van Doren Seating Company the one that Tristan is trying to buy. Thinking this is an easy conquest until he has to deal with Faith who now considers him the enemy. The spark is still there but the trust gone. Can Tristan swarm his way back into Faith's good graces. Find out grab a copy today.

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2,809 reviews13 followers
November 11, 2018
A well written good enjoyable second chance romance. Tristan and Faith high school sweethearts with big dreams until he left with out a goodbye. 12 years later he is back to buy the company she works for, the towns livelihood, and the company he blames for his fathers death. He didnt plan on the feelings and chemistry being just as strong. This second chance romance had lots of twists and turns, hot steamy scenes, and lots of laughs that captivated me from page one. A must read having me on the edge of my seat.

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901 reviews4 followers
November 14, 2018
Rekindled - Should They or Shouldn't They?

A really good down-to-earth novel where Tristen lived in a small town, left for the big city to make his mark in life. In the process, he forgets what's really important in life. Faith stays behind & has a fulfilling life. He returns a changed man & is not the same guy she remembers. A realistic view of 2 people who come from different worlds and how they reconnect.

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2,251 reviews13 followers
November 18, 2018
An inspiring second chance romance read

Faith, the COO of a small business, gets the shock of her life when her high school boyfriend Tristan, billionaire co-owner of Booker Firm, walks into her place of work. As the story progresses secrets are kept, gestures are made to gain trust and the lies come to light. Marcella Swann has given the readers an inspiring second chance romance read.

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470 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2018
I really enjoyed reading Rekindled by Marcella Swann!! I love a good second chance book and this one doesn’t disappoints!! I love how Tristan thought he was high almighty and was going to Seal the deal!! But, Faith was going to fight for her livelihood and was not going to make it easy for him!! This was a great book lots of laughs!! Give it a try!!

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1,016 reviews
November 13, 2018
This book is a really good read. Faith was hurt by Tristan so many years ago when she thought they would be together forever. Will she be able to trust him when he comes back in to her life? Tristan thinks he get anything he wants, but he ends up rethinking some of his life. I thought this was well written and really liked Faith and Tristan's love story. Faith will make him earn what he wants instead of taking it.
16.6k reviews154 followers
November 18, 2018
She is never ever going to fall for him again. They had been school sweethearts but he just left leaving her behind. Now he wants to buy the plant the only one left but it is her firm which means he wants to buy her as well? Can she stop him? Can she keep.away.from him? Will.He get what he wants? See how they Will get on

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16.4k reviews216 followers
November 18, 2018
I haven't read a bad book from this author yet and this book is no exception! The great plot and character development kept me so engaged throughout the entire book that I had a very hard time putting this book down until the very last page was turned!

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531 reviews2 followers
November 11, 2018
Tristan left his small hometown after graduation and didn’t look back. In the Big Apple he started his own company and made it big. He went back home for vengeance, but was saved by his first love, Faith.

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855 reviews
November 12, 2018
Love Reborn

Beautiful romantic story of young love left behind but not forgotten! Sometimes facing what you’ve become wakes up a need to change,for the better! Thanks for the beautiful adventure with unforgettable characters.love this author’s books❤️❤️
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200 reviews1 follower
November 10, 2018
This book was a great second chance.
It has hurt and betrayal. And one has to prove them self.
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November 19, 2018
Faith was heart broken by her high school sweetheart Tristan. Tristan couldn't wait to leave Chelsea his home town when he graduate from high school and never looked by not even for Faith. Tristan comes back to town and wants to buyout factory that Faith helps run. Tristan thinks the buyout will be easy and done in 2 weeks. However, he didn't expect to run into Faith and try to earn her trust back after the way he left things when he was 18. Faith challenged Tristan in every way and she decides to keep her out of it. Will Faith lose her heart again to Tristan and be left behind in Chelsea once again? What will Tristan do about his greed to make more money or want to win Fait back for the long haul?

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470 reviews11 followers
April 3, 2019
I received an Arc for this book. It was very well written. Marcella Swan did a great job bringing the characters to life. I highly recommend this book.

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