Ruined: The Complete Series

Ruined #1-3

by Tracy Lorraine

Ruined Plans

This sexy single daddy is going to ruin her...for all the right reasons.

My focus is my daughter, always. I've built a solid, simple life for her.
When Addison shows up in town, my attraction to her is too tempting--I seek her out, despite my fear of shattering the life I've built.
She's got plans, and so do I. She wants to start over here in Ireland, get over the heartbreak of her cheating prick of a husband. I just want a secure family life for my daughter.
But I didn't plan on this--an ignited passion I’ve never felt before, a need to possess her completely.
Neither did she.
And when Addison's ex drops one last bombshell, it puts everything we feel for each other in jeopardy.
There's a choice to make--run, or fight for what could be.
And if she won't fight for us, I will.

Ruined By Lies

Lies and betrayal litter her past. And that past is about to crash into the present.

Addison is mine.
I may not be able to offer her the glamorous life she once knew, but I want to give her everything she could ever want. I want to be the one she needs.
I crave to be that man.
That's why I know it's time to reveal the secret I've been keeping from her. It's nothing like the lies she's escaped from, but it's a secret just the same.
I can make all her dreams come true, make her smile that smile that makes me feel things I never thought I'd experience again.
Unfortunately, my secret has the potential to ruin us, utterly and completely.
Addison is about to discover everything.
Will our love survive the truth?

Ruined Promises



I’ve broken promises and caused her pain, but I will fix this. Fix us.

I promised Addison I'd never hurt her. Swore to her I'd protect her.
But I caused the pain in Addison's eyes. Broke her heart with my secrets and lies.
I need to fix what I've done, and prove to her what she means to me.
I need to fight for her. Not just for myself, but for my daughter as well.
And I will fight.
Because Addison is mine.
But while I'm hell-bent on reminding her of the man I really am, she's busy harboring her own secret.
One that could make or break the family we've fought to become.
In the end, there will only be one thing left to fight for--us.

Ruined is the complete collection of Tracy Lorraine’s steamy, Irish, single dad serial.

295 pages, ebook

Published November 30, 2018

About the author

Tracy 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.

Reviews

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[LMR · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruined: The Complete Series
By: Tracy Lorraine
From Cooking Up Fun To Finding Lies... It's Time To Make Promises~ In A Collection That Delivers!
"Ruined Plans:"
Cooking Up Some Fun!!
She's been cheated on & cheated out of the the life she really wants... Well, this Irish lass has had ENOUGH & decided to go HOME & finally claim the life & career she's always wanted...
Although, it seems FATE has MORE in store for her in the shape of a Sinfully HOT Se*y Single Dad...
Look out, just when things start to really HEAT up between our would be Lovers, there's a spanner thrown into the works, which could put things on hold...
Beware... this is the 1st Installment of a fabulous Saga, Sooo this book definitely ENDs on a Cliffhanger, which will have you searching for the next book! It's a glorious Reading Rabbit Hole where you'll delightfully spend hours delving into the lives of characters artfully interwoven in an amazing tale.

"Ruined by Lies:"
From Cooking Up Some Fun... To Finding His Lies!
After being cheated on & cheated out of the the life she really wants this Irish lass finally had ENOUGH & decided to go HOME to claim the life & career she's always wanted...
Then, it seemed FATE had MORE in store for her in the shape of a Sinfully HOT Se*y Single Dad...
But just when things start to really HEAT up between our would be Lovers, Look Out, there's a spanner thrown into the works, which almost put things on hold for years...
Blissfully content, she's setting up Shop not knowing the deceit lurking in the background is waiting to strike out at her like a hidden serpent in tall grass...
Beware... this is the 2nd Installment of a fabulous Saga, Sooo this book definitely ENDs on a Cliffhanger, which will have you searching for the next book! It's a glorious Reading Rabbit Hole where you'll delightfully spend hours delving into the lives of characters artfully interwoven in an amazing tale.

"Ruined Promises:"
From Cooking Up Fun To Finding Lies... It's Time To Finally Make Promises!
After being cheated on & cheated out of the the life she really wants this Irish lass finally had ENOUGH & went HOME to claim the life & career she's always wanted...
Then, it seemed FATE stepped in with a Sinfully HOT Se*y Single Dad...
But, as things started HEATing up between the Lovers, Look Out, there's a spanner thrown into the works, which almost derails things for years...
Once again Blissfully content, she's setting up Shop unknowing about the deceit lurking in the background, waiting to strike out like a hidden serpent in tall grass...
Blow after Blow she's constantly dealt, but the newest deception crouched within the innocence of youth bears lasting consequences she's ill prepared to deal with, especially alone...
What choice will she ultimately make, & can she deal with the repercussions either way...
Will his treacherous actions ever be explained, & can they be forgiven enough for them to move past them...
Beware... this is the final Installment of a fabulous Saga, Sooo this book definitely started on a Cliffhanger, which will have you searching for the previous books! It's a glorious Reading Rabbit Hole where you'll delightfully spend hours delving into the lives of characters artfully interwoven in an amazing tale.

What's better than Reading these Stories Individually... Reading & Owning them as a Collection!! That's Right! No more Searching for the Next book from your Favorite Author in this Series... They're all together in One Fabulousssssly Awesome Collection. Truly a Great Read!
This is that Extra Something that takes Three 4 Star Reads & Gives it MORE... Five STARS to Tracy Lorraine for a Great Collection!!

I either Owned or was granted ARC's of it these Amazing Tales by Tracy Lorraine. Now, I've been granted an ARC of them all together in Tracy Lorraine's "Ruined: The Complete Series," via Booksprout. I happily recommend this Collection to others based upon its own merits. I LOVEed reading this series, & I'll be looking for even MORE from Tracy. All opinions expressed within this review are uniquely my own & freely given!
Until next time... Happy Reading!

[CS · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 Stars

This was an awesome journey of Addie who leaves her life as a high powered attorney after finding her husband in his office with another woman.
It was the catalyst needed to jump start her life back into place. Being an attorney was never a dream for her and she heads back to Ireland to be with her beloved Aunt. Her instant attraction to Blake, her late cousin’s husband has her confused but excited.
Blake sweeps her off her feet as they share a whirlwind romance with instant attraction and heat. His adorable preteen daughter loves her as well, and her Aunt Addy thoroughly approved of their relationship. Everything seemed so perfect as Blake is sweet, sexy, attentive, and totally devoted to Addison and her needs. But there’s a secret he’s keeping from her and it really was a deal breaker for me.
I absolutely hated his secret and how it devastated Addison.
Possible Spoiler Alert: My heart ached as I imagined the countless number of women he wined and dined, continuing to do so even after they met and fell for each other. Ugh, that was the part I had a hard time accepting.
I liked everything about this romance, and I really liked Blake. I get the whole secret thing, but why continue when he no longer needed the money and when he had Addie in his life? I mean who does that? Cheating and lying is never a good look on a man. I never felt closure for that critical error in judgement on his part. It really would have been a five star read if not for that. End of Spoiler Alert.
Other than that painful part that had me hating Blake, the author did a great job with the writing, pacing, and especially with the development and growth of Addie!!

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

[Michelle Vandal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story!! So glad I read this as the complete series because if I would have had to wait for the next story it would have tortured me.

In Ruined Plans we meet Addison. She is in a life she never really wanted. She's a lawyer, married to Edward & living a somewhat lavish lifestyle. Except for the fact that she works all the time & doesn't even remember when the last time she had sex with her husband. It's Valentines Day & again she's working late so she decides it surprise her husband with take out in his office BUT he's the one to surprise her when she opens the door & finds him doing her PA. The last nail in the coffin her marriage was already in, Addison goes home to Ireland to start over. She sets a plan to begin her new life doing for herself & doing what she wants, baking, until Blake the hunky, single Dad enters her life.

In Ruined by Lies I didn't even know what to say. Addison & Blake are giving it a go. All she asked for was one promise, don't lie to her & she would do the same & then Wham!! I feel like I'd been hit with a board. I was crying inside for Addison.

In Ruined Promises I was like Wow! Didn't see that one coming from Blake. This story had me down & then way back up. Addison & Blake's story is magical. Probably that luck o' the Irish 🍀 The supporting characters gave such added depth & there's a few that I could see getting their own stories & hopefully a HEA.

Definitely recommend but set aside enough time to finish all three because once you start you won't want to stop until you're done.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addison catches her husband cheating on her and its just the push she needs to make a change in her life. She packs up and goes back to Ireland and stays with her aunt until she find her own place. Just as she is taking a shower her first day there the power goes out. She goes to see what's going on and runs into Blake her late cousins husband. Blake is stunned by Addy and for the first time in a while he is attracted to a woman. Blake has just been staying to himself while he raises his daughter. When Blake and his daughter see a cake that Addy is making his daughter immediately wants to make one too. While Addison is getting her footing and making decisions about her career Blake is always around. However when she learns that her soon to be ex has done some damage to her credit she wonders if she'll ever get her bakery up and running. Addison is getting further and further involved with Blake yet she doesn't know everything she thinks she does about him. Blake has a secret that could very well end things between them for good. When Addison thinks she has everything she could wanted everything explodes around her and she wonders if anything she wants will ever happen. Can Addison forgive the betrayal that sideswiped her from Blake? Will she ever get her bakery and someone of her own to love?


This is a great series once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book set to any book lover.

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

[Debra Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruined Plans - A really awesome heartfelt and exciting romance with an enthralling well-developed interesting plot that will tug on your heart strings and make you smile and a little sad. It is a fast pace, page-turner with amazing characters that are mature and deep; and the chemistry between them hot and instant. This book introduces the characters Blake and Addison who are given a second chance at love while reinventing themselves. Looking forward to continuing this story in book 2.

Ruined Lies - WOW! The excitement level in this book is way up. This book has closed some doors and opened a few more. Well written it leaves me on the edge of my seat in anticipation of book 3. A MUST READ!

Ruined Promises - WOW!! There are no words I can use that will do this series the justice it deserve. So wonderfully written, sweet, consistent and enthralling … I was hooked from the first book. Each book follows the same couple – Addison and Blake; the stories build on each other and are interesting and gripping. This is the final book in the series, and the characters had to go through some ups and downs and twists and turns. The ending was beautiful, happy and I was left smiling. This series is a MUST READ!

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

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. It's a well-written series, that is quick to read. Highly entertaining....

Ruined plans
This is the first book in the Ruined Series and does end on a cliffhanger.
This is a well-written story, really quick to read but you get thrust right onto the story. Addison walks into her husband's office and catches him cheating on her with her own PA. Leaving the cheating @ss. She goes back to Ireland and chooses the life she wasn't allowed when she was younger. Meeting a new man and being happy for the first time in a long time Addison can't wait to see what happens next with her new life. Highly entertaining, can't wait for the next book.

Ruined by lies
This is the second book in the Ruined Series, I suggest you read book one first. They do end on cliffhangers but oh, the story gets so juicy.
We have followed Addison to Ireland and she's getting her bakery up and finds the love of her life and all is going well. Then her mother walks back into her life and she learns Blake has been keeping a huge lie from her. Can she recover from this new betrayal.

Ruined promises
This is the conclusion to the Ruined series, and it wraps everything up wonderfully. Addison is still extremely hurt by Blake and his secret life and now there is more drama in Addison's life. Wonderful story, great characters.

[CL Westbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible series of books that you love & not be able to put down once you start to read them. Enjoy! X

Ruined Plans
Omg. When i first started reading this book i was intrigued to where it was going to go. But my what a start. Addison has a ride ahead of her. What a page turner. I loved this book from. Start to finish. I'm so glad it's part of a series as I can't wait to read what happens between her and Blake.
Ruined Plans as the title implies keeps Toulon your toes. Its full of intense chemistry and its a great read. I can't wait for the next book Runied by Lies. Xx

Ruined by Lies
Omg. Amazeballs. Second in the series and it just gets better and better. Blake and Addys story continues. The intense chemistry, flirting, and how the story continues to develop. I can't wait for Ruined Promises. I'm sad it's the last in the series. An amazing book. A must read xx

Ruined Promises
What can I say. What a fabulous third and final book. It was amazing. It follows on from ruined by lies and boy does it deliver.

It just keeps getting better and better. I loved the story between Addy & Blake.

No spoilers from me, but just know the book definitely delivers and you will love everything that happens. A fabulous book & a must read xx

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

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book so much and I love the romance between Blake and Addison and love that Addison got along with Blake’s daughter Sinead and love that Addison is close with her aunt addy as well in the book and love the spicy scenes between Blake and Addison and there is some drama between Blake and Addison when she finds out something about Blake which is a shock and I love the single dad, small town trope so much and love that Addison wants to open up a bakery in Ireland and love when Blake calls Addison ‘baker girl’ in the book and I really like that Addison and her mum relationship improves through the book and love the ending when Blake and Addison get married and they have a little girl who is eights months old called Aoife at the end and Addison becomes sinead step mum and I love the accidental pregnancy with Addison and I love that Addison is close with Juliette in the book but I wasn’t a fan of Addison’s ex husband Edward who cheated on her at all but overall I just love reading anything by Tracy Lorraine and can’t wait to read more of her books in the future

Less spice more steamy
Single PoV
Single dad
Best friend’s husband
Small town in Ireland
Hate Addison ex husband Edward
Addison wants to own a bakery
Under 285 pages

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read

A new author to me, I was delighted to read a book I enjoyed this much. This story happens over 3 parts but it is complete. The story follows Addie, an attorney who finds her husband cheating in his office. She leaves and heads back to Ireland to be with her beloved Aunt. There, she meets Blake, her late cousin’s husband and is confused by how much she is attracted to him. Their attraction is intense and instant. A romance begins. Blake has a daughter and Addie falls for her too. But under all these wonderful, amazing events Blake has a secret he’s been keeping from her - it’s something huge and it devastates Addison and it angered me. This book will make you smile, make you cry, it’s an emotional roller coaster with twists and turns and absolutely awesome.

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

[Douglas Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our heroine goes back to Ireland after finding her husband cheating on her. She just wants to recover and forget, but instead she finds our hero. Is she ready and able to try a new relationship?

This is the complete Ruined series in a single set, which is good because the first two stories end on cliffhangers. No concerns here about being able to leap right into the next book.

Which is good, because that is what you are going to want to do. The story is very well written, with some real emotional twists and turns, some of which might annoy parts of the audience, but I highly encourage you to stick with it. The characters are solid and draw you into the story, making it a real page turner. I felt the conclusion was well worth the trouble giving the reader a solid HEA.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.

[Bette Stanek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read all of these books separately, not in the collection, but since they are so short I felt guilty counting each as a separate book in my 2019 Book Challenge. So, I’m counting it as one book under the collection. Now, for my review:

WOW! This was more than I was expecting. When I picked up the first book, Ruined Plans, I was thinking that it would be a quick and easy read, kind of a “filler” for my next full read. It was definitely quick and easy. It was not a filler. Even though these books are short they are not total fluff. There is some substance to these characters. The storyline keeps you turning pages. When you finish one, you’ll want to make sure you can start the sequel immediately.

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allison and Blake Will Take You On An Emotional Roller Coaster
This complete series includes Ruined Plans, Ruined By Lies and Ruined Promises. Allison will take you on an emotional roller coaster. A cheating husband, returning back home to Ireland and getting involved with a gorgeous single Dad. Lots of passion, betrayal and no shortage of drama. Emotional and heartbreaking at times. She finds out that Blake is hiding secrets. Fast-paced and will keep your attention. I read an arc copy via Booksprout and voluntarily chose to review. I had purchased the first two books in the series and was delighted to be able to read the conclusion.

[Marilyn Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a set of three book that I’ve read individually but I love sets where they are all together. This set starts where Addison finds her husband cheating and leaves for Ireland and getting a divorce. She is going to do what she wants now. Not planning it she meets a hot single father and they have sparks. But she tells him that she wants no lies between. As they are together things start happening but the worst is that she finds out he’s hiding secrets. Will this be the end or will they work together and find out if they’re worth it!

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

[MaLoBe · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best series I've read!

This series just had me hooked from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading it. This is real page-turner. The story line is very well paced, is well thought through. There are some unpredictable events that really bring the nice twists to the story. Not only main characters are well developed but every single one that makes an appearance even for shortest time. I felt instant connection with them and was invested in their relationships and interactions. There is heartbreak, romance, lies, omissions and some really hot and steamy scenes. There is nothing more I could ask from a perfect read.

[Amy Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

a great box sex at a great love price!

Ruined Plans- The story really drew you in. I loved that Addison is a strong woman who left her husband after she discovered he was cheating on her. Then fate steps in and Blake is in her life. He was amazing and the two of them made the story so good.

Ruined by Lies- Wow this story is getting so good. So full of twist & turns. Addison and Blake definitely surprised me. Another hit for me!
This is the final part to the story. Blake & Addison so good. This whole story had me on a rollercoaster ride, but in a good way. I definitely will be reading more from this author!
Ruined Promises-

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written. Naïve Lawyer Addison leaves everything to her husband to handle, he cheats on her, uses her name to rack up debt, and loses all the money. She runs to Ireland to her Aunt Addie and falls in lust the first day with Blake. Then she thinks Blake is cheating on her, finds out shes pregnant and tells Blake she wants to start over. Why didn't she take it slow in the first place? I didn't think much of Addison as a character but other than that it was a good read, didn't need 3 books to tell that story.

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

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruined: The Complete Series was an awesome boxset. Don't normally enjoy books with cliffhangers in them but since the author put all the books together I was able to immediately start the next book and have all my questions answered. After her husband cheats on her she decides to move home. She meets a single dad. They have plenty of chemistry. Tons of drama and emotions that are up and down. Overall, very exciting stories that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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

[Nathathida Atirekasâra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read the prologue of Ruined Plans for a while but never had a chance to read the book. When I start reading the Completed Series of Ruined, I realise that this is a book that I'd read a prologue before so I am in. Addison and Brake have a chemistry from the start and I like Addison's attitude a lot. Even if I think Brake should tell Addison about his secret, I give this book 5 stars anyways. Really recommended for everyone who want to read a steamy romance with HEA in the set.

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

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

After Addison catches her husband cheating she leaves and goes back home to restart her life where she meets Blake and they have a instant hot attraction but soon she learns there are some secrets about Blake she didn't know. She has also been hiding some secrets of her own. Will they both be willing to work through the problems that their secrets have caused? Loved this wonderful book and great characters.

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

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love reading Tracey’s books . So glad to have been able to read this three story series as a box set. I have a love-hate relationship with cliff-hanger series! So, at the end of each of these books, I was OMG'ing; but then issued a sigh of relief, and the next was right there. That is the bonus of the whole series being in one package. This book flowed well. Kept my attention throughout. Interesting characters. I will seek out other works by this writer!

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

[KReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heart Breaking and Beautiful

This set is 3 books that tell one story. Addison catches her husband cheating on her with her PA on Valentines day. Heartbroken she returns to her hometown and the comfort of her Aunt Addy. She meets Blake and his daughter Sinead, Aunt Addy's granddaughter, throughout the books their story is told. It was beautiful and at times heartbreaking. I read all 3 books in 1 sitting because I NEEDED to know what happened next.

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

[Adalle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading this collection. And we all know that finding true love is never easy. However, this book makes getting a second chance to get and receive true love, a possibility for everyone...

This is the first time that I've ever had read from this author. I'm so looking forward to even more from this author.

I voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book collection via Booksprout. And any opinions expressed within this review are solely and uniquely made by me, and I'm happily leaving this review.

[Sue Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ruined box set by Tracy Lorraine.
This was a 3 book series. Addison has just found out her husband is cheating on her with her p.a. she leaves and tells him she wants a divorce. She goes back to Ireland to her aunt Addy. Can she make a new start for her?
A fantastic read with some great characters. Loved Addison. Blake I loved then I hated him then I loved him again. Sinead I loved too. But her so called husband I wanted to kill him. Loved how Blake and Addison met. Loved the ending too. Perfect. 5*.

[Laid-Back Book Bitches · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you love single dad romances? Then this is the story for you. I was on of the lucky ones that read them book for book. There was alot of crying and cursing. But in the end it was totally worth every tear. Addison caught her husband cheating which caused a bug life change. Blake oh Blake, he catches your heart right away. The love he has for Addison is off the charts. Watching Blake with his daughter had me falling so much harder for him. This is a must read guys! Go get this book right this moment

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very entertaining and enjoyable three book series that you can now get as a single complete set. The well written storyline offers lots of drama and intense emotions. This couple has amazing chemistry and I really loved them together. Secrets and twists cause plenty of angst for this couple on the road to a HEA. An excellent series that will keep you fully engaged as the story unfolds. This is my truthful review I'm posting by my own accord.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first time reading this author. So glad to have been able to read this three story series as a box set. I have a love-hate relationship with cliff-hanger series! So, at the end of each of these books, I was OMG'ing; but then issued a sigh of relief, and the next was right there! LOL. This book flowed well. Kept my attention throughout. Interesting characters. I will seek out other works by this writer!

[J. Ockenhouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addie and Blake story is so good. It's like that first cup of coffee, it warms you all over and just does amazing things for your senses. The characters make you feel and understand them. Their story has the drama, secrets and twists that has you begging for more. The storyline flows beautifully and as you read the words the scenes will immediately take image.

I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this series! The author's writing style is engaging and clear. I lose myself in her stories, sometimes to the detriment of my sleeping schedule, but it is so worth it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of a woman reclaiming her life and the hot, single dad she finds along the way.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I enjoyed it so much, I purchased the series, even though I had the ARC.

[Laila Viking · Rating 5 out of 5]

A trilogy that is worth the read. The characters have to choose how the future is going to be. Can she get over her trust issues and take the chance of a HEA? Can they get through the issues without losing their passion? There are unexpected twists in this story and they made it the five star review. Absolutely a story to keep you on the edge and just want to read on.
The characters are really likeable especially Blake who only wants the best for her.
Enjoyable and must read series.