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Scarlet #3
Scarlet Redemption
Every woman has her breaking point. Has Scarlet reached hers? In this beautifully crafted tale of redemption and renewal, Scarlet must choose between staying in the shadows of weighty family secrets, or stepping out into the light, and thus risking it all. Can she do it? And will Jackson be a part of that journey?
The thrilling conclusion to the heat, humour and heartache of the Scarlet Lies Series.
The thrilling conclusion to the heat, humour and heartache of the Scarlet Lies Series.
- GenresRomanceContemporaryAdult
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2019
29 people are currently reading
75 people want to read
About the author
Lani Wendt Young
27 books432 followersLani Young is an international bestselling author of YA fantasy, contemporary romance and literary fiction. The 2018 Pacific Laureate, her work is inspired by the diverse mythology of Oceania and the richness of her cultural heritage as a Samoan and Maori woman.
When she's not writing (or reading), she's baking cookies, talking to dogs, and trying to do triathlons.
She lives in Samoa and New Zealand with her Ironman husband and four children.
When she's not writing (or reading), she's baking cookies, talking to dogs, and trying to do triathlons.
She lives in Samoa and New Zealand with her Ironman husband and four children.
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November 25, 2019
A beautiful and wholesome conclusion to a series that had me giggling, sighing, and snapping my fingers with a "YESSSSS!" the entire time. I also love plot twists and story reveals so all the "secrets" this book revealed was a huuuuge relief to my anxious heart.
I love and absolutely ADORE Scarlet and firmly believes she deserves every happy ending - with or without Jackson (preferably with him though, haha!) She is such a strong and hard-not-to-like character because even though she is aware of the things about her that her family deem to be imperfect and not that of a perfect daughter, Scarlet is resilient and strong and brave and truly deserves only good things in life.
I am so grateful to have read the series because I needed a good book to read and the fact that it was written by a female Pasifika author automatically makes an all-time favourite.
I love and absolutely ADORE Scarlet and firmly believes she deserves every happy ending - with or without Jackson (preferably with him though, haha!) She is such a strong and hard-not-to-like character because even though she is aware of the things about her that her family deem to be imperfect and not that of a perfect daughter, Scarlet is resilient and strong and brave and truly deserves only good things in life.
I am so grateful to have read the series because I needed a good book to read and the fact that it was written by a female Pasifika author automatically makes an all-time favourite.
April 14, 2019
Sequel Please! 😫😫😫
I am so in love with Scarlet and Jackson! Now I want me a Jackson🤤#NotJasonMomoa 😅 Please write a sequel to their happy ending 🙏😩😭
I am so in love with Scarlet and Jackson! Now I want me a Jackson🤤#NotJasonMomoa 😅 Please write a sequel to their happy ending 🙏😩😭
May 4, 2019
Definitely worth the weight (pun intended).
This last instalment was worth the wait. I want to embrace all the Scarlet's of the world, especially of Samoa for the silence they have to endure. I still want to throw hands at Scarlet's mother for obvious reasons, but thank you Lani for giving us lapoa femme fatales hope that that there is a #notjasonmomoa for us all.
Five star rating because this series is worth it. This tale of love, culture, religion, tradition, rage, lust, hope & laughter gives us an inside look into PK' s (Pastor's Kids) & the ridiculous expectations imposed on them to lead a righteous, perfect and transparent life.
As long as you're writing Ms Lani, know I will always be reading.
Thank you
This last instalment was worth the wait. I want to embrace all the Scarlet's of the world, especially of Samoa for the silence they have to endure. I still want to throw hands at Scarlet's mother for obvious reasons, but thank you Lani for giving us lapoa femme fatales hope that that there is a #notjasonmomoa for us all.
Five star rating because this series is worth it. This tale of love, culture, religion, tradition, rage, lust, hope & laughter gives us an inside look into PK' s (Pastor's Kids) & the ridiculous expectations imposed on them to lead a righteous, perfect and transparent life.
As long as you're writing Ms Lani, know I will always be reading.
Thank you
April 12, 2019
A work of art
This book is everything & more. There is raw content that brings the characters to life. So much of the fa'asamoa is exposed not in a way that discriminates the race but in a way that draws in appreciation and understanding. I've never related to any fictional character more. Thank you Lani for this wonderful piece, no, for this masterpiece. Malo lava!
This book is everything & more. There is raw content that brings the characters to life. So much of the fa'asamoa is exposed not in a way that discriminates the race but in a way that draws in appreciation and understanding. I've never related to any fictional character more. Thank you Lani for this wonderful piece, no, for this masterpiece. Malo lava!
April 15, 2019
The power of voice!
This book was worth the wait. My favorite parts were when Scarlet began to speak up and against things that she did not agree with. A great book to encourage people to use their voice and stand against things that are questionable.
This book was worth the wait. My favorite parts were when Scarlet began to speak up and against things that she did not agree with. A great book to encourage people to use their voice and stand against things that are questionable.
March 20, 2020
Perfect Ending
Loved everything about this series. Happy that this wasn’t the typical skinny girl story. First plus size romance book I’ve read
Recommend it to anyone who loves romance like novels with a hint of family drama.
Book spoke volumes to me.
Loved everything about this series. Happy that this wasn’t the typical skinny girl story. First plus size romance book I’ve read
Recommend it to anyone who loves romance like novels with a hint of family drama.
Book spoke volumes to me.
May 5, 2019
☺☺
I'm happy scarlet finally what she deserved! Happiness is what anyone deserves after gone through so many turmoil in her lifetime.
💙💙 from Puapua in the 684
I'm happy scarlet finally what she deserved! Happiness is what anyone deserves after gone through so many turmoil in her lifetime.
💙💙 from Puapua in the 684
April 15, 2020
RIpped through this series after ripping through Telesa after not being able to find it all on my apple iBook app then finding it on kindle, and it was a nice more adult entertaining read... Lani has this way of making you enraged one moment with her storytelling and then in hysterics the next, Scarlet is like that loyal best friend who is always there for you and would shelf all her issues to help her family instead of putting herself first... I loved her character development and how she faced all her demons and really got to understand her true worth, she is a role model for all women, especially Pacifica, who loves her family and her culture. I think my absolute favourite theme from this series (even more than the romance with Jackson) was her relationship development with her sister Naomi, I was so pleased that she finally confided in her and they could repair their relationship, as a mother of 3 girls I enjoyed reading about their fights and disagreements, but how Naomi ultimately turned to Scarlet during her time of need was my favourite part.. and the food... I relate how she loves her food and makes no apologies... Yass girl!!! the family secret really rocked me and I was in tears not only at the injustice of how Scarlet was blamed but because these are unfortunately stories we know are a reality.. scarlet can teach us that we are not broken and we should always know we are worth so much more
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April 18, 2019
Couldn’t put it down!
I’ve been waiting for years to find out what happens next in Scarlet’s story. It’s a bittersweet moment when you finish reading something you don’t want to end, but need to know how it ends!
I laughed, cried, opened my mouth in shock, rolled my eyes then laughed some more. I love how the writing just pulls you in, you feel like you know the characters and cheer for every success, especially every witty comeback! I stayed up all night reading until I finished. I had so much FUN reading this series.
I’ve been waiting for years to find out what happens next in Scarlet’s story. It’s a bittersweet moment when you finish reading something you don’t want to end, but need to know how it ends!
I laughed, cried, opened my mouth in shock, rolled my eyes then laughed some more. I love how the writing just pulls you in, you feel like you know the characters and cheer for every success, especially every witty comeback! I stayed up all night reading until I finished. I had so much FUN reading this series.
May 20, 2023
Fantastic Story
I have enjoyed reading all three books about Scarlet. I truly love the way the story ends. I had to keep reading each book to find out what happens between Scarlet and Jackson. I also enjoyed learning about the Samoan culture. Very well written and great characters.
I have enjoyed reading all three books about Scarlet. I truly love the way the story ends. I had to keep reading each book to find out what happens between Scarlet and Jackson. I also enjoyed learning about the Samoan culture. Very well written and great characters.
August 24, 2022
Great finish to a fun series of books. Just know going in that each book is not a self contained story but literally the next book picks up right where the previous one left off. Scarlet is an adorable heroine and Jackson is a very attractive leading man.
October 5, 2022
I’m a fan of every book I’ve read by Lani. I utterly adore the Scarlett series. These books are my happy place; I honestly laugh til I cry with these stories, the characters are SOOOO familiar, we all have THOSE sisters and THOSE aunties.
April 16, 2019
Hooked! Reminded me so much of the first book! And my highlights were the bits reminding me about Telesa! 😍🙏🏽🔥 #NotJasonMomoa
April 24, 2019
LOVED IT
It was soooo good!!! I didn’t want it to end!!! I love how she was able to find herself and just be Scarlet!!!
It was soooo good!!! I didn’t want it to end!!! I love how she was able to find herself and just be Scarlet!!!
May 6, 2019
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!
June 1, 2019
Aaaamazing
I didnt even know it came out in April, and when I seen it I just had to buy it!!!! #NoMoreWaiting I loved it!!! Totally worth the wait! #YouDidItLani
I didnt even know it came out in April, and when I seen it I just had to buy it!!!! #NoMoreWaiting I loved it!!! Totally worth the wait! #YouDidItLani
August 28, 2019
My favourite! Loved Scarlet series
December 18, 2022
I absolutely loved this series.
February 14, 2025
I loved the whole series
December 10, 2023
I absolutely loved this book! The ending was perfect! I read a ton of contemporary romance and I’ve never read a Pasifika adult contemporary romance before this series. There’s so much I was able to relate to in this book. I can’t wait to read Tamarina’s book!
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