Redeemed

Fallen Duet #2

by Andréa Joy, A.J. Daniels

Being sent to patrol the Earth was supposed to be the greatest honour. To control who lives and who dies, world hunger, war, and sickness is the ultimate power.But on our first night as humans, we failed. Cursed. Our powers bound against our will to a group called The Elders. Now they dictate how and when we use our gifts. For centuries, we’ve tried to find a way to break the curse but to no avail. And then we saw her. The one who is the key in setting us free. If we are ever to be free from our chains, we need to convince her to give us another chance. Four Fallen Angels redeemed again.*Redeemed is book 2 in The Fallen duet and should not be read before Cursed (book 1). The duet is not suitable for readers under the age of 18+

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 18, 2020

About the author

Andrea lives in BC, Canada with her husband. When she's not writing she's reading or you can find her at her day job. She loves coffee, spending the day at the beach, and wine nights with her friends.

A.J. Daniels will be writing as Andréa Joy as of 2020.

Reviews

[⭐Toonasa⭐ •Romance Book Lovers' Haven• · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 -So worth the Wait- Stars⭐
An Epic Action-Packed Steamy End to this Fast-paced Heart-racing Suspenseful Paranormal RH Duet.
I was so excited to read this, & Omg, I LOVED What I got!! I adored Arlo, Hunter, Wolf, Kane, Jagger❤ here. DEVOURED this in 4hrs.
~This book also has 5 POVs, just like CURSED. We get Answers to All Questions + Some Surprises here!
**ARC Received for a Honest Review.**

So the Story picks up 2 months after the Cliffhanger of Previous book (Must Read CURSED!). And we find out what exactly happened on that fateful Halloween Night.. Everyone's Ok, But Hurting: Her from The Guys 'Betrayal' and our 4 Guys From What they'd to do to Protect her.

She's Home with her mom, Healing + Dreading when She'll go back To the Queen's University as The guys will be there.
Then A Chance Encounter with Hunter (The Quiet Unspoken leader of the 4) Happens here. Seeing her Distrust & Fear to him, Guts him. And Finding that the 'Elders' (Villainous Faction) have immersed themselves in her life, He knows It's time to tell her The Whole truth, but will she believe Them?

Back at Home, All guys discuss it (+ MMMM sexy times *HOT!!*)..And Will go with it.
"It doesn’t matter what shit is going on in our lives or how far we fall away from each other, this right here always has the ability to bring everything back down. Knowing that these three will always be there to catch me is enough for me to believe that whatever happens or doesn’t happen with Arlo, it’ll be okay. She may be the missing piece of the puzzle that completes us, but if it turns out that she can’t or won’t forgive us then we’ll find a way to carry on without her… together." ~Hunter
When she comes back to Queen's, she's Cautious of the Guys (Of course). They're all hurting though, Kane (Hot-Headed & Emotional One) the most, as he was the closest to her.
Lucky for them, She WANTS to Forgive'em, so is now Ready to listen what they've to say. And when The Whole truth, the guys' powers & The Curse is Revealed; after the initial shock, She handles it like a Pro!
~Jagger is Still our Fun+Sweet One❤. Wolf, though, she realises she isn't that close with, which she rectifies here *Cue talks & Sexy times!*

She's their missing 5th. I love How Strong & Fearless Arlo is! Her Relationship with the Guys really grows here, Cue talks + Fun moments + Intensely HOT sexy times!
But The guys don't know all truths & As they search for it, We find a lot about their history (Angels that Fell due to the Curse!), Her history AND About the Elders.
Hades, Hunter's Ex, was also Critical; Not only in giving info about Her powers *Wow!* & her dad *omg!* But also in the final fight.

As Dangers Grow, their Quest to end the Curse is a Race against time. She has almost ended the curse that binds their powers, but what's the last Straw?
But then the Elders Strike & Chaos Reigns...THE FINAL FIGHT (here)!
~Demons & Fight, Wolf's Sacrifice *Tears*, Heaven & God talks, Curse Ends *Yay!!*, Angels & Wings, Everyone's Safe, Love Confessions! Cue HEA❤.
The epilogue's Short & Gorgeous!

I really loved this take on The Four Horsemen Myth by Andréa! This story was Awesomely crafted❤ and the ending is great! I'm sure these 5 will go on lots of adventures together, I'll love whatever bonus Scenes we get😏.
And the news that there will be more books in This world is amazing, So Excited for Hades' Book!!
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[Joy Westerfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Cursed, I couldn’t wait for Redeemed. I needed more of Arlo and her Four Horsemen – Jagger, Wolf, Kane & Hunter. This book and duet deserves more than 5 stars, as it will hold you captive from beginning to end. These 5 people have such an incredible connection that you can’t help but want all of them to be together forever. This book takes up a few months after where we left off in Cursed and it explains what really happened on that suspenseful night. Arlo tries her best to stay away from them after that night, but the connection between all of them is so intense, can she really not be with them? Arlo has endured quite a bit in both these books, but she is an incredibly strong, young woman who won’t be pushed around.

While some may say how can 5 people even have any kind of relationship, that it’s not “normal”, but when you read how this one young woman takes each one to task and has a unique connection with each one, you will understand how. Jagger, Wolf, Kane & Hunter are all completely dedicated to Arlo, and help her to understand about her past and her possible future. They will do anything to protect her from the powers that want to do her harm.

Other new characters are brought into play in this book, and they were perfectly depicted and fit right into this story. I also enjoyed the banter between the four young men as many times they made me laugh out loud. Not to mention the steamy scenes between them as a group and as individuals in this book that are so sizzling, your fingers will burn as they turn the pages. Arlo has her hands full with these men, and I genuinely believe they all belong together for eternity. I highly recommend reading this exceptional story as you will be blown away by the characters, storyline and mostly how this author has a way of hooking you into her world.

[Madeleine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely blew my mind! I’m disappointed it ended and what an ending it was. You will fall head over heels in love with the Arlo and the 4 horsemen. Suspense, intrigue, action packed and all around awesomeness.

[Melissa Ralph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nope. This book infuriated me. There are so many holes in the plot, there’s no consistency to Arlo’s thinking! If you are looking for smutty book with a a plot like Swiss cheese, here you go.

SPOLIERS AHEAD
Issues:
-In the cliff hanger from the first book, Arlo is attacked by the guys! We find out she spent weeks or months in the hospital (timeline changes). Evidently, months have passed between the books now, and Arlo is at her mom’s, where she bumps into one of the horseman! And she hasn’t told her mother anything about the attack - so the mother is blindly talking to the man her nearly killed her daughter?
-Back at school, Arlo is confronted by the boys - they beg her for forgiveness. And… she just is ok with that! Like they don’t discuss anything relating to the trauma, she seems wholes unaffected by the attack and just back into bed with them?
-On the topic of sex, we find out that Arlo has sex at 15, and not again until the horseman. Meaning, about her 3rd time having sex was a kinky threesome cuckold? Then immediately an orgy? That’s a massive leap for a 19 yr old freshman in college! Like give her more development!
-The father’s not dead - which honestly i expected.
-Anytime a battle rages or an argument is going to happen —— JUMP! The chapter ends, and you pick up towards the end with no context on what happened. Maybe the author doesn’t like writing danger, aggression, or violence - but then DON’T put your characters into that space. You never get an explanation on how the horseman ‘torture’ Arlo, you never read the final battle, you don’t get to read how father/daughter are reunited. The author just skips to calmer waters and washes her hand of any inconsistencies.

PROS
Spices scents are nice! Seriously, this book is only good for bookmarking those pages to reread after a bad breakup

[Sera Grigori · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was, unfortunately, like reading a first draft of a first draft. Grammar mistakes, plot holes, and random ideas thrown in with no set up abounded.

It was also only 100 pages??? Like, it shouldn’t have been a duology at all if that’s the case. Why the hell not make one 300 pg book? I don’t get it.

There were a lot of good ideas in the first book. I was intrigued. But none of it came through in this one. It seemed as though the author didn’t know how to tell the story she wanted or the direction she was going. So much happened off screen and was just accepted. We lost emotional resonance with the characters.

I really hoped for more. Even the spice couldn’t make up for what this story was missing, though I did enjoy some MMMM scenes as well as your ordinary reverse harem stuff.

[Sarah DeLong · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading Cursed, I anxiously waited for Redeemed, I needed more of Arlo and her Four Horsemen- Jagger, Wolf, Kane and Hunter. This book takes place a few months after where Cursed left off. It explains what really happened on that most heart-stopping and suspenseful night. Arlo endured so much but she's so strong and resilient. She tries so hard to stay away from these four but each of their unique connections just mesh and meld perfectly together and the five of them are the strongest together as a whole. Jagger, Wolf, Kane and Hunter all help her to understand her past and help her to come to terms with her future. They are dedicated to her and will do anything to protect her from harm, even if that comes from higher powers than themselves.
Throughout their story, I was laughing out loud at their banter, fanning myself when it got sinfully hot and steamy between them as a group and in individual scenes. There was some intrigue and suspense that had me holding my breath in places as well.
This amazing duet of Cursed and Redeemed will hold you captive in another world. You'll become vested in Arlo, Jagger, Wolf, Kane and Hunter just as I did. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll growl in frustration, you may even curse in anger and you'll for sure be fanning yourself from sizzling arousing sexiness. I highly recommend reading this exceptional story.

[Heather Chaotic Creatives · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an EPIC ending to this duet!!! I have (im)patiently waited and waited and I will say Andrea Joy does not disappoint. This book is action packed and every question we had from the first book gets answered within these pages. We pick up right where Cursed leaves off, and we get a better look at to what really happened that night. I know this review will not do this book any kind of justice. I will say that once it showed up on my kindle nothing else mattered. I devoured it, I loved it, and I will say it was so worth the wait! Andrea does an amazing job weaving us into the world she created with these characters.
Arlo is one tough cookie. Her life has been flipped and turned upside down, but that does not keep her down. She knows there is something that is going on, and when she finds out the truth she deals with it like a pro. I loved getting a better look into all of their lives, and the inner workings Jagger, Wolf, Kane, & Hunter. Let's not forget ALL the steamy times these characters have. I am telling you the steamy times could literally melt your kindles. Lets just say this book is correctly named, because they definitely REDEEMED themselves.

[Sydnie Nova · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Received for a Honest Review.
The Second book in the Fallen Duet DID NOT DISSAPPOINT!
I love Dark Paranormal Romances, especially reverse harems, and am a sucker for when there is a M/M dynamic and it's not just centered around the female only experience. This book has 4 “eggplants” and one “kitty” but the love is shared all around.
Up until they met Arlo, the Four Horseman(Kane, Hunter, Wolf, and Jagger) only had each other. Now after their betrayal, will Arlo be able to move on and forgive the men she’s come to fall for? And with the Elders closing in, big things are coming for the group as they fight for their lives, their love, and a way to break the curse.
This book is and EPIC conclusion to the Fallen Duet and I devoured it in a single day. It’s full of action and sexy times, big reveals, and suspense. Andrea Joy is a terrific writer who spins a gripping story from start to finish and I can’t wait to read more of her work!

[Danyelle Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second and final part of Arlo and the guys story. The ending of the first book was crazy and in this second book we find out the outcome and repercussions of what happened. In this book arlo, hunter, jagger and wolf find out more about the curse, the elders and arlos past.

This one didn't have me as sucked in as the first book but it was still a good read. I absolutely loved the relationships between all the guys in this book. The ending did leave me wondering what happened to her dad. Maybe we will find out in another book

[Bookaddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m just here to hear the Little Lamb scream...


Sooooo what is better for spending Christmas time than cuddle up on the sofa with the four horsemen? ... adding a little bit of spice 🔥

5🌟 as always even though I’d hoped it would last longer than one night, it was totally worth the read! I just liked to stay a little bit longer with them.

So if you miss the heat from cursed you won’t be disappointed.
And I’m so here for Andrea’s next RH 😈

[Jens_Book_Cubby · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this duet! I was so excited to read this second book, and was definitely not disappointed. It is an absolute page turner! Action, intrigue, sexiness, and all the answers you’ve wanted. Arlo and her Four Hoursemen are fantastic characters and I loved seeing their characters and relationships progress! And you have to love a HEA! I absolutely recommend this series!

[cecereads23 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is everything. Steaming, fuelled with love and action. This is the second book about the horsemen so do not read it before you have read cursed.

Arlo is awesome and her journey makes me want to cry and the love and banter each of the men have is always loveable. Cannot wait to read more from this world because the characters brought into today are awesome.

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Redeemed was absolutely perfect. It provided all the answers you would want after reading Cursed (and then some). While also providing yummy steamy bits and a tearful ending. I look forward to seeing what else is going to happen in this world!

[Ruth Lanter · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a way to finish a duet. This book is intriguing, steamy, and original. The story continued on flawlessly. I can't wait to read more this Author. This book was steamy in all the right places, had a few tear jerking moments, and it kept me engage.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

We pick up several months after the events of book one and you are gonna want to read straight through to the end to find out what happens with the Four Horseman and Charlotte. I enjoyed the hell out of this duet and look forward to reading more in the future.

[Elle Sparrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

The conclusion of this two book set was wonderful. Fantastic spice and lots of twists and turns. I especially enjoyed the way the author delved into the mythos behind her characters. Intriguing, exciting, and a great read.

[Christy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not worth it

This book and the first should have been combined into one book. Definitely not worth the price for only 100 pages. The story was good but not good enough to justify the cost versus length. Not sure I’ll read anymore from this author.

[V. Theia · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for a reverse harem with an otherworldly touch, this Fallen Duet is for you. It was deliciously addicitive. I still can't decide which hero I'm going to claim.

**I'm friendly with the author but it hasn't biased my review.
I flipping loved the story! #LoveIsLove **

[Lauren Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant conclusion to the story. This story was packed full and kept me gripped till the end. I honesty can't put into words how much I loved this story. All I can say is go read it.

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suspense, intrigue, secrets revealed, and action packed. This is an excellent conclusion to the Fallen Duet. The pacing is fantastic with a smooth flow. Very gripping and steamy read.

[Shelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Ending

This book was more action packed and have you a better insight into more of Arlo's history. Just wished we got more.

[Symantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again, it could have been phenomenal, but I felt that it skipped over all the developmental stuff. So much so that when something bad happens to a MC I didn't cry and I cry at everything.