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Hunting Her #8
Ruthless Redemption
They say love hurts—but they never mentioned it could make you bleed.
His deceit was like wine.
I drank it in. Let it intoxicate me.
But he’s not the man I fell for.
Matthew Langston is a lie.
I’d run from him if I could. I’d flee. If only he hadn’t turned my family against me.
Now, I have nothing. There’s no money, phone, or external support.
Only him, and his obsession with winning me back.
So I’ll use it to my advantage. I’ll use him.
Because he made a promise to help me get revenge on those we despise.
And once that’s over, so are we.
The seductively thrilling conclusion to Matthew and Layla's story.
His deceit was like wine.
I drank it in. Let it intoxicate me.
But he’s not the man I fell for.
Matthew Langston is a lie.
I’d run from him if I could. I’d flee. If only he hadn’t turned my family against me.
Now, I have nothing. There’s no money, phone, or external support.
Only him, and his obsession with winning me back.
So I’ll use it to my advantage. I’ll use him.
Because he made a promise to help me get revenge on those we despise.
And once that’s over, so are we.
The seductively thrilling conclusion to Matthew and Layla's story.
374 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2022
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March 10, 2022
Mild spoilers
A bit disappointed. I have loved all of the mafia books by this author, but this one just had too much back and forth and pushing away, and the heroine really got on my nerves. Nothing was ever good enough for her. On one hand, I like that she didn't give up so easily, but on the other, it was a bit grating. I was happy when they started finally making up, but then the next scene completely ruined it for me 😅
I had a feeling something would happen since the hero is such an exhibitionist and he definitely gave off sharing vibes, but I was hoping this wouldn't happen, especially since he's so obsessed with her, and because I actually wanted to read a book about Bishop, but the scene completely ruined it for me. It's nothing super big, but the first time they are about to have sex after they make up, the hero invites the friend into the room as the hero is fingering the heroine. The friend put his thumb in her mouth, they say how lucky he is and blah, and hero said he would definitely share her with him but she isn't ready yet. So this will probably be in their future. It also didn't make sense as Bishop made a big deal about their exhibitionist ways and him always nagging them, and if Bishop ends up with the sister, which I'm getting vibes from, that's pretty gross, and already makes me feel bad for her 😅
I know the author used a similar scene like this in her rock star books but none in her previous mafia ones, and I was hoping she wouldn't, but this ruins it for me as I like my heros more possessive. I definitely wish I would have known before I read (this was NOT mentioned in the content warnings) which means no more arcs for me from this author, and probably no more mafia or Rockstar books from her either since this isn't really my jam and it makes me more skeptical of future books in this world now. When did it become the norm calling a hero "possessive" and "obsessive" but have him completely fine with sharing 🙃 oh well, I guess I'll have to be happy with no heros in this world meeting up to Decker and Hunter's standards😅
*Arc provided in exchange of an honest review*
Safety deets:
No ow/om drama- but dead gf and dead husband are mentioned a lot
No cheating
No virgins/manhoes
Sharing- yes hero likes to have people watch them and heroine naked, and then brings his friend into the bedroom with them with a hint of future sharing
A bit disappointed. I have loved all of the mafia books by this author, but this one just had too much back and forth and pushing away, and the heroine really got on my nerves. Nothing was ever good enough for her. On one hand, I like that she didn't give up so easily, but on the other, it was a bit grating. I was happy when they started finally making up, but then the next scene completely ruined it for me 😅
I had a feeling something would happen since the hero is such an exhibitionist and he definitely gave off sharing vibes, but I was hoping this wouldn't happen, especially since he's so obsessed with her, and because I actually wanted to read a book about Bishop, but the scene completely ruined it for me. It's nothing super big, but the first time they are about to have sex after they make up, the hero invites the friend into the room as the hero is fingering the heroine. The friend put his thumb in her mouth, they say how lucky he is and blah, and hero said he would definitely share her with him but she isn't ready yet. So this will probably be in their future. It also didn't make sense as Bishop made a big deal about their exhibitionist ways and him always nagging them, and if Bishop ends up with the sister, which I'm getting vibes from, that's pretty gross, and already makes me feel bad for her 😅
I know the author used a similar scene like this in her rock star books but none in her previous mafia ones, and I was hoping she wouldn't, but this ruins it for me as I like my heros more possessive. I definitely wish I would have known before I read (this was NOT mentioned in the content warnings) which means no more arcs for me from this author, and probably no more mafia or Rockstar books from her either since this isn't really my jam and it makes me more skeptical of future books in this world now. When did it become the norm calling a hero "possessive" and "obsessive" but have him completely fine with sharing 🙃 oh well, I guess I'll have to be happy with no heros in this world meeting up to Decker and Hunter's standards😅
*Arc provided in exchange of an honest review*
Safety deets:
No ow/om drama- but dead gf and dead husband are mentioned a lot
No cheating
No virgins/manhoes
Sharing- yes hero likes to have people watch them and heroine naked, and then brings his friend into the bedroom with them with a hint of future sharing
December 14, 2022
Ruthless Redemption is a cool book. I really like how Miss Summers putting power play into the plot. Not just the sex. Don't get me wrong. The sex is great.
Mostly I like the chemistry. Layla is a lonely woman who lost her true identity on family crisis. Matthew is looking for redemption. Their chemistry is off the chart.
Loved it.
4 stars
Mostly I like the chemistry. Layla is a lonely woman who lost her true identity on family crisis. Matthew is looking for redemption. Their chemistry is off the chart.
Loved it.
4 stars
July 2, 2023
#1 Seeking Vengeance — 4 stars
#2 Ruthless Redemption — 3.75 stars
i didnt know i could be into a little bit of exhibitionism & light “threesome” () 🏃♀️ but this scene also had me scratching my head because i dont think it goes hand in hand with the H being supposedly “obsessive” & “possessive,” so im conflicted. 👉👈 not to mention, he makes some comments that allude to him not minding “sharing” because hes already won the h’s heart, which makes sense...but also wheres the jealousy & caveman enegry dUDE? 😩 on the other hand, i TOTALLY lived for the H suffering in the first half of the book because of the h’s stubbornness. it felt drawn out and was irritating at times, but it was peak romance for me. 🤣 i liked how the family dynamic was portrayed in this book compared to the previous one. the H & the h’s daughter bonding had my heart melting. overall, things were better while some were questionable, but i think this still made for a satisfying finale. im open to reading more by this author. 😊
similar book/series:
- The Brit
- Mount Trilogy
- Broken
(read as an audiobook)
#2 Ruthless Redemption — 3.75 stars
i didnt know i could be into a little bit of exhibitionism & light “threesome” () 🏃♀️ but this scene also had me scratching my head because i dont think it goes hand in hand with the H being supposedly “obsessive” & “possessive,” so im conflicted. 👉👈 not to mention, he makes some comments that allude to him not minding “sharing” because hes already won the h’s heart, which makes sense...but also wheres the jealousy & caveman enegry dUDE? 😩 on the other hand, i TOTALLY lived for the H suffering in the first half of the book because of the h’s stubbornness. it felt drawn out and was irritating at times, but it was peak romance for me. 🤣 i liked how the family dynamic was portrayed in this book compared to the previous one. the H & the h’s daughter bonding had my heart melting. overall, things were better while some were questionable, but i think this still made for a satisfying finale. im open to reading more by this author. 😊
similar book/series:
- The Brit
- Mount Trilogy
- Broken
(read as an audiobook)
March 14, 2022
I hate this heroine in this book. TOO MUCH OF PUSHING AWAY AND LITTLE ROMANCE CAUSE THE HEROINE ALWAYS RUINS IT. I'M SO DISAPPOINTED With this second book cause the heroine character really are pain in the ass. I want to strangle her!
I GIVE IT 3 STARS BECAUSE OF THE HERO, ONLY FOR HIM.
‼️‼️‼️This is the second book.
‼️‼️‼️READ THE FIRST BOOK AND I HAVE A FULL REVIEW ABOUT IT SO CHECK IT OUT.
The heroine was planning to get her revenge on someone who killed her husband. She then meet the hero, the hero already knows who she is after he always see her around couple of times. He is SOOOO obsessed with the heroine at first sight that he lies about his identify that has something to do with the people who killed her husband. HE DIDN'T KILLED HER HUSBAND, His family did for their own reason. THE HERO DOESN'T KNOW because he was out from his family for freakin years, like when he was adult enough and have many money he cut that out from his life. He cuts his family off and have nothing to deal with them anymore with their crimes. The hero didn't tell the heroine right away about his family because for him, that was his past. Which is respectful if i may add. The hero really fcking did pursue her and not afraid to tell her, the heroine slowly accept the hero's request to have a date with him. They have a great kinda relationship, read my review on the first book to know more about it.... SO In the end of the first book, the heroine found out who the hero is and who's his family. She got so mad about it and starts to blaming the hero about everything... Which is not fcking fair. Like why you blame someone who's not even responsible for your husband's life😂😂 That was even before he even know the heroine. So for her to be mad like he killed her parents is so extremely stupid. She even got so mad that the hero saves her from a attack and for quite some time the hero knew who the heroine is but didn't tell her who he really is. The hero also did couple of things like had her been robbed by someone he knows so he can get her cards to know her name because he was obsessed and want her so bad... But that's not even entirely wrong, because the fcking heroine was too stupid to not even gave her real name to the heroine couple of times when they first meet. So he did that, that's not even a big problem. The big problem is the heroine's brain that seems too stupid to function 😒😒😒🤬
‼️‼️‼️And now the second book,
Which is this one.
At first, the heroine is too stupid seriously it's annoying to see a stupid heroine because I want my womans in the novel to be smart and strong. But this one, she is strong but not smart enough..
After the heroine found out about the hero is this and that like I said above, the hero took her to a safe hidden place so her enemies won't find her.
“Problem is, I’d fucking planned to tell her. I had every goddamn intention of laying my cards on the table. Then Remy sent me a text about the shooting and I’d realized too late that my time was up. I would’ve explained where I came from. Who my family was—the ones who raised me only to destroy me. I intended to outline all the underhanded tactics I’d used to keep her close. To win her over. To make her mine. Then my brother fucked me. ”
He even risk so much so that the heroine can be safe under his protection. SO HE BASICALLY CAN FCKING PROTECTS HER FOR HER OWN GOOD BECAUSE HE FCKING LOVE THIS STUPID B*TCH SO MUCH...
“I played the role of personal chef, supplying every meal to her bedroom only to be forced to leave it on a tray in the hall because she wouldn’t unlock the door. She won’t talk to me. Acknowledge me. I left her a new toothbrush, shampoo, and soap, yet I get nothing in return. Not even a grunt or a curse. I’m sure she knows it’s driving me insane.”
He even sit on wall in his room all day so he can listen to the heroine's footsteps 🥺🥺
“During the day, I spend hours sitting on the floor in my room, my back to our adjoining wall, listening to her occasional footsteps as I drink scotch from the bottle. The nights are worse. That’s when I sit in the darkness of the deck, my attention firmly affixed on her silhouette through the sheer curtains behind the French doors leading to her room.”
The hero knows that the heroine's brother or family can take care of her and keep her safe for sure but because he wants the heroine soo badly, he offer her family something so he can keep an eye to the heroine. Basically like he wants to always see her because that's how much he loves the stupid heroine.
The heroine is so caught up with her own idiotic thoughts about the whole situation, like she doesn't want to listen to others and the truth but just want to listen to her own thoughts. Which is stupid because her brain function is idiotic. She have her teribble past for sure, but that doesn't mean you can be more stupid about it. THE HERO and others tries to tell the heroine the truth about what they did what they did (which is not teribble or so bad) SO MANY TIMES to the heroine at first, they even have no clue to say what anymore to the heroine because SHE'S TOO MAD AND TOO CAUGHT UP WITH HER OWN THOUGHTS SO SHE WON'T LISTEN TO OTHERS WHICH IS THE TRUTH AND FOR HER OWN GOOD. LIKE SHE MADE THIS WHOLE SCENARIO BASED ON HER OWN THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS PUSH OTHERS AWAY CAUSE SHE DOESN'T WANT TO LISTEN. SHE ALWAYS SAY THEY ARE MANIPULATOR BUT THEY ARE NOT!! THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO TELL HER THE WHOLE TRUTH AND THE WHOLE STORY. BUT SHE DOESN'T WANT TO LISTEN...
The heroine even do something like as a punishment, she use the hero's credit card to buy a lot of stuff. Fcking btch!!! SHE EVEN BUY HERSELF A TESLA TO PUNISH THE HERO USING HIS MONEY. LIKE WTF?!!? WHAT THE ACTUAL FCK!!! I NEVER SEEN A HEROINE DO THIS AS A PUNISHMENT TO A HERO WHO DIDN'T EVEN DO SUCH A BIG PROBLEM. I know the hero told her to buy anything she wants but to use it so bizarre like that?🤮
“I mean it. Whatever she wants, she gets, okay? Even if it’s Emmanuel’s head stuffed and mounted on her wall. As far as I’m concerned, whatever she asks, we deliver. Whatever she wants,”
🥺🥺❤️
THE HERO BEG AND SAYS SORRY SO MANY TIMES TO THE HEROINE. EVEN THOUGH IN MY OPINION WHAT HE DID IS NOT EVEN A BIG PROBLEM AND SHOULDN'T BE BIGGER, HE DID REALLY BEG HER FORGIVENESS LIKE HE DID SO BADLY WRONG. Damn heroine, how stupid r u.
“All you need is a reason to forgive me and I can give that to you, too. My actions were a direct result of my infatuation. I would’ve done anything to keep you close, and I still will, because you’re everything to me. I’m lost to you, Layla. Life without you isn’t something I’m willing to concede to.”
“Forgive me, amore mio.”
“How can I redeem myself?”
“What do I have to do?”
“Nice try. Next time aim for my heart.” I place a hand over the thumping organ. “It shouldn’t be hard to find. You own it after all.”
“Why can’t you accept my apology? I’d kill kings for you, amore mio. I’d betray gods. I’d slit my wrists if it would make you happy.”
I hate how the heroine always judges the hero's past about his family and what they made him do. How could you judge him when he was practically raise by that family? He basically do the bad things from this mafia family because he was born from them which means they fcking take care of him and made him do it. The heroine should be thankful that the heroine is a changed man and not do bad things anymore like his family. She always mads at him because of his family which not fcking fair. FCK YOU VERYMUCH HEROINE.
For her to be mad at the hero for so long while he always good to her, patient with her dumbass, even make her daughter to come to see her while knowing it's dangerous cause the heroine's brother will be mad if the hero did. Cause her brother is the one who take care her daughter.
“It’s Stella (the daughter) who makes the first move, striding toward him with a smile of admiration.”
“Thank you.”
If only she knew his family killed her father.
“You’re more than welcome, principessa.”
“I give him a reprimanding scowl, silently warning him not to manipulate her with his dreamy Italian like he does with me. But he doesn’t meet my gaze. He’s too focused on my daughter, his expression kind, his posture nonthreatening.”
LIKE B*TCH HIS FAMILY WHO DID IT!!!! NOT HIM!!!!!! OMG.... I CAN'T WITH THIS HEROINE. HE EVEN NICE TO HER DAUGHTER BUT SHE GAVE HIM A SCOWL FOR DOING IT??????? KNOWING THERE'S ENEMY WHO WANT HER AND THE DAUGHTER DEAD BUT YOU SCOWL AT THE HERO WHO'S TRYING TO HELP YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER FOR FREE WHILE YOU TREAT HIM LIKE SH*T???!! 🤬🤬 UNGRATEFUL WOMAN!!!! LIKE SHE CANNOT HERSELF SAYING "if only she knew his family killed her father" YEAH FAMILY. NOT HIM!!!! BIG FCKING DIFFERENCE!!!! THE BLOOD IS NOT IN HIS HAND BUT HIS FAMILY FOR FCK SAKE HEROINE HOW COULD YOU BE SO FCKING STUPID!!
‼️‼️‼️ I don't get why the heroine so mad about her husband being killed by the hero's family when her husband actually treat her like sh*t in their marriage and even cheats on her 😂😂😂
“A responsibility. A chore. He never loved me.”
Then why you cared so much about the hero's family killed your husband????! Like she literally always say that during conversation about how to get the revenge, if she saw her daughter talking to the hero she thought it and was wrong cause his family killed her daughter's dad and when she meet the hero's family.... Like she really hurt by it and defend her husband's honor but at the same time this is her version about her husband😒
“Yet you’re the one who trapped me here with the son of my husband’s murderer.”
She said this even after she already talk to the hero about staying with him afterall and somehow kinda forgive him.... See? She still considered the hero is that. THE SON, NOT THE ONE WHO DID IT. WHY SHE SOOO STUPID TO KNOW THE BIG DIFFERENCE 😒😒😒 Idk what to believe what she thinks anymore... ONE MINUTE she believes the hero, one minute she blame on him again and again, one minute she wants him so badly and one minute thinking their relationship is not right. This happens a lot, almost throughout the whole book. So frustrating to read her POV, she's an adult but her mindset is so childish and small minded person.
The hero obviously loves her and never cheat on her.
“Tobias said he heard my dad had cheated on her.”
“Would you ever do that to her?”
“Never. And I’ll take that vow to the grave.”
🥺🥺💙💙💙
‼️‼️‼️SPOILER.
THE HERO even have to stab himself in the arms and little on the neck to BEG HER FORGIVENESS. HE BEG AND KNEELING WHEN HE DO THAT SO THAT THE HEROINE CAN FORGIVE HIM... AND WHAT HE DID IS NOT TOO BIG OF PROBLEM ANYWAY BUT HE DID FOR THE HEROINE.
She even dare him to do it which really made me mad so much🤬🤬🤬😡😡🤯
“If this is what it takes to heal you. If my death is what you need, take it.”
Did she forgave him after that? BIG GIANT NO. She kissed the hero though so he can stopped, he did. They were starting to have s*x but the annoying part is that the heroine said something like this when they were doing that hot touching scenes.
“I need this mistake to be over. For the pleasure to come and go so I can start regretting my actions. Because right now, all I want is more.”
Mistake to be over b*tch???
He just fcking cut his hands for you so you can forgive him, he even do it to his neck as well and you said mistake???!!!! Damn this heroine is blind by heart as well, blind by her stupidity 🤢🤢
The heroine already see the hero is bleeding even tho is not much but it's there and he did for her, and what she did? She push him away again. While he is fcking bleeding for her!!!!
“I’m not letting you go. I won’t lose you now.”
“You never had me to begin with.”
She even said it was a mistake that she kissed him and have hot moments with him. WHILE HE BLEEDS!!!!!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU HEROINE!!!!!!!! 🤢😡 EVEN AFTER THE HERO DO THAT, THE HEROINE CLAIMS SHE STILL DON'T TRUST THE HERO AND STILL AFRAID IF THE HERO HURT HER. WHEN ALL THIS TIME, THE HEROINE IS THE ONE WHO HURT HIM AND HURT HERSELF BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID ERROR BRAINS OF HER😒😒😒
You can see on why I'm frustated and say many times about the heroine because she's like that. She made the hero to even do something like that because on how denial and mean she is to the hero. She always doesn't want to listen and always push the hero away when they were together in that hidden place that he basically do it for the heroine. He knows that he it's very risky to do it but he do it for the heroine... Seriously he have no doubt when it comes to the heroine, when someone ask why he just proudly and loudly say it's worth it for the heroine. That the stupid ungrateful b*tch is worth it. BRAVO HERO.
FCK YOU HEROINE.
I WANT THE HERO FOR MYSELF SERIOUSLY HERO I CAN TREAT YOU BETTER😂😂😂😂😂
Like if in that moment if the hero decided to throw her away and let his family killed her, I would be so happy about it😂 Cause that's how much I really don't like the heroine.
AND NO THE HEROINE IS NOT ONLY STUBBORN, BUT SHE IS FOR SURE STUPID. ONE OF THE STUPIDEST HEROINE CHARACTER IN A NOVEL I EVER READ IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.
I feel bad for the hero to gave his feelings for the dumb heroine. He deserve much better!
He even ask himself like this:
“What have I done to you? How do I fix this?”
Because we all can see that the heroine is mad at the hero for something that's not a big problem. It's his family fault, not him!
“We’re not getting rid of his brothers.”
Bishop stabs at his meal.
“Those fuckers aren’t worth the time it would take to dispose of the bodies.”
“They killed my husband.”
She raises her chin.
See. The heroine still mad at the hero after all of that sh*t, she mad about his brothers and because she can't blame it on them physically, she throw it all her anger to the hero which is not fair at all😡😡
‼️‼️‼️NO CHEATING AND NO SEPARATION
‼️‼️‼️TRIGGER: Killing, death, stabbing, violence, mafia and sadness.
‼️‼️‼️The whole story is thrilling and fun and mysterious and badass. Little fun though (in my opinion) because there's too much of fighting against each other and not the real enemy... I like it when a crime love story like this that also involves with the Italian mafia has a great romance in it. More focused on the drama that is about their enemies, and not the main couple. The hero is great, he's not the one who cause the problem and trouble.
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS OVER THE TOP POSSESSIVE PROTECTIVE ALPHA MALE FOR SURE. YES OVER THE TOP (In a romantic and right way, not in a wrong way) HE IS EXTREMELY OBSESSED WITH THE HEROINE LIKE NO OTHER... I LOST COUNT ON HOW MANY TIMES HE SAID TO HIMSELF, TO THE HEROINE AND TO ANYONE THAT THE HEROINE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON FOR HIM. HE WILL SAY THAT PROUDLY AND HAPPILY...
“I keep staring at the woman who owns me. The one whose pleas I need to value more than any other.”
The hero even wants to sacrifice himself if that what the heroine wants, he is willing to go war with anyone like even his own blood if that the heroine told him to do... THE HERO IS THE BEST EVER. I LOVE HIM THE MOST.
Even when the heroine is being such a fcking b*tch and fcking evil person to him, he always says something like this:
“She keeps pushing me away. There’s always a new excuse. Another reason. A different story. None of it fucking matters. I’m not going anywhere. I want her—mistakes, lies, and all.”
“Because even though Layla loves me, I want her to love herself even more. I can’t watch her wallow in self-loathing. I can’t put her through more shit.”
Omg hero can you just be with me instead cause I definitely will treat you better than her😂😂😂
I LOVE YOU HERO....
YOU'RE THE BEST❤️❤️❤️❤️
‼️‼️‼️READ ABOVE to know what the heroine is, i hate her so much. I want to punch her so bad. She fcking deserve to be punch or to be smack at the back at her head😡😡😡 Her character is the worst, it's like the sh*t in the book is her. Again, fck you very much heroine. Even for a patient person, I do not tolerate this heroine character. She's a toxic person!!!! 🤬🤬 She always claims she have this issue with her dad, and she always fcking used that to everything in her life... She always blames herself for it, she always labels her dad is like the hero WHEN IT'S NOT AND THE HERO IS MUCH BETTER. BUT THE DUMB HEROINE DON'T KNOW THE FCKING DIFFERENCE!!!
EVEN HER OWN DAUGHTER EVENTUALLY KNOWS THAT THE HERO'S FAMILY KILLED HER DAD, YOU KNOW WHAT SHE DID? THE DAUGHTER DIDN'T BLAME THE HERO AT ALL AND NOT EVEN BE MAD AT HIM BECAUSE SHE KNOWS THAT THE HERO HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HER DAD...
‼️‼️‼️ The heroine realize the hero is great and all when he got shoot and was dying. That took a real long time for her to realize it. And it was in the end of the book.
‼️‼️‼️NO DRAMA WITH OW AND OM.
‼️‼️‼️HAPPY ENDING. ENGAGED.
I GIVE IT 3 STARS BECAUSE OF THE HERO, ONLY FOR HIM.
‼️‼️‼️This is the second book.
‼️‼️‼️READ THE FIRST BOOK AND I HAVE A FULL REVIEW ABOUT IT SO CHECK IT OUT.
The heroine was planning to get her revenge on someone who killed her husband. She then meet the hero, the hero already knows who she is after he always see her around couple of times. He is SOOOO obsessed with the heroine at first sight that he lies about his identify that has something to do with the people who killed her husband. HE DIDN'T KILLED HER HUSBAND, His family did for their own reason. THE HERO DOESN'T KNOW because he was out from his family for freakin years, like when he was adult enough and have many money he cut that out from his life. He cuts his family off and have nothing to deal with them anymore with their crimes. The hero didn't tell the heroine right away about his family because for him, that was his past. Which is respectful if i may add. The hero really fcking did pursue her and not afraid to tell her, the heroine slowly accept the hero's request to have a date with him. They have a great kinda relationship, read my review on the first book to know more about it.... SO In the end of the first book, the heroine found out who the hero is and who's his family. She got so mad about it and starts to blaming the hero about everything... Which is not fcking fair. Like why you blame someone who's not even responsible for your husband's life😂😂 That was even before he even know the heroine. So for her to be mad like he killed her parents is so extremely stupid. She even got so mad that the hero saves her from a attack and for quite some time the hero knew who the heroine is but didn't tell her who he really is. The hero also did couple of things like had her been robbed by someone he knows so he can get her cards to know her name because he was obsessed and want her so bad... But that's not even entirely wrong, because the fcking heroine was too stupid to not even gave her real name to the heroine couple of times when they first meet. So he did that, that's not even a big problem. The big problem is the heroine's brain that seems too stupid to function 😒😒😒🤬
‼️‼️‼️And now the second book,
Which is this one.
At first, the heroine is too stupid seriously it's annoying to see a stupid heroine because I want my womans in the novel to be smart and strong. But this one, she is strong but not smart enough..
After the heroine found out about the hero is this and that like I said above, the hero took her to a safe hidden place so her enemies won't find her.
“Problem is, I’d fucking planned to tell her. I had every goddamn intention of laying my cards on the table. Then Remy sent me a text about the shooting and I’d realized too late that my time was up. I would’ve explained where I came from. Who my family was—the ones who raised me only to destroy me. I intended to outline all the underhanded tactics I’d used to keep her close. To win her over. To make her mine. Then my brother fucked me. ”
He even risk so much so that the heroine can be safe under his protection. SO HE BASICALLY CAN FCKING PROTECTS HER FOR HER OWN GOOD BECAUSE HE FCKING LOVE THIS STUPID B*TCH SO MUCH...
“I played the role of personal chef, supplying every meal to her bedroom only to be forced to leave it on a tray in the hall because she wouldn’t unlock the door. She won’t talk to me. Acknowledge me. I left her a new toothbrush, shampoo, and soap, yet I get nothing in return. Not even a grunt or a curse. I’m sure she knows it’s driving me insane.”
He even sit on wall in his room all day so he can listen to the heroine's footsteps 🥺🥺
“During the day, I spend hours sitting on the floor in my room, my back to our adjoining wall, listening to her occasional footsteps as I drink scotch from the bottle. The nights are worse. That’s when I sit in the darkness of the deck, my attention firmly affixed on her silhouette through the sheer curtains behind the French doors leading to her room.”
The hero knows that the heroine's brother or family can take care of her and keep her safe for sure but because he wants the heroine soo badly, he offer her family something so he can keep an eye to the heroine. Basically like he wants to always see her because that's how much he loves the stupid heroine.
The heroine is so caught up with her own idiotic thoughts about the whole situation, like she doesn't want to listen to others and the truth but just want to listen to her own thoughts. Which is stupid because her brain function is idiotic. She have her teribble past for sure, but that doesn't mean you can be more stupid about it. THE HERO and others tries to tell the heroine the truth about what they did what they did (which is not teribble or so bad) SO MANY TIMES to the heroine at first, they even have no clue to say what anymore to the heroine because SHE'S TOO MAD AND TOO CAUGHT UP WITH HER OWN THOUGHTS SO SHE WON'T LISTEN TO OTHERS WHICH IS THE TRUTH AND FOR HER OWN GOOD. LIKE SHE MADE THIS WHOLE SCENARIO BASED ON HER OWN THOUGHTS AND ALWAYS PUSH OTHERS AWAY CAUSE SHE DOESN'T WANT TO LISTEN. SHE ALWAYS SAY THEY ARE MANIPULATOR BUT THEY ARE NOT!! THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO TELL HER THE WHOLE TRUTH AND THE WHOLE STORY. BUT SHE DOESN'T WANT TO LISTEN...
The heroine even do something like as a punishment, she use the hero's credit card to buy a lot of stuff. Fcking btch!!! SHE EVEN BUY HERSELF A TESLA TO PUNISH THE HERO USING HIS MONEY. LIKE WTF?!!? WHAT THE ACTUAL FCK!!! I NEVER SEEN A HEROINE DO THIS AS A PUNISHMENT TO A HERO WHO DIDN'T EVEN DO SUCH A BIG PROBLEM. I know the hero told her to buy anything she wants but to use it so bizarre like that?🤮
“I mean it. Whatever she wants, she gets, okay? Even if it’s Emmanuel’s head stuffed and mounted on her wall. As far as I’m concerned, whatever she asks, we deliver. Whatever she wants,”
🥺🥺❤️
THE HERO BEG AND SAYS SORRY SO MANY TIMES TO THE HEROINE. EVEN THOUGH IN MY OPINION WHAT HE DID IS NOT EVEN A BIG PROBLEM AND SHOULDN'T BE BIGGER, HE DID REALLY BEG HER FORGIVENESS LIKE HE DID SO BADLY WRONG. Damn heroine, how stupid r u.
“All you need is a reason to forgive me and I can give that to you, too. My actions were a direct result of my infatuation. I would’ve done anything to keep you close, and I still will, because you’re everything to me. I’m lost to you, Layla. Life without you isn’t something I’m willing to concede to.”
“Forgive me, amore mio.”
“How can I redeem myself?”
“What do I have to do?”
“Nice try. Next time aim for my heart.” I place a hand over the thumping organ. “It shouldn’t be hard to find. You own it after all.”
“Why can’t you accept my apology? I’d kill kings for you, amore mio. I’d betray gods. I’d slit my wrists if it would make you happy.”
I hate how the heroine always judges the hero's past about his family and what they made him do. How could you judge him when he was practically raise by that family? He basically do the bad things from this mafia family because he was born from them which means they fcking take care of him and made him do it. The heroine should be thankful that the heroine is a changed man and not do bad things anymore like his family. She always mads at him because of his family which not fcking fair. FCK YOU VERYMUCH HEROINE.
For her to be mad at the hero for so long while he always good to her, patient with her dumbass, even make her daughter to come to see her while knowing it's dangerous cause the heroine's brother will be mad if the hero did. Cause her brother is the one who take care her daughter.
“It’s Stella (the daughter) who makes the first move, striding toward him with a smile of admiration.”
“Thank you.”
If only she knew his family killed her father.
“You’re more than welcome, principessa.”
“I give him a reprimanding scowl, silently warning him not to manipulate her with his dreamy Italian like he does with me. But he doesn’t meet my gaze. He’s too focused on my daughter, his expression kind, his posture nonthreatening.”
LIKE B*TCH HIS FAMILY WHO DID IT!!!! NOT HIM!!!!!! OMG.... I CAN'T WITH THIS HEROINE. HE EVEN NICE TO HER DAUGHTER BUT SHE GAVE HIM A SCOWL FOR DOING IT??????? KNOWING THERE'S ENEMY WHO WANT HER AND THE DAUGHTER DEAD BUT YOU SCOWL AT THE HERO WHO'S TRYING TO HELP YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER FOR FREE WHILE YOU TREAT HIM LIKE SH*T???!! 🤬🤬 UNGRATEFUL WOMAN!!!! LIKE SHE CANNOT HERSELF SAYING "if only she knew his family killed her father" YEAH FAMILY. NOT HIM!!!! BIG FCKING DIFFERENCE!!!! THE BLOOD IS NOT IN HIS HAND BUT HIS FAMILY FOR FCK SAKE HEROINE HOW COULD YOU BE SO FCKING STUPID!!
‼️‼️‼️ I don't get why the heroine so mad about her husband being killed by the hero's family when her husband actually treat her like sh*t in their marriage and even cheats on her 😂😂😂
“A responsibility. A chore. He never loved me.”
Then why you cared so much about the hero's family killed your husband????! Like she literally always say that during conversation about how to get the revenge, if she saw her daughter talking to the hero she thought it and was wrong cause his family killed her daughter's dad and when she meet the hero's family.... Like she really hurt by it and defend her husband's honor but at the same time this is her version about her husband😒
“Yet you’re the one who trapped me here with the son of my husband’s murderer.”
She said this even after she already talk to the hero about staying with him afterall and somehow kinda forgive him.... See? She still considered the hero is that. THE SON, NOT THE ONE WHO DID IT. WHY SHE SOOO STUPID TO KNOW THE BIG DIFFERENCE 😒😒😒 Idk what to believe what she thinks anymore... ONE MINUTE she believes the hero, one minute she blame on him again and again, one minute she wants him so badly and one minute thinking their relationship is not right. This happens a lot, almost throughout the whole book. So frustrating to read her POV, she's an adult but her mindset is so childish and small minded person.
The hero obviously loves her and never cheat on her.
“Tobias said he heard my dad had cheated on her.”
“Would you ever do that to her?”
“Never. And I’ll take that vow to the grave.”
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‼️‼️‼️SPOILER.
THE HERO even have to stab himself in the arms and little on the neck to BEG HER FORGIVENESS. HE BEG AND KNEELING WHEN HE DO THAT SO THAT THE HEROINE CAN FORGIVE HIM... AND WHAT HE DID IS NOT TOO BIG OF PROBLEM ANYWAY BUT HE DID FOR THE HEROINE.
She even dare him to do it which really made me mad so much🤬🤬🤬😡😡🤯
“If this is what it takes to heal you. If my death is what you need, take it.”
Did she forgave him after that? BIG GIANT NO. She kissed the hero though so he can stopped, he did. They were starting to have s*x but the annoying part is that the heroine said something like this when they were doing that hot touching scenes.
“I need this mistake to be over. For the pleasure to come and go so I can start regretting my actions. Because right now, all I want is more.”
Mistake to be over b*tch???
He just fcking cut his hands for you so you can forgive him, he even do it to his neck as well and you said mistake???!!!! Damn this heroine is blind by heart as well, blind by her stupidity 🤢🤢
The heroine already see the hero is bleeding even tho is not much but it's there and he did for her, and what she did? She push him away again. While he is fcking bleeding for her!!!!
“I’m not letting you go. I won’t lose you now.”
“You never had me to begin with.”
She even said it was a mistake that she kissed him and have hot moments with him. WHILE HE BLEEDS!!!!!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU HEROINE!!!!!!!! 🤢😡 EVEN AFTER THE HERO DO THAT, THE HEROINE CLAIMS SHE STILL DON'T TRUST THE HERO AND STILL AFRAID IF THE HERO HURT HER. WHEN ALL THIS TIME, THE HEROINE IS THE ONE WHO HURT HIM AND HURT HERSELF BECAUSE OF THAT STUPID ERROR BRAINS OF HER😒😒😒
You can see on why I'm frustated and say many times about the heroine because she's like that. She made the hero to even do something like that because on how denial and mean she is to the hero. She always doesn't want to listen and always push the hero away when they were together in that hidden place that he basically do it for the heroine. He knows that he it's very risky to do it but he do it for the heroine... Seriously he have no doubt when it comes to the heroine, when someone ask why he just proudly and loudly say it's worth it for the heroine. That the stupid ungrateful b*tch is worth it. BRAVO HERO.
FCK YOU HEROINE.
I WANT THE HERO FOR MYSELF SERIOUSLY HERO I CAN TREAT YOU BETTER😂😂😂😂😂
Like if in that moment if the hero decided to throw her away and let his family killed her, I would be so happy about it😂 Cause that's how much I really don't like the heroine.
AND NO THE HEROINE IS NOT ONLY STUBBORN, BUT SHE IS FOR SURE STUPID. ONE OF THE STUPIDEST HEROINE CHARACTER IN A NOVEL I EVER READ IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.
I feel bad for the hero to gave his feelings for the dumb heroine. He deserve much better!
He even ask himself like this:
“What have I done to you? How do I fix this?”
Because we all can see that the heroine is mad at the hero for something that's not a big problem. It's his family fault, not him!
“We’re not getting rid of his brothers.”
Bishop stabs at his meal.
“Those fuckers aren’t worth the time it would take to dispose of the bodies.”
“They killed my husband.”
She raises her chin.
See. The heroine still mad at the hero after all of that sh*t, she mad about his brothers and because she can't blame it on them physically, she throw it all her anger to the hero which is not fair at all😡😡
‼️‼️‼️NO CHEATING AND NO SEPARATION
‼️‼️‼️TRIGGER: Killing, death, stabbing, violence, mafia and sadness.
‼️‼️‼️The whole story is thrilling and fun and mysterious and badass. Little fun though (in my opinion) because there's too much of fighting against each other and not the real enemy... I like it when a crime love story like this that also involves with the Italian mafia has a great romance in it. More focused on the drama that is about their enemies, and not the main couple. The hero is great, he's not the one who cause the problem and trouble.
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS OVER THE TOP POSSESSIVE PROTECTIVE ALPHA MALE FOR SURE. YES OVER THE TOP (In a romantic and right way, not in a wrong way) HE IS EXTREMELY OBSESSED WITH THE HEROINE LIKE NO OTHER... I LOST COUNT ON HOW MANY TIMES HE SAID TO HIMSELF, TO THE HEROINE AND TO ANYONE THAT THE HEROINE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON FOR HIM. HE WILL SAY THAT PROUDLY AND HAPPILY...
“I keep staring at the woman who owns me. The one whose pleas I need to value more than any other.”
The hero even wants to sacrifice himself if that what the heroine wants, he is willing to go war with anyone like even his own blood if that the heroine told him to do... THE HERO IS THE BEST EVER. I LOVE HIM THE MOST.
Even when the heroine is being such a fcking b*tch and fcking evil person to him, he always says something like this:
“She keeps pushing me away. There’s always a new excuse. Another reason. A different story. None of it fucking matters. I’m not going anywhere. I want her—mistakes, lies, and all.”
“Because even though Layla loves me, I want her to love herself even more. I can’t watch her wallow in self-loathing. I can’t put her through more shit.”
Omg hero can you just be with me instead cause I definitely will treat you better than her😂😂😂
I LOVE YOU HERO....
YOU'RE THE BEST❤️❤️❤️❤️
‼️‼️‼️READ ABOVE to know what the heroine is, i hate her so much. I want to punch her so bad. She fcking deserve to be punch or to be smack at the back at her head😡😡😡 Her character is the worst, it's like the sh*t in the book is her. Again, fck you very much heroine. Even for a patient person, I do not tolerate this heroine character. She's a toxic person!!!! 🤬🤬 She always claims she have this issue with her dad, and she always fcking used that to everything in her life... She always blames herself for it, she always labels her dad is like the hero WHEN IT'S NOT AND THE HERO IS MUCH BETTER. BUT THE DUMB HEROINE DON'T KNOW THE FCKING DIFFERENCE!!!
EVEN HER OWN DAUGHTER EVENTUALLY KNOWS THAT THE HERO'S FAMILY KILLED HER DAD, YOU KNOW WHAT SHE DID? THE DAUGHTER DIDN'T BLAME THE HERO AT ALL AND NOT EVEN BE MAD AT HIM BECAUSE SHE KNOWS THAT THE HERO HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH HER DAD...
‼️‼️‼️ The heroine realize the hero is great and all when he got shoot and was dying. That took a real long time for her to realize it. And it was in the end of the book.
‼️‼️‼️NO DRAMA WITH OW AND OM.
‼️‼️‼️HAPPY ENDING. ENGAGED.
September 10, 2023
2.75-3⭐️
I loved the male character and HATED THE FEMALE CHARACTER. The whole book consists of Layla rejecting him along with back and forth rejection from her. I’d understand if it was for up to 20-30% of the book but it wasn’t until 80% ish that she finally forgave him so there was barely any actual romance.
She’s such a dumb, hypocritical character bc why is she so angry over him not being fully truthful when she wasn’t either. She claimed that she couldn’t forgive him bc he’s a murderer but yet so is her whole family and she even said that she wanted to kill Emmanuel herself and have ‘his blood on her hands’. So you can’t be with him bc he killed people but you can happily commit murder yourself💀
I love Matthew, he literally never gave up on her and put up with al of her bullshit which he deserves an applaud for👏👏
Bishop is so funny-i’m excited for his book😈
I loved the male character and HATED THE FEMALE CHARACTER. The whole book consists of Layla rejecting him along with back and forth rejection from her. I’d understand if it was for up to 20-30% of the book but it wasn’t until 80% ish that she finally forgave him so there was barely any actual romance.
She’s such a dumb, hypocritical character bc why is she so angry over him not being fully truthful when she wasn’t either. She claimed that she couldn’t forgive him bc he’s a murderer but yet so is her whole family and she even said that she wanted to kill Emmanuel herself and have ‘his blood on her hands’. So you can’t be with him bc he killed people but you can happily commit murder yourself💀
I love Matthew, he literally never gave up on her and put up with al of her bullshit which he deserves an applaud for👏👏
Bishop is so funny-i’m excited for his book😈
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2022
Layla has made some mistakes in the past that have affected those closest to her which she is determined to make amends for. This has led her to Matthew but after the events in the previous book she is left devastated and angry as she realizes that she never really knew him at all.
Matthew has a lot of regrets in his life, but Layla is not one of them. He will do whatever is necessary to prove to her that that they are meant to be together and together they can overcome anything that life throws at them.
Both Layla and Matthew are strong characters which causes some conflict between them as they take us on a suspenseful, emotional and heat filled journey that you won’t soon forget.
Matthew has a lot of regrets in his life, but Layla is not one of them. He will do whatever is necessary to prove to her that that they are meant to be together and together they can overcome anything that life throws at them.
Both Layla and Matthew are strong characters which causes some conflict between them as they take us on a suspenseful, emotional and heat filled journey that you won’t soon forget.
August 15, 2023
Matthew… Matthew… Matthew 🥵🥵🥵🥵
I’m so glad I started this series but I’m even more glad I got two books of Matthew/Laylas story because DAMN.
The slow burn/grovelling/power play aspects of this story were *elite*. There are definitely scenes from this duet that will stick in my mind forever 🫠🫠
Edens writing style has definitely left her as an auto-read author for me. Her ability to weave a story that is able to surprise and shock me throughout leaves me desperate for more as I usually can see things coming in books at this point.
I am anxiously awaiting the release of Bishops story because I am not ready to leave this world!
I’m so glad I started this series but I’m even more glad I got two books of Matthew/Laylas story because DAMN.
The slow burn/grovelling/power play aspects of this story were *elite*. There are definitely scenes from this duet that will stick in my mind forever 🫠🫠
Edens writing style has definitely left her as an auto-read author for me. Her ability to weave a story that is able to surprise and shock me throughout leaves me desperate for more as I usually can see things coming in books at this point.
I am anxiously awaiting the release of Bishops story because I am not ready to leave this world!
March 10, 2022
This is the second book in this duet and I do recommend reading them in order. Layla and Matthew’s story continues. Layla’s heart was broken in the first book when she learned the truth. Will Matthew be able to piece it back together in the second? Fast-paced read with loads of drama, suspense and action. Great characters with lots of depth and sizzling chemistry and steamy scenes. I liked it.
March 11, 2022
Ruthless Redemption by Eden Summers is book Two in the Hunting Duet. This continues the story of Layla and Matthew so you need to read the previous book 'Seeking Vengeance' before starting this one. Layla was betrayed by her family in the last book and she found out Matthew wasn't who she thought he was. Layla had some secrets too we see. Matthew knows that he messed up and is out to get back what he lost..Layla. This was and exciting Duet.
March 22, 2022
Loved it
Brilliant book from start to finish. I loved how Matthew was with Layla and the love he showed her. I actually felt for his brothers too and was glad they were together in the end. I feel there is clearly room for another book with that ending and hope we don't have to wait too long.
Brilliant book from start to finish. I loved how Matthew was with Layla and the love he showed her. I actually felt for his brothers too and was glad they were together in the end. I feel there is clearly room for another book with that ending and hope we don't have to wait too long.
June 13, 2022
A story that has it all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Oh wow what a freaking ending.. as always Author Summers kept me glued to this story. It definitely keeps you guessing and you’ll find surprises around every turn. I just wonder what happened to Bishop. 🤓 lol
Oh wow what a freaking ending.. as always Author Summers kept me glued to this story. It definitely keeps you guessing and you’ll find surprises around every turn. I just wonder what happened to Bishop. 🤓 lol
July 28, 2022
The second half was as good as the first. I liked that Layla didn't just forgive and forget and made Matthew grovel and work hard to earn her trust.
I wasn't too sold on the solution with the brothers.
I'm looking forward to Bishop and Abri.
I wasn't too sold on the solution with the brothers.
I'm looking forward to Bishop and Abri.
November 12, 2024
Unfortunately, I felt this was the worst book of the series. I just can’t stand Layla whatsoever. The previous book I also wasn’t gone on, again because of Layla. Dante/Matthew is fine, he’s cute, other than the constant Italian which also drives me insane when it’s not translated – why am I reading a book when I don’t actually understand half the phrases he uses?!?!?! TRANSLATE FOR ME OR LEAVE EM OUT. Half of the book is Layla mad at Matthew, like give it up come on. Either forgive him or leave the house. She leaves her bedroom naked as a ‘power trip f u’ to Matthew – logic where are you?? Then Bishop having to constantly see them have sex all the time – what's with the 2 second tease of the 3 of them? What was that?!? Either don’t have it at all or (preferably) have it fully!!!! There wasn’t really anything I liked about this book unfortunately. I don’t like Matthew’s two sons or his father, his uncle is fine. Felt like the book dragged on in that safe house for way too long. And what’s Matthew’s mothers issue?!?! I get the father is a cunt, but the mother why?? Why did she stab Matthew?? Why is she allowing her husband to blackmail, sell off and just be a general cunt to their kids??? And ofc Matthew proposes at the end like calm tf down seriously. I have no idea what Matthew sees in Layla because I cannot stand her. She has no personality other than being the most immature unbearable character I’ve ever met. She’s not even a good mother.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 16, 2022
Eden, you make my heart smile. I love your spicy mind. I devoured this in one sitting. Please tell me you have more books in store for these families. Is Bishop next? Stella, Tobias? Please dear god in Heaven continue this series and start making babies!!!!
September 11, 2023
Matthew and Layla’s story ended almost perfectly. I can’t quite give it the full 5 stars but it has to at least a 4.75.
The only thing that got on my nerves (and this it totally personal opinion) was Layla holding on to her anger at his secrets for so long. She had her own secrets and things would have played out a lot differently if both had owned up sooner but he had no idea of what the Costa’s actually put her through. Can she really lay so much of the blame on him? She can and she does.
I understand that this is how we got such a great story and what makes their connection unbreakable in the end but I just wanted them to get past it sooner and have the battle with the Emmanuel be more of a focus. I wanted Layla and Matthew to get much more of a chance to make him pay.
Apart from my one little annoyance I really loved this book, maybe not as much as the first part of their duet but pretty close. Winning Layla’s love back might have been the hardest thing Matthew has ever done and he’s gone through some pretty bad stuff, but he wasn’t going to loose Layla.
Other family members from both sides show up and are both a help and a hindrance to Matthew’s plight to get Layla back. Cole may have seemed like he was pushing her away and being his usual a$$hole self but in his way he wanted her to be happy. Of course, Bishop is by their side also and in his own dickish ways he tries to get them to figure it out too.
It all comes down to trust and revenge in the end and when Layla finally lets him in it’s not easy but it seems that there is no other choice.
Look forward to Bishop next. He’s in for a rough ride I think.
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Layla can’t believe that Cole is letting the enemy take her. He insists she clean up her own mess this time. She didn’t think they could hurt her anymore but to have the whole family turn their backs on her is only further proof that they don’t love her anymore.
Matthew has 30 days to win Layla back or his deal with Cole will be final. It wouldn’t matter if she went back to Portland he’d follow either way. If he doesn’t win her love it will just be as a puppet for Cole instead. He won’t lose though. Layla is all that matters and he’ll show her no matter what he has to do.
“My actions were a direct result of my infatuation. I would’ve done anything to keep you close, and I still will, because you’re everything to me. I’m lost to you, Layla. Life without you isn’t something I’m willing to concede to.”
Trying to push Matthew’s buttons doesn’t go the way Layla hopes. Every inch she earns he takes back and then some. She won’t stop fighting him though. He lied and worse he’s the enemy and she can’t just get past that.
“I’m well aware you push me to the brink to distract yourself from how you feel,” he mutters. “But the time will come when you can’t keep kidding yourself. And I’ll still be here. Waiting. It’s inevitable, amore mio.”
Everything he tries only seems to wrap Layla’s hate around her more, but Matthew can see past the hate in her eyes to the way she still wants him. He just has to find a way to break through the walls and make her see that she is more than he deserves but he’s not giving her up.
“You rule over me. You always will.” “I don’t want to.” She sniffs. “I don’t want any of this.” “Yes, you do. Your problem is that you think succumbing to me makes you vulnerable. But it’s the opposite, Layla. Nothing is stronger than the two of us together. I promise you that.”
The bigger problem still remains though. The Costa’s and Emmanuel. He needs to pay for his crimes on Layla’s family and Matthew. Matthew will give it to her no matter what rules he needs to break. Emmanuel will pay for his sins and hopefully they’ll survive the fall out.
Happy Reading.
The only thing that got on my nerves (and this it totally personal opinion) was Layla holding on to her anger at his secrets for so long. She had her own secrets and things would have played out a lot differently if both had owned up sooner but he had no idea of what the Costa’s actually put her through. Can she really lay so much of the blame on him? She can and she does.
I understand that this is how we got such a great story and what makes their connection unbreakable in the end but I just wanted them to get past it sooner and have the battle with the Emmanuel be more of a focus. I wanted Layla and Matthew to get much more of a chance to make him pay.
Apart from my one little annoyance I really loved this book, maybe not as much as the first part of their duet but pretty close. Winning Layla’s love back might have been the hardest thing Matthew has ever done and he’s gone through some pretty bad stuff, but he wasn’t going to loose Layla.
Other family members from both sides show up and are both a help and a hindrance to Matthew’s plight to get Layla back. Cole may have seemed like he was pushing her away and being his usual a$$hole self but in his way he wanted her to be happy. Of course, Bishop is by their side also and in his own dickish ways he tries to get them to figure it out too.
It all comes down to trust and revenge in the end and when Layla finally lets him in it’s not easy but it seems that there is no other choice.
Look forward to Bishop next. He’s in for a rough ride I think.
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Layla can’t believe that Cole is letting the enemy take her. He insists she clean up her own mess this time. She didn’t think they could hurt her anymore but to have the whole family turn their backs on her is only further proof that they don’t love her anymore.
Matthew has 30 days to win Layla back or his deal with Cole will be final. It wouldn’t matter if she went back to Portland he’d follow either way. If he doesn’t win her love it will just be as a puppet for Cole instead. He won’t lose though. Layla is all that matters and he’ll show her no matter what he has to do.
“My actions were a direct result of my infatuation. I would’ve done anything to keep you close, and I still will, because you’re everything to me. I’m lost to you, Layla. Life without you isn’t something I’m willing to concede to.”
Trying to push Matthew’s buttons doesn’t go the way Layla hopes. Every inch she earns he takes back and then some. She won’t stop fighting him though. He lied and worse he’s the enemy and she can’t just get past that.
“I’m well aware you push me to the brink to distract yourself from how you feel,” he mutters. “But the time will come when you can’t keep kidding yourself. And I’ll still be here. Waiting. It’s inevitable, amore mio.”
Everything he tries only seems to wrap Layla’s hate around her more, but Matthew can see past the hate in her eyes to the way she still wants him. He just has to find a way to break through the walls and make her see that she is more than he deserves but he’s not giving her up.
“You rule over me. You always will.” “I don’t want to.” She sniffs. “I don’t want any of this.” “Yes, you do. Your problem is that you think succumbing to me makes you vulnerable. But it’s the opposite, Layla. Nothing is stronger than the two of us together. I promise you that.”
The bigger problem still remains though. The Costa’s and Emmanuel. He needs to pay for his crimes on Layla’s family and Matthew. Matthew will give it to her no matter what rules he needs to break. Emmanuel will pay for his sins and hopefully they’ll survive the fall out.
Happy Reading.
March 9, 2022
I must preface this review by stating that Layla was not a character that I particularly wanted or needed a story for and have found it quite hard to excuse her transgressions (that we learn about in previous books). However, in the first installment of this duet, Seeking Vengeance, we got to see the inside workings of Layla’s thoughts and deeds and I got a taste for her as a flawed, troubled woman who is deserving of consideration as a genuine heroine. And then of course, we were introduced to Matthew and any doubts I had for a memorable story about this couple were pummeled into dust!
Layla and Matthew’s story is an engrossing and captivating piece of writing. This story involves characters that are some of the most lovable and entertaining individuals you will meet i.e., Bishop and Matthew, along with ones that one not necessarily wants to like, but the author has been able to capture a sympathetic ideal for the reader to attach their empathy to.
This book has some slightly dark content, however, for me, these scenes were necessary for the plot development as well as the burgeoning relationships between Layla and those closest to her, and in addition, for the growth of each individual character involved.
Ruthless Redemption has scenes that hit a powerful punch! At certain times, you can genuinely feel the anguish exploding from the pages. The chemistry between Layla and Matthew is tormentingly flammable and you can practically feel the heat radiating through as you behold the words before your eyes.
Manipulation in all its forms helps drive this story to its completion. Layla has been exploited, controlled and influenced by those closest to her…her father, her husband and to a degree her brother. Layla craves love and acceptance and the men in her life have used that desperation to manipulate her into doing things that can be considered reprehensible. Matthew is no different. However, Matthew…oh Matthew, you delightfully wicked, provocative, tantalising Dio you… seductively manipulates Layla’s feelings in a way that for a woman like me, is sometimes hard to handle, however, it certainly makes for a wonderfully delicious, suspenseful tug of war between the couple as to who will eventually give in.
I loved how the author allowed Matthew to be vulnerable and to have that vulnerability be a strength rather than a weakness. His devotion to Layla is deep and soulful and his use of Italian, interspersed throughout the narrative, created passion and an intimacy that not only set out to seduce Layla but also had that desired effect on this reader as well.
The engaging and sometimes outlandishly comical banter between Bishop and Layla; Bishop and Matthew; Bishop and Salvatore & Remy….uummmm…you sensing a theme here???...leads to some very compulsive reading.
I wholeheartedly recommend this absorbing and grippingly seductive story….it has cemented itself into my top read by Eden Summers and this couple as one of the most entertaining lovers written.
5 AWESOME STARS!!!!!!
Layla and Matthew’s story is an engrossing and captivating piece of writing. This story involves characters that are some of the most lovable and entertaining individuals you will meet i.e., Bishop and Matthew, along with ones that one not necessarily wants to like, but the author has been able to capture a sympathetic ideal for the reader to attach their empathy to.
This book has some slightly dark content, however, for me, these scenes were necessary for the plot development as well as the burgeoning relationships between Layla and those closest to her, and in addition, for the growth of each individual character involved.
Ruthless Redemption has scenes that hit a powerful punch! At certain times, you can genuinely feel the anguish exploding from the pages. The chemistry between Layla and Matthew is tormentingly flammable and you can practically feel the heat radiating through as you behold the words before your eyes.
Manipulation in all its forms helps drive this story to its completion. Layla has been exploited, controlled and influenced by those closest to her…her father, her husband and to a degree her brother. Layla craves love and acceptance and the men in her life have used that desperation to manipulate her into doing things that can be considered reprehensible. Matthew is no different. However, Matthew…oh Matthew, you delightfully wicked, provocative, tantalising Dio you… seductively manipulates Layla’s feelings in a way that for a woman like me, is sometimes hard to handle, however, it certainly makes for a wonderfully delicious, suspenseful tug of war between the couple as to who will eventually give in.
I loved how the author allowed Matthew to be vulnerable and to have that vulnerability be a strength rather than a weakness. His devotion to Layla is deep and soulful and his use of Italian, interspersed throughout the narrative, created passion and an intimacy that not only set out to seduce Layla but also had that desired effect on this reader as well.
The engaging and sometimes outlandishly comical banter between Bishop and Layla; Bishop and Matthew; Bishop and Salvatore & Remy….uummmm…you sensing a theme here???...leads to some very compulsive reading.
I wholeheartedly recommend this absorbing and grippingly seductive story….it has cemented itself into my top read by Eden Summers and this couple as one of the most entertaining lovers written.
5 AWESOME STARS!!!!!!
March 13, 2022
Obsessive, passionate & powerful
The second book in the Hunting Duet, RUTHLESS REDEMPTION was an intriguing and suspenseful read from beginning to end. This is the continuing story of Matthew Langston and Layla Torian-Hart. Will Matthew be able to redeem himself in Layla's eyes, now that she knows all his truths? There was plenty of action, drama, family rules, and yes, some passion, which kept me addicted throughout.
"She wants me dead.
Rightly so.
I lied. Deceived. Manipulated. But she did, too.
The wreckage of our relationship lays at both our feet."
Layla's heart was not only broken when she learned of Matthew's heritage, it was decimated. The man she had trusted and fallen in love with, had deceived her from the very beginning. Was their relationship irreparable? Matthew is a man obsessed, yet he is unable to proclaim his love due to his past, how can he convince Layla that she owns his heart, body, and soul? I love how Matthew tries every dirty trick in the book to win back Layla, but she's stubborn and strong willed, which causes even more conflict between them. While contending with the thoughts running through her head, and the emotions in her heart, Layla is concerned about the safety of her daughter and is in despair over the treatment from her own family. All Matthew desires is Layla and her forgiveness, but he is also trying to ensure her protection from those who wish to have her annihilated.
"You made me worship a fictional character. I loved a man that was make believe."
"And I'll make sure you feel the same about the real me."
I loved Matthew's perseverance at trying to win back Layla's trust and heart, although I must admit he did go overboard a couple of times with his sneakiness. I can honestly say, he would have won me over very easily. Layla's own stubbornness did get on my nerves a little bit, she wasn't perfect either, but it seemed she put more weight on Matthew's past and forgot about her own. The one person who really had me sniggering though was Bishop, the situations that poor man walked in on, and he didn't even raise an eyebrow!
"You will never lose me. Even in death, you'll be my obsession."
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION may have been about the seeking of redemption for past mistakes or regrets, but it was also the continuing story of attaining vengeance for pain that had been suffered at the hands of others. It was a story of obsession, power, trust, love, and control. It was intriguing, exhilarating, violent, passionate, and unforgiving. Ms. Summers has brought all the characters from her Hinting Her series into this one, ensuring that tension exists with the turn of every page. The ending of RUTHLESS REDEMPTION allows for more of this story to be told, and I can't wait to see what Eden produces next.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION, a tension filled conclusion to a passionate duet.
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✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE EXHILARATING STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
The second book in the Hunting Duet, RUTHLESS REDEMPTION was an intriguing and suspenseful read from beginning to end. This is the continuing story of Matthew Langston and Layla Torian-Hart. Will Matthew be able to redeem himself in Layla's eyes, now that she knows all his truths? There was plenty of action, drama, family rules, and yes, some passion, which kept me addicted throughout.
"She wants me dead.
Rightly so.
I lied. Deceived. Manipulated. But she did, too.
The wreckage of our relationship lays at both our feet."
Layla's heart was not only broken when she learned of Matthew's heritage, it was decimated. The man she had trusted and fallen in love with, had deceived her from the very beginning. Was their relationship irreparable? Matthew is a man obsessed, yet he is unable to proclaim his love due to his past, how can he convince Layla that she owns his heart, body, and soul? I love how Matthew tries every dirty trick in the book to win back Layla, but she's stubborn and strong willed, which causes even more conflict between them. While contending with the thoughts running through her head, and the emotions in her heart, Layla is concerned about the safety of her daughter and is in despair over the treatment from her own family. All Matthew desires is Layla and her forgiveness, but he is also trying to ensure her protection from those who wish to have her annihilated.
"You made me worship a fictional character. I loved a man that was make believe."
"And I'll make sure you feel the same about the real me."
I loved Matthew's perseverance at trying to win back Layla's trust and heart, although I must admit he did go overboard a couple of times with his sneakiness. I can honestly say, he would have won me over very easily. Layla's own stubbornness did get on my nerves a little bit, she wasn't perfect either, but it seemed she put more weight on Matthew's past and forgot about her own. The one person who really had me sniggering though was Bishop, the situations that poor man walked in on, and he didn't even raise an eyebrow!
"You will never lose me. Even in death, you'll be my obsession."
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION may have been about the seeking of redemption for past mistakes or regrets, but it was also the continuing story of attaining vengeance for pain that had been suffered at the hands of others. It was a story of obsession, power, trust, love, and control. It was intriguing, exhilarating, violent, passionate, and unforgiving. Ms. Summers has brought all the characters from her Hinting Her series into this one, ensuring that tension exists with the turn of every page. The ending of RUTHLESS REDEMPTION allows for more of this story to be told, and I can't wait to see what Eden produces next.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION, a tension filled conclusion to a passionate duet.
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✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE EXHILARATING STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
March 12, 2022
4.5 stars-- RUTHLESS REDEMPTION is the second instalment in Eden Summers’ contemporary, adult HUNTING dark, erotic, Mafia, romantic suspense duet-a spin off from the author’s HUNTER HER series. This is the continuing story of single mother Layla Torian, and businessman Matthew Langston’s story line. RUTHLESS REDEMPTION should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events of book one SEEKING VENGEANCE. I recommend reading the HUNTING HER series for back story and cohesion where Layla’s story begins.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Layla and Matthew) RUTHLESS REDEMPTION picks up immediately after the cliff hanger of SEEKING VENGEANCE in which Layla Torian discovers the true identity of the man with whom she had fallen in love, and the extent to which her extended family wishes she no longer existed. A virtual prisoner of the man she once loved, Layla struggles with her attraction to a man who all but destroyed her life. What ensues is the tempestuous relationship between Layla and Matthew, and the potential fall-out as Matthew’s history, and Layla’s past collide, in a fight to the death.
Layla Torian no longer trusts Matthew Langston, or the family that supposedly has let her down. Years under the ruthless control of her father have left Layla embattled and alone but her only thoughts are for the daughter she left behind. Succumbing to Matthew’s apologies and seduction forces Layla to look at the bigger picture when the truth is finally revealed. Matthew Langston knows that when Layla discovers the reality of his past, there may be no turning back from the betrayal and deception but Matthew is willing to risk everything for the woman he loves.
The relationship between Matthew and Layla struggles in the face of secrets, lies and betrayal. Layla is an outcast; a prisoner; a woman on her own but a woman who is determined to regain her freedom, perhaps at the cost of everything she knows. Matthew is desperate for Layla’s forgiveness but protecting our heroine is first and foremost on his mind. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word, used only once, but to what purpose.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Layla’s extended family of siblings and one-time friends from the original Hunting Her series: Decker and Keira, her brother Cole, Layla’s daughter Stella; Matthew’s brothers Salvo and Remy; Matthew’s right-hand man Bishop, as well as his uncle Lorenzo, and his father Emmanuel.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, obsession and love. The premise is heart breaking, edgy and emotional; the romance is captivating and impassioned; the characters are broken, lost, energetic and resolute. RUTHLESS REDEMPTION ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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Told from dual first person perspectives (Layla and Matthew) RUTHLESS REDEMPTION picks up immediately after the cliff hanger of SEEKING VENGEANCE in which Layla Torian discovers the true identity of the man with whom she had fallen in love, and the extent to which her extended family wishes she no longer existed. A virtual prisoner of the man she once loved, Layla struggles with her attraction to a man who all but destroyed her life. What ensues is the tempestuous relationship between Layla and Matthew, and the potential fall-out as Matthew’s history, and Layla’s past collide, in a fight to the death.
Layla Torian no longer trusts Matthew Langston, or the family that supposedly has let her down. Years under the ruthless control of her father have left Layla embattled and alone but her only thoughts are for the daughter she left behind. Succumbing to Matthew’s apologies and seduction forces Layla to look at the bigger picture when the truth is finally revealed. Matthew Langston knows that when Layla discovers the reality of his past, there may be no turning back from the betrayal and deception but Matthew is willing to risk everything for the woman he loves.
The relationship between Matthew and Layla struggles in the face of secrets, lies and betrayal. Layla is an outcast; a prisoner; a woman on her own but a woman who is determined to regain her freedom, perhaps at the cost of everything she knows. Matthew is desperate for Layla’s forgiveness but protecting our heroine is first and foremost on his mind. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and passionate but I struggle with the use of a certain four-letter word, used only once, but to what purpose.
There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Layla’s extended family of siblings and one-time friends from the original Hunting Her series: Decker and Keira, her brother Cole, Layla’s daughter Stella; Matthew’s brothers Salvo and Remy; Matthew’s right-hand man Bishop, as well as his uncle Lorenzo, and his father Emmanuel.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, obsession and love. The premise is heart breaking, edgy and emotional; the romance is captivating and impassioned; the characters are broken, lost, energetic and resolute. RUTHLESS REDEMPTION ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-you have been warned.
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March 10, 2022
Even more explosive and passionate!
I absolutely LOVED Layla and Matthew in their first book! I have no words to describe how immense and intense the passion and chemistry was between them except to say that Author Eden Summers writes the most gorgeous and dangerous morally grey heroes that readers like myself can’t help but become just a ‘smidge’ obsessed with them.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION picked up exactly where SEEKING VENGEANCE finished with such a kicker cliff-hanger that my heart completely ripped in two at the exposure of a deep betrayal that might well be the end of Matthew’s love and life as he knows it. He’s made a deal with the devil himself, Cole Torian, and Layla Torian-Hart sees it as the most brutal betrayal of all. I had absolutely no idea what Ms Summers had going on with these two, but a seething and betrayed Layla was not feeling the love at all.
I also loved getting a little insight into the life that Matthew had pulled himself out of and the family he had turned his back on, making me admire him all the more – if that was possible. And I continue to be amazed at the talent of Ms Summer’s writing where we find out just what type of man he is and has been, and it turns out that we love him even more!?! Also, how is it that Matthew’s love for Layla and his next-level-obsession to earn her forgiveness doesn’t cause ‘stalker-alert’ alarms to be fiercely ringing in our heads?? The gift of writing, that’s why.
As for Layla not feeling the love in her current situation, that was an understatement! The anger from her pretty much emanated from the virtual pages of RUTHLESS REDEMPTION. She was vibrating with so much fury and vitriol that I feared she would soon lose one of the best things that could ever happen in her life. This brings me to Stella, Layla’s daughter who gave Matthew her absolute seal of approval. She was an absolute gem and had such a mature head on her shoulders that belied her years.
And Bishop!!!!! *fanning myself* I loved him! He was every bit as growly and alpha as Matthew and also had such a dirty mouth and dry sense of humour. What a man! Dangerously deadly, loyal to a fault and hiding a passion so deep it’s going to take one helluva feisty woman a month of Sunday’s to chip away at his armour. I’d definitely love to see more of him.
I’m also hoping that this Hunting Duet is a lead into Matthew’s family because his brothers will have a tale to tell of extreme control and torment, and I can’t even imagine what their sister Abri’s story will entail.
If you haven’t gathered by now that I absolutely loved RUTHLESS REDEMPTION, then I’ll put here that it deserves so much more than the measly 5-Star maximum allowed. This duet is a must-read / re-read and one that I’ll earnest recommend. I’m sure you’ll love it 💔💣💥
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I absolutely LOVED Layla and Matthew in their first book! I have no words to describe how immense and intense the passion and chemistry was between them except to say that Author Eden Summers writes the most gorgeous and dangerous morally grey heroes that readers like myself can’t help but become just a ‘smidge’ obsessed with them.
RUTHLESS REDEMPTION picked up exactly where SEEKING VENGEANCE finished with such a kicker cliff-hanger that my heart completely ripped in two at the exposure of a deep betrayal that might well be the end of Matthew’s love and life as he knows it. He’s made a deal with the devil himself, Cole Torian, and Layla Torian-Hart sees it as the most brutal betrayal of all. I had absolutely no idea what Ms Summers had going on with these two, but a seething and betrayed Layla was not feeling the love at all.
I also loved getting a little insight into the life that Matthew had pulled himself out of and the family he had turned his back on, making me admire him all the more – if that was possible. And I continue to be amazed at the talent of Ms Summer’s writing where we find out just what type of man he is and has been, and it turns out that we love him even more!?! Also, how is it that Matthew’s love for Layla and his next-level-obsession to earn her forgiveness doesn’t cause ‘stalker-alert’ alarms to be fiercely ringing in our heads?? The gift of writing, that’s why.
As for Layla not feeling the love in her current situation, that was an understatement! The anger from her pretty much emanated from the virtual pages of RUTHLESS REDEMPTION. She was vibrating with so much fury and vitriol that I feared she would soon lose one of the best things that could ever happen in her life. This brings me to Stella, Layla’s daughter who gave Matthew her absolute seal of approval. She was an absolute gem and had such a mature head on her shoulders that belied her years.
And Bishop!!!!! *fanning myself* I loved him! He was every bit as growly and alpha as Matthew and also had such a dirty mouth and dry sense of humour. What a man! Dangerously deadly, loyal to a fault and hiding a passion so deep it’s going to take one helluva feisty woman a month of Sunday’s to chip away at his armour. I’d definitely love to see more of him.
I’m also hoping that this Hunting Duet is a lead into Matthew’s family because his brothers will have a tale to tell of extreme control and torment, and I can’t even imagine what their sister Abri’s story will entail.
If you haven’t gathered by now that I absolutely loved RUTHLESS REDEMPTION, then I’ll put here that it deserves so much more than the measly 5-Star maximum allowed. This duet is a must-read / re-read and one that I’ll earnest recommend. I’m sure you’ll love it 💔💣💥
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March 4, 2022
Ruthless Redemption
The Hunting Series – Book 2
Written by: Eden Summer
If you thought Seeking Vengeance was a good, Ruthless Redemption has kicked it down to my number 2 spot, cementing Eden Summers of one of the top mafia writers I have read. We pick right up in this book two with Cole Torian and Matthew still swinging fists at each other.
Ruthless Redemption moves that battle to the one readers are looking for, the battle between Layla and Matthew, with the ultimate goal of either loving and committing to each other or potentially walking away from the one person who loves you.
There are lies (on both sides) to sort out. Can they truly be together or is there just too much between them that may keep them apart.
From believing deep down in herself that her family has truly given up on her and are leaving her to clean up her own mess, to what may be a fight to the death, these two have so much to work out.
Eden Summers again has given readers a love story that could go sideways. Ruthless Redemption has readers’ emotions taking a rollercoaster ride that pits not just Layla and Matthew against each other but adds in Cole Torian, Hunter and other family members to either give advice or take sides. Add in the fact that Emmanuel Costa is bound and determined to harm Layla and if that means killing his own son(s) he is ready to do just that. Is there anyone they can trust?
I re-read the last few chapters in book one before starting book two and I have come to the same conclusion, book one was amazing, but this book two…is fantastic. It gave readers everything they needed except for one little question, what’s your answer Bella?
The Hunting Series – Book 2
Written by: Eden Summer
If you thought Seeking Vengeance was a good, Ruthless Redemption has kicked it down to my number 2 spot, cementing Eden Summers of one of the top mafia writers I have read. We pick right up in this book two with Cole Torian and Matthew still swinging fists at each other.
Ruthless Redemption moves that battle to the one readers are looking for, the battle between Layla and Matthew, with the ultimate goal of either loving and committing to each other or potentially walking away from the one person who loves you.
There are lies (on both sides) to sort out. Can they truly be together or is there just too much between them that may keep them apart.
From believing deep down in herself that her family has truly given up on her and are leaving her to clean up her own mess, to what may be a fight to the death, these two have so much to work out.
Eden Summers again has given readers a love story that could go sideways. Ruthless Redemption has readers’ emotions taking a rollercoaster ride that pits not just Layla and Matthew against each other but adds in Cole Torian, Hunter and other family members to either give advice or take sides. Add in the fact that Emmanuel Costa is bound and determined to harm Layla and if that means killing his own son(s) he is ready to do just that. Is there anyone they can trust?
I re-read the last few chapters in book one before starting book two and I have come to the same conclusion, book one was amazing, but this book two…is fantastic. It gave readers everything they needed except for one little question, what’s your answer Bella?
March 10, 2022
Well, where to start!
I've loved this group of characters since I discovered Hunter 🖤. All of the characters throughout this series have kept me completely enthralled in these books. The books are gritty, exciting, dark, (sometimes) funny and of course sexy!
The only member of the fabulous Torian family who I didn't like was Layla. She was spoiled and self centred and seemed to care for no one but herself.
In 'Seeking Vengeance' the first part of this duet, I began to see why Layla was how she was. Neglected, spoken down to and used by her family and husband. She had never experienced love (or lust). Until Matthew came along. Through this book Layla began her journey, discovering herself and building her confidence. She showed she was no longer the meek, spoiled b.tch that she had been and was making herself a force to be reckoned with.
In Ruthless Redemption, her and Matthews story continues. Their chemistry smoulders and you can feel the heat rising from the pages. Matthews character shines in so many ways, he's perfect (apart from being a bit psycho ha!). Gorgeous, sexy, polite, dark, strong loyal. What more could you want!?
We hear more from Bishop (and need lots more in future) and follow the Costa's story through surprising developments and through to satisfying conclusion.
I loved to catch up with favourites from the series, Cole, Decker, Keira, Sarah and Hunter.
This book puts you through the wringer, a rollercoaster of emotions. I was gutted when it ended. If you haven't read this series, you really MUST! I can't wait for more, fantastic work from Eden once again
I've loved this group of characters since I discovered Hunter 🖤. All of the characters throughout this series have kept me completely enthralled in these books. The books are gritty, exciting, dark, (sometimes) funny and of course sexy!
The only member of the fabulous Torian family who I didn't like was Layla. She was spoiled and self centred and seemed to care for no one but herself.
In 'Seeking Vengeance' the first part of this duet, I began to see why Layla was how she was. Neglected, spoken down to and used by her family and husband. She had never experienced love (or lust). Until Matthew came along. Through this book Layla began her journey, discovering herself and building her confidence. She showed she was no longer the meek, spoiled b.tch that she had been and was making herself a force to be reckoned with.
In Ruthless Redemption, her and Matthews story continues. Their chemistry smoulders and you can feel the heat rising from the pages. Matthews character shines in so many ways, he's perfect (apart from being a bit psycho ha!). Gorgeous, sexy, polite, dark, strong loyal. What more could you want!?
We hear more from Bishop (and need lots more in future) and follow the Costa's story through surprising developments and through to satisfying conclusion.
I loved to catch up with favourites from the series, Cole, Decker, Keira, Sarah and Hunter.
This book puts you through the wringer, a rollercoaster of emotions. I was gutted when it ended. If you haven't read this series, you really MUST! I can't wait for more, fantastic work from Eden once again
February 28, 2022
What another remarkable and engaging read from this author! Ruthless Redemption is tantalizing, suspenseful, and romantic. Picking up right where Seeking Vengeance left off, the author throws the reader right into a fast-paced, action-packed world that will keep you on the edge of your seat all while leaving you frantically fanning yourself from the shear hotness between the pages!
Layla remains a strong, perfectly flawed heroine while Matthew’s intense feelings towards Layla along with his heart-melting, seductive words left me swooning. With a relationship forged on misunderstandings and revealed secrets, trust needs to be re-established. Can his all encompassing obsession with her and her deep love for him overcome all of their obstacles?
This author continues to wow me with her ability to create likable characters and captivating storylines which providing the reader with that perfect combination of drama, steam, and suspense. This was a fast paced novel that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. I reveled in the evolution of Matthew’s and Layla’s relationship while also enjoying the contributions from former characters that we know and love along with some new ones as well.
Ruthless Redemption is the conclusion to Matthew’s and Layla’s story. The author did leave a few little loose ends that pave the wave for some of the secondary characters to get their own books.
I voluntarily read an early version of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
Layla remains a strong, perfectly flawed heroine while Matthew’s intense feelings towards Layla along with his heart-melting, seductive words left me swooning. With a relationship forged on misunderstandings and revealed secrets, trust needs to be re-established. Can his all encompassing obsession with her and her deep love for him overcome all of their obstacles?
This author continues to wow me with her ability to create likable characters and captivating storylines which providing the reader with that perfect combination of drama, steam, and suspense. This was a fast paced novel that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. I reveled in the evolution of Matthew’s and Layla’s relationship while also enjoying the contributions from former characters that we know and love along with some new ones as well.
Ruthless Redemption is the conclusion to Matthew’s and Layla’s story. The author did leave a few little loose ends that pave the wave for some of the secondary characters to get their own books.
I voluntarily read an early version of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
August 23, 2023
This was my first time reading a book from Eden Summers and it did not disappoint. As a Mafia Romance lover, I know this could only be good especially the enemies to lover and touch her and die trope. But the main killer was Matthew. I am honestly surprised that he hasn’t blown up on Tiktok because of the things he would do for Layla?! I mean he would literally do ANYTHING for that woman. And the groveling in this book was also just exquisite.
In terms of spice there is nothing to be said than it just being that good. The main character is an exhibitionist which was for me very fun to read I personally really liked that aspect and the thrill that comes with it. And since the main character is Italian you know we got some good Italian action going on in those scenes.
I will give this book solid 4/5 stars. I think the story was very fun and especially the characters. The only thing that kind of bugged me was Layla. She is definitely a very strong character that stayed true to her colors which made it hard for her to forgive Matthew for the things he did (not gonna spoil what he did). For me, at some point, I just wish for her to forgive him because I would have folded a long time ago, especially with the things Matthew did to earn her forgiveness.
I am very excited to read about Bishop's story as the ending ended in a Cliffhanger. His book is supposed to come out in September so definitely looking forward to it. He gave me as Matthews's right hand major protective vibes and the way I had to laugh so many times because of his comments.
In terms of spice there is nothing to be said than it just being that good. The main character is an exhibitionist which was for me very fun to read I personally really liked that aspect and the thrill that comes with it. And since the main character is Italian you know we got some good Italian action going on in those scenes.
I will give this book solid 4/5 stars. I think the story was very fun and especially the characters. The only thing that kind of bugged me was Layla. She is definitely a very strong character that stayed true to her colors which made it hard for her to forgive Matthew for the things he did (not gonna spoil what he did). For me, at some point, I just wish for her to forgive him because I would have folded a long time ago, especially with the things Matthew did to earn her forgiveness.
I am very excited to read about Bishop's story as the ending ended in a Cliffhanger. His book is supposed to come out in September so definitely looking forward to it. He gave me as Matthews's right hand major protective vibes and the way I had to laugh so many times because of his comments.
February 27, 2022
Layla's betrayal almost tore her family apart and she's been paying for it ever since. But nothing compares to what she's gotten herself into now. Sharing a bed to get info on the enemy and maybe even falling for said enemy was one thing, but failing the mission was not an option especially when the Torian family had washed their hands clean after the mess Layla had made. Layla is now on her own making decisions she never had to before. One decision seems to be biting her in the 4$$ and it goes by the name Matthew Langston. When she learns who he really is, she realizes the mess she's in and the betrayal stings.
Everyone wants a piece of Matthew, especially Layla, and not in a good way. She's hell bent on revenge. She just needs to get to him before his family, oh and of course her brother Cole. Matthew has made many mistakes throughout his life, most of them by choice, most unredeemable. Layla would be different. He'd prove himself worthy of her. Sure he was ruthless and possessive when it came to her, but this time none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered to Matthew was protecting Layla and making her his.
HOLY-SMOKING-HOT-MOLY!!! THIS BOOK IS HOT, RAW AND FILTHY IN ALL THE BEST WAYS🔥 I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY! HIGH INTENSITY RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE! AN ENTERTAINING AND ALL CONSUMING STORY WHICH HAD ME HOOKED AND INTRIGUED FROM THE START! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
Everyone wants a piece of Matthew, especially Layla, and not in a good way. She's hell bent on revenge. She just needs to get to him before his family, oh and of course her brother Cole. Matthew has made many mistakes throughout his life, most of them by choice, most unredeemable. Layla would be different. He'd prove himself worthy of her. Sure he was ruthless and possessive when it came to her, but this time none of that mattered. The only thing that mattered to Matthew was protecting Layla and making her his.
HOLY-SMOKING-HOT-MOLY!!! THIS BOOK IS HOT, RAW AND FILTHY IN ALL THE BEST WAYS🔥 I WAS TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY! HIGH INTENSITY RIGHT OUT OF THE GATE! AN ENTERTAINING AND ALL CONSUMING STORY WHICH HAD ME HOOKED AND INTRIGUED FROM THE START! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!!!
March 3, 2022
I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. This is the second book to finish out Layla and Matthew's story but is part of the overall Hunting Her series which is 6 books that precede these. I have read the entire series and it is definitely helpful to read the others for the background information but definitely read Seeking Vengeance before this one.
I was very excited for this book to finish up this story line! It was great. Eden Summers has a great writing style and you will really get invested in all of the characters.
I'm going to try not to give any spoilers but it is going to be tough. This book follows Layla and Matthew. Layla is the sister to Cole Torian who is the head of the Portland mafia. Layla is trying to get vengeance on the Costas family for the wrongs they have done against her family and specifically her. In the first book of this series, she meets Matthew who is a nightclub owner from DC. But he is not who he seems to be which breaks Layla's heart when she finds out. The first book ends with her trying to leave him and the second book is basically him trying to win her back and fulfill her quest for vengeance. I honestly have tons more I could say but it would all spoil the first and second books.
Overall I would definitely say read if you love a good mafia romance. Eden does a great job with the whole series. I cannot wait to see who the next book will be about.
I was very excited for this book to finish up this story line! It was great. Eden Summers has a great writing style and you will really get invested in all of the characters.
I'm going to try not to give any spoilers but it is going to be tough. This book follows Layla and Matthew. Layla is the sister to Cole Torian who is the head of the Portland mafia. Layla is trying to get vengeance on the Costas family for the wrongs they have done against her family and specifically her. In the first book of this series, she meets Matthew who is a nightclub owner from DC. But he is not who he seems to be which breaks Layla's heart when she finds out. The first book ends with her trying to leave him and the second book is basically him trying to win her back and fulfill her quest for vengeance. I honestly have tons more I could say but it would all spoil the first and second books.
Overall I would definitely say read if you love a good mafia romance. Eden does a great job with the whole series. I cannot wait to see who the next book will be about.
April 23, 2022
Ruthless Redemption
Hunting Duet, Book 2
By: Eden Summers
Narrated by: D.C. Cole, Laura Jennings
So once again, Eden Summers pulls me in for 10 hours of amazing romantic suspense! I can't get enough of her writing! The conclusion to Matthew and Layla's story picks up where we left off, and it's action packed and sizzling hot! Matthew has gotten himself in a pickle when it comes to Layla, and winning back her trust and love is the only thing on his mind. Borderline obsessed, he is on a mission. But she too is on a mission to seek the revenge for the murder of her husband. How will it all turn out? Thrills, unexpected twists and turns and a love that cannot be extinguished, we are on that mission with these two. Plus we get glimpses and cameos from some of our favorites from the Hunting Her series which just makes me love it more. This is a fantastic duet and should be on your list to listen to.
DC Cole and Laura Jennings have proven just how fantastic they are together with the Hunting Her and Hunting Duets. This team is perfect as the characters, and their styles of narration compliment each other. Matthew's obsession with Layla comes shining through in Cole's performance. Just on the edge of crazy, but true love emanating in his voice make him impossible not to love. Layla's desperation, frustration, anger and love come through in spades with Jennings voicing each feeling with incredible emotion. The perfect team for an amazing performance.
Hunting Duet, Book 2
By: Eden Summers
Narrated by: D.C. Cole, Laura Jennings
So once again, Eden Summers pulls me in for 10 hours of amazing romantic suspense! I can't get enough of her writing! The conclusion to Matthew and Layla's story picks up where we left off, and it's action packed and sizzling hot! Matthew has gotten himself in a pickle when it comes to Layla, and winning back her trust and love is the only thing on his mind. Borderline obsessed, he is on a mission. But she too is on a mission to seek the revenge for the murder of her husband. How will it all turn out? Thrills, unexpected twists and turns and a love that cannot be extinguished, we are on that mission with these two. Plus we get glimpses and cameos from some of our favorites from the Hunting Her series which just makes me love it more. This is a fantastic duet and should be on your list to listen to.
DC Cole and Laura Jennings have proven just how fantastic they are together with the Hunting Her and Hunting Duets. This team is perfect as the characters, and their styles of narration compliment each other. Matthew's obsession with Layla comes shining through in Cole's performance. Just on the edge of crazy, but true love emanating in his voice make him impossible not to love. Layla's desperation, frustration, anger and love come through in spades with Jennings voicing each feeling with incredible emotion. The perfect team for an amazing performance.
May 7, 2024
Review for Seeking Vengeance and Ruthless Redemption
3.75 ⭐️
Layla’s daughter Stella and half brother Tobias were kidnapped (book 6) by the Costa Family. She got them back, but her husband Benji was killed. Now she is on a path of revenge, on a mission to destroy the Costa Family. So she starts to surveil a restaurant where the Costa family is known to go. It so happens that Matthew caught her. And was instantly obsessed.
They are both lying and hiding secrets. And when the truth surfaces, and they go to battle with each other, the twists and turns will keep you on your toes.
It pains me to say, but I like the other books in the series better. The push and pull, the emotional story, the chemistry between the two, the angst was amazing, don’t get me wrong. And I love Mathew. He is the perfect mafia MMC. But Layla was annoying. She has so much self loathing, and thinks she is the black sheep of the family, and that put me off. Her constant deprecation of herself… her inner dialogue just piss me off, specially because she was the one that fucked up, she was the one who sold her family…. I really didn’t like her one bit.
Still it was a good duet.
𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕?
Yes! I love Eden’s books! She is an amazing storyteller. Eight books in the series and they are all absolutely different, enticing, entertaining… a real page turner. If you want a single mother, mafia, and crazy main characters, with plenty of amazing spice, give this one a go.
Happy Readings 🤍
3.75 ⭐️
Layla’s daughter Stella and half brother Tobias were kidnapped (book 6) by the Costa Family. She got them back, but her husband Benji was killed. Now she is on a path of revenge, on a mission to destroy the Costa Family. So she starts to surveil a restaurant where the Costa family is known to go. It so happens that Matthew caught her. And was instantly obsessed.
They are both lying and hiding secrets. And when the truth surfaces, and they go to battle with each other, the twists and turns will keep you on your toes.
It pains me to say, but I like the other books in the series better. The push and pull, the emotional story, the chemistry between the two, the angst was amazing, don’t get me wrong. And I love Mathew. He is the perfect mafia MMC. But Layla was annoying. She has so much self loathing, and thinks she is the black sheep of the family, and that put me off. Her constant deprecation of herself… her inner dialogue just piss me off, specially because she was the one that fucked up, she was the one who sold her family…. I really didn’t like her one bit.
Still it was a good duet.
𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒕?
Yes! I love Eden’s books! She is an amazing storyteller. Eight books in the series and they are all absolutely different, enticing, entertaining… a real page turner. If you want a single mother, mafia, and crazy main characters, with plenty of amazing spice, give this one a go.
Happy Readings 🤍
March 9, 2022
This book was everything I could’ve wanted and more to continue Layla and Matthews story. It is definitely a part 2 rather than a stand alone, but I enjoyed it none the less. I was never a of Layla's character, especially after everything we learn of her betrayals to her family in previous books, but Book 1 really turned the tables for me and Ruthless Redemption solidified my opinion of her as not just a measly background character. She definitely has the Torian stubborn streak and a will to win back her family's trust.
Now onto Matthew....
Too many times we see a dominant man trying to redeem himself towards his woman by being nothing but soft and gentle, losing all of his character traits that we like in the first place, just to get his woman back. Like no- I liked you because you were dominating and charismatic, not a whipped little boy. Thankfully, this doesn’t apply to Matthew. He’s willing to work for it and boy does he.
It was great to see some of the old gang AND without giving too much away, Stella really stole the show.
Eden, I am always amazed by your work- and that ending? Made my heart explode. Thank you for forcing me to give Layla a chance instead of just writing her off. Though sometimes misguided, she is a complex character who deserved a story of her own.
I can’t wait to see what's next in this world.
Now onto Matthew....
Too many times we see a dominant man trying to redeem himself towards his woman by being nothing but soft and gentle, losing all of his character traits that we like in the first place, just to get his woman back. Like no- I liked you because you were dominating and charismatic, not a whipped little boy. Thankfully, this doesn’t apply to Matthew. He’s willing to work for it and boy does he.
It was great to see some of the old gang AND without giving too much away, Stella really stole the show.
Eden, I am always amazed by your work- and that ending? Made my heart explode. Thank you for forcing me to give Layla a chance instead of just writing her off. Though sometimes misguided, she is a complex character who deserved a story of her own.
I can’t wait to see what's next in this world.
March 20, 2022
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
His deceit was like wine. I drank it in. Let it intoxicate me. But he is not the man I fell for. Matthew Langston is a lie. I'd run from him if I could. I'd flee. If only he hadn't turned my family against me. Now I have nothing. There's no money, phone, ore external support. Only him, and his obsession with winning me back. So I'll use it to my advantage. I'll use him. Because he made a promise to help me get revenge on those we despise. And once that's over, so are we.
This is the second book in the Hunting Duet from Eden Summers. You have to read the first book, Seeking Vengeance or you are going to be lost.
This book picks right back up in the deep end of where we were when Seeking Vengeance ended with Cole Tornian and Matthew still in a fist fight. But it isn't very long till we are rewarded with the fight we have been holding our breath waiting for. The one between Matthew and Layla. A fight that will either end with them in the most amazing and rewarding relationship with each other or them going their separate ways. After all there is so much between them and a lot of that is lies and secrets and lies and so much that has gone one to hurt each other. Layla also believes with all her heart that her family had truly given up on her and are leaving her with this huge mess to clean up all on her own for a change. I do not want to go in to the details of the story because I feel like I might say something that would be a spoiler and I never want to do that. This story was really good and I really loved Matthew and the way he could just make you melt with the words coming out of his mouth. This story has emotions flying all over the place. Huge secrets and lies. You have people who are picking sides and giving advice But the really huge thing is Matthew's dad Emmanuel Costa is bound and determined to hurt Layla!! If he has to kill his own son to do it he is ready for that. I don't think there is anyone in this world that either of them can trust really!! You need to find a comfortable seat because I spent most of the time reading this book on the edge of my seat. I really loved it and think it is a story that you guys are going to love reading too!!
His deceit was like wine. I drank it in. Let it intoxicate me. But he is not the man I fell for. Matthew Langston is a lie. I'd run from him if I could. I'd flee. If only he hadn't turned my family against me. Now I have nothing. There's no money, phone, ore external support. Only him, and his obsession with winning me back. So I'll use it to my advantage. I'll use him. Because he made a promise to help me get revenge on those we despise. And once that's over, so are we.
This is the second book in the Hunting Duet from Eden Summers. You have to read the first book, Seeking Vengeance or you are going to be lost.
This book picks right back up in the deep end of where we were when Seeking Vengeance ended with Cole Tornian and Matthew still in a fist fight. But it isn't very long till we are rewarded with the fight we have been holding our breath waiting for. The one between Matthew and Layla. A fight that will either end with them in the most amazing and rewarding relationship with each other or them going their separate ways. After all there is so much between them and a lot of that is lies and secrets and lies and so much that has gone one to hurt each other. Layla also believes with all her heart that her family had truly given up on her and are leaving her with this huge mess to clean up all on her own for a change. I do not want to go in to the details of the story because I feel like I might say something that would be a spoiler and I never want to do that. This story was really good and I really loved Matthew and the way he could just make you melt with the words coming out of his mouth. This story has emotions flying all over the place. Huge secrets and lies. You have people who are picking sides and giving advice But the really huge thing is Matthew's dad Emmanuel Costa is bound and determined to hurt Layla!! If he has to kill his own son to do it he is ready for that. I don't think there is anyone in this world that either of them can trust really!! You need to find a comfortable seat because I spent most of the time reading this book on the edge of my seat. I really loved it and think it is a story that you guys are going to love reading too!!
July 28, 2023
2.5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶️
So I was wrong! Matthew did arrange the mugging of Layla. I feel like in this book Matthew changed. He said the wrong things and pushed way to hard. I really liked his character in the first book, not so much in this book. All he did was ask for forgiveness without actually showing why he should be forgiven.
Layla’s personality didn’t really change much, she pretty much kept up the back and forth of her feelings going. She said she hated his dark past but got turned on when that darkness was shown. Stella was more present in this book and I enjoyed her character, she had so much personality for someone her age.
The ending could have been better, it just ended with a marriage proposal from Matthew on his hospital bed. I wanted more information about Matthew’s brothers and them taking over Lorenzo’s empire. I also would have loved to have seen Bishop’s reaction to everything that went down.
My favourite character was Bishop. The salad scene had me laughing. You should never come between Bishop and his real food. It was a tad awkward when he was present during that intimate moment with Layla and Matthew, I found it unnecessary if it wasn’t going to become a poly relationship, which it didn’t. I’m very interested in his story with Matthew’s sister, Abri. It looks like her backstory will be very interesting.
3/5 🌶️
So I was wrong! Matthew did arrange the mugging of Layla. I feel like in this book Matthew changed. He said the wrong things and pushed way to hard. I really liked his character in the first book, not so much in this book. All he did was ask for forgiveness without actually showing why he should be forgiven.
Layla’s personality didn’t really change much, she pretty much kept up the back and forth of her feelings going. She said she hated his dark past but got turned on when that darkness was shown. Stella was more present in this book and I enjoyed her character, she had so much personality for someone her age.
The ending could have been better, it just ended with a marriage proposal from Matthew on his hospital bed. I wanted more information about Matthew’s brothers and them taking over Lorenzo’s empire. I also would have loved to have seen Bishop’s reaction to everything that went down.
My favourite character was Bishop. The salad scene had me laughing. You should never come between Bishop and his real food. It was a tad awkward when he was present during that intimate moment with Layla and Matthew, I found it unnecessary if it wasn’t going to become a poly relationship, which it didn’t. I’m very interested in his story with Matthew’s sister, Abri. It looks like her backstory will be very interesting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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