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Reformed gangster Luis falls hard for his boss. When friendship turns to love, it’s up to Paolo to convince him second chances are worth the pain.
Luis Pope is back on the street after a six year stretch in prison, but life on the outside seems just out of reach, especially when the whole neighbourhood knows his face for all the wrong reasons.
Paolo’s temper makes it hard to keep staff, and he knows Luis’s rep all too well. But his nonno believes in redemption, and Luis isn’t the tough guy Paolo remembers. Prison has left its mark, inside and out, and all the kindness in the world can’t fix the three inch scar on Luis’s skull.
And it can’t keep ghosts locked up. Luis’s the best worker Paolo’s ever had, and Luis’s happier than he’s ever been. But his old life doesn’t want to stay in the past. Trouble comes to call, and when it makes him an offer he can’t refuse, keeping Paolo safe hurts the most.
Redemption is an angsty, standalone MM romance novel, with second chances, found family, friends-to-lovers, and buckets of hurt/comfort themed loveliness.
Luis Pope is back on the street after a six year stretch in prison, but life on the outside seems just out of reach, especially when the whole neighbourhood knows his face for all the wrong reasons.
Paolo’s temper makes it hard to keep staff, and he knows Luis’s rep all too well. But his nonno believes in redemption, and Luis isn’t the tough guy Paolo remembers. Prison has left its mark, inside and out, and all the kindness in the world can’t fix the three inch scar on Luis’s skull.
And it can’t keep ghosts locked up. Luis’s the best worker Paolo’s ever had, and Luis’s happier than he’s ever been. But his old life doesn’t want to stay in the past. Trouble comes to call, and when it makes him an offer he can’t refuse, keeping Paolo safe hurts the most.
Redemption is an angsty, standalone MM romance novel, with second chances, found family, friends-to-lovers, and buckets of hurt/comfort themed loveliness.
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Garrett Leigh's Redemption is a beautiful hurt/comfort romance. The first book in the Darkest Skies series, it's a fantastic start to what looks to be another amazing series by Garrett.
Everything about this story works for me. The flawed characters are complex and lovable. The development of the relationship between Luis and Paolo is flawless. And the bond between the men is spectacular.
There are endless layers to this storyline, as well as to the characters. The hearing issue is a brilliant addition to both Luis' character, as well as the storyline. I appreciate that one of the men is pansexual. And the theme of family is well explored.
The danger and action is all thrilling, leaving me turning the pages as fast as possible. Luis' situation is heartbreaking, with the reader able to feel every emotion of hope, love, and hopelessness along with him. It's definitely a tough read at times.
This is a wonderful romance full of tension and lots of heat. It's truly heartwarming, heart stopping, and heat inducing.
The settings are so damn well explored, with the reader fully feeling they are there with the men. Hell, even when Luis is just walking down the street, I felt like I was the one walking. I felt all the fear and tension down to my bones.
Redemption is a must read the next time you are in the mood for someone finding love while turning their life around. Garrett Leigh once again crafts a riveting story of getting a second chance at life. The title says it all, as Luis searches for his own redemption.
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