Redemption Lane by Rachel BlaufeldMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
Copy gifted by author in exchange for an honest review
"I needed to be saved from myself. I needed redemption."
So I discovered the Crossroad Series when I practically inhaled and loved the second book of the series, Absolution Road and was immediately intrigued with the other Wrigley twin, Lane so I knew I had to read Redemption Lane right away. And once again, I found myself devouring this book as Rachel Blaufeld spellbinds her readers in yet another poignant, touching, emotional and beautiful love story.
The best gift in life is the second chance we are given everyday. Everyday is the opportunity to start all over. To leave the past, the regrets and the mistakes behind. But what happens when two broken strangers have their lives intersected and each realized that there is no going back once you past the point of redemption and love. In this tale of fated lovers, Ms. Blaufeld tugs all the heartstrings as she showcases the beauty of two flawed characters who were able to find redemption, solace, hope, love and comfort with each other.
When Lane Wrigley attended a yoga class on behalf of his twin brother, he never expected this one class would forever alter the course and change his life when Bess Williams collapsed on top of him.Bess was in no state to do yoga when she attended the class high and inebriated. When she had to get wheeled off to the hospital to get her stomach pumped, Bess decided to take charge of her life when she entered rehab. Fast forward five years later, Bess is now sober and living a simple life where she focuses only on work and her dog, Brooks. Call it destiny or a twist of fate but when Lane Wrigley stumbles upon Bess working at a hotel in which he is in negotiations of securing a business deal, he couldn't help but be drawn to the woman whom he couldn't stop thinking about for the past five years. Seeing Bess awakened something in Lane and he couldn't help but feel a connection to her. With no recollection of who Lane was, Bess couldn't understand why she felt this draw to Lane.
"I was like a blind person feeling my way home, touching each and every plane and surface I encountered, finding my way to comfort. And paradise."
As Lane tries to get to know Bess, he couldn't help but feel this sense of invisible tangible bond connecting them. It was like they were meant to have their lives intersect. As for Bess, Lane awakened something inside her and stirred this new passion and desire. As they begin to get to know each other, both Bess and Lane begins to let their walls surrounding their heart to crumble. Slowly, they soon find themselves in a deep, passionate love affair where there was no going back. As they begin to fall deeper in love, will Lane's demons ruin their chance at love and happiness? Is Bess strong enough to shoulder the burden of Lane's demons? Can a once broken woman be the redemption and salvation that Lane Wrigley needs? Can love really piece the broken pieces of a heart?
Redemption Lane was an emotional, gripping, and beautiful portrayal of a raw and realistic love story. It was a story where love was not rushed and instant. The story of Lane and Bess took years and months to develop. Through this period, readers were able to see that love slowly healed and pieced the broken and emptiness of Lane and Bess's heart. I loved that the author was able to weave such beauty and raw emotions as she highlighted elements of love, second chances, forgiveness and redemption throughout the story. I have to applaud Ms. Blaufeld for an amazing job as she told a heartwarming and touching tale of healing. I loved Lane and Bess's character. They were written in such a profound way that showed readers a vulnerable and realistic side. Readers were able to feel every fiber of raw emotions coursing through the page. We felt the hurt, the disappointment, the loneliness, the heartbreak, and most importantly the intense love of Lane and Bess. So if you love a story that speaks volumes on healing and second chances then I highly recommend you to read Redemption Lane. This book will pull all the heartstrings and have you begging for more of Lane and Bess.
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