Stunningly simple, yet beautifully written story set in a future United States. I enjoyed this book so much that I resented having to put it down to participate in family obligations lol, and when I had the chance, read until I finished it. Sleep? Who needs it? *grin*

This story is set in a time where, if you have debts you need paid, or you need money (or more accurately credits, as they are called) you have the opportunity to basically sell yourself as a "bondmate". Depending on the amount of credits you need or want, you set the terms to your duties yourself. Jason needs a lot of credits, so he's willing to basically sell himself completely.

Devin is a bi-sexual man burnt by an ex-wife and sick of having to replace his PA's. He decided to capture two birds with one stone and to purchase a bondmate who can fulfill both roles in his life.

For a story that starts in principle with slavery, this is a surprisingly romantic and touching book. While Devin and Jason seem to hit it off immediately, there are a lot of issues working in the background. Doubts and warnings from well-meaning friends and acquaintances heavily play on both their minds. And of course Jason's past is there as well, throwing a spanner in the works.

Luckily for these guys, they manage to overcome all these issues and we are left with a very HEA which is what both of them deserve.

I have to admit that I am quite impressed with this author and I'm looking forward to reading another story of hers. ( )

4 stars. I thought this was a very good read about a high power executive buying a bondmate, who happens to be trying to escape his past. Liked the characters and enjoyed the progression of the romance.

I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. ( )

Decent book. I enjoyed the sci-fi aspects and the whole "family dynamics". I have to admit that our main character Devin was a bit of an A-hole and it took me a bit to like him.



I enjoyed the book, even though there were moments of typical tropey romance. ( )

I read this one when it first came out and absolutely loved it. I plan on re-reading it over the holidays. Tons of angst, smokin' hot sex and a fabulous HEA. All my requirements met.

Highly recommended. ( )

A futuristic approach to the old fashioned Cinderfella story, Redemption is the story of Jason, a young man who has an immediate need for money and the fastest way to find it is to sold himself into a bondmate contract for 20 years. Even if the term “bondmate” can suggest something more romantic, the bondmate contract is basically the modern way to be a slave: accepting the contract Jason accepts to become a property of someone else, man or woman is the same, if they have the money to buy his contract.

In a way, Jason is lucky since the one to buy the contract is Devin, an handsome man in his thirties who is basically a workaholic without time for a private life. Buying a bondmate is a perfect solution, during the day Jason will be Devin’s personal assistant, during the night he will share his bed, if Devin is in the mood, or otherwise he will stay in his room, without risk to hear recrimination. Devin’s former wife was a society butterfly and she left when she realized Devin was not her personal escort, but he had actually a job he had to do.

I liked the contrast between Jason’s expected role and his physical appearance: Jason is strong and young, not at all weak, and if not for the urgent need of money, he had also perspective on the future, he was a post-graduate student with excellent credentials. When Devin takes him home, I had the feeling Jason felt like an elephant in a glass shop, and I think also Devin was questioning if he had done the right choice.

Another interesting point is how homosexuality in this futuristic society is no more a taboo, basically everyone is bisexual, and indeed Jason had only one previous homosexual experience, but he has no issue at all at being bought by a man, while instead Devin, from what I understood, had his same share of women and men in the past, and I think he has picked a man now since he is still burned by the bad experience with his ex-wife.

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