Redeeming Love Series by J.E. Parker

Warning: This book contains dark themes that may be disturbing for some readers. Two damaged souls. One last shot at salvation. -Shelby- I’m a single mom with a past as hideous as the scars marring my flesh. I’ve endured a life of pain, escaped the clutches of a sadistic monster, and survived hell. Because of my past, the walls surrounding my heart are strong. Impenetrable. Yet every time Anthony speaks my name, I feel them begin to crumble... moreWarning: This book contains dark themes that may be disturbing for some readers. Two damaged souls. One last shot at salvation. -Shelby- I’m a single mom with a past as hideous as the scars marring my flesh. I’ve endured a life of pain, escaped the clutches of a sadistic monster, and survived hell. Because of my past, the walls surrounding my heart are strong. Impenetrable. Yet every time Anthony speaks my name, I feel them begin to crumble.  With just one look, he makes me want things I can’t have. Things like a father for my son and a husband for myself. With the monster from my past closing in, I try to push him away. But my heart and soul cry for me to pull him closer. Falling for him is probably a big mistake. Still, I can’t help but think it may be the sweetest mistake I’ll ever make. -Anthony- One word to describe Shelby? Perfect. As a homicide detective, I’m constantly surrounded by darkness. But that all changed when her eyes met mine for the first time. In less than a second, she became my light. My hope. My purpose. And come hell or high water, I’m determined to keep her and her son close. Terrified of a looming threat from her past, she tries her best to push me away. But no matter how hard she pushes, I’m not going anywhere. I don’t care what she’s running from, far as I’m concerned, her fate is sealed. Both Shelby and her son are mine. *Every Breath You Take is a standalone, 123k word novel* less

Two shattered lives. One final vow. -Hope- Growing up, I had everything. A loving big brother, a great family and a happy life. But then it all changed. Now, my entire world is shattered. The only thing that still makes sense is how I feel about Evan. I love him more than anything, but it's not enough anymore. I'm tired of chasing after him. Tired of being held at arm's length. I can't live like this any longer. Walking away will destroy me... moreTwo shattered lives. One final vow. -Hope- Growing up, I had everything. A loving big brother, a great family and a happy life. But then it all changed. Now, my entire world is shattered. The only thing that still makes sense is how I feel about Evan. I love him more than anything, but it's not enough anymore. I'm tired of chasing after him. Tired of being held at arm's length. I can't live like this any longer. Walking away will destroy me. Yet what other choice do I have? -Evan- Growing up, my best friend's sister was always around. I took care of her, I protected her. She was my friend too. Then one night she became more. So much more. But then all hell broke loose. I screwed up. I became the reason for her pain. My mistake ruined everything. Afraid of destroying what we have left, I keep her at arm's length. Fed up with my distance, she's ready to end it all. That can't happen. It's time to face facts... Hope is mine. Every Promise You Made is a standalone, 105k word novel. less

Two broken families. One second chance. -Clara- Marriage almost killed me. All I ever wanted was my Prince Charming. Instead, life gave me a monster. That nightmare is over, but my sons and I will never be the same. I'll do anything to make them happy. Anything except fall in love again. But when Brantley and his daughter come into our lives, my resolve fades. I try to fight my feelings but it's pointless. Truth is, I'm already falling in love with him... moreTwo broken families. One second chance. -Clara- Marriage almost killed me. All I ever wanted was my Prince Charming. Instead, life gave me a monster. That nightmare is over, but my sons and I will never be the same. I'll do anything to make them happy. Anything except fall in love again. But when Brantley and his daughter come into our lives, my resolve fades. I try to fight my feelings but it's pointless. Truth is, I'm already falling in love with him. I only pray he doesn't break what's left of my heart. -Brantley- Marriage left me jaded. My gold-digging ex-wife only wanted me for my money. When she walked away she left me with a million reasons to remain single. And one precious reason to keep moving forward. My little girl is my entire world, and I'm happy to keep it that way. I've sworn off women, but when I meet Clara and her boys, that changes. The heart wants what it wants, and mine wants her. Bottom line... Clara and her sons are mine. *Every Tear You Cry is a full-length, 110k word novel. Warning: Contains triggers that may be disturbing to some readers. less

She’s fighting to keep her head above water… He’s drowning in guilt. -Kyle- As a kid my life was perfect. I had everything I could ever want. Amazing parents, a loving little sister. Then it all changed. In the blink of an eye, my heart died. My soul fractured, my happiness vanished. For years I felt nothing but pain. Then Carissa walked into my life. In an instant, she turned my world upside down. With one look she quieted my demons. Silenced my pain... moreShe’s fighting to keep her head above water… He’s drowning in guilt. -Kyle- As a kid my life was perfect. I had everything I could ever want. Amazing parents, a loving little sister. Then it all changed. In the blink of an eye, my heart died. My soul fractured, my happiness vanished. For years I felt nothing but pain. Then Carissa walked into my life. In an instant, she turned my world upside down. With one look she quieted my demons. Silenced my pain. Before I learned her name, she became my salvation. Determined to get things right, I’ve kept my distance. But I am done with the space between us. The time has come for me to claim my woman. Once and for all. less

He lashed out to free his demons... She lost the ability to trust after being tormented. —Ty— Growing up, my life was hell. Filled with pain and consumed by rage, I became a monster. One which bullied without cease or mercy. As a kid, I hated myself for the suffering I caused. As a man, I still do. Plagued with regret, I came close to giving up. Then an angel appeared, saving me. Innocent and full of light, Heidi is everything I would have once fought to destroy... moreHe lashed out to free his demons... She lost the ability to trust after being tormented. —Ty— Growing up, my life was hell. Filled with pain and consumed by rage, I became a monster. One which bullied without cease or mercy. As a kid, I hated myself for the suffering I caused. As a man, I still do. Plagued with regret, I came close to giving up. Then an angel appeared, saving me. Innocent and full of light, Heidi is everything I would have once fought to destroy. Now, she's everything I'll fight to protect. Determined to claim her as my own, I chase after her with everything I've got. But she fights me at every turn, only letting me in so far. Despite the walls she's erected, I'm not backing down. Whether Heidi realizes it or not, she's mine. The battle for her heart won't be an easy one. But it'll sure as hell be one worth fighting. The Redeeming Love Series: Book One: Every Moment with You (Hendrix and Maddie) Book Two: Every Breath You Take (Anthony and Shelby) Book Three: Every Promise You Made (Evan and Hope) Book Four: Every Tear You Cry (Brantley and Clara) Book Five: Every Time We Touch (Kyle and Carissa) Book Six: Every Wrong You Right (Ty and Heidi) Each book in the Redeeming Love Series can be read as a standalone. less

Her past is plagued with darkness... He's determined to make her future brighter. -Ashley- My life was once a nightmare. Because of my past, the walls I've constructed are mighty. But those walls begin to waver the day I meet him... Chase Jacobs, star quarterback, and the cutest boy I've ever seen. With his easy smile and sweet words, he's perfect. Problem is, I'm not. My scarred soul is corrupted, my battered heart tainted. And my secrets? They have the power to destroy me... moreHer past is plagued with darkness... He's determined to make her future brighter. -Ashley- My life was once a nightmare. Because of my past, the walls I've constructed are mighty. But those walls begin to waver the day I meet him... Chase Jacobs, star quarterback, and the cutest boy I've ever seen. With his easy smile and sweet words, he's perfect. Problem is, I'm not. My scarred soul is corrupted, my battered heart tainted. And my secrets? They have the power to destroy me. Plagued with demons, I fight to keep Chase at a distance. But he's not having it. Determined to steal my heart, he fights to make me fall. It's a mistake. You see, the thing about secrets is that they don't stay hidden forever, and whether I'm ready or not, mine are about to be revealed. Once they are, will Chase then walk away for good? Or will the love we share truly conquer all? less

It all started when I stole his wallet... Before I tell you my story, there’s something you should know. My life—it wasn’t supposed to turn out this way. At eighteen, I had dreams: go to college, become a nurse, create a better life for my family. But then I was taken by the cartel. Now, years later, I’ve been forced to become the one thing I swore never to be. Barely hanging on, hope is something I no longer possess. Not until James. The moment our bodies collide, I know I’m in trouble... moreIt all started when I stole his wallet... Before I tell you my story, there’s something you should know. My life—it wasn’t supposed to turn out this way. At eighteen, I had dreams: go to college, become a nurse, create a better life for my family. But then I was taken by the cartel. Now, years later, I’ve been forced to become the one thing I swore never to be. Barely hanging on, hope is something I no longer possess. Not until James. The moment our bodies collide, I know I’m in trouble. Focused on escaping the Hell in which I live, love isn’t on my agenda. But when our eyes lock, and my demons recognize his, my shattered heart starts to beat once more. In him, I find strength.In me, he finds peace.Lost souls entwined, we become one another’s salvation.But then a cruel twist of fate changes everything. Warning: Contains triggers. less

I promised to protect her...Vowed that we'd be together forever.I lied. Because of me, the love of my life is gone.And she's never coming back. Guilt plagues me every single day. As for the pain--it never ends.Losing Carmen damned my soul.But then a beautiful twist of fate changes everything. Note: This is a continuation of Every Sin We Erase. It is NOT a standalone