The Redeemed Series by J. Rose

Lexi spent her life in the shadow of misery, subjected to years of mindless abuse and degradation. After her tragic and brutal death, her story should have been over. She had found peace, at last. But the universe had other plans. Forced back into a body she longed to escape, Lexi is initiated into the world's best kept secret. The shadowy society of The Redeemed. A motley collection of lost causes brought back from death by a mysterious force, known as the Vitae... moreLexi spent her life in the shadow of misery, subjected to years of mindless abuse and degradation. After her tragic and brutal death, her story should have been over. She had found peace, at last. But the universe had other plans. Forced back into a body she longed to escape, Lexi is initiated into the world's best kept secret. The shadowy society of The Redeemed. A motley collection of lost causes brought back from death by a mysterious force, known as the Vitae. It was a fresh start, but this second chance does not come without a price. Lexi will be tested, forced to confront the trauma of her past and the danger of her present. Because a war is brewing beneath the surface and every good army needs a survivor. All she has to do is embrace her inner strength, whilst somehow managing to keep her fragile heart intact against the two men determined to claim what is left of her soul. ***Author Note***. If You Break is the first book in The Redeemed Trilogy. It is a MFM Paranormal Romance, meaning that the main character will not have to choose between her two love interests. This book is intended for readers 18+ as it features dark themes that may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. less

Death is just the beginning. Welcome to your afterlife. I’ve spent my entire life in the shadows. Alone. Abandoned. Afraid. The years of mindless abuse didn’t matter to me as long as I kept my sister safe. Until that night, when everything changed as I bled to death in the darkness. My fight was over. Then I woke up. Terrified, scarred… but alive. Forced back into a body I’ve spent years longing to escape, I’m initiated into the world's best kept secret. The undead society of The Redeemed... moreDeath is just the beginning. Welcome to your afterlife. I’ve spent my entire life in the shadows. Alone. Abandoned. Afraid. The years of mindless abuse didn’t matter to me as long as I kept my sister safe. Until that night, when everything changed as I bled to death in the darkness. My fight was over. Then I woke up. Terrified, scarred… but alive. Forced back into a body I’ve spent years longing to escape, I’m initiated into the world's best kept secret. The undead society of The Redeemed. A motley collection of lost causes resurrected by a mysterious force, these impossible creatures have spent a millennium hiding their wealth and power. But with enemies circling and a civil war brewing, this strange new world is teetering on the verge of collapse. They say I’m their saviour. The ultimate weapon. All I want is to run, but I can’t abandon the two halves of my soul that claimed me the moment our eyes locked. I’m the key to ending it all. If I live long enough to tell the tale. less

IN THE GAME OF LIFE AND DEATH, THERE ARE NO HEROES. ONLY SURVIVORS. After the tragic consequences of Caine's attack, Lexi is left defeated and alone. Her sister is gone, caught in the clutches of an ancient, murderous psychopath. All hope seems lost. With little reason to go on, she turns to a familiar old friend. Self-destruction. Only this time, there are two men determined to catch her when she falls... moreIN THE GAME OF LIFE AND DEATH, THERE ARE NO HEROES. ONLY SURVIVORS. After the tragic consequences of Caine's attack, Lexi is left defeated and alone. Her sister is gone, caught in the clutches of an ancient, murderous psychopath. All hope seems lost. With little reason to go on, she turns to a familiar old friend. Self-destruction. Only this time, there are two men determined to catch her when she falls. Faced with overwhelming odds, they must put the past aside and face the approaching storm together. As preparations begin, battle lines are drawn and new alliances are forged. The clock is ticking down to impending chaos. Somehow, Lexi is the key to solving it all. By embracing her inner darkness, she vows to seek justice for all the atrocities committed. New sinister secrets soon complicate matters and threaten to destroy everything. With each crushing set back, she's left questioning her destiny and place among The Redeemed. The miracle of life gifted by the Vitae is precious. Those exploiting it cannot go unpunished. But with the price of salvation so high, do these people truly deserve to be saved? Their fate rests in her hands. This time, she won't allow anyone to escape judgement. It's time to paint the road to redemption in blood. less