The Rogue's Redemption

Leighton Sisters #1

by Ruth Axtell

Haunted by war and his own dissolute behavior, Gerrit Hawkes finds no peace in postwar 1815 London. While the rest of society celebrates the British victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, Gerrit seeks to escape the memories that haunt him.
Into his life steps Hester Leighton, from the Maine Territory across the ocean. Despite his warnings, Hester puts her trust in him. She refuses to see the evil and darkness he keeps telling her is in him. Knowing he needs the Redeemer's love, she offers him the gift of friendship. When her father takes her back home, Gerrit must face the prospect of remaining in London and completing the self-destruction he's begun, or leaving all his familiar moorings and following the only woman who offers him hope.

Genres: Romance, Christian

362 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 7, 2013

About the author

also writes under the name Ruth Axtell Morren

Reviews

[Georgianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one... One of the sweetest, most romantic love stories I've read lately. Nothing I love more than a reformed rogue, and oh Gerrit certainly was a rascal in Dawn in My Heart, the first book in the Regency series. So when I saw that he would have his own story, I couldn't wait to read it. I loved it from beginning to end. Especially Hester, who was so refreshing and unique as heroines go. I really appreciate the way this author does not pull any punches with presenting the gospel, and also shows the depths of depravity a person can fall into.

[Marvy Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story!

[Agnes Houessou · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read.

[Paria · Rating 2 out of 5]

A poor religious novel

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like Ruth Axtell and wasn't disappointed.