Review: Redemption is Sweet
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2014
The entire Den of Sin series has been one of my most enjoyable reads in that it allows the reader to look beyond the things that hinders the journeys on our respective paths.  This is excellently conveyed in Redeeming the Amazon. I could hardly wait to get my hands on this book and I wasn’t in the least bit disappointed.The story of Karen and Paul really resonated with me, not only because of their respective disabilities but the keen sense of intimacy that had nothing to do with the sizzling passion that ran just under the surface. This intimacy, born of hesitation and realization was far more satisfying than any of the decadent love scenes in that it allows the reader to really explore the core of a character. I was enthralled by Karen’s duality; she was at once strong and vulnerable, unwavering in her desires but unwilling to make any commitments, despite what her heart was telling her. She is a survivor in every sense of the word and that in itself makes her the most beautiful woman in the world. It’s her spirit that I couldn’t get enough of, that even though she was missing a part of her femininity she wasn’t willing to let life just pass her by. Her conundrum was that she had so much more invested in Paul than she realized and it took him and his own strength through adversity to shake those cobwebs loose. She could have love and still be desirable, regardless of her perceived loss.Conversely, Paul is the epitome of strength himself; fully acclimated but not necessarily comfortable with his disability, he takes up the mantle, ready to claim the woman he let slip through his fingers so many years ago.  Knowing that Paul was strong enough to fight those invisible demons of doubt that had festered within Karen made the story that much more fulfilling. I found myself unwilling to turn the last page knowing that it would inevitably bring to an end, such a perfectly constructed portrait of the strength of the human spirit.As always, I continue to be in awe of Ms. Lewis’ ability to weave such a complex, thoroughly enjoyable story that is told with so much passion that it practically jumps off the page. I will continue to read and support Ms. Lewis as she endeavors to fill the world with beauty and love through her words.Excellent work, Ms. Lewis!