Sempre: Redemption

Forever, Book 2

By: J. M. Darhower

Narrated by: Carla Mercer-Meyer

Length: 19 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Haven Antonelli and Carmine DeMarco have been through a lot. Haven was taken in by Carmine's father, and with his family's help, she escaped a gruesome fate. However, saving Haven from the dark intentions of a mafia family cost Carmine a steep price: He was forced to swear loyalty to them.

Now, still passionately in love, Carmine and Haven must face the fall-out of Carmine's forced service, as Haven discovers terrifying secrets about the family that enslaved both her and her mother - and why she matters so much in this intricate web of lies.

©2014 Jessica Mae Darhower (P)2014 Tantor

OMG AWESOME... a must read!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Sempre: Redemption to be better than the print version?

I did not read this story.....but I highly doubt reading it could possible be better. It was one of the best stories I have ever read or listened to, kudos to the author this was fabulous!!!

What did you like best about this story?

The ever enduring love between the two young lovers

What does Carla Mercer-Meyer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I thought she did a great job, she actually sounded young like young adults, made it believable

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely

Any additional comments?

Must read both books in order to understand the story. This is on my top 5 reads!!!!!!

Amazing!!!

What a great concluding book to this sequel! I highly recommend you won’t be disappointed the story is absolutely phenomenal I’m glad that everything worked out but sad to bring the story to a close.

Loved this series. Won't be disappointed.

There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book. Everything was tied up with no questions unanswered. I found myself involved with the characters. The writing is so good you are able to over look the horrible behaviors of the characters and love them. I will be looking for more from J. M. Darhower. Loved Carla Mercer-Meyer's narration.

wow....

Best book ever. No joke, really. It's like watching a movie, so detailed. Just amazing.

amazing

the characters are amazing and uncompromising and I love that, they are who they are, and like i said, they're amazing. the story is well written, it pulls you in and wont let you go, I've laughed, and I've cried, like full on ugly cried and still love this book!

Wow.

Loved the story!
Full of twists and turns.
Wish the epilogue would have been longer and would have included more of the characters.

Degrees of separation

It doesn't matter how many times I listen to or read this book, I love it even more. It grabs your heart, causes excitement, anger, and longing. I listen/read this story once or twice a year because of my love for it. I still cry, smile, and laugh every time. The narrator did a fantastic job at her performance. The separation between characters was very distinguished.

mafia love story to kill for

Would you consider the audio edition of Sempre: Redemption to be better than the print version?

Yes, but only because I love to listen. Either way I highly recommend this book

Who was your favorite character and why?

Haven. In this book she grows into who she wants to be and learns how to live on her own.

What about Carla Mercer-Meyer’s performance did you like?

I loved her narration of the characters. She did a great job

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I couldn't wait to know what was going to happen next.

Any additional comments?

This was a great series in general. This author needs to write another book!

I would love to see this on the big screen!

I love everything about this series. As soon as it’s over I want to listen to it all over again. It takes you on a roller coaster of emotions, with characters that never leave you. The narrator brings everyone alive, her accents, and emphasis, of each one making them so unique and special. Haven is my hero.
Make sure you have tissues close by,
ugly cries ahead! Thank you J.M.Darhower!

Redemption

Would you listen to Sempre: Redemption again? Why?

Yes because I'm sure I missed some things the first time. It was also that good to where I'd enjoy it again like it was my first listen.

What other book might you compare Sempre: Redemption to and why?

I think Burying Water by K. A . Tucker. They both have mob ties and they both have that emotion that tugs are your heart a bit.

Which scene was your favorite?

While I had many favorite scenes I really liked the Epilogue.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book made me want to cry several times.

Any additional comments?

I liked the 3rd person telling that followed more than just Haven and Carmine. My feelings for her haven’t changed a bit. She’s still rather timid and unsure of herself and I thought that was OK. I got to feel her grow some and experience life as she should. Carmine disappointed me for a bit. I didn’t like his careless attitude even though he was going through a hard time. I seriously felt for some of the things he had to do and witness.

I was a little up and down on my feelings for Corrado. At times he just seemed so mean. I liked him but kind of at a distance. I also liked how everything wrapped up. I had a lot more emotions throughout listening to this than I expected. Also, the amount of times I felt on edge was pretty high as well.