Redemption
by Lexy Ray
Family is made of the people you choose, and my family has run the city of Boston for generations. No one in my town breathes without me knowing about it. Yet somehow my angel has been under my nose this entire time and I was in the dark.
But that issue will soon be remedied. From the minute she walked into my club, I knew that innocent Alexandra Jacobs would belong to me. It didn’t matter that she wore someone else’s ring, or that my business and mere presence seemed to only frighten her more.
When I decide I want something, it becomes mine. No one is foolish enough to stand in my way. But when my enemies try and take my angel for themselves, they will soon learn I will burn this city to the ground, and raze hell in its wake to save her.
5 out of 5 fairies
I flew through this book, I just couldn’t put it down. It was dark, steamy, witty, and addicting. I fell in love with the characters from the start, and I promise you will too. Be prepared to meet your next book boyfriend! Oh…and keep a cool drink nearby if you aren’t reading this alone… If you enjoy dark, mafia romances, you are going to fall in love with this one!
Til next time,
Lily
Lily: Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview Lexy I enjoyed reading Redemption. What inspired you to write this?
Lexy: I’ve always been a reader, and I really wanted to write a novel that had all the parts of a mafia romance that I loved, and none of the things I didn’t. Redemption was the story I’ve always had in the back of my mind and always wanted to tell.
Lily: It was a wonderful book. What was the hardest part of writing this?
Lexy: Keeping myself motivated. Once the writing was done, there was a mountain of editing and promoting that I never realized would take up so much of my time.
Lily: I can totally understand how that could easily become overwhelming. Did you have to do any research?
Lexy: Yes, mostly from maps of the city of Boston and local businesses in that area. I tried really hard to get my “timing” right, so that native Bostonians could recognize the scenes around them.
Lily: That’s awesome! Now we’d like to talk about you as a writer. What’s your favorite place to write?
Lexy: I have my computer set up in my living room so I can get my writing done while my son watches his morning cartoons.
Lily: Writing with cartoons in the background sounds like a fun setup to me. Are you a plotter or a pantser, or somewhere in between?
Lexy: Somewhere in between. I make a rough outline of five to ten plot points I know I need to hit, and then I let the characters lead me where they will.
Lily: That’s a great way to go. Is writing the first draft or editing it harder?
Lexy: Writing the first draft is the hardest. I can picture a scene so clearly in my head, but I have to find just the right words to describe it to take the reader with me.
Lily: I totally understand the struggle to find the right words. Let’s finish up with some fun questions and get inside your mind. What’s your favorite genre to read?
Lexy: I’m a mood reader, so I change that answer daily. My favorite is darker romance, but I jump around from mafia, to contemporary, to paranormal, and sci-fi.
Lily: I definitely read a variety too. Do you have a favorite band or musical artist? What’s one of your favorite songs by them?
Lexy: My favorite artist is Mat Kearney. I’ve loved his stuff since my high school days. Music is a big part of my creative process, which is why I include a playlist in the front of every book I write.
Lily: I love playlists that go with books! Would you rather have to dress in one color every day or in a rainbow every day?
Lexy: One color. If it’s blue, I want it. And if it has pockets? I’ll take two.
Lily: Hehe I’m definitely in if it has pockets. What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream? Least favorite?
Lexy: Phish food is my absolute favorite. I really haven’t met an ice cream I didn’t like.
Lily: Phish food is a good one. What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do/try but haven’t yet?
Lexy: There are some hiking trails I’d love to try with my kids when they get older. We spend a lot of the summer camping, getting outdoors and enjoying each others’ company.
Lily: That sounds like so much fun! How can readers discover more about you, and your work?
Lexy: I have public accounts on Instagram and TikTok where readers can follow me. They can also use my LinkTr.ee to sign up for my monthly newsletter.
I am a mom, author, and makeup artist from West Tennessee. I love creating and finding ways to expand my mind. I’ve written 2 books so far, with plans for many more over the next year.
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