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Ruin (Slay Quartet Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,139 ratings

"I was utterly consumed." - R.S. Grey, USA Today Bestselling Author

With her heart literally in his hands, Celia will have to try and bargain with a devil.

Edward Fasbender is my captor.

Trapped on this island he owns everything on--including, it seems, me.

He told me he would break me, but I thought he meant in the bedroom. It turns out Edward is playing a completely different game.

And he won't stop until he's ruined me.

Ruin is book two of four in the dark and edgy Slay series. Rivalry should be read first.

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"In Rivalry, I was intrigued. In Ruin, I was utterly consumed. I loved the unique take on a trope many of us know and love: a domineering tycoon behaving however he damn well pleases. Edward Fassbender can do no wrong and neither can Laurelin Paige." - R.S. Grey, USA Today Bestselling Author
"This story is about forgiveness and acceptance. It's deep and raw and written with exquisite precision that will steal your breath." - Melanie Cesa, Goodreads Reviewer

"(B)eyond perfect." - Chantal Rodriguez, Goodreads Reviewer

"This is
Laurelin at her best." - Zoë Braycotton, Goodreads Reviewer

"An intense, emotional read." - Lauren Luman, Goodreads Reviewer

"A story of self-discovery, revelations, forgiveness and acceptance. This series has
hooked me completely." - Keri Loves Books, Blogger

"An addicting, unconventional love story." - Jennifer, Goodreads Reviewer

"Devilishly delicious, Slay: Ruin
kept me on edge throughout." - Kimberly, Goodreads Reviewer

"
(D)ark, and twisty, and completely riveting! Paige has an amazing ability to make us feel and empathize with the many facets to Edward and Celia." - Kgagnon, Goodreads Reviewer

"It's intense. It's twisted. It's all the things I love in a great read.
Laurelin is completely on top of her game." - The Smutbrarians, Blogger

"HOLY FREAKING SMOKES!!!
Mind blown!" - Jaime, Goodreads Reviewer

"
A STUNNING MASTERPIECE OF EPIC PROPORTIONS... A STORY SO DELICIOUS AND DARK.. an all CONSUMING TWISTED OBSESSION FOR REVENGE. Laurelin Paige has outdone herself, she's a f@@king GENIUS!" - Angel, Goodreads Reviewer

"I am speechless!!!
Ruin may be my new favorite Laurelin Paige book!!" - Brigid Brown, Goodreads Reviewer

"
A wickedly delicious read that will bewitch you with all it's beautiful emotionally charged sexiness!" April, Goodreads Reviewer

"
I am in deep with this series. I never thought I'd care for Celia, but I do! I never thought she would make me cry for her, but she does! And I certainly never thought I would root for her, but I am!" - Amy, Goodreads Reviewer

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07S37KBBL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paige Press, LLC (October 29, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1973 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,139 ratings

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Laurelin Paige
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With millions of books sold worldwide, Laurelin Paige is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author. She is a sucker for a good romance and gets giddy anytime there’s kissing, much to the embarrassment of her three daughters. Her husband doesn’t seem to complain, however. When she isn’t reading or writing sexy stories, she’s probably singing, watching Game of Thrones or Letterkenny, or dreaming of Michael Fassbender. She's also a proud member of Mensa International though she doesn't do anything with the organization except use it as material for her bio. She is represented by Rebecca Friedman.

You can connect with Laurelin on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LaurelinPaige or on Instagram @thereallaurelinpaige. You can also visit her website, www.laurelinpaige.com, to sign up for emails about new releases.

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Customers find the book gripping and engrossing. They appreciate the emotional content, well-written writing style, and passionate romance. Readers praise the superb character development and the learning experience it provides. The heat level is described as unexpected and intense.

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34 customers mention "Readability"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the story intense and thought-provoking, with a captivating plot and an exciting read that keeps readers hooked until the end.

"HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read...." Read more

"...Not just a good read 👍🏾 but it's a well written story, which contains childhood trauma for both Edward and Celia and it also contains BDSM but it..." Read more

"This story was hot,intense and I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"...Edward is captivating. He is methodical and pensive. He is demanding yet nurturing. He was a contradiction in the best way...." Read more

25 customers mention "Emotional content"25 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's emotional content powerful and honest. They describe it as a poignant examination of buried trauma and emotions, weaving a beautiful story from tears to laughter to anger. The author writes a story of brokenness, anger, revenge, and love.

"...Like a play in four acts, Ruin is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, it churns inside you too...." Read more

"...know how much of this drama filled with hot raw sex, the story is ugly and beautiful...." Read more

"...Ruin is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, It’s all so unexpected, or is it?......" Read more

"It was chilling, jaw dropping, and pulled me in that I finished the book in less than 2 days!..." Read more

17 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written, honest, and talented. The story is described as a raw, witty page-turner with unexpected twists.

"...is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, it churns inside you too...." Read more

"...Not just a good read 👍🏾 but it's a well written story, which contains childhood trauma for both Edward and Celia and it also contains BDSM but it..." Read more

"...is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, It’s all so unexpected, or is it?......" Read more

"Wickedly sensual, thrilling and at times brutal, this book is writing brilliance...." Read more

12 customers mention "Romance"12 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it sensual, thrilling, and intense. The love story is captivating and provides a variety of emotions as the plot develops.

"...A romance, a passion play, a satire on family and marriage. Even a healing tome on vulnerability. Gah! If you’re still here, buy it...." Read more

"This story was hot,intense and I couldn't put it down...." Read more

"Wickedly sensual, thrilling and at times brutal, this book is writing brilliance...." Read more

"...the reader in so many ways...mind, body, soul and hunger for the joyful magic of romance...." Read more

8 customers mention "Character development"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development. They find Edward compelling and human, providing insight into his motivations.

"I Loved the characters and how it kept my interest throughout the book!" Read more

"...Readers, from the beginning to this point I’ve been mesmerized by our two main characters...." Read more

"...All of this is accomplished through superb character development most especially in this, the second book of the series...." Read more

"...she allows us to see a more human side to Edward, and give more insight to his motivations...." Read more

8 customers mention "Learning experience"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an enlightening and engaging read that builds understanding and sympathy for the characters. They appreciate the complex relationships between them and the intricate plot.

"HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read...." Read more

"...Edward is captivating. He is methodical and pensive. He is demanding yet nurturing. He was a contradiction in the best way...." Read more

"I Loved the characters and how it kept my interest throughout the book!" Read more

"...Devil in Edward and the submissive in Cecilia.... It is delicious to learn the elements that bring them both to the need and desire in them both...." Read more

6 customers mention "Heat level"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's climax. They find parts predictable, while others are unexpected.

"HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read...." Read more

"Hot....this book is hot and totally thought provoking at the same time. I was totally invested from the first paragraph...." Read more

"...Some story lines I didn't see coming, but others where really hot and unexpected. Another page turner MS. Paige." Read more

"...Celia and Edward are perfectly scorching and I can’t wait to see what part of their journey is next!!..." Read more

6 customers mention "Series quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series. They can't wait for the next installment and find it engaging.

"...This series has hooked me completely. The only problem is waiting for the next book in the series." Read more

"What a great series! I just purchased the third book and can’t wait to start reading. This series so far has left an impression on me...." Read more

"...Laurelin draws you in, only to surprise and shock you. This series is so good! I can’t wait for the next installment." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Y'all probably know by now how shockingly ends the first part of this story. If not?! You definitely need to grab Slay Rivalry first before you read this one.I love Laurelin Paige stories, but this one makes my skin crawl with excitement and with every chapter, I was craving for more like total book junkie, looking for the emotions I never knew existed inside my soul.Edward and Celia relationship put me on the new level of feels and author outdid herself and created a new level of enemies to Lover’s story.I was wondering if I would see Celia's real face further into this book or Celia- the player will surface again with all the lies and manipulation, but what I found out was beyond my speculations. I thought I knew Celia from fixed series but it was only a rock in the ocean.Edward's character totally knocked me off my feet. He had tricks up his sleeves, I need to give him that. His actions and excellent thoughtful manipulation made my chin hit the floor many times. I couldn't figure out his next moves towards Celia.I was wondering who was the slayer in this story?! Because nothing looked as it's seems.Both, they were like fire and ice.Fighting inner battle with the affection to each other. There was so much angst and anticipation in their relationships and their chemistry was exploding every time they were near one another. Their passion and lust mixed with hate and fear. But both from their own, deferent deeply rooted reasons.Slay:Ruin was huge emotional rollercoaster. Laurelin Paige was messing with my mind all the way through the Ruin book and I wasn't certain a damn thing in this story.When I thought that I've figured out something, author smashed my idea into the pieces. I was played and ruined by this book, left with total hangover afterwards and I don't know how I will manage to the next part in this quartet, Slay:Revenge.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
    This story was hot,intense and I couldn't put it down.It wasn't like the first story where I couldn't really get into it and almost didn't finish it.I now understand why Edward is the way he is and why Celia is the way she is.Her childhood was so painful,intense that I wanted come threw the pages and twist her father's head off and her mother wasn't much better,not to notice a differents in their daughter when she came home from her uncle Ron's house is beyond me and the one time she decided to tell,she was punish for it.Edward and his sister's child hood was much worse, separated, she was hurt,abused. But Edward makes me wish I could come thru pages of the book and punch him ,give him a swift kick in the Netherlands. I understand more of the story in this book than the first one,Edward and his sister are out to get the people who did such terrible this to his sister and himself.Atleast Edward and Celia are working on trust and maybe love!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019
    HOT! Raw and Intensely Carnal. Thrilling, terrifying and blisteringly smart, like nothing I’ve ever read. To describe Slay’s story, is to undermine it’s brilliance. Ruin is beautiful and ugly and utterly unforgettable.

    A riveting tale of captivity, love and sexual suspense, you’ll rip through the pages. Trauma and trust, test the tenuous bonds of a fake marriage in the sultry atmosphere of a hidden island oasis. And Paige has us trapped there too, right where she wants.

    Her second installment in the Slay series reads like a crossover between a modern, edgy Dr No and a high-end sexy season of Survivor, where Celia has to outwit and outlast Edward, her calculating, beautiful husband and his staff of cohorts. Her family, her own desires, even her future and friends exist only on the periphery.

    The tension comes from Edward’s insistence they delve into Celia’s own Heart of Darkness. And the isolated setting lends itself perfectly to her over-calculating mind, her horrible past, and Edward’s rules which at first appear as benign shrugs to his wife.

    But as Ruin unfolds, Edward’s true motives transform Celia and this reader. Every scene between them buzzes with piqued sensuality and metaphors of their journey. A staff’s son, a reclaimed antique desk, or shared bottle of booze, even orgasms, at just the right moment become symbols for what’s passing between them on so many levels.

    Edward spends a great deal of the story on the edges of really monstrous behavior, but it’s never what you think. He deals out almost as much suspense and misdirection as Paige. And Celia wrestles with so much, naked in every way in front of her distant husband. I wept and moaned right along with her.

    Like a play in four acts, Ruin is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, it churns inside you too. It’s all so unexpected, or is it?

    At one point, I had to reach out to talk to a fellow reader—it’s overwhelming in the most delicious ways—and I felt what Celia must have been thinking: What is happening to me?

    It’s impossible to categorize this story. Everything I’ve said is true, and yet I’m certain I’ve done it a disservice.

    A romance, a passion play, a satire on family and marriage. Even a healing tome on vulnerability. Gah! If you’re still here, buy it. There’s nothing else like it, Little Bird. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2024
    The tension from Edward’s actions as they delve into Celia’s own Heart of Darkness. The isolated setting lends itself perfectly to her over-calculating mind, her horrible past, and Edward’s rules which at first appear as benign to his wife.

    As Ruin unfolds, Edward’s true motives transform Celia.... Every scene between them buzzes with sensuality and metaphors of their journey. A staff’s son, a reclaimed antique desk, or shared bottle of booze, even orgasms, at just the right moment become symbols for what’s passing between them on so many levels.

    Edward spends a great deal of this story on the edges of monstrous behavior, but it’s never what you think. He deals out almost as much suspense and misdirection as Celia does.....Celia wrestles with so much, naked in every way in front of her distant husband. I sometimes felt like whiplash between the 2...

    Ruin is an internal story told with sharp knives, sterile gifts, and brutal honesty, It’s all so unexpected, or is it?... what's really in store for both adversaries who want deep Love and acceptance above all.....
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024
    It was chilling, jaw dropping, and pulled me in that I finished the book in less than 2 days! Everything about it kept me on my toes, always guessing, and uncomfortably comfortable at the same time! Laurelin Paige, you’ve outdone yourself!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
    Laurelin is one of those authors that I know that can make you dislike a character so much you don't want to read their story. But then you remember they are mentioned in one of your favorite series, the Fixed Series with Hudson Pierce and his wife Alayna that you are tempted to read her story and find out you are really enjoying Edward and Celia's story. When we left off in this story with it's twisted ending, we don't know what will happen to Celia. Edward left her on the island named after his mother. I don't know how much of this drama filled with hot raw sex, the story is ugly and beautiful. This story is a test to trust the bonds a fake marriage, maybe 🤔🤔😲. We have no idea how this story of lies, angst, twists and betrayal will end but better believe that Laurelin Paige has me hooked to find out what happens next. Not just a good read 👍🏾 but it's a well written story, which contains childhood trauma for both Edward and Celia and it also contains BDSM but it is a well written story.

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  • rose zreik
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, hot (great book)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2024
    You cannot leave the book it’s so exciting it leaves you always on the edge you want to know what will happen next so be prepared that you cannot put the book down
  • Dona M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in India on January 2, 2024
    When I started reading, I had my review planned out— I didn't like the fmc, but as I kept reading, I could see how her character changed or what made her the way she is and this sits perfectly for her- imperfectly perfect. She is all broken and cracked and rough edges and she is worthy of love, this whole book the author reiterated the feelings about worth, I hope we get to see the same for the MMC.
  • Helena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!!! Just wow!!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2020
    Finally understand Celia. I tear up after reading Celia story.
  • Tatiana Lins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Obsessed
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 19, 2020
    I’m completely obsessed with this series!! Once you start reading it you just can’t stop. The plot is amazing and it’s so well written!! Going to read book number 3 now!!
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars 10 stars
    Reviewed in Australia on December 26, 2020
    I devoured this book. I absoluty loved it. My god there was a few times my eyebrows entered my hair line and there were times i had to put it down and get a cup of tea so i could go on. Thank god for the holidays. I enjoyed this so much

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