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RUIN (The RUIN Series, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Deborah Bladon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 4,131 ratings
The first part of RUIN, a three-part series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deborah Bladon.

Sitting next to a stranger on a flight from Boston to New York City alters the entire course of Kayla Monroe's life. In her quest to escape the pain of rejection she jumps into the bed of an irresistible man who offers her a night that she'll never forget. Their connection is fierce and undeniable. When their paths cross again, a twist of fate brings her to the realization that the man she's using to mend her broken heart is Dr. Ben Foster, a compassionate and respected physician. Warnings about his past threaten Kayla's future. She knows she should believe the rumors, but the moments she spends in his arms, and in his bed, wash away any doubt in her mind. She sees a future with Ben but those closest to her won't let her forget that the man she's falling for has left a path of ruin in his wake that may impact her in a way she never saw coming.
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Deborah Bladon, has never read a romance hero she didn't like. Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O5OLJ0C
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deborah Bladon
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1926440064
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The RUIN Series
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Deborah Bladon is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author who has sold over 4 million books worldwide. She has been featured on the top bestsellers lists over 70 times, including two weeks in which 3 of her books were featured. Some of her standout series that have been included on the New York Times bestsellers list are RUIN, PULSE and GONE.

Her love for romance novels began when she was old enough to board the bus, library card in hand to check out the newest Harlequin paperbacks. She's a Canadian by heart, and by passport, but you can often spot her in New York City sipping a latte and looking for inspiration for her next story. Manhattan is definitely her second home.

She cherishes her family and believes that each day is a gift for writing, for reading, and for loving.

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Customers love the storyline of this book, particularly appreciating its twists and cliffhanger ending. The writing is well-executed, with one customer noting how smoothly the words flow throughout the book. Customers praise the character development, with Deborah Bladon consistently delivering great performances, and find the book fast-paced with plenty of erotic scenes.

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190 customers mention "Storyline"163 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it intriguing with many twists and a satisfying cliffhanger ending.

"Good story...." Read more

"...Perfect amount of sex, desire, drama, conflict and so on. I'll be reading more from this author for sure." Read more

"I love a good book with a twist. Great story with great characters. I can't wait to jump into the next book to see where this is going...." Read more

"...will enjoy this book if you like excitement, romance, friendship and love." Read more

187 customers mention "Readability"187 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fun and engaging story that makes them want to keep turning the pages.

"Great book!! Read the whole trilogy in 2 days. Very hot. Love Ben and Kayla. Wish I could know Noah's love story from the beggining...." Read more

"...Great read!" Read more

"the "secret" drags out way too long in this book but overall it is a good read. Kayla, time to put your big girls pants on a.d grow up." Read more

"Good read, entertaining and believable." Read more

90 customers mention "Series quality"90 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, particularly appreciating it as an awesome start to the collection.

"I am reeling and I can't wait to read the next book! Great cliff hanger to draw the reader to the next book. I'm EXCITED!" Read more

"...Loved this series!!" Read more

"Great series, LOVED IT!! This sexy story had me sucked in from the beginning...." Read more

"Really good I enjoyed the story so far just wish it was a stand alone it seemed too short but good nonetheless" Read more

77 customers mention "Writing quality"58 positive19 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as extremely well written, readable, and a great quick read, with one customer noting that the words flow very smoothly throughout the book.

"...others (poor working class girl, rich bad boy) but is so unique and well written that I can't wait to read the next installment-and check out..." Read more

"Great romantic story..lots of sex..drama and easy read. Not to much to process and makes you want to read the next book..very reasonable price also" Read more

"...As I said, I love her writing style, and the many plot twists and turns of her novellas...." Read more

"...I really HATE to spend money on books that are so poorly written with such a thin plot...." Read more

57 customers mention "Character development"51 positive6 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, particularly Deborah Bladon's writing, with one customer noting how the author skillfully mixes old and new characters.

"loved the characters, the plot/storyline, I was really able to empathize with all of the characters...." Read more

"...I love the characters and the suspenseful way the books are written. I am now a Deborah Bladon fan...." Read more

"This whole set is great! Deborah Bladon is great and I love that she works characters into each book to keep the series going!" Read more

"The characters are believable and tender. The love they show and care for each other is sweet. The sex is hot and what else can you ask for?..." Read more

45 customers mention "Heat level"42 positive3 negative

Customers describe the book as truly steamy and hot, with one customer specifically mentioning the hot encounters and another noting the smoking hot men.

"There is no doubt that this book was hot and steamy...." Read more

"...but I'm still a fan. So far SOLO is my favorite, simple, steamy and crazy. I love the ending. More stand alone stories please!" Read more

"Ben is a very complex man !!!! Hot!!!! Amazing !!!!" Read more

"...is fast, the story (for the most part) is well-plotted, and the sex is hot...." Read more

38 customers mention "Pacing"29 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it fast-paced and easy to read, with one customer noting there are no slow chapters.

"...You are left on the edge with this one. It is a quick read...." Read more

"...Quick read - and fun!" Read more

"I really enjoy these quick read novels. This series was very appetizing; I enjoyed the mental pictures that was left on me while reading this." Read more

"...(which was fabulous), this just seemed lackluster, and the book felt very rushed & super short...." Read more

38 customers mention "Sex scenes"27 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the erotic scenes in the book, particularly appreciating the one-night stand storyline and the sexy doctor character.

"This story has sex, sex, and more sex. This man does more eating out (oral) then in... pun intended...." Read more

"...So exciting and sexy!!! As always she left with a cliff hanger and I can wait for the next one to come out!!" Read more

"...The whole book feels like a bad directed porn sex scenes included." Read more

"Sexy and entertaining" Read more

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  • Linzy
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW - great, sexy read! Ben Foster is...rowr.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2014
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    Um...wow?!?!

    I've avoided the millionaire/billionaire romance (particularly the "damaged" variety) because I've heard they all involve ridiculous, abusive, and misogynistic relationships. That didn't appeal to me at all.

    But I saw this book in my Bookbub e-mail and thought, "Well, the cover sure is pretty, so why the heck not? Can't dismiss an entire genre without reading at least one book in it." So I bought it...and binged my heart out. This book blew my socks off and got me addicted to a new subgenre of romance for me. Long live millionaire/billionaire freaking romances.

    Yes, there is some damage. Yes, there are some uncomfortable situations. Yes, there are lots and lots and lots of secrets. But I was surprised and delighted by the author's ability to balance alpha maleness (there was a lot of alpha maleness, which I adore, without it being so misogynistic and disrespectful as to be irredeemable or unattractive), damaged past, and redemption story all in one wonderfully delicious character. I also liked how consensual their relationship was...and how he didn't try to buy or bully her with money.

    Seriously, Ben Foster...rowr. I can't even think straight after reading this trilogy. And yes, I bought the entire set and read it in one night.

    The only complaint I had was the side characters... In reading this trilogy first, I hadn't realized until later that the side characters were actually characters from another series. These side characters were not overly pleasant to read about and I'm not particularly enthusiastic to read their story. However, since I am in love with the Ruin trilogy and have a healthy dose of respect for Ms. Bladon, I'll definitely try the Vain series next.

    After Ruin, I did go buy other billionaire romances. Some were good, some were bad, but at this point, I hold them all up to the Ruin candle. :)
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  • jmrobin
    4.0 out of 5 stars MISLED AND DISSAPOINTED
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2014
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    If your into short and sweet with barely any drama, you'll like the series. If you're looking for troubled souls, deep dark hidden secrets, relationships tested, unexpected twists and turns, you won't like the series. And the sex is pretty basic and boring. I'm rating the first book with 4 stars because I was loving how secrets were becoming exposed and relationships on the verge of ending and beginning. As far as the complete series, I rate it with 2 stars. The first book set me up thinking ot was going to go in a direction it didn't go. With the revelations of the girl that Noah slept with the day his mother died and the secret meetings Zach was having with Kayla, I honestly thought it was going to turn the tables upside down. I was thinking that somehow Noah set up Ben to take the fall for their Mother's death. I was thinking that Noah was having secret meetings with Kayla to somehow make her pawn in his schemes. I was totally expecting that something crazy was going to happen, but it never did. It was a quick read with no meat to the story. There are so many points in the story where more layers could've been added, but nothing. The book title itself is a set to make the reader think it's going to be full of drama. I think the word, ruined, was mentioned only once. I WAS wanting to read other books by Deborah Bladon, but I'm not so sure anymore. I like a lot of impact to a story. Just because a story is short doesn't mean it can't happen.
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  • Jocelyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome start to a series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
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    So, I've never read a book by this author before, so when I was recommended this book I took a chance and bought it. I've never bought a book because of the recommendations amazon gives me, so I'm really happy I decided to give this book a try!! I've been looking for a book that kept my attention and made me want to run to get the next book and this book did the trick!

    Kayla is trying to forget about her jerk of a boyfriend who left her without looking back. She thought their love would be forever, but she was wrong. When she boards a plane to move back to New York, she meets Ben. He's gorgeous and Kayla is instantly smitten with him. After a night together, Kayla can't forget about Ben and how she felt when she was with him.

    Flash forward a few weeks and there he is again. Ben. They reunite and Kayla finds out a secret about Ben that can ruin her relationship with her best friend and Ben. Who is Ben, and what is he hiding from Kayla?

    This book was so good! I couldn't put it down and when I finished it, I hurried over to my computer to buy the next two books. I love the relationship between Kayla and Ben and I can't wait to see what Ben is hiding. Let's just say that cliffhanger ending shocked me.

    I'm a huge fan of the author now and can't wait to read the rest of her works! I recommend this book to everyone!
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  • Avid reader
    3.0 out of 5 stars Another sex-filled, insta-lust tale
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2014
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    This series is one of those cart-before-the-horse stories. Sex before last name, lust before love, and baby before marriage.

    The writing is good for the most part, but if you like characters who have some values and if you like romances with, well, romance, you'll be disappointed. The hero is hot and there's plenty of sex. The heroine is likeable, and her friends are, too. The author gets points for an unexpected, gut-punching twist in book two, but the way she resolves it in book three was anticlimactic.

    Baldon has a writing style that often placed the heroine's thoughts between another character's dialogue and her reply. And not just a line or two. I'm talking whole paragraphs. It became an irritant in book two. Sometimes there was so much exposition before the heroine's answer, I forgot what the question was. Some of it should have been left for after, and some of it wasn't necessary.

    The pacing is fast, the story (for the most part) is well-plotted, and the sex is hot. If you don't mind books with strangers that hook up for sex without even knowing each others' last name, this is your series.
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  • ChristinS
    4.0 out of 5 stars A story of friendship, trust, misunderstandings and lust.
    Reviewed in Germany on October 13, 2014
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    Definitely a page-turner! And what a mess of a situation!

    Kayla only wants to forget about her ex-boyfriend and moves back to New York. To forget that guy she finds herself in an unforgetable one-night-stand with a stranger.
    An evening out with her best friend Alexa and her fiancé Noah ends in an argument about his brother, someone he doesn't want to talk about. Kayla only wants one thing - go home, and stumbles right into the arms of him - Dr. Ben Foster and his ER. But he's not any doctor, he's THE brother.

    When Ben finds out Kayla knows Noah, he wants to know everything about him. But he also tells her that she can't tell them, that Noah will tell lies to keep her away from him.

    As things get messy and Noah learns about the affair Kayla and Ben have, things get nasty. Soon Kayla finds herself in between these men, not knowing who to really trust. What is the truth and who is lying.

    An addictive story with things I'm sure aren't how they seem to be on the first look. So I'm looking forward to the next parts.
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  • AngelinaT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bring on part two!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2014
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    Awesome! Can't wait for the next installments. This was a perfect introduction for Kayla and Ben's story. It had steamy sex, and lots of suspense. What more can you ask for when you have a hot alpha male doctor in the story? What a cliffhanger! I didn't see that coming!
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  • Lyn, Welsh border.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Incredible! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2024
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    Brilliant so far and what a cliffhanger! Can t wait to read book 2. Sorry - got to go but not before I ask you to please read this! 💕😍🌋
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  • Hannah Seymour
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and I would recommend this series to anyone ...
    Reviewed in Australia on October 21, 2014
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    A great book and I would recommend this series to anyone who likes an easy read with some hot scenes but also with a bit of a story to it. The books are very small (I finished Book 1 and 2 both within a day) and each leave you with a cliff hanger. I am desperately hanging out for Book 3!
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  • Addicted2Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning
    Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2015
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    This us part one where we are introduced into Ben Fosters life estranged brother of Noah except kayla has no idea who he is and what part in her life he will play. This is a cliffhanger but well worth the read it is written so wonderfully like the other series from Deborah you will not be dissapointed.
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