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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 4,129 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.

Her stories have touched readers worldwide and she’s always eager to chat with fellow book lovers!

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Customers find this book an engaging read with an intriguing storyline that keeps them hooked, particularly appreciating the cliffhanger ending. The writing is well-executed, with one customer noting how the words flow smoothly throughout the book. Customers praise the character development, with Deborah Bladon consistently delivering great performances. The book features steamy erotic scenes and maintains a fast pace throughout.

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190 customers mention "Storyline"163 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it very intriguing with a gut-punching cliffhanger ending, and one customer particularly appreciates how the author weaves a magical narrative.

"...I loved the book, I loved the characters, the story, even the sex scenes are well done and not over the top like some--I'm not a real fan of the..." Read more

"Love Deborah Bladon's books! Love, love, love! She writes great romance/erotic novellas and always keeps our interest up for the next installment...." Read more

"...The author gets points for an unexpected, gut-punching twist in book two, but the way she resolves it in book three was anticlimactic...." Read more

"There is no doubt that this book was hot and steamy. Clever ending - who wouldn't want to buy the next 'book' to learn the outcome of the..." Read more

187 customers mention "Readability"187 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an awesome and incredibly interesting story that makes them want to keep turning the pages.

"...I loved the book, I loved the characters, the story, even the sex scenes are well done and not over the top like some--I'm not a real fan of the..." Read more

"Love Deborah Bladon's books! Love, love, love! She writes great romance/erotic novellas and always keeps our interest up for the next installment...." Read more

"...Who is Ben, and what is he hiding from Kayla? This book was so good!..." Read more

"...as in all of Deborah's books, I have no doubt it will not only work out spectacularly but have me once again thinking OMG, how in the world does she..." Read more

90 customers mention "Series quality"90 positive0 negative

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

"...You know from the start that this is the first book in a series and when you get to the end you are ready for more about Ben and Kayla...." Read more

"...Awesome start to the series & I one-clicked book #2 immediately...." Read more

"This was definitely good. I do wish all three parts would have been combined into one book. I don't really see the point in them being separate...." Read more

"...quickies here lately And they all have been quite interesting and really good and this is another than had drawn me in and hooked me. Ben, mmmmhmm...." 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.

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

"...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..." Read more

"...Brave and amazingly done again :--))" Read more

"Not the best writing, or characters or plot. Honestly, the cover is the best part of the book...." 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.

"...I loved the book, I loved the characters, the story, even the sex scenes are well done and not over the top like some--I'm not a real fan of the..." Read more

"...The hero is hot and there's plenty of sex. The heroine is likeable, and her friends are, too...." Read more

"...damaged past, and redemption story all in one wonderfully delicious character...." Read more

"...Brilliant woman and ten stars in this case, still doesn't seem like enough. Brave and amazingly done again :--))" 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.

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

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

"This author has done it again, she has written another Hot, HOT book. A very compelling book with likeable characters...." Read more

"Ruin starts out HOT, in typical Bladon style. Kayla is fleeing Boston after being dumped by her boyfriend Parker...." 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.

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

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

"This book was fast intense and hot! Kayla's jerk of a boyfriend dumps her and she goes on a plane to her best friends apartment in NY...." 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.

"...I loved the book, I loved the characters, the story, even the sex scenes are well done and not over the top like some--I'm not a real fan of the..." Read more

"...The hero is hot and there's plenty of sex. The heroine is likeable, and her friends are, too...." Read more

"...And the sex is pretty basic and boring...." Read more

"...Noah and his sweet fiance, alexa are in this one too. They are so dreamy!!! I don't even think I will get the second one...." Read more

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  • Amazon-a-holic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book, and Bladon is now my new fav author
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2014
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    OMG! I've been reading a record number of romance books the past few months, doing research as I write my own. I've read a lot of really poorly written books, and a few decent books with good story lines, but sill poorly executed, etc.

    I expected Ruin to be somewhere between, but OH WAS I SURPRISED. Deborah Bladon has become my new fav romance author and I plan to read everything she has written and will ever write again. I loved the book, I loved the characters, the story, even the sex scenes are well done and not over the top like some--I'm not a real fan of the graphic stuff but if that's what you're after, you won't be disappointed in this book.

    The only cons are that it is short. I got to the end and thought, "What the heck?"
    And the next one is not out yet! <frowny face> It is coming out soon, I hope!
    In the meantime, I've purchased and have been reading The Vain series. OMG!!!
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  • America Fan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love the books, hate the wait!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014
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    Love Deborah Bladon's books! Love, love, love! She writes great romance/erotic novellas and always keeps our interest up for the next installment. That said, don't ever give her any constructive feedback on her website....she won't allow it to be posted. As I said, I love her writing style, and the many plot twists and turns of her novellas. What I have an issue with is that she puts out publish dates, and then doesn't stick with the schedule. There is always some reasonable reason: death in the family, grief from the death, illness, publishing problems, then illness again, but her last several books have been late. And I mean weeks late. I suggested on her website that she not publish dates she couldn't keep, and develop a more conservative scheduling process. Well, she didn't post my comment. So, in the interest of full disclosure to her readers, I wanted to let them know not to put much stock in her release dates. It just won't happen. When the books ARE published, you'll be very happy....but don't be checking in on release day looking to download the next installment. As stated, it just won'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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