Redeemed

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The explosive, heart-wrenching, and deeply satisfying grand finale to the multi-million-copy global bestselling Dirty Air series! From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher comes Redeemed—a brilliantly written, fast-paced, and intensely emotional contemporary sports romance masterpiece. Blending the high-adrenaline world of Formula 1 racing with a breathtaking fake-dating arc, this unputdownable book delivers a spectacular mix of razor-sharp banter, deep trauma healing, and undeniable chemistry that brings the series to its ultimate, unforgettable conclusion.

Santiago Alatorre had the world at his feet. But in a sport where split-second decisions dictate destiny, one catastrophic track mistake completely destroys his racing career, turning him from Formula 1’s most eligible, high-performance driver into a bitter, grumpy recluse. Confined to his estate in Italy, he is fiercely committed to spending the rest of his premature retirement completely isolated from the world—until Chloe Carter accidentally breaks into his house, wildly accusing him of stealing her lost phone. To Santiago, she is a chaotic trespasser who should be immediately arrested. Instead, he hatches a calculated, high-stakes plan and proposes a bizarre arrangement: he will pretend she is his official girlfriend. Fake dating the vibrant American could solve all his exhausting, high-pressure family problems. Or so he thought, until their calculated act begins to dangerously transform into genuine affection, leaving him to wonder what would happen if they dropped the script altogether. The only terrifying problem? Chloe fiercely hates liars, and Santiago happens to be hiding the biggest secret of all.

Chloe Carter’s structured life is completely upended after a routine ancestry DNA kit unexpectedly matches her with a long-lost biological father living in Italy—a wealthy man who has absolutely no idea she even exists. Eager to seek answers, she flies across the Atlantic, only to find herself entangled in a high-profile fake relationship with an enigmatic local who happens to be her father’s absolute favorite, legendary Formula 1 driver. The catch? Chloe had absolutely no idea who the brooding Santiago Alatorre even was before she desperately agreed to play the part of his doting girlfriend to get close to her new family. Now, she is stuck continuing a high-stakes ruse under the watchful eyes of the Italian elite. Fulfilling their strict corporate-style arrangement is one thing, but falling deeply in love with the broken ex-racer in the process? Chloe convinces herself it’s never going to happen—even if Santiago is suddenly determined to deploy all his charm to prove her completely wrong.

Masterfully executing the sports romance, fake dating, grumpy-meets-sunshine, forced proximity, and disability/trauma recovery tropes, Redeemed delivers a beautifully structured, atmospheric, and high-energy narrative. Brimming with Italian villa romance, intense slow-burn tension, and incredible character depth, this stunning Simon & Schuster UK paperback edition is the essential, crowning achievement for every contemporary romance enthusiast’s personal collection.