Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.

Start by marking “Yearning Absolution (Yearning Series #2)” as Want to Read:

Other editions

Enlarge cover

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Open Preview

Yearning Absolution

(Yearning Series #2)

Rachael Orman (Goodreads Author)

3.87 · Rating details · 45 ratings · 12 reviews

Gwen has finally landed her first fashion design job, working under her amazing boyfriend, Cole. While her girlfriend, McKayla, is busy with her modeling job, things start to shift in their unique relationship.

Unexpected surprises cause a whirlwind of change to sweep through their once happy lives.

As the people around her change, so do their relationships… When all is sa ...more

Get A Copy

210 pages

Published October 2013

More Details... Edit Details

Friend Reviews

To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about Yearning Absolution, please sign up.

Be the first to ask a question about Yearning Absolution

Lists with This Book

Best Books By Indie Authors

1,478 books — 1,433 voters

The Dom with a Safeword by Cari Silverwood

The Dom on the Naughty List by Cari Silverwood

The Dom with the Perfect Brats by Cari Silverwood

The Dom with the Clever Tongue by Cari Silverwood

F/F/M Romance

63 books — 53 voters

More lists with this book...

Community Reviews

Showing 1-30

Average rating 3.87 ·

Rating details

· 45 ratings · 12 reviews

More filters

Sort order

Start your review of Yearning Absolution (Yearning Series #2)

Sep 23, 2013 J.A. Melville rated it it was amazing

I was very fortunate to be given a chance to read Rachael Orman's book Yearning Absolution before its publishing date. This is the second and final book in this series, the first being Yearning Devotion.
I could say so much about this book but I don't want to give away the storyline. What I can say though is I absolutely LOVED it. I loved the first book and although I probably made the author feel like she had a cyber stalker since I was constantly wanting to know when this book would be ready a ...more

flag 2 likes · Like · see review

Oct 09, 2013 Verna Loves Books rated it really liked it

This is Book 2 in the series! If you haven't read it you need to read Yearning Devotion first :)

Let me say if you haven’t discovered this series then you are missing out. It is definitely one of the most unique and heartwarming series I’ve read.

Gwen is such an amazing woman. She’s strong and stands her ground. I was so happy that the book starts off in a good way. Her, McKayla, and Cole’s relationship is working and everyone is getting along. You will start to feel for Gwen though, she is trying This is Book 2 in the series! If you haven't read it you need to read Yearning Devotion first :)

Let me say if you haven’t discovered this series then you are missing out. It is definitely one of the most unique and heartwarming series I’ve read.

Gwen is such an amazing woman. She’s strong and stands her ground. I was so happy that the book starts off in a good way. Her, McKayla, and Cole’s relationship is working and everyone is getting along. You will start to feel for Gwen though, she is trying so hard to balance her new job along with both of her relationships.

I have to add this in here because I can’t help myself. I LOVE Cole and I mean love him. I was so touched that he was doing everything in his power to protect both McKayla and Gwen. He is always sweet, caring, loving and so very romantic. He’s wonderful. He also won my heart because he accepts Gwen as she is. He doesn’t try to change her or make her feel anyless loved. He’s very gentle with Gwen which I adore.

Through the whole book you are on edge. I know I was. Because you are wondering all the time when the brother is going to strike and hurt Gwen again. He’s always in the back of your head.

My heart broke for Gwen when McKayla left her because she really was trying so hard to make the relationship work. Then her and Cole get the most amazing news. I was so happy for them and thrilled. I just hoped that nothing went wrong. But of course it did. My heart was completely ripped out of my chest at this part in the book. My heart was broken and I couldn’t help but cry for Gwen and Cole. It literally killed me. Needless to say I was happy that the brother got what was coming to him and that Cole was the one who gave it to him. I did not like the brothers at ALL.

I felt my whole heart shatter through the loss they were going through as well as Gwen not being able to remember anyone. I was so glad she finally got her memory back because it was killing me that she didn’t know the two loves in her life.

The ending was AMAZING. I was so happy to see this wonderful book end so great. I had such a big smile on my face because it ended perfectly. You couldn’t have asked for any better.

*ARC received from author for a honest review ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Sep 25, 2013 J.F. Castillo rated it it was amazing

What is there to say about Yearning Absolution, sequel to Yearning Devotion? All I can say is wow. I really liked the first book but I think YA really went beyond it. Where YD gave insight into the dynamics between the three characters, YA really dove into the storyline. It was dark and unpredictable. I honestly wasn’t sure where the book was going to end up. There was a scene that was full of suspense and had my heart racing as if I were there with the character and another that had me crying, ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Nov 23, 2013 Ena May - Swoon Worthy Books/Enticing Journey Book Promotions rated it liked it

3 1/2 Star Review

**If you haven't read Yearning Devotion please do NOT read this review**

Yearning Absolution picks up right where Yearning Devotion ended with the shock after seeing one of the brothers that abducted and tortured Gwen for so many years. Now having the fear put right in front of her again Gwen and McKayla find themselves living with Cole for protection.

In Yearning Absolution we watch how when some relationships grow strong everyday some start to slowing fall apart. I was thrown i 3 1/2 Star Review

**If you haven't read Yearning Devotion please do NOT read this review**

Yearning Absolution picks up right where Yearning Devotion ended with the shock after seeing one of the brothers that abducted and tortured Gwen for so many years. Now having the fear put right in front of her again Gwen and McKayla find themselves living with Cole for protection.

In Yearning Absolution we watch how when some relationships grow strong everyday some start to slowing fall apart. I was thrown into a world of love and devotion not knowing if the relationship between Cole, Gwen and McKayla would survive. It was beautiful to watch Gwen open up more to Cole and see the love that was shared between them but at the same time sad to watch McKayla's insecurities and fear put a wedge between her and Gwen. I loved them all as separate couples and all together as a threesome. The love that both Cole and McKayla had for Gwen was a pleasure to read.

There were moments when my heart would pound when Gwen would relive what she went through as a young girl in her mind. Her fear of being taken by the brother who had held her captive for so long paralyzed me at times. You could feel her fear during this read when the brother, later to be known as Richard, would reach out and make contact with Gwen or send things to her letting her know that she would always belong to him. Reading the way Cole reacted to those threats melted my heart because he really would give up his life to make sure she was safe.

While Gwen and Cole grew closer; McKayla started to feel neglected and thrown to the side and started pulling away in fear of having her heart broken thinking that Gwen was going to pick Cole over her. There were things that McKayla could give Gwen that Cole couldn’t and vice versa. I truly believe that Gwen had enough love in her heart for the both of them and I knew with work and commitment they could make their situation work.

There were a few oh shit moments that left my palms sweating when Richard got to close. There were moments where my heart broke for McKayla when she finally had enough and needed time to think which in turn broke Gwen’s heart. Through everything Cole stood by her side and promised that he would never let Richard hurt her again and that McKayla would be back.

There was definite steam in this book – I think in chapter 3 I had to take a break and grab myself a cold shower. I have read many books with threesomes being m/f/m but this one being m/f/f was just as hot. Gwen was a very lucky woman to have all that attention placed on her body and I found myself becoming very jealous of her. I found myself on more than a few occasions rubbing my thighs back and forth to relieve the ache that Rachael placed there from her steamy and sexy scenes. I am very surprised that the book itself didn’t combust.

After a very huge curveball that was thrown at Cole and Gwen, Gwen decides that she needs McKayla and will stop at nothing to bring her back into her life and Cole was there every step of the way. Richard was getting much to close for comfort and after so many threats he had to make his threats into promises and this is when my heart pounded rapidly and my nerves were shot. Can Gwen really survive Richard again after killing his brother – knowing that in the end it would certainly mean her death? Will Cole be able to safe her from someone that he doesn’t know? Will McKayla finally realize that she needs Gwen before it’s too late? Will Gwen survive the devastation that is bound to take place when she realizes that everything she has ever wanted and her life that she finally just got back is about to be ripped away at the hands of the man who wants her dead? ...more

flag Like · see review

Dec 03, 2013 Taryn Lee rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, death, mystery-suspense, review

~I received an ARC from Book Enthusiast Promotions in exchange for an honest review~

I didn't read Yearning Devotion (the first book), so this book was a bit confusing at times, but I was still able to follow along pretty well.

It's a much different love triangle. Basically we've got Gwen who has been in a relationship with McKayla for ten years. Then while they are together, Gwen meets Cole, who she works for at a fashion design company. Gwen ends up entering into a relationship with Cole, which ~I received an ARC from Book Enthusiast Promotions in exchange for an honest review~

I didn't read Yearning Devotion (the first book), so this book was a bit confusing at times, but I was still able to follow along pretty well.

It's a much different love triangle. Basically we've got Gwen who has been in a relationship with McKayla for ten years. Then while they are together, Gwen meets Cole, who she works for at a fashion design company. Gwen ends up entering into a relationship with Cole, which means we've got Gwen with a boyfriend and girlfriend. A little confusing? I was at first until we find out that Gwen was also kept captive for 5 years by two abusive brother. And the only living brother, now that Gwen has murdered the other brother, is after Gwen again. So now, Gwen is juggling two relationships, a new job as her own designer where her boyfriend is the CEO, a jealous girlfriend, and a psycho ex-kidnapper? Piece of cake? ... Ya right!

This book was a nice try at being a somewhat suspenseful romance, but it lacked the suspense, the angst. I wanted more. I wanted to see Richard, the brother coming back to kill (or torture) Gwen, to attack her more than once. I know we should feel worried about Gwen's safety, but even she didn't worry all that much, so when Richard finally showed himself, I just couldn't sympathize with her fears. If you know that someone is out there hunting you down, then don't walk into alley ways or by yourself.

Overall, I think it's a decent book. Definitely not a favorite, but it's not something that I think readers will detest. Some of you may even enjoy it! I think the first book would have made more sense to read, but sometimes we don't have the time. I'm really happy that I was still able to understand what was going on in this book by the halfway point even though I had no idea what was happening in the beginning chapters. That's always a good sign.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Read by Taryn Lee on December 3, 2013
Reviewed by Taryn Lee on December 5, 2013
...more

flag Like · see review

Dec 05, 2013 Rea Nicole ✰ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: f-f, erotica, menage, best-of-the-best-5-stars, ffm, strippers-escorts, erotic-romance, dark, 2013-favorites

Yearning Absolution picks up after the cliffhanger in Yearning Devotion. Gwen has just seen her past abuser while on a date with Cole. The abuser continues to stalk Gwen and leave threatening messages but Cole assures Gwen that "he will take care of it." To only add to her problems Gwen has been having trouble with her girlfriend, McKayla. McKayla feels left out and voices her plans to reconsider the arrangement between the three.

With Gwen's perfect life tumbling out of control can she pull the ...more

flag 1 like · Like · see review

Sep 02, 2013 Our Fictional Boyfriends rated it really liked it

***ARC was provided by the Author in exchange for an honest review***

I really enjoyed this series! I recommend reading Yearning Devotion, which is the first book in this series, before reading Yearning Absolution.

This book starts off right were Yearning Devotion ended. In order to protect Gwen, Cole asked for her and McKayla to move in with him. He is determined to protect her as best as he can. Even though they are living together Cole is adamant to keep his three date rule before they take th ...more

flag Like · see review

Sep 24, 2013 Brittany *** A Beautiful Book Obsession** rated it liked it

I got the chance to read this book thanks to Rachael Orman being so awesome and sending it to me. I had previously read and reviewed Yearning Devotion for a tour for my blog back a few months ago. I really enjoyed book 1. It was so different than most books I read, but there were a few things I wasn't a fan of. Of course that tends to happen when we read books. Can't love everything.

This book did pick up right where book 2 had left off. We were able to follow Gwen and her relationships to McKay ...more

flag Like · see review

Jan 24, 2014 Mummy's Naughty Corner rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, r2r, own, m-f, kindle, f-f, dark-erotica

Arc received from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Cover :- 3 stars
Sex/steaminess :- 3 stars
Story line :- 3 stars
Characters :- 3 stars
Overall rating :- 3 stars

Personal rating :- 3 stars

Book Pairing:- M/F F/F
Did it give me a book hangover :- No
Is this a review book or personal read :- Review Read

Why I chose this book?

The author asked me for a review and I accepted.

What I liked about this book.

* The angst and romance was well balanced.
* A few little surprises throughout.
* The ending wa ...more

flag Like · see review

Jan 28, 2014 BDSM newbie rated it really liked it

Shelves: r2r

This was a good end to the story. Although one or two points were obvious some parts did surprise me. It is not a conventional ending or story but still one to read if you like your books on the darker side. Warning this book does have some dark bits that may offend some people.

flag Like · see review

Apr 05, 2015 Laz the Sailor rated it liked it

Shelves: smut, z-2015-battle-of-the-books, smut-dark

OK so what were quirks in the first book became annoyances in the second book. Several incidents were started, became overblown, and then were wrapped up in one paragraph.

Points for some hot MFF sex and a creative HEA, but this could have been so much more.

flag Like · see review

Apr 26, 2015 Lynne McDonough added it · review of another edition

good book

I was surprised by the story line .... Kept me interested and couldn't put the book down. Another enjoyed book by Rachael Orman. ...more

flag Like · see review

Mar rated it liked it
Dec 13, 2013

Cori rated it it was amazing
Dec 06, 2014

Becky rated it really liked it
May 05, 2014

valeria rated it really liked it
Jul 02, 2014

Amanda rated it it was ok
Feb 03, 2014

Erin rated it really liked it
Aug 22, 2014

Savanna rated it really liked it
Sep 24, 2013

Amanda Olssen rated it liked it
Jan 26, 2015

Heidi Mtz rated it really liked it
Dec 06, 2013

Kerry Matchett rated it liked it
Dec 29, 2014

Tbird London rated it it was amazing
Sep 02, 2013

Tara rated it it was amazing
Jun 04, 2014

Jana rated it it was amazing
Oct 16, 2014

debbie mason rated it it was amazing
Oct 14, 2014

Marcy rated it really liked it
Jul 28, 2015

Katrina rated it it was amazing
Dec 13, 2013

Kittywhite rated it liked it
Dec 01, 2013

Mistress of Romance Kim Brown rated it did not like it
Nov 26, 2013

« previous 1 2 next »

new topic
Discuss This Book

There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one »

Recommend It | Stats | Recent Status Updates

Genres

Dark

2 users

Adult Fiction > Erotica

2 users

See top shelves…

About Rachael Orman

Rachael Orman

360 followers

Happily married mother of two darling, trying, beautiful, horribly energetic little girls, an adorable German Shephard pup who makes her get off her butt and at least go for a walk around the block, and a fat, old, lazy chihuahua.

When she isn't spending all her time writing dirty, sexy, naughty erotic romances, she is narrating audiobooks and helping run a LBGT blog.

Rachael loves to push herself ...more