Freed

Assassin's Revenge #3

by Tara Crescent

For many years, Ellie has trained to be an assassin in order to kill the men who kidnapped and raped her when she was eighteen. Nothing else has been allowed to interfere with her mission.

But when she meets the sexy and mysterious Alexander Hamilton at a bar, her tough façade crumbles, and she can’t help but be drawn to him.

Alexander Hamilton lives by his own rules and has his own hidden agenda. When he sees Ellie, he knows he wants her, though he knows he can never allow himself to have her.

One night is all that is permitted…

However, Ellie and Alexander are hiding secrets from each other. Their worlds are about to intersect and the secrets they keep might end up destroying both of them.


Freed is BOOK THREE of the ASSASSIN’S REVENGE romantic erotic suspense

Found (Erotic Romantic Suspense Book 1) B00W2MG5WG
Bought (Erotic Romantic Suspense Book 2) B00W03H98Q
Freed (Erotic Romantic Suspense Book 3) B00WA0JWRA
Claimed (Erotic Romantic Suspense Book 4) B00XB2HVDI

Genres: BDSM, Erotica, Crime, Contemporary

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 2015

About the author

Tara Crescent writes steamy contemporary romances for readers who like hot, dominant heroes and strong, sassy heroines.

When she's not writing, she can be found curled up on a couch with a good book, often with a cat on her lap.

She lives in Toronto.

Reviews

[Shurrn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This. Book. Delivered.

I had put myself though Madame Lorraine's auction for this, steeling myself when I found out Alexander and Marc were the same person. Everything had led up to this moment.

Holy Hell!

This series is fucking fabulous! So much suspense - each book has kept me on the edge of my seat, but none more than Freed.

I've been waiting for two things to happen with this series:

1. For Ellie to finally come clean to Alexander about who she is, what she's doing, and why she's plotting to kill Dylan McAllister.

Since this adventure has been dual POV, we know that Alexander would completely support her desire to eliminate Dylan, no matter the reason.

The secrets they're keeping from each other have injected a lot of angst and uncertainty into their fragile relationship. It adds to the suspense in the best possible way, and I've been holding my breath waiting for the big reveal.

2. I have been dying to know Alexander Hamilton's whole story - Ellie has been very forthcoming in her POV throughout the series. She tells the audience exactly what she went through and what her goals are.

Alexander, on the other hand, holds his cards closer to his chest. He's been feeding us hints and snippets about his business, but never the whole story.

Until now.

Yes folks, it all came crashing down in this book.
Ellie's cover is blown.
Alexander spills his secrets.



So there was a moment - and it's spoilery, but I want to talk about it.
I won't spoil anything else, just this one thing...

Ellie finally comes face to face with Dylan McAllister.

It's the moment we've all been waiting for.
Ellie prepared for this day.
She survived due to her thirst for vengeance.
She put her life on hold to undergo training.
Killing Dylan McAllister is everything.

She stands in front of him with a gun in her hand and we (the audience) are expecting a grand speech filled with righteous indignation - proof that Ellie has risen from the ashes of her captivity like a phoenix.

I wanted something grand.
Something with glorious pomp and circumstance!
...but that wasn't what happened.

Ellie shoots. She strikes. She kills. She runs.
I wanted to be disappointed, but Ellie put me in my place immediately.

Trained assassins didn't delay enough to voice pretty speeches. They shoot quickly before a counter-attack could be made.

The result was NOT anticlimactic.

Ellie's frank explanation made the entire experience more raw. These characters don't view these assassinations as fun experiences to be celebrated. They kill because they feel it is necessary.

Ellie is not unaffected by the lives she's taken.
I needed to be reminded of that.

She is an assassin because it was the only way she could heal, and it puts what happens next into an entirely new perspective...


Nothing happened as I expected it to. Tara Crescent has really kept me on my toes with this series.

I loved this book, and I'm hating the ending so hard right now! I'm immediately jumping into the finale because I might go crazy if I don't find our what happens with Alexander and Ellie!

Dramatic reenactment of me reading the Epilogue in Freed:



Yeah, it was like that... totally wrecked... In a good way :)

[Nadine Bookaholic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by saying that I have really enjoyed this series so far, but when I got to the 87% part of this book I was like :

and seriously the clues were all there but I just didn't see them until that point which really isn't like me at all in fact there is only one other book that stumped me like this one did and I read A LOT of books so that is saying something. Ellie/Rachel/Jenny has got to be the strongest woman to not only survive what she had been through but to have a solid plan of revenge and then to carry it out...Amazing. Marc/Alexander is trying to atone for the sins of others, sainthood? maybe not but defiantly one of the good guys.

I am looking forward to Claimed after the cliffhanger in this book I wonder what is going to happen in the next one.

[Melissa Ogletree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for an honest review.
This picks up right where Bought left off with Ellie wondering hy does Alexander have her name on a list in his office? Who is this man? What side is he on? Should she listen to her instincts or what others are telling her? As for Alex, who is Jenny/Rachel? What is her agenda? Why the made up story? So many questions but yet neither can deny the pull between them, will the truth set them free or tear them apart?
I'm still recovering from my book hangover from this one and it's not even the final part of the series. Knowing that each of them are hiding secrets from the other they still can't fight the pull they have to each other. Alex is exactly what Ellie/Jenny needs to separate her desires from her fears. As for him her trust and love is the connection he's needed his whole life. But life is cruel and never easy, can two broken people heal each other or do they need to be whole to truly love? This series may just be Tara's best yet. It's a can't put it down, scream, cry, and laugh at your kindle kind of read. I will be impatiently waiting for the fourth and final installment in this series, these books are not standalone and need to be read in order. Also they do end on cliffhangers so either join me on pins and needles or TBR and download all four books come June!

[Ana Maria Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy freaking cows! FIVE SOLID STARS.... this series just gets better and better with each new installment!
On book # 3 we get to know a lot more about Alexander's childhood and the reasons to so many why's in his life. We also catch a glimpse of Ellie's heart as she slowly falls in love with Alexander, but fights it all the way: she doesn't trust Alexander completely but yet her heart melts for him.
There is also so much more spice to the story with all the erotic BDSM scenes but and a lovely tour of the south of Franc, plus a bit of sugar with the sweet relationship that's developing between our main characters.
We finally get to know who Dylan McCallister really is and trust me it was a shocking and brilliant revelation!
My only regret, is that I would had wished for the scene when Ellie finally gets her revenge to be a bit longer and maybe more dramatic.
This book ends in a cliffhanger and with our main characters going separate ways, which I did not like... I am a sucker for happy-ever-after-endings but I guess I'll just gonna have to wait for the next installment.
Please would somebody freaking give this series a once a week television show ??....it would be amazing to see Alexander Hamilton and Ellie Samuelson come alive !!!!

[lynn❤️lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fab..I've loved this whole series, and I've been lucky to have read these an a ARC from the author.

This book continues on from the last with Ellie/Jenny developing a passionate relationship with Alexander and potentially falling in love with him. They step up the BDSM aspect of their relationship, and Ellie learns what it is to submit herself and truely trust another. There is more death and drama within this book, and a dramatic twist that I just didn't see coming. Lots of revealing comes about in this book, with lots of surprises for both characters

I can't wait for the conclusion of this series, but at the same time I'll be sad to see the end of this couple. I've truely fallen in love with both. Both Alexander and Ellie are truely honourable, caring indivuals, that could do with a serious break in life

[Karen Shortridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this free for my honest review. These stories really take you with Ellie along her path for revenge, she survived being held as a sex slave for 2 years, the chance to escape, she takes she now needs to keep her focus having been trained to be an assassin by Lucien her goal is getting closer, it is now 6 years later and has done what was needed, she gets to the Auction her final step that allows her to get near the man who tortured her and gave her to his guards but now her feelings are beginning to show for the man who she had one night with where she let herself feel again is the man who can get her to the final destination. It is a roller coaster of emotions and events and it has a real twist you will not believe, it will keep you gripped a brilliant read

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author in return for an honest review, and this is my honest opinion. The books in this series just keeps getting better and better, even though I gave the first book in the series a five, as well as books two and three. This book shows clearly the difference between BDSM and the sex trade industry. It shows that BDSM is safe, consensual, and pleasurable. All the secrets that have been a large part of books two and three are now unraveling in book three. It has lots of twists and turns that really surprised me. I was not expecting the ending, which is really not the ending. I highly recommend this whole series. It has sex, love, revenge, family, and murder. I can't wait for the next book.

[Laure · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie's planned revenge is coming closer to being complete. She has moved into Alexander's Paris home as his submissive. Alexander has his own secrets and his own agenda. The two become closer but can not share all of themselves. Alexander discovers one of Ellie's secrets and tries to distance himself from Ellie. She won't let him, even though she has fallen for the man she is using to have her revenge on Dylan McAllister. Ellie and Alexander aren't the only ones with secrets. Ellie has discovered that her mentor and partner has been keeping his own secrets. Wow, I loved this book, can't wait to read the next one!

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.

[Sue Zawisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

REVIEW FOR FREED..ASSASSINS REVENGE BOOK 3

This is the culmination of the first two books. All will be revealed….secrets are no longer hidden and feelings can no longer be contained. We learn the past of Alexander and what set him on his path. Now that Jenny has finally come to trust Alexander, she realizes she is becoming lost in him. She is wary of her emotional state and is afraid she is falling in love with him. Will she get her revenge on Dylan McCallister ? Will Alexander want her when the truth comes out ?? This is the book you must read if want your answers….it is a wild ride …make sure you take it. But is it the end ??

[Cally · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was going to leave it till I had read book 4 of this amazing series but I had to leave my review so far after reading book 3.

I absolutely love love this series and I can honestly say Tara Crescent is fast becoming one of my favourite authors in my top 3.

I don't want to give anything away but please don't read these books as standalones as you need to read them in order to fully understand the story and the characters.

If your like me and love Tara Crescent's books you will not be disappointed in this series. Roll on next month when book 4 comes out

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy and suspenseful. These series drew me in from book one and have been excited to get the next book. Ellie’s plan of revenge is working, she is finally Alex’s submissive and hopefully will soon be able to get the revenge she is seeking. Lots of surprising twists and turns. Can’t wait for more!

[Juli Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! I love this series, only thing i hate is waiting for the next one .

[Carrie Garza · Rating 4 out of 5]

So this is good . Ellie is a trained assassin. She has trained for years to be able to get revenge on the men who kidnapped and raped her when she was younger. She meets Alexander at a bar and there is an actual connection. But she can't indulge in it because it will interfere with her plans.

The 4 books are actually 4 parts of one book. But the book is very good. Ellie is on a mission. She has been trained by a man who is also out to get revenge for the rape and torture and eventual death of his sister.

In order to reach the man responsible for kidnapping her, Ellie attends a consensual slave auction. She is attempting to be bought by the man who manages his finances. And it turns out to be Alexander.

Too many secrets are between them, but they still manage to trust each other. In the end it turns out that was a good thing. And no matter how many traffickers they take down, there is always another to take their place. (less)


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[Shilpi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy damn!! This series is something. At least these first two books of it are. I still haven't been able to make myself read the last one. That one feels to be an unnecessary stretch to a good story.

In this one we get both protagonist's POV. Lots of secrets are revealed. Throughout you'll be on edge to find out whether or not they'll make it through or not. Shocker of shocks comes in the end. So if you're reading this lovely novel then sit tight. You sure as hell would be rewarded. 🎆🎃🎭

[Cassandra Lawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Assassin’s Revenge series deals with the ugly subject of human trafficking in the sex trade. It has some very graphic descriptions of the trauma Ellie survived as well as some other minor characters. These descriptions might be disturbing to some readers, which is why I mention them. With that being said, I feel they were necessary to build on Ellie’s character and her reasons for becoming an assassin. I won’t lie; I had my doubts about whether it was a good idea to mix a BDSM story in with this theme. I worried that this would be one of those stories that have the characters come into the BDSM world because their trauma caused them to want that. It was not. I thought the author did a brilliant job of showing the difference between a dom/sub relationship and what Ellie survived at the hands of Dylan. Over all this is a good 4 star read, and I enjoyed this series. I thought the sex was varied and hot. Watching Ellie and Alexander’s relationship and trust grow was entertaining, and there was enough action to keep me reading.

Freed is book three and continues with Ellie’s quest to kill Dylan. While I enjoyed aspects of this book and loved how the author gave more information about Alexander’s past, I felt the story went on a little long and found myself skimming the sex. Now, this is just a personal issue, and many people prefer the extra sex scenes, so I don’t think this will impact your average erotic romance reader’s enjoyment of the story. While this one was not a bad read by any means, I just had trouble staying focued. Maybe I was just ready for Ellie to finally get her revenge? The end was also a little disappointing for me. I gave this one 3.5 stars.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Daria · Rating 5 out of 5]

~~Received ARC as a gift from Author~~

Tara Tara Tara... ah that ability to capture, and reel you in as one of the best book anglers Ive had to pleasure to read. I was totally captivated. From the very first to its end... all my senses was engaged. Tara can almost make a girl enjoy cliff hangers.. lol um not. But I can deal with them when its wrapped up in a great story.

They say Revenge is best served cold... meet Jenny, or Ellie... she has had years in prep for this. She has endured unspeakable pain and hurt. Now with her plans so close to the end, she has learned to feel again. Alexander... ahhh what lies we tell to get the result we want. He works for a man he hates, but he is on a mission. He bid for a slave to fit his way of life... or so he thinks. He cant afford to love or to hang around too long, so a three month period works for him. When he won the bid on a woman that he knows from a couple of years ago. There just may be a ripple in his life he isn't ready for. They both hold secrets and tell lies...


Awesome addition to a intense and amazing series of books. The main players so real you can almost feel their emotions. The story line and scenes mesh well with a balance of both, that keeps the story going smoothly. I liked how the BDSM scenes were wrote you can tell there was thought behind them.

I do recommend this series.. start with the first book thought and let Tara take you into a world she has created.. of intrigue, guile, lies, love and passion. Enjoy

[Kimmie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first book was freaking amazing! I can not wait to read the rest of the series. In this first book the two main leads go by different names so for my review I call them by him and her. Our leading lady is ruthless, she is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal. Our leading man tells her he a thief but we find out he is a lot more than that. and just maybe they have the same goal. Unfortunately they only have one night together, or so they think. you will love the end and will be dieing to get your hands on the next book. I know I am. thankfully it is only a week away from this post date. but if you pick up this series after all books are out get them all you will have to know what happens.
I hope you enjoy this book as Much as I did.
If you do like this book, please consider leaving a review.
The Authors really like it when you do, they value your opinions too.

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

** ARC received from the Author in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Words Turn Me On Book Blog**

Freed the third instalment in the Assassins Revenge Series, and what a rollercoaster, edge of your seat ride!

Wow did not see that coming! Another brilliantly executed piece of writing that I have come to love about Tara Crescent’s style! Really don’t want to divulge the plotline in this part of the story as there is nothing worse than a review that practically rewrites the story for you with a spoiler fest thrown in for good measure! At this point if you’re on book three you know enough about Alex and Ellie and their journey and all I can say is you better strap yourself in because it’s gonna be a bumpy ride…

Again the suspense, intrigue and sexy time has the power to set alight the pages of your book/kindle left me literally not being able to turn the pages fast enough!

Book 4…can’t wait to read the concluding part of this series.

[Philomena Callan Cheekypee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book three of the Assassins Revenge series. Make sure you read the previous books and read them in order as the story continues throughout the series.

Ok this book is definitely my favourite so far. Everything was leading up to what was gonna occur in this book. However I wasn't expecting the story to go that way. Don't understand? Well you will have to read and find out.

What a twist?? Had I got my head in the sand while reading this? Was the twist that obvious? No way. This twist was a right shocker for me.

As for the ending that had me shaking my head all the way through it. This book with the right ending could have been the last in the series. However I'm very happy to see another book in this series sitting on my kindle. Wonder will the fourth book live up to my expectations.

This book had me in a tizzy. Loved it.

[Rachel Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

EED, book 3, OMG so freakin awesome, and what a cliffy... seriously, you need this series in your life. I'm just...WOW. Ellie can finally get her revenge against Dylan, right? Oh, but what about Alexander...his secrets have flown the coup. I just can't say enough good about this series! It has surpassed what I expected and Tara Crescent has been put on my "Hurry and buy up all she's put out already and #1click everything from here on out". I have LOVED this series...I just wish we could have relished the vengeance that was delivered a little more...wait..WHAT? OMG, seriously? The walk away from each other? NOOOOO...

[Courtney (Bookish Blonde Barista) · Rating 5 out of 5]

***I received and ARC in exchange for an honest review.***

This book is intense with everything that you learn about Ellies (aka Rachel) past. Her life was turned upside down very quickly. She escaped a man and a place that not many people can do or succeed at. From that moment on, all she wanted was nothing but revenge and she would do anything to kill the man who harmed her.

I really enjoyed these books and look forward to more writing from Tara Crescent. I loved the idea of a revenge story especially for something like this. You hear about things happening like this all the time.

Rating: 4.5/5

[Deborah Leder · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!!.....just finished.........almost speechless.....however, spoilers alert...

Tara Crescent is amazing the emotion the angst....the feelings are so powerful...I'm thrilled Ellie is out to find herself for the first time and I'm heartbroken Alexander walked away. I love the depth of the truth in your writing how to stand up, walk through the fire and reclaim our lives you always remind of this in your writing....Thank you it is always healing, and inspirational.....

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ellie is falling in love with the man who could hold the key to her revenge or the man who could end her life. Trying hard to keep her perspective clear, she is not always successful. Alexander is also struggling with his feelings for Ellie/Jenny. He isn't sure if she is after him but he can't really believe she is a danger to him. The story comes together and many questions are answered. A very enjoyable series. I wish the fourth book was available.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Wow what a great read. If you love intrigue and romance this book has it in spades. These characters have so much depth and personality they are very believable. The plot was extremely well thought out. The whole book could have been written by one of the best known author's and not done any better than it was. Thank you for a great free read.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a book. First of all, I have never gotten so aroused by a book like this one here. Their chemistry is just on fire. Not a lot of action until the end. But that one secret that was revealed made perfect sense. Can't wait to read the ending of this crazy series. I just love Alexander for what he did at the end.

[★Winter★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars